Pure Light

Jeff Schmidt, Massage Magazine
Theresa Griffith’s music is the hottest thing out there in massage therapy music today.

Product Description
A prophetic call for world peace. Music of seven different nations. Recorded in Ireland, Australia and the stairwell of a lighthouse in Michigan with seven different flutes and Irish whistles. Bagpipes, fiddle, mandolin, harp, didgeridoo, quitar and piano.

Pure Light

Pure Light,Theresa Griffith,Theresa Griffith,An internationally known Celtic Flutist and vocalist who just finished her 6th CD. Her specialty is prophetic healing music which has gained her recognition in the medical community with such uses as pain and stress management

Average customer rating: Hmmm, interesting... It really grows on you THIS CD GIVES ME A HEADACHE Music, it ain't, but... THERAPEUTIC SOUND - Great for Massage!

SOUNDS OF LIGHT: The Pure Tones of Crystal Singing Bowls Crystal Voices Manufacturer: Crystal Voices ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music Healing | New Age | Styles | Music Relaxation | New Age | Styles | Music Minimal Techno | Techno | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Seven Metals Singing Bowls of Tibet Chords of the Cosmos: Harmonies of the Zodiac with Crystal Bowls for Chakra Balancing, Meditation & The Healing Arts Travelling the Sacred Sound Current: Divine Chants & Sacred Tones for Healing & Meditation CRYSTAL VOICES: The Harmonic Vibrations of Crystal Singing Bowls Journey To Wholeness - Singing Crystal Bowls for Healing and Wholeness ASIN: B00000G1SO Release Date: 1998-01-01

Tracks:

1. Octaves of Light
2. Soundings of the Planets
3. Angelic Rays

Album Description

SOUNDS OF LIGHT embodies you with glistening tones of transcendent beauty"...Jonathan Goldman

A deeply transformative sound experience! You will love this higher-vibrational crystal sound. Flow on a mystical river of sound into the crystal tone-world of Light and Sound. These entrancing harmonies bathe the listener in a seamless weaving of harmonic crystal tone waves of fifth intervals and octaves, providing a powerful vibrational therapy for healing and meditation. This CD is pure crystal bowls throughout and is used extensively by Massage Therapists, Reiki Practitioners and Yoga Instructors to provide a vibrational healing background for their practice.

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Customer Reviews:

Hmmm, interesting..........2006-12-26

Some of the tracks make for quite transcendental experiences, although turn down the volume if you're listening on headphones - the tones won't suit everyone. The sound quality is true to life, I was doubting if the 'goosebumps' quality of real crystal bowls would be evident in a recording, but they seem to be.

It really grows on you.......2005-10-19

At first when I got this CD I popped it into my stereo CD player at work and listened for a few minutes. I thought... "Damn... this is crap." But then, later in the evening I went home and decided to give it another try. This time listening to it using my headphones. Then I thought "Damn... this is GOOD!"
Conclusion: "Sounds of light" doesn't make good ambient background music, it's best listened to using headphones. I also found it to be surprisingly mentally calming while doing "breath watching" meditation.

The recording is very well done, (you can hear the sound of the friction mallets as they draw them around the inside of the bowls) and is very clear. However the sound of the mallets does sound a little like a shop saw cutting a pipe a long way away, if you think this will bother you then, don't buy it.
In the liner notes is an interesting story:
"In preparing to record Octaves of Light we set our intentions to anchor in the energies of illumination and enlightenment. As we began, our pinon incense sparked into a flame and, at the same time, the halogen light over head mysteriously went out, so the only remaining source of light in the room was a circle of candles. Continuing our session by candle light, suddenly and unexplainably the overhead light turned back on. This switching off and on of the light repeated for the duration of the recording. We felt the presence of angels."

THIS CD GIVES ME A HEADACHE.......2005-09-08

I usually don't like to write negative reviews, and I'm sure that for many people this cd is wonderful. If you enjoy it I think you should get it. But as for myself, I find it very unpleasant. The crystal bowls produce a kind of low pitched hum that gives me a headache every time. There are pleasant sounds too, some higher pitched tinkling sounds but the hum is almost continuous and really ruins it for me. I bought this one with Seven Metals, Singing Bowls of Tibet about two years ago. Seven Metals I love, I listen to it almost every day. I practice meditation and love good meditation music, especially Tibetan bells.But Crystal Singing Bowls I really can't take. So before you order do listen first if you can.

Music, it ain't, but..........2005-08-04

I first heard this while lying on my back having a nuclear scan. The tones were so soothing that I found myself completely relaxing.
I asked the technician what those wonderful sounds were, and he showed me the CD label.

I purchased a copy for myself and a friend, who is often frazzled at the end of the day. I highly recommend this, but don't expect music as such, just pure tones to set you afloat on a cloud.

THERAPEUTIC SOUND - Great for Massage!.......2004-06-15

I have had my own set of crystal bowls for about ten years now and sometimes play them directly on the body with my massage clients. But during hands on massage, the Sounds of Light CD is my (and my clients) all time favourite crystal bowl CD to have playing as a background. The thing I have noticed about people's reaction to crystal bowls is that they either "love 'em or hate 'em", there seems to be no middle ground. That's because the bowl's alpha sine waves penetrate through the multiple layers of the body. The vibrational effects stir things up - and if the listener isn't ready to do this release work, they may have quite a strong reaction. The tones of these bowls are not just nice sounding "la la" new age music, it is therapeutic sound that augments my healing sessions. If you are familiar with what crystal bowls sound like and enjoyed the experience, then you WILL love this CD. It's healing combinations of fifth intervals and octaves help outside distractions to disappear as you become one with the tone. This flawlessly recorded healing ceremony, is a fantastic tool for deep relaxation, destressing and attunement.

Average customer rating: Too Much of a Good Thing? Outstanding collection of orginal piano work Great CD for easy listening

Piano Portraits Manufacturer: Sugo Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Somewhere In Time ASIN: B0000005YW Release Date: 1993-03-15

Tracks:

1. Gentle Images - Jim Bajor
2. Rapture - Jim Bajor
3. Nancita - Stephen Jacob
4. The Journey - Stephen Jacob
5. Inner Peace - Tom Barabas
6. Moon Dust - Tom Barabas
7. Yasawa Blue - Christine Brown
8. Silent Tears - Christine Brown
9. Eykes - Jim Bajor
10. Friends - Jim Bajor
11. Magic In December - Tom Barabas
12. Pure Light - Tom Barabas
13. Romanza - Stephen Jacob
14. Your LIght - Stephen Jacob
15. Hiding Places - Christine Brown
16. The Secret Garden - Christine Brown

Product Description

Sugo Records is proud to present this collection of sixteen heart warming inpired solo piano works from four of the most gifted pianist in the United States, who have rendered their musical portraits of friends, family, lovers and life's precious moments.

Customer Reviews:

Too Much of a Good Thing?.......2003-10-24

I'm fairly familiar with two of the pianists in this collection - Jim Bajor, who is local, and Tom Barabas, to whom I have listened for several years. Until this album I haven't had the opportunity to listen to Stephen Jacob and Christine Brown. They all do their work in the styling of light jazz and easy listening that is often labeled incorrectly as New Age. Sometimes I feel that that phrase is used as a euphemism for anything that is pleasant, rather than its original definition, which had more to do with the meditative nature of the composition. In any case they are all accomplished at their art and worth listening to.

It is fair to report that all four musicians produce work that is melodic, technically interesting, and, yes, pleasant to here. None of the pieces demonstrate what I would call the technical brilliance of someone like Jordan Rudess, who drifts in and out of this genre but has a tendency towards keyboeard pyrotechnics. But neither is any of their work plodding or monotonic. 'Very listenable' may not be the highest compliment one can pay a musician, but it is way ahead of whatever is in third place.

If I have a complaint to make, it is that, despite different recording studios and instruments, the tonalities are so close that the entire album could have been the product of a single person. Barabas is slightly more adept, Bajor slightly more melodic, Jacob more controlled, etc., but there are no glaring contrasts. I'm not sure if this is a fault or not, since the result is certainly more than acceptable. Given all the overloads that life throws at us, I'm not sure complaining about too much goodness is entirely fair.

Outstanding collection of orginal piano work.......1998-10-22

This collection of original piano pieces is simply excellent. This instrumental is melodic, sweet, romantic, soothing and timeless. I find myself leaving this CD in my car day after day without tiring of the melodies. Beautiful!

Great CD for easy listening.......1998-08-24

I really find this music conducive to relaxation - I use it in my Shiatsu clinic.

Average customer rating: Pure thought

Light headed: pure thoughts Manufacturer: hip hop is music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Elevator Music Wrong Way ...As Iron Sharpens Iron 5 Sparrows for 2 Cents Under Exposed ASIN: B0007WORE6

Product Description

underground hip hop, nice jazzy feel with that raw lyrical skill you've come to expect from these cats. Super hot album and a must have for any hip hop fan

Customer Reviews:

Pure thought.......2007-07-03

This cd is kick back and you will enjoy the listen from start to finish. The beats are dope and the flow is sweet. Although lightheaded newest album is good, pure thoughts is a supreme 5 star rating. Must buy now!

Average customer rating: Pinkham is good

Exsultate Jubilate: Sacred Choral Music of Daniel Pinkham Manufacturer: Gasparo Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Wedding Music | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Psalms | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Daniel Pinkham: Serenades for Solos Trumpet & Wind Ensembles; Symphonies No. 3 & 4, etc. Daniel Pinkham: Piano Music Eric Whitacre: Cloudburst and other choral works ASIN: B000025YJL Release Date: 1994-02-01

Tracks:

1. Festival Jubilate
2. Uncommon Prayers: I. A Prayer Before A Fight
3. Uncommon Prayers: II. A Prayer Before A Banquet
4. Uncommon Prayers: III. A Prayer To Be God's Music
5. A Curse, A Lament, And A Vision: I. Job's Curse
6. A Curse, A Lament, And A Vision: II. Death, How Bitter
7. A Curse, A Lament, And A Vision: III. The Day Of The Lord
8. Wedding Cantata: I. Rise Up My Love
9. Wedding Cantata: II. Many Waters
10. Wedding Cantata: III. Awake, O North Wind
11. Wedding Cantata: IV. Epilogue Set Me As A Seal
12. 5 Motets: Open To Me The Gates Of Righteousness
13. 5 Motets: Thou Has Turned My Laments Into Dancing
14. 5 Motets: How Precious Is Thy Lovingkindness
15. 5 Motets: Behold, How Good AndHow Pleasant
16. 5 Motets: O Lord God
17. At Dressing In The Morning
18. 3 Motets: Create A Pure Heart In Me
19. 3 Motets: The Lord Has Established His Throne
20. 3 Motets: The Heavens Tell Out The Glory Of God
21. Psalm 46
22. 4 Motets: Why Art Thou Cast Down
23. 4 Motets: Thy True Love Is Better Than Life
24. 4 Motets: A Harvest Of Light Is Sown
25. 4 Motets: For Thee Have I Waited
26. The Small Passion: Prld
27. The Small Passion: I. All Hail, Fair Tree
28. The Small Passion: II. Victorious Sign
29. The Small Passion: III. Christ When He Died
30. The Small Passion: IV. O Dear And Sweet Dispute
31. The Small Passion: V. O Strange Mysterious Strife
32. The Small Passion: VI. O Sad, Sweet Tree
33. The Small Passion: VII. O Save Us Then

Customer Reviews:

Pinkham is good.......2003-02-07

I was really eager to listen to this album because I love Pinkham's music so much, and also because it took over a month to ship. I finally had a listen and while at times the voices seem a bit unbalanced, it actually is a very well-performed cd. nice work.

Average customer rating: Brilliant Album As tasty as 'purplesaurus rex' and snackcakes DEFEAT Pure Music Purification for the soul.

Pure Cosmicity Manufacturer: A Different Drum ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Dance Pop | Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Culture Beyond Here and Now Escape Pod for Two Two Players Resynthesized ASIN: B00005UKCH Release Date: 2001-11-27

Tracks:

1. Darkness
2. I Want You
3. Defeat
4. Something
5. Let Me In
6. Escapism
7. I Have Nothing
8. The Perfect Shape
9. The Princess of Detroit
10. Hope
11. Hotel Allegro Chicago

Album Description

Cosmicity returns with the band's best album ever, mixing the catchy, simple synthpop structures and songs that made the band popular from the beginning together with a modern edge and slick production.

Customer Reviews:

Brilliant Album.......2003-03-01

I got into synthpop just a couple of years ago, and Cosmicity was one of the first acts I really explored. The first album I heard was "Isabella" and I thought that was amazing. After hearing that album, I wanted to hear more and subsequently tracked down other albums by Cosmicity. I previously thought that Isabella was the best, but then I heard Pure. This album is spectacular. Literally every track is a gem. Mark has always explored a lighter sounding synthpop, but with this album he seems to combine that sound beautifully with some of the most insightful, yet somehow amusing, lyrics I've ever heard. My personal favorite tracks are "I Want You," "Let Me In," "Escapism," and "I Have Nothing." I would consider this album a must have for all fans of synthpop.

As tasty as 'purplesaurus rex' and snackcakes.......2003-03-01

Ever looked at your CDs, and had a hard time choosing between tossing something on by Pet Shop Boys, OMD, Erasure, New Order, or A-ha??

Yeah? Ok, well this album can rid you of that tremendous choice.

No? Well, all I can say is that I pity you and I hope your music collection gets better soon. Buying this CD will help you on your way. In fact, it is one of the early steps to recovery.

So what do you want me to say? This is a strong release from a talented band. It has good songs and great songs, highs and lows, twists and turns.

Goes well with thrill seekers and schizophrenics.

DEFEAT.......2003-02-27

The first time I heard Defeat I knew I wanted it. I actually found the single (which I recommend if you can find it) and listened to the song on repeat for 3 days. The rest of the cd is similarly good. I also recommend Cosmicity's Isabella cd.

Pure Music.......2003-02-26

This CD has been in constant rotation ever since I got it many months ago. Cosmicity has refined his sound to create even more catchy/complex songs that tear at the soul. His lyrics are more complex then I have ever heard before. He music is catchy and you will find yourself singing along and singing long after the CD has stopped spinning.

Some standouts on this CD include: "I Want You" a poppy song with a infectious melody, "Let Me In" a more minamilist song with amazing synth programming, it is a song of longing which really connects with reality. "Escapism" the only instrumental on the CD a very nice touch to set off all the other songs on the disk. "Hotel Allegro Chicago" a nice finish to the album, a slower and slightly darker song.

Overall this is definately a must have for anyone who likes electronic/pop music. A mix of sounds/moods and lyrical complexity gaurantee this album constant rotation in my collection.

Purification for the soul........2003-02-14

Love it. I just got this cd and it's already one of my favorites of all time. It's exactly what I look for in a cd. The music and lyrics are brilliant, and you can tell there is passion behind them. There are dancy songs and mellow songs, yet a consistency that makes the album a cohesive whole. Best song is "I Want You." It's a perfect mid-tempo song with a melody that sticks in your brain. Other standouts are "Darkness," "Something," "Let Me In," "I Have Nothing," and "The Princess of Detroit." The only track I don't dig is "The Perfect Shape." You want it to go somewhere that it never does. With that being the only negative, I highly recommend this cd. And for the record, it definitely does not sound like Erasure. The song "I Have Nothing" is reminiscent of Pet Shop Boys, but Cosmicity definitely has its own unique sound. One warning: don't listen to this before the previous album Binary Language of Love. I made that mistake, and Binary didn't even compare, yet it probably would have been good if I'd heard it before Pure.

Average customer rating: soothing! Pure Light shining out in darkness

Pure Light Theresa Griffith Manufacturer: Theresa Griffith ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Celtic New Age | New Age | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music Healing | New Age | Styles | Music Relaxation | New Age | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Spirit Dance Somebody Cares Utopia ASIN: B000093I7V Release Date: 2002-12-01

Tracks:

1. Pure Light
2. Peace Proclamation
3. Skekinah
4. L'ilede la Lumiere
5. El amor
6. Shiloh
7. Center of Light
8. Odawa Song of Mourning
9. Namaste
10. Reconciliation Party
11. Restoration
12. Anam Cara
13. Kulnura
14. Wade in the Water

Album Description

A prophetic call for world peace. Music of seven different nations. Recorded in Ireland, Australia and the stairwell of a lighthouse in Michigan with seven different flutes and Irish whistles. Bagpipes, fiddle, mandolin, harp, didgeridoo, quitar and piano.

Customer Reviews:

soothing!.......2007-05-15

I was just diagnosed with a brain tumor. It really helps to listen to this music and meditate on God's word.

Pure Light shining out in darkness .......2006-03-14

Listening to Pure Light is like having a giant lighthouse in my CD player. So full of hope and beautiful music to bring light to any household or place. Enjoyed and loved the white dress and sword which are in the music to fight for peace by spreading more of this loving strong music, loving the chance to hear love expressed in by a number one player of the lovely flute sound along with enriching background backup.

Average customer rating: Impeccably Performed, Stunning Sound

Sing, My Soul: Choral Music of Ned Rorem Manufacturer: Albany Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Choruses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Hymns | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000FDBJ Release Date: 1998-11-24

Tracks:

1. 'Thee, God..'
2. Seven Motets For The Church Year: 'While All Things Were In Quiet Silence'
3. Seven Motets For The Church Year: 'Before The Morning Star Begotten'
4. Seven Motets For The Church Year: 'Lay Up For Yourselves'
5. Seven Motets For The Church Year: 'Praise Him Who Was Crucified'
6. Seven Motets For The Church Year: 'God Is Gone Up'
7. Seven Motets For The Church Year: 'Today The Holy Spirit Appeared'
8. Seven Motets For The Church Year: 'Rejoice We All In The Lord'
9. 'Phos Hilaron'
10. 'Canticle Of The Lamb'
11. 'Little Lamb, Who Made Thee?'
12. 'Come, Pure Hearts, In Sweetest Measure'
13. 'Mercy And Truth Are Met'
14. Love Alone: 'Here'
15. Little Prayers: Three Prayers: 'Creator Spirit, Who Dost Lightly Hover'
16. Little Prayers: Three Prayers: 'Father, Guide And Lead Me'
17. Little Prayers: Three Prayers: 'Creator Spirit, Please...'
18. What Is Pink?: 'What Is Pink?'
19. What Is Pink?: 'The Mysterious Cat'
20. What Is Pink?: 'Who Has Seen The Wind?'
21. What Is Pink?: 'A Pavane For The Nursery'
22. What Is Pink?: 'Counting-Out Rhyme'
23. What Is Pink?: 'The House On The Hill'
24. 'All Glorious God'
25. 'Breathe On Me, Breath Of God'
26. 'Lead, Kindly Light'
27. 'Love Divine, All Loves Excelling'
28. 'Sing, My Soul, His Wondrous Love'
29. 'Surge, Illuminare'

Customer Reviews:

Impeccably Performed, Stunning Sound.......1998-11-20

The beautifully captured reverberant sound of the acoustic space is matched by gorgeous choral balance, precise diction, and definitive interpretation. In spite of the contemporary style of the compositions - Rorem doesn't shy away from crunchy dissonances - this is a very enjoyable collection of Choral music with many beautfiul moments.

Average customer rating:

Lead, Kindly Light: Hymns of Faith and Assurance Manufacturer: Hyperion UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Purcell, Henry | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vaughan Williams, Ralph | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Purcell, Henry | Composers | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Vaughan Williams, Ralph | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Hymns | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: All Things Bright and Beautiful Jerusalem the Golden English Hymn 1 English Hymn 3 ASIN: B0002JEK7S Release Date: 2004-09-14

Average customer rating: Superb! Beatiful singing - but where are the Swedish texts? if you like bjorling this is the best thing you can get! The ULTIMATE Collection Definitive survey of one of the finest singers on record

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Rediscovered The "Pearl Fishers" Duet Artists Of The Century - Jussi Bjorling, The Ultimate Collection Jussi Björling: Opera Arias Voices of Firestone: Jussi Bjorling ASIN: B000002S9L Release Date: 1998-01-20

Tracks:

1. Aida: Se quel guerrier...Celeste Aida
2. Rigoletto: La donna e mobile
3. La Boheme: Che gelida manina
4. Tosca: Recondita armonia
5. TOSCA: E lucevan le stelle
6. La fanciulla del West: Ch'ella mi creda
7. La Gioconda: Cielo e mar!
8. L'africaine: Mi batte Il cor...O paradiso
9. Ideale
10. O sole mio
11. The Vagabond King: Only A Rose
12. For You Alone
13. Manon: Instant Carmant ... En ferman les yeux
14. Carmen: La fleur que tu m'avais jetee
15. Faust: Salut! demeure chaste et pure
16. Martha: M'appari tutt'amor
17. Martha: Cujus animam
18. Messa da requiem: Ingemisco
19. Il Trovatore: Ah si ben mio
20. Il Trovatore: Di quella pira
21. Il Trovatore: Ah si, ben mio
22. Il Trovatore: Di quella pira
23. Rigoletto: Questa o quella

Tracks:

1. La Boheme: O soave faniculla
2. Rigoletto: E il sol dell'anima
3. Rigoletto: Questa o quella
4. Un Ballo in Maschera: Di' tu se fedele
5. Turnadot: Nessun dorma!
6. Andrea Chenier: Come un bel di di maggio
7. Fedora: Amor ti vieta
8. Cavalleria Rusticana: Mamma!...Quel vino
9. Pagliacci: Recita! ... Vesti la giubba
10. Mattinata
11. L'Elisir D'Amore: Una furtiva lagrima
12. Les Pecheurs De Perles: Je crois entendre encore
13. Romeo et Juliette: Ah! leve-tol, soleil!
14. Manon: Je suis seul! ... Ah! fuyez, douce image
15. L'arlesiana: E la solita storia
16. Cavalleria Rusticana: O Lola
17. Manon Lescaut: Donna non vidi mai
18. Tosca: Recondita armonia
19. Tosca: E lucevan le stelle
20. La Boheme: O soave fanciulla
21. Romeo et Juliette: Ange adorable
22. Jocelyn: Concealed In This Retreat
23. L'albe separa dalla luve l'ombra

Tracks:

1. Romeo et Juliette: Hoj dig, du klara sol
2. Rigoletto: O, I kvinnor: Questa o quella
3. L'illustre Fregona: Fylld av vemod sanker sig natten: Melancolque tombe le soir
4. Knyaz (Prince) Igor: Dagen gick langsamt till ro: Vladimir's Cavatina: Medlenno den' ugasal
5. Tosca: Det skona star att finna: Ricondita armonia
6. Tosca: Ja minns stjarnorna lyste: E lucevan le stelle
7. Rigoletto: Ack, som ett fjun sa latt: La donna e mobile
8. Il Trovatore: Skyhogt mot himlen
9. Pagliacci: Spela komedi! ... Pudra ditt anlet: Recitar! ... Vesti la giubba
10. Cavalleria Rusticana: O Lola
11. La fanciulla del West: Lat henne tro: Ch'ella mi creda
12. Fanal: I manner over lag och ratt
13. Sadko: I sonderns hav
14. La Belle Helene: Uti en skog pa berget Ida
15. Der Zigeunerbaron: Vem har oss vigt?
16. Der Bettelstudent: Skall jag tala ... Antag det fall
17. Der Bettelstudent: Ny ar jag pank och fagelgri: Ich hab keion Geld, bin vogelfrei
18. Nar hag for mig shalv i morka skogen gar
19. Bland skogens hoga furustammar
20. Ack Varmeland, du skona
21. Allt under himmelens faste
22. Tonerna
23. Sommarnatt: I de lyse naetter
24. Ett Folk: Sverige
25. Land, du valsignade
26. Namner du Sverige

Tracks:

1. Adelaide
2. Morgen
3. Cacilie
4. Bon i ofredstid
5. Bisp Thomas frihetssang
6. In The Silence Of Night
7. Siren: Lilacs
8. Jeanie With The Light Brown Hair
9. Because
10. Sylvia
11. A Spirit Flower
12. Ah, Love But A Day
13. Tonerna: I Bless Ev'ry Hour
14. Till havs
15. Sangen till havest
16. Visa king slandblom och manskara
17. Jungfrun under lind
18. Kung Helmer och Aslog
19. Trollsjon
20. Sa tag mit hjerte
21. Demanten pa marssnon
22. Cantique de Noel: Julsang (O helga natt) : Cantique de Noel

Amazon.com

This set tells you why Jussi Bjorling is a perennial entrant in the "Tenor of the Century" sweepstakes. Even as the voice darkens from the light lyric to the full, darker instrument of the later recordings, we hear a singer whose elegant style, lovely timbre and innate musicality touch the heart. Many of the selections are sung in Swedish, less of a liability than you might suppose. In whatever language, Bjorling's molten gold flows lavishly. He eschews the sobs and sentimentality that disfigure so much verismo repertory, making his points with stylish vocalism. He's been called a "cool" singer, but try his Puccini and Verdi arias on Disc One and you'll find more than enough vocal and emotional heat. The selections include many neglected Scandinavian songs, sung, like the arias, with a naturalness that disarms criticism. -- Dan Davis

Amazon.com

Swedish tenor Jussi Björling gets many votes for the distinction of greatest all-time tenor. Up to the end, the voice projected a boyish vulnerability, though he also had enough stentorian power to sing the heavy Puccini roles and was ready to take on Lohengrin when he died. He was so deeply musical he eschewed the usual tenor vulgarity without ever slighting the music's theatricality. Even these four well-filled discs of arias and songs can't fully encompass the vocal riches he left behind, but there's a lot here, much of it from his earliest years and (hope you don't mind) sung in a Swedish translation. --David Patrick Stearns

Customer Reviews:

Superb!.......2001-07-29

This is an wonderful compilation of one of the most incredible voices on record. Whether you are a new or old Bjorling fan -- and who could hear that voice and not be enthralled by it -- this is a fine CD to have. The quality of the recording is excellent, and the range in years, from 1930 to 1959, gives a splendid overview of his dazzling talent. In addition to many of the arias one might expect, there are also lieder and songs in Swedish, as well as some charming duets with Jussi's wife, Anna-Lisa. I have quite a few other Bjorling CDs, and this is one of the best in terms of quality and scope. It is a most worthy addition to any Bjorling collection, regardless of its size.

Beatiful singing - but where are the Swedish texts?.......2001-06-22

This is an excellent collection, the best available overview of a great tenor.

This would get 4 stars but has been marked down for only supplying token texts and translations in the large booklet. It is understandable (sort of) that the Italian opera excerpts don't merit texts and translations as (apart from the Callas recitals series) EMI generally doesn't provide texts with historical issues. However the tempting inclusion of a dozen or so texts to the Italian and Swedish songs makes one all the more aware of the miserliness of not providing all the texts.

if you like bjorling this is the best thing you can get!.......2000-06-26

this is so awesome, i love his voice, this is good for anyone, the professional or just someone who wants to hear the greatest tenor of all times! this is so great

The ULTIMATE Collection.......1999-11-02

When starting my Bjorling collection, I saw MANY CDs, with his early recordings. I was in a quandry as to what to buy, UNTIL I found this set. TRULY remarkable in many levels.FIRST and foremost, the voice. Captured in all levels, from the earliest to the latest. Truly wonderful, and the Swedish versions are a real treat to hear, don't worry, the Italian versions are here too!!Secondly, the remastering process. This set was remastered at Abbey Studios in London. For the first time I've heard, they actually pressed NEW 78s from the metal plates, and THEN remastered the new discs!!! Inspired, and the results--incredible.I find myself listening to Disc 3 the most. Very interesting, as it is the Swedish one. When the songs are terrific, along with the "standard" tenor arias, and it all comes together, it is PURE MAGIC!! I will admit that due to time limitations of recordings of this era, the opera house Bjorling is not fully conveyed. There are other CDs for that. Most notably "Romeo and Juliet", and for a REAL thrill, his ATLANTA concert, in STEREO, so much so, that the piano is even divided; left hand left, right hand right. Wait a minute, am I playing TWISTER??:-)) But if you want to skip all those unknown labels, you couldn't have a MORE complete set. ALL wit the great remastering I spoke of. Bjorling--His voice will NEVER die, at least in MY house!!!

Definitive survey of one of the finest singers on record.......1998-09-25

Jussi Bjoerling was one of the greatest singers of the century. His voice is pure, effortless and yet thrilling. Even better than the quality of the voice is his style. He never scoops up to a note nor does he ever whoop down from one, instead, he uses perfect legato and faultless intonation to deliver the cleanest sound you'll ever hear from a tenor.

This collection, from the large set of EMI recordings, provides a wonderful survey of Bjoerling's career. He was a straight 'spinto' tenor, that is, between a lyrical tenor (like Pavarotti) and a dramatic tenor (like Domingo). Most of the Puccini roles demand a spinto and those are the roles that Bjoerling was unbeatable in (particularly Des Grieux in Manon Lescaut). However, I think I most prize this collection for the songs sung in English on the last disc. I had some of them on a cassette I wore out in the car and others on a vinyl disc I wore out at home. For shear beauty of voice, the Berceuse by Jocelyn is stunning. For perfect diction, intonation and style, Love but a Day is breathtaking. Buy this set and I guarantee you'll fall in love with what many think is the finest voice on record.

Average customer rating: An antidote to Pop Christmas Music A refreshing change. Decent in moderation... This CD contains some rare gems! Mining an American heritage

American Christmas Manufacturer: Erato ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Noels | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Classical Instrumental | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Classical Instrumental | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Sing We Noel A Renaissance Christmas / Cohen, Boston Camerata A Mediterranean Christmas A Baroque Christmas English Medieval Christmas ASIN: B000000SM1 Release Date: 1993-09-07

Tracks:

1. I. Prepare The Way: Watchman Of Zion
2. I. Prepare The Way: Kingsbridge
3. I. Prepare The Way: Bozrah
4. I. Prepare The Way: Baptismal Anthem
5. II. A Virgin Unspotted: A Christmas Hymn
6. II. A Virgin Unspotted: A Virgin Most Pure - A Virgin Unspotted
7. II. A Virgin Unspotted: Boston
8. III. Lo, The Bridegroom: The Heavenly Courtier
9. III. Lo, The Bridegroom: Pretty Home
10. III. Lo, The Bridegroom: The Midnight Cry
11. IV. I Wonder As I Wander: Wayfaring Stranger
12. IV. I Wonder As I Wander: Slow Traveller
13. IV. I Wonder As I Wander: I Wonder As I Wander
14. IV. I Wonder As I Wander: Lullay, Thou Tiny Little Child
15. V. Shepherds Rejoice: Lovely Vine
16. V. Shepherds Rejoice: Adeste Fideles
17. V. Shepherds Rejoice: Still Water
18. V. Shepherds Rejoice: While Shepherds Watched (Folksong)
19. V. Shepherds Rejoice: Sherburne
20. V. Shepherds Rejoice: Shepherds Rejoice
21. VI. Light Of The World: Fulfilment
22. VI. Light Of The World: Fulfilment
23. VI. Light Of The World: Hush My Babe, Lie Still And Slumber
24. VI. Light Of The World: Jesus The Light Of The World
25. VI. Light Of The World: Joy To The World

Customer Reviews:

An antidote to Pop Christmas Music.......2007-01-11

I happened to hear this in an mp3 newsgroup and immediately bought it for my folks and several other people. It is an incredible performance and unlike anything usually heard around Christmas . I listen to Classical music all day while working and yet I've never heard this before . Everyone who received it loved it.

A refreshing change........2006-11-25

While some tracks may be a bit tedious, there are some real gems here - enough to make you wonder why they remain mostly forgotten. The performaces are spectacular.

Decent in moderation..........2003-12-26

A note to non-early music fanatics (as, contrary to the Mr. Cohen's notes, this CD mainly attracts early music fans):

This album is decent provided you don't listen to the entire CD in one sitting. It is a nice break from the run-of-the-mill Christmas music, whether it be of the "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" or "Jingle Bell Rock" variety. However, the arrangements become tedious after a while. There are only so many open-fifths one can hear... Most people will find themselves gritting their teeth 2/3 through the disc. The non-early music fanatic would do well to listen to several tracks at a time.

The classical enthusiast will not be pleased with Mr. Cohen's notes as he tends to disdain most "classical" music as pompous, "stuff shirt" nonsense. He seems to believe that the music on this disc is FAR better than that of, say, Handel's Messiah, simply because it is the music of lower/middle class (18/19th Century) America. He laments the Europe's influence on American music; after all, we should not be following the horrible examples set by Bach, Handel, Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, etc. Good four part writing, where--gasp--the tenor parts are not constantly following the sopranos?? And--Beautiful, full, varied instrumentation?! Counterpoint?!?! Hpmh!...what unmitigated gall! What sheer snobbery!

...Please don't misunderstand me. I respect both Mr. Cohen's expertise (his sentiment is a different matter) and this music, and I do agree that the music presented on "American Christmas" is an enjoyable break from "Santa Claus is comin' to town. And, yes, SOME of this music deserves more credit than it is given nowadays (it sure beats anything sung or written by Britney Spears...) But lets be realistic: Handel's Messiah this is not.

So, with that said, buy this CD... and remember, extreme moderation is the key to enjoying this album; if this sort of music was played as often as that oh-so-awful "music of reindeer," as Mr. Cohen puts it, you (provided that "you" are not an early music fanatic or Mr. Cohen) would find yourself desperately longing for the return of "Santa Claus is comin' to town."

This CD contains some rare gems!.......2003-08-16

There are many delightfully refreshing tracks on this CD. While I'm not a fan of soloists, there are many tracks with a chorus. Many of these selections have a real Civil War-era sound to them. I especially like track 18: While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks, done in the form of a round. I've become addicted to track 24. This is a CD for all seasons.

Mining an American heritage.......2003-01-07

The Boston Camerata is the foremost group dedicated to early music performance in the country ... This recording is one of my favorites, and it always gets heavy rotation around the holidays. The tunes are all American, taken from 18th and 19th-century sources, and definitely remind modern audiences of the religious heart of Christmas. Some of the tunes are familiar ('Joy To The World'), and some have unfamiliar texts ('The Watchman' and the evocative words sung to 'Adeste Fidelis'). Many of the tracks feature the beautiful harmonies of the shape-note traditions. The performances are, of course, stunning. Don't miss the terrific liner notes by Joel Cohen, calling Americans to reclaim our musical heritage from the classical and ethno-musicologists.

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2. Quelli Come Noi [Import]
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4. Reggiani [Original recording remastered] [Import]
5. Rio de Jacairo Oriental-Brazilian Drums
6. Romantic Songs of Italy
7. Russen Soul :Soulful Grooves from Russen Disko Berlin [Import]
8. S.E.S.2 [Import]
9. Sakura [Import]
10. Sardinhas [Import]

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