| 1. One More Christmas |
| 2. Baby It's Cold Outside |
| 3. The Angels Cried |
| 4. Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus |
| 5. Little Toy Trains |
| 6. Christmas Everyday |
| 7. Un Flambeau, Jeannette Isabelle |
| 8. Must Be Tonight |
| 9. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas |
| 10. Linus and Lucy |
| 11. River |
| 12. Go Tell It On The Mountain |
Editorial Reviews
Christine Albert and Chris Gage from Austin, Texas have been sharing their powerful harmonies, infectious grooves and heartfelt sentiment throughout the United States and Europe since joining forces in 1996, performing both as a duo and with a hot band in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Denmark, Holland, France, Slovenia, Belgium, Italy and Australia. In the summer of 2000 they toured the U.S. with Jimmie Dale Gilmore, as members of his band as well as opening the shows. The key to Albert and Gage is harmony, the blend of Chris and Christine's voices uniting to create a third voice. Their live show is full of sentiment, harmonies and instrumental theatrics...powerful, original, and very soulful.
Product Description:
Albert and Gage's "One More Christmas" is a warm acoustic production featuring holiday classics as well as non-traditional covers of Smokey Robinson, Joni Mitchell and Robbie Robertson of The Band. The showcase piece, One More Christmas, was written by Chris and Christine at a time when Christines childhood home was up for sale, and the family was getting together for One More Christmas at the old home place. The music swings from piano jazz to acoustic folk to a country cover of Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus as recorded by George Jones and Tammy Wynette. Chris faithfully renders the Charlie Brown Christmas Special piano favorite Linus and Lucy with Paul Pearcy on drums and Brad Fordham on the upright bass and Christine interprets a traditional French carol with beauty and authenticity.
One More Christmas,Albert & Gage,Moonhouse Records,"Some holiday records try to bowl you over with studio production and pickers, trusting overwrought pathos to pass for art. One More Christmas--both the song and the entire CD--are the antithesis of this sort of artificial sweetener. ",Christmas,Christmas / Chanukkah,Pop,Xmas Vocal
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One More Drifter in the Snow
Aimee Mann Manufacturer: Superego Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000IMUYEC Release Date: 2006-10-24 |
Tracks:
- Whatever Happened To Christmas
- Christmas Song
- Christmastime
- I'll Be Home For Christmas
- You're A Mean One, Mr. Grinch
- Winter Wonderland
- Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
- God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
- White Christmas
- Calling On Mary
Amazon.com
One More Drifter in the Snow offers a bittersweet--but not downbeat--look at a holiday that represents the height of happiness for some, the depths of sadness for others. Following in the classy footsteps of Miss Peggy Lee, Aimee Mann takes an intimate approach to an increasingly hectic time of year. In other words, the set is a throwback to a slower-paced era. (In cinematic terms, that means more Meet Me in St. Louis, less Jingle All the Way.) There are two fitting originals, "Calling on Mary" (Mann) and "Christmastime" (Jon Brion and Michael Penn). The rest are seasonal favorites, with the exception of Jimmy Webb's "Whatever Happened to Christmas," which may be new to some. On all tracks, the focus is on the tasteful strings--credit Patrick Warren for the chamberlin, celeste, and pump organ--and Mann's delicate delivery. Overall, the artist is more interested in providing comfort than radical reinvention, although a dreamier-than-usual "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" enjoys a slight edge over the other selections. Grant Lee Phillips, taking over from Boris Karloff, provides the theatrical narration on "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch." --Kathleen C. FennessyAlbum Description
Grammy winner and Oscar nominee Aimee's first Christmas album is a collection of holiday classics and two original, beautiful, and bittersweet songs written by Mann and Michael Penn. Reminiscent of classic albums of the 40's and 50's, but without any retro kitsch. Like Frank Sinatra, Johnny Mathis, and Peggy Lee, Aimee Mann captures the emotional beauty of Christmas.Customer Reviews:
good addition to Christmas music.......2007-01-16
Great CD!.......2007-01-11
If you love Aimee Mann.......2007-01-09
Mellow Christmas tunes.......2007-01-04
This is sure to become a classic Christmas must-have just as Vanessa Williams' Star Bright has. And check out the new Hall and Oates Home for Christmas CD as well. Together, these three CD's make for a great evening of Christmas song listening.
One great song and . . ........2006-12-22
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The Muppet Christmas Carol
Manufacturer: Disney ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000BRD72K Release Date: 2005-11-22 |
Tracks:
- Overture (Instrumental) - Paul Williams
- Scrooge - Cast
- Room In Your Heart - Honeydew And Beaker
- Good King Wenceslas - Muppet Brass Buskers
- One More Sleep 'Til Christmas - Kermit
- Marley And Marley - Marley And Marley
- Christmas Past (Instrumental) - Paul Williams
- Chairman Of The Board - Sam Eagle
- Fozziwig's Party - Dr. Teeth And The Electric Mayhem
- When Love Is Gone - Belle
- It Feels Like Christmas - Ghost Of Christmas Present
- Christmas Scat - Tiny Tim
- Bless Us All - Tiny Tim And Family
- Christmas Future (Instrumental) - Paul Williams
- Christmas Morning (Instrumental) - Paul Williams
- Thankful Heart - Scrooge
- Finale:When Love Is Found/It Feels Like Christmas - Various Artists
- When Love Is Gone - Martina McBride
Amazon.com
For right-minded buyers of the reissued Muppet Christmas Carol soundtrack, the odds of disappointment are about as remote as Miss Piggy's chances with Kermit. If you loved the movie, you will love the loopy mayhem of the Muppet Brass Buskers ("Good King Wenceslas"), the cartoonish malice of the black-hearted misanthropes Marley & Marley ("Marley & Marley"), and the hope-swollen harmonies of Tiny Tim and Family ("Bless Us All"), Muppeted here to hilariously humble effect. If, on the other hand, your interest in this disc has more to do with its inclusion in the way-narrow Christmas-record-for-kids category--if the spirit of the season doesn't extend, for you, to the magic of the Muppets--you may want to keep browsing, as it's a soundtrack first (overture, instrumentals, and all) and a Christmas CD second. That's not to suggest you're stuck with an un-fun disc should it land on your holiday stack without a prior screening, though. Miles Goodman's score sweeps and inspires, and certain tracks--"One More Sleep 'til Christmas" and "Fozziwig's Party"--are future classics. (Note to the right-minded: After a misstep on the original release, Martina McBride's version of "When Love is Gone" is back.) -Tammy La GorceCustomer Reviews:
Finally released.......2007-05-23
Good CD.......2007-02-14
the muppet christmas carol cd.......2007-01-19
Holiday Classic with Kermit , Miss Piggy, and Michael Caine.......2007-01-12
Awesome.......2007-01-08
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Parents: The Lullaby Album
Manufacturer: Angel Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000002SOC Release Date: 1993-10-12 |
Tracks:
- Wiegenlied (Lullaby) Op.49,No.4: Wiegenlied (Lullaby)
- Canon in D
- Nocturne In E-Flat, Op. 9, No.2
- Le damnation de Faust, Op. 24: 'Dance Of The Sylphs'
- Cantate No.208 (Hunt Catata): 'Sheep May Safely Graze'
- Preludes (Book 1): 'The Girl With The Flaxen Hair'
- Suite Bergamasque: 'Claire de lune'
- Orchestral Suite No. 3, BWV 1068: Air From Orchestral Suite No. 3, BWV 1068
- Reverie
- Suite catalan: 'La Filla mal marxant' - 'El Noi de la mare'
- Orfeo ed Euridice: Dance Of The Blessed Spirits
- Album Fur Die Jugend, Op.68: Kleine Studie (Little Study) (No.14)
- Cantabile (Andantino)
- Gymnopedies 3 & 1
Customer Reviews:
Wonderful.......2006-02-02
Love this album.......2005-02-24
the perfect lullaby.......2001-12-13
Wonderful CD to assist putting a child to sleep........1998-09-19
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The #1 Choral Album
Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000060P5G Release Date: 2002-03-12 |
Tracks:
- Nabucco: Chorus Of The Hebrew Slaves: Va, Pensiero - Chicago Symphony Chorus
- Madama Butterfly: Humming Chorus - Vienna State Opera Choir
- Lohengrin: Bridal Chorus: Treulich Gefuhrt Ziehet Dahin - Walter Hagen-Groll
- Miserere: Miserere (Abridged) - Sir David Willcocks
- Cantata No. 147: Jesu Bleibet Meine Freunde (Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring) - Kantorei Der Dreikonigskirche
- Ave Verum Corpus, K 618 - Stephen Cleobury
- Cantique De Jean Racine - Stephen Cleobury
- L'Enfance Du Christ: Shepherds' Farewell: Il S'en Va Loin De La Terre - St. Anthony Singers
- Pavane - Choeur Symphonique De Montreal
- Totus Tuus (Excerpt) - John Nelson
- Ein Deutsches Requiem: Wie Lieblich Sind Deine Wohnungen - Chicago Symphony Chorus
- Tannhauser: Pilgrims' Chorus: Begluckt Darf Nun Dich - Vienna State Opera Chorus
- Requiem: Sanctus - Charles Dutoit
- Requiem: Lacrimosa - Konzertvereinigung Wiener Staatsoperchor
- Song For Athene - Stephen Cleobury
- La Damnation De Faust: Laus! Laus! Hosanna! Hosanna! - Chicago Symphony Chorus
Tracks:
- Requiem: Dies Irae... Tuba Mirum - Vienna State Opera Chorus
- Il Trovatore: Anvil Chorus: Vedi! Le Fosche - Chicago Symphony Chorus
- Judas Maccabaeus: See The Conquering Hero Comes - Handel Opera Society Chorus
- Mass In B Minor: Sanctus - Chicago Symphony Chorus
- Zadok The Priest - The Choir Of King's College
- Symphony No.9 'Choral' - Ode To Joy (Fourth Movement - Excerpt) - Jessye Norman
- Requiem: Dies Irae - Konzertvereinigung Wiener Staatsopernchor
- Die Schopfung: Die Himmel Erzahlen (The Heavens Are Telling) - Norma Burrowes
- Carmen: Toreador Chorus: Les Voici, Les Voici - John Alldis Choir
- Elijah: Thanks Be To God - Bryn Terfel
- Weihnachtsoratorium: Jauchzet, Frohlocket! - Lubecker Kantorei
- Matthaus-Passion (Final Chorus): Wir Setzen Uns Mit Tranen Nieder - Chicago Symphony Chorus
- Mefistofele (Prologue): Ave, Signor Degli Angeli E Dei Santi! - London Opera Chorus
- Messiah: Hallelujah - Chicago Symphony Chorus
- Rule Britannia - London Philharmonic Choir
- Jerusalem - London Philharmonic Choir
- Carmina Burana: O Fortuna - Choeur Symphonique De Montreal
- Faust: Soldiers' Chorus: Gloire Immortelle - John McCarthy
- Faust: Apotheosis - John McCarthy
Customer Reviews:
Utterly disapointing.......2006-12-12
Great!.......2006-02-25
charming.......2005-05-25
Something for everyone!.......2004-01-11
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The Christmas I Love
Andre Rieu , and Johann Strauss Orchestra Manufacturer: Philips ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000041OB Release Date: 1997-10-21 |
Tracks:
- O Daughter Of Zion
- White Christmas
- Sleigh Ride
- From Heaven High I Come To You: Tomorrow's The Day Children/Gloria In Excelsis Deo...
- Ave Maria
- Transeamus
- Softly Falls The Snow: Ring Out Little Bell/O Come Al Ye Faithful
- Evening Prayer (From Hansel & Gretel)
- Jingle Bells
- Lullaby: O Sweet Child Jesus/Let Us Be Happy And Jolly
- Mille Cherubini In Coro (Lullaby)
- Christmas Rose
- The Four Seasons: Winter: Largo
- O Christmas Tree: The Little Drummer Boy/Lullaby
- Every Year A New: Oh, How Joyfully/Never Have The Bells Sung More Sweetly
- Dearest Believe Me
- Come Little Children
- The Christmas Concert: Pastorale
- The Holy City
- Silent Night
Customer Reviews:
excellent entertainment.......2007-01-20
The Christmas I Love.......2007-01-10
All of Andre Rieu's music is very enjoyable to listen to.
A Christmas Collection That Is Just Plain Fun.......2005-11-19
Of all his concerts and CDs, I enjoy THE CHRISTMAS I LOVE the most. The jitterbug version of "Jingle Bells" shows that an old tune can produce new tricks. His arrangement of "The Holy City" (a.k.a. "Jerusalem") is almost as moving as when it is performed with a vocalist. The recording has a number of medleys that include favorites from all over Europe show how Christmas has such an international flair. For me, however, this album provides true variety. Many of the carols are not familiar to Americans, so we hear something different yet also authentic to the holiday season.
I'm surprised that there have not been other Rieu Christmas discs. He's an original musician and a consummate showman, so I'm sure there's more he could do with holiday music, but maybe he knows he has a classic with this collection and it will stand the test of time.
Wonderful; marvellous.......2000-09-30
This his not the first CD made by Andre. In 1992, he released "Spielt Die Schonten Weihnachtslieder".
ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL.......1999-08-18
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Andrew Lloyd Webber: Now & Forever
Various Artists Manufacturer: Decca Broadway ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005R5UJ Release Date: 2001-11-20 |
Tracks:
- Jesus Christ Superstar: Overture - Andrew Lloyd Webber
- Jesus Christ Superstar: Everything's Alright - Yvonne Elliman/Murray Head/Ian Gilllan
- Jesus Christ Superstar: I Don't Know How To Love Him - Yvonne Elliman
- Jesus Christ Superstar: Gethsemane (I Only Want To Say) - Steve Balsamo
- Jesus Christ Superstar: Superstar - Murray Head
- Evita: Oh What A Circus/Sing You Fools - Antonio Banderas
- Evita: I'd Be Surprisingly Good For You - Elaine Paige/Joss Ackland
- Evita: Another Suitcase In Another Hall - Barbara Dickson
- Evita: Don't Cry For Me Argentina - Julie Covington
- Evita: High Flying, Adored - Mandy Patinkin/Patti LuPone
- Cats: The Jellicle Ball - Andrew Lloyd Weber
- Cats: Memory - Elaine Paige
- Cats: Gus: The Theatre Cat - Susan Jane Tanner/John Mills
- Cats: Mr Mistoffelees - Paul Nicholas
- Song And Dance: Take That Look Off Your Face - Marti Webb
- Song And Dance: Tell Me On A Sunday - Marti Webb
- Song And Dance: Unexpected Song - Sarah Brightman
- Song And Dance: Nothing Like You've Ever Known - Sarah Brightman
- Song And Dance: Introduction - Andrew Lloyd Webber
- Song And Dance: Variations 1 -4 - Andrew Lloyd Webber
Tracks:
- Starlight Express: Starlight Express - El Debarge
- Starlight Express: Crazy - Greg Ellis/Reva Rice/Caron Cardelle/Samantha Lane/Voyd
- Starlight Express: Next Time You Fall In Love - Reva Rice/Greg Ellis
- Starlight Express: I Am The Starlight - Lon Satton/Ray Shell
- Starlight Express: Light At The End Of The Tunnel - The Company
- Requiem: Hosanna - Placido Domingo
- Requiem: Pie jesu - Sarah Brightman/Paul Miles-Kingston
- The Phantom Of The Opera: The Phantom Of The Opera - Michael Crawford/Sarah Brightman
- The Phantom Of The Opera: The Music Of The Night - Michael Crawford
- The Phantom Of The Opera: All I Ask Of You - Sarah Brightman/Steve Barton
- The Phantom Of The Opera: Entr'acte - Andrew Lloyd Webber
- The Phantom Of The Opera: Masquerade - The Company
- The Phantom Of The Opera: Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again - Sarah Brightman
- Aspects Of Love: Aspects Of Aspects - Orchester Der Vereinigten Buehnen Wien
- Aspects Of Love: Love Changes Everything - Michael Ball
- Aspects Of Love: Seeing Is Believing - Michael Ball/Ann Crumb
- Aspects Of Love: The First Man You Remember - Kevin Colson/Diana Morrison
- Aspects Of Love: Anything But Lonely - Sarah Brightman
- Aspects Of Love: Chanson D'Enfance - Sarah Brightman
Tracks:
- Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Any Dream Will Do - Jason Donovan
- Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Joseph's Coat - Maria Friedman/Richard Attenborough/Donny Osmond
- Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Close Every Door - Donny Osmond
- By Jeeves: Travel Hopefully - John Scherer/Martin Jarvis/Don Stephenson
- By Jeeves: When Love Arrives - Steven Pacey/Diana Morrison
- By Jeeves: Half A Moment - Sarah Brightman
- Sunset Boulevard: With One Look - Glenn Close
- Sunset Boulevard: New Ways To Dream - Glenn Close/Alan Campbell
- Sunset Boulevard: The Perfect Year - Glenn Close/Alan Campbell
- Sunset Boulevard: Sunser Boulevard - Alan Campbell
- Sunset Boulevard: As If We Never Said Goodbye - Glenn Close
- Whistle Down The Wind: Whistle Down The Wind - James Graeme/Lottie Mayor
- Whistle Down The Wind: Cold - Everly Brothers
- Whistle Down The Wind: No Matter What - Children/Adult Chorus
- Whistle Down The Wind: The Nature Of The Beast - Marcus Lovett/Lottie Mayor
- The Beautiful Game: Overture - Andrew Lloyd Webber
- The Beautiful Game: The Beautiful Game - The Company
- The Beautiful Game: Our Kind Of Love - Hannah Waddingham
- The Beautiful Game: Dont Like You - Josie Walker/David Shannon
- The Beautiful Game: Let Us Love In Peace - Josie Walker/Omagh Youth Community Choir
Tracks:
- Oh What A Circus - David Essex
- Memory - Betty Buckley
- The Phantom Of The Opera - Sarah Brightman/Steve Harley
- All I Ask Of You - Sarah Brightman/Cliff Richard
- Love Changes Everything - Michael Ball
- Any Dream Will Do - Donny Osmond
- Amigos Para Siempre (Friends For Life) - Sarah Brightman/Jose Carreras
- As If We Never Said Goodbye - Barbra Streisand
- The Perfect Year - Dina Carroll
- With One Look - Petula Clark
- You Must Love Me - Madonna
- The Heart Is Slow To Learn - Kiri Te Kanawa
- A Kiss Is A Terrible Thing To Waste - The Metal Philharmonic Orchestra
- Whistle Down The Wind - Tina Arena
- No Matter What - Boyzone
- The Vaults Of Heaven - Tom Jones
- Try Not To Be Afraid - Boy George
- Pie Jesu - Charlotte Church
Tracks:
- Make Believe Love - Wes Sands
- Down Thru' Summer - Ross Hannaman
- I'll Give All My Love To Southend - Ross Hannaman
- Believe Me I Will - Sacha Distel
- Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat (1969 Radio Luxembourg Commercial) - Joseph Consortium/Pete Murray
- Try It And See - Rita Pavone
- Come Back Richard Your Country Needs You - Time Rice And The Webber Group
- Goodbye Seattle - Paul Raven
- John 19:41 - The Andrew Lloyd Webber Orchestra
- What A Line To Go Out On - Yvonne Elliman
- Disillusion Me - Gary Band
- The Ballad Of Robert And Peter - Tim Rice
- Christmas Dream - Maynard Williams
- It's Only Your Lover Returning/All Through My Crazy And Wild Days/Don't Cry For Me Argentina - Julie Covington
- It's Easy For You (1977 Jungle Room Session Version) - Elvis Presley
- Magdalena - Tony Christie
- Buenos Aires - The Roja Rockers
- Pollicle Dogs And Jellicle Cats - Andrew Lloyd Webber
- Mungojerrie And Rumpleteazer (Live At The Sydmonton Festival 1980) - Gemma Craven
- I Could Have Given You More - Petula Clark
- I've Been In Love Too Long - Marti Webb
- Benedicite - The Stephen Hill Singers
Album Description
Disc 1: Selections from Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Cats, and Song and DanceDisc 2: Selections from Starlight Express, Requiem, Phantom of the Opera, and Aspects of Love
Disc 3: Selections from Joseph nad the Amaziong Technicolor Dreamcoat, By Jeeves, Sunset Boulevard, Whistle Down the Wind, and The Beautiful Game
CD 4: 1. "Oh What a Circus" --David Essex 2. "Memory" - Betty Buckleey 3. "The Phantom of the Opera" -Sarah Brightman, Steve Harley 4. "All I Ask of You" --Sarah Brightman, Cliff Richard 5. "Love Changes Everything"--Michael Ball 6. "Any Dream Will Do"--Donny Osmond 7. "Amigos Para Siempre (Friends for Life)"--Sarah Brightman, Jose Caerras 8. "As if We Never Said Goodbye"--Barbra Streisand 9. "The Perfect Year"--Dina Carroll 10. "With One Look" --Petula Clark 11. "You Must Love Me" 12. "The Heart Is Slow To Learn" --Kiri Te Kanawa 13. "Whistle Down the Wind"--Tina Arena 14. "A Kiss Is a Terrible Thing To Waste"--The Metal Philharmonic 15. "No Matter What"--Boyzone 16. "The Vaults of Heaven"--Tom Jones and Sounds of Blackness 17. "Try Not To Be Afraid"--Boy George 18. "Pie Jesu"--Charlotte Church
Disc 5: (All tracks available for the first time) 1. "Make Believe Love"--Wes Sands 2. "Down Thru' Summer"--Ross Hannaman 3. "I'll Give All My Love to Southend"--Ross Hannaman 4. "Believe Me I Will"--Sacha Distel 5. "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: 1969 Luxembourg Radio Commercial--The Jospeh Consortium, Pete Murray 6. "Try It and See"--Rita Pavone 7. "Come Back Richard Your Country Needs You"--Tim Rice and the Webber Group 8. "Goodbye Seattle"-- Paul Raven 9. "John 19:41"--The Andrew Lloyd Webber Orchestra 10. "What a Line To Go Out On"--Yvonne Elliman 11. "Disillusion Me" --Gary Bond 12. "The Ballad of Robert and Peter"--Tim Rice 13. "Christmas Dream" --Maynard Williams 14. "It's Only Your Lover Returning/All through My Wild and Crazy Days/Don't Cry for Me Argentina--Julie Covington 15. "It's Easy for You" (1977 Jungle Room Session version)--Elvis Presley 16. "Magdalena"--Tony Christie 17. "Buenos Aires"--The Rioja Rockers 18. "Pollicle Dogs and Jellicle Cats"--Andrew Lloyd Webber original demo 19. "Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer" (Live at Sydmonton Festival 1980)-Gemma Craven 20. "I Could Have Given You More"--Petula Clark 21. "I've Been in Love Too Long"--Marti Webb 22. "Benedicte"-- Stephen Hill Singers
Customer Reviews:
I waited for this for five years.......2006-06-30
It was worth the wait.
The concept is great. The packaging is great. The recording is great. Disc five is really cool for an ALW aficionado. There are a few real gems on it; my favorites are Petula Clark's "I Could Have Given You More" and "Benedicite."
I've always thought "Gus the Theatre Cat" made a great medley on the piano with "Unexpected Song" and "I DOn't Know How to Love Him," but wished there was an alternate lyric to match the other two songs. Now that I know there *is*, and it's a good lyric, it's a dream come true.
The melody of "Benedicite" is one of my favorites from _Sunset_ (the book mis-identifies it as "SUrrender"; it's actually "The Lady's Paying" and "Eternal Youth is Worth a Little Suffering"). The lyrics are the canticle from Daniel 3, which comes up every odd Sunday in the Divine Office, so it's nice to have cool music to sing it with.
I haven't bought _By Jeeves_ or _THe Beautiful Game_ yet, to it was great to sample them.
There are other parts of the CD taht aren't found in my collection. I like CD 4 "The Hits."
But the selections on CDs 1-3 don't make sense.
First, any self-respecting ALW fan has the Original London Cast of _Phantom_, so six tracks are totally useless. Why not draw from the Canadian cast with Colm Wilkinson? Or pull out some obscure recordings never published.
Why two different tracks with Michael Ball singing "Love Changes Everything", yet they're hardly any different?
On Disc 5 is "It's Only Your Lover Returning," sung by Julie Covington. It's an early draft of the song (Lloyd Webber and Rice went through several suggested titles) and quite nice. The very thing one expects on a Boxed Set.
So why have the Julie Covington "Don't Cry for Me" on disc 1?? The only difference is a few words, but it's otherwise identical. Why not Elaine Paige or Patti Lupone or Madonna?
The _Evita_ section is otherwise the best, choosing a sample from each major recording, though I'd have chosen slightly differently (as above).
There is a great selection of "Mungojerrie and Rumpleteazer" from the Sydmonton festival, using the original music that was changed when _Cats_ went to Broadway_. It would have been nice if they'd included more recordings from Sydmonton, like the original lyric of "All I Ask of You" shown on the second DVD to the _Phantom_ movie.
With so many great actress-singers who've played Norma Desmond, why does the collection beat us over the head with Glenn Close?
Paul Miles Kingston must be set for life in royalties, for the number of albums the original recording of "Pie Jesu" has appeared on. "Amigos Para Siempre" is nice, but it reminds me of Shari Lewis's "The Song that Doesn't End," especially when it's been used on so many compilations.
In short, this is a great collection for the obscure material, if you can get it cheap. But for a boxed set, it's a poor sampling, drawn mostly from the most familiar recordings.
Excellent collection but BIG PUBLISHING MISTAKE! .......2006-01-10
ONE OF LLOYD WEBBER'S BEST COMPILATIONS, DESPITE A FEW FLAWS.......2005-03-21
Over the years many compilations of his work have emerged. In the late 80-is and early 90-is it was the "Encore" series and lately the one-disc collection called "Gold". The one in question here can be considered one of the best currently on the market. First, it includes a 3-disc selections from all of his shows, minus the latest one, i.e., "The Woman in White", which, considering the triviality of the score, is no great lost. The fourth disc covers some of his most known songs sung by the famous artists. Then, there is the fifth disc with previously unreleased material, most of which are the songs ALW wrote with Tim Rice for various artists during the 70-is. The disks are all neatly packed in a hardcover book that features 67 pages of pictures and text with information about each of ALW's shows. One of the other assets here is the perfect sound quality, since all of the tracks have been digitally remastered.
Here are my basic impressions and comments regarding the material on the discs:
* Disc #1 has the selections from "Jesus Christ Superstar", "Evita", "Cats" and "Song & Dance". The Superstar material mostly comes from the Concept Recording. Although the songs sound beautiful as always, their orchestration is a bit dated now. Only Steve Balsamo's "Gethsemane" from the 1996 revival cast has a modern rock sound. "Evita" comes with the material from all of the major recordings: London, Broadway and the movie productions, as well as the Concept album. No objections here; since this is one of ALW's most satisfying works, every song is just perfect, although Patti LuPone, the Broadway and overall the best Evita, is left with only a couple of lines. With the selections from "Cats", however, I have some doubts. A plus to the choice of the "Jellicle ball" impressive orchestral sequence from the 1998 movie version and "Mister Mistoffelees" from the 1981 London cast. One of the best known ALW's songs, "Memory", also comes from that album. It's a pretty version and Elaine Paige's rendition cannot be matched, but why include this when the definite version, featuring an 80-piece orchestra and Elaine Paige with much better interpretation, can be found in the same movie version. Thusly, one has to buy Elaine Paige's latest 2-disc compilation "Centre Stage: The very best of Elaine Paige" to get that one. And "Gus the theatre cat" is more a recital than a song, so there was not much point in including that. Marti Webb brings her vocal charm to the "Song & Dance" sequence, Sarah Brightman sings "Unexpected song" with her famous soprano, but as much as I like her version, Bernadette Peters, who was in this show on Broadway is strangely left out here.
* Disc # 2 starts with "Starlight Express". This was never one of my favorite ALW's shows; the plot is even lighter than in "Cats" and the 1984 original cast recording is terribly dated. Yet, here we have one terrific duet, "I am starlight" from the original together with three songs from the later revivals and it seems that fresh orchestrations were just the thing Starlight needed. My favorite remains a touchy ballad, "Next time you fall in love". "Requiem" is the most solemn of all ALW's compositions, written in 1985 to commemorate the death of his father. Placido Domingo's tenor rides together with the chorus all the way through the strong "Hosanna", only to be joined by Sarah Brightman in the final moments of this song. She then gives an echoing deliverance of "Pie Jesu". What can be said of ALW's next show, "The Phantom of the Opera"? A phenomenon in its own right, it's easy to see from the six numbers included here why this is one of the best and most beloved musicals of all time. The cast, the music, the story - everything is perfect. Although "Aspects of love" was never a popular hit, it does have some of the most beautiful love melodies ALW has ever written. "Love changes everything" sung by Michael Ball is probably one of the best tunes ever about love. The rest of the selected material here has a dreamy love flavor and the melodies find their way into your brain in the best Lloyd Webber way.
* ALW's first musical, "Joseph and the amazing Technicolor dreamcoat" was more successful in its revival form than the original from the 70-is. The three songs included here are sung by the show stars, Jason Donovan and Donny Osmond. Maria Friedman was not a lucky choice to play the narrator, as the track from the 1998 movie version shows. "By Jeeves" was ALW's only big flop when it came to the stage in the 70-is. The 1995 revival sounds much better though, full of funny numbers in the best manner of the musical comedy. "Travel hopefully" remains one of the show's highlights on this compilation. "Sunset Boulevard" comes next. "Sunset" remains for me one of Webber's best scores; lush and beautiful. I listen to the original cast recording with Patti LuPone all the time. However, here most of the songs are performed by Glenn Close. A big mistake. If you've ever listened the American premiere recording with her, you'll know what I am talking about. She may have a strong stage presence, but her vocal abilities are too limited, and her aggressive approach to the role lacks any subtlety. Therefore, the two big numbers from this show, "With one look" and "As if we never said goodbye" are ruined by the fact she can't sing. The same goes for the American Joe Gillis, who was played by Alan Campbell. Luckily, Patti LuPone and Kevin Anderson, the original Norma and Joe from the London production, make their brief entrance here with the "Perfect year"; enough to show how better they are. The funny thing is, on the jacket and inside of it, Glenn Close and Alan Campbell are credited as performers in this song as well. If this was a mistake on ALW's part, it was a good one. The next ALW's show, "Whistle down the wind" was never a critic's dear and yet the audiences rushed in to see it in London. The score brings back ALW to his rock and roll roots of the seventies and the story is quite interesting. But the selections here are not the happiest, since the cast recording boasts with much better songs. And finally, "The Beautiful Game". Again, we have one of those ALW's shows that is worth in its individual parts rather than as a whole. "Our kind of love" and "Let us love in peace" are two catchy ballads. The latter is a nice amalgam version not available elsewhere. The two other tracks here I could live without.
* Disc # 4 has the songs from all the above shows performed by different artists. The assembled tracks have their pros and cons. For example, we have some previously unreleased stuff, like Dame Kiri Te Kanawa's operettic rendition of "The heart is slow to learn", or a stunning and epic "A kiss is a terrible thing to waste" from "Whistle down the wind", performed by The Metal Philharmonic Orchestra. Then again, what was the point in including almost identical tracks as the ones on the previous disks? So we have Michael Ball again singing "Love changes everything" with only a bit different orchestration; Sarah Brightman comes out again with the same Phantom duets, but only with the different male singers. It would be much more appropriate to include tracks from the Toronto Cast of the Phantom, with Colm Wilkinson. Other pop deliverances (Tina Arena's "Whistle down the wind", Barbra Streisand's "As if we never said goodbye", Boyzone's "No matter what" and many more) were wisely chosen. Patti LuPone is again nowhere to be found and Petula Clark's "With one look" sounds too worn-out.
* The last disc is probably the one that will be of most interest to Lloyd Webber aficionados. It consists of entirely previously unreleased material ALW for the most part wrote for various artists during his early years, with Tim Rice. Some of these tunes, not successful as a singles, were later used in his shows. Thus "Down thru' summer" became "Buenos Aires"in Evita, "Try it and see", an unsuccessful attempt for the Eurovision was used for "King Herod's song" in "Superstar" and so on. Some of these songs are nicely made pop songs: "Make believe love", ALW's first recorded composition, for which he provided the lyrics; "Goodbye Seattle", sung by Paul Raven, who later became Gary Glitter; "Come back Richard, your country needs you", from a never made musical, sung here by Tim Rice, or Latin flavored "Magdalena", with Tony Christie singing. My all time favorite here is a song called "It's easy for you", sung by none other than Elvis Presley himself. Lloyd Webber and Rice sent him a demo recording that he accepted and recorded this live version a couple of weeks before he died. It's amazing to hear how his voice remained in the perfect shape. Also, there is a track of Andrew Lloyd Webber singing "Policle dogs and Jellicle cats" while plying the piano. His voice doesn't sound bad at all.
Taken as a whole, this compilation makes a perfect birthday or Christmas present to any fan of Andrew Lloyd Webber shows, or just anybody interested in some of the best tunes from the modern era of the musical theatre; despite the flaws I mentioned above. To the former, it may just be the final addition for the Andrew Lloyd Webber collection.
SUCH MAGICAL MUSIC OF THE NIGHT!.......2003-01-19
Opera") and the longest-running show of all time ("Cats"), the man whose homes are filled with three Grammys, five Oliviers, a Golden Globe, and Oscar and too many other honors and hosannas to mention, the man knighted in 1992 certainly doesn't need an introduction. Now Decca Broadway pays tribute to Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber with "Now and Forever," a spectacular 5-CD set compiled and produced by Sir Andy himself. It's cheaper than a
ticket to "The Producers" ... and more much exciting. This treasure trove contains highlights from all of Webber's shows, and a bonus disc of tunes sung by Betty Buckley, Barbara
Streisand, Jose Carreras, Boy George, Charlotte Church, Madonna, Tom Jones, Petula Clark, even Elvis! A must for lovers of theatre---and good music.
A Must Have for Sir Andrew fans.......2002-05-21
The cuts from the musicals are great but are likely owned by ALW fans as they are on the original cast albums. And I'm glad that there were tunes included from the composers most recent efforts which have yet to make it beyond London (Whistle Down the Wind, Beautiful Game).
My only complaint is the inclusion of way too many tracks by Sarah Brightman. She must've received a great divorce settlement that included having tunes on any ALW collection until the end of time!! Her interpretations of some of the tunes were limp and uninspired. I would've much rather heard casts from around the world rather than yet another song by this disdainful soprano! How about Colm Wilkinson's version of "Music of the Night" from the original Canadian cast of "Phantom"? Or Michael Crawford's version of "Unexpected Song"? What? No Betty Buckley from "Sunset Blvd."? And of course there are songs you KNOW are going to be on the collection before you even listen to it as they have been on EVERY ALW collection for the past decade or so.
A great collection but too much Sarah Brightman!
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John Tavener: Thunder Entered Her
Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00000DNF7 Release Date: 1994-10-11 |
Tracks:
- Angels
- Annunciation
- The Lament Of The Mother Of God
- Thunder Entered Her
- Hymns Of Paradise
- God Is With Us
Customer Reviews:
One of the best Tavener CDs ever.......2004-04-10
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December Stillness
The Dale Warland Singers Manufacturer: American Choral ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000003M4S Release Date: 1995-09-30 |
Tracks:
- Long, Long Ago
- Song Of Cherubim
- The Rune Of Hospitality
- Corpus Christi Carol
- Magnificat
- All Night Vigil, Opus 37: Praise The Name Of The Lord
- The Oxen
- Ave Maria
- Ave Maria
- Four Motets For Christmastime: Quem vidistis pastores dicite
- Evensong
- Little Tree
Customer Reviews:
A must!.......2005-09-26
dale warland singers.......2005-07-01
Very fine collection - well sung.......2003-06-12
I highly recommend this recording - as other reviewers have said, it's worth playing all year round (in New Zealand, the stillness is in July anyway - not December!).
One of the great choral recordings.......2002-04-20
It's hard to choose favorites from such a line-up, but the vocal and artistic highlight for me is Penderecki's "Song of Cherubim" - an absolutely stunning piece sung with the precision that is one of the hallmarks of this group. Alf Houkom's "The Rune of Hospitality" has a gorgeous melody that resonated in my head for days afterward. I also like Trond Kverno's magnificent "Corpus Christi Carol," and Stephen Paulus' quietly moving "Evensong." But every single track is a gem, and throughout the program, this remarkable group demonstrates impeccable technique and ensemble unity.
American Choral Classics has done this project justice with sound of crystal clarity and presence. When coupled with such artistry, the result is one of the finest choral recordings I have ever heard.
Don't be deterred by the "holiday" nature of the collection. The music and the performances are of such a high caliber, you'll want to listen to it year-round.
Well-compiled and sung lesser-known works for the holidays........1999-08-27
As a former student of Dr. Alf S. Houkom, composer of "The Rune of Hospitality" (found on this recording), and a choral conductor myself, I rejoiced in the knowledge that this work, and others like it, are finally getting the exposure, as well as the professional treatment, that they so richly deserve. Bravo, Mr. Warland, and thank you for the gift of this album. This is truly in the spirit of the season.
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Percy Grainger: The Complete Piano Music
Manufacturer: Nimbus Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000037AX Release Date: 1997-11-18 |
Tracks:
- Handel In The Strand
- Bridal Lullaby
- English Waltz
- Mock Morris
- To A Nordic Princess
- In A Nutshell-Ste: I. Arrival Platform Humlet
- In A Nutshell-Ste: II. Gay But Wistful
- In A Nutshell-Ste: III. Pastoral
- In A Nutshell-Ste: IV. 'The Gum-Suckers' March
- Peace
- Saxon Twi-Play
- Andante Con Moto
- Children's March
- The Immovable Do
- Sailor's Song
- Colonial Song
- Walking Tune
- Harvest Hymn
- In Dahomey
Tracks:
- b flat Pno Con (Opening)
- Cradle-Song
- Love Walked In
- Second Pno Con (3rd Movt)
- Now, O Now, I Needs Must Part
- Nimrod
- Ramble On The Last Love-Duet
- Chinese Melody-Beautiful Fresh Flower
- Paraphrase On The Flower Waltz
- Lullaby From 'Tribute To Foster'
- American Song-The Rag-Time Girl
- 'Blithe Bells'
- Fugue In a
- The Man I Love
Tracks:
- Country Gardens
- The Merry King
- Molly On The Shore
- Irish Tune From County Derry
- Knight And Shepard's Daughter
- The Nightingale And The Two Sisters
- Jutish Medley
- Sussex Mummers' Christmas Carol
- The Rival Brothers
- Near Woodstock Town
- Will Ye Gang To The Hielands, Lizzie Lindsay
- The Brisk Young Sailor
- One More Day My John (Easy Version)
- Rimmer And Goldcastle
- Spoon River
- The Widow's Party
- The Hunter In His Career
- My Robin Is To The Greenwood Gone
- Died For Love
- Scotch Strathspey
- One More Day My John (Complex Version)
- Bristol Town
- Hard-Hearted Barb'ra Helen
- Mo Ninghean Dhu
- Lisbon (Dublin Bay)
- Stalt Vesselil
- O Gin I Were Where Gowrie Rins
- Shepard's Hey
Tracks:
- Four Irish Dances: I. A March-Jig
- Four Irish Dances: II. A Slow Dance
- Four Irish Dances: III. The Leprechaun's Dance
- Four Irish Dances: IV. A Reel
- Nell
- Apres Un Reve
- Pno Con, First Movt
- Tiger-Tiger
- Air And Dance
- Hornpipe
- Toccata And Fugue in d
- Lullaby From 'Tribute To Foster' (Easy Grainger)
- Angelus Ad Virginem
- Klavierstuck in E
- Eastern Intermezzo
- The Bigelow March
- Pno Con, First Movt
- At Twilight
- Klavierstuck in a
- Klavierstuck in B Flat
- Klavierstuck in D
Tracks:
- Children's March: 'Over The Hills And Far Away'
- Up-Country Song (Colonial Song)
- English Dance
- Ye Banks And Braes O' Bonnie Doon
- 'Spoon River'-American Folk Dance
- Train Music
- Zanzibar Boat-Song
- Paganini Varations, No.12
- Green Bushes-Passacaglia On An English Folksong
- William Byrd's Air And Variations For The Virginals 'The Carman's Whistle'
- 'A Dance Rhapsody'
- Girl Crazy: Embraceable You
- The Warriors-Music To An Imaginary Ballet
Customer Reviews:
Every last note..........2006-06-14
Every last note!
The shipping alone would be $17.00+ for the 5 individual Cds.
Englishman Martin Jones plays these as if he wrote them. He is thoroughly inside this music.
I think his best work to date.
He is joined on CD #5 by Richard Mcmahon and Phillip Martin. Where they rollick in various combos and trios on 1, 2 and 3 pianos. This is exhilerating. Especially on an truly uplifting version of Green Bushes.
The entire set is strongly idiomatic and given a clear, crisp, warm and spacious recording. FIRST CLASS sound.
There are too many highlights to single out, but the In A Nutshell Suite and Green Bushes are especially GOOD!
There is not a bad note or "vibe" on any of these CDs.
Highly recommended for Granger fans and fans of English Piano Music.
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Russisch-Orthodoxe Weihnachtschöre
Manufacturer: Brilliant Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00006J41M Release Date: 2002-08-27 |
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