Old Street

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{ the group }

Cascade Folk Trio represents the collaboration of three of Armenian music’s most talented vocalists, Arman Aghajanyan , Ohanna Mtghyan and Armen Papikyan. Already acclaimed individually as artists, their union has resulted in the creation of one of the most popular musical groups in today’s worldwide Armenian Diaspora. The trio, based in New York and Los Angeles, has created a musical force whose chemistry, stage presence, unique image and fresh interpretation of Armenian music have not previously been witnessed in the music world.

In 1999, Aghajanyan, Mtghyan and Papikyan joined forces in New York City to form the Trio. They named themselves after their favorite district in their hometown of Yerevan –– Cascade. While Cascade Folk Trio’s music can be categorized as folk, all three members have been formally trained in popular and jazz music at Yerevan’s College of Jazz and Pop Music. The growth of interest in their more traditional roots began while living in New York. Although receiving inspiration from all the diverse rhythms, melodies and beats of the City, the group found relief for their homesickness through Armenian music. As a result of these two inspirations, Cascade created a unique sound that utilized Jazz, Latin, R&B and Soul Music to illuminate their native Armenian Folk. In essence, they’ve brought the melodies of their beloved Armenia and set them to the rhythms of the City.

{ the creative process }

The trio considers its creative process a collaboration among equals. Based on their overall chemistry and individual talents, each member possesses his/her own distinct role. Most of Cascade Folk Trio’s music is created by Arman Aghajanyan. Lyrics are written by Ohanna Mtghyan and vocal arrangement is designed by Armen Papikyan.

Product Description
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The group’s debut CD, "Cascade," was released in March 2001 to wide acclaim. Its second album, "Old Street," was released in September 2003.

Cascade Folk Trio’s second CD, "Old Street," showcases the group’s extraordinary talents as singers, songwriters and vocal arrangers. They have brought together some of the best musicians and music arrangers in the US and Armenia to make this recording.

This CD breathes new life into an already rich vocal tradition of Armenian music by weaving folk, pop and jazz elements into an elegant tapestry of sound.

Includes nine original songs, a special music video formatted for play in all computers, a 12-panel booklet, full lyrics in Armenian, and partial lyrics in English.

Old Street

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Average customer rating: GRANDMASTER FLASH & FURIOUS FIVE Sure-fire Collector's Item The Beginning of an Era Grandmaster cuts faster The Quintessential 'Best Of' Collection

Message From Beat Street: Best Of Grandmaster Flash & Furious Five Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music East Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Old School | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music $7.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music R&B | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Dance & DJ | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $7.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Best Of SugarHill Gang: Rapper's Delight Run-D.M.C. - Greatest Hits Whodini - Greatest Hits Jam on This!: The Best of Newcleus The Best of Kurtis Blow ASIN: B00000338D Release Date: 1994-04-19

Tracks:

1. Step Off Megamix - Grandmaster Melle Mel & The Furious Five
2. Freedom - Grandmaster Flash & The Furious 5
3. The Birthday Party - Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
4. Showdown - The Furious Five Meets The Sugarhill Gang
5. It's Nasty (Genius Of Love) - Grandmaster Flash & Furious Five
6. The Message - Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
7. Scorpio - Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
8. Message II (Survival) - Melle Mel & Duke Bootee
9. New York New York - Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
10. White Lines (Don't Don't Do It) - Grandmaster & Melle Mel
11. Beat Street - Grandmaster Melle Mel & The Furious Five

Amazon.com

Is there a rap fan out there who didn't like "The Message"? It took rap in an entirely new direction: while others were content to ride the "Double Dutch Bus" down to the disco, the Furious Five spoke out about social decay. The chorus of "The Message" ("Don't push me, 'cause I'm close to the edge / I'm trying not to lose my head / Sometimes it makes me wonder how I keep from going under") describes the effect of Reaganomics in ways that Dan Rather never could. Of course, Grandmaster Flash and company weren't against partying. In fact, they cut some of the best party tracks in the genre's history ("Freedom," "The Birthday Party"), along with some battle raps ("Step Off," "Showdown") to complete the package. Copyright restrictions probably kept the beat-edit classic "The Adventures of Grandmaster Flash on the Wheels of Steel" off the track listing. Still, one glaring omission isn't reason enough not to pick this up. --Todd Inoue

Customer Reviews:

GRANDMASTER FLASH & FURIOUS FIVE.......2007-05-17

AN ABSOLUTE MUST FOR RAP OLD SCHOOLER'S. DELIVERY TIMEFRAME IS OUTSTANDING.

Sure-fire Collector's Item.......2007-03-12

I can't imagine a rap fan out there who would argue that Grandmaster Flash & Furious Five were not one of the best of all-time. Recognized as one of the pioneers of rap, particularly for turning rap into mainstream music, Grandmaster Flash should be respected for his work and ability to work with multitude of talents. "The Message" has to be regarded as one of the most popular rap songs of all time, and possibly in any type of music. That hit has been re-made, mixed, and sampled so much that even youngsters that were born after the hit was recorded will recognize the sounds. "Step Off" was also a hit during the break-dance era of the '80's, and many fans found that song more enjoyable than given credit for. Speaking of enjoyable hits, who didn't enjoy "Beat Street" (from the movie Beat Street) back in those days? It has to be regarded as one of the most fun rap songs to memorize, and "New York, New York" is another one that many enjoy rapping themselves. "White Lines" is a hit that many initially had no idea what the meaning of the song was supposed to be, but many figured it out after a while, once drug usage in urban areas of the country became heavily exposed to the mainstream audiences. Original lyrics, street-cred, hip beats/sounds, and strong social messages... Nothing seems to be missing in this compilation. If you like old school, make sure you add this one!

The Beginning of an Era .......2006-07-18

If you consider yourself a hip-hip fan (espically if you listen to most of todays garbage pop fake hip-hop, this is a must that you have this in your collection. Grandmaster Flash was one of the pioneers of hip-hop and even though this collection of songs was taken from the early 80's, it still holds up with its rawness. Its a shame that hip-hop has reached what it is today and the just arent enough hip-hop artist that do it just for the love of the music. Its a cruel world today in the music bizz, as most of the hip-hop artist of today are creations of some billion dollar record company and signs them to be the next MTV music hit. If you want raw, no nonsense hip-hop from the early days before artist cared about being #1 on TRL, this is a great place to start. ENJOY

Grandmaster cuts faster.......2005-11-01

Extraordinary music. Listen to what DJ GM Flash puts together: the grooves are so carefully fashioned and leap out at you time and again. In particular I've never heard a funkier slap bass sound - ever.

And let's talk MCs. Why don't rappers these days attack the mike anymore like these guys did? Are they afraid it's not cool to be energetic? Well no wonder no one dances to rap music anymore. But when you listen to this - the grooves and the punchy vocals - you will definitely move your body.

Only problem is: when you get hold of any other Hip Hop after this you'll be disappointed that the DJs don't cut as fast and clean as this Grandmaster.

The Quintessential 'Best Of' Collection.......2005-06-14

Like many of you, I've only heard "The Message" prior to purchasing this incredible 'best of' collection. As you probably know, Grandmaster Flash and company were recording the most popular rap songs in the early 80s. Most of these songs are stunningly wild and fun party jams. But in 1982, they released "The Message", which is considered to be the first rap song to be pushed from a novelty party jam, to a chilling prophecy, featuring effective social commentary. Grandmaster Flash & the Furious Five built a rock solid bridge for Run-D.M.C. to step in, and push their "Message" even further, which eventually brought the hardcore edge to hip-hop. Whether you know it or now, their presence is still felt to this day, since hip-hop hasn't made that drastic of a leap since Run-D.M.C. (that's quite debatable). It also helped that the production was flawlessly perfect. It featured dub, electro, and R&B that was sure to hook nearly every listener of urban radio.

So if you're in the same boat as me, you're probably asking yourself, "Are their any other good songs from Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five?". Well, the answer is yes. This is probably the best single disc best of collection you'll find from these guys. These are long infectious party jams. Many of which include the artillery of a large emcee battle, such as the epic Furious Five / Sugarhill Gang collaboration of "Showdown". A song I didn't think I'd like given the title, "The Birthday Party", actually turned out to be one of my favorites. Although, "It's Nasty (Genius of Love)" would have to be one of the most under-appreciated rap songs of all time. It's got one of the most clever attacks on the compilation, and will surely please any and all hip-hop lovers. They do tackle a bit more social commentary on tracks like "New York New York" and "White Lines (Don't Don't Do It)". The latter features hard hitting lyrics about the dangers of drug use, and probably the most effective lyrics in it's time, given the subject matter. The only knock I have on the album is the first track, "Step Off Megamix". It's merely a "megamix" of their most popular songs thrown into one track (recorded in 1994). It would have been nicer if they would have thrown in a old-school jam up front, or at least put this track at the end, since the original versions shine much brighter throughout the remainder of the album.

Overall, if you're into old-school rap, this is a great listen. It's chalk-full of groundbreaking historical material. If you're at all interested in the evolution of rap, from the pre-Run-D.M.C. days, then you owe it to yourself to check this out. One could only be happier about the completeness of this collection.

Average customer rating: Best of the the popular Copland... A Great American Album Must have this one...

Ultimate Copland Album Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Copland | Copland, Aaron | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Marches | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Baltimore Symphony Orchestra | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Detroit Symphony Orchestra | ( D ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Marches | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Bernstein Century - Copland: Appalachian Spring, Rodeo, etc / Bernstein, New York PO Copland: Music for Films Copland: Appalachian Spring; Rodeo; Fanfare for the Common Man Bernstein Century - Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue, etc Gershwin: Rhapsody in Blue - Piano Concerto in F - An American in Paris ASIN: B00002S5EW Release Date: 1999-11-09

Tracks:

1. Fanfare For The Common Man
2. From Four Dance Episodes From 'Rodeo': Saturday Night Waltz
3. From Four Dance Episodes From 'Rodeo': Hoe-Down
4. From Old American Songs: Simple Gifts
5. Appalachian Spring: Variations On A Shaker Hymn
6. From Music For Movies: Grovers Corners (From Our Town)
7. From Billy The Kid: Introduction - The Open Prairie
8. From Billy The Kid: Street In A Frontier Town
9. From Billy The Kid: Mexican Dance
10. From Billy The Kid: Gun Battle
11. From Billy The Kid: Celebration (After Billy's Capture)
12. From Billy The Kid: The Open Prairie Again
13. From Billy The Kid: El Salon Mexico
14. Appalachian Spring: Very Slowly
15. Appalachian Spring: Allegro
16. Appalachian Spring: Moderato: The Bride And Her Intended
17. Appalachian Spring: Fast: The Revivalist And His Flock
18. Appalachian Spring: Allegro: Solo Dance Of The Bride
19. Appalachian Spring: Meno Mosso
20. Appalachian Spring: Doppio Movimento: Variations On A Shaker Hymn
21. Appalachian Spring: Moderato: Coda

Customer Reviews:

Best of the the popular Copland..........2004-12-26

Here's a great introduction to the popular music of Aaron Copland. When "Fanfare for the Common Man" begins, sparks of recognition will fly for most listeners. This song has been everywhere: presidential inaugurations, the olympics, commercials, movies, etc. Some flatten it as hopelessly clichéd, while others find it moving and inspiring. Copland also reprised it in the finale of his Third Symphony. Arguably Copland's most famous piece, "Appalachian Spring" closes the CD. In between, more great Copland: excerpts from 'Rodeo' (apparently the beef lobby has appropriated "Hoe-Down" as one of their themes); a great vocal rendition of "Simple Gifts" and a large chunk of another of Copland's best known works: "Billy the Kid". The only confusing piece is the "Variations on a Shaker Hymn" from Appalachian Spring when the entire Appalachian Spring is already included. Seems slightly redundant.

Though most of the pieces on this CD were written in the 1930s and 1940s, they tend to evoke the old west. With titles such as "Rodeo" and "Billy the Kid" this shouldn't surprise too many people.

Copland went on to compose more dissonant and twelve tone compositions later on in his career. These obviously weren't as popular with the public in general as the pieces on this CD. Nonetheless, if this disc whets the appetite, a foray into Copland's less popular works will yield much. It will help to expose the totality of Copland's output. This disc only represents a small portion of his work. Regardless, this disc is a great starting point for getting to know one of the United States' best known composers of the twentieth century.

A Great American Album.......2004-02-13

This is a great album representing true patriotic American music. Songs like "Hoe-Down" are lively and energetic and give rememberance to what one can imagine as the true American spirit.

Must have this one..........2002-09-17

I like all types of music, I wanted this album because I liked the song "RODEO" that is used on the beef commercials. This CD has made me into a Copland fan. It has many great songs. If you want a CD that says "I am an American." This is it. I am sending copies to a friend in Bombay and Tel Aviv. This is who I am put to music.

Average customer rating: brilliant cd Old schoolers, breakers, poppers, no matter, this CD kicks

Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 4 Various Artists Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music Soul | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Old School | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music West Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music 1980s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1980-1989 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 3 Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 2 Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 1 Hip-Hop From The Top: Part 1 Jam on This!: The Best of Newcleus ASIN: B00000336C Release Date: 1994-03-15

Tracks:

1. Don't Stop The Rock - Freestyle
2. I Wonder If I Take You Home (Extended Version) - Lisa-Lisa & Cult Jam
3. White Horse - Laid Back
4. Rock Me - Connie
5. Rock The Planet - The Megatrons
6. Computer Power - Jamie Jupitor
7. Technicolor (Long Mix) - Channel One
8. How To Be A Zillionaire (Wall Street Mix) - ABC
9. Dance - Egyptian Lover
10. It's Automatic - Freestyle
11. Juice - The World Class Wreckin Cru
12. Rockberry Jam - L.A. Dream Team

Customer Reviews:

brilliant cd.......2006-07-03

i have enjoyed listen to this cd it brought back some great memories

Old schoolers, breakers, poppers, no matter, this CD kicks.......1999-08-10

This CD is really good. The first song is what made me buy this CD in the first place and after listening to the other songs, that's what made me keep it.

Average customer rating: That was FAST! AGAIN! Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 1 As Good As Music Gets! Essential for fans Awesome collection

Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 1 Various Artists Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Turntablists | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music Soul | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Old School | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music 1980s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1980-1989 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 2 Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 3 Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 4 Jam on This!: The Best of Newcleus Hip-Hop From The Top: Part 1 ASIN: B0000032HS Release Date: 1992-02-11

Tracks:

1. Skanless Electric Funk Mega-Mix - Juice
2. Planet Rock - Afrika Babmaataa & The Soul Sonic Force
3. Electric Kingdom - Twilight 22
4. Play At Your Own Risk - Planet Patrol
5. Mirda Rock - Reggie Griffin & Technofunk
6. Who You Stealin' From - Guru
7. Al-Naafiysh (The Soul) - Hashim
8. Clear - Cybotron
9. Release Yourself - Aleem
10. Rockit - Herbie Hancock
11. Megamix II: Why Is It Fresh? - D.ST.
12. Jam On Revenge (The Wikki-Wikki Song) - Newcleus
13. Crazy Cuts - Grandmixer D.ST.

Customer Reviews:

That was FAST! AGAIN!.......2007-06-13

WOW! How fast was that. I order this and it arrived in 2 days....AWESOME!

Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 1.......2005-10-28

I grew up on this stuff even though I'm only 16. All the songs blended hip-hip with techno. All the beats seem unique and exotic. They are all something that you don't hear in today's rap/hip-hop unless they use the beat. Missy Elliott got her "Lose Control" beat from the song "Clear" off this cd. This cd includes the mega hit "Planet Rock" by Afrika Bambaataa & the Soulsonic Force. Every song here is great and major part of rap/hip-hop history and culture but here are my top 5:

1.Planet Rock
2.Skanless Electric Funk Mega-Mix
3.Electric Kingdom
4.Clear
5.Jam on Revenge (The Wikki-Wikki Song)

As Good As Music Gets!.......2005-09-13

Many of the sounds on this CD are about as good as rap/hip hop/electronic funk gets. Planet Rock is close to musical perfection in my opinion. How I wish the hip hop scene of today would return to its musical roots.

Essential for fans.......2004-10-15

I can't praise this 4 cd set enough.

Sound quality is excellent, decent liner notes - fantastic track selection.

Part 1 includes "Planet Rock" (Afrika Bambaataa), "Play At Your Own Risk" (Planet Patrol) and "Rockit" (Herbie Hancock).

Parts 2, 3 and 4 include "Siberian Nights" (Twilight 22), "Egypt, Egypt" (The Egyptian Lover) "White Horse" (Laid Back), "Don't Stop The Rock" (Freestyle) So many classics and the "Skanless Electric Funk Megamixes" are brilliant!

Anyone with even a passing interest in this type of music would be advised to purchase this.

Awesome collection.......2001-06-10

This CD is awesome! I just got it a few days ago and cannot stop playing it. There are so many early freestyle and hip-hop hits on here. Of course, you could not have an electric funk compilation without the classic Planet Rock by Afrika Bambaataa, which was one of the earliest (And best) hip-hop songs. Play At Your Own Risk by Planet Patrol is very catchy and easily danceable. The two megamixes are unbelievably good, and I think they should have made a CD with one long megamix. Another classic on here is Herbie Hancock's Rockit, which is infectious and awesome to dance too. If you like good, danceable, catchy music, and you are interested in listening to some early dance music, pick up this awesome CD. You will not be disapointed.

Average customer rating: That was FAST! oldschool must have Fantastic Beginnings of Hip Hop More cheesy disco rap Woderful

Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 2 Various Artists Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music Soul | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Old School | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music West Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music 1980s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1980-1989 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Innovators | Warner Brothers Records | Stores | Music Similar Items: Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 1 Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 3 Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 4 Hip-Hop From The Top: Part 1 Jam on This!: The Best of Newcleus ASIN: B0000032HU Release Date: 1992-02-11

Tracks:

1. Siberian Nights - Twilight 22
2. Computer Age (Push The Button) - Newcleus
3. Egypt, Egypt - The Egyptian Lover
4. Pack Jam (Look Out For The OVC) - Jonzon Crew
5. Reckless (Club Mix) - Chris 'The Glove' Taylor And David Storrs; Rap By Ice-T
6. R-9 - Cybotron
7. When I Hear Music - Debbie Deb
8. Young Ladies - Fast Lane
9. 122 B.P.M. - Jive Rhythm Trax
10. Jam On It - Newcleus
11. Funky Little Beat - Connie
12. Let The Music Play - Shannon

Customer Reviews:

That was FAST!.......2007-06-13

I was so surprised how quick I got this order....Good JOB!

oldschool must have.......2006-02-11

If you came up in the mid 80's, I mean like in high school or something like that then you will know what I am talking about. This album and the series bring back so many memories. It was when rap was "happy" and the beats are what you paid attention to and you could actually rap the whole song with the MC. These tracks are oldschool and most younger people won't get the lyric's or beats. If you are over thirty then you have to get these and if you are younger you might learn some history.

Fantastic Beginnings of Hip Hop.......2005-10-21

A previous poster mad a really cruel review about this compilation series, and I've figured him all out. This individual is basically going on Amazon, and sampling soundbytes of certain albums, and just criticizing them just because he can. If you don't believe me, just check this person's listing of reviews. Every review is a "1 Star" Review, from Nine Inch Nails to The Killers. Please disregard his review, and listen to someone who actually "buys" and "listens" to music, and who was actually there during the beginnings of hip-hop. Many of these songs are still played at house parties, on mixshows, tv shows, and movies. The cool thing is that many jams of this era's hip hop was very lighthearted, fun, non-violent, and even downright silly, BUT they got the butts on the dancefloor, and that's what has been missing in hip hop and rap. This whole series I would recommend to anyone who is interested in historical origins of genres and sub-genres, or just want to relive a more innocent time. But like those kids on Reading Rainbow would say, "Don't Take MY Word For It"

More cheesy disco rap.......2005-08-21

Ice-T is the only good rapper on here, The rest is lameo stupid disco schlock. This is posuer rap. im talking total losers. Stupid kiddie beats make this sound like an episode of Mr Rogers

Woderful.......2005-07-28

old school songs remind me of the good ole days of just having fun

Average customer rating: Memories DJ "DR. Don" Garberg

Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 3 Various Artists Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music Soul | Compilations | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Old School | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music West Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music 1980s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1980-1989 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 4 Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 1 Street Jams: Electric Funk, Vol. 2 Hip-Hop From The Top: Part 1 Hip-Hop From The Top: Part 3 ASIN: B00000336A Release Date: 1994-02-22

Tracks:

1. Skanless Electric Funk Megamix (Phase 2) - Steve Yano/Juice 'The Electric Wire'
2. White Lines (Don't Don't Do It) - Grandmaster & Melle Mel
3. Take A Chance - Nuance
4. Looking For The Perfect Beat - Afrika Bambaataa & Soulsonic Force
5. Jam The Box - 'Pretty' Tony
6. Taste So Good - File 13
7. Naughty Boy - Uncle Jamm's Army
8. All Night - Trinere
9. The Party Has Begun - Free Style
10. Calling On The Dream Team - L.A. Dream Team
11. Celebrate! (Everybody) - Globe & Pow Wow
12. Surgery - The Wreckin Cru
13. Dubb Girls (The Ultimate Mix) - Egyptian Lover

Customer Reviews:

Memories.......2007-03-20

Brings back the good old memories, if you liked them then you will like them now.

DJ "DR. Don" Garberg.......1999-12-28

I have used this CD for many dance parties and this music gets them up and dancing everytime.

Great jams, music to move it by and high energy. A must have for any frat party or just friends getting together to get funky.

Average customer rating: Another strong Broadway by the Year

The Broadway Musicals of 1953 Manufacturer: Bayview ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Bernstein | Bernstein, Leonard | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Porter | Porter, Cole | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Broadway Musicals of 1960 Broadway Musicals of 1939 Broadway Musicals1940 Broadway Musicals of 1926 Broadway Musicals of 1943 ASIN: B0006OSDMW Release Date: 2005-04-12

Tracks:

1. Big Black Giant [Me and Juliet]
2. Tin Pan Alley [John Murray Anderson's Almanac]
3. Little Bit in Love (Wonderful Town)
4. Quiet Girl (Wonderful Town)
5. How Far Can a Lady Go? [Carnival in Flanders]
6. Sudden Thrill [Carnival in Flanders]
7. Ohio (Wonderful Town)
8. Ev'ry Street's a Boulevard (In Old New York) [Hazel Flagg]
9. You Become Me/My Mind's on You [Maggie May]
10. C'est Magnifique [Can-Can]
11. Come Along with Me [Can-Can]
12. I Love Paris [Can-Can]
13. Stranger in Paradise [From Kismet]
14. You Can Take the Word of a Gentleman [Carnival in Flanders]
15. You're So Much a Part of Me [John Murray Anderson's Almanac]
16. One Hundred Easy Ways to Lose a Man (Wonderful Town)
17. Salomee [Hazel Flagg]
18. No Other Love [Me and Juliet]
19. Here's That Rainy Day [Carnival in Flanders]
20. And This Is My Beloved [From Kismet]
21. Baubles, Bangles and Beads [From Kismet]

Customer Reviews:

Another strong Broadway by the Year.......2006-08-20

Scott Seigel's concerts, Broadway by the Year gather a group of the current crop of Broadway performers and turn them loose on songs from Musicals that opened during 1 year on Broadway. It helps that 1953 was a strong year musically, with Bernstein's Wonderful Town, Porter's Can Can, Kismet and Me and Juliet from Rogers and Hammerstein. Jule Styne also chimed in with Hazel Flagg which contains one almost standard "Every Street's a Boulevard in Old New York. Some great stuff on this album, wonderfully sung as almost always. I love this series and hope to acquire each and every one at some point.

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Penny Merriments: Street Songs of 17th Century England Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Bawdy Ballads of Old England: The City Waites Thomas D'Urfey's Pills to Purge Melancholy: Lewd Songs and Low Ballads from the 18th Century The King's Noyse, dir. David Douglass: Royal Delight: 17th Century Ballads & Dances The Art of the Bawdy Song The English Tradition: 400 Years of Music & Song ASIN: B0009JMEKQ Release Date: 2005-06-21

Tracks:

1. The Courtiers Health, Or The Merry Boys Of The Times
2. The Country Lass
3. The Crost People, Or A Good Misfortune
4. The Courtryman's Joy
5. Seldom Cleanly
6. A Merry Jest Of John Thompson And Jakaman His Wife
7. The Seven Merry Wives Of London, Or The Gossips Complaint
8. Old England Grown New
9. Good Advice To Batchelors, How To Court And Obtain A Young Lass
10. Neptune's Raging Fury
11. The North Country Lovers
12. The Lunatick Lover
13. The Downfall Of Dancing
14. The Saint Turn'd Sinner
15. And Old Song On The Spanish Armada
16. The Female Captain, Or The Counterfit Bridegroom
17. London Mourning In Ashes
18. The Famous Ratcatcher

Average customer rating: Can he get any better? Soul-sustaining, soul-feeding music.

Now and Again Jim Kweskin Band , and Samoa Wilson Manufacturer: Blix Street ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music Old-Time Country | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Live the Life What Ever Happened to Those Good Old Days at Club 47 Garden of Joy/Jim Kweskin's America Jim Kweskin & The Jug Band - Greatest Hits Relax Your Mind ASIN: B00008A7TN Release Date: 2003-02-18

Tracks:

1. Sweet Sue
2. Why Don't You Do Right
3. Linin' Track
4. I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter
5. The Blues My Naughty Sweetie Gives to Me
6. Exactly Like You
7. Sugar in My Bowl
8. Brother Can You Spare a Dime
9. Trouble in Mind
10. Cry Me a River

Customer Reviews:

Can he get any better?.......2007-04-11

I gotta tell you, I've worn out two copies of this CD before I had to order it again, so if you think that I think, this is something special, you're right! From the opening note, right to the end, I hang on to it all, and could only wish it was longer.

Soul-sustaining, soul-feeding music........2003-03-29

I have loved Jim Kweskin's music for over 30 years and he just seems to keep getting deeper. Brother Can You Spare a Dime is the one that knocked me over the edge this time, just got me weeping -- and it's such a quiet piece, one might say understated, at least Jim's vocals, but such depths in it. Acceptance is another word coming to my mind also on this song, I don't know why. Maybe just with the war starting, that this is a music of such peace -- the peace that passes out all understanding, if you can stay with it!

There's such a unity of parts here on this album; there is no lead vocalist or instrumentalist, you could say "all men and women are creating equally." I know I'm making plays on words but it feels important. It's what my brain does in its self-talk, always trying to tweak the old cliches into something more up-to-date, usable, and, hopefully, moving.

Probably many still can't hear this music; try to go back to pop after a few hearings and it's like what Woody Guthrie said about hobo soup, "so thin you could read a magazine through it."

It's almost got a classical music feel to it. Samoa's voice is so pure it reminds me of what was said about Jo Stafford, "perfect pitch." And Jim -- he's definitely gone on somewhere, but at the same time he's right here, amazing!

Well I better quit before I start blabbering. Just wanted to say thanks guys for stirring my pot with a big ladle.

And to the public: Buy this CD! Even if you can't hear it the first time (and what great music can you hear the very first time) it will steal up on you!

Average customer rating: Terrific vocal talents for Copland's music finally sandburg's lincoln portrait Wow! Pretty Good Deal

A Copland Celebration Vol. 2 Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Quartets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Trios | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Copland | Copland, Aaron | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Flute | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Copland, Aaron | ( C ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Classical Instrumental Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Sony | Computers Brands | Computers Features | Electronics | Desktops | Monitors | Networking | Notebooks Similar Items: A Copland Celebration Vol. 1 A Copland Celebration Vol. 3 The Copland Collection: Orchestral Works, 1948-1971 Copland Conducts Copland The Copland Collection: Orchestral & Ballet Works, 1936-1948 ASIN: B000050HWT Release Date: 2000-11-07

Tracks:

1. Vitebsk, Study On A Jewish Theme
2. Sextet For Clarinet, Piano And String Quartet: I. Allegro vivace
3. Sextet For Clarinet, Piano And String Quartet: II. Lento
4. Sextet For Clarinet, Piano And String Quartet: III. Finale
5. Piano Quartet: I. Adagio serio
6. Piano Quartet: II. Allegro giusto
7. Piano Quartet: III. Non troppo lento
8. Duo For Flute And Piano: I. Flowing
9. Duo For Flute And Piano: II. Poetic, Somewhat Mournful
10. Duo For Flute And Piano: III. Lively, With Bounce

Tracks:

1. Lincoln Portrait - CARL SANDBURG
2. Twelve Poems Of Emily Dickinson: I. Nature, The Greatest Mother
3. Twelve Poems Of Emily Dickinson: II. There Came A Wind Like A Bugle
4. Twelve Poems Of Emily Dickinson: III. Why Do They Shut Me Out Of Heaven?
5. Twelve Poems Of Emily Dickinson: The World Feels Dusty
6. Twelve Poems Of Emily Dickinson: V. Heart, We Will Forget Him
7. Twelve Poems Of Emily Dickinson: VI. Dear March, Come In!
8. Twelve Poems Of Emily Dickinson: VII. Sleep Is Supposed To Be
9. Twelve Poems Of Emily Dickinson: VIII. When They Come Back
10. Twelve Poems Of Emily Dickinson: IX. I Felt A Funeral In My Brain
11. Twelve Poems Of Emily Dickinson: X. I've Heard An Organ Talk Sometimes
12. Twelve Poems Of Emily Dickinson: XI. Going To Heaven!
13. Twelve Poems Of Emily Dickinson: XII. The Chariot
14. Old American Songs (Set 1): The Boatmen's Dance (Minstrel Song, 1843)
15. Old American Songs (Set 1): The Dodger (Campaign Song)
16. Old American Songs (Set 1): Long Time Ago
17. Old American Songs (Set 1): Simple Gifts (Shaker Song)
18. Old American Songs (Set 1): I Bought Me A Cat
19. Old American Songs (Set 2): The Little Horses (Lullaby)
20. Old American Songs (Set 2): Zion's Walls (Revivalist Song)
21. Old American Songs (Set 2): The Golden Willow Tree
22. Old American Songs (Set 2): At The River (Hymn Tune)
23. Old American Songs (Set 2): Ching-A-Ring Chaw (Minstrel Song)
24. Billy The Kid: I. The Open Prairie - Oscar Levant
25. Billy The Kid: II. Street In A Frontier Town - Oscar Levant
26. Billy The Kid: V. Celebration Dance (After Billy's Capture) - Oscar Levant

Customer Reviews:

Terrific vocal talents for Copland's music.......2002-08-08

This second Copland collection focuses on unique talents of veteran performers.

William Warfield lends his voice and his interpretations of Copland's Old American Songs, and he sings them as they were meant to be, not as classical diletantes felt they should be. You have authenticity here.

Martha Lipton likewise contributes an older world charm and charisma to Copland's settings for Emily Dickenson's words.

Carl Sandberg's resonant reading of his own words is worth the full price of this set.

And then the inimitable Oscar Levant's piano treatment of the orchestral pieces...Levant had a wry touch to his interpretations that gave him a voice all his own.

There's much more here, quite a bit that's less than familiar and therefore increases one's familiarity with Copland.

finally sandburg's lincoln portrait.......2001-08-17

For all those like myself who have waited a decade for "A Lincoln Portrait" with Carl Sandburg's narration on CD, here it is finally! Sandburg's heartfelt reading of Lincoln's words is easily the most inspired and inspiring of the legions of others whose voices have been recorded. The orchestration by Kostelanetz also vastly surpasses others. Compare Henry Fonda's reading for example to see a poorly mixed tape where the narrator's voice is overwhelmed by the orchestra.

Wow! Pretty Good Deal.......2001-03-13

I was surprised to find two CDs of such quality being sold for the price of one. It also contained many hard to find Copland works.

Vitebsk is exciting. Strings do much of the work here. The music is very unique to any other Copland works. Definitely here a sample of this.

The Sextet is very interesting. The combination of strings and piano is a prefect balance along with the clarinet doing much of the harmony. It is the same song though as Copland's 2nd symphony, the 'short' one.

Duo for Flute and Piano is fun and happy. The 1st movement fluctuates quite a bit in the feeling but is a very nice combination. The second movement is slightly morbid but the feeling of happy hi ho is not lost. The 3rd movement is light and bouncy and can be described as typical Copland.

Lincoln Portrait is powerful. Though I don't see how it fits on this CD has a rarity or a chamber work. It is the besy Lincoln P. I've ever heard though.

Old American Songs and Poems of Emily Dickinson are not that good though. It's a vocalist and a piano accompanyingthe vocalist. The vocalists are not that good and I felt needed to feel the music a little more. Thomas Hampson and Dawn Upshaw made a CD with these songs which is much better (the only problem is that that CD only has 8 of the 12 Emily Dickinson Songs).

Billy the Kid was a nice way to finish off. It's just a few excerpts played on solo piano. It was interesting hearing the piece performed this way.

The recording quality is okay sometimes and kinda slipping other times. Then again, these are classic recordings for the most part. The skill though of the orchestra and soloists for the most part is that of a high quality. I definitely recommend this CD to any Copland fans out there trying to discover more about Copland. It's a very nicely put together CD and price worthy too.

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