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Average customer rating: a very catchy soundtrack from an equally infectious film...... Lerner and Lowe at the top of their game "when did your sparkle turn to fire, and your warmth become desire?..." Gigi Soundtrack Review Needs

Gigi: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Frederick Loewe , and Alan Jay Lerner Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD France | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: My Fair Lady (1956 Original Broadway Cast) Gigi Camelot (1960 Original Broadway Cast) Show Boat: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1951 Film) The King and I (1956 Film Soundtrack) ASIN: B0000033JF Release Date: 1996-02-27

Tracks:

1. Main Title
2. Opening
3. Interlude/And There Is The Future - Maurice Chevalier/M-G-M Studio Orch
4. Thank Heaven For Little Girls - Maurice Chevalier/M-G-M Studio Chor
5. Meet Gigi (Extended Version)
6. Gaston's House (Extended Version)
7. Armenoville/It's A Bore Prelude
8. It's A Bore - Maurice Chevalier/Louis Jourdan
9. After It's A Bore (Extended Version)
10. Aunt Alicia
11. Parisians Introduction
12. The Parisians - Betty Wand
13. Ice Skating Sequence (Extended Version)
14. Dissolve Maxim's/Gossip (Extended Version) - M-G-M Studio Orch & Chor
15. Introduction To Maxim's Waltz(Extended...)/... - Louis Jourdan/M-G-M Studio Orch
16. It's A Bore Reprise - Maurice Chevalier/Louis Jourdan/John Abbott
17. To The Inn (Extended Version)
18. Goodbye Madame
19. Bore Montage
20. The Night They Invented Champagne - Leslie Caron/Betty Wand/Hermione Gingold,...
21. Trouville (Extended Version)
22. I Remember It Well - Maurice Chevalier/Hermione Gingold
23. Panting Grandma (Outtake)
24. Lessons (Extended Version)
25. Upset
26. Gaston's Soliloquy - Louis Jourdan
27. Gigi - Louis Jourdan
28. Gaston With Flowers
29. You Never Told Me
30. I'm Glad I'm Not Young Anymore - Maurice Chevalier
31. I'm Glad I'm Not Young Anymore Reprise(Extended..)
32. Bracelet (Extended Version)
33. Aunt Alicia's March (Extended Version)
34. Say A Prayer For Me Tonight - Betty Wand
35. Gigi's Big Moment
36. Second Gossip (Extended Version/Vocal Outtake) - M-G-M Studio Orch & Chor
37. Waltz At Maxim's, Dance Version (Extended Version)
38. Gaston's Decision
39. Change Of Heart/End Title - Maurice Chevalier & M-G-M Studio Orch
40. The Parisians (Extended Version/Piano-Vocal...) - Leslie Caron & M-G-M Studio Chor
41. The Night They Invented Champagne (Piano-Vocal...) - Leslie Caron/Hermione Gingold/Louis Jourdan
42. Say A Prayer For Me Tonight (Piano-Vocal...) - Leslie Caron

Amazon.com

A blockbuster movie in 1958, lovingly remastered and including of all the film's incidental music reminds us why modern Hollywood can at times be dismissed with the wave of a hand. This is a grand musical, with seeds sown for much of the movie music that would follow, with even hints of what John Williams would steal for Star Wars. Frederick Loewe's music is playful and engaging, but the highlight simply has to be Maurice Chevalier. His turns at "Thank Heaven for Little Girls," "It's a Bore" (with Louis Jourdan), and the hilarious "I Remember It Well" are timeless classics. The entire album has successfully incorporated a wonderful Parisian feel that lounge artists like Esquivel would go on to emulate. --Scott Wilson

Customer Reviews:

a very catchy soundtrack from an equally infectious film.............2007-05-17

Though there were elements of GIGI that bothered me greatly, even as a little girl, before I knew what a courtesan was, the soundtrack is undoubtedly beautiful and the partnership of singer/songwriter duo Lerner and Loewe really succeeds in capturing the mood of this novella. Young Gigi (Leslie Caron) comes to live with her aunt (Hermione Gingold), a courtesan (definition: high-class prostitute or mistress, especially one associated with rich, powerful, or upper-class men who provided luxuries and status in exchange for her services. In Renaissance Europe, courtesans played an important role in upper-class society, sometimes taking the place of wives at social functions.). The hope is that Gigi will be trained in the fine art and tradition of this craft. But, fate may have other plans, when the man she is groomed for (Louis Jordan) finds himself falling for her.

Some of the most beautiful (and sweet) songs are featured here. They include "Gigi," "Say A Prayer For Me Tonight," and "She Is Not Thinking of Me." I couldn't end this review without mentioning the wonderful and incomparable Maurice Chevalier, who plays an old flame of Gigi's aunt, who sings "Thank Heaven For Little Girls" with such gusto and enthusiasm, that it's hard not to smile, even if you have only heard this soundtrack on vinyl, like I did, before ever seeing the movie from whence it was inspired.

Lerner and Lowe at the top of their game.......2007-03-09

As we approach the 50th anniversary of the movie - winner of more Academy Awards than any other musical - a new generation deserves an opportunity to hear Hollywood at its best. This cd set includes not only the many well-known hits from the show - The Night They Invented Champagne, Thank Heaven for Little Girls, I Remember it Well, and of course the title song - but also the incidental music so integral to the movie, and a couple of surprises (demo recordings by Leslie Caron.) Fritz Lowe is possibly the best unremembered composer of the 20th century, and Alan J. Lerner's gift with words here is surpassed only by his work on My Fair Lady.

"when did your sparkle turn to fire, and your warmth become desire?...".......2007-02-27

GIGI is for me the ultimate movie musical from M-G-M. So many wonderful characters, and so many classic moments. The soundtrack album (newly-expanded and restored from the fine people at TCM), is a great new way to remember this fine film.

Based on the novella by Colette, the story centers around a headstrong young tomboy called Gigi (Leslie Caron), whose childhood friendship with eligible bachelor Gaston (Louis Jourdan) takes an unexpected twist. Tired of the constant stream of gold-diggers and debutantes who want to marry him, Gaston decides to ask Gigi. Her grandmother and aunt (Hermione Gingold and Isabel Jeans), two of the most noteworthy of courtesans in their youth, insist that Gigi shouldn't be tied down by marriage. Gigi is faced with the task of becoming a glamorous courtesan, but Gaston wants a wife...

The gilded, sweeping score of GIGI was provided by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe, still riding high on the success of "My Fair Lady" on Broadway. With such wonderful, character-driven numbers like "She is Not Thinking of Me" (a devilish waltz for Gaston and his latest feather-brained partner); "The Parisians" (Gigi's plea for understanding the ways of love); and "I Remember It Well" (a comical duet for Maurice Chevalier and Hermione Gingold).

This soundtrack album features the entire score, newly-restored in true stereo for the very first time, plus extensive incidental music and background scoring. Leslie Caron was never a good singer, and her vocals were dubbed here by Betty Wand. Included are three bonus tracks of Caron in rehearsals, performing her own renditions of "The Parisians", "The Night They Invented Champagne", and "Say a Prayer for Me Tonight". While the songs of Gigi aren't especially demanding, listening to Caron on these tracks gives you a clear understanding of why she was later dubbed (despite the fact that she gives Gigi the youthful innocence so befitting of the character).

GIGI was the final hurrah for the M-G-M movie musicals. It won the 'Best Picture' Oscar plus nods for the composers, and 'Best Song' for "Gigi" sung by Louis Jourdan. It remains to this day one of the most enjoyable - and joyous - movies of all time. The soundtrack album is a must for all fans, and the overall quality and standard here is superb.

[TCM/Rhino 7243 8 38115 2 6]

Gigi Soundtrack Review.......2007-01-10

If you like My Fair Lady you probably will like Gigi. The songs have the same magic as the songs from My Fair Lady. Both of these shows are written by the same authors. Some recommended tracks are "Thank Heaven For Little Girls", "The Night They Invented Champagne" and "Say A Prayer For Me Tonight". But I think everybody's favorite is the title tune "Gigi".

Needs.......2006-08-26

This CD fulfilled my needs. I'm in the show and needed to hear the music.

Average customer rating: They were right--there is NO business like the show business they did way back when !!! One of the best cds I ever bought. Never Sounded Better Somewhere Over The Rainbow "Hollywood Musicals of the Golden Age are still among us"

Somewhere over the Rainbow: The Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals Various Artists Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Ultimate Broadway Only Broadway CD You'll Ever Need The Best Of Broadway (Cast Recording Anthology) Greatest Hits: Broadway That's Entertainment!: The Best Of The M-G-M Musicals - Motion Picture Soundtrack Anthology ASIN: B000066RO5 Release Date: 2002-06-04

Tracks:

1. Singin In The Rain - Gene Kelly
2. Theres No Business Like Show Business - Betty Hutton, Howard Keel, Keenan Wynn & Louis Calhern
3. 'S Wonderful - Gene Kelly & Georges Guetary
4. Thats Entertainment! - Fred Astaire, Jack Buchanan, Nanette Fabray & Oscar Levant
5. Stranger In Paradise - Ann Blyth & Vic Damone
6. Easter Parade - Judy Garland & Fred Astaire
7. Lullaby Of Broadway - Winifred Shaw, Dick Powell & Chorus
8. Get Happy - Judy Garland
9. Night And Day - Fred Astaire
10. True Love - Bing Crosby & Grace Kelly
11. Honeysuckle Rose - Lena Horne w/ Benny Carter & His Orchestra
12. They Cant Take That Away From Me - Fred Astaire
13. Milkman, Keep Those Bottles Quiet - Nancy Walker & The M-G-M Studio Chorus w/ Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra
14. Baby, Its Cold Outside - Esther Williams & Ricardo Montalban
15. For Me And My Gal - Gene Kelly & Judy Garland
16. Puttin On The Ritz - Clark Gable & Co.
17. Hallelujah! - Tony Martin, Vic Damone, Kay Armen, Ann Miller, Debbie Reynolds, Clark Burroughs & Co.
18. Bless Yore Beautiful Hide - Howard Keel
19. Taking A Chance On Love - Ethel Waters & Eddie "Rochester" Anderson
20. As Time Goes By - Dooley Wilson w/ Elliot Carpenter (Bonus Track)
21. Laras Theme (Main Title) - The M-G-M Studio Orchestra (Bonus Track)

Tracks:

1. Over The Rainbow - Judy Garland
2. Its A Most Unusual Day - Jane Powell
3. Wunderbar - Kathryn Grayson & Howard Keel
4. Cant Help Lovin Dat Man - Ava Gardner
5. Going Hollywood - Bing Crosby
6. The Trolley Song - Judy Garland, The M-G-M Studio Chorus
7. Gigi - Louis Jourdan
8. I Got Rhythm - Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney & Co.
9. Aba Daba Honeymoon - Debbie Reynolds, Carleton Carpenter & M-G-M Studio Chorus
10. The Lady Is A Tramp - Lena Horne
11. The Best Things In Life Are Free - June Allyson & Peter Lawford
12. Cheek To Cheek - Fred Astaire
13. A Kiss To Build A Dream On - Louis Armstrong
14. Put 'Em In A Box - Doris Day & The Page Cavanaugh Trio
15. If Swing Goes, I Go Too - Fred Astaire
16. Almost Like Being In Love - Gene Kelly
17. Lets Face The Music And Dance - Fred Astaire
18. Be A Clown - Gene Kelly & Judy Garland
19. Embraceable You - Connie Francis
20. On The Atchison, Topeka And The Santa Fe - Judy Garland & Co.
21. One For My Baby (And One More For The Road) - Fred Astaire

Amazon.com

The "Golden Age" referred to here spans The Jazz Singer and the advent of the talkies to the death throes of the old studio system in the 1960s. So vast was the era's musical landscape that even this 42-track, double-disc anthology can't encompass all its peaks. Not surprisingly, the bulk of this collection originated with the Tiffany's of the screen musical, M-G-M, a body of work whose riches here encompass both pop-cultural bedrock ("Over the Rainbow," "Singin' in the Rain," "There's No Business Like Show Business," etc.) and some less familiar, if equally delightful star turns: Clark Gable gamely "Puttin' On the Ritz"; the sassy, 1948 original of "The Lady Is a Tramp" by Lena Horne; and a loopy duet of "Baby, It's Cold Outside" by Esther Williams and Ricardo Montalban. Fred Astaire's elegant, epochal reign at RKO and M-G-M is represented by "Night and Day," "Let's Face the Music and Dance," and three others, while Metro mainstays Gene Kelly and Judy Garland share equal time and billing. It's not perfect--Cagney's "Yankee Doodle Boy" and/or some Sinatra seem more logical choices than the odd "bonus" duet of Casablanca's "As Time Goes By" and "Lara's Theme" from Dr. Zhivago that close out disc one--but it's a stunning, surprisingly comprehensive primer on the Hollywood film musical nonetheless. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

They were right--there is NO business like the show business they did way back when !!!.......2006-11-18

Everything that happens in life
Can happen in a show
You can make 'em laugh
You can make 'em cry
Anything
Anything can go....

The clown with his pants falling down
Or the dance that's a dream of romance
Or the scene where the villain is mean
That's entertainment!

The lights on the lady in tights
Or the bride with the guy on the side
Or the ball where she gives him her all
That's entertainment!

The plot and the hot simply teeming with $ex
A gay divorcee who is after her ex
It could be Oedipus Rex
Where a chap kills his father
And causes a lot of bother

The clerk who is thrown out of work
By the boss who is thrown for a loss
By the skirt who is doing him dirt

The world is a stage,
The stage is a world of entertainment!

This two CD set amply proves that the musical melodies and lyrics from the golden age of the Hollywood musical remain unsurpassed to this day. This generous two CD set offers 42 incredible songs from Hollywood classic musicals. Most of these fine numbers are indeed from MGM, as Amazon correctly notes; but there are some RKO numbers and even a little from Warner Brothers. Thank goodness, though, that most of these songs came from MGM movies; MGM was the only studio that could boast that it truly had "more stars than there are in the heavens."

I love so many songs on these two CDs. Of course, there's the unforgettable classic "Over The Rainbow" sung by Judy Garland; she also performs "Easter Parade" and "Get Happy" on this two CD set and she carries most of the tune for "I Got Rhythm" even though Mickey Rooney helps her a little. I love "Baby, It's Cold Outside" for its' romantic overtones; and Lena Horne's "The Lady Is A Tramp" is flawless! We also get a rare chance to hear Clark Gable sing in "Puttin' On The Ritz;" and Bing Crosby's "Going Hollywood" may be brief but it's a fun song anyway.

There are two "bonus" tracks on the first CD: "As Time Goes By" from Casablanca and "Lara's Theme" from Doctor Zhivago. "As Time Goes By" is a good choice; it is another unsurpassed classic song that brings back memories and touches even the hardest of hearts. "Lara's Theme," however, is from the mid 1960s and I don't consider this period to be part of the "golden age" of Hollywood musicals.

The liner notes are excellent and they offer wonderful photos of the stars as well. The cover art is well done and the reverse cover art tells which movie each song is from and who is performing each song. Moreover, the quality of the sound is excellent especially when you consider that these numbers were recorded quite a few decades ago.

In short, this superlative two CD highlights the glory of the Hollywood musical when a certain type of sophistication dominated professional movie production. I highly recommend this CD for fans of Hollywood musicals, classic pop vocals and fans of the artists and actors who perform on this two CD set.

One of the best cds I ever bought. .......2006-06-07

What an amazon collection of songs! This is bar none my favorite cd just because of the variety and the quality of songs on it. I love music from this era, and this cd is the perfect companion to my life. Love it! Buy it, you won't regret it for a moment!

Never Sounded Better.......2006-03-16

Apart from the great selection of soundtracks, what really makes this compilation top value is the quality of the sound processing. Executed with finesse, these tracks sound better than when first issued and many are unedited, fuller versions: like "Singing In The Rain", for example. Throw in the great price, and this double disc set is a "must have" for all lovers of classic movie music.

Somewhere Over The Rainbow.......2006-02-24

A Sensational CD with Lots of Showtunes that Keep You Happy and makes You Want To Sing Along With!!!

"Hollywood Musicals of the Golden Age are still among us".......2005-07-13

Rhino Records and Turner Classic Movies Music present - "SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW: THE GOLDEN AGE OF HOLLYWOOD MUSICALS", some of the long ago musicals and stars that will never be forgotten...a 2-CD-Set covering several decades from 1935-1965 with many of the show stoppers of that time...some rare moments from entertainers that you haven't heard or thought of in sometime.

The lineup is fantastic and gives the listener a variety of what musicals were all about in the "Golden Age of the Hollywood Musicals"
June Allyson, Kay Armen, Louis Armstrong, Fred Astaire, Ann Blyth, Jack Buchanan, Louis Calhern, Bing Crosby, Vic Damone, Doris Day, Nanette Fabray, Connie Francis, Ava Gardner, Judy Garland, Kathyrn Grayson, Georges Guetary, Lena Horne, Betty Hutton, Louis Jourdan, Howard Keel, Gene Kelly, Grace Kelly, Peter Lawford, Oscar Levant, Ann Miller, Ricardo Montalban, Page Cavanaugh Trio, Debbie Reynolds, Winifred Shaw, Nancy Walker, Ethel Waters, Esther Williams, Dooley Williams and Keenan Wynn.

On Disc One 21 Classic Songs from great musicals with songs in alphabetical order:
AS TIME GOES BY - Dooley Wilson with Elliot Carpenter, pianist (1942)
BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE - Esther Williams & Ricardo Montalban (1949)
BLESS, YORE BEAUTIFUL HIDE - Howard Keel (1954)
EASTER PARADE - Fred Astaire & Judy Garland (1948)
FOR ME AND MY GAL - Gene Kelly & Judy Garland (1942)
GET HAPPY - Judy Garland (1950)
HALLELUJAH! - Tony Martin, Vic Damone, Kay Armen, Ann Miller, Debbie Reynolds, Clark Burroughs (for Russ Tamblyn) (1955)
HONEYSUCKLE ROSE - Lena Horne with Benny Carter & His Orchestra (1943)
LARA'S THEME (MAIN TITLE) - M-G-M Studio Orchestra (1965)
LULLABY OF BROADWAY - Winifred Shaw & Dick Powell (1935)
MILKMAN, KEEP THOSE BOTTLES QUIET - Nancy Walker with Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra (1944)
NIGHT AND DAY - Fred Astaire (1934)
PUTTIN' ON THE RITZ - Clark Gable & Company (1939)
'S WONDERFUL - Gene Kelly & Georges Guetary (1951)
SINGIN' IN THE RAIN - Gene Kelly (1951)
STRANGER IN PARADISE - Ann Blyth & Vic Damone (1955)
TAKING A CHANCE ON LOVE - Ethel Waters & Eddie "Rochester" Anderson (1943)
THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT - Fred Astaire, Jack Buchanan, Nanette Fabray & Oscar Levant (1953)
THERE'S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS - Betty Hutton, Howard Keel, Keenan Wynn & Louis Calhern (1950)
THEY CAN'T TAKE THAT AWAY FROM ME - Fred Astaire (1949)
TRUE LOVE - Bing Crosby & Grace Kelly (1956)

On Disc Two more memorable performances from the Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals:
A KISS TO BUILD A DREAM ON - Louis Armstrong (1951)
ABA DABA HONEYMOON - Debbie Reynolds & Carleton Carpenter (1950)
ALMOST LIKE BEING IN LOVE - Gene Kelly (1954)
BE A CLOWN - Judy Garland & Gene Kelly (1948)
BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE - June Allyson & Peter Lawford (1947)
CAN'T HELP LOVIN' DAT MAN - Ava Gardner (beautiful woman, who my youngest grandaughter is named after...Avalon) (1951)
CHEEK TO CHEEK - Fred Astaire (1935)
EMBRACEABLE YOU - Connie Francis (1965)
GIGI - Louis Jourdan (1958)
GOING HOLLYWOOD - Bing Crosby (1933)
I GOT RHYTHM - Judy Garland & Mickey Rooney (1943)
IF SWING GOES, I GO TOO - Fred Astaire (1946)
IT'S A MOST UNUSUAL DAY - Jane Powell (1948)
LADY IS A TRAMP - Lena Horne (1948)
LET'S FACE THE MUSIC AND DANCE - Fred Astaire (1936)
ON THE ATCHISON, TOPEKA AND THE SANTA FE - Judy Garland & Company (1946)
ONE FOR MY BABY (AND ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD) - Fred Astaire (1943)
OVER THE RAINBOW - Judy Garland (became her theme song for the rest of her life) (1939)
PUT 'EM IN A BOX - Doris Day & the Page Cavanaugh Trio (1948)
THE TROLLEY SONG - Judy Garland & MGM Studio Chorus (1944)
WUNDERBAR - Kathryn Grayson & Howard Keel (two of MGM's favorite singing duos) (1953)

It was once said by the songwriters of that era - "There are two artists you want perform your songs on the big screen, they are Fred Astaire and Judy Garland they sing it just the way we wrote it, for which you will have a guaranteed hit on your hands"...well, this collections certainly has some merit to that statement...because with Judy Garland and Fred Astaire performing seven songs each, there must be something to it.

This collection of musicals still has the magic that we remember from those bygone years...but as long as we have the labels and networks who play and show these wonderful films of yesteryear, they will never be forgotten...hats off to Rhino Records, George Feltenstein (producer) and Doug Schwartz (engineer) and Turner Classic Movies for sharing those 42 selections from 42 films...celebrating decades of the tunes and artists that gave it their all...from what it commonly called "The Hollywood Dream Factory"...The Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals is still among us...gotta love it!

Total Time: 2-CD-Set ~ Rhino Records 78323 ~ (6/02/2002)

Average customer rating: Nude Dimensions: Naked Music, Vol. 1 - The Petalpusher Session Mixed By Miguel 'Migs' Just Awesome! Sexy naked music Great CD return

Nude Dimensions: Naked Music, Vol. 1 - The Petalpusher Session Mixed By Miguel 'Migs' Petalpusher feat. Ledisi , Janet Rushmore , Li'sha , Night Sources , Lovetronic , Weekender , Blue Six , Charles Schillings , Atjazz , and Gigi Manufacturer: Astralwerks ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music House | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Techno-House | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Nude Dimensions, Vol. 2 Vol. 3-Nude Dimensions Nude Tempo One Bare Essentials: Volume One Beautiful Tomorrow ASIN: B00005Q6MR Release Date: 2001-11-05

Tracks:

1. Breakin It Down (Jay's Naked Vocal) - Petalpusher
2. Take Me To Paradise (Summer Lover's Dub) - Miguel 'Migs'
3. On My Own (Acapella Mix) - Janet Rushmore
4. That's Why I'm Here (Migs Transporters Vocal) - Li'sha
5. Surrender (Original Vocal) - Petalpusher
6. Rise Above (Original Verson) - Night Source
7. We Are Love (Si Brad's Payback Dub) - Lovetronic
8. Spirit In Your Soul (Original Version) - Weekender
9. Music & Wine (The'Attaboy Vocal) - Blue Six
10. No Communication, No Love (Salt City Orch. Remix) - Charles Schilings
11. Wind & Sea (Nail Remix) - Atjazz
12. Mood Is Right (Migs & Jelly Mix) - Gigi
13. You Are Love (Jay's Afrotronic Ext. Vocal) - Lovetronic
14. The Ghetto (Atjazz Remix) - Bob Sinclar

Album Description

Nude Dimensions was pieced together by Naked's own Bruno Ybarra and Petalpusher (Miguel 'Migs') to showcase the journey so far - deep, delicious, sexy unreleased cuts alongside industry standards by the likes of Charles Schillings, Bob Sinclar, Atjazz and more.

Customer Reviews:

Nude Dimensions: Naked Music, Vol. 1 - The Petalpusher Session Mixed By Miguel 'Migs'.......2007-05-06

This CD is amazing. Every track on the cd is top notch music.

Just Awesome!.......2006-09-11

I dont plan on writing a review of all the CDs I own, but this one is one of my favorites.

I am a newly re-born house-head. The house beast has been asleep for over 15 years and then I came across Mr. Migs by way of some of the reviews I read here on Amazon. And I learned how much the music has grown and matured and become so sofisticated! My children even tell me they like "my music" LOL!

If you like Deep House, you must own this disc. This CD has great fidelity, it thump, thump, thumps while I am at work or while I am commuting in traffic or when I am cleaning.....just whenever!

Do yourself a favor and pick it up. You will not be sorry!

Sexy naked music.......2006-07-04

As a fan of club/dance/ambient music in general, I would always find an artist that I liked and look desperately for their music always afraid to venture into compliations in fear of having a few songs that I knew I wouldn't like.

This is certainly not the case with Nude Dimensions.

Miguel Migs (petalpusher who I liked anyways) has done wonders in this seemless transition that takes you high then brings it back down to cool and just leades you through a musical experience only a fan of such music could truely appreciate.

Great CD.......2005-12-31

This is a great CD for anyone who is even a "moderate" house music fan. Great beats, sets the chill-out mood to a level to where you and you significant other will be comfortably naked. This is a must buy.

return .......2005-10-16

its been a long long time

and still ........
this cd (& nd2,nd3) IS the house, a home of desire for better music a better dream a better love, and this desire will never fade.
Its good for your soul ...

Average customer rating: great album Poetic Perfection Ethiopian Angel Music Gigi Reality Check

Gold and Wax Gigi Manufacturer: Palm Pictures (Audio ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Gigi Asana OHM Shanti Roots Tonic Meets Bill Laswell Zion Roots Boulevard de l'Independance ASIN: B0001K2L56 Release Date: 2006-05-16

Tracks:

1. Semena-Worck
2. Anten
3. Jerusalem
4. Salam
5. Gomelaleye
6. Ambasale
7. Hulu-Dane
8. Utopia
9. Acha
10. Marena-Wotetea
11. Enoralehu

Amazon.com

Taking the world music scene by storm with her self-titled debut, Ethiopian singer Ejigayehu "Gigi" Shibabaw picks up right where she left off five years ago with Gold & Wax. Producer Bill Laswell is again behind the boards, and he's assembled another cosmopolitan cast of backing musicians, who range from Guns N' Roses guitarist Buckethead and Indian production team Midival Punditz to P-Funk keyboardist Bernie Worrell and jazz trumpeter Nils Petter Molvaer. Ever the master aural architect, Laswell finds a way fuse styles as well as the players' strong personalities into a seamless whole. Gigi herself soars siren-like over the top of ambient leaning tunes, or she digs in with her plaintive high-pitched voice on more rhythmically anchored pieces. Standouts include the English-language "Utopia," the rhythmically churning and horn-driven "Salam," and the anthemic "Gomelayeye." Not much of a departure from her debut, but there's no point in complaining about more of a very good thing. -- Tad Hendrickson

Album Description

Product Description The long-awaited follow-up to Gigi's stellar debut has finally landed. On her second effort, Gold & Wax, Ejigayehu "Gigi" Shibabaw has again proven her ability to seamlessly work the songs of her Ethiopian ancestry into a contemporary vocal sound befitting the worlds of jazz, electronica and even dub-inspired African rhythms. Produced by Bill Laswell, Gold & Wax maintains an illustrious gleam; every instrument falls perfectly into place, centered on the singer's near-angelic range.

The praise for Gigi was universal and unabashed. The Miami Herald rightfully called Gigi "Ethiopia's gift to the world," while The NY Times described her sound as "full of unexpected angles and modal curves." Her vocals, according to XLR8R, "sounds sweeter than a cup of Ethiopian honey wine"; while the Village Voice agreed saying she has "not just a luxuriously rich voice but an unassumingly cosmopolitan presence." Gigi is an ambassador of ancient sound with modern sensibilities.

Customer Reviews:

great album.......2007-05-17

bill laswell's wife is awesome on this!i'd get it if it just had her voice,but with the extra musicians adding to it the album is a monster of artistry!anyone into world music,dub,or just a good lounge cd--get this!!!

Poetic Perfection.......2006-10-05

Gigi's music is an authentic experience where the ancient and modern mingle in an intriguing soul infusion of rich rhythms and alluring and at times ethereal vocals. Gold and Wax is at times hypnotic, at times deeply sensuous and always captivating in its sophistication.

Gigi's voice melts into "Gomelaleye" as it merges with an electronic world. By the end of the song, you are heady from the sweet perfection of the warm soothing textures and Gigi's ecstatic vocals. In "Ambasale" she sings with such a clarity of vision that seems to float above the surging depths of an ever changing complexity. You can hear a world of cultural influences in her music, all while her voice remains firmly rooted in her heritage.

You honestly don't need to understand one word of Amharic to be completely entranced by each melodic rendition, although the layers of meaning may be hidden within the beauty. I love "Salam" and the images my mind forms as I imagine her singing this song out in an African night blissfully lost in her own ecstatic wild and sweet ziraleet.

Gold and Wax is an intriguing title because it takes much more heat to melt gold to purity than to melt pure wax. Gigi knows when to use her vocal strengths and when to soften the heat. She can whisper over a candle without melting the wax or take an ancient idea into her heart and melt it like gold to form contemporary beauty in "Utopia." This comforting song is filled with hope and draws on the idea of unity.

What comes across is a purity of sound that is exquisite especially when Ustad Sultan Khan plays the sarangi in "Hulu-Dane" where you have to take a deep breath, it is that beautiful.

After listening to this album for seven or eight times, new sounds emerge as if from an everchanging African sunset and merge with your mind and soul in the most intriguing of ways. At first the obvious appears and then the mysterious hidden element evolves and awakens and you are left with a sense of wonder.

As the wax melts away with the heat of the gold, Gigi's voice becomes the goldsmith creating precious treasures. She reveals the poetry of the Ethiopian heart and effortlessly mingles her voice with the musical artistry of Abegasu Shiota, Bernie Worrell, Nils Petter Molvaer, Moges Habte, Assaye Zegeye, Bill Laswell (electronic percussion), Robert Musso (acoustic guitar), Karsh Kale (drums), Aiyb Dieng, MIDIval Punditz and Lili Haydn (violin). Gigi's Gold and Wax is rare in beauty and an album you will want in your collection if you love world music.

~The Rebecca Review
lived in Africa for 12 years

Ethiopian Angel Music.......2006-08-26

The Gold on this wax is enriching! GIGI has the voice of an Ethiopian Angel singing over contemporary beats. Her voice is akin to a butterfly in flight. Although I cannot understand a single word of the Aramaic language, it is the beauty & conviction in which she sings that impresses me the most. This is what contemporary African music is sounding like today, so don't even think that Akon is representing!

Gigi.......2006-08-24

Having not heard any other Gigi albums I can't compare to previous efforts but I can certainly say that this one is good.

I have no idea what she is singing but she has a good voice and the songs have nice beats behind them and are very catchy however hard to sing along with for obvious reasons

Reality Check.......2006-08-09

Many reviewers having only a superficial acquaintance with Gigi's work think that the previous Palm Pictures release "Gigi" was the singer's debut record, or that "Gold and Wax" is the only record since. Both these assumptions are entirely incorrect. It would be better for this CD if that WERE true, because it compares poorly not only to "Gigi" but to the rest of her body of work.

The Amazon "official reviewer" and assorted "editorial reviewers" are laughably off-base and should literally be ashamed of themselves. This CD sounds like it was rushed shoddily to market to capitalize on the currently raised profile of producer Bill Laswell, and just get "new Gigi product" on the market.

The quality of compositions, arrangements, performances, editing, mixing - and yes, Gigi's singing - are all significantly below par here compared to "Zion Roots," "Gigi," and "Radioaxiom," the Jah Wobble/Bill Laswell opus on which Gigi is heavily featured. Sadly, this is becoming a pattern in recent Laswell follow-up efforts: a brilliant opener succeeded by a lame pretender. His "Version2Version" follow-up to the absolutely first class "Radioaxiom" is previous case-in-point. The listener is further insulted by the inclusion yet again of the limp song "Jerusalem," showing up in a Laswell/Gigi record for the third or fourth time, in certainly the worst version yet.

Want to hear Gigi at her acoustic best? Go for "Zion Roots." Want an electro-acoustic sound-painting tour-de-force in which her voice is treated like an instrumental sound source? Go for "Radioaxiom." Want to hear a masterfully-realized modern planetary pop record? Go for "Gigi." If you can't hear how Gold and Wax is dramatically inferior to all her other work, then you are neither an active nor a discriminating listener, and are a prisoner of your own ignorance.

2.5 Stars, generously rounded up to 3, since these are, after all, great musicians who deserve our support, but not blind adulation.

Average customer rating: You'll be disappointed Pretty good musical mix

Greatest Songs from the Musicals Various Artists Manufacturer: Soho ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Very Best Of Broadway Musicals Only Broadway CD You'll Ever Need Ultimate Broadway Greatest Hits: Broadway Ultimate Broadway II: The Very Best of Broadway Now ASIN: B000077JS0 Release Date: 2002-10-21

Tracks:

1. Aquarius [From Hair] - Steve Brooker, NSO Ensemble, , Caroline O'Connor
2. If I Can't Love Her [From Beauty and the Beast] - Ethan Freeman, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
3. I Could Have Danced All Night [From My Fair Lady] - Katrina Murphy, National Symphony Orchestra
4. Can You Feel the Love Tonight? [From The Lion King] - John Barrowman, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
5. What I Did for Love [from a Chorus Line] - National Symphony Orchestra, Catherine Porter, Martin Yates
6. This Is the Moment [From Jekyll and Hyde] - Gary Mauer, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
7. All That Jazz [From Chicago] - Paulette Ivory, Julian Kelly, Katrina Murphy, National Symphony Orchestra, Sally Ann Triplett
8. Impossible Dream [From Man of La Mancha] - Ethan Freeman, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
9. America [From West Side Story] - National Symphony Orchestra
10. Written in the Stars [From Aida] - Simon Bowman, NSO Ensemble, Sally Ann Triplett, Martin Yates
11. Mame [From Mame] - Jerry Lanning, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
12. Some Enchanted Evening [From South Pacific] - Thomas Allen, John Owen Edwards, Philharmonic Orchestra
13. I Am What I Am [From LA Cage aux Follies] - Janet Glazener, Leslie Uggams
14. One Song Glory [From Rent] - Sean McDermott, Martin Yates

Tracks:

1. Phantom of the Opera [From The Phantom of the Opera] - Ethan Freeman, Claire Moore, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
2. I Dreamed a Dream [From Les Miserables] - National Symphony Orchestra, Jacqui Scott, Martin Yates
3. Bui Doi [From Miss Saigon] - Ethan Freeman, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
4. As Long as He Needs Me [From Oliver!] - National Symphony Orchestra,
5. Time Warp [From the Rocky Horror Picture Show] - Anita Dobson, NSO Ensemble, Martin Yates,
6. Memory [From Cats] - Kim Criswell, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
7. Why God Why [From Miss Saigon] - Graham Bickley, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
8. I Know Him So Well [From Chess] - Katrina Murphy, NSO Ensemble, Sally Ann Triplett, Martin Yates
9. One Day More [From Les Miserables] - National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
10. Peggy Sue [From Buddy Holly Story] - Dominic Curtis
11. Empty Charis at Empty Tables [From Les Miserables] - Graham Bickley, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
12. Dancing Queen [From Mamma Mia!] - Julian Kelly, NSO Ensemble, , Caroline O'Connor
13. All I Ask of You [From The Phantom of the Opera] - Andrew Halliday, , National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
14. We Will Rock You [From We Will Rock You] - Martin Yates

Tracks:

1. It's a Grand Night for Singing [From State Fair] - National Symphony Orchestra
2. If I Were a Rich Man [From Fiddler on the Roof] - Jerry Lanning, National Symphony Orchestra
3. I Talk to the Trees [From Paint Your Wagon] - Ethan Freeman, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
4. Over the Rainbow [From The Wizard of Oz] - Gillian Bevan, , John Owen Edwards, , Royal Shakespeare Company
5. Bless Yore Beautiful Hide [From Seven Brides for Seven Brothers] - Hal Fowler, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
6. Grease [From Grease] - John Barrowman, NSO Ensemble, Martin Yates
7. Woman in Love [From Guys and Dolls] - Gregg Edelman, , Emily Loesser, National Symphony Orchestra
8. Secret Love [From Calamity Jane] - Debbie Gravitte, National Symphony Orchestra
9. Quintet [From West Side Story] - National Symphony Orchestra
10. I Will Always Love You [From the Best Little Whorehouse in Texas] - Salena Jones, John Pearce
11. Money, Money [From "Caberet"] - Maria Friedman, National Symphony Orchestra, Jonathan Pryce
12. If My Friends Could See Me Now (Sweet Charity) - Jacqueline Dankworth, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
13. Thank Heaven for Little Girls [From Gigi] - Ron Moody, National Symphony Orchestra, Martin Yates
14. Singin' in the Rain [From Singin' in the Rain] - Craig Barna, National Symphony Orchestra, Paul Robinson

Customer Reviews:

You'll be disappointed.......2006-09-02

Not the original artists. Very weak versions of beloved songs by marginal to downright bad vocalists.

Pretty good musical mix.......2006-03-10

Lots of great and clear vocals. I was looking for a musical mix and this has a nice sampling of many major songs but also some more recent stuff. I haven't purchased an import before but I would do it again if the opportunity presented itself. It is somewhat annoying to have three cds when I think it could have fit onto two. Still, more than I have complaints, I have compliments about it.

Average customer rating: Nice Voice a voice teacher and early music fan Sumi Jo- coloratura supreme Prayerful and beautiful A spectalce of voice and vocalization

Sumi Jo - Prayers / James Conlon Gioachino Rossini , Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , Richard Strauss , Giulio Caccini , Maurice Ravel , Gabriel Fauré , Anonymous , Franz Schubert , Charles Gounod , Gaetano Donizetti , Zbigniew Preisner , Leonard Bernstein , Johann Strauss II , Frederick Loewe , James Conlon , Sumi Jo , and Susan Graham Manufacturer: Erato ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Bernstein | Bernstein, Leonard | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Donizetti | Donizetti, Gaetano | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Fauré, Gabriel | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gounod | Gounod, Charles | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ravel, Maurice | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rossini | Rossini, Gioacchino | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Schubert | Schubert, Franz | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Strauss Jr., Johann | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Strauss | Strauss, Richard | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Requiems | Forms & Genres | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Requiems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sumi Jo sings Mozart Sumi Jo - Virtuoso Arias ~ Verdi, Rossini, Donizetti, Meyerbeer Sumi Jo - La Promessa / Vincenzo Scalera Sumi Jo - Only Love Sumi Jo - Bel Canto / Arevalo · ECO · Carella ASIN: B0000560N6 Release Date: 2001-03-20

Tracks:

1. Kaddisch
2. Laudate Dominum
3. Ave Maria
4. Amazing Grace
5. Breit' Uber Mein Haupt
6. L'assedio Di Corinto: L' Ora Fatal S'appressa... Guisto Ciel !
7. Pie Jesu
8. Der Vierjahrige Posten: Gott! hore Meine Stimme!
9. Sanctus
10. Maria Stuarda: Preghiera Di Maria
11. Lacrimosa
12. 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue: Take Care Of This House - Sumi Jo/Phil Chor Koln/Susan Graham
13. Nun's Chor/Casanova: Laura's Song
14. Gigi: Say A Prayer For me Tonight
15. Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child

Amazon.com

This program seems designed primarily to display soprano Sumi Jo's fabulous singing and famous stylistic eclecticism. However, it also exhibits an admirable religious inclusiveness, encompassing expressions of faith from the Latin liturgy to Negro spirituals; there is even a Richard Strauss song that is essentially a paean to love. An incongruous note is struck by a nun's song from an operetta by Benatzky that is a corny Viennese waltz and by a soundtracklike arrangement of a 16th-century Ave Maria. Ranging from Mozart to Broadway, this musical mix is held together by Sumi Jo's ravishingly beautiful, pure, warm voice and the way she can color and inflect it, and by her mastery of every style (though not every language; her German in particular is unintelligible). Her intonation is impeccable, her breath control incredible. Jo's top notes soar triumphantly, and she can sustain them indefinitely, with enough power left to make a crescendo at the end. Highlights include Ravel's "Kaddisch," which sends shivers down the spine; arias from operas by Rossini and Donizetti; and arias from sacred works by Gounod and Fauré. Of two spirituals, the second one is simpler and more convincing. The accompanying forces are excellent; James Conlon doubles as pianist when not conducting. Susan Graham also makes an appearance in the moving invocation "Take Care of This House" from Bernstein's 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. --Edith Eisler

Customer Reviews:

Nice Voice.......2007-05-06

Sumi Jo has a beautiful voice but her renditions of Motherless Child and Amazing Grace were not impressive at all. The vibrato was too uncontrollable. The Ave Maria was so,so. I did not hear the richeness others have declared in their assesments. Don't get me wrong, the instrument is quite beautiful but only in some selected selections.

a voice teacher and early music fan.......2007-02-17

"Music and poetry emerge from man's desire to give thanks, to praise and to pray to his gods. One of the magical powers of the human voice is that it can fly, on the wings of songs (a la Mendelssohn) to heaven and appear to be in direct communication with God." Therefore, it is no surprise that prayer is omnipresent throughout the history of music. Sumi Jo has chosen an excellent representation of songs including most styles and periods which include : Baroque (Caccini)-Classical (Mozart)-Contemporary (Preisner)-Romantic Opera (Rossini,Donizetti)-German 'Singspiel'(Schubert)-Lieder (Richard Strauss)-French church music (Gounod ,Faure)-traditional music (spiritual)-Jewish melodies (Ravel)-Viennese operetta (Johann Strauss) and the American musical (Bernstein).

Sumi Jo, born in Korea,is a much sought after coloratura soprano, having triumphed on stage, and in recitals all over the world. Not being fond of coloraturas, I make an exception for her voice, because of its depth along with the very high register. She shows a great deal of sensitivity to all of her varied selections on this disc, and each delivery is a 'gem' unto itself.

I must personally comment on those works that I particularly enjoy. Hearing her sing Mozart's 'Laudate Dominum' was a real treat; it doesn't matter how often one hears that lovely piece, just like all of his music, it 'wears' well. The 'Pie Jesu' was absolutely stunning as Sumi Jo sang it, and it is a pleasure for me to hear the selection from "GIGI" by Lerner & Loewe; not being a great broadway fan, I have always liked that specific musical. I think because it was well-done when I saw it years and years ago.

This disc is abolutely totally enjoyable. There is something for all musical tastes, and the conductor/pianist James Conlon does a great job pulling it together!!!!!

Sumi Jo- coloratura supreme.......2006-04-09

One word: Lacrimosa. It haunts you and will stay with you long after you hear it. I actually forced several if my coworkers to listen to it many of which are not opera fans and even they could not argue the beauty of it. One of my coworkers was actual on the verge of tears by the end of the song.

The rest of the album is enchanting as well as breath taking. I am a harsh critic when it comes to singers so I do not give those compliments very often, nor am I easily moved by singers but Sumi Jo has certainly done that with this album.

My only complaint is that I would have liked to hear her take of "Ave Maria" by Schubert which, while recorded many times over, would complimented her voice perfectly due to it's simplicity. "Sing low sweet chariot" would have been another great one to hear but as far as spirtuals are concerned I was very happy with her acepella version of "Amazing Grace." I was never a huge fan of "Amazing Grace" since it's been done a thousand times over but she brought such seetness and emotion to it. Of course I am kind of biased becuase I offically hate the "belting" version of this song and that's how it's usually done. It's nice to hear a simple, straight forward version.

My last comment is that it's nice to hear Sumi Jo sing less operatic pieces considering most opera singers are rarely bold enough to sing anything other than classical pieces, excluding Renee Fleming of recent.

Prayerful and beautiful.......2005-11-14

It is a refreshing change to have a collection of arias on a CD with a title that actually bears some relevance to the contents. This is indeed a prayerful collection. That means, of course, that you have to be in the appropriately contemplative mood in order to appreciate it.

Another nice change is that the orchestral accompaniment enhances the singing rather than just tagging along as an afterthought, which often seems to be the case. It is fitting that James Conlon gets equal billing here. This is splendid singing to splendid music.

Sumi Jo is comfortable in any language and in a broad range of styles. I was uncertain how she would tackle songs like Amazing Grace and Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child. I need not have worried. In the latter she reveals a soulfulness that fits the lyrics perfectly.

The only track not worthy of this collection is Bernstein's Take Care of This House. I suppose, as it is a prayer, it was an obvious song to include, and Jo sings it very well, but it is just a very poor song. That still leaves 14 excellent tracks that, if you are a lover of good singing, you will want in your collection.

A spectalce of voice and vocalization.......2004-12-29

I bought this used from an Amazon.com dealer and it came with a cutout on the left side of the CD box. Can this specacular CD possibly have gone out of print by Christmas 2004? If so we have lost one of the benchmark recordings of this splendid artist.

Never is there a weak moment in this incredibly beautiful collection of classical bleeding chunks and spirituals. I don't think you'll confuse Sumi for your favorite spiritual singer in "Amazing Grace" and "Sometimes I feel like a motherless child" but she is magnificent singing the complete and incomplete tunes elsewhere on the CD by famous classical composers including Mozart, Richard Strauss, Rossini, Schubert and Donizetti, to name some of them.

She is in wonderful voice and fresh-faced for the Loewe-Lerner "Say a prayer for me tonight" and does an equally nice job with Susan Graham accompanying Leonard Bernstein's "Take care of this house" from "1600 Pennsylvania Avenue". I'm not much for this kind of music -- I bought this exclusively for her rendition of Mozart's "Laudate Dominum" -- but it adds a dimension to the concert that brings it into the realm of popular Broadway tunes.

This is a wonderful concert of familiar and not so familiar songs from a singer whose voice is eloquent, beautiful and rich, with significant range and span from PPP to FFF. Sumi Jo controls her voice well throughout the concert, giving everyone something to think about regardelss of musical preference. This might have been improved if she'd included a Beatles tune -- maybe "Elenor Rigby" or "Yesterday" -- accompanied by the orchestra and James Conlon's direction. But it stands with any similar collection by any singer as it is.

Average customer rating: Ethiopia Zion Roots Mysterious Zion Roots An explosion of creativity Raising the standards

Zion Roots Abyssinia Infinite , and Gigi Shibabaw Manufacturer: Network Germany ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Gigi Gold and Wax The Rough Guide To The Music of Ethiopia Ethiopiques, Vol. 1: Golden Years Of Modern Ethiopian Music Illuminated Audio ASIN: B0000CC623 Release Date: 2003-12-09

Tracks:

1. Bati Bati
2. Gela
3. Alesema
4. Monew Natana
5. Embe Ashafergne
6. Gole
7. Aba Alem Lemenea
8. Gedawo
9. Lebaye
10. Ethiopia

Amazon.com

Anyone enthralled by the sprawling Ethiopiques series on Buda Musique may find a fascinating if unintentional addition to that series in Abyssinia Infinite's Zion Roots. Whereas the Ethiopiques series lovingly compiles far-flung tracks recorded during the "golden age" of the Ethiopian record industry in the early to mid-1970s, Zion Roots is an illustration of the astounding creativity and life still coursing through modern Ethiopian music. Although Abyssinia Infinite boasts a cast of Ethiopian musicians alongside producer Bill Laswell (heard here on acoustic guitar) and some of his frequent collaborators like percussionists Karsh Kale and Aiyb Dieng and accordionist Tony Cedras, this is essentially the second album by Gigi, the Ethiopian singer with an overworldly voice whose self-titled debut featured her alongside such jazz heavyweights as Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter. Fans of a more traditional Ethiopian or world-beat sound may be pleased to discover that "Zion Roots" is a much more organic-sounding recording than was that album or its Bill Laswell remix, Illuminated Audio. While there are some modern production elements here that bear Laswell's stamp, like backwards acoustic guitar effects and layered keyboards, for the most part this is acoustic trance music that never loses its connection to the traditional songs--in some cases hundreds of years old--Gigi sings here in new arrangements. On tracks like "Gela," which features a mesmerizing kirar (an ancient Ethiopian harp) pattern, the richly percussive "Gedawo" or the entrancing hymn "Ethiopia" that closes the album, Gigi proves that Ethiopian music has a bright future as well as a rich past. --Ezra Gale

Customer Reviews:

Ethiopia.......2007-02-25

Handle by steve swallow gigi shibabaw give us a pure traditional moment of
ethiopian music song mixed wid some occidental polyrythms.
Excellent album for this woman who worked wid several artist as herbie hancock and else...

Zion Roots Mysterious.......2006-08-19

Really nice music to listen to while relaxing or chilling later at night. There is a scense of mystery in this and GiGi's first album which I really like also. The other positive reviews speak for them selves.

Zion Roots.......2004-10-09

Wow, I've never heard Ethiopian music, this is fantastic, the more you listen the more it gets you, each song unfolding into the next it comes close to creating a trance, her voice has an echo of Joni Mitchell in it, the whole thing is just fab and not too overproduced , it retains more of its roots. Has tradiional and new compositions by her .

An explosion of creativity.......2004-04-06

Featuring Ethiopian singer Ejigayehu "Gigi" Shibabaw, Zion Roots is an explosion of creativity sprung amidst the opportunities present since the relenting of a harsh military regime whose strict curfews shut down live bands and all but destroyed Ethiopian rock. A veritable explosion of sound, celebration, and passion by Abyssinia Infinite, Zion Roots features: Bati Bati (3:45), Gela (6:08), Alesema (7:26), Monew Natana (5:12), Embe Ashafergne (4:27), Gole (6:03), Aba Alem Lemenea (4:15), Gedawo (4:42), Lebaye (4:47), and Ethiopia (6:15) Total Playing Time 53:13.

Raising the standards.......2004-03-27

Gigi's long awaited new album has not failed its promise. This new cd follows the same general lines of her previous album, with less jazz-fusion touches and more traditional Ethiopian sound.

To this album Gigi brought several different Ethiopian rhythms. There is a song with a touch of Guragegnya (Embe Asheferegne), and an Agaw song (Monew Natana). Other than that, Gig sticks to Amhara based music, with the two catchiest Ethiopian scales (Bati and Tizita). There are, of course, touches of funk that probably come from Bill Laswell.

It is interesting to compare this music, aimed at world music market, with music that is being aimed at Ethiopians more exclusively. While Gigi's music is very rhythmic, it is not dance music, while practically all music that is produced for the Ethiopian market is dance music.

Gigi's great contribution is that her work offers the highest standards of production - in sound, arrangement and instrumentation. She thus opens the way for Ethiopian musicians to the broader world market, and brings the Ethiopian sounds to many fresh, non-Ethiopian ears.

Gigi has an average voice in the traditional Ethiopian sense, but her voice is perfect for the setting that the album offers. It is sensual and reflective, and allows the general "world" mood that is required. The playing of the other musicians on this cd is amazing, from the traditional Kirar and washint to the more modern saxophone. The tenor sax is played by Moges Habte, who is, in my opinion, the leading Ethiopian sax player today, and deserves greater exposure.

My favorite track is the last, "Ethiopia", that features a beautiful, haunting loop behind Gigi's best singing.

This cd is essential for anyone interested in Ethiopian music, world music, or just good music that feels great.

Average customer rating: Ambient music? Gigi Is Fantastic GiGi On my top ten list for albums to bring to a lost desert island Very Nice

Gigi Gigi Manufacturer: Palm Pictures (Audio ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Africa | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music World Dance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Gold and Wax Zion Roots Illuminated Audio Lonely Planet Ethiopian Amharic Phrasebook Asana OHM Shanti ASIN: B00005NNOP Release Date: 2001-09-04

Tracks:

1. Gud Fella
2. Mengedegna
3. Tew Ante Sew
4. Abay
5. Bale Washintu
6. Guramayle
7. Sew Argen
8. Aynama
9. Kahn
10. Zomaye
11. Abet Wubet
12. Nafeken
13. Adwa

Amazon.com

For her major label debut, Ethiopian chanteuse Gigi has found the ideal sonic foil in producer Bill Laswell. He provides a solid foundation for her compositions and airy voice, grounding them with gospel organ, an elastic rhythm section, and contributions from some top jazz names, including Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, and Pharaoh Sanders, to lend an air of adventure. Gig's Amharic lyrics might not be readily understood by American ears, but her seductive tones are warm enough to translate into any language. Despite its studio gloss and sometime ambient excursions, as on "Adwa," the record was made by real, live musicians, without loops or samples, giving it a richness and depth. The music works superficially as pleasurable background, but listen more closely and there's a definite sophistication to the tracks that gives the album longevity, and marks Gigi as an emerging major talent. --Chris Nickson

Customer Reviews:

Ambient music?.......2007-05-11

This is ambient music like George Washington was a politician. The combination of the african sounding vocals and americanized instrumentals really works for me. Active listening encouraged...

Gigi Is Fantastic.......2007-04-04

What a beautiful voice. It doesn't matter that most people cannot understand the words. It may even be more beautiful for not understanding them. Gigi transports one to other lands, planets even.

GiGi.......2007-01-18

Beautiful vocals and music. Anyone who's been at my home when this CD (any GiGi Cd for that matter!)is playing, has commented on how beautifully relaxing it is. I leant a friend the CD and I can't get it back, as he is crazy about it! I do wish GiGi would include some Amharic translations for us single-languaged Americans...although maybe that's a hint that we need to diversiy our language knowledge independently! Lovely, lovely CD. You will not be disappointed!

On my top ten list for albums to bring to a lost desert island.......2006-04-14

I've owned this album since it first came out. The more I listen to this album the more I find in it. These melodies are infectious. Gigi's remarkable, glorious voice is both clear and bright, as well as deep and sensual. This album is a standout among many great albums from Africa in my collection. Sometimes I wish I knew how to speak Ethiopian because I could understand the music better-- but it really doesn't matter. There's a kind of expression in this that's universal. You know what the songs mean, even if you can't pronounce the lyrics. I wish I could give you a sense of her voice, the closest comparison I can give is that she's got that thing that was in Ella Fitzgerald's voice too-- its a kind of purity of joy. Delightful!

Very Nice.......2006-04-12

This album has an amazing sound. If you've got a nice sound system you will hear and feel just how fantastic the album really is. Her vocal delivery is truly African, and her tone is sensual. I enjoyed this one.

Average customer rating: My thoughts on Gigi D'Agostino Get it for track 2 if nothing else! Euro dance Smash Great tunes, great beats, and a few gems that really shine on this CD Sweet cd

L' Amour Toujours Gigi d'Agostino Manufacturer: Arista ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Techno | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Similar Items: Tecno Fes, Vol. 2 Amour Toujours II Silence EP Some Things Unique ASIN: B00005KIZZ Release Date: 2001-08-21

Tracks:

1. Another Way
2. I'll Fly Away With You (L'Amour Toujours)
3. Elisir
4. The Riddle
5. La Passion Medley with Rectangle
6. The Way
7. Star
8. L'Amour
9. Music
10. Rectangle
11. Bla Bla Bla
12. Bla Bla Bla (dark mix)

Amazon.com

Gigi D'Agostino embodies the Italian "progressive house" sound: completely synthetic, Eurodisco-lite, and peppered with vocals filtered through a Vocoder. This stuff doesn't do so well in the U.S., but it's huge in Europe, where a track like this album's hit, "I'll Fly with You," can top the charts from Spain to the Czech Republic. Unabashedly pop, D'Agostino is probably pooh-poohed by experimental DJs--making him laugh all the way to the bank. He does share one thing with many of today's artier electronic producers: an obsession with the 1980s. A cover of Nik Kershaw's 1984 song "The Riddle" won't raise many eyebrows, but then there's the left-field instrumental "Rectangle," initially released by obscure French electro-pioneer Jacno in the early '80s. Wisely, D'Agostino more or less refrained from tarting up the song's elegant simplicity and tried his darnedest to preserve its hard-to-pin-down melancholia. Even more wisely, he actually uses it twice, first in a medley with "La Passion" and then in a straightforward cover. Can't get enough of a good thing. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

My thoughts on Gigi D'Agostino.......2006-07-04

Even though ive heard this album previously, I bought it as a present for my father as he also had heard it but wanted the album as he thought it was excellent.

Get it for track 2 if nothing else!.......2006-04-14

This CD is new to me. Purchased it to download in my IPod to work out to. Heard "I'll fly with you" on XM radio, and fell in love with it, I can play it over and over and not get sick of it (yet). A great techno cd to take your workouts up a notch!

Euro dance Smash.......2005-11-11

L'amour Toujours is an awesome album. "I'll Fly Away with You" is the track that got me hooked. It took me a while to find the song because Gigi isn't that popular, yet. I bought the album in 2001 when it came out, and still cannot get enough of it. The European dance is unique and capturing. My favorite tracks are "I'll fly away with You", "La Passion Medley with Rectangle", "L'amour", and "Rectangle." The vocals and beats run very smooth together to create a good, dance feel. Check out this album and dont pay attention to the negative reviews.

Great tunes, great beats, and a few gems that really shine on this CD.......2005-11-09

I'll keep my review brief. I love this CD. It is a 2 disc set that features mostly lyrical dance and techno music on one CD and non lyrical on the other. I'll Fly With You (L'Amour Toujours), The Riddle, The Way, La Passion, & Rectangle are some of my favorites from the CD. I honestly can listen to those 5 titles in endless loops and not get tired of them. Many a time have i wasted with the earphones or speakers cranked, and the lights low and just soaked in this audible pleasure. I've had my CD for nearly 3 years now, yet I'll Fly With You remains a favorite, to the point where I have started collecting remixes of it. The female vocales are so

The second CD has a few nice gems as well. I'm not sure if they all have the second CD, but look for it if you are into pure techno without the lyrics to get in the way of the beat. I do find that only 3 somgs of that second CD meet my regular rotation though. You'll love I'll fly with you and all the other beats this CD has to share.

Some have compared it to Eiffel 65, with less annoyance. I agree. There are similarities, heavy on Pop influence. The male vocal of I'll fly with you sounds very "popish" to me. I listen mainly to the ones I listed, but I like most of the tunes. Most of the others are heavier on pop influence, so i tend to only listen to them on occasion. The back button on my iPod gets hit more often than no though when I'll fly with you, Rectange, or La Passion play.

Check out this CD, you'll enjoy it.

And i said I'd be brief... Yeah right!

Sweet cd.......2005-11-08

I discovered Trance, Electronica and Dance music through my bf, and this is a combination of all three.

The songs all have really catchy melodies , and are great for my iPod for long walks home, driving in a car or being high on your own supply, lol.

MY fave songs are: The Riddle - sounds medieval, with a great beat, its happy and makes me want to break down into a dance,

I'll fly with you- one of those kewl soongs you know you heard somewhere and didnt know what it is, and then bam you find it on this cd and you are so much happier for purchasing it, great tune.

Passion Medley and Another Way are one of those classic great to have in your collection songsfor a great time hanging out and listening to some really fun but cool music.

This stuff is not boring or repetitive and doesnt give me a headache. Its nice to listen to a cd and not Skip to the next song constantly.

Great cd to add your collection, perfect for a party or some good time!

Average customer rating: world record A good assortment Bad choice 37 Artists, 24 countries, 2 great CDs of World Music

World 2002: 37 Artists from 24 Countries Around the World (2-CD Set) Various Artists Manufacturer: Narada ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Compilations | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: World 2003 World 2004 BBC Radio 3 Awards for World Music 2005 Sound of the World World 2006 ASIN: B00006B1K4 Release Date: 2002-10-08

Tracks:

1. Oica La O Senhor Vinho - Mariza
2. Pena - Mostar Sevdah Reunion
3. El Loco - Los De Abajo
4. Una Musica Brutal - Gotan Project
5. Isla Mujeres - Javier Ruibal
6. Tew Ante Sew - Gigi
7. Tennessee Hotel - Malian Musicians
8. Macary - Mamani Keita
9. Face A La Mer - Les Negresses Vertes
10. Pundela - Thierry Robin
11. Pepico's Tangos - Estrella Morente
12. Ala Akbar - Abya Yala
13. Qalantiqa - Rachid Taha
14. Xiquexique - Tom Ze
15. Solar East - Temple Of Sound
16. Moussolou - Salif Keita

Tracks:

1. Isimanga Salomhlaba (The Wonder Of This World) - Ladysmith Black Mambazo
2. Hulum - Amal Murkus
3. Dance Of Eagle - Sainkho Namtchylak
4. Mi Bombon - Cabas
5. Liar - Chava Alberstein
6. Bladi - Souad Massi
7. Tounga - Issa Bagayogo
8. La Primavero - Manu Chao
9. Pondaurat - Bob Brozman
10. Sti Fotia (Into The Fire) - Kristi Stassinopoulau
11. Gnima Diala - Djelimady Tounkara
12. Gina - Kekele
13. Zazo Somondrara - D'Gary
14. Di Nagara Deunguen (In A Foreign Country) - Sabah Habas Mustapha & The Jugala All Stars
15. Malalako (Be My Baby) - Tarika
16. Mataraden Anexan - Tinariwen
17. Chedi Tei (7 Hills) - Yat Kha

Customer Reviews:

world record.......2003-06-15

These CD's (it's a set of 2) are THE best music I have EVER heard. The quality is top notch and the selections are amazing. I have it in my car and have not been able to change to any other CD's. I play it louder and louder and louder. I am not a fan of loud music but this music BEGS to be loud. The variety is amazing. Every song becomes my favorite until I hear the next cut. I believe this set captures the true sense of countries best musicians both vocal and instrumental. As each song progresses you actually get carried away with the rhythms.
The way the cuts are placed in the CD's flow and you're on your way into the world of worldly music. I cannot recommend it highly enough, it needs more than 5 stars! Not to be missed!

A good assortment.......2003-04-30

I really do like this CD sampler a lot. The music is a broad distribution of music from around the world exemplified by excellent musicianship.

I have discovered some new types of music that I now would like to explore further. My only complaint is that the music track selections do not always show the best offerings of a particular musician or group, even from a single album or year. Nonetheless, it is an enjoyable album.

Bad choice.......2002-11-18

What a waste of time and money in my opinion! Do you really want to hear songs from Cuba, Spain, Italy, France , Mexico? Don't search anymore; Listen to "fuerza". Manu Chao, Carotone, Macaco and plenty more give an excellent introduction. Mixing reggae, ska, rock will satisfy everybody. Feel the "fuerza" Joanna!

37 Artists, 24 countries, 2 great CDs of World Music.......2002-10-17

I love these Narada sampler albums of New Age and World music because I discover so many new and interesting artists. "World 2002" a compilation of World music is no exception. I discovered several artists whose work I would have had trouble finding if these samplers didn't present them. This album goes all over the globe, every continent except Australia (which is too bad, as they have some great World artists.)

In particular, the first cut on CD #1 by Mariza is a fine introduction to Fado, the traditional singing of Portugal. This was my first exposure to Fado, and I will be back for more, probably from Mariza's "Fado em Mim" album, that's for sure.

I also really liked the cut "Hulum" by Amal Murkus, a Palestinian singer. Sainkho Namtchylak, from the Tuva in Central Asia sings alluringly, with examples of what sounds like overtone singing here and there in "Dance of the Eagles." It's mysterious and exotic, but entirely listenable. It's one of my favorites on the set.

One disappointment; I did not think the cut by the well-known Ladysmith Black Mambazo was particularly good. I like this group (made famous by Paul Simon on his "Graceland" album) but this cut did not do them justice. I found it somewhat flat and fragmented.

All in all, if you want an intro to World Music or a good sampler collection, this is an excellent 2-CD set. I can't wait to hear next year's collection.

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