| 1. Girl In The Red Dress |
| 2. London Underground |
| 3. Looking Up |
| 4. Relentless |
| 5. First Flight Home |
| 6. Show Me The Way |
| 7. Corner Club/Clube De Esquina |
| 8. Isabella |
| 9. Crossrhodes |
| 10. Deep Into You |
| 11. Lost In Negril |
Looking Up,Gregg Karukas,V2,Contemporary Jazz,Crossover Jazz,Jazz,Pop,Smooth Jazz
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Looking Up
Gregg Karukas Manufacturer: Trippin & Rhythm ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000P29B76 Release Date: 2005-08-30 |
Tracks:
- Girl in the Red Dress - Michael O'Neill
- London Underground - Gregg Karukas,
- Looking Up - Gregg Karukas,
- Relentless - Gregg Karukas, , Michael O'Neill
- First Flight Home - Rick Braun, Gregg Karukas, Ricardo Silveira
- Show Me the Way - Gregg Karukas, , Michael O'Neill,
- Corner Club (Clube da Esquina) - Gregg Karukas, Ricardo Silveira, Andy Suzuki
- Isabella - Gregg Karukas,
- Crossrhodes - Gregg Karukas, , Michael O'Neill, Ricardo Silveira, Andy Suzuki
- Deep into You - Gregg Karukas, ,
- Lost in Negril - Gregg Karukas,
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Menuhin & Grappelli Play Berlin, Kern, Porter & Rodgers & Hart
Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000002SDR Release Date: 1990-10-25 |
Tracks:
- Cheek To Cheek
- Isn't This A Lovely Day?
- The Piccolino
- Change Partners
- Top Hat
- I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
- Heat Wave
- The Way You Look Tonight
- Pick Yourself Up
- A Fine Romance
- All The Things You Are
- Why Do I Love You?
- I Get A Kick Out Of You
- Night And Day
- Looking At You
- Just One Of Those Things
- My Funny Valentine
- Thou Swell
- The Lady Is A Tramp
- Blue Room
Customer Reviews:
A really Fine Romance.......2007-07-05
A Musical Treat.......2006-01-08
Yehudi Menuhin and Stéphane Grapelli together had made some of the most beautiful music ever-recorded. And I believe that this is one of the many successful albums they recorded together. In this recording, both violinists have showed their excellent musicianship and interpretative eloquence as well, making it one of my most cherished CDs from my collection.
These are the main ingredients of a perfectly-made CD for your listening pleasure: mix violins, piano, bass and drums together, combine two terrific violinists, season with the best melodies in the 20s, 30s and 40s from Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, Cole Porter and Rodgers & Hart. Add the musical talents of Nelson Riddle, Max Harris, Martin Taylor, Eddie Tripp, Alan Clare and the rest of the studio musicians. Now all you have to do is to sit back, relax and savor these stunning melodies coming from your CD player. Listen to it in full-volume and fill your music room with the sheer beauty of these classics.
One of my favorite musical instruments is violin. With its four strings, it gives a whole wide range of musical versatility and I simply love the fascinating sound it produces.
My personal highlights are the best tunes from Jerome Kern - "The Way You Look Tonight" (Nelson Riddle arranged this particular track and conducted the Woodwind and Brass section), "A Fine Romance," "Pick Yourself Up," "Why Do I Love You?" and "All The Things You Are."
My choices from Irving Berlin's gems are - "Isn't It A Lovely Day?" featuring the great artistry of Nelson Riddle in arranging and conducting, "Cheek To Cheek" and "I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm."
The Cole Porter repertoire represented his musical sophistication in "Night And Day," "I Get A Kick Out Of You" and "Just One Of Those Things."
The choice cuts from the talented and creative team of Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart are "My Funny Valentine" and "Thou Swell."
Listening to this CD is so delectable and equivalent to having my favorite dessert - be it Tiramisu, New York Cheesecake, Black Forest Cake, Chocolate Soufflé, Créme Brulee, Chocolate Mousse or Chocolate-Coated Strawberries! ;)
A musical treat.
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Princess Favorites
Various Artists Manufacturer: Disney ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005Y1ZG Release Date: 2002-02-05 |
Tracks:
- I Won't Say (I'm In Love)
- Belle
- Can You Feel The Love Tonight
- If I Can't Love Her
- Reflection
- Out Of Thin Air
- Kiss The Girl
- Once Upon A Dream
- Follow Your Heart
- The World Is Looking Up To You
- It's What's Inside That Counts
- Put It Together (Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo)
Customer Reviews:
Not much of a Disney Princess CD!.......2006-05-04
Only "Kiss the Girl" "Reflection" and "Once Upon a Dream" are favorites. It was so strange that "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" which was from "The Lion King" was in this album. This was not from a Disney Princess Movie! And why the song from "Aladdin & the King of Thieves" can be recorded in a Disney Princess album?
I love Disney Princess very much, and I love listening to the wonderful and sweet voices of the Princesses, for example, Ariel, Belle and Pocahontas, even Mulan. Well, where are the songs of the Princesses? And I don't like the songs from "Cinderella-2: Dreams Come True", I think they wouldn't be so terrible if there were no classic Princess songs as reference substance!
This album is really unworthy. It was neither fit for adults nor children, even a Disney fan won't love this. This album might make Disney fans and your kid disappointed, even angry. We want to listen to REAL Disney Princess songs! What we want is not this confusing album. I hope that there won't be any Disney Favoties albums like this. It's really disappointing. I have to say this even though it's not nice: If you buy this, you might be taken in by this. Save your money to buy other better off Disney albums!
The Real Reason to Get This CD.......2005-12-31
The CD begins with "I Won't Say (I'm in Love)" by Meg(ara) from Disney's "Hercules." This is one of my favorite Disney movies and this is an excellent track. Meg tries to deny her feelings for Hercules, before finally sort of admitting that she is in love.
Next is "Belle" from "Beauty and the Beast." A wonderful tune of dreams and romance that was nominated for an Academy Award.
Who doesn't enjoy "Can You Feel the Love Tonight?" Featuring funny bits by Timon and Pumbaa, excellent harmonies and singing by both Simba and Nala.
"If I Can't Love Her" is from the stage show of "Beauty and the Beast." It's my least favorite track on the CD, but it's still fairly decent and interesting to hear for those who haven't seen this stage show.
"Reflection" is from "Mulan" and I consider it to be possibly be the best track from that movie. Is Mulan is a Disney princess? Well, you can debate that all you want --- I suppose at this point, she's royalty, so I guess she counts.
"Out of Thin Air" is my favorite song "Aladdin and the King of Thieves." Aladdin and Jasmine sing about what it would be like for Aladdin to finally find his father. Jasmine tells Aladdin that he doesn't just come out of thin air. The music on this recalls "A Whole New World" for me.
"Kiss the Girl" is from "The Little Mermaid." It's not my favorite song from that movie --- I would have preferred "Part of Your World." But it'll do all right. And it can't be said that Ariel isn't a Disney princess --- after all, she does marry Prince Eric.
"Once Upon a Dream" is a classic! It's from "Sleeping Beauty." Sure, the little kiddies today may not entirely appreciate this, but I think it's wonderful that they would include a classic like this.
Now, part of the reason for this CD's release was to have a place for the music from the Disney "Cindrella" sequel "Cindrella II." Yes, this is a direct-to-DVD release, but it's a good one. This CD is the only place to find these excellent songs, all performed by Brooke Allison. They also all (except the last one) follow a theme of "being yourself:"
"Follow Your Heart" is about a time when Cinderella was assigned to the preparations for the royal ball. She was given all sorts of instructions, such as not opening the curtains and not inviting commoners in. Finally, she decided to just do things her own way. A lively, upbeat, positive theme.
"The World Is Looking Up To" is about the mouse Jaq and when he decides to become human. Another fun track about being yourself.
"It's What's Inside That Counts" comes from when Cinderella's stepsister Anastasia fell in love. She thought she'd get all dolled up, but learned that she can be loved just for being her.
Finally, "Put It Together" is a wonderfully fun techno remix of the classic "Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo." I was surprised this works, but it does, splendidly.
So if you're looking for a Disney CD with great music and are willing to look past any preconceived ideas, then snap this CD up.
Another Repackaging Of Princess Favorites.......2004-04-21
Thank you very much for your time
Whose Princess Favorites???.......2003-10-15
My daughter is a huge Disney Princess fan, and wants to hear the songs from the Princess movies non-stop. She's only 3, but she does know her princesses, and the girl from Hercules and Nala from the Lion King are definitely NOT princesses! This is also the first time that I've seen Mulan grouped with the princesses.
We wanted music from the classic Disney Princess movies that she loves - Cinderella, Snow White, Beauty & The Beast, Sleeping Beauty, Aladdin and The Little Mermaid. I do not put Cinderella 2 and Aladdin and the Forty Thieves in that category - were those even released in the theaters, or direct to video?
I am generally a fan of the Disney compilations, but this one feels like a marketing rip-off. Get the Disney Classics 5 CD set if you really want the Princess Favorites - they may be spread out over all the discs, but they are the songs you want to hear!
Save your money!.......2002-04-30
There is no Ariel...just a song by Sebastian. No Cinderella, no Snow White, and why would they place an unknown song from the Broadway musical Beauty and the Beast which only has been heard by the people attending the musical?? At least Sleeping Beauty made the grade. My daughter has the movie Cinderella II which the CD promotes, but is not familiar with them to really enjoy these 4 songs.
Again, save your money...some day maybe Disney will set aside some of their money and marketing hunger and put out a CD that any 5 year old princess will enjoy singing along with...BTW isn't Beauty and the Beast being re-released...oh yea, thats why that endless song about Belle is on there..Bon Jour!
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The Impossible Dream
Bobby Scott , Shay Healy , Frank Wildhorn , Irish Traditional , Stanislao Gastaldon , Stephen Sondheim , Rolf Lovland , Joni Mitchell , Charlie Chaplin , Brian / U2 Kennedy , Sarah McLachlan , and Proinnsias O Duinn Manufacturer: Jive ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000078JM7 Release Date: 2002-11-12 |
Tracks:
- The Impossible Dream (from Man of La Mancha)
- Night and Day
- (My Grandfather's) Immigrant Eyes
- Isle of Hope Isle of Tears
- He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother
- What's Another Year
- When I Look At You
- My Irish Molly '0
- Musica Prohibita
- No One Is Alone
- You Raise Me Up
- Danny Boy
- Both Sides Now
- Smile
- Life, Love & Happiness/I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
- Angel
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The term Irish tenor may be fraught with as many wrong-headed, anachronistic characterizations as any phrase in music. But Ronan Tynan not only returns here to the PBS airwaves that helped spread his fame as a member of the Irish Tenors trio, but he overturns a few clichés while delivering a live concert (recorded at the Royal Dublin Society in June 2002) that encompasses everything from Broadway and pop chestnuts to Italian operatic repertoire. Tynan rewards Irish traditions old and new (a medley of Brian Kennedy's and U2's "Life, Love & Happiness"/"I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For") and even makes left turns into folkie songstress territory (Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides Now," Sarah McLachlan's "Angel"). Backed by RTE Orchestra, the unlikely international star invests himself completely in all of it, his strong, crystalline voice playing off the traditions, while forging strong new bonds with the contemporary. --Jerry McCulleyCustomer Reviews:
Simply Wonderful.......2005-08-29
Music like this could make me a convert.......2005-08-17
Powerful!.......2003-01-22
Tenor terrific.......2003-01-18
oh molly oh.......2002-12-15
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Kiri Sings Gershwin
Manufacturer: Angel Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000002SJI Release Date: 1990-10-25 |
Tracks:
- Somebody Loves Me
- Boy Wanted
- Things Are Looking Up
- Love Walked In
- Love Is Here To Stay
- Someone To Watch Over Me
- But Not For Me
- Summertime
- The Man I Love
- Soon
- Meadow Serenade
- Nice Work If You Can Get It
- By Strauss
- Embraceable You
- I Got Rhythm
Customer Reviews:
Brava Dame Kiri!.......2007-03-11
Some examples. . . . "Somebody loves me" demonstrates her lush voice. This is a nice version of a fine Gershwin tune. The orchestral backing is solid and enjoyable. All in all, very satisfying. "Summertime," from "Porgy and Bess," is well known. This is well sung; her operatic voice handles the song most satisfactorily. A very fine version. . . .
"Nice work if you can get it" is a clever bob-bon. Dame Kiri sings this in a most sprightly fashion. She sings in the proper spirit for the song and seems to be enjoying herself in the process! There is a nice high note at the end which does not seem simply for effect (compare with Mario Lanza's efforts at ending almost any song with a high C).
"Embraceable you" is charming and well done. "I got rhythm" closes this CD. Again, very nicely done with lush orchestration and choral singing. The song is taken at a quick pace and the result is delightful. Her rich voice works well on this cut. The chorus is energetic and the orchestra sparkles.
This is a most enjoyable album. Great music sung in a charming style by a great singer
Who could ask for anything more?.......2005-12-29
i was made to listen..now im hooked.......2003-04-21
I love it!.......2002-05-14
I can imagine Nick and Nora Charles listening to this at one of Nick's favorite dives! It will transport you to a sophisticated time and place that may have never existed except in literature and debutante coming out parties.
Gatsby would have loved it, and surely would have invited Kiri to all his parties!
Classic Gershwin.......2002-04-05
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Menuhin & Grappelli Play...
Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0002Z83LG Release Date: 2005-02-15 |
Tracks:
- Fascinatin' Rhythm
- Soon
- Summertime
- Embraceable You
- Liza
- A Foggy Day
- 'S Wonderful
- The Man I Love
- I Got Rhythm
- He Loves And She Loves
- They Can't Take That Away From Me
- They All Laughed
- Funny Face
- Our Love Is Here To Stay
- Lady Be Good
- These Foolish Things
- Laura
- April In Paris
- Autumn Leaves
- Autumn In New York
Tracks:
- Cheek To Cheek
- Isn't This A Lovely Day?
- Change Partners
- Top Hat, White Tie And Tails
- I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
- Heat Wave
- The Way You Look Tonight
- Pick Yourself Up
- A Fine Romance
- All The Things You Are
- Why Do I Love You?
- I Get A Kick Out Of You
- Night And Day
- Looking At You
- Just One Of Those Things
- My Funny Valentine
- Thou Swell
- The Lady Is A Tramp
- Blue Room
- Jealousy
- Skylark
Customer Reviews:
Most beautiful music.......2005-08-17
Just plain happy, instrumental music.
Highly recommend to everyone.
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Looking Up
Cooter Manufacturer: Fueled By Ramen ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000023VRR Release Date: 2000-06-27 |
Tracks:
- Missing the Innocence
- Full House
- Looking Up
- Bite My Nails
- Dawn to Dusk
- Underrated
- Walk on Water
- Friday Morning
- Pivot
- Something for Everyone
- Pin the Tail on the Donkey
- Sleeptight
Customer Reviews:
Hmm..........2004-02-15
And APO is not a Christian band...*sigh*
christian band.......2004-02-11
cooter- autopilot off.......2003-09-25
The band is ok.......2002-05-29
Christian band?.......2000-10-01
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'S Wonderful
Manufacturer: Avid Records UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00002MRH1 Release Date: 1998-12-15 |
Tracks:
- 'S Wonderful - Buddy Clark, Dinah Shore
- He Loves and She Loves
- My One and Only - Jack Hylton Orchestra
- How Long Has This Been Going On? - Mel Torm
- I've Got a Crush on You - George Gershwin, Sarah Vaughan
- Liza (All the Clouds'll Roll Away) - Al Jolson
- Strike up the Band - Carroll Gibbons & His Orchestra
- Bidin' My Time - The Foursome
- Could You Use Me? - Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney
- Embraceable You - Frank Sinatra
- I Got Rhythm
- But Not for Me - Teddy Wilson
- Treat Me Rough - Mickey Rooney
- Boy! What Love Has Done to Me! - Jane Froman
- You've Got What Gets Me - Roy Fox & His Band
- Gems from of Thee I Sing: Wintergreen for President/Who Cares?/Of Thee - Jane Froman, , Victor Salon Group
- Mine
- Slap That Bass - Fred Astaire, Johnny Green & His Orchestra
- (I've Got) Beginner's Luck - Roy Fox & His Orchestra
- They All Laughed - Red Nichols
- Let's Call the Whole Thing Off - Greta Keller, Brian Lawrance
- They Can't Take That Away from Me - Fred Astaire, Johnny Green & His Orchestra
- Shall We Dance? - Fred Astaire, Johnny Green & His Orchestra
- I Can't Be Bothered Now - Fred Astaire, Ray Noble & His Orchestra
- Things Are Looking Up - Fred Astaire, Ray Noble & His Orchestra
- Foggy Day
- Nice Work If You Can Get It
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Alias
Michael Giacchino Manufacturer: Varese Sarabande ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000TAZ88 Release Date: 2003-11-18 |
Tracks:
- Main Title
- Dissolved
- Red Hair Is Better
- Spanish Heist
- Double Life
- Tunisia
- In the Garden
- Looking for a Man
- Anna Shows Up
- Home Movies
- On to Paris
- Page 47
- The Prophecy
- Badenweiler
- Arvin at the Poles
- Sleeping Beauty
- Blow'd Up
- It's Not the C.I.A.
- Oh My God!!!!
- The Tooth Doctor
- It Was Anna
- Wet Suits
- Ball Buster
- The End?
- Bristow & Bristow
- SD-6 Dance Party
Amazon.com
Its muscular aura of international intrigue informed by smart characters, sharp writing, and a sleek cinematic sense, the episodes of the hit Alias often seem more like a chapters of a successful movie spy franchise than mere network television series. Key to achieving that masterful illusion is young composer Michael Giacchino, whose soundtracks range across a dizzying range of musical styles and dramatic undercurrents. This anthology of cues from the show's first season incorporates shrewd, techno-savvy club beats, sweeping orchestral sequences of pounding action, brooding suspense worthy of Bond, and inventive indigenous music of indeterminate nationality. Firmly grounded in rich Hollywood traditions, yet hip enough to keep an ear cocked to pulsing, contemporary styles, Giacchino's TV scores often outshine those of the pricier, big budget Hollywood boilerplate he's competing with. --Jerry McCulleyCustomer Reviews:
question.......2006-04-25
but...
does anyone know which episodes/scenes go with each song?
i've tried to watch and listen for them, but i get too into it!
Hear what u see.......2005-08-12
Perfect soundtrack to a nearly perfect TV show.......2005-03-17
My favorite pieces on the CD are "SD-6 Dance Party," "Red Hair is Better," and "Spanish Heist." I've no idea who the guitarist is on the latter two cuts, but he's quite good!
I recommend this first and foremost to anyone who fears that soundtracks are a dead medium; Giacchino's a challenging composer and takes some real risks. Alias fans will snatch this up (although it doesn't include any soundbites from the TV series), as will anyone willing to play both techno and retro lounge on their CD players. Completists may not be happy with this CD as none of the popular music heard in the show is reproduced here, nor is the torch song Jennifer Garner sang in one episode. But that's what future installments of Alias soundtrack CDs are for!
Best TV Soundtrack.......2005-01-09
The Best soundtrack EVER from a TV series!.......2004-08-23
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The John Adams Earbox: A 10-CD Retrospective
Manufacturer: Nonesuch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00001SID1 Release Date: 1999-10-19 |
Tracks:
- Lollapalooza
- John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Judah To Ocean
- John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Toot Nipple
- John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Dogjam
- John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Pavane: She's So Fine
- John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Rag The Bone
- John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Habanera
- John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Stubble Crotchet
- John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Hammer & Chisel
- John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Alligator Escalator
- John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Standchen: The Little Serenade
- John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Judah To Ocean (Reprise)
- Slonimsky's Earbox
Tracks:
- Two Fanfares For Orchestra - Tromba Lontana
- Two Fanfares For Orchestra - Short Ride In A Fast Machine
- Common Tones In Simple Time
- El Dorado - Part I. A Dream Of Gold
- El Dorado - Part II. Soledades
Tracks:
- Harmonielehre - Part I
- Harmonielehre - Part II The Anfortas Wound
- Harmonielehre - Part III Meister Eckhardt And Quackie
- Violin Concerto - Part I
- Violin Concerto - Part II Chaconne:
- Violin Concerto - Part III Toccare
Tracks:
- Chamber Sympony - Mongel Airs
- Chamber Sympony - Aria With Walking Bass
- Chamber Sympony
- Hoodo Zephyr - Tundra
- Hoodo Zephyr - Dissappointment Lake
- Hoodo Zephyr - Hoodo Zephyr
- Gnarly Buttons - The Perilous Shore
- Gnarly Buttons - Hoe-Down (Mad Cow)
- Gnarly Buttons - Put Your Loving Arms Around Me
Tracks:
- Ensemble - I Was Looking At The Ceiling And Then I Saw The Sky
- A Sermon On Romance
- Consuelo's Dream
- Mike's Song About Arresting A Particular Individual
- Tiffany's Solo
- Song About The On-Site Altercation
- Song About The Bad Boys And The News
- Your Honor My Client He's A Young Black Man
- Leila's Song; Alone (Again Or At Last)
- Three Weeks And Still I'm Outta My Mind
- Crushed By The Rock I Been Standing On
- Dewain's Song Of Liberation And Surprise
- !Este Pais! / This Country
- One Last Look At The Angel In Your Eyes
- Finale
Tracks:
- Lollapalooza
- John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Judah To Ocean
- John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Toot Nipple
- John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Dogjam
- John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Pavane: She's So Fine
- John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Rag The Bone
- John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Habenera
- John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Stubble Crotchet
- John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Hammer & Chisel
- John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Alligator Escalator
- John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Standchen: The Little Serenade
- John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Judah To Ocean (Reprise)
- Slonimsky's Earbox
Tracks:
- Harmonium - Negative Love
- Harmonium - Becuase I Could Not Stop For Death
- Harmonium - Wild Nights
- Shaker Loops - Shaking and Trambling
- Shaker Loops - Hymning Slews
- Shaker Loops - Loops and Verses
- Shaker Loops - A Final Shaking
Tracks:
- The Chairman Dances - Foxtrot For Orchestra
- Grand Pianola Music - First Movement
- Grand Pianola Music - Second Movement
- Grand Pianola Music - Third Movement: On The Dominant Divide
- Fearful Symmetries
Tracks:
- Nixon In China - Opening
- Nixon In China -
- Nixon In China -
- Nixon In China - Landing Of The Spirit Of '76
- Nixon In China -
- Nixon In China -
- Nixon In China -
- Nixon In China -
- Nixon In China - Cheers
- Nixon In China -
- Nixon In China - Opening
- Nixon In China -
- Nixon In China -
- Nixon In China -
- Nixon In China -
- Nixon In China -
- Nixon In China -
- Nixon In China -
- Nixon In China -
- Nixon In China -
- Nixon In China -
- Nixon In China -
Tracks:
- The Wound-Dresser
- Christian Zeal And Activity
- Five Songs - Thoreau
- Five Songs - Down East
- Five Songs - Cradle Song
- Five Songs - At The River
- Five Songs - Serenity
- Eros Piano
Amazon.com
Having earned his composing stripes after the 1960s, John Adams had the pioneering work of Steve Reich, Philip Glass, and Terry Riley close at hand as he ventured into his trade. And, while minimalism's historical continuum helps place Adams, he used Reich, Glass, and Riley (among others) only as a starting point. And here's proof: a 10-CD retrospective of nearly all Adams's recorded compositions on Nonesuch Records, the label that also issued Steve Reich 1965-1995 and Kronos Quartet: 25 Years. Adams's Harmonium, a choral work of startling energy and effervescence, appears here in a new recording, as do distillations of both The Death of Klinghoffer and Nixon in China, two path-clearing operas. Over the span of a career covered by Earbox, Adams has returned minimalism to traditional instrumental ensembles as well as to projects that at once advanced a political commentary and took that commentary back to orchestral audiences. And so, in far less time than his predecessors, Adams created works that now play like standard repertoire pieces: The Wound Dresser and Shaker Loops and the Violin Concerto--all of them are here. What these works demonstrate is a fierce creativity on the one hand and perhaps a hunger for commercial advances on the other. Adams may at times be a bustling free thinker, but he sounds ever conscious of what audiences are listening to. As for the works themselves, they remain every bit as daunting as when written.Some may object to particular selections. I Was Looking at the Ceiling and Then I Saw the Sky, for example, hardly ranks with Adams's best work. But this box isn't a mere best-of; it's an almost-all-of. At times terrifically American--especially in the news-aware operas and their narrative pragmatism--Adams well deserves a major box set, and its coverage is appropriate to his varied, stylistically diverse output. As with any large-scale retrospective, Earbox--which fairly bristles with Adams's new composition, Slonimsky's Earbox--has spots where fans might balk at the quality of the composer's writing. But it's got a fantastic accompanying booklet along with its many hours of inarguably modern and thoroughly listener-friendly music. --Andrew Bartlett
Customer Reviews:
Moved to tears.......2004-03-18
Nonesuch delivers.Again.......2002-11-27
harmonia in excelsis.......2001-11-12
Interesting, and likely intentional, is that two names in the extensive liner book fail to mention two great and glaringly obvious precursors: Carl Orff and Raymond Scott. Without "Carmina Burana," there would be no "Harmonium." Orff has his mark all over Adams's gifted and epic compositions. Similarly, though there are glib references to "cartoon music," the polymath engineer/musician Scott is a seminal figure in American music, and casts a large shadow over the witty juxtapositions and sense of play one loves in Adams's work. In all, an excellent career overview.
Our greatest living composer.......2001-07-22
That anyone can use the words "spoiled, overrated" amazes me. I emphatically disagree with "A music fan"'s review.
I don't think it's "mind-numbing"; I think it's spiritual and exciting. To me it's the most substantial music being created in our times.
I'm really sorry that anyone could fail to enjoy it, and really recommend others to listen for themselves.
Wonderful CD.......2000-04-02
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