World 2004

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The sheer variety and numbers of artists in that catchall category world music makes compilations a godsend for both the budget conscious and those in search of great new sounds. Assembled by the BBC's Charlie Gillett, who is a world class DJ and authority on music from around the globe, this double disc effort culls 34 tracks from just about every important released over the last year. Some of these tracks will remind you how much you enjoyed certain albums when they came out, while others will cause you to make of few notes about what you missed out on. The material here ranges from traditional (Venuzuela's Simon Diaz and Portugal's Katia Guerreiro) to multicultural mayhem (U.S./Turkey's Wax Poetic and Germany's 17 Hippies) with an emphasis leaning in no particular direction. The only qualifier seems to be great music, which is really the only thing one should look for when on the hunt for something new to listen to. --Tad Hendrickson

World 2004,Various Artists,Wrasse Records,Electro-Acoustic,Int'l & World Music,Neo-Traditional,Pop,Traditional,V/A Compilations,World Beat Collections,Worldbeat

Average customer rating: What can I say? Felt Like Puppy Love The Best Album I've Ever Heard A precious and wonderful album! Mahalo, Keali`i!

Ke'Alaokamaile Keali'i Reichel Manufacturer: Punahele Productions ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Hawaii | Pacific Islands | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Maui In Dis Life Alone in IZ World Facing Future E Ala E ASIN: B00007138U Release Date: 2003-12-09

Tracks:

1. Ka Mo'oku'auhau O Kamaile Puhi Kane
2. He Lei No Kamaile (Chant)
3. Ka Nohona Pili Kai
4. Fields Of gold
5. Pupu A'o 'Ewa
6. Mele 'Ohana
7. For The First Time
8. Na 'Ono O Ka 'Aina
9. E Pili Mai
10. Kaiona
11. Lahainaluna
12. You Were There
13. Lei Hana I Ka Makani Ualau'awa
14. Ka Nohona Pili Kai (Re-Mix)
15. Goodbye My Friend

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Whether it's ukulele music, the island exotica of Martin Denny, the lounge crooning of Don Ho, or the slack key acoustic guitar tradition, many styles of music have emerged from the jeweled necklace in the Pacific known as Hawaii. Over the course of five albums, popular singer Keali'i Reichel (pronounced kay-ah-LEE-ee rye-SHELL) touches on both commercial adult contemporary songcraft and traditional ukulele and hula dance accompaniment--he was a noted hula dance instructor and cultural historian before becoming a professional musician. The Grammy-nominated Ke' Alaokamaile is the singer's tribute to his family, singing about his ancestors and his own life so far. While there a gloss on many of these contemporary songs (even when sung Hawaiian) that no doubt gives them a broad pop appeal--Reichel also does a sentimental but somewhat empty version of Sting's "Fields Of Gold"--the traditional songs are strong enough to prove Reichel's versatility. Purists will likely have problems with some of Ke'alaokamaile, but Reichel's legions of fans will swallow it whole. --Tad Hendrickson

Customer Reviews:

What can I say?.......2005-08-30

Everyone else who reviewed this album has basically said it all. I have all five of Keali'i's CD's and can hardly wait for a sixth to come. You don't have to know the Hawaiian language to enjoy his music; even I only know a few phrases. His voice is beautiful and very soothing, especially if you're stressed, unhappy, or you can't get to sleep. My two favorite songs on this CD are "Ka Nohona Pili Kai" and "Mele 'Ohana," which is sung in both Hawaiian and English. I also love his rendition of Sting's "Fields of Gold." Keali'i is a great chanter as well. This is shown in "He Lei No Kamaile" and "Lei Hana I Ka Makani Ualau Awa." A recommended CD for all!

Felt Like Puppy Love.......2005-05-04

I'm so sorry to say but I really did NOT like this CD. The tunes were pretty similar and felt like puppy love songs. There were very few of the Hawaiian style songs that I like and look forward to from Keali'i Reichel but not enough to make me like the whole CD. I am donating mine to the library...

The Best Album I've Ever Heard.......2005-04-15

I own and enjoy all of Keali`i Reichel's albums but Ke`alaokamaile is the best. Everything about it is wonderful; from the booklet that comes with it to the final song. I always enjoy his chants and this CD has two excelent ones. My favorite song on this album is "Ka Nohana Pili Kai". All his songs are simply beautiful.

My family and I plan to fly from Arkansas to attend his September 11, 2005 concert at the Hollywood Bowl. I would only do that for an exceptional artist. I'm looking forward to his next album. This one will be hard to top.

A precious and wonderful album!.......2004-06-17

Mahalo e Keali`i for sharing your aloha with us. This album is a wonderful tribute to his tutu, and his family, as well as everyone's family. The music is pure, in true Keali`i fashion that his fans love. I had tears in my eyes the first time I listened to "Ka Nohona Pili Kai". The entire album is filled with great music, in English and Hawaiian.

Mahalo, Keali`i!.......2004-06-04

Wow. Another fine album from this fine artist. His voice caresses the Hawaiian language, already one of the most beautiful languages on earth. His Hawaiian sounds like the Hawaiian that the kupuna speak. Combine that with the masterful poetry of the amazing Puakea Nogelmeier, and you've got music that is timeless. Whenever I listen to Keali`i singing, it makes me soooo homesick for Hawai`i. If that weren't enough, Keali`i is one of the nicest people you'll ever meet -- and so is Puakea. They both still live in Hawai`i and they don't have the big head because they are famous. Buy this album, buy all of his albums. You won't be disappointed.

Average customer rating: Definitely Music to Code By A New Wave of New Age Jackpot! The magnificent debut of 'Australis' A genius in New Age Music

Lifegiving Australis Manufacturer: Independent Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Soundtracks | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: From the Sky Inner Worlds A Day Like No Other Everlasting Worlds Apart ASIN: B0009N4O3M Release Date: 2005-05-05

Tracks:

1. Lifegiving
2. Conciliation
3. Turning Point
4. The Sound of Hope
5. Fire Tamer
6. Forbidden Scents
7. The Enchantment
8. Between the Sun and the Moon
9. Barren Lands
10. Sacred Earth

Customer Reviews:

Definitely Music to Code By.......2007-07-17

I've always felt like, the best music is the kind that truly moves me without saying a single word. Music that gets me toe-tapping and head-nodding almost reflexively. Lifegiving is one such album.

The entire album sounds like it tells a story. One of my favorite tracks is the upbeat "Fire Tamer", which totally sounds like a slightly futuristic new-agey James Bond movie theme song, LOL!

My other favorite track is the breathtaking "Between the Sun and the Moon"... The woodwinds (or violin) in it are just marvelous. As a software developer I don't want to be distracted by words, or too much chanting... just give me some smooth crystal melodies to complement my "Flow" (all you other software developers know what I am talking about). Lifegiving is really music by which you can code and get work done.

Now for the not-so-great (my reasons for giving it 4 stars instead of 5). After several days of listening, I found that too many of the tracks used the same set of instruments at same timbre and pitch. A little overuse of the piano. There weren't (to me) enough "exotic" instruments. And also, there weren't enough tracks that made me go "wow".

Ok I'll tell the truth: I rarely give 5 stars :) This is simply a great album and would make a good addition to any New Age collection. I especially recommend it to people who are still new to the genre.

A New Wave of New Age.......2007-06-09

The hauntingly beautiful music of Australis caught my ear over and over on the various outlets. So, I purchased the CD and found a great new array of what seems to be a New Wave of New Age music. Similar to Amethystium or perhaps Ryan Farish but holding their own. I really enjoy this CD alot and would recommend it to all who are currently turned on by this fascinating new wave of new age. P.S. This is great driving or traveling music!

Jackpot!.......2007-02-23

I received an e-mail one day featuring Australis' latest CD. I have never heard of the artist; therefore, I decided to listen to it on Amazon. Much to my suprise, and after listening to 5 songs, I was convinced that Australis has alot to offer. The music is very relaxing, and very charistmatic.

The magnificent debut of 'Australis'.......2006-02-04

I am a big fan of New Age music and the genre in a big way and I am always looking to listen to new artists from this genre. I came across 'Australis' in a music search and decided to take a punt and purchased this album. I didn't know what to expect so having listened to this album 3 times already. I can say I am pleasantly surprised. This album was released midway through 2005 and the album is New Age with a ambient feel to it. Another great thing about this album is the artwork that shows the care and feeling that went into the production of this beautiful set of work. The front cover is of a butterfly on sanded back paper. The insides of the album on the left hand side is a Mayan symbol (mayan calender).

The music is performed and composed by a lone artist who goes by the name 'Australis'. There are 10 tracks to this album and everyone of the songs is well worth the listen. New Age fans will fall in love with the sensuous and ambient rhythms of this album and each song is a enigma unto itself. The first song is the album namesake 'Lifegiving' - that sets the tone and style of the rest of the album release. The best 2 songs of the album are 'Turning Point' that opens with a bravado of piano skill and 'The Sound of Hope' which brings together a soothing and hopeful sound with flutes, synths and keyboards.

But as I have said, all the songs are well worth a listen and the final song 'Sacred Earth' is a fine ending to what I hope to be Australis' first of several albums. This artist has the brilliant touches of Enigma's Michael Cretu and the flair of Era's Eric Levi. I look forward to more musical masterpieces from 'Australis'.

A genius in New Age Music.......2005-07-16

The first time I heard the song "Between the sun and the moon" I fell in love with it. Australis is a genius in new age music. All of his songs are great to listen to. The songs seem to have a very different yet extremely good beat and melody. You can almost feel your head nodding! I thank God I stumbled upon this album where its so rare to find excellent new age music knowing how easy it is to be carried when people listen exclusively to the most popular new age musicians and discard the rest. You should NOT discard this, its the BEST.

Average customer rating: Grace and Pride A bit disappointing

Grace and Pride: The Anthology 2004-1984 Capercaillie Manufacturer: Valley ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Scotland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music New Age | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Fusion | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Celtic New Age | New Age | Styles | Music Similar Items: Downriver Crosswinds Daybreak: Fáinne an Lae The Capercaillie Collection 1990-1996 Time to Fall ASIN: B0007GP6JM Release Date: 2005-02-15

Tracks:

1. Who Will Raise Their Voice?
2. Mile Marbhaisg
3. Homer's Reel
4. Mo Chailin Dileas Donn
5. Rob Roy Reels: The Road To Rio/Bulgarian Red/Donald Blue/The Gesto Reel/Kiss The maid Behind The Barrel/The Rob Roy Reel
6. Tighinn Air A'Mhuir
7. Hoireann O
8. The Snuff Wife Jigs: Sweet, Sound, Sorted/Cape Breton Jig/The Snuff Wife
9. Breisleach (Live)
10. Co Ni Mire Rium?
11. Beautiful Wasteland
12. Am Mur Gorm
13. Finlays
14. Clo Mhic Ille Mhicheil
15. Claire In Heaven
16. Ailein Duinn
17. Fear-Allabain
18. Eastern Reel

Tracks:

1. Stinging Rain (Single Edit)
2. Alasdair Mhic Cholla Ghasda
3. Miracle Of Being (Youth Re-Mix)
4. Bonaparte
5. Grace And Pride
6. Silver Spear Reels
7. Dean Cadalan/Servant To The Slave
8. Pige Ruadh
9. Waiting For The Wheel To Turn (12' Mix)
10. Dr. Macphail's Reel
11. Heart Of The Highland
12. Coisich A Ruin (12' Mix)
13. Fisherman's Dream
14. Sidewaulk Reels: Argyll Reel/O'er Bogie/An Chearc Is Ah'Al/Mrs. Dow/Maire's Reel
15. Fosgail An Dorus/Nighean Bhuidh' Ruadh
16. Oh Mo Dhuthaich
17. Calum's Road
18. Fear A' Bhata
19. An Ribhinn Donn
20. The Little Cascade

Product Description

Disc 1:
1. Who WIll Raise Their Voice?
2. Mile Marbhaisg
3. Homer's Reel
4. Mo Chailin Dileas Donn
5. Rob Roy Reels
6. Tighinn Air A'Mhuir
7. Hoireann O
8. The Snuff Wife Jigs
9. Breisleach (live)
10. Co Ni Mire Rium
11. Beautiful Wasteland
12. Am Mur Gorm
13. Finlays
14. Clo Mhic Ille Mhicheil
15. Claire In Heaven
16. Ailein Duinn
17. Fear-Allabain
18. Eastern Reel

Disc 2:
1. Stinging Rain
2. Alasdair Mhic Cholla Ghasda
3. Miracle Of Being
4. Bonaparte
5. Grace & Pride
6. Silver Spear Reels
7. Dean Cadalan
8. Servant To The Slave
9. Pige Ruadh
10. Waiting For The Wheel To Turn (12" mix)
11. Fisherman's Dream
12. Sidewaulk Reels
13. Fosgail An Dorus
14. Oh Mo Dhuthaich
15. Calum's Road
16. Fear a'bhata
17. An Ribhinn Donn
18. The Little Cascade

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

Grace and Pride .......2006-08-07

Th anthology is a great selection of the music of Capercaillie - it may be the great voice of Karen Matheson - I just cant stop listening to it!!!

A bit disappointing.......2005-12-31

I've adored Capercaillie ever since I grabbed a handful of their early works in Edingurgh more than 10 years ago. I was hoping this one compilation would be the one I took wherever I went. But it's not. I'll still be hauling around 10 CDs. (Yeah, I need an MP3 player!) A few songs are better than the originals, more are less good. One--the lovely "Oh Mo Dhutaich"--is more than a minute shorter. "Stinging Rain" is torture, with its simple beat replacing the original beautiful orchestration. About a half of the tracks are jigs and reels--great at a ceilidh to dance to, but otherwise, well...The band's virtuosity is far better displayed on their tour de force "Grandfather Mountain." Many of my favorites didn't make the cut, and I sure can't tell why some others did. Now I'm waiting anxiously for the next CD, hoping this trend won't continue.

Average customer rating: Around the World in 80 Days (2004) Trevor Jones around the world in 80 days by jackie chan As with every Disney soundtrack, it's missing something... River Of Dreams By Tina really rocks... Tina Sugandh Rocks this CD!

Around the World in 80 Days (2004) (Score) Manufacturer: Disney 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 Disney Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Around the World in 80 Days (Widescreen Edition) Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl ASIN: B000294QYK Release Date: 2004-06-15

Tracks:

1. Everybody All Over The World (Join The Celebration) - David A. Stewart Ans The Sylvia Young Theater School Choir
2. River Of Dreams - Tina Sugandh
3. It's A Small World - Baha Men
4. Around The World Overture
5. Jetpack Journey
6. The Wager
7. Rendezvous In Paris
8. The Balloon Chase
9. 1st Class Waltz
10. Prince Hapi Escape
11. Agra To China
12. Return Of The Jade Buddha
13. Lost In America
14. Dismantling Carmen
15. Exactly Like My Dream

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Jules Verne's sturdy tale of Victorian globe trotter Phileas Fogg has seen screen incarnations as diverse as cameo-dotted Mike Todd 1950s widescreen epic, bawdy Aussie romp and Michael Palin travelogue. Here it's reinvented as antic vehicle for the Keaton-esque charms of martial arts legend Jackie Chan, whose comic centerpiece character effectively demotes Steve Coogan's Fogg to straight man. Given that frame, Trevor Jones' energetic orchestral score spends half its time bolstering the comic stunt work with blaring, McAction film boilerplate and the rest either parodying the former, or dishing up more inviting, cartoon-y pastiches of musical nationalism. It never rises to the level of Stalling, but its propulsive nerve is infectious. The Eurhythmics' Dave Stewart anchors proceedings with the anthemic, feel-good singalong, "Everybody All Over the World," while Tina Sugandh dishes up the obligatory sex-kitten vocal tease with the East-Asia-meets-club-beat slink of "River of Dreams." Disney soundtrack staples Baha Men also infuse the theme park standard "It's a Small World" with their typically breezy, if entirely weightless, Caribbean aplomb. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Around the World in 80 Days (2004) Trevor Jones.......2005-01-04

i like the movie of around the world in 80 days. jackie chan the man that his now 50 years old he can be this biggest movie
the suondtrack i not have the cd or i like it all the music in my life
by cameron stanley

around the world in 80 days by jackie chan .......2004-10-14

hello jackie chan
i hope you are a biggest fan of your movie and im happy man
today. i like this biggest movie on the screen
you are the guy that making the biggest movie i like
thank you for your movie and im a biggest
fan and thank you i give 10/10 the best movie
award. by jackie chan
by cameron stanley

As with every Disney soundtrack, it's missing something..........2004-08-08

This is a really good soundtrack for an excellent movie, however it's missing a lot of tracks that I wanted to have. For instance almost every track from the fight scenes, especially the from the fight in China when the composer actually used the Wong Fei Hung theme when the character shows up. Missing tracks, especially ones that I really liked makes my rating drop from 5 to 3 stars. I'm let down once again by Walt Disney Records. . .

River Of Dreams By Tina really rocks..........2004-06-18

I have to agree with the previous reviewer!! She does really rock the soundtrack. I wish they had a single of this song but the whole soundtrak is well worth it for that one song too.

Tina Sugandh Rocks this CD!.......2004-06-17

I have never ever heard anything as intense and "come hither" as Tina's vocals... she's got me as a new fan!
http://www.TinaSugandh.com

Average customer rating: Dandy WOW Simply the best reconstructed show album to date!! More than Fine, and More than Dandy! Not To Be Missed fabulous discovery!

Fine and Dandy (2004 Studio Cast) (World Premiere Recording) Kay Swift , Carolee Carmello , Gavin Creel , Andrea Burns , Mark Linn-Baker , John Pizzarelli , Ann Hampton Callaway , and Jessica Molaskey Manufacturer: P.S. Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Grey Gardens - A New Musical (2006 Original Broadway Cast) Curtains (2007 Original Broadway Cast) The Drowsy Chaperone (2006 Original Broadway Cast) The New Moon (2003 Encores! Revival Concert Cast) Spring Awakening (2006 Original Broadway Cast) ASIN: B0001XAQDM Release Date: 2004-05-25

Tracks:

1. Overture (Orchestra)
2. Machine Shop Opening (Mark Linn-Baker & Ensemble)
3. Rich or Poor (Gavin Creel & Jennifer Laura Thompson)
4. Fine and Dandy (Carolee Carmello & Mario Cantone)
5. Sing High (Male Ensemble)
6. I'll Hit a New High (Andrea Burns & Male Ensemble)
7. Starting at the Bottom (Gavin Creel)
8. Can This Be Love? (Carolee Carmello)
9. Fordyce (Ensemble)
10. Let's Go Eat Worms in the Garden (Gavin Creel, Carolee Carmello & Ensemble)
11. Etiquette (Mark Linn-Baker & Ensemble)
12. The Jig-Hop (Andrea Burns & Ensemble)
13. Can This Be Love? (reprise) (Jennifer Laura Thompson & Gavin Creel)
14. Wedding Bells (Ensemble)
15. Nobody Breaks My Heart (Carolee Carmello)
16. Nature Will Provide (Deborah Tranelli)
17. Finale Ultimo (Carolee Carmello & Ensemble)
18. Up Among the Chimney Pots (Natalie Douglas)
19. Can't We Be Friends? (John Pizzarelli & Jessica Molaskey)
20. Whistling in the Dark (Jack Donahue)
21. Once You Find Your Guy (Ann Hampton Callaway)

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Mary Rodgers is usually heralded as musical theater's sole woman composer, but this new recording of a long-lost gem introduces us to another brilliant member of Broadway's thin female ranks: Kay Swift. Collaborating with her husband, lyricist James Paul Warburg (writing as Paul James), Swift penned a splendid collection of tunes-in turn touching, daffy, percolating and tender-for this 1930 show. Taking place in the unlikely setting of a tool-and-die factory, Fine and Dandy is a bubbly jazz age musical full of melodic invention and lyrical twists. Fans of the Gershwins' 1920s oeuvre will adore this world-premiere recording, and in fact George is namechecked in the wonderful title track, in which Carolee Carmello and Mario Cantone compete in spirited one-upmanship. The CD also includes four songs written by Swift between 1929 and 1950; like Plain and Fancy, they serve to remind us that Swift was one of Broadway's unsung heroes. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Description

The classic 1930 musical comedy in its world premiere recording, featuring a 28-piece orchestra and a cast of Broadway and jazz greats. An amazing roster of talent including Carolee Carmello (Kiss Me Kate, Parade), Gavin Creel (Thoroughly Modern Millie), Mario Cantone (Assassins and TV's Sex & The City), Mark Linn-Baker (A Year With Frog and Toad and TV's Perfect Strangers) and Jennifer Laura Thompson (Urinetown, Footloose) # is joined by bestselling jazz artists Ann Hampton Callaway, John Pizzarelli and Jessica Molaskey, all in loving tribute to one of the few female composers from the first half of the 20th Century: the legendary Kay Swift. With a new biography of the composer, entitled Fine and Dandy: The Life and Work of Kay Swift, due out June 1 from Yale University Press, this new recording is sure to attract the attention of Broadway and jazz music-lovers everywhere. Overture (Orchestra), Rich or Poor (Gavin Creel & Jennifer Laura Thompson), Fine and Dandy (Carolee Carmello & Mario Cantone), Machine Shop Opening (Mark Linn-Baker & Ensemble), Starting at the Bottom (Gavin Creel), Can This Be Love? (Carolee Carmello), I'll Hit a New High (Andrea Burns & Male Ensemble), Picnic Song (Ensemble), Let's Go Eat Worms in the Garden (Gavin Creel, Carolee Carmello & Ensemble), Can't We Be Friends? (John Pizzarelli & Jessica Molaskey), Up Among the Chimney Pots (Natalie Douglas), Whistling in the Dark (Jack Donahue), Etiquette (Mark Linn-Baker & Ensemble), The Jig-Hop (Andrea Burns & Ensemble), Nobody Breaks My Heart (Carolee Carmello), Can This Be Love? (reprise) (Jennifer Laura Thompson & Gavin Creel), Wedding Bells (Ensemble), Waltz (Deborah Tranelli), Finale Ultimo (Mario Cantone, Carolee Carmello & Ensemble), Once You Find Your Guy (Ann Hampton Callaway)

Customer Reviews:

Dandy.......2005-05-06

No one will easily mistake Kay Swift for Gershwin, but it is great that she is finally getting some recognition beyond "Can't We Be Friends?" (included here on this LP as a sort of bonus) which isn't itself all that familiar except to cabaret aficionados. Writing true show music is a different kettle of fish, an art form with different skills, and listening to this LP one begins to construct a live production of FINE AND DANDY in one's head. The voices of the individual performers are immensely helpful in this journey, and some of the tracks you could listen to day and night. I understand that Donald Ogden Stewart wrote the book for this show and I would love to get my hands on it, having enjoyed some of the films he worked on so much, Dinner at Eight, Holiday, Kitty Foyle, The Philadelphia Story and Europa 51 among them. His Socialist bent had an appealing, whimsical side to it and I can see the factory for which Kay Swift wrote her enchanting opening number as the perfect laboratory for Ogden Stewart's brand of inspired nuttiness. Gavin Creel and Carolee Carmello are vivacious and even infectious on their tracks, and it sounds as though they love the songs as much as we love them. "Can This Be Love?" already sounds like a standard, and I predict many renditions of the comical complaint number "Let's Go Eat Worms."

Don't know if a revival of the show would be successful, but it sounds as though it needs one bravura comedian to put it over big. Back in the 1930s they had Joe Cook. Who is Joe Cook's equivalent today? Someone like Will Ferrell I guess--gulp.

WOW Simply the best reconstructed show album to date!!.......2005-02-23

Fine and Dandy is simply the best 30s musical to be reconstructed for CD yet, and it was a complete surprise because who knew any of the songs from this show? Well, we know them now and they are teriffic, and performed by an equally teriffic cast, especially Carolee Carmello, Gavin Cleel and Jennifer Laura Thompson. Would it be fair to say that Ms. Carmello is wildly underappreciated? I have adored her ever since seeing her as Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors many years ago in Boston. Here she is wonderful especially in Lets Go Eat Worms in the Garden and Nobody Breaks My Heart. It was so unexpected to find such a treasure trove of foot tapping songs, but here they are. BUY THIS CD if you like musicals at all, you won't be sorry.

More than Fine, and More than Dandy!.......2004-09-18

I am very selective in writing reviews for Amazon - so if you're reading this, then please know that I must really, really love this c.d. And I hope my "review" helps in your decision whether or not to buy it!
Having said that...this recording is tremendous. Kay Swift's music comes to life through the talented and spectacular voices, most notebly of Gavin Creel and Carolee Carmello. I think I listen to their duet (Track 10), at least once a day. The whole thing is just pure broadway fun, the way it used to be! The only bad thing about this c.d. is that you wished they had staged this musical, so that you could go see it live!

Not To Be Missed.......2004-05-31

Kay Swift, best-known for her close association with George Gershwin, was one of the few female composers to write for Broadway. Fine and Dandy was her first book musical, featuring lyrics by husband Paul James, and became one of the biggest hits of Broadway's 1930-31 season. However, like many musicals of the era, most of the original performance materials were lost over the years. In the mid-`80s, Swift began to reconstruct the score, assisted by orchestrator Russell Warner, who continued the work following her death in 1993. The new recording is a revelation, for the songs are, as the title says, fine and dandy--clever and romantic by turns, and always tuneful. Those who love Gershwin's "Strike Up the Band" and "Of Thee I Sing" will find a similar feel here, helped by strong performances from Carolee Carmello, Gavin Creel, Mario Cantone, Mark Linn-Baker and Jennifer Laura Thompson, bolstered by a full orchestra. The CD also includes several other songs by Swift, including the classic "Can't We Be Friends?"

fabulous discovery!.......2004-05-29

This is an amazing score: witty, clever, fantastically inventive music -- fans of Gershwin et al will be delighted to discover this delightful show. What a great contribution to the American songbook. And hats off to PS Classics for this debut nonprofit historical recording, which has impeccable production quality. Can't wait for the next one they release.

Average customer rating: Christy is yer man! Christy Moore Don't expect quality recordings Newbridge's finest shines once again Just Awesome

Box Set: 1964-2004 Christy Moore Manufacturer: Sbme Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Folk | Imports | Stores | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Whatever Tickles Your Fancy/Christy Moore Burning Times Live at Vicar Street Ride On One Voice ASIN: B0001MXPIQ Release Date: 2004-07-20

Tracks:

1. Yellow Triangle
2. Dunnes Stores
3. Never Came Home
4. Nuke Power
5. Who Cares?
6. Mullaghmore
7. Ronnie Reagan
8. San Fernando
9. Tim Evans
10. Goose Green
11. In Zurich
12. Powdered Milk
13. Folk Tale
14. Two Conneele's
15. Shovel
16. Quiet Desperation
17. January Man
18. Poor Old Earth
19. Tippin' It Up
20. Poitin
21. 1945
22. Little Musgrave
23. Johnny Jump Up
24. Radclife Highway
25. John O'dreams
26. Cold Blow
27. Raggle Taggle
28. El Salvador
29. Jack Doyle
30. Joxer
31. Intro
32. Lawless
33. Love Song
34. Changes
35. Ballindine
36. Anne Lovett
37. Dalesman's Litany
38. Intro
39. Pripchat
40. Pontchartrain
41. Cricklewood
42. Strangeways
43. Holy Woman
44. Veronica
45. Cry Like A Man
46. Vive La Quinte
47. Auld Triangle
48. Intro
49. Brown Eyes
50. Johnny Connors
51. Lay With Me
52. This Is The Day
53. Wicklow Hills
54. Aisling
55. Lake Of Loughrea
56. All I Remember
57. Someone To Love
58. Trip To Carnsore
59. Danny Boy
60. Ships In The Forest
61. 100 Miles
62. Intro
63. Strong Whiskey
64. Pierce Turner
65. Hamburg Medley
66. Tyrone Boys
67. Hey Paddy
68. On The Blanket
69. Southern Winds
70. Don't Hand Me Over
71. Streetlights
72. Bridge At Killaloe
73. North And South
74. G.P.O 1980
75. 90 Miles To Dublin
76. Wicklow Boy
77. Ballinamore
78. Derry January 1993
79. Armagh Women
80. On The Bridge
81. Scapegoats
82. Fouled The Ball
83. No Time For Love
84. On A Single Day
85. Roots
86. Old Man's Song
87. 1913 Lockout
88. Seth Davy
89. Bould Rake
90. Bridget's Pill
91. Lark In The Morning
92. Come By The Hill
93. Enniskillen Dragoon
94. Weela Waile
95. Whiskey In The Jar
96. Intro
97. Tribute To Mc Coll
98. Finnegan's Wake
99. Down The Valley
100. Paddy On The Road
101. Drunken Maidens

Customer Reviews:

Christy is yer man!.......2006-05-27

I think what some might take from this release is, "why are some of these tunes on here?" But to tell you the truth, there is no other way you will hear many of them.
Christy gets tunes from people written on cigarette packets, tunes on old cassette tapes(remember them!) and the Lord knows what other ways, so some of these are from concerts, where some enterprising little divil, concealed his little recording device under his gansey, or whatever and taped the big man. Christy in an attempt to be honest in that, he never did record and he may never, record the tune, has seen it fit to include it here and I am glad of it.
Christy, if you know of his recriminations against himself, is his own worst critic sometimes! There are tunes he has only done once. Tunes he will never do again, because he has felt, the time was never right.
After all the ups and downs and trials and tribulations this is Christy in the flesh! Some of the tracks made me wonder, but there was many a Moving Hearts concert, or "Christy" concert, I missed, till I found the man.
He will be around, (at least his music) long after all of us have departed this old sod and I thank the Powers (and the Paddy's) that I got to see and hear him throughout his life and that he has stayed in mine for over thirty years now.
Ride On Christy, Ride On!

Christy Moore.......2005-09-11

The box set is really awesome...Just be ready for tons of Christy Moore...No other artists are playing with him.

Don't expect quality recordings.......2005-08-30

I am a huge Christy Moore fan but was left with a hollow feeling after listening to these recordings. The majority are B sides for a reason. The sound quality is terrible in many places and Christy's voice unrecognizable - though he was very young in some of the recordings. I would recommend for the fanatic who owns all of Christy's recordings and wants to get his/her hands one something new.
Slan abhaile

Newbridge's finest shines once again.......2005-02-01

Once again Christy has outdone himself and produced a memorable collection of his songs. Some you may know, others you may not. Either way you will fully enjoy everything this album has to offer. So nice to enjoy the entire career of Christy and how he has grown since his first few songs. A true gem that every Christy fans needs to complete their collection. Do yourself a favor and get this album and sit back and enjoy everything Christy has to offer.

Just Awesome.......2004-12-30

The Box Set is an incredile addition to any fans collection of Christy's albums. It truely sheds light on an incredible performer and how he has grown thru his career.

Average customer rating: very impressive!

In Budokan 2004 Hikaru Utada Manufacturer: EMI ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Japan | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music General | Pop | Music Video & Concerts | Genres | DVD | Video General | Rock & Roll | Music Video & Concerts | Genres | DVD | Video Similar Items: Distance ASIN: B000678L7G Release Date: 2004-09-09

Tracks:

1. Japanese Track (Literally Means Hikari)
2. Traveling /Letter / Another Chnace / In My Room / Can You Keep A Secret?
3. Addicated To You (Up-In Heaven Mix) /Sakura Drops
4. Japanese Track (Literally Means Sunglass)
5. Japanese Track (Literally Means Amai-Wana - Paint It Black)
6. Movin' On Without You
7. Japanese Track (Literally Means Kettobase)
8. Wait & See / Colors / First Love / Deep River / Distance
9. Japanese Track (Literally Means Uso Mitaina I Love You)
10. Automatic
11. Japanese Track (Literally Means Shiawase Ni Narou)
12. B & C

Album Description

Import exclusive live release for the Japanese urban vocalist. Includes a bonus 17 minute interview with Chinese (no English) subtitles. NTSC/Region 3 (inspected to be all code). EMI. 2004.

Customer Reviews:

very impressive!.......2006-04-30

I didn't have a chance to go to a live of Hikki's. But this DVD really conveys a lot, and I think it's really an impressive job for her to be so outstanding in the live. I strongly recommend it to any fan of her, you won't regret a penny.

Average customer rating:

1998-2004 Yura Yura Teikoku Manufacturer: Universal ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Sweet Spot Namashibire Namamemai Yura Yura Teikoku No Memai ASIN: B0002MOL2E Release Date: 2004-09-27

Tracks:

1. Grapefruit Choudai (Shinroku)
2. Hakkoutai
3. Yakousei No Ikimono 3piki
4. Rame No Pantaloon
5. Gozen 3ji No Fuzz Guitar [Full Length Version]
6. Machibito
7. Idol (Shinroku)
8. Suberu Bar
9. Yura Yura Teikoku de Kangaechuu [Single Version]
10. Koi Ga Shitai
11. Dokkun Doll
12. Zukku Ni Rock
13. 3x3x3
14. Dare Dakke?
15. Me No Car [Single C/W Version]
16. Tsumetai Gift

Tracks:

1. Pioneer [Alternate Version]
2. Grapefruit Choudai [Alternate Mix]
3. Uso Ga Hontou Ni [Alternate Version]
4. Koi Ga Shitai [Kaori Takeda Solo Version]
5. Band Wo Yatteru Tomodachi [Demo Version]
6. Bones [Fuko & Sakamoto Duet Version]
7. Shounen Ha Yume No Nake [Alternate Mix]
8. Taiyou No Shiroi Kona [Alternate Mix]
9. Yesterday Once More (The Carpenters)

Average customer rating:

Awards for World Music 2004 Various Artists Manufacturer: Manteca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: BBC Radio 3 Awards for World Music 2005 Awards for World Music Awards for World Music 2006 World 2006 World 2002: 37 Artists from 24 Countries Around the World (2-CD Set) ASIN: B0001D8OXG Release Date: 2004-03-30

Tracks:

1. Santa Massa Chegou!!! - DJ Dolores, Orchestra Santa Massa
2. Jatt Ho Giya Sharabee - Panjabi MC
3. Nar-I Ney [Edit]
4. Boomerang - Daara J
5. Yala - Oumou Sangare
6. Ya Nas - Kazem Al Saher
7. No Prego - Cibelle
8. Voltando [the Cocktail Party Mix] - Zuco 103
9. Tiempo de SoleDJ Panko Remix] - Ojos de Brujo
10. Adolat Tanovari - Sevara Nazarkhan
11. Velha Infancia - Marisa Monte, Tribalistas
12. Gedawo - Abyssinia Infinite, Ejigayehu "Gigi" Shibabaw
13. Eastern Journey - Trilok Gurtu
14. Racine d'ne - DuOud
15. Gypsy - Oi Va Voi
16. Mr. Bobby - Manu Chao

Tracks:

1. Bel el Madhi (The Gate of the Past) - Souad Massi
2. Outlandish Knight - Jon Boden, John Spiers
3. KDon - Rokia Traor
4. Cansoneita - Tamara Obrovac, Transhistria Ensemble
5. Rojo y Negro - Omar Sosa
6. Hay Que Entrarle a Palos a e - Ibrahim Ferrer
7. Monte Cara - Cria ora
8. Elli Yeddi Haq Ennas - Radio Tarifa
9. Raba-Raba - Khal
10. Yer-Yer - Munadjat Yulchieva
11. Tagore Street Blues [Edit] - Debashish Bhattacharya, Bob Brozman
12. AA Shuu de Kei-Oo [Live] - Huun-Huur-Tu,
13. Childhood - Kroke
14. Do Ciebie Kasiuni (To You Kasiunia) - Warsaw Village Band
15. Barcas - Think of One
16. Cucurrucucu Paloma - Caetano Veloso

Average customer rating: Lilting, Lovely, Inviting and Hopeful Very inspired - Eloquent Beautiful A Voice of Heaven DANCE YOUR WAY TO LOVE , HEALING, CELEBRATION

Circle of Fire Manufacturer: Amber Allen Publishing ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Prayers: A Communion with Our Creator The Voice of Knowledge: A Practical Guide to Inner Peace The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom (A Toltec Wisdom Book) The Mastery of Love: A Practical Guide to the Art of Relationship: A Toltec Wisdom Book Beyond Fear: A Toltec Guide to Freedom and Joy - The Teachings of Don Miguel Ruiz ASIN: B00006JKZ7 Release Date: 2002-08-15

Tracks:

1. Beautiful Life
2. Whenever the Time is Now
3. The Circle of Fire Prayer
4. Teo
5. A Million Kisses
6. Heaven
7. There is Love in You
8. Only Truth Knows
9. I'm Ready
10. The Lord's Prayer

Album Description

Inspired by the teachings of don Miguel Ruiz, singer/songwriter Cari Cole infuses her music with a spiritual message to create a powerful, transformative effect. Featured on this compact disc are ten original songs, including a musical version of The Circle of Fire prayer written by Ruiz, and a beautiful rendition of The Lord's Prayer.

Customer Reviews:

Lilting, Lovely, Inviting and Hopeful.......2007-05-06

I was introduced to this artist through the work of Don Miguel Ruiz. I love his message and the hopeful honesty that peppers his work. I figured if he endorsed it, it would be worth trying out. OMG... nothing prepared me for the sheer quality in Cari Cole's voice and the inviting sound of her music. Not only is the message something I enjoy hearing in each song, but it is music I really look forward to putting on the CD and being taken on a journey. Incredible voice. Inviting music. Hopeful Message!

Very inspired - Eloquent.......2007-02-07

Cari has captured some of our common experience in this recording. Beautiful words and harmonies. As I continue to listen, I continue to appreciate. Several speak to my soul with reminders like, "I will respect my body" and other affirmations which reinforce loving our Selves. Always gold to be found and appreciated in Cari's creativity.

Beautiful.......2007-01-08

Cari Cole is uplifting and inspiring. Her music is a wonderful way to relax and be at peace. Cari has a beautiful voice that just empowers the words she sings so gracefully.

A Voice of Heaven.......2004-11-08

This is absolutely a piece of jewel to keep. I do not understand why our pop culture do not play the music in regular radio channels (well, maybe I just have not listened to the radio enough). The songs Cari Cole sing in this album is something you enjoy when you re-listen. Cari Cole truly has a beautiful voice. For some people, singing the prayers sometimes help them experience the words in a more powerful way because it involves more senses. This album truly helps us to experience love and peace.

My favorites are "Whenever the Time is Now", "The Circle of Fire Prayer" and "The Lord's Prayer", though all others are wonderful as well. All songs are mellow yet suthing.

For "Whenever the Time is Now", I especially like the part about "Whoever you are is enough, Whatever you have is perfection, Whoever you are with is the one". These are the words we need to be reminded when turbulent times come when we always need to have more and better. For "The Circle of Fire", I will always remember the four words we want to bear in mind, which is gratitude, love, loyalty and justice... and these words begin with us.

Some songs are beautiful in melodies but not in words. However, these 10 songs are beautiful in melodies and artistic in words. May you experience love and peace while listening to this CD as well?

DANCE YOUR WAY TO LOVE , HEALING, CELEBRATION.......2004-06-18

Both Cari's voice and the instruments on this CD are pure and powerful- shamanic,religious,sweet,heart-opening and healing - combined with the beautiful healing messages of Don Miguel Ruiz. Will be using this CD for dance events and healing workshops. Here in Brazil,paid $10 customs fee on top of price for CD. That hurt until I listened - I would pay $300 for this CD if I had to! Sakanta Running Wolf,Brazil

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5. A Tábua de Esmeralda [Import]
6. Acoustic Soul
7. Alexei and the Spring
8. All The Best From France: 40 French Favorites [2-CD SET]
9. Ancora Tu: Greatest Hits [Import]
10. Banba

Rock Music

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