Meli Meli

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Rai in the 1980s was Algeria's punk and rap, a music of cultural revolution and youthful defiance. The many "Chebs" (cheb roughly means "the young") played a raw music, usually stripped down to voices; cheesy, cheap synthesizers; and drum machines, heavy on the bass and full of bad attitude. But Chebs grow up, make money, and become more mainstream. Cheb Mami was there at the beginning and has followed this growth pattern. Gone is the rough edge and in its place is a smooth sophistication, a more worldly blend of pop and folk music from Africa and Europe. Meli Meli is as much Paris as Oran, as much New York as Algiers. Mami's blend of hip-hop and rai has made him a hit maker in France and a symbol of wealth and success back home. Slick production and high energy dominate this music; it's global pop now. While the lyrics may speak of the streets of Paris, the sound is no longer from the streets. --Louis Gibson

Product Description
New Succesfull Album from the Franco-algerian Star of Rai Music. Includes the Single Au Pays Des Merveilles (Azwaw).

Meli Meli,Cheb Mami,Ark 21,Arabic,Int'l & World Music,Middle East / Asia Minor,Pop,World Music

Average customer rating: Memories!!! deeper love I ALWAYS DID LOVE YOU & YOUR MUSIC MELI'SA! DO Y'ALL REMEMBER "FOOLS' PARADISE" & "HEART-Breaking Decisions"? Heartbreaking and beautiful Do I Still Love Meli'sa? Yes I Do!

Do You Still Love Me?: The Best of Meli'sa Morgan Meli'sa Morgan Manufacturer: Razor & Tie ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Very Best of Miki Howard Ultimate Collection The Very Best of Shirley Murdock Cherrelle Greatest Hits Vesta 4 U ASIN: B000002ZAK Release Date: 1996-06-18

Tracks:

1. Czar-Cons Theme
2. Can You Give Me What I Want
3. Fool's Paradise
4. Do Me Baby
5. Heart Breaking Decision
6. Do You Still Love Me?
7. If You Can Do It: I Can Do It Too!
8. Here Comes The Night
9. Good Love
10. Love Changes
11. Think It Over
12. I'll Love No More
13. You're All I Got
14. Wrong Lane
15. Lady In Me
16. So Long, Goodbye

Customer Reviews:

Memories!!!.......2007-06-11

Had an old tape and looked high and low for the CD......imported it...arrived super fast and what a WONDERFULL albulm!!!
The soft sultry "Do me Baby" to the sad "Do you still love me?" with the timeless "Fools Paradise"...who could want more if you love music with soul!!!

deeper love.......2006-06-11

it always happen when the record issues an greatest hits album they always leave out that one hit or to back in 1987 she recorded deeper love from the golden child its not on here but this set is very nicei think she looks better ib the 1980s then now i like that big hair she had

I ALWAYS DID LOVE YOU & YOUR MUSIC MELI'SA! DO Y'ALL REMEMBER "FOOLS' PARADISE" & "HEART-Breaking Decisions"?.......2005-07-15

MELI'SA SHOULD'VE TITLED THIS ALBUM "KEEP LOVING ME" OR "I KNOW YOU STILL LOVE ME"!!!! WHAT DO THEY KNOW ABOUT MELI'SA MORGAN?... LET ME ATTEMPT 2 EXPRESS MY DEEPEST FEELINGS 4 "FOOLS' PARADISE", HEART-BREAKING-DECISIONS & LOVE CHANGES... ***I LOVE THESE 3 SONGS ESPECIALLY BECAUSE I REMEMBER WHEN I WAS IN SCHOOL & I WOULD GET HOME & LISTEN 2 "FOOLS' PARADISE"---LIKE UHH & FALL INTO A DEEP-ZONE!!!! MAN A FEW OF THE SINGERS THAT I LOVE FROM THE 80s ARE: MELI'SA MORGAN, EVELYN C. KING, JENNIFER HOLIDAY, ALICIA MYERS, MARY JANE GIRLS, THE JONES GIRLS, S.O.S BAND, TEENA MARIE, & MANY OTHERS!

***IF I'M LYING I'M DYING, TIL' THIS DAY I CAN'T HEAR MELI'SAS' "FOOLS' PARADISE", "HEART-BREAKING-DECISIONS" & "LOVE CHANGES" ALONG WITH THE JONES GIRLS' "NIGHTS OVER EGYPT", "GONNA MAKE ME LOVE SOMEBODY ELSE" & "**WHEN I'M GONE" >WITHOUT GETTING BUTTERFLIES <...(I SWEAR)*** THESE SONGS ARE AT LEAST 20 YEARS OLD & THE IMPACT THEY WILL ALWAYS HAVE ON ME IS "TREMENDOUS" >THAT'S WHAT'S UP
MELI'SA PERFORMED IN 2003 AT THE "LEGENDARY APOLLO", WHAT OF COURSE OTHER THAN THE REMARKABLE "FOOLS' PARADISE"... THAT PARTICULAR EPISODE WAS ABOUT "PAYING TRIBUTE 2 OLD SCHOOL ARTIST"... MELI'SA BABY YOU DIDN'T SKIP A-BEAT BA-DA-BOP YOU WAS RIGHT ON CUE BABY!!>I LOVE YOU 4 WHAT YOU'VE DONE, ALWAYS ON MY MIND!! < SHE WORE PINK & WHITE, SHE HAD SMALL-LONG-BROWN-BRAIDS WITH A SMALL PINK HAT 2 MATCH HER JACKET...>SHE DRESSED YOUNGER THAN EVEN MO'NIQUE "MY GIRL"!!!! < ***WHAT ALSO GOT MY ADRENALINE PUMPING WAS THE FACT THAT THE CROWD KNEW THE SONG!!!!*** >THAT'S GANGSTA < ~~~I WAS VERY DAMN PISSED THAT I COULDN'T TAPE THAT EPISODE, VERY PISSED!!!!~~~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~I CAN NOT FATHOM THAT 1 DOES LIKE "RHYTHM & BLUES" & NOT LIKE "MELI'SAS' DO YOU STILL LOVE ME?"--I CAN'T SO GET THIS ALBUM!!~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>L O V E R S'* P A R A D I S E < < < < < < < < < < < < < < < <<
1. CZAR (CONS THEME)--- (skip it)
2. CAN YOU GIVE ME WHAT I WANT!?--- 12/20
3. ****FOOLS' PARADISE(OOH BABY)--- 30/20
4. *DO ME BABY(u get it)--- 12/20
5. ****HEART-BREAKING-DECISION(HOLD ME)--- 30/20
6. ***DO YOU STILL LOVE ME?(LET'S GET IT ON)--- 29/20
7. ***IF YOU CAN DO IT, I CAN DO IT TOO(do right)--- 29/20
8. HERE IT COMES THE NIGHT(watch)--- 13/20
9. *GOOD LOVE(do it right!)--- 14/20
10. ****LOVE CHANGES(pain of love)--- 30/20
11. *?THINK IT OVER(be carefull)--- 14/20
12. ***I'LL LOVE NO MORE(don't want 2 hurt)--- 29/20
13. ***YOU'RE ALL I GOT(stay!)--- 29/20
14. ***WRONG LANE(watch-out)--- 30/20
15. **LADY IN ME(i'm classy!)--- 29/20
16. ***SO LONG "GOOD-BYE"(get O.U.T)--- 30/30
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>I BET YOU'LL ALWAYS LOVE IT!! < < < < < < < < < < < < < < <<

Heartbreaking and beautiful.......2005-06-29

Well, at first, I purchased this album purely for the song "Do You Still Love Me?". It is truly beautiful and heartbreaking. Listen to her singing "after all that we've been through, do you still love me, like you used to do?" makes me reminiscent the lost love I had; actually this is the last song I sent to my ex. And then she starts mourning "do you still love me? Do you still love me?" again and again, that is a very emotionally and influential song.

Other songs are beautiful, too. But don't move me as much as "Do You Still Love Me?" This song alone made me buy this album and gives it 5 stars!

Do I Still Love Meli'sa? Yes I Do!.......2004-07-29

When I first heard this unique & powerful voice, I was blown away! I have all her lps on Capitol Records & even the Elektra/Pendulum recording, Still In Love With You. The set has captured all of my favorites, such as Heartbreaking Decision, Love Changes, Wrong Lane, If You Can Do It & Do You Still Love Me. Check her out!

Average customer rating: A desert rose blooms Amazing Album RAI MUSIC RAI MUSIC

Meli Meli Cheb Mami Manufacturer: EMI Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Algeria | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Middle East | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Du Sud au Nord Dellali Lazrag Saani Sahra Layali ASIN: B00003Q470 Release Date: 1999-08-23

Tracks:

1. Meli Meli
2. Alache Alik
3. Bledi
4. Rani Maak El Youm
5. H'Rabti
6. Hada Ch'Hal
7. Hatachi
8. Bekatni
9. Cheikh
10. Azwaw 2
11. Parisien Du Nord
12. Marseillais Du Nord
13. Au Pays Des Merveilles (Azwaw)
14. Azwaw Alternative Mix

Album Description

Considered by Sting to be one of the best singers in the world & featured on his current hit 'Desert Rose'. Cheb Mami is an Algerian Rai singer & one of the most famous singers in France where 'Meli Meli' was released to platinum success. It's an awesome document that shows why Mani is one of the most respected middle-Eastern artists in existence today. 1999 release. Standard jewel case.

Album Details

Rai in the 1980s was Algeria's Punk and Rap, a Music of Cultural Revolution and Youthful Defiance. The Many "Chebs" (Cheb Roughly Means "The Young") Played a Raw Music, Usually Stripped Down to Voices; Cheesy, Cheap Synthesizers; And Drum Machines, Heavy on the Bass and Full of Bad Attitude. But Chebs Grow Up, Make Money, and Become More Mainstream. Cheb Mami was There at the Beginning and Has Followed this Growth Pattern. Gone is the Rough Edge and in Its Place is a Smooth Sophistication, a More Worldly Blend of Pop and Folk Music from Africa and Europe. Meli Meli is as Much Paris as Oran, as Much New York as Algiers. Mami's Blend of Hip-hop and Rai Has Made Him a Hit Maker in France and a Symbol of Wealth and Success Back Home. Slick Production and High Energy Dominate this Music; It's Global Pop Now. While the Lyrics May Speak of the Streets of Paris, the Sound is No Longer from the Streets.

Customer Reviews:

A desert rose blooms.......2006-06-12

A great Middle Eastern CD!If you want a great introduction to rai,choose this one!

I reccomend the tracks "Meli Meli","Bledi" and "Azwaw 2." The last one pairs Arabic music with Celtic music.It is fantastic.These are the highlights,but there are no fillers.Perfect!

I wonder what has become of Cheb Mami since his collaboration with Sting in "Desert Rose." He's great!

Amazing Album.......2003-10-18

I love this CD. I bought it three years ago and still consider it one of my favorites. His songs are all toe tappers and his voice is UNBELEIVABLE!! I can't reccomend this CD enough. It is awesome from start to finish.

RAI MUSIC.......2000-12-26

I have been interested in rai music for a time being since I began to listen Rachid Taha's Diwan album. I first realized Cheb Mami in a song named Desert Rose by Sting and I was quite impresed with his voice. If you like to listen something different and you like to tap your feet while listening this album is simplt the best for you. I especially recommend this album to poeple who are already acquinted with arabic tunes.

RAI MUSIC.......2000-12-26

I have been interested in rai music for a time being since I began to listen Rachid Taha's Diwan album. I first realized Cheb Mami in a song named Desert Rose by Sting and I was quite impresed with his voice. If you like to listen something different and you like to tap your feet while listening this album is simplt the best for you. I especially recommend this album to poeple who are already acquinted with arabic tunes.

Average customer rating: I had to have it... I've heard better from Meli'sa! Finally She's Back THE VOICE IS BACK Nice, But not the Best

I Remember Meli'sa Morgan Manufacturer: Orpheus Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Personal Reflections Do You Still Love Me?: The Best of Meli'sa Morgan In My Mind From the Soul Soul Symphony ASIN: B000BKSJ2A Release Date: 2005-11-08

Tracks:

1. (Intro) the Voice (Prelude) Old School, New School - Vaughn Harper, Meli'sa Morgan
2. Ain't Nothing Like the Real Thing (Interlude)
3. Back Together Again - Freddie Jackson, Meli'sa Morgan
4. I Remember...
5. Will You?
6. Feel You
7. High Maintenance
8. Ain't No Way (Interlude)
9. Alright, Alright
10. Let You Go
11. There'll Never Be [Prelude: My Idol]
12. Pack'd My Bags (Interlude)
13. I'm Your Sistah
14. Same Ole, Same Old
15. Do You, Do You Want It? [Prelude: Touch It]
16. I'm So into You (Interlude)
17. He's the One

Customer Reviews:

I had to have it..........2006-05-04

I heard a song played on the radio (I remember) I was never able to catch the name of the song or the artist. After searching the WBLS playlist I found out it was Meli'sa Morgan. Now I cannot even wait to order it from online I must run out and get it TODAY- sorry Amazon :-).

I've heard better from Meli'sa!.......2006-03-21

Being a true Meli'sa morgan fan and having all of her previous albums, I bough this one on pure impulse. Knowing who she was and liking all of her eariler works, I though that this one would be just as good. Sad to say that it is not. I don't like nor do i appreciate ANY of the remakes on this album with the exception of the interlude where she does a piece of the Rufus classic 'pack'd my bags.' Other than that the other remakes she should have left alone and stuck to her own material. the best songs on here to me are the title track and never let you go, which are written in true Meli'sa form. Other songs that are great are will you, and high maintence. I appreciate the album because of my love for the artists and i appreciate her still puttin out albums for the true fans, but next time hopefully, she will do better. I know that she has it in her!

Finally She's Back.......2006-03-13

I heard the song I remember on the radio, could it be! yes it was My favorite R&B Diva Thank You Meli'sa for coming back.

THE VOICE IS BACK.......2006-02-19

TOTALLY AWESOME CD. HIGHLY RECOMMEND CD TO ANY MELI'SA MORGAN FAN.
PEACE,
JOSE

Nice, But not the Best.......2006-02-18

I will be short and sweet with this review. As a 15 year veteran (as in professional) of the music business (production and performing), having seen Melissa perform live with the now defunct BB&Q band on the NYC club circuit before she arrived at her own record deal; having seen her first live NYC show opening for the dearly departed Luther Vandross; and owning her first and second recordings on wax - I feel just a bit qualified to comment on this new CD.

I purchased it with the expectation it would match, if not surpass her earlier efforts. I hate to disagree with everyone who has reviewed this release, but ... it just doesn't measure up.

Succintly, the production, the songwriting, and arranging don't match her earlier efforts. It unfortunately just doesn't cut it. A matter of fact, after listening to this lastest release it just made me hungry for the best of what she has to offer so - I promptly went back online and purchased the "Best of Melis'sa Morgan" - which restored my musical affection for the diva. I needed to have a CD to play in my vehicle.

I truly hope the songwriting of her next effort is better. It is clear that even though the Diva has still has "a voice" - that "voice" needs the correct material and production to show it at it's best.

I'm sure if Lesette and Melissa re-group, and maybe tap the talents of some of their earlier collaborators they can find that "winning" combination again. I truly hope so.

Average customer rating: Mackerras champions Janacek brilliantly! Cunning Little Recording A wonderful animal opera

Leos Janácek: The Cunning Little Vixen - Lucia Popp / Eva Randová / Dalibor Jedlicka / Vienna Philharmonic / Vienna State Opera Chorus / Sir Charles Mackerras Leos Janacek , Sir Charles Mackerras , Lucia Popp (Vixen) , and Vienna Philharmonic Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Janácek, Leos | ( J ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ( V ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Czech | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Opera & Vocal | Box Sets | Stores | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Janacek - From the House of the Dead / Mackerras Janacek: Jenufa / Mackerras, Soderstrom, et al Leos Janacek: Vec Makropulos (The Makropulos Case) / Lachian Dances Janacek: The Diary of One Who Disappeared The Bartered Bride ASIN: B0000041RA Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Prelude - Vienna PO/Sir Charles Mackerras
2. Act One: 'Donstaneme bourku' - Dalibor Jedlicka
3. Act One: 'Kmotrenka zakoncertovala si take?' - Miriam Ondraskova
4. Act One: 'Mami!' - Lucia Popp
5. Act One: Pantomime - Dalibor Jedlicka
6. Act One: Na dvore jezerske - Dalibor Jedlicka
7. Act One: 'To cucis Lapaku' - Dalibor Jedlicka
8. Act One: Ze nevis, co mame?' - Zuzana Hudecova
9. Act One: Pantomime - Vienna PO/Sir Charles Mackerras
10. Act One: 'Melas delat podliva mne!' - Libuse Marova
11. Act One: 'Hled'te sestry jakeho mate vudce!' - Lucia Popp
12. Act Two: 'Ach!' - Lucia Popp
13. Act Two: 'Ano, ve Strani bude daleko lepe' - Richard Novak
14. Act Two: 'Domu? Pro ten snupec tveho spani? - Dalibor Jedlicka
15. Act Two: 'Bud'to mam teziste pohyblive' - Vladimir Krejcik
16. Act Two: 'Pomni, abys byl dobrym muzem!' - Richard Novak
17. Act Two: 'Bozinku, ten je hezke!' - Lucia Popp
18. Act Two: 'Kradla jsem!' - Lucia Popp
19. Act Two: 'Zlatohrbitek, lisaks krouzkovymi pesky' - Eva Randova
20. Act Two: 'Kdybyste vedeli, co ja videla' - Eva Zigmundova

Tracks:

1. Act Three: 'Dez sem vandroval, mozeka hrala' - Vaclav Zitek
2. Act Three: 'Bezi liska k Taboru' - Bratislava Children's Chor/Elena Sarajova
3. Act Three: 'Kolik jsme uz meli deti?' - Eva Randova
4. Act Three: 'Nusu dule!' - Vaclav Zitek
5. Act Three: 'A kde otec Pasek?' - Dalibor Jedlicka
6. Act Three: 'To uz ne!' - Vladimir Krejcik
7. Act Three: 'Nerikal jsem to?' - Dalibor Jedlicka
8. Act Three: 'Hoj! Ale neni to Bystrousky!' - Dalibor Jedlicka
9. Act Three: 'Totok nejesem ja' - Peter Saray
10. Orch Suite: I. Andante - Vienna PO/Sir Charles Mackerras
11. Orch Suite: II. Andante - Vienna PO/Sir Charles Mackerras

Customer Reviews:

Mackerras champions Janacek brilliantly!.......2003-04-07

What a combo Amazon offers Janacek fans. "Jenufa" and "The Cunning little Vixen" are absolute masterpieces and in the hands of the composer's greatest interprepter, Mackerras, these recordings are non-pareil. The singing of Soderstrom and Lucia Popp make any other recordings a redundancy and an act of futility. Ravishingly beautiful is the only way to describe their performances. These superb recrodings are in the case of "Vixen" , a momument to the healing power of the act of creation. and in the case of "Jenufa" a monument to the victory of human compassion and its power of heallng.. All singers bring glory to the music and the Vienna Philarmonic plays as one born to perform this music as no other orchestra. These cds belong in your collection: deeply moving experiences that only improve upon contnued listering. Bravo to Mackerras for his one man renaissance of Janacek's masterpieces. Let us not forget "Katya Kabanova" a third member of this holy trio. As in "Jeunfa" Sodertsrom triumphs in this work as well.

Cunning Little Recording.......2003-01-19

Excellent recording of an intruguing work. I bought this particular recording because of the strong lineup of musicians: Sir Charles Mackerras conducts- he seems to be one of the reigning Janacek experts these days, and Lucia Popp is a very highly charged Vixen. Of course, the orchestra (Vienna Philharmonic) deserves recognition, too- they did a fine job on this recording. I don't know many different interpretations of this opera, having mainly just listened to this CD set countless times, but it's definitely worth owning.

If you don't feel like spending the money for CD's of the entire opera, the condensed [orchestral] version is also well-written, but it does leave out some fine musical moments. The orchestral version has been recorded many times by different people, and it's relatively easy to find.

A wonderful animal opera.......2002-05-29

Czech composer Leos Janacek wrote a series of operas late in his life: Kat'ia Kabanova, Cunning Little Vixen, The Makropoulos Affair, and From the House of the Dead, in that order. All are magnificent, standing with the very best work of the Czech masters Smetana and Dvorak. Even among those late operas, though, Vixen stands out because of its vibrant orchestration and easy approachability. It is quite popular, and it has even been featured in an animated version for TV by Geoff Dunbar of Peter Rabbit fame.

The story revolves around the Vixen, who is a real fireball, always gracefully foxing her way in and out of tough situations with the force of her personality. This character is played by a soprano in a fox costume, in this case Lucia Popp. I'm not sure if she wore the costume in the studio, but she may well have, because she gives her part a wonderful vivaciousness and gusto - you can almost imagine glistening fangs as she heatedly preaches to the hens about oppression. Her spirited tone adds immeasurably to the recording as a whole.

The adult male leads, who play human parts (the Schoolmaster, the Forester, and the poacher Harasta), also do a very fine job. In particular, their Czech diction is exemplary, though with the sound of the Vixen resonating in the ears they sometimes sound Germanic by comparison.

And the children! The dance at the beginning of Act III, which depicts the Vixen with her cubs recognizing and defusing a trap, is one of the greatest examples of synthesized folk music I've ever encountered. The children's choir hired for this recording sing the melody, built on the Lydian mode and the whole-tone scale, flawlessly, vigorously and rhythmically.

Through all this, Mackerras shows the utmost sympathy to the bright colors and poignant orchestrational details. And the Vienna Philharmonic, often among the most conservative of ensembles, play brightly and faithfully, with solo passages that sound exotic and brilliantly evoke animal sounds.

This is simply a great recording. Not to be missed.

Average customer rating: Eye Opening talent Great for listening or dancing An incredible vocal display fantastic album

Meli Meli Cheb Mami Manufacturer: Ark 21 ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Algeria | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Middle East | International | Styles | Music Arabic | Middle East | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Lazrag Saani Dellali Desert Roses and Arabian Rhythms ASIN: B00001QGLA Release Date: 1999-09-28

Tracks:

1. Meli Meli
2. Alache Alik
3. Bledi
4. Parisien Du Nord
5. Rani Maak El Youm
6. H'Rabti
7. Hada Ch'Hal
8. Hatachi
9. Bekatni
10. Cheikh
11. Azwaw
12. Parisien Du Nord (Remix)
13. Marseillais Du Nord

Amazon.com

Rai in the 1980s was Algeria's punk and rap, a music of cultural revolution and youthful defiance. The many "Chebs" (cheb roughly means "the young") played a raw music, usually stripped down to voices; cheesy, cheap synthesizers; and drum machines, heavy on the bass and full of bad attitude. But Chebs grow up, make money, and become more mainstream. Cheb Mami was there at the beginning and has followed this growth pattern. Gone is the rough edge and in its place is a smooth sophistication, a more worldly blend of pop and folk music from Africa and Europe. Meli Meli is as much Paris as Oran, as much New York as Algiers. Mami's blend of hip-hop and rai has made him a hit maker in France and a symbol of wealth and success back home. Slick production and high energy dominate this music; it's global pop now. While the lyrics may speak of the streets of Paris, the sound is no longer from the streets. --Louis Gibson

Album Details

New Succesfull Album from the Franco-algerian Star of Rai Music. Includes the Single Au Pays Des Merveilles (Azwaw).

Customer Reviews:

Eye Opening.......2003-07-18

This was my first Cheb Mami cd I purchased and he quickly became one of my favorite artists. Even if the listener doesn't understand what he is saying due to the language difference, Mami's voice still speaks to the audience and is just incredible. The tracks called Parisien Du Nord are some of my favorites since it is done with a French rap artist. I highly recommend this cd to Cheb Mami fans new and old.

talent.......2003-05-31

Cheb Mami is quality and talent. This cd is my favorite of his. This cd seems to contain some more "traditional" rai and middle eastern rhythms. #3 is magical and so is parisien du nord. The tracks on this cd are diverse and magical to listen to again and again. Gotta love his voice.

Great for listening or dancing.......2003-05-02

Cheb Mami has one of the most appealing voices today. I played this CD in my car for weeks before I wanted to listen to anything else. I am currently choreographing to Aswah (#11); next I may get to #8 (I am a bellydancer) Rai can be described as a head-on collision between traditional middle eastern music with rock'n'roll and a good dose of rap. Ain't it funny how fusion can often bring forth the best (in people and in music.....my philosophy for the day)

An incredible vocal display.......2002-12-08

Unlike, it appears, the rest of the world, I was not informed of Cheb Mami's presence by his duet with Sting on "Desert Rose". I first came across this amazing singer via his work with K-Mel on "Parisien Du Nord".

For those unaware of Rai music, it is a style from Algeria and other countries in northern Africa. Rai has a percussive sound and, as with many traditional forms of African music, is often used to make metaphorical social comment. The most startling feature of Rai, however, is the vocal range of the singer. Many people are amazed to hear that Cheb Mami is male after hearing his work on "Desert Rose", his range is easily the equal of the American RnB singers - and he is capable of jumping quite freely from octave to octave as the whim takes him.

"Meli Meli" is thus an album in an unheralded style by one of its foremost exponents - quite tough billing to live up to. Mami delivers on that promise with talent to spare.

Most of the lyrics, especially Mami's, are delivered in Arabic. While there are many music fans who feel as though they must know what is being sung about in order to enjoy the song, one listen to tracks like the title track, "Bledi" and any of the versions of "Parisien du Nord" will dispel that view. The liner notes give information about the subject matter - which isn't that far different from western music; love, being out of love and wanting to be in love all feature quite strongly - but the words are largely immaterial. When Mami sings about his feelings for a woman in "Meli Meli", there can hardly be a person who doesn't know exactly what he means.

The arrangements are also very creative. From traditional-sounding drum beats on the original "Parisien", through to the funky beats propelling "H'Rabti" and the "Parisien" remix, it is clear that Cheb Mami is in touch both with the roots of his musical tradition and with its future. One thing in common across the album is that the arrangements all provide Cheb Mami with a chance to show off his vocal chops. I say "show off", but his prowess is never the sole reason for a song's existence. Cheb Mami clearly knows when to put the focus on the music rather than the vocals.

Despite the titles of the tracks, "Parisien du Nord" (the standout track of the album) actually appears three times. The first version is the slow-building version at track 4. This track focuses on the vocals and is very much strengthened by that decision. The second version, credited as a remix, is set off by the rapping of K-Mel of France's Alliance Ethnik. The combination of French rap - of a standard much higher than most American rap - and Arabic singing is truly spell-binding. Certainly this remix is not for the Rai purist, but neither is the rest of the album. "Marsellais du Nord" is also "Parisien du Nord" but under a different name and with different personnel. This remix features rappers from France's "south coast" scene, a scene with traditionally a harder sound than the Parisian scene.

Overall, "Meli Meli" is a superb album and one very much worthwhile checking out - especially for those who are interested in what Cheb Mami sounded like before he recorded with Sting. Even if you aren't, this is a wonderful album to have as background music, the listener can involve themselves as much or as little in the music as they want.

fantastic album.......2002-11-24

Meli Meli is a fantastic album. If you like this sort of music, check out Cheb Khaled's album "Sahra"

Average customer rating:

Golden Child Soundtrack , Meli'sa Morgan , Martha Davis , Marlon Jackson , Michel Colombier , and Ashford & Simpson Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0002M5QQE

Product Description

Soundtrack from the movie "The Golden Child", starring Eddie Murphy. Song list: 01. The Best Man In The World -; 02. Deeper Love - Meli'sa Morgan; 03. Love Goes On (Love Theme From The Golden Child) - Ashford & Simpson; 04. Shame On You - Martha Davis; 05. Body Talk - Ratt; 06. (Let Your Love Find) The Chosen One - Marlon Jackson; 07. The Chosen One - Robbie Buchanan; 08. Sardo And The Child - Michael Colombier; 09. Golden Love - Michael Colombier; 10. Confrontation - Michael Colombier; 11. Wisdom Of The Ages - John Barry.

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Janácek: The Cunning Little Vixen Manufacturer: Supraphon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Janácek, Leos | ( J ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Czech | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000351F Release Date: 1996-09-24

Tracks:

1. Act One: Introduction - Prague Chor & Orch/Milan Maly/Bohumil Gregor
2. Act One: There is a storm coming - Zdenek Kroupa/Katerina Kolarova/Gabriela Kolarova/Jan Hlavsa/Miroslav Cizek/Vera Ourednikova
3. Act One: Change of Scene. The courtyard of the forester lodge.-'What a suprise, isn't it Lapak?' - Zdenek Kroupa/Jaroslava Prochazkova/Vera Ourednikova/Libuse Marova/Ludmila Erbenova/Vera Strakova
4. Act One: The vixen appears as a maiden - Prague Orch/Bohumil Gregor
5. Act One: 'You should have followed my example!' - Libuse Marova/Eva Hlobilova/Milada Musilova/Helena Tattermuschova/Jaroslava Prochazkova/...
6. Act Two: Introduction 'Oh!' - Helena Tattermuschova/Dalibor Jedlicka/Chor
7. Act Two: Change of scene. 'Yes, things will be much better in Stran...' - Dalibor Jedlicka/Zdenek Kroupa/Jan Hlavsa/Rudolf Vonasek/Chor
8. Act Two: 'Either my centre of gravity is shifting' - Jan Hlavsa/Helena Tattermuschova/Zdenek Kroupa

Tracks:

1. Act Two: Change of Scene. Summer moonlight night 'Goodness me, how handsome he is!' - Helena Tattermuschova/Eva Zikmundova
2. Act Two: 'My name is Goldskin' - Eva Zikmundova/Helena Tattermuschova
3. Act Two: 'If you only knew what I have just seen' - Jaroslava Prochazkova/Eva Hlobilova/Helena Tattermuschova/Eva Zikmundova/Jaroslava Dobra
4. Act Three: Introduction-'When I was a vagabond' - Josef Heriban/Zdenek Kroupa
5. Act Three: 'A vixen's running through the woods' - Chor/Helena Tattermuschova/Eva Zikmundova
6. Act Three: 'How many children have we had?' - Eva Zikmundova/Helena Tattermuschova/Josef Heriban
7. Act Three: Change of Scene. In the Garden of Pasek's inn. 'Where is your husband, Mrs. Pasek?' - Zdenek Kroupa/Jaroslava Dobra/Jan Hlavsa
8. Act Three: 'Wasn't I right?'-'Is it fairy-tale or is it all true?' - Zdenek Kroupa/Miroslav Cizek

Average customer rating: One Of Morgan's Best! An album to make Whitney jealous Sass and Class

Still in Love with You Meli'sa Morgan Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Lady in Me Do You Still Love Me?: The Best of Meli'sa Morgan I Remember In the Night/Instant Love Moving On ASIN: B00000DTJA Release Date: 1992-04-14

Tracks:

1. Still In Love With You
2. Bring You Joy
3. Never Had A Love Like This
4. Can't Wait
5. Through The Tears
6. I'm Gonna Be Your Lover (Tonight)
7. Let's Be Real
8. Release Me
9. Now I Have Someone
10. What Change Have You Made Lately

Customer Reviews:

One Of Morgan's Best!.......2005-08-27

"Still In Love", released in 1992, is Morgan's last CD to date and the best since her debut disc, 1986's "Do Me Baby".

Unlike "The Lady In Me", the album she released prior to this one, the production quality and song selection on "Still In Love" are stellar. And Morgan gives an unbelievable vocal performance throughout the entire disc.

The title track was decided upon as a first single. Meli'sa gives such an amazing vocal performance on this track, she puts Al Green's original to shame. The song put Morgan back on the Billboard charts in a big way!

The second single, the reggae flavored "Through The Tears", didn't fair as well.

Other stand-outs on this disc include "Bring You Joy", "I Can't Wait", the sultry "Release Me" and the Shirley Murdock-ish "Now I Have Someone".

Morgan is expected to release her first CD in 13 years in 2005. Until then, for those who may not be familiar with Morgan's music, along with her "Best Of" package, "Still In Love You You" is the perfect place to start.

An album to make Whitney jealous.......2003-12-11

The so far last album of Meli'sa that I know of. I always liked her very
much. She has an intense, silky voice, and she really can sing! The singles
"Still in love with you" (written by Al Green) and "Through the tears"
aren't really convincing, which is why noone has heard much of this album.
But it's a very good album! The production is fine (Louie Vega, Attala Zane
Giles), the song quality is good and the voice is great. The lyrics are
about love, honesty and charity. Melodies like "Let's be real" and "Now I
have someone" would make Whitney Houston jealous. My favourite is "What
change have you made lately" that features a big choir and has a boombastic
sound

Sass and Class.......2003-03-12

Her lone Pendulum album is good. It's got
a slammin' remake of "Still In Love With You."
vampy "Release Me" and the best performance
in the gospel wallz "Let's Be Real." Now But
there were some throwaways. Noteable is also
a track called "The Tears" which made RnB
top 20. Great vocalist needs just more great
tunes to bring it on home.

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Rossini: Torvaldo e Dorliska Manufacturer: Dynamic Italy ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Donizetti: Dom Sebastien, roi de Portugal ASIN: B000NOKA26 Release Date: 2007-03-27

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Keep in Touch Shades of Love , and Meli'sa Morgan Manufacturer: Traffic Entertainment ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Journey into Paradise: The Larry Levan Story ASIN: B000B8I94A Release Date: 2005-09-13

Tracks:

1. KEEP IN TOUCH (BODY TO BODY) Featuring Melisa Morgan
2. COME INSIDE MY LOVE Featuring Lisa Fischer
3. DO YOUR OWN DANCE (DANCE WITH ME)
4. ILL COME WHEN YOU CALL Featuring Claudette Polite
5. NO MORE LONELY NIGHTS Featuring Claudette Polite
6. COME AND MAKE ME FEEL GOOD
7. LOVE AT 1ST SIGHT Featuring Jean Steals

Product Description

Underground 80s dance music at its finest, The Shades of Love, with an incredible compilation on the legendary Scorpgemi label. “Keep In Touch (Body to Body)” is an off the hook album featuring the best of The Shades of Love. Originally formed in 1979, The Shades of Love were the brain child of super producer extraordinaire Patrick Adams and his right hand man Lonnie Johnson. Featuring different female vocals on most tracks gave the two super producers just the right sound they were looking for. Standout track such as “Keep In Touch (Body To Body)”, “Come Inside My Love” and “Come and Make Me Feel Good” showcase that incredible 80s sound that’s currently driving everyone wild. With the audio taken from the original master tapes, this is one compilation you shouldn’t miss out on.

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Rock Music

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