Mist and Stone

PULSE (Tower Records Magazine)
One of the most arresting marriages of hammered dulcimer traditions with new-age sensibilities.

Product Description
Haunting and evocative Celtic tunes from Ireland, Scotland, the Isle of Man and Galicia, featuring hammered dulcimer with Celtic harp, violin, pennywhistle, concertina, guitar, cittern and bodhran. INDIE finalist for "Best Celtic Album of the Year (BILLBOARD).Performers feature Maggie Sansone - hammered dulcimer and with Sue Richards- Celtic harp; Robin Bullock - guitar, cittern, violin, mandolin, bass, synthesizer;Wendy Morrison- pennywhistle, concertina, accordion;Myron Bretholz - bodhran;Carol Surrick viola da gamba. Recorded at Inner Ear Studios in Arlington VA;Producer: Maggie Sansone

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Average customer rating: You fools! Missing Theme Song - but otherwise not bad Fine score, but a consumer warning for the CD Thomas Newman is a Genius! Almost perfect for the film, loses points as a cd

Jarhead Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Syriana Jarhead (Widescreen Edition) Jarhead The New World Munich ASIN: B000BVRM1S Release Date: 2005-12-06

Tracks:

1. Welcome To The Suck
2. Raining Oil
3. Battery Run
4. Mirage Bedouin
5. Don't Worry Be Happy - Bobby McFerrin
6. No Standard Solution
7. 8 Men 5 Camels
8. Full Chemical Gear
9. Unsick Most Ricky-Tick
10. Morning Glory
11. Bang A Gong (Get It On) - T-Rex
12. Desert Storm
13. Desert Sunrise
14. Zoomies
15. Horse
16. Pink Mist
17. Jarhead For Life - Naughty By Nature
18. O.P.P. - Naughty By Nature
19. Dickskinner
20. Permission To Fire
21. Dead Anyway
22. Scuds
23. Listen Up - Public Enemy
24. Fight The Power - Public Enemy
25. Soldier's Things - Tom Waits

Amazon.com

For his third collaboration with director Sam Mendes (after American Beauty and The Shawshank Redemption), composer Thomas Newman has come up with one of his finest scores. The music mixes modern atmospheric quasi-rock touches with Middle Eastern influences (with particularly great success on the tracks "Welcome to the Suck" and "Zoomies."). The latter manifest themselves in both the beats and the instrumentation--the credits include soloists on exotic instruments such as the bowed cumbus (a type of banjo-like lute) and the processed xaphoons (a sax made of bamboo). All the more jarring, then, when the CD's handful of songs pop up. (It's quite a jolt to hear Bobby McFerrin's "Don't Worry Be Happy" after four eerie instrumental tracks.) The other song picks are obvious but well chosen: T-Rex's "Bang a Gong (Get It On)," "Naughty by Nature's "O.P.P.," Public Enemy's "Fight the Power," and Tom Waits's "Soldier's Things." Still, it's Newman's work that propels this CD, not the pick-up songs. Surprisingly, Wagner's "Ride of the Valkyries," which figures in one of the movie's most memorable scenes (when soldiers watch Apocalypse Now), isn't included here. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

You fools!.......2006-10-27

I am reading all the negative reviews of this soundtrack, and most of them mention the absence of Kanye West's "Jesus Walks." One reviewer gives the album one star because he was "misled" into buying the album.

Um, hello? This is an instrumental score for the film! NOT a Various Artists soundtrack! This is, you may have noticed, an album that falls under the name of Thomas Newman! If anyone bought this expecting other music, then it's entirely their own fault. It even says on the front: "MUSIC BY THOMAS NEWMAN."

That said, I'd also like to correct Amazon on something - they said this is Newman's third outing with Mendes, the other two being "Shawshank Redemption" and "American Beauty."

Shawshank was directed by Frank Darabont, NOT Sam Mendes.

Mendes' other pairing with Newman was actually on 2002's "Road to Perdition," which is another great soundtrack I'd heartily recommend purchasing.

Missing Theme Song - but otherwise not bad.......2006-03-01

If you've watched the previews for this film, you're likely expecting a song called Jesus Walks by Kanye West to be on the soundtrack but it's not there - very annoying. But otherwise it's a pretty good CD of music to listen to while you work out or drive fast.

Fine score, but a consumer warning for the CD.......2006-01-20

Thomas Newman's original music for JARHEAD is not only typically daring with many unconventional sounds (utilizing samples, electronic treatments and exotic percussion), but one of his most stirring, rock-influenced efforts as well (as with the opening track, "Welcome to the Suck"). At first I thought there were no melodies as memorable as "Dead Already" from AMERICAN BEAUTY or "Road to Chicago" from ROAD TO PERDITION, but the 3/4-time march used in both "Raining Oil" and "Desert Storm" has grown on me. Of course the CD is recommendable for Newman's score alone. But...

...while one doesn't buy a CD of this nature primarily for the extra songs, one does expect the extras to be competently presented when they appear. So I was taken aback to hear Public Enemy's "Fight the Power" at a faster tempo and higher pitch than usual, as though mastered from a sped-up tape. I can't think of any intentional reason for this, so I'm assuming it was a mistake, but either way I found it not only annoying in itself but because of "Fight the Power"'s thematic significance, with its reference to the Bobby McFerrin tune heard earlier in the movie. ("'Don't Worry Be Happy' was a number one jam/Damn if I say it you can slap me right here".)

So then, while I like the Thomas Newman score a lot, I'm docking the CD a star for the sped-up "Fight the Power". Caveat emptor.

Thomas Newman is a Genius!.......2006-01-07

Thomas Newman is brilliant as always and delivers beautifully. Having read the book prior to the motion picture, Thomas Newman truly brings Swofford's tale to life. If you enjoyed The Horse Whisperer or the Shawshank Redemption score, then you'll thoroughly enjoy Jarhead.

Almost perfect for the film, loses points as a cd.......2005-12-23

Make no mistake - Jarhead proves Thomas Newman's abillity to write music for film. He is not making the music in order to show off his amazing talents, he is making the music so it is perfect for the film. Whereas some composers might score depressing scenes with grand sweeping movements trying to make themselves look like complex composers, Newman knows what will enhance the scene and what won't, and what can convey the message required.

Ultimately, this describes Jarhead perfectly. I have seen the movie and music is seamless and perfect for it. For the most part, there is a sonic texture created, with guitars and drums to represent the bravado of the characters. If you are a fan of Newman's stirring orchestral works this is definitely not something you would like. Newer fans of "American Beauty" and the like will find things to enjoy here, but not in as vibrant or pleasing a way as in that album. The score on it's own is just not as exciting or involving as it could be. It is interesting in it's own right, but not very pleasing to hear. However, there are many good tracks interspersed throughout the score to take you to the good spot.

Overall, Jarhead warrants a 4.5/5 for the film, but on a cd, it's score drops to 3/5. It is pleasant at times, and mostly an interesting CD, but there are too many Newman masterpieces to consider this one high on your buying list. Then agan, if you are a Newman fan, this CD should satisfy you're urge to see what the guy is up to. Final score? Three out of five.

Average customer rating: Ya no me es desconocida... you won't be disappointed! Mysterious Mystical Celtic Music Dreaming of Irish Shores Irish tunes and hammered dulcimer: Wow!

Mist and Stone Maggie Sansone Manufacturer: Maggie's Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic 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 Celtic New Age | New Age | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music International Folk | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music British Isles | Europe | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music | Celtic | General General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Celtic | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music International | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Dance Upon the Shore Traditions A Traveler's Dream: Celtic Explorations Mystic Dance: A Celtic Celebration Sounds of the Season, Vol. 1 ASIN: B000003JLI Release Date: 1993-06-11

Tracks:

1. Spancil Hill
2. Foggy Dew
3. Halting March/Knocknagow Jig
4. Captain O'Kane/Down the Brae
5. Killarney Boys of Pleasure/Bag of Spuds/The Sailor's Return
6. Galican Waltz
7. Mackinnon Brook/The Macdonald's March
8. Black Mare of Fanad/Boil the Breakfast Early
9. Mist Covered Mountains of Home
10. Jezebel Carol/Avenging and Bright
11. Down by the Sally Gardens
12. Maid at the Spinning Wheel/The Ballykeal Jig
13. New Rigged Ship/Shelder Geo/Sleep Soond Ida Moarnin'

Album Description

Haunting and evocative Celtic tunes from Ireland, Scotland, the Isle of Man and Galicia, featuring hammered dulcimer with Celtic harp, violin, pennywhistle, concertina, guitar, cittern and bodhran. INDIE finalist for "Best Celtic Album of the Year (BILLBOARD).Performers feature Maggie Sansone - hammered dulcimer and with Sue Richards- Celtic harp; Robin Bullock - guitar, cittern, violin, mandolin, bass, synthesizer;Wendy Morrison- pennywhistle, concertina, accordion;Myron Bretholz - bodhran;Carol Surrick viola da gamba. Recorded at Inner Ear Studios in Arlington VA;Producer: Maggie Sansone

Customer Reviews:

Ya no me es desconocida..........2006-01-15

Sólo puedo decir que me ha gustado, que lo recomiendo a quien le guste de verdad la música celta.

you won't be disappointed!.......2004-09-22

Maggie Sansone is an incredible artist whose music stirs those with Celtic ancestry....and those without as well! This is one of her best and I have one for home and one for the road...she is SSSOOOOOOOO good....locals of Annapolis Md see her every year at the Renaissance Festival where she charms children, their parents, and grandparents....those lucky to study with her and those lucky to see her quick wit and musical talent in person are struck by her accessability and genuine involvement. Her cds are addictive, so be prepared to add to the first selection...Bonnie Rideout plays on several...gorgeous fiddle with the dulicimer...how can you resist????

Mysterious Mystical Celtic Music.......2004-05-28

Maggie Sansone is to the hammered dulcimer as Yitzak Perlman is to the violin or Yo Yo Ma is to the cello ... she is *that* special! The music on this CD is timeless and enchanting. One can almost feel the cool mist rising on the Moors or taste the salty air as the waves splash onto the seashore. While the hammered dulcimer is the lead instrument, other traditional instruments add their magical touch to create charming melodies, airs, jigs and waltzes. The Celtic harp, pennywhistle, concertina, accordion, bodhran, occasionally the guitar, violin, mandolin, bass or synthesizer, plus the "viola da gamba" create a mesmerizing blend of beautiful music transporting the listener to Ireland, Scotland, the Isle of Man and Galicia. I find myself humming several of the melodies throughout the day, after listening to this CD. The pleasure of listening to this music lasts many hours. Most highly recommended. Erika Borsos (erikab93)

Dreaming of Irish Shores.......2002-03-19

This music is very melodious. I have had this CD for a long time now and every time i listen to it,it makes me feel like i'm literally standing on irish shores on a gray, misty November day!

Irish tunes and hammered dulcimer: Wow!.......1998-12-14

If you love Irish folk tunes and/or dulcimer music this is an exceptional album. It's relaxing and unusual... Five stars!!

Average customer rating: can't get better than this

Silks & Rags: The Great American Main St. Band Tom Turpin , Fred S. Stone , Joseph Ascher , Herbert L. Clarke , Louis Moreau Gottschalk , Ludwig Stasny , Walter Milbank , John W. Bratton , Scott Joplin , Eubie Blake , Mark Gould , Sam Pilafian , and The Great American Main St. Street Band Manufacturer: Angel Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Gottschalk | Gottschalk, Louis Moreau | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Trumpet | Brass | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music English | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Marches | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B000008G63 Release Date: 1991-10-11

Tracks:

1. Creole Belles
2. Harlem Rag
3. Silks and Rags
4. Sans Souci
5. Maid of the Mist
6. Berceuse
7. Papageno Polka
8. Moonbeams
9. Teddy Bear's Picnic
10. Cascades
11. Peacherine Rag/The Favorite
12. Overture
13. We're Goin' Around
14. Sacred Tree
15. We Will Rest Awhile
16. Aunt Dinah Has Blowed de Horn
17. When Villians Ramble Far and Near
18. Real Slow Drag
19. Charleston Rag

Customer Reviews:

can't get better than this.......2007-07-05

One the most wonderful recordings of all time. Most amazing group of wind musicians I've ever heard. Unmatched collection of compositions mostly from the Scott Joplin era. All of the B side is instrumental selections from Joplin's only opera.

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