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What They're Rockin' to in Arkham These Days!
Horror/Geek Rock
When the (Rock) Stars are Right
Seamless
Another triumph

The Shadow Out Of Tim
The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets
Manufacturer: Divine Industries Inc.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000RGU8O0
Release Date: 2007-06-21

Tracks:

Prologue: Theme To An Earthquake
Chapter I: A Marine Biologist
Chapter II : Blackout
Chapter III: No Way
Chapter IV: Strange
Chapter V : Return To Melanesia
Chapter VI: Cultists On Board
Chapter VII : A "Need To Know" Basis
Chapter VIII : Operation: Get The Hell Out Of Here
Chapter IX: Ride The Flying Polyp
Epilogue: Some Things Man Was Not Meant To Know
Footnote: Sleestak And Yeti
Footnote: Downtown (In The Cenozoic)
Appendix: Nyarlathotep

Product Description

When is an H.P. Lovecraft story not a book? When is an album by The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, of course! Following their seven year tour of outer space in support of Spaceship Zero: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, The Thickets return to Earth and the waters off New Zealand in a very special operatic adaptation of Lovecraft s The Shadow Out of Time. In HPL s original tale set in 1913, Professor Peaslee of Massachusetts has his mental faculties swapped by an alien mind and learns terrible truths about life on Earth and beyond. The Vancouver, BC nerdcore band s The Shadow Out of Tim their third full-length album and fifth CD release features modern marine biologist Dr. Timothy Vess descent into madness brought on by similar circumstances. The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, a cult mainstay since 1992, take you on a rock n roll tour through space and time, painting sonic pictures of the ocean deep, mysterious ruin-covered islands, and Paleocene jungles. Five out of five Cthulhu scholars agree The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets The Shadow Out of Tim is the perfect soundtrack to occult investigation!

Customer Reviews:

What They're Rockin' to in Arkham These Days!.......2007-07-15

For several years now, I've been avidly listening to the music of the Canadian band The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets, a group that creates fantastic metal-ish, punk-ish tongue-in-cheek musical homages to the works of author H.P. Lovecraft. After a break--or some would say "drought"--of nearly 7 years, the band has released another CD, this one inspired by Lovecraft's story "The Shadow Out of Time." The new musical work, entitled THE SHADOW OUT OF TIM--it's a play on words, as the "protagonist" of the musical narrative is named Timothy--brings the story into the 21st century as it follows the experiences of a modern-day marine biologist who has an unnerving encounter with one of the Old Ones.

THE SHADOW OUT OF TIM has quickly become one of my favorites by this unique band. The musical opus adds a few twists to Lovecraft's narrative, including the linking of the legendary Yeti and the Sleestaks of 1970s Saturday-morning fame--fellow geeks know what I'm talking about--into the story, and my current favorite song on the CD, "Nyarlathotep," even connects ancient Egypt to the Lovecraft mythos (with lyrics that are in an old Egyptian dialect!).

The music of The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets has been called Horror Rock, Horror Punk, and Geek Rock. Whatever the musical genre, it's music tailor made for fans of horror, SF, H.P. Lovecraft, and rock-and-roll. If you fall into one of these categorizations, or even if you just enjoy music that's not run-of-the-mill, you're sure to enjoy THE SHADOW OUT OF TIM.

Horror/Geek Rock.......2007-07-12

With lyrics ranging from Middle Egyptian (as in, sung in the language or something like it) to "He's got a bathyscaphe" to "Execute Operation: Get the Hell Out of Here!", Darkest of the Hillside thickets continue their punk/rock infused sf/horror styles. Even more of a concept album than their previous Spaceship Zero, this one explores many themes close to Lovecraft's heart: insanity, ships in the South-East seas, flying polyps, and insanity. Oh, and some guy goes crazy, so insanity.

The lyrics/themes aren't the only thing this album has going for it. The band's sound is more polished, and Toren Atkinson's vocals have an even better range. If you have been a fan before, I see no reason why you wouldn't even be a bigger fan, now. The "quirk" seems to be toned down a little, but it made the album stronger to me.

My favorite is almost definitely "Blackout", with "Operation: Get the Hell Out of Here" stuck in my head the most often.

When the (Rock) Stars are Right.......2007-06-29

The latest Eldritch goodness from the Thickets is thirteen songs of awesome. "Marine Biologist" was my favorite on the first listen, but it's really a toss-up between the rockin' "Blackout", the careening power chords of "No Way" (cowbell!) or the languid, catchy "Return to Melanesia". Ia! Can't leave out the song currently on repeat in my iTunes, the hard-charging "Cultists on Board".

If you like to RAWK! fly your Polyp down to the store and pick up a copy. And by store I mean Amazon, and by Polyp I mean mouse.

Seamless.......2007-06-23

Unlike Spaceship Zero (also a fantastic album and also for sale through Amazon), which plays outtakes of a cult sci-fi film throughout, The Shadow Out of Tim leaves no breathing room. Modeled after The Shadow Out of Time by HP Lovecraft, the album is similar in its storytelling concept to SSZ, but just rocks from "chapter" to "chapter", no pauses. Try reading along with the liner notes - the lyrics make you want to go find the original novel that inspired this CD.

Marine Biologist is the standout single, at least it is in my opinion, but not by much. Every track worms itself into the brain and multiplies - my advice is to put it in your car stereo and turn it up.

Another triumph.......2007-06-22

Seven years after Spaceship Zero, The Darkest of the Hillside Thickets deliver another Lovecraftian powerhouse. From the full throttle rock of Blackout, to the mellow groove of Return to Melanesia, to the sinister Egyptian underpinnings of Nyarlathotep, this is hands down the most musically diverse Thickets album to date, and yet it maintains a strong theme throughout. Definitely one of the landmark albums of 2007.

42nd Street (2001 Revival Broadway Cast)

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What's The Big Deal?
it's just fluff, not a lot of impressive substance
Not the greatest, but good.
The Big Parade
Truly the musical for those who love Broadway musicals

42nd Street (2001 Revival Broadway Cast)
Al Dubin , and Michael Cumpsty
Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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42nd Street (1980 Original Broadway Cast)
42nd Street (Keep Case)
42nd Street: Piano/Vocal/Chords
West Side Story (1997 Studio Cast) (First Complete Recording)
Grey Gardens - A New Musical (2006 Original Broadway Cast)

ASIN: B00005K9KC
Release Date: 2001-06-12

Tracks:

Act 1: Overture
Act 1: Audition
Act 1: Young And Healthy
Act 1: Shadow Waltz
Act 1: Go Into Your Dance
Act 1: You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me
Act 1: Getting Out Of Town
Act 1: Dames
Act 1: Keep Young And Beautiful
Act 1: Dames (Continued)
Act 1: I Only Have Eyes For You
Act 1: We're In The Money
Act 1: Act One Finale
Act 2: Entr'acte
Act 2: Sunny Side To Every Situation
Act 2: Lullaby Of Broadway
Act 2: About A Quarter To Nine
Act 2: Overture For 'Pretty Lady' / With Plenty Of Money And You
Act 2: Shuffle Off To Buffalo
Act 2: 42nd Street
Act 2: 42nd Street (Reprise)
Act 2: Finale Ultimo

Amazon.com

Mounting a revival of 42nd Street seemed a bit premature--after all, the show had closed in 1989 after nearly nine years on Broadway. But as a giddy love letter to the musical theater, it can't be beat, so we're not going to complain. Inspired by Busby Berkeley's movie, the show includes one great Warren-Dubin number after another, making it a feast of titanium-plated hits that include "You're Getting to Be a Habit with Me," "Dames," "We're in the Money," "Lullaby of Broadway," and, of course, the title song. The leads are on the bland side, but the rest of the cast--most notably Mary Testa, Jonathan Freeman, and 2001 Tony-winner Christine Ebersole--has more than enough spunk to fuel this revival. This is one of the most joyous albums you're likely to hear in a while. Just close your eyes and prepare to be swept into a wondrous world of sassy dames and high-kickin' chorus girls. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

What's The Big Deal?.......2006-08-02

Call me an old curmudgeon, but I never understood why everyone thought 42nd St was so wonderful. I saw the original cast and except for the two big songs, Lullaby of Broadway and 42nd St.( which, okay, were pretty spectacular ensemble dance numbers), the rest was kind of ho-hum, cornball nonsense set to a bunch of standards. Nothing original or ground breaking. Mindless fluff and very often done better. Had director/choreographer, the great Gower Champion not died on opening night (and which David Merrick shamelessly, grossly and tastelessly exploited), the show would have had a mild run and been gone and forgotten. But it became something of a theatrical legend and an incredibly, long running hit. Oh well, that's show biz! This recording is no better or worse than the original, pleasant if forgettable.

it's just fluff, not a lot of impressive substance.......2005-04-13

there are some very good songs in this show, but overall the content and many songs did not impress me at all. let me quote one for you-
what's cute about a little cutie?
it's her beauty, not brains
old father time will never harm you
if your charm still remains...

keep young and beautiful
it's your duty to be beautiful
keep young and beautiful
if you want to be loved

does anyone feel a little bit uncomfortable with these lyrics? i know it was written awhile ago, but not so long ago that these kind of messages were readily accepted... i hope. i personally can't say i loved the show when i went to see it two years ago. the plot was unconnvincing and the themes personally bothered me. i'll admit that there are some winning songs in the album. some of my favorites being 'you're getting to be a habit with me' 'i only have eyes for you' and the title song, but my disliking for the actual show makes me regard the soundtrack in a negative light. if you will buy a cd for a handful of good songs amid many other, well, not so good, then buy it. first read up on the plot though. compared with the good, moving broadway plays, this one just doesn't measure up. it's all fluff. if you enjoy fluff, by all means get the cd.

Not the greatest, but good........2004-04-03

Out of the many soundtracks I own, I can't say 42nd street is my favourite. However, it gets a listen every now and then. The length of it isn't so much a problem [I can listen to the 2001 The Producers and restrain from growing tired], there are a few songs I don't care for. Not to mention, some I blatantly skip over. However, "You're Getting To Be a Habit with Me", "Only Have Eyes For You", "Lullaby of Broadway", "A Quarter to Nine", and "42nd Street" are all excellent, and worh the 20 bucks. The beginning of the sdtk isn't the most enthralling show tunes I've heard, but the latter half makes up for it. If you're aim is to work towards completing your broadway collection, by all means, get this album! But if you're not much of a fan of musicals, there are better. 3.5 stars.

The Big Parade.......2003-08-23

Even though the original performace only closed in 1989, after a nine year run(one of the longest-running shows in Broadway history), its really no suprise to see 42nd Street back in action. With catchy, classic songs such as the perky, slighty corny "We're in the Money", the comedic "Keep Young and Beautiful", the classic "You're Getting to Be a Habit with Me", the wonderful title song, and of course the big one, the turning point, the always great "Lullaby of Broadway", the show is larger than life. Christine Ebersole is truly a star, with an amazing vocal range. If you listen to all of her songs, you will hardly believe you are hearing the same person. David Elder has a perfect tenor voice, Michael Cumpsty, although everyone says he is no Jerry Orbach, has excellent acting skills, Mary Testa and Jonathan Freeman are the perfect pair, and Kate Levering is a talented Peggy Sawyer. The addition of some new songs, such as "Keep Young and Beautiful", "I Only Have Eyes for You", "With Plenty of Money and You" and the new verse to "42nd Street", make the show even greater. The "grandaddy of all backstage musicals" will never die: 42nd Street, that big parade, really will go on for years.

Truly the musical for those who love Broadway musicals.......2003-08-23

I discovered 42nd Street only this year, as it was my middle school musical. The music is catchy and fun, the lines are cute and funny, and the amount of dancing in the show is just amazing. Although I have yet to see the Broadway Revival,(unfortunately I was born too late for the original, I will never get over that)the CD carries the spirit of the show. Although the tapping is stronger on the original cast recording, the songs are just as beautifully done for the most part.(The original Lullaby of Broadway was better, but I liked the fact that you got to hear what I think is one of the mpost powerful lines in the show before the song). Along with the old favorites are some new ones, such as Keep Young and Beautiful and I Only Have Eyes for You. If you have heard both CDs, you will notice that some songs have different lyrics, like Maggie's verse of Shuffle of to Buffalo, and the added lyrics to 42nd Street. Christine Eberdsole's voice is amazing in range, in fact, if you listen to Shadow Waltz and then skip to the Act I Finale, you will hardly believe you are hearing the same person. Mary Testa and Jonathan Freeman are the perfect Maggie and Bert. Michael Cumpsty, although he is no Jerry Orbach, is a very good Julian Marsh. David Elder has a good tenor voice for Billy. Kate Levering, however, is a little disappointing. While a good singer, she isn't quite a Peggy Sawyer. From what I have heard, Meredith Patterson, the understudy, is more talented than Levering. All in all, if you consider yourself a lover of Broadway musicals, you HAVE to see and hear 42nd Street--Truly the Broadway musical for people who love Broadway musicals.

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Awesome Set!
Elmer Bernstein Film Music Collection
Overall a strong Goldsmith sampler
Jerry Goldsmith - 40 years of pleasure
Almost the perfect compilation

Jerry Goldsmith: 40 Years of Film Music
Jerry Goldsmith
Manufacturer: Silva America
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0009KIYDG
Release Date: 2005-08-09

Tracks:

Blue Max, The
Blue Max, The
Blue Max, The
Blue Max, The
Blue Max, The
The Man From U.N.C.L.E.: Doctor Kildare / Room 222 / Waltons, The / Barnaby Jones / Television Themes Medley
In Harm's Way
The Sandpebbles: Chinatown / Patch Of Blue, A / Poltergeist / Papillon / Wind And The Lion, The / Motion Pictures Medley
Generals, The
Tora! Tora! Tora!
Wild Rovers, The
Pursuit
Wind And The Lion, The

Tracks:

QB VII
QB VII
QB VII
QB VII
QB VII
Waltons, The
Papillon
Police Story
Omen, The
Capricorn One
Swarm, The
Boys From Brazil, The
, The (First) Great Train Robbery
Alien
Star Trek The Motion Picture

Tracks:

Masada
Poltergeist
First Blood - Rambo II
Twilight Zone: The Movie
Under Fire
Under Fire
Under Fire
Under Fire
Gremlins
Baby - Secret Of The Lost Legend
Legend
Lionheart
Rambo III
Total Recall

Tracks:

Star Trek Voyager
Basic Instinct
Russia House, The
Gremlins II
Medicine Man
Shadow, The
Forever Young
First Knight
Powder
Airforce One
L.A. Confidential
Mummy, The
Haunting, The

Album Description

Jerry Goldsmith's death in 2004 marked the end of one of the greatest careers in film composing. This lavish 57 track 4 CD set traces the path of his astonishing achievements and includes recordings conducted by Goldsmith himself. Featuring The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, The Philharmonia Orchestra, The National Philharmonic Orchestra, and The Daniel Caine Orchestra. Includes over 280 minutes of music.

Customer Reviews:

Awesome Set!.......2007-07-01

I am a huge fan of Jerry Goldsmith. They did a great job preserving his vision. I can listen to this collection for hours. Great music!

Elmer Bernstein Film Music Collection.......2006-11-03

This is compilation of hit film music from one of the greatest composers in motion pictures. What is surprising though is the music not included like the Ghost And The Darkness, the 13th Warrior, Rudy and others. To be sure, 4 discs are not enough for a composure of this stature. THe recording, however, is an "engineering masterpiece" which makes the music even more enjoyable than when you first heard it at the movies. When are we ging to get the music that was omittd from this compilaton?

Overall a strong Goldsmith sampler.......2006-04-11

Okay, this is a CD review, so the focus is on music, but I've got to say this first: this has got to be a contender for the ugliest cover art ever. I mean, come on...instead of a tribute to the composer, the cover looks like someone spilled a glass of merlot over a NASA photo.

Fortunately, even an ugly cover will not ruin good music. And the good news is that I'd say about 75 percent of the music is good....and on a 4 cd set, that's a lot. Like other Silva compilations, the strength of this compilation is the variety. There are selections from the big releases (Star Trek, Omen, Rambo), but there is also a healthy dose of tracks from the smaller releases(Under Fire, Lionheart, The Swarm).

Two examples come to mind. Capricorn One and The Great Train Robbery are two movies that are not exactly household names today, but are dominated by two of Goldmith's finest main themes. The City of Prague Philharmonic come through with terrific renditions. And there are plenty of other strong performances...a few being concert versions conducted by Goldsmith himself. Suprisingly, "The Wind and the Lion" works, which is no small accomplishment given the ferentic original performance of "Raisuli Attacks".

It's not a complete success. A few of the performances fall flat, particularly some of the more inventive scores. Total Recall is just bad, mangling the performance with poor percussion and synthesizer choices to boot. Also a letdown is the Klingon Attack from the first Star Trek movie. The Prague Philhamonic attempt doesn't sound bad--it's just that once you've heard the original soundtrack's "blaster beam" with enough bass to rattle your teeth...well let's just say Silva's version is a little tinny in comparison.

But I shouldn't dwell on the negative. Overall, this is a strong sampler of Goldsmith's variety. There are plenty of quality performances here, and despite a few omissions (noticeably Planet of the Apes)this is a very good release from Silva.

Jerry Goldsmith - 40 years of pleasure.......2006-02-22

It was wonderful to hear Mr. Goldsmith's music that went all the way back to The Man from UNCLE, The Waltons, Dr Kildare, etc. And then to hear his music up to the present. The man was a genius!

Almost the perfect compilation.......2005-12-31

Age has its value.... This sweeping collection of compositions brings back so many great memories. This collection shows how significant Goldsmith was for both the movie screen and the small screen. With such a grand collection, every reader can be assured that at least one movie or TV program they like or remember had Goldsmith's contribution. It was an amazing life and the collection well worth having.

However, as sweepig as it is, there are a few holes in the selection. "First Contact", one of the sweetest and richest compositions from the Star Trek is absent. "The Ghost and the Darkness" is missing and the "Medicine Man" music should include the theme song. By dwelling on several selections from the Blue Max, these were squeezed out. Three full and important movie themes got the axe.

However, all but "The Ghost and the Darkness" are readily available and not overly expensive as is the "Ghost" CD. This is a must have for the TV and movie music fan.

Before there was Hans Solo there was Napolean Solo, before ER there was Dr. Kildare. Jerry Goldsmith IS Sci-Fi. "Resistance is futile.. you MUST assimilate this CD collection."

Rodgers & Hammerstein: Songbook for Orchestra (Orchestral Suites)

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Irresistible
"Some Enchanted Evening" with Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops
Excellent!
Great Arrangments

Rodgers & Hammerstein: Songbook for Orchestra (Orchestral Suites)

Manufacturer: Telarc
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Classics of the Silver Screen

ASIN: B000003CXQ
Release Date: 1992-01-28

Tracks:

Oklahoma!
Carousel
State Fair
South Pacific
The King And I
Cinderella Waltz
Flower Drum Song
The Sound Of Music

Customer Reviews:

Irresistible.......2005-07-29

From beginning to end this CD is pure delight. A great recording has great music, a great performance, and great sound; this one scores on all three counts.

Rodgers and Hammerstein's musicals dominated Broadway in the 1940s and 1950s, and American musical theater has produced no more consistently eloquent and durable voice than Richard Rodgers. From his fertile genius flowed a surprising number of memorable songs, many of which have passed into and become an accepted and beloved part of modern American culture.

This well-filled CD (77:36) features symphonic arrangements (all but two by Robert Russell Bennett) of the music from Oklahoma (1943), Carousel (1945), State Fair (1945), South Pacific (1949), The King and I (1951), Flower Drum Song (1958), and The Sound of Music (1959). All the great tunes are here in suites from each musical that average 10-12 minutes in length. The arrangements are expert: rich, varied, and colorful. The performances are polished, idiomatic, and irresistible; Kunzel and this orchestra are thorough masters of this kind of material. And Telarc's sound (recorded 1991) is state-of-the-art (engineer Michael Bishop deserves to take a bow).

In short, there's nothing here to cloud your listening pleasure (the only quibble I can imagine is that some of your favorites may not last long enough), so it's hard for me to envision anyone with ears and a taste for music who wouldn't enjoy this CD. Warmly recommended. Finally, if you like this one as much as I do, you might want to know that the same team has produced a companion volume, the Lerner & Lowe Songbook for Orchestra.

"Some Enchanted Evening" with Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops.......2003-12-26

Erich Kunzel's Rodgers and Hammerstein anthology with the Cincinatti Pops Orchestra is one of the best and most ravishing instrumental Rodgers and Hammerstein albums of all time. With sumptuous arrangements and warm, natural Telarc recording, this glorious 77-minute CD presents sweeping, melodic arrangements of over 60 Rodgers and Hammerstein selections, spanning eight scores, and Kunzel allows the Pops to play with a characterful and polished understanding of the Rodgers and Hammerstein idiom. The disc is enough to cheer you up on a dull day and make you smile, and it might even want to make you feel like a convert to Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals.

This CD has all the scores arranged chronologically. The OKLAHOMA! suite that opens this disc promises a feast for the senses, Kunzel ably evokes the territory's "bright, golden haze" in the way he conducts the various excerpts, until you feel the atmosphere of the country charm of the show, and the love-affair between Curly and Laurey. Then, in CAROUSEL, he ably evokes the pathos of this tragic R&H masterwork, especially in the truncated Waltz, but he leads a wonderfully melodic "June is Bustin' Out All Over" and a devotional "You'll Never Walk Alone." Although this suite does not include Billy's pivotal Soliloquy, it includes "If I Loved You" as an expression of his love for Julie, and within minutes you could be soaked in the ups and downs of the show's mood.

After a brief STATE FAIR suite, with sweeping renditions of "It Might As Well Be Spring" and "It's a Grand Night for Singing", we are brought into the disc's showstopping highlights. These highlights are the excerpts from SOUTH PACIFIC, THE KING AND I, and THE SOUND OF MUSIC. But yet Kunzel conducts the rest of the disc until the various suites amount to a series of showstoppers. These three suites present wonderfully-arranged versions of their many familiar classic songs, with well-played solos. The SOUTH PACIFIC suite presents the songs in chronological order, yet preserves the atmosphere of the show at the same time. Kunzel ably brings out the romance in "Some Enchanted Evening" and "Younger than Springtime," and contrasts it with the exotic and dreamlike "Bali Hai'i" and the comic "There is Nothing like a Dame" and "I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair". Although the suite ends quietly with a reprise of "Dites-Moi" rather than the reprise of "Some Enchanted Evening," within minutes we are swept into the KING AND I suite. Kunzel ably brings out the Oriental pathos in this score, and he captures the warmth of Anna's rapport with the King's Siamese children in "Getting to Know You", and with the King himself in "Shall We Dance." There is also romance in the love ballads "I Have Dreamed" and "We Kiss in a Shadow." Similarly, in the selection from THE SOUND OF MUSIC, Kunzel conducts this until the orchestra soaks itself in the atmosphere of this Austrian R&H score. This SOUND OF MUSIC suite has more of a feel of the score compared to the bonus track on Sony's reissued version of the Broadway recording. You can almost feel as if you are following the progress of the Trapp family and how it lifts its spirits with the joy of music. Kunzel gives us a soaring version of the title song, and spirited versions of "Do-Re-Mi" and "My Favourite Things." He balances it with the open-air quality of "Edelweiss" and "The Lonely Goatherd." Although this suite could have included "Something Good," the love ballad written for the film, the three recollections of the songs that were cut from the movie only last for a while. And, the towering version of "Climb Every Mountain" crowns this portion of the disc, and this sumptuously-produced recording. But, I should also mention the infectuous FLOWER DRUM SONG medley, where Kunzel turns this underrated score into a work of art, until it convinces you to buy the cast recording. And, don't forget about the brief CINDERELLA WALTZ, too, when Kunzel conducts it magically, until you feel like you are in the company of Cinderella and the Prince. He is able to show how this R&H score marked a comeback for R&H after the failiures of Me and Juliet, and Pipe Dream.

Overall, this glorious Rodgers and Hammerstein recording is guarunteed to make you want to pucker your lips out for a whistle or sing along (to paraphrase another revew for Kunzel's Disney Spectacular disc) - even if this recording is music only, and as long as you know the words to the songs (and you might know a large handful of them already.) There is always a certain magic in this fine CD that makes you feel like you're sitting in the theatre watching these musicals, until it makes you feel like it is truly, to borrow two R&H song titles, "Some Enchanted Evening" and "Something Wonderful" to be in Kunzel's company for this R&H offering. It would certainly be one recording that could make you feel willing to buy the complete cast recordings of the shows. And I guaruntee that it will make you feel willing to pull out your existing copies of the cast recordings to listen to them again. I also guaruntee that it will be a cornerstone in any Rodgers and Hammerstein collection, just as it is in mine. Recommended heartily to any Rodgers and Hammerstein enthusiast and to fans of Erich Kunzel's work. And, you can play it while reading the Richard Rodgers biography, Musical Stages, until Rodgers himself would count this as his favourite disc in the afterlife.

By the way, most of the arrangements for the suites on this CD were done by the veteran R&H orchestrator Robert Russell Bennett, and it surely adds to the appeal of this recording. This itself is enough to amount to the icing on the cake, since Kunzel conducts them well on here, and since this recording still allows the suites to have the original theatrical atmosphere. And, although this recording is like the Mauceri collection of the Rodgers & Hammerstein overtures in compiling orchestral suites of Rodgers & Hammerstein, I think that I like the Kunzel recording even more because Kunzel has more magic in his conducting of these suites.

Excellent!.......2003-04-08

This is one of the best Erich Kunzel/Cincinnati Pops collections we own! A must for Rodgers and Hammerstein fans, too.

Great Arrangments.......2001-09-02

This is a first rate album with great arrangments and orchestrations. If you're a Rodgers and Hammerstein fan, you can't afford to miss this specatacular album

Average customer rating:

Simply a "MUST HAVE"!
I don't see what the big deal is
Great Little Indie Band!
Great Debut!
Better than the Shins!

Out of the Shadow
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ASIN: B0002C4GWO
Release Date: 2004-07-13

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Kicking The Heart Out
Postage Stamp World
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Perfect

Album Description

This quartet effuses vitality, all the while infusing their damaged melodies with casual charm. "Rogue Wave seems like a classic Bay Area band, in the tradition of Thinking Fellers and Barbara Manning--they've just got that vibe"--Carl Newman, The New Pornographers. This debut was originally released in a limited quantity on the band's own label in 2003, and has been re-mastered for this re-release.

Customer Reviews:

Simply a "MUST HAVE"!.......2006-05-17

If you enjoy and appreciate good music buy this CD. Is it like anything else out there today? Maybe. Or maybe not. Bottom line is this: Rogue Wave is great.

I don't see what the big deal is.......2005-06-29

I'm not sure who I'd compare them to in sound..They make pleasant, spare pop songs with just a touch of alt-country at times.

HIGHLIGHTS:
"Postage Stamp World" is one of the rare ones where the hook sticks with you for awhile. It's alt-countryish..maybe a little reminiscent of Wilco. The refrain of "you can all get in line/to lick my behind" is catchy. "Kicking the Heart Out" has a pretty good hook, but I find myself wondering how good it would sound fully produced. A gurgling keyboard underscores the ballad "Endgame" as Zach Rogue croons "nothing else matters". Unfortunately, there's a whole bunch of tacked-on noise at the end...apparently to keep it all "underground" sounding. Bleah.

LOWS:
"Endless Shovel" displays the right SOUND for the band..it's a nifty thickly produced pop gem. But where's the singalong hook? If they can find a way to marry this type of music with the type of craft in the lyric to "Postage Stamp World", they'd be onto something.

BOTTOM LINE:
It sounds like they have the germ of a good power pop band in there if they'd ever decide to thicken up the sound and write a little better hooks. As it is, they're a fairly average band. Pleasant and hummable, but nothing that makes me want to shout their praises. Definitely listen to the samples first before clicking the "BUY THIS" button.

Great Little Indie Band!.......2005-03-23

I loved this disc. Great catchy songs, great harmonies, good vibe through and through. I'm anxious to hear more from these guys. In a day and age when it takes so much for a new album to really keep your interest this is a great one to check out.

Great Debut!.......2005-03-17

Strong points: moody acoustic-inclined pieces like "Postage Stamp World," "Every Moment" (although the sheer acoustic version of this song exists on the Napoleon Dynamite soundtrack)and "Falcon Settles Me" . These tunes are topped with really well penned lyrics; eloquent without becoming esoteric.

Weak points: Rogue Wave's up-tempo songs like "Nourishment Nation" and "Seasick On Land" tend to lose me. I would not say these songs are terrible, but when lined up alongside beautiful tracks like "Every Moment" and "Postage Stamp World," they stick out like a sore thumb. The moody Rogue Wave tunes have great emotion, and are a hard act to follow.

Bottom line? I really enjoy Rogue Wave's first release, and hope they stick around for a long time. If they improve even just a little with each release, I think we're in for some of the greatest albums in a few years. I have little doubt these guys are up for lots of critical acclaim... and I hope the CD buying public follows suit!

Better than the Shins!.......2005-03-06

amazing debut. in my opinion, BETTER than the Shins. saw them live - they revamped songs to be different & JUST AS cool. they also played 4-5 new ones and if your a fan, you wont be disappointed on their next offering.

Average customer rating:

Almost perfect!
Best prog album out there
Shadow Gallery - Room V
had missed this until now-my loss
Totally Awesome Album, Rockin'

Room V
Shadow Gallery
Manufacturer: Inside Out U.S.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0009A6N6Q
Release Date: 2005-06-07

Tracks:

Manhunt 2:07
Comfort Me 6:49
The Andromeda Strain 6:44
Vow 8:25
Birth Of A Daughter 2:38
Death Of A Mother 2:13
Lamentia 1:02
Seven Years 3:35
Dark 1:01
Torn 8:21
The Archer Of Ben Salem 7:26
Encrypted 7:59
Room V 7:42
Rain 8:59

Album Description

Shadow Gallery's self-titled debut album was already a good indication of things to come for this American band as they turned out to be one of the leading groups at the forefront of the new progressive symphonic metal movement. Well crafted compositions go hand in hand with melodic and energetic rhythms and, to some extent, even bombastic keyboards and heavy guitar riffs. All this is highlighted by the voice of Mike Baker, who made a name for himself as one of the characters of the very successful Ayreon concept album The Human Equation. With their fifth album, Room V, (the follow up to their highly acclaimed concept album Tyranny) Shadow Gallery prove again that they are indeed worthy of their attained position. Rest assured, this album will convince critics and fans alike!

Customer Reviews:

Almost perfect!.......2006-04-25

Shadow Gallery has matured its style so much since its debut album. Its compositional and performance abilities have improved despite, or perhaps because of, its lack of live performances. Its distinctiveness, however, remains unchanged. No matter where you live in, no matter where you are, Shadow Gallery can be recognized from miles away. Room V has a great storyline, awesome vocal and instrumental melodies, wonderful harmonies, and sensational guest performances by A.A. Lucassen and Laura Jaeger. The highlight guest performance, however is James LaBrie's intervention on composing one of the songs, maybe the best one of the entire CD, "Torn". His experience in singing gave him the authority to share the vocal melody compositional credit, and his liberty from the Portnoy/Petrucci bondage seasoned the whole album in a way no other artist could've done.
The only "but" in this release is the departure of Chris Ingles as a full-time band member. The lack of sweetness in piano playing and energetic keyboard interpretation is sorely evident. Thankfully, he still collaborated in writing some of the songs.
A great progressive rock CD, not tainted by the excessive heavy-metal influence that has reached bands like Dream Theater and other great prog bands.

Best prog album out there.......2006-04-09

Shadow Gallery is my my opinion a band whose releases can really compete with Dream Theater, Symphony X, etc...they combine a whole lot of progressive rock with a touch of metal and some 'power metal' feel to it as well. Each song is very melodic, such as vow, but there are some heavier tracks too such as 'The Andromeda Strain." But the real masterpiece of this album is 'Rain,' the latest song. Really great vocals, and the song really sets the tone for the album; if Shadow Gallery had to be summarized in one song, it would be "Rain."

Shadow Gallery, by the way, is a inspired by V for Vendetta, so if you feel interested in the storyline (which is by the way a continuation of Tyranny, their previous album), then check that out, and there's also a pretty good movie based on that out right now. There are a lot of ties to V for Vendetta in this album, aside the name (Room V).

I would highly recommend this album.
For those who liked this, Shadow Gallery's Tyranny is also a very good one, and so is "Carved in Stone."

Shadow Gallery - Room V.......2006-03-30

Being a fan of SG since Carved in Stone, I could not wait for this to come out. Fans will not be disappointed in this latest offering. Great lyrics, (some of the best so far, thanks Carl!) awesome music, a fantastic follow up to Tyranny. The best song on the CD is "The Archer of Ben Salem" hands down. The middle part shreds pretty well, and a fine compliment to lead vocalist Mike Baker is Carl Cadden James, what a voice. Keep up the good work guys.

had missed this until now-my loss.......2006-03-21

Ok, I come in late on another review, but I have to way in. This is a great progressive rock album that strays in to prog metal territory at times. It is creative, inventive and a great listen. They seem to stay away from most prog formulas and just play their brand of music. They will go from hard to soft fast to slow and end somewhere in between. In one song. As most of you know the album is telling a story started on the last album and the music does a good job of conveying the emotion as well as adding to the overall sense of the story.
One reviewer said the lyrics were uninspired. I wonder what album they are listening to. And these are not power rock ballads as another said. (although you are entitled to your wrong opinion. ;) )This is SG's brand of power prog rock. I want to add I was reminded of Alan Parsons at times, and even a couple of the guitar solos reminded me of Gilmours Dark Side work. But mostly they have crafted a solid album that is interesting and a worthy addition to any music library.

Totally Awesome Album, Rockin'.......2006-03-18

This album is the best yet from Shadow Gallery. Best Prog Band out there. Brendt Allman shreds the Guitar and the melodies are wonderful. I recommend it highly!

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Perfect Release of a two-fer
Finally "Alone" on CD!
Terrible sound and terrible packaging
JUDY AT HER BEST with SPECTACULAR SOUND!
Garland the Great

Judy in Love & Alone
Judy Garland
Manufacturer: S&P Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000641C8
Release Date: 2002-04-23

Tracks:

Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart
I Can't Give You Anything But Love
This Is It
More Than You Know
I Am Loved
I Hadn't Anyone Till You
I Concentrate On You
I'm Confessin' (That I Love You)
Do I Love You?
Do It Again
Day In-Day Out
By Myself
Little Girl Blue
Me And My Shadow
Among My Souvenirs
I Gotta Right To Sing The Blues
I Get The Blues When It Rains
Mean To Me
How About Me
Just A Memory
Blue Prelude
Happy New Year
Then You've Never Been Blue (bonus track)

Customer Reviews:

Perfect Release of a two-fer.......2004-11-20

The person who wrote the review below is wrong : the "Alone" album was recorded and released in mono sound, in 1957. "Judy in Love" was Garland's first album recorded and released in stereo, in 1958.

The sound on this disc is spectacular. The original session tapes were used, for the best sound possible. It is glorious sound here, folks.

Pehaps the person that wrote the review below is thinking of the previous two-fer of "Judy in Love" from England, a few years back, paired with the "Judy" album. That CD sounded very flat and dry.

Get this new and improved disc, and you'll love it.

Finally "Alone" on CD!.......2003-10-01

I just received this Judy "double bill" and I can only say it's GREAT!! "Alone" was always one of my favorite Judy albums, and I am more than pleased to have it on CD now. The sound is not stereo, as another reviewer point out, but it never was recorded in stereo. I have the old vinyl, and that's mono too, but also pretty worn, after all these years. The liner notes actually are pretty good too. The original covers are reproduced, with the original liner notes reprinted, AND some fresh liner notes about this re-issue. There, you can read that the "alone" recordings are from 1957, and that "Judy in Love" is from 1958, and was her first stereo album for Capitol.

So why is "alone" my favorite Judy album? Maybe simply because it was one of my first encounters with Judy, when I was 17 years old. I didn't realize at the time that the selection of songs is pretty unusual. It's not the repertoire she sang a lot in her live and TV shows. I love the mostly subdued pathos on this album, although she does belt it out occasionally, in her own inimitable way. The songs are about 'surviving on your own', and some times about finding your inner strength, in a bittersweet way. The album is not very cheerful, but it does make me feel good, in a sentimental way. The arrangements are very good, just right, in the 'proper' fifties style. The strings have a very warm quality, which wasn't always the case in those days. There is also a beautiful large choir singing in the background on some tracks.
Some of the songs are very unknown, which makes this album special too. Happy New Year, for instance, is a beautiful torch song, written over a very slow version of Old Lang Syne in minor key; a real gem of a song! Blue Prelude is also a great song, so don't be discouraged by the titles you may not know.
All in all, a 'must have' for any Judy fan, but also a wonderful introduction if you want to get acquainted with Judy's singing. "Judy in Love" is an excellent example of her warm joyful singing, while "Alone" gives you all those wonderful torch songs. A balanced package, with a passionate Judy in great voice!!

Terrible sound and terrible packaging.......2003-06-27

Let me rant. This CD has 2 albums on it. 1 is mono and the other stereo!? I have these albums on records and they are both stereo. I feel ripped off. Also, these albums do not sound anywhere like the records in quality. In fact, they sound very boring and lacking of any sort of life. Judy did very big, exciting production numbers and the sound on this CD makes them sound stale and dead. I returned this CD and demanded my money back. The store clerk said I wasn't the only one. Thumbs way down.

JUDY AT HER BEST with SPECTACULAR SOUND!.......2002-05-11

JUDY IN LOVE is perhaps Garland's greatest studio album. A superb collaboration with Judy in wonderful voice, and arranger Nelson Riddle at the top of his form. Inexplicably, this album is only now making its CD debut in the U.S. Capitol Records seemingly had no interest in releasing it themselves, so they've sublicensed it to S&P Records, who have done a terrific mixing and remastering job. Comparing the sound to a recent UK import is overwhelmingly impressive. The UK release sounds mediocre, and this new issue belies its having been recorded 44 years ago.
JUDY IN LOVE is paired with her monaural ballad album ALONE, which was arranged and conducted by Gordon Jenkins. The two albums together are a distinct contrast and yet only show the versatility and mastery of Garland. The highlight of the ALONE tracks is Jenkins' schmaltzy, yet irresistable I'VE GOT A RIGHT TO SING THE BLUES. ALONE was previously issued on CD by Capitol years ago, but has been long out of print, so this collection is a dream come true for Garland fans.

The 5 Star rating is for the recordings and the way they've been beautifully produced. It does not, however, represent a true rating for the package itself, which has been saddled with awful,
amateurish liner notes which are so poorly written that it's a blatant insult to Garland. What a shame the producers who took such care in creating such a great sounding album, didn't bring the same kind of excellence to the accompanying package. This should not detract anyone from buying this CD, but buyers looking for an interesting commentary on the legendary lady and these specific tracks will have to go elsewhere.

Garland the Great.......2002-05-02

A beautiful compilation of two classic, original "Judy" albums. These are two of the six studio albums she recorded for Capitol in the fifties, and these are probably the best. While Judy's vocal tone is not at its best on "Judy in Love", the song selections and her interprative genius make up for the slight vocal imperfections. "More Than You Know", "I Am Loved" and "By Myself" are absolute delights, and are clearly definitive versions of these songs. In addition, the ballads shine with passion and tenderness. "Alone" is mostly filled with similarly tender songs, and on this one Garland is in fine, full voice throughout. "Little Girl Blue" is a particular standout, and the addition of the never before released "Then You've Never Been Blue" is a special treat for fans and newcomers. Popular singing doesn't come any better than this.

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F.A.N.T.A.S.T.I.C.!
At LAST the complete series ORIGINAL soundtrack, the wait is over!

The Man From U.N.C.L.E.

Manufacturer: Film Score Monthly
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Man from U.N.C.L.E.

ASIN: B0006SSQ8E
Release Date: 2005-01-04

Tracks:

First Season Main Title
Vulcan Affair
Deadly Games Affair
Double Affair
Project Strigas Affair
King of Knaves Affair
Fiddlesticks Affair
Meet Mr. Solo
First Season End Title
Second Season End Title
Alexander the Greater Affair

Tracks:

Foxes and Hounds Affair
Discotheque Affair
Re-Collectors Affair
Arabian Affair
Tigers Are Coming Affair
Cherry Blossom Affair
Dippy Blonde Affair
Third Season End Title
Her Master's Voice Affair
Monks of St. Thomas Affair
Pop Art Affair
Fourth Season (Main Title)
Summit-Five Affair
"J" for Judas Affair

Customer Reviews:

F.A.N.T.A.S.T.I.C.!.......2006-02-02

I've got the original music (including v2 and v3), the books (the best is Heitland's The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Book; still in print);
the 22 VHS tapes issued in the early 1990's (a haphazard collection issued in no particular order of episodes that boasted famous guest stars). Can I please get the whole series on DVD? I have not seen Mother Fear toying with Illya (The Children's Day Affair) in over 40 years.

At LAST the complete series ORIGINAL soundtrack, the wait is over!.......2005-07-12

Many of us have always thought The Man From UNCLE had the best music for a TV series ever, and this three double CD release confirms this. Wow! I'd be just happy with one CD, but having SIX (three double CDs packages) is absolutely out of this world, I mean, a lifetime wait come true.

Indeed, this is an unbelievable collection of three double CDs packages with the complete series soundtrack, and I mean the complete music, not a tune is missing.

And this is the ORIGINAL Man From Uncle music. Let me stress the point: this is the four years ORIGINAL soundtrack with the original recordings as they were heard throughout the series, not a no-name orchestra doing personal versions of the stuff. The audio transfer is very, very good, the music from late episodes is even in stereo.

Each individual CD carries over 70 minutes of music. All in all there you have the four TV seasons main titles and all, absolutely all of TMFU unforgetable music.

This is not a chronological release, meaning, all CDs have a mix of music from all four TV seasons. Volume 1 is heavier on early TV seasons stuff, fans of Jerry Goldsmith will love it. Those of us who prefer what Gerald Fried and later Richard Shores did with TMFU music, then volume 2 is mandatory. If you are a fan, you can't miss any of these six CDs. However if buying all three double packages is too much for you, you must go with Volume 2, no questions asked. Volume three is the weakest of them as it brings "suites" and a whole CD with "The Girl From Uncle" soundtrack, but you have a bonus "Open Channel D" beeper.

Each package is gorgeous, each with a glossy color booklet with extensive liner notes with details on how each tune was written to a specific TV series episode and how it was used onwards. You have bios on the composers, on how the recordings were made, even an overview on how many instruments were available in each of the years the music was recorded.

So, throw away your Hugo Montenegro Man From Uncle CD, this is the REAL thing.

Average customer rating:

Beautiful music.
5 stars for performance, 4 stars due to omissions
"Hammer & Silva...raises the hair on the back of your neck"

Hammer the Studio That Dripped Blood
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Silva America
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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House of Frankenstein
The Hammer Studio Frankenstein Film Music Collection

ASIN: B000063IUP
Release Date: 2002-04-09

Tracks:

Main Theme/Inside Castle Darcula/Lure Of The Vampire Women/Dracula's Rage/The Kiss Of The Living Dead (Dracula)
Funeral In Carpethia/Finale: Confrontation & Climax/The Fall Of Dracula (Dracula Prince Of Darkness)
Love Theme (The Scars Of Dracula)
Finale/Dracula And The Crucifix (Dracula Has Risen From The Grave)
The Blood Of Dracula (Taste The Blood Of Dracula)
Romance: The Young Lovers/Shadow Of The Tomb (Taste The Blood Of Dracula)
Ride To The Ruined Church/Romance At Dusk (Taste The Blood Of Dracula)
Dracula Triumphant/Pursuit/Death Of Lucy (Taste The Blood Of Dracula)
The Victory Of Love (Taste The Blood Of Dracula)
Christina (Frankenstein Created Woman)
The Power Of Evil (The Devil Rides Out)
Invocation To The Devil/Dance Frenzy (The Devil Rides Out)
Awakening And Absolution (The Devil Rides Out)
Vampire Rhapsody (Kiss Of The Vampire)

Tracks:

Cosmic Sequence/Tumak Meets Luana/In The Domain Of The Shell People/Eruption Of The Volcano (One Million Years B.C.) - Mario Nascimbene
Main Theme/Storm Over The Sea (When Dinasours Ruled The Earth) - Mario Nascimbene
Life Of The Tribe/Finale (Creatures The World Forgot) - Mario Nascimbene
The Tomb/The Desert (The Curse Of The Mummy's Tomb) - Carlo Martelli
Ayesha - She Who Must Be Obeyed (She)
Bedouin Attack & Desert Quest (She)
In The Kingdom Of She - Processional/The Cruelty Of She (She)
The Eternal Flame And The Destruction Of She (She)
Main Title (The Abominable Snowman) - Humphrey Searle
Defeat Of The Aliens/Finale (Quatermass II)
Main Titles/Anna's Theme - Christopher Gunning
Prologue (Vampire Circus) - David Whitaker
Main Themes (The Vampire Hunter) - Jamed Bernard
Pastorale/The Werewolf At Bay/Aptheosis (Curse Of The Werewolf) - Benjamin Frankel

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful music........2007-01-10

I sat back with the lights dimmed and a cup of hot coffee and enjoyed the beautiful haunting music of years gone by. Memories abound.

5 stars for performance, 4 stars due to omissions.......2006-08-29

Why doesn't this get a perfect five stars?

Simple reason.

The producers at Silva, for wahtever reason, decided to cut down their SHE suites and Hands of the Ripper suites.

On the previous Hammer releases, "Draculas - Classic Horror Films", released in 1993, recorded in 1989, they had seven additional minutes of "Hands of the Ripper" that could have been included on this set.

Additionally, The Devil Rides Out: Film Music of James Bernard, released in 1997, recorded in 1995 and 1996 had about a minute more of additional music from SHE, PLUS about seven minutes worth of suites from Quatermass and X: The Unknown.

Both discs in this new re-issue round out at around 68 minutes, so there was room for some of these omissions.

Silva Screen gets big kudos for a reissuing these recordeings in the remastered HDCD format, but I don't understand these omissions. In fact, one of the tracks included, "Vampire Hunter" isn't even from a Hammer film, and its the only recording on this collection not on previous Silva CD's.

Again, 5 stars for the performances, the 1989 performances with Neil Richardson and the Philharmonia are fantastic. (Dracula, Dracula: Prince of Darkness, Dracula Has Risen From The Grave, Taste the Blood of Dracula, Hands of the Ripper, Vampire Circus.)

Additionally, The Westminster Philharmonic under the baton of Kenneth Alwyn do an excellent job as usual (Kiss of the Vampire, Curse of the Mummy's Tomb, She, THe Abominable Snowman, Quatermass II and Curse of the Werewolf.) Finally, the City of Prague Philharmonic, who get a bad rap more often than they deserve round out hte album and IMHO, deliver the goods, under the trusty batons of Paul Bateman (Scars of Dracula, Frankenstein Created Woman, additionally, Bateman also plays the piano solo on Kiss of the Vampire.) and Nic Raine (The Devil Rides Out, One Million Years BC, When Dinosuars Ruled the Earth, Creatures The World Forgot, The Vampire Hunter)

I'd give it 4.5 stars if I could.

Much thanks to producers David Wishart, Eric Tomlinson and James Fitzpatrick and recording engineers Mike Ross-Trevor, John Luard Timperley and Jan Holzner for contributing to these fine historical film music recordings.

"Hammer & Silva...raises the hair on the back of your neck".......2002-04-09

Silva Screen takes us on tour through the castles of Transylvania with a collection of
outstanding scores from James Bernard on Disc One ~ "DRACULA" (1958)..."KISS OF
THE VAMPIRE" (1964)..."DRACULA PRINCE OF DARKNESS"
(1966)..."FRANKENSTEIN CREATED WOMAN" (1967)..."THE DEVIL RIDES OUT"
(1968)..."DRACULA HAS RISEN FROM THE GRAVE" (1968)..."THE SCARS OF
DRACULA" (1970)..."TASTE THE BLOOD OF DRACULA" (1970)...even though the
blood doesn't flow as easily in "KISS OF THE VAMPIRE", the score from Bernard is
seductive, sensual to say the least for "creatures of the night", masked ball scene blends
atmospheric trance-masquerade themes, intoxicating main title is hauntingly mesmerizing with
"VAMPIRE RHAPSODY", just listen to the piano solo from our character in the film Carl
Ravna (Barry Warren), son of Dr. Ravna (Noel Willman) along with daughter Sabena Ravna
(Jacqueline Wallis), a cult of vampires in early 20th century Bavarian, praying on a young
honeymoon couple...Bernard's rhapsody captures the listeners heart and BLOOD!

Let's look at Disc Two with the other Hammer themes and their composers ~ "THE
ABOMINABLE SNOWMAN" (1957-Humphrey Searle)..."QUATERMASS II"
(1957-James Bernard)..."CURSE OF THE WEREWOLF" (1960-Benjamin
Frankel)..."CURSE OF THE MUMMY'S TOMB" (1964-Carlo Martelli)..."SHE"
(1965-James Bernard)..."ONE MILLION YEARS B.C." (1966-Mario
Nascimbene)..."WHEN DINOSAURS RULED THE EARTH" (1969-Mario
Nascimbene)..."HANDS OF THE RIPPER" (1971-Christopher Gunning)..."VAMPIRE
CIRCUS" (1971-David Whitaker)..."VAMPIRE HUNTER" (2000-James
Bernard)...difficult as it may be, there is a stand out ~ "THE CURSE OF THE
WEREWOLF", fine direction from Terence Fisher (director) with an outstanding cast Oliver
Reed (Leon-the Werewolf), Clifford Evans (Alfredo), Yvonne Romain (Servant Girl) and
Catherine Feller (Christina), Hammer's departure from the old stereotype of the beast is
refreshing, Reed's performance as the tormented sole, from man to wolf is touching, the score
by Ben Frankel is tense building at it's best, to say the least, setting the tone and mood for the
transformation with counterpoints is stimulating, inclusive orchestration development for what
lies ahead during a full moon.

Without a doubt the highlight pick hands down is "SHE", composer James Bernard gives of
himself without question, the SUITE takes the orchestra into lilting melodic exercises with
percussion chiming in, the harmonies are hypnotic blends of textured fabric, listen as The
Westminster Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Kenneth Alwyn display stirring strings and
a solo harp run the scales in "THE ETERNAL FLAME AND THE DESTRUCTION OF
SHE", hold-fast arrangement has haunting echoes of Bernard's constant theme, with a final
beat from a drum in the percussion section.

Must make mention the cast of players that made this possible ~ The Philharmonia Orchestra,
The City Of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, The Westminster Philharmonic Orchestra ~ and
their various conductors Kenneth Alwyn, Paul Bateman, Nic Raine and Neil
Richardson...supported by the illustrious staff from Silva Screen Records LTD ~ Reynold da
Silva (executive producer), David Stoner (associate producer), Gareth Williams (Dolby
Surround/HDCD Mastering) and of course James Fitzpatrick (compilation producer), who
has the knack of developing quality in every Silva Screen release...similar to "A History Of
Horror:From Nosferatu To The Sixth Sense" (SSD-1111/2CD Set), guaranteed to raise the
hair on the back of your neck!

Total Time: Disc One 68:01 on 14 Tracks & Disc Two 68:46 on 14 Tracks ~ Silva Screen
Records SSD-357 ~ (2002)

Ninja Tune USA: If You Can't Stand Da Beatz, Git Outta Da Kitchen

Average customer rating:

Not too hot in da kitchen...

Ninja Tune USA: If You Can't Stand Da Beatz, Git Outta Da Kitchen
Funki Porcini , 9 Lazy 9 , The Herbalizer , DJ Food , Hefunk , Bustle & Out Up , and Coldcut
Manufacturer: Shadow Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000005E0V
Release Date: 1996-01-30

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Hyde Park - Funki Porcini
Swingpool - 9 Lazy 9
Styles - The Herbalizer
Wicked, Cruel Nasty And Bad - Funki Porcini
Half Step - DJ Food
Train (Marden Hill Mix) - 9 Lazy 9
Freedom - Hedfunk
Y Ahora Tu - Up, Bustle & Out
Dark River - DJ Food
40 Winks - The Herbalizer
The Hand Of Contraband - Up, Bustle & Out
Onamission - Coldcut

Tracks:

Circle Line - Funki Porcini
Black Jesus - 9 Lazy 9
The Real Killer - The Herbalizer
Dark Blood - Hedfunk
Bass City Roller - DJ Food
It's A Long Road - Funki Porcini
Eine Kleine Hedmusik - Coldcut
B Hip & Shake - 9 Lazy 9
A Little Groove - The Herbalizer
Valves (Journeyman Mix) - DJ Food
Coffee At Senor Roody's - Up, Bustle & Out
Dub Lion - Hedfunk

Customer Reviews:

Not too hot in da kitchen..........1999-12-23

Good sound with great syncopation. As a percusssionist, it makes me wanna sit down behind a kit and tap out the bass all by itself. Easy to listen to and definitly puts you in the mood to clean your place with a snap to your step.

Music:

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