A key to the longevity of The Yellowjackets can be seen in the writing credits on their latest release. Truly a collective enterprise, all four members write in styles which play to the strengths of their compatriots. Bassist Jimmy Haslip's "Youth Eternal" chugs along over his funky foundation, but Bob Mintzer's tenor lines complete the picture. Mintzer's own "March Majestic" is built on Russell Ferrante's gospel-tinged chording and drummer Marcus Baylor's tight snare rolls. Warmly produced, the subtleties are captured with vivid presence. The disc flows with a cohesiveness, but is built around drama and contrast as well. Guest vocalist Jean Baylor appears on "The Hope," backed by four additional singers, and this one vocal number fits in perfectly. Not forced into the set, it finds the quartet supporting a foreground lyric with grace and invention. --David Greenberger
Altered State,Yellowjackets,Heads Up,Contemporary Jazz,Crossover Jazz,Jazz,Jazz-Pop,Pop,Smooth Jazz
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Oneness
David & Steve Gordon Manufacturer: Sequoia Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000008QVY Release Date: 1998-08-25 |
Tracks:
- Waves Of Bliss, Part l
- Plane Of Forgiveness, Part l
- Waves Of Bliss, Part ll
- Plane Of Forgiveness, Part ll
Album Description
Experience the perfect peace and profound relaxation of deep meditation. Soothing floating textures and special brain-tones which gently guide you into the peace of inner harmony. Sounds which have been used for thousands of years to induce the meditative state were also used: Tibetan temple bells, Chinese wind chimes, Indian tamboura and silver flute. Meditation has never been this easy! Close your eyes and relax into bliss.Customer Reviews:
Really Neat!.......2007-04-10
Wonderful music to relax to!.......2006-11-03
Oneness Brings Inner Peace into Perspective.......2002-10-03
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Trance: A State of Altered Consciousness
Various Artists Manufacturer: Max Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00002DDO0 Release Date: 1999-10-19 |
Tracks:
- Xpander (Original Mix) - Sasha
- Promethean Groove (Edge Factor Mix) - Kaistar
- Supernova (Ocean Wave Vs. Rush Mix) - SLP
- Sommertag (Main Mix) - The Argonauts
- Technologies Of Transcendence - Explorium
- Stargazer (Andy Ling Mix) - Deepsky
- Dreaming (Percussion Mix) - Ruff Driverz
- Mutual (Noel's Mission In This World Mix) - Dauby
- 9 PM (Till I Come) (Sequential One Mix) - ATB
- Stay With Me (The Digital Blondes Forever Mix) - Leeds & Dunne
- Rollercoaster (Oakey's Courtyard Mix) - Amoeba Assassin
- Carte Blanche (Original Mix) - Veracocha
- Lost In India (Highstring Mix) - Travel
- Out Of The Blue (Extended Version) - System F
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Excellent for starters AND veterans alike. I've played this CD getting ready for parties AND falling asleep afterwards; it's very versatile with seamless mixes and long drawn-out suspenses.... just what trance is SUPPOSED to be, right? It's a well-spent $12 bucks and the songs are never "aged," meaning they continue to be desired month after month, year after year. The songs are NOT commercialized with #4 being especially satisfying and songs #9-14 having an amazing build-up with intense energy. Happy purchase:)
The tracks are popular...so?.......2006-03-25
If you're looking for obscure stuff for the sake of obscurity, then this disc is not for you.
If you listen to music because of how it sounds (crazy concept, eh?) rather than whether other people like it, then this is a good trance compilation.
A unique collection of trance songs.......2004-03-22
Before I knew.........2004-02-08
Old and played out tracks........2003-02-15
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Trance, Vol. 2: A State of Altered Consciousness
Various Artists Manufacturer: Max Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00004STOB Release Date: 2000-04-18 |
Tracks:
- Angel-Goldrush
- Starecase-First Floor Deadlock
- Tilt-I Dream
- Apparition-Chipinque
- Sphere-Gravity
- Cliff Tangredi-Shimmer
- Deepsky-Cosmic Dancer
- Joi Cardwell-Soul to Bare
- Scott Hardkiss-The Phoenix
- Steve Porter-Sensor
Tracks:
- Lustral-Everytime
- Carrisa Mondavi-Solid Ground
- Space Manoevres-Stage One
- Van M/Leeds-More
- Atmosphere-She's in Light
- Bedrock-Heaven Scent
- Ritmo-Gl3
- Natious-Amber
- Aquanuts-Deep Sea
- Calling Your Name (Noel Sanger Mix) - Taylor
Customer Reviews:
A Good Mix With A Few Stellar Tracks.......2006-09-25
good stuff.......2006-04-15
the essence of trance.......2005-04-23
Perfect.......2003-07-15
Always Pleasing.......2001-08-16
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Altered State
Yellowjackets Manufacturer: Heads Up ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0007QJ1GQ Release Date: 2005-03-22 |
Tracks:
- Suite 15
- March Majestic
- The Hope
- Hunter's Point
- Mother Earth
- Youth Eternal
- Free Day
- Cross Current
- Aha
- 57 Chevy
- Unity
Amazon.com
A key to the longevity of The Yellowjackets can be seen in the writing credits on their latest release. Truly a collective enterprise, all four members write in styles which play to the strengths of their compatriots. Bassist Jimmy Haslip's "Youth Eternal" chugs along over his funky foundation, but Bob Mintzer's tenor lines complete the picture. Mintzer's own "March Majestic" is built on Russell Ferrante's gospel-tinged chording and drummer Marcus Baylor's tight snare rolls. Warmly produced, the subtleties are captured with vivid presence. The disc flows with a cohesiveness, but is built around drama and contrast as well. Guest vocalist Jean Baylor appears on "The Hope," backed by four additional singers, and this one vocal number fits in perfectly. Not forced into the set, it finds the quartet supporting a foreground lyric with grace and invention. --David GreenbergerCustomer Reviews:
Yellow Jackets Never Disappoint!.......2007-03-26
The Yellow Jackets are ALWAYS AWESOME.
The best yet, from the best ever.......2006-02-04
Maybe it's because I'm a keyboard player, or maybe it's just that he's that good, but whatever the reason, Russell Ferrante touches my soul deeply. He, and Lyle Mays and Keith Jarret, are in my opinion, the greatest keyboard players on the planet. Sometimes I suspect Russell is not *from* this planet. Maybe he's from the place called Heaven. All I know is he takes me there.
Now This Is More Like It!.......2005-08-11
Following the departure of Will Kennedy, (the most phenomenally dynamic drummer I've ever personally heard or seen and in my view, the best this band ever had), I was beginning to despair. I respect all the musicians in this band, I think they are all awesomely talented, new drummer Marcus Baylor included but the latter is no match for Will. Not to these ears anyway. As skilful as they all are though, the band lost a crucial ingredient of the sound I'd come to love with Will's departure.
The year he left, the group toured with Peter Erskine and there was talk that he might join the band full time. I wasn't that familiar with Pete's work at that time but after hearing (and more importantly, seeing) him at the Jazz Cafe in London, I was like, wow. He more than matched Will Kennedy for what most of us fans had come to love him for - his polyrythmic dexterity behind the drumset. That was one concert I will never forget.
The first Yellowjacket album I heard after Will had left, the live "Mint Jam" was okay mostly because the mixing didn't really expose the limitations of the drumming. The new tunes were great and the familiar ones were good to hear on a live CD.
"Time Squared" did reveal exactly how different Baylor was though and I was very disappointed. As much as I love these guys, that would've been my last buy but my best mate told me about this one so I decided to check it out. As soon as I heard the first track, I was like, yeah, this is more like it!
There's not much I can say about the other guys. Like I've said, to me they will always be the best in their game. But Baylor's drumming has definitely been turned up a notch. He'll never match Kennedy as far as I'm concerned but no doubt he wants to have his own identity anyway and not be seen as a Kennedy clone. This I would say he's achieving. I can still tell that it's him on drums but at the same time, some of the old Yellowjackets sparkle is definitely back.
I'm not really a fan of vocals on jazz albums either unless we're talking someone really significant. They had Bobby McFerrin on a few albums back for instance and he was just brilliant. But Jean Baylor (with the Perry sisters on backing vocals) really shines on "The Hope" and I also like the positive message in the lyrics. Russell Ferrante tries something I'm not sure I've heard from him before on "Hunter's Point" and it works. And every time I hear "Youth Eternal", I'm literally filled with a feeling of eternal youth and I just have to get up and dance.
All in all, a great return to form for Yellowjackets. I'm now very likely to remain a devoted fan well into the foreseeable future. No one could be happier than I am about that.
Another reliable entry into the Y.J. catalog.......2005-05-15
The Best of the Many Yellowjackets CDs I Own.......2005-04-29
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Altered State
The Yellowjackets Manufacturer: Heads Up ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0007QJ1H0 Release Date: 2005-03-22 |
Tracks:
- Suite 15
- March Majestic
- Hope
- Hunter's Point
- Mother Earth
- Youth Eternal
- Free Day
- Cross Current
- Aha
- 57 Chevy
- Unity
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Dos
Altered State Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000008CTL Release Date: 1993-10-05 |
Tracks:
- This Just Might Take Me Down
- I Wish It Would Rain
- Life On A Skateboard
- Where Is Harrison Ford (?)
- Angst
- Made Of Gasoline
- Strong As I Am
- If The World .......
- The Waking Dream
- Licking The V.....
- Darkness Visible
- Thinkin' About Movin' To A Catatonic State
Customer Reviews:
Father--Look in my eyes! You'll see a GREAT album!!!.......2005-07-08
This music effectively depicts Gen-X UP & DOWN w/o screaming or whining or just playing bad music.
Underappreciated BRILLIANCE.......2005-04-24
Lyrically, Markel delves into demons few dare to glimpse: fear ("Made of Gasoline" - notice the car crash, co-inciding with opening CRASH cymbal!), family ("Strong As I Am"), and misanthropy (the sonic barrage that is "Where Is Harrison Ford?"). Lyrical twists abound ("Life on a Skateboard") and the album's closing cut "Thinking..." exposes the frontman nearly on the cusp of artistic madness.
The musicianship enhances Markel's compositions, with guitarist Curtis Mathewson shining on the Brian May-like opener "This Just Might Take Me Down" and bassist Paul Edwards letting it all hang out on "Harrison...". Drummer Chip Moreland is Chili Peppers-tight, and shows jazz-like versatility on the album's softer tracks.
Fans of Catherine Wheel, Talk Talk, or Muse would do well to track down this gem, don some headphones and treat themselves to a stunning piece of work. A record of amazing depth and execution.
ahead of their time-a trip.......2005-01-06
Trippy, rockin', great lyrics.. for the price that this is offered at, go for it. I would gladly pay regular price again just for a newer version from the one that I wore out.
I wish they were still together, if this was such a large step up from their debut, it would be amazing what they would turn out next. I guess we will never know.
best prog rock / metal album ever.......2004-08-14
buy it buy it buy it however their first album only has a few good songs and we are expecting a new one soon
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Altered State
Altered State Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000008CTK Release Date: 1991-08-27 |
Tracks:
- Anticipation
- Consuming Me
- Need a Vacation
- Skeletons in the Closet
- Let Me In
- Unfinished Business
- Catch 22
Customer Reviews:
Amazing Band.......2007-03-23
INCORRECT TRACK LISTING.......2006-10-31
1 Step Into My Groove
2 Ghost Beside My Bed
3 Heal Me
4 Do What You Want
5 Reunion
6 One Small Boat
7 Outside
8 Surrender Now
9 Drifting
10 Like Father
11 Until The Music Ends
Hard to Find - Well Worth It.......2005-10-10
I don't know what it is about the Ghost Beside my Bed song. It has droney, soothing music, but the angst is just so powerfully drawn out. You never really know why the guy is dreaming / envisioning someone beside him. Did his girlfriend die tragically in a crash? Did she run away, never to be seen again? You get the sense of Heathcliff / Wuthering Heights, that lovers were torn apart.
It goes into "Heal Me" which has the same soaring, soothing harmonies and lyrics. In this case, the partner is there with him, making things all better again.
I really love each song on the CD. Reunion. One Small Boat. Do What you Want. This CD is really a must-have for me, and considering how rare it is to find in modern days, I'll take extra good care of it!!
BTW the listing here at Amazon seems to have the wrong track names.
What in the world happend to this band????.......2004-12-15
Almost every song on this release is brilliant. Warner Bros. must have thought they had a winner......the music and production on this release has the feel of a more established band. The only drawback, is the opening cut.....does not fit in with the rest of the record. Maybe an attempt at Top 40, I don't know. But saying this, I still think the song is listenable and it only gets better from there. "Ghost Beside.." is the obvious best song on here...all others have a special sound to it, which makes this release classified as a "Lost Classic" by a band who which apparently was given up on. Would be interesting to find out what happened to this band......maybe someone can enlighten me, one day.
Take the chance and give this one a listen to.....you won't be disappointed!!
c_bennett31
I Have the Cassette From 13 years Ago!!!.......2004-08-28
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Fly High
William Two Feather Manufacturer: ThunderVision ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B00005NBFZ Release Date: 2001-07-15 |
Tracks:
- I'm calling you
- You Must Find
- I Will Beecome
- RIDE
- prelude Fly High
- FLY HIGH
- Dreams
Product Description
Cosmic Trance Dance
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Altered State
Seven System Manufacturer: Crosswalk ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000E33U0A Release Date: 2005-11-03 |
Tracks:
- Intro
- Kill the Spider
- Repentance Begins
- Face in the Mirror
- Just a Sinner
- Life's Seduction
- Trapped in Misery
- Someone
- Blinded
- Call
- Come and See
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After the Crash
Greg Grant Manufacturer: Altered State Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000CAG0U2 Release Date: 2001-10-02 |
Tracks:
- In Love Again
- Saddest Hardest Thing
- Serpent Lady
- Angles
- Pure Moonlight
- Closed Eyes
- Draw Down the Moon
- 1000 Years
- After the Crash
Pop Music:
- Art Pepper Meets The Rhythm Section
- Big Swing Face [Live]
- Bix Beiderbecke, Vol. 1: Singin' the Blues
- Black Brown & Beige [Extra tracks]
- Blue Mongol
- Bob Brookmeyer & Friends [Content/Copy-Protected CD] [Original recording remastered]
- Body Language
- Boney's Funky Christmas
- Brilliant Corners
- Charlie Parker with Strings: The Master Takes
