Matter of Time [Import]

Track Listings

 
1. If Listened To My Heart
2. Why Me
3. You'll Be Mine
4. Don't Go Away Tonight
5. Why Are You Leaving Me
6. If You Really Love Me
7. I Always Dream About You
8. Matter Of Time
9. You & I
10. I'll Walk Away
11. I'll Keep Loving You

Matter of Time,Spagna,Sony,World Music
Just A Matter Of Time
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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  • Fantastic!
  • Best effort yet!!!
  • Randy Rogers Rocks
  • A new Randy Rogers
Just A Matter Of Time
Randy Rogers Band
Manufacturer: Mercury Nashville
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Country | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000H4VVCK
Release Date: 2006-09-12

Tracks:

  1. Better Off Wrong
  2. Kiss Me In The Dark
  3. One More Goodbye
  4. Just A Matter Of Time
  5. You Could've Left Me
  6. You Could Change My Mind
  7. Before I Believe It's True
  8. You Start Over Your Way
  9. If Anyone Asks
  10. You Don't Know Me
  11. If I Told You The Truth
  12. Whiskey's Got A Hold On Me

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On this Texas group's first major-label release, which debuted in the Top Ten of the Billboard Top Country Albums chart, frontman Rogers and Americana star Randy Foster reprise the songwriting strength that marked the band's last album, Rollercoaster. But here, Foster--who again handles producer's duties--takes the quartet in a different direction, particularly on "Kiss Me in the Dark," a tune he cowrote with former hitmaker George Ducas. It's a sexy, radio-friendly song of skin-and-sheets surrender, and like several other efforts on Just a Matter of Time, delivers a libidinous afterglow. What it doesn't do is keep enough of the band's essential renegade character at its core, despite a smattering of Southern rock underpinnings. While Rogers is an affecting lead singer, and his wounded baritone excels at conveying the heat of obsession and fevered longing, in the end this all comes off reminiscent of a Firefall album from the late '70s--a bit too mellow, too AC pop, and too unsure of what it really wants to be, except successful. --Alanna Nash

Album Description

"We were really conscious about not letting the fact that this was going to be our major-label debut mess with our heads" says Rogers, "Because to us, this record is really just the next step. For many folks who don't know about the movement that's going on down here, it'll be their first look at us. But we approached this like we were making our fifth record, not our first. And there was a lot of trust from the label in terms of, `You guys go out there and make a record and turn it in, and we'll leave you alone and let you do your thing.'"

In exchange for that creative freedom (and the luxury of a considerably bigger budget than they'd ever had before), the band and Foster delivered on their end of the bargain. Like Rollercoaster before it, Just a Matter of Time plays like a rock 'n' roll album with a country heart as big as Texas, or a straight-up country record played by a killer rock 'n' roll band. But in fine country tradition, it's the uniform quality of the songs that really steals the show. All but two were co-written by Rogers (four with Foster himself, a potent combo that yielded many of Rollercoaster's brightest moments, including the single and "Somebody Take Me Home," later covered by Kenny Chesney for his The Road and the Radio album); the other two were contributed by bassist Richardson (a former front man in his own right) and Foster and George Ducas, who first struck gold co-writing Foster's first big solo hit, "Just Call Me Lonesome." Here, they contribute the irresistible "Kiss Me in the Dark! ," which was pretty much destined to be the lead single from the very first time the band heard it. "If we were going to cut an outside song, it had to be such a great song that you couldn't pass on it," says Rogers, smiling. "It would have to be a single."

"We just wanted this record to be an honest representation of where we were at when we signed our first major-label deal," says Rogers. "I think it's the best thing we've ever done, but … we're going to make another record pretty soon, and hopefully we'll feel like that's the best record we've ever done, too. The idea is to just continue to raise the bar."

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Very Satisfied.......2007-08-07

I've recently heard the Randy Rogers Band for the first time so I'm not as familiar with some of there older stuff. That said, I think this album is great! Yes, it's very Radney Foster but I don't care...I love listening to it and I love the lead vocalist. If you're new to the band and want something great to listen to from start to finish then I recommend this album.

5 out of 5 stars Fantastic!.......2007-05-29

I stumbled onto RRB through pandora.com and have just been absolutely thrilled. After hearing songs from both Rollercoaster and Just A Matter of Time, I bought both CD's and love them both from beginning to end. As far as the Radney Foster influence, well, I don't know a single Radney Foster song. What's the deal here? It seems people are getting caught up in what they expected the album to be and the fear of what it wouldn't be instead of appreciating what it is.

5 out of 5 stars Best effort yet!!!.......2006-12-06

I can't believe the bad reviews that some have posted about this album. Overall, the cd is solid top to bottom. There isn't a weak track on the entire cd. If you like the other albums by RRB, you'll like this one, as well. A lot of Texans get ticked that they've gone mainstream, but they are still the same.

5 out of 5 stars Randy Rogers Rocks.......2006-11-10

Have you been to their shows? This album is like a show! Randy's voice sounds great and Brady's fiddle is amazing. The cd fits every mood, listen you will be addicted!

4 out of 5 stars A new Randy Rogers.......2006-10-12

I must admit, I was very skeptical about the new Randy Rogers Band release, with there first major record label release I was worried that they would become just another Nashville sounding band. Well I was right, they were different, don't get me wrong I still like there music but it just isn't the Randy Rogers that I know and love, they have lost some of the sound that was so characteristically Randy Rogers Band. Obviously everyone is going to be talking about there latest single "Kiss Me In The Dark," while I do like the song its just so unlike any Randy Rogers song I have ever listened to. I also like the song "You don't know me," to me this is the most like any old song written by him, when people first listen to the new album in my truck this was the first song I played for them! The lyrics on this album are far different than anything the band has done before, its easy to pick up the outside influences, which I wish weren't there. I'm still drawn to these guys, you cant replace Randy Rogers voice, its one of the most unique voices in country music, I hope everybody at least gives there new album a chance, its still Randy Rogers and its still good, just a little different. If you are just now getting into the Randy Rogers Band then I would recommend "Like It Used To Be" and "Rollercoaster" from there previous albums, you wont be disappointed!
Songs by Stephen Foster, Vol. 1-2
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Time Capsule
  • Unexpected
  • An album to treasure
  • A classic recording of American songs
  • The sessions of sweet silent thought stirred
Songs by Stephen Foster, Vol. 1-2

Manufacturer: Nonesuch
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000005IYE
Release Date: 1992-05-28

Tracks:

  1. Songs By Stephen Foster: Jeanie With The Light Brown Hair
  2. Songs By Stephen Foster: There's A Good Time Coming
  3. Songs By Stephen Foster: Was My Brother In The Battle?
  4. Songs By Stephen Foster: Sweetly She Sleeps, My Alice Fair
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  7. Songs By Stephen Foster: Wilt Thou Be Gone, Love?
  8. Songs By Stephen Foster: That's What's The Matter
  9. Songs By Stephen Foster: Ah! May The Red Rose Live Alway
  10. Songs By Stephen Foster: I'm Nothing But A Plain Old Soldier
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  17. Songs By Stephen Foster: There Are Plenty Of Fish In The Sea
  18. Songs By Stephen Foster: Come Where My Love Lies Dreaming
  19. Songs By Stephen Foster: The Soiree Polka
  20. Songs By Stephen Foster: Better Times Are Coming
  21. Songs By Stephen Foster: Katy Bell
  22. Songs By Stephen Foster: The Hour For Thee And Me
  23. Songs By Stephen Foster: Summer Longings

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Time Capsule.......2006-11-30

The voices and instruments, like the songs, are straight from the mid-19th century. If you want to be transported back in time 150 years to a wonderful parlor performance of Foster's songs, this is the album to do it. The voices are marvelous and trained, and one must imagine that the strict phrasing and style are what one would have expected at the time. The cheap upright piano is perfect.

But the one perfect moment for me is the ONLY good extant rendition of "Was My Brother in the Battle?". Accompanied on a harmonium or pump reed organ, if this song doesn't tempt a tear, you simply aren't a romantic.

Very highly recommended.

3 out of 5 stars Unexpected.......2005-11-26

Quality of this recording is fantastic! Performances are superb! However, they don't fit being an example of Foster's music and times. I was expecting banjos and a Mississippi Sound - therfore, very, very disappointed in this CD and consider and a waste of money. Be sure to LISTEN to a few examples to match what you are looking for and what the CD offers. I, unfortunately did not listen before I bought. I rate this low only because my expectations were shattered. This IS a fine CD if opera styles are ok for an example of this southern, 1800's composer's work.

5 out of 5 stars An album to treasure.......2004-09-23

The landmark Library of Congress album, now on enhanced CD. Years
ago, I went on a six-months field assignment to a remote area of
Africa, where I could take only what music I could carry in a vest
pocket. I chose a tape player and two albums: a recital by Perlman
and this album on tape, and was content. If you love American
music, sung poetry, beautiful singing and deeply moving musicality,
this is an album you will treasure for a lifetime.

5 out of 5 stars A classic recording of American songs.......2004-08-22

What can I say that hasn't already been said below? I only wanted to reiterate how wonderful this album is and assure the reader the sound is spectacular on CD. This is a live recording, and intentionally so, as the idea was to create a "parlor" experience as these were parlor songs to be sung by family and friends around the old upright piano. I especially liked the comment about the upright piano which, indeed, does croak and clank throughout the performance adding a note of "authenticity" without becoming obtrusive.

If only Ms. DeGaetani had graced my parlor...

5 out of 5 stars The sessions of sweet silent thought stirred.......2003-11-22

I have never heard such unadulterated extraworldy sound emanate from two human voices and what would otherwise be firewood (the period instruments played by Gilbert Kalish). It stirs profound patriotism and a deep sentimentality for our early days when a civilized people pined to find virtue by examining its own body-- the north and the south, the small town, the simple flag, and the beauty of gentile manly and womanly love expressed through equisite song. There is no other music I would rather hear 'when summoning up the remembrance of things past.' The ghost of the early American parlor will prick your skin through these simple hymns and you may escape for a moment our troubled and busy times.
A Matter of Time: The Downchild Collection
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Party in a Jewl Case
  • Some Are More Famous, Nobody Does It Better!
A Matter of Time: The Downchild Collection
Downchild Blues Band
Manufacturer: Blue Wave
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Blues | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B00004X0GO
Release Date: 2000-08-15

Tracks:

  1. It's Been So Long
  2. T.V. Mama
  3. Flip, Flop & Fly
  4. Going Dancing
  5. Tell Your Mother
  6. Dusty Road
  7. Annie's Got A Sister
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  9. Rock It
  10. I Got Everything I Need (Almost)
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  12. Dig Myself A Hole
  13. Downchild Shuffle
  14. Lazy Woman
  15. Let's Get High
  16. Tramp
  17. When I Say Jump
  18. Dew Drop Inn
  19. I Am Mr. Downchild
  20. It's A Matter Of Time

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Party in a Jewl Case.......2002-05-09

First heard of these guys years ago when the Blues Bros. put out "Briefcase full of Blues", finally got around to checking them out and couldn't be happier. It's easy to see where Aykroyd in particular being a Canadian was enthused with these guys. The Downchild songs are among the best they covered. If you like Houserockers in general buy this it delivers.

5 out of 5 stars Some Are More Famous, Nobody Does It Better!.......2001-03-26

Caught Downchild in Key Largo on the last gig of their winter 2001 tour of the Florida Keys. I hadn't seen Donnie Walsh and his great blues/jazz band since about 1982 in Toronto. First caught them in 1971 or so when they played my high school in London, Ontario. Fantastic to see them still in the game and cooking fit to set the building on fire.

Donnie Walsh demonstrated his mastery of blues harmonica and guitar throughout the set--no surprise there. Everyone else in the band displayed formidable chops and a real appreciation of ensemble playing--even with all the virtuoso soloing and fills, no-one stepped on anyone else, ever. Special surprise at this gig was the appearance of guest alto saxophonist Richie Cole--well known in the jazz world for his Phil Woods/Charlie Parker-influenced playing. One of the evening's high points was Richie's solo spot, where he took the band down low and demonstrated a simply breathtaking alto technique. Close your eyes and you'd have sworn it was Charlie Parker himself up there, spiraling off on the upper intervals of the chords at warp speed. Just a great treat to watch from ten feet away.

Sadly, Donnie's brother Hock, with whom he founded Downchild some thirty-plus years ago, passed away this past year. He's greatly missed, but the band goes on under Donnie's leadership, its power and enthusiasm intact. Suffice to say that there is a very good reason the Blues Brothers (Dan Akroyd and John Belushi in character, in case you didn't know) covered so many of this great Canadian blues band's original tunes: they're superb. Check out "Flip, Flop, and Fly", "Everything I Need (Almost)" and "Shotgun Blues" for starters. Then listen on from there. This fairly definitive collection of Downchild's best is thoroughly deserving of inclusion in anyone's music library, whether your tastes run from blues to jazz to rock 'n' roll. Get A MATTER OF TIME: THE DOWNCHILD COLLECTION--it's well worth the price of admission.
A Matter of Time
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • This is a keeper.
  • Great Album
A Matter of Time
Vertical Hold
Manufacturer: A&M
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | R&B | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000008LZP
Release Date: 1993-06-22

Tracks:

  1. A.S.A.P.
  2. Seems You're Much Too Busy
  3. You Got Something (I Want)
  4. 7, 6, 5 (For Love)
  5. Matter of Time
  6. You Can't Go Wrong
  7. I've Been Watching You
  8. Don't Say Goodnight (It's Time for Love)
  9. Magic Carpet Ride
  10. Waiting in the Wings

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars This is a keeper........2007-05-03

This was a true slammin' cd by Vertical Hold and it also catapulted Angie Stone's solo career. This cd is very hard to find and i suggest to anyone who do come across it, you'd better keep a watchful eye on it because someone will snatch it. I love that track "Seems you're much too busy".

5 out of 5 stars Great Album .......2007-03-28

I bought this album to see how Angie Stone was before she became the Queen of Neo-Soul, and I was not suprised. No wonder why I love Angie Stone so much. She has been putting out great music for years. You can listen to every song on this album and you would not have to push the skip button. My favorite songs are A.S.A.P., Matter of Time, 7,6,5(For Love), Don't Say Goodbye, and of course Seems You're Much Too Busy. You can see that video on youtube. But this whole album is fantastic. I need to get it replaced because someone stole it.
Matter of Time
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    Matter of Time
    Daphne Willis
    Manufacturer: bare feet records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    Singer-SongwritersSinger-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B000R8M9OK
    Release Date: 2007-04-03

    Tracks:

    1. Live For Now
    2. What's It Gonna Be
    3. No Difference
    4. Tell Me
    5. My Shoes

    Product Description

    Daphne's songwriting skills, engaging vocals, tasty guitar and musical IQ will be revealed to you in the first listen. Her words are direct, honest, clever, magnetic and far beyond her 20 years. It is not often that you encounter a dovetail joint of thought and sound that creates such a nicely crafted edge. Her debut EP, "Matter of Time," expresses this maturity, featuring five lyrically driven tracks that combine Daphne s traditional influences (Elvis Costello, The Beatles, Bob Dylan) along with the contemporary views and sensibilities she learned growing up and listening to the 21 st century. Musical production credit goes to Stephen Shirk who engineered and co-produced this project with Daphne. She has a permanent band now (hence the new DW & Co name) featuring Ryan on bass, Bob on drums and John on guitar/piano.
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    • SUCH MAGICAL MUSIC OF THE NIGHT!
    • A Must Have for Sir Andrew fans
    Andrew Lloyd Webber: Now & Forever
    Various Artists
    Manufacturer: Decca Broadway
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    ASIN: B00005R5UJ
    Release Date: 2001-11-20

    Tracks:

    1. Jesus Christ Superstar: Overture - Andrew Lloyd Webber
    2. Jesus Christ Superstar: Everything's Alright - Yvonne Elliman/Murray Head/Ian Gilllan
    3. Jesus Christ Superstar: I Don't Know How To Love Him - Yvonne Elliman
    4. Jesus Christ Superstar: Gethsemane (I Only Want To Say) - Steve Balsamo
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    6. Evita: Oh What A Circus/Sing You Fools - Antonio Banderas
    7. Evita: I'd Be Surprisingly Good For You - Elaine Paige/Joss Ackland
    8. Evita: Another Suitcase In Another Hall - Barbara Dickson
    9. Evita: Don't Cry For Me Argentina - Julie Covington
    10. Evita: High Flying, Adored - Mandy Patinkin/Patti LuPone
    11. Cats: The Jellicle Ball - Andrew Lloyd Weber
    12. Cats: Memory - Elaine Paige
    13. Cats: Gus: The Theatre Cat - Susan Jane Tanner/John Mills
    14. Cats: Mr Mistoffelees - Paul Nicholas
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    16. Song And Dance: Tell Me On A Sunday - Marti Webb
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    18. Song And Dance: Nothing Like You've Ever Known - Sarah Brightman
    19. Song And Dance: Introduction - Andrew Lloyd Webber
    20. Song And Dance: Variations 1 -4 - Andrew Lloyd Webber

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    1. Starlight Express: Starlight Express - El Debarge
    2. Starlight Express: Crazy - Greg Ellis/Reva Rice/Caron Cardelle/Samantha Lane/Voyd
    3. Starlight Express: Next Time You Fall In Love - Reva Rice/Greg Ellis
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    5. Starlight Express: Light At The End Of The Tunnel - The Company
    6. Requiem: Hosanna - Placido Domingo
    7. Requiem: Pie jesu - Sarah Brightman/Paul Miles-Kingston
    8. The Phantom Of The Opera: The Phantom Of The Opera - Michael Crawford/Sarah Brightman
    9. The Phantom Of The Opera: The Music Of The Night - Michael Crawford
    10. The Phantom Of The Opera: All I Ask Of You - Sarah Brightman/Steve Barton
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    9. Sunset Boulevard: The Perfect Year - Glenn Close/Alan Campbell
    10. Sunset Boulevard: Sunser Boulevard - Alan Campbell
    11. Sunset Boulevard: As If We Never Said Goodbye - Glenn Close
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    14. Whistle Down The Wind: No Matter What - Children/Adult Chorus
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    18. The Beautiful Game: Our Kind Of Love - Hannah Waddingham
    19. The Beautiful Game: Dont Like You - Josie Walker/David Shannon
    20. The Beautiful Game: Let Us Love In Peace - Josie Walker/Omagh Youth Community Choir

    Tracks:

    1. Oh What A Circus - David Essex
    2. Memory - Betty Buckley
    3. The Phantom Of The Opera - Sarah Brightman/Steve Harley
    4. All I Ask Of You - Sarah Brightman/Cliff Richard
    5. Love Changes Everything - Michael Ball
    6. Any Dream Will Do - Donny Osmond
    7. Amigos Para Siempre (Friends For Life) - Sarah Brightman/Jose Carreras
    8. As If We Never Said Goodbye - Barbra Streisand
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    10. With One Look - Petula Clark
    11. You Must Love Me - Madonna
    12. The Heart Is Slow To Learn - Kiri Te Kanawa
    13. A Kiss Is A Terrible Thing To Waste - The Metal Philharmonic Orchestra
    14. Whistle Down The Wind - Tina Arena
    15. No Matter What - Boyzone
    16. The Vaults Of Heaven - Tom Jones
    17. Try Not To Be Afraid - Boy George
    18. Pie Jesu - Charlotte Church

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    2. Down Thru' Summer - Ross Hannaman
    3. I'll Give All My Love To Southend - Ross Hannaman
    4. Believe Me I Will - Sacha Distel
    5. Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (1969 Radio Luxembourg Commercial) - Joseph Consortium/Pete Murray
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    7. Come Back Richard Your Country Needs You - Time Rice And The Webber Group
    8. Goodbye Seattle - Paul Raven
    9. John 19:41 - The Andrew Lloyd Webber Orchestra
    10. What A Line To Go Out On - Yvonne Elliman
    11. Disillusion Me - Gary Band
    12. The Ballad Of Robert And Peter - Tim Rice
    13. Christmas Dream - Maynard Williams
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    16. Magdalena - Tony Christie
    17. Buenos Aires - The Roja Rockers
    18. Pollicle Dogs And Jellicle Cats - Andrew Lloyd Webber
    19. Mungojerrie And Rumpleteazer (Live At The Sydmonton Festival 1980) - Gemma Craven
    20. I Could Have Given You More - Petula Clark
    21. I've Been In Love Too Long - Marti Webb
    22. Benedicite - The Stephen Hill Singers

    Album Description

    Disc 1: Selections from Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Cats, and Song and Dance

    Disc 2: Selections from Starlight Express, Requiem, Phantom of the Opera, and Aspects of Love

    Disc 3: Selections from Joseph nad the Amaziong Technicolor Dreamcoat, By Jeeves, Sunset Boulevard, Whistle Down the Wind, and The Beautiful Game

    CD 4: 1. "Oh What a Circus" --David Essex 2. "Memory" - Betty Buckleey 3. "The Phantom of the Opera" -Sarah Brightman, Steve Harley 4. "All I Ask of You" --Sarah Brightman, Cliff Richard 5. "Love Changes Everything"--Michael Ball 6. "Any Dream Will Do"--Donny Osmond 7. "Amigos Para Siempre (Friends for Life)"--Sarah Brightman, Jose Caerras 8. "As if We Never Said Goodbye"--Barbra Streisand 9. "The Perfect Year"--Dina Carroll 10. "With One Look" --Petula Clark 11. "You Must Love Me" 12. "The Heart Is Slow To Learn" --Kiri Te Kanawa 13. "Whistle Down the Wind"--Tina Arena 14. "A Kiss Is a Terrible Thing To Waste"--The Metal Philharmonic 15. "No Matter What"--Boyzone 16. "The Vaults of Heaven"--Tom Jones and Sounds of Blackness 17. "Try Not To Be Afraid"--Boy George 18. "Pie Jesu"--Charlotte Church

    Disc 5: (All tracks available for the first time) 1. "Make Believe Love"--Wes Sands 2. "Down Thru' Summer"--Ross Hannaman 3. "I'll Give All My Love to Southend"--Ross Hannaman 4. "Believe Me I Will"--Sacha Distel 5. "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: 1969 Luxembourg Radio Commercial--The Jospeh Consortium, Pete Murray 6. "Try It and See"--Rita Pavone 7. "Come Back Richard Your Country Needs You"--Tim Rice and the Webber Group 8. "Goodbye Seattle"-- Paul Raven 9. "John 19:41"--The Andrew Lloyd Webber Orchestra 10. "What a Line To Go Out On"--Yvonne Elliman 11. "Disillusion Me" --Gary Bond 12. "The Ballad of Robert and Peter"--Tim Rice 13. "Christmas Dream" --Maynard Williams 14. "It's Only Your Lover Returning/All through My Wild and Crazy Days/Don't Cry for Me Argentina--Julie Covington 15. "It's Easy for You" (1977 Jungle Room Session version)--Elvis Presley 16. "Magdalena"--Tony Christie 17. "Buenos Aires"--The Rioja Rockers 18. "Pollicle Dogs and Jellicle Cats"--Andrew Lloyd Webber original demo 19. "Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer" (Live at Sydmonton Festival 1980)-Gemma Craven 20. "I Could Have Given You More"--Petula Clark 21. "I've Been in Love Too Long"--Marti Webb 22. "Benedicte"-- Stephen Hill Singers

    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars I waited for this for five years.......2006-06-30

    Between Amazone, Ebay and Napster, I don't usually buy CDs anymore, and I usually wait till I can buy them cheaper "new and used". When this set came out, I was excited, mainly by Disc 5, but wasn't going to spend $70 on it. I waited till it was cheap enough, and got it for Father's day this year.
    It was worth the wait.

    The concept is great. The packaging is great. The recording is great. Disc five is really cool for an ALW aficionado. There are a few real gems on it; my favorites are Petula Clark's "I Could Have Given You More" and "Benedicite."
    I've always thought "Gus the Theatre Cat" made a great medley on the piano with "Unexpected Song" and "I DOn't Know How to Love Him," but wished there was an alternate lyric to match the other two songs. Now that I know there *is*, and it's a good lyric, it's a dream come true.
    The melody of "Benedicite" is one of my favorites from _Sunset_ (the book mis-identifies it as "SUrrender"; it's actually "The Lady's Paying" and "Eternal Youth is Worth a Little Suffering"). The lyrics are the canticle from Daniel 3, which comes up every odd Sunday in the Divine Office, so it's nice to have cool music to sing it with.

    I haven't bought _By Jeeves_ or _THe Beautiful Game_ yet, to it was great to sample them.

    There are other parts of the CD taht aren't found in my collection. I like CD 4 "The Hits."

    But the selections on CDs 1-3 don't make sense.

    First, any self-respecting ALW fan has the Original London Cast of _Phantom_, so six tracks are totally useless. Why not draw from the Canadian cast with Colm Wilkinson? Or pull out some obscure recordings never published.

    Why two different tracks with Michael Ball singing "Love Changes Everything", yet they're hardly any different?

    On Disc 5 is "It's Only Your Lover Returning," sung by Julie Covington. It's an early draft of the song (Lloyd Webber and Rice went through several suggested titles) and quite nice. The very thing one expects on a Boxed Set.
    So why have the Julie Covington "Don't Cry for Me" on disc 1?? The only difference is a few words, but it's otherwise identical. Why not Elaine Paige or Patti Lupone or Madonna?

    The _Evita_ section is otherwise the best, choosing a sample from each major recording, though I'd have chosen slightly differently (as above).

    There is a great selection of "Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer" from the Sydmonton festival, using the original music that was changed when _Cats_ went to Broadway_. It would have been nice if they'd included more recordings from Sydmonton, like the original lyric of "All I Ask of You" shown on the second DVD to the _Phantom_ movie.

    With so many great actress-singers who've played Norma Desmond, why does the collection beat us over the head with Glenn Close?

    Paul Miles Kingston must be set for life in royalties, for the number of albums the original recording of "Pie Jesu" has appeared on. "Amigos Para Siempre" is nice, but it reminds me of Shari Lewis's "The Song that Doesn't End," especially when it's been used on so many compilations.

    In short, this is a great collection for the obscure material, if you can get it cheap. But for a boxed set, it's a poor sampling, drawn mostly from the most familiar recordings.

    5 out of 5 stars Excellent collection but BIG PUBLISHING MISTAKE! .......2006-01-10

    Please beware they made a mistake on this. It's actually the shortened Ray Shell version of STARLIGHT EXPRESS from the original 1984 London cast - NOT the El Debarge single from 1987 like it says on the box. I don't know how they let that goof pass. Sorry to Ray Shell. Having said that, this is an outstanding compilation of Lloyd Webber's greatest hits.

    4 out of 5 stars ONE OF LLOYD WEBBER'S BEST COMPILATIONS, DESPITE A FEW FLAWS.......2005-03-21

    Regardless of the fact that some of his latest efforts (most notably, The Woman in White) are disappointing, there can be little doubt that Andrew Lloyd Webber is one of the greatest composers ever to work in the musical theatre. Ever since his "Jesus Christ Superstar" hit the stage in the early 70-is, it was clear that the conception and perception of musicals are never going to be the same again. Many of his songs became standards not only in the theatre history, but also as tops on the charts. Even though he's British, his influence on the shape of the modern musical theatre expanded over the West End boundaries long ago and has thus made an enormous impact on Broadway. Two of his shows ("Cats" and "The phantom of the opera") hold the record as two the longest running shows in the history of Broadway. He has also been the only composer to have three of his shows running at Broadway concurrently. Some of his awards include three Grammies, a Golden Globe, an Oscar and a bunch of Tony awards. But perhaps most of all, Lloyd Webber is responsible for bringing the musicals and the theatre appealing to the wide audiences, who in different circumstances would not consider seeing a musical. The secret of his success is probably the mixture of beautiful and catchy melodies, interesting subject matter (though some, like Starlight Express, are too thin) and grandiose staging.

    Over the years many compilations of his work have emerged. In the late 80-is and early 90-is it was the "Encore" series and lately the one-disc collection called "Gold". The one in question here can be considered one of the best currently on the market. First, it includes a 3-disc selections from all of his shows, minus the latest one, i.e., "The Woman in White", which, considering the triviality of the score, is no great lost. The fourth disc covers some of his most known songs sung by the famous artists. Then, there is the fifth disc with previously unreleased material, most of which are the songs ALW wrote with Tim Rice for various artists during the 70-is. The disks are all neatly packed in a hardcover book that features 67 pages of pictures and text with information about each of ALW's shows. One of the other assets here is the perfect sound quality, since all of the tracks have been digitally remastered.

    Here are my basic impressions and comments regarding the material on the discs:

    * Disc #1 has the selections from "Jesus Christ Superstar", "Evita", "Cats" and "Song & Dance". The Superstar material mostly comes from the Concept Recording. Although the songs sound beautiful as always, their orchestration is a bit dated now. Only Steve Balsamo's "Gethsemane" from the 1996 revival cast has a modern rock sound. "Evita" comes with the material from all of the major recordings: London, Broadway and the movie productions, as well as the Concept album. No objections here; since this is one of ALW's most satisfying works, every song is just perfect, although Patti LuPone, the Broadway and overall the best Evita, is left with only a couple of lines. With the selections from "Cats", however, I have some doubts. A plus to the choice of the "Jellicle ball" impressive orchestral sequence from the 1998 movie version and "Mister Mistoffelees" from the 1981 London cast. One of the best known ALW's songs, "Memory", also comes from that album. It's a pretty version and Elaine Paige's rendition cannot be matched, but why include this when the definite version, featuring an 80-piece orchestra and Elaine Paige with much better interpretation, can be found in the same movie version. Thusly, one has to buy Elaine Paige's latest 2-disc compilation "Centre Stage: The very best of Elaine Paige" to get that one. And "Gus the theatre cat" is more a recital than a song, so there was not much point in including that. Marti Webb brings her vocal charm to the "Song & Dance" sequence, Sarah Brightman sings "Unexpected song" with her famous soprano, but as much as I like her version, Bernadette Peters, who was in this show on Broadway is strangely left out here.

    * Disc # 2 starts with "Starlight Express". This was never one of my favorite ALW's shows; the plot is even lighter than in "Cats" and the 1984 original cast recording is terribly dated. Yet, here we have one terrific duet, "I am starlight" from the original together with three songs from the later revivals and it seems that fresh orchestrations were just the thing Starlight needed. My favorite remains a touchy ballad, "Next time you fall in love". "Requiem" is the most solemn of all ALW's compositions, written in 1985 to commemorate the death of his father. Placido Domingo's tenor rides together with the chorus all the way through the strong "Hosanna", only to be joined by Sarah Brightman in the final moments of this song. She then gives an echoing deliverance of "Pie Jesu". What can be said of ALW's next show, "The Phantom of the Opera"? A phenomenon in its own right, it's easy to see from the six numbers included here why this is one of the best and most beloved musicals of all time. The cast, the music, the story - everything is perfect. Although "Aspects of love" was never a popular hit, it does have some of the most beautiful love melodies ALW has ever written. "Love changes everything" sung by Michael Ball is probably one of the best tunes ever about love. The rest of the selected material here has a dreamy love flavor and the melodies find their way into your brain in the best Lloyd Webber way.

    * ALW's first musical, "Joseph and the amazing Technicolor dreamcoat" was more successful in its revival form than the original from the 70-is. The three songs included here are sung by the show stars, Jason Donovan and Donny Osmond. Maria Friedman was not a lucky choice to play the narrator, as the track from the 1998 movie version shows. "By Jeeves" was ALW's only big flop when it came to the stage in the 70-is. The 1995 revival sounds much better though, full of funny numbers in the best manner of the musical comedy. "Travel hopefully" remains one of the show's highlights on this compilation. "Sunset Boulevard" comes next. "Sunset" remains for me one of Webber's best scores; lush and beautiful. I listen to the original cast recording with Patti LuPone all the time. However, here most of the songs are performed by Glenn Close. A big mistake. If you've ever listened the American premiere recording with her, you'll know what I am talking about. She may have a strong stage presence, but her vocal abilities are too limited, and her aggressive approach to the role lacks any subtlety. Therefore, the two big numbers from this show, "With one look" and "As if we never said goodbye" are ruined by the fact she can't sing. The same goes for the American Joe Gillis, who was played by Alan Campbell. Luckily, Patti LuPone and Kevin Anderson, the original Norma and Joe from the London production, make their brief entrance here with the "Perfect year"; enough to show how better they are. The funny thing is, on the jacket and inside of it, Glenn Close and Alan Campbell are credited as performers in this song as well. If this was a mistake on ALW's part, it was a good one. The next ALW's show, "Whistle down the wind" was never a critic's dear and yet the audiences rushed in to see it in London. The score brings back ALW to his rock and roll roots of the seventies and the story is quite interesting. But the selections here are not the happiest, since the cast recording boasts with much better songs. And finally, "The Beautiful Game". Again, we have one of those ALW's shows that is worth in its individual parts rather than as a whole. "Our kind of love" and "Let us love in peace" are two catchy ballads. The latter is a nice amalgam version not available elsewhere. The two other tracks here I could live without.

    * Disc # 4 has the songs from all the above shows performed by different artists. The assembled tracks have their pros and cons. For example, we have some previously unreleased stuff, like Dame Kiri Te Kanawa's operettic rendition of "The heart is slow to learn", or a stunning and epic "A kiss is a terrible thing to waste" from "Whistle down the wind", performed by The Metal Philharmonic Orchestra. Then again, what was the point in including almost identical tracks as the ones on the previous disks? So we have Michael Ball again singing "Love changes everything" with only a bit different orchestration; Sarah Brightman comes out again with the same Phantom duets, but only with the different male singers. It would be much more appropriate to include tracks from the Toronto Cast of the Phantom, with Colm Wilkinson. Other pop deliverances (Tina Arena's "Whistle down the wind", Barbra Streisand's "As if we never said goodbye", Boyzone's "No matter what" and many more) were wisely chosen. Patti LuPone is again nowhere to be found and Petula Clark's "With one look" sounds too worn-out.

    * The last disc is probably the one that will be of most interest to Lloyd Webber aficionados. It consists of entirely previously unreleased material ALW for the most part wrote for various artists during his early years, with Tim Rice. Some of these tunes, not successful as a singles, were later used in his shows. Thus "Down thru' summer" became "Buenos Aires"in Evita, "Try it and see", an unsuccessful attempt for the Eurovision was used for "King Herod's song" in "Superstar" and so on. Some of these songs are nicely made pop songs: "Make believe love", ALW's first recorded composition, for which he provided the lyrics; "Goodbye Seattle", sung by Paul Raven, who later became Gary Glitter; "Come back Richard, your country needs you", from a never made musical, sung here by Tim Rice, or Latin flavored "Magdalena", with Tony Christie singing. My all time favorite here is a song called "It's easy for you", sung by none other than Elvis Presley himself. Lloyd Webber and Rice sent him a demo recording that he accepted and recorded this live version a couple of weeks before he died. It's amazing to hear how his voice remained in the perfect shape. Also, there is a track of Andrew Lloyd Webber singing "Policle dogs and Jellicle cats" while plying the piano. His voice doesn't sound bad at all.


    Taken as a whole, this compilation makes a perfect birthday or Christmas present to any fan of Andrew Lloyd Webber shows, or just anybody interested in some of the best tunes from the modern era of the musical theatre; despite the flaws I mentioned above. To the former, it may just be the final addition for the Andrew Lloyd Webber collection.

    5 out of 5 stars SUCH MAGICAL MUSIC OF THE NIGHT!.......2003-01-19

    "Evita." "Sunset Blvd." "Starlight Express." "Jesus Christ Superstar." "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat." "Requiem." "Aspects of Love." The man who is the most recognized composer in the history of the musical theatre, the man who has won more Tonys than any other composer, the man who boasts the best-selling show of all time ("The Phantom of the
    Opera") and the longest-running show of all time ("Cats"), the man whose homes are filled with three Grammys, five Oliviers, a Golden Globe, and Oscar and too many other honors and hosannas to mention, the man knighted in 1992 certainly doesn't need an introduction. Now Decca Broadway pays tribute to Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber with "Now and Forever," a spectacular 5-CD set compiled and produced by Sir Andy himself. It's cheaper than a
    ticket to "The Producers" ... and more much exciting. This treasure trove contains highlights from all of Webber's shows, and a bonus disc of tunes sung by Betty Buckley, Barbara
    Streisand, Jose Carreras, Boy George, Charlotte Church, Madonna, Tom Jones, Petula Clark, even Elvis! A must for lovers of theatre---and good music.

    4 out of 5 stars A Must Have for Sir Andrew fans.......2002-05-21

    This five-CD collection of Andrew Lloyd Webber's career is fantastic. It leaves virtually no stone unturned. I have no doubt that diehard Webber fans will love this, especially for the 5th disc entitled "From the Vaults." This disc alone is worth the price as it contains tunes never before heard by the typical fan. Who knew Elvis did a Lloyd Webber tune?!? I didn't! Also the tune "Benedictine" which the composer wrote for his most recent marriage is not only pretty, but it has the same medley as "The Lady's Paying" from "Sunset Blvd." which I found highly enjoyable. Another great track is the composer himself singing a cut song from "Cats" entitled "Pollicle Dogs and Jellicle Cats" which has the same tune as "Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats," but to hear Sir Andrew sing is a blast...he sounds a lot like Al "Year of the Cat" Stewart.
    The cuts from the musicals are great but are likely owned by ALW fans as they are on the original cast albums. And I'm glad that there were tunes included from the composers most recent efforts which have yet to make it beyond London (Whistle Down the Wind, Beautiful Game).
    My only complaint is the inclusion of way too many tracks by Sarah Brightman. She must've received a great divorce settlement that included having tunes on any ALW collection until the end of time!! Her interpretations of some of the tunes were limp and uninspired. I would've much rather heard casts from around the world rather than yet another song by this disdainful soprano! How about Colm Wilkinson's version of "Music of the Night" from the original Canadian cast of "Phantom"? Or Michael Crawford's version of "Unexpected Song"? What? No Betty Buckley from "Sunset Blvd."? And of course there are songs you KNOW are going to be on the collection before you even listen to it as they have been on EVERY ALW collection for the past decade or so.
    A great collection but too much Sarah Brightman!
    You Survived
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Don't sleep on this album plese
    • I Survived
    • I Survived ... YOU Survived ... We Survived
    • James Fortune & Fiya - You Survived
    • Hottest gospel project since Tye
    You Survived
    James Fortune & Fiya
    Manufacturer: World Wide Gospel
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    ASIN: B0002MHEG4
    Release Date: 2004-09-14

    Tracks:

    1. We Wecome
    2. My Dance (Remix)
    3. I'm Still Here
    4. God Can (Intro)
    5. God Can
    6. Praise Anthem
    7. Praise Anthem (Remix)
    8. You Survived
    9. He's Mighty
    10. My Father Knows
    11. Holy Interlude
    12. You Are Holy
    13. You Can Make It
    14. True Love
    15. My Dance

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Don't sleep on this album plese .......2006-06-11

    As the first two reviewers said before this album is not getting the amount of airplay it deserves. When I first bought it. I bought it mainly because of the title track then as I began to listen to it every song ministered to me in it's own way. My favorites have to be Welcome in your Presence, Still Here, God Can, You Survived, My father knows and you are holy.

    5 out of 5 stars I Survived.......2006-04-20

    This album deserves a lot more air play then it has been receiving. If you are looking for an album that really ministers to your soul then this should be in your collection. The title song itself is enough for you to purchase the album. I know that even though i went through a lot of hard times in my life, I am still a survivor. James fortune & Fiya keep ministering and letting God use you.

    5 out of 5 stars I Survived ... YOU Survived ... We Survived.......2006-02-28

    It seems like a lot of people are sleeping on this album. When I heard the title track "You Survived" on the radio over a year ago I knew I had to find out who the song was from. WHen I finally got the CD it really ministered to me from day one. It is such a uplifting album. I think it's great for young adults, well I think everyone can recieve something from this album. "God Can" is another uplifting track. Also, "I'm Still Here" really spoke to me, because I am a college student and it always seems like something, whether it be financially, in classes, with time or anything is going wrong.

    Love the CD, I hope others will pick it up and I pray that is ministers to them like it did and continues to do with me.

    Happy Listening
    Stay Blessed

    5 out of 5 stars James Fortune & Fiya - You Survived.......2005-09-07

    Excellent album. Upbeat tracks and lively music for young christians as well as the young at heart.

    5 out of 5 stars Hottest gospel project since Tye.......2005-08-27

    Wow. What more to say than wow. This album is mad hott. If you like gospel and you like some hott cats usin their musical gifts to the fullest, then this album is for you. Excellent vocal talents featuring Shawn McClemore, Nikki Ross Turneley, and EB layin down the 16 bars. This is one of the HOTTEST gospel joints goin on right now. Also in this album is the work of keyboard player Terrence Vaughn, who is a phenominal keyboard player. Terrence helped produce this album, and works with LL Cool J and Brent Jones. All the players on this CD are top notch musicians. Best of all James keeps it real and tells it like it is, his lyrics are down to earth and for real. You gotta love this CD for what it is, and for the incredible talent displayed throughout each track. Two hott tracks to check out are "Praise Anthem" and "Dance (remix)". The best thing I can compare FIYA to is Tye Tribbett and GA, or John P. Kee. If you like gospel this is the CD to get!!
    Classics Explained: Rite of Spring
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      Classics Explained: Rite of Spring
      Stravinsky , Rahbari , and Brt Po Brussels
      Manufacturer: Naxos
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      ASIN: B00007FPFN
      Release Date: 2003-07-15
      English Song
      Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
      • A century of British art songs to delight those who love them
      English Song

      Manufacturer: Naxos
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      All Works by BrittenAll Works by Britten | Britten, Sir Benjamin | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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      ASIN: B0002JEG6I
      Release Date: 2005-03-22

      Tracks:

      1. A Soft Day - Bernadette Greevy
      2. Irish Skies - Bernadette Greevy
      3. Cherry Ripe - Janice Watson
      4. Mustard And Cress - Neal Davies
      5. The Lily Of A Day - Janice Watson
      6. Henry King - Neal Davies
      7. Fain Would I Change That Note - Graham Johnson
      8. In Summer-Time On Bredon - Christopher Maltman
      9. The Lads In Their Hundreds - Christopher Maltman
      10. Among The Rocks - Graham Johnson
      11. It Was A Lover And His Lass - Anthony Rolfe Johnson
      12. The Water Mill - Anthony Rolfe Johnson
      13. On Wenlock Edge - Anthony Rolfe Johnson
      14. The Call - Graham Johnson
      15. Silent Noon - Graham Johnson
      16. Now In These Fairylands - Philip Langridge
      17. The Dream-City - Philip Langridge
      18. Margrete's Cradle Song - Susan Gritton
      19. The Heart Worships - Christopher Maltman
      20. Take, O Those Lips Away - Anthony Rolfe Johnson
      21. Now Sleeps The Crimson Petal - Graham Johnson
      22. Love Calls Through The Summer Night - Anthony Rolfe Johnson
      23. I Will Go With My Father A-Ploughing - Graham Johnson
      24. The Rio Grande (Capstan Shanty) - Ian Partridge
      25. Theodore, Or The Pirate King - Ian Partridge
      26. A Long Time Ago (Hilliard's Shanty) - Ian Partridge
      27. Oh Dear, What Can The Matter Be? - Bernadette Greevy

      Tracks:

      1. The Grenadier - Richard Edgar-Wilson
      2. The Young Lover - Richard Edgar-Wilson
      3. Betty And Johnny - Richard Edgar-Wilson
      4. Rise Up And Reach The Stars - Richard Edgar-Wilson
      5. The Bells - Nik Hancock-Child
      6. Ann's Cradle Song - Nik Hancock-Child
      7. As I Lay In The Early Sun - Nik Hancock-Child
      8. The Cherry Tree - Nik Hancock-Child
      9. Dusk - Nik Hancock-Child
      10. Peter Warlock's Fancy - John Constable
      11. The Frostbound Wood - John Constable
      12. Chopcherry - John Constable
      13. A Sad Song - John Constable
      14. Rutterkin - John Constable
      15. Bethlehem Down - John Constable
      16. Wapping Old Stairs - Felicity Lott
      17. Long Steel Grass - Martyn Hill
      18. Tango-Pasodoble - Martyn Hill
      19. Popular Song - Martyn Hill
      20. Beatriz's Song - Felicity Lott
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      23. The Foggy, Foggy View - Philip Langridge
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      25. Tell Me The Truth About Love - Della Jones
      26. The Choirmaster's Burial - Philip Langridge

      Customer Reviews:

      3 out of 5 stars A century of British art songs to delight those who love them.......2006-06-26

      These 53 songs have been collected by Naxos from their extensive acquisitions from Collins Classics, and perhaps other British sources now out of business. There's a steady cottage industry, year after year, producing the typical English art song, which is usually based on folk songs, but even in more modern idioms is profuondly conservative and nostaligic. Half these songs, not to mention half the composers, are totally unknown to American audiences, but the familiar names of Vaughan Williams and Britten represent high quality, and the lesser lights, such as Warlock and Quilter, are mainstays in this repertoire.

      I'd challenge all but the most addicted listener to make it through more than ten songs at a sitting, and many of these pieces are tepid, offering comfort rather than inspiration. The singers are among the best, but Graham Johnson and Steuart Beford, who do most of the accompaniments, are lackluster. I know that won't be a popular comment, yet if you compare any of these songs with rendiitons done by Janet Baker, John Shirley-quirk, and most recently Bryn Terfel and Ian Bostridge, you immediately notice how much more intensity and drama is pesent than htis colleciton reveals.
      Space: 1999 Year 1
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • Not to be missed!!!
      • Great year one compilation
      • An Excellent CD
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      • Space 1999 Year One Soundtrack Available Once Again!
      Space: 1999 Year 1

      Manufacturer: Silva America
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      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B0006UEVQS
      Release Date: 2005-01-25

      Tracks:

      1. Space: 1999, Main Titles
      2. Breakaway
      3. War Games
      4. Matter Of Life And Death
      5. Space: 1999, End Titles (Alternate Version)
      6. The Infernal Machine
      7. Force Of Life
      8. Ring Around The Moon
      9. Black Sun
      10. Mission Of The Darians
      11. The Troubled Spirit
      12. Space: 1999, Main Theme (Extended Alternative Version)
      13. The Testament Of Arkadia
      14. Another Time, Another Place
      15. Space: 1999, End Titles

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Not to be missed!!!.......2007-04-30

      This CD is simply excellent! Anybody who ever cared for TV soundtracks should give it a chance. The only better thing is Barry Gray's music for "UFO" TV series, which has been promised from Silva Screen (and has been published by "Fanderson" and since sould out). So, whatever somebody think of the series, this music will not fail to delight. Impressive and nostalgic, mysterious and enthralling, this music really deserves to be heard by everybody.

      5 out of 5 stars Great year one compilation.......2007-01-09

      This remastered version of Space:1999 year one or series one sounds excellent. It is very clear and you can better appreciate Barry Gray wonderful job.

      If you are Space:1999 fan, it is a must have.

      5 out of 5 stars An Excellent CD.......2006-07-27

      Talk about bringing back memories. The music is crisp-clear & updated. For the 1999 fans-this is a must have.

      4 out of 5 stars Fantastic Future Score.......2005-04-01

      Space:1999 - the series - may be one of the most controversial SF shows ever. People either love it, or they hate it... there seems to be little middle ground. As a kid I was thrilled with the series, although even then I could see the weaknesses in science, story, and characterization. But from a purely visual and aural standpoint, the first series rarely disappointed.

      Especially when it came to the music. As many fans know, Barry Gray scored only 4 episodes - the rest being rounded out by reusing his cues for those episodes, plus liberal doses of library music. This disc gives a good overview of the magnificent music written specifically for the series, as well as a sampling of some of those library cues. As a previous reviewer said, the ultimate soundtrack to the series was released several years ago by the Fanderson organization ( which one had to join as a member to be able to order ) and is sadly out of print. Copies can be found on the internet, often selling for prohibitive prices. Unless you are a diehard collector, willing to shell out a good sized portion of your paycheck, this single disc is the way to go.

      Sound quality is superb, and in some cases surpasses the previously mentioned two disc set, as several of the tracks have been remastered to remove wow, flutter, and distortion that could be heard on the Fanderson set. The main title was remixed to make it truer to the on-screen version, and the tracks from the episode "Black Sun" are in stereo on CD here for the first time ever. The previous release featured the episode's complete score, but only as a monophonic version, as many of the multitrack masters for that particular episode have been lost. For that alone, this disc is worth owning, even if you have the Fanderson set.

      However, it is Gray's music that is the true reason to own this soundtrack - regardless of your feelings about the series. Full bodied, sweeping, emotional and grand... not at all your typical seventies television soundtrack. Years before John Williams revived the popularity of orchestral scores for science fiction projects, Barry Gray was filling small screen speakers with epic music that would have sounded perfectly at home in a motion picture theatre.

      5 out of 5 stars Space 1999 Year One Soundtrack Available Once Again!.......2005-03-09

      I give this soundtrack 5 stars only because the soundtrack is awesome, but if you want a more complete compilation, you need to find the Fanderson version.
      The year 1 music definately set the tone for the TV show back in 1975. It gave it beautiful character and feeling for the show. It was ashame that for the second year that they had changed so much (even the music) and lost that character and feeling (but that is a whole other debate).
      In 1976, RCA records released the year 1 soundtrack with a beautiful gate fold cover and for about 20+ years, that is all we had, until Fanderson. The year 1 soundtrack is no longer available through them, but it is the most complete. This CD, however, does well to capture the feeling of year 1 and does throw an additional track for you sun bathers out there. It is a nice 30 year anniversary gift to myself. Happy 30th Birthday: SPACE 1999!!!

      World Music:

      1. Metalmorfosis [Import]
      2. Millennium [Import]
      3. Millennium: Ney Matogrosso [Import]
      4. Music World
      5. Na Imbolada Do Tempo [Import]
      6. Nicht Eine Stunde Tut Mir [Import]
      7. Ojo de Tiburon
      8. Om: The Sound of Hinduism
      9. Operacion Triunfo: Las 50 Mejores [Import]
      10. Perto Do Coração [Import]

      World Music

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      World Music

      12" Collection [Import]

      Caruso Edition, Vol.IV

      Conversation [Import]

      Sextant [Original recording remastered]

      Full Metal Panic V.2 [Import]

      Erwin Pelzig, Vol. 1 - Leih' Mir A Mark [Import]

      EB 84

      Dosage [CD-single]

      Cerebro Magneto [Import]

      From Tchaikovsky to Wagner

      Complete Jazz at Massey Hall [Live] [Import]

      Discord [Extra tracks] [Import]

      Dwellin' in tha Labb [Explicit Lyrics]

      Pigs and Pyramids: An Allstar Lineup Performing the Songs of Pink Floyd

      Resolve