Halcyon [Import]

1. Tomorrow Morning

2. The Aviator's Song

3. Blessing In Disguise

4. Child Of Mine

5. A Cool Goodbye

6. Imogene

7. This Used To Be My Town

8. If Heaven

9. Germantown

10. Drowning In You

11. Museum

Halcyon,Gretchen Peters,Curb,Country/Bluegrass

Average customer rating: Halcion Days Review Good Stuff FANASTIC!!!! Underrated and Misunderstood Good but not best

Halcyon Days Bruce Hornsby Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Here Come the Noise Makers Greatest Radio Hits Scenes From the Southside Harbor Lights Three Nights on the Town ASIN: B00026IKTK Release Date: 2004-08-17

Tracks:

1. Gonna Be Some Changes Made
2. Candy Mountain Run
3. Dreamland
4. Circus On The Moon
5. Halcyon Days
6. What The Hell Happened
7. Hooray For Tom
8. Heir Gordon
9. Mirror On The Wall
10. Song F
11. Lost In The Snow

Amazon.com

Bruce Hornsby fans have their reasons for feeling defensive these days: Despite the stylistic virtuosity and his former gig as a Dead sideman, as a piano-playing, adult-aimed popster he's in danger of being lumped in with Norah Jones and her drowsy disciples. Which may be why he brought out the heavy hitters for Halcyon Days, his ninth album and one of his best. First single "Gonna Be Some Changes Made" leads the charge on a return-to-roots odyssey that reflects both a grown-up acceptance of the way it is circa 2004 and a keep-it-real, no-caving-to-artifice spirit. Sting pitches in on vocals, his voice at times blending with Hornsby's to take on a regular-guy likeability absent in his recent work, and backing the two up on guitar is Eric Clapton, who picks up the at-ease vibe and veers it in a Hornsby-eque, no-showoffs direction. And that's just the leadoff track. Deeper in, Sir Elton John wades gently into "Dreamland," defying parents to find a cooler, more of-the-moment lullaby, and Clapton returns twice more for lead guitar duties, picking up a vocal credit on "Candy Mountain Run". Hornsby is cashing in on high-profile favors here, and they will likely serve him well in scoring new listeners. But the loyal would have been satisfied without them: Courtesy of Hornsby's characteristic wit on tracks like "What the Hell Happened" and an un-stingy share of two-handed solo piano noticeably absent on his prior album, their own halcyon days have returned. --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

Halcion Days Review.......2007-03-08

Bruce Hornsby is a legend. I was slightly disappointed though in the disk. Buying it after hearing a clip on the radio, I found some of the songs went on and on longer than I would have liked. The old time favorites with a current twist came across well. Overall, I wont be listening to this one as often as other recent purchases.

Good Stuff.......2006-03-27

We all know of Bruce Hornsby, and this cd is great. I bought it for "Gonna be some changes made", which was the music for Lowes a year or two ago in their commercials, but the whole cd is great. Worth having. "Hooray for Tom" and "What the hell happened to me" are only two of the songs I wouldn't ever want to live without. Peace.

FANASTIC!!!!.......2005-12-30

What a fabulous CD! There is a very diverse mix of music on the CD and each song is great in its own way. "Circus on the Moon" stands out to me as the best on the CD with the original Hornsby sound. "Gotta be Some Changes Made" is equally as good with a more orchestral sound than his earlier CDs. Mirror on the Wall" also is classic Hornsby. His piano playing keeps getting better and so does his song writing! What an outstanding release!

Underrated and Misunderstood.......2005-10-30

As at least one other reviewer noted, many of those who bash Hornsby over this latest effort seem to feel that he should be pigeon-holed into the same old 80s/90s ballads era that originally brought him fame. Though his early releases were excellent, as an artist he has continued to strive for other sounds, ideas, melodies, and arrangements. If you've ever heard the man in concert, you know he is most of all, a jazz pianist at heart. Jazz doesn't sit still; jazz doesn't continue to manufacture the same notes in the same ways; jazz doesn't look for the safe and secure. So, why should Bruce Hornsby?

Though I know I'm in the minority of BH fans, I found BIG SWING FACE to be a wonderful effort. There is hardly any "old" Bruce to be found anywhere on that CD--yet, it's brilliant in its conception, fusion of musical styles, and sheer energy. I was at odds with Bruce over that CD at first, but the more I listened, the more I saw his playfulness (he shows that a great deal in concerts, as well), his execution, his need to push the envelope.

HALCYON DAYS also requires a newer mindset than being stuck back in days of his power ballads. Sure, HOT HOUSE, HARBOR LIGHTS, and SPIRIT TRAIL are exceptional CDs (the latter is my all-time favorite for its scope and viruosity), but that doesn't mean Hornsby should be forever putting out similar CDs. He could do so to remain popular, I suppose, but I doubt that would fit his artistic urges. So, we get BIG SWING FACE and HALCYON DAYS--and both are great listens.

To be sure, HD does provide more of the signature two-handed solo work--for which Hornsby is known and loved by his fans--than his last couple of CDs. To those who believe he should go back to his old ways, it should be pointed out that, ironically, he actually reaches way back to his bluegrass and old time mountain music roots, especially in "Candy Mountain Run" and "Heir Gordon." Yet, you can still sense his restlessness, his desire to test his artistic boundaries. If anything, I felt his decision (if it was his decision) to include Sting and Elton John in duets a step backward. Though "Dreamland" is a wonderful lullaby, I found it very commercial, while "Halcyon Days" (the single) itself is a meandering paean to the overwrought ballads for which Sting has become so well known. Drop both songs and the CD would be stronger.

That being said, I'm not sure how anyone can listen to this CD and not be impressed by Hornsby's talent. You want clever lyrics? Got it. You want piano solos? Got it. You want some jazz-infused rock? Got it. You want some quiet, reflective pieces? Got them. You want some humor? Yep, got that, too. Is this Bruce Hornsby's best effort to date? Not in my very humble, no-musical-talent-in-this-body opinion. Is it reflective of a prodigious talent who loves to experiment musically and who deserves more acclaim than he gets? Absolutely.

Good but not best.......2005-09-09

As always Bruce has produced a great product but it is not his best. In my opinion Hot House is his best release yet.

Average customer rating: Nice Collection PERFECT! Great singing and excellent value for money More than two hours of beautiful 17th century 'ayres'

Purcell: Songs & Airs / Argenta, North, Boothby, Nicholson, Toll Henry Purcell , Nancy Argenta , and Nigel North Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Purcell, Henry | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Purcell, Henry | Composers | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Odes | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Essential Purcell Purcell: The Fairy Queen Purcell: Odes for St. Cecilia's Day - Music for Queen Mary / Taverner Consort Gabrieli · Monteverdi · Vivaldi - Venetian Church Music / Taverner Consort, Choir & Players · Andrew Parrott Bach: Cantatas ASIN: B000059LOH Release Date: 2001-06-05

Tracks:

1. O Solitude - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
2. Ah! How Sweet It Is To Love - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
3. Not All My Torments - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Paul Nicholson
4. Stripp'd Of Their Green - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
5. Tell Me, Some Pitying Angel - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
6. If Music Be The Food Of Love - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
7. Hark! Hark! The Echoing Air - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
8. The Fatal Hour Comes On Apace - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
9. Incassum, Lesbia - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Paul Nicholson
10. Sweeter Than Roses - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby
11. Cupid, The Slyest Rogue Alive - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
12. From Silent Shades - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
13. Dear Pretty Youth - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby
14. From Rosy Bow'rs - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
15. Now That The Sun Hath Veil'd His Light - Nancy Argenta/Paul Nicholson
16. Beneath A Poplar's Shadow - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby
17. I Attempt From Love's Sickness To Fly - Nancy Argenta/Paul Nicholson
18. Let Us Dance - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
19. Fairest Isle - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
20. O Solitude - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby

Tracks:

1. Nymphs And Shepherds - Nancy Argenta/Nicholas Robinson/Fiona Huggett/Trevor Jones/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
2. Amidst The Shades And Cool Refreshing Streams - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
3. Love In Their Little Veins Inspires - Nancy Argenta/Rachel Becket/Marion Scott/Richard Boothby/Nigel North
4. Fly Swift, Ye Hours - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
5. They Tell Us That Your Mighty Powers - Nancy Argenta/Nicholas Robinson/Fiona Huggett/Trevor Jones/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
6. The Plaint: O Let Me Weep - Nancy Argenta/Pauline Nobes/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
7. In The Black, Dismal Dungeon Of Despair - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/John Toll
8. See, Even Night Herself Is Here - Nancy Argenta/Nicholas Robinson/Fiona Huggett/Trevor Jones
9. Why Should Men Quarrel? - Nancy Argenta/Rachel Becket/Marion Scott/Richard Boothby/John Toll
10. Seek Not To Know - Nancy Argenta/Paul Goodwin/Sophia McKenna/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
11. Retir'd From Mortals' Sight - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
12. To Arms, Heoric Prince - Nancy Argenta/Mark Bennett/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
13. O Lead Me To Some Peaceful Gloom - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
14. Halcyon Days - Nancy Argenta/Paul Goodwin/Pauline Nobes/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
15. Bid The Virtues - Nancy Argenta/Paul Goodwin/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
16. Lord, What Is Man? (A Divine Hymn) - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
17. Music For A While - Nancy Argenta/John Toll
18. If Music Be The Food Of Love (1st Setting) - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/John Toll
19. Sawney Is A Bonny Lad (A Scotch Song) - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
20. When I Have Often Heard Young Maids Complaining - Nancy Argenta/Nicholas Robinson/Fiona Huggett/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
21. Ah! Cruel, Bloody Fate - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/John Toll
22. Thy Hand, Belinda... When I Am Laid In Earth - Nancy Argenta/Nicholas Robinson/Fiona Huggett/Trevor Jones/Richard Boothby/Nigel North

Customer Reviews:

Nice Collection.......2007-03-05

I have many collections of Purcell's Music. This collection stands up to them at half the price. Solid buy.

PERFECT!.......2006-10-26

There is only a word with which I can describe this set of discs: perfect!
The only flaw there is, is not related to the singing or playing: no text enclosed.

Great singing and excellent value for money.......2004-09-19

This is probably one of the best anthologies of Purcell songs around, and not just because it's two-for-one pricing means it contains twice as much music (CD1:74'24" & CD2: 77'41")! Nancy Argenta has an irrepressible sense of style and crystal clear diction. But unlike Emma Kirby, whose vocal purity can become tiresome, these renditions radiate warmth. She is also, I have found, more consistently involving than any one of the singers in Hyperion's three disc survey of Complete Secular Songs (recently reissued as a single set). One marvels at how she judiciously balances restraint and emotional forthrightness. The accompaniments (archlute, viola da gamba, harpsichord, and organ) are well judged and blend with the voice, all helped by an excellently defined recording acoustic. This is an absolute winner at any price!

More than two hours of beautiful 17th century 'ayres'.......2001-08-02

Two CDs, totaling more than 150 minutes of sparsely-arranged (never more than 3-5 instruments at a time), sweetly-sung, 350 year old 'ayres' (a typically English form of secular music). Nancy Argenta's soprano voice is lovely, silvery indeed as her name implies. The instruments are a discreet but friendly accompaniment to her solo voice. Perhaps the instruments are a little too discreet -- there are times when I wish they were a touch more prominent. But that is a very, very minor complaint. A beautiful collection, and quite well worth the money.

Average customer rating:

Halcyon Days Dr Strangely Strange Manufacturer: Hux Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Folk | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000P0IM0K Release Date: 2007-07-02

Tracks:

1. Cock-A Doodle-Doo
2. Sweet Red Rape
3. Existence Now
4. Good Evening Mr Woods
5. Going To Poulaphouca
6. Mirror Mirror
7. Horse Of A Different Hue
8. Lady Of The Glen
9. Hms Avenger
10. Cock-A-Doodle-Doo (Acoustic Version)
11. Le Le Rockin' Sound
12. Invisible Kid
13. Halcyon Days

Album Description

Previously unreleased album from this Irish Folk/Rock group produced by Joe Boyd. Originally recorded in 1969 and 1970, Halcyon Days contains ten archive tracks (mostly produced by Boyd) which were recently discovered in the Island vaults. As bonus tracks, the CD will include three new songs, recorded 2006 in 'Kip of the Serenes' acoustic style. The album is packaged in a limited edition digi-pack, with a 28 page booklet, featuring extensive liner notes and band history, rare photographs and full song lyrics to every track. Hux. 2007.

Album Details

Dr Strangely Strange Originally Formed in Dublin in 1967. After Signing with Island Records, They Released their Debut LP, `kip of the Serenes', in 1969. Eventually the Group Became a Springboard for a New Generation of Irish Rock, Helping to Launch the Careers of Phil Lynott and Gary Moore. This Previously Unreleased Album by Dr Strangely Strange Dates from their Classic Period, 1969/70. "Halcyon Days" Will Contain Ten Archive Tracks (Mostly Produced by Joe Boyd) which were Recently Discovered in the Island Vaults. As Bonus Tracks, the CD Will Include Three New Songs, Recorded 2006 in 'kip of the Serenes' Acoustic Style. The Album Will Be Packaged in a Limited Edition Digi-pack, with a 28 Page Booklet, featuring Extensive Liner Notes and Band History, Rare Photographs and Full Song Lyrics to Every Track.

Average customer rating: Great group and album BWO IS FANTASTIC!!!!!

Halcyon Nights BwO Manufacturer: EMI Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Euro Dance | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Swedish Pop | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Halcyon Days Prototype Save My Pride Hurrah Hurrah Apocalypse Numb, Pt. 2 ASIN: B000LSC6IK Release Date: 2007-01-08

Tracks:

1. Chariots of Fire
2. Sixteen Tons of Hardware
3. Temple of Love
4. Oper Door
5. Obsession
6. Sunshine in the Rain
7. Sixteen Tons of Hardware
8. Temple of Love
9. Voodoo Magic
10. Open Door
11. Chariots of Fire
12. We Could Be Heroes
13. Living in a Fantasy
14. Sunshine in the Rain
15. Sixteen Tons of Hardware
16. Open Door

Album Details

Remixes of the Album "Halcyon Days".

Customer Reviews:

Great group and album.......2007-03-19

BWO needs to be release domestically in America, but I don't think that's going to happen. There are a lot of other artists in Europe that are really good (Alizee - 2000 World Music Award for Best New French Artist), but American audiences will not be able to hear them until the labels break ground and try something different, as well as radio stations. I personally buy my music from a website in Sweden because the prices are dramatically lower and shipping is really cheap, especially when buying music in bulk. Keep coming out with albums BWO! The music is great and I'll keep buying it!

BWO IS FANTASTIC!!!!!.......2007-02-12

This is a fantastic CD. I dont know why BWO hasn't been introduced to the US sooner. I have both albums (Halycon Days/Halcyon Nights and Prototype) and both are exceptional!

Average customer rating: Simply THE BEST Pop Perfection Ear Confection Camp done right New style

Halcyon Days BwO Manufacturer: EMI Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Swedish Pop | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Euro Dance | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Similar Items: Prototype Halcyon Nights Temple of Love, Pt. 2 Dancefloor Deluxe Hurrah Hurrah Apocalypse ASIN: B000FBFZCM Release Date: 2006-05-01

Tracks:

1. Chariots of Fire
2. Temple of Love
3. Will My Arms Be Strong Enough
4. We Could Be Heroes
5. Juggernaut
6. Hanging on the Phone
7. Angel of Night
8. I Keep Walking On
9. Marakeech
10. Obsession
11. Crystal Odyssey
12. Haunted
13. Voodoo Music
14. Sixteen Ton of Hardware
15. Sunshine in the Rain
16. Open Door

Album Details

Army of Lovers' Alexander Bard Conceptualized this Swedish Trio (Apparently his Specialty) and Acts as the Group's Principal Songwriter and Guru. His Years of Experience Composing and Producing Electronic Dance Oriented Music have Paid off as the Act Took the Award for Best Swedish Band at the 2005 Rock Bear Awards, Besting Veteran Competitors Kent and the Cardigans. Along with Anna Marina Schiptjenko and Frontboy Martin Andrzej Rolinski, the Trio have Taken the Swedish Charts by Storm, Proving that Great Pop Music Still Lives. Long Awaited in their Homeland, this Debut Album Fulfills the Promise of the Pre-released Singles.

Customer Reviews:

Simply THE BEST.......2007-05-01

This is the best album i have owned, ever!These are some of the catchiest hooks I've heard since the glory days of Erasure.Every single song on here is a gem, beautiful, smooth pop, hot energetic dance, and lush ballads...yes ballads! Normally DETEST ballads, think they are sappy, not with BWO, they are truly lovely!This album is pure genius!

Pop Perfection Ear Confection.......2007-03-25

Halcyon Days by BWO is a fantastic cd - they are like Dream Academy on steroids plus Scissor Sisters transported to the 80's (as opposed to the 70 they are in) divided by Hedwig and the Angry Inch but no longer angry. Really BWO is great enough not to be compared to anyone, but sadly in the US they have not made much of a mark. If you enjoy brilliant pop songs then you need to buy this cd, it is really worth the price. If in the 80s you were drunk on Rick Astley/WHAM/Bananarama/Depeche Mode/Kylie Minogue etc. then this CD is the the jolt your aging psyche needs!

Camp done right.......2006-06-14

Ah yes, the missing link between Abba and Scissor Sisters. This stuff is so sugary-sweet it can give you cavities. That may not necessarily sound like a good thing, but these guys make cheesy, campy pop that is actually really good - and ridiculously catchy!

Contrary to what the other reviewer said, this album doesn't stray far from the first. The major difference is that it sounds more mature and the production quality has been improved upon. It's the same overall vibe as the first - but perfected. The songs here seem more complete and richer than on Prototype, and are simply better in my opinion. Most of the songs are still very euro-disco, but like the first album there are a few mid-tempo tracks along with a couple ballads. I happen to be a sucker for their ballads, corny as they are. "Will My Arms Be Strong Enough" and "We Could Be Heroes" are so over-the-top that I would be horribly embarrassed if someone heard me listening to them not knowing the context. They sound like they belong on one of those '80s love song compilations (which I happen to also be a sucker for). However, when you are aware that the band is fully aware and that these are tongue-in-cheek, they are actually really good, ultra-fun songs (that I can't NOT belt out in my car). In fact, they're probably my two favorites on the album.

Whereas the first album had a couple tracks that were almost too over-the-top even for me ("European Psycho" and "Gone"), Halcyon Days is great from beginning to end. My favorites are the opening disco monster "Chariots of Fire," the funky midtempo "Hanging On the Phone," the Moroccan-flavored "Marrakech," the relatively contemporary "Haunted," and the two ballads I already mentioned.

For some reason, though, they tack on four tracks from Prototype onto the end. Why? I don't know. It's annoying. Fortunately, they picked four really good songs.

So if you have a sweet tooth and have been waiting for Abba to be resurrected from the grave, this is the album for you. You may become as addicted as I have.

New style.......2006-05-16

Spring 2005, BWO released their debut album, Prototype. It really blew Sweden away, and it is still one of my favourite albums. When Halcyon Days was released, I sort of expected Prototype II, and was disappointed at first when the album didn't meet the expectations. They have changed, from disco-style to a more romantic one. I guess change was necessary, if the audience was not to be bored, but the change was pretty radical.

After the initial slight disappointment, I listened to the album a few times anyway. It really grows on you, the songs are really really good in their own right. In Sweden, they have played Temple of Love on the radio like crazy for two months now, you will either fall helplessly in love with it, or it will annoy the life out of you. The follow-up single, We Could Be Heroes, is a true chick-magnet. Any female teenager who has seen Martin Rolinski will melt when he sings "We could be lovers you and I" (sorry gals, he's taken). It also contains a cover of Obsession, the old Army of Lovers song. Then there are a few ballads, two songs with really nice rythm, and a couple of more typical up-tempo BWO songs.

What else is there to say? Sweet Marina seems to be more involved now. You get to see more of her in interviews now than last year when she left dealing with media to the guys. Alexander causes scandals frequently, and upholds his short-pants habit. Martin is more gorgeous than ever, and has become really good at dealing with media.

Halcyon Days IS good, but it is NOT like Prototype. Some say it's better, but I'm not sure I agree; they're too different to make valid comparisons.

Average customer rating: Fennell's Grainger & Coates Shephard's Hey Music from the Soil Good music but not top level perfromance Great composer, great conductor, great orchestra.

Fennell Conducts Grainger & Coates Manufacturer: Philips ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Grainger | Grainger, Percy Aldridge | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Marches | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Fennell: Suites 1 & 2 / Folk Song Suite / Toccata Marziale Frederick Fennell & the Eastman Wind Ensemble: Grainger; Persichetti... Frederick Fennell & the Eastman Wind Ensemble: Sullivan; Rossini-Respighi... Fennell Conducts Hands Across the Sea British and American Band Classics ASIN: B0000057M2 Release Date: 1993-05-11

Tracks:

1. Country Gardens
2. Sheperd's Hey
3. Colonial Song
4. Children's March
5. The Immovable Do
6. Mock Morris
7. Handel In The Strand
8. Irish Tune From County Derry
9. Spoon River
10. My Robin Is To The Greenwood Gone
11. Molly On The Shore
12. The Three Elizabeths: Halcyon Days
13. The Three Elizabeths: Springtime In Angus
14. The Three Elizabeths: Youth Of Britain

Amazon.com

Grainger's delicious folk-song arrangements deserve a place in every collection, being not only charming, but absolutely unique of their kind. Grainger treated these lovely melodies the way a scientist examines a prime specimen, breaking them down into their component parts, and arranging most of them many different times--each version orchestrated and harmonized differently so as to examine the melodic material from every conceivable angle. He was particularly fond of what he liked to call "tuneful percussion," a collection of mallet instruments and bells that adds touches of bright color to his beloved tunes. This fine collection includes all of his most famous pieces in lively, sensitive performances. --David Hurwitz

Customer Reviews:

Fennell's Grainger & Coates.......2003-12-31

Famed American band conductor Frederick Fennell turned to British music in this highly enjoyable compilation of music by Percy Grainger and Eric Coates, who both lived during the first half of the twentieth century.

Grainger (1882-1961), who was actually born in Australia and later became an American citizen, authorized and approved the recordings of some of his more popular compositions and arrangements. Like Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly, Grainger collected folk music and some of those pieces are represented on this CD. One of the most familiar tunes is "Irish Tune from County Derry," which is better known as the melody for "Danny Boy." It is given a particularly sensitive, lovely, and lyrical performance by the Eastman Rochester "Pops" Orchestra under Fennell.

The works are generally light and lively, expertly played by the musicians of the Eastman School of Music, where these recordings were made in 1959. The sound is typically top-notch, taken from the original triple track stereophonic tapes that were part of Mercury's "Living Presence" series.

Some of these pieces were originally written for piano. Grainger himself was a very capable pianist, as can be heard in some of the Columbia acoustical recordings he made in 1922. The orchestrations are generally rich and colorful.

"The Immovable Do" was inspired by a stuck note on a small organ. The "Do" is actually "doe," as in "do-re-mi." It is highly original and very charming.

All of the works have special, endearing qualities and are often very entertaining. In a way, this is classical music for people who say they don't like classical music; for those who do like classical music, this is a pleasant change-of-pace.

With the London "Pops" Orchestra, Fennell later recorded a three-movement suite by Eric Coates (1886-1957), who is best known for his light classical works, notably the "London Suite" and the "London Again Suite," works that Coates himself recorded for English Columbia (which usually utilized EMI engineers in London).

"The Three Elizabeths" pays tribute to three members of British royalty. "Halcyon Days" salutes Queen Elizabeth I; "Springtime in Angus" honors Elizabeth, the Queen Mother; and "Youth of Britain" honors Princess Elizabeth, who became Queen Elizabeth II. Typically, Coates music has great charm and memorable melodies. The performance here is quite delightful.

Shephard's Hey.......2000-04-11

I find this orchestra uncapable of meeting my standards with this piece. It should completely exhilarate and move you. This recording does neither.

Music from the Soil.......2000-03-29

Grainger was one of the group of British composers at the turn of the century who were fascinated by the oral tradition folk songs which were starting to disappear from the earth. Holst, Vaughan-Williams, Delius, Butterworth, all wrote distillations of this wonderful music. Grainger even recorded it. This recording does have a few oddities about it. Perhaps Fennell could be said to not have "been in touch with his feminine side", so slower, lyrical pieces may not his forte, but in some cases they can have a hypnotic quality. The County Derry certainly does have sentiment. His performances are marked with exhilarating virility, and he has a strong passion which maybe had a chance to show itself better with the wind ensemble recordings, but this one still has the Fennell energy and love. Also, he may have considered a symphony orchestra to be a wind ensemble surrounded by strings, but I forgive him it because he so lovingly "dished up"* a fine collection of Grainger for us, and anyway, Grainger may have shared the view as well. Grainger didn't give us a lot of time to see and feel the places and perceptions in any of his short pieces, but if you catch them, they are certainly there, and Fennell I think caught them and knew them as well. Molly on the Shore has these brief, mystical moments. Grainger is so worth pursuing, this recording is a must, and so are the other Fennell/Grainger recordings. I really don't think anyone has sensed the poignant beauties in Grainger's little jewels as well as Fennell. *Favorite Grainger phrase, e.g., "Molly on the Shore, Dished Up For Piano"

Good music but not top level perfromance.......1999-11-27

This CD holds some wonderful music (that of Percy Grainger) and I hold great respect for both Frederick Fennell and the University of Rochester. But there are a few flaws on this CD. First, the performing hall is about as dead as can be. There is are no acoustics that would normally add to such a performance. But that is a small detail. Second, one of my big complaints is Irish Tune from County Derry. The soft section featuring the high strings has sections that are played out of tune. And, in the background, a double bass can be heard tuning his strings or lightly playing for some reason I can't imagine. Third, I suppose my only other complaint would be that some of the performances seem rather flat. They just lack the emotion that these songs require. On the other hand, though, this CD holds some wonderful things. Country Gardens, Shepherd's Hey, Children's March, Mock Morris, and Handel in the Strand are all superbly done (aside from the small complaints made earlier). It boils down to this: If you really like Percy Grainger, then the CD is worth getting. If you dislike or only moderately enjoy Grainger's music, this CD is probably not worth getting.

Great composer, great conductor, great orchestra........1999-05-04

Children's March is fantastic, the clip doesn't do it justice. A great piece to listen to, especially with this fine orchestra and conductor, it's even more fun to play.

Average customer rating: Choice Electronica Slap in the Face Tell me why... Terrible selection Another, less satisfactory compilation

Halcyon: The Platinum Collection Orbital Manufacturer: Warner Platinum ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ambient | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Techno | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: In Sides Orbital 2 Snivilisation Blue Album Event Horizon: Selections From The Motion Picture Soundtrack ASIN: B000AR9YKU Release Date: 2005-09-19

Tracks:

1. Moebius
2. Chime
3. Belfast
4. Halcyon
5. Nothing Left
6. Frenetic
7. Farenheit 303
8. Box, Pt. 2
9. Philosophy by Numbers
10. Oi
11. Doctor?

Album Description

Budget price anthology of the electronic group's best from the Warner/London music archives. Standout tracks include Chime , Halcyon , Frenetic and many more. Warner. 2005.

Customer Reviews:

Choice Electronica.......2007-04-02

here is spacey music for those of us who are Space Cadets. Far more beautiful than any Star Trek or Star Wars soundtracks, this music is for the times you want to be alone and sonicly propulse yourself through the galaxies of fine electronica.

Slap in the Face.......2006-06-20

Let me begin by saying that I am not a fan of "Greatest Hits" packages and compilations. I don't believe a band/artist's "hits" define their worth in the business. The Orbital duo deserve much, much higher accolades than a "budget-friendly" compilation of their well-known tracks.

Orbital is an entity whose magic lies in the whole rather than the sum of its parts. Albums like "Snivilisation" and "InSides" are perfect examples of how an idea can be spread across a handful of tracks to make one hell of an album. How you feel after listening to "Snivilisation" versus "InSides" or the "Brown Album" can be starkly different. Different albums, different feel, etc.

To mix and match tracks from their entire catalog and throw them together would be a sin. I didn't care for "Works" and I certainly don't care for this "Platinum Collection" either. Albums will always trump "best of" compliations. ESPECIALLY when the band or artist in question has made some of the most beautiful albums in history.

Tell me why..........2006-03-06

Tell me why we should buy that collection?

I think the first collection: "Orbital Work" is quite good because has a lot of songs, some difficult-to-find versions, a good selection and an unreleased track.

A collection like "Work" is also bought by people who have all Orbital's ablums (like me) and it's a good start for orbital newcomers... but this one is absolutly useless.

My suggestion is to start buying "The Middle of Nowhere" (imo the best Orbital album), or "The Altogether". You can also go for "Work" but... orbital's albums are really a musical experience you shouldn't miss.

Terrible selection.......2005-11-01

I thought that their Work collection was bad...but honestly it's much better than this. This one features the same sloppy edits as the former release, but at least that one had a good track selection. This release misses A LOT. I'd recommend instead just buying one of their albums from their good period, such as Orbital 2, Snivilisation, or In Sides.

Another, less satisfactory compilation.......2005-10-25

Not that far removed from their last best-of, their American label decided to release another package. The problem with this one is that, rather than picking hits, seems to have grabbed a bunch of album tracks at random, and sprinkled a few hits among them. True, this has Fahrenheit 303 - previously only available on the UK version of the first album - but if you were looking for this track, why not just get the UK version of the first album to start with? It has several other hard-to-get tracks. Frenetic and Halcyon appear on the other greatest hits album, so that's not really a selling point for this one either. Yes, all the songs here are good (it's Orbital after all), but this is a blatant cash-in, and not even a good one. Don't blame Orbital for this one; it wasn't their fault.

Average customer rating: The "Love and Texaco" girl is back.

Halcyon Gretchen Peters Manufacturer: Curb ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Country | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Trio Live Gretchen Peters The Secret of Life Burnt Toast and Offerings West of the West ASIN: B00025OHUW Release Date: 2004-05-31

Tracks:

1. Tomorrow Morning
2. The Aviator's Song
3. Blessing In Disguise
4. Child Of Mine
5. A Cool Goodbye
6. Imogene
7. This Used To Be My Town
8. If Heaven
9. Germantown
10. Drowning In You
11. Museum

Customer Reviews:

The "Love and Texaco" girl is back........2004-11-24

It's been four years since Gretchen's last cd. She's back with a wonderful collection of songs and in superb voice. Such irony that she records in Nashville, writes rings around most of those "composing" there and then has to release the album in the UK. No matter. She's here and deserves heaps of attention and success. A gorgeous collection of songs. Gretchen perfectly combines the personal touches of the best singer/songwriters with the savvy of a pop song writer. Relatively brief, the songs hit many poetic and emotional highs. "This Used to Be My Town" and "If Heaven" are archetypal Peters compositions filled with concrete touches and lovely metaphors. "Germantown" has so much atmosphere you can feel it surround you. Superb use of instruments throughout--especially the accordion, soprano sax, delicate piano, harmonica and a cello and mandolin among other strings.

"If heaven was a hour it would be twilight when the fireflies start their dancin' on the lawn..."

"If heaven was a town it would be my town on a summer day in 1965..."

"If heaven was a pie it would be cherry cool and sweet and heavy on your tongue..."

"If heaven was a train it'd be a fast one to take this weary traveler round the bend..."

If heaven was a song, it would be a Gretchen Peters song...

Average customer rating: Curiouser and curiouser Kings of progressive folk rock Awesome British Songwriting with Virtuoso Performances! Buyers - be aware of differing versions! The Strawbs: Progressive Folk Rock at its Very Best

Halcyon Days The Strawbs Manufacturer: Polygram Int'l ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music British Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Grave New World From the Witchwood Bursting at the Seams Ghosts The Essential Toto ASIN: B000006TKB Release Date: 1997-02-10

Tracks:

1. Ghosts
2. On Growing Older
3. The Man Who Called Himself Jesus
4. Stormy Down
5. I Turned My Face Into The Wind
6. Queen Of Dreams
7. Witchwood
8. Keep The Devil Outside
9. The Hangman And The Papist
10. Benedictus
11. Golden Salamander
12. Tokyo Rosie
13. Hero & Heroine
14. Pick Up The Pieces
15. Lay Down (45 Version)
16. Ciggy Barlust (Backside)
17. Out In The Cold
18. Round And Round
19. Oh How She Changed

Tracks:

1. The Battle
2. Grace Darling
3. River
4. Down by the Sea
5. Lay Down
6. Autumn: Heroine's Theme/Deep Summer's Sleep/The Winter Long
7. Hero and Heroine
8. Midnight Sun
9. Out in the Cold
10. Round and Round
11. Ghosts: Sweet Dreams/Night Light/Guardian Angel
12. Lemon Pie
13. Grace Darling
14. To Be Free
15. Hanging in the Gallery
16. Promised Land

Customer Reviews:

Curiouser and curiouser.......2006-08-17

In 1981, I stumbled upon a tape that introduced me to a band that to this day sets a standard by which so many others are measured. The recording was the album, "Ghosts", and that album introduced me to Strawbs, a group that has produced an oeuvre of so much beautiful and haunting music and words over the years. I was priviledged to travel about various places around the world, and in time I was able to fing other recordings, on LP, of "A Collection of Curious Curios" (sp?), "The Witchwood", "Hero and Heroine", "Grave New World", and "Ghosts". It was only recently, when the Internet Age started, that I learned that this group was known and loved by many thousands like myself, who have come to admire them. Over the years, these albums have mysteriously disappeared, but in finding "Halcyon Days", I can bring them back into my living room, feeling just as wonderfully creepy as I did before. "Halcyon Days" is a superb collection of some of the best songs recorded by Strawbs, including some of my favorite tracks including "Grace Darling", "The Weary Song","Where is this Dream of Your Youth?" and so much more. For those who are interested in putting something new into their CD players, this is about as good as it gets. The fidelity of the recordings is very high, and the liner notes are a pleasure to read. For those who have known and loved this group, this collection will bring so much back. Buy it today, and sit back, close your eyes, and let the "Night Light" bring you back that place you loved and left so long ago....

Kings of progressive folk rock.......2005-10-28

This is the OUTSTANDING VERSION of this cd (german import) . If you are a Strawbs fan this is a must have , you will not be disappointed .Highly recomended

Awesome British Songwriting with Virtuoso Performances!.......2005-08-30

Where do you start on such an incredible collection of great songs by a horrendously underrated band of virtuoso musicians?
I had the benefit of seeing this band live for their "Ghosts" tour in New York and was totally spellbound. I have had all of the albums in their 12" versions and the remasters that were done by A&M were done with much love and care. There is something for everyone on this collection and one thing you will notice as you go from song to song is how this band could go from one style to another without losing a beat. I really cannot get into how anyone could find fault with this music, so if you read anything even partly negative completely disregard it.
The version I have of this disk was made in Germany and available at Tower records for $18.99 U.S. dollars which is an absolute bargain considering the song "Blue Angel" by Dave Cousins is easily worth that much alone. Disk one opens with "Ghosts" taken from the recording of the same name. My other favorites on this disk are: "Stormy Down","Benedictus", "Hero and Heroine", and "Round & Round",.
Outstanding cuts from cd two are: "Grace Darling","Blue Angel","Floating in the Wind",(a great song from a recording by Hudson/Ford), and of course their one big British smash "Part of the Union", and "Down By the Sea". If you like what you find here search out the cds. I would say that there are 4 that are absolutely essential:
1. Hero & Heroine
2. Ghosts
3. From the Witchwood
4. Bursting at the Seams
My favorite two recordings by Strawbs members are:
1. Two Weeks Last Summer (Dave Cousins solo)
2. Free Spirit (Hudson/Ford) Unreleased as of right now, WHY?

Buyers - be aware of differing versions!.......2004-05-20

For Strawbs fans, this is an excellent sampler of their early/middle periods on A&M.

However, you should be aware that if you buy this title through MusicExpress of Germany (as I did - way cheaper!), one of Amazon's 3rd-party vendor partners, you will probably receive the European (UK) version of Halcyon Days, which differs greatly from the advertised US version on Amazon.ca. I hasten to add that the service from MusicExpress was exemplary. Also, the UK version is terrific.

The UK version (clearly compiled for the Euro market) contains great liner notes and gems rarely heard in North America such as "Will Ye Go" (a revamped Celtic trad tune done in the pub-thumping style of "Part of the Union" (also included)-- "Will Ye Go" is easily the equal of the early Byrds' version of the same song, which thay called "Wild Mountain Thyme"), "Ciggy Barlust" (a kind of spoof of Bowie's Ziggy Stardust phase), a few really good non-Strawbs Hudson-Ford tunes, and about a dozen others (including B-sides) not on the US version. Although it does contain much of the same material, some key tracks from the US version are missing, e.g., "Autumn," Tears and Pavan," "Lemon Pie," "Glimpse of Heaven," "Heavy Disguise," "Hanging in the Gallery" and quite a few others.

Short of buying the individual A&M albums (which remain ludicrously expensive), "A Choice Selection of Strawbs" (also ludicrously expensive), in combination with the UK Halcyon Days, appears to be the best alternative, minimizing duplication and overall cost. Be aware, however, that "Choice" (which I haven't heard) has not been recently remastered and may not sound as good as Halcyon or the original albums, which have been. Oh, well..... perhaps A&M should consider a combo version triple set ("The Compleat Halcyon Days"?), combining all tracks from both versions.

In the meantime, Amazon should be more diligent in ensuring that their 3rd-party partners have the same version as advertised, or make it clear that differing versions exist (Amazon seemed to have no problem with the US vs. UK versions of the Stones' "Aftermath," "Between The Buttons," and "Out Of Our Heads," for example). I do realize how hard it must be to keep up with all the various differing versions of albums out there, but there's really no excuse.

Still, although I give "Halcyon Days (UK) 5 stars for content, subtract two stars for Amazon's ambiguous product information and/or faulty communication with their third-party vendors.

The Strawbs: Progressive Folk Rock at its Very Best.......2004-04-09

If I remember correctly they were originally the Strawberry Hill Boys before the group's name was shorted to the Strawbs. They also had a reputation as the hardest drinking group in rock, which does seem strange for a group that would best be described as British Progressive Folk Rock. These double disc collection covers the early and middle periods of the Strawbs when they recorded by A&M. This means that their best work is included on these discs.

Although this collection does include several tracks by Richard Hudson and John Ford, I have to profess that I have always preferred the work of Dave Lambert with the group a bit more, even though I readily admit that his work does mesh as well with the songs of Dave Cousins, who has always been the heart and the soul of the Strawbs. I also like the keyboard work of John Hawken over Blue Weaver. Even if neither of them is Rick Wakeman, the group certainly thrived without having a virtuoso on keyboards. Consequently, the second disc in this collection gets a lot more play than the first at my house, although "The Hangman and The Papist," "Benedictus" and "New World" certainly capture the variety and quality of the group during their first period.

Hudson and Ford contributed their best work right before leaving the group, writing "Lady Fuschia," "Part of the Union," and co-writing "Tears and Pavan" with Cousins on the 1973 "Bursting at the Seams" album. One special treat of this collection is that "The River" proceeds "Down By the Sea" (the opposite order of how they appear on the original album). When I saw the group in concert those were the two songs they played in their encore, using the former to set up what was then their signature piece in performance. It was that song, played by a DJ at a FM station in Albuquerque that persuaded me to go see the Strawbs in concert when I did not have any of their albums. Of course, that all changed the week after the show.

"Hero & Heroine," the 1973 concept album usually considered the group's best album, is well represented in this collection as is the 1974 "Ghosts." Each album began with a trio of songs combined into seamless set pieces, "Autumn" and "Ghosts" respectively. This was the most ambitious creative period for Cousins, who I always thought sounded like Cat Stevens with a more aggressive sense of soul. I also like the choices of Cousins' "Hanging In the Gallery" and Lambert's "The Promised Land" to end the collection. This seems quite appropriate to me.

The Strawbs are pretty much forgotten. When I was staging a high school production of Christopher Fry's "The Lady's Not for Burning," I used music from "Tears and Pavan" and "Hero and Heroine" for the show. Everyone thought the music appropriate and effective but none of them had ever heard of the Strawbs. For those of us who followed them in the 1970s, I have to believe they are one of our more memorable groups.

Average customer rating:

Halcyon Days: A Treasury of British Light Music Manufacturer: Asv Living Era ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Arnold | Arnold, Malcolm | ( A ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Delius, Frederick | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Elgar | Elgar, Sir Edward | ( E ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Goodwin, Ron | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Josephs, Wilfred | ( J ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rutter | Rutter, John | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vaughan Williams, Ralph | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Walton | Walton, Sir William | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Warlock | Warlock, Peter | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Rondos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Film Scores | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Marches | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Vaughan Williams, Ralph | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music London Philharmonic Orchestra | ( L ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music English | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Marches | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000Y37NI Release Date: 2004-02-24

Tracks:

1. Overture
2. Lento, Ma Non Troppo
3. Gaily, But Not Quick
4. Cantilena
5. Vivace
6. Miss Melanie
7. Raf March Past
8. Very Slow
9. Maestoso; Alla Marcia Funebre
10. Fairly Slowly, But Evenly Flowing In Strict Time
11. Allegretto Rubato
12. Overture, Op.52
13. Fantasia On 'Greensleeves'
14. Country Dance: Allegretto E Leggiero
15. Burlesco: Allegro
16. Adagio
17. Sarabande: Maestoso
18. Bourree: Vivace
19. Rondo In A Flat
20. Allegro
21. Lento Moderato
22. Con Brio

Tracks:

1. March
2. Plymouth Hoe (A Nautical Overture)
3. Nelson's Column, Trafalgar Square
4. Tower Hill
5. The Horse Guards, Whitehall
6. Rotten Row
7. Covent Garden
8. Westminster
9. Knightsbridge March
10. No.1 Wheatly Processional
11. No.2 Constant Billy
12. No.4 Jockie To The Fair
13. No.5 Ladies Of Pleasure
14. No.6 Princess Royal
15. Malltraeth (Pastorale)
16. Cemaes (Scherzo)
17. March Of The Bowmen
18. City Of Lincoln March
19. Overture, Op.3
20. Londonderry Air

Tracks:

1. The Devil's Galop
2. Sailing By
3. High Adventure
4. The Watermill
5. Loch Laggan
6. Psalm 23 - CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL CHOIR
7. Southern Rhapsody
8. Ecce Homo - CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL CHOIR
9. Girls In Grey
10. Halcyon Days
11. March Glorious
12. An English Overture
13. Spitfire Prelude And Fugue
14. Carry On Suite
15. Carry On Up The Khyber
16. Andante Expressivo
17. The Dam Busters March
18. Tarka The Otter
19. The African Queen

Tracks:

1. Caramba
2. Two Interlinked French Melodies
3. Kanikani
4. Preambule
5. Barcarolle
6. Provencale
7. By The Sleepy Lagoon
8. A L'ombre D'un Buissonet
9. Triste Est Le ciel
10. Allons Gay
11. A Mountain Tune
12. Tambourin
13. Passepied
14. Sarabande
15. Farandole
16. Petite Promenade
17. Andante/Medium Beguine
18. Song Dance
19. Fado
20. Kolo
21. In The French Countryside
22. Carpet Dance
23. Slow Waltz
24. End Titles

Tracks:

1. Miniature Overture (Help!)
2. March (When I'm 64)
3. Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy (Can't Buy Me Love)
4. Arabian Dance (It's For You)
5. Chinese Dance (Ticket To Ride)
6. Dance Of The Reed Flutes (She Loves You)
7. Waltz Of The Flowers (From Me To You)
8. Pas De Deux (All My Loving)
9. Sarabande
10. The Reception
11. The Orgy (Rondo)
12. Danza Gaya
13. Scene 1
14. Malaguena (Vivace)
15. Habanera (Moderato)
16. Tango (Vivace)
17. The Hiring Fair
18. Carousing
19. Round Dance
20. Pas De Deux
21. Hornpipe
22. March
23. Doll's Dance
24. Round Dance
25. Bobby Shaftoe
26. The Keel Row
27. The 98th Jacks Listed!

Music Album:

1. Here's To Country Music
2. Highs and Lows
3. Hits and Highlights 1962-1968 (Coat Your Mind in Honey)
4. I Need You
5. I Remember Hank Williams/What in the World's Come Over You? [Import]
6. I Will [Enhanced]
7. Insurgent Country, Vol. 1: For A Life Of Sin
8. Into the Light [Import]
9. It's a Wonderful World [Import]
10. It's Not Love (But It's Not Bad)

Music Album