Progressive World

Dr.Kathleen Joyce-Grendahl (Executive Director of INAFA) Voice Of The Wind VOL.4 2002
"well crafted, balanced songs...tight musicianship... diverse and musically complex...Progressive World on the top of my CD stack!

Product Description
Progressive World is the 7th recording in an on-going series of native American flute music by Autumn's Child, on the Cedar n Sage Music label. Progressive World is genre-bending at it's best. Sure to appeal to fans of native american flute music, new age, acoustic instrumental and world/progressive music. This CD features 16 different native flutes with 5 additional world flutes and various ethnic percussion. Guitar and bass round out the instrumentaion.

Progressive World

Progressive World,Autumn's Child featuring Mark Holland,Cedar n Sage Music,Ethnic Fusion,World/Progressive music featuring native American flutes, ethnic percussion, guitar and bass.

Average customer rating: This aging fanboy... Cool Beans yowch love it It's been growing on me

Big Iron World Old Crow Medicine Show Manufacturer: Nettwerk Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Old-Time Country | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: O.C.M.S. Down Home Girl Hello Love Modern Times West ASIN: B000FNO1DE Release Date: 2006-08-29

Tracks:

1. Down Home Girl
2. Cocaine Habit
3. Minglewood Blues
4. My Good Gal
5. James River Blues
6. New Virginia Creeper
7. Union Maid
8. Let It Alone
9. God's Got It
10. I Hear Them All
11. Don't Ride That Horse
12. Bobcat Tracks

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A concept album about gigantic household appliances taking over the world? No such luck. As the images of Hank Williams, Bob Dylan and Sun-era Elvis floating in the background might indicate, this Nashville band is strictly old school, singing about unemployed riverboat workers, covering Woody Guthrie and plucking banjos like there was no tomorrow. Produced by David Rawlings, Big Iron World boasts the expected barnstormers ("Cocaine Habit") and late-night meditations ("God's Got It") alongside a handful of folkie sing-a-longs ("Down Home Girl") and a thoroughly unexpected reference to Karl Rove. And where else are you going to hear songstress Gillian Welch banging away on the drums? --Aidin Vaziri

Customer Reviews:

This aging fanboy..........2007-06-25

loves Old Crow Medicine Show, and this album is another winning entry! "I Hear Them All" is worth the price of admission by itself, but there are other choice bits; "Cocaine Habit" "Down Home Girl" and "My Good Gal" stand out, as well as the tongue-in-cheek (I think ;) "New Virginia Creeper".

Cool Beans.......2007-06-08

I really have enjoyed this CD. The music is invigorating and the lyrics are funny. I have just ordered another one to send to my son-in-law!

yowch.......2007-05-12

Good god, these guys are overrated. Hipster old time music at its worst. They sure would look good in a Details magazine spread, though...

love it.......2007-04-01

i love OCMS and there music keeps getting better and better. if you love their last album, buy this one.

It's been growing on me.......2007-02-21

Having only really listened to the most recent previous album, I didn't know what to think of Big Iron World at first; it seemed quite a bit more bluesy than O.C.M.S., and I wasn't sure the change was for the better. After a dozen or so times through, though, I've got to say, they've got an uncanny ability to bring even a reluctant audience around.

There are a few songs on the album that I still don't love: Down Home Girl has a pretty monotone, repetitive sound; Union Maid is too obviously a throw-back; and Bobcat Tracks is just hokey.

Now that I got my complaints out, though, what a great album. My Good Gal is reminiscent of my favorite Louvin Brothers song (Knoxville Girl); New Virginia Creeper demands dancing; and I Hear Them All is up there with the best of American folk political protest songs. Just a great time, great musicians, and I wish they'd come play live in New England.

Average customer rating: Top of the world ~ views from all sides Chicks On Top of the World Anti- Americans THEY SURE CAN SING BUT CAN THEY REALLY PLAY? Live and let LIVE

Top of the World Tour Dixie Chicks Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music New Traditionalist | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Country | Styles | Music $8.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Country | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $8.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Sony | Computers Brands | Computers Features | Electronics | Desktops | Monitors | Networking | Notebooks Similar Items: Taking The Long Way Home Wide Open Spaces Fly An Evening with the Dixie Chicks ASIN: B0000DYJM4 Release Date: 2003-11-21

Tracks:

1. Goodbye Earl
2. Some Days You Gotta Dance
3. There's Your Trouble
4. Long Tome Gone
5. Tortured, Tangled Hearts
6. Travelin' Soldier
7. Am I the Only One (Who Ever Felt this Way)
8. Hello Mr. Heartache
9. Cold Day in July
10. White Trash Wedding
11. Lil' Jack Slade

Tracks:

1. A Home
2. Truth No. 2
3. If I Fall You're Going Down With Me
4. Mississippi
5. Cowboy Take Me Away
6. Godspeed (Sweet Dreams)
7. Landslide
8. Ready To Run
9. Wide Open Spaces
10. Top of the World
11. Sin Wagon

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Recorded during their controversial 2003 tour, these two discs romp through an ample sampling of hits ("Wide Open Spaces," "There's Your Trouble," "Goodbye Earl," "Travelin' Soldier") as well as beloved album cuts ("Hello Mr. Heartache," "Some Days You Gotta Dance"). Twangy and cheeky all the way, the group rides an energy wave that continues through the stunning two-song encore of "Top of the World" and "Sin Wagon." Yet as powerful as the full-band performances are, the trio's true essence emerges during the acoustic moments--"White Trash Wedding," "Ready to Run," and "Lil' Jack Slade" among them--as well as the Texas shuffler "Hello Mr. Heartache." Some acts might have tried to gloss over a flap like the one Natalie Maines's anti-Bush administration remarks caused. Not here. Patty Griffin's "Truth No. 2" (from the Chicks' Home album) faces that issue head-on. But beyond the political tempests--and Music Row's still-bruised feelings over their contractual firefights with their label--this collection affirms one truth: the Chicks remain the best hope of bringing country into the 21st century with postmodern vitality and its traditions intact. --Rich Kienzle

Customer Reviews:

Top of the world ~ views from all sides.......2007-04-14

Regardless if you love or hate what natalie had to say about Bush. Your can never say these ladies dont have guts and the sure will to not ever play nice. Natalie and the dixie chicks may never play nice. Strong will's in country music dont come around much. The music on this audio cd is strong, full or spite, to the point and in your face. Why hide the fact you live in a free country. Where as of today, Bush still hasnt taken away our right to free speech. The songs are all chart burners and a wonderful full range of musically talented songs.

Chicks On Top of the World.......2007-04-11

I'm new to the Dixie Chicks, but they have become one of my top artists. First I got "Long Way Home" and like it so well that I rented the Top of the World tour video. Then I had to have the CD. This is a great CD.

Try it, you'll like it.

Anti- Americans.......2007-04-05

Don't Buy they are anti american and do not support our troops who give them the freedom of living in the USA

THEY SURE CAN SING BUT CAN THEY REALLY PLAY?.......2007-03-23

This is my first Dixie Chicks purchase. Just wanted to check them out. I've only seen random clips on television. They choose decent tunes to play. Although I'm a little confused as to their purpose. The instruments they play - guitar, fiddle, and banjo - that's Old Time string band instruments; many Old Time Music and bluegrass bands have the exact same instrumentation. However, the Chicks don't play any traditional tunes. They are more of a straight ahead Nashville Pop/Country singing group. Yes, they hold and play their instruments, and I'm sure they're good players, but you can't really tell by this recording - I couldn't hear much of the banjo, and the fiddler is pretty good. I guess the only way to tell is if they ever got bold enough to make a recording with just them playing and singing.
Their tour had an army of additional musicians in support.
They sure can sing, though. The harmonies are unbelievably good.
If you are interested in a really good all female group who are excellent musicians and singers who sing a mix of traditional tunes and original tunes, check out UNCLE EARL. Their newest release is produced by former Led Zep bassist John Paul Jones, who has developed a fascination with traditional American music, even going as far as learning how to play the fiddle. Uncle Earl's latest is titled Waterloo Tennessee and is available right here on Amazon.

Live and let LIVE.......2007-02-16

The best gauge to hear a performer or a group is live in concert (or a cd of the concert( Think KISS live or KISS UNPLUGGED are great examples of how good live is). A friend gave me a copy of this Dixie Chicks CD as an early birthday gift, after they won the Grammies.

This 2002 concert is a great showcase for the Chicks. Listening to them on this CD, I feel like I am in the middle of the concert in the best seats in the house.

The production quality is great. The chicks are in fine form and this CD concert is a proof that the grammies wins are no fluke.

I want more of their CDS now

Bennet Pomerantz AUDIOWORLD

Average customer rating: A Good Selection, An Odd Accompaniment to the Documentary Great Intro to Jazz Ken Burn's Jazz CD A must have.. Good starter set for jazz beginners

Ken Burns's Jazz: The Story of American Music Various Artists Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Classic Female Vocal Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Avant Garde & Free Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Cool Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music New Orleans Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Vintage Dance Bands | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music Bebop & Post-Bop | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music New Orleans & Dixieland Jazz | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Stride Piano | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music Hard Bop | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Dixieland | Jazz | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Box Sets | Stores | Music Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Box Sets | Stores | Music Classic Vocalists | Broadway & Vocalists | Box Sets | Stores | Music Box Sets at 30% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Dance & DJ | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Jazz | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music International | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Sony | Computers Brands | Computers Features | Electronics | Desktops | Monitors | Networking | Notebooks Similar Items: Jazz - A Film By Ken Burns Jazz: A History of America's Music The History of Jazz Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues: A Musical Journey Jazz Styles: History and Analysis (9th Edition) ASIN: B000050HVG Release Date: 2000-11-14

Tracks:

1. Star Dust - Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra
2. Soon One Mornin' (Death Come A-Creepin' in My Room0 - Mississippi
3. Memphis Blues - Lieut. Jim Europe's 369th Infantry ("Hell Fighters") Band
4. Livery Stable Blues - The Original Dixieland Jazz Band
5. Charleston - James P. Johnson
6. Chimes Blues - King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band
7. Back Water Blues - Bessie Smith
8. The Pearls - Jelly Roll Morton
9. Dead Man Blues - Jelly Roll Morton's Red Hot Peppers
10. Wild Cat Blues - Clarence Williams's Blue Five
11. Cake Walkin' Babies (From Home) - Clarence Williams's Blue Five
12. Sugar Foot Stomp - Fletcher Henderson & His Orchestra
13. Heebie Jeebies - Louis Armstrong & His Hot Five
14. Potato Head Blues - Louis Armstrong & His Hot Seven
15. West End Blues - Louis Armstrong & His Hot Five
16. The Mooche - Duke Ellington & His Orchestra
17. East St. Louis Toodle-Oo - Duke Ellington & His Washingtonians
18. Black Beauty - Duke Ellington & His Orchestra
19. Mood Indigo - The Jungle Band
20. There Ain't No Sweet Man (Worth The Salt Of My Tears) - Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra featuring Bix Beiderbecke
21. Singin' The Blues - Frankie Trumbauer & His Orchestra featuring Bix Beiderbecke
22. Riverboat Shuffle - Frankie Trumbauer & His Orchestra featuring Bix Beiderbecke
23. Hotter Than 'Ell - Fletcher Henderson & His Orchestra
24. I Got Rhythm - Ethel Waters

Tracks:

1. It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) - Duke Ellington & His Orchestra
2. Echoes of Harlem - Duke Ellington & His Orchestra
3. Moten Swing - Benny Moten's Kansas City Orchestra
4. St. Louis blues - Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra
5. Ain't Misbehavin' - Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra
6. For Dancers Only - Jimmie Lunceford & His Orchestra
7. King Porter Stomp - Benny goodman & His Orchestra
8. Rose Room - The Benny Goodman Sextet
9. Sing, Sing, Sing (With a Swing) - Benny Goodman Sextet
10. Jumpin' at the Woodside - Count Basie & His Orchestra
11. Sent for You Yesterday and Here You Come Today - Count Basie & His Orchestra
12. Lester Leaps In - Count Basie's Kansas City Seven
13. Oh, Lady, Be Good! - Jones-Smith Incorporated
14. Without Your Love - Billie Holiday & Her Orchestra
15. Strange Fruit - Billie Holiday
16. God Bless the Child - Billie Holiday with Eddie Heywood & His Orchestra
17. Three Little Words - Art Tatum
18. Rebecca - Pete Johnson & "Big" Joe Turner
19. Harlem Congo - Chick Webb & His Orchestra
20. A-Tisket, A-Tasket - Chick Webb & His Orchestra featuring Ella Fitzgerald
21. Shine - Django Reinhardt & Le Quartet du Hot Club de France
22. Dear Old Southland - Noble Sissle & His Orchestra

Tracks:

1. Body and Soul - Coleman Hawkins
2. Cotton Tail - Duke Ellington & His Orchestra
3. Take the 'A' Train - Duke Ellington & His Orchestra
4. Begin the Beguine - Artie Shaw & His Orchestra
5. In The Mood - Glenn Miller & His Orchestra
6. Well, Git It! - Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra
7. Solitude - Billie Holiday with Eddie Heywood & His Orchestra
8. Drum Boogie - Gene Krupa & His Orchestra
9. Salt Peanuts - Dizzy Gillespie & His All Star Quintet
10. Groovin' High - Dizzy Gillespie Sextet
11. Ko-ko - Charlie Parker's Re-Boppers
12. Scrapple From the Apple - Charlie Parker Quintet
13. Enbraceable You - Charlie Parker Quintet
14. Get Happy - Bud Powell Trio
15. Epistrophy - Thelonious Monk
16. Straight, No Chaser - Thelonious Monk
17. Manteca - Dizzy Gillespie & His Orchestra
18. Moon Dreams - Miles Davis Nonet
19. Just Friends - Charlie Parker
20. Rockin' Chair - Louis Armstrong
21. They Can't Take That Away From Me - Sarah Vaughan & Her Trio
22. Walkin' Shoes - Chet Baker & Gerry Mulligan
23. Fine and Mellow - Billie Holiday

Tracks:

1. Doodlin' - Horace Silver & The Jazz Messengers
2. I Get A Kick Out of You - Clifford Brown & Max Roach
3. St. Thomas - Sonny Rollins
4. Django - The Modern Jazz Quartet
5. Take Five - The Dave Brubeck Quartet
6. So What - Miles Davis Sextet
7. Giant Steps - John Coltrane
8. Rick Kick Shaw - Cecil Taylor Trio
9. Chronology - Ornette Coleman
10. Original Faubus Fables - Charles Mingus
11. Acknowledgment - John Coltrane Quartet

Tracks:

1. Hello, Dolly! - Louis Armstrong
2. Desafinado - Stan Getz & Charlie Byrd
3. In a Sentimental Mood - Duke Ellington & John Coltrane
4. Tourist Point of View - Duke Ellington & His Orchestra
5. E.S.P. - The Miles Davis Quintet
6. Spanish Key (single version) - Miles Davis
7. Birdland - Weather Report
8. Mister Magic - Grover Washington, Jr
9. Rockit - Herbie Hancock
10. Un Ange en Danger - M.C. Solaar & Ron Carter
11. Tanya - Dexter Gordon
12. Soon All Will Know - Wynton Marsalis
13. Death Letter - Cassandra Wilson
14. Take The "A" Train - The Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra

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This five-CD box set soundtrack to filmmaker Ken Burns's 10-part, 19-hour documentary Jazz spans nearly a century of jazz styles, from the martial rhythms of James Reese Europe to the soul-jazz of Grover Washington Jr. It includes time-tested classics like Benny Goodman's 1938 classic, "Sing, Sing, Sing"; John Coltrane's chanting 1965 immortal track, "A Love Supreme"; Billie Holiday's blue-ember ballad, "God Bless the Child"; and Ella Fitzgerald peeling off "A-Tisket A-Tasket." Bebop is represented by Charlie Parker's orchestral bop version of "Just Friends"; Thelonious Monk's nocturnal calling card, "'Round Midnight"; and Dizzy Gillespie's "Salt Peanuts" and "Groovin' High."

The jazz-instrumentalist-as-singer comes to life on Coleman Hawkins's "Body and Soul" and Horace Silver and the Jazz Messengers' "Doodlin'." Clifford Brown and Max Roach's "I Get a Kick out of You" epitomizes the hard-bop era, while Miles Davis's "So What" stands as the modal masterpiece. The cool school is in session with Chet Baker and Gerry Mulligan dishing out "Walkin' Shoes," and the Modern Jazz Quartet's soulful elegy "Django" straddles all the above musical orbits. As for Django Reinhardt, he's featured on "Shine" with the justly famed Le Quartet du Hot Club de France.

Louis Armstrong's "West End Blues" and "Potato Head Blues" and Duke Ellington's rousing rendition of Billy Strayhorn's anthem, "Take the A Train," and his moody "Solitude" show why they are the Olympian masters of this art form--and the most frequently featured artists in the series. Although Ken Burns tries bringing the music up-to-date with Wynton Marsalis, Cassandra Wilson, and two jazz-hip-hop-influenced tracks--Herbie Hancock's robotic "Rockit" and the French-language "Un Aige en Danger" by MC Solaar and bass legend Ron Carter--there are significant holes here. After Cecil Taylor and Ornette Coleman, the avant-garde period from the late 1960s to the 1980s is lacking. And aside from the bossa nova hit "Desafinado," Latin jazz is also missing. It's a tough task summarizing jazz in five CDs, and Burns has given us a vibrant and vivid multicolored aural portrait of the music. --Eugene Holley Jr.

Customer Reviews:

A Good Selection, An Odd Accompaniment to the Documentary.......2007-04-25

To chronicle the first six decades or so of American jazz in five CD's is an ambitious undertaking. Ken Burns pulled it off by making it the soundtrack to stories he wanted to tell. This made for heavy representation of songs from Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker and Miles Davis easy choices. The documentary, in some ways, tells like an allegory of racism and civil rights in 20th century America, yet the soundrack includes white musicians like Chet Baker, Stan Getz, Dave Brubek and Benny Goodman in the CD selections. Brubek's inclusion is particularly notable after the documentary was so dismissive of "West Coast Jazz" - I don't even remember Take 5 being mentioned in the documentary. It would have been nice to include Bill Evans since every jazz pianist that followed him credited Evans as an influence, but his work as side man on "So What" is all we get. Herbie Hancock's Rockit is nowhere close to representative of his body of work. My main disappointment is that after Free Jazz and the like, jazz had nowhere left to go except backwards, yet the contemporary "pop" jazz at the end comes across as the latest and greatest thing yet. I respectfully disagree.

Great Intro to Jazz.......2007-03-23

For those just getting into Jazz or just need a refresher course this is a great CD. I brought it for my husband who is a big Jazz fan and he just loves it and gets alot of use out of them.

Ken Burn's Jazz CD.......2007-01-14

A great cd with many remastered original recordings of jazz greats. Each cd features a different jazz era, so one can select a jazz genre to suit one's mood.

A must have.........2007-01-05

..for any jazz fan or music history buff. LOADS of content, hours and hours of great music.

Good starter set for jazz beginners.......2006-02-22

This is a beautifully packaged 5 disc set highlighting some of the greatest jazz artists of all time. If you buy this set and are really excited about the sound and the masterful artists presented then, I highly recommend collecting the 22 discs of individual artists by Burns which showcase the popular and influential music of those artists. Having all of the Ken Burns Jazz editions is of course just a start but a good start into the world of jazz it will be.

Average customer rating: I have GOT to see these guys live someday... VERY DISAPPOINTED Blown away A fantastic live recording 10 stars!

Score: XOX - 20th Anniversary World Tour Live with the Octavarium Orchestra Dream Theater Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Metal | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Box Sets at 30% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Dynasty | Warner Brothers Records | Stores | Music Similar Items: Dream Theater - Score: 20th Anniversary World Tour Live with the Octavarium Orchestra Systematic Chaos Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence Snakes & Arrows Gigantour ASIN: B000G7PMD2 Release Date: 2006-08-29

Tracks:

1. The Root Of All Evil [Disc 1]
2. I Walk Beside You [Disc 1]
3. Another Won [Disc 1]
4. Afterlife [Disc 1]
5. Under A Glass Moon [Disc 1]
6. Innocence Faded [Disc 1]
7. Raise The Knife [Disc 1]
8. The Spirit Carries On [Disc 1]

Tracks:

1. Six Degrees Of Inner Turbulence: [Disc 2]
2. I. Overture [Disc 2]
3. II. About To Crash [Disc 2]
4. III. War Inside My Head [Disc 2]
5. IV. The Test That Stumped Them All [Disc 2]
6. V. Goodnight Kiss [Disc 2]
7. VI. Solitary Shell [Disc 2]
8. VII. About To Crash (reprise) [Disc 2]
9. VIII. Losing Time/Grand Finale [Disc 2]
10. Vacant [Disc 2]
11. The Answer Lies Within [Disc 2]
12. Sacrificed Sons [Disc 2]

Tracks:

1. Octavarium: [Disc 3]
2. Intro [Disc 3]
3. I. Someone Like Him [Disc 3]
4. II. Medicate Me [Disc 3]
5. III. Full Circle [Disc 3]
6. IV. Intervals [Disc 3]
7. V. Razor's Edge [Disc 3]
8. Encore: [Disc 3]
9. Metropolis [Disc 3]

Album Description

This album marks the grand finale of the 20th Anniversary World Tour Live with the Octavarium Orchestra--a tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of the members of Dream Theater meeting at Berklee School of Music. The recording was captured live at Radio City Music Hall on April 1st, 2006.

Customer Reviews:

I have GOT to see these guys live someday..........2007-07-24

Okay, I'll start with the bad stuff. It sounds like one of the violinists in the orchestra is out of tune. And John Petrucci's backing vocals are simply awful; I've yet to hear a live DT recording where he stayed on key. OTOH, I can live with that because it's one of those little things that markes this album as a live recording. The backing vocals aren't coming from a tape, they're coming from actual humans.

But overall, this is a great set. The live Dream Theater is every bit as tight as the same band in the studio. The second and third discs, with the backing of the orchestra, sound great as well, although "Metropolis Pt. 1" sounds a little cluttered in spots. While I could complain that a few of my favorite tracks are not in this set, I won't; how many live versions of "Pull Me Under" or "A Change of Seasons" do they really need to record? ;)

This is definitely a great set, and one of the best live albums I've heard in years.

VERY DISAPPOINTED.......2007-05-26

3 DISC SET..1 DECENT CD..2 CRAPPY CD'S..THEY COULD HAVE @ SHOULD HAVE BEEN ALOT BETTER !!!!!!!!!!!!

Blown away.......2007-04-29

This is the first Dream Theater record I ever heard and I couldn't believe how blown away I was with it. I popped the first CD in the car and listened to the first 2 songs and couldn't believe the quality of music so I went back and listened to the first 2 songs again. The same thing happened after I listened to 'Afterlife' (track 4) -- I went back to the beginning and listened to the first 4 songs again. It took about a week before I even got to the second CD.

The second CD is the 41 epic tune, 'six degrees of inner turbulence. A song about, well, the inner turbulence of life. There is a spot around the 15 minute mark where I find it too dissonant, and there is an instrument in the orchestra that is flat, but this is a very weak criticism for a absolute work of art including the fantastic 'solitary shell' and powerful climax.

The find the 3rd CD ok but not anywhere near the first 2. Octivarium takes too long to get going and 'Metropolis' starts out so promising but the wonderful keyboard riff that kicks off the song is drowned out in the dissonance.

The keys are great, the guitar playing is great, the percussion is great and the vocals are out of this world outstanding.

One of the top 3 live albums off all time on my list along with Iron Maiden's "Live after Death" and Rush's "All the Worlds a Stage."

A fantastic live recording.......2007-04-06

Simply put, this may be the best collaboration between a heavy metal rock band with an orchestra that has ever been recorded. Separation of sound is very difficult to achieve when you are dealing with high volume but here the engineers manage to pull it off exceedingly well. If you don't know about this group by now then this is as good an introduction as you will find. If you are a fan then you will appreciate the excitement that the live audience adds to the band's performances even if you know most of the songs by heart. If you can't appreciate how incredibly good these musicians are then you have my condolences.

10 stars!.......2007-04-03

Awsome, great set list. Performance Flawless!

The whole group do a great job (like always) and the orchestra does fantastic following the whole six degrees album (side 2) and octivarium and metropolis and more! They do their classics great! Buy this, and if you dont know about Dream Theater... Your world will change, proceed to buy all their albums :)

Average customer rating: Perfect.... Legendary

Legend Townes Van Zandt Manufacturer: Snapper UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Outlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Country Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Country Folk | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Folk | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: High, Low And In Between/Late Great Live at the Old Quarter, Houston, Texas A Gentle Evening with Townes Van Zandt Poncho & Lefty Townes Van Zandt - Be Here to Love Me ASIN: B0002TRURA Release Date: 2005-05-30

Tracks:

1. If I Needed You
2. Pancho and Lefty
3. Snow Don't Fall
4. No Lonesome Tune
5. Silver Ships of Andilar
6. Heavenly Houseboat Blues
7. Be Here to Love Me
8. Kathleen
9. Snake Mountain Blues
10. St. John the Gambler
11. Our Mother the Mountain
12. For the Sake of the Song
13. None But the Rain
14. Waiting Around to Die
15. Lungs
16. Colorado Girl
17. I'll Be Here in the Morning
18. Nothin'
19. Tower Song
20. Come Tomorrow
21. Marie [Duet][*] - Willie Nelson, Townes Van Zandt
22. Pancho and Lefty [Duet][*] - Freddy Fender, Townes Van Zandt
23. If I Needed You [Duet][*] - Emmylou Harris, Townes Van Zandt

Tracks:

1. Turnstyled, Junkpiled
2. Brand New Companion
3. Delta Moma Blues
4. No Deal
5. You Are Not Needed Now
6. Highway Kind
7. To Live Is to Fly
8. Mr. Mudd and Mr. Gold
9. High, Low and In-Between
10. Loretta
11. No Place to Fall
12. Flyin' Shoes
13. Who Do You Love
14. When She Don't Need Me
15. Snake Song
16. Fraternity Blues [Live]
17. Tecumseh Valley [Live]
18. Cocaine Blues [Live]
19. White Freight Liner Blues [Live]
20. Only Him or Me [Live]
21. Brother Flower [Duet][*] - Kimmie Rhodes, Townes Van Zandt
22. Two Girls [Duet][*] - Doug Sahm, Townes Van Zandt
23. At My Window [Duet][*] - Kathy Mattea, Townes Van Zandt

Album Description

Two CD compilation covers the artist's most creative period, when he was recording for the Poppy & Tomato labels between 1968 & 1978, & includes six duets with country stars including Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris, & Freddy Fender. Snapper Music. 2004.

Customer Reviews:

Perfect...........2007-07-30

If you like Townes this is the essential CDs to own. He was/is one of the greatest hardly known singer/songwriters of our time.

Legendary.......2007-02-15

What more can I say? This is an excellent collection of a music legend's early works. If you are at all interested in the blend of folk, blues, and country that is Townes van Zandt, you can't go wrong buying this one.

Average customer rating: Dance-able! Hypnotic very hot fab sounds DOESN'T REALLY MATTER WHAT MUSIC YOU LIKE...

Immortal Egypt Phil Thornton & Hossam Ramzy Manufacturer: New World Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Egypt | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music Space Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Electronic | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Moroccan Spirit Eternal Egypt Enchanted Egypt Galactic Caravan: Intergalactic Bellydance Desert Roses and Arabian Rhythms ASIN: B00000DLWF Release Date: 1998-10-20

Tracks:

1. At The Gates Of The Citadel
2. Cairo Blues
3. Last Words By The Temple
4. Morocco Dance
5. Derwood Green
6. El Moulid
7. Praying For Rain
8. Emerald Minarets In A Sea Of Stars
9. Sunrise Over Giza
10. Immortal Egypt

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This, the third pairing of Brit multi-instrumentalist Thornton and Egyptian percussionist Ramzy, further explores Middle Eastern dance motifs in a contemporary setting. Recording the basic tracks in the U.K., they went to Cairo and invited some of the top local musicians to collaborate. Flute, violin, ney, aud, rebala, and accordion flesh out these extended, ambient grooves in an evocative, textural tapestry aimed as much at the mind as at the feet. Reminiscent of Peter Gabriel's film scoring, Immortal Egypt has, with all its participants, enough cultural pedigree to satisfy World Music fans and sonic construction to please the headphone listener, but is probably too gentle for dance clubs, except for the most subtle sashaying. --Derek Rath

Album Description

Following the glowing success of Eternal Egypt, a new light of inspiration has guided Thornton and Ramzy to work together again in a startling and innovative format. Thornton describes the the creation of the recording in this way...

Customer Reviews:

Dance-able!.......2007-05-24

Compulsively dance-able! This lovely CD is also good for listening to whenever. Nice as a background, but hardly boring. You can't ignore it, but it isn't intrusive either. Highly recommended for dancers.

Hypnotic.......2007-01-10

This is a great CD for almost everything! I listen to relax, I listen to energize, I listen while driving, while at work, or I use it to practice my bellydance moves. I can also put it on in the background almost anytime and I love it all the way through. I also recommend the Sabla Tolo CD by H.Ramzy if you want something faster, more upbeat & purely percussional. These 2 CD's are a great balance & truly complement one another.

very hot.......2006-06-24

I COMPLETELY concur with Brendanna's assessment as well as the others: turn the lights out, light a bunch of candles, and let the music from this cd create the rest of the atmosphere. Its hypnotic and erotic. Each time you listen you hear different instrument elements. I'm definitely going to look for more of this artist combination of Phil Thornton and Hossam Ramzy. Hossam is the percussion king in my book. The horns in the title track "Immortal Eqypt" are awesome, it leads the imagination to picture an ancient Egyptian celebratory procession through ancient city streets with all the pomp and circumstance these events beheld. My girlfriends love to entertain with belly dancing to this track, I love it!! Unfortunately, my cd got stuck in my car's player!! Fortunately I had already dubbed it to the pc. Definitely a good listen if you're a world music lover who appreciates the sophisticated blend of the modern and the ancient traditional. For parties I like to play different music in each congregation space, this definitely gets heavy rotation.

fab sounds.......2006-03-21

Immortal egypt is a brilliant album. I would recommend it to everyone interested in any middle eastern music. It has everything. Its so beautiful i listen to it a lot!!!!

DOESN'T REALLY MATTER WHAT MUSIC YOU LIKE..........2005-12-28

Its really something you should have in your collection. I like all kinds of music, and this one works for me to. My mind flows with every rythm of the songs.... It opens up your imagination to do whatever you want... specially if you are playful and kinky..haha... What I really mean is that you just need to turn off the lights, light on a bunch of candles and let the music make the rest.... just listen to it and it will tells you what to do. dance, breath, stretch, pray, anything. As for me, I would recommend you the tracks:
1. At The Gates Of The Citadel
3. Last Words By The Temple
4. Morocco Dance
6. El Moulid
7. Praying For Rain
8. Emerald Minarets In A Sea Of Stars
9. Sunrise Over Giza
10. Immortal Egypt
Enjoy the trip.

Average customer rating: excellent! Beautiful!!! Great Music for relaxation and healing Healing My Reiki Clients love this CD!

Music for Sound Healing Steven Halpern Manufacturer: Inner Peace Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ambient | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Self-Help | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music Healing | New Age | Styles | Music Fusion & World Fusion | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Space Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Electronic | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Self-Help | Miscellaneous | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Chakra Suite Sound Medicine: Music for Healing Inner Peace Gifts of the Angels Sleep Soundly ASIN: B00000HX7X Release Date: 1999-01-12

Tracks:

1. Inner Spectrum
2. Awakening
3. Pachelbel's Canon
4. Dawn
5. Chakra Balancing
6. Deep Healing
7. Comfort Zone
8. Harp And Soul
9. Moment's Pause
10. Eastern Peace
11. Communion
12. Legacy
13. Eventide

Album Description

This collector's edition provides a perfect introduction to the career of this pioneer in the field of sound healing. Healing music -- music that Steven Halpern has prescribed for over 30 years -- is now recommended by leading health experts, including Dr. Andrew Weil and Dr. Deepak Chopra.

This definitive anthology features electric piano, grand piano, flute, harp and angelic choir. Of special interest is a heart-opening version of Pachelbel's "Canon in D Major."

This music is ideal for meditation, massage and relaxation.

Customer Reviews:

excellent!.......2007-05-17

I love this cd, it is so relaxing, melts tension away, and clears the mind.

Beautiful!!!.......2007-03-12

unbelieveable soundtrack....this artist is truly gifted. Melodic, soothing, inspirational, dream-like...perfect for meditation or before sleep!

Great Music for relaxation and healing.......2007-02-02

I love Steven Halpern's CD's I have a ongoing collection. This music is very soothing, plus very healing. When I am in pain, stress out,upset,or other minor ailment. Sound Healing does the trick. This is one that will help you to sleep too.

Healing.......2006-02-25

This CD is the most increadible music I have ever used for soul healing.

My Reiki Clients love this CD!.......2006-01-26

Very calm and relaxing music for Meditation, Reflection, Massage, or Reiki! Whenever I use this CD for my Reiki Clients it is always a big hit and they ask where they can buy a copy of it at! Worth the money!

Average customer rating: Very calming and relaxing drumming Drum Medicine Awesome Drum CD Drum Medicine rocks. Incredible - can this be the work of two white men?????

Drum Medicine David and Steve Gordon Manufacturer: Sequoia Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Environmental | New Age | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music Nature | New Age | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Space Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Electronic | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Sacred Earth Drums Sacred Spirit Drums Drum Prayer Sacred Drum Visions: 20th Anniversary Collection Shaman's Vision Journey ASIN: B00000JK1F Release Date: 1999-11-16

Tracks:

1. Enter The Sacred
2. Empowered
3. Eagle Dance
4. Ancient Way
5. Thunder Dreamer
6. Reverence
7. Four Direction Wind
8. Spirit Walk
9. Enter The Sacred, Part II

Album Description

Shaman drums from around the globe, soaring native flutes, guitars, Lakota chants, and natural environments awaken you to the dance of life. David & Steve Gordon, take you on this award-winning musical journey. With their world instruments and studio artistry, the Gordons have the power to en-trance and summon the sacred rhythms. The healing power of the drum moves you…to dance, to dream, to live!

Triple Award Winner

• Winner Visionary Record of the Year
• Winner Visionary Best World Record
• Winner New Age Voice Native Heart Award
• Charted on Billboard's New Age Top 20

Customer Reviews:

Very calming and relaxing drumming.......2007-05-08

This is a very nice CD when I put it in to play my whole house relaxed and clamed down and just listened very nice. The drumming is fantatsic, but if you do not like native american flutes not a CD for you in some parts of the CD the flutes are very loud. But I really enjoy this CD.

Drum Medicine.......2007-01-12

I really enjoy both CD's Sacred Spirit Drums and Drum Medicine. I live in an area of very little resource for this type of purchase- I was very happy to find what I wanted online- also very glad to be able to listen before I purchased- would not have bought them without that. Service was the best- shipping was also very good.. I will consider this type of purchase again when needed.

Awesome Drum CD.......2006-07-13

This CD is awesome I have it in my car now and that is all I play.

Drum Medicine rocks........2006-03-11

This is the best cd for playing along with drums or dancing up a storm.

Incredible - can this be the work of two white men?????.......2005-09-01

You have to listen to this CD to believe it. I hear the Native American flute, drums .... it's one incredible CD. I bought it to learn to drum but enjoy listening to it just for relaxation, trance states, etc. This is superb!

Average customer rating: incredible Superbly Grand, a little disconnected, Flow Suzie Housley, MyShelf.com Book Reviewer Sensual, provocative rhytms transport you A Healing Flight Across Water where Lotus Bloom

Sadhana Maneesh de Moor Manufacturer: Gemini Sun Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Electronic | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Call of the Mystic Jala DownTemple Dub: Waves Nataraja Dakini Lounge: Prem Joshua Remixed ASIN: B000FQJPGO Release Date: 2006-06-27

Tracks:

1. Drops Of Light
2. Raindance
3. Oracle
4. Silent Ganges
5. Jewel In The Lotus
6. River Goddess
7. Peaceful Being
8. Cosmic Flow
9. Namaste (Sadhana Remix)
10. Pure Essence

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Maneesh de Moor is another of those music mystics who tarts up his work with Eastern imagery and metaphysical debris, right down to the hybrid Dutch-Indian name. But when you brush away the verbiage, you're left with an ambient album that is far more sophisticated than the cosmic clutter would lead you to believe. Eastern sounds abound on Sadhana, although not in the obvious ways you might expect from the Sanskrit title, which means "moving toward enlightenment." De Moor mixes live performances, studio electronics, and ambient sounds in subtle ways. Recordings of Australian frogs create his rhythms on "Raindance," where bird sounds are used to build tension more than ambience. On "Silent Ganges," chants and mantras are electronically filtered and arranged in choruses, resulting in a languid trance-pop piece. There's nothing here that hasn't been rendered on the Buddha Bar collections, but De Moor avoids the electro-loop grooves and goes a bit deeper with tracks like "Jewel in the Lotus," on which he creates a 10-minute swirl of guttural Tibetan chants, didgeridoo, surging synth patterns, and ominous frame drums for a drone symphony. Maneesh de Moor's roots aren't in the world of chill, but rather early ambient. That's evident throughout the disc, but especially on the final track, a Harold Budd-like ambient piano meditation that drifts dreamily off the edge. --John Diliberto

Album Description

Stunning in its sensuality and lush with ethereal and earthy rhythms, Sadhana beckons listeners to hear their walls dissolve into an ecstatic awareness of the largeness of life. Here, Dutch keyboardist and composer Maneesh de Moor gathers a circle of musicians from around the globe for ten tracks of ethno-ambient chill/world, meant to serve as "an aphrodisiac to the soul." Trained as a classical pianist, Maneesh has taken his mastery of sound-synthesis and infused it with the sounds of nature—birdsong, flowing water, crickets in a nighttime soundscape—and the human voice to evoke Sadhana: a contemporary tribute to the spiritual life of devotion and meditation. A former collaborator with Deva Premal, Miten, Sudha, and Prem Joshua, Maneesh de Moor now ventures off to create a sublime and devotional sound all his own. "The music on this CD came through from the Beyond, guided by Spirit. All I had to do was be open and perceptive to it and, of course, record that space, that energy," says de Moor. The result is Sadhana, a journey into India, Tibet, Yoruba, and Native American and Sufi worlds, to create a space for visions and Oneness.

Customer Reviews:

incredible.......2007-05-21

I bought this music on an impulse, wanting something for my lady in America....as a suprise......all I had to go on was the text on the Amazon web site.....well it arrived very quickly and she is thrilled with it....she has a spiritualistic side to here character and this music absolutely fitted .......great !!..Thank you

Superbly Grand, a little disconnected, Flow .......2007-03-17

I enjoy this music but wish it was a little more oriented natively in parts. It all sounds Indianesque. He writes of ingesting Ayahuasca, imagining floating the Amazon and seeing natural stone Buddhas chanting along it. That's wonderful! -but- far away from whom might have been watching and guiding in that context- who I'd like to hear included. I saw Buddha once amazingly when I decided not to go out with the group after eating psilocybin mushrooms. I closed my eyes to go to sleep and there was this miraculously genuine real image there, but then it felt "expensive". (Be very careful with only using small amounts, if any, of psychotropics in your life. Make sure you are sacred and less is more about it, and I don't recommend sleeping until you are complete.) Anyways, it sort of distances itself rather than being about the place and its real spirituality and feels "religious" in theory-like. I appreciate Hinduism at times but he sort of distracts with it and Buddhism a bit rather than it being all there. However, there is an unfolding that requires patience and is worth hearing and having. It is much pure and savorable. I'd like the intended flavor of the experience to coincide with the places somewhat more but I understand that's a learning in progress. It feels more outdoors than in and I like that. Sound quality seems flawless.

Suzie Housley, MyShelf.com Book Reviewer.......2006-12-23

"The pleasure we feel in music springs from the obedience which is in it "
-Henry David Thoreau

The exotic tunes of India, Tibet, Yoruba, Native American and Sufi worlds are all brought to you in this one amazing CD. Each sound penetrates your ears and subconscious and tells its own unique story. From the beginning, you are projected to a far-off land; it is as though you are encountering a spiritual oasis. With each rich descriptive sound you are able to hear and feel all that is occurring. Throughout each tune, you feel as though your body is floating aimlessly, as if an out-of-body encounter is taking place as all your problems are suddenly lifted from your shoulders. It is as though you are transported to a world where music is your constant companion.

"The earth has music for those who listen."
- William Shakespeare

Sadhana has quickly become one of my most cherished CDs. Each time I listen to it I find I am rewarded with my sense of inner peace. The creation of this CD is a true work of art and unlimited talent. Each song provides a vast array of musical sounds that consist of the true essence of nature, the rich, flowing sound of water, and crickets far off in the nightlife. This is just a sample of what you will find when you first press the play button.

"In music the passions enjoy themselves."
- Friedrich Nietzsche

Sadhana is a reflection of greatness; it provides an endless amount of mesmerizing music. I find that I play it each day as I do my daily yoga routine. I feel the sultry sounds greatly enhance my workout by allowing me to get in tune with each of the many moves. The tempo this CD generates compliments this activity the best of any that I have experienced. Sadhana is known as an aphrodisiac for the soul. It lives up to this endorsement to the fullest capacity. Highest recommendation goes out to this exceptional CD.

Sensual, provocative rhytms transport you.......2006-10-30

Sadhana is an evocative, rich, and sensual journey which should not be missed. The entire recording is incredibly rich with rhythm, which will soothe, relax and transport you if you are willing to let go and let it take you there. Hypnotic at times in its myriad intricate musical intensity, your body will want to move in tune with these earthy rhythms to that place of total submission and relaxation. Whether you use this music in your bodywork practice or in your meditation practice, or just for the shear enjoyment of it, this recording is guaranteed to transport you to that place you indeed want to go.

As a body worker, I look for both transformational and relaxing music and this compilation is magical its journey. Maneesh De Moor has managed to engage all of one's senses in this provocative recording and transports one to that soulful place that one goes to relax and renew. The music is indeed soothing to one's soul as the listener is guided from the very first note, on such a lush, sensual, primitative, and earthy journey, that one cannot help but "let go". So, let go, "feel" the music as it weaves its way to your very essence, and be prepared to become transported and entwined in one incredible sensual, musical experience. You will want to play this cd over and over again, and you will experience something new each and every time as your senses become intoxicated with the rhythms.

A Healing Flight Across Water where Lotus Bloom.......2006-06-27

"You were born with greatness
You were born with wings..."
~Rumi

Sadhana is a spiritually fulfilling and all-encompassing ambient journey led by sitar, piano, Persian santoor, African kalimba, haunting flutes, chanting, guitar, percussion and vocals expertly mixed with water and animal sounds.

Undercurrents of spacious depths echo reverberating soundscapes reminiscent of ancient forests within an awakening to beauty. Sudha, Sandhya Sanjana, Meera Bhatt mingle their voices in an ecstatically evocative "Silent Ganges" where your soul will literally feel refreshed and cleansed by the exquisite spirituality.

"Jewel in the Lotus" opens into healing vibrations, moves through deep harmonic space and glitters with sparkles of sound layered over percussion and Tibetan mantras. In "River Goddess," myths appear in shivers of sound as harp mingles with rainforests and water dripping from leaves. I've rarely heard anything as beautiful as this spiritual treasure of sound born from love, sensuality and feminine energy.

"Peaceful Being" introduces instruments that drone and open space into waves of haunting nostalgia.

"Cosmic Flow" swirls with whirling notes that echo as they spin you into completely different dimensions of inner reality. Deeply sensuous, while subtly awakening, gorgeous and ever changing vistas spinning you to new heights. The music follows its own path, only casually looking back now and then to see if you are still following. Completely enchanting and heart opening.

"Namaste" is a land of water, first a pool of sound swirling along the bank where Bahramji plays the Persian santoor, then like a slow sensual swim across a lake, the sounds ripple out into landscapes only your mind can imagine.

The conclusion of this intoxicating journey of sound begins with "Pure Essence" played on a piano as a pure meditation. When you listen to Sadhana, your soul can breathe. You may also love the artist: Evening Ocean and the debut album: The Attraction.

~The Rebecca Review

Average customer rating: No where near as good as the first Another Editorial Review Stunning and extraordinary compilation, a must have! AWESOME! Wonderful

Pure Moods, Vol. II Various Artists , Adiemus lll , Clannad , Craig Armstrong , Dave Koz , Delerium , Dream Academy , Loreena McKennitt , Massive Attack , and Various Others Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Dance | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Trip-Hop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music New Age | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Fusion | Celtic | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Fusion & World Fusion | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Celtic New Age | New Age | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music General | Compilations | New Age | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Electronic | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Pure Moods, Vol. I Pure Moods, Vol. III Pure Moods, Vol. IV Pure Moods: Celestial Celebration Celtic Moods: A Celtic Companion to Pure Moods ASIN: B00000DMH7 Release Date: 1998-11-17

Tracks:

1. The Mummers' Dance - Loreena McKennitt
2. Montezuma
3. The Cradlesong
4. Nightingale - Yanni
5. Life In A Northern Town - Dream Academy
6. Zarabanda (Saraband) - Adiemus lll
7. Euphoria (Firefly) - Delerium
8. Weatherstorm - Craig Armstrong
9. Teardrop (Edit) - Massive Attack
10. Theme From Harry's Game - Clannad
11. Chariots Of Fire
12. Breezin'
13. Emily - Dave Koz
14. 2 The Night - Ottmar Liebert
15. Beyond The Invisible
16. The Mystic's Dream - Loreena McKennitt

Amazon.com

For listeners with a sincere interest in the broad variety of music loosely aligned under the New Age banner, Pure Moods II will strike your ears as something less than a high-concept showcase for the genre and more as a mulligan stew of easy-listening favorites. This is not necessarily a bad thing; yet a recording marketed to the general public as a comprehensive, current, state-of-the-art overview of atmospheric music shouldn't include such ill-fitting oddities as George Benson's "Breezin'," a lite-funk relic from 1976, or "Emily" from jazz saxophonist Dave Koz. Happily, the 77-minute, 16-track sampler offers far more items of interest than irritation. It reaches back to 1983 to remind us of an ahead-of-its-time display of Celtic mysticism from Clannad ("Theme from Harry's Game"), and it both opens and closes with superb selections from one of the genre's most admired artists, Loreena McKennitt--very appropriate since, one could argue, discussions on the future of New Age should both begin and end with McKennitt's name. Despite its few warts, Pure Moods II is a good listen overall. --Terry Wood

Customer Reviews:

No where near as good as the first.......2007-06-14

I loved the first CD, so got the 2nd one. Quite dissapointed. I thought a handful of the songs on 2 were good, such as Firefly, but overall it just seems like they threw together a bunch of songs to sell a copy of a popular CD.

Another Editorial Review.......2006-11-06

"Pure Moods was such an unexpected success that it launched a number of spinoffs and, eventually (and perhaps somewhat inevitably), Pure Moods II. Although it isn't quite as consistent as its predecessor -- George Benson's 'Breezin`' feels out of place among among these atmospheric cuts, but not nearly as much as Massive Attack's menacing 'Teardrop' -- but fans of the first will still find it to quite enjoyable, especially since it features Vangelis' 'Chariots of Fire,' Loreena McKennitt's 'Mummer's Dance' and Dream Academy's 'Life in a Northern Town,' three major oversights from the first Pure Moods. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide"

Stunning and extraordinary compilation, a must have!.......2006-09-11

What a marvelous collection of mesmerizing music this is. I have been listening to this album all week, as I can't get it out of my head. Pure Moods are one my favorite collections as they bring awareness of similar music that goes together so well. The beauty of this album is the mix of music that evokes a certain mood, while not sounding all too similar.

Starting off with Loreena McKennitt's "The Mummers Dance" a hypnotic song from the first note that sounds like time travel from ancient Byzantium to the mystic Celtic seas followed by Montezuma, one of my favorite Cusco pieces. Cusco is a duet of two German keyboard players Michael Holm and Kristian Schultze who make their enigmatic music sound very original and South American. The music is not traditional; it's a mix of outer space, new age and pan flutes. Very interesting and incredibly likable.

"Nightingale" by Yanni is just incredible, every time I have it on I almost forget I am listening to music, I simply feel it and I am always amazed at how gorgeous it sounds and whenever I hear this song it feel like the first time I am hearing it as it stuns me.

Another favorite of mine, Adiemus makes an appearance, the interesting figment is that
the language is made up by Karl Jenkins, the sounds are not meant to distract the listener from the music. It is a mix of classical and world music with great freedom of movement and is the kind of music they use in breathtaking movie soundtracks.

Delerium's "Euphoria" almost sounds like a Madonna song, is lovely and spirited with a breath of enigma. There is also "The Weather Storm" by Craig Armstrong, another strong musical piece that does sound like an actual storm of music.

"Teardrop" by Massive Attack sounds like song everything knows they heard somewhere but they don't know what it is. My favorite part is the base beat, it sounds like the human heart.

The rest of the performers from Lovely and church like Clannad which make me feel like I am in an ancient monastery listening to the monks, to "Chariots of Fire" a classic from Vangelis to wonderful and earthy "Breezing" that sounds like the first day of spring to Enigma, to me the empress of New Age. This collection is stellar and each song is a 5 star to me.

This cd makes me happy; it's relaxing, lovely, and addictive and provides great inspiration when I need it to concentrate while I work on my art. Each song has been carefully hand picked to hit the listener with a magnitude of emotion and I cannot recommend it enough to anyone who needs to sit back and be transported. The songs feel like caresses of ancient wind on the face and make me feel like I have been meditating for hours. Pure Moods is an excellent cd to pick up by someone who needs an introduction to new Age and relaxing music. So far this has been my favorite disc, but they are all lovely.

- Kasia S.

AWESOME!.......2006-09-06

If you are looking for meditation or tranquility from daily stress I recommend not only this CD, but the entire collection. I have all the Pure Moods collection and keep buying more New Age music. I feel I've invested my money in good music. I listen to pretty much anything from soft music, Rock, Salsa, Calypso to Dance-Techno music, but when I don't feel like listening to loud music, I listen to these CD collection, specially on a Sunday to reconnect with relaxation to start another heavy woking week. Also, if you like gospel, I'm sure you'll love these even though is not quite gospel music. You just reconnect yourself spiritually in this material world.

Wonderful.......2006-05-31

I bought this based on the cover, I was at a flea market and loved the purple and intersting artwork. Now I have lost the cover but know where the cd is at all times, only 4 songs are songs I could live without (11-14) the rest are wonderful, amazing and truly a joy to listen to. I will be checking out the samples of the other pure moods, to see which one I will make my own, next. A great way to relax after a stress filled day, or start the day listening on the drive to work.

Rock Music:

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10. Satellite [Import]

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