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1. Shes Fresh
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2. Its Nasty
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3. Scorpio
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4. Its A Shame (Mt Airy Groove)
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5. Dreamin
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6. You Are
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7. The Message
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8. The Adventures Of Grandmaster Flash On The Wheels Of Steel
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CD debut for 1982 classic from Sugarhill. Packaged in a digipak. 8 tracks. 2002. Castle.
Message,Grandmaster Flash,Furious Five,Castle Music UK,Pop,Rap,Rap & Hip-Hop
Message [Import]
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- Great for starting from scratch
- Happy with "Message in a Box"
- its the police
- i agree, not complete
- All that you need
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Message in a Box: The Complete Recordings
The Police
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ASIN: B000002G23
Release Date: 1993-09-28 |
Tracks:
- Fallout
- Nothing Achieving
- Dead End Job
- Next To You
- So Lonely
- Roxanne
- Hole in my Life
- Peanuts
- Can't Stand Losing You
- Truth Hits Everybody
- Born In The 50's
- Be My Girl, Sally
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- Landlord (Live)
- Next To You (Live)
- Landlord
- Message In A Bottle
- Reggatta De Blanc
- It's Alright For You
- Bring On The Night
- Deathwish
Tracks:
- Walking On The Moon
- On Any Other Day
- The Bed's Too Big Without You
- Contact
- Does Everyone Stare
- No Time This Time
- Visions Of The Night
- The Bed's Too Big Without You (Mono)
- Truth Hits Everybody (Live)
- Friends
- Don't Stand So Close To Me
- Driven To Tears
- When The World Is Running Down, You Make The...
- Canary In A Coalmine
- Voices Inside My Head
- Bombs Away
- De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da
- Behind My Camel
- Man In A Suitcase
- Shadows In The Rain
- The Other Way Of Stopping
Tracks:
- A Sermon
- Driven To Tears (Live)
- Shambelle
- Spirits In The Material World
- Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
- Invisible Sun
- Hungry For You (Jaurais Toujours Faim De Toi)
- Demolition Man
- Too Much Information
- Rehumanize Yourself
- One World (Not Three)
- Omegaman
- Secret Journey
- Darkness
- Flexible Strategies
- Low Life
- How Stupid Mr. Bates
- A Kind Of Loving
Tracks:
- Synchronicity I
- Walking In Your Footsteps
- O My God
- Mother
- Miss Gradenko
- Synchronicity II
- Every Breath You Take
- King Of Pain
- Wrapped Around Your Finger
- Tea In The Sahara
- Murder By Numbers
- Man In A Suitcase (Live)
- Someone To Talk To
- Message In A Bottle (Live)
- I Burn For You
- Once Upon A Daydream
- Tea In The Sahara (Live)
- Don't Stant So Close To Me '86
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"This is it: Everything the Police released," boasts the notes in the 66-page booklet included with this box set. Obsessive fans have already written to rock magazines indignantly pointing out the omission of this or that obscurity. But everyone else will find that these four discs include all the Police they'd ever want to own. The first two discs include all of Outlandos d'Amour, Reggatta de Blanc, and Zenyatta Mondatta in their original order, interspersed with live rarities and singles B-sides. Discs 3 and 4 are more satisfying, including the band's well-crafted studio high points, Ghost in the Machine and Synchronicity, plus more outtakes and live tunes. The set ends with "Don't Stand So Close to Me '86," a dismal remake of the early favorite. By this point, the musician's egos were running rampant and they were barely speaking. If anyone wonders why the group called it quits so abruptly, this tune makes it clear that the split was smart and timely. --Jim DeRogatis
Customer Reviews:
Great for starting from scratch.......2007-07-25
We were going to the Police Concert and realized that while we had some Sting on CD, all our Police music was on Cassette Tapes! Luckily, we had a tape deck in the car we were taking to the concert, but I went to go check out getting some on CD for the next week and saw this box set - its worked out great since now we have all that great music on CD
Happy with "Message in a Box".......2007-05-28
This product is great! I love having the complete recordings of The Police in one collection. Having the B-side and the live versions of songs is very nice. I'm an even bigger fan since opening this collection!
its the police.......2007-03-28
it's good if you like the police. bad if you don't. simple enuff.
i agree, not complete.......2007-03-10
I don't own this, but from just looking and listening to what is on these CD's, I know that there are more than one version of some of these songs (like message in a bottle which sting performed solo as well, and in fact sounds better that way). I think masata tango has a slightly different version as well. Other songs (such as "Tea in Saraha"), imo, sound better when there are not live.
That being said, I suspect that some of these songs you might not be able to get on CD (maybe, maybe not - depends on the song).
A very good collection nonetheless if you are a Police fan.
All that you need.......2007-03-05
This box set is excellent. It has all five of their studio albums, b-sides, live tracks, and a few unrealeased cuts. It also has a book on their history with photos. Perfect for the fan who doesn't have ecverything.
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- A Marvelous Performance of Adeste Fideles
- Bocelli never disappoints!
- Worst C.D Ever...But still a great artist
- the Perry Como of operatic tenors
- Absolutely lovely!
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Viaggio Italiano / Andrea Bocelli
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ASIN: B0000041OA
Release Date: 1997-11-18 |
Tracks:
- Turandot: Nessun dorma
- L' Arlesiana: Lamento di Federico
- Macbeth: Ah, la paterna mano
- Rigoletto: La donna e mobile
- Elisir d'amore: Una furtiva Iagrima
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- Tu, 'ca nun chiagne!
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Opera is in fashion, and the woods are full of pop vocalists who think they have the chops to sing arias. The best contender so far is Andrea Bocelli, who at least has a real voice, if a small one, and sometimes manages a really exciting tenor sound. Unfortunately, he is inconsistent in his tone and production, and, despite the fact that he's singing in his native language, he often sounds as though he has only the barest idea of what the words mean. The Moscow Radio Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Vladimir Fedoseyev, plays stodgily. Anyone with a real interest in tenor arias would be much better advised to check out recordings by the young Luciano Pavarotti. --Sarah Bryan Miller
Customer Reviews:
A Marvelous Performance of Adeste Fideles.......2006-11-13
Andrea Bocelli sings magnificently on this CD. Never have I heard Adeste Fidelis sung with such energy, joy, and understanding.
Bocelli never disappoints!.......2006-07-07
I hate to admit it but it has only been fairly recent that I "discovered" Andrea Bocelli, when he appeared on Oprah Winfrey(or was it Dr. Phil?), and American Idol. His voice mezmorized and touched me so much that I HAD to find out more. Over the last few weeks I have purchased apx. 6 of his CD's, and I can honestly say I love them all, including this one. Bocelli does not disappoint, and it doesnt seem to matter if he is singing in french, english, spanish or italian...as the purity, honesty and richness of his voice goes above and beyond various cultures and ethnicities. From a technical level, there are other well-knows (past and present) who are equal to or above Bocelli. However, what makes Andrea stand alone is a certain something that is hard to place your finger on, or put in to words, but all who appreciate him SEE and FEEL this. Some say he sings like an angel, or if God had a voice, it would sound like Bocelli. My own hypothesis is that Bocelli sings with his heart because his eyes cannot see the words. As such, along with his beautiful vocals pours forth his very spirit. It is this very essense that makes him so unique, and has caused so many people from all around the world to love him.
Worst C.D Ever...But still a great artist.......2006-06-22
Reviewed By D. J.P Vergaleto
I just had to write this review. I recently purchesed 3 Bocelli C.Ds and was rewarded with 1 Very good , 1 not bad, n this one that STINKS...IF THE REVIEWERS WERE HONEST I COULD HAVE SAVED SOME MONEY.... I buy a lot from Amazon, ITs a great site, and 99 percent of the time when i read reviews they are on the money and help me out a great deal....With that said
Let me say that this cd entices you with all the big name italian songs, BUT DONT LET IT FOOL YOU..It sounds like it was made in 1 day. Who ever mixed the album has Bocellis voice so loud it sounds like he is SCREAMING ( I THINK HE IS) AND the
orchestra sounds like it is made of 3 pieces as you can only faintly hear it. There is not 1 song on this C.D ID recommend.
But dont worry , if you like Bocelli and dont know what to buy
let me tell you that I Enjoyed (Cieli Di Toscana) The first song Melodramma Rivals Bocellis Con Te Partiro Which is on his ROMANZA C.D AND HIGHLY Recomended, Also Sogno is Another very good C.D. So save yourself money and stay away from this one.
Also his Verdi CD IS VERY well made, not as strong a voice as Caruso , but once you hear Bocelli you wont care. Great Great voice that is very Hypnotic and when you hear him you wont care if he is as good as Caruso because he is Different , totally different and there both great Tenors. Peace
the Perry Como of operatic tenors.......2006-03-25
I found this to be a wonderful cd. This was my first sustained exposure to Mr. Bocelli's art (I first heard his wonderful singing on the Charlotte Church cd "Time To Say Goodbye" -- also strongly recommended) and, on the whole, I enjoyed his singing very much. I also love Perry Como so the comparison above is not meant to be disparaging in any way, but merely to indicate that he's perhaps better in slower tempo pieces where the line of the melody naturally accentuates the richness of his voice. But if anyone doubts his chops, the first selection on this cd should put those doubts to rest -- his rendition of Puccini's "Nessun dorma" is both powerful and dramatic and stands up (dare I say it?) even to Pavarotti's.
Absolutely lovely!.......2006-02-25
Even though it was Andre Bocelli's Romanza CD that introduced me to his wonderful voice, I have to admit that I enjoy his opera offerings more than his popular works. I still enjoy Romanza and his other pop CD's, but it is his opera selections that seem to show the full beauty of his voice.
I am not an opera expert by any means, so I don't get hung up on whether or not someone is techically perfect or not. If I like it, that's good enough for me!
My teenage sons and I were in a pizza place the other day and above the noise, I heard a beautiful song- a male singer- and was shushing the boys, trying to determine who it was. With great patience, my 17 year old son said, "Mom, that's Andre Bocelli. Can't you tell?"
Enough said.
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- GRANDMASTER FLASH & FURIOUS FIVE
- Sure-fire Collector's Item
- The Beginning of an Era
- Grandmaster cuts faster
- The Quintessential 'Best Of' Collection
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Message From Beat Street: Best Of
Grandmaster Flash & Furious Five
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ASIN: B00000338D
Release Date: 1994-04-19 |
Tracks:
- Step Off Megamix - Grandmaster Melle Mel & The Furious Five
- Freedom - Grandmaster Flash & The Furious 5
- The Birthday Party - Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five
- Showdown - The Furious Five Meets The Sugarhill Gang
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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.
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- Enchantment
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- Equisite and Filled Eternal Bliss
- All Pain And Sorrow Depart
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This Universe
Singh Kaur
Manufacturer: Sequoia Records
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Release Date: 2005-09-13 |
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- Spark In The Night
- This Universe
- The Lord's Prayer
Album Description
Experience the perfect peace within and without. This exquisite music is soothing, uplifting and will illuminate your heart with joy. The final recording from legendary vocalist Singh Kaur (Fairy Nightsongs, The Crimson Series) -- This Universe is an enchanting message of love that radiates grace and serenity. The purity of Singh Kaur's ethereal voice shines through on the extended ancient chant "This Universe," a gorgeous and enchanting original version of "A Spark in the Night," and a breathtaking musical version of "The Lord's Prayer." The deeply touching beauty of Singh Kaur's voice is a rare gift and she recorded this extraordinary music as her final offering to her fans. Produced by Gary Stadler (Fairy NightSongs, Fairy Heart Magic) and featuring artfully sensitive keyboard orchestrations by Raphael (Music to Disappear Into) and special guest Lisa Lynne on Celtic harp, "This Universe" will deepen and enhance your yoga, the healing arts or meditation.
Customer Reviews:
Enchantment.......2007-04-03
This music is so exquisite it brings tears of joy to my eyes. I have never been so moved. Wonderful for meditation or just relaxed enjoyment. A singer with perfect pitch and an enormously talented composer. This beautiful music will take you into presence.
Heavenly.......2007-03-10
Singh Kaur's heavenly music is the perfect antitdote to a busy and stress-filled day. I easily come back home, to my most shining self, when I listen to her other-worldly CD.
Equisite and Filled Eternal Bliss.......2005-10-12
Just exquisite! I love Singh Kaur from her Crimson Series releases and absolutely adored her previous collaboration with Gary Stadler on "Fairy NightSongs". But this new release fills me with such joy and wonder and opens my heart in a way that I have never experienced from music before. Singh Kaur's voice is radiant and pierces my soul with it's devotional passion and tenderness. I feel blessed to have found this magnificent piece of music. Thank you, thank you, thank you Gary Stadler for bringing Singh Kaur's final musical gift to us all. Many Blessings.
All Pain And Sorrow Depart.......2005-09-14
As I've mentioned elsewhere I have a deep, visceral reaction when I hear Singh Kaur's voice. Suddenly I stop for a moment, as the wise say, my mind opens, and I remember that the problem isn't me, the problem is my reaction to the problem. This dates back to my first discovery of her series of chants done on the independent ?Invincible label with Kim Robertson on harp. This Crimson collection, her final recording, is the closest thing to healing music that I have ever heard. Unfortunately, the set has to be sought out or ordered, and many people simply have never heard what is one of the most powerful voices in new age music.
I don't know if I can put my finger on what exactly is it about her singing that does this. The Spark in the Night, the first cut on this album is a reworking of an old melody of hers. The simplicity of her voice, the purity of her tone fits right into the music. As her singing matured, her voice gained coloration, and this song works not simply as and easy melody, but it reaches the listener emotionally as well.
Most of the album (43 minutes) is spent on the title piece, this universe. Combining wit Gary Stadler, Lisa Lynne, and several others, it is meditation music perfection. While anything of this length is going to be repetitious, Singh Kaur manages to vary dynamics, rhythm and color so that even the repetition is soothing. This is no small accomplishment in a world where many people think that meditation music should be electronic choirs droning over electronic strings. Singh Kaur is never hackneyed.
Rather than drone on about Kaur's talents, I suggest that, if you are looking for the narrow path to inner quiet, you stop a moment and listen for yourself.
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- BEWARE ONE IMPORTANT SONG MISSING - WARNING SPOILER!
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Message In A Bottle: Music From And Inspired By The Motion Picture
Various Artists , and Gabriel Yared
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ASIN: B00000HZFQ
Release Date: 1999-02-09 |
Tracks:
- I Could Not Ask For More - Edwin Mccain
- No Mermaid - Sinead Lohan
- Let Me Let Go - Faith Hill
- I Will Know Your Love - Beth Nielsen Chapman
- Only Lonely - Hootie & The Blowfish
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- Carolina - Sheryl Crow
- I Love you - Sarah McLachlan
- Fallen Angels - Marc Cohn
- Somewhere In The Middle - Nine Sky Wonder
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- I'll Still Love You Then - Anna Nordell
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Kevin Costner, Robin Wright Penn, and Paul Newman star in this romantic tale about a sailor who dispatches love letters to sea in memory of his late wife. Just as the love letters are viewed as among the most touching ever written, the soundtrack is equally sentimental--16 tracks that evoke wistful days spent staring out of windows pining for lost love. Edwin McCain delivers Diane Warren's surprisingly modest "I Could Not Ask for More," a song written specifically for the movie. Sheryl Crow and Sarah McLachlan turn soft and spooky with their whispery "Carolina" and "I Love You," respectively. Sinéad Lohan and Beth Nielsen Chapman backlight their middle-of-the-road sensibilities with dance beats. Hootie & the Blowfish's "Only Lonely" is far closer to country music (Glen Campbell-style) than country artist Faith Hill's "Let Me Let Go." Gabriel Yared contributes the instrumental title track as well as two other pieces of overswelling movie music. Redefines the term mellow. --Rob O'Connor
Customer Reviews:
BEWARE ONE IMPORTANT SONG MISSING - WARNING SPOILER!.......2007-03-01
I have both of the Message in a Bottle cds. They are each filled with wonderful music. Unfortunately my absolute favorite song from the movie, "Beyond the Blue" a duet by EmmyLou Harris and Patty Griffin is NOT on either cd. Beware!
It seems I am forever tracking down an errant song. Oftentimes the song is a critical heartbeat moment of the film - as in this case. Why such an important song is missing confounds me.
If you are considering this cd because you want THAT CRITICAL SONG played during the montage showing Theresa and Garret finding their lives hopeful after years of despair and loneliness, you won't find it on either of the Message in a Bottle cds. You need to add to your cart the soundtrack for the movie, Where the Heart is. That beautiful song also played at the very end of that movie AND THOSE FOLKS had the sense to put it ON THEIR SOUNDTRACK! I have not found it on any of EmmyLou Harris' or Patty Griffin's cds. Maybe it was a licensing thing, I don't know... I don't really care. Just figured I would offer a heads up and a helpful hint!
Sappy & commercial, slick & subpar.......2002-08-19
A couple nice tunes. Overall not worth buying. You won't listen to the entire album more than twice. You won't need too, it ain't worth it.
A PERFECT 10.0.......2002-02-08
If I could give this a perfect 10 rating I would. I loved this CD with it's mixture of beautiful vocals, especially the rarely heard "Carolina" by Sheryl Crow, and instrumentals so much that I purchased the Original Motion Picture Score as soon as it became available and I'd rate that a perfect 10 as well. I never go anywhere without them.
Beautiful !!!.......2002-01-11
I happen to buy a lot of Movie Soundtracks and I can say that is one of my all time favorites. Great ensemble better than the movie, in fact I liked it so much more that once I got the soundtrack I appreciated the movie more. There are so many songs on this CD that I can't possibly list them all but I can say that if you enjoy soundtracks that make the movie you will not be dissapointed in this one. I must also mention that the some of the songs are tear jerkers so BEWARE and have your box of kleenex available. Some of the artists are also on "Anywhere but here" and "Pratical Magic"
I Truly Was Sooo Touched by this CD.......2001-12-18
It's a mixture of various artists with 'A Message In A Bottle'. It soothed my Soul to No End. I just Love the emotions one feels when listening to this Touching CD. And Being In Love, I could hardly resist The Inspiration I felt from the Depth of Such Passion. Music can be such a moving experience, something our every day life seems to take away. Emotion. I had to cry when I heard 'One More Time', 'I Love You' and 'Let Me Let Go'. I just couldn't resist the depth it took me and yet Lifted me into Inspiration. Yes All Music has an Appreciation, but this one has 'A Delight To The Senses' that is unbelievable. It's A Must Have. You Could Almost Fly...I think I did ,.) Oh soo Very Touching..buy IT. Your Princess xxO
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- Confusing situation regarding CDs
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- Lovely.........
- Inspired from Brooklyn, NY
- It is breathtaking!
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Message In A Bottle: Original Motion Picture Score (1999 Film)
Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea
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ASIN: B00000IK5S
Release Date: 1999-04-20 |
Tracks:
- To All The Ships At Sea
- New Dreams
- Separate Lives
- Theresa
- Launch
- Images Of The past
- Blue Atlantic Mystery
- Finding The Bottle
- Tell Me About Catherine
- Some Lives Form A Perfect Circle
- Where The Boundaries Are
- Sail With Me Tonight
- The One Person In The World
- Storm
- Calm After Storm
- The Outer Banks
- Last Letter
Customer Reviews:
Confusing situation regarding CDs.......2007-03-18
The image shown on Amazon indicates on the CD cover that it is the Orignal Score from the movie. Yet, the item I received from a seller shows the same cover art (on the beach), but the actual contents and even the wording on the cover are "music from and inspired by the motion picture" which obviously is not the original score.
Not quite sure who is to blame for this mix-up. It may be simply a packaging problem. However, I do like this CD, but love more the movie score. I'll be sure to contact a seller before trying to purchase this item again to ensure it is the score and not music inspired by the movie.
Soundtrack was better than the movie.......2004-12-10
And the movie wasn't half bad, either. Gabriel Yared did an outstanding job telling the movie's tale in lyrics. Selection of the artists such as Marc Cohn, Sheryl Crow, Sinead Lohan, and Sarah McLachlan was particularly inspired. The movie is so-so. I don't own it and would not see it again, but I do revisit the soundtrack often. You'll have a much richer experience just listening to the story as the music unfolds.
Lovely................2003-09-20
If you have ever experienced being in love, thought of being in love, where your soul has been touched..this CD is for you! This CD stirs so many memories for me. It also helps me dream of a love that is to come. Yes, I know, I sound corny! I fell in love w. this CD before I've seen the movie. The samples do this CD no justice.....If you like to dream, fantasize, this CD is the one!
Inspired from Brooklyn, NY.......2001-04-10
I had never listened to musical scores, much less purchased one until a friend recommended this one. It is simply the most beautiful CD I have ever heard and it has taken a permanent place in my CD changer. I never grow tired of it and it has prompted me to buy more musical scores.
It is breathtaking!.......2000-08-18
I know Gabriel Yared's score of the Talented Mr. Ripley was nominated for an Academy Award, but I will always think it should have been Message in a Bottle. The music is beautiful, emotional, and captures the thrill and drama of sailing and the ocean. From the very first notes, the music grabs you and doesn't let go. Yared has a timeless winner here!
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- A Fan Of Real Music!!
- One of the Best of its kind.
- Love is still the message
- These is instruments!!
- Great for the 70's, but now very dated!
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Love Is the Message: The Best of MFSB
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ASIN: B000002AVB
Release Date: 1995-10-31 |
Tracks:
- Interlude
- Love Is The Message
- Poinciana
- Freddie's Dead
- My One And Only Love
- Sexy
- Something For Nothing
- Zack's Fanfare (I Hear Music)
- Back Stabbers
- Bitter Sweet
- T.S.O.P (The Sound Of Philadelphia)
- Cheaper To Keep Her
- My Mood
- T.L.C. (Tender Lovin' Care)
- Philadelphia Freedom
- Smile Happy
Customer Reviews:
A Fan Of Real Music!!.......2006-06-02
Born and raised in Philadelphia, how can you NOT know who MFSB is?! If you listen to the Stylistics, Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes & Teddy Pendergrass, The Three Degrees, Jerry Butler, The Spinners, Lou Rawls, Patty LaBelle, Even Archie Bell & The Drells, MFSB back all of them. I miss that sound emensly!! I'm glad to have that CD in my collection just to recap old memeries on what made The Sound Of Philadelphia so Special!!
One of the Best of its kind........2005-09-27
The older I get and listen to todays music, the more I long for the music of the past. MFSB represents to me , one of those lost group of artist whose time has still not surcomb to the lower standards of current time.Artistic, talented and perfect the music brings you back to a time when style was having a piggy back ride with substance.
We expected our music to make sense and sound like it did from beginning to end. This CD provides to the listener that experience.
Love is still the message.......2004-05-18
I have read most of the reviews and they all focus on TSOP (Soul Train Sound Track). Have you all forgotten Love is the Message. This is the ultimate dance record, what else is there to hustle to. No matter when or where I hear this song it invokes memories of happy times when I was about 11-12, 15-16, 20-38. This song unlike so many others has stood the test of time. The break when the song goes from a mellow jazz composition to a "this is my part!!" get up and dance beat that is unforgettable. While I agree that TSOP may have gotten more air play because of soul train, I truly believe more people recognize MFSB for their Love is the Message theme.
These is instruments!!.......2003-12-30
Today's music is like the grammar I displayed in the title, W-R-O-N-G. You could not put this BAND in music today because they don't understand that this is music. That there are real fingers playing pieces of strings and metal. Not a big board with buttons. They are following marks on a paper that are called notes. Not looping a mindless beat. There is a melody and a bridge. Not sound effects in its place. This is by far the album. If you want to remember when you used to sneak in the basement and play your mom and dad's records this is the album. If you want to relive the times when you wake up on Saturday mornings and watch Fat Albert and then Soul Train this is the album. THIS IS THE ALBUM. Go ahead and give your children a real music memory.
Great for the 70's, but now very dated!.......2003-12-22
If you blend disco, jazz and R&B music, you get "The Best of MFSB". While this music was quite hot and unique in the 1970's (from around 1973-1976) most of these tracks sound very dated and just plain boring today. Had their music been more influenced by jazz instead of disco, this CD probably would be a timeless treasure.
No one would argue that these were some of the most talented studio musicians around, providing that unique "Philly Sound" for such giants as the O'Jays, Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, Billy Paul, Teddy, The Intruders, The Three Degrees and others, however the music they recorded under their own name just doesn't stand the test of time, in my opinion. I bought this CD for just one song - "My Mood", clearly the best track MFSB ever recorded. This is a classic that is mellow, jazzy and still sounds as great now as it did some 27 years ago.
Other notable tracks here include "Cheaper to Keep Her", "TLC" and of course the million-selling theme song from the longest running syndicated TV dance show Soul Train, "TSOP". "Smile Happy" isn't bad, but it is an unnecessary remake of the original version performed by the group War on their "Why Can't We Be Friends" album. MFSB's version of the song just doesn't do it any justice. Also, this CD is missing "Touch Me In The Morning", an instrumental version of Diana Ross's classic.
Except for the songs noted above, this CD is a collection of dated, lackluster disco-jazz music. I strongly recommend Leon Huff's "Here To Create Music" CD instead of this one. It has the MFSB musicians performing, but the songs are much more jazzy and timeless than these.
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- Good if you don't have the previous albums
- Best of Electronic
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Get the Message: The Best of Electronic
Electronic
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ASIN: B000H7JDRW
Release Date: 2006-09-19 |
Tracks:
- Forbidden City
- Getting Away With It
- Get The Message
- Feel Every Beat
- Disappointed
- Vivid
- Second Nature
- All That I Need
- Prodigal Son
- For You
- Imitation Of Life
- Out Of My League
- Like No Other
- Twisted Tenderness
- Late At Night
Album Description
The '90s never sounded better than on this first-ever hits compilation from the U.K. alt-rock supergroup with pedigrees, including: New Order, The Smiths, and Pet Shop Boys
Customer Reviews:
Good if you don't have the previous albums.......2007-05-16
I have always been a big fan of everything The Smiths or New Order do. I am a fan of Electronic, specially the first album. When I saw the song list of this collection, most of the songs are listed as remastered version or radio edit. To tell the true, it's the same or almost the same as the albums versions. If you have the 3 previous cds, then DON'T buy this. If you don't and want the basic songs of this great duo, then you should definitely buy this.
Best of Electronic.......2007-01-10
I thought this album would have more kick. Overall, I give it at most a 3 out of five.
Pretty Much Covers It.......2007-01-10
I've been a Electronic fan for a long time. This album was good, I was hoping for a new album. There are definitely some songs I would have included had I compiled it and I would have put the tracks in chronological order. A good addition to this would have been a bonus CD with outtakes and remixes.
I found the group strongest and most fun when Neal Tennant was singing with them. It is a shame the collaboartion couldn't have continued beyong the "Dissapointed" single.
when a nightmare becomes real.......2007-01-08
Nobody thought this would be possible, gather two members of two of the worst bands ever but they dared to do it. Probably the worst album ever.
Just Missed!!.......2007-01-06
I am a very big fan of New Order. As a result, I usual pick up the side projects of the members. When some bands release a greatest hits compilation, they also add variation on the biggest hits (be it an alternate version, demo or remix). "Get The Message" (the title track) is one of my all-time favorite songs out of my 20,000+ song collection. Instead of putting the album version on this compilation, they used the 7" version. I was VERY disappointed!! Overall, the album does include a nice collection of tracks that shows Electronic's range.
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- Dream a dream
- This girl has Potential (I wish the press would back off)!!!!!!
- This girl has Potential (I wish the press would back off)!!!!!!
- A must-have for Christmas music lovers
- Gorgeous!
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ASIN: B00004ZDPO
Release Date: 2000-10-17 |
Tracks:
- Dream A Dream (Elysium)
- O Come, All Ye Faithful
- The Little Drummer Boy
- Mary's Boy Child
- Ding Dong! Merrily On High
- Winterwonderland
- The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)
- Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
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- Joy To The World
- When A Child Is Born
- What Child Is This?
- God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen
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- Ave Maria
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Everybody's favorite precocious sprite of a soprano comes out with her third album in Dream a Dream. It's only been two years since Charlotte Church's smash debut, Voice of an Angel, but that's a big chunk of the Welsh singer's life span so far. This latest is basically a Christmas album, so full of festive cheer you'd never guess it was recorded in the summer. Even the glummest of moods will disappear when you hear Charlotte's infectious take on chestnuts such as "Winter Wonderland" and "Little Drummer Boy" (and having the London Symphony Orchestra as your backup band doesn't hurt either). And on top of that is a really special treat: the title song (borrowing an unforgettable classical melody) which blends Church's soaring vocals with the tender voice of young country prodigy Billy Gilman. --Sarah Chin
Customer Reviews:
Dream a dream.......2007-04-03
I bought this CD after watching the music video of the same name. Their performance of "dream a dream" is exquisite. The fact that they wrote the lyrics just adds icing to an already magnificent cake!
This girl has Potential (I wish the press would back off)!!!!!!.......2007-03-01
You know charlotte church has received so much harsh critismn about her,I find that people were jeolous of her voice, and of how a young girl can sing, she is definetly my dream ome true, (So back off johnathan flanders),this girl in the past has done some wonderful music which is inspirational and she is a wonderful person, I dont care whether she has changed, anyway her rock albumn has given me a lease on life and has given me potential in my singing,I love your voice very much, and this reviewer hasnt been written by a kid at all,if charlotte church is reading this,good on yeah girl,you definetly my dream come true,and I hope I will see you one day. your best friend JJCox
This girl has Potential (I wish the press would back off)!!!!!!.......2007-03-01
You know charlotte church has received so much harsh critismn about her,I find that people were jeolous of her voice, and of how a young girl can sing, she is definetly my dream ome true, (So back off johnathan flanders),this girl in the past has done some wonderful music which is inspirational and she is a wonderful person, I dont care whether she has changed, anyway her rock albumn has given me a lease on life and has given me potential in my singing,I love your voice very much, and this reviewer hasnt been written by a kid at all,if charlotte church is reading this,good on yeah girl,you definetly my dream come true,and I hope I will see you one day. your best friend JJCox
A must-have for Christmas music lovers.......2006-12-07
this cd is pure magic...almost 20 great christmas songs on one cd sung by the voice of an angel herself..there may be a few mixed reviews by some people who must be opera voice teachers because there is nothing wrong with this cd...it is flawless....charlotte's soaring vocals, the beautiful orchestra and background singers, the whole cd has the christmas feel to it..."o come all ye faithfull" has to be heard to be believed...it is breathtaking...i love charlottes take on "winter wonderland" and "ding dong merrily on high" ..made me want to go dance in the snow or something.....she hits every note beautifully..buy this cd...i bought it back in 2000 and have listened to it at every Christmastime since or Christmas doesnt feel the same.
Gorgeous! .......2005-12-07
Charlotte Church has done it again! She is extremely talented. Even if she was 25 when she put this out, she'd be amazing. But she was only 14-15 years old when she recorded this! Beautiful. This album has great choral accompaniments and fabulous orchestra arrangements. It is a little on the high side in certain songs, but it still sounds amazing. I love her voice.
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Meta-Message
Kirsty Hawkshaw
Manufacturer: Nettwerk Canada
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ASIN: B000AR9YJG
Release Date: 2005-10-17 |
Tracks:
- Just Be Me
- Fine Day [James Holden Remix]
- Reach for Me
- Nature's Kingdom
- Walking on Clouds
- Battleship Grey
- Sincere for You
- Blackout
- Split
- All I Want
- Beautiful Danger
- Whisper
Album Description
Kirsty Hawkshaw came to prominence as the voice and face behind the 1992 Top 5 dance classic 'Fine Day' by Opus 3 and in the aftermath of this success lent her tonsils to club and chart hits by a plethora of respected leftfield artists including Orbital, Steve Hillage, Spooky, Drum Club, Rachid Taha and Global Communication. In recent years, her vocal talents have been utilized by heavyweight club/dance acts such as Tiesto, BT, Hybrid, Way Out West, Lange, Swayzak and Delerium, with some of these gaining Radio 1 playlist exposure and subsequent chart positions. Meta-Message is a compilation containing many of her best collaborations and also includes the track 'Reach For Me' which will be released as a single and remixed for club promotion. 12 total tracks. Nettwerk. 2005.
Customer Reviews:
Pretty Good, Check It Out.......2007-02-16
I am a big fan of Kirsty Hawkshaw, so I was thrilled to know that more of her work was readily available. I had pretty high expectations, due to me hearing some of her top-notch work, for instance, an Orbital song (Halcyon and On and On), her work from Opus III (Guru Mother), and most recently, Sleepthief's "The Dawnseeker". All were fabulous. Well, this album is pretty good, but not great. At times I really was enjoying what I was hearing, and know this album was not a waste of money. On the other hand, there were a lot of moments where I thought to myself, "there is no way this is a five star album". I thought that some of the sounds used were not conducive to the intended vibe, some of the electronica sounded a bit basic, and I wanted to hear her beautiful voice more sometimes. But maybe I am jaded and not the typical Hawkshaw fan. I recently got Sleepthief's "The Dawnseeker" (also with Kirsty performing) and that was as good as it gets. Because I had high expectations, this album was a bit of a let-down. But maybe you know exactly what you are getting and will like it more than I.
Shaken by a whisper.......2007-01-21
The hard part about being a fan of Kirsty Hawkshaw is that she's hard to keep track of. She has only one album of original music of her own (the excellent 'O.U.T. - On Ultimate Things'), but the majority of songs featuring her lovely, ethereal voice are done as collaborations with other artists, with a fairly strong emphasis on dance music and electronica. Trying to collect all of her music can get a little expensive, which is what makes 'Meta-Message' such a wonderful find -- it collects some of the best of her collaboration songs on one album.
Many of the songs I already knew and loved are here. Kirsty's own version of DJ Tiesto's 'Just Be' leads the album off perfectly. This version is called 'Just Be Me,' and showcases a steady rhythm and upbeat tone. Next is 'Fine Day,' a complete re-imagining of Opus III's dance-hall anthem from the early 1990's, 'It's a Fine Day' -- Kirsty's new version is at once familiar and fresh. Delerium's 'Nature's Kingdom' is on this CD as well, probably one of Kirsty's sexiest songs, a sensual landscape of sound and voice. Further collaborations with Tiesto, Lange, Hybrid, and others are also included, and all are excellent.
Through it all, even with all the different musicians and styles represented, Kirsty's voice provides a common thread. Sometimes strident and powerful, sometimes sweet and whisper-soft, her vocals lend just the right tone to each song. She's the reason I got this CD in the first place, because I know her voice can make a good song into something magical, and every song on this album feels that way, for one reason or another.
Two songs deserve particular notice. I had never heard either of these before, but they struck me immediately and are now among my favorites, the ones I can listen to over and over and never tire of. The first is 'Reach For Me,' an unexpected direction in the realm of pop music, with simple lyrics and a strong tone. It's a beautiful little gem of a song, a song that can make you feel good and want to reach for the one you love.
The second standout song is 'Whisper,' the final song of the album. This is the perfect way to finish out the CD, ending with a soft rhythm and sweet words: "When I feel my world falling down, I think of you, I think of you. When I feel I can breathe no more, you speak to me, you speak to me." This is a song you can just close your eyes and listen to and imagine those closest to you, and how good it feels to be with them, and how they are there even when they're not.
In music, a voice can make all the difference...Kirsty Hawkshaw is an excellent example, a voice that can create magic in the music of others. 'Meta-Message' is a near-perfect compliation of the music she has made with other musicians, and when she says "This world will be shaken by a whisper," you'll hear exactly what she means.
Amazing.......2007-01-10
I was hesitant on the money I was paying for this cd but I had heard Kirsty before and knew that she had a beautiful voice. I was amazed at the different sounds on this cd. It is definately worth the money, it has been a staple to my music diet!
Beautiful Danger.......2006-12-09
"They say learning to love yourself
Is the first step that you take
When you want to be real
Flying on planes to exotic locations
Won't teach you how you really feel
Face up to the fact
That you are who you are
And nothing can change that
I believe
Just be--
Just be"
Fine Day invites a clarity into a deep frozen sea and then melts your mind. Echoes of vocals create spacious vistas for pulsating reverberations. Her breathy "Reach for Me" takes a completely different direction and creates a similar mood to "Whisper." This presents a space to clear your head because in "Nature's Kingdom" you are again presented with stunning beauty.
In "Walking on Clouds," Kirsty Hawshaw takes off to heights I've yet to hear anyone duplicate and then dives deep into sultry depths. Her voice has an amazing range of possibility, not to mention elements of ethereal ecstasy.
She weaves her poetic lyrics within edgy driving beats to create a balance of vulnerability and strength. "All I Want" is heavy techno and yet it retains a delicate edge within a track that purrs to life. The tracks are all journeys within Kirsty's vocal playgrounds and I'm especially intrigued by the lyrics and the wild beauty of her voice.
"Your soul, it touches mine..."
~The Rebecca Review
Reach for me.......2006-03-11
Ever since I first heard Kirsty Hawkshaw's ethereal voice on Orbital's "Halycon/On and On" (at the time I didn't know it was her)a few years ago, I have been a great admirerer of her music or at least her songs. I think it was inevitable that Kirsty would release an album of the songs she has collaborated over the years with electronic artists like Delerium, Opus III, and Tiesto. "Meta-Message" is that album of collaborations Kirsty has released over the years. My personal favorite is the beautiful "Just Be" track. The song is beautiful both lyrically and musically. I like both this version and the trance remix by Tiesto. "Fine Day" (which is sampled on the Orbital track "Halycon/On and On") has always been one of my favorite songs by Orbital thanks to the sweet vocals of Kirsty. I rather liked the catchy pop/rock sounds of "Reach For Me". Yeah it sounds a bit generic ala Avril Lavigne but it's catchy and a bit of a departure from the first two songs that are electronic based. To be honest "Nature's Kingdom" has never been my favorite Delerium. That is the one song on the entire cd I didn't really care for. I love "Battleship Grey". It reminded me a bit of Portishead with its slow, hypnotic trip hop beats. I personally thought the flow of the cd was fine. Production was good. I look forward to hearing more from Kirsty in the very near future.
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