Little Dog

Track Listings
1. Little Dog    
2. Ginny's Lullaby    
3. Loves Me Still    
4. What Willie Wants    
5. What Do I Think    
6. Home Is Who    
7. Bubble Head    
8. Rosebud    
9. Alternate Suggestions    
10. Snakes in My Dreams    
11. Behind Your Smile    
12. Letters from Home    
13. Whistfull Thinking    

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
Tom has been playing for around 30 years, has periodically toured extensivly around the US, done shows with the likes of Tuck and Pattie, Jessie Winchester, Dave Von Ronk, Odetta, Alex DeGrassi, John Fahey etc.. He has been the subject of PBS television shows. He has two CDs out: Musical Pictures, and Little Dog that besides getting execelent reviews are establishing him as an unique voice in the world of acoustic guitarists.

Album Description
Thirteen original solo guitar, Elec. guitar, Banjo compositions in a truly unique musical style that successfully captures a varity of moods and emotions with fingerstyle guitar work, blues based slide work, and imiginative banjo voicings.

Little Dog, Music, Tom Smith, As blues instrumentalists go, this guy smokes. A guitar blues man on par with Leo Kottke, John Fahey, and Michael Hedges.
Satie: Piano Works
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Picasso in sound
  • Great but NOT complete
  • There's only one.
  • Don't forget Satie was an Anti-Romantic
  • "Electric Spirit of Eric Satie" fans this is the one !
 Satie: Piano Works

Manufacturer: EMI Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002SBP
Release Date: 1992-01-23

Tracks:

  1. Oeuvres Pour Piano: Gymnopedie I
  2. Oeuvres Pour Piano: Gymnopedie II
  3. Oeuvres Pour Piano: Gymnopedie III
  4. Oeuvres Pour Piano: Les Trois Valses distingu du preux dI: Sa taille
  5. Oeuvres Pour Piano: II: Son binocle
  6. Oeuvres Pour Piano: III: Ses jambes
  7. Oeuvres Pour Piano: Trois Gnossiennes: I Lent
  8. Oeuvres Pour Piano: II Avec nnement
  9. Oeuvres Pour Piano: III Lent
  10. Oeuvres Pour Piano: Trois Gnossiennes: IV Lent
  11. Oeuvres Pour Piano: V Mod
  12. Oeuvres Pour Piano: VI Avec conviction et avec une tristesse rigoureuse
  13. Oeuvres Pour Piano: Trois Mouvements en forme de poire, uatre mains: Mani de commencement
  14. Oeuvres Pour Piano: Prolongation du m
  15. Oeuvres Pour Piano: I
  16. Oeuvres Pour Piano: II
  17. Oeuvres Pour Piano: III
  18. Oeuvres Pour Piano: En plus
  19. Oeuvres Pour Piano: Redite
  20. Oeuvres Pour Piano: Croquis et agaceries d'un gros bonhomme en bois: I Tyrolienne turque
  21. Oeuvres Pour Piano: II Danse maigre (a mani de ces messieurs)
  22. Oeuvres Pour Piano: III Espa (Sorte de valse)
  23. Oeuvres Pour Piano: Sonatine bureaucratique
  24. Oeuvres Pour Piano: Trois Nocturnes: I Doux et calme
  25. Oeuvres Pour Piano: II Simplement
  26. Oeuvres Pour Piano: III Un peu mouvement
  27. Oeuvres Pour Piano: Premi penset sonneries de la Rose Croix: Air de ldre
  28. Oeuvres Pour Piano: Air du Grand Maitre
  29. Oeuvres Pour Piano: Air du Grand Prieur
  30. Oeuvres Pour Piano: Le Fils des oiles: Prde du 1er acte: la Vocation
  31. Oeuvres Pour Piano: Prde du IIe acte: l'Initiation
  32. Oeuvres Pour Piano: Prde du IIIe acte: l'Incantation

Tracks:

  1. Jack In The Box: Prelude
  2. Jack In The Box: Entracte
  3. Jack In The Box: Final
  4. Sports et Divertissements: Choral inappetissant
  5. Sports et Divertissements: La Balanre
  6. Sports et Divertissements: La Chasse
  7. Sports et Divertissements: La Come italienne
  8. Sports et Divertissements: Le Ril de la Mari
  9. Sports et Divertissements: Colin-Maillard
  10. Sports et Divertissements: La Pe
  11. Sports et Divertissements: Le Yachting
  12. Sports et Divertissements: Le Bain de mer
  13. Sports et Divertissements: Le Carnaval
  14. Sports et Divertissements: Le Golf
  15. Sports et Divertissements: La Pieuvre
  16. Sports et Divertissements: Les Courses
  17. Sports et Divertissements: Les Quatre-Coins
  18. Sports et Divertissements: Le pique-nique
  19. Sports et Divertissements: Le Water-chute
  20. Sports et Divertissements: Le Tango
  21. Sports et Divertissements: Le Traau
  22. Sports et Divertissements: Le Flirt
  23. Sports et Divertissements: Le Feu d'artifice
  24. Sports et Divertissements: Le Tennis
  25. Oeuvres Pour Piano: I D'Holothurie
  26. Embryons desseches: II D'Edriophtalma
  27. Embryons desseches: III De Podophtalma
  28. Preludes flasques (pour un chien): I Voix d'interieur
  29. Preludes flasques (pour un chien): II. Idylle cynique
  30. Preludes flasques (pour un chien): III. Chanson canine
  31. Preludes flasques (pour un chien): IV. Avec camaraderie
  32. En habit de cheval (a 4 mains): I Choral
  33. En habit de cheval (a 4 mains): II Fugue litanique
  34. En habit de cheval (a 4 mains): III Autre chose
  35. En habit de cheval (a 4 mains): IV Fugue de papier
  36. Apercus desagreables: I Pastorale
  37. Apercus desagreables: II Choral
  38. Apercus desagreables: III Fugue
  39. Descriptions automatiques: I Sur un vaisseau
  40. Descriptions automatiques: II Sur une lanterne
  41. Descriptions automatiques: III Sur un casque
  42. 3 Petites pieces montees (a 4 mains): De l'enfance de Pantagruel (Reverie)
  43. 3 Petites pieces montees (a 4 mains): Marche de Cocagne (Demarche)
  44. 3 Petites pieces montees (a 4 mains): Jeux de Gargantua (Coin de Polka)
  45. Peccadilles importunes: Etre jaloux de son camarade qui a une grosse tete
  46. Peccadilles importunes: Lui manger sa tartine
  47. Peccadilles importunes: Profiter de ce qu'il a des cors aux pieds pour lui voler son cerceau
  48. Pieces froides - No. 1 Airs a faire fuir: I D'une maniere particuliere
  49. Pieces froides - No. 1 Airs a faire fuir: II Modestement
  50. Pieces froides - No. 1 Airs a faire fuir: III S'inviter
  51. Pieces froides - No. 2 Danses de travers: I En y regardant par deux fois
  52. Pieces froides - No. 2 Danses de travers: II Passer
  53. Pieces froides - No. 2 Danses de travers: III Encore
  54. La Belle Excentrique: I Grande ritournelle
  55. La Belle Excentrique: II Marche franco-lunaire
  56. La Belle Excentrique: III Valse du 'Mysterieux baiser dans l'oeil'
  57. La Belle Excentrique: IV Can-can grand-mondain
  58. 3 Sarabandes: No. 1
  59. 3 Sarabandes: No. 2
  60. 3 Sarabandes: No. 3

Amazon.com

It's simple: in his various realizations of the piano music of Erik Satie, Aldo Ciccolini set a standard that has yet to be bettered. This compilation, drawn from recordings made between 1966 and 1971, is consequently the best of the best. Ciccolini always played Satie's music as though it had been written by Claude Debussy, not by some cheap charlatan or uneducated primitive (which, to an extent that is still debatable, Satie was). The result is that these seemingly simple piano pieces acquire a tonal allure that is as surprising as it is undeniable. They possess an understated sophistication that points directly toward Ravel and Poulenc, at the same time providing an opening to the minimalist aesthetic of the later 20th century. Ciccolini's playing is pliant and graceful, and under his fingers the music seems to breathe and come alive. What more could a composer or a listener want? --Ted Libbey

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Picasso in sound.......2006-02-19

Pablo Picasso, Jean Cocteau and Eric Satie were drinking buddies; it shouldn't be surprising that their work, though in different media, should bear striking similarities. This CD set replaces a very badly abused vinyl recording from the 1960s. No one plays Satie like Aldo Ciccolini. I do wish the Parade had been included, Satie wrote the music, Cocteau the libretto and Picasso did the sets and costumes-Satie's only ballet. Of course, the circa 1910 audience walked out. It's the story of an out-of-work ballet company that goes out onto the streets of Paris to try to get customers to come inside. The customers are stereotypes like the American in a cowboy outfit who adds the sound of this six gun to the music and the secretary who types through the encounter. The back wall of the theater was covered with Picasso designed neon signs flashing in bright colors throughout the performance. Across the front of the stage he'd strung acetate on which were playing street scenes of Paris from three cameras-red, blue and green. The men were way, way ahead of their times.

5 out of 5 stars Great but NOT complete.......2004-12-23

Please note that this collection does NOT contain Erik Satie's complete works for piano. The collection makes no such claim, but at 5 CDs, some may assume it to be complete and none of the other reviews to date mention this. I am too lazy to do the research to come up with a complete list, but offhand I know that these songs are missing - "Je Te Veux", "Fantaisie-Valse" and "Valse-Ballet". These 3 are among my favorite Satie pieces, so yes, I think the collection is diminished somewhat by their absence.

Aldo Ciccolini always has been the greatest interpreter of Satie's work for piano. Ciccolini has a feel for Satie that no one else does, although I have to admit that I prefer a faster tempo to "Poudre D'Or" than the slower, introspective tempo Ciccolini always uses, but that's only a small matter of personal preference. These recordings were originally made in 1967 and 1971 and the sound quality is excellent. At the dawn of the CD era at various sessions from 1983-1986, Ciccolini recorded Satie's complete works for piano on EMI on 5 CDs. They are currently out of print in America, with the exception of one compilation CD (also available at Amazon at the time of writing) with Gabriel Tacchino playing the 2nd piano on the pieces for 2 pianos. Ciccolini was overdubbed playing the 2nd piano on the original recordings in this review. I have a slight preference for the later recordings, but many seem to prefer these originals. You can't go wrong with these, just understand that they are not complete and the missing songs are among Satie's best.

5 out of 5 stars There's only one........2004-06-26

If you're reading this, you've already heard Satie's music, so I needn't to go into that. I do want to say that this is the only recording of Satie that is worth hearing. Ciccolini is the only foot that will fit the Satie glass slipper. Don't waste your money on the ugly step-sisters.

4 out of 5 stars Don't forget Satie was an Anti-Romantic.......2002-02-25

No one could deny that setting every disperse music in a unique album is a remarkable job. But I didn't like much the approach of Ciccolini, which I knew around 1975 while getting borrowed the vinyl LPs in the Embassy of France in Buenos Aires. Now I'd like to explain to whom it may concern why do I feel that way.
Satie was an anti-romantic composer, at the point of creating the "furniture-music" (musique d'ameublement) which refuses that music could be so expressive as romantics wanted. Other ones clasifies him as a "Surrealist" composer (anti-romantic movement too), but there are no signs of dreams of unconsciousness through his work. Since that point of view you could play Satie's music anyway but expressively. Satie wasn't Debussy, besides the fact that they knew personally and admire each other. Could you play Debussy in a plain style without damage?. I don't think so, because Satie was farther of expressive tradition than Debussy: we can say that Debussy is a spirit of the XIX Century while Satie is a precursor of the XXth. Remember his own words: "I came to the world too young in a time too old".
The best performance I heard of the piano work of our composer was in charge of Jacques Fevrier on the excelent album called "Monsieur Erik Satie", with such a "sideman" as another member of the group of six as Georges Auric for the 4 hands pieces.
I wave goodbye with a great embrace to all Satie's fans.

5 out of 5 stars "Electric Spirit of Eric Satie" fans this is the one !.......2001-08-17

Fans of "The Electronic Spirit of Eric Satie" will immediately recognize Aldo Ciccolini as one of the few musicians in touch with the true "Satie" style. The selections correspond to "Electric Spirit" ; except, performed as a good piano solo. The piano recording is done so well it's better than most orchestral versions. It sounds very much like "Electric Spirit" without orchestration nor electronic "boops" and "beeps"-- just a good piano. It's really just as funny and powerful; and here it has a class act. This performance is a rare find !
Different Groove
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  • ADAM HOOD IS SOUL COUNTRY! AWESOME!
  • Hood Delivers A Solid First Nationally Released CD!
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5 out of 5 stars Hood Delivers A Solid First Nationally Released CD!.......2007-05-08

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    2 out of 5 stars This Shouldn't Be Getting Good Revues.......2007-01-03

    All my revues are strictly from a listeners point of view, and this CD is not good from a listeners point of view. I haven't seen the show, and I feel other revues of this CD are based on having seen the show, which isn't fair. This CD isn't complete for one thing. The London cast, although I don't own it, nor have I ever listened to it, at least has the full score. But the main horror are the singers on this CD. They are just bad. People are turned off musical theater from CDs like this. I urge you not to buy this CD unless you are a collector, or have seen this show and want to hear a bad version. This is not for new listeners or even mature listeners looking for new musicals... this is not good. I don't know why people keep giving this CD more than three stars. The lyrics are decent, cute and funny, but the singing is unforgivable. Favorite song (only because I put one in every review): "Poor Sweet Baby"

    3 out of 5 stars I love the music.......2005-02-21

    I got to see a one day benefit with Sutton Foster, Hunter Foster, ANn Harada, Christian Borle, Jennifer Cody and Deven May. That cast far outclasses this one AND the London one. Both casts are awful. The music is adorable, but that cast is so bad that it majorly brought down this rating. Buy the London one because it has more songs but if you buy either version, be wary of the awful casts.

    3 out of 5 stars Not to sing an old tune but..........2004-07-26

    I have to be boring and agree with nearly everyone else. These are not the best versions of the songs. I recently saw the Snoopy Musical in the New Players Theatre, Charing Cross, London and it blew me away. Yes, it's light humour and couldn't possibly be described as deep, but it is still thoroughly enjoyable. I would give the show 5/5 stars and the London singing 6/5 stars. This recording is amusing and has most of the best songs, but the singing isn't quite up to scratch (and isn't even "singing" in parts). Good, but sadly not great.

    4 out of 5 stars Snoopy is good, but London's is better........2003-06-22

    As a theatre teacher, I have both versions of Snoopy! I recommend the London Version because there are more songs on the recording that are now in the show. Its a good cd if you are looking to hear the original but this cd has piano accompanment only! London's has a band.

    3 out of 5 stars From a SNOOPY Expert.......2003-06-20

    I'm one of the few lucky (?) souls that have had the opportunity (?) to be a part of SNOOPY: THE MUSICAL. I was Linus, complete with blankie and wisdom beyond my years (?). Yes, praise me, praise me, I endured SNOOPY...but I also bought the CD. Perhaps only a nerd would have the constitution to participate in and then buy an everlasting reminder of this schizophrenic little show.

    Still, it's a sweet, subtle production with no social relevance and little ability to inspire anyone. It's nothing more than a vaudeville of Charles Schultz characters that is supremely difficult to be successful with. I mean, please, how plausible is a quintet of 5-year-olds singing about "Edgar Allen Poe" anyway? Still, once you've hurtled the point of annoyance, it's suddenly easy to appreciate the delicious rhymes employed and the hidden maturity of the themes and, sometimes, of the characters (cough cough, Linus).

    Why only three stars? Because this recording is inferior to the London recording. I've only heard the other once, but it's an instanteous reaction: realizing that only a rethinking of the original can improve the whole. First, this CD only has piano accompaniment vs. the other's small band. It's surprising how different (and more entertaining) a small ensemble can make of this show. Also, this CD omits "The World According to Snoopy--Reprise" and "Snoopy's Song" for no good reason. The performances aren't particularly appealing either. I found Snoopy's unrefined, wobbly voice unsuited for the dry character and almost cowardly (believe it or not). Linus isn't all too great (I should know, remember?) and suffers from the same lack of confidence that Snoopy does. Not even the famous Pamela Myers could redeem this recording for me: she's too much of a screamer even for the caustic Peppermint Patty. I did like Sally, but she has little material to sing, unfortunately.

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    • Really catchy songs
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    ASIN: B00004STPU
    Release Date: 2000-06-13

    Tracks:

    1. The Teddy Bears Picnic
    2. A Morning In Noah's Ark
    3. The Two Little Bulfinches
    4. The Magpie And The Parrot
    5. The Whistler And His Dog
    6. Chicken Reel
    7. Elephantine Polka
    8. In Bugdom
    9. The Glow-Worm
    10. Porcupine Rag
    11. Turkey In The Straw
    12. Parade Of The Doodle-Bugs
    13. Somewhere A Cow Is Bawling
    14. Kitten On The Keys
    15. Tiger Rag

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Must for your collection ~ and your childrens collection.......2003-09-23

    What a wonderful introduction to classical music for your children this CD is. My children love it and I do too. We use it as bedtime music now (ages 4 & 7). However, if your children really tune in to the music it can be a bit unnerving in parts so we used to only listen to it at home or in the car......they had to gain a few years to become comfortable with it in the darkness of their rooms at night. Buy this!

    5 out of 5 stars Teddy Bears a Must-Listen!.......2000-09-06

    This is the first CD by the New Columbian Brass Band I have ever purchased, and I can't wait to own them all. This virtuoso group is a joy to listen to. Owning this CD is a must for lovers of brass band/turn-of-the-century music. It's a delight!

    5 out of 5 stars The cat's meow!.......2000-05-16

    Dorian Recordings should be given some kind of award for the most imaginative releases of not only great historical but great musical value. (DOR-93201) features the New Columbian Brass Band under George Foreman playing 15 pieces written from 1900 to 1921 and inspired by animals.

    So we have "The Teddy Bears Picnic," "A Morning in Noah's Ark," "The Two Little Bullfinches," "Turkey in the Straw," and even "Tiger Rag." The Noah's Ark number is replete with animal sounds by a guest expert and links up with an earlier Dorian release called "A Trip to Coney Island: Descriptive Overtures from America's Golden Age" (DOR-80153), which introduced me to a form of musical tone poem very popular around the turn of the century.

    This is one of those rare recordings that will appeal to all age levels; and scholars will be delighted to note that "Turkey in the Straw" is actually a Humoresque for Clarinet. Also anyone who has ever seen barnyard chickens in any old Warner Brothers cartoon will have already heard "Chicken Reel." A very definite 5 star Grabbit.
    Snow
    Average customer rating: 0 out of 5 stars
    • Beautiful
    • Surrealistic Poetry
    • you know it's cool
    • EVERY SONG ON THIS ALBUM PRETTY MUCH SOUNDS EXACTLY THE SAME
    • A must-have for any real meat puppets fan
    		 Snow
    Curt Kirkwood
    Manufacturer: Little Dog Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
    Indie RockIndie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
    Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
    Similar Items:
    1. Eyes Adrift
    2. Out My Way
    3. Mirage
    4. Huevos
    5. Meat Puppets - Alive in the Nineties

    ASIN: B000ASATZI
    Release Date: 2005-10-04

    Tracks:

    1. Golden Lies
    2. Snow
    3. Beautiful Weapon
    4. Box Of Limes
    5. Gold
    6. Here Comes Forever
    7. Light Bulb
    8. Movin' On
    9. In Bone
    10. Circles

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Beautiful.......2007-01-10

    Curt is absolutely AMAZING! Not a better songwriter in existence! Put together perfectly. Can't wait to hear the New Meat Puppets cd!

    3 out of 5 stars Surrealistic Poetry.......2006-10-02

    However abrasive his presentation Pearl Jam's 'Lion' does have a point, all the tunes on this album are pretty homogenous. Despite Kirkwood's status as a guitar hero, largely deserved in my not so humble opinion, I think it should be acknowledged that his truest talent is in writing poety of the surrealistic variety. On that level he succeeds admirably with this alubm and as such it is worth a shekel or so. In addition, the album cover features llamas which those in the know understand are the coolest species to inhabit the earth.

    5 out of 5 stars you know it's cool .......2006-04-19

    blah, blah, blah, what i'm gonna say here on this valid comment on a album by an artist who used to be in a famous band that were the pioneers to the grunge explosion at the end of 1991 with kurdt donald cobain and his unique vision of morbid happy
    freedom to be sloppy as long as it has a good sound kurdt donald cobain in my eyes and in many million's around the globe think he's a genius..
    but as commented this is a review on an album by a former member of an 80's physco-delic rock band the meat puppet's
    whom nirvana covered on their unplugged with fellow puppeters in toe.

    this album is a beautiful, mellowed ballsy, and enlighting album, you can just imagine, dim light candles and a lingering fragance of a sweet lavender, in the air when you play this masterpiece[maybe it's my imagination gone wild]

    this is an cracking album filled to the brim with thoughtful melodies and hooks and a gentle and provoking voice plus an added bonus the lyrics are superb, this album has lots of different themes, that are not, just as simple as they seem

    curt kirkwood is truly an talented artist and this solo album showcases he's true ablilty that brethen's any fleeting interest an listener has to, hear such gentle rain with sun beams play within confines of a compact disc,

    ROCK ON WITH BEAUTY MAN!!!!!!!!! this ain't no lake of fire,
    you've been imersed in the flames now it's time for the after thought

    2 out of 5 stars EVERY SONG ON THIS ALBUM PRETTY MUCH SOUNDS EXACTLY THE SAME.......2006-03-22

    The reason this album has such a good rating, is because little indie snobs come here & think they're so cool & underground for liking albums like these, they'll give any indie album 4-5 stars just to look cool & feel like they fit in

    Indie people are funny... The idea is if it's not mainstream, it's good.. In actuality, the people here reviewing this album know it's not a very good album, they just give it a good rating to look "cool" & fit in, in an underground sense.. Just how when people like Green Day (who sucks) the same indie snobs who are sheep & will praise albums like this insult those people for "following the crowd", can anyone say "irony"?

    Indie cred doesn't save this album from songs that sound EXACTLY THE SAME... The only real song on this album that stands out & is decent is the song "In Bones", & even then it gets too repetitive

    Don't take my word for it, listen to the samples, the songs are all mid-tempo acoustic country twang songs... Diversity is alien on this album

    It sounds like a cheap rip-off of Neil Young, I won't be listening to this album again.

    Consider this the only honest review this album has gotten thus far. I respect Curt Kirkwood, I just wish he wrote more than 1-2 songs for 'Snow'.

    5 out of 5 stars A must-have for any real meat puppets fan.......2006-03-02

    Some of the catchiest melodies and harmonies ever from Curt. Lots of cool instrumentation. Pete Anderson did a great job with the production. This hasn't left my CD player since I got it 4 days ago.
    Satie: Piano Works
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Ciccolini Knows Satie
    		 Satie: Piano Works

    Manufacturer: EMI Classics
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    BalletsBallets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
    SarabandeSarabande | Baroque Dance Suites | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
    MinuetsMinuets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
    WaltzesWaltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
    All Works by SatieAll Works by Satie | Satie, Erik | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
    FantasiesFantasies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
    PreludesPreludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
    NocturnesNocturnes | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
    MarchesMarches | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
    OverturesOvertures | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
    Tone PoemsTone Poems | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
    PassacagliasPassacaglias | Variations | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
    Ballets & DancesBallets & Dances | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
    Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
    SonatasSonatas | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
    SymphoniesSymphonies | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
    Vocal & SongVocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
    Ciccolini, AldoCiccolini, Aldo | ( C ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
    Musical TheaterMusical Theater | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
    Similar Items:
    1. Liszt: Works for Piano and Orchestra
    2. Strauss: Orchestral Works
    3. Symphonies 1-3 / Piano Concerto 1-4 / Isle of Dead
    4. Debussy, Ravel: Orchestral Works
    5. Mozart: Chamber Music

    ASIN: B0000BWTKN
    Release Date: 2003-11-04

    Tracks:

    1. Allegro
    2. Valse-Ballet 'Op.62'
    3. Fantaise-Valse
    4. 1. (Lent) (A Monsieur Conrad Satie)
    5. 2. (Lent) (A Maurice Ravel)
    6. 3. (Lent)
    7. 1. Lent Et Douloureux (A Mademoiselle Jeanne De Bret)
    8. 2. Lent Et Triste (A Conrad Satie)
    9. 3. Lent Et Grave (A Charles Levade)
    10. Fete Donnee Par Des Chevaliers Normands En l'Honneur D'Une Jeune Demoiselle
    11. Maniere De Commencement
    12. Prolongation Du Meme
    13. Morceau I: Lentement
    14. Morceau II: Enleve
    15. Moreceau III: Brutal
    16. En Plus
    17. Redite
    18. Premier Nocturne (A Madame Marcelle Meyer)
    19. Deuxieme Nocturne (A Andre Salomon)
    20. Troisieme Nocturne (A Madame Jean Hugo)
    21. Quatrieme Nocturne (A Madame La Comtesse Etienne De Beaumont)
    22. Cinquieme Nocturne (A Madame Georges Cocteau)
    23. De L'Enfance De Pantagruel (Reverie)
    24. Marche De Cocagne
    25. Jeux De Gargantua (Coin De Polka)
    26. Premier Menuet (A Claude Dubosq)
    27. Idlle (A Debussy)
    28. Aubade (A Paul Dukas)
    29. Meditation (A Albert Roussel)

    Tracks:

    1. Premiere Ogive (A J.P. Contamine De Latour)
    2. Deuxieme Ogive (A Charles Levade)
    3. Troisieme Ogive (A Madame Clement Le Breton)
    4. Quatrieme Ogive (A Conrad Satie)
    5. Premiere Pensee Rose + Croix
    6. Air De L'Ordre
    7. Air Du Grand Maitre (Le Sar Josephin Peladan)
    8. Air Du Grand Prieur (Le Comte Antoine De La Rochefoucauld)
    9. Prelude Du 1 Acte: La Vocation. Theme Decoratif: La Nuit De Kaldee
    10. Prelude Du 2 Acte: L'Initiation. Theme Decoratif: La Salle Basse Du Grand Temple
    11. Prelude Du 3 Acte: L'Incantation. Theme Decoratif: La Terrasse Du Palais Du Patesi Goudea
    12. Prelude Du Nazareen
    13. Prelude Du Nazareen
    14. Prelude
    15. A L'Occasion D'Une Grande Peine
    16. Dans Laquelle Les Peres De La Tres Veritable Et Tres Sainte Eglise Sont Invoques
    17. En Faveur D'Un Malheureux
    18. A Propos De Saint Bernard Et De Sainte Lucie
    19. Pour Les Pauvres Trepasses
    20. Ou Il Est Question De Pardon Des Injures Recues
    21. Par Pitie Pour Les Ivrognes, Honteux, Debauches, Imparfaits, Desagreables, Et Faussaires En Tous Genres
    22. En Le Haut Honneur Du Venere Saint Michel, Le Gracieux Archange
    23. Apres Avoir Obtenu La Remise De Sis Fautes
    24. Prelude
    25. Priere
    26. Vexations
    27. Reverie Du Pauvre
    28. Verset Laique & Somptuex

    Tracks:

    1. Caresse
    2. Danse De Travers No.2 (Version 1)
    3. Petite Musique De Clown Triste
    4. The Dreamy Fish
    5. Air
    6. Essais
    7. ( - )
    8. Notes
    9. Notes
    10. Le Prisonnier Maussade
    11. Le Grand Singe
    12. Exercices
    13. Notes
    14. Harmonies
    15. Songerie Vers 'Jack'
    16. Bribes
    17. Choral
    18. Exercices
    19. Exercices
    20. Exercices
    21. Exercices
    22. Esquisses & Sketch Montmartrois No.1. Petit Prelude De La 'Mort De Monsieur Mouche'
    23. Esquisses & Sketch Montmartrois No.2 Un Peu Vif
    24. Essais (Arriere-Propos)
    25. Petite Danse
    26. Desespoir Agreable
    27. No.1 Effronterie
    28. No.2 Poesie
    29. Preludes Pour Un Chien: No.2 (Prelude Canin)
    30. Profondeur
    31. Songe-Creux
    32. Passacaille
    33. Prelude En Tapisserie
    34. Nostalgie
    35. Froide Songerie
    36. Facheux Exemple
    37. No.1
    38. No.2
    39. No.3
    40. No.4
    41. No.5
    42. No.6a
    43. No.6b
    44. No.7
    45. No.8
    46. No.9
    47. No.10
    48. No.11
    49. No.12 (1908-9)
    50. Pas Vite
    51. Tres Moderement
    52. Pastorale (1912)
    53. Choral (1908)
    54. Fugue (1908)
    55. Choral
    56. Fugue Litanique
    57. Autre Choral
    58. Fugue De Papier

    Tracks:

    1. Sur Un Mur
    2. Sur Un Arbre
    3. Sur Un Pont
    4. Voix D'Interieur
    5. Idylle Cynique
    6. Chanson Canine
    7. Avec Camaraderie
    8. Severe Reprimande
    9. Seul A La Maison
    10. On Joue
    11. Sur Un Vaisseau (A Madame Fernand Dreyfus)
    12. Sur Une Lanterne (A Madame Joseph Ravel)
    13. Sur Un Casque (A Madame Paulette Darty)
    14. D'Holothurie (A Mademoiselle Suzanne Roux)
    15. D'Edriophthalma (A Monsieur Edouard Dreyfus)
    16. De Podophthalma (A Madame Jane Mortier)
    17. Tyrolienne Turque (A Mademoiselle Elvira Vines Soto)
    18. Danse Maigre (A La Maniere De Ces Messieurs) (A Monsieur Fernando Vines Soto)
    19. Espanana (A Mademoiselle Claude Emma Debussy)
    20. Celle Qui Parle Trop
    21. Le Porteur De Grosses Pierres
    22. Regrets Des Enfermes (Jonas Et Latude)
    23. Chez Le Marchand D'Or
    24. Danse Cuirassee
    25. La Defaite Des Cimbres
    26. Allegro - Andante - Vivache
    27. Chant Guerrier Du Roi Des Haricots
    28. Ce Qui Dit La Petite Princesse Des Tulipes
    29. Valse Du Chocolat Aux Amandes
    30. Petite Prelude A La Journee
    31. Berceuse
    32. Marche Du Grand Escalier
    33. Etre Jaloux De Son Camarade Qui A Une Grosse Tete
    34. Lui Manger Sa Tartine
    35. Profiter De Ce Qu'il A Des Cors Aux Pieds Pour Lui Prendre Son Cerceau
    36. Le Vilain Petit Vaurien
    37. Berceuse
    38. La Gentille Toute Petite Fille
    39. Choral Inappetissant (Grave)
    40. La Balancoire (Lent)
    41. La Chasse (Vif)
    42. La Comedie Italienne (A La Napolitaine)
    43. Le Reveil De La Mariee (Vif, Sans Trop)
    44. Colin-Maillard (Petitement)
    45. La Peche (Calme)
    46. Le Yachting (Modere)
    47. Le Bain De Mer (Mouvemente)
    48. Le Carnaval (Leger)
    49. Le Golf (Exalte)
    50. La Pieuvre (Assez Vif)
    51. Les Courses (Un Peu Vif)
    52. Les Quatre-Coins (Joie Moderee)
    53. Le Pique-nique (Dansant)
    54. Le Water-Chute (Gracieusement)
    55. Le Tango Perpetuel (Modere Et Tres Ennuye)
    56. Le Traineau (Courez)
    57. Le Flirt (Agite)
    58. Le Feu D'Artifice (Rapide)
    59. Le Tennis (Avec Ceremonie)
    60. Obstacles Venimeux (Noiratre)
    61. Crepuscule Matinal (De Midi) (Sans Grandeur)
    62. Affolements Granitiques (Vivement)
    63. Sa Taille (A Roland-Manuel)
    64. Son Binocle (A Mademoiselle Linette Chalupt)
    65. Ses Jambes (A Rene Chalupt)

    Tracks:

    1. Gnossienne No.5
    2. Gnossienne No.1
    3. Gnossienne No.3
    4. Gnossienne No.4
    5. Gnossienne No.2
    6. Gnossienne No.6
    7. D'une Maniere Particuliere
    8. Modestement
    9. S'Inviter
    10. En Y Regardant A Deux Fois
    11. Passer (Version 2)
    12. Encore
    13. Prelude
    14. Entracte
    15. Final
    16. Petit Ouverture A Danser
    17. Je Te Veux
    18. Poudre D'or
    19. Le Piccadilly (La Transatlantique). Marche
    20. Quadrille
    21. Valse
    22. Pas Vite
    23. Mazurka
    24. Un Peu Vif
    25. Polka
    26. Quadrille
    27. Les Pantins Dansent
    28. Marche Franco-Lunaire
    29. Grande Ritournelle
    30. Valse Du Mysterieux Baiser Dans L'oeil'
    31. Grande Ritournelle
    32. Cancan Grand-Mondain

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Ciccolini Knows Satie.......2004-06-02

    Aldo Ciccolini is arguably the greatest interpreter of Erik Satie, and he can also be credited with rescuing the minimalist from certain obscurity with the recordings he made of the composer's music in the late 1960s and early 1970s. For years I have enjoyed selections of those performances and I figured it was time to upgrade to a more complete set. As a result, I recently got this title. Unfortunately, this 5CD box set from EMI Classics collects Ciccolini's digital remakes of Satie's Piano Works, and not the original recordings of which I had grown so fond. (I have since discovered that a French Import of the complete original recordings is available.) The overall difference is minimal (yes, pun intended!) but I have to give the nod to the analog performances because of a slightly warmer, brighter sound. Also with a first time recording, there is an intangible element in the charting of new territory that I feel is never quite recaptured when revisited. With that being said, for the pieces requiring two pianists, the digital accounts are superior. While Ciccolini overdubbed himself originally, here he partners with Gabriel Tacchino to greater effect. In all, this is an excellent set by an unparalled master of Satie's music, but if I had to it over again I would have chosen the first incarnation.
    Satie: L'Oeuvre Pour Piano
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • The Simple, the Sublime, and the Surreal
    • Great complete set
    • the BEST
    		 Satie: L'Oeuvre Pour Piano

    Manufacturer: EMI Classics
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    BalletsBallets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
    SarabandeSarabande | Baroque Dance Suites | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
    MinuetsMinuets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
    All Works by SatieAll Works by Satie | Satie, Erik | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
    PreludesPreludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
    NocturnesNocturnes | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
    OverturesOvertures | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
    Tone PoemsTone Poems | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
    PassacagliasPassacaglias | Variations | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
    Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
    Ballets & DancesBallets & Dances | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
    Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
    SonatasSonatas | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
    SymphoniesSymphonies | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
    PianoPiano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
    Ciccolini, AldoCiccolini, Aldo | ( C ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
    Musical TheaterMusical Theater | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B00005IA09
    Release Date: 2002-02-12

    Tracks:

    1. Trois Gymnopedies: I. Lent Et Douloureux
    2. Trois Gymnopedies: II. Lent Et Triste
    3. Trois Gymnopedies: III. Lent Et Grave
    4. Heures Seculaires Et Instantanees: I. Obstacles Venimeux
    5. Heures Seculaires Et Instantanees: II. Crepuscule Matinal (De Midi)
    6. Heures Seculaires Et Instantanees: III. Affolements Granitiques
    7. Les Trois Valses Du Precieux Degoute: I. Sa Taille
    8. Les Trois Valses Du Precieux Degoute: II. Son Binocle
    9. Les Trois Valses Du Precieux Degoute: III. Ses Jambes
    10. Avant-Dernieres Pensees: I. Idylle
    11. Avant-Dernieres Pensees: II. Aubade
    12. Avant-Dernieres Pensees: III. Meditation
    13. Trois Gnossiennes: I. Lent
    14. Trois Gnossiennes: II. Avec Etonnement
    15. Trois Gnossiennes: III. Lent
    16. Trois Morceaux En Forme De Poire: Maniere De Commencement
    17. Trois Morceaux En Forme De Poire: Prolongation Du Meme
    18. Trois Morceaux En Forme De Poire: I. Lentement
    19. Trois Morceaux En Forme De Poire: II. Enleve
    20. Trois Morceaux En Forme De Poire: III. Brutal
    21. Trois Morceaux En Forme De Poire: En Plus
    22. Trois Morceaux En Forme De Poire: Redite
    23. Croquis Et Agaceries D'Un Gros Bonhomme En Bois: I. Tyrolienne Turque
    24. Croquis Et Agaceries D'Un Gros Bonhomme En Bois: II. Danse Maigre (A La Maniere De Ces Messieurs)
    25. Croquis Et Agaceries D'Un Gros Bonhomme En Bois: III. Espanana (Sorte De Valse)
    26. Trois Nocturnes: I. Doux Et Calme
    27. Trois Nocturnes: II. Simplement
    28. Trois Nocturnes: III. Un Peu Movt
    29. La Belle Excentrique, Fant Serieuse: I. Grande Ritournelle
    30. La Belle Excentrique, Fant Serieuse: II. Marche Franco-Lunaire
    31. La Belle Excentrique, Fant Serieuse: Valse Du Mysterieux Baiser Dans L'Oeil
    32. La Belle Excentrique, Fant Serieuse: Cancan 'Grandmondain'

    Tracks:

    1. Descriptions Automatiques: I. Sur Un Vaisseau
    2. Descriptions Automatiques: II. Sur Une Lanterne
    3. Descriptions Automatiques: III. Sur Un Casque
    4. Veritables Prlds Flasques: I. Severe Reprimande
    5. Veritables Prlds Flasques: II. Seul A La Maison
    6. Veritables Prlds Flasques: III. On Joue
    7. Vieux Sequins Et Vieilles Cuirasses: I. Chez Le Marchand D'or (Venise XIIIe Siecle)
    8. Vieux Sequins Et Vieilles Cuirasses: II. Danse Cuirassee (Periode Grecque)
    9. Vieux Sequins Et Vieilles Cuirasses: III. La Defaite Des Cimbres (Cauchemar)
    10. En Habit De Cheval: I. Choral
    11. En Habit De Cheval: II. Fugue Litanique
    12. En Habit De Cheval: III. Autre Choral
    13. En Habit De Cheval: IV. Fugue De Papier
    14. Sports Et Divertissements: Choral Inappetissant
    15. Sports Et Divertissements: La Balancoire
    16. Sports Et Divertissements: La Chasse
    17. Sports Et Divertissements: La Comedie Italienne (A La Napolitaine)
    18. Sports Et Divertissements: Le Reveil De La Mariee
    19. Sports Et Divertissements: Colin-Maillard
    20. Sports Et Divertissements: La Peche
    21. Sports Et Divertissements: Le Yachting
    22. Sports Et Divertissements: Le Bain De Mer
    23. Sports Et Divertissements: Le Carnaval
    24. Sports Et Divertissements: Le Golf
    25. Sports Et Divertissements: La Pieuvre
    26. Sports Et Divertissements: Les Courses
    27. Sports Et Divertissements: Les Quatre Coins
    28. Sports Et Divertissements: Le Pique-nique
    29. Sports Et Divertissements: Le Water-chute
    30. Sports Et Divertissements: Le Tango
    31. Sports Et Divertissements: Le Traineau
    32. Sports Et Divertissements: Le Flirt
    33. Sports Et Divertissements: Le Feu D'artifice
    34. Sports Et Divertissements: Le Tennis
    35. Chapitres Tournes En Tous Sens: I. Celle Qui Parle Trop
    36. Chapitres Tournes En Tous Sens: II. Le Porteur De Grosses Pierres
    37. Chapitres Tournes En Tous Sens: III. Regrets Des Enfermes (Jonas Et Latude)
    38. Apercus Desagreables: I. Pastorale
    39. Apercus Desagreables: II. Choral
    40. Apercus Desagreables: III. Fugue
    41. Embryons Desseches: I. D'Holothurie
    42. Embryons Desseches: II. D' Edriophtalma
    43. Embryons Desseches: III. De Podophtalma
    44. Trois Sarabandes: No.1
    45. Trois Sarabandes: No.2
    46. Trois Sarabandes: No.3

    Tracks:

    1. Prlds Flasques: I. Voix D'interieur
    2. Prlds Flasques: II. Idylle Cynique
    3. Prlds Flasques: III. Chanson Canine
    4. Prlds Flasques: IV. Avec Camaraderie
    5. Reverie De L'enfance De Pantagruel
    6. Les Pantins Dansent
    7. Passacaille (Oeuvre Posthume)
    8. Le Piege De Meduse (Oeuvre Posthume): Quadrille/Valse/Pas Vite/Mazurka/Un Peu Vif/Polka/Quadrille
    9. Menus Propos Enfantins: I. Le Chant Guerrier Du Roi Des Haricots
    10. Menus Propos Enfantins: II. Ce Que Dit La Petite Princesse Des Tulipes
    11. Menus Propos Enfantins: III. Valse Du Chocolat Aux Amandes
    12. Enfantillages Pittoresques: I. Petit Prld A La Journee
    13. Enfantillages Pittoresques: II. Berceuse
    14. Enfantillages Pittoresques: III. Marche Du Grand Escalier
    15. Peccadilles Importunes: I. Etre Jaloux De Son Camarade Qui A Une Grosse Tete
    16. Peccadilles Importunes: II. Lui Manger Sa Tartine
    17. Peccadilles Importunes: III. Profiter De Ce Qu'il A Des Cors Aux Pieds Pour Lui Prendre Son Cerceau
    18. Pieces Froides, No.1 - Trois Airs A Faire Fuir: I. D'Une Maniere Particuliere
    19. Pieces Froides, No.1 - Trois Airs A Faire Fuir: II. Modestement
    20. Pieces Froides, No.1 - Trois Airs A Faire Fuir: III. S'inviter
    21. Pieces Froides, No.2 - Danses De Travers: I. En Y Regardant A Deux Fois
    22. Pieces Froides, No.2 - Danses De Travers: II. Passer
    23. Pieces Froides, No.2 - Danses De Travers: III. Encore
    24. Prld En Tapisserie
    25. Trois Gnossiennes: No.4 Lent
    26. Trois Gnossiennes: No.5 Modere
    27. Trois Gnossiennes: No.6 Avec Conviction Et Avec Une Tristesse Rigoureuse
    28. Nouvelles Pieces Froides: I. Sur Un Mur
    29. Nouvelles Pieces Froides: II. Sur Un Arbre
    30. Nouvelles Pieces Froides: III. Sur Un Pont
    31. Premiere Pensee De La Rose+Croix
    32. Sonneries De La Rose+Croix: I. Air De L'Ordre
    33. Sonneries De La Rose+Croix: II. Air Du Grand Maitre
    34. Sonneries De La Rose+Croix: III. Air Du Grand Prieur
    35. Deux Reveries Nocturnes: I. Pas Vite (Revez Doucement)
    36. Deux Reveries Nocturnes: II. Tres Moderement

    Tracks:

    1. Petite Ov A Danser
    2. Quatre Prlds: I. Fete Donnee Par Des Chevaliers Normands En L'Honneur D'Une Jeune Demoiselle
    3. Quatre Prlds: II. Prld D'Eginhard
    4. Quatre Prlds: III. 1er Prld Du Nazareen
    5. Quatre Prlds: IV. 2eme Prld Du Nazareen
    6. Le Fils Des Etoiles, Wagnerie Kaldeenne Du Sar Peladan: Prld Du 1er Acte: La Vocation
    7. Le Fils Des Etoiles, Wagnerie Kaldeenne Du Sar Peladan: Prld Du 2eme Acte: L'Initiation
    8. Le Fils Des Etoiles, Wagnerie Kaldeenne Du Sar Peladan: Prld Du 3eme Acte: L'Incantation
    9. Jack In The Box: I. Prld
    10. Jack In The Box: II. Entracte
    11. Jack In The Box: Final
    12. Desepoir Agreable
    13. Effronterie
    14. Poesie
    15. Prld Canin
    16. Profondeur
    17. Songe Creux
    18. Prld De La Porte Heroique De Ciel
    19. Musiques Intimes Et Secretes: Nostalgie
    20. Musiques Intimes Et Secretes: Froide Songerie
    21. Musiques Intimes Et Secretes: Facheux Exemple
    22. Carnet D'esquisses Et De Croquis (Air - Essais - * - Notes - Notes - Le Prisonnier Maussade...

    Tracks:

    1. Premier Menuet
    2. Nocturne No.4
    3. Nocturne No.5
    4. Trois Petites Pieces Montees: De L'Enfance De Pantagruel (Reverie)
    5. Trois Petites Pieces Montees: Marche De Cocagne (Demarche)
    6. Trois Petites Pieces Montees: Jeux De Gargantua (Colin De Polka)
    7. Ogives: Premiere Ogive
    8. Ogives: Deuxieme Ogive
    9. Ogives: Troisieme Ogive
    10. Ogives: Quatrieme Ogive
    11. Danses Gothiques: No.1 A L'Occasion D'Une Grande Peine
    12. Danses Gothiques: No.2 Dans Laquelle Les Peres De La Tres Veritable Et Tres Sainte Eglise Sont...
    13. Danses Gothiques: No.3 En Faveur D'Un Malheureux
    14. Danses Gothiques: No.4 A Propos De Saint-Bernard Et Sainte-Lucie
    15. Danses Gothiques: No.5 Pour Les Pauvres Trespasses
    16. Danses Gothiques: No.6 Ou Il Est Question Du Pardon Des Injures Recues
    17. Danses Gothiques: No.7 Par Pitie Pour Les Ivrognes, Honteux Debauches, Imparfaits, Desagreables...
    18. Danses Gothiques: No.8 En Le Haut Honneur Du Venere Saint-Michel, Le Gracieux Archange
    19. Danses Gothiques: No.9 Apres Avoir Obtenu La Remise De Ses Fautes
    20. Sonatine Bureaucratique
    21. Poudre D'Or, Valse
    22. Pages Mystiques: I. Priere
    23. Pages Mystiques: II. Vexations
    24. Pages Mystiques: III. Harmonies
    25. Douze Petits Chorals

    Amazon.com

    Pianist Aldo Ciccolini garnered lots of attention in the late 1960s and early 1970s when he recorded all of Erik Satie's original piano music for EMI. The cycle remains first choice for Satie fans, who certainly will welcome its first complete (as opposed to excerpted) reissue on CD. Ciccolini's interpretations are paradigms of expressive economy and directness, and happily eschew the "let's see how slow and important I can make these works" attitude that sometimes prevails among younger Satie practitioners. Ciccolini's diamond-edged sonority, sparkling technique, and willingness to accept the composer's high quirk quotient at face value further enhance these performances. While Ciccolini admirably overdubs himself in the piano duet works, one misses the added color and ensemble give and take gained from Ciccolini's digital remakes partnered by Gabriel Tacchino. For the price, though, Satie fans can hardly go wrong. Don't let EMI's French-only annotations prevent you from acquiring this classic cycle. Get it while you can. --Jed Distler

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars The Simple, the Sublime, and the Surreal.......2007-03-27

    This collection makes for good listening. There is a great deal of variety and character (Oh, is there character!) to be found in the various pieces. While most people have likely heard one or more of Satie's Gymnopedies at the very least in the background music of a TV ad, this collection pulls together the rarely-heard piano pieces as well. One that I had been seeking, Vexations, is a short piece to be repeated 840 times.

    The titles of the pieces bear witness to Satie's sense of humor, rebellion against conventions of the day, and his pleasure in the surreal. Translations help to enjoy the unusual titles (who could not love "Piece in the Form of a Pear"?), some of which are reminiscent of Magritte's monikers.

    Aldo Ciccolini's performances are clear, with definite respect for the composer's works. There was a noticeable distinction between the tempi of the works that come "in threes", such as the Gymnopedies.

    I found that this collection fit nicely on my iPod, allowing me to take it on the road and enjoy it wherever the mood struck me. In some cases, the juxtaposition of Satie's music with my whereabouts provided yet another dimension of surreal-ity that had to be savored. The fact that most of these piano pieces are brief lends them to shuffling with other styles.

    While this collection is not for the casual listener to classical music, it does allow you to come into closer contact with one of the more unconventional minds of classical music. If you are serious about late 19th- or early 20th-century music, especially French music, or the influence of popular music on serious music, then this is not only for you, but a bargain as well.

    4 out of 5 stars Great complete set.......2004-11-21

    This is the definitive Satie collection for piano. Well-recorded and well played. I am a fan of French Impressionism in all of its incarnations and appreciated getting a full set of Satie under one cover. However, not all of these interpretations are my favorites. The best Gnossienne, IMHO, is that of Reinbert de Leeuw. He takes it slow and draws everything out of that piece. Ciccolini's interpretation is rushed and not as melodic. However, the Ciccolini tempo works well on other pieces, such as the other Satie favorite, Gymnopédies.

    All in all, this collection is well worth having for any Satie fan.

    5 out of 5 stars the BEST.......2003-04-21

    Satie is a weirdo. Often overlooked by serious classical enthusiasts for a variety of reasons, he was an eccentric person and a very original composer. His quirky, playful temperament gave his pieces the intrigue they still hold today.

    Aldo Ciccolini is the perfect pianist for these pieces. He seems to be the quintessential Satie interpreter. His playing is dazzling, crisp, and delightful. Aldo has a real knack for these sorts of french artists, and really seems to understand their style.

    Unlike many other pianists, he does not try to over-romanticize these works. He plays them appropriately - briskly, and brimming with energy. Even on such lulling pieces as the Gnossienes and Gymnopedies he plays with an essential awareness. His confidence is winning, and his understanding of the pieces makes them shine and scintillate. And at such a generous price, how can you go wrong? This is well worth it.
    Les Miserables - The Complete Symphonic Recording
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Great, definitely go with this and TAC
    • Awesome
    • Bought it used - thank God!
    • magnificent!
    • Mixed Feelings
    		 Les Miserables - The Complete Symphonic Recording
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    5. Les Miserables (1987 Original Broadway Cast)

    ASIN: B000003BVK
    Release Date: 1990-05-22

    Tracks:

    1. Prologue
    2. Valjean's Soliloquy (What Have I Done?)
    3. At The End Of The Day
    4. I Dreamed A Dream
    5. Lovely Ladies
    6. Fantine's Arrest
    7. The Runaway Cart
    8. Who Am I?-The Trial
    9. Fantine's Death
    10. The Confrontation
    11. Castle On A Cloud
    12. Master Of The House

    Tracks:

    1. The Bargain-The Waltz Of Treachery
    2. Look Down
    3. The Robbery-Javert's Intervention (Another Brawl)
    4. Stars
    5. Eponine's Errand
    6. The ABC Cafe-Red And Black
    7. Do You Hear The People Sing?
    8. Rue Plumet-In My LIfe
    9. A Heart Full Of Love
    10. The Attack On Rue Plumet
    11. One Day More!
    12. At The Barricade (Upon These Stones)
    13. On My Own
    14. Building The Barricade
    15. Javert's Arrival
    16. Little People
    17. A Little Fall Of Rain
    18. Night Of Anguish
    19. First Attack

    Tracks:

    1. Drink With Me
    2. Bring Him Home
    3. Dawn Of Anguish
    4. The Second Attack (Death Of Gavroche)
    5. The Final Battle
    6. The Sewers-Dog Eats Dog
    7. Javert's Suicide
    8. Turning
    9. Empty Chairs At Empty Tables
    10. Every Day (Marius And Cosette)
    11. Valjean's Confession
    12. The Wedding Chorale- Beggars At The Feast
    13. Epilogue (Finale)
    14. Bonus Track

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Great, definitely go with this and TAC.......2005-08-31

    Right now, there are four official English-language versions of Les Miserables: the Original London Cast Recording, the Original Broadway Cast Recording, the Complete Symphonic Recording, and the 10th Anniversary Concert Recording. Les Mis' addicts are best served by purchasing all recordings, as they showcase different stages (as in the OLC and the OBC) of the development of this mega-musical, as well as the interesting variations in presentation and performances by the different casts and orchestras.

    If you're the average musical-theater listener who can't afford to buy all available English-language recordings, however, my advice would be to get the CSR (due to the fact that it's "complete") and the TAC recording (due to the fact that performer- and performance-wise, it's leaps and bounds better than all of the other recordings). You deserve no less.

    5 out of 5 stars Awesome.......2005-07-03

    I can't believe all the negative comments about Gary Morris. He is so much better in the role than Colm Wilkinson. I've seen Gary perform the part three times and there is NO better Jean ValJean (seen the play 14 times). It's an international cast and some of the accents do take time getting used to. But the power of the music supercedes it all. Listen with your heart people. It's so incredible.

    3 out of 5 stars Bought it used - thank God!.......2005-06-17

    "Les Miserables" is a marvelous musical; a stunningly faithful interpretation of Victor Hugo's masterpiece, with an inspiring storyline and unforgettable characters. There are 2 reasons for buying a Les Mis CD - (1) you've seen a performance and want ONE CD to remind you of it or (2) you've become a les Mis junkie (like me) and want multiple versions so you too can hold forth on the rival merits of Andy Warlow vs Michael Maguire, Patty LuPone vs Ruthie Henshaw, Frances Ruffelle vs Kaho Shimada vs Lea Solonga. If you are in the first category, you really want the Tenth Anniversary Concert. The TAC has the complete storyline (albeit slightly abridged), it was recorded live (so there's an unique intensity and chemistry between performers), and from top to bottom it has by far the best cast.

    However, if you're a serious Les Mis fan, you should buy this CD (in addition), simply because it does have the complete score. (The trouble with THAT is that it includes practically the only misstep in the whole script - if Jean Valjean has his number branded on his chest, then how is it credible that someone else will be convicted in his place?) I bought it for that reason and to hear other interpretations of the roles (in particular Andy Warlow's). I have all 4 versions, and they have all have their pluses and minuses, but frankly, I'm glad I didn't pay full price for this one. This version has a rather weak cast in general, but that does add to the fun arguing about it. On the plus side, it has Philip Quast ( THE BEST Javert, but he's even better on the TAC), Michael Ball (THE BEST Marius, also on the OLC and TAC versions), and Andy Warlow (a stirring Enjorlas for sure, but not THAT much better than Michael Maguire on the OBC and TAC). The scenes at the barricade are the best part of the CD. Kaho Shimada is an uneven Eponine, OK sometimes, less so at others. Debbie Byrne (Fantine) is OK, but I don't find her as moving as Patty LuPone (OLC) or Ruthie Henshaw (TAC). Tracy Shayne (Cosette) is irratating, not nearly as sweet as Judy Kuhn (OLB and TAC) or even Rebecca Caine (OLC). I find Barry James and especially Gay Soper (M. and Mme. Thenardier) grating as well.

    I really miss Colm Wilkinson (OLC, OBC and TAC). OK, he has a unique singing style, but such heart. Not always perfect, but so powerful and emotional. All his solos and "Confrontation" just stop me dead in my tracks. The sweetness and purity of his "Bring Him Home" and "Epilogue" move me to tears. But really, there must be someone else who can do at least an adequate job or the show wouldn't have run so long in so many venues. I am willing to listen to another interpretation, but not this one. This is the central role in the play, it really can't survive without a good performance here. Gary Morris is horrible as Jean Valjean, cringe-provoking at times, merely weak at others. He's totally overmatched by Quast in "Confrontation" and by everyone in "One Day More" and "Epilogue". I haven't tried the recommendation of one reviewer of listening while squinting and shaking my head hard, but I don't see how that will help. Morris's "What have I done?", "Bring Him Home" and "Valjean's Confession" make me cover my ears or send me running for the fast forward button, although "Who am I?" isn't so bad. (I just tried the head shaking trick, it didn't help.)

    5 out of 5 stars magnificent!.......2005-06-15

    Ok, I admit it. I have long been a fan of musicals, but I was only exposed to Les Mis a few months ago. My roommate loaned me this recording, and I fell in love. I played nothing but this soundtrack for the next several weeks.

    As this is the only recording I've heard fully, I cannot give any comparisons between the performers here and those on other versions, but I do wish to give my general impression of the cast.

    *Gary Morris (Valjean) - he has a strong, clear voice with which it is hard to find fault. He sings with emotion and passion, and I cannot imagine ever tiring of hearing him as Jean Valjean. If I had to give a complaint, it would be that I could imagine a voice with a little more distinct character...something a little riskier for the part of someone so complex.

    *Philip Quast (Javert) - wow, I love deep voices, and his is so rich! I love when he hits the low note near the beginning of "Confrontation" ...I've seriously replayed that part over and over again just because it sends shivers through me...haha, I think you get the idea. This guy is good.

    *Debbie Byrne (Fantine) - her voice took some getting used to because at first it seemed to me a little uncontrolled, almost like she could capture the fullness of the sound but not quite hit the notes. However, the more I listen to her, the more I enjoy her. Her voice has a wonderful texture, something you totally miss when listening to the super-clear, trilling sopranos that seem to be found all over most other musicals.

    *Kaho Shimada (Eponine) - her voice took a little getting used to as well. I was a little confused until I realized she was Japanese, for though I wouldn't say you hear an accent, her voice does have a very different quality to it. Still, I enjoyed her performance very much. Her voice is trembling with emotion the entire time, almost like she can hardly control it...it is quite moving.

    *Tracy Shayne (Cosette) - wow. I'm sorry, is Cosette supposed to be this shrill? Turn it off! While I'm impressed at some of the notes she hits, I don't think it's supposed to make you want to cover your ears.

    *Michael Ball (Marius) -Ball makes Marius, a rather annoying character if you ask me, into someone actually likable, if not lovable. He's passionate and romantic, but not vapid. Probably my favorite vocal performance.

    *Gay Soper and Barry James (the Thernardiers) - their voices are rather grating, but that's the point, right? Very entertaining performances...particularly in "Master of the House" (which, it's true, somehow manages to be stuck in your head all day).

    *Anthony Warlow (Enjorolas) - very appropriate voice...manly and vibrant. If he doesn't make you want to go out and fight, then there's no help for you!


    Overall, the performances were wonderful. I highly recommend this CD. A great recording of a great musical!

    4 out of 5 stars Mixed Feelings.......2005-04-20

    I bought this recently, and it was an object lesson in why I ought to research an item before purchasing it.

    For me, it's truly a toss-up as to whether this is a recording worth purchasing. The main benefit-a far from insignificant one-is that it is a complete recording full of much more materiel than can be found on the London or Broadway cast recordings. Basically, I was far from satisfied. The liner notes are error ridden, and the casting was not as good as possible. Gary Morris struck me as too young for the part, and Gay Soper (Mme. Thenardier) has a voice akin to the sound of fingernails on a chalkboard. But, in the absence of a complete Broadway recording, this still may be the best version available to buy. Be sure, however, to supplement it with another version. (The Tenth Anniversary recording might be the best.)

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