Halloween

1. Come (Intro)

2. Magesh

3. Dlala Mapantsula

4. Sikelela (Sanford and Son Theme)

5. Bona Senzani

6. Mambotjie - 2Shot, Tkzee

7. Palafala [Midnight Lover Mix]

8. We Love This Place

9. Come (Outro)

Halloween,Tkzee,Bamboo Mountain,Afro-Pop,Halloween,Int'l & World Music,Pop

Average customer rating: Soundtrack from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Movie John Willams at his best! It too cheerful.... Not entirely up to snuff, in retrospect Cousin Harry Potter

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack John Williams Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Williams, John [guitar] | ( W ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Halloween | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Soundtracks | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classical | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Purists | Warner Brothers Records | Stores | Music Similar Items: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Harry Potter & the Prisoner of Azkaban Harry Potter & the Goblet of Fire Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring ASIN: B00005OWIU Release Date: 2001-10-30

Tracks:

1. Prologue
2. The Arrival of Baby Harry
3. Visit to the Zoo and Letters from Hogwarts
4. Diagon Alley and The Gringotts Vault
5. Platform Nine-and-Three-Quarters and The Journey to Hogwarts
6. Entry into the Great Hall and The Banquet
7. Mr. Longbottom Flies
8. Hogwarts Forever! and The Moving Stairs
9. The Norwegian Ridgeback and A Change of Season
10. The Quidditch Match
11. Christmas at Hogwarts
12. The Invisibility Cloak and The Library Scene
13. Fluffy's Harp
14. In the Devil's Snare and The Flying Keys
15. The Chess Game
16. The Face of Voldemort
17. Leaving Hogwarts
18. Harry's Wondrous World
19. Hedwig's Theme

Amazon.com's Best of 2001

You needn't see the film of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone to appreciate the wonder, magic, and fearful chills of J.K. Rowling's phenomenal bestseller in John Williams's outstanding score. Williams typically avoids the source material for the films he scores, but he reportedly derived great pleasure and inspiration from Rowling's first Harry Potter adventure, and created a perfect motif (fully expressed in "Hedwig's Theme") to dominate his score. It's first heard as a dreamy celesta waltz and embellished through myriad incarnations and moods, often with a sinister edge befitting the darker tones of Chris Columbus's direction. Evident are fantastical allusions to Saint-Saëns and Tchaikovsky (among others), and Williams's epic track is "Quidditch Match," a breathtaking frenzy to accompany the film's dazzling highlight. And while Williams occasionally flirts with self-plagiarism (with inevitable variants of his Hook and Star Wars themes), this is nevertheless a richly regal score that brilliantly evokes the mystery and magic of Harry Potter's world. --Jeff Shannon

Customer Reviews:

Soundtrack from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Movie.......2007-05-17

We love the music from this composer (John Williams - also composed Star Wars, Indiana Jones, Superman) to begin with and wanted this soundtrack. It doesn't disappoint. My children are so excited about the upcoming HP movie that we play this soundtrack on the way to school each morning.

John Willams at his best!.......2007-02-20

This soundtrack is great. As you listen you can visualize what's happening just by the music! Lovely!

It too cheerful...........2007-01-25

I thnk that the soundtrack is okay. I wish some that some of the music wasn't so cheerful. Harry Potter story is not really a cheerful one. That "Prologue" piece is going to be as famos as the "star wars" theme and "superman" theme. For my I would have put a little bit of mystery in the song. I wish they would have made music called "Harry theme". I also wish John Williams would have not stoped after the 2nd one. I would have love to here his "Volemorts theme"

Not entirely up to snuff, in retrospect.......2006-12-30

It's obvious the man was still feeling out this Harry Potter thing with this first score. There is a lot of repetition, but by later soundtracks it seems to have been necessary. This soundtrack contains the original, lovely and full settings of the main Harry Potter themes.

Cousin Harry Potter.......2006-12-14

The soundtrack for all of the Harry Potter movies has been done by classical maestro and 20th century genius John Williams.

Q; Does John WIlliams make any bad music?
A: No.

Q: Does the music capture the feeling of the movie, taking you back to parts of the story sequentially?
A: Yes


Q: What are the other advantages to buying the soundtrack?
A: Aestetically, you are not competing with the visual imagery of the movie, which was technically well done and highly engaging. This provides an opportunity to explore the nuances of the musical score, without being visually distracted.

This also provides a nice day dreaming interlude for youth, who are highly structured and overprogrammed nowadays.

Average customer rating: His Halloween!!! DIFFERENT It's simply the best! best 2-pack i've bought in a while A review

Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas Danny Elfman , Marilyn Manson , Panic!@ the Disco , Fiona Apple , Fall Out Boy , Paul Reubens , Catherine O' Hara , Citizens of Halloween , and Patrick Stewert Manufacturer: Disney ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Elfman, Danny | ( E ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Disney | Children's Music | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General Christmas | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Disney Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Soundtracks | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classical | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $9.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music General Christmas | Holiday Music | Special Features | Music Similar Items: Serenada Schizophrana The Corpse Bride Collectors Box Edward Scissorhands: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Music for a Darkened Theatre, Vol. 1: Film & Television Music ASIN: B000IFRQHC Release Date: 2006-10-24

Tracks:

1. Overture
2. Opening
3. This Is Halloween
4. Jack's Lament
5. Doctor Finklestein/ In the Forest
6. What's This?
7. Town Meeting Song
8. Jack and Sally Montage
9. Jack's Obsession
10. Kidnap the Sandy Claws
11. Making Christmas
12. Nabbed
13. Oogie Boogie's Songs
14. Sally's Song
15. Christmas Even Montage
16. Poor Jack
17. To the Rescue
18. Finale/ Reprise
19. Closing
20. End Title

Tracks:

1. This Is Halloween - Marilyn Manson
2. Sally's Song - Fiona Apple
3. What's This? - Fall Out Boy
4. Kidnap the Sandy Claws - She Wants Revenge
5. This Is Halloween - Panic! At the Disco
6. Making Christmas (Demo) - Danny Elfman
7. Oogie Boogie's Song (Demo) - Danny Elfman
8. This Is Halloween (Demo) - Danny Elfman
9. Kidnap the Sandy Claws (Demo) - Danny Elfman

Amazon.com

Not only is The Nightmare Before Christmas one of the best musicals of the past two decades; it may well be Danny Elfman's masterpiece, successfully integrating his main influences (from Cab Calloway to Nino Rota) into a fantastic whole. The first disc of this reissue features the original soundtrack, its songs still teetering between dark humor and poetic flights of fancy; this so-called kids' music is at least as sophisticated and skilled as anything you're likely to hear on Broadway. The second disc includes demo versions of four songs on which Elfman plays and sings everything, and five new covers of some of Nightmare's best-loved songs. Marilyn Manson successfully applies his spooky Weimar-circus style on "This Is Halloween" while Panic! At the Disco's lushly orchestrated take on the same tune is closer to the original. Fiona Apple's poignant "Sally's Song" is enhanced by very nice string charts, and She Wants Revenge does a disco take on "Kidnap the Sandy Claws." Best perhaps is Fall Out Boy's cover of "What's This?" which sounds like an unexpected cross between the Beach Boys and Queen. A highly recommended set. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

His Halloween!!!.......2007-06-20

Well, disc 1 is Danny Elfman's classic soundtrack to the film that is of course great (goes without saying). Disc 2, to mu pleasent surprise was pretty cool as well. Marilyn Manson's cover of "This Is Halloween" is absolutely amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IMO, it's not only the best track on the album, but it is one of the best cover songs ever recorded in the history of history. I was almost certain that he would have messed that song up...but he really does an amzing job. Even if you hate Manson, ..you won't hate this song. As for the other covers, I liked Fiona Apple's cover of "Sally's Song", and I thought the She Wants Revenge cover of "Kidnap The Santy Claws" was a good eightees style presentation, kinda Depeche Mode-eske. The other bands on the disc all did an ok job, but it's really all about the Manson cover when it's all said and done.

DIFFERENT.......2007-03-26

THIS SOUNDTRACK'S PERFECT IF YOU'RE INTO ANIMATED MOVIES AND MUSIC!MANSON DOES AN EXCELLENT JOB ON HIS SONG: THIS IS HALLOWEEN! HIS VOICE HAS SO MANY DIMENSIONS IN THIS SONG.HIS MUSIC IS PERFECT WITH THE TITLE.

It's simply the best!.......2007-02-15

Both versions of "What's this?" are great! Danny Elfman had already conquered my admiration and respect with Batman's and The Corpse Bride's soundtrack, but The Nightmare Before Christmas is my number 1 for a bunch of reasons: the interpretations are awesome and the new versions in the second CD have profoundly delighted me. If you're an Elfman's fan, you won't be disappointed!

best 2-pack i've bought in a while.......2007-02-09

i will admit, i have been and will be a manson fanatic for a number of years. Nightmare before Christmas has also been on a consistent highnote for me even as a little kid when we got on VHS. so when i heard Danny Elfman on the radio talking about this thing a few weeks before it came out, i heard "marilyn manson will be doing a cover of "this is halloween", my heart jumped and i almost veered of the I-15. i bought two copies of it, one for myself and one for a friend who i knew would also appreciate it for the Panic! cover.

i will also admit i bought this cd without any hesitation, and only for that one song, and i must say it hit it right on the money. Marilyn Manson in my mind is the master of taking good, popular songs, and twisting them into something unique and that makes a statement (hearing him sing "boys and girls of every age, wouldn't you like to see something strange?" is rather convienient).

i also enjoyed the rest of the cds with more or less the same appreciation.

my only gripe with this cd is She Wants Revenges version of Kidnap The Sandy Claws. that was something i was looking forward to, and the signers monotone singing does little to honor the song. the background tune hardly resembles the melody it was taken from. in that song there were 3 distinctive voices, with SWR, you got one unchanging voice with no emotion. hell Beastie Boys coulda done a better job on this song.

A review.......2007-01-20

Seeing as I am an impulse buyer as well as a fan of this movie, I wasn't surprised to wake up one morning and find the package for this sitting on my doorstep. I listened to the second disc first and decided that it was OK. After reading some of the other reveiws I came to agree with some but disagree with others. Everyone has been saying that the Manson version of "This Is Halloween" was the best because it was scary and the Panic! version of said song sucked becuase it was too carnical like. If any of you remember the movie, the original song wasn't meant to be scary, but celebratory. I think Panic! captured that feeling best. Fiona Apple's song was beautiful, but I found that She Wants REvenge missed the mark a little. It had a good beat, yes, but it was too monotone for my taste. Fall Out Boy's cover is a kepper and has made it's way to my most played list. The demos are great, thought the demo of Kidnap the Sandy Claws kinda freaks me out when I remember that it's one guy doing three voices.

Average customer rating: Why Does Music Have To Be So Seroius? Lots of fun Perfect A "Must-Have" For Dr. Demento Lovers The funniest CDs ever!

Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection: The Greatest Novelty Records Of All Time Various Artists Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Nostalgia | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Comedy | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Country Comedy | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Novelty Music | Comedic Music | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Comedic Music | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Comedy Rock | Comedic Music | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Halloween | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Class Clowns | Warner Brothers Records | Stores | Music Similar Items: Dr. Demento 30th Anniversary Collection: Dementia 2000 Dr. Demento: 25th Anniversary Collection Dr. Demento: The Very Best of Dr. Demento Dr. Demento Presents: Greatest Christmas Novelty CD 25 All Time Novelty Hits ASIN: B0000032MK Release Date: 1991-05-21

Tracks:

1. Delicious! - Jim Backus & Friend
2. The Scotsman - Bryan Bowers
3. Junk Food Junkie - Larry Groce
4. Eat It - 'Weird Al' Yankovic
5. Does Your Chewing Gum Lose It's Flavour (On The Bedpost Overnight) - Lonnie Donegan & His Skiffle Group
6. Wet Dream - Kip Addotta
7. Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh! - Allan Sherman
8. Wappin' - Darrell Hammond & Christopher Snell
9. The Purple People Eater - Sheb Wooley
10. Monster Mash - Bobby 'Boris' Pickett & The Crypt-Kickers
11. Cocktails For Two - Spike Jones & His City Slickers
12. Transfusion - Nervous Norvos
13. Beep Beep - The Playmates
14. St. George And The Dragonet - Stan Freberg
15. Witch Doctor - The Music Of David Seville
16. Gitarzan - Ray Stevens
17. Earache My Eye-Featuring Alice Bowie - Cheech & Chong
18. Dead Puppies - Ogden Edsl

Tracks:

1. Dancin' Fool - Frank Zappa
2. Star Trekkin' - The Firm
3. The Time Warp - The Rocky Horror Picture Show Cast
4. Masochism Tango - Tom Lehrer
5. The Homecoming Queen's Got A Gun - JULIE BROWN
6. The Ballad Of Irving - Frank Gallop
7. The Battle Of Kookamonga - Homer & Jethro
8. King Tut - Steve Martin & The Toot Uncommons
9. Der Fuehrer's Face - Spike Jones & His City Slickers
10. Fish Heads - Barnes & Barnes
11. Poisoning Pidgeons In The Park - Tom Lehrer
12. Sahra Cynthia Sylvia Stout Would Not Take The Garbage Out - Shel Silverstein
13. The Cockroach That Ate Cincinnati - Rose & The Arrangement
14. Surfin' Bird - The Trashmen
15. Pencil Neck Geek - Freddie Blassie
16. Ti Kwan Leep/Boot To The Head - The Frantics
17. Existential Blues - Tom 'T-Bone' Stankus
18. They're Coming To Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa! - Napoleon XIV

Amazon.com

Pop has a good time eating itself on this collection of Doctor Demento favorites. The tunes on this stylistically varied double CD send up a plethora of pop culture phenomena. The perpetrators come from every imaginable entertainment background. Pro wrestlers, folk singers, comedians, actors, garage bands--you never know who's liable to produce a novelty song. Here it doesn't matter if a respected composer or a one-hit wonder recorded the ditty; all sorts of tracks jostle each other on this funny collection. The material covers quite a time span, ranging from Spike Jones's "Der Fuehrer's Face," released in 1942, to "Wappin'," an unreleased track by Darrell Hammond and Christopher Snell which was a hit on Demento's radio show at the tail end of the 1980s. The 20th Anniversary Collection is quite an assortment of the corny, goofy, wacky, and wild. --Fred Cisterna

Customer Reviews:

Why Does Music Have To Be So Seroius?.......2007-06-27

This album is just plain fun. It's great to have a nice collection of novelty songs to sprinkle in during a party or when making compilation discs for long drives or just and evening of fun with some friends.

Dr. Demento's collection surely won't be one of those precious "desert island" albums, those must have albums one would never be caught without, but in the context of a complete collection, it's good to have a few laughs here and there.

You'd really have to be a baby-boomer to appreciate the full context of this album as many are from the before the 1970's, still have some fun, why not?

Lots of fun.......2007-06-27

My son suggested this as a birthday gift to his older sister, from him to her - I think I've listened to it more than either of them.

Perfect.......2007-05-19

I've been looking for some of these songs for a loooong time. Not only do I get to relive my adolescence, but I'm able to introduce my daughter (who shares my sense of humor) to some of my old favorites (G rated, of course)

A "Must-Have" For Dr. Demento Lovers.......2007-04-20

Unbeknownst to my conservative mother, my brother and I (born in the late 60's) listened to a wonderful radio program called "Dr. Demento" growing up. I told my mother about that recently, and her remark was that if she had known it was on the radio, she wouldn't have let us listen to it! LOL Anyhow, this collection has the vast majority of MY old favorites, such as the otherwise unavailable "Existential Blues", and many others unfamiliar to me to enjoy. It comes in two CD's of 18 songs each. I have happily imported it into my iPod and can't wait to hear everything!

The funniest CDs ever!.......2007-03-08

I used to have this CD collection back in college, and something recently reminded me of a song and I knew exactly where to buy it. I am very pleased with this collection of songs.

Average customer rating: Just What the Doctor Ordered. Marvin, I LOVE you! Laughter is indeed the best medicine Life, don't talk to me about life! Silly Songs for Kids and their Parents

Dr. Demento: The Very Best of Dr. Demento Various Artists Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Nostalgia | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Comedy | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Novelty Music | Comedic Music | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Comedic Music | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Comedy Rock | Comedic Music | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Halloween | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Dr. Demento 30th Anniversary Collection: Dementia 2000 Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection: The Greatest Novelty Records Of All Time Dr. Demento: 25th Anniversary Collection Dr. Demento's Country Corn Holidays in Dementia ASIN: B000056W0C Release Date: 2001-02-06

Tracks:

1. Poisoning Pigeons In The Park - Tom Lehrer
2. Yoda - 'Weird Al' Yankovic
3. The Scotsman - Bryan Bowers
4. Fish Heads - Barnes & Barnes
5. Bulbous Bouffant - The Vestibules
6. Hello Mudduh, Hello Fadduh (A Letter From Camp) - Allan Sherman
7. My Dead Dog Rover - Hank, Stu, Dave & Hank
8. Don't Eat The Yellow Snow - Frank Zappa
9. Nanook Rubs It - Frank Zappy
10. Star Trekkin' - The Firm
11. Pencil Neck Geek - Freddie Blassie
12. Ti Kwan Leep/Boot To The Head - The Frantics
13. Marvin, I Love You - Marvin The Paranoid Android
14. The Smoke Off - Shel Silverstein
15. Dead Puppies - Ogden Edsl
16. Shaving Cream - Dr. Demento
17. They're Coming To Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa! - Napolean XIV

Customer Reviews:

Just What the Doctor Ordered........2004-04-23

Several years ago there used to be an affiliate of the now-defunked children's radio group known as Radio Ahhs! (Radio Ahhs! no longer exists because of the Walt Disney Company). Anyway, the local affiliate in the St. Louis area used to play some of the coolest music around. Just about everyone I knew from my younger siblings to high school students and our parents listened to the station from time to time because of the original and highly entertaining music. Some of the songs I remember hearing from those times are on this album and I know now that a lot of the music they played originated from Dr. Demento. Some of my favorites on the album include:

"Yoda"

"Fish Heads"

"Bulbuous Bouffant"

"Hellow Mudduh, Hello Fadduh (A Letter From Camp)"

"Star Trekkin'"

"Ti Kwan Leep/Boot to the Head"

"Marvin, I Love You"

"They're Coming to Take Me Away, Ha-Haaa!"

"Bulbous Bouffant" and "Ti Kwan Leep/Boot to the Head" aren't really songs but are comedy sketches that are just as entertaining as anything done by Monty Python. "Fish Heads" is one of the songs I remember from Radio Ahhs! and in reading the liner notes that are included with the disc, I found out that Bill Muny from LOST IN SPACE fame is one of the two members of the group that sings "Fish Heads". Dr. Demento is largely responsible for Wierd Al Yankovic even having a career, but it's nice to see that on this album the only song by Wierd Al is "Yoda". However, Wierd Al also wrote the introduction to the liner booklet. "The Smoke Off" by Shel Silverstein is probably the most offensive song on the cd because of the cursing and the subject matter (it's about a pot smoking competition). There are a couple other tunes that verge on the edge of vulgarity, but "The Smoke Off" is really the only one that crosses the line.
Overall, this is a good album for anyone looking for some truly original music to own. It's also a good way to introduce people to dementia music and the crazy world of Dr. Demento.

Marvin, I LOVE you!.......2001-05-27

This is a very nice collection of some of Dr. Demento's best hits on his radio show. I actually have many, many other Dr. Demento albums and so when I bought this most of them were repeats for me, but it was all worth it for the song "Marvin, I Love You" by Marvin the Paranoid Android, which makes its first appearance on CD ever right here! This is a very sweet song and listening to it will make you almost want to cry for the poor robot. It's also nice to hear Dr. Demento himself getting in on the act in his rendition of "Shaving Cream." "Posioning Pigeons..." is one of Tom Lehrer's best, I just love his voice! "Bulbous Bouffant" and "Ti Kwan Leep" have musical qualities to them, but they're more comedy sketches than songs. "Fish Heads", "Hello Muddah...", and "They're Coming..." are great classics. I'm also glad that Dr. D. decided to only put one Weird Al song ("Yoda") on here as well, because he usually tends to overdo his compiliation albums with too many Al songs. I mean, Al's a great singer (I have all his ALbums), but leave room for other talented people! Be warned though, some songs are mildly offensive. Other than the obvious ("Posioning Pigeons...", "My Dead Dog Rover", and "Dead Puppies") one of the tracks features Shel Silverstein (and yes, I mean that late, great children's author) using many swear words (including the "f" word, but that one is bleeped out), "Shaving Cream" just fools you into thinking it's going to cuss, and "The Scotsman" jokes about what ISN'T present underneath those kilts. And finally, if you plan on collecting ALL of the other Demento albums (on CD's), then you should know that the only ones that aren't repeats are: "Don't Eat The Yellow Snow", "Nanook Rubs It", "Marvin, I Love You", "The Smoke Off", and this special version of "Shaving Cream." But, if you're like me, then it's still worth it.

Laughter is indeed the best medicine.......2001-05-13

Most of the songs on this compilation I have on the three retrospective collections that Rhino put out in 1991,1995,& 2000 respectively-I'm glad that Frank Zappa's "Don't Eat The Yellow Snow" & Shel Silverstein's "Smoke Off" are included on this disc-They are classic bits-The weakest track on this collection:Dr.Demento's desecration of "Shaving Cream"-Otherwise,I recommend it for lovers of novelty music everywhere.

Life, don't talk to me about life!.......2001-03-05

Is this where a fine English actor (Stephen Moore) should end - not deceased but alive and healthy as far as I know. As there are probably a few people who are wondering what the heck I am wittering on about, he is the voice of Marvin The Paranoid Android who has managed to get on to this collection - and not the best Marvin song either on the two singles I know about.

As to the album itself - get the anniversary editions - far more warped (demented), and there are only two or three extra tracks that are not on these, so myself, I would not buy this, however it looks like a great start for anyone who may be in need a decent fix of brain surgery from the Doctor - it is only your mind you have to lose!!

Silly Songs for Kids and their Parents.......2001-02-20

We absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE Dr. Demento!! This compilation is A plus. I used to listen to Dr. Demento in high school on a local Los Angeles radio station on Sunday nights, I never missed it. We bought this and other Dr. Demento collections for our 5 yr. old (who has an amazingly black sense of humor) and we put it on and clean the house and dance and sing the songs. We especially love the sick, twisted humor of "Hamster Love", "THe Tennessee Birdwalk" and "Dead Skunk in the Middle of the Road". Our absolute favorite is "Bulbous Bouffant" by the Vestibules, our son actually took the CD to his teacher: after writing down the wordsin the song, she used them for a spelling test!!! (he's in a highly gifted program) SHe thought it was a HOOT!!!!! An absolute MUST to cheer you and put you in a good mood, if you're life is as hectic and stressed as mine is with 2 small kids. Just don't tell your parents, they might not approve!!!!!!!!

Average customer rating: NOX ARCANA THE ULTIMATE MOODLIFTER Vampire country This soundtrack drains your blood dry, it's that awsome! Wonderful Halloween Fare Yet another great album!

Transylvania Nox Arcana Manufacturer: Monolith Graphics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Goth | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Sound Effects | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Halloween | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Winter's Knight Darklore Manor Carnival Of Lost Souls Necronomicon The 13th Hour ASIN: B000BO1JLY Release Date: 2005-10-21

Tracks:

1. Transylvania Overture
2. The Voyage
3. Gossamer Mist
4. The Black Coach
5. Sentinels of Stone
6. Into the Shadows
7. Castle Dracula
8. Visitors in the Night
9. Brides to Darkness
10. Grande Masquerade
11. Memento Mori
12. The Howling
13. Nocturne
14. Bats in the Belfry
15. Gothic Sanctum
16. Gypsy Caravan
17. From Dusk Till Dawn
18. Night of the Wolf
19. Echoes from the Crypt
20. Shadow Hunters
21. Lair of the Vampire

Album Description

Embark on a musical journey into the mysterious and forbidden land of vampires, werewolves and witches. This powerful, eerie and darkly romantic soundscape offers 21 tracks of symphonic orchestrations, gothic choirs and haunting sound effects, inspired by Bram Stoker's classic novel, Dracula.

Customer Reviews:

NOX ARCANA THE ULTIMATE MOODLIFTER.......2007-06-27

Theres not enough words to put down on what this group means to me....I wirte some of my best works by their music.

Vampire country.......2007-05-10

Books don't usually have soundtracks. "Dracula" definitely didn;t.

But when listening to Nox Arcana's "Transylvania," all I could think of was Bram Stoker's quintessential vampire, and the hauntingly creepy atmosphere of the book. The band forms plenty of rich neoclassical tunes, around a hazy storyline about (what else?) vampires.

It opens with a creepy organ, some smooth violins sweeping up from behind. A deep voice intones, "Darkness descends upon the land, wrap the world in night's black embrace... the restless dead stir within their ancient tombs, and creatures born of shadow rise to quench their savage hunger..." Imagine Bela Lugosi rising from a coffin.

It's followed up by some warmup songs -- the darkly enticing "Voyage," which expands out into an epic, eerie sweep, and the ghostly piano of "Gossamer Mist." The songs that follow are just as richly imagined -- ghostly fast-paced strings, magnificently dark organ and grim gypsy music, laced with church bells, shimmering vocals and ghostly little breezes.

Listening to "Transylvania" is like walking slowly through a cobwebbed, shadowy castle, and listening to Dracula playing a pipe organ in a dusty ballroom, with his brides singing accompaniment. It's not too hard to imagine that you're Jonathan Harker, after hearing songs like "Echoes From the Crypt."

Their music is an lush dusty tapesty of gothic instrumentation. Rich, hollow organ, shimmering harp, strings both windy and rapid, fast-moving percussion, a delicate piano, and some dark shimmers of keyboard all blend together into haunting slow-turning melodies. And as if that weren't good enough, they sprinkle the music with the flutter of bat wings, church bells, ghostly murmurs, and delicate music-box tinkles.

Fortunately Nox Arcana doesn't wreck all this eerie atmosphere with typical singing. Instead we get the occasional deep-voiced intonations, sort of like the introduction. And there are some delicate female vocals -- they murmur softly one minute, only to rise into echoing, wordless solos the next. It's absolutely stunning.

Nox Arcana's "Transylvania" does a brilliant job of capturing the ideal vampire-gothic atmosphere -- creepy and beautifully refined, with no kitschiness. The ideal soundtrack to Bram Stoker's classic (not to mention Halloween).

This soundtrack drains your blood dry, it's that awsome!.......2007-01-28

I have this one, its great. It's not only good for Halloween but its good for when you go to sleep at night, it actually puts you into another realm of dreams and nightmares. It helps you sleep and not only that, it gives you something to relax your body with. It's very good for one of those stormy and rainy or snowy nights. I am an artist and I use it to create monster theme pictures and other creepy drawings. It helps me put myself in that state of mind were I can listen to this and let my imagination flow. If you like this one you will really love the CARNIVAL OF LOST SOULS, WINTER KNIGHT. I still have to get the winter knight one. These soundtracks are classics, not that many peopl listen to them. They are for the soul purpose to escaping the real world and entering another of the bizzare and strange. They are just good to listen too, when ever you feel like it. But this is a good tool for some people who have trouble sleeping at night. But if you listen to the children of the night, and what lovely music they made, you will deffently get your money's worth on all 3 cd's Translyvania, Winter Knight, Carnival of lost Souls... It's worth it.

Wonderful Halloween Fare.......2006-11-01

You can hear a constant improvement in the musical quality of Nox Arcana's CD. This one, particularly, is a big step over Necronomicon. Not that Necronomicon is bad, but Transylvania is really good.
I'm glad I found Nox Arcana (quite by accident, I did a search for Halloween on Amazon and this was one of the hits) they are a treasure.

Yet another great album!.......2006-08-11

Nox Arcana is truly a original band for the era. The music is never boring and you always find something new when listening to it that you may not have heard before. Vargo is a very gifted artist in all the work he does and I for one am glad he formed his own band. The creative work behind the cd's really comes through not just in the music but in the album designs. Midnight Syndicate lost one of the most creative person's behind their success, but by starting the band Nox Arcana at least none of the fans are suffering. Keep up the great work and I look forward to the next album.

Average customer rating: remaster Nox Arcana keeps getting better A Stunning Debut! Nox Arcana: The project that truly represents Halloween and for people who simply love classical-oriented Gothic instrumentals A well-woven dark tale

Darklore Manor Nox Arcana Manufacturer: Monolith Graphics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Goth | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Sound Effects | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Halloween | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Necronomicon Transylvania Winter's Knight The 13th Hour Carnival Of Lost Souls ASIN: B0006OHMRY Release Date: 2004-03-20

Tracks:

1. Legend
2. Darklore Manor
3. Threshold Of The Dead
4. Trespassers
5. Veil Of Darkness
6. Sanctuary Of Shadows
7. The Grande Hall
8. Remnants
9. Phantom Procession
10. Belladonna
11. Nursery Rhyme
12. Music Box
13. The Forgotten
14. Nightmare
15. No Rest For The Wicked
16. Omen
17. Seance
18. Beyond Midnight
19. Darkness Immortal
20. Incantation
21. Resurrected

Album Description

Enter Darklore Manor, where creatures of the night lurk in shadows and ghostly sounds echo through unhallowed halls. Nox Arcana invites you to embark on a musical journey throughout a legendary haunted mansion with a dark and sinister history. This gothic soundscape contains 21 tracks of haunting melodies, eerie voices, Latin chants, and foreboding orchestrations to create a perfect dark and moody atmosphere.

Customer Reviews:

remaster.......2007-05-25

the remastered version is were its at. it actualy sounds eerie.

Nox Arcana keeps getting better.......2007-05-12

They are the best at what they do and this CD is just one more example. You cannot go wrong with any Nox Arcana CD

A Stunning Debut!.......2007-04-17

Nox Arcana's debut CD Darklore Manor is a stunning, chilling instrumental concept album that could easily serve as the soundtrack for a classic haunted house film. Very few debut CDs have the amazing musicianship and technical virtuosity that Joseph Vargo and William Piotrowski exhibit on this album. There are unforgettable, elegant piano-dominated melodies like "Veil of Darkness," as well as sinister organ pieces, moody harpsichord songs and elaborate, stirring orchestral set pieces that demonstrate an instinctive mastery of composition and melody. The entire gamut of Gothic music is presented here, and woven throughout the CD's 21 tracks are ghostly sound effects, chilling choirs and eerie narrations, all of which contribute to a mesmerizing musical tapestry. The CD's highlight may be "The Forgotten" - a beautiful, moving piano elegy that you will never forget. Many musicians strive their whole careers for an album this accomplished. The beautifully designed CD booklet by Joseph Vargo and Christine Filipak is another delight - this is an album that shows a rare attention to detail, from the packaging to the mixing. Highly recommended.

Nox Arcana: The project that truly represents Halloween and for people who simply love classical-oriented Gothic instrumentals.......2007-04-09

I was told, by a mysterious voice in the night, that I should seek Nox Arcana and await further instructions. But it all began years ago with the discovery of the Midnight Syndicate. So, I did the obvious and entered "Midnight Syndicate" in my computer search engine, and the lone website introduced itself to me. All went dark and quiet, and the room got cold, and I could see my breath as I panted in fear, and I heard laughter amongst terrifying screams, but yet, I was alone. This was only my introduction to the Midnight Syndicate and soon to follow was the birth of something even better, the nightmareish apparitions of Nox Arcana. I was compelled to bring Nox Arcana into my world, and so I've been in the dark ever since. But, then again, it became a blissful absence from the norm. Although, Halloween is never really mentioned with any of the Nox Arcana CD's, it does seem that everyday is Halloween in my world, and for the past four years, I've always feared that I've sold my soul somehow. I believe that I sacrificed my soul the day I got out my credit card and asked the cyber spirits to bring my first Nox Arcana CD into my home. It was this CD: "Darklore Manor"

Something became different about me. My very presence wasn't acknowledged in any normal way anymore. Was I being ignored, or am I even in the room at all? Something just wasn't right. I've had days that I've stared into the mirror, but somehow, I wasn't there. When I speak to strangers in the street, I don't think that they even acknowledge me. I speak with just a small hiss of words, and people respond as if they've just been pushed by a cold wind. My loved ones speak of me, as if I've departed from this world, but yet, I am in the room. Only when I laugh, do people respond as if they've heard something. They cuddle together, in fear of their safety, and cry out my name, in a past tense, as if I am torturing them. This wasn't fun anymore. It wasn't fun, THEN, anyway.

I wander aimlessly, finally coming to terms with this apparition that I have become. My only consolation, deep into the night, is to take some of my Nox Arcana CD's and my mini-CD player, to the cemetery and lay against a tombstone, and watch the wind swirl up the leaves in a satanic dance before my eyes, while the music plays and eats away at my scruples of logic. I feel a cold embrace of many condemned angels who've cast off all their inhibitions and indulged in lustful passion upon my defenseless mortal flesh. I am consumed into their ritual with reckless abandon. Returning to reality is all nonsense now. My only fear, is that the batteries in my CD player will weaken and diminish this clash of passion of my psychological pleasure and terror.

I am so glad that Nox Arcana has entered my once typical, pop culture world. However, I feel now, that if I should ever die, I may not know the difference. I've been enjoying this nocturnal bliss for a couple of years now and there's no going back. I walk this world in a cold absence where I question if my presence is perceived at all.

If you'd like to share in this experience with me, start off with this CD of "Darklore Manor". Then get "Necronomicon", "Winter's Knight", "Transylvania", "Carnival of Lost Souls", and their latest (as of 2007) called "Blood of the Dragon".

This music is not heavy metal. It's not satanic music. It's just a mix of classically-influenced instrumentals with various snippets of dark poetry and ghastly effects. You'll hear tormented screams, deathly bell tolls, sinister laughter, grandfather clocks, howling winds, and other little clever effects with piano, organ, and harpsichord, supported by rich strings and a mellotron sound, that promote a uniquely beautiful, but yet, horrifying terror that may claim your soul. It's a small sacrifice for the sake of a dark happiness.

Alas, here's one more way that I have benefited from the music of Nox Arcana. By listening to these CD's through headphones at the cemetery, alone, late at night, in the cold dark, there is a terror that I've experienced that has actually helped me lose weight. To be so terrified that my heart pulsated so intensely that I feared my heart would just burst! That, and the accidental soiling of myself, helped me lose about three pounds. Who would have thought that terror could promote weight loss?

So, if it's dark and disturbing, it has a place in my heart.

A well-woven dark tale.......2007-02-22

Though a bit more specific and talky than the Midnight Syndicate CDs (which was my first venture into this kind of atmospheric music), I found Nox Arcana's Darklore Manor to be quite creepy. It tells a story of an house under a curse, and the strange happenings therein. While it leaves less to the imagination than Midnight Syndicate's 13th Hour, it has plenty of frightening tracks for your next horror gaming session or Halloween party.

Average customer rating: thanks Very Funny Fine, Funny Stuff dementoid must have Wind Up Dementions and Dementites

Dr. Demento 30th Anniversary Collection: Dementia 2000 Various Artists Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music Nostalgia | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Comedy | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Country Comedy | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Novelty Music | Comedic Music | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Comedic Music | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Comedy Rock | Comedic Music | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Halloween | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection: The Greatest Novelty Records Of All Time Dr. Demento: 25th Anniversary Collection Dr. Demento: The Very Best of Dr. Demento Dr. Demento's Country Corn Dr. Demento Presents: Greatest Christmas Novelty CD ASIN: B00004R7LG Release Date: 2000-02-29

Tracks:

1. Daffy Duck's Rhapsody - Mel Blanc
2. Yoda - 'Weird Al' Yankovic
3. The Elements - Tom Lehrer
4. Deteriorata - National Lampoon
5. Charlie Brown - The Coasters
6. Dungeons And Dragons - The Dead Alewives
7. Eskimo - Corky & The Juice Pigs
8. The Ballad Of Bilbo Baggins - Leonard Nimoy
9. Kill The Wabbit - Ozzy Fudd
10. Stress - Jim's Big Ego
11. On The Shoulders Of Freaks - Henry Phillips
12. Bras On 45 (Family Version) - Ivor Biggun & The D. Kups
13. Polka Dot Undies - Bowser & Blue
14. Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini - Brian Hyland
15. The Thing - Phil Harris
16. (How I Spent My Summer Vacation) Or A Day At The Beach With Pedro & Man-Part I - Cheech & Chong
17. The Biggest Ball Of Twine In Minnesota - 'Weird Al' Yankovic
18. My Ding-A-Ling (Single Version) - Chuck Berry
19. It's A Gas - Alfred E. Neuman
20. I Want My Baby Back - Jimmy Cross
21. Last Will And Temperament - The Frantics

Tracks:

1. I'm The Urban Spaceman - Bonzo Dog Band
2. Bulbous Bouffant - The Vestibules
3. Another One Rides The Bus - 'Weird Al' Yankovic
4. Hamster Love - Big Daddy
5. Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport - Rolf Harris
6. Tennessee Bird Walk - Jack Blanchard & Misty Morgan
7. Dead Skunk - Loudon Wainwright III
8. You Were Speeding - The Frantics
9. I Hate When That Happens - Billy Crystal
10. Lumberjack Song - Monty Python
11. Carrot Juice Is Murder - The Arrogant Worms
12. The Little Blue Man - Betty Johnson
13. I'd Rather Have A Bottle In Front Of Me (Than A Frontal Lobotomy) - Randy Hanzlick, M.D. (Dr. Rock)
14. Comin' Back For More - C.W. McCall
15. Smoke Two Joints - The Toyes
16. Ice Box Man - George Carlin
17. Telephone Man - Meri Wilson
18. Rock And Roll Man - Travesty, Ltd.
19. Everything Reminds Me Of My Therapist - Nancy Tucker
20. Downtown - Mrs. Miller
21. Let's All Get Demented - Ivor Biggun

Amazon.com

When your life's work is collecting the most absurd and goofy tunes ever recorded, the phrase "life's work" takes on an entirely less menacing tone. For Dr. Demento, "work" entails rounding up Daffy Duck's finest-ever performance, a Monty Python ditty, a few Weird Al Yankovic tunes, and a number of other nutty classics in an uninhibited tribute to absurdity. While most of the material here is parody or novelty tunes, some of the set's funniest moments are the straight comedy pieces: George Carlin on food abandoned in the fridge, Cheech & Chong at the beach, and the hilariously absurd Vestibules doing "Bulbous Bouffant." While certainly not something designed for repeated listening, you never know when you'll have the unbearable urge to hear "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini." --S. Duda

Customer Reviews:

thanks.......2007-05-14

Arrived on time, the item had crack along the back of its case, but probably shipping is to blame for that- thanks

Very Funny.......2007-02-07

I was a fan of Dr. Demento as a kid. This CD features many of the hits I loved from long ago. It was great to hear those funny songs again. Nothing today can compare with some of this stuff.

Fine, Funny Stuff.......2007-01-25

This is an absolutely wonderful collection of comedy routines, parodies of well-known songs, and some rather odd songs that became hits, e.g., "Itsy-Bitsy Teenie-Weenie Yellow Polka-Dot Bikini", "Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport". Mostly, it's just great fun.

My favorites here include "Bulbous Bouffant", "Bras on 45", and "Daffy Duck's Rhapsody", but there's great stuff here for anybody with truly twisted tastes, or just a sense of humor.

dementoid must have.......2006-02-26

great mix of odd-ball tunes; must-have for demento show fans; great music for people who enjoy music removed from the mainstream.

Wind Up Dementions and Dementites.......2005-08-31

I never knew what that meant but I heard it faithfully every Sunday night in the late seventies. I haven't been thrilled with every Dr. D anniversary CD that has come out, and this one I purchased primarily for the Daffy Duck Rhapsody, which I was pining away for. But this one does have many treasures on it, not even necessarily introduced (to me) by Dr. Demento. Long ago, for instance, I lost my copy of the lp, "The Doughnut in Granny's Greenhouse" by the Bonzo Doo Dah Band, and though I may never get the rest of it back, at least I have "I'm the Urban Spaceman" now. "The Elements" takes me way back to when I was gonna get a degree in chemistry....what was I thinking....anyway, there are a couple of Weird Al gems, Jim Cross's incomparable satire of Dead Teenager ballads, "I Want My Baby Back"; Nat'l Lampoon's take on that awful, ubiqutous 1970s poem, "Desiderata" (theirs is "Deteriorata": You are a fluke of the universe/You have no right to be here).

These songs aren't just funny. Well, some of them are just funny. But there's some very witty satire here, as well. Enjoy.

Average customer rating: Eerie and dark music for the soul Fantastic! great music very cool Excellent Atmospheric c.d.

The 13th Hour Midnight Syndicate Manufacturer: Entity Productions ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Goth | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Vampyre : Symphonies from the Crypt Darklore Manor Gates of Delirium Out of the Darkness (Retrospective: 1994-1999) Necronomicon ASIN: B0009S52ZG Release Date: 2005-06-07

Tracks:

1. Mansion in the Mist
2. Forgotten Path
3. Time Outside of Time
4. Fallen Grandeur
5. Hands of Fate
6. The Drawing Room
7. Mausoleum d' Haverghast
8. Family Secrets
9. Last Breaths
10. Vertigo
11. The Watcher
12. Cellar
13. Cold Embrace
14. Hand in Hand Again
15. Harvest of Deceit
16. Footsteps in the Dust
17. Veiled Hunter
18. Sinister Pact
19. Grisly Reminder
20. Deadly Intentions
21. The Lost Room
22. Living Walls
23. Gruesome Discovery
24. Return of the Ancient Ones
25. The 13th Hour

Product Description

Over the past eight years, Midnight Syndicate has defined the gothic/horror soundscape genre and redefined the Halloween music industry. Their unique blend of dark orchestral movie-style instrumental music and carefully crafted sound effects make their "soundtracks for the imagination" truly interactive listening experiences, earning them a diverse worldwide following in the gothic music, Halloween, horror music, haunted attraction, and gaming industries.

Customer Reviews:

Eerie and dark music for the soul.......2007-03-08

Midnight Syndicate's 13th HOUR is the perfect album to listen to while you write; its dark mood and somber atmosphere are inspiring to me when I write a horror tale. It also serves as great background music to your Halloween party or gothic evening among friends.

This was the first album I got from them and I want all the others too because I'm hooked now. They recently re-released their early works under the title OUT OF THE DARKNESS. Also, check out VAMPYRE and GATES OF DELIRIUM.

Whether you're the Goth type or a casual fan wanting some cool music to set the ambiance at a party, 13th HOUR is an awesome symphonic horror album.

Fantastic!.......2007-02-03

I write gothic horror stories and love to listen to music that "puts me into another world". I'm so glad that I found this CD. It has definately inspired some of my best writing.

great music.......2007-01-11

used for a Halloween party, it was perfect really set the mood

very cool.......2007-01-10

I'm a halloween fan from wayyy back and this is the best cd I've found for just the occasion.

Excellent Atmospheric c.d........2007-01-08

We had this playing in all the rooms of our house during our Halloween party last year, all the tracks going in different order in a continuous loop. This set quite a mood! Everyone commented on the music and how great it was. Just the right amount and use of sound effects. So many Halloween type c.d.'s go too far and become just corny and that wrecks the mood you're trying to create in the first place. After the party, when everyone left but for my cousins and us, we just had this playing in the library and had a ball scaring the wits out of each other with our own "personal" ghost stories. We're not into the whole goth culture thing, but we can appreciate what M.S. is doing. To listen to this at only Halloween is a mistake, you're short changing yourself. Put this on curled up with you're favorite suspense, thriller or horror book for an added dimension to the experience.

Average customer rating: Another Dungeon Master's opinion The coolest Gaming and Riding A GameMaster's Review Midnight Syndicate Critique Only a gamer can make a class act sound track.

Dungeons & Dragons - Official Roleplaying Soundtrack Midnight Syndicate Manufacturer: Entity Productions ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Goth | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Goth | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Holiday | Miscellaneous | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Soundtracks | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Vampyre : Symphonies from the Crypt Gates of Delirium The 13th Hour Necronomicon Winter's Knight ASIN: B0000BZYIS Release Date: 2003-08-12

Tracks:

1. Prelude
2. Troubled Times
3. Ride to Destiny
4. The Fens of Sargath
5. Descent into the Depths
6. Stealth and Cunning
7. Behind Door #1
8. Skirmish
9. Eternal Mystery
10. Heroes Valor
11. Relic Uncovered
12. Deep Trouble
13. Chant
14. Craft of the Wizard
15. Beasts of the Borderlands
16. Secret Chamber
17. Lair of the Great Wyrm
18. Ancient Temple
19. How Strange . . .
20. Army of the Dead
21. Final Confrontation
22. Ruins of Bone Hill
23. City of Sails

Album Description

MIDNIGHT SYNDICATE brings you the first-ever officially licensed soundtrack to the roleplaying classic that started it all.

Ancient underground temples, dark knights, mysterious labyrinths, sorcerors, forgotten tombs, enchanted forests, and creatures await you on this new release containing over an hour of orchestral music from the masters of gothic/horror soundscape. It's the ultimate musical accompaniment to the DUNGEONS & DRAGONS roleplaying game, and promises to take listeners on an epic adventure through the darkest corners of their imagination.

Working closely with the game designers at Wizards of the Coast, this CD is a simple yet dynamic way for gamers to take their adventuring sessions to the next level.

Customer Reviews:

Another Dungeon Master's opinion.......2005-05-17

This disc really delivers! Not only is it great background for gaming sessions but the music definitely stands on it's own as cool listening/driving music. Dynamic pieces, a lot of instrumental variety, and just enough sound effects to enhance the mood.

As far as it's application to a game situation - I have to say this is the best fantasy RPG soundtrack I've ever heard (that seems to be the general consensus from the other DMs I've talked to on the convention circuit). The other soundtrack attempts before this one really pale in comparison in my opinion.

When I have the time, I like to go through all of my soundtracks and piece together a custom soundtracks for my games. This disc mixed with some Conan and any of the LOTR scores makes for a powerful combo.

More than often I don't have the time to devote to that. I'm pleased to say that in every session where I've JUST played this disc in the background, it's worked very well. A bit on the dark side but for a dungeon crawl I can think of no better music.

The coolest Gaming and Riding.......2005-01-21

I went to Amazon looking for more afordable book than the ones I had just bougth at Hastings and suddenly, I met a CD by the name of Dungeons and Dragons. I was not a Midnight Syndicate fan before mind you, but after hearing this CD in converted and now I am looking forward to gettineg other CDs by them. The tracks in it are great 2/3 of them are not gloomy or rather mysterious. But this makes sence when you are "descending into the depths" or looking in a secret chamber. I love the"Prelude" because it sets the mood of a Fantasy like wolrd, the harp is really cool too. I loved "Craft of the Wizard" and the one also after that. It is like a march and then there is some catapults hurling stones. I also like the sword sound effects. They sound metally but hey most swords are thin (except Claymores):> But the Best song of them all would have to be "City of Sails" It is great, It sounds like Final Fantasy VIII a little but its great. The great thing about this music is that you can picture the action thats going on. I pictured myself riding a horse to victory. It is also great listening to it while in the car, especially in the morning because it wakes you up and puts you in a "triumphant" mood. Also I wrote some poetry while listening to "Ruins of Bone Hill" and when i read it aloud with the music it gave it a great effect.

So all in all This is One of the few great buys that i have loved right off the bat.
I hope you enjoy it as well.

A GameMaster's Review.......2004-10-12

I agree in great part with the review by Ryan Marshall. I'll note that I have not listened to any other Midnight Syndicate works before this one, but I am making an effort to be objective.
My favorite tracks are the two `bonus' tracks, Ruins of Bone Hill and City of Sails.

The quality of this music (if you don't mind that it's synthesized and can appreciate this sort of thing) is a 4/5, which is a fairly high rating from me.

But as far as this music can be applied to roleplaying is a 2/5 at best...

Here's the problems:

1) The music all seems to have the dark/eerie flavor that seems to be the staple of Midnight Syndicate. This severely limits the themes, moods, and instrument sets that were used. The only exception is City of Sails. While this does not detract from the quality of the music itself, it would still be nice to have more variety in a collection that is supposedly `official roleplaying music'.

2) I rarely found that the intended setting for each track actually suited the music, but the sound effects that were included made it unusable for anything else.
For example, Beasts of the Borderland seemed to me to be a great track for an army on the march, until I started hearing strange `beast' noises that seemed out of place.

3) Speaking of out of place sound effects, I found that many of the sound effects were ambiguous, unfulfilling, or outright mood-spoiling.
For example, in both Skirmish and Final Confrontation, you hear the `clash of swords' at certain times. However, these `swords' sound like pieces of tin slapping against one another with minimal force rather than actual swords. Who uses tin swords? Besides, not all `skirmishes' in roleplaying actually involve swords...

Side Note: Many portions of the melodies were familiar and some outright recognizable as being nearly identical to some of those used in older console RPGs. Perhaps it was from such games that they drew their inspiration. It would have to be a very big coincidence otherwise.

If you are a roleplayer and/or enjoy background music and aren't penny pinching or if you are a Midnight Syndicate fan, then you will probably want to buy this anyway. But I would not recommend this collection to anyone else.

Midnight Syndicate Critique.......2004-09-22

I would give this product a 4 1/2 if I could. I will be honest, Its not the most spectacular album in the world, but it does fit its purpose exactly. From the core of your game until its over...You will enjoy this product completely! Th attitude and ambience it creates for RPG gamers (particularly D&D) just what the Master ordered. It fits extremely well into any game, as well as car or relaxation music. Overall: great product!

Only a gamer can make a class act sound track........2004-08-17

Midnight syndicate does it again with their sound track for the D&D game. The music is thoughful, playful, and powerful. Perfect for any campaign or a drive in the car.
Once again it is a great feeling seeing another home grown product from the Midnight Syndicate. After all they started as gamers and have not forgotten their roots.

See them in person at their booth every Dragon Con in Atlanta Georgia.

Best:

David

Average customer rating: Fun but a Little Disappointing SCHLOCK & ROLL! Laughing It's good, though! Good memories, but not kid-safe...

Dr. Demento: 25th Anniversary Collection Various Artists Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music 1950s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1960s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1970s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1980s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music Nostalgia | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Comedy | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music 1940-1949 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music 1930-1939 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music 1960-1969 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music 1950-1959 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music 1970-1979 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music 1980-1989 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music 1990-1999 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Novelty Music | Comedic Music | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Comedic Music | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Comedy Rock | Comedic Music | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Halloween | Holiday | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Dr. Demento 30th Anniversary Collection: Dementia 2000 Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary Collection: The Greatest Novelty Records Of All Time Dr. Demento's Country Corn Dr. Demento: The Very Best of Dr. Demento Dr. Demento Presents: Greatest Christmas Novelty CD ASIN: B0000033LN Release Date: 1995-08-22

Tracks:

1. Smells Like Nirvana - 'Weird Al' Yankovic
2. Heartbreak Hotel - Stan Freberg
3. The Curly Shuffle - Jump 'N The Saddle
4. Rubber Biscuit - The Chips
5. The Martian Boogie - Brownsville Station
6. Fast Food - Stevens & Grdnic
7. Car Phone - Sheeler & Sheeler
8. Highly Illogical - Leonard Nimoy
9. One More Minute - 'Weird Al' Yankovic
10. No, I Don't Wanna Do Dat - The Happy Schnapps Combo
11. Dance Of The Hours - Spike Jones & His City Slickers
12. My Dead Dog Rover - Hank, Stu, Dave & Hank
13. There's A New Sound - Tony Burrello
14. When I Was A Dinosaur - Trout Fishing In America
15. The Old Philosopher - Eddie Lawrence
16. Happy Boy - The Beat Farmers
17. Tip-Toe Thru' The Tulips With Me - Tiny Tim
18. Shaving Cream - Benny Bell

Tracks:

1. Particle Man - They Might Be Giants
2. Sensitive New Age Guys - Christine Lavin
3. The Hunting Song - Tom Lehrer With Orchestra
4. Achy Breaky Song - 'Weird Al' Yankovic
5. In Heaven There Is No Beer - Clean Living
6. I Gotta Get A Fake I.D. - Barnes & Barnes, With Friends
7. Peter The Meter Reader - Meri Wilson
8. Everybody Wants My Fanny - Benny Bell
9. Entering Marion - John Forster
10. 'Cause I'm A Blonde - JULIE BROWN
11. Leader Of The Laundromat - The Detergents
12. Song Of The Sewer - Art Carney
13. Mr. Custer - Larry Verne
14. Second Week Of Deer Camp - Da Yoopers
15. Timothy - The Buoys
16. Stardrek - Bobby Pickett & Peter Ferrara
17. Three Little Pigs - Green Jelly
18. Moose Turd Pie - Utah Phillips

Customer Reviews:

Fun but a Little Disappointing.......2006-03-16

I liked this 2 CD set, but I think I overpaid. There are many cute older type tunes on the discs as well as some newer ones. I would say I liked about one in four songs. Do not buy this item just for one song!

SCHLOCK & ROLL!.......2005-10-26

The King of Kitsch, Kraziness and all things Kooky deftly rounds up an asylum-full of novelty nincompoops, just as on his long running weekly syndicated radio show. If you like this sort of thing (and who, short of the deceased, doesn't?), the spoils are almost embarrassingly endless here. Weird Al Yankovic (a Dr. Demento apprentice) jump-starts the fun with one of his best song titles (and parodies) ever, SMELLS LIKE NIRVANA. Then there's that timeless tribute to everyone's fave knucklehead, THE CURLY SHUFFLE...Trekkie wet dream HIGHLY ILLOGICAL from Leonard ("I am not...ahhh, the HELL with it! I really AM spock!") Nimoy, not to mention Bobby "Boris" Pickett's spot-on satire STAR DREK...TIMOTHY, The Buoys' macabre ode to cannibalism (penned by Rupert PINA COLADA SONG Holmes)...Brownsvile Station's twisted blues-clashes-with-sci-fi feast MARTIAN BOOGIE...Da Yoopers' hilarious stinker SECOND WEEK OF DEER CAMP...Meri Wilson's double entendre delight PETER THE METER READER...The Chips' original gobbledygook version of the Blues Brothers-associated RUBBER BISCUIT...even the rare as a porkpie hat SONG OF THE SEWER, courtesy one Art "Ed Norton" Carney, fer cryin' (laughin'?) out loud!!! Sicko oldtimers Tiny Tim, Spike Jones and Demento regular Benny Bell also share space with artists as diverse as folkie Christine Lavin and gross-out rockers Green Jelly, keeping the fun/pain threshold at an excrutiatingly high level. LISTEN WITH CAUTION!!! RATING: FIVE BELLY-LAUGHS

Laughing .......2005-07-19

The Doctor is back after 25 years of comedy records. He still is making us laugh as we go through life.

It's good, though!.......2005-02-04

This is the second of the Dr. Demento "Anniversary" compilations. There are less of the most famous novelty hits this time around, because most of them appeared on the first compilation. But there is no drop in quality, because even the lesser known tracks here are great. If you are a fan of mad music and crazy comedy, you should get this.

Good memories, but not kid-safe..........2003-06-04

Most of this stuff is pretty funny if you're 40, but some of it is not good for kids. I had forgotten what some of these lyrics were like and I bought this for my 10-year-old for his birthday. He is loving it while I am reminding him that he is NOT ALLOWED to sing along with some of the songs and he is certainly not allowed to play it for his Nanny (my mom-in-law). I am not referring to cute little ditties like Shaving Cream either (this is actually the cute little ditty reason I purchased this CD - I mention this so you'll know I'm not a prude). I am referring to a little sexual inuendo here and there and a few bad words that are actually present and not covered up by Shhhhh-aving Cream. Enjoy this if you are an adult who loves humor - I did - but don't buy it for your kids - MY BAD!!!

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