Kane's River

1. This Whole World

2. Billy Austin

3. All That's Left for Me

4. Talk to God

5. Sea of South Dakota

6. Calm Before the Storm

7. Take Me Back Home

8. Pray for Rain

9. Cole Younger

10. Scowlin' John

11. In Your Hands

Tracks:

2001
Rebecca
Citizen Kane
That Hamilton Woman
Anna and the King of Siam
Captain From Castille
A Streetcar Named Desire
Viva Zapata!
The Trouble With Harry
Peyton Place
Vertigo
The 7th Voyage of Sinbad
The Twilight Zone
Psycho
The 3 Worlds of Gulliver
Breakfast At Tiffany's
To Kill A Mockingbird
Marnie
Hamlet

Tracks:

The Agony and the Ecstasy
The Sand Pebbles
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?
Born Free
Fahrenheit 451
Patton
Tora! Tora! Tora!
Jaws
Midway
Superman: The Movie
Star Trek: The Motion Picture
Somewhere In Time
Body Heat
Out of Africa
Platoon
Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire
Taras Bulba
Agony and the Ecstacy (Main Title) - Jerry Goldsmith, Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Sand Pebbles (Overture) - Jerry Goldsmith, Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (Moon and Main Title) - Jerry Goldsmith, National Philharmonic Orchestra
Playtime [Born Free Dub Mix II] - Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Frederic Talgorn
Road [From Fahrenheit 451] - Joel McNeely, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Seattle Symphony Orchestra
Patton (Entr'acte) - Jerry Goldsmith, Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Tora! Tora! Tora! (Main Title) - Jerry Goldsmith, Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Man Against Beast - Joel McNeely, Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Midway (Main Title and End Title) - Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Rick Wentworth
Superman The Movie (Love Theme) - John Debney, Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Enterprise [Star Trek: The Motion Picture] - Jerry Goldsmith, Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Somewhere in Time (Theme) - John Debney, Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Body Heat (Main Title) - The London Symphony Orchestra, Joel McNeely
Out of Africa (Main Title) - Joel McNeely, Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Platoon (Theme) - Georges Delerue
Shadows of the Empire (Xizor's Theme) [Star Wars] - Joel McNeely, Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Ride of the Cossacks [Taras Bulba] - Cliff Eidelman, Seattle Symphony Orchestra

Customer Reviews:

Varèse Sarabande à son meilleur!.......2003-04-17

Robert Townson célèbre ici le 500ème cd à être édité par Varèse Sarabande en créant une compilation receuillant les nombreux réengistrements que Varèse Sarabande sut faire au travers des dernières années. Regroupant du matériel de Jerry Goldsmith, Bernard Herrmann, John Williams, Alex North et plusieurs autres, In Session propose un parcours éclectique au travers des années de compositions de chacune des bandes sonores présentées au sein de la compilation. Le voyage commence à avec la musique rejetée de 2001 d'Alex North, pour faire un parcours passant par Rebecca, Citizen Kane (Félicitons ici le FABULEUSE voix de la soprano Janice Watson et la direction impécable de Joel McNeely), Viva Zapata!, Psycho, The Sand Pebbles, Patton, Jaws, Platoon (Autre musique rejetée du regreté Georges Delerue, pastiche du célèbre Adagio pour cordes de Samuel Barber), Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire (Musique composée par Joel McNeely pour le livre se déroulant entre The Empire Stricke Back et The Return of the Jedi) pour finalement clore avec Tara's Bulba. Il s'agit ici d'une sélection très riche, des morceaux d'une durée appréciable et d'une direction et d'une sonorité incroyable. Il s'agit ici d'un merveilleux cadeau de Robert Townson et Varèse Sarabande (Label qui célèbre en 2003 son 25ème anniversaire. Surveillez aussi la compilation de Varèse Sarabande (4 cds pour le prix de un!) qui verra le jour le 22 avril 2003) et c'est une compilation que toute personne sensible à la musique doit posséder! Chapeau Varèse!

A copy in every household . . ........2003-02-09

This disc is so chock-full of classic scores from classic films that every movie-and-music lover should own a copy. Thanks to Robert Townson for producing this collection and the entire Varese film score catalog. My favorite tracks from this disc are "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf"; "Star Trek: The Motion Picture"; and "Midway".

A sampler feat. some of the greatest film scores in history........2001-09-06

Words cannot convey what a collection like this means to a film music collector such as myself. Varese Saraband has been releasing quality film scores and music for the last 20 plus years. My vinyl and CD collections burst with so much great stuff from Varese. One day I was looking in the bins of my local record store and noticed this little gem of a collection. I looked at it and saw a virtual cornucopia of the great film score cues for only $ (and 2 discs). So I purchased it and opened it up. Much to my surprise, the booklet is chock full of information about each scoring session and pictures to boot. I also learned more about some of these wonderful pieces as well. Well thanks to Mr. Townson and this nice collection, I plan to purchase some of the recordings these cues were released on since I don't own classics like Viva Zapata, Alex North's 2001, Superman (not the Varese version, I do have the other release), and Patton. Guess I will have to save a few pennies, but it will be worth it. I recommend this collection to anybody who wants to discover and learn about the history of film music. I also think it's a great listen from the first song to the last on both discs. My compliments to Varese on a great collection of classics (and keeping it under $).

"the man behind Varese Sarabande ~ Robert Townson".......2001-04-06

The music that this label releases is without a doubt in a class by themselves, always perfection. Here we have the 500th CD release from ~ "The Man Behind The Music" ~ Mr. Robert Townson. So much care is taken with each album, that you feel you are witnessing the birth of a newborn baby, and that may be just what it is.

For those of us who buy each album ~ people who work to create them ~ the artwork ~ musicians ~ and a list of some of the most talented composers and conductors ~ John Barry, Elmer Bernstein, John Debney, Georges Delerue, Cliff Eidelman, Jerry Goldsmith, Bernard Herrmann, Michael Lang, Henry Mancini, Joel McNeely, Alfred Newman, Alex North, Miklos Rozsa, Dimitri Shostakovich, Frederic Talgorn, Franz Waxman, Rick Wentworth and John Williams ~ and as always the sound quality and performances by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Seattle Symphony Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra and National Philharmonic Orchestra is dynamically flawless and simply superb.

This economically priced 2-CD-Set ~ pure film score sampling ~ is worth it's weight in gold. One should not have a favorite from this vast collection, but if asked ~ it would be "TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD" (1962) composer Elmer Bernstein took it to the limit and beyond, the story-line, cast and score was the perfect marriage.

A big, big thank you to ~ Matthew Joseph Peak (cover/session photography) ~ Jonathan Allen, Geoff Foster, Bernie Kirsh, Mike Ross, Mike Sheady and Al Swanson (recording engineers) ~ Rich Breen (mastering engineer) ~ and for the extensive 28 page liner-note booklet featuring "behind the scenes" memories of these past 500 albums, may we look forward to future classics on the next 500 CD's from producer...ROBERT TOWNSON!

Tracks:

Same River Twice
This Little Town
A Far Cry
Let It Slide
Richmond
Foisted Possum
Wind In The Wires
Jerusalem's Choir
So Long, Sally Johnson
Stars And Stones
Hey Spikedriver
Upstream
Listening To The Rain
Sailing Nowhere
False Hearted Lover's Blues

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Kane's River has a knack for innovative bluegrass.......2004-01-21

Original songs from four of the five members of Kane's River make up the majority of their third album, "Same River Twice," a title inspired by a quote from Greek philosopher Heraclitus who used paradoxes to demonstrate that the world is in a constant state of flux. He argued that even the hills were changing, just too slowly for people to readily notice. His "same old river" metaphor can also be applied to bluegrass music. Because bluegrass is flowing, growing and in a state of flux, it is impossible to ever step into the same river of music twice. Kane's River's approach has been fluid, and each of their three albums have built on their last. The Kane's River channel and direction have remained, although the water that flows within has developed continually. Those who study the principles and laws of the universe will agree that this Montana-based band's cosmic balance is moving them quickly towards bluegrass stardom.

Kane's River is John Lowell (guitar), Julie Elkins (banjo, guitar), David Thompson (bass), Ben Winship (mandolin), and Jason Thomas (fiddle). All but Thomas are the band's vocalists and songwriters. Other featured songsmiths on this project include Mike and Jan Dowling, David Francey, Donald Devanney and Tony Furtado. Formed in 1994, the band, originally known as "Deep River," changed their name in 1999 to avoid confusion with another band calling itself "Deep River." Kane Fisher, an eccentric Montana mountain man, is the band's namesake, and its members have previous experience with such notable bluegrass groups as Loose Ties, Wheel Hoss, and New Vintage. Since their last album, Kane's River's mandolinist, Jerry Nettuno, appears to have left the band and has been replaced by Ben Winship.

Kane's River has a contemporary bluegrass sound with influences of folk, blues, Celtic, jazz and world music. "Hey Spikedriver" has a driving classic bluegrass feel while "Sailing Nowhere" incorporates Winship's octave mandolin and a lyrical Celtic melody. "Richmond" is a folksy ballad with a common theme of longing for home. Just when you think you've got them pegged, a twisted instrumental like "Foisted Possum" is slyly inserted into the program. Impressively, the band showcases three lead vocalists with Elkins, Lowell and Winship.

Kane's River has a knack for innovative bluegrass. Their original music is skillful and clever, and the five musicians demonstrate a superior ability to present it in an intelligent, listener-friendly fashion. I just hope that this band's eclectic nature doesn't, in fact, hurt them from developing a prime signature sound that is immediately recognizable as Kane's River. They clearly can do it all, and "Same River Twice" emphasizes the fact that Kane's River is a total package. They're on the move, and despite the laws of gravity, Kane's River is flowing upward to new heights. If they gain inspiration from philosophy, we should recall that Heraclitus also argued that fire was the primal substance from which the universe and all matter formed. We see that fire still burning today in the music of Kane's River. (Joe Ross, staff writer, Bluegrass Now)

best yet from this endearing group.......2003-10-02

this is actually their 3rd album (at least that i'm aware of...the 1st would be under the group name of "deep river." which name had to be abandoned for some quasi legal reason).

i've seen them twice since 2001 at a nearby festival in idaho.

this is a group that seems to have it all. virtuosity and understated tastefulness. some wonderful songwriting. the top of my list is "this little town." although a studio album, same river twice captures for me the liveliness and heart that you see in person.

Same River Twice by Kane's River.......2003-09-06

"Same River Twice" is the second project to be released by one of the brightest rising stars to emerge on the bluegrass scene in recent years - Kane's River. Hailing from the Bozeman, Montana area, Kane's River is a refreshing mix of talent, energy, drive and creativity who brought together years of experience and musical maturity to garner national acclaim with their self-titled debut recording in 2000. The band rapidly topped the charts that year, gained a reputation for trailblazing a new, refreshing approach to bluegrass music, became instant favorites with critics and fans alike, and has since maintained a level of success that is rarely enjoyed by many bands with their broad musical range and appeal.
"Same River Twice" is an eclectic collection of songs ranging from straight-ahead, classic bluegrass to shades of Celtic, blues and folk. The band creates a tight, fresh and exciting sound by combining their vast musical talents with their original and impressive songwriting skills, fiery renditions of the classics, masterful musicianship, soulful lead vocals and polished, soaring harmonies. With all five members being songwriters of significant note, Kane's River collectively wrote 12 of the 15 songs included on this recording, which fuses a deep respect for traditional bluegrass with tasteful influence from an assortment of musical genres, and promises to be one of the top releases of the year.
Tim Stafford of Blue Highway and Alison Krauss & Union Station fame says it all..."Kane's River is more than different -- they're intelligent, original, versatile and virtuosic. And they're simply among the very best modern bluegrass bands out there."

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Tracks:

Carry Me Across the Mountain - Dan Tyminski
Cherry Blossoms in the Springtime - Jeanette Williams
Traveling the Highway Home - Ernie Thacker
Bootleg John - Don Rigsby
She's Gone - Unlimited Tradition
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
River of Tears
Greensleeves - Tony Williamson
It's the Love - Mountain Heart
Take Me Back Home - Kane's River
Old 109 - Scottie Sparks
Sweet Hour of Prayer - Gary Williamson, Tony Williamson

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Clever songs, exhilarating presentation
A band with a big future
Wow! Just fabulous contemporary bluegrass
Best bluegrass cd of 2001
What a beautiful album !

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Release Date: 2001-01-02

Tracks:

This Whole World
Billy Austin
All That's Left for Me
Talk to God
Sea of South Dakota
Calm Before the Storm
Take Me Back Home
Pray for Rain
Cole Younger
Scowlin' John
In Your Hands

Customer Reviews:

Clever songs, exhilarating presentation.......2003-06-13

Montana may not be considered a bluegrass hotbed, but that is home for a quartet calling itself Kane's River. Originally known as "Deep River," the band was formed in 1994. They changed their name in 1999 to avoid confusion with another band performing under that name. Kane's River refers to an eccentric Montana mountain man named Kane Fisher. The band now includes four veteran musicians who have cut their teeth with some fine groups. Guitarist John Lowell played with Loose Ties and Wheel Hoss. Mandolinist Jerry Nettuno was formerly with Highstrung. Banjo-player Julie Elkins has professional performance experience with Wheel Hoss and New Vintage. Along with John, bassist Dave Thompson is an original member and co-founder of Kane's River. Once the group's lineup was solidified, they decided to get more serious and expand their horizons. Doobie Shea Records' Tim Austin heard the band and asked them to record this project for his label. Guest artists include Rob Ickes (dobro-4 cuts), Jason Thomas (fiddle-9 cuts), and Dan Tyminski (conga-1 cut, rhythm guitar-1 cut)

Besides having highly proficient musicians, the trick to a band creating a signature sound is to find good new, refreshing material, and then to arrange and present it in a creative way. Of the album's eleven songs, all but two are originals. The album's optimistic opener, "This Whole World," is a driving song that challenges one to seize the day. "All That's Left For Me" has a catchy bluegrass melody, and Julie Elkins' delivers it in a fine workmanlike style with her delicate and airy voice. The band is equally comfortable with original bluegrass gospel material, "Talk to God" and "In Your Hands." A smooth rendition of "Sea of South Dakota" is an excellent showcase of the band's vocal harmonies, while their sizzling instrumental prowess shines on "Scowlin' John." Being from the wide open west, it seems appropriate that John Lowell sings a couple tunes about outlaws, Steve Earle's "Billy Austin" and the traditional ballad, "Cole Younger." The original, "Take Me Back Home," presents a common bluegrass theme, but from the perspective of residents of the Bitter Root State (Montana) with its images of fence posts, hills, a barn, tractor, wind, trees, family and the big sky. Lowell's low tenor and Nettuno's baritone lay in nicely below Elkins' lead vocals on this folksy piece. And perhaps the strongest original is Lowell's "Pray for Rain," in which a failing relationship and burning bridges are in need of rain to heal the wounds.

Kane's River is an excellent band with a lot of imagination stemming from the band members' varied influences. With the same pioneer spirit of Montana's early settlers, they are resourceful in their approach to music. Their songs are clever, and the band's presentation of them is exhilarating. Clearly, Kane's River enjoys writing, arranging and playing music as an artistic and creative outlet as much as their fans will thrill in listening to it on this well-produced debut album. (Joe Ross, staff writer, Bluegrass Now)

A band with a big future.......2003-01-16

This is a favorite of mine for 2002. I'm always looking for a l tight bluegrass band with sound harmonies, awesome instrumentals, traditional roots with a progressive edge; Kane's River adds up to more than a sum of these parts. This album is great and I've been checking regularly for their next release as it will get purchased as soon as it shows up. highly recommended.

Wow! Just fabulous contemporary bluegrass.......2002-11-29

This is a CD that I play over and over. It has all the elements I look for: great choice of material, great voices, accomplished playing.

At first I though this group was alittle reminiscent of Alsion Krauss, but the more you listen, the more you realize that they are moving in their own direction. Julie Elkins is a very steady and inventive banjo player with a great rhythmic riff going behind many of the songs, and the flatpicking guitar is world class. Since this recording was made, BEn Winship has been added on mandolin, so the next record they make promises to be even better, though the mando on this recording is also excellent.

I would say if you like contemporary bluegrass, and you don't require that it sound exactly like Bill Monroe, you will cherish this record. It's outstanding.

Best bluegrass cd of 2001.......2001-07-25

I can't take Kane's River out of my cd player! We got this cd last year for Christmas and have since bought several copies to give to friends and family. Outstanding vocals and instrumentation, interesting arrangements and extraordinary original material. An absolute must for the collection of any fan of great music. Great bluegrass/Americana with a refreshing twist. Highly recommended!

What a beautiful album !.......2001-05-11

A great bluegrass album from this new band, called Kane's River. Eleven beautiful songs and some of them priceless gems. Julie Elkins (former New Vintage) and John Lowell have great voices and Jerry Nettuno (wrote "Three Rusty Nails" a few years back with Ronnie Bowman)and Dave Thompson write terrific songs. What can I say: it's very, very, very beautiful. If you like Alison Krauss, Claire Lynch or Jeanette Williams you will really like a cool dive in Kane's River. "This Whole World", "Billy Austin", "In Your Hands" and (most of all) "Sea Of South Dakota" are the best of the best on this album. Don't wait, just buy and enjoy.

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