China Rose

Dave Oldham, DJ, WQFS radio, Greensboro, NC
CHINA ROSE is one of the best CDs I've received in years. It mixes Asian music with GREAT guitar riffs.

Product Description
CHINA ROSE is a guitar lover's delight. There's a striking combination of guitars and inventive keyboard parts throughout CHINA ROSE, not to mention the catchy lounge-inflected grooves and ethnic beats that propel each instrumental along. But instead of common African or Celtic styles being integrated into the soundscapes, GuitarGarden's debut integrates appealing Asian motifs, providing this provocative CD with a unique signature sound.

The CHINA ROSE CD was produced and performed by Pete Prown on lead guitar, keyboards and guitar synthesizer. Also joining him is former editor-in-chief of Guitar magazine, Rich Maloof, on acoustic-fingerstyle and electric guitars, and a cast of stellar sidemen.

In all, GuitarGarden's CHINA ROSE CD contains nine tracks of passionate and dynamic World Fusion music. With soul.

China Rose

China Rose,Guitargarden,GuitarGarden Music,GuitarGarden's CHINA ROSE is masterwork of World Progressive music, revealing hints of Peter Gabriel, Asian world music, and Pink Floyd. This CD is infused with pulsating grooves and soulful guitar solos. Check out this stunning CD today.

Average customer rating: Absolutely Pure & Beautiful Symphonic Rock pleasant easy listening Excellent CD luke

Symphonic Rock Manufacturer: Angel Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Music of ABBA, Beatles & Queen Kashmir: The Symphonic Led Zeppelin Us and Them: Symphonic Pink Floyd Riders on the Storm: The Doors Concerto The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Plays the Hits of Pink Floyd ASIN: B0002T7ZM0 Release Date: 2004-09-07

Tracks:

1. Come Away With Me (originally by Norah Jones)
2. Yellow (originally by Coldplay)
3. Here With Me (originally by Dido)
4. Millennium (originally by Robbie Williams)
5. Hero (originally by Enrique Iglesius)
6. What Can I Do (originally by The Corrs)
7. Flying Without Wings (originally by Westlife)
8. Everybody Hurts (originally by REM)
9. Every Breath You Take (originally by The Police)
10. Let It Be (originally by The Beatles)
11. A Whiter Shade Of Pale (originally by Procol Harum)
12. Nights In White Satin (originally by The Moody Blues)
13. Candle In The Wind (originally by Elton John)
14. Imagine (originally by John Lennon)

Tracks:

1. Beautiful Day (originally by U2)
2. Champagne Supernova (originally by Oasis)
3. Handbags & Gladrags (originally by Stereophonics)
4. Why Does It Always Rain On Me (originally by Travis)
5. Livin' On A Prayer (originally by Bon Jovi)
6. Layla (originally by Derek & The Dominos)
7. Stairway To Heaven (originally by Led Zeppelin)
8. Bat Out Of Hell (originally by Meat Loaf)
9. Run To You (originally by Bryan Adams)
10. China In Your Hand (originally by T'Pau)
11. Torn (originally by Natalie Imbruglia)
12. Bittersweet Symphony (originally by The Verve)
13. Good Vibrations (originally by The Beach Boys)
14. Bohemian Rhapsody (originally by Queen)

Customer Reviews:

Absolutely Pure & Beautiful.......2005-10-31

If you buy no other classical music, buy this collection. CD 1 (Relax) is perfect for dinner, quiet entertaining or just soft music while you're working. From "Come Away With Me", to "Whiter Shade of Pale" to "Knights in White Satin"... each piece is it's own movement - and moved you will be... Perfect for a romantic evening. CD2 is more robust, but equally entertaining. "Layla", "Livin On A Prayer", Stairway to Heaven", "Run to You" and "Bohemian Rhapsody" - you owe it to yourself to hear these licks performed by the RPO.

Symphonic Rock.......2005-07-25

It really isn't rock, but it is a very pleasant presentation of popular music, rendered in creative ways by a full symphony orchestra. It sounds like the orchestra had a great time making these CD's.

pleasant easy listening.......2005-07-19

It's not extremely interesting music, but nice background, relaxing and pleasant with full orchestra. Not a bad buy at all!

Excellent CD.......2005-03-20

I received this as a present and at first I wasn't sure if I would like it because I don't like some of the original songs, but there's something about hearing the orchestra play that makes me like all of them. Just try it out.

luke.......2004-12-12

well, if you like elevator music then you should get this cd. if not then dont waste your time, its lame. big time lame. just listen to the audio samples im so glad i didn't waste my money on this piece of crap.

Average customer rating: Arguably "The Best" English "Merry Widow "

Léhar: The Land of Smiles; The Merry Widow; The Count of Luxembourg (Highlights) Manufacturer: Class. for Pleas. Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Lehár, Franz | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Johann Strauss II: Die Fledermaus; The Gypsy Baron (Highlights) Offenbach: Orpheus in the Underworld / Burgess, Watson, etc (Highlights) The Best of Operetta, Vol. 3 Offenbach: La Belle Helene; Orpheus in the Underworld; La Vie Parisienne (Highlights) The Merry Widow ASIN: B00009KHY2 Release Date: 2003-09-02

Customer Reviews:

Arguably "The Best" English "Merry Widow ".......2006-09-12

This is the "Merry Widow" with English translation by Christopher Hassel sung by June Bronhill. I loved this rendition ever since I first heard it in about 1960. What's to love? First the translation is the best I've heard. The language doesn't sound "stilted" as some others. And, you can understand almost every word sung. Plus, the famous song, "Vilja" has some wording that moves me every time I hear it: The soprano sings, "Love me and I'll DIE for you!" with the word "die" somewhat emphasized. I don't know, there's just something "powerful" about someone saying they'd "die" for love! AND, at the end of "Vilja" the chorus and soprano raise to a crescendo hitting a high note together. In many renditions the chorus is heard but not the soprano on the final high note. In THIS version, the soprano, June Bronhill, can be heard rising to the final high note with an incressing crescendo and fortissimo louder than the chorus and holding the final high note---which gives a very thrilling effect as she holds that final note, I assure you!

The "problem" is that this June Bronhill, Reid, and Hassel version is hard to find on CD. For example, this CD is made in Holland and "there is one left" so it says on Amazon. But, if you can find it, I think it would be very much worth a listen. Then, after hearing it, if you think there's a "better" Merry Widow, please let ME know! Thanks. Email:boland7214@aol.

Average customer rating: Lacking Lyrics Oh my! Dirty song! Dirty song! Drug name is being mentioned in one of the lyrics leave la cucaracha out A wonderful CD for your nursery!

Baby's First Songs From Around the World Manufacturer: St. Clair Entertainment ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Folk Songs | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Styles | Music Compilations | Children's Music | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Children's Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Children's Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Children's Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Sing and Learn German Baby's First Guitar Music Baby's First Sing-A-Long Baby's First Classics, Vol. 3 Baby's First: Playtime Songs ASIN: B00004RJ4F Release Date: 2000-03-07

Tracks:

1. France: C'est Si Bon
2. Ireland: Londonderry Air (Danny Boy)
3. Italy: O Sole Mio
4. Scotland: Amazing Grace
5. Africa: Djembe (Senegal)
6. Spain: Guantanamera
7. The Andes: El Condor Pasa
8. China: The Rose Of China
9. Mexico: La Cucaracha
10. Hawaii: Hawaii Tatoo
11. Greece: Play Bouzouki
12. Brazil: Es Para Ti
13. Russia: Popular Russian Melody
14. South America: La Bamba
15. Hungary: Hungarian Dance
16. Germany: Das Rucksack Lied
17. India: Gyan Anjana Nayane Dao
18. U.S.A.: America The Beautiful

Customer Reviews:

Lacking Lyrics.......2006-07-16

So many people have brought up the mary jane in one of the songs, that I just thought I'd mention -- not all of the songs on this CD even HAVE lyrics. The first two, for example, are instrumentals.

Oh my! Dirty song! Dirty song!.......2004-10-16

They say "marijuana" on here! That's all you need to know! These people are obviously terrorists! They're murderous drug fiends! They want to destroy America! Run! Hide!

Hey but at least the cockroach isn't shaking her fake boobies and thrusting her pierced belly button in your face, eh?

But anyhow, never ever share your marijuana with a baby. They are total bogarts.

Drug name is being mentioned in one of the lyrics.......2004-08-06

The quality of the music is good. However, there are several mistakes in the origin of some songs. For instance, Guantanamera is from Cuba, not from Spain. The Brazilian song (Es Para Ti) is not from Brazil. But the worst thing is the version of that popular Mexican song, 'La Cucaracha'.

The lyrics are saying the following:

La cucaracha, la cucaracha,
ya no puede caminar,
porque le falta, porque no tiene
marihuana pa' fumar.

The English translation for that would be:

The cockroach, the cockroach
can no longer walk
because she doesn't have
marijuana to smoke.

Do you mothers honestly think that this is the kind of vocabulary we'd like our kids to learn, and dance to?

I don't think that's precisely the vocabulary that we'd like young kids and babies to learn. And it's sad that companies are selling products that are not being reviewed before sending them to the market. People that doesn't have the ability of understanding foreign languages cannot understand what's being said in the song. I bought the CD for a friend's of mine's little boy. My friend doesn't speak Spanish, but she was still able to understand that marijuana was being mentioned. As I do speak Spanish as first language, she asked me to confirm her what she thought she understood. I felt very embarrased when I found out that she was right.

It's a shame. I'd not recommend anyone to buy these CD, at least not for kids.

leave la cucaracha out.......2004-06-22

I am a mother of two and an early childhood educator so I listen to a lot of children's music. I gave this CD a rating of four stars because though it has wonderful beats on it and seems to be diverse i feel the company should have left "la Cucaracha" from MEXICO out of this cd or changed the words to be more child appropriate. There is a verse in this song that repeats various times that references smoking marijuana. My children are both bilingual in english/spanish and think "the wiggles" version of this song is funny. I feel as if the song promotes drug use and is not a positive value that i would like to instill in my child or others.

A wonderful CD for your nursery!.......2002-05-06

As a first time parent I want to give my child every advantage I can. Studies have shown that playing music to your child helps to enhance their learning ability.

I saw "Baby's First" cd series and as they were so affordable I decided to go ahead and buy them without hearing them first.

My decision has been rewarded! The cd's are very good, and provide hours of music to stimulate my babies mind.

Buy this CD today, you won't be disappointed, and neither will your youngsters! :)

Average customer rating:

Broadway Musicals of 1925 Manufacturer: Bayview ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Gershwin | Gershwin, George | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Broadway Musicals of 1926 Broadway Musicals of 1939 Broadway Musicals of 1933 Broadway Musicals of 1964 Broadway Musicals1940 ASIN: B0000AQS24 Release Date: 2003-08-26

Tracks:

1. Overture/Ev'ry Little Note [From Merry, Merry]
2. Old Fashioned Girl [From the Garrick Gaieties][#] - Nancy Anderson
3. Paddlin' Madelin' Home [From Sunny]
4. Tea for Two [From No, No, Nanette] - Howard McGillin
5. Little Bungalow [From "The Cocoanuts"] - Stephanie J. Block, Howard McGillin
6. When We Get Our Divorce [From Sunny] - Nancy Anderson, Justin Bohon
7. I'm All Alone [From China Rose][#] - Nancy Anderson
8. Here in My Arms [From DeArest Enemy] - Howard McGillin
9. Liza Lee [From Big Boy]
10. It All Depends on You [From Big Boy] - Justin Bohon
11. I Was Alone [From Sunny] - Stephanie J. Block
12. As Long as I've Got My Mammy [From Big Boy][#]
13. Sweet and Low Down [From Tip Toes]
14. Song of the Vagabonds [From the Vagabond King] - Howard McGillin
15. Some Day (The Vagabond King) - Nancy Anderson
16. Murderous Monty [From Tell Me More][#] - Stephanie J. Block,
17. Lackawanna [From Big Boy][#] - Howard McGillin
18. That Means Nothing to Me [From Naughty Cinderella] - Nancy Anderson
19. Always [Cut] - Howard McGillin
20. That Certain Feeling [From Tip Toes] - Stephanie J. Block
21. Manhattan [From the Garrick Gaieties] - Justin Bohon
22. I Want to Be Happy [From No, No, Nanette]

Average customer rating: Exotic Guitar Magic! Peaceful, Hypnotic and Haunting

China Rose Guitargarden Manufacturer: GuitarGarden Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Milliontown ASIN: B0007PIH0I Release Date: 2005-03-01

Tracks:

1. Erhu
2. China Rose
3. Green Mountains
4. Cloudburst
5. Lotus
6. Bird of Paradise
7. Blue
8. Ashes of the Pagoda
9. Erhu (extended remix)

Album Description

CHINA ROSE is a guitar lover's delight. There's a striking combination of guitars and inventive keyboard parts throughout CHINA ROSE, not to mention the catchy lounge-inflected grooves and ethnic beats that propel each instrumental along. But instead of common African or Celtic styles being integrated into the soundscapes, GuitarGarden's debut integrates appealing Asian motifs, providing this provocative CD with a unique signature sound.

The CHINA ROSE CD was produced and performed by Pete Prown on lead guitar, keyboards and guitar synthesizer. Also joining him is former editor-in-chief of Guitar magazine, Rich Maloof, on acoustic-fingerstyle and electric guitars, and a cast of stellar sidemen.

In all, GuitarGarden's CHINA ROSE CD contains nine tracks of passionate and dynamic World Fusion music. With soul.

Customer Reviews:

Exotic Guitar Magic!.......2005-09-22

What a surprise! This GuitarGarden CD somehow mixes World music with progressive guitar playing and the result is brilliant. There are catchy drum beats and lush keyboards blended with really great acoustic and electric guitar parts. I can't stop listening to it!!

Peaceful, Hypnotic and Haunting.......2005-06-29

The tune Erhu was used on a musical interlude on NPR's Morning Edition yesterday. It was a 30 second sample, but I couldn't get the melody and the rhythm out of my head all day. The music on this CD is an interesting combination of New Age, Ambient, Asian, & Smooth Jazz Chill. It's peaceful, hypnotic and haunting. This is definitely something different when you need a change of pace from what you usually listen to.

Average customer rating: Aikawa Nanase - New Maxi Single - China Rose

China Rose Nanase Aikawa Manufacturer: Cutti ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00004S2Q1 Release Date: 2000-01-03

Tracks:

1. China Rose
2. Bub
3. White Song

Customer Reviews:

Aikawa Nanase - New Maxi Single - China Rose.......2000-02-24

The single itself is Breath taking! While I cannot forget that there is another song or 2 or three on the CD, 'China Rose' will capture the attention (Though the others are simply outstanding!) China Rose is a really somewhat slow beat that has a snapping rhythm to it almost Jazzy with a light touch of the blues.

Track listing:

1) China Rose

2) BUB

3) White Song

Worth the money?: YOU BET! THIS SINGLE WAS SO GOOD! I WAS AMAZED!

Average customer rating:

[2 CDs] Stars Fell on Alabama / Basin Street Blues (Import) Jack Teagarden , TRACK LISTINGS................................................... , Basin Street Blues / Rose Of Washington Square / Won't You Get Off It Please / I'm Just Wild About Harry / China Boy / Basin Street Blues / Dr Heckle & Mr Jive / Texas Tea Party , Davenport Blues / Riverboat Shuffle / S'wonderful / The Blues / Blue Lou / St. James Infirmary / The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise / Big Eight Blues , Shine / Casanovas' Lament / Stars Fell On Alabama / Deed I Do / Chinatown My Chinatown / Big T Blues / Pitchin A Bit Short , THAT'S WHAT I LIKE ABOUT YOU / NOBODY'S SWEETHEART NOW / SERENADE TO A SHYLOCK / JACK HITS THE ROAD / CASANOVA'S LAMENT / CLAMBAKE IN B FLAT , and THE BIG EIGHT BLUES / SHINE / THE WORLD IS WAITING FOR THE SUNRISE / ST. JAMES INFIRMARY / IN MY SOLITUDE / I'M SORRY I MADE YOU CRY / STARS FELL ON ALABAMA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000TVBYI2

Average customer rating:

Silver Mirror China Rose Manufacturer: Red Rocket ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000008T3I Release Date: 1995-12-15

Average customer rating:

China Copy Jon Rose Manufacturer: Creamgardens ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Australia & New Zealand | International | Styles | Music Avant Garde & Free Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Experimental Music | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Australia & New Zealand | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005YLLL Release Date: 1999-03-30

Tracks:

1. Key Copiers of Beijing [Live]
2. Street Cries [Live]
3. People's Music Instrument Factory
4. Talk Back Chinese [Live]
5. Joint Ventures Mix [Live]
6. Honglekongle - Juno, Jon Rose
7. Sky Lark Violin [Live]
8. How I Ruined the Country - Juno, Jon Rose
9. Wild Ducks [Live]
10. China Chaos [Live]

World Music:

1. Chou [CD-single] [Import]
2. Daqui Pra La, De La Pra Ca [Import]
3. Dife [Import]
4. Distino Di Belita
5. E O Povo Ao Vivo De Novo [Import] [Live]
6. En Francais: Best Of [Import]
7. Expo Expo [Import]
8. Famous Anonymous Wilderness
9. Fiesta in Mexico
10. Flamenco Romantico

World Music

world music

World Music

Pure Electronica Euro Classix [Box set]

Strauss

Speak Up

Latin Soul [Live]

The Outer Limits [Soundtrack]

Traditional Andean Music Vol. 2

Then and Now 1964-2004 [Enhanced] [Import]

This Is It [CD-single] [Enhanced] [Import]

The Best of World Music: World Dance Party

Stravinsky: The Rite Of Spring/Pulcinella

Summer Selection Best [Import]

Temas Brasileiros [Import]

The Pillage [Clean]

Grasshopper Pie

Gold