The Sounds of the Vanishing World

Product Description
This may sound like a manifesto aimed at saving things of value, because yes, in a world of unlimited communication hysteria, Kroke want us to think about things that are really important in life: "Earth", "Water", "Fire" or "Love", for example, to mention titles on this recording.

Last but not least it should be mentioned that this Kroke CD, like their three previous ones, was produced in Krakow, Poland. This city itself is a symbol of a disappearing world. Krakow's long history provides its lively cultural life with inspiration. Kroke is proof enough of the vitality, variety and ability to innovate what characterises Polish culture today.

The Sounds of the Vanishing World,Kroke

Average customer rating: Franck: Ave Verum Corpus, Alan Hovhaness (Composer)

Shalimar Manufacturer: Fortuna Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Hovhaness, Alan | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Fusion & World Fusion | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Alan Hovhaness: Symphony No. 22 ("City of Light"); Cello Concerto Hovhaness: Concerto for 2 Pianos and Orchestra & Other Works Hovhaness: Symphony Nos. 22 "City of Light Symphony" & 50 "Mount St. Helens Symphony" Hovhaness: Symphonies Nos. 4, 20 & 53; The Prayer of St. Gregory Music of Alan Hovhaness ASIN: B0000007UG Release Date: 1991-10-16

Tracks:

1. Ghazal No.1, Op.36 No.1
2. Komachi, Op.240: i. spirit of a Willow Tree/ii. The Sage of Celestial Mountain/iii. Rain Harp/...
3. Sonata for Piano, 'Prospect Hill', Op.346: i. Introduction-Allegro Vivace/ii. Andante Vivace/...
4. To Hiroshige's Cat (1st Movement), Op.366
5. Shalimar, Op.177: i. Fantasy/ii. First Interlude/iii. Jhala of the Fountains/iv. Second Interlude/..
6. Love Song Vanishing into Sounds of Crickets, Op. 327

Customer Reviews:

Franck: Ave Verum Corpus, Alan Hovhaness (Composer).......2001-05-04

As an amateur pianist, I was awed by the feeling of absolute freedom of spirit this music evoked in me. It is breathtakingly lovely in its haunting simplicity. The music draws you into itself, soaring into heights of joy and falling into hushed depths of winsome poignancy. What a gift Alan Hovhaness has for speaking for and to the human spirit of all that is lovely and delicate and magnificent.

Average customer rating: Time A new way in the old world

The Sounds of the Vanishing World ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Ten Pieces To Save The World Eden - Klezmer Acoustic Music Klezmer Acoustic Music Trio East Meets East ASIN: B0000541S0 Release Date: 2000-11-07

Tracks:

1. Earth - Behusher Chosid (Traditional arr. Kroke)
2. Air (Tomasz Kukurba/Jerzy Bawol)
3. Question - Bublitschki (Traditional arr. Tomasz Lato)
4. Time (Tomasz Lato)
5. Dance (Jerzy Bawol)
6. Love - Lullaby for Kamila (Jerzy Bawol)
7. Fire (Tomasz Kukurba)
8. Water (Kroke)
9. The Sounds of the Vanishing World (Kroke/Dariusz Grela)

Album Description

This may sound like a manifesto aimed at saving things of value, because yes, in a world of unlimited communication hysteria, Kroke want us to think about things that are really important in life: "Earth", "Water", "Fire" or "Love", for example, to mention titles on this recording.

Last but not least it should be mentioned that this Kroke CD, like their three previous ones, was produced in Krakow, Poland. This city itself is a symbol of a disappearing world. Krakow's long history provides its lively cultural life with inspiration. Kroke is proof enough of the vitality, variety and ability to innovate what characterises Polish culture today.

Customer Reviews:

Time.......2006-11-10

Fantastic music. "Time" is great to dance to--argentine tango--i often play it at milongas and it is always a hit.

A new way in the old world.......2001-05-31

This album is something more than Klezmer music. Kroke are three musicians from Warsaw / Poland that combine a traditional emotion in their music with an intelligence and creativity that achieves something that is truly new. Listening to Kroke demands the ability to let their music flow deep into collective conscience. If ever you have had the desire to fly free in you own fantasy, then this album is your airport. Kroke's music is not easy listening, yet there is a frictionless feeling that lets it slide away. This is music of dreams, old European Jewish dreams and new Global secular dreams. The underlying styles and sounds are the expression of the global world, multi-cultural, alive and kicking, yet still there is the touch of sadness that reminds us of pain both past and present. Thanks to Kroke the world vanishes a little less.

Average customer rating: Unique, Exquisite Sounds of Music & Nature You must hear this CD!

Vanishing Voices: A Musical Celebration of Endangered Animals Various Artists Manufacturer: Blue Planet ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Will We Miss Them? Endangered Species (Nature's Treasures) (Nature's Treasures) ASIN: B00000IZ3Y Release Date: 1995-11-20

Tracks:

1. Closer to the Sun
2. Trail of Thunder
3. Early Morning Song
4. Celtica
5. Canopy
6. Journey of the Whales
7. Jelan Jelan
8. Bend in the River
9. Caretakers
10. Savannah Sunrise
11. Gratitude
12. Twillight Serenade

Album Description

This album sets the listener afloat on a musical journey around the world that blends the sounds of endangered animals and habitats with acoustic-driven original compositions inspired by the indigenous rhythms, melodies and instrumentation found in the global family of cultures. It is exquisitely packaged in a deluxe gift box with a 24-page companion booklet that acts as a listener's guide. The music tastefully features actual field recordings of endangered animals from around the world in their natural habitat and builds the music around THEIR vanishing voices.

Customer Reviews:

Unique, Exquisite Sounds of Music & Nature.......2000-07-27

This collection of unique music is an absolute delight. Rarely do you find such a collection that you can enjoy, and that you can learn from as well. The sounds of the instruments, many of which are unique in themselves, are finely woven with animal voices and other sounds from nature to create a fascinating and rich tapestry. I've owned this CD for two years, and listen to it frequently. The packaging is beautiful--and there's much to learn by reading the liner notes and credits. The recording quality is outstanding--many layers of sounds and details all of which are clear. Thanks, Bill Robe, James Donnellan and Thomas Bocci for your exquisite work!

You must hear this CD!.......1999-10-16

Listening to Vanishing Voices is a total experience, too much to write about. Clever songwriting mixed in with digitized animal sounds create the feeling of nature.

Very inspirational and easy to listen to. Also, the companion song booklet contains great artwork and unforgettable quotations. Thi is very high quality and provides a roadmap to experience Vanishing Voices..

I like this music very much and so does my 7 year old daughter!

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