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Driven to Excellence
Heartbeat City
Automatic Loop-de-Loop: Greatest of the Great
We're not in Kansas anymore
One Of The top Recordings Of The 80's.

Heartbeat City
The Cars
Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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The Cars

ASIN: B000002H1T
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Hello Again
Looking For Love
Magic
Drive
Stranger Eyes
You Might Think
It's Not The Night
Why Can't I Have You
I Refuse
Heartbeat City

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Buddy Holly-meets-Roxy Music was the hook-filled formula Ric Ocasek and crew fell into on their classic 1978 debut--and it's one they continued to milk throughout the first half of the '80s. As in any formula, it seemed to dilute a bit with each subsequent release. Heartbeat City, however, saw the Cars shaking things up a bit and scoring three hit singles in the process. "You Might Think" does have that same old Cars pop sound, but "Magic" and especially "Drive" sound unlike anything the Boston band had previously recorded. The album proved to be a rebirth of sorts...as well as a final hurrah. Following their Greatest Hits package, the Cars would fade away following 1987's Door to Door. --Bill Holdship

Customer Reviews:

Driven to Excellence.......2007-07-07

The fifth studio release by the Cars' is Heartbeat City a CD filled with infectious songs and one that elevated the band to a new found glory thanks to some sharp, fun, intellectual, goofy and, most importantly, creative videos in the height of MTV's importance in pop culture.

This album spread the Cars' appeal to a new audience but it also came with a degree of spoil, perhaps putting the band in an unwanted position of notoriety one which was difficult to uphold for future releases.

The CD was produced by famed producer Mutt Lange and it exposed the use, maybe overuse, of a drum machine by drummer David Robinson; however, the Cars pulled off the trick of satisfying long time fans while developing a larger audience through catchy pop tracks.

A track-by-track review:

1. The CD starts off with "Hello Again" a track probably more famous for its extensive video presence with the likes of Andy Warhol and a group of purposely used freaky people. Ric Ocasek does lead vocals. The song is one of the album's best and was representative of the imagery of the time. It holds up today.

2. "Looking for Love" is an overlooked tune. While it isn't the pop sensation of others on the disc, it is a song that deserves merit for if nothing else Ocasek's unique vocal style.

3. "Magic" is another tune that congers up images of the video played many times on MTV. Ocasek walks on water and a gang of misfits fawn over his presence. The song instantly induces memories of summertime pleasures.

4. "Drive" is perhaps the signature vocal of Benjamin Orr. The man never got his due as one of rock's all-time great vocalists. Here is a perfect illustration of a phenomenal voice and a chilling reminder of a lost treasure. True fans will never forget him. The video starred Ocasek's future wife, model Paulina Porizkova, and highlighted the typical ups and downs of a relationship. Paulina's sexiness is ideal.

5. "Stranger Eyes" is another song that merits better appreciation than what history has written. Orr delivers the vocals and the song is a winner.

6. "You Might Think" is in a group of songs that defines the music of the new wave era of the 1980s. The video, an award-winner, is comical and shows the mystery that is Ocasek in an extroverted way. One of the band's all-time best songs. "You might think I'm crazy but all I want is you." What an obvious line but what a splendid one, too. Brevity is the soul of wit.

7. "It's Not the Night" is arguably the big rocker on this release. Orr again shows his vocals have no limitations. He evokes memories of "Cruiser" from Shake it Up. Crank this up.

8. "Why Can't I Have You" was a deep album cut at the time. It is melancholy and the cries of desperation in Ric's voice can be heard throughout. In one sense a soft song but in another so powerful.

9. "I Refuse" wallows in mediocrity but it does have some attraction. Ocasek does a good job here painting a picture of someone who is tired of being used by his mate and who refuses to be part of any charade.

10. "Heartbeat City" is the title track and is a cool, if not smashing, entry. It is a tune that will create an image of how one person can make another smile with just her (Jacki) presence. A really solid song. This is one of those tracks that never gets tired.

Heartbeat City.......2007-01-17

The Cars was a interesting band. They got played on classic rock stations but they was a new wave band even the police had a hard time getting played on stations at the time. That being said when this album came out in 1984 it sounded different, clean yet a little rough, new wave yet a little hard around the edge which is why I loved this album. This is one of very few album that is flawless. Years later (around 1998) Ric said this was a experimental album and it was the first album ever that was recorded through computer with synth and drum machine which make it even more better album because it doesn't sound cold like other new wave bands at the time. I highly recommand this album to anyone that want a classic new wave album.

Automatic Loop-de-Loop: Greatest of the Great.......2007-01-13

The Cars, in a word, are unbelievable. As popular as they were in their heyday of the '80s, the quality and sophistication of their music remains largely unappreciated. Heartbeat City is one of the finest albums of the period, and of New Wave as a genre altogether. It brought together and for the first time to the mainstream, a perfect interaction of rock and electronica, in such an understated way that the very notion passed unnoticed. The title track itself is emblematic of great soundscape-driven pop/rock, and I don't have enough time to write about all the other tracks in the album. Suffice it to say that, musically, aesthetically and artistically this was a high watermark for the band and New Wave in the Pop world. Its follow-up album, Door to Door, was equally good and largely misunderstood, and I would recommend it as much as this one.

We're not in Kansas anymore.......2006-11-03

I remember when You Might Think, the first song off the Cars' new album made itself known - it was upbeat, but completely overshadowed by its groundbreaking video that set new standards. The problem with that was, it was easy for the video to distract from the fact that the song was a bit fluffy, for a group that made its name by vowing "there's no mistaking rock and roll". By now the Cars sound has lost just about everything that made it unique, and gone from having lots of synths to having TOO MANY. It still has Rik Ocasek's odd voice, but instead of amusing, wry humor, the emphasis is slickness and a certain smugness. This album has a terrifically produced sound, and there are some well written songs, like 'Hello Again' (which contains a lot of the old Cars humor) and the title track. Songs like 'Magic' and 'You Might Think' are instantly catchy, but don't really merit repeated listenings. 'Drive' is a nice ballad, it's nothing TOO amazing but it avoids a lot of the traps that made other ballads of the time (like Chicago/Peter Cetera's) so bad. This isn't bad music by any means, like the Moody Blues' Other Side of Life, it is elegantly put together, but the soul's gone. I guess the guys just got older and weren't as peppy and intense into the music anymore. And one last thing, the album cover is pretty terrible. What a confusing jumble of car parts and body parts (and interestingly, a two-star rating). Their other covers you could UNDERSTAND what you were looking at.

One Of The top Recordings Of The 80's........2006-09-25

Owning every Cars CD and solo recording by this group I feel quite familiar with the Cars music. I've listened to ALL of them countless times, but always find myself back in "Heartbeat City". What a CD!!!! When the album was first released unbeknownst to me I heard Drive and Magic on the radio, and immediately went out and purchased the cassette. To this day the CD still remains in my changer. This music defined so many things for me back then. I feel this CD help change the direction on music at the time. All they're previous releases led up to this. It was the pinnacle of their music. Important yet dreamy at times, dark and light, sad yet compelling. An absolutely fantastic recording that I cannot say enough good things about. On another note I've listened to the New Cars release that just came out..........Todd is great in his own right but this is nothing more than a $$ scheme. I can't help but laugh every time I hear his voice on a favorite Cars song. Give me a break. Ric, are you listening? There is one and only will be one lead singer for the Cars, ever.

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Great to Hear Richie Again

The Heartbeat Of Love
Richie Furay
Manufacturer: Friday Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000PHW2GI
Release Date: 2007-06-05

Tracks:

Forever With You (w/ Jeff Hanna)
My Heart Is Cryin' Tonight (w/ Timothy B. Schmidt )
Crazy For You
Kind Woman (w/Neil Young and Kenny Loggins)
Heartbeat Of Love ( w/ Paul Cotton)
Dean's Barbecue (w/ Al Perkins & Rusty Young)
Only To You
Callin' Out Your Name ( w/ Stephen Stills)
Real Love (w/ Mark Volman)
You And Me
In The Still Of The Night ( w/ Paul Cotton)
Let's Dance Tonight

Album Description

When you think of bands like Buffalo Springfield, Poco, and Souther, Hillman and Furay, one name definitely links them all together: Richie Furay. Now, when you add the names Neil Young, Stephen Stills, Kenny Loggins, Timothy B. Schmidt, Rusty Young, etc. there is a stunning new album from Richie Furay that links these superstars all together called The Heartbeat Of Love.....12 great songs, a dozen rare performances from Furay and his friends bring that sound that we are all familiar with to this new cd.

The album opens with a fresh new track called Forever With You .Loaded with hooks and harmonic melodies, this tune gives the listener a welcome back feeling when they hear the wonderful voice of Richie Furay with a little help from his friends like Jeff Hanna from the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.

Timothy B. Schmidt lends a hand on My Heart Is Cryin' Tonight. One of those rich ballads that Richie is famous for, with lyrics that match the emotion of the vocal artistry of both singers "I know a love that is strong, will somehow carry on, But My Heart Is Cryin' Tonight."

Neil Young and Kenny Loggins chime in on the Buffalo Springfield/ Poco revisit of Kind Woman. After a recent tour with Linda Rondstadt, this song was truly one of the biggest crowd pleasers. This 2007 treatment has all of the qualities you would expect from this classic and more.

Another strong track, Callin' Out Your Name features Stephen Stills and Richie's daughter Jesse Furay. This is classic Furay. No matter which way you look at it, a hook-laden song, masterful harmonies and number one musicianship. This will be one of your favorite go to songs once you add this album to your collection.

The Heartbeat Of Love is Richie's first rock album in almost two decades. This is a definitive "worth waiting for" album, and it shows full circle his career in song with some of his most notable and famous friends from the past four decades. Enjoy!

Customer Reviews:

Great to Hear Richie Again.......2007-06-20

As the title states, most songs revolve around the subject of "love", but musically it is great listening and Richie sounds as good as ever. You would think this was from early Poco. It is a shame music like this does not receive more airplay.

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An Instant Classic
Back in the world of Country rock
very pleasantly surprised!
One of the best of the year!
Bringing The Past to the Present

Heartbeat of Love
Richie Furay
Manufacturer: Kerygma
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000GQLA5W
Release Date: 2006-07-01

Tracks:

Forever with You (Dave & Timmie)
My Heart's Cryin' Tonight
Crazy for You
Kind Woman
Heartbeat of Love
Dean's Barbecue
Only to You
Callin' out Your Name
Real Love
You and Me
In the Still of the Night
Let's Dance Tonight

Product Description

Brand new album by a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Customer Reviews:

An Instant Classic.......2007-06-13

I don't even remember the last time I loved an album so much that I had to keep listening to it over and over. Well, that is definitely the case with this wonderful effort from Richie Furay, family, and friends. Kind Woman and Let's Dance Tonight have now received their definitive treatment. Any other versions will need to be compared to the recordings on this CD. Hearing Jesse Furay Lynch harmonize with her father is a special treat that only enhances my enjoyment. There is not a bad song out of the twelve recorded here, and the title song, along with You And Me will probably be stolen and covered by other artists, as could many of the songs. Every time I listen I hear something else that delights me. You will hear Timothy B. Schmit's lovely harmonies on My Heart is Crying, Stephen Stills on Calling Out Your Name, and a number of other singers and musicians who add to the joy of this project. Did I mention I love it? Anyone who loves the music of Buffalo Springfield, Poco, and Richie should give it a listen. An easy no-brainer to give it five stars.

Back in the world of Country rock.......2007-05-07

This is a must for everyone who loved Buffalo Springfield & Poco. Richie Furay is back on the non-christian music scene and he shows his abilities to sing, to write good songs and to bring people together. An extra star for the beautiful package - undoubtedly a cd for collectors!

very pleasantly surprised!.......2007-03-24

Being a huge Buffalo Springfield fan, but a lukewarm richey furay fan,boy was i surprised! this is absolutely the best thing he has ever done. the remake of kind woman in superb!. if you like country rock with update sense, this is a can't miss cd. great hooks, great guest musicians, this cd has it all.

One of the best of the year!.......2007-02-12

I am a fan of Buffalo Springfield & Poco, but never heard any of Richie's solo albums till now. Pure country-rock with guest appearances from his former bandmates make this album one of the best of the year...any year. Richie sounds great and the songs are top-notch. Anything on this CD could blow away any song on the country charts right now. Even the cd booklet is
steller...great looking with lots of info & lyrics. Well worth the Amazon price!

Bringing The Past to the Present.......2007-02-08

I'm a long time fan of Richie's. I designed album covers for Columbia-Epic Records in the late 60's and have followed Richie all throughout the POCO years. As head of the Elektra /Asylum Art Department I had a chance to work with Richie and designed his solo album cover for , "I Still Have Dreams". On "Heartbeat of Love" Richies voice sounds like mellowed honey. He sure has improved with age. This is truely a great album. "The perfect Richie". If you loved, THE BUFFALO SPRINGFIELD, POCO or any of Richies former solo albums, you're in for the "Richie Furay Masterpiece". All the past blended into today, Wow! My hats off for the excellent art direction. The package is a knock out. Five stars plus for the Music and Art.

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Jah Man! Good Ganja!
A rather comprehensive compilation, Top Star
Spotty, hit-driven collection

Reggae Pulse: The Heartbeat of Jamaica
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Sanctuary Trojan Us
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Reggae Pulse 2: Hit Songs - Jamaican Style
Reggae Pulse, Vol. 3: Love Songs
Reggae Pulse, Vol. 5: Protest Songs
Reggae Gold 2006
Reggae Pulse 4: Christmas Songs

ASIN: B00006BHKY
Release Date: 2002-08-20

Tracks:

Soul Shakedown Party - Bob Marley & The Wailers
Israelites - Desmond Dekker & The Aces
Wonderful World, Beautiful People - Jimmy Cliff
I Can See Clearly Now - Johnny Nash
Pass the Dutchie - Musical Youth
Red Red Wine - Tony Tribe
Tomorrow People - Ziggy Marley & the Melody Makers
Montego Bay - Freddie Notes & The Rudies
Bad Boys - Inner Circle
Young Gifted & Black - Bob & Marcia
My Boy Lollipop - Millie Small
Let Your Yeah be Yeah - The Pioneers
Baby I Love Your Way - Big Mountain
You Can Get It If You Really Want - Desmond Dekker & the Aces
Lively Up Yourself - Bob Marley & the Wailers
Double Barrel - Dave & Ansel Collins
Rivers of Babylon - The Melodians
Now That We've Found Love - Third World
Uptown Top Ranking - Althea & Donna
Black And White - Greyhound
Pressure Drop - Toots & the Maytals
Hurts So Good - Susan Cadogan
Money In My Pocket (1978 Hit Version) - Dennis Brown
Train To Skaville - The Ethiopians

Customer Reviews:

Jah Man! Good Ganja!.......2007-04-17

I ordered this looking for old school reggae and some of it is & some isn't. The stuff that is rocks. The other stuff I skip. I'll end up ripp'n the disc & downloading my favs. It was a great deal for the price & the large number of tracks, at least 20. I've been to jamaica twice & this disc brings back some great memories. Bob Marley is and will always be the king of Reggae. No Contest! Great tunes, Ice cold Red Stripe & . . . well you know. Party on mon! Ciao

A rather comprehensive compilation, Top Star.......2005-03-04

This is similar, in fact, to some compilations but it has a very generous 24 tracks, usually not found on those others such as something by the Ethiopians, "Train to Skaville" or even Althea and Donna's "Uptown Top Ranking" where I read in other parts of amazon, this song receives glorious reviews.

"Pass the Dutchie" people say, pop, but I spent extensive amounts of time in the 3rd world when this came out, "'Ow does it feel when you got no food", it hits the nail on the head, a bit poppy with a higher consciousness.

And any collection is heralded by me, if it includes Millie Small's "My boy lollipop", with unrest & strife in the USA; it still amazes me, this is SKA and it peaked out at #2 on the billboard charts, #1 in the UK; such a fantastic beat, easy going SKA trumpet, SKA on American AM in 1964... an alltime top of the pops great...recorded in London, very polished production, sold over seven million copies worldwide, originally an R & B hit for Barbie Gaye in 1957. that harmonica is purported to be none other than Rod Stewart; Chris Blackwell later promoted Bob Marley in part thanks to the funds that this single brought in for his fledgling company or something like that; copies of the single and extended play discs are now collectors albums, I wonder if she ever made it to any of those dance shows they had back then.

If some of the more recent classics are included, Inner City's well known "Bad Boys" and the great partying song "Montego Bay" by Freddie Notes and the Rudies let alone Ziggy and the Melody Makers fine "Tomorrow People", then Big Mountain's contributions and others should make the grade;

Tosh and Marley's ol' time Wailers songs, "Soul Shakedown" and "Lively Up Yourself" are excellent additions to this collection. That's more Ska like, those who know Bob Marley's Tuff Gong songstry are in for a nice surprise.

In the past, I had to hunt down Toots and the Maytals "Pressure Drop", classic, Clash & Robt. Palmer did it, but it's on this compilation as well as some other perenial classics, "By the rivers of Babylon", "Israelites", Crown Prince of Reggae Dennis Brown sings on this as well as Jimmy Cliff's Wonderful "Wonderful World, Beautiful People" too and of course, on of my personal favourites Third World, what a positive message they have and still at it. A well rounded collection. Often I don't find renditions of American hits to my taste, but Greyhound doing 3 Dog Night's "Black and White" becmes a grand civil rights statement; track 22 from 1974, "Hurt so good", check it out, the opening sounds much like the opening of Van Morrison's "Tupelo Honey"; If you don't already have these songs, this one is very well done.

Spotty, hit-driven collection.......2002-08-30

This is a nice, if spotty, anthology of reggae (and related) tracks 1964 or so into the 1980s. Most of these were significant hits and are easily found on a number of collections, but not so easily found all together in one place. Essential listening : tracks by Jimmy Cliff, Johnny Nash, Desmond Dekker, Dave and Ansel Collins, Melodians, Toots and the Maytals. Disposable : Big Mountain, Musical Youth. Not in the same league as "The Harder They Come", one of the great albums of all time, but a nice sampler if your interest in the genre only goes as far as the hits.

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Not much to say...
terrific roots
Buy this album now
THE BIBLE IN MUSIC FORM
You have to listen closely...

Satta Massagana
Abyssinians
Manufacturer: Heartbeat / Pgd
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Heart of the Congos
Who Say Jah No Dread
Two Sevens Clash
Blackheart Man
Trench Town Mix Up

ASIN: B00000042Q
Release Date: 1993-03-01

Tracks:

Declaration Of Rights
The Good Lord
Forward Unto Zion
Know Jah Today
Abendigo
Y Mas Gan
Black Man's Strain
Satta Massagana
I and I
African Race
Leggo Beast
Peculiar Number
Reason Time
There Is No End

Customer Reviews:

Not much to say..........2007-01-03

Not much to say about this album, in my opinion the best roots reggae album ever done.
Necesary for anybody who likes reggae.

terrific roots.......2006-11-06

I learned about the Abyssinians watching Rockers. When I got this album I had to listen to it two or three times in a row. Great!!

Buy this album now.......2005-07-06

This is simply a wonderful piece of music. I have had the honor to see The Abysinnians twice in the last four weeks after many years of listening to their music and especially this CD. They are great. Spiritual, roots to the core, no BS. Judge for yourself-it's a classic!
Jah be praised.

THE BIBLE IN MUSIC FORM.......2005-05-08

LET'S FACE IT THIS IS THE GOSPEL IN MUSIC FORM, EXPLORE THE NIV AND OTHER NEW VERSIONS AS THERE IS A LINK. GOD USES WHAT AND WHO HE CHOOSES TO GET THE SEEDS OF THE GOSPEL SOWN.

LISTEN AND ENJOY,

OPEN OUR EYES!

FEED YOUR MIND

You have to listen closely..........2005-05-04

Yes, the songs are all the same tempo, and they all start with a variant on the classic reggae drum roll. But in order to truly appreciate this album, you have to listen closely--not only to the lyrics, but to the inflection of the voices. This album is, in a way, sad; the songs are wrought with a sense of pain that other albums don't convey. Listen to the WAY that "Black Man's Strain" is sung, and the pain in his voice when he sings the word "Why..?" Or the sweetness in his voice in Reason Time, when he is pleading with others to just "walk and talk" so as to reason with each other rather than fight.

This album is filled with subtleties like this that make it unique and a pleasure to listen to. And we can all feel and learn something if we listen close enough.

Stops Crying - Heartbeat Musical Therapy CD 1 & 2

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Was amazed how well it works!
Off the mark
Will Calm My Baby if it Doesn't Drive her Crazy First
I'm in shock.
Works wonders...

Stops Crying - Heartbeat Musical Therapy CD 1 & 2

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Stops Crying - Heartbeat Music Therapy CD #1
For Crying Out Loud!

ASIN: B00003TFYP
Release Date: 1999-04-01

Tracks:

London Bridge
Rock-A-Bye-Baby
Are You Sleeping?
Lullaby and Good Night
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star
Row, Row, Row Your Boat
Mary Had a Little Lamb
Hush Little Baby
Old McDonald (Had a Farm)
Sing A Song of Sixpence
This Ole Man
Skip To My Lou
My Bonnie (Lies Over the Ocean)
The Farmer in the Dell
I'm A Little Teapot
Yankee Doodle
Baa Baa Black Sheep
The Singing Dolphin

Album Description

Lullabies and nursery songs - GUARANTEED to help children newborn to 6 years old sleep through the night - or your money back. Clinically proven to calm babies. Includes all 9 songs from the 1999 Parents' Choice Silver Honor Award winning Heartbeat Musical Therapy CD #1 plus all 9 songs from CD #2 - on one compact disc. The music on this CD actually stops babies from crying, soothes symptoms of colic, and helps parents get their children to sleep through the night - without having to let them cry! Included in each CD is a "Parents' Guide - An Introduction to Heartbeat Musical Therapy" booklet with common-sense suggestions for bedtime routines that work. This music can even be used during the last trimester of pregnancy to help both mom and baby get a good night's sleep.

In all of our Baby-Go-to-Sleep recordings, a real human heartbeat, recorded from the chest, is used as the rhythm (drums) for traditional lullabies and nursery songs. The heartbeat is intentionally the predominant sound and never stops between songs. The heart rate has been set at a constant tempo for each song and only changes tempo between songs. The tempos for each song range from 78 to 62 beats per minute; the tempos which approximate the resting adult heart rate.

The songs were selected because of their simple melodies. Most are infants' and children's favorites that have withstood the test of time. We incorporated the basic principles of relaxation into the arrangements, keeping each section and component of the songs simple, repetitive, and predictable. In order to express the emotions of compassion and tenderness in their singing, most of the studio singers held dolls or imagined singing to their own child at bedtime. The performers were also asked to sing the melodies without improvising, so parents and children could sing along. Various other recording, arranging, and performance techniques were used to maintain interest in a soothing way throughout the recording.

We are glad to be able to preserve these traditional lullabies and nursery songs in a way that is both fresh and timeless. We feel we are using these songs for their highest purpose. We have confidence these arrangements are in keeping with the way the great composers who wrote them would like to have them arranged and interpreted.

This music has been proven over and over and over, in thousands of challenging situations during the past 15 years. It has made homes happier by providing a profound experience of peace and relaxation, helping children and adults to go to sleep in over a million families. It has brought healing relief in over 8,000 hospitals and special care centers to parents and children struggling with serious problems. In places where life is not harmonious, it has offered harmony. We feel this music is God's gift, and we are grateful for it.

Customer Reviews:

Was amazed how well it works!.......2006-11-23

I received this as a "welcome baby" gift from a baby boot-camp class & thought, what the heck I'll try it. Its kind of weird or I should say, different at first, but Wow did it work! We played it for my son on a portable CD player when he was in NICU for 2 weeks to comfort him since we couldn't hold him & I couldn't bond with him right away--I thought the sound of the heartbeat might comfort him & when we brought him home from the hospital we continued to play it for him for continuity...this CD soothed him like magic--he was always instantly calm when it played & we never had problems putting him to sleep when it was playing. I've given this CD to 2 other friends since then for them to use & am due anyday now & will definitely be using it for our daughter when she arrives.

Off the mark.......2006-10-22

I was looking for a miracle cure and this fell just short of the mark. My little guy hated riding in the car so I thought if I could lull him to sleep then I could get my errands done. He just cried over the music. If you are going to have to listen to this cd yourself just know that the lyrics are a little different then the ones I remember and they heart beat track drowns them out at times.
When the car idea didn't work I tried to use the cd after breastfeeding and/or before bed. However, it didn't work at home either. In the end his Fisher-Price Natures Touch Cradle Swing was our lifesaver. Even when we had trouble getting him back to sleep after late night feedings.
To those Moms suffering from sleepless nights I hope you find what works for you.

Will Calm My Baby if it Doesn't Drive her Crazy First.......2006-04-18

My daughter needs to have music playing when she sleeps. That's just a fact because we in a house in the city. This is the weirdest cd I have ever heard. It doesn't really stop her from crying but it does sometimes put her in this weird daze. It does not help her sleep, in fact, it keeps her from sleeping and after a while, she is agitated until I turn it off. I'd say if you don't normally play music for your baby she or she may fall for this. I'd recommend just playing any CD that you currently own on repeat mode during naps. The point of playing music is so that when a baby re-enters the light sleep phase, normal sounds in the home don't startle and awaken her. If you feel that you must buy something specifically for your baby to hear, I recommend Woody Guthrie "Nursery Days" for your baby. It has become the soundtrack of our lives.

I'm in shock........2005-11-25

My 6 1/2 month old breastfed daughter was waking up every 2-3 hours (or more) for the last 2 1/2 months. I saw this CD, and thought, what the heck, it can't hurt. The first night I used it, she only woke up twice in the night for feedings, but other than that stayed in her crib almost 12 hours. During naptime the next morning, I fed her, put her in her crib (her eyes were open), let the music play, and 5 minutes later she was sound asleep. The second night, she slept without a peep from 9:00 to almost 3:00. Something must be working--I can't argue with this kind of success!

Works wonders..........2005-10-17

We were given these CDs by the hospital when our infant daughter was ill and having trouble adjusting to nights at home after a long hospital stay. The heartbeat rhythm mixed with the music was very soothing, and we played these CDs every night to help our daughter get to sleep. (They even helped put us to sleep!) I recently purchased another set as a baby gift for a friend and would highly recommend them.

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A generally inspired collaboration

Irish Heartbeat
Van Morrison & the Chieftains
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His early career found him immersed more in American blues and jazz than his own Celtic heritage, but Van Morrison has periodically revisited that facet of his music since the mid-'70s, when Veedon Fleece offered his first clutch of explicitly Irish songs. No album has found him digging deeper than this 1988 collaboration with the Chieftains, who more than meet Morrison's always high standards for musicianship and produce a rich, empathic backdrop for a set of traditional ballads, jigs, and reels, with an acoustic remake of Morrison's own "Celtic Ray" and the lovely title song. With two of Ireland's finest female singers (Maura O'Connell and Mary Black) along for the ride, this amounts to an Irish supergroup--and the music lives up to that promise. --Sam Sutherland

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A generally inspired collaboration.......1998-05-29

The Chieftains' recordings with pop artists have been only intermittently successful, but this album is the exception. Morrison owes a greater debt to traditional, unaccompanied "sean-nos" Irish singing than is often realized. Most of these tunes show off his skills well, from the chipper "Star of the County Down" (which is usually given a far too sentimental performance) to the passionate "She Moved Through the Fair" and "My Lagan Love," and what is surely the definitive version of "Carrickfergus." His own "Irish Heartbeat" and "Celtic Ray" are given spirited performances as well. "I'll Tell Me Ma" and "Marie's Wedding" don't particularly suit his style (the latter is too self-consciously cute), but his performances are tongue-in-cheek enough to make them palatable. Overall, a good show.

Stops Crying - Heartbeat Music Therapy CD #1

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My twins love this
Your best shot for easing fussiness!
love it
Great cd worked great oo
Very Useful Product

Stops Crying - Heartbeat Music Therapy CD #1
Various Artists
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ASIN: B00000IQ0M
Release Date: 1998-06-01

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Album Description

An actual human heartbeat is the rhythm (drums) of special arrangements of traditional lullabies and nursery songs. The songs on this CD actually stop babies from crying, soothe symptoms of colic, and help parents get their children to sleep through the night - without having to let them cry! Each CD includes a Parents Guide - An Introduction to Heartbeat Musical Therapy booklet with common-sense suggestions for bedtime routines that work. Satisfaction is guaranteed or the manufacturer will refund the full purchase price direct to the consumer. These recordings are used medically in over 8,000 hospitals and special care centers to calm listeners, induce sleep and assist in healing. They are also used in over 1 million homes to help establish regular healthy sleep schedules for children and to help families get the rest they need. They are effective for listeners of all ages - from prenatal to elderly - but are recommended for prenatal to 6 years. They can be started at any age. They can even be used during the last trimester of pregnancy to help both mom and baby get a good nights sleep.

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My twins love this.......2007-04-23

One of my twin son's was very fussy. We found this CD greatly helped him settle down to go to sleep. Now it is part of our evening routine. The boys hear this music and their eyes immediately start to droop. I myself have taken many catnaps to this CD. Between this CD and a noise machine, our boys are sleeping through the night!

Your best shot for easing fussiness!.......2006-09-21

These songs are great for helping to calm a fussy baby. I used both volumes with my newborns (even before they were born to get them familiar with the songs). In combination with other methods (bathing, rocking, massaging, removing stimuli, etc.), it is just another way to help soothe your baby. I found the songs soothing for me as well. They are very monotone, slow, and rythmic. The heartbeat sound carries through all the songs and even plays through the song transitions. If nothing else, it is a good "sleepy-time" routine for your baby to cue in that it is time to sleep. I LOVE to give this set for baby shower gifts!

love it.......2006-03-25

I bought this when my daughter was one and still not sleeping through the night. This CD was a blessing. We put it on when she went to sleep and hit the button so it would play all night. As long as it was playing, she would sleep all night. On those nights we forgot to have it play over and over, she woke up. I just bought this as a gift for my sister in law, as they are expecting their first in a few weeks. I sure wish I had this long before my daughter turned one. But thankful for the sleep it gave me finally.

Great cd worked great oo.......2005-11-27

I was given this has a gift from WIC, Itried ti the first night within two weeks my baby was sleeping through the night shes now 14 months old and she goes to bed at 7pm and stays alsleep till 9 am, it was great when I switched her frim breast to bottle ti really calmed her down,,,

Very Useful Product.......2005-10-12

The music is a little strange to listen to initially as it has quite a strong heartbeat underneath it, but it is quite relaxing once you get used it. We have used this music for both our little ones. Our little Girl slept through after 2 weeks and it definately helped her calm down before, and during the night. We have bought the CD for all our friends when their babies have been born, and they all say the same.

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Heartbeat Kodo 25th Anniversary

Manufacturer: Red Int / Red Ink
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Magic!
Irish music fan
Irish music at his best
A cut above the average Irish album. Huzzah for Morrison.
I didn't expect to like this...

Irish Heartbeat
Van Morrison & The Chieftains
Manufacturer: Polydor / UMGD
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 1998-07-14

Tracks:

Star Of The County Down
Irish Heartbeat
Ta Mo Chleamhnas Deanta
Raglan Road
She Moved Through The Fair
I'll Tell Me Ma
Carrickfergus
Celtic Ray
My Lagan Love
Marie's Wedding

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It's not often mentioned as one of Van Morrison's signature performances, but the highpoint of this 1988 collaboration--a heartbreaking rendition of the traditional tune "Carrickfergus"--ranks with anything the man has done. Morrison delivers the deathbed lament with a mix of fervor and penitence that's utterly convincing as the Chieftains enshroud him in a Gaelic tapestry of sound. The remainder of this reissue of the 1988 collaboration between Ireland's finest ain't too shabby, either. On more upbeat selections such as "The Star of the County Down," Morrison sounds uncharacteristically frisky, as if he's delighted to share the burden with the Chieftains. Listeners are likely to find the alliance equally satisfying. --Steven Stolder

Album Description

20 bit remastered reissue of Van's 1988 album for Polydor, acollaboration with the Chieftains. 10 tracks, including 'Star Of The County Down' & 'Marie's Wedding'. 1998 Exile/ Polydor release.

Customer Reviews:

Magic!.......2006-03-06

This album is a simply wonderful collaboration of two great Irish talents. The first is Van Morrison, that great Irish singer who is remembered for such great songs as "Brown-Eyed Girl" and "Moondance" (one of my personal favorites!). The second is The Chieftains, whose albums are always the very epitome of Irish traditional music. Together, it's...magic!

This is a great album, with a sound that is pure Ireland. I always loved Van Morrison, and must admit that I was dubious of what this album would sound like. But, in fact, this album is great, and I love the sound. If you are a fan of great Irish music, then you will love this album. I give it my highest recommendations!

Irish music fan.......2006-02-18

I was somewhat disappointed in this cd. I expected music that was more authentic than what was on the cd. I heard what sounded like rock music. The cd entitled "the best of the chieftains" was more to my liking.

Irish music at his best.......2005-08-28

this is a masterpiece, a great album from great artists: the Chieftains and Van Morrison; and that's all, folks!

A cut above the average Irish album. Huzzah for Morrison........2005-08-04

`Irish Heartbeat' is a collaboration of Van Morrison and the famed Irish band, The Chieftains, which owes as much to the synergy between the two talents as is does to the skills and artistry of each on their own.

This album has not nearly the same breadth and variety as the great Chieftains album, `The Long Grey Veil' with almost as many different guest artists (including Van Morrison) as there are tracks on the CD, especially if you count each of the members of The Rolling Stones individually. But, the appearance of Morrison and two of his songs sets the album above the run of the mill Irish album, even the run of the mill Chieftains album, who have had more than their share of superior albums.

Irish music albums suffer from the perception that all Irish songs are really the same melody done in various different styles, as a ballad, a jig, a hornpipe, or what have you. I never totally bought into this contention, but there is a sense that the `Irish lilt' can get a bit boring after hearing the 67th song with fiddle and pennywhistle.

But anyway, back to this album. Morrison's primary contribution is his great distinctive singing style, including what may be described as a Celtic scat vocal style which has been heard on his recordings for decades now.

If you simply have no use for Irish music, you will not like this album. But, If you do appreciate it now and again, this album is certainly better than average. If you are a Van Morrison fan, you must have this disc!

I didn't expect to like this..........2005-05-31

I always hated Van Morrison, and would make fun of him when my mom played his music. But I heard "Star of the County Down" and fell in love with this music.

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