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The John Adams Earbox: A 10-CD Retrospective

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The John Adams Earbox: A 10-CD Retrospective

Manufacturer: Nonesuch
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ASIN: B00001SID1
Release Date: 1999-10-19

Tracks:

Lollapalooza
John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Judah To Ocean
John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Toot Nipple
John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Dogjam
John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Pavane: She's So Fine
John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Rag The Bone
John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Habanera
John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Stubble Crotchet
John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Hammer & Chisel
John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Alligator Escalator
John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Standchen: The Little Serenade
John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Judah To Ocean (Reprise)
Slonimsky's Earbox

Tracks:

Two Fanfares For Orchestra - Tromba Lontana
Two Fanfares For Orchestra - Short Ride In A Fast Machine
Common Tones In Simple Time
El Dorado - Part I. A Dream Of Gold
El Dorado - Part II. Soledades

Tracks:

Harmonielehre - Part I
Harmonielehre - Part II The Anfortas Wound
Harmonielehre - Part III Meister Eckhardt And Quackie
Violin Concerto - Part I
Violin Concerto - Part II Chaconne:
Violin Concerto - Part III Toccare

Tracks:

Chamber Sympony - Mongel Airs
Chamber Sympony - Aria With Walking Bass
Chamber Sympony
Hoodo Zephyr - Tundra
Hoodo Zephyr - Dissappointment Lake
Hoodo Zephyr - Hoodo Zephyr
Gnarly Buttons - The Perilous Shore
Gnarly Buttons - Hoe-Down (Mad Cow)
Gnarly Buttons - Put Your Loving Arms Around Me

Tracks:

Ensemble - I Was Looking At The Ceiling And Then I Saw The Sky
A Sermon On Romance
Consuelo's Dream
Mike's Song About Arresting A Particular Individual
Tiffany's Solo
Song About The On-Site Altercation
Song About The Bad Boys And The News
Your Honor My Client He's A Young Black Man
Leila's Song; Alone (Again Or At Last)
Three Weeks And Still I'm Outta My Mind
Crushed By The Rock I Been Standing On
Dewain's Song Of Liberation And Surprise
!Este Pais! / This Country
One Last Look At The Angel In Your Eyes
Finale

Tracks:

Lollapalooza
John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Judah To Ocean
John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Toot Nipple
John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Dogjam
John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Pavane: She's So Fine
John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Rag The Bone
John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Habenera
John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Stubble Crotchet
John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Hammer & Chisel
John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Alligator Escalator
John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Standchen: The Little Serenade
John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Judah To Ocean (Reprise)
Slonimsky's Earbox

Tracks:

Harmonium - Negative Love
Harmonium - Becuase I Could Not Stop For Death
Harmonium - Wild Nights
Shaker Loops - Shaking and Trambling
Shaker Loops - Hymning Slews
Shaker Loops - Loops and Verses
Shaker Loops - A Final Shaking

Tracks:

The Chairman Dances - Foxtrot For Orchestra
Grand Pianola Music - First Movement
Grand Pianola Music - Second Movement
Grand Pianola Music - Third Movement: On The Dominant Divide
Fearful Symmetries

Tracks:

Nixon In China - Opening
Nixon In China -
Nixon In China -
Nixon In China - Landing Of The Spirit Of '76
Nixon In China -
Nixon In China -
Nixon In China -
Nixon In China -
Nixon In China - Cheers
Nixon In China -
Nixon In China - Opening
Nixon In China -
Nixon In China -
Nixon In China -
Nixon In China -
Nixon In China -
Nixon In China -
Nixon In China -
Nixon In China -
Nixon In China -
Nixon In China -
Nixon In China -

Tracks:

The Wound-Dresser
Christian Zeal And Activity
Five Songs - Thoreau
Five Songs - Down East
Five Songs - Cradle Song
Five Songs - At The River
Five Songs - Serenity
Eros Piano

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Having earned his composing stripes after the 1960s, John Adams had the pioneering work of Steve Reich, Philip Glass, and Terry Riley close at hand as he ventured into his trade. And, while minimalism's historical continuum helps place Adams, he used Reich, Glass, and Riley (among others) only as a starting point. And here's proof: a 10-CD retrospective of nearly all Adams's recorded compositions on Nonesuch Records, the label that also issued Steve Reich 1965-1995 and Kronos Quartet: 25 Years. Adams's Harmonium, a choral work of startling energy and effervescence, appears here in a new recording, as do distillations of both The Death of Klinghoffer and Nixon in China, two path-clearing operas. Over the span of a career covered by Earbox, Adams has returned minimalism to traditional instrumental ensembles as well as to projects that at once advanced a political commentary and took that commentary back to orchestral audiences. And so, in far less time than his predecessors, Adams created works that now play like standard repertoire pieces: The Wound Dresser and Shaker Loops and the Violin Concerto--all of them are here. What these works demonstrate is a fierce creativity on the one hand and perhaps a hunger for commercial advances on the other. Adams may at times be a bustling free thinker, but he sounds ever conscious of what audiences are listening to. As for the works themselves, they remain every bit as daunting as when written.

Some may object to particular selections. I Was Looking at the Ceiling and Then I Saw the Sky, for example, hardly ranks with Adams's best work. But this box isn't a mere best-of; it's an almost-all-of. At times terrifically American--especially in the news-aware operas and their narrative pragmatism--Adams well deserves a major box set, and its coverage is appropriate to his varied, stylistically diverse output. As with any large-scale retrospective, Earbox--which fairly bristles with Adams's new composition, Slonimsky's Earbox--has spots where fans might balk at the quality of the composer's writing. But it's got a fantastic accompanying booklet along with its many hours of inarguably modern and thoroughly listener-friendly music. --Andrew Bartlett

Customer Reviews:

Moved to tears.......2004-03-18

Never before in my life was i moved so intensely and directly by classical music. I put the first cd in my player and a few minutes later tears are flowing. I find myself dancing and moving to a rythm i already seem to know. Wow, i just have to share that.

Nonesuch delivers.Again.......2002-11-27

John adams is one of the most popular living composers of"modern" classical music[I believe the cutoff point, though arbitrary is usually WWII}.I came to him late, through my husband. Modersn classical music , I said? What the hell is that?My husband kept playing bits and pieces of adams for me, and more and more i found myself amazed. and swayed. His operas have been groundbreaking{Nixon in China} controversial{Death Of klinghoffer},his compostions sublimely beautiful{shaker Loops or harmonium].HIS STATURE IS WORTHY THEN OF SUCH A MONUMENTAL CAREER SPANNING BOX SET.This 10 disc set[great value, again from NONESUCH}encompasses Adams' entire career,and though there are some misses here{I was looking at the ceiling and then i saw the sky doesnt quite fit},it is still magnificent. the Highlights are ,{for me} the Wound Dresser, Chamber symphony,Violin Concerto, of course, Shaker Loops and Harmonuim are wonderful. The true jewels here are Nixon in China,the Chairman dances and the Death of Klinghoffer,which is simply a masterpiece. The set comes with a wonderful book, which contains essay's by Robert Hurwitz {An Uncommon Man}renaud Machart[John adams as seen from europe} and Essays before an earbox by Adams himself.A Chronology and dicography are included. A wonderful study of an American original,worth the investment, Highly highly recommended

harmonia in excelsis.......2001-11-12

I must agree with Mr. Bartlett, particularly with regard to "Ceiling." It may well be because his Violin Concerto and Harmonielehre are so powerful. 4.5 stars.
Interesting, and likely intentional, is that two names in the extensive liner book fail to mention two great and glaringly obvious precursors: Carl Orff and Raymond Scott. Without "Carmina Burana," there would be no "Harmonium." Orff has his mark all over Adams's gifted and epic compositions. Similarly, though there are glib references to "cartoon music," the polymath engineer/musician Scott is a seminal figure in American music, and casts a large shadow over the witty juxtapositions and sense of play one loves in Adams's work. In all, an excellent career overview.

Our greatest living composer.......2001-07-22

As a composer, I'm staggered that anyone could fail to be gripped by this music.

That anyone can use the words "spoiled, overrated" amazes me. I emphatically disagree with "A music fan"'s review.

I don't think it's "mind-numbing"; I think it's spiritual and exciting. To me it's the most substantial music being created in our times.

I'm really sorry that anyone could fail to enjoy it, and really recommend others to listen for themselves.

Wonderful CD.......2000-04-02

This compilation should turn even the most curmudgeonly listerner into a fan. Beautifully recorded, great notes -- and it's a heck of a bargain!

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Day on the Green Live
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Liberation
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0001HN5P4
Release Date: 2004-02-23

Tracks:

No Aphrodisiac
Gough
Deep Water
Down In The Lucky Country
Harley & Rose
Two Wings
When Will You Fall For Me
God's Little Birds
Killer Lover
Hi Honey Ho
Chemistry
That's What I'd Give (For Your Love)
Change In Me
Prophecy
Happy Birthday Helen
Wildflowers

Album Description

Featuring The Whitlams, Richard Clapton, Joe Camilleris, Vika and Linda, renee Geyer, Ross Wilson, Things of Stone and Wood, The Revelators and Monique Brumby. A Day On The Green - live is the perfect showcase for these events, capturing the cream of Australian talent in a relaxed outdoor atmosphere, performing some of their biggest hits. Liberation. 2004.

Album Details

A Day on the Green is a Series of Outdoor Concert Events, Staged in Wineries around Australia, Combining a Quality Musical Experience with Fine Wine, Food and a Spectacular Location. "a Day on the Green Live" is the Perfect Showcase for These Events, Capturing the Cream of Australian Talent in a Relaxed Outdoor Atmosphere, Performing Some of their Biggest Hits. Features Tracks from the Whitlams, Richard Clapton, Joe Camilleris, Vika and Linda, Renee Geyer, Ross Wilson, Things of Stone and Wood, the Revelators and Monique Brumby.

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Flat out impressed

Day of the Dog
Bliss N Eso
Manufacturer: Liberation
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000ERU6SK
Release Date: 2006-03-14

Tracks:

Dreamer
It's Working
Up Jumped The Boogie
Then Till Now
Coppin' It Sweet
Get Your Boof On
Get Loose (Ft Hyjak)
Mad Tight
Nowhere But Up
Watch Your Mouth (Ft Mystro)
Party At My Place (Ft Motley)
Evening Breeze (Ft Kye)
That Feeling
Lights Camera Action
Soldier On (Ft Kye)

Album Description

Bliss n Eso's new album "Day of the Dog" is a brilliant collection of 15 diverse songs, this album showcases Bliss n Eso's work at its most well thought out and refined. The record ranges from party rockin' hits, to hardcore bravado bangers, to conscious poetical tunes that depict the trio's experiences in life and as part of the local hip-hop community. The tracks display creative sampling, innovative production and catchy choruses, all of which are sewn together with Bliss and Eso's fresh flow, and clever lyricism. Liberation. 2006

Album Details

Bliss N Eso's Album "Day of the Dog" is a Brilliant Collection of 15 Diverse Songs, this Album Showcases Bliss N Eso's Work at Its Most Well Thought Out and Refined. The Record Ranges from Party Rockin' Hits, to Hardcore Bravado Bangers, to Conscious Poetical Tunes that Depict the Trio's Experiences in Life and as Part of the Local Hip-hop Community. The Tracks Display Creative Sampling, Innovative Production and Catchy Choruses, all of which Are Sewn Together with Bliss and Eso's Fresh Flow, and Clever Lyricism.

Customer Reviews:

Flat out impressed.......2006-10-19

Man what a great album! I'd only listed to a few songs on triple j before I got the cd and man I'm glad I found it. I usually take a while to aquire enjoyment out of a new cd, but this one shocked me straight away. Almost every song on here is killa. Great rhymes and most shocking is great music production. These guys are at the peak of aussie hip hop in my opinion without a doubt. BUY BUY BUY!

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Rage against Colonialism
Powerful and progressive Puerto Rican Punk rock.

Liberation Day
Ricanstruction
Manufacturer: Cbgb's Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Love + Revolution

ASIN: B000007QOX
Release Date: 1998-06-01

Tracks:

Pedro's Grave
Jihad Seeds
Mad Like Farrakhan
Dream In Porto Rican
No Money Down
Abu Jamal
Liberation Day
Breakfast In Amerika
Foreign Currencies
Sh*thouse Serenade
Bullets
Pigs
(WAR)

Album Description

Debut 13 song cd of New York City's controversial political rock activist. Conbines urban sounds of change and struggle (Punk/Salsa/Hip-Hop/Jazz). The result is a soundtrack that is high energy, dense and layered.

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Rage against Colonialism.......2001-05-16

Like Rage against the Machine? You'll probably enjoy Ricanstruction, too. The emblem on Liberation Day is the Machetero symbol, a Puerto Rican liberation group, seeking to sever the neo-colonial ties with El Norte, the United States.

This revolutionary call to resist the oppressive forces of racism, capitalism, colonialism, and sexism, comes on loud and strong. Were it not for the First Amendment of the Constitution, these guys would all be hanging fom their necks. Some find it ironic that they wish to tear down the system that grants them the freedom to criticize it. I would remind those naysayers that it's scarcely been 100 years since we hung anarchists for labor organizing, it's been less than 50 since being a member of the wrong party could get you blacklisted, and Mumia abu Jamal and Leonard Peltier still rot in jails.

If dissent is not voiced, society hardens, like arteries, and we lose our heart. This hard driving music, creative fusions of rock, rap & latin elements keeps the beat going. Effective dissent, driving powerful riffs & rhythms, what better way to keep democracy alive. Wake up! Listen to the music, justice delayed is justice denied.

5 stars for poetry, 5 stars for message, 5 stars for music, & 5 stars for having the cojones to produce such a revolutionary piece of work. Liberation Day is coming ... which side will you be on?

Powerful and progressive Puerto Rican Punk rock........1998-12-14

In the honored tradition of political punk bands of the past, such as the Dead Kennedys and Crass, Ricanstruction has come to rescue punk from its captivity in suburban malls. Brandishing powerful and progressive lyrics that confront politically and socially relevent issues (non of that government bad, people good mumbo jumbo for these radical rockers), Ricanstruction is not afraid to tell it like it is. Poverty, political prisoners, holy war and revolution are just some of the topics Ricanstruction attacks and disects on this 13 song disc (the 13th song is an incredible unlisted cover of Bob Marley's War). Interestingly, Ricanstruction is able to discuss these subjects in a way that is not only exciting but also quite enlightening. And less you think politics is all these Puerto Punks are about, the music is actually as overpowering as the message. Radical rock mutates into subversive Salsa which fuses finely with anarchic avante Jazz. Yes, this music must be heard to be believed. Given Ricanstructions dangerous stance, they probably won't get the exposure of say, Puff Daddy... But they should definitely be heard. There ain't nothin' Puffy about these Punks.

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My Day Will Come
Kate Alexa
Manufacturer: Liberation
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000B19BL2
Release Date: 2005-09-13

Tracks:

My Day Will Come
Walk On
Always There (Acoustic)
My Day Will Come (Video)

Album Description

Kate wrote 'My Day Will Come' in Los Angeles with an English couple, Jim Marr and Wendy Page, who have worked with Avril Lavigne & Billie Piper to name a few. Then she recorded the song with Australian hitmaker Charles Fisher, who has worked with everyone from Savage Garden to Air Supply and the Hoodoo Gurus. Kate's songs come from a real place. Real emotion, honesty and simplicity. She is a songwriter who's not afraid to reveal her feelings. Liberation. 2005.

Album Details

Second Single from Australian Singer/Songwriter Kate Alexa. "my Day Will Come" is a Song that Celebrates the Power of Pop. Alexa Draws on a Range of Influences: Her Favorite Performers - Madonna and Christina Aguilera; Her Favorite Singer - Alicia Keys; And her Favorite Songwriter, Don Henley.

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