Prisoner of Love

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At the age of 74, Ray Price has released an album that can be heard as both a career capper and an ambitious new chapter. After acknowledging his honky-tonk roots with the opening "Better Class of Loser," the countrypolitan crooner addresses the classic American songbook, applying his conversational phrasing to material immortalized by the likes of Louis Armstrong ("What a Wonderful World"), Frank Sinatra ("Fly Me to the Moon"), and Billie Holiday ("Body & Soul"). Only the Beatles' "In My Life" sounds like too much of an interpretive stretch for Price. Where many of his crossover hits in the '60s and early '70s suffered from saccharine production, here the string arrangements by David Campbell (father of pop star Beck) recall the bittersweet sophistication of Nelson Riddle's Sinatra sessions. File Prisoner of Love next to Willie Nelson's Stardust on the short shelf of genre-busting country classics. --Don McLeese

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Average customer rating: Six Decades of Film Music Excellent collection with fine performances "essential film scores from 1939 to 2004 ~ Incredible Music"

The Incredible Film Music Box Manufacturer: Silva America ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Herrmann | Herrmann, Bernard | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mascagni | Mascagni, Pietro | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Morricone, Ennio | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mancini | Mancini, Henry | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Nyman | Nyman, Michael | ( N ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Rota, Nino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Strauss | Strauss, Richard | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vangelis | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Film Scores | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Tone Poems | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Star Wars | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Essential Elmer Bernstein Film Music Collection Paramount 90th Anniversary Collection: Scores Epics: The History of the World According to Hollywood The Ultimate Movie Music Collection Jerry Goldsmith: 40 Years of Film Music ASIN: B0007S687Y Release Date: 2005-05-10

Tracks:

1. Gone With The Wind: Overture
2. Citizen Kane: Overture
3. Casablanca: As Time Goes By
4. It's A Wonderful Life: It's A Wonderful Life
5. The Third Man: The Harry Lime Theme
6. The Searchers: Suite
7. The Bridge On The River Kwai: Colonel Bogey March
8. Vertigo: Prelude
9. Touch Of Evil: Main Title
10. Ben-Hur: Parade Of The Charioteers
11. North By Northwest: Prelude
12. Psycho: Suite
13. The Magnificent Seven: The Magnificent Seven
14. Lawrence Of Arabia: Overture

Tracks:

1. To Kill A Mockingbird: Suite
2. The Great Escape: Main Title
3. Doctor Zhivago: Main Title & Lara's Theme
4. The Good, The Bad And The Ugly: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly
5. Once Upon A Time In The West: Jill's Theme
6. 2001: A Space Odyssey: Also Sprach Zarathustra
7. Midnight Cowboy: Midnight Cowboy
8. Get Carter: Main Title
9. A Clockwork Orange: Ode To Joy
10. The Godfather: Waltz & Love Theme
11. Jaws: Jaws
12. Rocky: Gonna Fly Now
13. Taxi Driver: Suite
14. Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope

Tracks:

1. Superman: Main Theme
2. Alien: End Title
3. Raging Bull: Intermezzo From Cavalleria Rusticana
4. Raiders Of The Lost Ark: Raiders March
5. Blade Runner: End Titles
6. E.T.: The Extraterrestrial: Adventures On Earth
7. Once Upon A Time In America: Deborah's Theme
8. Back To The Future: Main Theme
9. Witness: Building The Barn
10. Aliens: Main Title
11. Cinema Paradiso: Cinema Paradiso
12. Glory: Charging Frot Wagner
13. Dances With Wolves: The John Dunbar Theme
14. Unforgiven: Claudia's Theme

Tracks:

1. The Piano: The Heart Asks Pleasure First
2. Schindler's List: Main Theme
3. Braveheart: End Credits
4. Titanic: My Heart Will Go On
5. Saving Private Ryan: Hymn To The Fallen
6. American Beauty: Any Other Name
7. Gladiator: Now We Are Free
8. Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring: The Fellowship
9. The Girl With The Pearl Earring: Griet's Theme
10. Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl: Suite
11. Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban: Suite
12. Lemony Snicket's A Series Of Unfortunate Events: The Letter That Never Came
13. Finding Neverland: Impossible Opening
14. The Incredibles: Overture

Customer Reviews:

Six Decades of Film Music.......2007-05-13

This is film music for the classical music lover. The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra presents excellent arrangements of a number of classic film themes (although several pieces of the 56 film classics selected for this 4 CD set are not orchestral arrangements, but rather specialty arrangements). Besides great film composers such as John Williams, Elmer Bernstein, Ennio Morricone, and James Horner, classical composers such as Richard Strauss and Pietro Mascagni make an appearance. On several of the numbers the Crouch End Festival Chorus adds the human voice to the power of the full symphonic orchestra to create true movie magic. If you like the sound of a full symphony orchestra playing some of the most recognized themes ever written, you'll love these CDs.

Excellent collection with fine performances.......2007-03-28

Silva Screen Records, based in England, has been issuing some fine collections of film scores, more in one box than we have the right to expect. This four-CD box contains scores by many of the best writers, including Max Steiner, Bernard Herrmann, Dimitri Tomkin, Kenneth J. Alford (The Bridge on the River Kwai), Elmer Bernstein, Maurice Jarre, Ennio Marricone, John Barry, Nino Rota, John Williams, James Horner, and more. We can all think of additional film scores we wished were included, but then there's no way this collection could be all-inclusive. The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, supplemented by Crouch End Festival Chorus on some numbers, does a very competent job...The liner notes give the basic information without any commentary, and as far as I can see, contain only one error. Am I wrong or are tracks 9 and 10 on the fourth CD mislabeled? Track 9, which runs 7:33, seems to have the excitement of "Pirates of the Caribbean" (which I did not see) and track 10, which runs 4:22, the more sedate "The Girl with the Pearl Earring (which I also did not see). Listings seem to have them reversed.

"essential film scores from 1939 to 2004 ~ Incredible Music".......2005-05-16

When I think of the "Golden Age" of Hollywood, many composers come to mind...you gave the usher your ticket in the theater and sat down, knowingly you were going to get your moneys worth...when the curtain opened and you heard those first few notes...you sat back, watched and listened as the film score and orchestra worked their magic...now we have the ultimate from Silva Screen Classics "The Incredible Film Music Box", featuring a four disc set of the essential film scores of the past 60 years...covering several decades from 1939 through and up to the present 2004

There are compilations and then there are "Compilations" beginning with a classic that even the youngsters today recognize "GONE WITH THE WIND" (1939) (Max Steiner), sweeping score that captures the tragic history of the South during the Civil War, one great cue after another, it doesn't get any better than this, nominated by the Academy for Best Original Score...and closing on Disc 4 with "THE INCREDIBLES" (2004) (Michael Giacchino), the big hit in computer animation from Walt Disney & Pixar that once again pit Super-Heroes against the forces of evil...our family of five Supers prove crime doesn't pay, but box-office receipts do...gotta love it!

Silva Screen Classics as usual, has put quality into this 4-CD-Set featuring The City Of Prague Philarmonic Orchestra and the Crouch End Festival Chorus conducted by Kenneth Alwyn, Bill Ashton, Paul Bateman, James Fitzpatrick, Mario Klemens, Derek Wadsworth, and Nic Raine. Recorded in "Dolby Surround" with the new technology of "HDCD", this is a "film-score-buffs" dream, one to treasure now and years to come.

Some selections are missing, but when you think of what Silva has included, it is impossible to please everyone...was happy to see "TOUCH OF EVIL" (1958) from composer Henry Mancini, as I feel this composer deserves all the recognition that has been overlooked recently in the music world...This collection is aimed directly at the "Serious Film Score" music fans and collectors...Silva is as always, perfect in every way...just the way we like 'em!

Total Time: 4-CD-Set ~ Silva America 1181 ~ (5/10/2005)

Average customer rating: BRAVO, Asv!!!!! Even I appreciate the talent of tragic Russ Columbo ! Good Crooner Just listen and ponder what might have been Best Columbo Collection around

Prisoner of Love Russ Columbo Manufacturer: Asv Living Era ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Tin Pan Alley | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Nostalgia | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Traditional & Vocal Pop | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Me and My Shadow Russ Columbo: The Amazing Life and Mysterious Death of a Hollywood Singing Legend Voice of the Southland Ten Cents a Dance Russ Columbo and the Crooner Mystique ASIN: B000001HKC Release Date: 1998-01-20

Tracks:

1. Prisoner Of Love
2. Back In Your Own Backyard
3. Glad Rag Doll
4. A Peach Of A Pair
5. I Don't Know Why
6. Guilty
7. You Call It Madness, But I Call It Love
8. Sweet And Lovely
9. Time On My Hands
10. You Try Somebody Else
11. Call Me Darling
12. Where The Blue Of The Night
13. Save The Last Dance For Me
14. All Of Me
15. Just Friends
16. You're My Everything
17. Aufwiederseh, My Dear
18. Paradise
19. Living In Dreams
20. When You're In Love
21. Too Beautiful For Words
22. I See Two Lovers
23. Goodnight, Sweetheart

Customer Reviews:

BRAVO, Asv!!!!!.......2007-01-29

This is another review from the GIRL who wrote the other kid's review from Dec.11. I wanted to say that I am a GIRL because another reviewer posted a comment on my review and called me a YOUNG MAN. A LAD. But I am not, I am a YOUNG WOMAN. A LASS. Now, I am sure this was unintentional becuase I did not state my gender in the last review, and I thank the person who wrote commen for their kind remarks, but I just HAD to say this because being called a young man did not agree with me, and I did not want other people who might read my review to get the wrong idea. Now then, this CD is great!! The English label Asv really makes nice CDs of old-timey music, and this one is as good as all the others they make. Russ's voice comes over un-static and overally clear. If you like his music, this is a must-have!! My favorite track is the title song, PRISONER OF LOVE. It has always been my favorite song by Columbo since I heard it. When he sings it in is deep, romantic, thrilling voice, it seems like he really means it. Like he really is caring passionately for is girlfriend, he can never love another...SO SAD! His voice is so compelling, so romantic, ahhh...I am so sad that he died!!

Even I appreciate the talent of tragic Russ Columbo !.......2006-12-12

Hi. I've always preffered Bing Crosby or Rudy Valee to dumb rappers today like 50 Cent. My friends are always listening and sighing over a new song by some rapper like Usher or what, but personally love sighing over the romantic voices of the old crooners of the 30s. And my favorite crooner of all time is Russ Columbo. Well, actually I like Dick Powell better, but only when he sings to Ruby Keeler, because I think that she was his best partner. But back to Russ. When you hear that deep, romantic voice, you can't help falling in love with it. I bought this after I saw a Russ Columbo movie, 1934's Wake Up and Dream. I loved it! I loved Russ's voice, I didn't particularly like Roger Pyror, there were nice musical numbers, and my favorite actress JUNE KNIGHT from my favorite movie, the BROADWAY MELODY OF 1936 was in it, so it kept me pretty happy. You should see it if you really like Columbo. Also his Broadway Through a Keyhole movie, a story based on the adventures of Al Jolson and Mrs. Al Jolson, aka Ruby Keeler. It's also good a movie. This is a good CD. The sound is clear enough, the price is resonable, so all you need to do is turn on yout ipod, sit back, relax, and let the dreamy, romantic voice of Russ Columbo, the greatest crooner ever who died way too young.

Good Crooner.......2005-03-31

It's difficult to speculate where Russ Columbo would have gone in his career. Many (including my own father) claim that he was copied by Bing Crosby. If you listen to a number of late 1920s solo recordings by Bing, when he was with Paul Whiteman's Rhythm Boys, you may conclude, as I do, that this is not the case. Regardless, there is room for both, and Columbo may have developed into a stronger singer had the tragic event that ended his life not occurred. In a 2-reel short, that I saw him in, Columbo presented a breezy acting style and likeable personality which he probably could have parlayed into a movie career. It's a sad story. Enjoy these wonderful songs evoking the early depression-era 1930s.

Just listen and ponder what might have been.......2004-06-03

In September 1934 Russ Columbo had the world on a string. Just 26 years old, Columbo had established himself as one of the up and coming male vocalists of the day. He was also a trained violinist. He hosted his own NBC radio network show and had already made a splash in the movies. In addition, he was also a very capable songwriter. So much to live for. Yet in one of the most bizarre incidents you'll ever hear of Russ Columbo lost his life on September 2, 1934. Columbo was visiting a close friend who kept a set of supposedly unloaded Civil War dueling pistols on his desk as paper weights. In order to light a cigarette his friend struck a match on one of the pistols in such a way as to set off a charge that was still in the gun. The bullet ricocheted off a table and struck Russ Colombo in the forehead. He died a few hours later.
I have heard about Russ Columbo for many years now but I had never once heard his music. Curiosity finally got the best of me and I ordered this collection of his music from London's ASV label. No doubt about it. Russ Columbo was the real deal. According to the liner notes, Russ Columbo only recorded around 35 sides. 23 of them are included in this fascinating collection. You'll find many familiar tunes here including the original version of "Prisoner of Love", a tune Columbo co-wrote and was later made popular by Perry Como. You'll also find other standards like "Where The Blue of the Night", "Guilty", "All of Me" and Russ' theme song "You Call It Madness (I Call It Love)". There is just no telling how far he would have gone had he lived. Chances are he would be a household name like his rival crooner Bing Crosby rather than merely a footnote in the history of American popular music. But judge for yourself. The quality of these recordings is remarkable considering that they were lifted off 70 year old 78's. The liner notes are OK but I craved to know a bit more.
All in all this is a very nice offering at a reasonable price. Recommended.

Best Columbo Collection around.......2003-10-15

Given the ghastly audio quality of the 2003 Taragon/BMG Columbo set, this compilation seems even better than it did when first issued! Nice collection spanning Russ's 1928-1934 recording career. Note, one track (the Gus Arnheim Orchestra's "Glad Rag Doll") does not have a Columbo vocal although he is present as a violinist. Great vintage tunes and Columbo's rich delivery make this a must for lovers of romantic 1930's balladry.

Average customer rating: Vintage Newman... Must for Wuthering Heights Fans Wonderful recording of Newman's early music

Wuthering Heights-A Tribute To Alfred Newman Manufacturer: Koch Int'l Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Newman | Newman, Alfred | ( N ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Film Scores | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Song Of Bernadette: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Korngold: Devotion Captain from Castile: Music from Alfred Newman Film Scores Friedhofer: The adventures of Marco Polo/The Lodger/The Rains of Ranchipur/Seven Cities of Gold A Centenary Celebration ASIN: B000001SJM Release Date: 1997-02-18

Tracks:

1. Wuthering Heights
2. Princes Of Foxes
3. David And Bathsheba
4. Dragonwyck Suite
5. Prisoner Of Zenda Suite
6. Brigham Young March

Customer Reviews:

Vintage Newman..........2005-03-29

Nothing else on this disc will surpass the the bold hauntingly beautiful Cathy's theme from the "Wuthering Heights"suite.
We are then given lesser known selections from the 1930s, 40s era
of Alfred Newmans extraordinary film score output. "Prince of Foxes" the Italian renaissance historical novel wasn't even shot in technicolor, but we are given a marvelous panoramic Newman score, complimenting the period costumes and sets. The seductive theme from "David and Bathsheba" is a bit reminicent of R Straus's "Dance of the Seven Vails" but not as beefy in orchestration nor development. "Dragonwyck" is another gothic piece of dark romanticism, with music focusing on eleagant melody with a touch of saddness. In "Prisoner of Zelda" the regal music grandly depicts the the fictional Kingdom of Ruritania. This score was used in 1937 and again in the 1952 remake. Lastly the march from "Brigham Young" ends this disc with the bold determination in music of the Mormon's trek from Illinois to Utah in 1840, and the setting of their domain.
The New Zealand forces are to be commended for their committed playing along with the cinema sonics captured by the engineers. The liner notes list every score Alfred Newman has written from 1930 to "Airport" in 1970.

Must for Wuthering Heights Fans.......2004-10-04

Wonderful tribute to Alfred Newman, the Wuthering Heights suite alone is enough to buy this CD! Beautiful and moving music indeed!

Wonderful recording of Newman's early music.......2003-08-07

It has been a long time since a film music recording has captured my imagination and become virtually unforgettable, working its way into my thoughts through the days following my first hearing it. Seldom do I agree with others about the merits of albums released with the usual repeats of themes available on a dozen other recordings. Because of this, I have been accused of being a world-class curmudgeon (among other things) when it comes to preferring faithfulness to a composer+s work, rather than embracing the uninspired and pedantic interpretations we all-too-often get.

It is, therefore, with trepidation -- and with joy -- that I highly recommend to you Koch International+s "Wuthering Heights: A Tribute to Alfred Newman," Richard Kaufman conducting the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra. The program features Wuthering Heights (12:40), Prince of Foxes (13:19), David and Bathsheba (love theme -- 3:44), Dragonwyck (8:43), The Prisoner of Zenda (7:01), and Brigham Young (5:18).

This album was lovingly produced by the late Tony Thomas, and Edward B. Powell's original orchestrations were preserved throughout. The ambient sound on this disc is wonderful and could serve as a standard for other re-recording projects. Not only are the selections representative of Newman's genius as a film composer, they are performed with impassioned fervor -- and with fidelity to tempo and nuance rarely achieved by other interpreters of Newman's work.

The CD begins with a generous suite arranged by Fred Steiner for "Wuthering Heights," encompassing all the major motifs of Newman's score -- Despair - Twin Motives; Cathy's Theme; Wuthering Heights Motive - The Moors; The Children (Wuthering Heights the early days); The Playcastle; Cathy the Fine Young Lady; Isabella; and Edgar Linton - The Grange. Steiner missed nothing in this arrangement -- it is replete with Newman's trademark sounds, all beautifully performed, including ethereal strings evoking the moors and some hauntingly wonderful instrumental solos. (That haunting, almost eerie string effect made equally impressive appearances in such scores as "Song of Bernadette" and "Twelve O'Clock High"). There are passages within this suite that achieve a purity of sound I've rarely heard. As the Cathy theme is restated in the closing moments, a youth choir is used to near-stunning effect. The suite fully realizes the poignancy and staggering intensity of Newman's score and sound. The New Zealand Symphony is a magnificent body of musicians and it is expertly conducted throughout this disc's program.

The wonderful opening selection is a listening experience that, for Newman lovers, should be nearly cathartic. Because of this, it's probably best to take a breather before continuing on to the magnificent presentation of "Prince of Foxes.". This suite was edited by Tony Thomas and Kaufman leads his orchestra from the explosive opening of percussion of the Prelude through the major motifs of Newman's score for this renaissance film. Borgia's Triumphal March will be more familiar to many as the 'Rescue of Demetrius' from "The Robe" (and it was originally
written for "Hunchback of Notre Dame"), but as is true of all Newman's cross-referenced works, the piece takes on new life with gorgeously different and striking orchestrations. The sequence beginning with Theme Development and continuing through to the end is a stunning orchestral conversation, starting in the flutes, then taken up by cello and violin, interrupted by fanfare, then taken back over by the string section which engages in a wonderful counterpoint exercise. The suite ends majestically with an organ leading into a restatement of the main theme and concluding with full orchestra fortissimo.

The shortest selection in this program is a mesmerizing reading of Newman's love theme from "David and Bathsheba." There are more than 3 minutes of Newman's music here and each second is a gem. It begins with the strings shimmering through the sensual seductive phrases of both the film's main title and Bathsheba's bath scene and segues into a gorgeous reading of the love motif (known in some quarters as 'Rapture of Love') in which the NZO is so beautifully in control that it seems to caress the notes as it weaves a spell. It is contemplative, soulful and searingly heartfelt.

The "Dragonwyck" suite, edited by Tony Thomas, begins with Main Title and Opening, in which the orchestra explodes into a foreboding, gothic maelstrom of sound and then segues into a jaunty, lilting tune. The Dragonwyck theme follows and has a plaintive, yearning quality that evolves into a beautiful light waltz (The Wells Family). The music turns sinister in Miranda, with high strings in a mysterioso passage. Dr. Turner closes the suite (and possibly the film?) with a somber, plaintive restatement of the Dragonwyck theme in the strings and then a full orchestral conclusion.

"The Prisoner of Zenda" is one of the best movies ever made and Newman's score to this film is one of the finest ever written. Arranged by Christopher Palmer -- and titled "A Ruritanian Rhapsody for Orchestra" -- Kaufman and the NZO give this music a robust, rapturous reading, complete with fanfares and ariations -- from tender to majestic -- of the regal main theme which serves double duty as a theme of dynastic tradition and as a love theme. There is also swashbuckling bravado representing the rescue of the Prince, the sword fight and the escape of Rupert of Hentzau. This score, in fact, served notice that Alfred Newman not only greatly admired Erich Wolfang Korngold, but could hold his own writing in the Korngoldian style. "Zenda" is a Newman score that deserves to be recorded in its entirety, but this suite beautifully captures many of its highlights. I wanted much more, but this will do.

The final selection is the rousing "Brigham Young: A Symphonic March,." adapted and arranged by Fred Steiner "from The March, 'The Trek,' and the hymn tune by William W. Phelps 'the Spirit of Gold like a fire is burning.'" (from the booklet notes). There is a wonderful "pioneer" flavor to this robust march, and it is a rhythmic crowd-pleaser.

Average customer rating: Ray Demonstrates His Versatility Only Better with Age A Great Voice Soft Rain It's About Time!

Prisoner of Love Ray Price Manufacturer: Justice Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Honky-Tonk | Country | Styles | Music Nashville Sound | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Honky-Tonk | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Honky-Tonk | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Similar Items: Time Last of the Breed Burning Memories/Touch My Heart Night Life San Antonio Rose ASIN: B00004ST51 Release Date: 2010-12-30

Tracks:

1. Better Class Of Losers
2. Prisoner Of Love
3. Soft Rain
4. Ramblin' Rose
5. If It's Love (Then Bet It All)
6. In My Life
7. Fly Me To The Moon
8. Body & Soul
9. I've Got A New Heartache
10. The Only Bridge
11. I Wish I Was Eighteen Again
12. What A Wonderful World

Amazon.com

At the age of 74, Ray Price has released an album that can be heard as both a career capper and an ambitious new chapter. After acknowledging his honky-tonk roots with the opening "Better Class of Loser," the countrypolitan crooner addresses the classic American songbook, applying his conversational phrasing to material immortalized by the likes of Louis Armstrong ("What a Wonderful World"), Frank Sinatra ("Fly Me to the Moon"), and Billie Holiday ("Body & Soul"). Only the Beatles' "In My Life" sounds like too much of an interpretive stretch for Price. Where many of his crossover hits in the '60s and early '70s suffered from saccharine production, here the string arrangements by David Campbell (father of pop star Beck) recall the bittersweet sophistication of Nelson Riddle's Sinatra sessions. File Prisoner of Love next to Willie Nelson's Stardust on the short shelf of genre-busting country classics. --Don McLeese

Customer Reviews:

Ray Demonstrates His Versatility.......2006-11-28

After buying Ray Price's "Time" CD (highly recommended) and seeing him in concert (fabulous), I went back and bought "Prisoner of Love." His voice remains excellent in his 70s. This CD expands his versatile output by doing pop standards. The best song on the CD is the gorgeous "If It's Love (Then Bet it All)." Other highlights are the poignant "I Wish I Was 18 Again", "The Only Bridge", "In My Life", "Soft Rain", and a very nice cover of "Ramblin' Rose." His pop-style re-recording of "I've Got a New Heartache" is almost a different song than this honky-tonk version of the 1950s. Which one you like better is a matter of personal taste, but I like the new version better. If you like Ray's countrypolitan sound when he did "For the Good Times" and "I'd Rather Be Sorry", you definitely should buy this CD.

Only Better with Age.......2004-01-13

I have long been a Ray Price fan and know of no other artist whose voice has only gotten better with age. It's hard to believe that at 74 (his age when this was recorded), one could have such a strong, clear voice. His recording of "I wish I was eighteen again" brings tears to my eyes. I recall when George Burns recorded this song--but his recording doesn't "hold a candle" to the "polish" added by Ray. This is a different Ray Price Album--but one that a true fan will want as it captures Ray at his very best.

A Great Voice.......2003-01-26

Ray Price as a crooner.All the album is not liked .Then after several listening,one adores the remainder.One is captive by this voice.this great voice and these great musicians.
One swingue on "better glass of loosers,"soft rain","ramblin' rose","i've got a new heartache".....
One must have this album of Ray Price.It is essential.
How not enter in the legend after that!

Soft Rain.......2000-10-18

I have listened to Ray Price for many many years and I have never found anyone that comes close to his music or his wonderful voice. I have as many albums,cassettes and CD that I can find. I played his music so much I have my children as crazy over him as I am. He has not gotten the recognizion he deserves. I saw him in Casper, Wyoming again in Sparks, Nv. and I absolutely love his music. He puts on one of the best shows I have ever seen. He is worth traveling miles to see.

It's About Time!.......2000-07-04

As Ray stated when he finally made it into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1956 "It's About Time" - I feel the same about this CD! We've waited for 2 years to see it finally released and it is NOT a disapointment! Ray Price once again proves he can sing any song and make it sound like he was the original! There has never been a voice in country music that can compare to his. Even at age 74 his compelling renditions of such standards as "Fly Me To The Moon", "Beautiful World", "Body and Soul" and the title cut "Prisoner of Love" are simply Ray Price at his best! I personally have loved hearing Ray perform "18 Again" over the past several years & treasure the fact that I now have this "Ray Price" song in my collection. Do not call this a "country" recording, just call it a great recording by a great artist! Thanks Ray for continuing your pursuit of the best in music!

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Singers of Imperial Russia, Vol. 4 Manufacturer: Pearl ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Bellini, Vincenzo | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Cui, César | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Glinka | Glinka, Mikhail | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gounod | Gounod, Charles | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mascagni | Mascagni, Pietro | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Meyerbeer | Meyerbeer, Giacomo | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mussorgsky | Mussorgsky, Modest | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rubinstein | Rubinstein, Anton | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rachmaninov | Rachmaninov, Sergei | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tchaikovsky | Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Russian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Russia | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000000WMO Release Date: 1993-11-15

Tracks:

1. Queen of Spades/Act 3. What Is Our Life? - Aleksandr Mikhajlovich Davydov
2. Juive/Act 4. Rachel, Quand du Seigneur - Aleksandr Mikhajlovich Davydov
3. Segreto - Aleksandr Mikhajlovich Davydov
4. Donkey and the Nightingale - Fable - Aleksandr Mikhajlovich Davydov
5. Africana/Act 4. O Paradis - Aleksandr Mikhajlovich Davydov
6. Night ("Why Do I Love Thee, Night?"), Op. 6 No. 9 - Aleksandr Mikhajlovich Davydov
7. A: Celeste A (Act 1) - Aleksandr Mikhajlovich Davydov
8. Peurs de Perles/Act 1. Je Crois Entendre Encore - Aleksandr Mikhajlovich Davydov
9. Cavalleria Rusticana/O Lola, Tu Ch'hai di Latti (Siciliana) - Aleksandr Mikhajlovich Davydov
10. Leave Me! (Gypsy Song) - Aleksandr Mikhajlovich Davydov
11. Dubrovsky: O Give Me Oblivion - Aleksandr Mikhajlovich Davydov
12. Queen of Spades/Act 1. Forgive Me, Bright Celestial Vision - Aleksandr Mikhajlovich Davydov
13. Carmen/Act 4. C'est Toi? C'est Moi! - Aleksandr Mikhajlovich Davydov, Evgenija Ivanovna Zbrueva
14. In the Wild North - Aleksandr Mikhajlovich Davydov, Vladimir Kastorsky, Maria Michailova
15. She Was Yours - Aleksandr Vladimirovich Bogdanovich
16. Far off, Far Off - Aleksandr Vladimirovich Bogdanovich
17. Demon: On Desire's Soft Fleeting Wing - Aleksandr Vladimirovich Bogdanovich
18. Rusalka: Unwillingly to These Sad Shores, Prince's Cavatina (Act 1) - Aleksandr Vladimirovich Bogdanovich
19. Eugene Onegin: Whither, Whither (Act 2) - Aleksandr Vladimirovich Bogdanovich
20. Ruslan and Ljudmila/Act 1. There Is a Distant Country - Aleksandr Vladimirovich Bogdanovich
21. Princesse Lointaine: Love Is a Delightful Dream - Aleksandr Vladimirovich Bogdanovich
22. Little Slippers/Does the Maiden Hear? - Aleksandr Vladimirovich Bogdanovich
23. What Happiness! - Aleksandr Vladimirovich Bogdanovich

Tracks:

1. Faust: Ah! Je Ris de Me Voir Si Belle en Ce Miroir (Jewel Song) - Antonia Vasil'evna Nezhdanova
2. Traviata: Ah, Fors' Lui.../Follie, Follie...Sempre Libera (Pt. 2) - Antonia Vasil'evna Nezhdanova
3. Peurs de Perles: Comme Autrefois - Antonia Vasil'evna Nezhdanova
4. Dobrynja Nikitich: Zabava's Aria - Antonia Vasil'evna Nezhdanova
5. Romet Juliette: Je Veux Vivre Dans Ce R - Antonia Vasil'evna Nezhdanova
6. Perle du Brl: Charmant Oiseau - Antonia Vasil'evna Nezhdanova
7. Harold: Hush Thee, Dear One, Slumber Well (Adele's Cradle Song) - Antonia Vasil'evna Nezhdanova
8. Ruslan and Ljudmila: Ah, Thou My Fate - Antonia Vasil'evna Nezhdanova
9. Snade ("Sing, Smile, Slumber") - Antonia Vasil'evna Nezhdanova
10. Sadko: Sleep Went Along the River (Cradle Song) - Antonia Vasil'evna Nezhdanova
11. Life for the Tsar: It Is Not for That That I Grieve - Antonia Vasil'evna Nezhdanova
12. Peurs de Perles: Brahma, Grand Dieu - Antonia Vasil'evna Nezhdanova
13. Bolero ("O My Dear, Charming One") - Antonia Vasil'evna Nezhdanova
14. Snow Maiden/With Friends to Gather Berries - Antonia Vasil'evna Nezhdanova
15. Huguenots: O Beau Pays de la Touraine - Antonia Vasil'evna Nezhdanova
16. Mireille/O Lre Hirondell
17. Fra Diavolo/Quel Bonheur! - Antonia Vasil'evna Nezhdanova
18. Golden Cockerel/Hail to Thee, Sun! - Antonia Vasil'evna Nezhdanova
19. Tsar's Bride/Act 4. Mad Scene. Look There, Above Your Head - Antonia Vasil'evna Nezhdanova
20. Barbiere Di Siviglia: Una Voce Poco Fa - Antonia Vasil'evna Nezhdanova
21. Serenata ("Vola, O Serenata") - Antonia Vasil'evna Nezhdanova
22. I Vespri Siciliani: MercDilette Amiche - Antonia Vasil'evna Nezhdanova
23. How Fair This Spot, Op. 21 No. 7 (Rachmaninov); the Rose and the ... - Antonia Vasil'evna Nezhdanova

Tracks:

1. Life for the Tsar/Act 3. Quartet. The Rose That Blooms - Andrej Labinsky, Maria Michailova, Galina Ivanovna Nikitina, Lev Sibirjakov
2. Night (Folksong) - Lev Sibirjakov
3. Boris Godunov/Act 1. In the Town of Kazan - Lev Sibirjakov
4. Life for the Tsar: What About a Wedding? (Act 1) - Lev Sibirjakov
5. Oh, If Mother Volga - Lev Sibirjakov
6. Why Was I Born? (Convict's Song) - Lev Sibirjakov
7. Askold's Tomb: In Olden Days Our Forefathers Lived - Lev Sibirjakov
8. Sonnambula/Act 1. VI Ravviso, O Luoghi Ameni - Lev Sibirjakov
9. Midnight Review - Lev Sibirjakov
10. Demon/Prologue. Accurs World - Lev Sibirjakov
11. Seafarers - Lev Sibirjakov, Eugene Witting
12. Elegy ("When, My Soul") - Aleksandr Dormidontovich Aleksandrovich, Lev Sibirjakov
13. lian Harps - Nikolaj Artem'evich Shevelev
14. Merchant Kalashnikov/The Merchant's Aria - Nikolaj Artem'evich Shevelev
15. Halka: Aria of Janusz - Nikolaj Artem'evich Shevelev
16. Enchantress/Act 2. Aria. Ah, The Image of That Enchantress! - Nikolaj Artem'evich Shevelev
17. Tear Trembles, Op. 6 No. 4 - Nikolaj Artem'evich Shevelev
18. Queen of Spades: I Love You, Dear (Eletsky's Aria, Act 2) - Nikolaj Artem'evich Shevelev
19. Louder Than the Song of the Lark, Op. 43 No. 1 - Nikolaj Artem'evich Shevelev
20. Demon/Act 2. O'er the Airy Ocean - Nikolaj Artem'evich Shevelev
21. Askold's Tomb: In Olden Days Our Forefathers Lived - Nikolaj Artem'evich Shevelev
22. Song of Triumphant Love/Arioso. O Pure Creature - Nikolaj Artem'evich Shevelev
23. Eugene Onegin: Should I Decide on Domesticity (Act 1) - Nikolaj Artem'evich Shevelev
24. Demon/Act 2. Do Not Weep, Child - Nikolaj Artem'evich Shevelev
25. Festival During the Plague/Hymn. When Powerful Winter, Like a Vigilant
26. Captive in the Caucasus/Aria - Nikolaj Artem'evich Shevelev

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Prisoner of Love Perry Como Manufacturer: Laserlight ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000777XAQ Release Date: 2005-06-06

Tracks:

1. It's Been a Long, Long Time
2. Blue Skies
3. Long Ago (And Far Away)
4. Prisoner of Love
5. All Through the Day
6. I Love You
7. Te Quiero Dijiste (Magic Is the Moonlight)
8. Song of Songs
9. Cynthia's in Love
10. Don't Blame Me

Average customer rating: Let this be the doorway to heaven Wonderful sampler Wonderful sampler

Complete Beethoven Edition--Sampler / Kempff Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Quartets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Septets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Trios | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Sonatinas | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Incidental Music | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Cantatas | Romances General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Cello | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Allen, Thomas | ( A ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra | ( B ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music London Philharmonic Orchestra | ( L ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Orchestre Rivolutionnaire et Romantique | ( O ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music | Cantatas | Romances Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Deutsche Grammophon: Music | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Complete Beethoven Edition, Vol. 2: Concertos Complete Beethoven Edition, Vol. 4: Fidelio/Leonore Complete Beethoven Edition, Vol. 7: Violin Sonatas Complete Beethoven Edition Vol. 6 - Piano Works / Demus, Alder, Gilels, Mustonen, Kempff, Barenboim Complete Beethoven Edition, Vol. 11: Early String Quartets ASIN: B000001GZO Release Date: 1997-08-12

Tracks:

1. Symphonie No.5: 1. Allegro con brio
2. Romance Cantabile
3. 'Tarpeja': Triumph March
4. 'Leonore': Prisoners' Chorus
5. Sonata 'Pathque,' Op.13: 2. Adagio cantabile
6. 7 Ller
7. Frs-Sonate, Op.24: 2. Adagio molto espressivo
8. Cello-Sonata A-Dur, Op.69: 2. Scherzo. Allegro molto
9. Piano Trio In E Flat Major, Op. 70, No. 2: 3. Allegretto ma non troppo
10. Serenade Op.8: 2. Menuetto. Allegretto
11. String Quartet After The Piano Sonata: 3. Rondo. Allegro
12. Quartetto Serioso, Op.95: 4. Larghetto espressivo - Allegretto agitato
13. Streichquartett, Op.135: 2. Vivace
14. Septett, Op.20: 3. Tempo di Menuetto
15. 'Yorck' March
16. Ziche Liebe
17. Music, Love And Wine
18. Chor Auf Die Verbn F
19. Der Glorreiche Augenblick

Customer Reviews:

Let this be the doorway to heaven.......2004-10-11

A few years ago I heard this sampler. From off that day I've been wanting to have this collection. I never brought anything of Beethoven since I always thought, one day Im going to get the entire set of music, so by now I am about halfway the collection. I have 10 volumes and I can tell you that it absolutely rocks. I dont know any other composer making such fantastic music. Not to mention the diversity, the quality and the performances, which are all top notch. Although I think no-one had expected otherwise from DG.

Like I said let this sampler be the doorway to heavenly music. You soon will find out that there is no beter composer than Ludwich From Beethoven.

Wonderful sampler.......2000-10-22

This sampler of the Complete Beethoven Edition is a steal. Over 70 minutes of music, a wide variety of Beethoven's work (not just highlights of his better known works). It is packaged with a beautifully illustrated booklet containing performance info, information about the more complete sets in this collection, and Beethoven's life (in three languages). The recording quality varies, with session dates on the sampler ranging from 1963 to present, but everything (though not all definitive performances) is done quite well. This would be a great introduction to the world of Beethoven, or super to carry around in the car.

Wonderful sampler.......2000-10-22

This sampler of the Complete Beethoven Edition is a steal. Over 70 minutes of music, a wide variety of Beethoven's work (not just highlights of his better known works). It is packaged with a beautifully illustrated booklet containing performance info, information about the more complete sets in this collection, and Beethoven's life (in three languages). The recording quality varies, with session dates on the sampler ranging from 1963 to present, but everything (though not all definitive performances) is done quite well. This would be a great introduction to the world of Beethoven, or super to carry around in the car.

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The Life and Works of Ludwig van Beethoven Manufacturer: Naxos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Dances | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Quartets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Septets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Sextets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Trios | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Sonatinas | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Overtures | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Life & Works of Bach Life & Works The Life and Works of Frédéric Chopin Brahms: Life & Works The Life and Works of Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky ASIN: B00005MKG4 Release Date: 2001-07-17

Tracks:

1. Childhood And Youth - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
2. Symphony No.7 in A (Finale) - Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia/Bela Drahos
3. Hammerklavier Sonata, Op.106 (Exc.) - Jeno Jando
4. Beethoven As A Pianist - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
5. Sonata in C, Op.2 No.3 (Finale) - Jeno Jando
6. Beethoven As Pianist - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
7. German Dance, WoO 8, No.4 - Capella Istropolitana/Oliver Dohnanyi
8. Beethoven's Vienna - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
9. Sextet in E Flat, Op.81b (First Movement) - Life And Works: Ludwig Van Beethoven
10. Beethoven As Friend, Pupil And Artist - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
11. Trio in c, Op.1 No.1 (Finale) - Stuttgart Piano Trio
12. Piano Concerto No.2 in B flat (Finale) - Stevan Vladar
13. The Onset Of Deafness - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
14. Appassionata Sonata (Finale) - Jeno Jando

Tracks:

1. The Crest Of The Wave - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
2. Septet in B flat (Scherzo) - Life And Works: Ludwig Van Beethoven
3. Sonata Pathetique, Op.13 (Exc.) - Jeno Jando
4. Beethoven In Love - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
5. Piano Sonata in C Sharp Minor, Op.27, No.2 (Exc.) - Jeno Jando
6. A Winning Streak - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
7. Symphony No.2 in D, Finale (Exc.) - Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia/Bela Drahos
8. Beethoven in Crisis: The Heiligenstadt Testament - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
9. Eroica Symphony: Funeral March (Exc.) - Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia/Bela Drahos
10. Beethoven And Heroism - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
11. Eroica Symphony, Finale (Exc.) - Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia/Bela Drahos
12. Beethoven The Revolutionary - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
13. Razumovsky Quartet No.1, pp. 59 No.1, Adagio (Exc.) - Kodaly Quartet
14. Beethoven And Women - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
15. Violin Concerto in D, Op.61, First Movement (Exc.) - Takako Nishizaki
16. Beethoven And Performer - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
17. Emperor Concerto, Finale (Complete) - Stefan Vladar

Tracks:

1. Beethoven And Suffering - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
2. Coriolan Overture - Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra/Stephen Gunzenhauser
3. Beethoven And Fate - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
4. Fifth Symphony, First Movement (Complete) - Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia/Bela Drahos
5. Fifth Symphony, Finale (Exc.) - Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia/Bela Drahos
6. Beethoven And The Transcendence Of Suffering - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
7. Seventh Symphony, First Movement (Exc.) - Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia/Bela Drahos
8. Beethoven, Goethe And Self-Pity - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
9. Beethoven On His Method Of Composing - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
10. Beethoven And Unrequited Love - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
11. Serioso Quartet, Op.95, First Movement - Kodaly Quartet
12. The Immortal Beloved - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
13. Violin Sonata in G, Op.96, First Movement - Takako Nishizaki/Jeno Jando
14. To The Brink Of Suicide - And Beyond - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck J
15. Battle Symphony (Exc.) - Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia/Bela Drahos
16. Prisoner's Chorus from Fidelio - Life And Works: Ludwig Van Beethoven

Tracks:

1. Archduke Trio - Jeno Jando/Takako Nishizaki/Csaba Onczay
2. Beethoven 'Kidnaps' Karl - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
3. Beethoven's Manner & Appearance - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
4. Pastoral Symphony (Exc.) - Nicolaus Esterhazy Sinfonia/Bela Drahos
5. Beethoven As A 'Parent' - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
6. Piano Sonata No.32, Op.111 - Jeno Jando
7. Beethoven And Friendship - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
8. His Attitudes To Publication - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
9. Beethoven As Conductor - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
10. Ninth Symphony (Scherzo) (Exc.) - Hasmik Papian/Ruxandra Donose/Manfred Fink/Claudio Otelli/Nicholas Esterhazy Chorus
11. His Final Works - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
12. String Quartet in B flat, Op.130 ('Cavatina') - Kodaly Quartet
13. Beethoven's Death - Jeremy Siepmann/Bob Peck
14. Music: Ninth Symphony (Exc.) - Hasmik Papian/Ruxandra Donose/Manfred Fink/Claudio Otelli/Nicolaus Esterhazy Chorus

Amazon.com

This set is a fine introduction to Beethoven for a certain class of listeners. It is much too long, detailed, and serious for children. It is not for advanced musicologists, either. Author-narrator Jeremy Siepmann avoids musical analysis altogether, concentrating instead on biographical material about Beethoven and his friends and providing historical and social background. Siepmann's text is absorbing and is frequently illustrated with substantial music examples (usually complete movements) from the Naxos catalog. Unfortunately, the first such example (from the Seventh Symphony) sounds regrettably mushy, but otherwise, the performances are consistently rewarding. If Naxos has put together this set, with its very large booklet, partly to promote its catalog of Beethoven recordings, the company may well find listeners attracted by the examples offered. The complete reproduction of the spoken text seems like a waste of space and paper, but the remaining material in the booklet is intelligently written and useful. Even people generally familiar with Beethoven are sure to find something new and interesting here. --Leslie Gerber

Average customer rating: Kenny w/ Miles and the Band

Prisoner of Love Kenny Garrett w , and Miles Davis Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Bebop & Post-Bop | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Introducing Kenny Garrett ASIN: B000008AZ8 Release Date: 1989-10-13

Tracks:

1. May I Have This Dance
2. Blue Moon
3. Prisoner of Love
4. Put a Smile on Your Face
5. Sayydah's Single File Groove
6. Big 'Ol Head
7. Free Mandela
8. Peace for Dream
9. Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing

Customer Reviews:

Kenny w/ Miles and the Band.......2005-03-30

This project from 1989 is produced by Kenny and features him with members of Miles Davis' working band of that era (including Miles himself, Darrell Jones, Marcus Miller, Foley, Ricky Wellman, Mino Cinelu) and others. A must for fans of Miles or Kenny.

Tracks:
May I Have This Dance?
Blue Moon
Prisoner of Love
Put A Smile on Your Face
Sayydah's Single File Groove
Big Ol' Head
Free Mandela
Peace for a Dream
Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing

Average customer rating: Great Soul Album with a sexy voice

Prisoner of Love Geoffrey Williams Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Bare ASIN: B000008MB3 Release Date: 1989-08-29

Customer Reviews:

Great Soul Album with a sexy voice.......2003-04-14

In my view Geoffrey Williams has the most sexiest UK R&B Voice. This album includes his hits "Lipstick" and "Blue". Geoffrey is also known as a writer for e.g. Eternal and Michael Jackson, so this man is a real talent. He has been very influential on many soul artists and is very underrated. This is his second album.

Music Album:

1. Recess
2. Red Headed Stranger
3. Runaway Fiddle
4. Salivation
5. Screamin' Down The Valley
6. Seven Nights to Rock
7. Sing Cowboy Sing: The Gene Autry Collection [Box set]
8. Southern Nights/Basic
9. Stained Glass Window
10. Stars over Bakersfield: Early Recordings [Import]

Music Album