Call for Peace

1. Mbube

2. Seranthabole

3. Yaze Yangala

4. Call for Peace

5. Thula Ndivile

6. Unothalili

7. Mamoshimane

8. Ziph 'Ubuntu

9. Elite Blues

10. Phalafala

11. Boys Holiday

12. Bonga

13. Didiza Sbayizane

14. Sindi

15. Woza

16. Mkhukhu (Squatter Camp)

Call for Peace,Dolly Rathebe & the Elite Swingsters,Indigo,World Music

Average customer rating: Perfectly Williams Inspiring soundtrack that is vintage John Williams Very impressive stuff Essential for the John Williams lover Really makes you feel proud

American Journey - Winter Olympics 2002 John Williams Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Classical Instrumental Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Sony | Computers Brands | Computers Features | Electronics | Desktops | Monitors | Networking | Notebooks Similar Items: Summon the Heroes By Request: The Best Of John Williams And The Boston Pops Orchestra Unity: The Official Athens 2004 Olympic Games Album John Williams - Greatest Hits 1969 - 1999 Stars & Stripes: Fanfares, Marches & Wind Band Spectaculars ASIN: B00005UN9G Release Date: 2002-01-15

Tracks:

1. Call Of The Champions (The Official Theme Of The 2002 Olympic Winter Games)
2. American Journey: Immigration and Building
3. American Journey: The Country at War
4. American Journey: Popular Entertainment
5. American Journey: Sports and Celebrities
6. American Journey: Civil Rights and The Woman's Movement
7. American Journey: Technology and Flight
8. Song for World Peace
9. Jubilee 350
10. The Mission Theme (Theme for NBC News)
11. For New York (Variations on Themes of Leonard Bernstein)
12. Sound The Bells!
13. Hymn To New England
14. Celebrate Discovery
15. Summon The Heroes

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Anchored by his Mormon Tabernacle-charged "Call of Champions" (theme of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games) and the sweeping, emotionally rich six-part title suite (originally written for Washington, D.C.'s millennium celebrations and appearing here for the first time as a complete concert piece), this rousing, unabashedly patriotic collection from John Williams seems doubly timely, given America's hunger for comforting affirmation. Those who criticize the scale of Williams's music for its lack of irony will find little here to dissuade them, save perhaps "For New York," his deft, surprisingly low-key arrangement of appropriate Leonard Bernstein themes, and the comparatively subdued harmonic/melodic sophistication of "Song for World Peace." But this is largely music of ceremony and celebration--its scale and frequently martial rhythms are a direct function of purpose and intent. The collection's notes foster the notion of Williams as America's contemporary Sousa, but that's a comparison that sells the composer woefully short. Even "Sound the Bells," a piece written for the Japanese royal wedding, eschews any efforts at ethnic "authenticity," paying its tribute in distinctly American terms. "The Mission Theme" (from NBC News) and the Coplandesque bonus track "Summon the Heroes" (from the 1996 Olympics) further underscore the iconic intent of Williams's work. Chiding this collection for lack of subtlety is like complaining that fireworks are too spectacular. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Perfectly Williams.......2006-02-25

If you want a combination of John Williams at his best and the original olympic spirit, this is a must! The album starts off with the olympic theme from the Salt Lake Winter Olympic Games and continues with the opening ceremony music. It's wonderful how Williams composes the music to describe the American evolution and history.

If you like the more fanfare-like Williams type of music and want to listen to a great album with great compositions I recommend this album to you! It really deserves 5 out of 5 stars!

Inspiring soundtrack that is vintage John Williams.......2006-01-15

I really enjoyed American Journey, as well as the other pieces John Williams composed for the 2002 Winter Olympics. When listened to all the way through, American Journey is a powerful tribute to the pioneers and explorers of America. Of the other pieces, my favorite was the Mission Theme, which features the well-known theme from NBC news with some excellent variations. The two main fanfares (Call of the Champions - 2002 Olympics, Summon the Heroes - 2000 Olympics) are the highlights of the CD, and unlike most people I actually thought Call of the Champions was better. I especially liked Williams' use of the choir and timpani in this piece.
I would recommend this CD to anyone whether they are a fan of John Williams or not.

Very impressive stuff.......2005-04-28

This really was one of William's best compositions and the performance by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir was inspired as well. I think when people recall these Olympics, the sounds of "Call of the Champions" provides a very memorable musical image of the games. The Boston Pops Orchestra does an impressive job as well in this very attractive CD. Wonderful music from a memorable Olympic experience.

Essential for the John Williams lover.......2003-05-11

This is not my favorite John Williams CD, because I love his film scores, and the way they are arranged and built. However, this is John Williams performing his classical and ceremonial music, and with that in mind, this is an excellent CD. The "American Journey" suite is the strongest new material on the album - I say "new material" because the last track, Summon the Heroes (1996 Olympics) is one of John Williams's greatest, most energetic pieces. "American Journey" is filled with American patriotism, feeling, and excitement (my personal favorite is the Arts & Entertainment movement). With this CD and John Williams's other Olympic music, I believe he has redefined what American classical music is.

Really makes you feel proud.......2003-02-02

John Williams scores again, proving he can do more than compose music for Superman and Star Wars. This disk is filled with simply wonderful patriotic music, upbeat, small-scale at times, always suited to the title.

It's a wonderful listen for anyone...just as fun to listen to as any other John Williams tunes like Superman and Star Wars; and this time it isn't specifically related to a movie!

Average customer rating: Un disco excelente

Shi De: A Call for World Peace Dechen Shak-Dagsay Manufacturer: New Earth Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music Relaxation | New Age | Styles | Music New Age | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Dewa Che Ama Tibet Tibet Coming Home Temple of Love ASIN: B000E3LCQE Release Date: 2006-02-14

Tracks:

1. Sog Tshag Tshe Kyong, Care For The Animals
2. Dshung Wa Thog Son, Balancing The Elements
3. Shi Wa Lam Kyod, For Non Violence, Respect And Tolerance Between People
4. Khor Yug Sung Kyob, Care For The Environment
5. Mong Shen Dam Lod
6. Pal yon Ngam Tshod, Share The Treasure Of The World
7. Tam Tsho Na Tsog, Religions Of The World
8. Dug Tson Ka Gok, A World Without Weapons

Album Description

"Dechen's voice is musically enchanting, magically entrancing, and conveys the mystic calm and clarity of wisdom and compassion. Her pure voice cuts through the veil of mental static and succeeds in a direct sharing of their deep sense of immanent peace and bliss, from heart to heart. It conveys the Dharma in all its brilliant reality." - Robert Thurman, Professor of Buddhist Studies, Columbia University

"Dechen's voice transmits beautifully a message that reaches every heart no matter what their nature. With her peace-prayers for the world she manages to help us discover our own source of love and compassion." - Paulo Coelho, author, The Alchemist

Product Description
The voice of Tibet! Dechen Shak-Dagsay is a Tibetan who has lived with her family in Switzerland since childhood. She is the eldest daughter of a Tibetan Lama, the Venerable Dagsay Tulku. Shi De is the follow-up to Shak-Dagsay's much-acclaimed debut release, Dewa Che: Universal Healing Power of Tibetan Mantras. Shi De is Tibetan for "peace that brings happiness," something Shak-Dagsay feels this world needs more than ever before. With her enchantingly beautiful voice, she brings us a little closer to realizing this goal with these exquisite songs of peace. The music captured on Shi De conveys tranquility, love, and holiness to the listener, helping to uplift thought and encourage peace and happiness. Ideal for massage, meditation, and relaxation.

Customer Reviews:

Un disco excelente.......2007-01-10

La dulce música junto con la voz maravillosa de la interprete hacen de este disco una joya coleccionable para aquellos que buscan una relajación y paz interna. El disco puede ser utilizado para yoga y lo recomiendo ampliamente incluso para masaje y Reiki

Average customer rating: Neither Circus nor Spectacular, but it is Karl King. Great circus music Good music, mediocre playing Review of Circus Spectacular Circus Spectacular

Circus Spectacular Manufacturer: Vox (Classical) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Marches | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Jazz | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Grand Old Circus Band Circus Music from the Big Top Under the Big Top: 100 Years of Circus Music Screamers (Circus Marches) Circus Clown Calliope ASIN: B000001KEZ Release Date: 1997-02-18

Tracks:

1. Sells-Floto Triumphal March
2. Voice of America
3. The Home Town Boy March
4. Wings for Peace
5. 'Loyalty' March
6. Prestissimo Galop
7. Emblem Of Freedom
8. Our Heritage
9. We Stand United
10. Glorious America
11. The Kentucky Derby
12. Yellowstone Trail March
13. On The Warpath, Indian War Dance
14. Broadway One-Step Or Two-Step
15. The American Way
16. The Joy Riders, March & Two Step
17. Bombardier March
18. Diplomacy March
19. Aviation Tournament March
20. Call To Victory March
21. Thumbs-Up US.A. March
22. Step On It! March
23. Fete Triumphal March
24. The Victor March
25. Mountain Trail March
26. The Defending Circle March
27. Canton Aero Club March
28. Auld Lang Syne March

Customer Reviews:

Neither Circus nor Spectacular, but it is Karl King........2006-10-15

Having played a number of times under Karl King, I had great expectations for this CD. Alas, it was not to be. The music is there, the musicians play all the right notes and the conductor keeps time. The recording is only mediocre, of Laserlight quality, and the performance is not what I expected from what they call a "Circus Band." Indeed, the liner notes state that the band is mostly students and professionals from the Philadelphia area. In other words, a "pick up" band. And the conductor seems to have no circus experience only small town symphony experience (from the puffery in the liner notes). From listening, it would appear that he has never even heard a real circus band. Both conductor and band would not last a day at a real circus. I do have a suspicion, however, that the musicians would do better under a better conductor.

Now, if they called themselves a concert band, that would be accurate and fair, and would not have dashed my hopes, as they are OK as a concert band. But just OK.

Of course, a concert band can indeed generate all the excitement of a bona fide circus band, as Frederick Fennell so aptly demonstrated on his Mercury recordings.

Now, if you want real circus music played by a real circus band, get a Merle Evans recording.

However, having said all that, I will keep the album, as I have always been a Karl King fan, and it is fine music decently played by an OK concert band.

Great circus music.......2005-08-12

I needed some circus music to promote a fundraiser our Lion's club was having (a circus). I got the CD on time and it sounded great. I could not find this type of music anywhere else. Thanks.

Good music, mediocre playing.......2001-11-19

It was indeed exciting to find so many of Karl King's marches on one disc. The band's playing, however leaves a lot to be desired, as does the sound quality of the disc. The balance is poor, with a very annoying tenor sax playing loud and out-of-tune on every cut. Buy this if you are a march collector (which I am), but I do not recommend it for its entertainment value. Get the "Screamers" disc by Fennell and Eastman for a far superior set of circus marches with great playing and sound.

Review of Circus Spectacular.......2000-12-07

Certainly the best thing about this CD is that there are many of Karl King's marches that have probably never been recorded previously, which is curious, since some of them rank with his best. The curious thing about this CD, on the other hand, is that it is supposedly a circus album, but only a few marches were actually written for the "big top". This band is not the best I have heard - recommend listening with headphones, to get a much clearer, less muddled sound. King was only kind of a contemporary of Sousa, having lived 35-40 years later. He actually published more marches than Sousa, and generally wrote in a style that was "softer" than the March King. Sousa wrote mostly military-style marches (better than anyone else ever has, of course), whereas King wrote many military as well as circus marches, and marches in a simpler style, suitable for school bands.

Circus Spectacular.......2000-08-12

This recording of music by Karl King is absolutely splendid -it contains 28 tracks most of which I have certainly not heard before - I particularly liked the tempos of the marches - not too quick but just right - the band is good (although I had never heard of them) - I came across this recording by chance and I'm glad I did - highly recommended

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Anthology of Chant Manufacturer: Celestial Harmonies ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Allegri | Allegri, Gregorio | ( A ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Hildegard of Bingen | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Orff | Orff, Carl | ( O ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Sacred & Religious | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems Vocal & Song | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems Saxophone | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Ambient | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Germany | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music Armenia | Eastern Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music Tibet | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Native American | North America | International | Styles | Music Turkey | Middle East | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music Chants | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Psalms | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music 1990-1999 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music Electronic | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Classical | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Music of Islam Sampler Music of Islam, Vol. 10: Qur'an Recitation Chants Of India: Ravi Shankar; George Harrison ASIN: B0000007YM Release Date: 1995-11-30

Tracks:

1. The Taj Mahal Suite XV - Saad Ullah Khan
2. Das Wessobrunner Gebet (The Wessobrunn Prayer) - Madrigal Choir Of The Munich Academy Of Music/Max Frey
3. Ezan (Call To Prayer) - H. Hafiz Huseyin Erek
4. Sirt Im Sasani - Haissmavourk Choir/Mihran Ghazelian
5. Lamentationes Jeremiae - Students' Choir And Students' Chamber Choir Utrecht/Jan Boogarts
6. O Felix Anima - Augsburg Ensemble For Early Music
7. Peace Pipe Prayer To The North, South, East And West - Perry Silverbird
8. The Prayers Of Forgiveness - Sosol - Monks Of The Dip Tse Chok Ling Monastery Of Dharamsala
9. Kuranda Warrior - David Hudson
10. Brotherhood - David Hykes, Timothy Hill
11. Bats Mez Ter - Karineh Avetissian
12. Miserere - Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly
13. Wa-She-Poh - Perry Silverbird, Steve Roach
14. Al Fatiha - Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Brian Keane
15. The Taj Mahal Suite XV - Saad Ullah Khan

Album Description

Music was originally a communal act. It was utilitarian and, in a way, magic - it made work easy. Music was also a reflection of the nascent social order, with one lead voice and the rest responding. The first solo music was therefore a powerful act of liberation, of spirit. This recording contains a great diversity of solos; more than a millennium separates the oldest from the most recent; there are solos for flutes, reeds, brass, lutes, zithers, fiddles, piano, percussion, and voice; the music comes from the Near East, the Far East, Australia, Europe, and the Americas. But despite the contrast of instruments and styles, what gradually becomes apparent is the similarity beneath the surface of these works. Soul Alone: The Art of the Solo suggests that there is some fundamental distinction about the way musicians express themselves in a solo setting - something that defines the Art of the Solo.

This is some of the most personally felt music the world's greatest traditions have to offer. If the act of making music is a personal one, so too is listening. Music was always meant to be listened to - by other people, or by something else, whether you call it God or nature or by another name. And that is the reason for Soul Alone: The Art of the Solo. Because after all, music can be performed alone, and heard alone, but it is still a communal art, meant to be shared. Perhaps it only truly becomes music when it is shared.

Average customer rating: Just heavenly

Lay Aside All Earthly Cares: Orthodox Choral Works in English Manufacturer: Cappella Romana ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Vocal & Song | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Fall of Constantinople When Augustus Reigned: Christmas Music from the Byzantine Tradition Metropolitan Museum of Art: Music of Byzantium Thirsting For God in a Land of Shallow Wells The Glory Of Byzantium ASIN: B000AXWHE4 Release Date: 2005-09-13

Tracks:

1. Bless the Lord, O my soul
2. O gladsome Light
3. Lord, now let Thy servant
4. Rejoice, Virgin Theotokos
5. Praise the Name of the Lord
6. The Great Doxology, No.1
7. Bless the Lord, O my soul
8. The Second Antiphon
9. Only begotten Son
10. Holy God, No.2
11. Alleluia, No.1
12. Cherubic Hymn (Special melody: The thief beheld)
13. A mercy of peace
14. It is truly meet
15. Our Father / One is holy / Praise the Lord, No.1
16. Praise the Lord from the heavens, No.2
17. I will receive the cup, No.2
18. Their proclamation has gone out, No.2
19. Rejoice in the Lord
20. Receive the Body of Christ, No.1,2,1
21. Blessed be the name of the Lord
22. Psalm
23. All of creation
24. Troparion for the Sunday of Orthodoxy
25. Let my prayer arise
26. Now the Powers of heaven
27. Taste and see
28. Thy bridal chamber
29. The wise thief, No.2
30. The wise thief, No.3
31. Let all mortal flesh
32. What shall we call you, Mary

Customer Reviews:

Just heavenly.......2007-01-30

An extraordinary, original collection of vocal music that defies categorization. An inspiring pleasure to own.

Average customer rating: Incredible choral album

Heaven to Earth [Hybrid SACD] Manufacturer: Avie ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Barber | Barber, Samuel | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Bernstein | Bernstein, Leonard | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Duruflé, Maurice | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ives, Charles | ( I ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Schoenberg | Schoenberg, Arnold | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Stravinsky | Stravinsky, Igor | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vaughan Williams, Ralph | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Requiems | Forms & Genres | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Ives, Charles | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Vaughan Williams, Ralph | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Masses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Psalms | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Requiems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Westminster Choir at Spoleto Festival U.S.A. O Magnum Mysterium Like As A Hart-Psalms & Spiritual Songs Rimsky-Korsakov: Scheherazade; Stravinsky: Song of the Nightingale [Hybrid SACD] ASIN: B00027LD6Q Release Date: 2004-07-20

Customer Reviews:

Incredible choral album.......2005-10-03

One of the highlights of my experience at Westminster Choir College. Joseph Flummerfelt is an extraordinary conductor. It was a privalege to be a part of this project.

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A Choral Feast Gerald Finzi , Ralph Vaughan Williams , Herbert Howells , Samuel Sebastian Wesley , William Byrd , Thomas Tallis , Orlando Gibbons , Lee Hoiby , Craig Phillips , Douglas Major , and The Washington National Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys Manufacturer: Gothic Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Byrd, William | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Finzi, Gerald | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Gibbons, Orlando | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Hoiby, Lee | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Howells, Herbert | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tallis | Tallis, Thomas | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vaughan Williams, Ralph | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Vaughan Williams, Ralph | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Anthems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Magnificats | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Masses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B00005YSQ9 Release Date: 2001-01-01

Average customer rating: The best in the series!

The English Anthem, Vol. 8 Manufacturer: Hyperion UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Gibbons, Orlando | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rutter | Rutter, John | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Sheppard | Sheppard, John | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Anthems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: The English Anthem, Vol. 5 The English Anthem, Vol. 6 The English Anthem, Vol. 2 The English Anthem, Vol. 4 The English Anthem, Vol. 7 ASIN: B0006OR170 Release Date: 2005-02-08

Customer Reviews:

The best in the series!.......2007-05-23

Recorded shortly before Mr. Scott took up his new (and equally prestigious) post at St Thomas Church, Fifth Ave., NYC, this disc is, in my opinion, the best in the whole English Anthem series. The program is remarkably varied, and includes a stunning rendition of Sheppard's "Libera Nos I". It is so stunning that I can't help wishing that more Renaissance music had been included in this series. The choir of St Paul's sings it so well! Also recorded on this disc is a brand new commission from Rutter, "A Crown of Glory", which is brilliantly spectacular. Mr. Scott is also featured as a composer here, and his truly beautiful "Behold, O God our Defender", which is very "Howells-esque". The Bairstow anthem, "Lord, I call upon thee", is highly atmospheric. HIGHLY atmospheric. At the words "as the incense in Thy sight", one almost smells the incense!

The singing on this CD is what makes it so uniquely magnificent. I have never heard the choir of St Paul's sound in such good voice. Their expression, tone, and accuracy has never been better. They have once again reaffirmed that they indeed are the "King of Cathedral Choirs".

This recording virtually defines the term "must-have"!

Average customer rating: Best of his acoustic albums retrocedamos 150 años Superb concept well executed More guitar, please Beautifully melodic combo of classical guitar with orchestra

Metamorpheus Steve Hackett Manufacturer: Inside Out U.S. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Marches | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Seven: A Suite for Orchestra Wild Orchids Live Archive 05 To Watch the Storms Sketches of Satie ASIN: B0007Y09RI Release Date: 2005-04-05

Tracks:

1. The Pool Of Memory And The Pool Of Forgetfulness
2. To Earth Like Rain
3. Song To Nature
4. One Real Flower
5. The Dancing Ground
6. That Vast Life
7. Eurydice Taken
8. Charon's Call
9. Cerberus At Peace
10. Under The World - Orpheus Looks Back
11. The Broken Lyre
12. Severance
13. Elegy
14. Return To The Realm Of Eternal Renewal
15. Lyra

Album Description

Ever since his days as the guitarist for Genesis, Steve Hackett has been setting new standards for his instrument. Matchless versatility combined with extraordinary passion has transformed him through time into a musician's musician. In addition to his work in progressive rock, Steve Hackett has also shown remarkable dedication in the pursuit of his classical side. To date he has released 5 acoustic/classical albums, and has appeared as the featured soloist with the London Chamber Orchestra, earning the respect of both rock contemporaries and classical figures alike.

Metamorpheus, the latest project, is the natural successor to 1997's A Midsummer Night's Dream (which spent several weeks in the UK classical charts). It combines nylon strung guitar with orchestra, seamlessly merging small and large musical forces.

Customer Reviews:

Best of his acoustic albums.......2005-08-09

Hackett hops back and forth between the classical music and progressive rock worlds, and has had hit and misses in both. Happily, this is one of his most diverse and atmospheric classical accomplishments. Even fans who prefer his progressive work might find this a satisfying listen, since it occasionally echoes some of his Genesis era pastoral guitar interludes. Even though I greatly enjoyed "A Midsummer Night's Dream" this new CD seems more cohesive and satisfying overall. It's a lovely creation.

retrocedamos 150 años.......2005-05-05

!Que manía la de todos los rockeros que abundan en el mundo clásico!. Es increible que Vaugah Williams, Elgar y demás tardoromaticos ingleses sigan siendo, más de 100 años después, el referente de lo que es la música clásica para todos los rockeros que se meten en camisas de once varas. Paul MacCartney, Tony Banks o, ahora, Steve Hackett encabezan una larga lista de músicos que parecen olvidar que tras aquellos maestros ha existido el siglo XX. Ligeti, Stockhausen, Lutoskawski, Webern o Messiaen parece como si se los hubiera tragado la tierra. No es que me parezcan malas las composiciones de este Metamorpheus, lo que me parece es que influencias más "modernas" no habrían estado de más. Yo no digo que HAckett se ponga a hacer música concreta, pero, vamos, un poquito más de contemporaneidad y algo menos de tardoromanticismo no le vendría mal

Superb concept well executed.......2005-05-03

Dealing with the mythology was always a formidable strongpoint for Steve Hackett. That he is one of the finest nylon string guitar players in the world only enhances the wonder, the lyricism and the sophistication of his tales. He is not a singer by any means, but it's his hands that tell the story. "Blood On The Rooftops" from the Genesis days is just one of the many extraordinary examples of the sophistication he brought to rock, invoking the legend of Passover into the backdrop of American TV violence and the Israeli-Palestinian cross-fire.
On this latest disc, moving away from social commentary, Shakespeare and back into Greek mythology, Hackett along with his cadres have created a classical masterpiece. The integration of the instruments is subtle. The pacing of the tale is dead-on. His fingerpicking and plectrum work set him apart from both classical and rock contemporaries. I can think of only Steve Howe, with whom he shared an entirely unsuccessful collaboration that played to none of their strengths (GTR), and Sharon Isbin, I can think of no other contemporary guitarist with that capacity for storytelling as well as finesse. Hackett must surely channel John Dowland, both thematically and stylistically. It is a chamber work on offer here, more baroque than classical, but it is one of the ways in which ancient myth informs us of the perils of our particular age.
This is a significant addition to the canon of guitar music.

More guitar, please.......2005-04-18

I enjoy most all of Hackett's music, especially his acoustic albums. My only disappointment is that the guitar is not featured even more. No doubt this composition reflects his vision and all, but I was left wanting more of his nylon-string virtuosity. I found his 1997 "Midsummer Night's Dream" a little more satisfying in this regard.

Beautifully melodic combo of classical guitar with orchestra.......2005-04-16

Lush and romantic setting with just the right amount of edge for the story of Orpheus's voyage to the underworld. Upon a few listens I found many of the melodies were very memorable. Nice original music that nods occasionally to Ravel and Morricone yet quite original. The guitar playing is super as are the orchestral players. Very well engineered too. Found this a more balanced effort than Hackett's Midsummer's CD that also featured a guitar and orchestra setting.

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Dupré: Works for Organ, Vol. 9 Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Quartets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Dupré, Marcel | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Character Pieces | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Cello | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Dupré: Works for Organ, Vol. 7 Dupré: Works for Organ, Vol. 13 Dupré: Works for Organ, Vol. 3 Marcel Dupré: Works for Organ, Vol. 5 Dupré: Organ Works Vol.10 ASIN: B000038I7V Release Date: 2000-02-22

Tracks:

1. Son in a, Op.60: Allegro Marcato - Clyde Beavers/Bruce Neswick
2. Son in a, Op.60: Allegro Moderato - Clyde Beavers/Bruce Neswick
3. Son in a, Op.60: Allegro Ma Non Troppo - Clyde Beavers/Bruce Neswick
4. Trio, Op.55: I. (Withoug Movt Indication) - Timothy Durbin/Clyde Beavers/Bruce Neswick
5. Trio, Op.55: II. Lento - Timothy Durbin/Clyde Beavers/Bruce Neswick
6. Trio, Op.55: III. (Energico-Largo-Presto) - Timothy Durbin/Clyde Beavers/Bruce Neswick
7. Qt, Op.52: Prld - Timothy Durbin/Jennifer Rende/Clyde Beavers/Bruce Neswick
8. Qt, Op.52: Scherzando - Timothy Durbin/Jennifer Rende/Clyde Beavers/Bruce Neswick
9. Qt, Op.52: Larghetto - Timothy Durbin/Jennifer Rende/Clyde Beavers/Bruce Neswick
10. Qt, Op.52: Rondo - Timothy Durbin/Jennifer Rende/Clyde Beavers/Bruce Neswick
11. Chorales, Op.28, Nos.31-33, 48-54 & 57: 31. Lord God Now Open Wide Thy Heaven
12. Chorales, Op.28, Nos.31-33, 48-54 & 57: 32. Lord Jesus Christ, Turn To Us
13. Chorales, Op.28, Nos.31-33, 48-54 & 57: 33. My Soul Longeth To Depart In Peace
14. Chorales, Op.28, Nos.31-33, 48-54 & 57: 48. Descend, O Jesus, From Heaven To Earth
15. Chorales, Op.28, Nos.31-33, 48-54 & 57: 49. Kyrie, God The Everlasting Father
16. Chorales, Op.28, Nos.31-33, 48-54 & 57: 50. Kyrie, Christ The Comforter Of The World
17. Chorales, Op.28, Nos.31-33, 48-54 & 57: 51. Kyrie, God The Holy Ghost
18. Chorales, Op.28, Nos.31-33, 48-54 & 57: 52. Beloved Jesus, Here We Stand
19. Chorales, Op.28, Nos.31-33, 48-54 & 57: 53. Praise The Lord Almighty
20. Chorales, Op.28, Nos.31-33, 48-54 & 57: 54. Praise God, All Ye Christians
21. Chorales, Op.28, Nos.31-33, 48-54 & 57: 57. Now Thank We All Our God
22. Regina Coeli, Op.64
23. Chorales, Op.38, Nos.58-60, 63, 64 & 68-79: 58. Rejoice Now, Beloved Christians
24. Chorales, Op.38, Nos.58-60, 63, 64 & 68-79: 59. Come Now, Saviour Of The Heathen
25. Chorales, Op.38, Nos.58-60, 63, 64 & 68-79: 60. O Gracious God
26. Chorales, Op.38, Nos.58-60, 63, 64 & 68-79: 63. The Child Was Born In Bethlehem
27. Chorales, Op.38, Nos.58-60, 63, 64 & 68-79: 64. Deck Thyself, O Beloved Soul
28. Chorales, Op.38, Nos.58-60, 63, 64 & 68-79: 68. Out Of High Heaven Have I Come
29. Chorales, Op.38, Nos.58-60, 63, 64 & 68-79: 69. From Heaven Come Angels
30. Chorales, Op.38, Nos.58-60, 63, 64 & 68-79: 70. I Will Never Part From God
31. Chorales, Op.38, Nos.58-60, 63, 64 & 68-79: 71. Before Thy Throne I Will Appear
32. Chorales, Op.38, Nos.58-60, 63, 64 & 68-79: 72. Awake! Hear The Call Of Watchmen
33. Chorales, Op.38, Nos.58-60, 63, 64 & 68-79: 73. He That Suffereth God To Guide Him
34. Chorales, Op.38, Nos.58-60, 63, 64 & 68-79: 74. How Bright Shineth The Day-Star
35. Chorales, Op.38, Nos.58-60, 63, 64 & 68-79: 75. We Christians
36. Chorales, Op.38, Nos.58-60, 63, 64 & 68-79: 76. We Thank Thee, Lord Jesus, For Thy Redemptive Death
37. Chorales, Op.38, Nos.58-60, 63, 64 & 68-79: 77. We All Believe In One God
38. Chorales, Op.38, Nos.58-60, 63, 64 & 68-79: 78. We All Believe In One God
39. Chorales, Op.38, Nos.58-60, 63, 64 & 68-79: 79. Whither Shall I Flee?

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Marcel Dupré is an important historical as well as musical figure, his compositional freedom linking the golden age of Widor and Vierne with the radical rethinking that Messiaen saw through in his great organ cycles. Never doing things by halves, Naxos has reached Volume 9 of the complete organ works--mainly chamber pieces involving organ. Most substantial is the "Trio for Violin, Cello, and Organ," in one sense a throwback to the Baroque line of trio sonatas, but with a harmonic richness that indicates a late-19th-century inheritance--thoughtful, undemonstrative music, persuasively realized by Bruce Neswick and colleagues. The "Quartet" adds a viola to the lineup, but a delightful scherzando apart is a lesser affair, while the "Sonata for Cello and Organ" is a modest but interesting work (at least for the way Dupré makes a telling contrast between the sonorities of the two instruments). Again, perceptive playing from Neswick, whose Indiana organ has a clear, bright sound that makes the generous selection of Chorales interesting for the listener as well as the player. At the price, a worthwhile collection of some unusual repertoire. --Richard Whitehouse

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