Betrayal [Import]

1. Stalker

2. Betrayal

3. Burning Altar

4. Your Tears My Laughter

5. Widow

6. Falling Down

Betrayal,Return to Khafji,Resurrection,Pop

Average customer rating: Star Wars: A Musical Journey (2005) (V) Not one of his bests, but very close John Williams' finest work A Great Conclusion to the Prequel Trilogy Williams is slumming it

Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Star Wars | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Movie Scores | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Star Wars Trilogy Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope ASIN: B000850IS6 Release Date: 2005-05-03

Tracks:

1. Star Wars and The Revenge Of The Sith
2. Anakin's Dream
3. Battle Of The Heroes
4. Anakin's Betrayal
5. General Grievous
6. Palpatine's Teachings
7. Grievous and the Droids
8. Padme's Ruminations
9. Anakin vs. Obi-Wan
10. Anakin's Dark Deeds
11. Enter Lord Vader
12. The Immolation Scene
13. Grievous Speaks to Lord Sidious
14. The Birth Of The Twins and Padme's Destiny
15. A New Hope and End Credits

Amazon.com

John Williams' lovely and moving score for the sixth Star Wars film brings thirty years of collaborating on George Lucas' beyond-popular intergalactic franchise to a close. (Is this really the end of Star Wars? Can't Lucas and Williams work together on a prequel to these prequels? Let us hope so, and that Jar Jar Binks is nowhere near it.) As this music accompanies the most exciting Star Wars film in many a moon, the soundtrack itself is more fun, more evil, more nasty and bumpy. Many of the heroic, anthemic themes woven throughout Episode Three: Revenge of the Sith will necessarily be familiar to any fan of the series, from the "Imperial March" to the main theme. It's remarkable how stirring the latter can be, no matter how many times you've heard it, and even for those who do not have all their money invested in S.W. memorabilia. There is a lot of new music here, and the lush, extensive range of both Williams and the London Symphony Orchestra is on display, most notably in the menacing, percolating "General Grievous" and the rousing "New Hope" end theme. --Mike McGonigal

The Force Is Also with:

Star Wars Trilogy soundtrack box set	Star Wars Episode II sountrack	Star Wars Episode II, Attack of the Clones
Star Wars Episode I, The Phantom Menace	Star Wars Trilogy on DVD	Star Wars, Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

Customer Reviews:

Star Wars: A Musical Journey (2005) (V).......2007-06-21

product: Star Wars: A Musical Journey (2005) (V), included as bonus disc in Episode III soundtrack.

The bonus dvd with this soundtrack was the reason I purchased. I enjoy film soundtracks, and science fiction, but this dvd was a real highlight for me. I got the soundtrack cd out of the local library. The cd was missing from the case, but I found this wonderful dvd instead that I went out to purchase later.

With optional segments of dialog from Ian McDiarmid, this film is a stunning visual and musical overview of the full epic story of episodes I-VI of Star Wars. For those of us who felt that eps. IV-VI fell short of our expectations, this film presents them well as parts of the whole story. The Musical Journey also stands as a summary of the entire SW opus for someone who is not familiar with the Star Wars characters and plot. Highly recommended.

Options: no subtitles or other options.

Not one of his bests, but very close.......2007-05-21

The Episode III soundtrack is very good. Not great, but very, very good. You can tell that Williams is getting old, but he still manages to weave together a very memorable score.

My favorite tracks are "Battle of the Heroes," "Anakin's Betrayal," Palpatine's teachings, "Anakin vs. Obi-Wan," and the "Immolation Scene."
The others are very good as well, but these are especially nice. "Battle of the Heroes" is Dual of the Fates for Revenge of the Sith. "Anakin's Betrayal" is a very sad track that is, in my opinion, one of William's most powerful pieces. "Palpatine's Teachings" is really, really neat. It's very dark and moody, a perfect piece for the evil emperor. The only weird thing is the end. "Anakin vs. Obi-Wan" is the action piece that plays during the battles of Anakin and Obi-Wan, and Yoda and the Emperor. Finally, "The Immolation Scene" is another sad piece, even more so than "Anakin's Betrayal."

Although I really like this CD, there are some things that are missing (as usual). First, the whole sequence where the droids are looking for Obi-Wan after he was shot. You see Obi-Wan in his ship with Senator Organa on the Hologram (or whatever it is), and Obi-Wan says that his clones turned on him. That was some pretty awesome music that OF COURSE was left out of the CD. Then there was Dual of the Fates in the movie, but completely absent from the CD. And probably the most annoying was that whole piece of music before Obi-Wan and Anakin fight. It was so touching and sad and I CAN'T BELIEVE THEY LEFT IT OUT! Absolutely amazing. Also, did anyone notice that some little bits were cut out? For example, in Anakin vs. Obi Wan, they cut out about a second or two of choir. What?! What the heck is with that? It's when Anakin is running on the long thing and jumps on the droid on the lava. Also, there was some pretty cool drumming when you see Yoda and the Emperor fighting, and you can see the whole stadium (the big room). There's also drumming in "Enter Lord Vader" that is muted in the soundtrack.

Oh well...if I'm going to collect movie scores, I'm going to have to get used to the fact that in almost all cases there's not going to be every bit of music. I've experienced this in both Pirates of the Caribbean, Jurassic Park I (there was very little left out on this score), and almost everything else. At the moment, I'm just waiting for the 22nd, for the Pirates of the Caribbean 3 soundtrack. It's gonna be amazing.

See Yu

John Williams' finest work.......2007-04-20

There is little more I can say that hasn't already been said about the soundtrack to Episode 3, especially what Amazon contributor Dan Mohr wrote in his review of the soundtrack on 2/2/2006. His review captured almost all the thoughts, feelings, and emotions I had when I first listened to the soundtrack, and was, IMO, the best review of John Williams' greatest masterpiece.

Having said that, I will say that few soundtracks have ever so perfectly captured the underlying emotional currents of their respective movie; in the case of ROTS, the contemporaneous tragedies of Anakin's fall to the Dark Side, the extermination of the Jedi, and the rise of the oppressive Empire. The listener is confronted with the depth and totality of the evil that has beset the entire galaxy to a degree that the film could not reach in only 2 hours.

Bravo, Dan Mohr, and BRAVO John Williams!

A Great Conclusion to the Prequel Trilogy.......2007-04-07

This is a great work of art. I rank it 4th among Star Wars soundtracks after A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back and The Phantom Menace. I had a hard deciding which I thought was better, The Phantom Meance or Revenge of the Sith, but I decided that The Phantom Menace lays the foundation for so much that is in this soundtrack and is thus the more masterful work. But that doesn't mean that this score still isn't great. Every piece is a thrill to listen to and pace never lets up. "Battle of the Hereos" is an amazing piece and the rendition of the "Funeral Theme" from Episoded I captures the film's tragety magnificently. Also I do not think John Williams could have portrayed the Jedi's extinction more perfectly than he did in "Anakin's Betrayal". This is without a doubt the best score of 2005 and one of the best of the decade.

Williams is slumming it.......2007-04-01

Williams's score for Revenge of the Sith is almost entirely overbearing, lacking any emotional subtlety. The music is overcomplicated and even a bit confusing, especially in the tracks that correspond to action sequences in the movie. His overuse of choral tracks and vocals is too bombastic and irritating to be listened to without the explosions and laser blasts of the soundtrack to soften them. (Yes, this music is actually softened by the sounds of warfare.) Worst of all, much of the music has simply been lifted from earlier scores. At times his self-imitation was so blatant that I actually wondered whether the editor who had complied this score had made a mistake and I was listening to The Empire Strikes Back or A New Hope. Also suffers from not including the entire score, in some cases cutting out musical segues in obvious and awkward ways.

Average customer rating: Priceless, at any price Good overview Great Music!!!!!!!!! Very nice for a Danny Elfman collection Bring on Volume 3

Music for a Darkened Theatre, Vol. 2: Film & Television Music Manufacturer: Fontana Mca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Elfman, Danny | ( E ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Music for a Darkened Theatre, Vol. 1: Film & Television Music Serenada Schizophrana So Lo Sleepy Hollow: Music from the Motion Picture Edward Scissorhands: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ASIN: B000002P4P Release Date: 1996-12-03

Tracks:

1. Edward Scissorhands Suite: Main Titles
2. Edward Scissorhands Suite: Storytime
3. Edward Scissorhands Suite: Suite
4. Edward Scissorhands Suite: Suburbia-Barber
5. Edward Scissorhands Suite: The Grand Finale
6. Dolores Claiborne Suite: Main Titles
7. Dolores Claiborne Suite: Vera's World
8. Dolores Claiborne Suite: Flashback
9. Dolores Claiborne Suite: Sad Room
10. Dolores Claiborne Suite: End Titles
11. To Die For Suite: Main Titles
12. To Die For Suite: Suzie's Theme
13. To Die For Suite: Busted
14. To Die For Suite: Wheepy Donuts
15. To Die For Suite: Finale
16. Black Beauty Suite: Main Titles
17. Black Beauty Suite: Baby Beauty
18. Black Beauty Suite: Jump For Joy
19. Black Beauty Suite: Frolick-Sick
20. Black Beauty Suite: Bye Bye Jerry
21. Black Beauty Suite: Memories
22. Black Beauty Suite: End Titles
23. Batman Returns Suite:Birth Of A Penguin
24. Batman Returns Suite: Trouble Suite
25. Batman Returns Suite: The Finale
26. Batman Returns Suite: End Titles

Tracks:

1. Mission Impossible Suite: Trouble
2. Mission Impossible Suite: Looking For Job
3. Mission Impossible Suite: Betrayal
4. Sommersby Suite: Main Titles
5. Sommersby Suite: Return Montage
6. Sommersby Suite: Finale-End Titles
7. Dead Presidents Suite: Main Titles
8. Dead Presidents Suite: Daughter
9. Dead Presidents Suite: Montage
10. Dead Presidents Suite: Nam
11. Dead Presidents Suite: Nightmare
12. Nightmare Before Christmas Suite: Overture
13. Nightmare Before Christmas Suite: Jack And Sally Suite
14. Nightmare Before Christmas Suite: Christmas Eve Montage
15. Freeway Suite: Main Titles
16. Freeway Suite: On The Road
17. Freeway Suite: Back In The Car
18. Shrunken Heads Suite: Main Titles
19. Television Odds 'N Ends Suite: Amazing Stories 'Family Dog'
20. Television Odds 'N Ends Suite: Amazing Stories 'Family Dog'
21. Television Odds 'N Ends Suite: Amazing Stories 'Mummy, Daddy
22. Television Odds 'N Ends Suite: Barkley Superhero 'Nike Commercial'
23. Television Odds 'N Ends Suite: The Flash 'Theme'
24. Television Odds 'N Ends Suite: Pee Wee's Playhouse
25. Television Odds 'N Ends Suite: Beetlejuice - Animated Tv Series 'Theme'
26. Untitled
27. Untitled
28. Untitled
29. This Is Halloween (Original Demo For Nightmare Before Christmas)

Amazon.com

A delightfully buoyant, mock-creepy collection of film scores from Hollywood's first and best call for quirk, strangeness, and charm. Focusing on Elfman's post-1992 work (much of it for director Tim Burton), this 2 CD set features excerpts from Edward Scissorhands, To Die For, and Batman Returns, among other lesser items. -- Jeff Bateman

Customer Reviews:

Priceless, at any price.......2007-07-06

Years ago, watching peter Jennings cover the funeral procession of Princess Diana, my soul was captured by some hauntingly beautiful music that at times played in the background. So began my mission to find out what it was, who wrote it and how I could get it. After some correspondence with the network I was put in touch with the woman who "put together" that part of the programming. All she could remember is that it came from the movie "Black Beauty". THEN I found out how many versions of that had been made lol. With determination, I finally found it, and had a local music store order it for me.
There are no words to describe what this music does to me. I did try listening to some of the other tracks, but they didn't even come close. I rate this music right up there with the 1971 score for "Jane Eyre" by John Willams... and that's pretty high :D

Good overview.......2007-04-18

Very nice overview of Elfman work. Insufficient by itself but worth having along with the full soundtracks. Bonus disc is a nice extra.

Great Music!!!!!!!!!.......2005-09-08

I Love Danny Elfman's music so much that I have started my own collection of the soundtracks that he composed. For a while, I was trying to find the "Beetlejuice" theme song from the TV show, but thanks to this release, I finally have it!!! Keep up the good work Elfman!

Very nice for a Danny Elfman collection.......2005-08-02

Music For A Darkened Theater, Vol.2 is a great cd!!! I love all of the tracks on both cd's,but my fav. ones are the t.v. scores and the This Is Halloween demo!!! If you love this,then i recomend looking at all the actually albums on this cd and his other works!!!! good job,Danny Elfman.

Bring on Volume 3.......2005-05-04

The liner notes and "This is Halloween Demo" on this compilation are well worth the CD price by themselves. Danny comments on each of the tracks on the CDs which is a rare and ego-free look at what a composer thinks of his own work.

Edward Scissorhands is magical, Black Beauty is a rollercoaster of emotion, and Dolores Claiborne makes me want to find the nearest piano. This is not a "Most Popular" compilation, rather it aptly showcases Danny Elfman's (and Orchestrator, Steve Bartek's) brilliance and wide range of style.

Every suite has an Elfman signature, such as the layered complexity which never sounds overdone, or the use of a choir as an instrument.

This (and Volume 1) are examples of the work of a modern day composer who consistently stands out as one of the best.

If you like this and have the spare cash, grab the individual scores from some of the movies he has worked on, including "Men In Black", "Spiderman", "Batman", "Batman Returns", "Nightmare Before Christmas", "Edward Scissorhands", "Mars Attacks" and so many more.

Average customer rating: Ugh another good reason for being mexicån one listen review A very good CD

Youth, Betrayal and the Awakening Union 13 Manufacturer: Epitaph / Ada ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Why Are We Destroying Ourselves? East Los Presents Union 13 Symptoms of Humanity Lars Frederiksen & The Bastards Viking ASIN: B00004U05P Release Date: 2000-09-12

Tracks:

1. Untitled
2. The Game (We Don't Have To Play)
3. Beyond The System
4. A Short Supply (Of Truth)
5. Youth, Betrayal And The Awakening
6. Buscando La Verdad
7. For Someone
8. To Understand
9. Ilusion, Violencia Y Maldad
10. Innocence
11. Try
12. Soledad
13. Finding Out
14. Mundo Egoista
15. Malice
16. Continue
17. Life, Death, Matter

Customer Reviews:

Ugh.......2005-10-27

To the guy who said AFI is one of the best punk bands? You should hang yourself.

AFI is the worst thing to ever happen to music.

AFI fans are the worst people to walk the earth.

Otherwise.. This is a damn good, album.

another good reason for being mexicån.......2003-01-10

justo ayer compre este disco....no podia decidirme entre este, y el firme de los voodoo glow skulls,pero creo que....sin menosprecia a los voodoo.....esta fue la mejor eleccion....union 13, maduraron mucho musical mente desde su debut....east los presents.....hasta esta obra maestra de el punk hardculero....es un album bastante rapido y lleno de furia entre sus letras y acordes.....tal y como debe ser el punk rock.......y excelentes canciones como the game e innocence......y pese a que estos tipos son chicanos y han vivido la mayor parte de su vida en los angeles....su spanish en las letras no es tan malo como el de los voodoo glow skulls o manic hispanic...o tal vez los crudos....su español es bastante bueno tal y como lo demuestran en las fabulosas rolas....mundo egoista y buscando la verdad entre otras tres mas creo....si eres un punkete de estados unidos....trata de escuchar mas bandas punx en tu idioma....hay demasiados grupos buenos del otro lado del cerco....al igual que aqui en USA....asi que ya lo sabes mija!....

one listen review.......2001-02-22

heard it once ...sounds great... very fast...and i reckon that guiutar sound will grow on me...im buying it now!!!

A very good CD.......2000-10-17

Union 13 is a very good punk band that may be considered hardcore but nevertheless proves with this CD that they are only getting better. "The Game" and "Beyond the System" are 2 of my favorite tracks. "Soledad" is another one of my favorites even though it is Spanish so some may not understand, yet it is a very good song. The music is very good and fast paced on most songs and the vocals are very fast. It is a very good CD. I would also recommend AFI. They are one of the best punk bands.

Average customer rating: Game & Slang Another 40 Water classic! e-phese what happened sahab pop-yal-collarz. loyalty/betrayal

Loyalty and Betrayal E-40 Manufacturer: Jive ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Gangsta & Hardcore | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music West Coast | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Experimental Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Funk | R&B | Styles | Music Similar Items: Charlie Hustle: The Blueprint of a Self-Made Millionaire The Element of Surprise Grit & Grind Tha Hall of Game In a Major Way ASIN: B00004YRFG Release Date: 2000-10-10

Tracks:

1. Intro
2. Loyalty And Betrayal
3. Lace Me Up
4. Ya Blind
5. Sinister Mob
6. N**** S***
7. Nah, Nah...
8. Pop Ya Collar
9. Record Company Skit
10. To Whom This May Concern
11. Like A Jungle
12. Behind Gates
13. Doin' The Fool
14. Flamboastin'
15. It's Pimpin'
16. Clown Wit It

Customer Reviews:

Game & Slang.......2005-08-25

Loyalty And Betrayal is album number seven (if I'm not mistaken) for the Bay's Ambassador, E-40. Very few emcees / rappers have released this many albums, maintained street credibility, and been such an influence on slang and still takes it in stride as 40 has. As the title track maximize the stop and go flow to unmatched heights. The brother and sister combination of hustling on "Lace Me Up" featuring Suga T. is a simple track that emphasizes game and nothing but. "Sinister Mob" featuring Nate Dogg is a slow gangster groove where Nate almost stole the show with his singing / rap flow. For the mainstream appeal, "Nah, Nah..." featuring Nate Dogg still has a rough edge to it. Upbeat and more of a disco / 70's tune blended well with the expensive taste of "Pop Ya Collar" featuring B-Legit & D-Shot. The West Coast connection between 40 Fonzarelli and Ice Cube is just a classic collaboration on "Behind Gates". The off-beat, loud high production of Pastor Troy didn't affect the flows of these veterans on "Doin' The Fool" featuring Too $hort, Pastor Troy & Pimp C. Rick Rock's production on "It's Pimpin'" is nothing to sleeper as this is one of the album's highlights as well as "Clown Wit It" featuring Mystikal for example. Earl stay's consistent and evolving and that's what keeps the word longevity as an understatement.

Another 40 Water classic!.......2004-06-24

I love this album by the biggest Bay Area Bo$$ Fonzarelli. I think it's better than the previous three ones, because on this album, E-40 finally slows down his flow, so we can actually understand everything he's saying. His style is still one of the craziest and most original ones, but since he's rapping slower, it makes the album so dope! As usual, 40 works with the best rappers and producers out there. You get great gust appearences by Too $hort, Nate Dogg, The Click, Eightball, Jazze Pha, Ice Cube, Mack 10 and many many more (not that 40 needs help, but it makes the album sound more intresting). You've got to get this album, cause it's Sick Wid It at it's finest!... I think it's 40's best album since "In a major way"!... You can't go wrong with it.

e-phese what happened sahab.......2001-11-21

this album is one that i wasnt to happy wit. dont get me wrong e is still spittn game,but i feel this album had way too many guests. guests arent a bad thing, but if your goin to have guests, have guests that complement your style not belittle. e-40 has so much game and talent he dosnt need any guests. e keep doin what u do playa,but next time get some tighter guests. get this if u a e-40 fan if not dont, cause you probably wont get the game thats comin out of this.

pop-yal-collarz........2001-08-04

da reason i like E-40 iz his slang,his music,his clothin. I don't care what people say E-40 iz sic, u undadig. i like da west better than da east. eastcoast have da same beats,but da west their beats u can flow with it, u undadig.where i live (toronto,canada)no body like E-40, just because they don't understand what he said's, they make sense.In his loyalty and betrayal my fav's r(lace u up),(behind da gates),(yal blind),and (NAH NAH NAH). i'm look forward to his next album,u undadig.(oh boy)!

loyalty/betrayal.......2001-05-24

Keep it comin, we over here at mob life ent.feel you and the whole click crew. because life is a motha, and the street's are cold.

Average customer rating: Believer's best work, the best technical thrash album around Believer does it again! The Best Work That Believer Has To Offer

Dimensions (+3) Manufacturer: Retroactive Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items: Sanity Obscure Extraction from MORTALITY The Crucified Atomic Arena Sanity Obscure ASIN: B00079YHO4

Product Description

2004, Retroactive Records "With Dimensions, violinist Scott Laird became a full-fledged member. As a result, Dimensions utilizes beautiful classical music more than ever, much to the delight of fans. Fans also delighted in the fast and furious crashing and thrashing of Slayer-like speed metal, often slamming right into those classical arrangements... Believer embodied true musical genius. With Dimensions, the band would leave us with a genre bending thrash metal masterpiece." -Retroactive Records

Customer Reviews:

Believer's best work, the best technical thrash album around.......2007-02-06

This album is ridiculously good. Alot of people refuse to listen to Believer because they have Christian lyrics, but those people are just idiots. Believer completely blew every single one of their secular counterparts (Atheist, Cynic, Death, Pestilence, etc.) out of the water with this release, and no progressive metal band came even close until Spastic Ink released "Ink Compatible" 11 years later, which is pretty equal with Dimensions in my book. The lyrics are incredibly intelligent (and most non-Christians that rip on them don't have any idea what Believer is even talking about half the time with Dimensions), the music is extremely technical and brilliant, and the production is perfect for this sort of release (I wouldn't change a single thing about the sound on this album). The crazy sound effects are still cool every time I hear them (and I've been listening to this album literally several times a week for years) and the gruff vocals are terrific. If you don't have this album and you claim to be a fan of progressive/technical thrash metal, your collection is a joke.

Believer does it again!.......2006-04-19

This, Believer's last cd, is nothing short of amazing. Its more technical than Sanity Obscure and has some Avant Garde elements. The Trilogy Of Knowledge is a 20+ minute song in 3 parts with violens and operatic singing mixed with the Thrash(like Dies Irae on Sanity Obscure).Its definatley one of the highlights of the album.This re-issue includes 3 bonus tracks wich are the worst part of the cd.They're live tracks but the sound is just horrendous.Other than that this re-isuue is well worth the price(and don't take to long to buy it cause there are only 1000 of them made!).

The Best Work That Believer Has To Offer .......2006-03-02

After listening to this album, I at first did not know what to think. It wasn't as heavy as heavy as Extraction From Mortality and Sanity Obscure, but however, it was very melodic and without a doubt, the most technical of the three that Believer released. At first, I thought that Extraction was the best and Sanity Obscure was rushed, and that this album was beyond rushed, but after REALLY listening to it, I would say that this is their best work. Unfortunately, I cannot say which album I find to favor the most, but I will say that it is not Extraction From Mortality. Even though Extraction has my number one favorite Believer song called Shadow Of Death, The album itself is a let down compared to the later two.

Sanity Obscure is kind of between Extraction and Dimensions because Sanity obscure is very technical like Dimensions, and is Heavy/Head-banging like Extraction. Most people seem to favor that album the best, when I personally do not know what to think. I will say that I do find this masterpiece to CURRENTLY be my favorite since I haven't completely listened to Sanity Obscure like I did Dimensions.

Reguardless of the fact that this album is not as heavy as the other two nor do I think it was intended to be, it still delivers strongly to Thrash Metal, but more in an artwork type of way with the melody and technique used in it.

The best work is not always the favorite, which is why I am still confused as to what album is my favorite, but it doesn't change the FACT that this album is the bands best work. 10/10

Average customer rating: If they weren't Christian they'd be THRASH LEGENDS!!! Yea dey ok

Testimony of Apocalypse/Presumed Dead Sacrament Manufacturer: Retroactive ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Lament for the Weary Torment Haunts of Violence Hear The Light / Find Your Heart A Home Snakes in the Playground ASIN: B0007OQ81Y Release Date: 2005-03-15

Tracks:

1. Testimony of Apocalypse
2. Slave to Sin
3. Hellfire Denied
4. Repentance
5. Valley of Dry Bones
6. Mortal Agony
7. Conquer Death
8. Absence of Fear
9. Risen
10. Blook Bath
11. Absence of Fear (Demo Verion) Bonus TRK
12. Conquer Death (Demo Verion) Bonus TRK
13. Separate from Iniquity (Demo Verion) Bonus TRK
14. Assault (Satan's Doom) (Demo Verion) Bonus TRK
15. Lies of the Blind (Demo Verion) Bonus TRK
16. Face Reality (Demo Verion) Bonus TRK
17. Presumed Dead (Demo Verion) Bonus TRK

Product Description

Sacrament's debut release intends to brutalize from start to finish - mission accomplished! Originally released in 1990 on R.E.X. Records, Testimony of Apocalypse became an instant favorite with thrash fans. Songs like Slave To Sin were perfect examples of beefy thrash guitars and classic thrash vocals used to create an abrasive wall of sonic power. As an added treat, Retroactive Records obtained permission to include the 7 tracks from the ultra rare Presumed Dead EP as an added bonus. In 1989 the band took it upon themselves to release the EP, and until now it has never been available on CD or in stores.

Customer Reviews:

If they weren't Christian they'd be THRASH LEGENDS!!!.......2006-09-23

All right, first things first. I've never been a big fan of the idea of Christian metal. To be honest, I always kinda considered it an oxymoron. But then I stumbled across SACRAMENT and the thrashing beast inside of me said, "wait a minute, you can't just ignore these guys because they're Christians, afterall, they thrash up a serious storm!" It's true, SACRAMENT have that killer late-80's thrash/speed metal sound embodied by legends like PESTILENCE, TESTAMENT("Legacy"-era ONLY), INFERNAL MAJESTY, SEPULTURA, DEATHROW, SACRED REICH, and even hints of metal-era R.D.P.(Ratos de Porao). But most amazing of all, despite the similarities between the SACRAMENT sound and the bands I just listed, in general, SACRAMENT have a pretty unique and semi-innovative sound for 1989-1990. In some ways, they were actually a little ahead of their time. To bad no one in the underground thrash scene really cared. But now almost 20 years later the extreme metal world(myself included) has a chance to re-evaluate these guys due to this cool CD release featuring SACRAMENT's album and demo from 1990 and '89, respectively. The question is, will the metal scene be any more willing to overlook this band's Bible-loving convictions now, than in 1990? Honestly, I don't think so. If anything, with the flourishing Black and Death metal underground, and seemingly more Satanic bands than ever, I'm sure SACRAMENT will remain outsiders. But hell(oops, I mean heaven), I'm sure SACRAMENT could care less. They know they had something special going back in the late-80s, and most thrash fans who can look beyond the Christian thing will agree. 4.5 stars out of 5 and sure to remain a cult band, if SACRAMENT is the house-band in heaven, maybe it won't be SO bad!!!!

Yea dey ok.......2005-04-18

They played heavy and everything but they cant sing. Its just your average garage band that never took the time to work on vocals and some sort of orginazation in their songs. They can play but thay cant put out a very song.

Average customer rating: Cool Sdtk...But... Actually a decent re-recording of classics Fake instruments leave much to be desired The Force is NOT strong with this one... up to date with revenge of the sith

Star Wars: The Story Continues Manufacturer: DeLuxe Holland ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Star Wars | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Music from the Star Wars Saga ASIN: B0009NVRLO Release Date: 2005-06-06

Tracks:

1. Star Wars (Main Theme)
2. Princess Leia [Episode IV: A New Hope]
3. Little People [Episode IV: A New Hope]
4. Cantina Band [Episode IV: A New Hope]
5. Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme) [Episode V: The Empire Strikes Ba]
6. Yoda's Theme [Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back]
7. Asteroid Field [Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back]
8. Jedi Master Revealed/Mynock Cave [Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back]
9. Parade of the Ewoks [Episode VI: Return of the Jedi]
10. Luke and Leia [Episode VI: Return of the Jedi]
11. Jabba the Hut [Episode VI: Return of the Jedi]
12. Victory Celebration [Episode VI: Return of the Jedi]
13. Speeder Bike Chase/Land of Ewoks [Episode VI: Return of the Jedi]

Tracks:

1. Star Wars (Main Theme)
2. Across the Stars (Love Theme from Attack of the Clones)
3. Duel of the Fates [Episode I: The Phantom Menace]
4. Anakin's Theme [Episode I: The Phantom Menace]
5. Jar Jar's Introduction [Episode I: The Phantom Menace]
6. Trip to the Naboo Temple and the Audi [Episode I: The Phantom Menace]
7. Arrival at Tatooine and the Flag Para [Episode I: The Phantom Menace]
8. He Is the Chosen One [Episode I: The Phantom Menace]
9. Panaka and the Queen's Protectors [Episode I: The Phantom Menace]
10. Queen Amidala and the Naboo Palace [Episode I: The Phantom Menace]
11. Augie's Great Municipal Band and the End [Episode I: The Phantom Menac]

Tracks:

1. Revenge of the Sith [Episode III: Revenge of the Sith]
2. Anakin's Dream [Episode III: Revenge of the Sith]
3. Battle of the Heroes [Episode III: Revenge of the Sith]
4. Anakin's Betrayal [Episode III: Revenge of the Sith]
5. Palpatine's Teachings [Episode III: Revenge of the Sith]
6. Padme's Ruminations [Episode III: Revenge of the Sith]
7. Anakin vs. Obi-Wan [Episode III: Revenge of the Sith]
8. Enter Lord Vader [Episode III: Revenge of the Sith]
9. Immolation Scene [Episode III: Revenge of the Sith]
10. Yoda and the Younglings [Episode III: Revenge of the Sith]
11. Anakin and Padme [Episode III: Revenge of the Sith]
12. Star Wars (Main Theme)

Album Details

The Complete Original Soundtrack of Star Wars. Music of the Six Episodes - Composed by John Williams.

Customer Reviews:

Cool Sdtk...But..........2006-10-04

I'm gonna keep this one short & sweet...I'm a lifetime fan of Star Wars, loved the music as much as I've loved the movies themselves, sought to buy the original scores, had to choose between the real deal and this one, saved 20 bucks buying the Story Continues, and loved it from day one. However, once listened to a few times from start to finish one can't help but spot the obvious, while this is an awesome production and re-recording of the original scores, the Global Stage Orchestra relies solely on synthesized instruments and you can feel the absence of REAL instruments. But it's still a keeper...especially for the Imperial death march. ~*REDD*~

Actually a decent re-recording of classics.......2006-10-01

Let me start out by saying that this album isn't nearly as bad as many people are saying. I bought it about a year ago at a store up here when the initial album I was looking for was sold out. Not wanting to leave empty handed, I glanced around and found this totally by chance (maybe the force made me find it, who knows:)) and decided to give it a shot.

I wasn't entirely sure of what to expect when I put it in once I got back. Initially after the first fifteen minutes of listening to it, I started to feel as if I maybe should have bought something else, BUT at the same time it was still catchy enough to leave in until the end of the first disc. Before I knew it, I listened to all three discs in one sitting while working on a paper and I must say, it was definitely worth whatever I payed for it.

The music is different enough where if you're getting tired of listening to the same things over and over, you can put it in and not worry about listening to something you've heard millions of times over. However the music is similar enough where if you're in a Star Wars mood, you can put it in and still be satisfied.

The "sythnesized" Star Wars sound is very catchy after a while and a very good addition to any hard core Star Wars fans' collection, or just to anyones collection of music in general. It's interesting to hear how the music is still able to catch all of the emotion that is in the original soundtracks (especially in Episode III) and still sound different. I will admit that the tracks seem to be a bit out of "order". While episodes 4, 5 and 6 come first (which is fine) episode 2 is next, followed by 1, then episode 3, and then back to episode 2 again. Not sure why this is, but it's not a real big deal, just a little odd. Definitely worth buying if you're into collecting all things Star Wars.

Fake instruments leave much to be desired.......2006-01-21

The synthesized instruments sound horrible. First off, when I bought this, I saw the name "Global Stage Orchestra" and was looking forward to hearing an orchestra -- of real instruments. What I was in for was a bad synthesized interpretation of John Williams wonderful music. If he were dead, I'm sure that he would roll over in his grave.

Many instruments sound so bad that it's distracting. For example, the smooth woodwind lines in "Duel of the Fates" sound detached and mechanical. Some brass instruments (which Williams uses liberally) sound more like car horns. Obviously not put together by a vocalist... the rear cover reads "MUSIC AND VOCALS PERFORMED BY THE GLOBAL STAGE ORCHESTRA." Apparently vocals are not music... which may be close to the truth in this case, since the vocals sound like hollow midi sampled voices. With so many great recordings out there... spend the extra few dollars and get a recording from a real orchestra.

The Force is NOT strong with this one..........2005-07-11

My friend loaned me these CD's recently, and let me say they are nothing compared to the original soundtracks.

The recordings sound actually half decent for synthesized instruments, but after hearing the superb London Symphony Orchestra in the original recordings, any artificial orchestra (and even some real orchestras!) is a real let-down. Especially painful are the sequences which call for lots of brass; the LSO was so great at delivering a theme at full blast in an intense action scene, and the MIDI brass just sounds cheesey. The interpretation is poor in a few key sequences as well, too.

Star Wars fans really deserve better than this; get the re-mastered trilogy set:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0002YCVLU/qid=1121091193/sr=1-1/ref=sr_1_1/104-8155271-9982339?v=glance&s=music

up to date with revenge of the sith.......2005-06-01

I just purchased this 3cd set while in Europe. It's indeed not the original soundtracks but high-quality "studio orchestra" selections from all 6 of the Star Wars movies, including R.O. Sith, mastered in SBM 24 bit sound. A good listen for Star Wars and John Williams fans at a nice price, attractively packaged in a 3 cd fold out digipack.

Average customer rating: vengeance once ruled

Anthology Vengeance Rising Manufacturer: Intense Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Similar Items: Rebellion/Master's Command Destruction Comes/ Released Upon The Earth In the Kingdom ASIN: B0007IRRW4

Customer Reviews:

vengeance once ruled.......2006-03-01

vengeance rising was at onetime one of my favorites... i really loved their music. you name it i had it.. intill i heard roger martinez had went off the deep end and didnt swim back to the top... to put it nice' but then i only hope he finds the truth before its to late.... thats my thoughts.

Average customer rating: Mixed Bag Christian Metal classic

Renaissance by Death Betrayal Manufacturer: Word ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Passing United Abominations ASIN: B0000288PH Release Date: 2005-07-19

Tracks:

1. Renaissance by Death [Instrumental]
2. Invitation
3. Fallen Decieved
4. More Faith Than Me
5. Escaping the Alter
6. Assassin in the Midst
7. Mortal Flesh [Instrumental]
8. Stroll Thru a Wicked Age
9. Prophets of Baal
10. Plead the Blood

Customer Reviews:

Mixed Bag.......2007-06-10

The guys here obviously have talent. It just doesn't come through consistently on this album. The guitars in particular have their really good moments, but Colon/Maners never seem to pull everything together into one coherent whole. They seem to throw thrash stuff in here, a classically-inspired solo in over there, they add some hardcore style vocals, etc.... but it never gels. The lyrics are sort of weak at times, condescending at others, though they do at least try to tackle serious subjects (from their perspective anyway). I'm not really into the hardcore style vocals, so I'm not a very good judge of vocals on an album like this. This band's follow-up album, "The Passing," is a better record; I'd suggest getting that one.

Christian Metal classic .......2006-08-08

Betrayal's debut cd was Christian Thrash with a twist.
Music is dark classic thrash with hardcore type vocals {Chris Ackermann} which are really good but not as heavy as Believer or Vengeance Rising stuff.
They change up difference music sounds in the songs at times, somewhat progressive but more just a music style. This really does not take away from the Thrash to much {ok! a little} but keeps you interested in the songs.
I bought this disc when it came out in 1991 with high expatiation. Marcus Colon of Martyr {another early Christian metal band} played guitars here. I love the lyrics on the disc especially "More Faith than Me" taking on atheists.
This album is a good listen and does not bog you down. I still play this one at times.
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I really do recommend this album to any classic Thrash fan {just because it is not your typical thrash outing}. This album has become a Christian Metal classic leaving any complaints I had at the time mute.

Average customer rating: Poor Vocals SWEET TO THE EARS

Lament for the Weary Manufacturer: Retroactive Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Torment Testimony of Apocalypse/Presumed Dead Haunts of Violence Your Caress + Sleepless Remorse Victims of Deception ASIN: B0007LIMXY Release Date: 2005-02-08

Product Description

Only one year after their groundbreaking debut release, Seventh Angel unleashed this thrash metal masterpiece upon a very unsuspecting world. The bands 1991 release is generally slower, but heavier than The Torment. As the album title indicates, Lament For the Weary is a concept album which lyrically focuses on how we deal with lifelong depression and pain... Haunting musically and lyrically, dont be surprised if Lament For the Weary sends chills down your back. Rarely does a thrash metal band hit the bullseye so definitively. And rarely is a band able to augment full on shredding with mellow, subtle moments the way Seventh Angel triumphs on Lament... Get it now before this classic metal release goes out of print again!

Customer Reviews:

Poor Vocals.......2006-09-27

This bands plays some very heavy music and they do have some catchy riffs on this record but what they lack is more memorable choruses. After listening to this album a few times there was not even one line that was left spinning in my mind. Another negative aspect are poor vocals by some guy who surely can cry but can not sing.
Ps. This album is not a classic speed/trash metal. Its more of a doom/trash metal.

SWEET TO THE EARS.......2005-09-22

If you long for the days of old Metallica then this is for you. Yes, this is a Christian Band, BUT WHO CARES it rocks!!!!!!!!When I first heard this one in 91 I was blown away buy it and still am when I listen to it. It went out of print, just the The Torment, but now is re-released and I'm sure it sounds just as good as when it was originally released. You won't find song lyrics like this ever again for a Christian Band or originality. From the first song Recollections Of A Life Once Lived to the ending song Farewell To Human Cries, you'll be just as amazed with them as I am. This is a must have for any metal fan who loves metal no matter Who they sing about.

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