Vol. 3 Life & Times of S...+ 2 [Import]
Track Listings
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1. Hova Song (Intro)
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2. So Ghetto
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3. Do It Again (Put Ya Hands Up) (Feat Beanie Sigel And Amil)
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4. Dope Man (Faet Serena Altschul)
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5. Things That U Do (Feat Mariah Carey)
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6. Its Hot (Some Like It Hot)
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7. Snoopy Track (Feat Juvenile)
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8. S Carter (Feat Amil)
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9. Pop 4 Roc (Feat Beanie Sigel Memphis Bleek And Amil)
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10. Hova Interlude
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11. Big Pimpin (Feat UGK)
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12. Is That Yo Bitch (Feat Twista And Missy Misdemeanor Elliott)
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13. Come And Get Me
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14. NYMP
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15. Hova Song (Outro)
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16. Anything
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Editorial Reviews
Product Description
UK edition of the hit 1999 album. Includes the singles, 'Do It Again', 'Things That U Do' feat. Mariah Carey and three bonus tracks, 'Anything' and two hidden tracks. 18 tracks in all. Standard jewel case.
Life & Times of S Carter,Jay Z,Phantom Sound & Visi
Vol. 3 Life & Times of S...+ 2 [Import]
Average customer rating:
- 4.5 stars: Great follow up to Hard Knock Life
- Close to being great...
- Am I Hearing Something Different (2.5 stars)
- stop hatin
- rip pacman that is bullsh*t
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Vol. 3: Life and Times of S. Carter
Jay-Z
Manufacturer: Roc-a-Fella
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
East Coast
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ASIN: B00003NHAR
Release Date: 1999-12-28 |
Tracks:
- Hova Song (intro)
- So Ghetto
- Do It Again (Put Ya Hands Up)
- Dope Man
- Things That U Do (featuring Mariah Carey)
- It's Hot (Some Like It Hot)
- Snoopy Track (featuring Juvenile)
- S. Carter (featuring Amil)
- Pop 4 Roc (featuring Beanie Sigel/Memphis Bleek/Amil)
- Watch Me (featuring Dr. Dre)
- Big Pimpin' (featuring UGK)
- There's Been A Murder
- Come And Get Me
- NYMP
- Hova Song (outro)
Amazon.com
On The Life and Times of S. Carter, Jay-Z's century-closing guaranteed-platinum album, he compares his hit-making prowess to that of Michael Jackson--the unspoken difference being that Jigga appears to be far from wearing out his commercial welcome. For good reason, too; not only is the Roc-A-Fella king maker one prolific rapper and writer, his output is of high enough quality to keep heads ringin'. While there's no single classic on the order of "Hard Knock Life" here, collaborations with Dr. Dre (the truly defiant "Watch Me"), Juvenile ("Snoopy Track"), and UGK ("Big Pimpin'") argue well for Jay-Z's continued vitality. Further proof may lie in the fact that, faced with mass bootlegging weeks before the CD's release, the Z-man added several tracks, effectively revising it at the last minute. --Rickey Wright
Customer Reviews:
4.5 stars: Great follow up to Hard Knock Life.......2006-12-24
Jay's streak continued with Vol 3. He has some of the most potent album cuts ever. His album cuts are tighter than the majority of other rapper's singles. Could have been a classic if he had taken out 4 songs.
Top Joints:
Hova Song (intro)
So Ghetto
Do It Again (Put Ya Hands Up)
Dope Man
It's Hot (Some Like It Hot) (A little heat for 50)
Snoopy Track (featuring Juvenile) (Should have been a single)
S. Carter (featuring Amil)
Big Pimpin' (featuring UGK) Classic!
There's Been A Murder (Tight)
Come And Get Me (Shots to give)
Close to being great..........2006-10-03
Anyone who liked volume II has to buy this album. Although admittedly a few songs fall flat, this is still a superb record. I really
think this was one of the best rap albums released back when rap was actually good aka pre 2002.
There are a couple of club type songs, flow type songs, serious songs and etc. I actually liked his duo with DRE and think it was a pretty good rhyme although "Things That You Do" f/ Mariah falls flat pretty quickly. I dont know who the heck Amil is but she generally sounds good on the album and I think that having Big Pimpin plus 2 good, hidden tracks is icing on this cake. How could you not buy this album for $10 if you love raps glory days from the late 90s/early00?
Am I Hearing Something Different (2.5 stars).......2006-07-27
I'm reading some of the recent reviews and most of them are 5 star reviews. I wonder if they ever sat down and listened to the album or are they aware if Jay-Z is capable of much more.
Anyway Jay-Z's fourth album Vol.3: Life And Times Of Shawn Carter is a semi-decent album at best. In 1999, Jay-Z was possibly enjoying the mainstream status of his career, to the point that he has been lacking on the microphone. He hasn't improved since Vol.2: Hard Knock Life. His rhymes seemed to be slapped together, as shown in the second track "So Ghetto" with rhymes like "Jigga man, Volume 3/I'm back looking like me/stop the presses/ladies drop your dresses." Some tracks just fall flat on the ground like the Mariah Carey assisted "Things That You Do", and and the weak hook on "S. Carter". Awkward moments are on this album like Dr. Dre appearing on the song "Watch Me" as Jigga doesn't shine lyrically on the track. "Come And Get Me" could have been shortened and condenced to three verses, since I've ever heard Jigga do a solo song lasting longer than 4 and a half minutes. Amil, Beanie Sigel, and Memphis Bleek colab with Jay for "Pop 4 Roc" and that fails causing me to loose my attention towards it.
Now there are some good songs on this album though. The first single "Do It Again (Put Ya Hands Up)" was probably a club banger back in late '99/early 2000 with the help of Beanie Sigel. "It's Hot (Some Like It Hot)" Jay turns to his lyrical side and it works somewhat on the better side on this track with rhymes like "I'm about a dollar, what the f*** is 50 Cents" (a response to 50's "How To Rob"). UGK hooks up with Jay on the hit single "Big Pimpin" that is one of the standout tracks (If you remember when it was on the radio/television, Jay had an extra verse, that is not on the album). Mostly the production on this CD saves it from being a failure. "Snoop Track" featuring Juvenile is one of those tracks that carries a good beat.
The bonus tracks "Jigga My N****" appeared on the Ruff Ryders first comp album and "Girls Best Friend" appeared on the Blue Streak Sndtrk. A couple of bonus songs that are better than the ones on the album.
As I said before Jay-Z is capable of doing much better. Many Jigga fans want to hear the same man that was on Reasonable Doubt, and this album is far from what that is. The production saves this from being a complete failure in my opinion. Luckly Jigga stepped his rhymes back up on future albums. If you want to hear more Jay-Z or you have never bought this album and are curious, I recommend this to you. Otherwise pick up other Jigga albums.
Lyrics: D+
Production: B-
Guest Appearances: C
Musical Vibes: C-
Favorite Tracks: Do It Again (Put Yo Hands Up), It's Hot (Some Like It Hot), Snoopy Track, Big Pimpin', Jigga My N****, Girls Best Friend
stop hatin .......2006-06-23
jay held it down this summer as always with so many hits. this album was jacked off the internet so he had to make 5 songs in 2 days. I think that is amazing.
rip pacman that is bullsh*t.......2006-06-20
ok i can deal with you saying that this album is average even though i feel it is a very solid album not near the quality of reasonable doubt but it is worth picking up and as far as calling UGK "average texas rappers" thats like calling 2pac an average west coast rapper thats bullsh*t
Average customer rating:
- Buffett expansion
- I loves me some thongs!
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Thongs In The Key Of Life, Vol. 3
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Lulu Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
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ASIN: B000EYJWPG
Release Date: 2006-02-01 |
Tracks:
- One World (Dr. Zog)
- Down to the Islands (PHINS)
- Summer Days (Larry Joe Taylor)
- Hollow Man (Boat Drunks)
- Rum Jumbies (James White)
- Slow Down Summer (Rob Mehl)
- Beer Drinkers and Sail Raisers (Hanna's Reef)
- What Happens In Key West Never Happened (Stars on the Water)
- Personal Assistant (The Bonedaddys)
- Sailor's Prayer (Keith Sykes)
- Monkey See, Monkey Do (Unkle Monkey)
- Gone Surfin' (Gary Seiler)
- Practical Dreamer (Tropical Soul)
- Where The Gulf Meets The Ocean (John Frinzi)
- Down There (Jim Morris)
- Bone Island Mambo (Jim Hoehn)
Product Description
16 musical destinations for the tropical imagination featuring some of the most popular performers and writers on the sunburn circuit.
Customer Reviews:
Buffett expansion.......2007-07-25
This third installment adds a completed touch to the other two. While most songs are a bit repetitious and canned, you can grab a few gems out of here to mix into your Buffett, Chesney summer mix. Jim Morris and Hanna's Reef lend consistent winners in this three CD collection. In any case, even the silly songs will have your mind wandering back to your favorite island experience. Every bandstand on sand has had these type of songs played.
I loves me some thongs!.......2007-04-05
After waiting too darn long for the latest installment in the Thongs in the Key of Life series, I wasn't disappointed. Plenty of fun, upbeat, beach music from such Thong alumni as Larry Joe Taylor and Jim Morris is mixed in with a great new group of musicians with home ports ranging from Illinois to California to Florida.
While this CD (intentionally) has a slightly different vibe to it than previous Thongs, you can still taste the salt on the rim of your glass and feel the sand between your toes with every tune.
This is one CD that will get lots of airplay in my Jeep all summer long. If you haven't gotten around to buying 1 and 2 yet, I suggest you collect the set!
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Songs of Romance, Vol. 1
Manufacturer: Ranwood Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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Release Date: 1997-02-18 |
Tracks:
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- El Condor Pasa
- The Wind Beneath My Wings
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- La Paloma
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Customer Reviews:
Romancing Romance.......2005-02-26
I have been in love with Zamfir's music since 1982 or so, when I listened in a radio station his fabulous renderng of the --''Theme From Limelight''. I called the radio station, gor the artist's name and album title and went out to a record store and bought it.
I listened to this album's samples and ALL of the songs are just beautifil. I highly recommende it to alll those who really love soft and romantic music, and I am buyinbg this album too!...
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The Fabulous Fifties, Vol. 3: Back to the Fifties
Various Artists
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Binding: Audio CD
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Release Date: 2001-05-22 |
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- Sixteen Tons - Tennessee Ernie Ford
- Memories Are Made Of This - Dean Martin
- Sincerely - The McGuire Sisters
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Baker Sings Gluck, Lully, Marcello, etc.
Manufacturer: BBC Legends
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The Stuttgart Recordings, Vol. 3 (Box Set)
Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
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Binding: Audio CD
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- Schumann: Piano Concerto; Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1
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- Death and Transfiguration, Op. 24: Death and Transfiguration, Op. 24 (Tone-Poem For Large Orchestra); Largo - Allegro molto agitato - Etwas breiter - Tempo I. Sehr breit - Allegro molto agitato - Moderato - Sergiu Celibidache
- The Pines Of Rome: The Pines Of The Villa Borghese. Allegretto vivace - Vivace - Sergiu Celibidache
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- The Pines Of Rome: The Pines Of The Janiculum - Sergiu Celibidache
- The Pines Of Rome: The Pines Of The Appian Way - Sergiu Celibidache
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- A Hero's Life: The Hero's Adversaries - Richard Strauss
- A Hero's Life: The Hero's Companion - Richard Strauss
- A Hero's Life: The Hero's Battlefield - Richard Strauss
- A Hero's Life: The Hero's Works of Peace - Richard Strauss
- A Hero's Life: The Hero's Retreat and Fulfilment - Richard Strauss
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- The Pines of Rome (Rehearsals) - Sergiu Celibidache
Customer Reviews:
Very Good.......2005-01-10
As usual, Celibidache does not disappoint. The playing is secure and the interpretation is `pre Munich Celi,' which means that the uncanny `insight' is not yet there. But still, better than most.
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- THE SORT OF MUSIC THAT BOSTRIDGE'S VOICE WAS MADE FOR
- Artistry beyond measure
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Ian Bostridge - The English Songbook
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- Perspectives
ASIN: B00002CF0T
Release Date: 1999-11-02 |
Tracks:
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- Sleep
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Customer Reviews:
THE SORT OF MUSIC THAT BOSTRIDGE'S VOICE WAS MADE FOR.......2002-10-09
Ian Bostridge has one of the most beautiful voices on record, and he has consistently shown courage and wisdom in selecting material that will extend and develop his gifts. Not all of this material has been a perfect match for his young and soaring tenor voice, notably some of Schubert's more dramatic "lieder". In contrast, nothing could be more perfectly suited to his voice than this generous and beautiful collection of traditional English poetic settings by Britten, Finzi, Grainger, Warlock and others.
Bostridge brings more than just a beautiful tone and a subtle musical phrasing to these songs. The challenge any intepreter of English songs has to face is that, in contrast with the pure syllables of most continental languages, the complex vowels of "Southern British English" are formidably difficult to render attractively in song. It's not just a question of singing them prettily. Think how accurately the pronunciation of a word like "house" or "bath" can betray someone's geographical and social background; our vowels are a caste-mark as well as a means of communication. But somehow Bostridge himself, in his fruitful partnership with Julius Drake, manages to transcend our socio-linguistic divisions and deliver these songs in a way that places no barrier between the listener and the music.
The material is wonderful in its own right - a collection of lilting pastoral airs and occasional boisterous ditties. They are at one and the same time ancient and modern, embracing at once the mutual cross-fertilisation between classical and "pop" sensibilities that has always underpinned the best of English music. Even the most trivial of these songs (e.g. "Jillian of Berry") are memorable, and some of them (notably Sir Charles Stanford's chilling musical setting of the Keats' poem, "La Belle Dame Sans Merci") would not have been beneath Schubert himself.
It has been fashionable over the generations to belittle British classic music. "The land without song" England was dubbed, as the sleeve notes poignantly remind us. This CD is a healthy reminder that the global success of English popular music in the latter four decades of the 20th century did not appear out of nowhere; it was built on a solid foundation of past accomplishment that it was for too long fashionable to dismiss. Highly recommended.
Artistry beyond measure.......2002-09-20
This disk is a wonderful treasure. "To Gratiana Dancing and Singing" is an exquisite song that you should not go another day without hearing. I am speaking literally.
Mr. Bostridge's interpretation of Browne's song is amazingly compelling. His ability to express goes beyond that of most other singers - even some great ones. He notes the problems in singing in English (the "extra" vowels, the English vs. German approach to word painting, etc.) and I have to say he triumphs on this disk.
As he also notes, this is NOT a recording of a recital program nor are the songs "English" in nationality - the songs are just set to texts in the English language. I had not heard of some of these composers, but I am enthusiastic in saying that every song on this disk has something very nice to recommend it - at least at the voice and hands of Ian Bostridge and Julian Drake.
I must say a few words about Mr. Drake's playing. Overall he is simply incredible. He has a beauty of tone and a singing style that is not in anyway mere accompaniment. It really isn't even a partnership. It is a unity of artistry that creates this single entity, a song. There aren't many that can pull this off and Mr. Drake should be treasured for this ability. Just amazing artistry.
Please get every disk that Mr. Bostridge and Mr. Drake have done together. You will thank me for recommending this if you didn't know this already. Feel free to email me with your thoughts on this disk or any comments you have about Bostridge and Drake.
Perfectly Enjoyable.......2002-02-09
I already liked Ian Bostridge, but I thought "English songs" would be rather light and without substance. But I have fallen in love with this CD and never tire of it! I was already an admirer of Vaughan Williams, Britten, Finzi, Warlock and Delius, and I'm glad for this introduction to other composers as well. Also, much beautiful poetry is chosen, from Shakespeare, Yeats, Rossetti, Keats, and others, and each is treated with careful consideration by the composer, *partnering* music with poetry rather than simply enhancing or overshadowing the lyric. Bostridge seems to have the perfect voice for this music, light and charming when appropriate, heart-breaking at other times, always an engaging storyteller. He obviously understands intimately each word and note that he sings. The listener can hear his facial expressions and body language! The English Songbook is a beautiful collection of excellent craftsmanship, and one of the best CDs I have.
Do Not Be Deceived By His Look Of Innocence.......2001-10-14
Just look at Ian on the cover photo of this CD. He's sitting there looking coy, playing with his finger, hair a little mussed, with a very cute boyish smile, as if to say, "I didn't do anything wrong mommy, honest." Well he has done it this time.
This CD was my first exposure to Ian Bostridge. I bought it because I was very surprised to know that one of my favorite poems, the Cloths of Heaven by Yeats, was set to music. I spent 17 bucks for one song, and ended up cashing in on 23 others.
To Gratiana Dancing and Singing quickly became a favorite, as did Bold William Taylor. This last one was my first realization of Ian's gift of storytelling. Somehow he is able to make his voice sound like a woman, namely Sally Gray, and the narrator, and the macho Captain, all in the same song. The multiple personalities come out to play similarly in The Death of Queen Jane. I am lulled into quiet reflection and relaxation when Ian sings the Cradle Song.
Check out his CDs of Schubert Lieder, also accompanied by Julius Drake. Ian may be even more at home in German than he is in his native English! Julius is at home with Schubert, especially the water songs, and we are at home listening to this wonderfully weird, warm voice paired with masterful piano playing.
One of the best English-Song CD's available.......2001-09-12
Unlike the reviewer "A music fan from California, USA" I realize that this is not a recital program of music (as even noted in the liner). This is though, an unequaled collection of some of the most beautiful English Songs ever. Ian is on top of his game and J Drake plays, well, I don't have the words. He never fails to impress with his skills. Each key under each finger sings! Back to Ian. As a professional tenor, I am in awe of his voice. It is tender, moving, all the things you want in a good recitalist, and (unlike any of the opera tenors I can think of) it is note perfect. Yes, there are times when his voice seems a little light for the song he may be performing, but it is passionate and caries the pathos of each note/word he sings. BUY THIS CD - you will love it for ever!
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Favorite English Songs
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Release Date: 2002-08-27 |
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- So We'll Go No More A-roving
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- The Cloths Of Heaven, Op. 30 No. 3
- Love's Philosophy, Op. 3 No. 1
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ASIN: B000001400
Release Date: 1995-10-24 |
Tracks:
- Allegro Con Moto
- Allegretto Espressivo
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Some of Grieg's most attractive piano music is included in this third volume from the Naxos series, including his most impressive large-scale work for solo piano, the Ballade (actually a set of variations). Except for the "Norwegian Bridal Procession from Pictures from Life in the Country, the remaining music will be unfamiliar to the average listener. But these miniatures are mostly fine examples of mature Grieg, and even the early poetic tone-pictures are lovely. Thoroughly convincing performances from the excellent Einar Steen-Nøkleberg, and very detailed and useful program notes complete a wonderful bargain package. --Leslie Gerber
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You can't go wrong.......2005-07-06
You simply can't go wrong with purchasing this disc! For about $7, you get to hear some of Grieg's most charming piano music. One of my favorites is the 3rd movement of Op.3 (Poetic Tone-pictures). You won't be disappointed, even if you've never heard this music before.
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ASIN: B000042NZP
Release Date: 2000-02-15 |
Tracks:
- Adriana Lecouvreur: Poveri Fiori - Claudia Muzio
- L'Africaine: O Paradiso - Giacomo Lauri-Volpi
- Aida: Se Quel Guerrier Io Fossi... Celeste Aida - Enrico Caruso
- Aida: Ritorna Vincitor - Rosa Ponselle
- Andrea Chenier: Un Di All'azzuro Spazio - Giovanni Martinelli
- Andrea Chenier: La Mamma Morta - Claudia Muzio
- Andrea Chenier: Come Un Bel Di Di Maggio - Giovanni Martinelli
- L'Arlesiana: E La Solita Storia - Tito Schipa
- Atalanta: Care Selve - Eide Norena
- Attila: Dagli Immortali Vertici - Igor Gorin
- Un Ballo In Maschera: Di Tu Se Fedele - Enrico Caruso/Metropolitan Opr Chor
- Un Ballo In Maschera: Eri Tu, Che Macchiavi - Mattia Battistini
- Un Ballo In Maschera: Saper Vorreste - Luisa Tetrazzini
- Il Barbiere De Siviglia: Largo Al Factotum - Riccardo Stracciari
- Il Barbiere De Siviglia: Se Il Mio Nome - Tito Schipa
- Il Barbiere De Siviglia: Una Voce Poco Fa...Io Sono Docile - Conchita Supervia
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- La Belle Helene: Au Mont Ida Trois Deesses - Jussi Bjorling
- La Boheme: Che Gelida Manina - Beniamino Gigli
- La Boheme: Si, Mi Chiamano Mimi - Claudio Muzio
- La Boheme: Donde Lieta Usci - Nellie Melba
- Boris Godunov: Varlaam's Song - Feodor Chaliapin
- Cagliostro In Wien: Zigeunerkind, Wie Glanzt Dein Haar - Lotte Schone
- Le Cid: Enfant Cheri...Le Tambour-Major - Pol Plancon
- Carmen: L'amour Est Un Oiseau Rebelle (Habanera) - Conchita Supervia
- Carmen: Pres Des Remparts De Seville (Seguedille) - Conchita Supervia
- Carmen: Chanson Du Toreador - Lawrence Tibbett/Metropolitan Opr House Chor
- Carmen: La Fleur Que Tu M'avais Jetee - Giacomo Lauri-Volpi
- Carmen: Je Dis Que Rien Ne M'epouvante (Micaela's Aria) - Eide Norena
- Cavalleria Rusticana: O Lola, C'hai Di Latti La Cammisa (Siciliana) - Tito Schipa
- Cavalleria Rusticana: Voi Lo Sapete - Claudia Muzio
- Cavalleria Rusticana: Viva Il Vino Spumeggiante - Giacomo Lauri-Volpi
- Cavalleria Rusticana: Addio Alla Madre - Enrico Caruso
- La Cenerentola: Non Piu Mesta - Conchita Supervia
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- Les Contes D'Hoffmann: Les Oiseaux Dans La Charmille - Mabel Garrison
- Le Coq D'Or: Hymne Au Soleil - Eide Norena
- La Dame Blanche: Reverie De Georges Brown - David Devries
- Dinorah: Ombra Leggiera - Amelita Galli-Curci
- Dinorah: Ah! Mon Remords Te Venge - Pasquale Amato
- Don Carlos: Ella Giammai M'amo - Ezio Pinza
- Don Carlos: O Carlo, Ascolta - Mattia Battistini
- Don Cesar De Bazan: A Seville, Belles Senoras (Sevillana) - Amelita Galli-Curci
- Don Giovanni: Deh Vieni Alla Finestra - Ezio Pinza
- Don Giovanni: Il Mio Tesoro - John McCormack
- Don Pasquale: Sogno Soave E Casto - Tito Schipa
- Don Pasquale: Quel Guardo Il Cavaliere - Amelita Galli-Curci
- L'Elisir D'Amore: Quanto E Bella, Quanto E Cara - Beniamino Gigli
- L'Elisir D'Amore: Una Furtiva Lagrima - Tito Schipa
- Die Entfuhrung Aus Dem Serail: Wer Ein Liebchen Hat Gefunden - Alexander Kipnis
- Die Entfuhrung Aus Dem Serail: Durch Zartlichkeit Und Schmeicheln - Eide Norena
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- Ernani: Ernani! Ernani, Involami - Rosa Ponselle
- Ernani: Infelice! E Tu Credevi - Ezio Pinza
- Ernani: O,De' Verd' Anni Miei - Giuseppe De Luca
- Eugene Onegin: Letter Scene - Lotte Lehman
- Eugene Onegin: Lontan, Lontan (Lenski's Aria) - Dmitri Smirnov
- Faust: Salut! Demeure Chaste Et Pure - Giacomo Lauri-Volpi
- Faust: Il Etait Un Roi De Thule - Conchita Supervia
- Faust: Ah, Je Ris De Me Voir Si Belle (Jewel Song) - Eide Norena
- La Favorita: A Tanto Amor - Mattia Battistini
- La Favorita: O Mio Fernando - Sigrid Onegin
- La Favorita: Spirito Gentil - Beniamino Gigli
- La Figlia Del Reggimento: Convien Partir - Toti Dal Monte
- Die Fledermaus: Mein Herr - Lotte Schone
- Die Fledermaus: Czardas - Elisabeth Rethberg
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- La Forza Del Destino: Solenne In Quest'ora - Beniamino Gigli/Giuseppe De Luca
- La Forza Del Destino: Invano, Alvaro...Le Minaccie, I Fieri Accenti - Giovanni Martinelli/Giuseppe De Luca
- La Forza Del Destino: Pace, Pace Mio Dio - Claudia Muzio
- La Gioconda: Ah! Pescator Affonda L'esca - Titta Ruffo
- La Gioconda: Cielo E Mar - Jussi Bjorling
- La Gioconda: Suicidio - Rosa Ponselle
- Grafin Mariza: Gruss Mir Wein Wien - Richard Tauber
- Guillaume Tell: Sombre Foret (Cavatina) - Eide Norena
- Les Huguenots: Une Dame Noble Et Sage - Mario Ivogun
- Les Huguenots: Bianca Al Par - Giacomo Lauri-Volpi
- Iris: Apri La Tua Finestra - Antonio Cortis
- Jocelyn: Caches Dans Cet Asile (Berceuse) - Alma Gluck
- Lakme: Ou Va La Jeune Hindoue (Bell Song) - Amelita Galli-Curci
- Das Land Des Lachelns: Von Apfelbluten Einen Kranz - Richard Tauber
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- A Life For The Tsar: I Do Not Grieve For That - Antonina Nezhdanova
- Linda Di Chamounix: O Luce Di Quest' Anima - Marcella Sembrich
- Lodoletta: Flammen, Perdonami - Mafalda Favero
- Lohengrin: Euch Luften, Die Meine Klagen - Kirsten Flagstad
- Lohengrin: In Fernem Land - Miguel Fleta
- Louise: Depuis Le Jour - Ninon Vallin
- Lucia Di Lammermoor: Cruda Funesta Smania - Mariano Stabile
- Lucia Di Lammermoor: Ardon Gl'incensi - Frieda Hempel
- Lucia Di Lammermoor: Tu Che A Dio Spiegasti L'ali - John McCormack
- Lucrezia Borgia: Il Segreto Per Esser Felici (Brindisi) - Ernestine Schumann-Heink
- Luisa Miller: Quando Le Sere Al Placido - Giacomo Lauri-Volpi
- Die Lustigen Weiber Von Windsor: Nun Eilt' Herbei - Maria Ivogun
- Die Lustige Witwe: Lippen Schweigen (Ballsirenen-Walzer) - Richard Tauber
- Madama Buterfly: Un Bel Di Vedremo - Rosa Ponselle
- Manon: Il Sogno (En Fermant Les Yeux) - Jussi Bjorling
- Manon: Obeissons, Qukkand Leur Voix Appelle (Gavotte) - Amelita Galli-Curci
- Manon: Dispar, Vision - Tito Schipa
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This spectacular collection of more than 90 arias sung by 46 of the greatest singers of the century consists of recordings made between 1906 and 1943. Naturally, they are in far from high fidelity, but this is more charming than disturbing. And all the greats are here: from the tenors Enrico Caruso, Beniamino Gigli, John McCormack, and Jussi Bjoerlong, to the sopranos Rosa Ponselle, Amelita Galli-Curci, Claudia Muzio, and Kirsten Flagstad, to mezzos Conchita Supervia and Ernestine Schumann-Heink, to baritones Giuseppe de Luca and Mattia Battistini, and basses Ezio Pinza and Feodor Chaliapin--to mention a few. The six and a half hours of listening is a veritable primer in Grand Opera; a short synopsis of each selection is included. This set lives up to its name--it is indeed a treasury. --Robert Levine
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A primer of great singing.......2006-11-07
The Prima Voce Treasury of Opera Vol 1 contains arias and a few duets from operas A- M ( Adriana Lecouvreur- Manon)sung by singers of the first half of the 20th Century. Vol 2 continues with excerpts from operas M-Z ( Manon Lescaut - Die Zauberflote).All the tracks are taken from the Nimbus Prima Voce catalogue, using their controversial re-recording technique, which many people dislike for the over reverberant sound.Personally, I find the transfers more acceptable than the strident, edgy transfers of some other companies.
Opinion about any compilation of this sort is a personal matter. I find the choice of singers predictable and unimaginative and at times rather strange: Lauri-Volpi is not a representative Don Jose nor Faust for example.Overall though the standard of singing is very high.
The accompanying booklet contains well written potted biographies of the singers featured on the CDs.
This compilation is a very good primer of great singing from the past for someone starting out in this field but not for anyone who is already steeped in historic recordings, except perhaps to listen to in the car, which is what I bought it and Vol2 for.
Outstanding.......2001-09-12
As it happened, I bought Vol. 2 of this collection before Vol. 1, and everything I said in my review of Vol. 2 applies equally here. The breadth and depth of the operas and the singers are incredible, and the price for 6 CDs is an amazing bargain. The sound is remarkable, especially considering that some of the recordings are nearly 100 years old, though most are from the 20s and 30s. Highly recommended, whether you are new to opera or a seasoned veteran!
A collection made with taste and savvy.......2001-03-10
The English just know how to do things in good taste and I must say, the elements of this Prima Voce collection have been carefully selected and arranged. Arias are grouped so that you have two or three from the same opera together. This is a sensible arrangement and each singer selected for those particular arias is one who sings it very well and in a unique way. I had already been collecting single singer albums from Prima Voce when I discovered this Treasury compilation and wish now I had bought it first, because you get a good sampling of all the great singers in their catalog and will hear artists of whom you may not have been aware. From this Treasury collection you will hear singers that especially please your ear and then you might buy albums just of them. For me, this set confirmed those choices of favorites such as Claudia Muzio and Tito Schipa. Best of all, the six CDs make for a pleasing listening experience as a whole. I listen to them while I drive. There aren't any bad performances here and quite frankly there are few contemporary artists that can match or top these. It's a great way to establish an historical foundation for your recordings if you are building a collection of singers.
One of the Great Bargains.......2000-06-23
This is one of those rare bargains that one dreams about. I discovered it while browsing and I could not believe that one could have six disks for less than the normal cost of two. Nor is this an economy issue, transferred from what I assume is original pirate recordings along the lines of Gala and Opera d'Oro and even Myto. The transfers are clean and the collection is nonpareil. In all transfers I miss texts. But the music itself is glorious, the selection intelligent, and the artists the stars of the opera world. Unlike other collections arranged in chronological order, these use a simple alphabetic sequence of operas, so one can follow in one's own libretto or score more easily. The recordings appear to bridge the two world wars. If this is indeed volume one, I cannot wait for two.
Soul Music:
- Wake Up Show: Mix Archives, Vol. 3-4
- Welcome to Frost Angeles [Explicit Lyrics]
- Whatever [Explicit Lyrics] [Original recording remastered]
- Who Ride Wit Us: Tha Compilation, Vol. 2 [Explicit Lyrics]
- X-Pressions
- Z-Ro [Clean]
- 44 Ways
- 8100% (Chopped & Screwed) [Explicit Lyrics]
- Amerikaz Nightmare [Clean]
- Attenchun [Explicit Lyrics]
Soul Music
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Wheel of Life
Flights of Imagination:Chamber Music of Steven Winteregg
Got Love If You Want It
Music: This Year's Kiss
Living Together
Didgeridoo Groove
Etta Jones Sings Lady Day
Cosmos of Toshi Ichiyanagi I
Desert Blooms
In Season
Electric Warrior [Original recording remastered]
Con Mucha Salsa [Import]
Corazon
Cantate Domino
Nothin' But the Truth!