Genres [Explicit Lyrics]

Product Description
"Genres" was created to showcase the diversity of talent and style of iNoA ‘oLe. Each band member is an awesome talent on their own...together they are untouchable. A crowd-pleasing, high-energy band, iNoA ‘oLe plays music to satisfy any and all musical tastes. Whether they’re skankin’ on a reggae vibe, chillin’ on a smooth island love song, or breakin’ down a hip-hop groove, iNoA ‘oLe always keeps the party going! "Genres" is an album that you will never get tired of.

Genres,iNoA'oLe,FM Records

Average customer rating: "A Joyful Noise" Not As Ecstatic As I Like To Be Devotional music at its sweetest Kirtan: The Art and Practice of Ecstatic Chant by jai Uttal How can I express my joy?

Kirtan: The Art and Practice of Ecstatic Chant Manufacturer: Sounds True ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Ethnic & International | Musical Genres | Music | Entertainment | Subjects | Books International | Ethnic & International | Musical Genres | Music | Entertainment | Subjects | Books General | Religious & Sacred Music | Musical Genres | Music | Entertainment | Subjects | Books New Age | Musical Genres | Music | Entertainment | Subjects | Books General | Music | Entertainment | Subjects | Books Music | Judaism | Religion & Spirituality | Subjects | Books General | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music World Dance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Similar Items: Music for Yoga and Other Joys Greatest Hits of the Kali Yuga All One Dakshina Best of Both Worlds; Yoga Chant Kirtan Music ASIN: 1591791065 Release Date: 2004-03-16

Tracks:

1. Ganesha Sharanam
2. Invocation/ Introduction
3. Radha Govinda
4. Sita Ram
5. Nataraj

Tracks:

1. Durga Pahimam
2. Hara Harah Mahadev/ Om Namah Shivaya
3. Jaya Radha
4. Radha Rani
5. Shri Krishna Govinda
6. Kali Bolo

Book Description

"Kirtan is the calling, the crying, the reaching across infinite space—and digging into the heart's deepest well—to touch and be touched by the Divine Presence," teaches world music pioneer Jai Uttal. On Kirtan! The Art and Practice of Ecstatic Chant, Jai guides listeners through the practice of Kirtan—singing the many names of God and Goddess—an essential part of Bhakti yoga, or the yoga of devotion. This sacred music form is for all people; there are no experts, nor beginners, and the practice itself is the teacher, guiding us to ourselves. Listeners join Jai Uttal to explore: the power of ancient Sanskrit syllables in chant to invoke the Divine, how to open the voice and learn to love the sound that comes from our bodies, more than two hours of music recorded by Jai Uttal to commune with the Divine through sacred chant, and the path of Bhakti and Kirtan, the journey of surrender, and much more.

Customer Reviews:

"A Joyful Noise".......2007-05-16

When I heard an interview on NPR with this artist,Jai Uttal,and music from his CD I couldn't get it out of my mind. It is "a joyful noise" that lifts the spirit and energizes. His very personal explanation of Kirtan on Track 2 gives one an understanding of the spiritual basis of the music and even if it is not a path that you might follow you can't help but be swept up in the chanting. I play it in the car on days when I feel stressed and it removes all that chatter in my head and helps me arrive at my destination uplifted and in the present. His interpretation of the ancient chants using non traditional instruments and renditions is appealing and engaging. P.S.It is a 2 disc set so you can have one at home and one in the car!

Not As Ecstatic As I Like To Be.......2007-04-22

Although a double CD set, both disks pose a problem to this reviewer's taste. Each contains a rather lengthy exposition by the artist on the nature of Bhakti (Devotional) Yoga sandwiched in the program. Jai Uttal has a very pleasant speaking voice & the material was helpful, even inspiring--but do you really want to hear it all over again everytime you play either discs? I know I don't. The musical material is engaging, but not particularly special. It is authentic mantra, but without the technical brilliance of many such CDs (see links below). I don't regret buying it--again, BUT it won't become a treasured favorite. I don't think it would turn-on people who weren't mantra fanatics like me or a real fan of the artist--or a devotee of Kirtan.

PS. The cover artwork is great!

Greatest Hits of the Kali Yuga
Breath of the Heart
Chants Of India: Ravi Shankar; George HarrisonThe Essential Ravi Shankar
The Sounds of India
The Sounds of India
Peter Brook's The MahabharataDVD
Devi
The Bhagavad Gita

Devotional music at its sweetest.......2007-03-15

This 2-CD set is one of the best introductions to contemporary kirtan I've come across (and I own many kirtan CDs). Aside from the wonderful spoken section, where Jai Uttal chats informally about what kirtan is, the selection of songs is truly heartwarming. I love both CDs, but find I listen over and over again particularly to the second one for its variety of moods and styles. Jai's voice really cuts deep and brings out the intensity and authenticity of his own devotion to the path of music and the heart.

In addition, the musicianship of everyone featured on this set is superb and adds so much to the listening experience. It is hard not to sing along and feel the blessings flow, even if you are not a singer...and that is exactly the point.

Kirtan: The Art and Practice of Ecstatic Chant by jai Uttal.......2007-03-09

Wonderful kirtan, by a great artist.

How can I express my joy?.......2007-03-06

I was a big fan of Krishna Das and I still am. A couple of weeks ago, for the first time in my life, I heard Jai Uttal's 'Radha Rani ki Jai, Maha Rani ki Jai' - Track # 4 on Disc 2. Like all good music does to my soul, I was so enchanted that I played the same track again and again till I lost count. I wasted no time in getting both the discs and my favorites are as follows:
Disc 1: Track # 3 'Radha Govinda'
Disc 2: Track # 1 'Durga Pahimam', Track # 3 'Jaya Radha', Track # 4 'Radha Rani'
Originally coming from India and being a big proponent of 'Bhakthi Yoga' (Path of devotion and Divine love for God), I can say from the depths of my heart that Jai Uttal sings with such soulful melody and love, it takes my breath away every single time I listen to the tracks mentioned above. It surprises me so much that while I cannot listen to certain types of music even once leave alone repeating my listening experience, the kind of music that Jai Uttal, Krishna Das and others produce, I can listen for a lifetime and experience that joy again and again.

Average customer rating: Beautiful Hawaii Set to Music Beautiful music, could be anywhere... Perfect for Massage Like the Ocean Waves Kohala

Kohala Kohala Manufacturer: Palm Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Hawaii | Pacific Islands | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Acid Jazz | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Island Treasures Cool Breeze Back to Kohala Deeper Blue Flying ASIN: B00000IPC3 Release Date: 1998-09-01

Tracks:

1. Highway in the Sun
2. Moloka'i Sweet Home
3. Lost Again
4. Sunflower
5. North Shore Road
6. Life's Different Now
7. Kona Breeze
8. Kauanoeanuhea
9. Forest
10. Moonlight Lady
11. Honolulu City Lights

Album Description

Kohala performs popular songs from the Islands with gentle jazz arrangements for acoustic, slack key and classical guitars. Kohala's fresh musical style reflects the pristine beauty of a tropical paradise. Instrumental.

"Call this exquisite!", John Berger, The Honolulu Star-Bulletin

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful Hawaii Set to Music.......2007-02-27

This album was supplied in the room of my hotel, and was playing when my wife and I would return from a day of fun in Hawaii. It was such a good album that I bought it before I came home. Now if I want to enjoy my memories of Hawaii, I just turn this album on and close my eyes. Great guitar!

Beautiful music, could be anywhere..........2007-01-05

Wanted to have some Hawaiian music when we returned from our visit, and this sounded like what I wanted. It is, indeed, beautiful music, just not the "island sound" I was looking for. Still provides a soothing, laid back ambiance.

Perfect for Massage.......2006-03-03

I'm a massage therapist, and I use this CD in my office. Both beautiful and relaxing. Highly recommend!

Like the Ocean Waves.......2005-01-19

Great work music to relax and let your mind dream of Hawaii and the ocean! Only string guitars are playing. Love it.

Kohala.......2002-06-07

We have just came back from Hawaii and for the last few weeks, we have been waking up to the sounds of Kohala on our CD player. This CD is incredibe, you should buy it. Two thumbs up.

Average customer rating: Umph's=Greatness Unimpressive better once youve heard it live Keepin in Real Not your average white band

Local Band Does O.K. Umphrey's McGee Manufacturer: Sci Fidelity Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Rock Jam Bands | Jam Bands | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Anchor Drops Safety in Numbers Bottom Half Umphrey's McGee Wrapped Around Chicago New Years at the Riv All This Everything ASIN: B00019PDX4 Release Date: 2003-06-01

Tracks:

1. Andy's Last Beer
2. Uncle Wally
3. Hurt Bird Bath
4. Headphones & Snowcones
5. Ringo
6. Blue Echo
7. The Empire State
8. White Man's Moccassins
9. Prowler
10. 2nd Self
11. Roulette
12. Dough Bro
13. Water
14. Nothing Too Fancy

Customer Reviews:

Umph's=Greatness.......2006-12-02

Tyler, clearly you don't much about good musicianship. This band, especially the guitarists are the some of the best musicians around today. Umphrey's is not trying to be anybody, that is the most inaccurate statement i've heard in awile. In fact it's the opposite, they blend soo many different styles and genres, from blues to jazz to reggae to rock, that you cannot put a finger on their music. They can play anything and they are the tightest band around right now. Go see them live and you will be amazed and don't listen to "tyler"

Unimpressive.......2006-03-11

I saw Umphrey's McGee at the Chicago theatre and have to say I was a little disappointed. I hadn't heard their music before but had heard good reviews. Unfortunately, I can't say I was overly impressed. Here are my impressions - their music is just O.K. and the vocals (what little they have) are horrendous - off key and painful to listen to. During the show I couldn't help but get the impression that Umphrey's was trying to follow in the footsteps of the dead and phish - the music and attitude is undeniably "phishesque". Perhaps Umphrey's is trying to cash in on the void left by their absence, but truth is Umphrey's just isn't at the same level. The extraordinary musical talent found in Phish and the Dead is noticeably missing in Umphrey's. All that is left is a somewhat impressive light show and a theatre saturated with patchouli oil and herb. This is probably why the vast majority of their crowd consisted of high schoolers. Eager to be there for the "experience" and atmosphere, they simply didn't care that the music was sub-par or just didn't know any better.

better once youve heard it live.......2006-01-06

but there are so many tracks that are so much better live. dont get me wrong, i love this cd, but it dosent compare to live versions of most of the songs. all of the songs are great, but when played live, even when they arent jammed on are just better than whats on the cd. for instance, uncle wally on this cds okay but not as good as it is live and when its played electric.

all in all a great album. nothing too fancy and white mans moccosins are still some of my favorite um songs even with all their new stuff out

Keepin in Real.......2005-12-17

Sexy album. I have seen Umphreys a number of times, and have quite a bit of their music, and this is my go to when I want some Umphreys. I like it better than Anchor Drops (which is also great), because it feels a little more open and free, AD can get dense and heavy at times (which is good, because it doesn't just sound like more of the same).

I like the use of acoustics as lead guitars in Uncle Wally and Water. Andy's Last Beer is a song anyone will like. Ringo, Roulette and Hurt Bird Bath are very very sexy, but my favorite song (which I have yet to hear live) is 2nd Self, mainly because of the last minute of so, which is a nice little guitar jam...BUT IT, LISTEN TO IT!

(and read the liner notes, they're fun)

Not your average white band.......2005-07-29

"Local Band Does O.K." is far superior than "Anchor Drops" in my view. If you liked AD, you'll want LBDOK.

Some have compared UM to Phish, but I don't hear it. These guys ain't about one guy as much as Phish.

Average customer rating: The Best of the Best Sir Winston Churchill:his finest hour

HIS FINEST HOUR Sir Winston Churchill Manufacturer: SoundWorks ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Political | Leaders & Notable People | Biographies & Memoirs | Subjects | Books Popular | Musical Genres | Music | Entertainment | Subjects | Books General | Music | Pop Culture | Entertainment | Subjects | Books Quotations | Reference | Subjects | Books General | World War II | Military | History | Subjects | Books Leaders & Leadership | Political Science | Social Sciences | Nonfiction | Subjects | Books General | Books on CD | Formats | Books General | Poetry, Spoken Word & Interviews | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Spoken Word | Poetry, Spoken Word & Interviews | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: FDR: Nothing to Fear Never Give In!: The Best of Winston Churchill's Speeches Speaking My Mind The Wit & Wisdom of Winston Churchill Sir Winston Churchill: His speeches ASIN: 1885959257 Release Date: 1998-02-24

Tracks:

1. His Finest Hour: We Must Arm/The First Month Of The War/The Navy's Here/Their Finest Hour...

Book Description

Featuring major wartime speeches of Winston Churchill. Memorable speeches of Great Britain's Prime Minister from the time England was all but alone, until final victory.

Customer Reviews:

The Best of the Best.......2001-10-24

The editor's introductions to the speeches are sometimes inaccurate, but Churchill is a wonder to listen to. Highly recommended by anyone with an appreciation for history or literature.

Sir Winston Churchill:his finest hour.......2000-06-05

Those 16 of his finest speaches made during the darkest days of WWII demonstrated courage and inner strength of a great leader in modern world. I and my 11 year old have enjoyed it very much.

Average customer rating: Definitely Music to Code By A New Wave of New Age Jackpot! The magnificent debut of 'Australis' A genius in New Age Music

Lifegiving Australis Manufacturer: Independent Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Soundtracks | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: From the Sky Inner Worlds A Day Like No Other Everlasting Worlds Apart ASIN: B0009N4O3M Release Date: 2005-05-05

Tracks:

1. Lifegiving
2. Conciliation
3. Turning Point
4. The Sound of Hope
5. Fire Tamer
6. Forbidden Scents
7. The Enchantment
8. Between the Sun and the Moon
9. Barren Lands
10. Sacred Earth

Customer Reviews:

Definitely Music to Code By.......2007-07-17

I've always felt like, the best music is the kind that truly moves me without saying a single word. Music that gets me toe-tapping and head-nodding almost reflexively. Lifegiving is one such album.

The entire album sounds like it tells a story. One of my favorite tracks is the upbeat "Fire Tamer", which totally sounds like a slightly futuristic new-agey James Bond movie theme song, LOL!

My other favorite track is the breathtaking "Between the Sun and the Moon"... The woodwinds (or violin) in it are just marvelous. As a software developer I don't want to be distracted by words, or too much chanting... just give me some smooth crystal melodies to complement my "Flow" (all you other software developers know what I am talking about). Lifegiving is really music by which you can code and get work done.

Now for the not-so-great (my reasons for giving it 4 stars instead of 5). After several days of listening, I found that too many of the tracks used the same set of instruments at same timbre and pitch. A little overuse of the piano. There weren't (to me) enough "exotic" instruments. And also, there weren't enough tracks that made me go "wow".

Ok I'll tell the truth: I rarely give 5 stars :) This is simply a great album and would make a good addition to any New Age collection. I especially recommend it to people who are still new to the genre.

A New Wave of New Age.......2007-06-09

The hauntingly beautiful music of Australis caught my ear over and over on the various outlets. So, I purchased the CD and found a great new array of what seems to be a New Wave of New Age music. Similar to Amethystium or perhaps Ryan Farish but holding their own. I really enjoy this CD alot and would recommend it to all who are currently turned on by this fascinating new wave of new age. P.S. This is great driving or traveling music!

Jackpot!.......2007-02-23

I received an e-mail one day featuring Australis' latest CD. I have never heard of the artist; therefore, I decided to listen to it on Amazon. Much to my suprise, and after listening to 5 songs, I was convinced that Australis has alot to offer. The music is very relaxing, and very charistmatic.

The magnificent debut of 'Australis'.......2006-02-04

I am a big fan of New Age music and the genre in a big way and I am always looking to listen to new artists from this genre. I came across 'Australis' in a music search and decided to take a punt and purchased this album. I didn't know what to expect so having listened to this album 3 times already. I can say I am pleasantly surprised. This album was released midway through 2005 and the album is New Age with a ambient feel to it. Another great thing about this album is the artwork that shows the care and feeling that went into the production of this beautiful set of work. The front cover is of a butterfly on sanded back paper. The insides of the album on the left hand side is a Mayan symbol (mayan calender).

The music is performed and composed by a lone artist who goes by the name 'Australis'. There are 10 tracks to this album and everyone of the songs is well worth the listen. New Age fans will fall in love with the sensuous and ambient rhythms of this album and each song is a enigma unto itself. The first song is the album namesake 'Lifegiving' - that sets the tone and style of the rest of the album release. The best 2 songs of the album are 'Turning Point' that opens with a bravado of piano skill and 'The Sound of Hope' which brings together a soothing and hopeful sound with flutes, synths and keyboards.

But as I have said, all the songs are well worth a listen and the final song 'Sacred Earth' is a fine ending to what I hope to be Australis' first of several albums. This artist has the brilliant touches of Enigma's Michael Cretu and the flair of Era's Eric Levi. I look forward to more musical masterpieces from 'Australis'.

A genius in New Age Music.......2005-07-16

The first time I heard the song "Between the sun and the moon" I fell in love with it. Australis is a genius in new age music. All of his songs are great to listen to. The songs seem to have a very different yet extremely good beat and melody. You can almost feel your head nodding! I thank God I stumbled upon this album where its so rare to find excellent new age music knowing how easy it is to be carried when people listen exclusively to the most popular new age musicians and discard the rest. You should NOT discard this, its the BEST.

Average customer rating: Do Your Self a Favor love it Great CD!!! "Road Trip" is One to Share A Road Trip well worth taking

Road Trip Rebecca Frezza Manufacturer: Big Truck Music LLC ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Music In My Heart Bottle Of Sunshine Happy Songs Tall And Small Buzz Buzz ASIN: B0000U0MJY Release Date: 2003-10-07

Tracks:

1. Saturday
2. I Know I'm Gonna Drive A Car
3. Friends
4. Babysitter
5. Just Imagine
6. Space Dog
7. Movie In My Pillow
8. Dance With Me
9. H2O+O2+Sun
10. Beautiful Planet
11. B3
12. Road Trip
13. Rock My Baby
14. Coming Home

Album Description

Winner of a 2004 Parents' Choice Award! Winner of a 2004 iparenting Media Award!

Customer Reviews:

Do Your Self a Favor.......2006-07-18

Imagine yourself in the car with your screaming kids -- it's a long drive -- and suddenly you pop in a CD that grabs everyone's attention...dad behind the wheel says "Whoa -- what's this?"
Meanwhile, the kids in the back seat stop harrassing each other as the soulful voice and choruses of Rebecca Frezza and her band command everyone's attention. Simply put, this album rocks -- this is Pearl Jam meets Crowded House meets Lisa Loeb for kids. Forget the Wiggles and Laurie Berkner, you and your kids will find yourself playing this CD again and again. Frezza finds and defines an underserved market -- kids too old for corny sounding blah blah nursery ryhme sounding retreads and comes up with something rocky, poppy and fun. The songs are tight, smart and fun. Her band rocks! This is a total mood changer!! There's no shame here when parents find an excuse to play this album again. We first heard about Rebecca on XM Satellite and we are now the happy owners of both Road Trip and Music in My Heart. We then caught her on Jack's Big Music House on Noggin. And now there's her new CD, Tall and Small, which we picked up at a local gig here in New Jersey. Frezza is the next "Big Thing" in kids rock -- she is an undiscovered talent that is worth getting to know now.

love it.......2005-05-14

Hi everybody! I love rebecca frezza's music and I love road trip!BUY IT! BUY IT!
Love,
Ryan Ricco

Great CD!!!.......2004-03-04

My 2 1/2 year loves it!!! (and so do my husband and I). We can listen to this in the car for hours. Rebecca's voice is beautiful and the lyrics are really fun.

"Road Trip" is One to Share.......2004-03-02

Great CD. Kid's music that deserves a Grammy. My kids love it and I love playing it for them. Great sound and lyrics for children and parents of all ages.

A Road Trip well worth taking.......2003-11-24

On her latest CD, "Road Trip," Rebecca Frezza and her band, Big Truck, continue to accomplish their goal of creating children's music that adults can also enjoy. From a musical center of acoustic rock her style is colored by jazz ("B3"), gospel ("Rock My Baby"), soul ("Dance With Me") folk and country. I heard the influences of a variety of artists from the B52s, to the Doobie Brothers to Earth Wind and Fire to name just a few. Frezza's voice is clear, strong and expressive and she makes great use of harmonies from her talented back up singers throughout the CD. She wisely broadens her authors' pallet by sharing the writing credits with guitarist Elisa Verano and producer Chris Putnam. Among my favorite tracks are the rocking "Babysitter," the silly "Space Dog" and the sweet and pretty "Movie In My Pillow." The instrumentation on this CD strikes just the right balance of adding interesting touches here and there (saxophone, strings, and very sparingly, kids chorus) without ever getting in the way of keeping the songs front and center.
This is one to add to your shopping cart. The high quality and diversity will keep the parents interested and the fun songs will keep the kids asking to play it again.

Average customer rating: Even my kid likes this! Bassoon Me! Brilliant Bassoonastics OUTSTANDING QUARTET Simply fantastic!

Bassoonatics! Manufacturer: Musica Viva ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Gigue | Baroque Dance Suites | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Tangos | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Duets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Quartets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Brahms | Brahms, Johannes | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gershwin | Gershwin, George | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Piazzolla, Astor | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Sibelius | Sibelius, Jean | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Stravinsky | Stravinsky, Igor | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Weill | Weill, Kurt | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Preludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Sonatinas | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Incidental Music | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Marches | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: Captured! The Bassoon Brothers Mozart, Weber, Hummel: Bassoon Concertos Wanted-The Bassoon Brothers Vivaldi: Bassoon Concertos Williams: The Five Sacred Trees (Bassoon Concerto) / Takemitsu: Tree Line / Hovhaness: Symphony No. s, Op. 132 "Mysterious Mountain" / Picker: Old and Lost Rivers ASIN: B0000067V1 Release Date: 1998-02-17

Tracks:

1. Three Preludes: Allegro Ben Ritmato E Deciso
2. Three Preludes: Andante Con Moto E Poco Rubato
3. Three Preludes: Allegro Ben Ritmato E Deciso
4. Eight Waltzes, Op. 39: I (Tempo Giusto)
5. Eight Waltzes, Op. 39: II
6. Eight Waltzes, Op. 39: III
7. Eight Waltzes, Op. 39: IV
8. Eight Waltzes, Op. 39: V
9. Eight Waltzes, Op. 39: VI (Vivace)
10. Eight Waltzes, Op. 39: VII
11. Eight Waltzes, Op. 39: VIII
12. Little Suite From The Tempest, Op.109: I - Prospero
13. Little Suite From The Tempest, Op.109: II - Ariel
14. Little Suite From The Tempest, Op.109: III - Miranda
15. Little Suite From The Tempest, Op.109: IV - Caliban's Song
16. Three Postcards: L'ange Verrier
17. Three Postcards: Faunesse Dansante
18. Three Postcards: Les Noces Du Duc De Joyeuse
19. Madrigal
20. Sonatine No. 1, Op. 67: I - Allegro
21. Sonatine No. 1, Op. 67: II - Largo
22. Sonatine No. 1, Op. 67: III - Allegro Moderato
23. Gigue, K574
24. Bassoonists' Holiday
25. I Got Rhythm
26. I'm In The Mood For Love
27. Caravan
28. Oh! Darling
29. Tango (1940)
30. Tango (1995)
31. Youkali
32. Tango (1984)
33. Azure

Customer Reviews:

Even my kid likes this!.......2005-11-07

This is an amazing collection of songs, all performed with such skill that even my 8-year-old son likes this CD. Brahms and Beatles, Mozart and Ellington, there is something here for everyone. And thank you, thank you, thank you for "Bassoonist's Holiday."

Bassoon Me!.......2004-08-09

I delight in the bassoon! What a unique and great sound, throaty and thrillingly coarse, yet soaring to sound at times like sax, like oboe, like cello, like a bunch of bassoonatics!

This is delightful collection of musical styles played by this innovative and talented quartet. Choosing to select pieces that are not typically of the bassoon repertoire, we go from Waltz to Gershwin to Broadway to Motzart to Lennon/McCartnye to Sibelius to most of us unknowns such as Mitchell Clarke to Duke Ellington.

All played with passion and gusto and excellent tonality, phrasing and tempo.

Bassoon Me again!

Brilliant Bassoonastics.......2003-09-27

This would have to be the best bassoon ensemble cd on the market. The arrangements are stylish and clever, and the performances brilliant! Fraser Jackson must be the most accomplished contrabassoonist I have ever head. This cd is a must for any bassoonists collection be you amateur or proffessional.

OUTSTANDING QUARTET.......2002-04-14

This disc is really superb!!! Not only is the playing at an extremely high level by the group, the arrangements are also outstanding. The Brahms is abolutely beautiful. The group goes from lightning fingers bravura to sweet soulful singing. It is a joy to listen to again and again.

Simply fantastic!.......2001-10-26

I simply love the Caliban Quartet! They breath new life into bassoons! The way they bring out the music is simply magical. Not only do they sound good, their technical abilities are simply amazing!

Average customer rating: Kim Criswell Does Not Sing Mesmerizing! The great song composers and lyricists are presented Should be twice as long

The History of the Musical Manufacturer: Naxos Audiobooks ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD History | Subjects | Books | Africa | Americas | Ancient | Arctic & Antarctica | Asia | Australia & Oceania | Books on CD | Books on Cassette | Europe | Gay & Lesbian | Historical Study | Large Print | Middle East | Military | Military Science | Russia | United States | World Broadway & Musicals | Theater | Performing Arts | Arts & Photography | Subjects | Books General | Music | Entertainment | Subjects | Books History & Criticism | Music | Entertainment | Subjects | Books Musicals | Musical Genres | Music | Entertainment | Subjects | Books General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: History of Theatre (Non Fiction) The History of Classical Music (Non Fiction) The History of Opera (Non Fiction) Anything Goes (1988 Studio Cast) - Cole Porter Guys & Dolls - Off the Record ASIN: 9626342277 Release Date: 2001-11-20

Tracks:

1. Memory [From Cats] - Kim Criswell
2. Origins of the Musical - The Beggars Opera - Kim Criswell
3. Were I Laid on Greenland's Coast [The Beggars Opera] - Kim Criswell
4. Vaudevilles, Burlesques in Europe - Adolphe Adam - Kim Criswell
5. Oh Qu'il Etait Beau [Le Postillon de Longjumeau] - Helen Morgan
6. Opera-Bouffes in Paris - Hervnd Jacques Offenbach - Ann Brown, Eva Jessye Choir
7. Can Can [Orpheus in the Underworld] - Max Kaminsky's Orchesta, Lee Wiley
8. Andressager and Charles Lecoq - Brussels and Paris - The Drury Land Theatre Orchestra, Trefor Jones
9. Dispute [LA Fille de Madame Angot] - Walter Huston
10. Vienna - Franz Von Supp Kim Criswell
11. Overture [Die SchGalathee] - Alfred Walter
12. Vienna - Johann Strauss - Kim Criswell
13. Overture [Die Fledermaus] - Czecho-Slovak Rso (Bratislava), Johannes Wildner
14. England - Sir Arthur Sullivan and W.S. Gilbert - Kim Criswell
15. Moon and I [The Mikado, Act One] - Margaret Mitchell, New Promenade Orchestra
16. London - George Edwardes and the Gaity Theatre - Kim Criswell
17. And Her Golden Hair Was Hanging Down Her Back [The Shop Girl] - Seymour Hicks, Harry Jacobson
18. Ivan Caryll and Lionel Monckton - Kim Criswell
19. Girl With a Brogue [The Arcadians] - Kim Criswell
20. Sydney Jones - The Geisha - Victor Light Opera Company
21. Amorous Goldfish [The Geisha] - Kim Criswell
22. Edward German - Complete's Sullivan's Last Opera and Writes Merrie ... - Dan Jones
23. Dan Cupid Hath a Garden [Merrie England] - Kim Criswell
24. USA and London - Ivan Caryll and Gustave Kerker - Columbia Light Opera Company
25. Teach Me How to Kiss [The Belle of New York] - Kim Criswell
26. Vaudeville - George M. Cohan
27. Give My Regards to Broadway [Little Johnny Jones S] - Kim Criswell
28. USA - Victor Herbert - Dorothy Kirsten, Felix Knight, Victor First Nighter Orchestra And Chorus
29. Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life (Naughty Marietta) - Lyric Theatre Orchestra Hammersmith, Sylvia Nelis, Frederick Ranslow
30. Viennese Operetta - Franz Leh- Hungarian Operetta Orchestra, Ingid Kertesi,
31. Vilja [The Merry Widow] - Kim Criswell
32. USA- Sigmund Romberg - Helenia Marshall, Milton Watson
33. Will You Remember [Maytime] - Kim Criswell
34. London - Chu Chin Chow by Frederic Norton: 2, 235 Performances - Jamieson Dodds
35. Cobbler's Song [Chu Chin Chow] - Kim Criswell
36. USA - The End of World War I and the Jazz Age - Vaughn DeLeath
37. I'm Just Wild About Harry [Shuffle Along] - Kim Criswell
38. USA - Vincent Youmans - Seymour Beard, Binnie Hale, Palace Theatre Orchestra
39. Tea for Two [No No Nanette] - Kim Criswell
40. Broadway - Rudolf Friml - Victor Light Opera Company
41. Indian Love Call (Rose Marie) - Kim Criswell
42. USA - George Gershwin: Lady Be Good (1924), The Song of the Flame ... - Victor Light Opera Company
43. Cossack Love Song [The Song of the Flame] - Kim Criswell
44. USA - American Operetta and Musical Comedies: Gershwin, Friml, ... - Julia Sanderson
45. They Didn't Believe Me [The Girl from Utah] - Kim Criswell
46. USA - Jerome Kern and Show Boat - The Drury Land Theatre Orchestra, Howlett Worster
47. Make Believe [From Show Boat] - Kim Criswell
48. Why Was Show Boat So Different? - Paul Robeson, Paul Whiteman Orchestra
49. Ol' Man River [From Show Boat] - Maurice Capitaine, De L'Opera Comique

Tracks:

1. Bill [From Show Boat] - Kim Criswell
2. Hollywood and Film Musicals - Frank Parker, Victor Mixed Chorus
3. Softly as in a Morning Sunrise (The New Moon) - Kim Criswell
4. Dance Spectaculars - Busby Berkeley; George Gershwin and the ... - Jane Froman, Victor Salon Group
5. Man I Love (Lady Be Good) - Kim Criswell
6. George Gershwin: Strike Up the Band & Girl Crazy - Julia Shore
7. I Got Rhythm [From Girl Crazy] - Kim Criswell
8. George Gershwin: Of Thee I Sing - Abe Lyman & His Californians, Dick Robertson
9. Love Is Sweeping the Country [Of Thee I Sing] - Kim Criswell
10. George Gershwin: Porgy and Bess - Kim Criswell
11. Summertime [From Porgy and Bess] - Kim Criswell
12. USA - Cole Porter - Bunny's Music Berigan, Lee Wiley
13. Let's Do It (Let's Fall in Love) - Kim Criswell
14. Cole Porter - Anything Goes - Louise Gold
15. I Get a Kick Out of You [From Anything Goes] - Kim Criswell
16. USA - Marc Blitzstein and the Cradle Will Rock - Marc Blitzstein, Peggy Coudray, Edward Fuller, Jules Schmidt
17. Art for Art's Sake [The Cradle Will Rock] - Kim Criswell
18. USA - Irving Berlin - Leo Reisman & His Orchestra, Clifton Webb
19. Easter Parade [As Thousands Cheer] - Kim Criswell
20. USA - Richard Rodgers and Larry Hart - Czecho-Slovak State Philharmonic Orchestra, Johannes Wildner
21. Here in My Arms [DeArest Enemy] - Kim Criswell
22. Rodgers and Hart: Songs - Ruth Etting
23. Ten Cents a Dance [Simple Simon] - Kim Criswell
24. Rodgers and Hart: Babes in Arms - Ray Heatherton
25. Lady Is a Tramp [From Babes in Arms] - Kim Criswell
26. Europe - Franz Lehand Richard Tauber - Richard Tauber
27. You Are My Heart's Delight [The Land of Smiles] - Kim Criswell
28. England - Noel Coward - Georges Metaxa, Peggy Wood
29. I'll See You Again [Bitter Sweet] - Kim Criswell
30. England - Ivor Novello - Kim Criswell
31. Shine Through My Dreams [Glamorous Night] - Kim Criswell
32. England - Vivian Ellis - Binnie Hale, Al Starita
33. Spread a Little Happiness [Mr Cinders] - Kim Criswell
34. England - Cole Porter - Gertrude Lawrence
35. How Could We Be Wrong? [Nymph Errant] - Kim Criswell
36. Berlin - Im Weissen Rossl (The White Horse Inn) - Columbia Light Opera Company
37. Your Eyes [The White Horse Inn] - Kim Criswell
38. Hitler's Germany: Jewish Composers, Including Kurt Weill, Leave - Kurt Gerron, Lewis Ruth Band
39. Moritat (Mack the Knife) [The Threepenny Opera] - Kim Criswell
40. USA - Kurt Weill and Lotte Lenya in New York, 1935
41. September Song [Knickerbocker Holiday] - Kim Criswell
42. England - Noel Gay: Me and My Girl 1937 - Lupino Lane, Teddie St. Denis
43. Lambeth Walk [Me and My Girl][Live] - Kim Criswell
44. Europe - War. Ivor Novello: The Dancing Years - The Drury Land Theatre Orchestra, Mary Ellis
45. I Can Give You the Starlight [The Dancing Years] - Fred Waring & His Pennsylvanians, Jane Wilson

Tracks:

1. Falling in Love With Love [The Boys from Syracuse] - Kim Criswell
2. USA - Escapist Musicals - Dubarry Was a Lady, Cabin in the Sky (Vernon - Max Meth & His Orchestra, Ethel Waters
3. Taking a Chance on Love [Cabin in the Sky] - Kim Criswell
4. Rodgers and Hart: Pal Joey - Beverly Fite, Harold Lang
5. I Could Write a Book [Pal Joey]
6. USA - Weill and Gershwin: Lady in the Dark - Kim Criswell
7. My Ship [Lady in the Dark] - Gertrude Lawrence
8. USA - Kurt Weill Teams Up With Ogden Nash for One Touch of Venus - Kim Criswell
9. West Wind (One Touch of Venus) - Kenny Baker, One Touch Of Venus Orchestra And Chorus
10. USA - Rodgers and Hammerstein: Oklahoma! - Kim Criswell
11. People Will Say We're in Love [From Oklahoma!] - John Diedrich, Rosamund Shelley
12. USA - Rodgers and Hammerstein: Carousel - Kim Criswell
13. What's the Use of Wonderin' [From Carousel] - Iva Withers
14. USA - Leonard Bernstein - Kim Criswell
15. Lonely Town [On the Town] - On The Town Orchestra, Victor Chorale
16. USA - Irving Berlin: Annie Get Your Gun - Kim Criswell
17. Anything You Can Do [From Annie Get Your Gun] - Mark Adams, Caroline O'Connor
18. USA - Forrester and Wright...and Grieg - Kim Criswell
19. Strange Music [Song of Norway] - Valerie Masterson, Donald Maxwell
20. And This Is My Beloved [From Kismet] - Valerie Masterson, Donald Maxwell, David Rendall, Richard Van Allan
21. My Heart and I [Old Chelsea] - Richard Tauber
22. England - Ivor Novell: Perchance to Dream - Kim Criswell
23. We'll Gather Lilacs [Perchance to Dream] - Oliver Gilbert
24. England - Vivian Ellis: Bless the Bride - Kim Criswell
25. USA - Cole Porter: Kiss Me Kate - Kim Criswell
26. Brush Up Your Shakespeare [Kiss Me, Kate!] - Brian Greene, Matt Zimmerman, Matt Zimmerman
27. USA - Rodgers and Hammerstein: South Pacific - Kim Criswell
28. Some Enchanted Evening [From South Pacific] - Thomas Allen
29. USA - Lerner and Loewe: Brigadoon - Kim Criswell
30. Heather on the Hill [From Brigadoon] - Ethan Freeman, Janis Kelly
31. USA - Lerner and Loewe: Paint Your Wagon - Kim Criswell
32. They Call the Wind Maria [From Paint Your Wagon] - Ron Raines
33. USA - Lerner and Loewe: My Fair Lady - Kim Criswell
34. I Could Have Danced All Night [From My Fair Lady] - Tinuke Olafimihan
35. England - Julie Andrews; Sandy Wilson/The Boyfriend - Kim Criswell
36. I Could Be Happy With You [The Boyfriend] - Simon Green, Jane Wellman
37. England - Julian Slade: Salad Days - Kim Criswell
38. We Said We Wouldn't Look Back [Salad Days] - Adam Bareham, Christina Matthews
39. USA - Frank Loesser: Guys and Dolls - Kim Criswell
40. Sit Down You're Rockin' the Boat [From Guys and Dolls] - Don Stephenson
41. USA - Anna and the King of Siam - Kim Criswell
42. Shall We Dance? [From The King and I] - Christopher Lee, Valerie Masterson
43. USA - The Film Musical - Kim Criswell
44. Singin' in the Rain [From Singin' in the Rain] - Michael Gruber
45. More Films - Kim Criswell
46. USA - A New Generation: Richard Adler and Jerry Ross - Kim Criswell
47. Hey There [The Pajama Game] - Ron Raines
48. USA - Frank Loesser: The Most Happy Feller - Kim Criswell
49. Mamma, Mamma [The Most Happy Fella] - Louis Quilico
50. USA - Something's Coming/Overture West Side Story [From West Side Story - Kim Criswell, John Owen Edwards, National Symphony Orchestra

Tracks:

1. America [From West Side Story] - Nick Farranti, Caroline O'Connor
2. I Am Easily Assimilated [Candide] - Ann Howard
3. USA - Leonard Bernstein: West Side Story - Kim Criswell
4. Maria [From West Side Story] - Paul Manuel
5. USA - Rodgers and Hammerstein's Final Musical - Kim Criswell
6. Do-Re-Me [The Sound of Music] - Shona Lindsay
7. England - Lionel Bart: Fings Ain't What They Used to Be/Oliver - Kim Criswell
8. Reviewing the Situation [From Oliver!] - Julian Forsyth
9. England - The Demise of Bart/Anthony Newley - Kim Criswell
10. What Kind of Fool Am I? [Stop the World I Want to Get Off] - Holloway/Gold/Yates
11. England - Cyril Ornadel/Wolf Mankowitz: Pickwick - Kim Criswell
12. If I Ruled the World [Pickwick] - Sir Harry Secombe
13. England - Musicals on Classical Themes - Kim Criswell
14. USA - Broadway: Early 1960s - Kim Criswell
15. If I Were a Rich Man [From Fiddler on the Roof] - Jerry Lanning
16. Hollywood: One of the Last Great MGM Musicals: Gigi - Kim Criswell
17. I Remember It Well [From "Gigi"] - Ron Moody, Sian Phillips
18. USA - Broadway: The Changing Styles of the 1960s - Kim Criswell
19. Mame [From Mame] - Jerry Lanning
20. USA - Off Broadway, A Sensation: The Fantasticks - Kim Criswell
21. Try to Remember [The Fantasticks] - John Barrowman
22. USA - The Musical Nobody Wanted - Kim Criswell
23. Impossible Dream [From Man of La Mancha] - Ron Raines
24. USA - Political Protest: A New Kind of Musical: John Kander and ... - Kim Criswell
25. Money Money [From Cabaret] - Maria Friedman, Jonathan Pryce
26. USA - Cy Coleman - Kim Criswell
27. Big Spender (Sweet Charity) - Josephine Blake, Shezwae Powell
28. USA - Sixties Flower Power - Kim Criswell
29. Aquarius [Hair] - Caroline O'Connor
30. USA - The Backward-Looking Rock Musical - Kim Criswell
31. Sweet Transvestite [The Rocky Horror Show] - Howard Samuels
32. USA - Stephen Sondheim - Kim Criswell
33. Company
34. Little Night Music - Sian Phillips
35. Send in the Clowns (A Little Night Music) - Kim Criswell
36. England - Andrew Lloyd Webber - Issy VanRandywyck
37. I Don't Know How to Love Him [From Jesus Christ Superstar] - Kim Criswell
38. England - Jeeves Followed by Evita - Grania Renihan
39. Another Suitcase, Another Hall [From Evita] - Kim Criswell
40. England - T.S. Eliot's Old Possum's Book of Cats - Kim Criswell
41. Memory [From Cats] - Kim Criswell
42. USA - Kander and Ebb: 1920s Jazz Flashback - Caroline O'Connor
43. All That Jazz [From Chicago] - Kim Criswell
44. USA - The Back-Stage Setting - Catherine Porter
45. What I Did for Love [From A Chorus Line] - Julia Sanderson
46. USA - A Show Re-Appears - Sarah French
47. Tomorrow [From Annie] - Kim Criswell
48. England - Lloyd Webber Spectaculars - Kim Criswell
49. USA - Stephen Sondheim - Len Cariou
50. Sweeney Todd - Kim Criswell
51. France - Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg
52. People Song [From Les Miserables] - Kim Criswell

Customer Reviews:

Kim Criswell Does Not Sing.......2007-05-19

This set is great for what it really is. One description says that there are dozens of vocals by Kim Criswell. She narrates an excellent history of the musical through the years BUT she sings ONE song. This is misleading to say the least.

Mesmerizing!.......2003-01-09

The greatest thing to come out since the Musical itself, Wonderful, educational, fantastic reproductions of the 19th century musicals!

The great song composers and lyricists are presented.......2002-01-06

Richard Fawkes' The History Of The Musical is a flawlessly recorded, 4 cassette, unabridged audiobook showcasing the development of the musical, from its origins in European light opera and operetta to its it's golden age in the American theater. The great song composers and lyricists are presented including Jerome Kern, Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lerner and Loewe, Lloyd Webber, and Sondheim. The wonderfully narrated text by the award-winning Broadway singer Kim Criswell is enhanced with almost one hundred famous musical extracts. The History Of The Musical is a "must" for personal, academic, and community library music history and audiobook collections.

Should be twice as long.......2001-12-15

Surely there must be a medal somewhere out there for Naxos records and for author Richard Fawkes. After two superb sets of tapes and CDs titled "The History of Classical Music" and "The History of Opera," there is now available Mr. Fawkes' "The History of the Musical" (NA422712). Here we have singer/actress Kim Criswell narrating on 4 CDs or tapes just under 320 minutes of exactly what the title promises.

Starting with "The Beggar's Opera" of 1728, the history of the genre is traced up to the time of writing, meaning "Les Miserables." Along the way, we consider operetta, the English Music Hall, American vaudeville, the review, the book show, the familiar, the off-beat, the dead ends, the highly influential. And the London stage gets a good deal of attention also, thereby introducing a lot of material not very well known to those better versed in the American musical.

As with any good effort of this sort, a strong connection is drawn between the changing times and the changing concepts of what a musical should be. The importance of "Show Boat" is not glossed over, for example, nor is the other shock caused by "Pal Joey." The reliance of Lloyd Webber on staging is mentioned but not his lack of more than one fairly memorable melody per show. In general, the tone is upbeat and positive.

But this is a recording. While it could never include all the information found in a book, its dozens of recorded examples are what makes this set priceless. Where possible, the oldest "original cast" recordings are used. On the other hand, there are some strange exceptions such as "Hey there" from "Pajama Game" being sung not by John Raitt but by Ron Raines on the Jay recording. I suspect this is because Criswell is in the cast of that set.

Again, this set is in tape and CD formats. For educational purposes, the CDs offer direct access to any show under discussion--and the CDs are very generously divided into nearly 200 tracks! Very considerate of the producers. The booklet offers a nice little personal essay by Criswell. So if I have any complaint about this set, it is that I wish it were twice as long.

Average customer rating: Musical masterpiece Simply a great listen! Skinny Puppy meets Annie? excellent album. Better than Engine

Convenience Die Warzau Manufacturer: PULSEBLACK Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Alt Industrial | Industrial | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Industrial Dance | Industrial | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Engine Disco Rigido Big Electric Metal Bass Face Mythmaker Cocked and Loaded ASIN: B00066N5LY Release Date: 2004-10-01

Tracks:

1. Crusaders
2. Go Going Gone
3. Permission
4. Radiation Babies
5. Glare
6. Bliss
7. Linoleum
8. Superbuick
9. Terrorform
10. Curious
11. Gone Chemical
12. Kleen
13. King of Rock and Roll
14. Come as You Are
15. As We Are so We Are
16. Shine

Album Description

Produced in their own live studio, this is the first studio album released by Die Warzau since 1995's critically acclaimed ENGINE mixed styles and genres and cemented their reputation as electronic innovators to be imitated. At the same time both the most infectious and catchy record recorded by the seminal Chicago Industrial anti-pop band, CONVENIENCE is raw, noisy and aggressive. Christie's Production has never sounded more complex and listenable while Marcus' vocal range has grown to include a depth that has not been found on an industrial recording to date. The inclusion of Abel Garibaldi and Dan Evans into the core group has built a more powerful recording presence, demonstrated readily by CONVENIENCE's easy stylistic and technical maneuvers. While lyrically, the record is self-assured and fascinating from beginning to end, the party recording atmosphere of ENGINE has been met and bested. It's been nearly ten years and the wait has been well worth it.

Customer Reviews:

Musical masterpiece.......2006-07-28

this is by far the best album that has come out over the last 2 years. i bought it when it was released and all i can say is i have been listening to it nonstop. it is a great blend of musical styles and jim marcus has to have one of the better voices out there. i would recomend this album to everyone, and can't wait for the next album that is released by Die Warzau.

Simply a great listen! .......2006-02-17

Deconstructionists will always find fault. Thus, it is not surprising that some people apparently only listened to the album for technical content and missed out on the subtleties of the whole. Of course, you'll also find crackpots that read too much into the album as well. The bottom line is that this album manages to sound, dare I say, like a pop album. However, if all pop music were this good, then I might consider "converting". Rather than being a disjoint juxtaposition of different sounds and styles, I actually think that the album has a great vibe and that it has more continuity and unity than most have given it credit for having. The album has moments where its biting, creepy, pretty, and mellow. The album probably won't be eclectic enough for puppy lovers and will probably be too pretty for most industrialites. All I know is that Die Warzau is still makes some of the most "organic" highly produced music out there. The maturity of Convenience seems to reflect that of its creators. While some music dwells on the blacks and whites ... Convenience not only includes the grays - it embraces the full sprectrum of colors.

Skinny Puppy meets Annie?.......2006-01-02

I liked this album alot the first time I listened to it. Some songs, such as Bliss (is that Chris Connelly doing a grunge voice?) or King of Rock and Roll, keep the album going at a quick pace. Unfortunately, there are some really bad ballads that just sound worse with every listen. Kleen especially annoys with its use of vocoders.

There are nice little voice samples that fade in and out of the speakers, but Skinny Puppy did this type of thing much better 20 years ago. Even the industrial "trebley" drum production sounds dated.

Not a terrible album. But not a keeper.

excellent album........2004-10-19

I've listened to this cd a few times, after receiving it in the mail yesterday, and it's been growing on me. Firstly, this album is not really industrial, although it has a few industrial sounding songs on it. You cannot really categorize this, other than saying it's "electronic".

A few of the songs reminded me of Depeche Mode a little bit, because of the vocal delivery and electronics.

What we have here is electronic/alternative that goes more experimental, or more towards straight up, listenable pop at times. That's what makes the band interesting. Not to mention, the vocals are top notch, as are the beats. If you liked "Engine," you'll like this one too. This album is less noisy than Engine and a little cleaner, but by no means too "polished." It's not quite industrial, but if you're familiar with that genre, Die Warzau, or a fan of electronic music, you'll probably like this one.

I'm still not sure how I feel about the very delicate, soft songs juxtaposed with the slightly heavier electronic stuff. Most of the songs are solid, but the flow of the album isn't perfect.

This album gets 5 stars, however, because there is just this amazing amount of complexity and mystery to it. The vocals and lyrics are exceptional too. It's one of those albums that may take a while to fully appreciate.

Better than Engine.......2004-10-11

I loved Engine. It was a quirky, weird, but beautifully musical piece of music that flowed from beginning to end and never did what you expected. When DW first started it seemed like nobody was crossing genre boundaries like they were, writing pretty music when they wanted, hard music, electro music, tribal, whatever they felt suited the song. Not that artists like Radiohead are jumping boundaries, too, maybe people will finally get what they're doing.

Conveneince picks up where Engine left off. It's great lound, but the songs are complex and interesting and the vocals are thbest Marcus has ever done. I doubt there's a pop singer on the radio today with a voice this listenable and flexible. The lyrics are usually the best parts on DW records and here they are dead perfect. This is a great record for parties, and it pulls together better than any album I've heard since Cabaret Voltaire's Code, even though the music is diverse and challenging. This album is definitely going to spawn songs that will be great 30 years from now.

And the packaging is nice as well. Good work.

Average customer rating:

Music of the Night Jim Gibson Manufacturer: Hickory Cove Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Soundtracks | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: A Night at the Movies Love Songs Favorite Hymns Songs of the South III/ Traditional Hymns and Spirituals Melodies We Love: The Forties ASIN: B0007VDS88 Release Date: 2005-02-15

Tracks:

1. Memory (from 'Cats')
2. Cabaret
3. I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face (from 'My Fair Lady')
4. The Sound of Music
5. Try to Remember (from 'The Fantasticks')
6. Music of the Night (from 'Phantom')
7. Oh, What a Beautiful Morning (from 'Oklahoma')
8. What I Did for Love (from 'A Chorus Line')
9. Can't Help Lovin' That Man (from 'Showboat')
10. Till There Was You (from 'The Music Man')
11. My Heart Stood Still (from 'A Connecticut Yankee')
12. Send in the Clowns (from 'A Little Night Music')

Album Description

Great songs often define--and outlast--the shows that bring them to the public, and the twelve classic show tunes on this album are perfect examples.

These songs are so widely known that they exist independently from their originating shows, and have become part of our popular culture.

In this thirteenth recording for Hickory Cove, Jim Gibson brings his unique solo piano style to these well-loved songs, blending an obvious love of melody with his warm piano playing to create a very pleasant blend. One fan wrote, "It's like cocktail music, but much better....and like jazz, but gentler." We think you'll agree.

World Music:

1. Gitarren Klingen Leise [Import]
2. Gold [Import]
3. Golden Hawaiian Hits
4. Golden Voices of Israel: Sings and Prays for Sabbath
5. Ireland, Mother Ireland
6. Italo Disco Party Nonstop [Import]
7. Javier Colombatti
8. Jazz, Macedonian Folk Dances and Classical Music
9. Koedarake
10. Le Rital [Import]

World Music

world music

World Music

Bare Faced Cheek

Piano XX

Peter Ronnefeld; Igor Strawinsky; Dmitri Shostakovich...

Au Theatre Des Champs-Elysees [Live]

Move Your Feet (Enhanced) [CD-single] [Import]

Talking Book [Original recording remastered]

Momentos Ao Vivo [Import] [Live]

My Own Best Enemy

Reconstructed [Import]

Machaut: Messe de Notre Dame / The Hilliard Ensemble

Lyla [CD-single] [Import]

O Samba E Minha Nobreza [Limited Edition] [Import]

Melodias de Rayos X [Import]

Penderecki: Orchestral Works, Vol. 4

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