Beyond Words (Au-Dela Des Mots)

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Most Americans, even those of Irish or Scottish descent, are unaware that the Celtic world actually consists of six nations: Ireland, Scotland, Isle of Man, Wales, Cornwall, and Brittany (Bretagne in French, Briezh in Breton) in western France. Brittany's ancient folkways were nearly extinct when Jord Cochevelou reconstructed a Breton harp from a wire-strung Irish prototype. His son, Alan Stivell (his stage name is the Breton word for fountain), became a worldwide sensation with Renaissance de la Harpe Celtique in 1972. The talented multi-instrumentalist likes to experiment. His albums have incorporated disparate influences, including African pop and rap, with varying success. But this set is diffused and filmy, pure Celtic Twilight. The harper strums along with the wind and the waves, much as he did 30 years ago. The tunes are pretty and relaxing; it's just that Stivell is capable of so much more. --Christina Roden

Product Description
50 years ago, Alan Stivell brought the long forgotten Celtic Harp back into use, beginning a career that would rouse worldwide interest in Celtic Music. In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the modern Celtic Harp, Stivell has released a mesmerizing new instrumental album, "Beyond Words." The album focuses on Stivell’s various harps: some that mirror the ancient versions of the instrument, others that bear elements of the modern electric guitar. With its ancient melodies, Celtic modal structures, and serene soundscapes, "Beyond Words" is a masterwork of a world music legend.

Alan Stivell (All harps, Computer Programming, Keyboards, Percussions, Pipes & Whistles)

Beyond Words (Au-Dela Des Mots)

Beyond Words (Au-Dela Des Mots),Alan Stivell,Dreyfus,Brittany,Celtic/Irish,Int'l & World Music,New Age,Pop,World Music

Average customer rating: highly reccomended Beyond Words Killer Jazz Album Caught me by surprise FABULOUS!!!

Beyond Words Bobby McFerrin Manufacturer: Blue Note Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Blue Note Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Medicine Music Circlesongs Spontaneous Inventions Hush Play ASIN: B000060K0S Release Date: 2002-03-12

Tracks:

1. Invocation
2. Kalimba Suite
3. A Silken Road
4. Fertile Field
5. Dervishes
6. Ziggurat
7. Sisters
8. Circlings
9. Chanson
10. Windows
11. Marlowe
12. Mass
13. Pat & Joe
14. Taylor Made
15. A Piece, A Chord
16. Monks/The Shepherd

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Vocalist Bobby McFerrin, best known for his pop hit, "Don't Worry, Be Happy," is a talented vocalist and all-around musician. This recording is a true reflection of his genius, and it takes jazz-fusion to another level. Joining McFerrin is the great pianist Chick Corea, with Gil Goldstein on accordion, Cameroonian bassist Richard Bona, Brazilian percussionist Cyro Baptista, and drummer Omar Hakim. Their music is a 21st-century blend of Return to Forever and Weather Report. McFerrin's superhuman vocalese investigates and invigorates a number of musical genres. Corea's spellbinding piano motifs grace the calypso-like "Invocation." McFerrin and Corea turn in a beautiful duet version of the pianist's waltzing jazz standard, "Windows." "A Silk Road" and "Desert Field" are laced with Afro-Eurasian and Arabic colors. Bona's Jaco Pastorius-influenced bass lines anchor the hip-hop oriented "Taylor Made," named for McFerrin's son, whose human beat-box vocals pepper the track. Bobby McFerrin's voice sings, scats, and constructs a musical language that's understood by everyone. --Eugene Holley Jr.

Album Description

McFerrin's, Beyond Words, is his 12th full-length release and his first on Blue Note Records since 1992's Grammy Award-winning album Play. Like that earlier record, Beyond Words reunites McFerrin with pianist Chick Corea, and is full of the quicksilver, improvisatory flights of musical fancy that have characterized McFerrin's extraordinary career.

Bobby McFerrin: Vocals, Keyboards
Chick Corea: Piano & Keyboards, Gil Goldstein: Accordian & Fender Rhodes, Keith Underwood: Flutes, Taylor: McFerrin: Beatbox, Richard Bona: Bass, Cyro Baptista: Percussion, Omar Hakim: Drums

Customer Reviews:

highly reccomended.......2006-02-02

once, at a concert a woman asked bobby to sing " don't worry, be happy," bobby replied. " lady, i'm an artist..." this record is proof of his talent and mastery of the voice as a musical instrument...the songs are wordless, but you don't miss the words because the sounds he makes have a language all its own and the supporting cast compliments him brilliantly. there is a lot to love about this cd....

Beyond Words.......2005-09-11

Beyond Words, is a well created and good-sounding CD. The vocals are not words, which I did not know when I bought the CD. Nonetheless, the CD is like nothing I have ever heard and has a lot of soul. It took me a little while to get into, as some CDs do, but it was definitely a good buy. Addressing the song selection, well, after about a good half hour you get sick of them, they get rather repetitious. Bobby McFerrin undoubtedly is a skilled musician, his vocal range is extraodinary and his jazz singing, (check out him with Chick Corea) is well unbelievably amazingly spectacular. Back to the CD, some of the songs sound very similar to the Circlesong CD, if you like that, you'll like this too. A tip I have for you considering this CD is listen to the sampler tracks and see if you like it before getting this CD.

Killer Jazz Album.......2004-05-16

Get ready for action. Bobby joins Omar Hakim, Chick Corea, and Richard Bona to create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. Yum! Your guests will ask, "What in the world is this beautiful music?"

Caught me by surprise.......2003-03-11

I've been a rock fan most of my life, but since I've been playing bass I've been listening to a lot more jazz. I bought this disc because Jazz Times gave it a good review. It's a great jazz album, but I was totally caught off guard by how much I enjoyed the world music aspects of the disc. Bobby's silky smooth lyrics just grabbed me, and the disc is now a permanent resident in my cd-changer.

FABULOUS!!!.......2002-09-21

What a wonderfully perfect CD! This is by far one of my favorites in my CD collection! Great for listening at work and I love listening to this on road trips. My favorite tracks are 4, 6, 12, 14 and 15. It's simply marvelous!

Average customer rating: This music is very special and shows great talent.. This album is beyond words!

Beyond Words Acoustic Eidolon Manufacturer: Eidolon Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Live To Dance Joy To The World A Simpler Time Eidolon Miles and Moments ASIN: B0000AH3K3 Release Date: 2001-04-15

Tracks:

1. Waiting
2. Skyway Bridge
3. Beyond Words
4. Second Chance
5. The Point of Tears
6. A Song for Alex
7. Eleanor Rigby
8. Embers
9. FireDance
10. Vocalise
11. Somewhere over the Rainbow
12. Oh My

Album Description

This is the third release for this acoustic duo featuring the double neck Guitjo and Cello. Their contemporary acoustic sound is upbeat and relaxing.

Customer Reviews:

This music is very special and shows great talent.........2004-08-26

Recommend that you go to PAX TV local station, watch the "Worship" music/video scenes ...very restful and they have a video of this group that lasts at least an hour ...you have to watch them play and then you will buy this album without question...I suspect they share the faith but their music is not Christian although they have some Christian content. Can find more broadcast info at worship.net.

This album is beyond words!.......2004-06-22

This is such a beautiful and relaxing album for anyone who enjoys easy listening music! I love the sound of the cello, and the guitar/guitjo blend perfectly on this album! I can't think of anything else to write, but again, I recommend this album to just anyone out there! I've even got a few friends hooked on Acoustic Eidolon! I told them about their website, their albums, and kept them informed on upcoming concerts!
It's a must-buy!

Average customer rating: GREAT RECORDING, BUT THE PRICE...

Janácek: Osud (Fate) Manufacturer: Chandos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Janácek, Leos | ( J ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Czech | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Janácek: The Cunning Little Vixen Janácek: Jenufa Leos Janácek: The Cunning Little Vixen - Lucia Popp / Eva Randová / Dalibor Jedlicka / Vienna Philharmonic / Vienna State Opera Chorus / Sir Charles Mackerras Janacek - From the House of the Dead / Mackerras Donzetti: Don Pasquale ASIN: B00001T6K3 Release Date: 1999-10-26

Tracks:

1. Osud (Fate): Act I: Orchestra
2. Osud (Fate): Act I: 'Free As A Bird I Bask In The Sunshine'
3. Osud (Fate): Act I: 'Heavens, It's Him!' (Mila)
4. Osud (Fate): Act I: 'Is It Your Child You've Come For?' (Mila)
5. Osud (Fate): Act I: 'Sun In The Heavens Up On High'
6. Osud (Fate): Act I: 'We're Back Too Late' (Zivny)
7. Osud (Fate): Act I: 'The Sun's Vanished' (Mila)
8. Osud (Fate): Act I: 'Never Will I Forget This Fleeting Moment!'
9. Osud (Fate): Act II: 'Slumber On Undisturbed In The Shadow' (Zivny)
10. Osud (Fate): Act II: 'I Do, I Do!' (Mila)
11. Osud (Fate): Act II: 'We're Married Now' (Zivny)
12. Osud (Fate): Act II: 'Mummy, Mummy!'
13. Osud (Fate): Act II: 'Unspoken Thoughts Go Far Beyond Words' (Mila's Mother)
14. Osud (Fate): Act III: 'Listen To The Thunder Over The Horizon'
15. Osud (Fate): Act III: 'Endless The Pain I Must Suffer'
16. Osud (Fate): Act III: 'Enough Of That!'
17. Osud (Fate): Act III: 'Mummy, Mummy! Do You Know What Love Is?'
18. Osud (Fate): Act III: 'People Said It Must Have Been His Falling In Love' (Zivny)
19. Osud (Fate): Act III: 'Bitter Memories' (Zivny)
20. Osud (Fate): Act III: 'It Seems To Be So Clear' (Zivny)

Customer Reviews:

GREAT RECORDING, BUT THE PRICE..........1999-12-01

This is 20th century opera at its most vivid. Once considered a failure, Osud was resurrected in an English translation that actually improves upon the original libretto. The music is as vital as anything in Janacek: the piece starts a churning riff strangely reminiscent of Philip Glass; the ending is equally memorable -- startlingly brusque and humorous. Throughout, we get musical drama tied to the quick of spoken language; conversations overlap, or suddenly fall silent. At times the story is ridiculous, but the production rides over any problems. Philip Langridge, as always, is great. My only qualm: this was originally a single disc CD on EMI, for a single disc price. Though the package is nice, the price is steep for some 70:00 odd minutes.

Average customer rating: Words of Betrayal

Words of Betrayal Beyond All Reason Manufacturer: Ad Alfiora ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000BM7UIM Release Date: 2005-10-31

Tracks:

1. Love Crossed Pistols
2. Is This My Last Lie
3. Perfume & Make-Up
4. DonT Hold Back
5. Lovers At Sundown
6. This September
7. That Was Yesterday
8. Apology No. 1
9. Fake A Smile, Hide The Tears
10. Hypnotized
11. Thorn In My Heart
12. Burning Consequence
13. Line We Draw Between
14. Blood Stained Words

Album Details

Applauded by the National Rock Press and Lauded by Radio One and Los Angeles' Kroq, UK Rock Band Beyond all Reason Release their Eagerly Awaited Debut Album to Much Anticipation on Both Sides of the Atlantic. Demo Versions of the Tracks `this September', `the Line We Draw Between' and `burning Consequence' Played on Radio One Along with Four Tracks Live from their Radio One Maida Vale Session, as Well as Airplay on Xfm, Regional BBC Radio, Kroq in Los Angeles, and Multiple Internet Radio Stations. Beyond all Reason have also Been Featured on Jo Whiley's Radio One Show, and were the Winners of Zane Lowe's Radio One Fresh Meat Challenge.

Customer Reviews:

Words of Betrayal.......2007-04-03

I bought this for my daughter and she was very pleased with it

Average customer rating: Startlingly Fresh

Beyond Words Oregon Manufacturer: Chesky Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Bebop & Post-Bop | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music Fusion & World Fusion | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Moon and Mind Prime Distant Hills Out of the Woods/Roots in the Sky Music of Another Present Era ASIN: B000003GGO Release Date: 1995-09-15

Tracks:

1. Rewind
2. Ecotopia
3. Green And Golden
4. Pepe Linque
5. Les Douzilles
6. The Silence Of A Candle
7. Sicilian Walk
8. Leather Cats
9. Witchi-Tai-To
10. Silver Suite I
11. Silver Suite II
12. Silver Suite III

Customer Reviews:

Startlingly Fresh.......2003-06-12

I have seen Oregon a half-dozen times over the last 25 years. One of those was a trio concert. Frankly, it may have been the best I've ever heard them play.

Yes, of course Oregon fans miss Colin Walcott. Yes, of course the rhythms and (perhaps in Oregon's case, even more importantly) the textures are profoundly changed when they play as a trio without a percussionist. But to claim that this music is somehow without rhythmic intensity or without propulsion is absurd.

This is one of their very best records. I saw their last tune-up concert, 1 day prior to their doing this recording. On hearing this recording, I was astonished at how accurately the recording captured the qualities of their playing. It has a freshness and a bouyancy that few of their other recordings do.

If I could give it 6 stars, I would. If you don't own it, for heaven's sake buy it before it goes out of print (like you wish you had done with 45th Parallel!).

Average customer rating: Magical!

Beyond Words (Au-Dela Des Mots) Alan Stivell Manufacturer: Dreyfus ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Celtic | Europe | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Master Serie Explore Back to Breizh 1 Douar Harpes Du Nouvel Age ASIN: B00006BXJP Release Date: 2002-08-13

Tracks:

1. Harp, Water Wind
2. Celtica & Infinity (A)
3. Celtica & Infinity (B)
4. Hark! Merlin's Harp Waketh!
5. The Young Boy and the Harp
6. Bleimor, Le Bagad
7. Gourin-Pontivy
8. In The Breton Highlands
9. Music In The Scale of Sorrow
10. Winter's End
11. To-Morrow Morn' at Carolan's
12. The Atlantic Harp/The Tin Route
13. Celtica & Infinity (C)
14. Harp, Water, Wind

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Most Americans, even those of Irish or Scottish descent, are unaware that the Celtic world actually consists of six nations: Ireland, Scotland, Isle of Man, Wales, Cornwall, and Brittany (Bretagne in French, Briezh in Breton) in western France. Brittany's ancient folkways were nearly extinct when Jord Cochevelou reconstructed a Breton harp from a wire-strung Irish prototype. His son, Alan Stivell (his stage name is the Breton word for fountain), became a worldwide sensation with Renaissance de la Harpe Celtique in 1972. The talented multi-instrumentalist likes to experiment. His albums have incorporated disparate influences, including African pop and rap, with varying success. But this set is diffused and filmy, pure Celtic Twilight. The harper strums along with the wind and the waves, much as he did 30 years ago. The tunes are pretty and relaxing; it's just that Stivell is capable of so much more. --Christina Roden

Album Description

50 years ago, Alan Stivell brought the long forgotten Celtic Harp back into use, beginning a career that would rouse worldwide interest in Celtic Music. In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the modern Celtic Harp, Stivell has released a mesmerizing new instrumental album, "Beyond Words." The album focuses on Stivell's various harps: some that mirror the ancient versions of the instrument, others that bear elements of the modern electric guitar. With its ancient melodies, Celtic modal structures, and serene soundscapes, "Beyond Words" is a masterwork of a world music legend.

Alan Stivell (All harps, Computer Programming, Keyboards, Percussions, Pipes & Whistles)

Customer Reviews:

Magical!.......2007-02-02

I haven't listened to anything else since I got this CD. It has completely ensnared me, with the same power that Renaissance of the Celtic Harp did 30 years ago. He plays six different harps, including four that he designed and had built, including a "cristal-plexiglas" one. It all works beautifully.

Get it, listen, be carried away.

Average customer rating: Startlingly Fresh

Beyond Words Oregon Manufacturer: Chesky Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Moon and Mind Prime Distant Hills Out of the Woods/Roots in the Sky Music of Another Present Era ASIN: B00009UVY2 Release Date: 2003-05-22

Tracks:

1. Rewind
2. Ecotopia
3. Green and Golden
4. Pepinque
5. Douzilles
6. Silence of a Candle
7. Sicilian Walk
8. Leather Cats
9. Witchi-Tai-To
10. Silver Suite: I
11. Silver Suite: II
12. Silver Suite: III

Customer Reviews:

Startlingly Fresh.......2003-06-12

I have seen Oregon a half-dozen times over the last 25 years. One of those was a trio concert. Frankly, it may have been the best I've ever heard them play.

Yes, of course Oregon fans miss Colin Walcott. Yes, of course the rhythms and (perhaps in Oregon's case, even more importantly) the textures are profoundly changed when they play as a trio without a percussionist. But to claim that this music is somehow without rhythmic intensity or without propulsion is absurd.

This is one of their very best records. I saw their last tune-up concert, 1 day prior to their doing this recording. On hearing this recording, I was astonished at how accurately the recording captured the qualities of their playing. It has a freshness and a bouyancy that few of their other recordings do.

If I could give it 6 stars, I would. If you don't own it, for heaven's sake buy it before it goes out of print (like you wish you had done with 45th Parallel!).

Average customer rating:

Maranatha Music Presents Praise Beyond Words: A Colours Collection Harlan Rogers , Phil Keaggy , and Tom Howard Manufacturer: Spring Arbor Distrib ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000DPL5 Release Date: 1991-04-05

Average customer rating: mark proves once again why he is one of modern jazz's premie

Beyond Words Mark Egan Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: A Touch of Light Mosaic Freedom Town As We Speak Finger Painting ASIN: B0000034BQ Release Date: 1991-11-19

Tracks:

1. Campfire Stories
2. Swept Away
3. Durango Kid
4. Beyond Words
5. Serenade
6. The Bamboo Forest
7. After The Rain
8. Southeast Passage
9. Green
10. Na Pali Coast

Customer Reviews:

mark proves once again why he is one of modern jazz's premie.......2000-01-08

mark egan has recored a beautiful cd full of lush melodies and crafty production. his bass sings like an angel! highlights include the toninho horta tracks. i hope mark egan and danny gottlieb continue to make music together!

Average customer rating: This is great relaxation and de-stress music!!

Beyond Words Michael McCabe Manufacturer: Out of the Blue ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000028U3U Release Date: 1999-10-01

Tracks:

1. Mattonya
2. Sweet Angel
3. Love of My Life
4. Monte Carlo
5. Reminiscence
6. The Time For Romance
7. Jivin' Jazz
8. Rendezvous
9. Valentine For Jacqueline
10. Independence Day
11. Goodnight

Album Description

Acoustic Guitars with Piano and Bass. Smooth flowing melodies with rythmic backgrounds.

Featuring: Michael McCabe Guitars, Michael Harrison Keyboards, Phil Baker Bass, Brian Dunning Flute, Israil Nii Annah Congas

Customer Reviews:

This is great relaxation and de-stress music!!.......2000-11-29

I've heard many albums on relaxing but this one really hits the spot!! I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for an everyday CD to listen to - this one is it!! Give it a try like I did and you won't be disappointed. I'm glad I found Michael McCabe's music!!

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