Sirius

1. In Search of a Heart

2. Second Nature

3. Turning Tide

4. Skelling

5. Stepping Stone

6. White Fool

7. Something to Believe In

8. Live and Learn

9. Many Roads

10. Sirius

Sirius,Clannad,RCA,British Folk,Celtic Fusion,Celtic New Age,Celtic Pop,Celtic/Irish,Contemporary Celtic,Ethnic Fusion,Int'l & World Music,Pop,Popular Music

Average customer rating: You should have bought this CD yesterday, so it would have been here already Brutal, Compelling, Dense Metal Epic ..."They Say He's Got to Go-Go-Go...GOJIRA!!" Daaaaaamn! Brutal!

From Mars to Sirius Gojira Manufacturer: Prosthetic Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Death Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Link The Blackening Terra Incognita The Hinderers Under Reprisal ASIN: B000GUJZC8 Release Date: 2006-08-22

Tracks:

1. Ocean Planet
2. Backbone
3. From The Sky
4. Unicorn
5. Where Dragons Dwell
6. The Heaviest Matter of the Universe
7. Flying Whales
8. In The Wilderness
9. World To Come
10. From Mars
11. To Sirius
12. Global Warming

Album Description

"Combining intense incendiary live shows that will leave viewers open-mouthed in awe with richly textured and brutally powerful compositions that transcend the normal death metal style, there's no denying that GOJIRA is an exceptional band. One that has, in the 10 years of being together, has seen them rise up from the extreme metal underground like - their namesake Godzilla from the sea - breaking through the confines of the scene that spawned them, hungry to spread their message of environmentalism and spirituality across the globe, hungry to make the world a better place and hungry for success. And like Godzilla before them, GOJIRA is flattening all competition in their wake - thanks to the growing critical acclaim that the band's third album, From Mars To Sirius, has gained across Europe and more recently America since signing with Prosthetic Records.

GOJIRA's songs will explode life into listeners, lifting up and send them spinning into outer space, and you won't want to come back. Such is their power. And even though their influences may be drawn from the likes of Metallica, Meshuggah and Morbid Angel, GOJIRA are in a unique class of their own.

This is one determined, unstoppable metal monster on a very powerful mission and the message is clear: Stop existing, because it's time to wake up and feel alive! One listen to GOJIRA, and you will..."

Customer Reviews:

You should have bought this CD yesterday, so it would have been here already.......2007-05-21

This is one of the best records I've ever listened to! If you love good metal this is a must have. Its like nothing I've ever heard before. Sort of a take the best of Metallica, Tool, Mastodon and then throw in a little Meshuggah. This is one of those CD's that it's hard to pick a favorite track because they're all so good. Buy this record today even pay the extra to get it the next day it's that good.

Brutal, Compelling, Dense Metal Epic.......2007-05-12

Gojira are apparently a metal band from France. Those who are still with me after reading that last sentence will be introduced to one of the heaviest, most original metal bands in existence....Gojira play a downtuned, uber-heavy style of music often referred to as "extreme metal" these days; and they do it well. Harsh, abrasive vocals, bottom-heavy riffs and eerie-sounding interludes.....similiar to the Meshuggah formula, but less mechanical and progressive.

Gojira play very heavy, angular riffs which both groove and become quite complex at times without being complicated for the sake of being complex, while at the same time managing to sound original, without a lot of metal cliche'. Very promising new metal band....for fans of Strapping Young Lad, Intronaut, Isis and the aforementioned Meshuggah....check them out!

..."They Say He's Got to Go-Go-Go...GOJIRA!!".......2007-05-10

This is the heaviest slab of metal I've heard in years. It's so heavy... That I need a crane just to put it into my CD player- yet at the same time, there is an uncanny grace with which these environmentally conscious Frenchmen orchestrate their epic songs. The gravelly vocals are grating at times, and that's the only reason I give it 4 instead of 5 stars. Harshly beautiful in a hauntingly pummeling way. Truly a Herculean effort from these French metal brothers!!! Check it out!!!

Daaaaaamn!.......2007-05-09

This is why I love Sirius satellite radio ... I'd never heard of Gojira until I was listening to the Hard Attack channel on Sirius and "Flying Whale" came on. I literally pulled my car over to listen to the song, I was so blown away.

Went on Gojira's website and listened to the rest of the CD and had to buy it. Wow. A rare CD in which there's not a bad song on it ... grabs you by the throat from the first track and doesn't let go!

If you haven't picked this up yet ... what are you waiting for?!?

Brutal!.......2007-04-19

Very heavy album. It gets right to the point and and takes you on a ride of brutallity!

Average customer rating: Majestic As hard to review as it is to classify. Highly enjoyable album that keeps growing on me! A smidge overrated. "When you watch the sky/You feel a longing for the stars"

Lemuria/Sirius B Therion Manufacturer: Nuclear Blast Americ ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Metal | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Death Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Secret of the Runes Vovin Deggial Gothic Kabbalah Theli ASIN: B00023PB04 Release Date: 2004-09-07

Tracks:

1. Typhon
2. Uthark Runa
3. Three Ships Of Berik, Pt. 1: Calling To Arms And Fighting The Battle
4. Three Ships of Berik, Pt. 2: Victory!
5. Lemuria
6. Quetzalcoatl
7. The Dreams Of Swedenborg
8. An Arrow From The Sun
9. Abraxas
10. Feuer Overtometheus Entfesselt

Tracks:

1. The Blood Of Kingu
2. Son Of The Sun
3. The Khlysti Evangelist
4. Dark Venus Persephone
5. Kali Yuga, Pt. 1
6. Kali Yuga, Pt. 2
7. The Wondrous World Of Punt
8. Melek Taus
9. Call Of Dagon
10. Sirius B
11. Voyage of Gurdjieff (The Fourth Way)

Customer Reviews:

Majestic.......2007-01-12

My first Therion album was Theli, which sounded by all accounts as a good starting point. All I can say is if you've only heard Theli and thought the band wasn't quite your cup of tea (like I nearly did), don't forsake them until you've heard Lemuria/Sirius B.

Theli isn't a bad album, just really tough to get into and a little tedious at times. Lemuria/Sirius B is not only a better album (both of them), but also easier to get your teeth into simply because the songwriting and performances are so much stronger and more cohesive. Even the death vocals, which I usually hate, works beautifully the few times they are used here.

Lemuria is the standout album, with hardly a weak moment across all 10 tracks. Typhon is a blistering opening track, with beautiful female singing mixed with a few murderous bursts of death vocals. So often death vocals end up sounding cheesy, but here they actually manage to sound mean and scary. It's magnificently done.

I'm not going to describe every song, it's hard to describe Therion's music in words. Let's just say there's enough beautiful melodies, varied singing and great guitar solos on Lemuria to keep current Therion fans happy and win them lots of new ones.

Typhon, Uthark Runa, Three Ships of Berik, Lemuria, Quetzalcoatl and Abraxas count as my favorites here.

Sirius B continues in much the same vein. The only song that I'm finding a little hard to get into here is Kali Yuga Part 1, but that's hardly a blot on the page. Sirius B, the song, is also just a little off course, a little tedious to get through. The rest of the album rocks, with The Blood Of Kingu, Son Of The Sun, The Khlysti Evangelist, The Wondrous World Of Punt, Melek Taus and Voyage Of Gurdjieff all deserving special mention.

I don't easily give out 5 stars, but Therion has earned it with two albums that could hardly be a whole lot better than they are. The variety in the songs, like different vocalists on different songs, melodic guitar solos, well implemented and executed death growling, choirs, orchestras, it's the whole package.

Whatever genre you want to throw this in, the bottom line is it's good music, plain and simple. Really good. Choirs and orchestra mixed with opera and metal isn't exactly a new or original concept in music, but Therion executes it so much better and on a much grander scale than most of the other pretenders.

The word "majestic" describes Lemuria/Sirus B quite well and although I haven't heard any other Therion albums except these two and Theli, I can't imagine a better starting point than Lemuria/Sirus B for anyone who wants to explore this band's music.

As hard to review as it is to classify........2006-12-16

I've wanted to write a review about this double CD set ever since I listened to both, but coming up with a rating was difficult. See, I don't want to keep giving out as many 5 stars as I've given out, and while I for the most part love this music, there are a few minor niggles I have with it. In the end though, I decided that the value of getting two close to excellent CDs for just a bit over the price of one means I can't give it anything but five stars.

Ok, so with that out of the way, why should you buy it? You definitely need to like either classical music or some version of Metal. You probably need to at least be able to tolerate the other genre. If you're able to listen to Phantom of the Opera and love mid range to heavy Metal, then you'll probably like this. If you love both, you might just have found your Nirvana of music.

The history's been documented in other reviews, but basically goes like:

Boys form death metal band.
Boys add more complexity in the form of classical instruments, choirs, etc.
Boys suddenly come out with a masterpiece that more or less creates a new genre in which they incorporate classical instruments, classically trained singers, choirs and whole orchestras while retaining their Metal roots (but dropping the growls). See "Theli" (which by the way I have not yet heard.. it's currently flying my way though).

With most things that I hear great things about, I'm ultimately somewhat disappointed. My initial reaction is often almost fanboyish. If I'm told the music/book/movie is spectacular and it fits a genre I like, I also think it's spectacular on my first listening/reading/viewing. Usually however, after a few songs/chapters/scenes, cracks start showing and while I might still very much like the purchase, it drops to the above average-good category for me (3-4 stars here).

Well, the first time I listened to "Lemuria", I was busy doing other things. I paused for a moment to listen once in awhile, and decided that "I liked it" but I didn't just stop everything to listen to it, unlike some more recent metal purchases. A few days later, I dropped "Sirius B" into the player, and pulled out the lyrics pamphlet (and by the way, everything about this product screams quality, including the full color artwork on each page of both pamphlets). Instead of feeling less fulfilling as the tracks changed, the music seemed to only get richer and more interesting.

It's hard to describe exactly what it sounds like, but the basic point is you get a melding of Metal riffs and hooks (expertly done), classical instruments, classical singers and choirs to such an extent that it's hard to envision (enlisten?) what the music would sound like without any of the other elements present.

That said, there are a couple of niggles. If you can't stand Death Metal 'growls', they make an appearance in a couple of songs (mainly Lemuria). I don't like them as a rule myself, but they work better here in moderation than they do exclusively on other CDs. It seems that ever since Theli, the band dropped the growls, until this CD came out. So you might prefer to try "Secret of the Runes" instead as your entry point to Therion. Additionally, "Sirius B" is billed as the more 'experimental' CD and I'll agree. Some parts feel off when listened to very closely, the best example for me is the switching between vocalists from verse to verse. A couple of songs on the second CD have at least 4 vocalists, with wildly varying styles, each singing one verse only of a quarter. It's still good music, but more disjointed than the rest.

The Metal aspect of the CDs is pretty heavy in many cases, but often the heaviest of the tracks also have more balancing lightness in the form of other instruments and sopranos. There are a couple of songs that are very upbeat/catchy, along with the heavier, more melancholy tracks. Unlike many CDs, not all the songs sound the same, although if you put this in with a mix of other artists, it will be almost immediately obvious that a Therion song has come up.

I've seen a frequent comparison to Nightwish in other forums and here. While it's apt to some degree (especially the "Once" CD where Nightwish brings in a full orchestra), the two really have very different feels. Whereas "Nightwish" might be a very tasty Samuel Adams (or other ale of your choice), Therion feels much more like a Guinness or 90 minute Indian Brown Ale. You might enjoy both, and if you do, then only your mood at the time will determine which you most want to listen to. But for those times when you need something dark, complex and filling, you could do a lot worse than Therion.

Highly enjoyable album that keeps growing on me!.......2006-10-21

Nobody does symphonic hybrid metal better than the Scandinavians. And nobody does this type of metal better than Therion. Sure Nightwish's latest had a nice rounded Bob Rock-type production quality, and Tarja's voice is very cool, but the compositions were fairly bland in my opinion. Tristiana just gets a tad annoying with all the vocal growling in behind the choral vocals. There are of course bands like Rhapsody, but it's hard to get into anything that is really just power-puff metal filled with absurdly poppish style riffs, or even Thy Majestie, who do a very good job at blending more medieval elements with their unique use of their choirs... but one can only take so much double-kick! And so one is left with the truely outstanding Therion. Now this is not to say that all their albums are outstanding. Far from it. However, those that are ("Secret of the Runes", "Vovin", and this double-album) are really good. I especially like how the keyboards are layered in with orchestra samples and live orchestral elements which reduces the cheeze factor often associated with keyboards and metal music (yeah, I need some more DX7 Bells and Supersaw oscillators to really make my day [sarc]). I'm very much looking forward to their newest "Gothic Kabbalah" due in 2007 to see what they bring to us next.

A smidge overrated........2006-07-09

Ok, ok, Therion is great, symphony, opera, orhcestra, metal, it's all very nice, but it's overproduced and the guitars are oversimplified. Great album, could be better, but hey, at least they used a real orchestra.

"When you watch the sky/You feel a longing for the stars".......2006-06-27

Where to start on something so complex? First the simple and obvious: for the price of one CD you get two, with 21 tracks running a total of 99 minutes. Then the performers involved. Therion consists of only three individuals but no less than 170 people are involved in this music, including 9 performing guests, 7 classical vocal soloists, the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra and the Kuhn Mixed Choir. Next the subject matter: every song is related in some way to a mythical or legendary being, place or thing, some purely mythical and some real with legendary overtones. And they cover just about every corner of the globe, extending over nearly the entire record of human history, from Rasputin to Quetzalcoatl to Typhon (a 100 headed monster that nearly destroyed Zeus) to Kingu, a Babylonian god involved in their creation myth, and on and on. I don't know how the lyric writer came up with all these, many of which I had never heard, but they can all be investigated on the internet. If done, you will find that the words describe the subject very accurately, with a feeling of mysticism, which is enhanced in all cases by the music itself. So finally to the music, being the hardest to relate. Every song is different, every song combines many types of music and many different performers and every song rates somewhere between very good to excellent, my favorite being Lemuria, which I can listen to about 20 times in a row and still want to hear once more.

Actually, the subject matter covers more than just the Earth. Sirius B is a white dwarf companion to Sirius, the brightest star in the sky and located 8.6 light years away in the constellation Canis Major. Does that mean this one song has no connection to legend/myth like all the others? No. Basically an instrumental, the song Sirius B has only two words, Po Tolo, repeated over and over. Po Tolo is what the Dogon people of Mali call Sirius B and the myth/legend involved here is that they knew about details of Sirius B prior to contact (supposedly) with "the white man", who discovered Sirius B telescopically in 1862. So, either the Dogon were visited by aliens from Sirius sometime in the past or they were visited sooner than recorded by an earthman with astronomical knowledge. Choose your legend. And the track previous to Sirius B, Call of the Dagon, probably refers to the Phillistine god of that name, which may be the derivation of Dogon. Also this track, the source of my review title, ends thusly: "Dagon sing/Stargoddess/Sothis dance." Sothis is apparently the Egyptian name for Sirius, so yet another little known mythical/mystical connection woven into the framework of the music. Totally amazing!

One more thing, every page of both inserts features artwork, all being of cover quality, that, like the music and the lyrics, descriptively matches each song's subject. To say the least, I am overwhelmed by the complexity of this work and by its beauty. In fact, it does not seem humanly possible. Hmm, I wonder; were there any UFO sightings in Sweden about 3 years ago? (Please see my profile for a brief discussion of my rating philosophy.)

Average customer rating: classic jazz album for whose who recognize the soul in music. STILL IN TOP FORM

Sirius Coleman Hawkins Manufacturer: Ojc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Today and Now ASIN: B000000Z1I Release Date: 1995-10-03

Tracks:

1. The Man I Love
2. Don't Blame Me
3. Just A Gigolo
4. The One I Love (Belongs To Somebody Else)
5. Time On My Hands (You In My Arms)
6. Sweet And Lovely
7. Exactly Like You
8. Street Of Dreams
9. Sugar (That Sugar Baby O' Mine)

Customer Reviews:

classic jazz album for whose who recognize the soul in music........2007-03-28

i've seen this album both ripped and praised throughout the years in various music books. back around 1979, my first rolling stone record guide gave it a 5 star rating (their highest rating). my copy (3rd edition) of all music guide to jazz gives it a one star rating (their lowest rating), calling it rather sad (mr hawkins performances being hindered by failing health). so who is right? well, if you remove soul from the equation, deny the spirit of a genius, and look merely at technique (a sort of "american idol" approach to music), then mr hawkins is no match here for the powerhouse of a young man that he was on his instrument back in the 20's, 30's, and 40's. BUT, if you take into account the seasoned spirit of a soul who spent a lifetime acquainted with the magic and heart of his craft, then this is a beautiful, beautiful album. i have listened to this thing with a music lovers ecstasy during dozens and dozens of nights over the years, and still am in love with the sound. his gorgeous sugary tone is like a drug on my ears. this is simply one of the most moving ballad albums of jazz playing that i have heard. forget technique. listen. there's a lifetime of love for jazz to be heard in mr hawkins every breathe as it becomes one with his saxophone. completely moving. great stuff. don't let any fool hung-up on technique tell you otherwise.

STILL IN TOP FORM.......2003-11-02

This recording from December, 1966 may have been the last one on which Hawk was still in top form. He plays this program of standards with wonderful sensitivity, inventiveness and tone. Accompanied by trio of Barry Harris, Bob Cranshaw and Eddie Locke.

Average customer rating: Music from Harry Potter: The Goblet of Fire

Music from Harry Potter: The Goblet of Fire Manufacturer: WMO ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Harry Potter & the Prisoner of Azkaban Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Harry Potter Collection Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets ASIN: B000BYYJ7A Release Date: 2005-11-14

Tracks:

1. Harry Potter: The Goblet of Fire/The Story Continues
2. Harry Potter: The Goblet of Fire/The Goblet of Fire
3. Harry Potter: The Goblet of Fire/Rita Skeeter
4. Harry Potter: The Goblet of Fire/Sirius Fire
5. Harry Potter: The Goblet of Fire/Neville's Waltz
6. Harry Potter: The Goblet of Fire/Harry Sees Dragons
7. Harry Potter: The Goblet of Fire/Harry in Winter
8. Harry Potter: The Goblet of Fire/Potter Waltz
9. Harry Potter: The Goblet of Fire/Underwater Secrets
10. Harry Potter: The Goblet of Fire/The Maze
11. Harry Potter: The Goblet of Fire/Death of Cedric
12. Harry Potter: The Goblet of Fire/Another Year Ends
13. Harry Potter: The Goblet of Fire/Hogwarts' Hymn

Album Details

Performed by the Global Stage Orchestra.

Customer Reviews:

Music from Harry Potter: The Goblet of Fire.......2007-01-19

The music is great. This music takes me away from reality for a while and is very relaxing. On the other hand, when it is being played and you read a Harry Potter Book it sets the mood and takes you there.

I have purchased music from other movies and enjoyed it but this album is great from beginning to end. I am very happy I purchased it and hope the next Harry Potter film scores do this album justice.

Average customer rating:

Cantus Arcticus Manufacturer: Catalyst / BMG Classics ProductGroup: Classical Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000L1ARRE

Product Description

tracks 1-3 Cantus Arcticus tracks 4-6 String Quartet No. 4 track 7 Symphony No. 5

Average customer rating: Fabulous Symphonic Rock

Dirge ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B00008LNKK Release Date: 2007-06-19

Customer Reviews:

Fabulous Symphonic Rock.......2007-06-29

Just fabulous symhonic progressive in the likes of other similar Japanese bands Kenso (but more melodic) and Teru's Symphonia (better musicianship). The band is fronted with an extrmely dynamic lead singer who can hold a note dead on forever. Sometimes, the writing is excessively long winded, but it's a remarkably satisfying experience for fans of Renaissance, older Moody Blues and the new progressive from around the world.

Average customer rating: Jazz Samba for the new generation

Ouro Batido Sirius B Manufacturer: P-Vine Japan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B00006HB6J Release Date: 2002-09-25

Tracks:

1. High N Dry
2. Rhythm Of The Samba
3. Sonhador (Dreamer)
4. Samba Do Japao
5. O Limao
6. Teteca
7. Serrado
8. Ouro Batido
9. Point Of No Return
10. Casa De Felicidade (Joe's Remix)
11. Paul's Garage (Paul's Remix)

Customer Reviews:

Jazz Samba for the new generation.......2005-08-17

Getz and Gilberto defined Jazz Samba in the 1960s with
eponymous album; Sirius B redefine it for the 21st century.
Combining serious musical chops with dancefloor sensibilites
not to mention the gorgeous vocals of Azhar, this deserves
wider recognition.

Average customer rating:

Sirius Clannad Manufacturer: Bmg/RCA Records Label ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Macalla Magical Ring Legend Anam Lore ASIN: B0000AM6OY Release Date: 2006-03-07

Tracks:

1. In Search Of A Heart
2. Second Nature
3. Turning Tide
4. Skellig
5. Stepping Stone
6. White Fool
7. Something To Believe In
8. Live And Learn
9. Many Roads
10. Sirius
11. The Hunter
12. World Of Difference

Album Description

2003 remastered reissue of the band's 1987 album with new artwork, features 12 tracks including 2 bonus tracks, 'The Hunter' & 'World Of Difference. Includes new sleeve notes & rare photos. Slipcase. BMG.

Album Details

Digitally Remastered from the Original 1/4 Inch Master Tapes. Includes Bonus Tracks and New Remixes. Booklet Has Extensive Sleeve Notes by Stuart Bailie and Rare Photos.

Average customer rating: It's stellar A must-have for the modern mind An Incredible Surprise

Nine Stellar Pieces Manufacturer: Furious Artisans ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00004YYO2 Release Date: 2000-09-21

Tracks:

1. Spica for solo clarinet in Bb 1984 [7:57]; Michiyo Suzuki, Clarinet
2. Regulus for solo horn in F 1988 [7:42]; William Purvis, Horn
3. Arcturus for solo bassoon 1987 [8:17]; Martin Kuuskmann, Bassoon
4. Antares for solo trumpet in C 1990 [7:03]; Raymond Mase, Trumpet
5. Sirius for solo flute 1981 [10:17]; Linda Wetherill, Flute
6. Achernar for solo Eb alto saxophone 1997 [8:35]; Paul Cohen, Saxophone
7. Aldebaran for solo tuba 1994 [7:47]; Stephen Foreman, Tuba
8. Vega for solo oboe 1982 [7:42]; Robert Ingliss, Oboe
9. Shaula for solo trombone 1993 [7:18]; Michael Powell, Trombone

Album Description

Nine Stellar Pieces is a collection of exquisite wind solos each named after one of the heavens' brightest stars. Exhilarating and delicate, they are exuberant statements celebratng the wonder of the night sky.

Customer Reviews:

It's stellar.......2002-06-28

A very creative collection of well integrated pieces. Each of the 9 parts has a unique sound, set apart from the others by the use of different wind instruments, but all fit together brilliantly due to recurrent themes laced throughout.

Another great recording from Furious Artisans.

A must-have for the modern mind.......2000-10-23

In Nine Stellar pieces, Robert Martin turns on the mind's eye by utilizing the artistic skills of stellar musicians as they raise their wind instruments to the stars. Each composition gives the listener insight into wonderous symbolism ranging from a shaft of wheat in a maiden's hand to the trundling of a bear in the forest. I love the symmetry, the surprises and the sensuousness that this music inspires. This is a must-have for the modern mind and any music lover.

An Incredible Surprise.......2000-10-14

I purchased this CD by accident (it's a long story), but what a great sound! I cannot describe it, but the music is very exciting and the instruments sound great.

Average customer rating: Sirius hex traditions Excellent recording

The Sirius Expeditions Dogon Manufacturer: World Domination Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music ASIN: B000006EVV Release Date: 1998-04-07

Tracks:

1. Pah
2. Dungsick
3. The Round Buddha Factory
4. Fat Old Sun
5. Joven Flaca Luna
6. Plexus
7. The Sirius Expeditions
8. Melonheart
9. Locus Voci
10. The Unknowable

Customer Reviews:

Sirius hex traditions .......2005-08-14

Dogon. The Sirius Expeditions. The minimalist cover art speaks well to the contents of this cd. Although it does occasionally tip upward into a somewhat beat oriented vibe, most of the material on this disc is decidedly low key.
on a song by song basis:
Pah:: Pulsing odd dogma. I gave this cd to one of my co-workers and her first question was 'Are they saying "pot" in that sample?'. The 'Pah' sounds like 'pot', i guess. An interesting way to open an album.
Dungsick:: interesting, Dogon has decided to weave parts of the album together by including elements from the previous song in the next one. Dungsick isn't the best song on this disc, but it certainly doesn't suck.
The Round Buddha Factory:: I used to play this one a lot on "Music for a New Age" on KCHO in Chico. I love the space that this song creates.
Fat Old Sun:: Perhaps the best cover that i've ever heard of a Pink Floyd song. Kudos.
Joven Flaca Luna:: Electronic deviation of Fat Old Sun. Neat.
Plexus:: I like the content of the sampled conversations, i like the way they are spliced in, but i don't like the overall feel of this one. The worst track of the bunch, in my opinion. Far too much of a conscious Orb emulation.
The Sirius Expeditions:: Another one that i used to use when i was doing the radio show. things begin to get very interesting at this point in the cd. very spacy and somewhat melodic.
Melonheart:: another track with a bit of the 'orb' vibe, but still less concerned with having a beat and possibly a hit.
Locus Voci:: A long, flowing electronic piece.
The Unknowable:: another long electronic piece, this one is even quieter than locus voci. Both are very interesting to me, and have been useful in various mixes.
overall, i gave this cd four of five stars because it is not perfect, but it does many things very well.

Excellent recording.......1999-07-23

The first two tracks DON'T set the pace for the rest of the CD: they are more danceable, and rythmic. Overall, excellent tracks. The other pieces are often dark (e.g. "The Siriu.s. Expeditions"), with a great taste for the sounds. To me, it's a bit less fascinating than Redunjusta, but still a great CD.

World Music:

1. Sirva-Se [Import]
2. Sitar from India
3. Sono Cose Che Capitano [Import]
4. Soundtrek
5. Spirit of Ireland [Import]
6. Tezerdi
7. The Eternal Spirit
8. The Music of Puerto Rico / Tribute to Rafael Hernandez
9. Tiro De Bodoque [Import]
10. Traditional Music from Central Java

World Music

world music

World Music

Happy Go Lucky Me: the Paul Evans Songbook [Import]

C.-V. ALKAN : Portrait : "Le temps qui n'est plus" - Laurent Martin

Boccherini: Sonatas for Cello and Continuo, vol. 2

Passionata

Chill House Sensation: New York

Brenda Holloway - Greatest Hits & Rare Classics [Karussell] [Import]

Chinese Room [Import]

Break & Run [Import]

Best of [Import]

Bach in Brazil

Beautiful Day, Pt. 2 [CD-single] [Import]

Blues for a Hip King

30 Grandes Exitos

Wagner: Parsifal

Fire Wire