Nightwatch [Import]

Product Description
Silje Nergaard has, within the last six years, established herself as one of the most original & most interesting artists working within the European jazz arena. Her 2003 release, 'Nightwatch' (2003, Universal Music), is her eighth album. Recorded in Oslo, Norway & Stockholm, Sweden, Silje Nergaard further develops her unique brand of strong melodic jazz in sophisticated arrangements, flavored by a captivating voice. 12 tracks.

Nightwatch,Silje Nergaard,Universal Int'l,Int'l & World Music,Jazz,Pop

Average customer rating: A gold standard of organ improvisation Superb organ improvisations by a master of the genre. Nourishing Ecstasy highly recommended the remarkable Paul Halley

Nightwatch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | New Age | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Triptych Sound Over All Waters Piano Song Untraveled Worlds Angel on a Stone Wall ASIN: B00004T2GI Release Date: 1998-12-01

Tracks:

1. Sunset/Dusk
2. Moondance
3. Nocturne
4. Nightwatch
5. Dawn/Sunrise

Album Description

Improvisations and meditations on the Great Organ of the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. A mystical journey through a moonlit night of music in the reverberant acoustics of the world's largest gothic cathedral.

Customer Reviews:

A gold standard of organ improvisation.......2006-11-15

I would call this recording a must-have for organists and connoisseurs of organ music. These stunning improvisations, often based on beloved plainsong hymn melodies and aimed originally at a teenage audience, are outstanding in their musical integrity combined with warmth and popular appeal-- quite a precarious feat to accomplish. Amazingly, Paul Halley regularly demonstrated equal gifts as liturgical organist, choirmaster, and jazzman.

Summoning into life an awesome acoustical space, the great organ in the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine was justly one of the most famous and admired instruments in the U.S. Note the past tense, as at present it is unplayable, smoke damage from a fire in the building in 2001 clinching decades of neglect in maintenance. There are plans for its eventual renovation, however. Of the many recordings of this organ that I have heard, this one, by its legendary titulaire from the '70s/'80s, is by far the most inspiring memoir of a glory that once was and, please God, has not departed forever.

Superb organ improvisations by a master of the genre........2003-11-25

I've sat in the dark for untold hours, listening to Paul Halley improvise on the great organ at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. And I'm not even a communicant! I'm simply one among thousands who have undertaken the pilgrimage once or twice a year to catch Paul Winter's solstice concerts there. It's quite an eerie feeling, knowing that you are among roughly 3000 attendees filling this space, yet in an environment so quiet, save for the music, that you could hear a pin drop. This is one measure of the effect that Paul Halley's improvisations can have on listeners.

While Halley is no longer associated with either the Cathedral or the Paul Winter Consort (having gone on to do some splendid things in the area of choral performances), we at least have this one album of his solo improvisations to remind us of his unique genius and skills. We of course also have many of his improvisations, made as a key member of the Consort, recorded for posterity on several Paul Winter Consort albums, but this one is rather special insofar as it is the only one available that exhibits Halley's solo work during the time he was the Cathedral's organist.

As Halley explains in his nicely-written booklet notes, Nightwatch is the name given to an ongoing series of Friday night organ-demonstration events (instituted originally by him and now in its 24th year) as part of a weekend youth worship program (carried out through the school year), specifically for high schoolers. The improvisations captured here are more than "just a demonstration of the great organ," though. They have been carefully selected to exhibit musical values well beyond merely the "demo" value of hearing the organ "speak" its remarkable qualities.

All five of these works are excellent, and the sound, digitally remastered from tapes for a 1982 LP, is splendid. Of the five works, I do think that one stands out above the others: the final track, titled "Dawn/Sunrise," based on the Latin plainchant, "Adore Te, Devote." This is a work that is clearly dear to Halley's heart, inasmuch as it appears - only slightly transmogrified - as "For the Beauty of the Earth" in Paul Winter's "Missa Gaia" and in a wonderful setting for flute and organ that appears on "Free as a Bird," an album featuring flautist Rhonda Larson playing several Halley compositions and arrangements. This particular improvisation captures virtually the full range of timbres and coloristic capabilities of the great organ, from the softest flue stops to the brilliance of the unique state trumpet stop, said to be the most powerful on any organ extant.

The booklet notes also include a comprehensive overview of the organ by its curator, both in terms of its stoplist and its history, as first an E. M. Skinner organ and later as an Aeolian-Skinner organ when it was rebuilt and totally revoiced by G. Donald Harrison.

I have only one complaint about this album (preventing me from giving it a 5-star rating), and that is its very short running time, more than a full minute less than 40 minutes. Surely, with over nearly a decade of Nightwatch performances under Halley's aegis, it should have been possible to come up with an additional 20 or 30 minutes of music for inclusion. Nonetheless, the album is remarkable for what it is: a prime example of an artform - organ improvisation - that hopefully is presently (and once again) in the ascendency.

Bob Zeidler

Nourishing Ecstasy.......2003-07-26

Remastered Gramavision classic from 1982 features the British organist improvising five solo flights inside St. John the Divine Cathedral in New York. Drawn from a Friday night city concert series, Halley was forced to be compact and efficient for a young audience, but by no means did he trim the content sails. "Remarkable" would safely describe Halley's gift here for progressing, naturally unified, unimprovably logical extemporization, which often departs gently and proceeds, level by level, upward to spectacular heights. Four of the five pieces reach, seemingly, as far as one can on an instrument, in the shortest time (- as little as seven minutes, as long as twelve). After decades of listens, several of these cogent, organic, harmonically brilliant performances, especially the title track, still invite discovery and wonderment. Beginning with dewdrops, ending with oceans, Halley is the mariner of the dark night and speaks the chapters where journey awakens as joy. Play loud, add candles, and dance in the arms of the Creator.

highly recommended.......2003-01-23

I first heard this on tape in 1989, after visiting the Cathedral. I would not generally describe myself as a fan of "organ music," but this is not organ music. No category helps one guess what this music might sound like. It's powerful, beautiful, subtle, uplifting and crushing and peaceful all at once -- like the great organ and the cathedral itself. The cathedral is really an integral part of the instrument, and it's obvious that Halley knows it well.

the remarkable Paul Halley.......2001-01-28

Clearly, there is no organist recording today who has the level of talent that Paul Halley posseses.It's almost as if you're not listening to an organ, but sharing an experience that is truly remarkable! You need to play this cd everyday to awaken all your senses.I hope the powers-to-be read this, because 38 minutes of this incredible music is not enough. I hope more releases are planned for the near future.

Average customer rating: Beautiful Music but Vocals need a LOT of work Thank You Virgin Radio Essential Great! So many beautiful songs, so little time

Where Beauty Moves & Wit Delights New World Renaissance Band Manufacturer: Nightwatch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B000001XJU Release Date: 1995-04-01

Tracks:

1. Fuggi, Fuggi, Fuggi
2. IN A Garden So Green
3. Helas Madame
4. Daphne
5. Cantiga No. 48
6. A La Una Yo Naci
7. Staines Morris Dance
8. Douce DameJolie
9. A Lieta Vita
10. Wee Be SoldiersThree
11. Maid In Bedlam
12. Goddesses
13. Since First I Saw Your Face

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful Music but Vocals need a LOT of work.......2007-06-17

I was most pleased by the mastery of the instrumental pieces. For example, Staines Morris Dance and Fuggi are fun to listen and to dance to. The rest is passing fair.

However, I was most distressed upon hearing A La Una Yo Naci, a beautiful Sephardic song. Let me stress that the instrumental parts are MAGNIFICENT (I literally felt like I was transported back to 14-16th century Spain), but the singing was way off, especially in the last part of each verse (at which point I was ripped out of my fantasy with whiplash). I don't know if that was done on purpose as artistic license or he just missed his cues, but either way, it was dreadful! The same thing happened with Helas Madame, another classic favorite of mine that I felt was completely botched.

Again, the instrumental music parts are fantastic and very enjoyable. The singing however, is atrocious. It would have been best if the artist could have hired singers who actually can speak/sing Spanish, or Italian, or French without an(or with less noticable) american/english accent. They could have sung for the band while they played masterfully.

If this could be re-released with new and improved vocals, I would give it 5 stars. As is, I give 3 stars for the wonderful instrumental music presentation.

Thank You Virgin Radio.......2002-03-07

I Like this album when I listen to first song. I think everyone buy this album.

Essential.......2000-05-25

This is an essential addition to any early music collection !

Great!.......2000-02-13

Ever since I heard Owain sing at the Renaissance Festival I have been in love with his music. Every song on this album is beautiful. I bought a CD player for my car just so I could listen to Owain Phyfe and The New World Renaissance Band and that is all I listen to anymore. These songs will stay with you, they are wonderful.

So many beautiful songs, so little time.......2000-01-31

Just hearing "Fuggi, Fuggi" live will soon have you thinking of pasta primavera, rigatoni, asti spumanti and spumoni ice cream. It's that Italian.

This CD also contains a very spirited, "Helas Madame", attributed to Henry VIII himself. (I suspect he had some help on this one) This song is a primer in "courtly love". Meant to be sung as a duet, it tells the story (in French) of a woman all but driving a man to distraction. While not presented as a duet on this album, the lively instrumental interludes provide enough of a counterpoint to convey the sense of the song.

Other songs of note are "We Be Soldiers Three", a fine English drinking song, and "Since First I Saw Your Face".

These fine musicians truly deserve "all honor and renown".

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Nightwatch Kenny Loggins Manufacturer: Sony/Columbia ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Christopher Cross Celebrate Me Home Kenny Loggins Alive What You Won't Do for Love Essential Kenny Loggins ASIN: B000065VOM Release Date: 2002-06-19

Tracks:

1. Night Watch
2. Easy Driver
3. Down 'N' Dirty
4. Down in the Boondocks
5. Whenever I Call You "Friend" - Kenny Loggins, Stevie Nicks
6. Wait a Little While
7. What a Fool Believes
8. Somebody Knows
9. Angelique

Album Details

Originally Released in 1978. Includes a Cover of the Doobie Brothers' Hit 'what a Fool Believes'.

Average customer rating: Absolutely wonderful!!! Beautiful but not very jazzy Outstanding CDs appear so rarely in the Philippines Snappy jazz from Norway Beautiful voice.

Nightwatch Silje Nergaard Manufacturer: Umvd Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: At First Light Port of Call Art of How to Fall Darkness Out of Blue Is That You? ASIN: B0000CGP43 Release Date: 2003-11-24

Tracks:

1. How Am I Supposed to See the Stars
2. Once I Held a Moon
3. Dance Me Love
4. You Send Me Flowers
5. I Don't Want to See You Cry
6. In a Sentence
7. Take a Long, Long Walk
8. This Is Not America
9. Be Gone
10. Borrowing Moons
11. Unbreakable Heart
12. On and On

Album Description

Silje Nergaard has, within the last six years, established herself as one of the most original & most interesting artists working within the European jazz arena. Her 2003 release, 'Nightwatch' (2003, Universal Music), is her eighth album. Recorded in Oslo, Norway & Stockholm, Sweden, Silje Nergaard further develops her unique brand of strong melodic jazz in sophisticated arrangements, flavored by a captivating voice. 12 tracks.

Album Details

Her 8th full length CD.

Customer Reviews:

Absolutely wonderful!!!.......2005-09-19

But get the SACD version, and play it really loud on a good system... no way you won't love this music...

Beautiful but not very jazzy.......2005-06-26

silje is a norway jazz singer,but this ablum is not very jazzy and most songs are ballards. and her voice is not jazzy at all, not like Ella , Sarah or Billie or anyone
I think her voice is similiar like Cyndi Lauper which is very thin.Well and her voice is really special as Cyndi, --unforgettable~!!!

I love this ablum very much, I like the ballards in this ablum,so peaceful and beautiful,(forgive me I am not english native speaker I can not find so many good word to decribe it)
Listen to this pop ballards ablum makes me feel very good~

A very Special singer.~

Outstanding CDs appear so rarely in the Philippines.......2004-08-21

Currently, the style adopted by Philippine CD stores to attract buyers is to compare the singer to Norah Jones and Michael Buble. So, it was really a GREAT travesty to see this kind of marketing being applied go Silje Nergaard's CD, NIGHTWATCH. I have been one of the fortunate buyers in the Philippines to take a chance to buy one of her CDs, PORT OF CALL (during the time when Norah Jones is not yet around, commercially that is). And was I indeed satisfied.

With this CD, Silje proves that not only does she have the sensitivity, she also has the INTELLECT to create her OWN music. the arrangements are so simple but effective. Not obstrusive. Almost all tracks are outstanding (like How Am I Supposed to see the stars, Be Gone, You send me flowers).

For jazz affecionados who are not familiar with silje, PLEASE take a chance on this one. you wont regret it.

Snappy jazz from Norway.......2004-05-23

Among Norwegian jazz singer Silje Nergaard's numerous claims to fame are that Morten Harket from A-HA (remember them?) is an ardent supporter of her music and that Canto-pop idol Cass Phang covered her Norwegian song, Brevet.

Dubious musical connections aside, Nergaard actually has an effervescent, brandy snap of a voice and on Nightwatch, her eighth album, she lends her distinctive vocals to pop and folk-infused compositions like the whimsical fluff of You Send Me Flowers and the extremely catchy Take A Long, Long Walk.

Apart from an almost unrecognisably languid arrangement of David Bowie and Pat Metheny's This Is Not America, Nergaard composed all the music herself, but while the music fits her beguiling, wide-eyed intonation perfectly, collaborator Tim McGurk's English lyrics are less successful. Although there are occasional glimpses of brilliance, in general the barren phrases and overwrought verses show nowhere near the same level of precision or flair as the music.

This deficiency, combined with the quiet intensity and tidy lyrics of the Nergaard-penned closer (sans McGurk), On And On, may induce you to seek out Nergaard's more experimental (and self-produced) Norwegian language releases. Nergaard may be regarded as being at the forefront of the contemporary European jazz scene but on Nightwatch, she seems just as comfortable lounging around with more conventional pieces like In A Sentence.

It's the innovative blend of exuberant jazz plus a liberal pinch of this and that which really sets the mood of Nightwatch.

Beautiful voice........2004-03-30

Silje's smooth and childish voice is just captivating. I've listened to it a lot since I bought it, and I like it more and more. Being a Norwegian, I'm obviously proud of our jazz-diva. My favorite songs are "I Don't Wanna See You Cry", "You Send Me Flowers", Unbreakable Heart" and "Dance Me Love". I highly recommend this CD. I saw her in concert last year, and I can describe the experience with one word: AWESOME! Keep up the great work, Silje!!!!

Average customer rating: Terrific album I don't speak French, so I'm crazy about this band With some reservations... With some reservations... A stunning debut release from Owain Phyfe & friends.

Live the Legend Manufacturer: Nightwatch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Lassus | Lassus, Orlando di(Lasso) | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Chansons | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Partsongs | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000001XJS Release Date: 1995-04-01

Tracks:

1. Drive the Cold Winter Away
2. Prigioniero
3. Es Warb Ein Sch Jungling
4. In Hac-Valle Florida/Dissembling Love
5. Belle Qui Tiens Ma Vie
6. Mignonne, Allon Voir Si la Roze
7. What Then Is Love But Mourning
8. Sirena
9. O Lady for Tny Constancie
10. Pastime With Good Company
11. Fortune My Foe
12. Depairt, Depairt
13. Mon Coeur Se Recommande 'A Vous

Customer Reviews:

Terrific album.......2005-05-01

This is an amazing album. It grabs you from the first track. The combination of the melodies and the way they are delivered is irresistable. It's a real shame it's out of print. And one shouldn't get hung up on the French pronuncation, because this is medieval and/or Renaissance French, where they actually pronounced all those letters that modern French leaves out.

I don't speak French, so I'm crazy about this band.......2000-04-09

With the choice of "La Belle Dame Sans Merci" as a cover picture, you begin to appreciate this group on several levels.

The painting by Sir Frank Dicksee is a visual adaptation of a poem by John Keats. The musical adaptations of this very talented group are equally rich in color and texture. The traditional carol, "Drive The Cold Winter Away", has a freshness and vitality that carries over into all the other songs. Other songs are treated with equal verve and evident passion for early music.

If you must limit your purchases of early music to only the very best, then this is certainly one group to collect.

With some reservations..........2000-01-05

I agree with almost everything that the previous reviewer has said about this most enjoyable album, but there is one major caveat: Mr. Phyfe's pronunciation of foreign languages ranges from adequate to downright painful. His French, in particular, is so poor that it is a real distraction from his admittedly wonderful singing. Everything else about this recording, and its sequels, is first-rate.

With some reservations..........2000-01-05

I agree with almost everything that the previous reviewer has said about this most enjoyable album, but there is one major caveat: Mr. Phyfe's pronunciation of foreign languages ranges from adequate to downright painful. His French, in particular, is so poor that it is a real distraction from his admittedly wonderful singing. Everything else about this recording, and its sequels, is first-rate.

A stunning debut release from Owain Phyfe & friends........1999-11-20

With a voice like chocolate velvet and backed by some of the finest instrumentalists playing on period instruments, Owain Phyfe made the music of the Renaissance available to everyone with this magical debut recording. From the joys to the laments of this unique period in time, his clear vocals and seemingly easy style of delivery regardless the language make every track a joy. The arrangements and recording are marvelous, and I highly recommend this as a very fine addition to anyone's collection, or the perfect introduction to the sound of the true balladeer during the age of chivalry.

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Magic Steps Manufacturer: Nightwatch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAFGSO Release Date: 2004-06-22

Average customer rating: Failed to live up to expectations Will take you to a higher level FINE SELECTION OF SONGS! An Early Kenny Gem

Nightwatch Kenny Loggins Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Pop Rock | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Pop Rock | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Oldies | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Keep the Fire Celebrate Me Home High Adventure Leap of Faith The Unimaginable Life ASIN: B0000025DB Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Nightwatch
2. Easy Driver
3. Down 'N Dirty
4. Down In The Boondocks
5. Whenever I Call You 'Friend'
6. Wait A Little While
7. What A Fool Believes
8. Somebody Knows
9. Angelique

Customer Reviews:

Failed to live up to expectations.......2007-05-20

Kenny Loggins was hot property in 1978 when this album was released. By the end of his stint with Loggins and Messina, he'd forged a considerable reputation as a songwriter and singer and the duo's 7 albums had sold very well. 1977's solo outing 'Celebrate me Home' (itself a million seller) was a fabulous album with interesting themes, great melodies and a terrific production. Therefore it's follow up was highly anticipated and lead up single 'Whenever I call you friend' (a duo with Stevie Nicks) did nothing to quell this anticipation, being a well constructed hook laden number.
Unfortunate it was then that Nightwatch failed to live up to expectations.
There were in fact some terrific songs. 'Wait a little while' is superb, very evocative and as good as anything on 'Celebrate me Home'. In addition, Loggins had co written 'What a fool believes' with Micheal McDonald (later a huge hit for the Doobie brothers) and Loggin's version was very good as well. Beyond that though things weren't so good. The problem was that Loggins was now being pushed as a rock singer and the songs served up to fulfill this purpose were unconvincing. 'Easy driver', 'Down'n'dirty', and 'Down in the Boondocks' are all packed onto the old side one and might be vaguely foot stomping but are ultimately rather vacuous. The second half of the CD is more like the production of 'Celebrate me home' but lacks the charm and sophistocation of that record (apart from the magnificent 'Wait a little while'). There was enough history there however to make the next record 'Keep the fire' an automatic buy but if anything it was a further deterioration. Finally then, to get to the nuts and bolts - this CD is of the AOR/West coast genre, not dissimilar to the productions of Dan Fogelberg and Micheal McDonald era Doobie brothers. It's not the place to start on a foray into Kenny Loggin's music. A compilation would be a better place to start but in my opinion 'Celebrate me Home' and two albums with Jim Messina (Mother Lode and Full Sail) are ESSENTIAL West Coast albums. Buy those now and leave Nightwatch for later.

Will take you to a higher level.......2003-03-05

Cleaning out my cassette collection I found this old favorite. I listened to it and felt deep emotions and a great uplifting. The music is masterful, inspired, and filled with joy. The words are simple but they are true. In Whenever I call you Friend (Stevie Nicks is super)- "In every moment there's a reason to carry on" -- "Sweet love's showin' us a heavenly light, never seen such a beautiful sight." In Wait a Little While -"Wait a little while to welcome what you're after; Give it the time to find its way to you
And soon as you no longer try, you'll turn and find it standing by your side - Come and get it, when you let it, it'll come to you."

FINE SELECTION OF SONGS!.......2001-05-24

Kenny Loggins remainas my favorite all-time male singer. Though not my favorite Kenny Loggins album, Nightwatch packs some very interesting and fine selection of songs. "Wait A Litte While", is a very, very good song, and together with "Heart To Heart", "Danny's Song" and "Return To Pooh Corner" are my all-time favorite Loggins songs. Kenny's version of the Doobie Brothers' "What A Fool Believes" isn't bad at all, giving it a different spice and flavor. The voice of Kenny Loggins and Michael McDonald really blends well together "Whenever I Call You Friend", his duet with Stevie Nicks was a big hit in the Philippines. So this album is quite an essential part of my Kenny Loggins CD collection.

An Early Kenny Gem.......2000-05-17

Kenny Loggins has had a lustrous, if somewhat up and down, musical career. This 1987 release is one of his most interesting, as it explores so many different types of music. Kenny in those days was known for what he called "mini-movies" songs. Lengthy tunes that showcased not only his vocal prowess, but his wonderful arranger's imagination. This album contains two of his best: "Nightwatch," a haunting, moody song, enhanced by his good friend Michael McDonald's backup vocals; and "Angelique," a soaring and wistful mini-opera, with a great instrumental interlude. The album also includes his version of the Doobie Brothers' smash "What a Fool Believes." While the Doobies version is probably better in the long run, Kenny does a creditable version. The album's big single, "Whenever I Call You Friend", his hit duet with Stevie Nicks, is a fun romp. Kenny also does a great cover of "Down in the Boondocks." All in all, you can forgive him for the two clunkers, "Down 'n' Dirty" and "Somebody Knows." Kenny is a great addition to any music lover's collection.

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Celebrate Me Home/Nightwatch Kenny Loggins Manufacturer: Beat Goes On ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000RQM9WO Release Date: 2007-08-20

Tracks:

1. Celebrate Me Home
2. Lady Luck
3. I Believe In Love
4. Why Do People Lie
5. Daddy's Back
6. Set It Free
7. If You Be Wise
8. Enter My Dream
9. I've Got The Melody (Deep In My Heart)
10. You Don't Know Me
11. Nightwatch
12. Easy Driver
13. Somebody Knows
14. Angelique
15. Whenever I Call You "Friend"
16. Down In The Boondocks
17. What A Fool Believes
18. Down 'N' Dirty
19. Wait A Little While

Album Description

These 2 albums on 1 CD were recorded in 1977 and 1978 and were top 10 albums in the USA at the time. Digitally remastered with sleeve notes.

Album Details

2007 Digitally Remastered Edition of Two Top 30 Albums from the Former Loggins and Messina Singer that were Released 1977 and 1978 on Two CD'S, Including New Liner Notes. "Celebrate Me Home" was Loggins' Solo Debut was Produced by Phil Ramone and Bob James. He Stretched his Vocal Style to Go for More of an Mor/Easy Jazz Sound and Had a Moderate Hit with the Song "i Believe in Love", Composed with Marilyn and Alan Bergman. "Nightwatch" was Produced by Bob James and Hit Big on the Pop Charts, Thanks to the Single "Whenever I Call You Friend", a Duet with the Red Hot Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac. Loggins Had also Collaborated with Pal Michael Mcdonald (Who Had Just Joined the Doobie Brothers) and Produced the Original "What a Fool Believes" and Covered Billy Joe Royal's "Down in the Boondocks".

Average customer rating: This man is AMAZING!!! One of the Best of the Renaissance Faire Performers Indescribably soothing and beautiful A pleasant reprieve from the cares of the everyday world.

Sweet was the Song Manufacturer: Nightwatch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Dowland | Dowland, John | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Holborne, Anthony | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Renaissance (c.1450-1600) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Chansons | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Lieder | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Partsongs | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B000001XJY Release Date: 1995-09-05

Tracks:

1. The Peacefull Westerne Winde
2. Se L'aure Spira
3. Cesses Mortels De Soupirer
4. In Te, Domine, Speravi
5. Ma Belle Si Ton Ame
6. Joy To The Person Of My Love
7. Innsburck, Ich Muss Dich Lassen
8. Never Weather Beaten Sail
9. Awake, Sweet Love
10. The Nightwatch
11. Can She Excuse My Wrongs
12. Perdida Tenyo La Color, Toda Mi Vida Os Ame
13. Now, O Now I Needs Must Part
14. Mille Regretz

Customer Reviews:

This man is AMAZING!!!.......2005-08-14

I have had the benefit of seeing him perform with as well as without the New World Renaissance band, and all I can say is; he's -enchanting!!- I have all of his CDs and just cannot get enough of his beautiful voice, skillful pronunciation of ancient dialects, and inspired, emotional renditions of pieces that I never would have known existed without is engrossing song. His artistry and musicianship are impeccable, and he puts his soul into every word. You'll feel it even if you don't speak the language or know the lyrics- he'll capture your heart and imagination too! Take a listen!! :D

One of the Best of the Renaissance Faire Performers.......2004-03-12

I have to admit I have a real weakness for Owain Phyfe. From the first time I heard him sing at the Great Lakes Medieval Faire I knew I had to own every CD that he put out. He carefully researchs and finds music of the era and then his beautiful voice and his friends musical talents go to work.
Any one who enjoys folk, classical voice or just really great singing will love this album.

Indescribably soothing and beautiful.......1999-08-28

This c.d. is a collection of lovely songs in a variety of languages. Owain Phyfe's voice moves effortlessly over the lyrics, accompanied by skilled instrumental musicians. I had the opportunity to see this man live at a renaissance faire, and it was an unbelievable experience. He's one of the few performers who sounds as good live (if not better) as he does on c.d. His voice is ethereally beautiful!!! I recommend all four of his c.d.'s. When I saw him live, I got to pick the language for one of his songs...I chose Latin, and he proceeded to sing a gorgeous, haunting tune from the "Odyssey" c.d.

A pleasant reprieve from the cares of the everyday world........1999-04-10

I have turned to this melodious CD many times to find a pleasant reprieve from the cares of the everyday world. Open the CD, note the stylized Tudor Rose which epitomizes the music of this very gifted group. You easily see that something old and familiar has been transformed into a fresh creation, yet remains faithful to its origins. The album contains several songs by popular Elizabethan composers John Dowland and Thomas Campion. Dowland has been praised for his "heavenly touch upon the lute", and these talented musicians are surely no less divine.

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Nightwatch: Live King Crimson ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B0002XNCSM

Album Description

Japanese pressing of their 1997 double live album recordedin Amsterdam's Concertgebouw on November 23rd, 1973. 82minutes long, it features an extra 24 page booklet withphotos, housed inside the clear slipcase that also containsthe double slimline jewel case. 12 tracks, including theirclassics 'The Talking Drum', '21st Century Schizoid Man' and'Larks' Tongue In Aspic (Part II)'. The full title is 'TheNightwatch: Live At The Amsterdam Concertgebouw November23rd 1973'.

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1. On Air
2. Otros Aires [Import]
3. Paivepo
4. Paradiso
5. Per un Amico [Import]
6. Perthshire Amber [Enhanced]
7. Platinum Collection [Box set] [Enhanced] [Import]
8. Play Musty for Me
9. Port of Call [Import]
10. Premium Gold Collection [Import]

Rock Music

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