Synthesizer Greatest

Disc: 1

1. Crockett's Theme

2. Oxygene

3. To the Unknown Man

4. Chase

5. Chariots of Fire

6. Axel F.

7. Madame Curie

8. Magic Fly

9. Tubbs and Valerie

10. Mammagamma

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Disc: 2

1. Opera Sauvage

2. Bilitis

3. Magnetic Fields

4. Theme from Rain Man

5. Eric's Theme

6. Mountain Dust

7. Eve of the War

8. Equinoxe

9. Camilla

10. Dune (Desert Theme)

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Synthesizer Greatest,Various Artists,Madacy Records,Contemporary Instrumental,Electronic,Int'l & World Music,New Age,Pop

Average customer rating: Go Bananas This collection is great, but... Bananarama--A Tasty Guilty Pleasure Fine collection of Bananarama tunes Great songs

Bananarama - The Greatest Hits Collection Bananarama Manufacturer: Uni/Mercury/Polygram ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music New Wave | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Bangles - Greatest Hits The Best of Blondie Belinda Carlisle - Her Greatest Hits Samantha Fox - Greatest Hits The Immaculate Collection ASIN: B000001FGS Release Date: 1989-06-06

Tracks:

1. Venus
2. I Heard A Rumour
3. Love In The First Degree
4. I Can't Help It
5. I Want You Back
6. Love, Truth And Honesty
7. Nathan Jones
8. He Was Really Sayin' Somethin'
9. Shy Boy
10. Robert De Niro's Waiting
11. Cruel Summer
12. Na Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye)
13. Trick Of The Night
14. Aie A Mwana
15. Help!

Customer Reviews:

Go Bananas.......2007-06-04

Good collection of Banarama's music. The album is overall a fun listen; it's good 80s girl band pop. The ones that got the big radio play are here [Venus, I Can't Help It, Cruel Summer] as well as some lesser knowns that are nice and pleasant discoveries [Love Truth and Honesty, Nathan Jones, and Shy Boy]. The album gets kind of weak toward the end, and the remakes of Na Na Hey Hey and Help are not appealing. Good pop overall though.

This collection is great, but..........2005-03-29

I love Bananarama and this collection of their biggest hits before
Siobhan Fahey left the group is excellent. Although they hit the Hot 100 11 times, only 3 of those songs made the Top 40 (Cruel Summer, Venus, and I Heard a Rumour). Those songs plus many of their other hits are included here. However, one thing I do hate is when a record company puts out a Greatest Hits package and leaves off some of the songs that were released as singles. Most Greatest Hits packages do this, and this one is no exception. The key tracks missing here are the title song from the movie "The Wild Life" (which peaked at #70 in 1984) and "More Than Physical" (which peaked at #73 in 1986). Since this was issued, they have issued a package called "The Essentials" which includes all of their Hot 100 hits (including the 2 songs missing on this CD). So, if you want all the Hot 100 hits, skip this one and buy "The Essentials". If you just want the Top 40 hits plus some great dance tunes, this will suffice.

Bananarama--A Tasty Guilty Pleasure.......2003-11-01

(3.5 stars) Everyone's got to have their musical guilty pleasures, and I am certainly no exception. Right up there on my list is Bananarama, a band that produced music that no one would describe as deep, sophisticated, or consequential. But, you know what? There are times when I don't want to listen to music that is challenging or probing but merely want to be entertained. And when those moods hit me, there's a good chance you'll find me tucked away in a dark recess of my home tapping my toes to the bouncy pop of Bananarama, all the while looking around nervously to make sure no one catches me in this indiscretion.

That I would like Bananrama is curious considering that I despise boy-band and girl-group bubble-gum pop, which to me is nauseatingly cloying and pre-fabricated and sounds as if it's performed by automatons, not humans. By contrast, Bananarama's music is brimming with exuberance and coquettish playfulness and full of engaging hooks. Listening to Bananarama is the musical equivalent of flirting with a saucy minx whose come-hither enticements are just a tease. Insubstantial? Yes. Meaningful? Hardly. Fun? Absolutely.

The Greatest Hits Collection contains all the Banarama that you'd ever want (or need) to hear, including: the dance-`til-you-drop version of "Venus"; the catchy "Cruel Summer"; the glossy "I Heard a Rumor"; the jaunty "Shy Boy (Don't It Make You Feel Good)"; and the frothy "Love in the First Degree." Even the most cold-hearted cynic couldn't resist these lively tunes. So go ahead and indulge yourself in this guiltiest of pleasures. Don't worry; your secret's safe with me.

Fine collection of Bananarama tunes.......2002-09-09

All right, this class is BANM-52, for those of you into 80's music studies, and the required text here is Bananarama's Greatest Hits Collection. I would've recommended their first and fourth studio albums, whose key tracks comprise this compilation, but they are criminally hard to get and/or out-of-print. No matter, this single CD collection will do.

For most 80's music fans, their barn-burning cover of Shocking Blue's "Venus" and "Cruel Summer" are their two most famous songs. Don't worry--they're here. Their fourth album Wow boasted five singles, all here, and that was when they exploded, becoming part of the Stock-Aitken-Waterman bubblegum machine. However, I would like to point out that the single versions of "I Want You Back" and their cover of the Supremes' post-Diana Ross hit "Nathan Jones" are on this collection, and are much better than the originals on Wow.

The song distribution per album is as follows, with (C) indicating cover songs:

Deep Sea Skiving (4)--"Aie A Mwana" (C), "He Was Really Sayin' Somethin'", "Shy Boy", "Na Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye)" (C)

Bananarama (2)--"Cruel Summer", "Robert De Niro's Waiting"

True Confessions (2)--"Venus" (C), "Trick Of The Night"

Wow (5)--"I Heard A Rumour", "Love In The First Degree", "I Can't Help It", "I Want You Back", "Nathan Jones" (C)

(New) (2)--"Love Truth And Honesty", "Help!" (C)

That's consistent with how I feel--Wow and Deep Sea Skiving were Bananarama at their best, their self-titled album being the worst.

Of the new tracks, "Love Truth And Honesty" would've fit in their Wow album, which figures as it was produced by Stock-Aitken-Waterman. And speaking of S-A-W, notice that eight of the fifteen songs here are S-A-W productions, including their cover of the Beatles' "Help!" If one thinks about it, the original was also quick-paced, and the Rams' version is just as bouncy.

With the exception of the new songs, this features the original trio of Sarah Dallin, Keren Woodward, and Siobhan Fahey. The Rams at their best--what else can I say? Believe you me, you won't slip with this one. OK, class dismissed.

Great songs.......2001-07-25

I absolutely love this album. It is a great collection of upbeat, pleasant and fun music to listen to. I especially like to listen to them in the car when the trip is long and the traffic is bad out there.

Average customer rating: The music takes me back to 1988 I can't help it A Simple Pleasure!!!! Unadulterated Fun "...and Venus was her name..."!

Bananarama - Greatest Hits Collection Bananarama Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music New Wave | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Alternative General | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Alternative General | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | New Wave | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | New Wave | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Dance General | Dance & DJ | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Dance General | Dance & DJ | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Oldies | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Alternative Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Dance & DJ | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 International | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Bangles - Greatest Hits Belinda Carlisle - Her Greatest Hits Debbie Gibson - Greatest Hits Greatest Paula Abdul - Greatest Hits ASIN: B00004T4AV Release Date: 1989-05-30

Tracks:

1. Venus
2. I Heard a Rumour
3. Love in the First Degree
4. I Can't Help It
5. I Want You Back
6. Love, Truth and Honesty
7. Nathan Jones
8. He Was Really Sayin' Somethin'
9. Shy Boy
10. Robert de Niro's Waiting
11. Cruel Summer
12. Na Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye)
13. Trick of the Night
14. Aie a Mwana

Customer Reviews:

The music takes me back to 1988.......2007-05-13

Me and my best friend from elementary school back in the 80's, could listen to this music for hours!

I can't help it.......2004-06-30

As big of a music snob as I am, I can't help but go back into my music collection and listen to some of the cds/tapes that I grew up on, namely '80s music. Having grew up in the '80s, I will always have a soft spot for '80s music. Bananarama is one of those '80s pop acts that I will always have a soft spot for. I just loved their music, namely "Cruel Summer", "Venus", and "I Heard a Rumor". While The Bangles and The Go Go's were more rock orientated, girl groups such as Expose and Bananarama were vocal groups. Yeah the music videos for "Venus" and "I Heard A Rumor" were pretty silly, if not stupid but the songs were so much fun to listen to. They are unbelievably catchy. The songs always sticks in my head but unlike Jennifer Lopez's music, I actually like Bananarama's music. My favorite Bananarama song definitely is "Cruel Summer", the ultimate summer song. Although Ace of Base did a fine job covering the Bananarama song, I definitely prefer the trio's version. I also adore "Love in the First Degree" and "Robert De Niro's Waiting". Although they didn't get any airplay here in the states (as far as I know), they were just as irresistably catchy as the group's more famous songs. The girls' harmonies were excellent. Gimme Bananarama over Wilson Phillips any day.

A Simple Pleasure!!!!.......2003-10-25

I used to love this group when I was a little girl and I used to listen to their songs on the radio and now I have finally found there songs I really do enjoy these songs because they take me down memory lane and I reminsce about all of the good times I had when I was a kid and basically I just like their music. I would recommend anyone who likes 1980's new wave music to buy this album this is a great compilation. My favorite songs on this album are: He was really saying something, Cruel Summer, I heard a rumor, and venus this is really a nice album and I would really reccommend anyone to buy this album!!!!!

Unadulterated Fun.......2002-01-14

Until the Spice Girls invaded the planet with their brand of Girl Power, Bananarama ruled the roost with their consistent brand of fun-don't-give-a-damn pop music, which only had one mission - Fun. This Greatest Hits collection explains the timelessness of the Fun Girl Three, dividing their worldwide successes into two part - the early years & the Stock Aiken & Waterman Years. Both parts yielded equal successes & one listen to this CD brings you back in time to when pop was accessible without being overtly marketed. From the summery tunes of NaNaNaNa (Kiss Him Goodbye) to the funky percussion of Cruel Summer, the Bananas brought a smile to the world. Messy hairdos & ripped jeans, the girls only relied on their music & attitude to sell records (hence saving all that money spent on designer clothes for going down the pub). The SAW years saw their star shining brighter than ever. Venus is perhaps the most brilliant pop song ever done - & almost 16 years later still has an oomph & longevity that few bands can legitimately achieve. Became a US No.1 also. I Heard A Rumour, Love In The First Degree & I Can't Help It ensured that the charts were sufficiently set alight. Personal fave is their cover version of Help! (with French & Saunders & Kathy Burke - comic & brilliant). One other irony is their cover of The Supremes' (who prior to the Bananas were the best selling female group ever) Nathan Jones. Proved the girls could sing & give a song their unique verve. Bananas, we salute you & all who have sailed in you.

"...and Venus was her name..."!.......2001-10-04

I LOVED this song! As a little girl, I would listen to pop music stations for HOURS just to hear Bananarama's version of "Venus". And since I loved "Venus" so much-I started listening to their other songs and became a Bananarama fan. Their sound was very different-it couldn't be easily placed in any one musical category-which is why I love this Greatest Hits CD! It is still fun, carefree music that can make you move!

Average customer rating: Worse Than Bad What year was this made?

Switched on Beatles: Synthesizer Realizations of The Beatles Greatest Hits Stephen Marston , and Sheridan Wolf Eldridge Manufacturer: Intersound Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000E5TN Release Date: 1995-04-16

Customer Reviews:

Worse Than Bad.......2007-03-23

As an avid collector of Beatles covers I thought I'd give this CD a try. Wow, this is bad! From the name and the cover, I expected early synthesizer a la Walter Carlos's Switched On Bach. Instead, we have cheesy '80's digital synthesizers, drum machines and easy listening guitar. Nothing of any value.

Don't even think about buying this.

[DW]

What year was this made?.......2005-06-16

The liner notes for this CD give a copyright date of 1991 - but you'll swear you're back in the easy-listening 70's while listening to this instrumental blend of guitar, violin, and lots and lots of synthesizer! Actually, I guess if those synths are really good, maybe the whole thing was synthesized!
The performers listed in the credits are Stephan Marston and Sheridan Wolf Eldridge, not Thomas Chase and Steve Rucker, who are actually the album's producers.
You can learn a lot from reading liner notes - for example, did you know that "The Beatles experienced one of the most riveting careers in the annals of show business?" How about that albums like Abbey Road "forever changed the course of rock 'n' roll"? Oh, yeah, you probably did.

Average customer rating: Not the Boston Pops

John Williams' Greatest Hits (Film Score Anthology - Synthesizer Re-recordings) Spectrum , and John Williams Manufacturer: Intersound Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Easy Listening | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Easy Listening | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Easy Listening | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000000COC Release Date: 1995-02-15

Tracks:

1. E. T. Flying Sequence
2. Raiders of the Lost Ark
3. Close Encounters of the Third Kind
4. Short Round's Theme: Temple of Doom
5. E.T. (Over the Moon)
6. Theme from Earthquake
7. March [From "Midway"]
8. Jaws
9. Star Wars: Main Title Theme
10. Superman: March

Customer Reviews:

Not the Boston Pops.......2005-12-06

I saw the price and thought - "what a deal". Well, you get what you pay for! The songs are definitely NOT by an orchestra. Go with the Boston Pops or London SO versions.

Average customer rating:

The Greatest Hits Collection Bananarama Manufacturer: Musicrama/Koch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD New Wave | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000DENA6 Release Date: 2000-03-28

Tracks:

1. Venus
2. I Heard a Rumour
3. Love in the First Degree
4. I Can't Help It
5. I Want You Back
6. Love, Truth and Honesty
7. Nathan Jones
8. He Was Really Sayin' Somethin'
9. Shy Boy (Don't It Make You Feel Good)
10. Robert de Niro's Waiting
11. Cruel Summer
12. Na Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye)
13. Trick of the Night
14. Aie a Mwana
15. Help!

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Synthesizer Greatest Volume 1 various ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000K5W8FU

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Synthesizer Greatest Volume 2 Manufacturer: N/A ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music ASIN: B000BIVZUU

Product Description

1. L'Opera Sauvage-Vangelis~~~ 2. Bilitis-F. Lai~~~ 3. Magnetic Fields-J.M. Jarre~~~ 4. Theme from Rainman-Zimmer~~~ 5. Eric's Theme-Vangelis~~~ 6. Mountain Dust-B. Ruseler~~~ 7. Eve of the War-J. Wayne~~~ 8. Equinoxe-J.M. Jarre~~~ 9. Camilla-Dudley/Jeczalic/Langang~~~ 10. Dune(Desert Time)-B. Eno~~~ 11. China-Vangelis~~~ 12. Zoolookologie-J.M. Jarre~~~ 13. Apocalypse des Animaux-Vangelis~~~ 14. 4th Rendez-Vous-J.M. Jarre

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Synthesizer Greatest Various Artists Manufacturer: Delta ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music ASIN: B00000ASHO Release Date: 1991-09-16

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Greatest Synthesizer Hits ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Compilations | New Age | Styles | Music ASIN: B000050O2N Release Date: 2006-08-15

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Synthesizer Greatest Various Artists Manufacturer: Madacy Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Easy Listening | Compilations | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000000L71 Release Date: 1995-07-20

Tracks:

1. Crockett's Theme
2. Oxygene
3. To The Unknown Man
4. Chase
5. Chariots Of Fire
6. Axel F.
7. Madame Curie
8. Magic Fly
9. Tubbs & Valerie
10. Mammagamma
11. I Hear You Now
12. Antartica
13. Sunday
14. I'll Find My Way Home

Tracks:

1. L'Opera Sauvage
2. Bilitis
3. Magnetic Fields
4. Theme From Rainman
5. Eric's Theme
6. Mountain Dust
7. Eve Of The War
8. Equinoxe
9. Camilla
10. Dune (Desert Theme)
11. China
12. Zoolookologie
13. Apocalypse De Animaux
14. 4th Rendez-Vous

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