Broken Dreams

About the Artist
Straight up country, as in old-school honky tonk, instead of Nashville pretty-boy-pop. FW Weekly

Product Description:
Original Texas music with great songwriting. Although not a retro novelty act, the influence of and respect for the traditional country old-school sound is obvious. EHS's special guest, Kim Pendleton of critically acclaimed Vibrolux, is a woman with "a voice made of diamonds and coal," according to the Dallas Observer's Robert Wilonsky.

Broken Dreams,Eleven Hundred Springs,The Orchard,Country,Country & Western,Pop

Average customer rating: Beautiful Awesome Excellent Music tracks from Movie Complete? Great Collection, Poor Packaging

The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring - The Complete Recordings Howard Shore Manufacturer: Reprise / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Film Scores | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Box Sets at 30% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Soundtracks | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classical | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers - The Complete Recordings The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Ringers - Lord of the Fans The Lord of the Rings Sketchbook The Lord of the Rings Trilogy (Theatrical and Extended Limited Edition) ASIN: B000BNI90O Release Date: 2005-12-13

Tracks:

1. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/Prologue: One Ring ...
2. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/The Shire
3. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/Bag End (Featuring ...)
4. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/Very Old Friends
5. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/Flaming Red Hair
6. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/Farewell Dear Bilbo
7. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/Keep It Secret, Keep ...
8. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/A Conspiracy Unmasked
9. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/Three Is Company
10. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/The Passing of the Elves
11. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/Saruman the White
12. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/A Shortcut to Mushrooms
13. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/Strider
14. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/The Nazgul ...

Tracks:

1. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/Weathertop
2. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/The Caverns of Isengard
3. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/Give Up the Halfling
4. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/Orthanc
5. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/Rivendell
6. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/The Sword That Was ...
7. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/The Council of ...
8. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/The Great Eye
9. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/Gilraen's Memorial
10. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/The Pass of Caradhras
11. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/The Doors of Durin
12. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/Moria
13. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/Gollum
14. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/Balin's Tomb

Tracks:

1. Khazad-Dum
2. Caras Galadhon (featuring Lament for Gandalf, performed by Elizabeth Fraser)
3. The Mirror of Galadriel
4. The Fighting Uruk-hai
5. Parth Galen
6. The Departure of Boromir
7. The Road Goes Ever On (part 1)
8. May It Be (composed and performed by Enya)
9. The Road Goes Ever On (part 2. featuring In Dreams, perfomed by Edward Ross)
10. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/Khazad-D
11. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/Caras Galadhon ...
12. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/The Mirror of Galadriel
13. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/The Fighting Uruk-Hai
14. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/Parth Galen
15. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/The Departure of Boromir
16. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/The Road Goes Ever ...
17. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/May It Be
18. Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring/The Road Goes Ever ...

Amazon.com

As fans of Peter Jackson's Lord of the Rings trilogy know, each film exists in two versions: the theatrical one and the extended one that appeared on DVD. This luxurious box set--which also comes with a detailed essay on the movie's musical themes--features the full extended score, so many cues not on the CDs of the individual movies are included. Granted, the majority of listeners will be perfectly happy with the shorter versions of the scores--it's a safe bet that most people can live without hearing, say, Ian McKellen's 35-second-long ditty "The Road Goes Ever On" at the beginning of "Bag End," or Viggo Mortensen's performance of his own composition, "The Song of Lúthien," within the track "The Nazgûl." But if you're a completist and/or a devotee of Howard Shore's pounding tympani and overwhelming choral compositions (featured particularly prominently on disc 3, a large chunk of which is devoted to a battle scene), then this set is a dream come true. Audiophiles should note that the fourth disc, a DVD, offers the score in Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound. Fire up those speakers so the whole shire can hear. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Album Description

An epic film score receives epic treatment with The Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring/Complete Recordings. Released for the first time on CD, the complete score for the first film in the Lord of the Rings trilogy contains more than 180 minutes of music on three CDs plus a DVD-Audio disc of the entire score in Surround Sound. Breathtaking and majestic, the 2001 Oscar and Grammy winning score compsted by Howard Shore also includes Enya's Oscar nominated "May It Be." For fans of any of The Lord of the Rings films, the Fellowship of the Ring/Complete Recordings is an essential experience.

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful.......2007-06-15

I picked up this set because I am both a LOTR fan, movies and books and I need music to help me work. There are some tracks that I skipped over, like the short little ditties in the bar, but many of the songs, such as the Elvish chants are easy to get lost in - its just too bad they don't last longer. The packaging really is well done, though the DVD disc was loose when I received it in the mail, but unharmed. I will have to wait until the price on the second set comes down a little more, but I can't wait for ROTK.

Awesome.......2007-06-12

This is by far the editon to get if you loved the lord of the rings soundtrack. It has every song on it from the extended edition. and the DVD-A version is very nice.

Excellent Music tracks from Movie.......2007-05-03

Brings the movie back as you listen to the full version of the track.

Complete?.......2007-04-07

This CD collection is wonderful; it has much of the material from the movie that was only included in the extended edition DVD, but it is far from complete. While it does have the complete version of "The Passing of the Elves" and two versions of "The Road Goes Ever On", many of the songs are highly incomplete and inferior to the originals. "Aniron," the theme for Aragorn and Arwen performed by Enya, is incomplete and the lyrics are hard to match to what is being sung. The sound quality for this song is even worse on the accompanying DVD, which is supposed to have all of the music in "superior sound". The song "Prophecy" is reduced to two barely-audible lines and "May It Be" is shortened and different than the original. $60 for this when there are more complete songs on the original soundtrack is ridiculous.

Great Collection, Poor Packaging.......2007-04-03

I realy can't add to what others have said about this set, the music is simply the best LOTR soundtrack collection out there! It is all here, and the contents of this set will make any LOTR fan happy and the music DVD is a great one disc addition if you want to hear the entire score in one sitting (to which I have done a number of times already).
My only complaint is the somewhat flimsy cardboard box that houses the contents of this musical treasure. Mine came damaged, and considering the price, I expected better packaging. This is a minor quabble on my part and NO, I havent returned it due to the fact that the music itself Is what I truly treasure, It just would have been nicer to have recieved it undamaged.

Music-5
Packaging-3

*for the record I had rated this Item 5 stars not the 3 stars that is showing at the top of my review*

Average customer rating: Fantastic! Loved the movie, love the score 4.5 Stars for The Greatest Game Ever Played One of Brian Tyler's best

The Greatest Game Ever Played Brian Tyler Manufacturer: Hollywood Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Film Scores | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Dreamer The Legend of Zorro Oliver Twist Munich The Great Raid (Score) ASIN: B000ASDGHQ Release Date: 2005-09-27

Tracks:

1. Main Title Overture
2. Immigrant's Theme
3. Determination
4. The Amateur
5. Broken Dreams
6. A Call To Arms
7. The Greatest Game Ever Played
8. Dog Leg
9. Angel
10. Invitation
11. Broken Dreams Reprise
12. Ouimet Trails By One
13. Ride The High Country
14. Indecision
15. Heads Turn
16. The Game Is Afoot
17. An Unlikely Outcome
18. A Chance Encounter
19. And Then There Were Three
20. Ride The High Country Reprise
21. True Valor
22. A Quiet Dignity
23. Duel
24. Showdown
25. Sunset
26. Angel - Dawn Upshaw
27. The Band Played On - Amick Byram
28. Hello Hello Who's Your Lady Friend? - Joe Jackson
29. End Title Overture

Customer Reviews:

Fantastic!.......2007-01-09

As a movie soundtrack fan, I was immediately drawn to 'The Greatest Game Ever Played,' and when I got it just a few weeks ago, I wasn't dissapointed.
At first it sounds much like James Horner's 'Legends of the Fall,' but it is by no means a repeat of it. It is a beautifull soundtrack on it's own, with many different themes that keep it exciting. The music has the same early 1900's feel as the movie while stil maintaining a variety of music styles; from soaring strings to intense violin pieces to period vocals like "And the Band Played On." Like the movie, it has a very inspirational feel, and I would definately recommend it to anyone, whether fans of the movie or soundtrack lovers.

Loved the movie, love the score.......2006-03-17

I saw The Greatest Game Ever Played in the theater and became enchanted with this film, based on the true story of Francis Ouimet, a low-class amateur golfer who emerges from complete obscurity to win the U.S. Open. By the end of the movie, I realized how much I was enjoying the music and decided that I just had to buy the soundtrack.

As I have listened to this soundtrack again and again, I've been captivated by this music. The beauty and power of Brian Tyler's composition is most impressive. As an intent listener, I've been deeply moved by the expansive musical landscape that is covered in this soundtrack. The central motif, a majestic and magnanimous melody which forms the essence of the main title, is woven into tracks throughout the disc, tying everything together as part of a musical (and theatrical) storyline. Indeed, it seems like an incomplete experience if I don't listen to the entire soundtrack, start to finish, in sequential order. If you take the time to do that, you'll find it's a very rewarding listen.

4.5 Stars for The Greatest Game Ever Played.......2006-03-11

This was an excellent 10 dollar purchase from iTunes, to put it mildly. As much as I loved Tyler's The Final Cut, Darkness Falls, Timeline and Constantine scores, this tops them all. It's a loving tribute to the main character of the film and good ol' fashioned film scoring in general. I haven't seen the movie and therefore cannot comment on wether or not it works in the context of the film. I can, however, say with great pleasure what a joy it is to listen to as a solo album.
The album picks up with the main title track, and what a great track it is. Some people will say it is Horner reminiscent, and while many themes on this CD do remind me of James Horner's best work, I actually think the closer resemblance is John Debney. I'm serious - this score is in many ways similar to The Passion of the Christ. It has pounding drums and wonderful percussion and isn't afraid to go all out with the string and brass section. It's a thrilling, heroic, melodramatic and operatic score that I've enjoyed listening to repeatedly. A highly recommended score for anyone who enjoys breathtaking and moving and powerful and heroic sometimes lighthearted and always thrilling music.
cheers
KZ

One of Brian Tyler's best.......2005-10-01

Brain Tyler says of this score that "the orchestral music was influenced by the popular music of the end of the 19th Century and the start of the 20th Century - Debussy, Sibelius, Strauss, and Mahler. To me, the sound we know as 'American' was a combination of the styles of so many of these great European composers." As far as I'm concerned, this score was a lot more influenced by James Horner -- certain bits sound strikingly similar to Legends of the Fall. But don't let that put you off, because the rest of the bits don't. This score is beautiful, lively, energetic, exciting and ebullient Americana throughout -- an odd contrast to Tyler's last score, the dark beast that was Constantine. Despite the occasional "nods" to Horner, though, Greatest Game Ever Played is one of Tyler's best and most thoroughly enjoyable scores, well orchestrated and well recorded also. If it's not quite Children of Dune, it's certainly better than his best since, such as Timeline and The Final Cut, on par with his other score for Bill Paxton, Frailty, though obviously in a very different genre and with a very different sound. So if you're a fan of Brian Tyler or good, uplifting, exciting film music in general, definitely check out this score.

Average customer rating: Bam!! This artist is over!!!! first of all... Originality Counts This song is sooooo good!!!! This sucks so badly...

Boulevard of Broken Dreams Green Day Manufacturer: Wea International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk-Pop | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music American Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | CD Singles | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Holiday Wake Me Up When September Ends Boulevard of Broken Dreams American Idiot American Idiot ASIN: B0006LCPY2 Release Date: 2005-01-25

Tracks:

1. Boulevard of Broken Dreams
2. Letter Bomb [Live]

Album Description

Taken from the 2004 album 'American Idiot'. The title track is b/w one non-LP track 'Letterbomb' (Live). Reprise.

Album Details

Green Day's Talent for Reflective, Melancholy Sounds is Pushed to the Forefront with 'boulevard of Broken Dreams', which Finds them at their Evocative Best. 'boulevard of Broken Dreams' is a Pivotal Moment in the Intricately Detailed 'american Idiot' Concept, Vividly Portraying an Anguished Sense of Alienation with One of Green Day's Most Powerful and Tender Moments to Date. '

Customer Reviews:

Bam!! This artist is over!!!!.......2006-08-11

I'm sick of this song!! It's overplayed...Can you people stop loving Green Day so much. They suck.

first of all..........2006-07-28

..the walking alone part in Blvd. of Broken Dreams was when he had a fall out with his wife, or something that made him lonely, that is inside his head, the stuff inside of him, not literally, for goodness sakes, if you guys have an imagination like green day you might have gotten that before I told you. Have you heard their older music, first of course they want the money, because they had pretty much none before, because they were not that popular. Actually the majority (minority=Green Day)just write the songs for the money, they don't, they write it about the life, so if you want some quility music please buy this. If you are not into this stuff please don't buy it, if you are not sure, please be smart and do some reaserch. SHEESH...Green Day are a 1-of-a-kind band.

Originality Counts.......2006-05-24

Any group that is so lacking in imagination that it has to steal as unusual and distinctive a song title as "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" (a 1934 hit song) deserves to be ridiculed, not rewarded with a Grammy.

I'm just full of original ideas. I can't decide whether to write a song called "Wake Me Up Before you Go-Go" or "Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer" - or maybe "Do You Know The Way to San Jose"?

This song is sooooo good!!!! .......2006-05-01

For those of you who found this song heavenly inspired, like I did, hahaha, you need to check the green day vs elektrik haze version: "onex & bass-x remix" it's so good, I can't stop listening to it... I want more!!! Unfortunately this version is not available on this CD single, what a shame, but you can download it anywhere, you won't be disappointed...

This sucks so badly..........2006-04-19

Everyone who reviewed this piece o' crap 1 star had the right idea. Now, let me drive the point home further: this song is pathetic. Billy Joe should really quit whining about how he "walks alone". After all, Green Day is on top of the music world right now in spite of being a lame Nirvana retread. So sorry, but you don't walk alone. Maybe if he had the decency to admit he was only in it for the money, I wouldn't be so opposed to this song.
I've heard it said that this song has emotion. That's great...where? I know it's not in the bored way Billy Joe sings his uninspired, typical "Nobody-loves-me-even-though-I'm-also-a-rock-star-and-I-have-fans-on-the-other-end-of-the-world-but-becuase-I'm-a-sellout-I'll-sing-about-being-a-loser" lyrics. You want emotion? Listen to Bell Bottom Blues by Derek & the Dominoes. You can tell that Eric Clapton meant every word he said. With this annoying track, all you can tell is that Green Day is a highly overrated group. If they don't stop playing this song, and fast, I don't know what I'll do.

Average customer rating: More than just a good listen... it stir the soul! I Loved this Show and this Album Of Love And Hope Lushly Romantic! Moves me to tears...

Beauty and the Beast: Of Love and Hope Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Holdridge, Lee | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Film Scores | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Television Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Beauty & the Beast Beauty and the Beast - The Second Season Beauty and the Beast - The Complete First Season ASIN: B000008DBI Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Theme from "Beauty and the Beast"
2. Acquainted With the Night
3. Laura's Theme
4. Margaret's Theme: Longing
5. On Her Own/She Walks in Beauty
6. Night of Beauty
7. Single Night/Love Song
8. Angel's Theme
9. Devil's Theme/I Arise from the Dreams of Thee
10. Promise Remembered
11. Journey's End/Sonnet #Cxvi
12. Dancing Light/Sonnet #Xxix
13. Quest/Letters to a Young Poet [Excerpt]
14. Fear
15. Father Remembers/Composed on Westminster Bridge
16. Return
17. Broken Dreams/Ode: Intimations of Immortality from Recollections ...
18. To Cast All Else Aside
19. Riches, Not Gold
20. Catherine's Lullaby
21. Voice of Her Eyes/Somewhere I Have Never Traveled
22. Voice of Her Eyes Somewhere I Have Never Travelled/The First Time ... - Lisa Angelle
23. Happy Life
24. This Is the Creature

Customer Reviews:

More than just a good listen... it stir the soul! .......2007-05-31

Soon as you put the CD on, you are transported to another time... another place. The music sooths, as the words spoken by the beast penetrate to the deepest part of your soul. You're emotionally spent, yet feel more alive than ever after your journey.

I bought this years ago when it first came out on Cassette (gives you an idea how long ago that was) I listened to it so many times the tape wore out. I just ordered the CD.... I can't wait for the journey to begin again...thank you Vincent!

I Loved this Show and this Album.......2006-06-09

I bought the CD today as a backup in case my original signed by Ron Perlman CD wears out. I keep waiting for the owners of this series to release at least the first 2 season on DVD. I have no interest in owning the 3rd season when the show broke my heart. I wish someone would redo this show in it's original conception as a movie or a TV series. I loved the show and was a great fan of the Love and Hope shown by Catherine and Vincent.

Of Love And Hope.......2006-04-07

Hi! I bought "Of Love & Hope" last November, through Amazon.com, and I must say, I enjoy it! However; the producers of this album, which I love, should have used another introduction instead of just the MUSIC. Why not use the main theme, where Vincent and Catherine introduce each other? THAT would have been great!! After all, Cathy was also a great character on the show!

I hereby recommend this album to all Beauty and the Beast fans out there. I have listened to it so often, that now, I can recite more poems by heart! BATB FOREVER!

Lushly Romantic!.......2005-09-04

I was a great fan of the TV series, "Beauty and the Beast" and owned the cassette version of "Of Love and Hope" in which Ron Purlman as Vincent reads poetry by Shakespeare, Lord Byron, Shelly, Rilke and other greats, interspersed with beautiful music, mostly from the soundtrack of the series. As I love beautiful music and beautiful words, I counted this tape among my treasures. When the tape eventually became damaged, I truly was distraught. I am delighted to now own the CD, which brought me instant pleasure which can only continue for the rest of my life.

Moves me to tears..........2005-07-06

I actually have this on cassette, bought years ago before television network executives butchered this incredibly beautiful show, and dug it out of storage recently. Interestingly enough, I found that I had forgotten none of it. Never has music spoken so eloquently to my heart, nor represented a television show so clearly and wonderfully. Ron Perlman's "Vincent" voice, interpreting the classical literary selections in this, is sensual, articulate, undeniably romantic. It's one of the most unusual collections of music and poetry I've ever come across, a fitting and fine representation of the show.
My favorite is the opening theme of the series, with lyrics sung and "Vincent's" "No one, not even the rain, has such small hands" intonation.
The television show and it's tragic, other-worldly love story was too perfect to last long on tv. I'm glad that fans such as myself have been able to hold onto rememberances of the show such as this marvelous, sweeping score. I only wish that it could be re-released on Cd, along with dvds of the series. Fans have been keeping the magic alive all these years; it's time we were recognized.

Average customer rating: psychobilly romper room stomp Meh. Clever, smart, interesting music

Cemetery Shoes Johnny Dowd Manufacturer: Bongo Beat Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Pictures From Life's Other Side Temporary Shelter Cruel Words Last Days of Wonder Chainsaw of Life ASIN: B00062IEKA Release Date: 2004-10-12

Tracks:

1. Brother Jim
2. Garden Of Delight
3. Whisper In A Nag's Ear
4. Rest In Peace
5. Wedding Dress
6. Shipwreck
7. Dear John Letter
8. Easter Sunday
9. Christmas Is Just Another Day
10. Dylan's Coat
11. Rip Off

Customer Reviews:

psychobilly romper room stomp.......2006-06-05

I have been listening to the "cemetary shoes" album. Okay now be warned before you rush into Johnny he is considered to be in the Genre of "PSYCHOBILLY" so if you do not have at least a passsing appreciation of Rockabilly, punk, goth, and alt country. So don't blame me if he scares the hell out of you or you just don't get it, but if you can get past any prejudices or dislikes you initially have of the music and really listen to the man, he has something to say and a very unique way of saying it. you can hear a few samples of Johnny on his website at www.johnnydowd.com Here are the lyrics to one of his songs that I really like the words to,

Billy Blu



A crooked little man / lives in the underground
Sometimes he goes up / but mostly he stays down

People call him Billy / William is his name
In the coming darkness / he's the keeper of the flame

He repairs radios / with alien transistors
Cosmic commnication / between brothers and sisters

He has information / unavailable to most
He converses with angels / and sleeps with ghosts

Silence is a sadness / a bird with a song
Billy is a sailor / between right and wrong

A world of light and promise / is beyond his memory
In the present he is occupied / preparing for eternity

Lucifer is coming / don't let the children hear
The devil's in the wood pile / judgment day is near

Things that seem simple / are extremely complicated
When you scratch the surface / of things gold-plated

© Johnny Dowd

I hope the more adventurous of you take a listen and give him half a chance and those less adventurous look at all the pictures of his pretty face (well at least that was the one good thing one young lady could find about him). On another interesting note about Johnny he didn't record his first album until he was 50 years old. Well guess I can't complain I didn't put out my first book until I was 34, and I had twenty odd years of material back logged. Which we can really blame on Bob because I really didn't think much of the "bits" I wrote until I heard SBR and I thought man I want to make statements like that. I look at Johnny's lyrics and it so often reminds me of the ways that I string words together. So take a listen, check out what he says, and always keep an open mind, remember don't judge a book by it's cover (or a book of poetry by it's title).

Meh........2004-11-12

Man oh man...you know I love JD, but this album is sort of making me question me faith. I question whether two stars is really fair, but I gave three to The Pawnbroker's Wife, and this is definitely inferior to that one, so that's what it's getting. The most obvious disappointment here--and I think most fans would agree with me on this--is the absence of the immaculate Kim Sherwood-Caso's vocal talents. This was always a big part of the appeal of any Dowd album; she made good songs into stunning songs, and I suspect that, even if the ones here aren't as good as usual, she could have partially redeemed some of them. I certainly hope the two of them haven't had some sort of falling out, and that we'll hear more of her in future Dowd recordings.

Here's what's good about this album: the frenzied 'Garden of Delights.' I would say that this is the one song here that approaches classic status; an unnervingly intense tale of murder/suicide. Also pretty good: 'Wedding Dress,' with its entertaining southern gothic lyric (maybe Dowd should write books). That and 'Brother Jim' have a gospel feel to them (even if one's about a crossdressing butcher and the other a clerical murderer). 'Whisper in the Nag's Ear' might be okay on its own, but it just seems pointlessly overdone compared to the spare original version on Pictures From Life's Other Side.

But...most of the songs are just kind of there. Not unpleasant to listen to, but not exactly exciting either. I expect a lot more from the guy who wrote 'Worried Mind' and 'Hell or High Water.' Better luck next time.

Clever, smart, interesting music.......2004-11-09

Johnny Dowd makes me appreciate having ears to hear with and a mind to think with. Here is a man who, in a just world, would enjoy the success that more commercial musicians do today; that he does not is a real crime (then again, the world's loss is his fans' gain). His music is deep, dark and thoughtful, but well crafted, like an Alfred Hitchcock film. The tunes take some getting used to, as does his voice, because they cover material not usually associated with today's homogenized and emasculated pop and radio scene. But like most acquired tastes, you wonder how you ever got along without it. He writes music like the moon casts shadows, makes you look over your shoulder, and consider your fate. His albums, including his recent, Cemetary Shoes, deal with topics from the seamy side of life, a portion of the world that is anathema to the Britneys, the Jessicas, and the other pop tarts of music. If you appreciate artistry, thought and challenge, check out the Dowd catalog. Stretch your imagination a little. Take a chance on his music and experience an enveloping warmth that is cognition and emotion melding.

Average customer rating: Best CD Ever Great cd! great live Nasty words included in SONG!!!!!! Music of the heart

Boulevard of Broken Dreams Green Day Manufacturer: Wea International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk-Pop | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music American Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | CD Singles | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Holiday Wake Me Up When September Ends Boulevard of Broken Dreams American Idiot Jesus of Suburbia ASIN: B0006IQM6M Release Date: 2004-12-20

Tracks:

1. Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
2. American Idiot (Live) (Sept 21st 2004 - Irving Plaza, Nyc)
3. She's A Rebel (Live) (Sept 21st 2004 - Irving Plaza, Nyc)

Album Description

Taken from the 2004 album 'American Idiot'. The title track is b/w two non-LP tracks, 'American Idiot' (Live) & 'She's A Rebel' (Live). Reprise.

Album Details

The Undeniably Powerful "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" is the Second Single from the #1 Album "American Idiot". Includes Two Bonus Live Records Including the Previous Single "American Idiot".

Customer Reviews:

Best CD Ever.......2006-07-18

This cd rocks! American Idiot is very well preformed live! Cuss word in the middle though! All right New York City! Boulevard is an awesome song, and I LOVE the artwork! She's a Rebel-Live is great too! Billie's a little off pitch though. Anyhow, I would reccommend buying this cd used or new. I got mine for about $5.79 (without shipping and handling) factory sealed and I recieved it today. Speedy delivery!

Great cd!.......2006-07-09

I only rated it 4 stars BECAUSE it is somewhat overpriced. Every song is excellent. THEY DON'T HAVE PARENTAL ADVISORY BECAUSE IT IS AN IMPORT. I always wanted to hear She's A Rebel LIVE!

great live.......2006-06-24

I wish this was a full album because I can imagine a real album called Boulavrd Of Broken Dreams.
Great song......

Nasty words included in SONG!!!!!!.......2005-08-30

I purchased this single for my 10 year old daughter because I did not see any disclaimer advising me that the tracks had nasty words in them. I am aware that Green Day does cuss so I when I went on line to order this item I thought I had taken all the necessary precautions to ensure that I did not purchase the nasty version of the songs. Needless to one of the songs uses a word that should NOT be allowed on any music. I hope Amazon will make it easier for parents like me to order music on line that does NOT contain cuss words. I am very disappointed with this purchase.

Music of the heart.......2005-05-19

The theme and music of "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" describes and identifies those of us who follow the road of walking alone in the boulevard of broken dreams.

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Suomi / Finland Jean Sibelius , Einojuhani Rautavaara , Jaakko Mantyjarvi , Toivo Kuula , Eric Ericson , Solange Anorga , and Accentus Chamber Choir Manufacturer: Valois ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Rautavaara, Einojuhani | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Sibelius | Sibelius, Jean | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Choruses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Partsongs | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music A Cappella | Folk | Styles | Music Similar Items: North Rautavaara: Works for Mixed Chorus Finnish Orchestral Favorites Morten Lauridsen: Nocturnes ASIN: B000062U6Z Release Date: 2002-09-10

Average customer rating: Great CD! Michele Lee is flawless singing Dottie West!

Big Dreams & Broken Hearts: The Dootie West Story Manufacturer: Michelle Lee Entertainment ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0001Q5T4U

Product Description

12 Tracks 1.Country Sunshine 2.Act Naturally 3.Welcome to my World 4.Here Comes my Baby Back Again 5.Country Girl 6.Life of the Party 7.Everytime Two Fools Collide 8.Anyone Who Isnt Me Tonight 9.Paper Mansions 10.Last Time I Saw Him 11.A Lesson In Leavin' 12.Blue As I Want To

Customer Reviews:

Great CD!.......2006-04-02

Michele Lee does a fantastic job of covering Dottie's songs for the movie on this CD. These are not sold on Amazon, but you order copies from micheleleeonline.com.

Michele Lee is flawless singing Dottie West!.......2005-07-08

I saw this movie and I really enjoyed it! I have always loved Dottie West. I enjoyed the movie so much, that I decided I had to have the CD soundtrack to it, just because the music in the movie was great! Imagine my surprise when I received the CD and found out that Michele Lee sang all of the Dottie West Vocals in the film. She sounds just like her!!! Totally flawless!!! If you like Dottie West, get this soundtrack! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!! Kudos to Michele Lee...I have loved you since Knots Landing and you are awesome in this movie!

Average customer rating: True Finnish Tango?

Matti Salminen: Finnish Tangos Manufacturer: Koch Schwann (Germ.) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music | Baroque | Classical | General | Modern & 20th Century | Romantic | Sinfonia | Sinfonia Concertante General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B00005B5MZ Release Date: 2001-07-24

Tracks:

1. Meren Rannalla
2. Sarkyneita Toivieta
3. Satumaa
4. Haave Rakkaudesta
5. Sa Kuulut Paivaan Jokaiseen
6. Oin Ja Paivin
7. Tango Merella
8. En Tuntenut Sua Silloin
9. Miksi Kerroit Mulle Valheen
10. Itamaista Rakkautta
11. Liljankukka
12. Jos Jatat Minut
13. Kotkan Ruusu
14. Kangastus

Customer Reviews:

True Finnish Tango?.......2001-08-12

Having recently returned from a wonderful summer vacation in Finland, I found myself sitting here in a sweltering New York City with a mad jones for some true Finnish tango. A quick Amazon search turned up this CD, which I of course ordered straight away. The disc has all the classics of the genre, including Satumaa, Liljankukka, and Kotkan ruusu. They are, however, rendered virtually unrecognizable by Mr. Salminen's operatic bass voice and the fact that the music is done by a symphony orchestra. Not a single accordion to be heard! While the melancholy Finnish tango easily lends itself to this type of reinterpretation (and it is very well done), if, like me, you are looking for "true" Finnish tango, played in the dancehall style by a small combo with mournful, yearning vocals (as opposed to Lord of Darkness vocals), you are bound to be disappointed. Maybe this will turn some opera buffs on to Finnish tango, other than that, I can't figure the intended audience. It certainly is a curiosity. Perhaps it will grow on me (I am not the biggest opera fan)....

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Broken Dreams Eleven Hundred Springs Manufacturer: The Orchard ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Country | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: A Straighter Line Bandwagon Bandwagon ASIN: B00009YUL1 Release Date: 2003-06-10

Tracks:

1. Depend On You
2. Just Me And You
3. Broken Dreams
4. We Don't Need To Belong
5. Illegal Smile

Album Description

Original Texas music with great songwriting. Although not a retro novelty act, the influence of and respect for the traditional country old-school sound is obvious. EHS's special guest, Kim Pendleton of critically acclaimed Vibrolux, is a woman with "a voice made of diamonds and coal," according to the Dallas Observer's Robert Wilonsky.

Music Album:

1. Christmas Present
2. Classic Country: 1950-1959
3. Country Christmas (Karaoke)
4. Divide and Conquer
5. Don't Be Stupid (You Know I Love You) [CD-single] [Enhanced] [Import]
6. "Don Williams - Greatest Hits, Vol. 4"
7. Great Marty Robbins [Import]
8. Greatest Hits [Collectables]
9. Greatest Hits [Import]
10. Hair in My Eyes Like a Highland Steer [Import]

Music Album