Television [Import]

1. Vamos a Bailar (Esta Vida Nueva)

2. Amoremidai

3. Anni Luce

4. Buona Stella

5. Viky

6. Tu Sei Per Me

7. Arsenico

8. Viva el Amor! [Radio Edit]

9. Forte Di Te [2001 Vision]

10. Fino Alla Fine [2001 Vision]

11. Television

12. Años Luz

13. Amoremidai [Unplugged Version]

14. Vamos a Bailar [Bahia Sun]

15. Fino Alla Fine [Unplugged Version]

16. Vamos a Bailar (Esta Vida Nueva) [The Video]

Tracks:

START OF SOMETHING NEW
GET'CHA HEAD IN THE GAME
WHAT I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR
WHAT I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR (REPRISE)
STICK TO THE STATUS QUO
WHEN THERE WAS ME AND YOU
BOP TO THE TOP
BREAKING FREE
WE'RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER
I CAN'T TAKE MY EYES OFF OF YOU
GET'CHA HEAD IN THE GAME - PERFORMED BY B5

Tracks:

START OF SOMETHING NEW
GET'CHA HEAD IN THE GAME
WHAT I'VE BEEN LOOKING FOR
WHEN THERE WAS ME AND YOU
BOP TO THE TOP
BREAKING FREE
WE'RE ALL IN THIS TOGETHER
I CAN'T TAKE MY EYES OFF OF YOU

Product Description

Title: Start Of Something New; Artist: High School Musical; Track: 1| Title: Get'cha Head In The Game; Artist: High School Musical; Track: 2| Title: What I've Been Looking For; Artist: High School Musical; Track: 3| Title: What I've Been Looking For (Reprise); Artist: High School Musical; Track: 4| Title: Stick To The Status Quo; Artist: High School Musical; Track: 5| Title: When There Was Me And You; Artist: High School Musical; Track: 6| Title: Bop To The Top; Artist: High School Musical; Track: 7| Title: Breaking Free; Artist: High School Musical; Track: 8| Title: We're All In This Together; Artist: High School Musical; Track: 9| Title: I Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You; Artist: High School Musical; Track: 10| Title: Get'cha Head In The Game (Performed By B5); Artist: High School Musical; Track: 11| Title: Disc 2; Artist: Preview; Track: Song Title| Title: Song Made Popular by; Artist: Track #; Track: Start Of Something New| Title: High School Musical; Artist: 1; Track: Get'cha Head In The Game| Title: High School Musical; Artist: 2; Track: What I've Been Looking For| Title: High School Musical; Artist: 3; Track: When There Was Me And You| Title: High School Musical; Artist: 4; Track: Bop To The Top| Title: High School Musical; Artist: 5; Track: Breaking Free (Karaoke Instrumental)| Title: High School Musical; Artist: 6; Track: We're All In This Together| Title: High School Musical; Artist: 7; Track: I Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You| Title: High School Musical; Artist: 8; Track: NOTE: The first disc is only soundtracks. The 2nd disc is a CD+G with instrumental tracks.| Title: Start Of Something New; Artist: High School Musical; Track: 1| Title: Get'cha Head In The Game; Artist: High School Musical; Track: 2| Title: What I've Been Looking For; Artist: High School Musical; Track: 3| Title: When There Was Me And You; Artist: High School Musical; Track: 4| Title: Bop To The Top; Artist: High School Musical; Track: 5| Title: Breaking Free (Karaoke Instrumental); Artist:

Customer Reviews:

High School Musical : The Songs.......2007-06-13

High School Musical Special Edition CD $12.98

Did you like the High School Musical movie? If so, try the soundtrack! It's the same great songs, singers and fun. Every song (there is eleven) is the same as in the movie except now there is a chance for you to multi-task while enjoying the same singers from the film. Some include Mathew Gerrard, Ray Cham, Adam Watts, Faye Greenberg, Jamie Houston and Kevin Quinn. I really enjoy these songs because they describe what is going on in the movie. For example: when Troy is playing basketball (Get'cha Head in the Game), Ryan and Sharpay's callback song (Bop to the Top) or when Troy and Gabriella meet each other (Start of Some thing New).

I really enjoy these songs. I have memorized each and every one of them and sing along when I listen to this CD. Every song has a catchy tune, so soon, you'll be singing along too. With a High School Musical soundtrack, you can even sing along when you watch the movie. My favorite song is "When There was me and you". It is when Troy and Gabriella don't think they should go to callbacks. Just a little bit after this song they decide to go to callbacks.

I recommend this soundtrack for those who like the movie, High School Musical. The songs are a mix of upbeat, sad or just plain silly. Everyone will enjoy these just as much as they liked they movie. Those who haven't seen the movie will want to see it after listening to this soundtrack.

thought it was a TRUE karaoke version.......2007-06-02

Having already owned the original movie soundtrack, I purchased the "karaoke" version to use with my middle school choir for "We're All in This Together". My idea of a karaoke song is background music only (instruments, not vocals.) It wasn't until I listened to the cd that I discovered that the song included ALL background chorus vocals. The only thing left out were the solos by the main characters. Quality was fine, content was disappointing.

Very good.......2007-03-31

This is a very good soundtrack for a very good movie. The first disc is the original soundtrack and the second disc is karyoke versions of most of the songs.

Not my choice if you're looking for a karaoke cd.......2007-03-29

This version of hsm is a two disc set. The first is a "regular" cd of the hsm soundtrack. The second is a "bonus" karaoke disc. I give the regular disc gets 5 stars but the karaoke disc gets about 2 stars. Why? Well, it only has instrumentals. Most CD+G discs out there (certainly ones meant for kids) have, say, the first 8 tracks instrumental and the next 8 tracks with vocals. My kids (and most others I know) prefer to sing along with the artist. So if you're just looking for a HSM cd, buy this one. If what you really want is a good karaoke cd, buy the Disney karaoke series cd (red and yellow cover, must say cd+g).

Great CD for Kids - and Parents Too.......2007-03-22

Hi Parents - This CD is great. I bought this for my 4 & 5 yr old daughters. This CD is good for kids because it is a change from the typical kid songs that you hear all the time, yet does not have the adult language of popular youth songs today.

The songs are pretty catchy and as a Dad of two daughters, I would even admit that some of the songs are enjoyable to listen too.

A great buy for the money!

Average customer rating:

Totally Hooked!
WOW!
sailing away through the cosmos of my soul
Beautiful
Melodic and haunting

Celtic Woman
Celtic Woman
Manufacturer: Manhattan Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0007GAEGC
Release Date: 2005-03-01

Tracks:

Last Rose Of Summer/Walking In The Air
May It Be
Isle Of Inisfree
Danny Boy
One World
Ave Maria
Send Me A Song
Siulil A Run
Orinoco Flow
Someday
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Nella Fantasia
The Butterfly
Harry's Game
The Soft Goodbye
You Raise Me Up
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Si Do Mhaimeo I

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Fueled by healthy public appetite for traditional melodies and quasi-ethnic roots, the crossover genre continues to flourish with this debut release from Ireland's Celtic Woman ensemble. The brainchild of Sharon Browne, Dave Kavanaugh (founders of Ireland's successful Celtic Collections label) and young Riverdance touring company musical director David Downes, CW's five young women musicians and vocalists offer up an ever pleasant, Eire-savvy fusion of folk, pop and classical influences. Avoiding the intrusive, club-beat/sex kitten window dressing of Bond, the ensemble tackles material that ranges from the expected (spare, lovely covers of "Danny Boy" and "Ave Maria") to more adventurous fare like "Nella Fantasia" (Ennio Morricone's vocal adaptation of his rapturous theme from The Mission) and Enya's "Orinoco Flow." Elsewhere, "The Butterfly" offers up fiddle-fueled take on their Riverdance parallels (which also get a workout on the live bonus tracks), if renditions of Downes' originals like "One World" and "Send Me a Song" and "Someday" from Disney's animated Hunchback of Notre Dame hew slavishly to the middle of the road -- which largely seems the album's easy-listening intention. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Totally Hooked!.......2007-06-27

True confession time: I am hooked on Celtic Woman . . . and it's getting worse! Or should I say better? The first Celtic Woman album I bought was Chloe's Walking in the Air, then it was Meav's A Celtic Journey, and today I finally got the group's famous blow-out debut. Several of the tracks are also on Chloe's album, so I wasn't sure if I should get it, but I'm so glad I did. There are a lot of songs I haven't heard before, and even the one's that are on Chloe's CD have different arrangements and more of a Celtic flare here. Favorite tracks: 1) Walking in the Air, 2) May it Be (so beautiful, have never heard it before), 3) Orinoco Flow (I always heard of it as Sail Away -- was so delighted!), 4) The Soft Goodbye (warm and touching), 5) You Raise Me Up (an all time favorite, and the song they were singing on TV the moment I walked into my Grandparent's house and discovered this whole new world of music!). Celtic Woman is not just for fans of Celtic music. It is for anyone who appreciates beauty, culture, and inspiration. Celtic Woman, "May it be you'll journey on to light the day."

WOW!.......2007-06-27

Fantastic music! What a joy to listen to. And the DVD is well worth the purchase as well. We have listened to both DVD and CD many times over and even loaned them out a few times to friends. A definite must for anyone that enjoys beautiful Irish music.

sailing away through the cosmos of my soul.......2007-06-26

Celtic woman is an album rich with atmospheric delight that fuels the flame of desire in my groin. In the still moments of the night, the Celtic Woman and I traveled starspeed through the cosmos...the cosmos of my soul. Of the stars we made a nest, and I gave it to my lascivious little girl-child with the passion of midnight lovers in a lavishing and spontaneous tryst. It was like seeing the world from the first time...so distantly from our cosmic love nest. This incandescent love affair would have been nothing without the shimmering and enchanting beauty that is...Celtic Woman.

Lush...extravagant...heavenly...enchanting...captivating...mouthwatering...paralyzing...tantalizing...enrapturous...electrifying...tearing...jolting...violating...opening...closing...raging...typing...wiping...crying...cleaning...organizing...disorganizing...energizing...regionalizing...immigrating...love-staining...bleaching...breaking...tapering...circumsizing...exhasperating...womanizing...shoe-sizing...myrrhmizing...unescaping...unleashing...power-washing...gaping...bleeding...fermenting...mummifying...people dying...niggas starving...bitches bleedin'...gettin rich or dyin' tryin'...deodorizing...and not to mention, breathing the crisp air of originality.

Beautiful.......2007-06-18

The Irish lass in me loves the genre. The singer in me loves the artistry. Since buying it, I have given this CD again and again as a gift to friends who love music, Celtic or otherwise.

Melodic and haunting.......2007-06-13

Found these gals on public t.v. They are just wonderful. In a time when you can't make out most vocals of current pop music, you'll enjoy being able to understand and appreciate these lovely songs and very gifted singers.

Average customer rating:

lacking heart and real emotion
Um, I hate to burst the Zac Efron bubble...
Disney's new magic?
OVERATED!!!!
O.K., But not exciting.

High School Musical

Manufacturer: Disney
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000CCXCTW
Release Date: 2006-01-10

Tracks:

Start Of Something New
Get'cha Head In The Game
What I've Been Looking For
What I've Been Looking For (Reprise)
Stick To The Status Quo
When There Was Me And You
Bop To The Top
Breaking Free
We're All In This Together
I Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You
Get'cha Head In The Game - B5
Start Of Something New (Karaoke Instrumental)
Breaking Free (Karaoke Instrumental)

Album Description

While on a family New Year's vacation, shy brainiac Gabriella meets high-school basketball star Troy. During a karaoke contest at the teen party, they discover their love for singing... and an interest in each other. But will they be able to break out of their "expected" cliques and discover new interests and talents within themselves? Find out... in High School Musical! Starring Ashley Tisdale from Disney Channel's original TV series The Suite Life of Zack and Cody and Zac Efron from the WB's Summerland. Soundtrack features all-new music performed by the cast of the movie plus a bonus track by one of today's hottest teen R&B music groups, B5! CD also includes two instrumental tracks for karaoke fun!

Customer Reviews:

lacking heart and real emotion.......2007-08-02

first of all, i would like to state that i am a fan of musical theater, thats not my problem with HSM. from the classics by rogers and hammerstein to rock operas like Rent, to epics like The Phantom of the Opera. so the fact that people burst into song isn't my problem, my problem is the absolute absurdity of the story and the terrible mtv regects that serve as the music.

the story line alone is enough to make one cringe. however, a loose plot is something that musicals are known for, so i can overlook the lack of coherance. the biggest problem to me is, well the music. the music lacks heart and emotion. im not saying that a musical needs to be filled with crooning ballads, i just want some kind of emotion. without true feeling, a musical tanks; as an audience we cant understand the depth that would push a character into song. the movie attempts emotion in a couple of places with great failure. "when there was you and me" feels like a cross between an after-school special and a bad britney spears song. "breaking free" lacks any weight of power since it has no context what so ever, its suppossed to be taken out of the show they are auditioning for. yes there are some subtle sub-texts but they fail too. the attempt at a hip-hop esque song ("getcha head in the game") just feels like selling out to try and appeal to a young group. the only showtune-y song is "stick to the status quo" which does ok musically.

worse than the songs are the performers. they all sound squeeky and/or nasaly. all in all, this musical is a complete pop sell out. it has no emotion that a musical needs, it is just bad pop music and the whole thing feels like a crappy music video. parents should steer clear of this one. if you want to get your kids some quality soundtracks, just look into alan menkens work for disney. it's not even fair to compare this trivial garbage with other musical works.

Um, I hate to burst the Zac Efron bubble..........2007-07-25

...But he doesn't ACTUALLY sing any of these songs. Just a few lines here and there. Look it up if you want to argue. You can tell the difference between his voice and the singer's voice. Just sayin'. I think they should have given credit to the guy who really sang the songs instead of making people think that Zac Efron sang them all. But then again, if all the little preteen girls knew that, they probably wouldn't have had their parents buy them the album. Ah, the great circle of lies.

Disney's new magic?.......2007-07-18

We all know about High School Musical. Jocky basketball star, shy bookish girl, both breaking the social high school rules of exploring their new, out-of-character love for music.

Ever since it hit Disney Channel a year and a half ago, it simply became another part of culture, going from a movie-musical to a concert, rerealeased CDs, special-edition DVDs, T-shirts, a stage production, a summer sequel, and all the singers became instantly famous.

In my area a theatre school gathered teens from local high schools to professionally preform HSM, and the show literally was an enormous sellout, an audience filled with six-year-olds and sixteen-year-olds. But what is it about HSM that is different that any other musical? Yes, it was on TV and publicized, but isn't Disney the same company that produced The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Tony-Award Winning smashes? I am not afraid to admit that HSM could not stand up next to The Lion King's talent and beauty. Maybe it's just the magic of Disney to be able to pull off songs that were pretty much pop-rock cliches and glamourize not-exactly-Broadway-worthy preformers.

So, if HSM wasn't as stunning as other shows, why 4 stars and how did this HSM phenomenon really happen? The story was good, about teens finding their way and discovering that "we're all in this together". It exposed many children to the magic of musicals, and hopefully inspires them to listen to showtunes, too. It's simply a fun, easygoing show, a movie I can sit down and watch just for kicks any time and not have to go to a theatre to see, and something every kid can relate to.

The success of High School Musical may have also helped spawn shows like Hairspray and Footloose to travel to the screen so those who aren't theatre buffs can still go enjoy a good show without the hundred-dollar ticket price. It may not have the wow of Wicked or the brilliance of Rent, but in a way I don't think it was meant to. HSM carries it's own unique beauty, which is why I guess I really can't compare it to Wicked, Rent, and The Lion King. It has its own special...magic.

It may just be the start of something new for Disney.

OVERATED!!!!.......2007-07-05

High School Musical is a good movie. But they can stop with the soundtrack. All you hear is "Were All In This Together". Yeah right, thats why Vanessa and Ashley fight over Zac. And Corbin wants the spotlight off of Zac and on himself. Just a weird and messed up Cast.

O.K., But not exciting........2007-05-24

This CD is good for High School Musical fans, but I got sick of the CD in a hurry. Not that it's bad, it just doesn't have anything new and exciting. If you're a fan may-be you should get it, but it's not outstanding. I did like lucas and and ashley's duets, and Vannessa's solo though. But it's not worth the money. Either you get it at an expensive music store, or you pay for it for half the price online, but have to pay a whole bunch of shipping and handling bills. Not worth it. May-be High School Musical 2 will have something better.

Average customer rating:

great cd
wow
Great Selection of Music
GOOD!
Waiting room music...

Grey's Anatomy
Original Soundtrack
Manufacturer: Hollywood Records
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Release Date: 2005-09-27

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Psapp - Cosy In The Rocket

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It's always a pleasant surprise when a soundtrack contains an interesting collection of under-heard or under-appreciated tunes, but it's to be expected from Grey's Anatomy--a TV show that is packed with sharp dialogue, honest characters, and wall-to-wall good music. The head-bobbing starts immediately when the Postal Service opens things up "Such Great Heights," a crafty track that will provide indie rock fans who still love the Pet Shop Boys their guilty fix. A few songs in, the cleverness continues with the dysfunctional-woman anthem "Portions for Foxes" by L.A.'s Rilo Kiley, a tune that will have you quoting sharp lyrics to Desperate girlfirends for days. Other must-have music includes Mike Doughty (former lead singer of Soul Coughing) with "Looking At The World From The Bottom Of A Well," and the gorgeous Bjork-meets-Cat-Power stylings of Inara George on the lucious "Fools In Love." The disc highlight (from a talented vocalist named Roisin Murphy) is the sassy "Ruby Blue"--the kind of Macy Gray-funk that makes you want to see her live, immediately. As an added bonus, the liner notes have a wonderful mini-essay by two of the executive producers, providing an enjoyable description of the show's attention to detail, and the cast and crew's deep love of music. --Denise Sheppard

Album Description

The "Grey's Anatomy" soundtrack features an eclectic mix of indie pop and rock artists whose music was heard during the first season of Grey's Anatomy--a wildly popular ABC drama about surgical interns in Seattle.
The soundtrack features electrifying music from such beloved indie artists as Rilo Kiley, The Postal Service, Ben Lee, and Medeski, Martin & Wood, as well as undiscovered talent such as London-based electropop duo Psapp, who supply the show's main title song "Cosy in the Rocket."
The album's tracks, many of which can be heard during key emotional scenes in various episodes, were chosen by the show's creator and executive producer, Shonda Rhimes and executive producer Betsy Beers, from a large pool of artists introduced to them by music supervisor Alex Patsavas, who is also the music supervisor of Fox's The O.C.. "We fall in love with the songs," says Rhimes. "We ride around listening to them in our cars. We call each other to talk about them on the phone. We get them into our heads and into our souls. And then we weave them into the show because we can't live without them."

Customer Reviews:

great cd.......2007-07-19

I really love this tv show and love the music even more. It gives you something to jam to in the car on those long drives. It kind of reminds me of the mix tapes I used to make in high school, it just flows.

wow.......2007-05-28

Whoever picks the music for Grey's Anatomy is great at their job. Listening to the soundtrack brings back the moments from the show the songs were used during. This soundtrack has a great selection of the songs, too. Many other soundtracks have trouble picking from a wide selection of songs, and sometimes leave out the best ones. That's not a problem here.

Great Selection of Music.......2007-05-15

The music complimented the show, but can truly stand on its own merits. I felt the same way about the Touched By An Angel soundtracks too.

GOOD!.......2007-05-14

Not as good as Volume 2! But still enjoyable. Looking forward to Volume 3!

Waiting room music..........2007-05-08

I admit, I've never seen "Grey's Anatomy" -- "House" is all the hospital stuff I can handle. My tastes run more towards eccentric comedy and surreal drama, anyway.

But I cannot fault the makers of this show for the music they select, a mingling of mellow rock and shimmering indiepop. A bunch of glorious lesser-known bands -- Psapp, the Ditty Bops, Maria Taylor -- get to take the spotlight in the first volume, and they generally complement each other beautifully.

It opens on a high note -- the Postal Service's fuzzy, intimate little trip-hop song, with the enchanting lyrics, "I am thinking it's a sign/That the freckles in our eyes/Are mirror images and when we kiss/They're perfectly aligned... And when you scan the radio/I hope this song will guide you home..."

They follow it up with some other indie gems: Roisin Murphy's thumpy trippy funk, Maria Taylor's shimmering, swirling "not a love song," Tegan & Sara's prickly guitar pop, Inara George's mellow Mazzy-Starrish ballad, and the Ditty Bops' sprightly little alt-country with pleasant harmonies.

And there's rockier numbers as well -- the Radio's swirling guitars, Ben Lee's mellotron folk, and Martin Medeski's brooding party rocker. And finally, there's the most electronic song on here -- Psapp's exquisitely twinkly "Cosy in a Rocket," which sounds like a music box in a science fiction flick.

It's been chic for a few years to have lots of indie rock and pop in soundtracks, especially if you can work them into a hit TV show's soundtrack. "Grey's Anatomy" is one of those shows, and even people who've never seen the show can appreciate the musical taste of whoever comes up with these things.

Granted, not every song is great -- personally, Ben Lee's "Catch My Disease" felt like a weird fit. But the majority of them are excellent pieces of work -- chilly sparkling trip-pop, sinewy guitar pop, and combinations of the two. Most of them are pretty peppy, but occasionally (Inara George) you get something mellow and relaxing.

And those swirling guitars are flavoured with little bits of keyboard, handclaps (Roisin Murphy), piano, banjo (Ditty Bops) and driving bass. The vocals are usually quite good as well -- harmonized croons, boyish odes, ringing girls' voices, bluesy growls, and yowls of "oh look what you do/oh ruby blue!" The best would have to be Maria Taylor, whose full-bodied voice is as ethereal and elusive as a winter breeze.

The first "Grey's Anatomy" soundtrack is not just a good introduction to some great artists, but a beautiful collection of solid rock and pop songs. Definitely a good buy -- even if you don't watch the show.

The Sopranos: Music From The HBO Original Series

Average customer rating:

sopranos soundtrack
Soprano's music
Soprano's soundtrack
good music
Woke Up This Morning Comparison

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Release Date: 1999-12-14

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Woke Up This Moring (Chosen One Mix) - A3
It's Bad You Know - R.L. Burnside
It Was A Very Good Year - Frank Sinatra
Gotta Serve Somebody - Bob Dylan
Inside Of Me - Little Steven & The Disciples Of Soul
I Feel Free - Cream
Mystic Eyes - Them
State Trooper - Bruce Springsteen
I'm A Man - Bo Diddley
Complicated Shadows - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Beast In Me - Nick Lowe
Viking - Los Lobos
Blood Is Thicker Than Water - Wyclef Jean
I've Tried Everything - Euythimics

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HBO's Mafia masterpiece The Sopranos is a remarkable television series--it's witty, creative, and truly unique. The same praises could be sung for a show's soundtrack, an odd but fun mix of beats, classic rock, and--what else?--Mafia-staple Sinatra. A3's theme "Woke Up This Morning (Chosen One Mix)" gets things off to a lively start, as does bluesman R.L. Burnside's "It's Bad You Know" (from his Come On In remix album). Bob Dylan's "Gotta Serve Somebody" (from his Slow Train Coming album), Bruce Springsteen's "State Trooper," and Elvis Costello's "Complicated Shadows" aren't tracks you'll hear on the local classic rock station, but they work perfectly here. And when was the last time you heard both Little Steven & the Disciples of Soul and Nick Lowe on TV? In short, a great, eclectic collection. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

sopranos soundtrack .......2007-08-05

Delivery was fast. The last song skipped so had to get replacement. That was easy and fast. The only problem is the last song also skipped in the same place on the new CD. I just kept it.

Soprano's music.......2007-07-27

This is a really good CD. I recognize all of the music that is on the CD as also being used in the series "The Sopranos".

Soprano's soundtrack.......2007-07-13

I wanted a CD of the music from Soprano's, and this is the one to get. The original "theme song" is really cool to hear, and other songs are just as good.

good music.......2007-06-27

Starting from the intro when tony is driving in north jersey with "woke up this morning" playing as the camera shows scenes from different towns i knew i was hooked to both the music and the show. Good mix of classic rock songs (the ones that arent totally burned out from the radio) and some newer beat oriented music. Surprisingly good soundtrack.

Woke Up This Morning Comparison.......2007-05-24

When I first heard the song "Woke Up This Morning" on the Sopranos, I thought it must be a Dire Straits song. Does anyone else think there is a similarity?

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The best!
You've got the touch, you've got the POWER
Gran colección
The best Transformers soundtrack out there
Irresistable if you are a child of the 80's

Transformers: The Movie
Original Soundtrack
Manufacturer: Sony Legacy
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000PHW236
Release Date: 2007-05-29

Tracks:

The Touch - Stan Bush
Instruments Of Destruction - N.R.G.
Death Of Optimus Prime - Vince DiCola
Dare - Stan Bush
Nothin's Gonna Stand In Our Way - Spectre General
The Transformers (Theme) - Lion
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Moon Base 2 - Shuttle Launch - Vince DiCola
Megatron Must Be Stopped - Vince DiCola
The Transformers (Theme) - Stan Bush

Customer Reviews:

The best!.......2007-07-31

This cd has brought me back to when I was [...]. I remember having this movie on vhs. Then 17+ years later I got the new dvd, then I picked up this soundtrack. It's an awesome cd, if you loved the movie then pick this up and you'll love every track from it!

You've got the touch, you've got the POWER.......2007-07-24

One of the major complaints I've heard about the old animated Transformers movie (besides character deaths aplenty, flimsy plot, bad animation, lack of characterization, etc.) was that the soundtrack was loud and rather jarring. I beg to differ -- the songs were pulse-raising and just plain fun, and while not the type of music one would expect to accompany giant robots beating the scrap out of each other, they fit in an odd way. Days after the movie ended I still found myself humming "The Touch" and "Dare To Be Stupid" at odd moments.

So naturally one of my first Amazon purchases was the Transformers soundtrack, which made me fall in love with the music all over again. I love 80s rock, and this soundtrack is a classic showcase of it. Even if you don't recognize the artists (Weird Al is the only one I knew before seeing the movie), these songs will still capture the spirit of the music of that era.

My one complaint (and this is VERY minor) is that the CD case was a little cracked when I received my order. This didn't affect the CD quality, however, and having worked in a bookstore that also sold music, I know how hard it is to avoid cracking the case during shipping. Also, I doubt the CD's going to spend much time in the case anyhow -- if it isn't in my CD player, it's most likely in my portable CD case in my car.

Gran colección.......2007-07-16

Este es un gran album para cualquier amante del G1 de transformers. El sonido es excelente y con los extras es aun mejor. Hay que aclarar que es el soundtrack de la película y no de la serie. Si ya tienen la película esta es una gran compra.

The best Transformers soundtrack out there.......2007-07-15

First, I like to get the obvious out of the way. It may seem like a "duh" statement, but the more I see, the more I believe this has to be said. This is the soundtrack to the original 80's animated movie, not the '07 live action movie. If you're looking for the live action movie soundtrack, it's the one with the profile shot of the head of CGI Optimus. Try again. Now for the review of this release...

I first bought the 10-track soundtrack years ago. Even that version, without the four bonus tracks, I would have rated a solid five stars. It was great car driving music and there wasn't a single track that I would skip. If you've ever seen the movie, there isn't a single song or score on here that won't immediately conjure up images in your mind of the scene that it came from.

How much better is it now that it has four new bonus tracks? For one thing, even having said I'd rate the original album with five stars, there was one score that I always felt was missing, the Unicron theme. Now that this release has cleared up that minor oversight, I have to say that this album is nearly flawless.

Nearly flawless because I must admit I do skip over the new remix of the Transformers theme. But that's just personal preference. Besides, show me any other album where I only skip over one song, and I'd still have to rate it far above most other cd's out there.

With the inclusion of the Unicron Medley, Moon Base 2 score, Megatron Must be stopped scores and the original 10-tracks which I've already stated I never skip a track, this is a solid buy for any fan of the original Transformers Movie. In fact, if you dare to call yourself a Transformers fan, than this album deserves to be in your collection.

Irresistable if you are a child of the 80's.......2007-07-12

I dare any fan of action cartoons from the 80's to not get chills running up and down their spine as they hear the opening bars of 'The Touch' by Stan Bush. This would have to be one of my favourite hard rock songs of all time and one that can instantly lift my mood no matter what.
Being more a fan of metal the tracks 'Instruments of Destruction' by NRG and 'Nothin's Gonna Stand in Our Way' by Spectre General are also stand out and it is hard not to be a fan of Kal Swan's soaring vocals on the Transformers Theme which is surely one of the best vocal tracks this guy has ever laid down.
Woven throughout these pumping rock tracks is the work of Vinnie DiCola, which is also able to transport you to various parts of the movie instantly with his talented compositions. I still get a bit misty eyed when I hear 'The Death Of Optimus Prime'.
Sheerly in terms of its nostalgic value this would have to be my favourite movie soundtrack of all time, without a doubt.

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Scrubs soundtrack does not disappoint!
If you love the show...
love for scrubs
New Slang
The BEST Soundtrack associated with Zach Braff!!!

Scrubs
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Hollywood Records
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ASIN: B000066BZU
Release Date: 2002-09-24

Tracks:

Superman - Lazlo Bane
All In My Head - Shawn Mullins
Fresh Feeling - Eels
Good Time - Leroy
Good Life - Francis Dunnery
New Slang - The Shins
Beautiful World - Colin Hay
Hold On Hope - Guided By Voices
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End Credit Score - Jan Stevens
Overkill - Colin Hay

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The medically minded Scrubs is an eccentric affair, populated by a zany cast of residents saving lives while learning life's little lessons in the process. Though lacking the show's oddball humor, its soundtrack is undeniably earnest, with a rich understanding of the pleasures and hardships faced by the hospital workers. The show's theme song, Lazlo Bane's quirky banjo twanger, sighs "I'm no Superman," as an uncharacteristically subdued Guided by Voices track cautions to "Hold on Hope." Ex-Men at Work frontman Colin Hay lends his sage advice with acoustic renditions of "Beautiful World" and the chestnut "Overkill," while Eels' "Fresh Feeling" begins with a tuning orchestra and turns into a tripping beatfest. The highlights, though, belong to Francis Dunnery, sounding uncannily like Peter Gabriel on the high-tea string elegance of "Good Life," and the Shins, with "New Slang," a humble campfire song. Puttering along pleasantly, Scrubs, while a little bland, is nevertheless a life-affirming collection that's as hopeful as the aspiring young doctors on the show. --Annie Zaleski

Customer Reviews:

Scrubs soundtrack does not disappoint!.......2007-08-05

My husband and I are huge fans of Scrubs. We have enjoyed the show so much and the effect the music tends to have on the episodes, we decided to buy the soundtrack. We have throughly enjoyed it. The songs are diverse, just like the show. The up beat song "Good Time" lead right into the heartbreaking song "Good Life", and in true Scrubs style, it all fits together. Colin Hay's songs, "Beautiful World" and "My Overkill" are fun and melodic. Of course, the theme song, "Superman" is as fun as it sounds on the show! If you're a fan of the show, you'll be a fan of the soundtrack.

If you love the show..........2007-06-21

Then you'll feel no different about these songs. Perfect for any mood your in.

love for scrubs.......2007-06-11

I haven't heard of many of these artists- but who cares. If you liked the Garden State soundtrack you'll enjoy the Scrubs soundtrack as well.

New Slang.......2007-05-03

This CD will get 3 stars because of the inclusion of the songs by the Shins, eels, Guided by Voices and Hallelujah by John Cale. The rest is fine, but not super.

The BEST Soundtrack associated with Zach Braff!!!.......2007-04-15

This soundtrack is amazing!! Which if you know Scrubs then you know that it's a great show with great music. In my opinion you can't just talk about one of these songs because all of them are incredible. I've had this CD for months now and i still find myself listening to it at least once a day. Each song brings you back to some of the shows most memorable moments.Music is staple on Scrubs and it continues to be, so if you love and appreciate music, then this soundtrack is a must have!!!

The Civil War - Traditional American Songs And Instrumental Music Featured In The Film By Ken Burns: Original Soundtrack Recording

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great companion to pbs series
Civil War
Great Job
Very relaxing
A great peice of Civil War history.

The Civil War - Traditional American Songs And Instrumental Music Featured In The Film By Ken Burns: Original Soundtrack Recording

Manufacturer: Nonesuch
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000005J0O
Release Date: 1990-12-29

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Drums Of War - Old Bethpage Brass Band
Quote - Oliver Wendall Holmes
Ashokan Farewell - NA
The Battle Cry Of Freedom - NA
We Are Climbing Jacob's Ladder - NA
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Dixie - Bobby Horton
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Battle Hymn Of The Republic - Matt Glaser
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Flag Of Columbia - Jacqueline Schwab
Weeping Sad And Lonely - Jacqueline Schwab
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Palmyra Schottische - The New American Brass Band
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Shenandoah - John Colby
When Johnny Comes Marching Home - M. Manson
Marching Through Georgia - J. Ungar
Marching Through Georgia(Lament) - Jacqueline Schwab
Battle Cry Of Freedom - Jacqueline Schwab
Battle Hymn Of The Republic
Ashokan Farewell/Sullivan Ballou Letter - Paul Roebling

Customer Reviews:

great companion to pbs series.......2007-08-05

I love the civil war series on PBS. It really got me into history. It was a real landmark in my life, and listening to this cd brings all that back. For the CD itself, the beginning is stronger than the end, with the haunting Ashokan Farewell, the 'main' theme for the series coming up early along with the always recognizable Battle Hymn of the Republic and Dixie.

The other thing I loved is that I don't really listen to any other music that reminds me of my days in band in High School. There is a lot of band music here and it's a really great change of pace to modern music.

Civil War.......2007-07-16

Great soundtrack. Anyone who is interested in the civil war and its music will like this. Very soothing. Great violin.

Great Job.......2007-05-13

I can always count on Amazon to have products I can't find anywhere else.
I love it......
The Service with Amazon is excellent too.

Thanks for being there.

Very relaxing.......2007-03-31

This CD is nearly as relaxing as a Deepak Chopra CD. I am a voice in the chorus in that I originally bought it for use in a U.S. History class, but the Cd is great in its own right. Especially with tracks like Ashokan Farewell, and Battle Hymn of the Republic, this CD really is an amazing peace of work (although Ashokan Farewell isn't actually from the Civil War).

A great peice of Civil War history........2007-02-14

This CD is a good buy for any Civil War buff. Even though it was intended for use as a soundtrack I would recomend it. It has many of the time honored songs that we associate with the period and the sound quality is great. I bought this CD with the intention of useing it in a high-school U.S History class, but it as has good non-educational merit.

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Incredibly beautiful and haunting.
You Won`t Be Disappointed!
Brings you back to the first episodes!
The Rise and Fall of Rome
The essence of Rome

Rome: Music from the HBO Series

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ASIN: B000MGVBQE
Release Date: 2007-02-20

Tracks:

Rome Main Title Theme
The Forum
Terrible News
Niobe's Theme
The Battle Has Begun (Caesar's Theme)
Octavian & Octavia's Themes
Riot In The Senate, Pullo Finds The Gold
Caesar Reunites With Servilla
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Hell Hath No Fury
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The Death Of Pompey
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After Carnivàle, Jeff Beal has given HBO another Emmy-nominated score, this time for the tale of sex, politics, and togas known as Rome. There's a long history of fabulously grand scores in the sword-and-sandals genre (Miklós Rózsa's Ben-Hur, Alex North's Cleopatra) but according to Beal HBO wasn't interested in classic big orchestral compositions, so he worked on a smaller--yet still lush--scale that emphasizes the ethnic instruments that could be found in the farther reaches of the Roman Empire. A Middle Eastern influence, for instance, can clearly be heard on "Rome Main Title Theme," "The Forum" and "Janus Breaks," among many others. If there's one signature sound on the CD, it's the recurring use of the flute, which can suggest emotions ranging from romantic ("Octavian & Octavia's Themes") to melancholy (paired with strings on "Farewells, the Storm") to dread (combined with percussion on "Caesar's Seizure"). The album starts running out of steam about two thirds of the way through, however, making one pine for a bit of orchestral bang for one's buck. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

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Rome: Music from the HBO Series features a dramatic score by Emmy award winning composer Jeff Beal (Pollock, HBO's Carnivale). A haunting album of ancient sounds and rhythms, the album perfectly complements the HBO series that chronicles the epic times that saw the fall of a republic and the creation of an empire.

Customer Reviews:

Incredibly beautiful and haunting........2007-05-23

I waited for many months until HBO got around to releasing the soundtrack to this incredible drama series. If you are a fan of the series, then this is absolutely essential to add to one's music collection. The composer, Jeff Beal, reminds me a great deal of Brian Tyler--the producer of the Children of Dune soundtrack. Both artists incorporate a strong flair of Eastern elements into their music and the result is spectacular. My personal favorite of the Rome soundtrack? "Cleopatra Seduces Caesar" (and that episode is my favorite of the first season).

You Won`t Be Disappointed!.......2007-05-15

This is an excellent soundtrack. If you liked the series Rome, you will love this CD. It transports you, and is excellent for a quiet evening at home, or a romantic one! A+++

Brings you back to the first episodes!.......2007-05-14

When HBO canceled 'ROME', I was ready to fall on my gladius, but thank the gods who blessed me instead with "ROME: Music from the HBO Series by Jeff Beal". Now, I am just a CD Player away from reliving the spectacle that was "ROME" the series! This soundtrack is a must have for any serious fan of "ROME" or Roman history. Get it NOW or be cursed!

The Rise and Fall of Rome.......2007-05-12

It is quite unfortunate that the epic HBO series `Rome' has been cancelled after two brilliant seasons. With a terrific cast, and sets that challenge those of big Hollywood epics, `Rome' remained an entertaining and historical show.

The score composed by Jeff Beal also added great texture and mood to the show. Using mainly instruments that existed at the time of Julius Caesar, Beal's themes remain present, yet do not draw attention away from the image.

The tracks are all compiled from the first 12-episode season and follow in a chronological order. However, there is no need for a second season soundtrack because many of the themes were recycled in very creative and useful ways. A highlight is definitely the track 'Riot in the Senate/Pullo Finds the Gold;' towards the end of the track there is sound and dialogue, (as HBO has done with several other soundtracks), of Caesar and Antony entering Rome with their army, as the musicians play a "cheerful" triumphant song for their arrival. The soundtrack overall is a great addition to HBO's list of series soundtracks.

The essence of Rome.......2007-05-07

This soundtrack brought tears to my eyes. I had wanted to buy the tracks since the show first premeired. The CD captures the spirit of the show. From passion to tortured sadness, each track is beautiful and sure to bring a nostalgic smile to your face. Very haunting and ethereal.

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Is it bad to say I like this better than the original soundtrack?
Absolutely Exquisite
Yo Yo Ma and the Maestro Marvelous!!!
Better Every Time
Fabulous CD

Yo-Yo Ma Plays Ennio Morricone

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The Mission: Original Soundtrack From The Motion Picture
The Essential Yo-Yo Ma
Obrigado Brazil
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Vivaldi's Cello

ASIN: B0002YCVXI
Release Date: 2004-09-28

Tracks:

The Mission: Gabriel's Oboe
The Mission: The Falls
Giuseppe Tornatore Suite: Playing Love from The Legend of 1900
Giuseppe Tornatore Suite: Nostalgia from Cinema Paradiso
Giuseppe Tornatore Suite: Looking for You (Love Theme) from Cinema Paradiso
Giuseppe Tornatore Suite: Malena (Main theme)
Giuseppe Tornatore Suite: Remembering (Ricordare)*
Sergio Leone Suite: Deborah's Theme from Once Upon A Time In America
Sergio Leone Suite: Cockeye's Song from Once Upon a Time in America
Sergio Leone Suite: Main Theme from Once Upon a Time in America
Sergio Leone Suite: Main Theme from Once Upon a Time in the West
Sergio Leone Suite: Ecstasy of Gold from The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Brian DePalma Suite: Main Theme from Casualities of War
Brian DePalma Suite: Death Theme from The Untouchables
Moses and Marco Polo Suite: Journey from Moses
Moses and Marco Polo Suite: Theme from Moses
Moses and Marco Polo Suite: Main Theme from Marco Polo
The Lady Caliph: Dinner
The Lady Caliph: Nocturne

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Ennio Morricone is well-known to moviegoers. His soundtracks for The Mission, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Once Upon a Time in America, Cinema Paradiso, and others are invariably warmly melodic and superbly suited to the films they grace. They not only add atmosphere; they help tell the story. For this CD Morricone has created new orchestrations for many of his scores, adding a solo cello part for the indefatigable Yo-Yo Ma, whose musical curiosity seems to be endless. Outside the films, these pieces tend to be lovely melodies, mostly pretty sentimental stuff, and, in the best way, gorgeous aural wallpaper. The most moving are the two selections from The Mission, but fans of Morricone's music will find plenty to enjoy here. Ma's playing, as always, is exquisite---warm, deeply felt (given the circumstances), and entirely idiomatic within the context. Perhaps not quite for the classical music lover, but an affectionate reworking of music by an important film composer. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

Is it bad to say I like this better than the original soundtrack?.......2007-06-02

I never thought Yo-Yo Ma would do Gabriel's Oboe (Track 1) from THE MISSION justice, but I was wrong. There's a pureness to this version that makes it easier casual listening than the version(s) on the soundtrack CD itself. So no matter how much I love the theatrical "largeness" of the Original Soundtrack (not to mention the full choir), this is the version I grab for the CD player/iPod/whatever.

My two other recommendations are Main Theme from ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST (Track 11) and Ecstasy of Gold from THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE UGLY (Track 12). I suggest playing these consecutively as a single medley. Track 11 *WILL* bring tears to the manliest among us --particularly if you remember in the movie where Sergio Leone pulls the camera up to reveal the town rising.

I get the feeling "hardcore" classical fans would dismiss movie scores as commercial work. I truly believe Ennio Morricone transcends that. Even moreso than, say, John Williams, and on a different plane than a Danny Elfman. And I can't say more about the emotion Yo-Yo Ma brings to the table than what's already been discussed.

Absolutely Exquisite.......2007-05-15

The combination of Morricone and Ma is pure perfection. This CD fills my heart with so much joy that I could just cry. I listen to it almost daily and have given it away as a gift to my loved ones. I am captivated by their incredible talents, and I know you will be too.

Yo Yo Ma and the Maestro Marvelous!!!.......2007-05-13

Having recently succumbed to Yo Yo Ma after a longtime love of Ennio Marricone I was excited to get this CD from Amazon. It is superb! All of the songs had to be recrafted by Morricone to suit Yo Yo Ma but it is a great listen as you sonically travel down memory lane through some of Maestro Moricone's musical marvels. "Gabriel's Oboe" from "The Mission" now becomes "Gabriel's Cello." I laugh as Yo Yo Ma bows his brains out on the "Ecstacy of Gold' from "The Good,The Bad, and The Ugly." I recommend this to all Yo Yo Ma and Morricone fans...a great listen. Soothing after a hard day!

Better Every Time.......2007-05-09

This CD gets better with every listening. It was a great purchase.

Fabulous CD.......2007-05-07

I love Morricone and this CD has some of the best versions of my favorite pieces. I have ordered several as gifts for friends.

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