| 1. City of New Orleans |
| 2. If You've Got the Money |
| 3. Always on My Mind |
| 4. Georgia on My Mind |
| 5. Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain |
| 6. Good Hearted Woman |
| 7. Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground |
| 8. To All the Girls I've Loved Before |
| 9. Whiskey River |
| 10. On the Road Again |
America's Troubadour,Willie Nelson,American Legends,Country,Country-Pop,Outlaw Country,Pop,Progressive Country,Traditional Country
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The Beautiful City
John Michael Talbot Manufacturer: Troubadour Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000GPIDRQ Release Date: 2006-08-15 |
Tracks:
- The Beautiful City
- Get Ready
- He Is Risen
- Heal Me
- Holy Man
- Love One Another
- A God Thing
- Like A Lion
- St. Paul's Blues
- He's Coming
- He's God Of Time
- There's Room Inside
Customer Reviews:
Where have you all been??.......2007-05-13
For the uninitiated and the misinformed out there, this is NOT JMT's third foray into rock or folk rock. He and his brother Terry helped pioneer the country rock sound, first through Mason Profitt and then through their initial venture into Christian music, The Talbot Brothers - Reborn (they out-Eagle the early Eagles on this one, and display harmonies that rival CSN&Y...hard to find but worth it). Following that, they went their separate ways, and John produced two excellent albums of trailblazing folk rock, the self-titled John Michael Talbot and its follow-up, The New Earth (again, hard to find but worth it). To me, these are the two albums that showcase his virtuoso skills. I mean, I love his meditative stylings and quieter music, too, but...if you can find it, give a listen to the original, revved up version of He Is Risen and be prepared to have your mind blown by his blazing acoustic stylings. And if you think he can wail on the guitar, you should hear him play the banjo! I proudly stack these two albums up against any other work by any other singer-guitarist of the late 60's, early 70's...Jackson Browne, Cockburn, Fogelberg, whoever...there may be some music just as good, but nothing surpasses it. Well, except for The Beatles and an occassional vocal and guitar flourish by the master, Phil Keaggy.
The Beautiful City isn't a foray into a new musical style...it's a return to what he started out doing 30 years ago. Oh...and if you can EVER find Terry's first two solo albums (No Longer Alone and Cradle of Love), be prepared to enjoy some of the finest country/folk/rock ever recorded. Please, whoever holds the rights to these fine records, let us have them back!
Somewhat Booming for Baby Boomers.......2006-12-15
Funky Monk.......2006-11-07
As with Monk Rock, one of the best parts is the extremely extensive booklet with lyrics and Talbot's song by song commentary. Talbot's brother and former partner in crime--I mean music-- in the band Mason Proffit, Terry Talbot co-wrote the title song and one of the other best songs, "Holy Man". Another great song is "Heal Me", but the standout is a catchy rocker, "God Thing" which screams for airplay (and would be just the thing to revive currently anemic radio). Talbot reaches back to his first solo recording on Sparrow Records (now EMI) from--get this-- 1976-- for "He is Risen", showing the continuity of his musical and spiritual journey.
I don't have a John Michael Talbot story, but here's my Terry Talbot story. Terry Talbot had just cut a solo album on Sparrow Records when he came to play at the college I was attending. I was very excited because he had a rock song I especially liked called "Hollywood Lies" at a time when rock was quite scarce on "contemporary" albums. I had just seen Clapton's "Cocaine" tour where rabid fans naturally greeted each song with flicked lighters, stomping feet and wild screams.
I felt bad that Terry had such a staid, well-behaved audience to play for, so with the first bars of "Hollywood Lies" I began wildly screaming "Whoooooo!" Whereupon he stopped playing and said something like, "Look man, I heard that for years in the world and now I've left that world behind." My roommates offered to beat him up (it was college) and predictably I fell silent. Then he stopped the concert again and said "Now this brother isn't even getting into it!"
The moral is don't yell during a Terry Talbot concert. However, on my side all is forgiven--and forgotten--notice I don't even remember it. I'm very excited to see how involved Terry is with helping John on these projects (and rumor has it Terry may resurrect Mason Profitt, one of the best country rock bands to hit these parts since I don't know when). Maybe the Brothers Talbot will do "Hollywood Lies" on a later rock album (hint hint). Oh yeah, and my opinion of this John Michael Talbot album? Whooooooooo!
JMT Rocks.......2006-11-04
JMT has spent a lot of his long career concentrating on quiet music for Sunday mornings. Now he is taking another crack at the music of Saturday night. BC and his former, recent release, Monk Rock (equally as good as this one!), reconnect his art, and those of us with ears to hear, to the early explosion of spiritual energy and grace of God associated with his original conversion to Christ. But his early Christian rock is augmented now by the benefit of years of reflection and Christian living.
Another very bright spot on this CD is to be found in the liner notes that hint at a possible future CD by the Talbot Brothers. That would be with JMT'S brother, Terry, who co-wrote the title song on BC. I hope that the Christian music community will show enough appreciation for BC to justify this future project and more. How about a "Saturday night" version of some of JMT'S quiet music? The Talbots appear to be able, ready and willing to show us once again that the "groove" can be a very Holy place.
"The Beautiful City" continues John Michael Talbot's fascinating foray into the electric music heard on "Monk Rock".......2006-08-17
This release is a little more sophisticated than Monk Rock. Some of the songs on Monk Rock consisted of chants or short songs lyrically. The lyrics and the production are more fully developed here. The sound is a little fuller and more polished. Subtle synthesized elements grace the music.
As on the prior release, there are multiple guitars and a lot of John Michael's layered harmonizing, which is always great.
The title song, a reference to New Orleans and the Katrina disaster, is one of several highlights. Previously it was only available as a digital download to benefit Katrina victims. Ironically, the song has a swirling and muddy mix, but it fits in well with the others on this recording. The driving music builds to a crescendo with lyrics describing the tragedy. It ends on a hopeful note with a beautiful background chorus of "She will rise again."
This and "Holy Man" were co-written by John Michael's brother Terry. In general, The Beautiful City is a more electrified and less acoustic and folksy version of the Talbot Brothers. One exception, "Love One Another," which is similar in sound to their Reborn days, is the most acoustic song on the recording. It's a wonderful piece of folk-pop with inspirational lyrics. Note to John Michael: please give us more of this. It's absolutely beautiful.
The sweet and quieter-sounding harmonizing on the chorus and the driving, classic rock of "Heal Me" make it one of the standouts.
In what seems to be a nod to the Cream classic, "Crossroads," John Michael sings, "I went down to the crossroads to see what I could find." Blues-rock chords that are reminiscent of the Cream song punctuate the words. Who would have guessed that John Michael would be sounding like Eric Clapton? The music on the song is a great fit with lyrics that play-up the imagery of Satan being a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. This is one of the strongest songs.
There is an ample amount of celebratory classic rock sprinkled with Jerry Lee Lewis-type piano playing or layered with the sounds of an organ. A couple of songs feature some subtle banjo playing. There are a number of blues-rock tunes, but minor keys are mostly absent. You won't find brooding and haunting here.
John Michael Talbot's career has never languished, but his foray into rock has given rise to new creative expression. This will no doubt expand his audience. But for those like me, who also enjoy his quiet side, let's hope that we also see more of that in the future. He may be at this best when he sings those simple, worshipful songs with stark arrangements. How much better can one get than songs like "The Magnificant: Prelude of Faith/Holy is His Name," "The Hiding Place," "Come Worship the Lord (Psalm 95)" and "I Am the Bread of Life"? For now, those who appreciate his musical and artistic genius can revel in this new phase of a long career--this is his 49th release.
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Monk Rock
John Michael Talbot Manufacturer: Troubadour Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000A8AX72 Release Date: 2005-08-16 |
Tracks:
- One Body in Christ
- Spread The Good News
- Te Deum
- Kyrie
- Gloria
- Credo
- Walk With Jesus
- Jesus Prayer Swing
- Requiem
- Sanctus
- Proclaim The Mystery
- Agnus Dei
- Come Home Little Children
Customer Reviews:
Monk Rock.......2007-01-24
Rock Music with Simple but Inspiring Lyrics.......2005-09-11
John Michael Proffit.......2005-08-30
The latin song titles at first seem inaccessible, but they are sung in English (with some Spanish), and in the English versions are quite well known: "Kyrie": "Lord have mercy;" "Sanctus:" "Holy, holy, holy;" "Credo:" "I believe;" "Agnus Dei:" "Lamb of God." One reason for this familiarity was Talbot's 1978 album, The Lord's Supper, which put parts of the Mass in a folk-rock setting, became a best-seller, and was one influence of the contemporary praise movement.
One of the best things about this album is the booklet. Talbot is very much a musician's musician, and the liner notes let the rest of us in on the process of creating. The genesis of this album came when John's brother, Terry Talbot, brainstormed putting Mason Proffit back together. As the "silent partner" in a monastic community, John was showing him a few licks and just got hooked. When John told Phil Keaggy his idea, Phil wanted to play, and who doesn't know that Keaggy's best stuff is rock? (What about his seven minute plus rock epic, "Time"?) John wrote a song in the style of the Jesus Movement of the '70s, "people said it sounded 'fresh' or 'anointed' and it was all downhill from there."
John has a long songwriting history, from the country rock group, Mason Proffit to the present, and he could have penned original lyrics. His early Sparrow album, The New Earth, is as radical as Keith Green. Before forming the Little Portion hermitage, he was a third order Franciscan lay brother. Arlo Guthrie was also briefly a member, and Guthrie wrote one of his best albums, Outlasting the Blues, at that time. As a worship leader, the texts of the Mass were a natural choice for John, but the liner notes hint that there may be more rock records, and I hope some will include original songs. Could monk rock, like punk rock, be the thing that brings music back to the streets and to the people? Can it derail the current overproduction that makes rock, pop and country all sound the same? O brother, where art thou?
"Monk Rock" Joins Classic Riffs, Timeless Truths.......2005-08-22
The better news is this founding member of the country-rock and Christian rock genres (in his words, "for better or worse") has rediscovered his love of electric guitars, classic rock riffs and the singalong anthems of the late-60s Jesus movement. Those familiar with contemplative Talbot works like "For The Bride" and "Simple Heart" will be pleasantly surprised by the sharp rock he plays here.
Musically and throughout his exhaustive liner notes, Talbot name-checks classic rock influences from CSN and the Byrds to the Stones, Who, Hendrix and Clapton. Traditional Catholic Mass music rocks here as it hasn't since folk and rock masses dominated the first post-Vatican II years. (Talbot cites the Lifeteen movement as a strong musical influence on "Monk Rock"'s songs and style.)
"Kyrie" (not Mr. Mister's 1985 hit) finds Talbot floating smoky, vintage acoustic/electric riffs solo around his "psuedo choir" multi-tracked vocals. "Gloria" recalls "Captain and Me"-era Doobie Brothers. "Credo," (the Apostle's Creed), comes alive with a reggae beat and some sharp 12-string playing. "Jesus Prayer Swing" cuts a deep groove thanks to veteran bassist Leland "Funk Monk" Sklar and drummer Neil "Thump Monk" Wilkinson. The only three lines the faithful speak during the Eucharist Prayer are turned into a fist-pumping anthem in "Proclaim the Mystery."
From "One Body In Christ's" anthemic chorus and swift tempo changes to the vocal blast opening of "Walk With Jesus" ("All...life...long!") JMT uses his chance to plug in to deliver his sharpest guitar playing and catchiest melodies in years. Musically, "Monk Rock" doesn't recall the blues rockers Talbot mentions so much as it does John Mellencamp. He, like Talbot in Mason Profitt and solo, successfully incorporated country-flavored instruments into the heartland rock he loved. "Monk Rock" is John Michael Talbot not only sharing the joy of his Gospel-based lyrical message but his sheer musical fun delivering it. It's an exuberant CD, unique to his long career, and well worth owning.
Jesus Music lives again as John Michael Talbot goes electric on his 48th release.......2005-08-21
I never thought I would hear John Michael jamming 70's style on electric guitar on "One Body in Christ." Who would have guessed he would be playing blues licks on "Kyrie"?
With vocal harmonies reminiscent of the Talbot Brothers, and lyrics written in the simple and innocent style of the early Jesus movement music, these songs fit that genre but have the advantage of modern production.
Some of the songs have Latin titles and include background chants, which gives them a slight otherworldly feel. A few are built around just a line or two of verse and are carried by the music.
One of the highlights is "Gloria," which is built on a catchy guitar riff and a chorus that could go on forever. The "Jesus Prayer Swing" features some rollicking, country rock guitar playing. "Spread the Good News," the first song written for the recording, is dedicated to the late John Paul II.
Though banjo is used effectively on several cuts, and "Sanctus" starts off with flute reminiscent of Jethro Tull, the acoustic takes a back seat on this release.
Aside from the semi-humorous title, this is a serious and unique effort-one that uses the best elements from an earlier era to make a recording that is fun and relevant for today.
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Minions Dominion
Delfeayo Marsalis Manufacturer: Troubadour Jazz ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000I0QJUM Release Date: 2006-09-12 |
Tracks:
- Brer Rabbit
- Lone Warrior
- If You Only Knew
- Minions Dominion
- Just Squeeze Me
- Weaver Of Dreams
- Lost In The Crescent
Album Description
From New Orleans' best known jazz family, Delfeayo Marsalis releases his third album as a leader featuring brother Branford Marsalis, Donald Harrison, Mulgrew Miller, Eric Revis, Bob Hurst, and the late great master drummer Elvin Jones during his historic last studio session. In addition to his accomplishments as a trombonist/composer, Delfeayo is a Grammy-winning producer, considered by far to be one of the top producers in jazz. He has worked on, as producer, co-producer, and engineer, over 100 albums since the 1980s, including albums for Branford and Wynton and Ellis Marsalis, singer Harry Connick, Jr., trumpeter Terence Blanchard, pianists Marcus Roberts, trumpeter Nicholas Payton, pianist Kenny Kirkland, drummer Jeff "Tain" Watts, and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band. From the first note to the last, his production skills are evident in the structure and cohesion of Minions Dominion.Customer Reviews:
Jazz Lovers.......2007-06-08
Minions Dominion.......2007-01-22
Frank A. Clark, Co-Founder
JAZZ IN THE CITY
Syracuse, NY
Listen to it.......2006-11-04
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America's Troubadour
Willie Nelson Manufacturer: American Legends ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0009NCPI8 Release Date: 2005-06-14 |
Tracks:
- City Of New Orleans
- If You've Got The Money
- Always On My Mind
- Georgia On My Mind
- Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain
- Good Hearted Woman
- Angel Flying Too Close To The Ground
- To All The Girls I've Loved Before
- Whiskey River
- On The Road Again
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Troubadour
Manufacturer: Golden Horn Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0003OK8CS Release Date: 2004-09-29 |
Tracks:
- Variations on an Anatolian Folk Song by Carlo Domeniconi ("Uzun ince bir yoldayim" by Asik Veysel)
- Gigue (from Suite for Guitar) by Anthony Newman
- Shenandoah by Robert Beaser
- Misionera by Fernando Bustamante, Arranged by Jorge Morel
- Fantaisie Hongroise op.65, no.1 by Johann Kaspar Mertz
- Sonata: Ondas do Mar de Vigo by Christopher Pratorius Introducci Danza (Sonata 1st movement)
- Sonata: Ondas do Mar de Vigo by Christopher Pratorius Canto (Sonata 2nd movement)
- Sonata: Ondas do Mar de Vigo by Christopher Pratorius Estudio (Sonata 3rd movement)
Album Description
In the troubadour tradition, travelling musicians carried news and culture from one region to the other. For those of us not lucky enough to catch modern troubadour Mesut Özgen's multi-sensory performances, his first solo release lets us in on the news. Özgen is widely known for making classical guitar accessible to a wide-range of music lovers. Troubadour is no exception, offering compositions inspired by Spanish, Turkish, American, Hungarian, Argentinean and Indian folk musics. Featuring compositions by Carlo Domeniconi, Anthony Newman, and the prolific Christopher Pratorius.
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The Vision
Walkin' Jim Stoltz Manufacturer: Wild Wind Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00066NAO6 Release Date: 2003-07-01 |
Product Description
Walkin' Jim Stoltz says: "The years keep slipping by. The miles I've walked keep adding up, and the songs keep flowing. Unfortunately, the wild country I sing about is more in danger now than ever before. Never have the attacks on our wildlands been so strong and unrelenting. I hope this collection of music will share the Vision I sing of. Listen! Sing along! Then get involved! You can make a difference!"Customer Reviews:
great music about wildlands and walking through them.......2004-12-12
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Little Piece of Time
Walkin' Jim Stoltz Manufacturer: Wild Wind Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B0007SNW6E Release Date: 2005-04-05 |
Product Description
A Little Piece of Time. Jim Stoltz is a wilderness wanderer. His songs are inspired from over 25,000 miles of backcountry walking through the last wild places of North America. Nearly every year he heads into the wild country and listens to what the land has to say. It sings to him. Jim soaks up those songs of the Earth, and in return, sings them throughout America. Come along. Put on those backpacks and hiking boots. Take a trip into the heart of this wild land.
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The Web of Life
Walkin' Jim Stoltz Manufacturer: Wild Wind Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000CA86L8 Release Date: 2003-07-01 |
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The Long Trails
Walkin' Jim Stoltz Manufacturer: Wild Wind Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000CAG4GM Release Date: 2003-07-01 |
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Instant Live: Troubadour - West Hollywood, CA, 11/3/05
The Juliana Theory Manufacturer: Instant Live Rec. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000EGDBFQ Release Date: 2006-04-11 |
Tracks:
- Shotgun Serenade
- To The Tune Of 5,000 Screaming Children
- If I Told You This Was Killing Me, Would You Stop?
- I Love You To Death (Drive Safe)
- August in Bethany
- The Final Song
- Jewel to Sparkle
- Leave like a Ghost (drive away)
- This Is A Love Song... For The Loveless
Tracks:
- Into the Dark
- Do You Believe Me?
- French Kiss off
- Constellation
- This is the end of your life
Album Description
This album is a live recording of The Juliana Theory's 11/3/05 performance in West Hollywood, CA at the Troubadour.Music Album:
