Deeper Still [Import]

1. World Of Hurt (Ft John Hiatt)

2. Angels By My Side

3. Every December Sky (Ft John Prine)

4. Wait For The Way (Ft Bonnie Raitt)

5. Shake My Soul (Ft Bonnie Raitt)

6. All Comes Down To Love

7. All For The Love

8. Deeper Still

9. Sleep

10. Feathers Bones & Shells

11. There's A Light (Ft Emmylou Harris)

12. I Will Know Your Love (Bonus Track)

13. Emily (Live) (Bonus Track)

14. Sand & Water (Live) (Bonus Track)

Deeper Still,Beth Nielsen Chapman,Castle,Country/Bluegrass

Average customer rating: Rick James' new CD, "Deeper Still" Good; not great Rick James Grown Folk Funk n Roll This one's a keeper! Album of the year

Deeper Still Rick James Manufacturer: Stone City Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: If Only Something To Talk About In My Songs The Confessions of Rick James: Memoirs of a Super Freak So Much Better ASIN: B000OMCHXM Release Date: 2007-05-15

Tracks:

1. Deeper Still
2. Guinnevere
3. Stop It
4. Taste
5. Stroke
6. Do You Wanna Play
7. Not Alone
8. Sapphire
9. Maybe
10. Secrets
11. Funk Wit Me

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At the time of his death in 2004, the indomitable Rick James was in the process of unleashing yet another wave of freakiness on the general populace. He had penned 10 songs, half of what he hoped would become a double-disc set, and holed himself up in his L.A. home studio to record them. Though the project never came to fruition as he envisioned it, Deeper Still culls the tracks he had in the can plus a single cover, and it opens wide a window on the freak-master's mindset in his final days. The gentle title song swerves away from empty come-ons and excessive suavity to celebrate romance and (of all things) commitment, and a later track, "Sapphire," again dispenses with signature slinkiness in favor of affirmation--here, strong black women see some love. Evidence of James's fabled "sex, drugs, and funk & soul" lifestyle peek through on the steamy "Do You Want to Play" and the autobiographical cuts "Taste" and "Stroke," but mostly Deeper Still represents a mellowing. "Guinnevere," the cover, is a great example: James, who was still in fine vocal form, gets comfortable with a meandering David Crosby meditation on a green-eyed lady who longs, above all, to be set free. --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

Rick James' new CD, "Deeper Still".......2007-06-29

I would give 5 stars to Rick Jame's latest CD for how much I have played it and loved it since I purchased it last week! In honor of Rick - I appreciate the fact that the record producer pushed to have this CD released! My fave song is "Stop It.." I hear it in my head constantly. I also enjoyed "Deeper Still" and "Taste". "Do you Wanna Play?" with Howard Hewitt was quite simply a classic Rick ballad. He had (and always will) have a unique voice; you always knew it was Rick. I have been a fan of Rick's since he and the Stone City Band first toured in Oakland - even checked out Prince as the "opening act for Rick". He was "the Man" back in the day and will be missed always...

Rick James was a musical genious and definitely the "King of Funk"!!If you are a true Rick James fan (and loved his vocals and ballads), pick up this CD! If you miss the old Rick with the upbeat, fast-paced songs, this CD isn't for you. It is for the true Rick James fans that saw "Deeper Still" into who Rick was, a soulful balladeer....

Enjoy!

Good; not great Rick James.......2007-06-23

It was a welcome posthumous gift from the King of Punk Funk. The album boasts some interesting twists such as Howard Hewitt on vocals even (though the song is dreadful) and the inclusion of a remarkable cover of the CSN classic, Guineverre (a stroke of genius and a throwback to Rick's early pre motown days that made me want to go get out my Great White Cane album). But the nasty, new wave edge that Rick James funk has always had is in short supply (after Stroke and Not Alone, that is pretty much it). You can hear some invisible R&B producers and writers attempting to get him back on urban radio and BET. The cheesy liners notes and packaging give the set a very low budget, independent look - there arent even any player credits even though there is an insert to hype the forthcoming book. Stone City Records could have taken a cue from Prince's NPG Records on art direction. The fuzzy cover photo looks as though it was taken the morning after an all night coke binge.

I went to Rick's last album, Urban Rhapsody, and it is alot beter than this one. That album is vintage Rick without being dated or "over-modernized" - it was a shame that it didnt get more commercial recognition because it was his best since Throwin' Down. Deeper Still should have been in the same vein. It actually is to some extint as half of it sounds like outtakes that didnt make the cut for Rhapsody - maybe they are since Rick was long gone by the time this album surfaced. Don't get me wrong. It is not bad - in fact it is good overall with a few cuts saving it from being slightly less than mediocre. You have to be a hardcore Rick James fan to appreciate it fully - I think. I have been one myself since Mary Jane -- but I know will be bored with this album in a month.

Grown Folk Funk n Roll.......2007-06-08

I know some of you will beg to differ but I am the BIGGEST RICK JAMES fan ever! I never missed a concert and bought every album that he released. I waited for 2 1/2 long years for this album to be released and when it finally was I was no where near disapointed. A lot of folk want to harp on his legal troubles and the deamons in his life but push that crap aside and listen to the genius that was Rick James. From "COME GET IT" to "URBAN RAPSODY", the funk was alive and kickin. His voice was one of the best in music. We have all heard the classics (YOU AND I, MARY JANE, BUSTIN OUT, FIRE IT UP, GIVE IT TO ME BABY, SUPERFREAK etc), but take the time to listen to Rick's ballads and I'm not just talking about "FIRE & DESIRE" and "EBONY EYES". One listen to "JEFFERSON BALL" from the Bustin Out album or "MY LOVE" from the "THROWIN DOWN" album and you too should be convinced that his voice was superior to most. This new album "DEEPER STILL" will go down as a classic. After all the drama in his life, "DEEPER STILL" represents RICK JAMES THE ADULT. The title track is tearing adult radio down and shows that the funk in him still lives...it never died. His remake of "GUINNEVERE" is simply beautiful. The groovy "STOP IT" is straight riding music and could possibly be the next single from this album. "DO YOU WANNA PLAY" with JOHNNY GILL and HOWARD HEWITT is a stone cold blue lights in the basement joint and Rick more than holds his own with two of R&B's greatest voices ever. "SAPPHIRE" is his ode to the black woman (i.e. EBONY EYES). It's a beautiful song (BLOW DANNY)! This album will not disappoint. From the funk of "NOT ALONE" and "STROKE" (about his trying times) to the smoothness of "Maybe" Rick was headed back to the top of the charts with this one. PICK IT UP...you will totally love it. Too bad he's not here to enjoy the success that could have been (or will be). Imagine a video for "DEEPER STILL"...
RIP JAMES AMBROSE JOHNSON JR, (aka SLICK RICK JAMES). I miss you brother !

This one's a keeper!.......2007-06-02

Rick James was the type of musician that left you never knowing what to expect when purchasing his music, aside from knowing that in the end a good time was to have been had by all. This album is just the same and the outcome no different! My official review can be found on soultracks.com but I have to say that this is one of the best albums I've have had the pleasure of reviewing recently. Diversity through earch song, with nothing sounding vaguely similar to any song previously played. A blend of uptempo, ballad, mellow, funky grooves makes "Deeper Still" one for your personal collection!

Album of the year.......2007-05-30

Rick James Dominated the funk in the 80's and he pretty much single handly kept the Funk Alive back in the day. he has never gotten his due because others stole his Concepts and Ideas. well on this Album Rick played a whole different hand and it works. Rick already did Funk, R&B,Blues, Jazz, Pop,Rap and everything else in between. He is a Underrated Smooth Singer. Rick has some of the tightest slow Jams Ever. the Man was a Musical Genius. He understood style. the title track along with 'Taste" are on point."Sapphire" is a Great tribute Song to Black Women. Rick was a strong Poet and never afraid to show his emotions. you ain't gonna catch Rick James having to Perform behind a Sheet on National Tv or something. he was striaght to the Point and direct. He should Win more Grammys and be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He was One of a Kind and he left a lasting impact. he was Soulful. He was a Strong Soul Brother who understood changing the game up. His game got stolen,but Rick this time went into a whole different direction and it works. RIP to Brother Rick James. the Genius Lives on.

Average customer rating: Not quite as strong as SAND AND WATER but close Simple, beautiful, pure-- Listen to this with an open mind. Unspeakable loveliness! Enthralling

Deeper Still Beth Nielsen Chapman Manufacturer: Artemis Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Traditional & Vocal Pop | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Sand and Water Look Beth Nielsen Chapman - Greatest Hits Beth Nielsen Chapman You Hold the Key ASIN: B0000639WB Release Date: 2002-03-26

Tracks:

1. World Of Hurt - (with John Hiatt/Andy Bey)
2. Angels By My Side
3. Every December Sky - (with John Prine)
4. Wait For The Way
5. Shake My Soul - (with Bonnie Raitt)
6. All Comes Down To Love
7. All For The Love
8. Deeper Still - (with Vince Gill)
9. Sleep
10. Feathers Bones And Shells
11. There's A Light

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Beth Nielsen Chapman has long been a music-industry favorite, with the likes of Elton John championing and performing her songs. To say she's had it rough, though, barely does justice to the events that inform 1997's Sand and Water and its follow-up, Deeper Still--the death of her husband and her subsequent fight with breast cancer. Deeper Still's acceptance of hard truths will resonate with many listeners, while others will raise an eyebrow at Chapman's insistence that there are "angels by [her] side." As Hallmark as she can sometimes seem, though, it feels a bit churlish to throw stones at someone who could've folded as easily as continuing to record. Deeper Still offers nothing as pop perfect as "This Kiss," the hit she cowrote for Faith Hill, but those tuned to its singer-songwriter pitch will treasure it nonetheless. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

Not quite as strong as SAND AND WATER but close.......2005-07-16

This disk came after Chapman not only weathered her husband's cancer death (inspiration for SAND AND WATER) but made it through her own bout with breast cancer. Unfortunately, where her husband's tragedy made for beautiful art in the case of SAND AND WATER, Beth's own affliction didn't seem to bring the muses as readily. There are some wonderful moments here, but overall it's not as consistent as SAND AND WATER was in plumbing the depths of her emotions. As in the past, it's on the uptempo numbers Chapman falters while the ballads are surefooted and nearly universally stellar.

HIGHLIGHTS:
"Every December Sky" uses the fallen leaves of autumn as a metaphor for mortality. ("And every leaf of fire lets go/melting in the arms of Earth and snow") Bonnie Raitt guests along with frequent songwriting partner Annie Roboff on "Wait for the Way", an ode to having patience while "time heals all wounds". The title track is the finest paraphrase of "it's better to have loved and lost" I've heard. A pennywhistle and Vince Gill's harmony bolster the track, summed up in its final line "you will always have what you gave to love". "Sleep" is Chapman's paean to world music, incorporating Native American flute, Tibetan bowl, Conch shell and street sounds of an Indian market in its unorthodox arrangement. Chapman imagines death as a place with "wondrous wings and blinded eyes/that see even beyond seeing/The same heartbreaking sorrow/The same unspeakable loveliness/All at the same time/How beautiful and sad". "Feathers Bones and Shells" reminds us of how fragile life is, that "nothing escapes/the wind blowing through/the feathers, bones and shells". Beth's accompanied only by her piano and John Catching's cello. "There's a Light" is a non-denominational hymn of sorts, asserting "To this world we will die/but our hearts know/We'll see more on that side/when the door opens wide/We will fly, we will fly/we will all go". The restrained arrangement never allows itself to crest into bathos. Emmylou Harris and Kimmie Rhodes add subtle harmony as Chapman ends the album with the antithesis of opener "World of Hurt".

LOWS:
The mechanized electronic drum drone of "All for the Love" feels out of place in the context of the mostly organic sounds Chapman has offered on the bulk of the album. It's no so much "poor" as poorly used. It might have been better held onto for a future project where it would sound of a piece. It may just be incredible coincidence, but "All Comes Down to Love" sounds AMAZINGLY close musically to the PUSH STARS "Drunk is Better than Dead". At least, I'm hoping it's just astounding coincidence. The acoustic guitar parts are identical..the song is OK but the smell of plagairism ruins it for me.

BOTTOM LINE:
This still is quite a contemplative album and not "sunny pop" by any means, but it's not as laden with melancholy as SAND AND WATER was. Though I feel S.A.W. was a better work of art, you may find yourself putting this one in the player more often.

Simple, beautiful, pure--.......2003-02-13

Very simple lyrics and comes with lyrics on the jacket too! I love this CD. Listened to it all day yesterday and today... If you like her previous Sand and Water be warned this is much different. It is quite religious but not in a preachy way, more spiritual. All the songs seem quite good, except I can't seem to figure out "deeper still". Guess what? I think that's a good thing! Keep searching, and if you are thinking about buying this CD I would strongly recommend it!

Listen to this with an open mind........2002-12-16

On 1st hearing, this Jennifer Warnes 'sound-alike' conveys a religious-leaning and a preoccupation with the meaning of love. For macho males, the album could be a put-off; for those with more sensitivity, a spark of fascination could happen. For it is quickly evident that this lady is sincere in the poetry she writes. Hints arise of the writings of e.g. Leonard Cohen, Dougie MacLean, Nanci Griffith, and others. The support she is given by other singers such as John Prime and Vince Gill is unobtrusive and pleasant, and I wanted to play the album again immediately.

I consider this album to be special. This assumes that we can put aside inhibitions and listen openly to the content of the songs. Some are upbeat; many are slow and reflective.

As for the recording, the information informs us that numerous sites are used for the recordings. On good equipment this shows: in lack of clarity and in digital 'edge' to the voice. In what seems a common style in US C & W recordings, there is little ambience and the sound does not open up enough; my 'ScanSpeak' tweeters appear to have taken a vacation! A quick check with a digital editor shows clipping; with minor clip restoration, plus slight presence lift, the sound becomes more acceptable.

Do listen to the poetry...

Unspeakable loveliness!.......2002-07-12

I wanted to rate this CD 5 stars, but I think that rating should be reserved for rare works that truly stand far above the run of the mill. This one is close, but rates only 4 in my book because, despite the extremely moving tunes and gorgeous lyrics, Beth Nielsen Chapman is only an average vocalist.

This is an extremely moving CD from beginning to end. It might not lift your heart, but it will stir your soul. And art is about moving you in some way, even if it is not always upbeat and happy.

Other reviewers have commented on the famous singers who have lent thier talents to back-up vocals. This, I think, is a tribute to the strength of the material that Ms. Chapman has created.

Other reviewers have also commented on indvidual songs. The one that moved me most is called, "Sleep" as I recall. On it, Ms. Chapman sings of "The same heartcrushing sorrow, the same unspeakable loveliness... all at the same time." These lyrics could describe the entire CD.

Enthralling.......2002-06-27

I have been a fan of Beth Neilsen Chapman since I heard her perform "Sand and Water" on TV. I then spent 6 months trying to find the album. "Sand and Water" led me to her other albums. I fell in love with them all, and eagerly awaited the release of "Deeper Still." I'm very glad to say I wasn't disappointed in the least. The songs on this album are what I've come to expect from her: moving, truthful, and unique. The piano work on "Every December Sky" is beautiful, the upbeat optimism of "World of Hurt" is refreshing, and "The Feathers, the Bones, and the Shells" is a haunting piece about the transience of all we hold dear. This is a great work in the portfolio of an artist I hope to hear much, much more from.

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Average customer rating: The finest British oratorio tenor

Webster Booth: Handel Arias; Operatic Arias Manufacturer: Dutton Laboratories ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Leoncavallo | Leoncavallo, Ruggiero | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wagner | Wagner, Richard | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music London Philharmonic Orchestra | ( L ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Wedding Music | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Arias | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music | Cantatas | Romances Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000G3Z7 Release Date: 1998-12-08

Tracks:

1. Acis And Galatea: Love Sounds Th' Alarm
2. Acis And Galatea: Love In Her Eyes Sits Playing
3. Messiah: Comfort Ye, My People
4. Messiah: Ev'ry Valley Shall Be Exalted
5. Messiah: Thy Rebuke Hath Broken His Heart
6. Messiah: Behold, And See If There Be Any Sorrow
7. Messiah: He Was Cut Off Out Of The Land
8. Jephtha: Deeper And Deeper Still
9. Jephtha: Waft Her, Angels, Through The Skies
10. Samson: Total Eclipse
11. Serse: Ombra Mai Fu
12. Il Seraglio: Constanze, Constanze
13. The Magic Flute: O Loveliness Beyond Compare
14. Don Giovanni: Speak For Me To My Lady
15. Aida: Heavenly Aida
16. I Pagliacci: On With The Motley
17. The Mastersingers: The Prize Song
18. La Boheme: In A Coupe
19. Hiawatha's Wedding Feast: Onaway! Awake Beloved

Customer Reviews:

The finest British oratorio tenor.......2005-01-14

Webster Booth is remembered today for his musical association with his wife, Anne Ziegler, but he was also one of the finest oratorio tenors of the twentieth century.

On this CD he is in command of every emotional nuance of the recitative. 'Deeper and deeper still' from Jephtha is a good example of the emotional range. His diction is perfect and the Handelian runs are effortless.

He had an amazingly wide range, extending from a baritonal quality in the lower registers to the effortless high notes in the arias from 'Acis and Galatea'.

He also sings some standard operatic arias on the CD. All these are sung in English and he observes every expression mark to the letter.

I can thoroughly recommend this CD to potential buyers.

Average customer rating: A FUN BALLET WITH QUITE A HISTORY! Excellent recording of Lovenskiold 's Ballet

Herman Severin Løvenskiold: Sylfiden Manufacturer: Cpo Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music ASIN: B000001S2Y Release Date: 1997-08-05

Tracks:

1. Sylfiden, Act One: Prld
2. Sylfiden, Act One: James Is Dosing In The Armchair. - The Danish Radio Sinfonietta/Harry Damgaard T
3. Sylfiden, Act One: Gurn Enters And Mocks The Confused James.
4. Sylfiden, Act One: The Wedding Guests Arrive And Greet Anna , Effy And James.
5. Sylfiden, Act One: Madge Sneaks In. James Discovers Her. He Tries To Get Rid Of Her.
6. Sylfiden, Act One: Madge Prophesies That Effy Will Not Marry James, But Gurn.
7. Sylfiden, Act One: James Is Now Alone.
8. Sylfiden, Act One: Gurn And The Guests Return.
9. Sylfiden, Act One: A 'Springdans', A Solo By James And A Pas De Deux With Effy And James...
10. Sylfiden, Act One: The Sylphide Begs James To Abandon Effy.
11. Sylfiden, Act Two: Night. In A Glade In The Woods.
12. Sylfiden, Act Two: The Sylphs Dance.
13. Sylfiden, Act Two: The Sylphs Dance Around James.
14. Sylfiden, Act Two: The Sylphs Come Between James And The Sylphide.
15. Sylfiden, Act Two: The Scottish Peasants Come By. - The Danish Radio Sinfonietta/Harry Damgaard T
16. Sylfiden, Act Two: Effy And The Peasants Return, And At Madge's Urging Gurn Begs...
17. Sylfiden, Act Two: James Enters And Madge Tipoes In.
18. Sylfiden, Act Two: The Sylphide Enters. He Gives Her The Beautiful Shawl And They...
19. Sylfiden, Act Two: She Trembles.
20. Sylfiden, Act Two: The Wedding Guests, Effy And Gurn Pass By.

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A FUN BALLET WITH QUITE A HISTORY!.......2000-01-30

It can be said that La Sylphide (Sylfiden as the Danes call it, was premiered by the Royal Danish Ballet in 1836), composed by Herman Severin Lovenskiold and choreographed by Bournonville, is the earliest piece of ballet music from the Romantic period that has been recorded. However, an ealier version of the same ballet by a different composer (Schneitzhoeffer)--no recordings--and choreographer has been revived by the Paris Ballet (Who knows how faithful it is to the original!). La Sylphide is a story about a female spirit, called the Sylphide, who falls in love with a young man; he too falls in love with her. But the little courtship is to be cut short by a witch. The fairy tale ends with the death of the Sylphide. The star ballerina of the first version of La Sylphide was Marie Taglioni, who was forever associated with the beginning of the Romantic ballet. Now we come to the version recorded on this CD. First, a little history. After the Danish choreographer, August Bournonville, saw Marie Taglioni dance in the role of the Sylphide at the Paris Opera, he wanted to stage his own production of the ballet. But first, he had to purchase the rights for using the score (by Schneitzhoeffer), but to his disappointment, it was too expensive. Consequently, he decided to have entirely new music written. And the man to accomplish this was Lovenskiold. So successful was this second version that the complete Bournonville choreography along with Lovenskiold's score are still used today by the Royal Danish Ballet. This is a superb "complete" performance by the Danish Radio Sinfoniette. The sound is clear and rich! Damgaard who has been the chief conductor at the Royal Danish Theatre since 1990 conducts beautifully. Under his baton, the orchestra makes the music sound alive and poignant. For those who are interested in ballets or just a great fairy tale, I highly recommend they get this CD. The only alternative recording is the one on Chandos, performed by the Royal Danish Orchestra (conducted by Garforth). It is also excellently performed (Read my review for that recording!). That CD contains an extra number (a pas de deux, which is not ever played as part of the complete ballet), which is a delight to hear! The CPO version, however, contains James' Act 1 solo, which is not in the Chandos recording. If you're a completist, get both!

Excellent recording of Lovenskiold 's Ballet.......1999-10-26

It is a beatiful recording of the first romantic ballet, who has a precursor on Taglioni's Sylphide (which can be appreciate on video recording by Ghislene Thesmar interpretation with the corps of Opera Paris Ballet, music by Scheneihoffer,available at amazon.com). The perfomance of Lovenskiold partiture by the Danish Radio Simfonieta conducted by Daamgaardt is perfect, without affectation and it reach the maximum climax on second act. I bought this record because I listen on the radio the overture and the introduction of the first act, which inmediately decided me to find out and bought this version. There is only a criticism to the booknote which is included on the CD. Taglioni 's Sylphide has been succesfull performed in our century, on the seventies by a reconstruction taken on by Pierre Lacotte and interpreted by Ghislaine Thesmar. Teatro Colon of Buenos Aires offer this version on 1974 on stage and it was suscefull received at Argentine and many great Argentine Ballerinas interpreted the beautiful role of the light Sylphide.

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Deeper Still Eoghan Heaslip Manufacturer: Vital Communications ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Similar Items: Mercy Grace In The Wilderness ASIN: B000BFH2VO Release Date: 2005-10-11

Tracks:

1. Arise, King Of Kings
2. Lord We Turn
3. This One Desire
4. Deeper Still
5. All I Want To Do
6. Perfect Redeemer
7. Faithful, You Are Faithful
8. I Receive
9. You See Beauty In Me
10. True Intimacy
11. I Lose Control To You
12. Lord It's Your Mercy

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Stars Of English Oratorio, Vol. 2 Manufacturer: Dutton Laboratories ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Dvorák, Antonín | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Franz Joseph Haydn | Haydn, Franz Joseph | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Requiems | Forms & Genres | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music London Philharmonic Orchestra | ( L ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ( V ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music Cantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Requiems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000G3Z3 Release Date: 1998-12-08

Tracks:

1. Be Thou With Me - Isobel Baillie
2. Christmas Oratorio: Slumber, Beloved - Marjorie Thomas
3. Jephtha; Deeper And Deeper Still - Heddle Nash
4. Jephtha: Waft Her Angels - Heddle Nash
5. Messiah: Rejoice Greatly - Elsie Suddaby
6. Messiah: He Shall Feed His Flock - Gladys Ripley
7. Messiah: I Know That My Redeemer Liveth - Ada Alsop
8. Samson: Honour And Arms - Norman Allin
9. L'allegro E Il Penseroso: Sweet Bird - Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
10. Acis And Galatea: Lo! Here My Love...Love In Her Eyes - Heddle Nash
11. Acis And Galatea: O Ruddier Than The Cherry - Peter Dawson
12. The Creation: Now Heaven In Fullest Glory - Robert Radford
13. Requiem: Ingemisco - John McHugh
14. The Spectre's Bride: Where Art Thou, Father Dear? - Isobel Baillie

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Deeper Still Beth Nielsen Chapman Manufacturer: Artemis Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sand and Water Look Beth Nielsen Chapman You Hold the Key Beth Nielsen Chapman - Greatest Hits ASIN: B000AA7GV6 Release Date: 2005-07-26

Tracks:

1. World of Hurt
2. Angels by My Side
3. Every December Sky
4. Shake My Soul
5. Wait for the Way
6. All Comes Down to Love
7. Deeper Still
8. Sleep
9. Feathers, Bones and Shells
10. All for the Love
11. There's a Light

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Handel: With Valour Abounding Manufacturer: Arabesque Recordings ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00000DMVO Release Date: 1998-11-17

Tracks:

1. Selections From Solomon, Ov: Maestoso
2. Selections From Solomon, Allegro Moderato
3. Selections From Solomon, Allegro
4. Selections From Solomon, Recitative: 'From Morn To Eve'
5. Selections From Solomon, Aria: 'See Yonder Palm'
6. Selections From Solomon, Sinfonia From Part III (Entrance Of The Queen Of Sheba)
7. Selections From Joseph And His Brethren, Ov: Andante
8. Selections From Joseph And His Brethren, Larghetto
9. Selections From Joseph And His Brethren, Allegro
10. Selections From Joseph And His Brethren, Menuet
11. Selections From Joshua: Intro
12. Selections From: Recitative: 'So Long The Memory Shall Last'
13. Selections From: Aria: 'While Kedron's Brook'
14. Selections From: Recitative/Aria: 'To Give Command'/'Haste, Israel, Haste'
15. Selections From Jephtha: Ov
16. Selections From Jephtha: Menuet
17. Selections From Jephtha: Sinfonia From Part III
18. Selections From Jephtha: Recitative: 'Horror! Confusion!'
19. Selections From Jephtha: Aria: 'Open Thy Marble Jaws'
20. Selections From Jephtha: Sym From Part II
21. Selections From Jephtha: Arioso: 'Deeper, And Deeper Still'
22. Selections From Jephtha: Arioso: 'Hide Thou Thy Hated Beams'
23. Selections From Jephtha: Recitative: 'A Father, Off Ring Up His Only Child'
24. Selections From Jephtha: Aria: 'Waft Her, Angels'
25. Selection From Belshazzar: Aria 'Let Festal Joy Triumphant Reign!'

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Deeper Still Ript Eddy Manufacturer: Earshot Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAGF2U Release Date: 2003-06-24

Tracks:

1. It's Just Me
2. Song for Lisa
3. She Came 2nd
4. Yippee Yi Yea
5. I Must Be Dreaming
6. All Mixed Up
7. Take Me Back
8. Thank You
9. Wake-Up
10. Never Today

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1. Deliverance Will Come [Import]
2. Dolly Parton - Greatest Hits [Import]
3. Drexel, Ohio
4. Electric: Extra Volts [CD-single]
5. End of the World
6. Exile
7. Faith Hill Karaoke [Karaoke]
8. Far Across the Blue Water [Box set] [Enhanced] [Live]
9. Field Conditions [Import]
10. Foreign Love Affair [Import]

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