AO is a collaboration of two brilliant & successful musicians, Ricky Gannaway & Jay Oliver ("Nahoo & Jojo" respectively) They compose, produce, perform & master all the songs
NAHOO (lead vocal, guitars & banjos) is the visionary behind AO & drives the band with great clarity & instinct. His last CD "Peace face" by Tiger & the Helix ('95-Arcturian Gate Music) was popular in central Europe & Canada... JOJO (keyboards, synths, samples & hand drums) has composed, produced & toured with Sheryl Crow, the Eagles, Jimmy Buffett, Dave Weckl & Jay Graydon, among others he is easily one of the most well respected keyboardists in the world today... BAND_MEMBERS: Nahoo - lead vocals, guitars & banjos Jojo - keyboards, synths, samples & hand drums various guest artists
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Audio CD
edition.
Product Description
AOs debut release, "Grow Wild" combines a rich & eclectic mingling of global influences that draw on native languages & instruments to produce a memorable tapestry of vibrant music. Yet, most of the verses are sung in English & the result is captivating Their sound includes an array of stringed instruments, African/Native American Drums & percussion, Celtic whistles & pipes, native flutes, koto instruments, etc., the voices of the "World Children's Choir of Outpost"...
The band AO clearly breaks out of category boundaries to achieve proven crossover audience appeal This very unique hybrid of world music is a wealth of deep rhythms & melodic poetry that translate completely into mainstream tastes & popularity without losing its roots or honesty AO is being described as "cinematic, sensual & rhythmic" and is at once a brilliant impression of artistry & playful imagination* --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.
Grow Wild,AO,The Orchard,Int'l & World Music,Pop,World Beat,World Music
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(Not) Your Standard Spike Jones Collection
Spike Jones Manufacturer: Collector's Choice ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00007JR3K Release Date: 2003-04-08 |
Album Description
Holiday blues comin' on? Well, put a spike in `em! Here's the zaniest, wildest and just plain sickest Collectors' Choice Music exclusive yet79 tracks from Spike Jones and his City Slickers! These represent Spike's complete Standard Transcription sides, but these tunes are anything but standard; Mr. Jones brought his full bag of tricks for these non-commercial recordings (made in Hollywood during the early `40s). Add to that the fact that most of these have never been on CD or even LP, and any lover of Spike's mayhem-filled mixture of laughs and hot licks is going to flip over this set! Notes and great pictures accompany this 3-CD walk on the wacky side from the greatest novelty band of all time.Customer Reviews:
Great set of wartime rarities.......2003-05-14
Cure for the Blues.......2003-04-25
Standard Transcription Collection.......2003-04-12
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Where the Wild Roses Grow
Nick Cave & Kylie Minogue Manufacturer: Mute ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00004WSB3 Release Date: 2002-02-17 |
Tracks:
- Where the Wild Roses Grow
- Ballad of Robert Moore & Betty Coltrane
- Willow Garden
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Where The Wild Roses Grow
Kylie Minogue Manufacturer: Mute/Mushroom ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0000574I0 |
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Legendary Irish Tenor
Manufacturer: Goldies ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005RVT2 Release Date: 2001-11-26 |
Tracks:
- Mother Machree
- Kathleen Mavourneen
- Killarney
- Dear Little Shamrock
- Ave Maria
- Little Love, A Little Kiss
- Macushla
- Wearing of the Green
- Where the River Shannon Flows
- Eileen Alannah
- Molly Brannigan
- Low Back'd Car
- I'll Sing Thee Songs of Araby
- Angels Guard Thee
Tracks:
- My Wild Irish Rose
- Serenata
- Come into the Garden, Maud
- Turn Ye to Me
- Somewhere a Voice Is Calling
- Beautiful Isle of Somewhere
- Barcarolle
- Sunshine of Your Smile
- When Irish Eyes Are Smiling
- Rose of Tralee
- Ireland, Mother Ireland
- Mother O' Mine
- Bard of Armagh
- Irish Emigrant
Tracks:
- I Hear You Calling Me
- Star of the County Down
- Londonderry Air
- She Moved Thro' the Fair
- Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms
- Kerry Dance
- South Winds
- By the Shortcut to the Rosses
- Fairy Tree
- Harp That Once Thro' Tara's Halls
- Garden Where the Praties Grow
- I Dream of Jeannie With the Light Brown Hair
- Bantry Bay
- Dawning of the Day
Customer Reviews:
A Wee Bit O'Heaven.......2007-07-26
Legendary selections by a legendary voice.......2004-03-24
McCormack was perhaps the most popular entertainer in the world during his career, comparable with the superstars of today, only richer in the currency of his day.
Though purists may have criticized his shift to the popular venue as opportunism, and perhaps desertion of his training in the classical tradtions, he was simply presenting what people wanted to hear. Whether he set a pattern of career management followed by modern entertainers or was simply happiest when the accolades flowed over him matters not. The talent and richness are his legacy to us.
His range and vocal dexterity are well illustrated and represented by this larger than usual collection, and anyone with a particular favorite tune in his rather loose genre will likely find it here.
After a journey through this collection, listeners may well gain another special melody or two for addition to their personal list of "best ever" songs and singers.
Although it may be considered a bit foolish, some will choose this album for only one or two tracks. Some call that trait wasteful, but when a jewel of performance is played again and again, the teardrop may fall once more, and the heart will thrill yet again.
This album will please many musical palates, even those who claim no special fondness for "Irish Tenors."
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Where The Wild, Wild Flowers Grow: The Songs of Ola Belle Reed
Demolition String Band , and Elena Skye Manufacturer: Okra-Tone Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0001XXBBG Release Date: 2004-05-11 |
Tracks:
- I Threw Away The Key
- Springtime Of Life
- My Epitaph
- High On A Mountain
- You Don't Tell Me
- Go Home Little Girl
- You Lead Me To The Wrong
- Only The Leading Role
- You Don't Even Know
- Undone In Sorrow
- Sing Me A Song
- I've Endured
- Where The Wild, Wild Flowers Grow
Customer Reviews:
Mountain High with Elena Skye.......2005-07-06
Disappointing.......2005-01-20
There aren't enough stars in the sky(e)! .......2004-07-21
Elena is a tiny vocalist with a huge voice that she controls expertly. One minute it's tender as a lover's smile, the next minute bold as a lover's demand. And Boo is one of those multi-instrumentalist genius fellows who can play anything with strings. The songs they played that night were all tunes they'd recently recorded for an extraordinary CD.
With "Where The Wild, Wild Flowers Grow," their loving tribute to the music of the late Ola Belle Reed, Elena and Boo have made an important contribution to the preservation of some of the strongest, twangiest music ever written by a daughter of Appalachia. Until Rounder reissues some of the old Ola Belle material, and/or a cool tribute album, this album might be considered the best resource for those who want to learn some of the more obscure tunes in Reed's catalogue. Yes, "High On A Mountain" is here, but also "Only The Leading Role," "My Epitaph," "Undone In Sorrow," and "Springtime Of Life." All powerful tunes, delivered powerfully. Elena invested so much of herself to pull the Ola Belle project together, and her commitment to these songs has finally paid off. If you like great songwriting, get this record. If you like great female vocalists, get this record! If you dig Ralph Stanley, Hazel Dickens, Del McCoury--get this record. What a fine time you'll have, with this raw, honest, hauntingly beautiful music.
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Wild Flowers Grow
Sister Rain Manufacturer: Voices of Wonder ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0001MMGXG Release Date: 2004-02-23 |
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Grow Wild
AO Manufacturer: The Orchard ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000058T6N Release Date: 2001-01-30 |
Tracks:
- AO
- Chameleon Makebelieve
- Haumea
- Grow Wild
- Helios
- Little Dove's Reel
- Amerika
- Aumakua
- Those Eyes
- Gaia
- Little Dove's Reel (Reprise)
- Mother
- AO (Reprise)
Album Description
AOs debut release, "Grow Wild" combines a rich & eclectic mingling of global influences that draw on native languages & instruments to produce a memorable tapestry of vibrant music. Yet, most of the verses are sung in English & the result is captivating Their sound includes an array of stringed instruments, African/Native American Drums & percussion, Celtic whistles & pipes, native flutes, koto instruments, etc., the voices of the "World Children's Choir of Outpost"...The band AO clearly breaks out of category boundaries to achieve proven crossover audience appeal This very unique hybrid of world music is a wealth of deep rhythms & melodic poetry that translate completely into mainstream tastes & popularity without losing its roots or honesty AO is being described as "cinematic, sensual & rhythmic" and is at once a brilliant impression of artistry & playful imagination*
Customer Reviews:
Your Soul will Soar.......2005-02-23
The album has a consistent theme and delivery system throughout, as if it were one song in many parts. The singer, Nahoo, guides you through a non-religious but very earthy spiritual journey of cultures. Each song is enjoyable the very first time you hear it, but each additional listening opens up a world of new sounds and musical conncections. It is always a wonderful experience to listen to this CD.
The AO vision is that through the eyes of children and the power of cultures coming together, the world is a more meaningful place. AO will prove this in 2008 when it is featured at the Olympics in Beijing.
They have a web page: www.aomusic.com .
Listening Pleasure.......2001-01-31
Paul D. Williams
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Peace Face
Manufacturer: Arcturian Gate Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000E23ZPG |
Product Description
NAHOO (lead vocal, guitars & banjos) is the visionary behind AO & drives the band with great clarity & instinct. His last CD "Peace face" by Tiger & the Helix ('95-Arcturian Gate Music) was popular With guitarist Andy Georges and drummer Mike Lawrence, they formed Tiger & the Helix, which released the album Peace Face.
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Where The Wild Roses Grow
Nick Cave & Kylie Minogue Manufacturer: Old Mute ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000000IIU Release Date: 1996-01-01 |
Tracks:
- Where the Wild Roses Grow
- Ballad of Robert Moore & Betty Coltrane
- Willow Garden
Customer Reviews:
Fantastic song, just one problem...Nick Cave.......2003-06-08
kylie is #1.......2002-08-11
Pretty girls make graves........2002-07-17
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Where the Wild Things Grow
Manufacturer: Dog Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000BVCL5K |
Product Description
This second album from the Taos-bred, Albuquerque-based trio is a winner in every respect. "Where The Wild Things Grow" highlights the Muttz' wide-ranging musical styles, which contain heavy doses of reggae-influenced rock a la The Police, and a good smattering of psychedelic rock that conjures up visions of Cream. There is a high level of musical craftsmanship here. Chris Dracup delivers crisp, clean, and often lightning-fast guitar work. An outstanding rhythmic backbone is provided by Gail Boles on bass and Hunter Berner on drums. To top it off, these guys can carry a tune, surrounding it in layered melodies and harmonies that give the music a larger and richer sound than would be expected from this three-piece instrumentation. The lyrics to the 11 songs on the album are intelligent and represent only a portion of the band's list of 60 original compositions. The songs tell a story, relate a sentiment, or deliver a message. For example, "Wrong Train", the lead cut, is an angst-filled adventure for someone who realizes too late that he missed a sign and now "rides on the wrong train in the middle of the night." This, of course, is an apt metaphor for the way many people live their lives. The title cut, "Where The Wild Things Grow"' is laced with psychedelic guitar and jungle sounds that carry the listener through "the shadowland where the wild things grow, it's a savage land deep beneath my soul." "Western Man" is a humorous look at the macho cowboy type; "What Is Love Here For?" takes a stand against war and hypocrisy; "Walkin' a Straight Line" concerns the aimless wanderings of someone in search of affection; and "Lonely One" is a pep talk for some unfortunate soul who has insulated himself in a cold and friendless private world. 11 Songs + 2 Bonus Live TracksCustomer Reviews:
Muttz Rocked.......2006-10-27
World Music:
- Hamada
- Haste to the Wedding
- Hayastan
- Heute und Hier
- I Grandi Successi Originali [Import]
- Il Fascino Della Voce [Import]
- In Budokan 2004
- Inolvidables RCA: 20 Grandes Exitos [Import]
- Inolvidables RCA: 20 Grandes Exitos [Import]
- Insomnia [Import]
World Music
Concerti for 2 Guitars & Strings
Dr. John Plays Mac Rebennack: The Legendary Sessions, Vol. 1 [Original recording remastered]