Your Secret Love

Track Listings
1. Your Secret Love
2. Love Don't Love You Anymore
3. It's Hard for Me to Say
4. Crazy Love
5. I Can Make It Better
6. Too Proud to Beg
7. I Can't Wait No Longer (Let's Do This) - Spinderella, Luther Vandross
8. Nobody to Love
9. Whether or Not the World Gets Better - Lisa Fischer, Luther Vandross
10. This Time I'm Right
11. Knocks Me Off My Feet
12. Goin' Out of My Head

Editorial Reviews
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In a way, it's a shame that Luther Vandross' Songs, his 1994 album of other people's hits, became the biggest hit of his career, for it obscured one of his greatest talents: songwriting. The best soul singer of the '80s is back with Your Secret Love, his first album of original, non-Christmas songs since 1993's Never Let Me Go. He hasn't lost his knack for big, emotional melodies and for scenarios that find happiness tantalizingly close, but still out of reach. --Geoffrey Himes

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Your Secret Love

Your Secret Love
Your Secret Love
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • My first Luther Vandross cd
  • BUY THIS CD FOR THESE SONGS:
  • Luther's return to form
  • On top form...
  • LUTHER BACK ON FORM
 Your Secret Love
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ASIN: B000002BHM
Release Date: 1996-10-01

Tracks:

  1. Your Secret Love
  2. Love Don't Love You Anymore
  3. It's Hard For Me To Say
  4. Crazy Love
  5. I Can Make It Better
  6. Too Proud To Beg
  7. I Can Wait No Longer (Let's Do This)
  8. Nobody To Love
  9. Whether Or Not The World Gets Better
  10. This Time I'm Right
  11. Knocks Me Off My Feet
  12. Goin' Out Of My Head

Amazon.com

In a way, it's a shame that Luther Vandross' Songs, his 1994 album of other people's hits, became the biggest hit of his career, for it obscured one of his greatest talents: songwriting. The best soul singer of the '80s is back with Your Secret Love, his first album of original, non-Christmas songs since 1993's Never Let Me Go. He hasn't lost his knack for big, emotional melodies and for scenarios that find happiness tantalizingly close, but still out of reach. --Geoffrey Himes

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars My first Luther Vandross cd.......2007-06-10

One Saturday, I had to made a choice between 2 cds in the record shop. It would be either 'Never let me go' or 'Your secret love'. I did not know any of the two, so, Mike (the shop manager and personal friend) let me listen to bits of all tracks from both until I made my decision. It couldn't be 'Never let me go' because I did not like the way it sounded. I was not into upbeat or mid tempo songs.. I did not think it really suited Luther Vandross' style, although I love 'Power of Love/Love power' to date, and still think of it as a powerful track to dance to. So I opted for the ballad-loaded 'Your secret love'. It was too compelling for me not to make this choice, and I would lie if I said I ever regretted my choice.

That afternoon, I was the proud owner of my first cd by the Master.
Of course, his singing and I were old quite old friends. I owned several of his recordings on vinyl, but the record player was not in good shape any more.. Since then, I compensated by owning several 'collection' and 'best of' cds..

That was quite a long time ago, and since then, I have had the time to appreciate 'Your secret love'. The cd as a whole is really good contemporary music, and the ballads are wonderful, all of them winning my heart, and feel ever-new at every listening.
'It's hard for me to say' is my favourite song on the cd because the lyrics meant a lot to me at the time, but, above everything else, that powerful soul voice swept me off my feet. The whole album in fact is still a pleasant treat whenever I give it an attentive listening, which still is quite often. The epic ballad 'Crazy Love' still stops the world from revolving around me as the intense singing catches hold of me.. Well, as does the rest of the songs in this album. How could it be otherwise?

It was no secret for anyone who had an ear for music that Luther Vandross had the one of the best voice of the last decades, if not the best. But more than that was his incredible ability to mold with his unique velvet voice every ordinary word into a guilty pleasure for our senses. Did the man sing at home instead of talk? Abilities such as his were unique indeed, as he proved by giving new life to the songs he covered, and most importantly, by turning all his songs into his precious legacy to the world of music.
Sometimes, I think about him, but I guess I can't even wonder what it must have felt like for him knowing how well he could sing. Even now, it feels like it was too easy for him.. His own voice was his masterpiece, the very essence that would give birth to his everlasting songs.

Luther Vandross, wherever you are today, you will always be missed. And I shall always secretly wish I were you.

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The Best of Luther Vandross
Bring It on Home... The Soul Classics
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5 out of 5 stars BUY THIS CD FOR THESE SONGS:.......2005-07-15

YOUR SECRECT LOVE
NOBODY TO LOVE
WHETHER OR NOT THE WORLD GETS BETTER feat. Lisa Fischer
CRAZY LOVE
I CAN MAKE IT BETTER (5 stars by itself!!)

Luther wrote most of the songs on this CD and I am sure glad he did!!

4 out of 5 stars Luther's return to form.......2004-08-03

This was Luther's first album of all-new material since 1993's underrated NEVER LET ME GO, and it's another successful recording that hit #9 on the Hot 200 and went Platinum in sales. YOUR SECRET LOVE was recorded and released right around the same time that Luther was ending his 15 year venture with Epic/Sony, which may account for bittersweet tone that runs throughout the entire disc. While it's definitely a bit ballad-heavy, YOUR SECRET LOVR finds Luther finally leaving behind techno-heavy trappings that dated portions of THE POWER OF LOVE and NEVER LET ME GO and returning to sound that made much of his earlier work so timeless.

There is some terrific material here, especially the yearning title track (#52 Pop, #5 R&B) and the old-fashioned "I Can Make It Better" (#80 Pop, #15 R&B) - both of which were justifiable single releases. "Love Don't Love You," "Hard For Me To Say," and "This Time I'm Right" are just as good, and the attempted hip hop crossover "I Can't Wait No Longer" works far better than it should. Interestingly, "Crazy Love" and "Too Proud To Beg" are not covers of the songs performed, respectively, by Van Morrison and the Temptations, but are well-written, original compositions that are impeccably performed and produced.

I wouldn't be surprised if the two actual cover songs, "Knocks Me Off My Feet" and "Goin' Out of My Head," were leftovers from the Songs sessions. However, that's not a complaint as both tracks are standouts - especially "Knocks Me Off My Feet," which will make you wish Luther would record an entire album of Stevie Wonder's material. Really, the only songs that miss the boat with me are the dragging "Nobody To Love" (which suffers from an ineffective hook) and the lame duet "Whether or Not the World Gets Better" (which features some of his lamest lyrics and Lisa Fischer doing a bad Mariah impression), however even these songs remain tolerable. During his 15 years with Sony Luther rarely released an album that wasn't a solid effort, and YOUR SECRET LOVE is no exception.

5 out of 5 stars On top form..........2004-05-27

In 1994 Luther's album of covers `Songs' saved him from falling off the map. With his 1996 follow up `Your Secret Love', the big man returns with a set of mostly chilled love songs that ride over Marcus Millers smooth & slick grooves nicely. Like `Songs', the choice of material showcases his full vocal range, two of the highlights being the two singles `I Can Make It Better' and the title track. LV checks one of his heroes again with an impressive cover of Stevie Wonders classic `Knocks Me Off My Feet', and `Lets Do This' hooks him up with Pepa for a dance floor number with a hip hop beat that works surprisingly well. I guess Luther was trying to cover all bases, but the other numbers are basically a collection of sweet, understated ballads. The closing `Goin' Out Of My Head' is a beautiful heartfelt song that steals the show with its dramatic ending & yes I really dig the wanting someone who doesn't even know you exist theme.

Overall this is an impressive work from my man, an elegant album kind of in the Quiet Storm vein, playable with all moods and will easily please fans of `Songs' or just R&B in general.

4 out of 5 stars LUTHER BACK ON FORM.......2002-03-03

this 1996 album undid most of the damage from 1993s horrible NEVER LET ME GO. unlike that album, the production on YOUR SECRET LOVE is top notch, and hes singing better than he has in years.

this is a soft, romantic album, with luther seeming happy and content, and it works in late night scenarios if you know what i mean. the higlights are the last 2 songs, "goin out of my head" and "knocks me off my feet", which are incredible. there are many other great songs present here too, including the title track.

the only blip is the "lets do this" track, with a poor female rapper, this is out of place and breaks up the flow of the cd.

but overall this is by far one of luthers most enjoyable albums.
Greatest Songs from the Musicals
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • You'll be disappointed
  • Pretty good musical mix
 Greatest Songs from the Musicals
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Release Date: 2002-10-21

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  2. If I Can't Love Her [From Beauty and the Beast] - Ethan Freeman, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
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  13. I Am What I Am [From LA Cage aux Follies] - Janet Glazener, Leslie Uggams
  14. One Song Glory [From Rent] - Sean McDermott, Martin Yates

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Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars You'll be disappointed.......2006-09-02

Not the original artists. Very weak versions of beloved songs by marginal to downright bad vocalists.

5 out of 5 stars Pretty good musical mix.......2006-03-10

Lots of great and clear vocals. I was looking for a musical mix and this has a nice sampling of many major songs but also some more recent stuff. I haven't purchased an import before but I would do it again if the opportunity presented itself. It is somewhat annoying to have three cds when I think it could have fit onto two. Still, more than I have complaints, I have compliments about it.
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        		 My Secret Heart - Songs of Parlour, Stage and Screen
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        Tracks:

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        With his 1999 Met triumph as Tristan--the most taxing of all Wagner's tenor roles--Canadian singer Ben Heppner has fully earned his heralded position as the great new Heldentenor of our time. His Lohengrin is a signature role, while his album German Romantic Opera has been nominated for a Grammy. Yet Heppner also commands tremendous versatility--and of a much more engaging character than that of the typical crossover effort--using his powerful, bronze-tinged tenor to tender and charming effect in My Secret Heart. This is a collection of songs roughly from the period between the two world wars, when music began to reach mass audiences via radio and screen. Many of these are almost forgotten gems--emblems of a vanished era--but once had wide cultural currency: the World War II hit "We'll Gather Lilacs," the radio show Family Hour's theme tune "Let My Song Fill Your Heart," and the oft-recorded 1919 ballad "The World Is Waiting for the Sunrise." Heppner, with his sturdy beauty of tone and sweet, natural-sounding vibrato, breathes new life into this genre. He handles the idiom's unabashed schmaltz with charm and brings a lilting urbanity to two Noël Coward tunes, with especially bittersweet refinement in "I'll Follow My Secret Heart." --Thomas May

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars Almost too much lavender and roses, but a delight anyway.......2006-08-29

        These are beloved popular songs from our grandparents' generation that are redolent of lavender an tears. Their sentimentality couldn't be more out of fashion, but Ben Heppner steps forward, like Mario Lanza before him, to offer thrills amidst the honeyed scents. He's totally sincere, and you'd have to be Alberich or Don Pizarro to react with anything but a melting heart. God, I'm falling into the same vocabulary as these songs. No need to blush, though, with such a great singer at hand.

        5 out of 5 stars Mr. Heppner Must Have A Large Parlour!.......2005-02-22

        I purchased this CD after hearing Mr. Heppner in recital singing "Homing" for an encore. This small gem written by Teresa Del Riego is a haunting song about loneliness. We learn from the notes-- they are very informative with bios on the composers included here as well as the words to the lyrics-- that she composed this ballad in 1917, the year her husband was killed in France just before the ending of World War I. There are other lovelies here as well: "I Love Life", "We'll Gather Lilacs", "The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise" as well as music by Noel Coward, Sigmund Romberg and Rudolf Friml. Heppner also sings "I'll Be Seeing You." It's such a relief to hear someone other than Liberace do that number since it was the song that he always used to close his television show in the 50's and unfortunately made into a syrupy cliche.

        Mr. Heppner says these are songs of the parlour, stage and silver screen. His glorious voice which appears to be a combination of steel and gold fills a recital hall easily. He would need a huge parlour to sing in as well.

        This CD is quite wonderful. There are no dull cuts. Since the songs are all about love, this would make a great February 14 gift.

        1 out of 5 stars He can keep his secret to himslef.......2003-12-13

        This is OBNOXIOUS, this dude should be in operas. i am speechless, he is one loud mouthed dude!

        5 out of 5 stars What a 'crossover' album should be!.......2001-09-01

        In general, I hate it when classical singers make 'crossover' recordings. Usually the singer has no idea how to sing 'pop' material in anything like the proper style - even someone who is singing it because he or she genuinely likes the music and not just to milk cash from the unsuspecting masses. But there are always exceptions to a rule, and this CD is one of them. Ben Heppner here scales down his huge operatic voice and shows his 'secret heart', a more intimate side of his musical personality.

        There is no question that Heppner is one of the greatest tenors of our age. He is often compared with his fellow Canadian Jon Vickers (with whom he shares much of his repertory) but especially here, he is beginning to remind me more and more of Jussi Bjorling, and I can think of no higher compliment. Part of this is because Bjorling actually sang quite a bit of repertory similar to what Heppner sings here, but more importantly, both voices have an ideal combination of power and sweetness. Heppner's is essentially a very lyric voice despite its large size, and he is capable of great tonal beauty and sensitivity. This not only makes his Wagner, Giordano, and Berlioz very special, but makes him equally adept with the gentle little gems he sings on this disc. He is helped somewhat by the fact that these songs, most of which were written in the very early part of the 20th century, are a lot closer to the 'classical' style than more modern pop. But what really makes Heppner perfect for this material is his total identification with the texts, his tenderness, and his utter sincerity. Also, his diction is superb - you won't need the printed texts to understand what he is singing. In the hands of a lesser singer, some of these old fashioned songs would be absolute treacle. But an artist like Heppner can raise up even 'substandard' compositions and give them the aura of greatness.

        In the more upbeat songs, Heppner sings with the thrilling, heroic tone that has made him in demand in every opera house in the world. He makes 'Let All My Life Be Music' into his personal mission statement. 'Homing' was also a favorite of another great Wagnerian tenor, namely Lauritz Melchior. 'I Love Life!', complete with splendid high C, is sung with enough cheer and vigor to bring anybody out of a depression. But this repertory is often gentle and introspective, and Heppner can also easily fine down his voice to a splendid pianissimo, drawing you in and enticing you to pay attention as opposed to banging you over your head like many other tenors do. Ivor Novello's 'Love is My Reason For Living' and Ernest Charles' 'Let My Song Fill Your Heart' are light, gracious Viennese waltzes. The familiar 'Roses of Picardy', 'Bird Songs at Eventide' and 'I'll Be Seeing You' are also sung sweetly and caressingly. Two more Novello songs are among the best tracks on the album. 'Someday My Heart Will Awake', is soft, gentle, and nostalgic, rising to a passionate conclusion. 'We'll Gather Lilacs' is obviously a love song from Heppner to his wife Karen (to whom the entire album is dedicated), full of yearning and deeply moving.

        The operetta selections are even more special. In the Serenade from 'The Student Prince', which is alone worth the price of the CD, Heppner makes something truly thrilling of the declaration 'Oh, hear my longing cry!/Oh, love me or I die!', and ends with not one but two spectacular high Cs. What a pity that the chances of him ever recording the entire operetta are so slim! The cajolingly sung title song from 'The Desert Song' is almost as fine, as is 'Love Me Tonight' from 'The Vagabond King'. Finally, the title song 'I'll Follow My Secret Heart', with yet another brilliant high C, makes a splendid finish to this very enjoyable album.

        I should also give credit to noted composer and orchestrator Jonathan Tunick for his warm, rich, and perfectly scaled arrangements of these songs. Like Heppner, he finds the perfect mood for each piece and never engages in schmaltz that one might expect from some of this material. The only complaint I have about this disc is the one I have about many contemporary CDs - why is there only 54 minutes of music on a medium that can hold almost 80 minutes? There are assuredly more than 18 songs Heppner could have recorded in this vein. I would have liked to have seen more operetta items in particular. Although I suppose they couldn't have recorded the Drinking Song from 'The Student Prince' as well as the Serenade without a chorus, it would have been nice if 'Deep In My Heart, Dear' had been included. Still, the quality of what is there far outweighs the quantity. The excellent documentation, in German and French as well as English, includes a personal note from Heppner, biographies of all the composers as well as Heppner and Tunick, and complete song texts. The cover shows Heppner surrounded by red velvet, designed, amusingly enough, by Red Herring Productions!

        Whether you're an opera lover who wants to hear a great tenor in a lighter mood, or a fan of early 20th century popular music who is curious to see what it sounds like sung by a genuinely great voice, this disc is essential. It is an excellent introduction to Heppner's artistry if you haven't experienced it before, and after listening to it you might want to try some of his opera CDs, both solo recitals and complete recordings. There are few voices that could serve as a better introduction for a neophyte to the wonderful world of opera. If only more 'crossover' singers (both classical and pop) had Heppner's musical integrity...

        3 out of 5 stars This cd has left me speechless, wow!.......2001-02-18

        Air give me air, I need lots of air, air, air.......This cd has caused me a lot of adverse breathing.

        The things that I have read about Ben have been very true. He really is a lot more than I ever bargained for. He is THAT GOOD.

        I need to go out on a limb and say that he is the best tenor I have ever heard. In my wildest dreams I never thought anyone could be that good.

        For this cd Ben choose to sing a lot of standards. Bravo! This is my kind of music. Ben did an excellent job crooning us with his golden voice. He knew when to hold back and when to sing at full strength. This is marvelous how he worked each song to get the full meaning out of it.

        The only complaint I have is there was not enough of the good olde songs that I wanted to hear Ben sing. I know it's hard to please all the people all the time and I understand where Ben was coming from.

        This cd is a must for the fans of beautiful opera singers who crossover with popular music.
        Janácek: Moravian Folk Poetry in Songs
        Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
        • Moravian songs, via Janacek, Godar, Bittova and Skampa
        • Skampa Quartet is great - the singer... yikes
        		 Janácek: Moravian Folk Poetry in Songs
        Leos Janacek , Iva Bittová , ¿kampa Quartet , Vladimír Godár , and Skampa Quartet
        Manufacturer: Supraphon
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B00061X9YC
        Release Date: 2005-03-01

        Tracks:

        1. Tuzba (Desire)
        2. Stst'/Steadiness
        3. Lavecka (Bench)
        4. Stesk (Woe) - Skampa Quartet
        5. Obrk Mileho (Lover's Likeness)
        6. Svatba Kom (Gnats Wedding)
        7. Kouzlo (Charm)
        8. Slib (Promise)
        9. Orisek Lovy (Hazel Nut) - Skampa Quartet
        10. La (Love)
        11. Jablunka (Apple Tree)
        12. Jabucko (Sweet Apple)
        13. Co Je to Za Nebe (What Sky)
        14. Safva C (Alderman's Daughter)
        15. Cervenab(Little Red Apples)
        16. Dobr(Good Hunt)
        17. He Warden)
        18. Kony Mil [My Lover's Horses]
        19. Kv MilodejnLove Herbs)
        20. Pcko (Posy)
        21. LoucenMilou
        22. Jindy a NynThen and Now)
        23. T (Uneasy)
        24. VzknMessage)
        25. Belegrade (Belgrade) - Skampa Quartet
        26. Milenec Vrah (Lover Killer)
        27. Pomluva (Calumny)
        28. LoucenParting)
        29. Sirota (Lonely Soul)
        30. Osamel Alone)
        31. Komu Kytka (For Whom the Posy)
        32. Z Od Mil (Love Shining)
        33. Polajka (Thyme)
        34. Kol(KolTown)
        35. Psano (Love Letter)
        36. Karafi(Carnation)
        37. Rozmarsemary)
        38. Pamy (Mementos)
        39. Zpevulenka (Tender Little Tune)
        40. Nejistota (Uncertainty)
        41. Kukacka (Cuckoo)
        42. Zahrcka (Fence)
        43. Muzikanti (Musicians)
        44. Vernost' (Faithfulness)
        45. Bolavlava (Headache)
        46. Osud (Fate)
        47. Daleko ProvdanWedded Far Away)
        48. Budk (Wakening)
        49. Dobrada (Sound Advice)
        50. Slzy echou (Tears of Comfort)
        51. Koukol (Corncockle)
        52. Kalina (Guelder Rose)
        53. Pohreb Zbojnv

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars Moravian songs, via Janacek, Godar, Bittova and Skampa.......2006-05-09

        This is a unique recording of Janacek's transcriptions of Moravian folk songs. Originally for piano and voice, they have been transcribed by Slovak composer Vladimir Godar for string quartet and (occasionally) three-voice male chorus. Here they are performed by renowned Czech singer and violinist Iva Bittova, accompanied by the Skampa Quartet and chorus. The effect is not so much of classical liede, but of authentic eastern European "popular" songs - the sonority of the string quartet adds to this in no small part. Janacek would be proud.

        2 out of 5 stars Skampa Quartet is great - the singer... yikes.......2005-07-28

        I honestly did not know what I was getting myself into when I bought this CD. I love Janacek, I love folk songs... how could I go wrong? Iva Bittova! I was concerned that she would have a 50yr old woobly voice, but instead what exists is a thin VERY nasal tone... perhaps she should be singing traditional Bulgarian music! The voice is expressive, just ugly.
        The recording quality is not very good, either. On many of the tracks, Iva seems to be muffled and in the background of the recording.
        Really - dont waste your time and money, unless you really would just like to have a recording of over 50 Janacek songs.
        The James Bond Themes
        Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
        • These Non Soundtrack CDs are growing on me
        • Good Orchestral Interpretations
        • Great variation from a quality orchestra.
        		 The James Bond Themes

        Manufacturer: Sony Special Product
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B00005EBO4
        Release Date: 2001-01-01

        Tracks:

        1. James Bond Theme
        2. Nobody Does It Better [From The Spy Who Loved Me]
        3. From Russia With Love
        4. All Time High [From Octopussy]
        5. On Her Majesty's Secret Service
        6. For Your Eyes Only
        7. Thunderball
        8. Diamonds Are Forever
        9. Live and Let Die
        10. Goldfinger

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars These Non Soundtrack CDs are growing on me.......2004-04-16

        This is yet another collection of non-soundtrack James Bond movie themes. I like this one. The selections have their own sound yet let you reminisce about each movie in their own unique way.

        4 out of 5 stars Good Orchestral Interpretations.......2004-04-14

        This CD has some very good orchestral interpretations and arrangements from the James Bond film themes. FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE and GOLDFINGER sounded exquisite. This is a good CD for the price. The cover artwork featuring a quasi-gun barrel and likeness of Roger Moore is very nice.

        4 out of 5 stars Great variation from a quality orchestra........2001-10-12

        I'm not up on the technical side of orchestral music but I can appreciate this. Having a quality orchestra play the themes really does them justice and some of the music I have never heard before was great.
        The String Quartet Tribute to Maroon 5: Under Your Skin
        Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
        • WHAT ??
        • 5 stars for The String Tribute to Maroon5! Fans will LOVE IT!
        		 The String Quartet Tribute to Maroon 5: Under Your Skin

        Manufacturer: Vitamin Records
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B000294RQW
        Release Date: 2004-06-22

        Tracks:

        1. Harder To Breathe
        2. This Love
        3. Shiver
        4. She Will Be Loved
        5. Tangled
        6. The Sun
        7. Must Get Out
        8. Sunday Morning
        9. Secret
        10. Through With You
        11. Not Coming Home
        12. Sweetest Goodbye

        Product Description

        1. Harder To Breathe
        2. This Love
        3. Shiver
        4. She Will Be Loved
        5. Tangled
        6. The Sun
        7. Must Get Out
        8. Sunday Morning
        9. Secret
        10. Through With You
        11. Not COming Home
        12. Sweetest Goodbye

        Format: CD

        Customer Reviews:

        1 out of 5 stars WHAT ??.......2006-10-27


        A string quartet tribute to brainless trendwhore music of that mtv fueled poser morons!! This is ridiculous, this must be a joke.

        5 out of 5 stars 5 stars for The String Tribute to Maroon5! Fans will LOVE IT!.......2005-07-31

        Being a HUGE Maroon 5 fan, I knew that I had to listen to "Under Your Skin". I didn't think that I would like it at first, because there are no vocals. Bottom line - THIS ALBUM IS AMAZING! It is so beautiful with just strings!

        "Harder To Breathe" is more of a rock song, so you wouldn't expect strings to take it on properly. The strings compliment the song perfectly, though! "This Love" sounds LOVELY, it seems to be a song just meant for the strings. Listening to "Shiver" is so interesting, because the strings take on the guitar JUST RIGHT. Moving on to "She Will Be Loved"...wow. That's all I have to say about it! Wow.

        "Tangled" and "The Sun" both sound beautiful. Both of them also sound like songs made for the strings. "Must Get Out" is a song that you would definatly not picture with strings...but it is pulled off!

        When you listen to "Sunday Morning", the beginning is rather slow and there are not many strings. You may feel a bit dissapointed, but near the end it kicks off and the song is wonderful! "Secret" is also another wonderful track. The strings at the beginning are so slow and deep...haunting, even.

        Now, "Through With You" sounds INCREDIBLE. This is, yet again, a song MADE for strings. "Not Coming Home" is equally incredible, with the interesting harmonization. Finally, the last track, "Sweetest Goodbye", is a beautiful closesure to the album. It'll leave you wishing the album was longer!

        If you are a Maroon 5 fan, or you just love songs w/ strings, I completely reccomend this album. It is PERFECT to listen to in the bath, driving, outside having a drink...it's also good background music. Plus, since there are no vocals, you can sing along to it yourself! I do it all the time!

        So what are you waiting for? This is an extraordinary album, just waiting for you to buy it!
        Songs by Johannes Brahms
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          		Songs by Johannes Brahms

          Manufacturer: Hyperion
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B000002ZO9
          Release Date: 1993-03-23

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