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A banned MTV video could be a blessing to any struggling new artist hoping to make a quick dash for notoriety. Witness "Hey Mister," the lead single from Custom's debut album. Despite a dusty trip-hop beat and lyrics that sound like they were made up by some hormone-afflicted teenager ("Hey mister, I really like your daughter / I'd like to eat her like ice cream"), the single quickly turned into a runaway success on the radio. Fortunately, New York-based singer-songwriter Duane Lavold, the man behind Custom, has more to offer elsewhere on Fast. Stitching together Beck's discarded grooves with Filter's buzz-saw guitars, and nervy lyrical twists that are uniquely his own, the erstwhile filmmaker explores themes of angst ("Morning Spank") and alienation ("Crawl") with equal measures of vulgarity and melody. --Aidin Vaziri

Fast,Custom,Reincarnate Music,Adult Alternative Pop/Rock,Alternative Metal,Pop,Rock,Rock/Pop

Average customer rating: spiritual americana Rich Heritage Superb Can't walk away from it! Mana from Heaven

American Angels Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems Anonymous 4 | ( A ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Folk Songs | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Anonymous | A to B | Featured Composers, A-Z | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Gloryland Wolcum Yule: Celtic and British Songs and Carols - Anonymous 4 with Andrew Lawrence-King 1000: A Mass for the End of Time / Anonymous 4 A Portrait Of Anonymous 4 The Origin of Fire: Music and Visions of Hildegard von Bingen ASIN: B0001ADB4Q Release Date: 2004-02-10

Tracks:

1. Holy Manna
2. Abbeville
3. Wondrous Love
4. Sweet Hour Of Prayer
5. Jewett
6. Dunlap's Creek
7. New Britain
8. The Morning Trumpet
9. Resignation
10. Poland
11. Wayfaring Stranger
12. Sweet By And By
13. Blooming Vale
14. Idumea (I)/Idumea (II)
15. Sweet Prospect
16. Shall We Gather At The River
17. Amanda
18. Invitation
19. Parting Hand
20. Angel Band

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This, Anonymous 4's final recording, is a break from their usual "early music" periods and locations; it presents American music, religious in nature, from the 18th and 19th centuries. And it's absolutely beautiful from start to finish. Their normal, exquisite technique and purity here blend to sound the way we imagined the ladies' choir in church meetings in America past might have sounded: sweet, sincere, and with harmonies recognizable yet somehow fresh. Some of the songs begin with the women singing "fa, so la" exercises, which was called "shape note" singing because some places taught singing with notes as shapes--circle, rectangle, diamond, triangle. But it's the music that counts, and there are treasures here. They include two versions of "Amazing Grace," one familiar, one with an unusual melody and a piece called "Blooming Vale" which is as sophisticated as anything on their previous albums. "Shall We Gather at the River" is performed with a clarity and loveliness that makes us forget that it's normally sung as background to movies about the Great Depression. The foursome sometimes sing in rich harmonies and occasionally alone or in pairs or trios. This is glorious Americana and highly recommended. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

spiritual americana.......2007-01-06

I have some of the older Anonymous 4 recordings which are more medieval
and gregorian in style (I love them!). They move on to cover spiritual
basics of the 1800s. If you like classical music, perfect harmonies
and spiritual americina, then you will be blessed!

Rich Heritage.......2006-10-11

Anonymous 4 consistently produces exquisite and authentically beautiful recordings and this one presents early American hymns in ways few groups can manage. Some tunes are highly recognizable while others are 'new' to me but a refreshing reminder of the singing heritage of religious societies in times past. For those who enjoy old hymns and authentic renderings, this is a must buy.

Superb .......2006-08-07

This collection of American Christian music is not only an enthralling musical experience but a spiritually uplifting one as well. Anonymous Four have transferred their luminous vocal quality to a new space with perfect success.

Can't walk away from it!.......2006-08-07

My only "complaint" about the CD is that I absolutely HAVE to sit and listen to the entire thing whenever I start it up! I usually have music playing in the background while doing other things, but not this one! There are no tracks that I find myself wanting to skip over as in most collections. In fact, I usually find myself going back and listening to selected tracks again (and again and...) after taking the hour+ to listen to the whole thing through once.

These four ladies produce a unique and remarkable sound. I can't recommend it enough.

Mana from Heaven.......2006-05-08

I think the title of this CD is perfect. I first heard an interview for this CD on Public Radio and fell in love. I had never heard Anonymous 4 before then but look for all I can find of their music now. The title is perfect as the women sound like Angels and the music lifts the spirit. I find myself singing the old version of Amazing Grace all the time now. Incredible and a huge blessing to all who hear it.

Average customer rating: *** if you've seen the movie, but some songs missing If you liked the movie... Decent... whats that song? Great Movie, Cool Tracks!

The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift Original Soundtrack Manufacturer: Motown ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Fast And The Furious: Tokyo Drift [Original Motion Picture Score] The Fast and the Furious - Tokyo Drift (Widescreen Edition) 2 Fast 2 Furious Fast and the Furious The Fast and the Furious (Widescreen Tricked Out Edition) ASIN: B000FUH3KK Release Date: 2006-06-20

Tracks:

1. Teriyaki Boyz - "Tokyo Drift (Fast & Furious)"
2. DJ Shadow feat. Mos Def - "Six Days"
3. 5,6,7, 8's - "The Barracuda"
4. Evil Nine - "Restless"
5. Far East Movement - "Round And Round"
6. N.E.R.D. - "She Wants To Move (DFA Remix)"
7. Teriyaki Boyz - "Cho Large"
8. Dragon Ash - "Resound"
9. Julez Santana - "There It Go(The Whistle Song)"
10. Don Omar - "Bandaleros"
11. Don Omar - "Conteo"
12. Brian Tyler feat. Slash - "Mustang Nismo"

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This soundtrack serves up a collision of musical styles, as if the coolest radio stations of Tokyo and New York had suddenly melded into a giant hybrid. The Teriyaki Boyz' opening title track is typical: brilliant production by the Neptunes, East-meets-West mood, more hipness than you can shake a stick at. The Japanese hip-hop group's other offering here, "Cho Large," isn't quite as good but fortunately it's the rare lame-ish track on a CD that overall keeps things on overdrive. Highlights include DJ Shadow's collaboration with Mos Def, "Six Days (Remix)"; Japanese girl surf experts 5.6.7.8's (already familiar to Kill Bill fans) and their uproarious "The Barracuda"; Evil Nine's "Restless," which has the kind of monstrous bass line the Chemical Brothers would kill for; and Atari Teenage Riot's awesome display of digital-hardcore aggro, "Speed" (have these guys ever been used in Dance Dance Revolution?). Even a reggaeton track like Don Omar's "Conteo" somehow fits in this universe, fueled as much by gasoline as by testosterone. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

*** if you've seen the movie, but some songs missing.......2007-06-18

I wouldn't have bought this without having had the sentimental attachment that goes with associating the songs with scenes from the movie [which isn't exactly Gone With The Wind, but the acting is great (albeit hokey at times); the action non-stop, the stunts amazing and the big "message" (aside from achieving it via mass casualties) is good.].
Unfortunately, like the other reviewers, I'm bummed that some of my favorite songs weren't included in the soundtrack. Which brings me to the real reason for posting here: Does anyone know the name of the song that is playing when Shawn arrives in Tokyo?

If you liked the movie..........2007-06-10

...you'll definitely like the soundtrack. A few songs that were in the movie got left out as you can tell by previous reviews which is why it gets a 4.

What is the name of the song that is playing when the credits start to roll? It's a techno song and the lyrics I can hear are, "I rock, irock, irock, iroll..iroll..iroll, i rock i roll

Decent..........2007-05-08

This soundtrack is pretty good except for one flaw that many other soundtracks tend to have, as well. They put tracks on the CD that you really don't hear too much in the movie, and the cool songs that you like and hear in the movie aren't on the soundtrack. Like what was the deal with the Spanish songs? The movie takes place in TOKYO! That's Japan for anybody who is geographically challenged. Why is Spanish music in an American/Japanese soundtrack? I would much rather have replaced those songs by Kid Rock or the Whisper Song that you hear in the movie, but they just so happened to leave them out.

whats that song?.......2007-05-03

What is the song at the very end at the start of the credits right before "conteo" by don omar starts. It only plays for like 5-10 seconds, then it cuts off and don omar butts in, but the song is much longer. It goes something like, I rock (echo), I roll (echo). It is a techno song.

Great Movie, Cool Tracks!.......2007-04-10

I'm not under 13, but the movie was tight and action packed. The sound track from the movie was great as well. One song most of you might not know about, was when Shawn and Han was riding together on the highway was called Mamacita by the one and only Skateboard P known as Pharrell. Its not on the soundtrack which sucks. But still a great soundtrack to buy.

Average customer rating: Vampire Muzak Exactly what I expected Music to remember Love the show - Love the music more please!

Angel: Live Fast, Die Never - Music from TV Series Manufacturer: Rounder / Umgd ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Television Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Rounder Records | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Buffy The Vampire Slayer: The Album (1999 Television Series) Buffy The Vampire Slayer: Radio Sunnydale Firefly (Original Television Soundtrack) Buffy the Vampire Slayer - Once More, with Feeling Serenity ASIN: B0008FPJ7Q Release Date: 2005-05-17

Tracks:

1. Angel Main Theme The Sanctuary Extended Remix performed by Darling Violetta
2. Start The Apocalypse
3. The End Of The World
4. Massive Assault
5. Home
6. Hero featuring vocals by Elin Carlson
7. Judgment & Jousting
8. The Birth of Angelus featuring vocals by Elin Carlson
9. Rebellion
10. The Trials for Darla
11. Dreaming of Darla
12. Untouched / Darlas Fire
13. Darlas Sacrifice
14. Welcome To PYLEA
15. Through The Looking Glass
16. Castle Attack
17. Cordy Meets Fred
18. Princess Cordelia
19. Farewell Cordelia
20. Im Game by Christophe Beck
21. Touched performed by Vast
22. LA Song performed by Christian Kane
23. Lady Marmalade performed by Andy Hallett
24. Its Not Easy Being Green performed by Andy Hallett,
25. A Place Called Home performed by Kim Richey

Album Description

Fans of Angel have continually hoped to one day hear an album. Their wait is finally over. Live Fast, Die Never: Music from the TV Series features * A newly-recorded, full-length version of the main-title song * 3 songs performed by cast members as were featured in episodes of the show (a karaoke bar was a recurring location) * Score by the show's composer, Robert Kral *key songs to the show performed by Vast and Kim Ritchie *notes from Joss Whedon and extensive cast photos from all 5 seasons Angel is Academy® and Emmy® -nominated writer Joss Whedon's humorous exploration of the twists and turns of adulthood set against a backdrop of supernatural adventure and is seen currently on TNT.

Customer Reviews:

Vampire Muzak.......2007-04-01

The music on the series was very effective and enjoyable, but being written in service to the story and visuals makes it a little unsatisfying with the music alone.

Exactly what I expected.......2007-03-26

I wish it had a few more darker songs on the album but what I got is exactly what I expected it to be. I am very satisfied with my purchase.

Music to remember.......2007-03-13

The opening track of the album by Darling Violetta, is absolutely fantastic. Having all the Buffy albums and knowing how thought provoking the music is from that show, I did expect more from the Angel album. But it's still good music and any fan would be happy to say they have it.

Love the show - Love the music.......2007-01-20

It is wonderful music!!! It is as huanting as it was while watching the show!

more please!.......2006-12-05

One of my favorite is season 5 episode 6 "The Cautionary Tale of Numero Cinco " I wish this compilation include the guitar solo section. I am completely opposite to the one of the reviewer. I love the music part only. I find it inspiring. There's some Hans Zimmer style in it. I really dig it...quiet yet powerful. However, it start to become a little too formulated. Too much of the same thing is definitely not a good thing. Ahhh, classic tragic hero stories. I can't resist.

Average customer rating: F YES! One of Motley's and the eighties best An Amazing Debut for the crue, quite possibly the best. Or close. tough stuff Great album...

Too Fast For Love Mötley Crüe , and Motley Crue Manufacturer: Hip-O Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Shout At The Devil Theatre of Pain Girls, Girls, Girls Dr. Feelgood Out of the Cellar ASIN: B00008OLIO Release Date: 2003-04-08

Tracks:

1. Live Wire
2. Come on and Dance
3. Public Enemy #1
4. Merry-Go-Round
5. Take Me to the Top
6. Piece of Your Action
7. Starry Eyes
8. Too Fast for Love
9. On With the Show
10. Toast of the Town
11. Tonight
12. Too Fast for Love [Alternate Intro]
13. Stick to Your Guns
14. Merry-Go-Round [Live In San Antonio] [Bonus Track]
15. Live Wire [Video] [Bonus Track]

Customer Reviews:

F YES!.......2007-01-28

This is the greatest glam record of all time. Way better, more pure and harder rocking than Shout at the Devil.

One of Motley's and the eighties best.......2007-01-12

This album was the beginning of the glam metal scene. Released in 1982 it only sold about 100,000 copies which is actually remarkable considering MTV or radio wouldn't go near it. Motley Crue combined mteal,punk,glam, and pop on this album. Singer Vince Neil never sounds better or more original then this disc. The songs are all catchy(usually under three minutes) and rock hard. Not a simple feat. Most metal bands drone on for 6-8 minuter per song. The album celebrates being young and the recklessness of not having a care in the world. The arenas would be calling on their next disc, but Motley was never better then right here.

An Amazing Debut for the crue, quite possibly the best. Or close........2006-07-19

A great album.

tough stuff.......2006-06-28

"Raw, powerful, gritty" are the adjectives most of the other reviewers are using, and with good reason. This is the straight up real deal.

The lyrics to "Live Wire" are what Tipper Gore read on the floor of the US house of reps, her hands and voice shaking, when she was trying to promote censorship of Rock. ("I'll either break her face or take down her legs...")

Unfortunately, MC got worse instead of better. 'Shout @ Devil' was a very good follow up, but from there on out, they were in large part pandering to the crowd instead of screaming from the heart.

Great album..........2006-06-04

I will try to make this short and sweet. This Motley Crue album is about as raw as it gets. The band pretty much played live, but without all the screaming fans. The whole album is awesome! It is as good as Dr. Feelgood but in a different way. It is worth it to buy.

Average customer rating: Terrific Big Big music A Must-Have For Lovers of Contemporary Classic Music I bought this because it sounded so good on the radio Rattle and roll A Finely Tuned Harmonielehre

John Adams - Harmonielehre · The Chairman Dances · Tromba lontana · Short Ride in a Fast Machine / Sir Simon Rattle John Adams , Simon Rattle , Jonathan Holland , Wesley Warren , and City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Dances | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Adams | Adams, John | ( A ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music $9.99 and Under | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Adams, John | ( A ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Instrumental | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: On the Transmigration of Souls John Adams: The Dharma at Big Sur/My Father Knew Charles Ives Naive & Sentimental Music Adams: Violin Concerto/Shaker Loops Road Movies ASIN: B000002RU2 Release Date: 1994-04-12

Tracks:

1. Harmonielehre: Part I.
2. Harmonielehre: Part II. The Anfortas Wound
3. Harmonielehre: Part III. Meister Eckhardt And Quackie
4. The Chairman Dances: Foxtrot For Orchestra
5. Two Fanfares: Tromba Lontana - Jonathan Holland
6. Short Ride In A Fast Machine

Customer Reviews:

Terrific Big Big music.......2007-05-15

Harmonielehre

I heard the St. Louis Symphony womp this puppy out at Carnegie Hall and it's just as great on this CD by Rattle et co. Vast, intricate, sailing, imaginative.

Buy it.

A Must-Have For Lovers of Contemporary Classic Music.......2007-03-28

This CD is a collection of some of the greatest pieces of contemporary classical music by one of the world's greatest living classical composers. The works herein are highly accessible in their intense rhythms, explosive energy, and original construction. It's difficult for me to heap enough praise on these works and this CD.

I bought this because it sounded so good on the radio.......2007-02-06

I heard The Chairman Dances and went right to Amazon to order this. This ia a lovely little gem of a CD, and it is so pleasing to find John Adams, another great modern American composer. I'm also a fan of composers such as Christopher Rouse, for example, and Joe Leniado Chira is my cousin. Modern composers are a precious resource that we should explore, demand more of and nurture. We afficianados would like to see symphony orchestras and ensembles giving more attention to the modern genre. Meanwhile, John Adams has impressed me with this disc. The Chairman Dances is my favorite. I can just see Chairman Mao doing a vigorous foxtrot to this, and Tricky Dick feeling jealous. This might be the music that opened China to the West.

Rattle and roll.......2007-01-12

Slouching back in the old easy chair I was very tempted to write an eloquent review after listening to this recording but why bother, no I
think I'll just go back and listen to it again. Care to join me ?

A Finely Tuned Harmonielehre.......2006-04-02

Should any friend ask what CD to obtain to begin an appreciation for the music of one of our greatest living composers, John Adams, this superb disc with Simon Rattle and the Birmingham Symphony Orchestra would surely be at the top of the list. Rattle has selected the various sides of Adams' thoughts and offers performances that are sparkling and rich and very well performed.

For inclusiveness Rattle has elected excerpts from one of Adams operas, 'Nixon in China', in the facile and gently humorous yet tender 'The Chairman Dances', foxtrot for orchestra. For sheer showmanship there is the 'Tromba Lontana, fanfare for orchestra', and the often performed 'Short Ride in a Fast Machine, fanfare for orchestra'.

But the glory of the recording of course is the magnificent orchestral 'symphony' from 1984-85, the 'Harmonielehre'. Though this work has multiple recordings, not the least one being the premiere recording with Edo de Waart and the San Francisco Symphony, Simon Rattle brings to the work his usual insight into architecture that allows the listener to appreciate the splendors of each of the three sections.

But this listener, though long a champion for this masterwork, was still amazed to hear just how magnificently composed is 'Harmonielehre', hearing a live performance with John Adams conducting the Los Angeles Philharmonic. The acoustic of Disney Hall allowed the huge percussion section of drums, gongs, bells, keyboards, triangles, etc and manipulations of each of these sections in the odd ways in which Adams achieves his effects to truly shine. Watching the performance enhances the auditory splendor. Rarely has the emotionally loaded aspect of the work been so revealed. One can only hope that Adams will record this performance to share the miracle. Grady Harp, April 06

Average customer rating: Spocoli Rules Awesome, Totally Awesome! One of the finest movie soundtracks of the eighties Yes there was an 80's BEFORE Madonna Nooooo!!! They Forgot...

Fast Times At Ridgemont High: Music From The Motion Picture Various Artists Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music 1980s | By Decade | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: Valley Girl: Music From The Soundtrack Say Anything: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack The Breakfast Club: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Pretty In Pink: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Heavy Metal: Music From The Motion Picture ASIN: B000002H14 Release Date: 1995-03-14

Tracks:

1. Somebody's Baby - Jackson Browne
2. Waffle Stomp - Joe Walsh
3. Love Rules - Don Henley
4. Uptown Boys - Louise Goffin
5. So Much In Love - Timothy B. Schmit
6. Raised On The Radio - Ravyns
7. The Look In Your Eyes - Gerard McMahon
8. Speeding - The Go-Go's
9. Don't Be Lonely - Quarterflash
10. Never Surrender - Don Felder
11. Fast Times (The Best Years Of Our Lives) - Billy Squier
12. Fast Times At Ridgemont High - Sammy Hagar
13. I Don't Know (Spicoli's Theme) - Jimmy Buffett
14. Love Is The Reason - Graham Nash
15. I'll Leave It Up To You - Poco
16. Highway Runner - Donna Summer
17. Sleeping Angel - Stevie Nicks
18. She's My Baby (And She's Outta Control) - Palmer/Jost
19. Goodbye, Goodbye - Oingo Boingo

Customer Reviews:

Spocoli Rules.......2007-07-06

If you thought the movie was good the soundtrack is even better. A good wide range of tune. Takes you back

Awesome, Totally Awesome!.......2006-01-31

"Fsst Times At Ridgemont High" is one of my all time favorite movies ever. I've rarely laughed harder than I did when I saw this all time 1980s' classic.

One of the main reasons I loved it was because of the soundtrack, which I found to be an awesome compilation of music from thst time period. For months I searched for it but wasn't able to find it. I finally found it last night.

I'm so glad I did. Be advised that not every song from the movie is on it, but I think that's inevitable. Besides, I already have "Kashmir", "Moving In Stereo" and "American Girl", and I can do without "We've Got The Beat". But there's some darn good stuff on here. I love Jackson Browne's "Somebody's Baby", a fine piece of early 1980s' soft rock. There's a lot of other great stuff as well, such as Joe Walsh's "Waffle Stomp", Don Henley's beautiful "Love Rules", Quarterflash's "Don't Be Lonely", Sammy Hagar's title song, Jimmy Buffet's "I Don't Know (Spicoli's Theme) and of course Oingo Boingo's "Goodbye, Goodbye".

The songs sound very good, though I'd like to see a new version since next year is the film's 25th anniversary. Still, this will do for now.

One of the finest movie soundtracks of the eighties.......2005-10-26

Fast Times At Ridgemont High (1982.) The original motion picture soundtrack.

INTRODUCTION:
In 1982, the classic film Fast Times At Ridgemont High arrived in theatres. The movie impressed plenty of audiences with its excellent mixture of humor and drama, and it continues to do so to this day. It definitely stands as one of film writer Cameron Crowe's ultimate achievements. But once aspect of the film that certainly should not be overlooked is the music. For the movie, many of the most popular and talented musicians of the day (as well as a few unpopular ones) got together and recorded some songs to be used in the film. The soundtrack, while not as popular as the movie itself, still manages to hold its own in the eye of fans of the music. Let's take a look at the soundtrack, and see how it measures up!

OVERVIEW:
The Fast Times At Ridgemont High soundtrack was released in 1982, around the same time as the film. The collection features all eighteen of the songs that were recorded for the film. It does NOT, however, include the score or songs that existed prior to the film.

REVIEW:
In the eighties, there were a few movies that were nothing short of excellent, and the soundtracks to those movies were no exception. Fast Times At Ridgemont High fits that bill nicely. The sheer cast of musicians featured here is reason alone to check out this soundtrack, even if you're not familiar with the movie itself. The Go-Gos, Sammy Hagar, Billy Squier, Oingo Boingo, and most of the men formerly of the Eagles (as solo artists) are among the musicians who play on the soundtrack. Let's look at each track, and see how each one fares?

-Somebody's Baby by Jackson Browne: Jackson Browne was a big-time pop star in the seventies with hits like Doctor My Eyes and Runnin' On Empty. But after the seventies, he pretty much faded into obscurity. However, he did have one career highlight in the eighties, and that was this song. The pop ballad became the most popular song made especially for the film, and a huge hit for Mr. Browne himself. A great way to kick off the soundtrack.

-Waffle Stomp by Joe Walsh: Here we have a cut from the former James Gang and Eagles member. And for the soundtrack, he serves up his own breed of pop rock. You've gotta love those humorous lyrics. A lot of people think Joe Walsh basically faded away after the Eagles broke up, but this track certainly proves otherwise. It's definitely some of his most underrated work!

-Love Rules by Don Henley: Here's another former Eagle. At this point, Henley's solo career hadn't really gotten launched. It's too bad this song didn't become a big hit, because it really could have given Henley's solo career a jump start. This is an excellent ballad, and it's a shame so many Henley fans, even some of the die-hards, tent to forget about this one.

-Uptown Boys by Louise Goffin: Louise Goffin's primary claim to fame is being the daughter of Gerry Goffin, who co-wrote songs for various artists in the sixties with Carole King (it's not at all uncommon to see pop albums from the sixties penned by Goffin/King.) What the younger Goffin does on this song is priceless - she takes the classic sixties pop sound and combines it with an eighties pop sound - as a result, she sounds almost like a female Marshall Crenshaw. The style fusion works great, and this is an excellent track overall.

-So Much In Love by Timothy B. Schmit: Here we have another former Eagle. If you've heard the Eagles song I Can't Tell You Why, Schmit's vocals will instantly sound familiar to you. Here he creates a tune that sounds like nothing else on the album - something that sounds like a doo-wop and eighties pop combo. The end result is another fine piece of music.

-Raised On The Radio by the Ravyns: Here's a band I had never heard of prior to listening to this soundtrack. What they serve up on this album is a straight-up pop-rock tune with a distinct sound that manages to be similar to other eighties music, and yet totally unique at the same time. After hearing this song, I'm very likely to check out additional work by this band.

-The Love In Your Eyes by Gerard McMahon: And here's another artist I had never heard of prior to my listening to this soundtrack. This is, essentially, an eighties pop ballad - something not at all uncommon in this day and age. Still, McMahon's contribution to the genre is a fine one. It's a solid addition to the soundtrack.

-Speeding by the Go-Gos: Any fan of eighties pop music knows these girls do pop rock with the best of them. And this, the band's contribution to the film, was another fine addition to their catalogue. Like most of the stuff on the soundtrack, it didn't become a hit for them, which is sad, since it is a great song.

-Don't Be Lonely by Quarterflash: Most people seem to only know Quarterflash for their hit Harden My Heart. And before I heard this soundtrack, I was one of those people. With this eighties pop tune, the group proves that they are more than a flash in the pan. The melodic, eighties-flavored pop stylings make for a worthwhile listening that will make you wish the band got more popular.

-Never Surrender by Don Felder: Yer another former Eagle. Don Felder was the guitarist who joined the Eagles in 1974, and took their music in a harder rocking direction. Solo work from Felder is pretty much unknown, and this rocker, back by horns and Felder's awesome guitar riffs, makes for an awesome song. It's a shame he didn't become an accomplished solo artist like most of the other Eagles, because this song definitely shows his potential apart from them!

-Fast Times (The Best Years Of Our Lives) by Billy Squier: Billy Squier. I LOVE this guy - his style of hard rock has never failed to impress me. In fact, this song, is the whole reason I bought this soundtrack! If you're at all a fan of Squier, or eighties hard rock in general, you're going to enjoy this song. I know I did!

-Fast Times At Ridgemont High by Sammy Hagar: If you're a fan of eighties hard rock, then you definitely know this guy rocked like no other. This song serves up the straight-up hard rock you know and love him for, but at the same time it has a unique sound to it, unlike his other works, mostly thanks to the backing instrumentation. Hard rock fans will love this one.

-I Don't Know by Jimmy Buffett: Here's another one of those artists that basically faded into obscurity after the seventies. If you're expecting the typical Buffet ballad of beaches, boats, and getting drunk, you're not going to find it here. Truly, the song is undeniably Buffett, but here he tries his hand at eighties pop rock. Surprisingly, the end result is very good! It's just a shame it never shows up on his hits collections.

-Love Is The Reason by Graham Nash: Another forgotten seventies artist shows up on the soundtrack. In his heyday, Graham Nash was a musical genius whose popularity was only exceeded by the quality of the music he could create. His popularity had taken a hit in this era, but he still manages to perform an excellent song. It will definitely bring you memories of Our House, the ballad he did back in the days with David Crosby and Stephen Stills.

-I'll Leave It Up To You by Poco: Yes. Here we have ANOTHER band that the era had all but forgotten. Poco's contribution here is a far cry from what they did in the seventies and gained their fame for initially. However, sometimes a change is for the best. The band's attempt at eighties pop is actually a surprisingly good one! One of their most underrated musical workings.

-Highway Runner by Donna Summer: Donna Summer is one of the more obscure artists on this compilation, being that she was widely remembered for being a disco artists with her hits like Hot Stuff and Bad Girls. Here she tackles a new genre - hard rock. On the song, she actually sounds a lot like Pat Benatar. I never thought someone like Summer would ever do hard rock, but what is even more astonishing is how good her attempt at the genre is! Don't overlook this one!

-Sleeping Angel by Stevie Nicks: Even after her Fleetwood Mac days, Stevie Nicks remained a successful musical artist. A little known fact about her career is her contribution to this soundtrack - something that should definitely be more well-known than it is. This is an awesome rock ballad, as only someone like Nicks could do.

-She's My Baby (And She's Outta Control): By Palmer/Just: Here's one of those artists I had never heard of prior to hearing the soundtrack - but I was impressed nonetheless. It's straight-up rock with an eighties pop vibe thrown in for good measure. Hard to put in words, this song is. You've gotta hear it to appreciate it.

-Goodbye Goodbye by Oingo Boingo: Rather than the weird eighties pop stuff we're used to Oingo Boingo doing, here they try their hand at rockabilly stylings, not unlike those of the Stray Cats. And they actually do this pretty well! It makes you wonder how the band would have fared if they'd none more songs like this. It's a solid way to finish off the soundtrack.

Overall, these songs are among the finest eighties pop tunes ever released, every bit as good as the excellent film they were featured in. If you liked the film, the soundtrack will be a worthwhile purchase. Just be warned - it DOES NOT feature songs that were featured in the film but existed prior (Kashmir by Led Zeppelin, Moving In Stereo by the Cars, We Got The Beat by the Go-Gos, etc.) Even if you haven't seen the film or weren't too crazy about it (and you shouldn't fall into either camp there), consider checking out this soundtrack if you're into pop-rock of the eighties. All of these songs are great. It's one of the best film soundtracks ever released.

EDITION NOTES:
This album was issued on CD in the middle of the nineties, but was only released on CD once. And sadly, the CD version seems to be fading from store shelves. Hopefully the record company will reissue it sometime. And if a reissue is done, hopefully it will featured remastered sound and the missing songs that weren't made exclusively for the film as bonus tracks. Until then, you'll have to hunt down the existing version.

Yes there was an 80's BEFORE Madonna.......2005-08-25

Although I could take or leave the movie itself, this sountrack is a great recap of the early 80's.

Tracks feature some groups who back in 1982 were riding high on the charts, and probally thought that they would be around forever such as the Go Go's (Speeding), Quarterflash (Don't be Lonely), Oingo Boingo (Goodbye, Goodbye), and The Ravyns (Raised On The Radio), as well as 80's icons such as Sammy Hagar, Joe Walsh and Don Henley.

The big hit from this album belonged to Jackson Browne with Somebody's Baby, proof that he can deliver a great non-political pop song.

Two "from the vault" tracks also delivered sales to this album, and they are Stevie Nick's Sleeping Angel (later to appear on at least one of her compilations), and Donna Summer's Highway Runner from the then unreleased rock/new wave orientated album I'm A Rainbow (released in full in 1996).

"Never Surrender" your love for the music of your High School & College Years!

Nooooo!!! They Forgot..........2005-07-27

Kashmir by Led Zeppelin! One of the best songs in the movie was for some reason excluded from the soundtrack. But other than that, a great album.

Average customer rating: Amazing Instrumental Album This may never come out of the CD player. Chris Thile Great bunch of musicians Surprised, but not in a good way

Not All Who Wander Are Lost Chris Thile Manufacturer: Sugarhill [Country] ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Traditional | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Bluegrass | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Why Should the Fire Die? Nickel Creek How to Grow a Woman from the Ground Deceiver Stealing Second ASIN: B00005OACK Release Date: 2001-10-09

Tracks:

1. Song For a Young Queen
2. Wolfcreek Pass
3. Raining At Sunset
4. Riddles In the Dark
5. Sinai To Canaan - Part I
6. Sinai To Canaan - Part II
7. Club G.R.O.S.S.
8. You Deserve Flowers
9. Eureka!
10. Big Sam Thompson
11. Bridal Veil Falls
12. Laurie De' Tullins

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Set free from the bluegrass and folk conventions of Nickel Creek, Generation X's most prodigious mandolinist doesn't so much stretch out as explode. Yes, the barely legal Thile is surrounded by the most dominant players in acoustic music--Stuart Duncan, Béla Fleck, Edgar Meyer, Jerry Douglas, and Bryan Sutton--but this 12-song suite of "newgrass," Celtic, and old-timey instrumentals has Thile's searing stamp all over it. His lyrical, almost liquid style, even on the hottest seven-minute jams, accents melodic continuity over attack, intricate counterpoint over frenetic collision. And his compositions, as open-ended as post-bop jazz and as jiggy as a sweaty contra dance, inspire these genuinely great musicians to performances both refreshing and profound. --Roy Kasten

Customer Reviews:

Amazing Instrumental Album.......2007-07-08

Being a big fan of Nickel Creek and Chris Thile, I had no doubt that I would like this album. The other instrumentalists are all top notch players and of course Chris is amazing as always.

There's a nice amount of variety in musical styles presented on Not All Who Wander Are Lost. Fans of Nickel Creek will find several of the tracks very similar to songs like Ode to a Butterfly, Scotch and Chocolate, or Stumptown. Other tracks branch out into jazz, blues and various other experimentations.

If you like listening to very talented and skilled bluegrass instrumentalists, you can't go wrong with this one.

This may never come out of the CD player........2007-03-10

I liked Nickle Creek, and had a little trepidation about Thile's solo project. Don't solo projects usually involve self-indulgence and self-conscious 'spreading out' into areas of music unlike the ones that drew you to the artist in the first place? Don't prodigies always sour?

No. And NO. Noting the presence of dobro god Jerry Douglas, banjo god Bela Fleck, and big cuddly bass god Edgar Myer, I decided it couldn't be bad. And much as I liked these guys, and Nickle Creek, I was unprepared for how wonderful this collection is. It's been in the car stereo for three months and hasn't come out.

Besides the virtuoso musicianship one would expect from the lineup, the wonderfulness comes from that rarity of rarities, a prodigy who is growing and becoming better all the time. Thile's tunes demonstrate a compositional skill almost equal to his unbelievable mandolin prowess. After an intial stunned listen-through driving across the desert at dawn, my son pointed out examples of counterpoint and inversion, rondes and scale and time changes worthy of classical composition. (things I would know nothing of)

This is about as wonderful as I can imagine. If there's better music, I'm probably not sophisticated enough to appreciate it. The first five songs are absolutely mind-blowing. About the only disclaimer I can think of is if you need noise, dissonance, or atonality to feel music is worthwhile, you will be disappointed. This is all pretty melodic, and Thile is unafraid to follow a composition all the way to beauty.

From surprise at the roaring power a string band is capable of as "Raining at Sunset" proceeds to the "How many guys are playing there?" intricacies of the Fleck/Thile duet "Riddles in the Dark", this is delicious stuff.

Chris Thile.......2006-08-27

Jan received a text message on her cell phone, from a student in Shaoxing who she used to teach. "Not all who wander are lost." That sounded literary to me somehow, so I asked Google. It's a quote by J.R.R. Tolkien. Also, it's a CD by Chris Thile. I checked the reviews and was so impressed that I bought it. Bluegrass jazz? Instrumental, quite mature, not repetitive or boring or New Age... But I repeat myself. It holds up quite well to repeated playing, which is amazing given my short attention span. It arrived at the same time as FOUR Slim Gaillard CDs, and yet Slim didn't obliterate it. I'm listening to both guys at the same time. (Well, not literally.) That should tell you something. Plus, anybody who can write a song based on Club G.R.O.S.S. (a Calvin and Hobbes reference) is quite obviously da bomb. Get this one. Right now.

Great bunch of musicians.......2006-08-16

Chris Thile is an amazing talent, and so are the other folks playing with him. This CD demonstrates how remarkably versatile the mandolin can be.

Surprised, but not in a good way.......2006-04-23

Please pay heed to all of the reviews here, INCLUDING the negative ones. You'll see that the glowing reviews are generally by people who love Bela Fleck, while the Nickel Creek fans tend to run hot and cold. I fall into the latter group. Listening to the samples on Amazon provides a feel for the musicianship on this CD, which is superb, no question about it. Nobody can rip Chris Thile for his ability to play the mandolin. But what the samples don't clearly indicate is the complex nature of the melodies, typical of a Bela Fleck performance... probably closer to contemporary jazz than bluegrass. They are certainly nothing like Nickel Creek's initial release, which is one of the best recordings I've ever heard... more of a sing-along style, with warm melodies that really stick with you.

If you are a Nickel Creek fan, but you aren't familar with Bela Fleck's music, be cautious about getting this CD.

Average customer rating: 100 Listens and counting. . . Ok songs Cars: Lightning McQueen's Fast Tracks Fun good car travel music

Cars: Lightning McQueen's Fast Tracks Disney Manufacturer: Disney ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Children's Music | Styles | Music Disney | Children's Music | Styles | Music Sing-A-Longs | Children's Music | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Disney Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Cars Cars Essential Guide (Dk Essential Guides) Cars (Disney/ Pixar) Cars Reusable Sticker Book (Cars Movie Tie in) (Reusable Sticker Book) Over The Hedge ASIN: B000EYF5KM Release Date: 2006-06-06

Tracks:

1. My Wonderful Car - Lyle Gudmunsen
2. Black And White Thunderbird - Britt Savage
3. Road Trip - Tom Hambridge
4. You Can't Catch Me - Joy Lynn White
5. Rocking Little Roadster - Gunnar Nelson
6. On The Road Again - Kevin Montgomery
7. My Old Yellow Car - Gordie Sampson
8. Hot Rod Hybrid - Pat Buchanan
9. I Got A New Car - Tom Hambridge
10. Pick Up Truck - Mark Johnson
11. My Old Car - Johnny Neal
12. I've Been Everywhere - Web Wilder

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Every once in a while, Disney pairs a score-heavy soundtrack to a major film with something a little lighter. Cars doesn't fit the bill--its soundtrack is star-studded (John Mayer, Sheryl Crow, James Taylor) and its score, by Randy Newman, is about as accessible as they come. So chalk up Fast Tracks--Lightning McQueen's lighthearted and wholly likable companion piece to Cars: The Soundtrack--to the outsized persona with which his creators gifted him. McQueen, a pedal-to-the-metal kind of character, has tunes coming out his mighty tailpipe: between Gunnar Nelson's "Rocking Little Roadster," Joy Lynn White's "You Can't Catch Me," and Kevin Montgomery's earnest, dust-coated cover of Willie Nelson's "On the Road Again," he takes classic rock, rockabilly, and straight-up country for a spin; elsewhere, pop, folk, and blues fasten their seatbelts. It's a slightly twang-heavy melange, but McQueen rotates his sounds as reliably as his tires--credit him (or, more accurately, the corporate folks who keep his engines running) with concocting a roll-down-the-windows-and-shout worthy soundtrack of his own. --Tammy La Gorce

Customer Reviews:

100 Listens and counting. . ........2007-05-15

I bought this for my 1-year-old who loves the movie to keep him occupied in the car. When it first arrived, I was actually a bit disappointed at the lack of between-song dialogue. McQueen and Mater exchange just a line or two at the beginning of each song (but, for some strange reason, not the first song). I figured my son wouldn't be into it, but apparently there's enough of the characters for him, because for the past few months, EVERY time we go in the car, he yells "Mater! Mater!" until I put this CD on.

The music isn't bad at all -- it consists of accessible, catchy rockabilly and country-rock tunes with cutesy, humorous lyrics. It's great for singalongs. Unfortunately, the constant play is getting a little old. Actually, the fact that it isn't driving me completely nuts at this point, especially considering that it isn't my favorite style of music, is a huge point in its favor!

My only real complaint, aside from wishing there were more dialogue, is that the dialogue is recorded at a much lower level than the music. I find myself cranking up the volume when the characters start talking and then turning it back down when each song starts.

Ok songs.......2007-01-17

Not as impressive as we had hoped. My son loves the Cars soundtrack, so i thought he would like this, but it never gets listened to.

Cars: Lightning McQueen's Fast Tracks.......2006-08-28

This CD is an incredible companion for Cars. The interaction with Mater and Company is enjoyable. All the car music recorded from several generations makes it a must for vehicle and music lovers alike. This is a "must own CD" for a trip with the family.

Fun.......2006-08-10

We bought this CD with the Cars soundtrack and it is a great CD. My son loves it because it has the voices of Lighting and Mater who introduce most of the songs. We listened while on a road trip and all loved it.

good car travel music.......2006-06-22

this is an ok cd. if you like the music on the orginal soundtrack (which i highly recommend) you will will most likely enjoy this. i didnt like it at first when i first started playing it, but it did grow on me. i think i would have liked it better if i had not listened to the soundtrack from cars beforehand. really, there is no comparing the two.

honestly, it makes a pretty good music choice if you have a long car trip to make w small children, or even a small one w small children :~)

Average customer rating: Underrated (& unknown) classic Tragic Telepathic (Soul Slasher) The Most Ignored Grunge Masterpiece Heavy Psychedelic Riffage Not long enough, in my opinion

Fast Stories from Kid Coma Truly Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Grunge | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Feeling You Up Someone, Somewhere... Shame Wolfmother ASIN: B000008PBT Release Date: 1995-06-20

Tracks:

1. Blue Flame Ford
2. Four Girls
3. If You Don't Let It Die
4. Hot Summer 1991
5. Blue Lights
6. Leslie's Coughing up Blood
7. Hurricane Dance
8. Anglehead
9. Tragic Telepathic (Soul Slasher)
10. Virtually
11. So Strange
12. Strangling
13. Chlorine

Customer Reviews:

Underrated (& unknown) classic.......2007-03-17

Truly: Seattle trio, influenced by the Sonics, Black Sabbath, Velvet Underground, Jim Carroll and the Doors. Some audible similarities to Soundgarden, and a few have mentioned Kyuss as well, but I don't particularly hear it, although I love Kyuss. Loads of mellotron, thick-as-molasses guitars, 70+ minutes of mind-altering psychedelic grunge/proto-metal. Personal highlight is track 10, an incredible tune called "Virtually," where singer/lyricist Robert Roth states

"I have the power to wish you away/I have the power to wish you to stay/Sometimes I have the power to make wishes come true/The starlight knows it if I'm wishing for you

Virtual, virtually

Now your emotions choking you/Now your oceans capsized thee/Love is a holograph till you cry/Feels like the moon shaking in the sky/Twin suns shining on the planets around/Come call the rain that makes the lovers drown."

Fabulous music, great lyrics, and it deserves to be heard.

Tragic Telepathic (Soul Slasher).......2006-09-19

Incredible album. I always enjoyed listening to it with Kyuss's WELCOME TO SKY VALLEY and Love Battery's FAR GONE. I am over the age of 13.

The Most Ignored Grunge Masterpiece.......2005-07-26

Well... it's not exactly Grunge, but this band includes Hiro Yamamamoto (ex-Soundgarden), Marck Pickerell (ex-Screaming Trees) and a talented guy called Robert Roth on vocals and guitars.
The album is an intense sonic experience. It is dark, but catchy. Sometimes it sounds like a Grunge version of The Doors, but only soimetimes, because the album is full of long incredibly accomplished passages that are very unlikely to be achieved on a debut full length album.
Truly is one of those bands that you might be lucky to find, but certainly won't hear much about. Nevertheless, the critics acclaimed the album and it ended on several "best albums of the year" lists.

Heavy Psychedelic Riffage.......2004-01-09

This was one of the albums I bought when grunge still had some aftershock on my young brain. Then later, when I got into punk and thrash metal I tossed this out along with my some of my Nirvana, Mudhoney and other assorted 'Seattle Grunge' albums. I picked this up again after hearing it at a school bro's house and the next day picked it up at a used CD store. Thank God it was easy to find a copy of this.
These days I've been really getting into the newer bands that emulate a 70's classic rock feel. Some of those bands are Queens of the Stone Age, Unida, Drunk Horse, Goatsnake, etc. I think that these guys really have an awesome sound that differs from any of these aforementioned bands. Roth plays his guitar through some loud low bottom amps. The sound is so heavy and resonating in a Black Sabbath way. And the organ that he uses really thickens out the atmosphere. Yamamoto on bass does his thing on the bass making everything heavier. The man at the skins, Mark Pickerel has a friggin awesome style. This guy has some awesome drum work on this album where he just breaks from keeping the time and adds some quick fills to let you know everyone playing is kicking some a$$. He in his own right gives it an even harder edge. Singing is also done by Roth and is probably the least desirable part of the music it will grow on you. He has a kind of tired moaning that suddenly turns into a frantic scream when he raises his voice. But its perfect for lyrics which are real psychedelic and dark. I think of Kyuss on downers when listening to these guys. There are no real standout tracks here except 'Blue Flame Ford,' which is very catchy but is also the weakest track. Try and find it used somewhere. It's worth paying the price of a new CD for it.

Not long enough, in my opinion.......2003-11-11

I was in 8th grade when I read a review of this CD in the Dallas Morning News by Thor Christenson--borrowed the money from my parents and begged them to take me over to Bill's Records. My feeble little mind was blown away as soon as I listened to it; of course that does not say much, because that is the same age when Brittany Spears is mind blowing. But even now at 22, it continues to be my favorite album, not just for familiarity's sake or the fact that I've always felt thismuch better than everyone else for discovering such a gem, but it is a genuinely awesome group of songs that should have gotten album of the year. Who's heard of Robert Roth, though? Hiro Yamamoto, yes. Mark Pickeral, yes. But I swear I am so obsessed with Robert Roth, I am eagerly awaiting his solo album coming out this year, hopefully. He is an absolute genius--I've never heard any music like his before. His lyrics go with the style--a love song is not just a love song, it's a summary of an entire group of contrasting feelings.

I never skip over anything in this album, I know every song by heart. Each song has depth and drama and is like like a miniature opera. I guess to describe the music itself, I'd have to use such mundane words as mesmerizing, flowing, decadent, trance-like, delerious, perpetual, drowning.

I think it is totally worth a blind buy--that's what I did back in 95, and look what a raving lunatic I have become.

Average customer rating: A musical treasure-box a beautiful journey into melancholy

Dowland - The Collected Works / The Consort of Musicke, Rooley John Dowland , Anthony Rooley , Emma Kirkby , Christopher Wilson , The Consort of Musicke , Colin Tilney , Anthony Bailes , Jakob Lindberg , Nigel North , Glenda Simpson , Peter Holman , and John Donne Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Byrd, William | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Dowland | Dowland, John | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Holborne, Anthony | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by White | White, Robert | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Sacred & Religious | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems Ballets & Dances | Renaissance (c.1450-1600) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Renaissance (c.1450-1600) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Recorder | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Lute | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Psalms | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Solo Instrumental | New Age | Styles | Music Classical | Box Sets | Stores | Music Blowout Box Sets | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 20% Off | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Byrd, William | ( B ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Dowland, John | ( D ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Holborne, Anthony | ( H ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music White, Robert | ( W ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Bargain Box Sets | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Bargain Box Sets | Opera & Vocal General | Opera & Vocal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Opera & Vocal General | Opera & Vocal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Dowland: Complete Lute Works, Vol.1-5 William Byrd: Consort Songs Bach: The Landowska Recordings Britten Conducts Britten Janácek: Operas ASIN: B000004CYV Release Date: 2007-03-13

Tracks:

1. First Booke Of Songes: I. Unquiet Thoughts
2. First Booke Of Songes: II. Who Ever Thinks Or Hopes Of Love
3. First Booke Of Songes: III. My Thoughts Are Wing'd With Hopes
4. First Booke Of Songes: IV. If My Complaints Could Passions Move
5. First Booke Of Songes: V. Can She Excuse My Wrongs
6. First Booke Of Songes: VI. Now, O Now, I Needs Must Part
7. First Booke Of Songes: VII. Dear, If You Change
8. First Booke Of Songes: VIII. Burst Fourth My Tears
9. First Booke Of Songes: IX. Go Crystal Tears
10. First Booke Of Songes: X. Think'st Thou Then By Thy Feigning
11. First Booke Of Songes: XI. Come Away, Come Sweet Love
12. First Booke Of Songes: XII. Rest Awhile, You Cruel Cares
13. First Booke Of Songes: XIII. Sleep, Wayward Thoughts
14. First Booke Of Songes: XIV. All Ye, Whom Love Or Fortune Hath Betray'd
15. First Booke Of Songes: XV. Wilt Thou Unkind Thus Reave Me
16. First Booke Of Songes: XVI. Would My Conceit
17. First Booke Of Songes: XVII. Come Again: Sweet Love Doth Now Invite
18. First Booke Of Songes: XVIII. His Golden Locks
19. First Booke Of Songes: XIX. Awake, Sweet Love
20. First Booke Of Songes: XX. Come, Heavy Sleep
21. First Booke Of Songes: XXI. Away With These Self-Loving Lads

Tracks:

1. Second Booke Of Songs: I. I Saw My Lady Weep
2. Second Booke Of Songs: II. Flow My Tears
3. Second Booke Of Songs: III. Sorrow, Stay
4. Second Booke Of Songs: IV. Die Not Before Thy Day
5. Second Booke Of Songs: V. Mourn, Mourn, Day Is With Darkness Fled
6. Second Booke Of Songs: VI. Time's Eldest Son
7. Second Booke Of Songs: VII. Then Sit Thee Down
8. Second Booke Of Songs: VIII. When Others Sing Venite
9. Second Booke Of Songs: IX. Praise Blindness Eyes
10. Second Booke Of Songs: X. O Sweet Woods
11. Second Booke Of Songs: XI. If Floods Of Tears
12. Second Booke Of Songs: XII. Fine Knacks For Ladies
13. Second Booke Of Songs: XIII. Now Cease My Wand'ring Eyes
14. Second Booke Of Songs: XIV. Come Ye Heavy States Of Night
15. Second Booke Of Songs: XV. White As Lilies Was Her Face
16. Second Booke Of Songs: XVI. Woeful Heart
17. Second Booke Of Songs: XVII. A Shepherd In A Shade
18. Second Booke Of Songs: XVIII. Faction That Ever Dwells
19. Second Booke Of Songs: XIX. Shall I Sue
20. Second Booke Of Songs: XX. Toss Not My Soul
21. Second Booke Of Songs: XXI. Clear Or Cloudy
22. Second Booke Of Songs: XXII. Humour Say What Mak'st Thou Here

Tracks:

1. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: I. Farewell, Too Fair
2. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: II. Time Stands Still
3. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: III. Behold A Wonder Here
4. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: IV. Daphne Was Not So Chaste
5. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: V. Me, Me, And None But Me
6. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: VI. When Phoebus First Did Daphne Love
7. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: VII. Say, Love, If Ever Thou Didst Find
8. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: VIII. Flow Not So Fast, Ye Fountains
9. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: IX. What If I Never Speed?
10. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: X. Love Stood Amazed
11. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XI. Lend Your Ears To My Sorrow
12. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XII. By A Fountain Where I Lay
13. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XIII. O What Hath Overwrought
14. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XIV. Farewell, Unkind
15. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XV. Weep You No More, Sad Fountains
16. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XVI. Fie On This Feigning!
17. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XVII. I Must Complain
18. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XVIII. It Was A Time When Silly Bees
19. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XIX. The Lowest Trees Have Tops
20. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XX. What Poor Astronomers Are They
21. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XXI. Come When I Call

Tracks:

1. A Pilgrimes Solace: I. Disdain Me Still
2. A Pilgrimes Solace: II. Sweet Stay Awhile
3. A Pilgrimes Solace: III. To Ask For All Thy Love
4. A Pilgrimes Solace: IV. Love, Those Beams That Breed
5. A Pilgrimes Solace: V. Shall I Strive Wih Words To Move?
6. A Pilgrimes Solace: VI. Were Every Thought An Eye
7. A Pilgrimes Solace: VII. Stay, Time, Awhile Thy Flying
8. A Pilgrimes Solace: VIII. Tell Me, True Love
9. A Pilgrimes Solace: IX. Go Nightly Cares
10. A Pilgrimes Solace: X. From Silent Night
11. A Pilgrimes Solace: XI. Lasso vita mia
12. A Pilgrimes Solace: XII. In This Trembling Shadow Cast
13. A Pilgrimes Solace: XIII. If That A Sinner's Sights
14. A Pilgrimes Solace: XIV. Thou Mighty God
15. A Pilgrimes Solace: XV. When David's Life
16. A Pilgrimes Solace: XVI. When The Poor Cripple

Tracks:

1. A Pilgrimes Solace: XVII. Where Sin Sore Wounding
2. A Pilgrimes Solace: XVIII. My Heart And Tongue Were Twins
3. A Pilgrimes Solace: XIX. Up Merry Mates
4. A Pilgrimes Solace: XX. Welcome Black Night
5. A Pilgrimes Solace: XXI. Cease, Cease These False Sports
6. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Lachrimae Pavane
7. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Can Shee
8. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Paduana
9. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: The Frogge
10. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Frog's Galliard
11. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Pavana And Galiarda
12. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Paduana Lachrymae
13. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Can She Excuse
14. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Pavion Solus cum sola
15. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Dowland's Almayne
16. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Piper's Paven And Galliard
17. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Pavan Lachrymae

Tracks:

1. Mr. Henry Noell Lamentations: I. The Lamentation Of A Sinner
2. Mr. Henry Noell Lamentations: II. Domine ne in furore
3. Mr. Henry Noell Lamentations: III. Miserere mei Deus
4. Mr. Henry Noell Lamentations: IV. The Humble Suit Of A Sinner
5. Mr. Henry Noell Lamentations: V. The Humble Complaint Of A Sinner
6. Mr. Henry Noell Lamentations: VI. De profundis
7. Mr. Henry Noell Lamentations: VII. Domine exaudi
8. Lachrimae: Lachrimae Antiquae
9. Lachrimae: Lachrimae Antiquae Novae
10. Lachrimae: Lachrimae Gementes
11. Lachrimae: Lachrimae Tristes
12. Lachrimae: Lachrimae Coactae
13. Lachrimae: Lachrimae Amantis
14. Lachrimae: Lachrimae Verae
15. Lachrimae: Mr. John Langton's Pavan
16. Lachrimae: Mr. Nicholas Gryffith His Galiard
17. Lachrimae: Sir John Souch His Galiard
18. Lachrimae: Semper Dowland Semper Dolens
19. Lachrimae: Mr. Giles Hobies Galiard
20. Lachrimae: The King Of Denmark's Galiard
21. Lachrimae: Sir Henry Umpton's Funerall
22. Lachrimae: Mr. Henry Noell His Galiard
23. Lachrimae: The Earl Of Essex Galiard
24. Lachrimae: Mr. Bucton His Galiard
25. Lachrimae: Mr. George Whitehead His Almand
26. Lachrimae: Captain Digorie Piper His Galiard
27. Lachrimae: Mr. Thomas Collier His Galiard
28. Lachrimae: Mrs. Nichols Almand

Tracks:

1. Sacred Songs: Sorrow, Come!
2. Sacred Songs: I Shame At Mine Unworthiness
3. Sacred Songs: An Heart That's Broken And Contrite
4. Psalms: Psalm 100: All People That On Earth Do Dwell
5. Psalms: Psalm 38: Put Me Not To Rebuke O Lord
6. Psalms: Psalm 130: Lord To Thee I Make My Moan
7. Psalms: Psalm 104: My Soul Praise The Lord
8. Psalms: Psalm 100: All People That On Earth Do Dwell
9. Psalms: Psalm 134: Behold And Have Regard
10. A Prayer For The Queen's Most Excellent Majesty
11. Instrumental Music: Solus cum sola pavan
12. Instrumental Music: Lachrimae
13. Instrumental Music: Galliard
14. Instrumental Music: Pipers Pavan
15. Instrumental Music: Lachrimae
16. Instrumental Music: Lady Rich Galliard
17. Instrumental Music: Earl Of Essex Galliard
18. Instrumental Music: If My Complaints
19. Instrumental Music: Lachrimae Doolande
20. Instrumental Music: Lord Willoughbie's Welcome Home
21. Instrumental Music: My Lord Chamberlaine His Galliard
22. Instrumental Music: Comagain
23. Instrumental Music: Pavan Lachrymae
24. Instrumental Music: Sorrow Stay

Tracks:

1. Lute Music: Preludium
2. Lute Music: Lachrimae
3. Lute Music: Can She Excuse
4. Lute Music: Dr. Case's Pavan
5. Lute Music: Melancholy Galliard
6. Lute Music: Sir John Smith, His Almain
7. Lute Music: Fantasia
8. Lute Music: A Dream
9. Lute Music: Almain
10. Lute Music: The Queen's Galliard
11. Lute Music: Coranto
12. Lute Music: Resolution
13. Lute Music: Mrs. Vaux Galliard
14. Lute Music: Almain
15. Lute Music: Mr. Dowland's MIdnight
16. Lute Music: Fantasia
17. Lute Music: Loth To Depart
18. Lute Music: The Most Sacred Queen Elizabeth, Her Galliard
19. Lute Music: The Earl Of Essex, His Galliard
20. Lute Music: Pavan
21. Lute Music: John Dowland's Galliard
22. Lute Music: Aloe
23. Lute Music: The Lady Clifton's Spirit
24. Lute Music: What If A Day
25. Lute Music: Mr. Giles Hobie's Galliard
26. Lute Music: Come Away (Song arrangement)
27. Lute Music: Galliard
28. Lute Music: Fancy (Fantasia)

Tracks:

1. Lute Music: Lachrimae (Basic Version)
2. Lute Music: Galliard To Lachrimae
3. Lute Music: [Jig]
4. Lute Music: Galliard On 'Wasingham'
5. Lute Music: Complaint (Ballad Setting)
6. Lute Music: Mignarda (Galliard)
7. Lute Music: Semper Dowland Semper Dolens (Pavan)
8. Lute Music: The Frog Galliard
9. Lute Music: A Fancy (Fantasia)
10. Lute Music: Fancy (Fantasia)
11. Lute Music: Piper's Pavan
12. Lute Music: Captain Digorie Piper's Galliard
13. Lute Music: Lady Laiton's Almain
14. Lute Music: Dowland's Galliard
15. Lute Music: Dowland's First Galliard
16. Lute Music: Tarleton's Jig
17. Lute Music: Walsingham (ballad Setting)
18. Lute Music: Lord Willoughbie's Welcome Home (Ballad Setting)
19. Lute Music: Sir Henry Guilforde, His Almain
20. Lute Music: Pavan (Related To 'Lachrimae')
21. Lute Music: Mr. Langton's Galliard
22. Lute Music: Mrs. Clifton's Almain
23. Lute Music: Galliard
24. Lute Music: Lady Hunsdon's Puffe (Almain)
25. Lute Music: Galliard
26. Lute Music: Go From My Window (Ballad Setting)
27. Lute Music: Fancy (Fantasia)

Tracks:

1. Lute Music: Pavana Johan Douland
2. Lute Music: Mrs. Brigide Fleetwood's Pavan (Solus sine sola)
3. Lute Music: La mia Barbara
4. Lute Music: Sir Henry Umpton's Funeral (Pavan)
5. Lute Music: Lachrimae
6. Lute Music: Farewell Fancy (Chromatic Fantasia)
7. Lute Music: Farewell (On The 'In Nomine' Theme)
8. Lute Music: The King of Denmark's Galliard
9. Lute Music: Mrs. Vaux's Jig
10. Lute Music: Mrs. Nichol's Almain
11. Lute Music: Galliard
12. Lute Music: Lord Strang's March
13. Lute Music: Mrs. Winter's Jump
14. Lute Music: Can She Excuse (Galliard)
15. Lute Music: The Shoemaker's Wife, A Toy
16. Lute Music: Mrs. Norrish's Delight
17. Lute Music: Galliard
18. Lute Music: Mrs. White's Thing (Almain)
19. Lute Music: Mrs. White's Nothing
20. Lute Music: The Frog Galliard
21. Lute Music: Solus cum sola
22. Lute Music: The Lord Viscount Lisle, His Galliard
23. Lute Music: Orlando Sleepeth (Ballad Setting)
24. Lute Music: Robin (Ballad Setting)
25. Lute Music: Galliard (On A Galliard By Daniel Bacheler)
26. Lute Music: Forlorn Hope Fancy (Chromatic Fantasia)

Tracks:

1. Lute Music: The Lady Russell's Pavan
2. Lute Music: Fancy (Fantasia)
3. Lute Music: Sir John Langton's Pavan
4. Lute Music: Earl Of Derby, His Galliard
5. Lute Music: A Coy Toy
6. Lute Music: Fortune My Foe
7. Lute Music: [Almain]
8. Lute Music: Mr. Knight's Galliard
9. Lute Music: Sir John Souch His Galliard
10. Lute Music: Tarletone's Riserrectione
11. Lute Music: The Lady Rich, Her Galliard
12. Consort Music: Lachrimae Pavan
13. Consort Music: Can She Excuse Galliard
14. Consort Music: Captain Piper's Pavan And Galliard
15. Consort Music: The Frog Galliard
16. Consort Music: Round Battell Galliard
17. Consort Music: Fortune My Foe
18. Consort Music: Dowland's First Galliard
19. Consort Music: Katherine Darcie's Galliard
20. Consort Music: Tarleton's Jigge
21. Consort Music: Almain a 2
22. Consort Music: Mistress Nichols Almain a 2
23. Fullsack And Hildebrandt: Auserlesener Paduanen und Galliarden: Susanna Fair (Galliard)
24. Haussmann: Rest von polnischen und andern Tanzen: Mistress Nichols Alman a 5
25. Opusculum: Mr. John Langton Pavan And Galliard
26. Opusculum: La mia Barbara Pavan and Galliard
27. Opusculum: Lachrimae Antiquae Novae Pavan and Galliard

Tracks:

1. Consort Music: Mistress NIchols Almain
2. Consort Music: Volta a 4 ('Ioh. Douland')
3. Consort Music: Were Every Thought an Eye
4. Consort Music: Lady If You So Spite Me
5. Consort Music: Pavan a 4
6. A Musicall Banquet: I. My Heavy Sprite (Anthony Holborne)
7. A Musicall Banquet: II. Change Thy Mind Since She Doth Change (Richard Martin)
8. A Musicall Banquet: III. O Eyes, Leave Off Your Weeping (Robert Hales)
9. A Musicall Banquet: IV. Go, My Flock, Go Get You Hence (Anon.)
10. A Musicall Banquet: V. O Dear Life, When Shall It Be? (Anon.)
11. A Musicall Banquet: VI. To Plead My Faith (Daniel Bacheler)
12. A Musicall Banquet: VII. In A Grove Most Rich Of Shade (Guillaume Tessier)
13. A Musicall Banquet: VIII. Far From Triumphing Court
14. A Musicall Banquet: IX. Lady, If You So Spite Me
15. A Musicall Banquet: X. In Darkness Let Me Dwell
16. A Musicall Banquet: XI. Si le parler et le silence (Pierre Guedron)
17. A Musicall Banquet: XII. Ce penser qui sans fin tirannise ma vie (Pierre Guedron)
18. A Musicall Banquet: XIII. Vous que le Bonheur rappelle (Pierre Guedron)
19. A Musicall Banquet: XIV. Passava Amor su arco desarmado (Anon. Spanish)
20. A Musicall Banquet: XV. Sta notte mi sognava (Anon. Italian)
21. A Musicall Banquet: XVI. Vuestros ojos tienen d'Amor (Anon. Spanish)
22. A Musicall Banquet: XVII. Se di farmi morire (Domenico Maria Megli)
23. A Musicall Banquet: XVIII. Dovro dunque morire? (Giulio Caccini)
24. A Musicall Banquet: XIX. Amarilli mia bella (Giulio Caccini)
25. A Musicall Banquet: XX. O bella piu (Anon, Italian)

Customer Reviews:

A musical treasure-box.......2006-09-10

Both the music and this actual product are masterpieces. John Dowland's collected works here - covering 12 compact discs - exhibit the depth and power of this composer, a composer who many now regard as suffering from clinical depression. I doubt that the issue of the diagnosis of Dowland's depression can ever be settled, however, it is certainly obvious from his music, so completely on display here, that he was a man with very dark depths and corners in his mind. Dowland's various manifestations and "takes" on his own tune, "Flow my tears"/"Lachrimae" are here. This tune has haunted me ever since I first heard it when I was a child. It seems to sum up Dowland's feelings - at least Dowland seems to have thought so.

The First, Second, Third and Fourth Bookes of Songes, A Musicall Banquet, the keyboard transcriptions, all the lute music, consort music are here and virtually everything else written or supposedly written by John Dowland. Anthony Rooley and The Consort of Musicke perform this music with style and feeling throughout. This 12 CD set is something of a monument to the ensemble - I only wish they'd finished their collection of Monteverdi madrigals, which was equally good (La Venexiana are currently doing a magnificent job of recording all Monteverdi's books of madrigals for the GLOSSA label).

This is an expensive set, however, you will probably never need to buy another John Dowland CD again after buying and listening to this collection.

I bought this CD set on a mild Summer evening of 1998 and listened to it while sitting in my sun room - which a glorious orange sunset in progress, and a glass of wine. It brought back so many memories.

a beautiful journey into melancholy.......2001-06-15

I'm amazed at how many people tend to associate John Dowland's music with a tragic sense of drama. While no doubt this is art highly based on sadness, the "tragic" sense of it is more a legacy from the Romantic period. During the Renaissance, however, sadness was undestood as a very aesthetic way of approaching life. That is also the reason why Shakespeare's tragedies appear more sophisticated than his comedies.

Dowland, a contemporary of Shakespeare, discovered that meditating on a sad theme is, at the same time, a way of discovering a special beauty that we tend to avoid (maybe because of the "tragic" heritage of the Romantics). So, in the end, meditating on sadness is an uplifting experience! This box set is a journey into melancholy that includes songs, chamber music, pieces for lute, some rare sacred music and -as a highlight- Dowland's beautiful collection of seven pieces for viola which he called "Lachrimae" (Tears).

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1. Feels So Good When You're Gone [Import]
2. Flowers in the Dirt
3. Folkways: A Vision Shared - A Tribute to Woody Guthrie & Leadbelly
4. Glass Houses [Enhanced] [Original recording remastered]
5. Green Thoughts
6. Hard at Play
7. Harmonia Maudit
8. Henry Lee Summer
9. Heroine [Enhanced] [Import]
10. Horror Wrestling

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