Festa

About the Artist
Viva Brasil is Brazilian Jazz from the San Francisco Bay Area

Band members: Claudio Amaral
Marcos Silva
Rubens Moura Jr.
Jeff Buenz

Product Description
Twelve years after their self-titled debut "Viva Brasil", the band recorded a second album at legendary Fantasy Studios in Berkeley, California. In that time, a few new members from the Flora Purim-Airto circle were added to the line-up. Most notable is Marcos Silva, a masterful Brasilian keyboardist whose own successful solo albums with his band Intersection on the Concord Jazz Label most evidently influenced the new and well honed Brasilian Jazz sound of Viva Brasil nineties recording, FESTA.

The concept of Festa was to capture exactly that-a "Festa" meaning, a "party." It was apparent to their fans that the energy of their live shows had to be captured on tape. Unlike Festas predecessor, the self titled "Viva Brasil", this album consists mainly of hand selected Brasilian songs that Viva Brasil craftfully rearranged and worked out through countless performances, eventually making them creations with the Viva Brasil signature.

The tightness and ease of the bands playing is evident on every single track. Familiar songs like Joao Boscos "Coisa Feita" and Filos "Perfume de Cebola" stay true to their Brasilian spirit, but are enhanced by new harmonic treatments and modern brasilian drumming. Often the songs begin sparsely and gradually build up in intensity, taking the listener on a climactic ride that proves as irresistible at live concerts. Noteworthy are the flawless solos and comping of pianist Marcos Silva, his tasteful colorings weaving in and out of Claudios silky vocal passages.

Of course, original songs like the upbeat "Ele E Carioca" showcase the rapid development of the band in both songwriting and performance. "Getaway", true to its melancholic bossa nova core, literally paints the perfect sunset, if only for our ears.

Had the band remained in Brasil, one can only wonder as to where its chapter in the annals of modern Brasilian music might be found. Unreleased in California in the early nineties, the fresh and unaltered release of FESTA (7BR 3984 26695-2) today gives us the chance to hear for the first time, the exciting next phase of Viva Brasil. Surely an album deserving a page among the Brasilian Jazz greats.

Festa,Viva Brasil

Average customer rating: Noticeably different from the original soundtrack, but that doesn't make it any less fantastic. pensieri da Staciella Do not confuse music you love with rendition you won't Great Quality Disappointing performance of classic Godfather music...

The Godfather: Trilogy 1, 2 & 3 Manufacturer: Silva America ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Mascagni | Mascagni, Pietro | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Rota, Nino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Godfather Part III: Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack The Godfather (1972 Film) The Godfather Part II (1974 Film) Mandolins from Italy: 24 Most Popular Melodies The Godfather Legacy: The Untold Story of the Making of the Classic Godfather Trilogy Featuring Never-Before-Published Production Stills ASIN: B000059LEY Release Date: 2001-03-13

Tracks:

1. The Godfather: The Godfather - Waltz
2. The Godfather: Love Theme From The Godfather
3. The Godfather: Sicilian Pastorale
4. The Godfather: The Pick-Up
5. The Godfather: The Godfather - Tarantella
6. The Godfather: The Godfather - Mazurka
7. The Godfather: The Godfather - Finale
8. The Godfather - Part II: The Immigrant
9. The Godfather - Part II: Kay
10. The Godfather - Part II: Marcia Stilo Italiano
11. The Godfather - Part II: The Godfather Part II - End Title
12. The Godfather - Part III: Marcia Religiosa
13. The Godfather - Part III: Marcia Festa
14. The Godfather - Part III: The Immigrant/Love Theme From The Godfather III.
15. The Godfather - Part III: The Godfather III - Intermezzo
16. The Godfather - Part III: Prld From Cavalleria Rusticana
17. The Godfather - Part III: Coda - The Godfather Part III Finale

Amazon.com

The Godfather saga may have its roots in pulp fiction, but the vision of director Francis Ford Coppola turned the story of Don Vito Corleone into an epic, multigenerational metaphor for modern American society and its place in the world. Coppola's musical choices were equally sage; aged Italian scoring legend Nino Rota's mournful solo trumpet theme ("Godfather Waltz") would become both a crucial, emotional link in all three films and an enduring modern icon on a par with the themes to Star Wars and Jaws.

This compendium gathers key themes from the Godfather trilogy in modern rerecordings, by conductor Paul Bateman and the Prague Philharmonic, that are sonically pristine and faithful to the originals. Utilizing the rich musical heritage of his native Italy (and occasionally evoking memories of his great collaborations with Fellini), Rota's Godfather music would ultimately net him his only Oscar ^®, for Godfather II. Carmine Coppola, the director's father, supplements Rota's work with music that's more distinctly ethnic, while the prelude from Italian classical composer Pietro Mascagani's masterful opera Cavalleria Rusticana becomes a crucial element in Godfather III, filling the void left by Rota's passing in 1979. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Noticeably different from the original soundtrack, but that doesn't make it any less fantastic........2006-11-10

When I first reading the reviews to this Soundtrack collection, I was a bit skeptical, as I read many reviews which mentioned the differences among this collection and the original soundtracks. Being a huge fan of the films and their music, I was a bit nervous about my purchase, but figured how bad could it sound? It's the Godfather!

However, when I got the CD in the mail, I was pleasantly surprised. While I did notice some differences (Tarantella sounds somewhat changed) between the Collection songs and the original analogs, they were not a change for worse. These tracks produced the same, if not greater emotional response than those from the films.

Listening to the whole soundtrack is a great experience from beginning to end for fans of the films and their music, and I absolutely praise the Prague Philharmonic orchestra, Crouch End Festival Chorus, and conductor Paul Bateman for their excellent transition of the original work into this 30th Anniversary collection.

If you like the music from the films, get this disc!

pensieri da Staciella.......2004-06-29

E un vero piacere per me quando ascolto a chisto disco perche le canzoni mi fanno ricordare Sicilia. Ma chisto disco manca solamente una canzone speciale, "E Bruciata La Terra." 'Sta canzone era cantata dal figghiu di Michele quando sono in Sicilia. Chista canzone e una canzone di Sicilia antica, rappresenta la cultura siciliana, e veramente e una canzone beddissima.

Do not confuse music you love with rendition you won't.......2003-11-11

I would not like to repeat what another reviewer said there: this is no original soundtrack. It is a very professional - and very uninspired - job by Prague Philarmonic who might have followed the music sheet but they lost the magic.

Yes, the tunes are memorable and, right from the first movements, they evoke the ghosts of complex cinematic imagery that are so deeply ingrained in the mind of anyone who loves this film. But the magic is gone. You know it's not THE soundtrack, and you've heard the real thing so many times.

The truth is that if you had Pavarotti to sing classic songs of The Rolling Stones, you would be disappointed with the result - despite the fact that Luciano has a much better voice than Mick Jagger.

Those artists who recorded the original soundtrack 30 years ago in Hollywood - and who remembers their names today? - were probably not as accomplished as the Prague Philarmonic. But they created the real thing, and therefore this cover disc will forever be no more than nice background music. That's all I use it for.

Great Quality.......2003-07-15

I bought this after watching the movies for the first time, and listened to it, without noticing any difference. I just went, "what an amazing remastering job", then I saw that they were re-recorded. I never thought there was that big a difference when watching the movies over and over, and I really scrutinize re-recordings generally(like those done for Star Wars).

I bought the regular Godfather 1 cd after this, and I've hardly touched it since I bought it. I think this Godfather Trilogy is far superior in audio quality and performance. I think it has more feeling then the originals.

Disappointing performance of classic Godfather music..........2003-01-09

I am a die-hard Godfather afficianado and I was terribly disappointed in this CD. When I purchased it, I didn't realize it was not a recording of the original soundtrack from the movie. Instead, it is a reproduction of the songs by The City of Prague Philharmonic. The performance is technically accurate, but does not at *all* convey the emotion of the movie's moments. It's as if the musicians studied the score, but never saw the movie. In track after track, the rhythms are not quite right, the mood is not set, etc, which is jarring for someone who knows the movies well. If you just want to hear some pleasing music, buy this CD. If you intend to buy a CD of The Godfather soundtrack in order to re-experience the magic of the Godfather movies themselves, look elsewhere.

Average customer rating: Superb relaxation What a recording FANTASTIC!! Please ignore the other review on this product! It sounds like all the other chant cd's out there

Chant: The Anniversary Edition Benedictine Monks of Santo Domingo de Silos Manufacturer: Angel Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Sacred & Religious | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems Vocal & Song | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Chants | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Chant II Chant Lost in Meditation: Meditative Gregorian Chants, Vol. 1 Lost in Meditation: Meditative Gregorian Chants The Mystery Of Santo Domingo De Silos Gregorian Chant From Spain ASIN: B0001XAP1A Release Date: 2004-05-04

Tracks:

1. Alleluia Beatus Vir Qui Suffert (Modo I)
2. Mandatum Novum Do Vobis
3. Media Vita In Morte Sumus
4. Laetatus Sum
5. Veni Creator Spiritus
6. Genuit Puerpera Regem
7. Kyrie Fons Bonitatis
8. Nos Autem
9. Super Flumina
10. Qui Manducat
11. Salve Regina
12. Salve, Festa Dies
13. Rorate Saeli De Super
14. Jacta Cogitatum Tuum
15. Jucundare
16. Veni Sancte Spiritus
17. Respice, Domine
18. Alleluia, Oportebat

Tracks:

1. Christus Factus Est Pro Nobis
2. Puer Natus Est Nobis
3. Ave Mundi Specs Maria
4. Spiritus Domini
5. Os Iusti
6. A Solis Ortus Cardine
7. Oculi Omnium
8. Alleluia, Dies Santificatus
9. Viderunt Omnes
10. Puer Natus In Bethlehem
11. Verbum Caro
12. Tui Sunt
13. Pueri Herbraeorum Portantes
14. Improperium
15. Tristis Est
16. Una Hora
17. Traditor Autem-Benedictus
18. Ubi Caritas

Amazon.com

This set contains the two CDs that, it must be acknowledged, just about started the Chant craze in 1994. The music was actually recorded in the 1970s and 1980s (this new set has been remastered and sounds better than the 1994-95 releases did) and was on sale in Spain and offered at the Monastery of Santo Domingo de Silos for some time before it became "hot." Since then, hundreds of CDs of chant and similar music have appeared, many more polished then these, but perhaps these were so special because they weren't performances: they caught actual Monks in the act of praying, and the meditative quality is undeniably real. Whatever the case, this is music for reflection, calming down, re-fueling and getting away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life--which may be even more needed now than they were 10 years ago. Texts are not supplied and you won't need them; it's all about reverence and mood. Doing nothing but listening to this in 25-minute chunks will allow your breathing to slow and re-energize you. Each 55-minute CD will probably put you to sleep--and this isn't meant as a criticism. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

Superb relaxation.......2007-04-01

This is a wonderful compilation. I greatly enjoy listening to it when I'm working on painting or another activity where lower blood pressure is a must. Having two albums in one makes the deal even sweeter. If you alreaddy own Chant I and II, then there's no real value added, but with mine lost in a move, it was a great return of music I enjoy.

What a recording.......2006-12-01

Mystic,eternal, and meditative is how I would
describe these chants, a most perfect gift
for Christmas. This reissue sounds even better
than the ones released in the mid 90's.
I would highly recommend this recording to anyone.
The only rule is sit down, or lay back and enjoy.

FANTASTIC!!.......2006-01-25

BUYERS BE WARNED - this set should not purchased in lieu of the two original Chant CDs but rather as a supplement to them. Because although both the Amazon.com editorial review and one of the two reviews available for the Anniversary Edition both indicate it is nothing more than a remastered version of the original two Chant releases from 1994, a thorough check of the track listings at Amazon.com (and at angelrecords.com) demonstrates that this is not the case. The sequence of tracks is completely different and there are numerous tracks that appear on one of the original Chant CDs but not on the Anniversary Edition and vice versa. The most complete is the first of the two original discs as all but two of its nineteen tracks appear on the Anniversary Edition. Chant II has less than half a dozen of its tracks appearing on the Anniversary Edition.

However, this complaint aside, I love the Anniversary Edition. Although the track sequence is different from the original Chant CD and I find myself expecting certain chants to follow others, I will in time get used to the differences.

Moving on, this is not complicated material. There is no polyphonic, raucous, symphonic accompaniment. There are no rowdy, raging guitar riffs from the likes of Pepper Keenan or Jeff Loomis. There are no ultra-funky looped drum beats, booming bass, or rapped socio-political venom from the likes of the Ice Cube or Public Enemy. There is neither a Cecilia Bartoli nor a BB King to sustain things by sheer virtuosity. There are only the exquisitely simple, melodic sounds of monks singing/chanting in Latin in a great, grand hall with nary a trace of echo to be heard. This is gorgeous, sublime, invigorating music to soothe the sores of the soul and heal the hardened heart. The raw honesty and utter conviction of the `performers' on these two discs drive these pieces home with a power that more practiced and polished performers dare not dream of. Even with no transcription or translation of the chants inside the booklet, this is music to be enjoyed by everyone.

My recommendation is to procure Chant: The Anniversary Edition immediately and be thankful that such simple and supremely powerful music exists to bring some light into our seemingly ever-darkening world.

Thanks for reading.

Please ignore the other review on this product!.......2005-07-21

The other reviewer obviously does not realize that this is a re-release of both Chant I and Chant II. They have also been remastered. I highly recommend purchasing this 2-CD set because the quality is better than the originals, and the price is usually better than buying the first two separately. I wouldn't be without this in my music collection. Please do no let the ignorance of others keep you from experiencing this beautiful, ethereal music.

It sounds like all the other chant cd's out there.......2005-03-16

There is nothing special about this CD - buy Chant 1, save 5 bucks, and call it good

Average customer rating: Ahh, Florence!! Best Italian Renaissance disc available. Munrow is magnificent boccacio would be proud

Early Music Festival / David Munrow, Early Music Consort Antonio Zaccara da Teramo , Giovanni Da Firenze , Lorenzo da Firenze , Jacopo da Bologna , Claudio Monteverdi , Luca Marenzio , Cristofano Malvezzi , Emilio de' Cavalieri , Costanzo Festa , Bartolomeo Tromboncino , Giovanni Domenico del Giovane da Nola , Marchetto Cara , David Munrow , John Beckett , James Bowman , Nigel Rogers , Martin Hill , John Frost , Janita Noorman , and Grayston Burgess Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Monteverdi | Monteverdi, Claudio | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Marenzio | Marenzio, Luca | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Renaissance (c.1450-1600) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music ( E ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music | Eaglen, Jane | Emerson String Quartet | Ensemble Galilei | Ensemble Organum | Eroica Trio | Eschenbach, Christoph General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Folk Songs | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Madrigals | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Solo Instrumental | New Age | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Sinners & Saints: The Ultimate Medieval and Renaissance Music Collection Henry VIII & His Six Wives Panorama: Dances of the Renaissance Music Of The Crusades Codex Faenza: Instrumental Music of the Early 15th Century ASIN: B000009DFX Release Date: 1998-07-14

Tracks:

1. Ecca la primavera
2. Lamento di Tristano
3. Giuinta vaga bilta
4. Questa fanciull'amor
5. Trotto
6. De! dinmi tu
7. Con dolce brama
8. Due saltarelli
9. Rosetta
10. Quan ye voy le duc
11. Cara mie donna
12. La bionda trecca
13. La Manfredina
14. Donna 'l tuo partimento
15. Chon bracchi assai
16. Istampita Ghaetta
17. Da, da, a chi avaregia
18. Fenice fu' e vissi
19. Biance flour

Tracks:

1. Music For Ferdinando de' Medici: Toccata ('Orfeo')
2. Secondo intermedio: Sinfonia
3. Secondo intermedio: Belle ne fe' natura
4. Secondo intermedio: Chi dal delfino
5. Secondo intermedio: Se nelle voci nostre
6. Secondo intermedio: O figlie di Piero
7. Sesto intermedio: Dal vago e bel sereno
8. Sesto intermedio: O qual risplende nube
9. Sesto intermedio: Godi turba mortal
10. Sesto intermedio: O fortunato giorno
11. Sesto intermedio: O che nuovo miracolo
12. Quando ritrova
13. Allemana-ripresa: Quando ritrova
14. Io son l'occello
15. Pavana 'La cornetta'
16. Gagliarda 'Giorgio'
17. Tri ciechi siamo
18. Io non compro
19. Ahime sospiri
20. Pavana 'Forze d'Ercole'
21. Orsu, orsu, car' Signori
22. Pavana 'El colognese'
23. Dance Songs: Era di Maggio
24. Dance Songs: El marchese di Salluzzo
25. Dance Songs: In questo ballo
26. Dance Songs: Noi ci vogliam' partire
27. Dance Songs: Bussa la porta
28. Dance Songs: La pastorella
29. Dance Songs: E su quel monte
30. Dance Songs: Maggio valente
31. Dance Songs: Sorella mia piacente

Customer Reviews:

Ahh, Florence!!.......2002-10-14

Italian culture during the period from the 14th to the 16th centuries was a whirlwind of developing literature and art, and during this period of history Florence was a political and cultural center to rival Milan or Verona.
I love medieval and renaissance music. They are the "roots" of the great classics centuries later. One does not cultivate a complete education of art by studying only such Masters as Van Gogh, Renoir, Picasso, Dali etc. So it is with fine music.
These CD's contain examples of Florentine musical composition from the 1300's and 1500's. The first CD, performed by David Munrow and the Early Music Consort, covers compositions from the 1300's, with many of the works of Francesco Landini, the most prolific Florentine composer of this period. The second covers music from the 1500's and is performed by John Beckett and the Musica Reservata. Here we can see the early development of both symphonic structure and opera.
Both discs are wonderful examples of different periods in the history of musical development, and performed by different conductors and artists. Therefore a comparison between the two is unfair and misplaced. David Munrow and the Early Music Consort are superb, as I have always found them to be, and John Beckett and the Musica Reservata are equally enjoyable.
If you appreciate early music you will find this recording to be a fantastic addition to your collection, and perhaps the definitive collection of early Italian music. If you are unfamiliar with early music or with Italian Renaissance music then these CD's would be a wonderful introduction.

Best Italian Renaissance disc available........2002-06-28

This re-issue of recordings from the early 70's by the Early Music Consort Of London is,in my opinion,the best recordings of Italian Renaissance works.It is the favorite of my eary music discs,and includes music treasures from 14th and 16th century Florence. Great listening on both discs,and worth the money!

Munrow is magnificent.......2001-11-20

The first disc in this collection is delightful. David Munrow's recorder is a genuine treat. The vocal parts blend well and create a festive atmosphere. The Early Music Consort of London offer a splendid performance. By contrast, the second disc, which features Musica Reservata, is a bit disappointing. Two of the solo voices on disc two are harsh, detracting from an otherwise pleasant recording. They may fairly represent the performing style of sixteenth century Florence, but that is small consolation for the twentieth century ear. Nonetheless, the virtues of the first disc are sufficient to warrant purchasing this collection. Munrow is magnificent.

boccacio would be proud.......2000-04-23

this is a superb recording of early music it is well performed and played. the first cd is all music from the 1300,s and the second is from the 1500,s if you like the kind of music this is the cd to get well worth it.

Average customer rating: Explorations in the early Middle Ages

Le Manuscrit Du Puy - Les Premieres Polyphonies Francaises Dominique Vellard , and Ensemble Gilles Binchois Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD 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 Similar Items: Polyphonic Aquitaine of th 12th Century Aquitania Magister Leoninus: Sacred Music from 12th-Century Paris Perotin / The Hilliard Ensemble Richard Coeur de Lion (Richard the Lionheart): Troubadours & Trouvères in the Courts of Eleanor of Aquitaine, Richard the Lionheart, Marie de Champagne & Geoffroy, Duke of Brittany - Alla Francesca ASIN: B00005A9NZ Release Date: 2001-10-09

Tracks:

1. Organum: Alleluia V. Multifarie Olim
2. Trope: Gaudeamus Hodie - Introit Puer Natus Est Nobis
3. Organum: Graduel Viderunt Omnes
4. Antienne Ecce Annuntio Vobis
5. Trope: Qui Es Sine Principio - Offertoire Tui Sunt Celi
6. Trope: Radix Iesse Virga - Communion Viderunt Omnes
7. Trope: O Si Gereus - Introit Statuit Ei Dominus
8. Organum: Graduel Posuisti Domine
9. Trope: Descendens Ab Etherei - Introit Ecce Advenit
10. Organum: Graduel Omnes De Saba
11. Trope: Paschale Carmen - Introit Resurrexi
12. Graduel Hec Dies
13. Organum: Alleluia V. Pascha Nostrum V. Epulemur
14. Antienne Ego Sum Alpha Et O
15. Organum: Repons Gaude Maria Virgo - Prose Inviolata
16. Antienne Ibo Michi
17. Organum: Repons Petre, Amas Me?
18. Prose Symon Bariona
19. Organum: Alleluia V. Video Celos Apertos

Tracks:

1. Exultantes In Partu Virginis
2. Deus In Adiutorium Meum Intende
3. O Nazarene, Verbum Patris
4. Salve, Festa Dies
5. Annus Novus In Gaudio
6. O Admirabile Commercium - Dixit Dominus
7. Iube, Domne, Benedicere - Verbum Caro Factum Est
8. Stirps Iesse
9. Veni Redemptor Gencium
10. Viderunt Omnes Fines Terre
11. Magnum Hereditatis Misterium - Magnificat
12. Dominus Vobiscum - Oremus
13. Benedicamus
14. Princeps Ecclesie - Sit Nomen
15. Psallat Vox Ecclesie
16. Iube, Domne, Benedicere - Verbum Quod Erat
17. Nostri Festi Gaudium
18. Iube, Domne, Benedicere - Apparuit Benignitas
19. Hac In Die
20. Maria Autem Conservabat - Miserere Mei Deus
21. Kyrie Eleyson
22. Pater Noster Qui Es In Celis
23. Dispersit - Dominus Vobiscum - Oremus
24. Benedicamus Domino
25. Creatorem Creatura
26. Serpentis Amonicio
27. Revirescit

Customer Reviews:

Explorations in the early Middle Ages.......2006-01-17

This is a wonderful and enligthening CD. The excellent French group Ensemble Gilles Binchois explore a very important moment in European music history: the emergence of polyphony. The so-called Ars Nova marks a radical departure from the monody of the gregorian chant. Arguably, polyphony is the cornerstone of European music. Even modern composers such as Nono, Berio and Boulez continue to be deeply influenced by the Ars Nova.
This record provides early examples of polyphony in France, showing examples of the transition to the monody to one, two and then many simultaneous voices. Dominique Vellard, conductor of the ensemble, is a scholar-performer in medieval music, and works at the Center for Medieval Music in Paris. The performance and recordings are first-rate. If you care about medieval music, this record is a must-have.

Average customer rating: Great fun! re: Festa Italiana: Italian Songs & Dances . Tarantella D'Altri Tempi full of life and vigour, beautifully sung and played

Festa Italiana: Italian Songs & Dances Various Artists Manufacturer: Monitor Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Italy | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Italian | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Viva Italia! Festive Italian Classics Italian Mandoline: Funiculi Funicula Mandolins from Italy: 24 Most Popular Melodies Italian Folk Songs from Naples Eh, Paisano! 100% Italian-American Classics ASIN: B00000101A Release Date: 1993-09-11

Tracks:

1. Cu Abballa Abballa (Tarantella Commandata) - Aiello And His Orchestra
2. La Mazurca Di Vicenzina (Mazurka) - Francesco Basile And His Orchestra
3. I Will Kill Her (Tarantella) - Salvatore Ida And His Orchestra
4. Tarantella Of Times Past (Tarantella) - Francesco Basile And His Orchestra
5. The Capricious Woman (Waltz) - Salvatore Ida And His Orchestra
6. Quadriglia In Otto (Double Quadrille) - Francesco Basile And His Orchestra
7. A Flower For You (Tarantella-Waltz Tempo) - Domenico D'Agata And His Orchestra
8. Maria Graziella (Mazurka) - Francesco Basile And His Orchestra
9. The Cheese Woman (Stornelli Calabresi) - Salvatore Ida And His Orchestra
10. Valley Of Gold (Tarantella Siciliana) - Aiello And His Orchestra
11. The Bad Wife (Tarantella Calabrese) - Salvatore Ida And His Orchestra
12. Straw Fire (Waltz) - Giovani Garofani And His Orchestra Campagnolo

Customer Reviews:

Great fun!.......2007-03-12

The music on this CD is great fun, and without the typical American rearranging(remixing,if you will). Quite authentic, however I would rather prefer to hear tarantellas and other dances without the vocals as the lyrics written for some of the music are a bit "silly" and outdated. I had the DJ at my daughter's wedding play a couple of the tarantellas, a mazurka and the quadrille from this CD and they were a definite "hit". Several of the guests asked for the dances to be played again and exclaimed how much fun they had dancing Italian.

re: Festa Italiana: Italian Songs & Dances.......2003-08-08

This is a splendid selection for anyone who is looking for traditional Italian music AND enjoyable listening/dancing music - all in ONE CD. Of the 12 tracks, four are vocals.

. Tarantella D'Altri Tempi.......2000-03-13

Though not being a professional in music, this piece really caputured my attention, it has a special way to leave a lasting impression. I really, enjoyed the rhythm and flow of this piece of music. Beautiful dance number and very romantic. The steady beat, keeps the passions soaring.

full of life and vigour, beautifully sung and played.......1999-09-19

This is marvellous, it brings the essential fun and vigour of Italy right into your home. I wish there were more like it. Italy is a land where life is passionately lived, and there is nothing faint hearted about this recording.

Average customer rating: Great, as usual. Miraculous music The sirens of heaven A real miracle "Sublime" is an understatement

Miracles of Sant'iago: Music from the Codex Calistinus Ambrosian Chant , Gregorian Chant , Codex Calixtinus Anonymous , Anonymous , Italian Anonymous , and Anonymous 4 Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Sacred & Religious | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems Vocal & Song | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems Anonymous 4 | ( A ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Chants | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Lily and the Lamb: Chant and Polyphony from Medieval England Love's Illusion-Music From The Montpellier Codex 13th Century Lammas Ladymass - 13th and 14th Century English Chant and Polyphony The Origin of Fire: Music and Visions of Hildegard von Bingen An English Ladymass: Medieval Chant and Polyphony ASIN: B0000007F1 Release Date: 1996-02-26

Tracks:

1. Medival Chant & Polyphony For St. James From The Codex Calixtinus: Invitatory: Venite omnes cristicole
2. Medival Chant & Polyphony For St. James From The Codex Calixtinus: Processional: Salve festa dies
3. Medival Chant & Polyphony For St. James From The Codex Calixtinus: Benedicamus trope: Vox nostra resonet
4. Medival Chant & Polyphony For St. James From The Codex Calixtinus: Invitatory: Regem regum dominum
5. Medival Chant & Polyphony For St. James From The Codex Calixtinus: Benedicamus trope: Nostra phalanx plaudat leta
6. Medival Chant & Polyphony For St. James From The Codex Calixtinus: Antiphon: Ad sepulcrum beati Iacobi
7. Medival Chant & Polyphony For St. James From The Codex Calixtinus: Benedicamus trope: Ad superni regis decus
8. Medival Chant & Polyphony For St. James From The Codex Calixtinus: Brief responsory: Iacobe servorum
9. Medival Chant & Polyphony For St. James From The Codex Calixtinus: Benedicamus domino
10. Medival Chant & Polyphony For St. James From The Codex Calixtinus: Conductus: In hac die laudes
11. Medival Chant & Polyphony For St. James From The Codex Calixtinus: Kyrie trope: Cunctipotens genitor
12. Medival Chant & Polyphony For St. James From The Codex Calixtinus: Hymn: Psallat chorus celestium
13. Medival Chant & Polyphony For St. James From The Codex Calixtinus: Prosa: Alleluia: Gratulemur et letemur
14. Medival Chant & Polyphony For St. James From The Codex Calixtinus: Offeratory: Ascendens Ihesus in montem
15. Medival Chant & Polyphony For St. James From The Codex Calixtinus: Agnus dei trope: Qui pius ac mitis
16. Medival Chant & Polyphony For St. James From The Codex Calixtinus: Benedicamus trope: Gratulantes celebremus festum
17. Medival Chant & Polyphony For St. James From The Codex Calixtinus: Conductus: Iacobe sancte tuum
18. Medival Chant & Polyphony For St. James From The Codex Calixtinus: Responsory: O adiutor onmium seculorum
19. Medival Chant & Polyphony For St. James From The Codex Calixtinus: Prosa: Portum in ultimo
20. Medival Chant & Polyphony For St. James From The Codex Calixtinus: Benedicamus trope: Congaudeant catholici
21. Medival Chant & Polyphony For St. James From The Codex Calixtinus: Prosa: Clemens servulorum

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The program is a selection of chant and polyphony taken from a fascinating 12th-century manuscript that includes not only music but also sermons, stories, legends, and "an informative travel guide to the pilgrimage routes through France and Spain." The collection originated in France, but since the late 12th century it has resided in the famed Cathedral of Santiago in Compostela, Spain. In a purely vocal sense, these performances are transcendent: impeccable intonation, no false turns or failed leaps, and an ethereal ambience that is hard to describe with mere words. Musically, this recording features some of Anonymous 4's most engaging repertoire. No matter how many Anonymous 4/medieval music recordings you already own, these four women will still manage to keep you transfixed throughout, bringing you awesomely close to the spiritual essence of these impassioned yet often simple works of religious devotion. --David Vernier

Customer Reviews:

Great, as usual........2005-11-12

'Miracles of Sant'Iago' by the Anonymous 4 is yet another collection of medieval chants. This time, its from the Spanish shrine reputed to be the site of Saint James' tomb. This is significant, and the reason for the site's being a major pilgrimage destination, because James was the first disciple of Christ.

While the location is Spanish, virtually all the texts are in Latin, and practically all are in plainsong, with very little polyphony. So, if it is the multipart singing you like, this may not have as much as you would like to hear.

I have been listening to Anonymous 4 recordings for about 10 years now, but my reviewing the titles in my colleciton brings be to the conclusion that unless you are a big fan of Medieval music, you may want to pass on this particular title and go for the masses such as 'A Lammas Ladymass' or the collections of secular motets such as 'Love's Illusion'.

But, If you really like this stuff as I do, this is as good as it gets in the relatively uniform Anonymous 4 body of work.

Miraculous music.......2005-10-12

The music in this collection is done in honour of St. James, the first of the apostles to die a martyr's death. Reportedly buried in Compostela, Spain, his burial place became a pilgrimage destination, and the music composed in his honour was very popular in the Middle Ages. This was especially true in Spain when the Christian fervour to recapture the peninsula was in full force. St. James was a miracle worker during his lifetime, and, according to legend, his presence would still enact miracles for the faithful who would trek to his shrine.

Much of this music comes from a book that has survived from the Cathedral of Santiago. Much of the music contained in that book is plainchant, with the rest polyphonic works. There are some pieces that are liturgical, and others that are sacred or so inspired, but not strictly liturgical in nature.

The compositions show somewhat of the international nature of Christendom of the time - despite being in Santiago and used by the Spanish church, much of the composition was done by French clerics and writers, written in Cluny.

According to Susan Hellauer, 'As our guiding principle we have tried to be true to the infectiously joyful and exuberant melody that pervades this remarkable collection, made for and performed by the young treble voices of a medieval French grammar school.'

The blend of voices here is superb, and the spirit is soaring in many respects. As a friend of mine and I listened to this disc last night, she remarked on one of the songs, 'That's a merry little piece!' It is remarkable to listen to the voices of women singing this music, a different feel indeed from the monks or men and boys choirs that are more standard fare.

-- Liner Notes --
This text accompaniment to this disc is very. The liner notes include a description of the work, a brief piece about the quartet, and the lyrics of the songs both in original language and in translation. The cover art features images of St. James, and there is a reprint of a page from the Codex Calixtinus inside, as well as a plate from the Forster Book of Hours.

-- Anonymous 4 --
Contrary to the implication of their name, the Anonymous 4 are not anonymous. This is a vocal quartet made up of Ruth Cunningham, Marsha Genensky, Susan Hellauer, and Johanna Rose at the time of this recording (Ruth Cunningham will later go on to a solo career early, and another member will join - Jacqueline Horner). They came together as a formal group in 1986, and have been ensemble-in-residence at St. Michael's Church in New York City, giving concert series in New York as well as throughout North America. They have been featured a number of times on national media in North America as well as Germany. They then went on to yet more success, eventually performing more that 1000 concerts worldwide.

Their specialty is working with chant, monophonic and polyphonic music, and working with medieval texts. According to one source, 'The group takes its name from an anonymous music theorist of the late 13th century, Anonymous IV, who is the principal source on the two famous composers of the Notre Dame school, Léonin and Pérotin.'

The group ended a touring career of nearly two decades in 2004.

The sirens of heaven.......2001-05-24

This album was my entrance to the early music world and because of it i continud exploring the wonderful sounds of ancient times . the magicle voices of this 4 angles will in seconds take you into a time travel to the medieval world with so mutch beauty that u'll say "This must be a dream..."

A real miracle.......2001-04-19

Certainly, I am not being original, if I say that the way Anonymous 4 sing in this record is itself a real miracle, but I am just telling an obvious truth.

In "Miracles of Santiago", the performers almost reach a level of divine perfection, guiding the listener to a state of pure spiritual peace, carrying him to an era where our western cultural heritage dives some of her deepest roots.

A wonderful record that I highly praise and recommend to everybody.

"Sublime" is an understatement.......2000-11-19

Susan Hellauer, Ruth Cunningham, Marsha Genesky, and Johanna Rose have produced what is possibly the most sublime recording I have ever heard. From the first moment of the recording until the last, I was transfixed by their ethereal, uplifting sound, and found myself wanting to run right out and get their other CDs. Every person who is interested in early music will be impressed by their scholarly yet artistic aproach to these texts, and by their first rate performances.

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Tracks:

1. Solomon: Arrival Of The Queen Of Sheba
2. The Four Seasons: Autumn: Allegro
3. Symphony No.6 'Pastoral': Allegro Ma Non Troppo
4. Symphony No.41 'Jupiter': Menuetto Allegro
5. Fair At Sorochintsy: Gopak
6. La Gioconda: Dance Of The Hours
7. Carnival Of The Animals: Aquarium
8. La Mer: Play Of The Waves
9. Humoresque
10. Sheep May Safely Graze
11. Masques Et Bergamasques: Ouverture
12. The Gadfly: Barrel-Organ Waltz
13. The Young Person's Guide To The Orchestra: Fugue
14. Symphony No.104 'London': Allegro Finale

Tracks:

1. Orpheus In The Underworld: Can-Can
2. William Tell: Overture
3. Four Overtures: Rakoczy March
4. Perpetual Motion: A Musical Joke
5. Pizzicato Polka
6. Minute Waltz
7. Concerto For Two Horns: Vivace
8. Pomp And Circumstance
9. Parade Of The Sandwich Board Men
10. Thunderbird Suite: Wolf Song
11. Indian Scenes: On The Jocko
12. Lieutenant Kije
13. Eine Kleine Nachtmusik: Allegro
14. Radetzky March
15. The Tale Of The Tsar Sultan: Flight Of The Bumblebee
16. Die Walkure: Ride Of The Walkyries
17. The Bartered Bride: Dance Of The Comedians

Tracks:

1. Gayane: Sabre Dance
2. Carmen Suite: March Of The Toreadors
3. Hungarian Rhapsody No.2 In D Minor (Excerpt)
4. Suite No.2: Badinerie
5. Fireworks Music: Allegro Finale
6. Children's Corner Suite: Golliwog's Cake Walk
7. Parade Of The Tin Soldiers
8. Carnival Of The Animals: Fossils
9. Sleeping Beauty: Sleeping Beauty Waltz
10. Giselle: Allegro
11. Giselle: Gallop
12. Peter And The Wolf: Peter In The Meadow/The Bird
13. Pictures At An Exhibition: Ballet Of The Chickens
14. Masquerade: Gallop
15. Sylvia: Pizzicato
16. Italian Polka
17. The Red Poppy: Russian Sailor's Dance
18. Shepherd's Hey
19. Emperor Waltz
20. Peer Gynt: In The Hall Of The Mountain King
21. A Night In The Tropics: Festa Criolla
22. Hungarian Dance No.5

Customer Reviews:

Listen,Learn, & Grow: Playtime.......2007-05-14

The music is excellent, with high quality sound. Not irritating as some classical music can be. Plus the tempo's are varied which is great depending if you need something fast paced or more slow. Best of all, the kids enjoyed it!

Grandkids love it!.......2007-01-03

How to gently insert a little culture into the grandkids' lives without Mom freaking out.....send this set of CDs for Christmas. Dad's into heavy metal and Mom, although she has a long history of listening to Classical music as a child, is now into Country. Nothing wrong with that, but how are the three little ones going to hear any of the Classics with Grandma living more than 600 miles away? "Play this in the background while they're having creative time," said I, "and see if they don't enjoy it." When I talked with them a week later the 4 year old couldn't wait to tell me how much he liked the "playtime music" I'd sent him. The quality of the recording is good and the variety of rhythms and tempos make it interesting. Yes they're a little trite and you're going to have to explain that the theme to "the Bad News Bears" really is Classical, but that's okay. If they skipped the genius of Mozart as an infant, or even if they teethed to "the Magic Flute", these CDs will give them a taste of a variety of good music and who knows how far into the Classical realm it may send them as they mature?

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Ernesto Nazareth: Music for the Solo Piano Manufacturer: Koch Int'l Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Polkas | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Tangos | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Waltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Impromptus | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Ernesto Nazareth: Tangos, Waltzes and Polkas Ernesto Nazareth: A Collection Of His Finest Piano Works Brazilian Ragtime Ernesto Lecuona: The Complete Piano Music, Volume 4 Rags & Tangos [Australia] ASIN: B000BJNTU8 Release Date: 2005-11-22

Tracks:

1. Brejeiro
2. Odeon
3. Ven Ca. Branquinha
4. Fon-Fon
5. Gaucho
6. De Julho
7. Sarabeque
8. Dengozo
9. Carioca
10. Nene
11. Espalhafatoso
12. Adiev
13. Improviso
14. Andante Expressivo
15. Voce Bem Sabe
16. Ameno Reseda
17. A Fonte Do Sospiro
18. Apanhei-Te Cavaquino
19. Coracao Que Sente
20. Passaros Em Festa
21. Saudade
22. Expansiva
23. Confidencias
24. Faceira
25. Elite-Club

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Come Worship the Lord, Vol. 1 John Michael Talbot Manufacturer: Koch Schwann (Germ.) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Come Worship the Lord, Vol. 2 Songs for Worship, Vols. 1 & 2 Wisdom Come to the Quiet Birth of Jesus: A Celebration of Christmas ASIN: B000025Q1G Release Date: 1994-09-15

Tracks:

1. Come And Fill This Temple
2. I Exalt Thee
3. Be Exalted, O God (I Will Give Thanks)
4. All That I Can Do
5. Humble Thyself In The Sight Of The Lord
6. Lion Of Judah
7. Humble Thyself In The Sight Of The Lord (Reprise)
8. Let The Fire Fall
9. You Will Receive Power
10. Our God Reigns
11. Lift High The Banners Of Love
12. Send Us Out
13. Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow
14. Untitled

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From Silence to Light: Gregorian Chant Manufacturer: Jade Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Sacred & Religious | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems Vocal & Song | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Chants | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Gregorian Chant Silos: Their Finest Chants Lost in Meditation: Meditative Gregorian Chants, Vol. 1 ASIN: B000BCE8Z0 Release Date: 2005-11-01

Tracks:

1. Salve Regina-Antienne - Monks Choir Of The Abbey Of Santo Domingo De Silos
2. Kyrie VIII - Monks Choir Of The Abbey Of Santo Domingo De Silos
3. Gloria VIII - Monks Choir Of The Abbey Of Santo Domingo De Silos
4. Credo III - Monks Choir Of The Abbey Of Santo Domingo De Silos
5. Sanctus VIII - Monks Choir Of The Abbey Of Santo Domingo De Silos
6. Agnus VIII - Monks Choir Of The Abbey Of Santo Domingo De Silos
7. Requiem Aeternam-Graduel - Monks Choir Of The Abbey Of Santo Domingo De Silos
8. Victimae Paschali Laudes-Sequence - Monks Choir Of The Abbey Of Santo Domingo De Silos
9. Salve Festa Dies-Hymn - Monks Choir Of The Abbey Of Santo Domingo De Silos
10. Veni Creator Spiritus-Hymn - Monks Choir Of The Abbey Of Santo Domingo De Silos
11. Asperges Me-Antienne - Monks Choir Of The Abbey Of Saint-Wandrille
12. Laetetur Cor-Introit - Monks Choir Of The Abbey Of Saint-Wandrille
13. Credo I - Monks Choir Of The Abbey Of Saint-Wandrille
14. Pater Noster - Monks Choir Of The Abbey Of Saint-Wandrille
15. Claris Conjubila-Hymn - Monks Choir Of The Abbey Of Notre-Dame De Ganagobie
16. Gaudeamus-Introit - Monks Choir Of The Abbey Of Notre-Dame De Ganagobie
17. Domine Praevenisti-Graduel - Monks Choir Of The Abbey Of Notre-Dame De Ganagobie
18. Vir Dei Benedictus-Alleluia - Monks Choir Of The Abbey Of Notre-Dame De Ganagobie
19. Vexilla Regis-Hymn (Venance Fortunat, VIth Century) - Monks Choir Of The Abbey Of Sainte-Madeleine Du Barroux
20. Stabat Mater - Monks Choir Of The Abbey Of Sainte-Madeleine Du Barroux
21. Magnificat Royal - Monks Choir Of The Abbey Of Sainte-Madeleine Du Barroux
22. Alma Redemptoris Mater-Antienne - Monks Choir Of The Abbey Of Sainte-Madeleine Du Barroux
23. Ave Maris Stella-Hymn - Monks Choir Of The Abbey Of Sainte-Madeleine Du Barroux

Album Description

From Silence to Light is an album of Gregorian chants that gathers together recordings from four renowned choirs of Benedictine Monks: Santo Domingo de Silos Abbey Choir, Saint-Wandrille Abbey Choir, Notre Dame de Ganagobie Abbey Choir, and Saint-Madeleine du Barroux Abbey Choir. The album features some of the most popular Gregorian works, such as the magnificent Messe Des Anges, the beautiful Easter chant Salve Festa Dies, the moving Salve Regina, and the universal Veni Creator. The performances by these choirs perpetuates the tradition of a chant both rhythmic and expressive, as enlightened by the power of the faith.

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