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| 1. Vegas Two Times |
| 2. Lying In The Sun |
| 3. Mr Writer |
| 4. Step On My Old Size Nines |
| 5. Have A Nice Day |
| 6. Nice To Be Out |
| 7. Watch Them Fly Sundays |
| 8. Caravan Holiday |
| 9. Everyday I Think Of Money |
| 10. Maybe |
| 11. Rooftop |
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Product Description
Limited edition of the British alternative pop/rock act's 2001 release. 11 tracks including 'Vegas Two Times', 'Mr. Writer' & 'Nice to be Out'. Also features bonus CD-ROM video for 'Lying in the Sun' & 'Step on my Old Size Nines', acoustic versions, band interview & 'Mr. Writer' songplayer. Standard jewel case housed in a slipcase. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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.
glossary of musical terms and a unique guide to the classical music used in 360 top films.
There are compilations and then there are "Compilations" beginning with a classic that even the youngsters today recognize "GONE WITH THE WIND" (1939) (Max Steiner), sweeping score that captures the tragic history of the South during the Civil War, one great cue after another, it doesn't get any better than this, nominated by the Academy for Best Original Score...and closing on Disc 4 with "THE INCREDIBLES" (2004) (Michael Giacchino), the big hit in computer animation from Walt Disney & Pixar that once again pit Super-Heroes against the forces of evil...our family of five Supers prove crime doesn't pay, but box-office receipts do...gotta love it!
Silva Screen Classics as usual, has put quality into this 4-CD-Set featuring The City Of Prague Philarmonic Orchestra and the Crouch End Festival Chorus conducted by Kenneth Alwyn, Bill Ashton, Paul Bateman, James Fitzpatrick, Mario Klemens, Derek Wadsworth, and Nic Raine. Recorded in "Dolby Surround" with the new technology of "HDCD", this is a "film-score-buffs" dream, one to treasure now and years to come.
Some selections are missing, but when you think of what Silva has included, it is impossible to please everyone...was happy to see "TOUCH OF EVIL" (1958) from composer Henry Mancini, as I feel this composer deserves all the recognition that has been overlooked recently in the music world...This collection is aimed directly at the "Serious Film Score" music fans and collectors...Silva is as always, perfect in every way...just the way we like 'em!
Total Time: 4-CD-Set ~ Silva America 1181 ~ (5/10/2005)
Whether you play in the SCA or just love great historical music, this is one of the better albums I've ever bought--on amazon or anywhere else!
In short, for those not acquainted with pre-Baroque music, this is NOT a good place to start!!! Seasoned Early Music connoisseurs, on the other hand, may find a perverse pleasure in some atrocious moments, or perhaps take interest in its value as an example of historically informed performance style in the pioneering years - but you have been warned!!
For those interested, here are some alternative recommendations if you are new to this music: firstly, 2 wide-ranging compilations by 2 well-known ensembles -
1. Sinners and Saints - The New London Consort/Philip Pickett (Decca 48559)
2. Portrait ('Moyen Age et Renaissance') - Hesperion XX/Jordi Savall (Auvidis Fontalis 'Portrait' ES9904), or either of the 2 new compilations by Savall and his ensemble(s) on Alia Vox ('Harmonie Universelle', AV9810; 'Harmonie Universelle II', AV9839).
and a compilation (mostly of early music) featuring a number of different groups -
'Pastime with Good Company' (Alpha, A901) [includes groups like L'Arpegiatta, Le Poeme Harmonique, Diabolus in Musica...]
Jean-Pierre Rampal's flute music is, without doubt, the most brilliantly expressed. It is a technical work of art that only a true master flutist can do. His performance is highly expressed through technical mastery. By using complex musical techniques, he gives the flute a magical breath of life more humanly expressed than supposed. Such techniques he uses to make his flute come alive in one of the highest expressions are extremely fast melodic transitions, rigorous articulation, ironic microphonics, and human emotion.
After hearing this album, I put my faith back into flute music. I don't believe Galway should be considered a master flutist alongside Rampal. Rampal's music is flexibile and expressive, while Galway's music is shrill and repetitive. I hope most people will come to realize Rampal's technical beauty in his music.
Over an hour is devoted to the works of Johann Stich (concerti 5, 6, 10, and 11). There are concerti by Franz Joseph Haydn and by Michael Haydn. And by Leopold Mozart. There's a concerto by Telemann. A beautiful sonata for horn and strings by Cherubini. A concerto by Forster. And the piece I consider the masterpiece of the bunch, the Horn Concertino by Carl Weber. Tuckwell is at his best with this work, including the very difficult chords (!) that have to produced by humming one note while playing another.
I highly recommend these two disks.
1. Where are they now - nothing really to this one, just your average intro song
2. Everyone Alive - The first full song on the album, It's songs like this that should be on the radio.
3. California Songs - Everybody loves this song, its catchy and they make a pretty good point, please no more california songs.
4. Dick Jones - This is the first of the songs that you'll notice sounds nothing like anything theyve done before, but it really grows on you quickly.
5. Money on the Dresser - Another one where the first time you listen to it you just kind of wonder what the hell is going on, but like before it grows on you an its actually one of the more catchier tunes on the album.
6. PJ Soles - In my opinion the greatest cut on this album. anyone thats ever fallen out of love will be able to relate to this one. "if i do, think of you, its only in the darkest place, inside of me."
7. Hows the weather down there? - excellent track to follow PJ Soles, another break up song, but rather than sad and angst filled, this one just kicks you right in the face and doesnt let up.
8. Buffalo Trace - The ten minute long song. I cant really explain this one, you just have to listen to it in all its glory, it shows a new direction for the band and judging by this songs merits Id like to hear more like it.
9. Heaven on the way down - If this song were on another album it would fit in better, its not bad, but the strength and energy in every other track just doesnt seem present here, still a good tune though.
10. Hey Rita - Different, almost sounds like a radio song, only it sounds a little murky. I kinda dig it though, it gives it a more raw edge to it.
11. Heavy Metal Bakesale - You wont like this song at all at first, than out of nowhere its one of your favorites, theres gotta be some kind of sublimal message in it
12. Mellowed - Kind of like PJ Soles, its slower and more introspective, but at the same time, thats kind of what gives it its bite, very good song.
13. Thats what they all say - Like no other song Local H or anyone has ever done, this is one of those songs you either love or hate, i love it.
14. Halcyon Days - This is the third rewrite of this song, and ultimately the best. The lyrics are incredible. The music is perfect, makes you kinda sad that its under 3 minutes long. Incredible end to an incredible album. "afraid of the future but im bored with the past"
All in all, You better just start worshipping Local H now, because when these guys arent around anymore, people are going to look back at their incredible body of work and be blown away. This band is so good, they dont need to play the radio...
This album is unique- it contains some of my favorite melodic songs, which I have come to seperate a bit from the band's other, louder material. There are quiet songs here which really present more sensitive songwriting, something for which Scott Lucas also has unemphasized talent. This second ability has not been showcased nearly as much as his penchant for kicking rock music's arse straight.
Amongst the softer rock gems on this unique album is the fantastic song "Mellowed" which has in part inspired me to stop drinking altogether. As un-rock-and-roll as that may be, it is a truly fantastic and touching song. "P.J. Soles," "Dick Jones," "Halycon Days," and most notably "Hey, Rita" all bear catchy melodies and help to further the band's musical range and integrity.
The album seems to suffer on only one shortcoming: production. "Hey, Rita" comes to life far more in concert than on the album. "Mellowed" sounded better when it was first recorded for the thick records Oil compliation. the vitality of the song "P.J. Soles" seems to arise most in an acoustic setting. "Heaven on the Way Down" feels like it should be heavier, louder and more raw. This sort of urge to change something about the production persists throughout the album.
There's been talk that the next Local H album may likely contain more soft, or even acoustic material. There is no doubt that it would be a treat if Scott goes in that direction with the band. He certainly has the capability to write outstanding quieter songs. Perhaps Local H has a second musical face beginning to show, equally as capable as the one we fans already know. This album feels like somewhat of a transition for them.
Perhaps one of the reasons for this neglect is political - Cyrpus was a Western outpost during the Crusades; hence, the culture of Cyprus has been influenced by outsiders heavily. The nation of Cyprus still is split between Greek and Turkish communities. The island of Cyprus was at one time a Knights Templar possession, given over to the last King of Jerusalem, and became a Francophile kingdom until the fifteenth century. Because of these close connections with France, the rulers often travelled to the European continent, and brought back both an appreciation for and performers of western musical styles that in turn took root and blossomed into local products such as the compositions recorded here.
The codex in Turin consists of full masses, offices of St. Hylarion and St. Anne, plainsong pieces, mass pieces such as glorias, credos, and more. There are motets, vierlais, rondeaux, and over a hundred ballades. Ths music on this disc is a representative sample of both the secular and sacred pieces.
The performers are the Ensemble Pro Ars Nova. According to their website, 'Ensemble Project Ars Nova, known popularly as Ensemble PAN, takes its name and its sense of spirit from Philippe de Vitry's 14th century musical treatise "Ars Nova" (The New Art). Founded at the Schola Cantorum in Basel, Switzerland, by young American artists Laurie Monahan (mezzo-soprano), Michael Collver (countertenor and corno muto) and Crawford Young (lute), the Ensemble debuted at the Festival Estival in Paris in 1982. At its American debut at the Castle Hill Festival in 1984, Shira Kammen (bowed strings) and John Fleagle (tenor and medieval harp) joined the group.' In addition to these members, they have guest performers Peter Becker (tenor), Karen Clark-Young (mezzosoprano), Randall Cook (vielle), Steven Lundahl (slide trumpet), and Margaret Raines (mezzosoprano). This disc was recorded in 1991, during the Ensemble's residency in the Boston area on a grant.
The clarity, the vibrancy, the depth and beauty in the music and in the performances perfectly match to give a strong, memorable experience.
Buy this disc!
Limited edition of the British alternative pop/rock act's 2001 release. 11 tracks including 'Vegas Two Times', 'Mr. Writer' & 'Nice to be Out'. Also features bonus CD-ROM video for 'Lying in the Sun' & 'Step on my Old Size Nines', acoustic versions, band interview & 'Mr. Writer' songplayer. Standard jewel case housed in a slipcase. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Just Enough Education to Perform,Stereophonics,V2,Alternative Pop/Rock,British Trad Rock,Indie Rock,Rock
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ASIN: B000004CYV Release Date: 2007-03-13 |
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- First Booke Of Songes: III. My Thoughts Are Wing'd With Hopes
- First Booke Of Songes: IV. If My Complaints Could Passions Move
- First Booke Of Songes: V. Can She Excuse My Wrongs
- First Booke Of Songes: VI. Now, O Now, I Needs Must Part
- First Booke Of Songes: VII. Dear, If You Change
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- First Booke Of Songes: X. Think'st Thou Then By Thy Feigning
- First Booke Of Songes: XI. Come Away, Come Sweet Love
- First Booke Of Songes: XII. Rest Awhile, You Cruel Cares
- First Booke Of Songes: XIII. Sleep, Wayward Thoughts
- First Booke Of Songes: XIV. All Ye, Whom Love Or Fortune Hath Betray'd
- First Booke Of Songes: XV. Wilt Thou Unkind Thus Reave Me
- First Booke Of Songes: XVI. Would My Conceit
- First Booke Of Songes: XVII. Come Again: Sweet Love Doth Now Invite
- First Booke Of Songes: XVIII. His Golden Locks
- First Booke Of Songes: XIX. Awake, Sweet Love
- First Booke Of Songes: XX. Come, Heavy Sleep
- First Booke Of Songes: XXI. Away With These Self-Loving Lads
Tracks:
- Second Booke Of Songs: I. I Saw My Lady Weep
- Second Booke Of Songs: II. Flow My Tears
- Second Booke Of Songs: III. Sorrow, Stay
- Second Booke Of Songs: IV. Die Not Before Thy Day
- Second Booke Of Songs: V. Mourn, Mourn, Day Is With Darkness Fled
- Second Booke Of Songs: VI. Time's Eldest Son
- Second Booke Of Songs: VII. Then Sit Thee Down
- Second Booke Of Songs: VIII. When Others Sing Venite
- Second Booke Of Songs: IX. Praise Blindness Eyes
- Second Booke Of Songs: X. O Sweet Woods
- Second Booke Of Songs: XI. If Floods Of Tears
- Second Booke Of Songs: XII. Fine Knacks For Ladies
- Second Booke Of Songs: XIII. Now Cease My Wand'ring Eyes
- Second Booke Of Songs: XIV. Come Ye Heavy States Of Night
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- Second Booke Of Songs: XVI. Woeful Heart
- Second Booke Of Songs: XVII. A Shepherd In A Shade
- Second Booke Of Songs: XVIII. Faction That Ever Dwells
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- Second Booke Of Songs: XX. Toss Not My Soul
- Second Booke Of Songs: XXI. Clear Or Cloudy
- Second Booke Of Songs: XXII. Humour Say What Mak'st Thou Here
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- Third Booke Of Songs 1603: IV. Daphne Was Not So Chaste
- Third Booke Of Songs 1603: V. Me, Me, And None But Me
- Third Booke Of Songs 1603: VI. When Phoebus First Did Daphne Love
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- Third Booke Of Songs 1603: VIII. Flow Not So Fast, Ye Fountains
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- Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XIII. O What Hath Overwrought
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- Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XVI. Fie On This Feigning!
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- Lute Music: Fantasia
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- Lute Music: The Earl Of Essex, His Galliard
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- Lute Music: What If A Day
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- Lute Music: Fancy (Fantasia)
Tracks:
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- Lute Music: Galliard To Lachrimae
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- Lute Music: Galliard On 'Wasingham'
- Lute Music: Complaint (Ballad Setting)
- Lute Music: Mignarda (Galliard)
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- Lute Music: The Frog Galliard
- Lute Music: A Fancy (Fantasia)
- Lute Music: Fancy (Fantasia)
- Lute Music: Piper's Pavan
- Lute Music: Captain Digorie Piper's Galliard
- Lute Music: Lady Laiton's Almain
- Lute Music: Dowland's Galliard
- Lute Music: Dowland's First Galliard
- Lute Music: Tarleton's Jig
- Lute Music: Walsingham (ballad Setting)
- Lute Music: Lord Willoughbie's Welcome Home (Ballad Setting)
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- Lute Music: Pavan (Related To 'Lachrimae')
- Lute Music: Mr. Langton's Galliard
- Lute Music: Mrs. Clifton's Almain
- Lute Music: Galliard
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- Lute Music: Galliard
- Lute Music: Go From My Window (Ballad Setting)
- Lute Music: Fancy (Fantasia)
Tracks:
- Lute Music: Pavana Johan Douland
- Lute Music: Mrs. Brigide Fleetwood's Pavan (Solus sine sola)
- Lute Music: La mia Barbara
- Lute Music: Sir Henry Umpton's Funeral (Pavan)
- Lute Music: Lachrimae
- Lute Music: Farewell Fancy (Chromatic Fantasia)
- Lute Music: Farewell (On The 'In Nomine' Theme)
- Lute Music: The King of Denmark's Galliard
- Lute Music: Mrs. Vaux's Jig
- Lute Music: Mrs. Nichol's Almain
- Lute Music: Galliard
- Lute Music: Lord Strang's March
- Lute Music: Mrs. Winter's Jump
- Lute Music: Can She Excuse (Galliard)
- Lute Music: The Shoemaker's Wife, A Toy
- Lute Music: Mrs. Norrish's Delight
- Lute Music: Galliard
- Lute Music: Mrs. White's Thing (Almain)
- Lute Music: Mrs. White's Nothing
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- Lute Music: Solus cum sola
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- Lute Music: Orlando Sleepeth (Ballad Setting)
- Lute Music: Robin (Ballad Setting)
- Lute Music: Galliard (On A Galliard By Daniel Bacheler)
- Lute Music: Forlorn Hope Fancy (Chromatic Fantasia)
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- Lute Music: The Lady Russell's Pavan
- Lute Music: Fancy (Fantasia)
- Lute Music: Sir John Langton's Pavan
- Lute Music: Earl Of Derby, His Galliard
- Lute Music: A Coy Toy
- Lute Music: Fortune My Foe
- Lute Music: [Almain]
- Lute Music: Mr. Knight's Galliard
- Lute Music: Sir John Souch His Galliard
- Lute Music: Tarletone's Riserrectione
- Lute Music: The Lady Rich, Her Galliard
- Consort Music: Lachrimae Pavan
- Consort Music: Can She Excuse Galliard
- Consort Music: Captain Piper's Pavan And Galliard
- Consort Music: The Frog Galliard
- Consort Music: Round Battell Galliard
- Consort Music: Fortune My Foe
- Consort Music: Dowland's First Galliard
- Consort Music: Katherine Darcie's Galliard
- Consort Music: Tarleton's Jigge
- Consort Music: Almain a 2
- Consort Music: Mistress Nichols Almain a 2
- Fullsack And Hildebrandt: Auserlesener Paduanen und Galliarden: Susanna Fair (Galliard)
- Haussmann: Rest von polnischen und andern Tanzen: Mistress Nichols Alman a 5
- Opusculum: Mr. John Langton Pavan And Galliard
- Opusculum: La mia Barbara Pavan and Galliard
- Opusculum: Lachrimae Antiquae Novae Pavan and Galliard
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- Consort Music: Mistress NIchols Almain
- Consort Music: Volta a 4 ('Ioh. Douland')
- Consort Music: Were Every Thought an Eye
- Consort Music: Lady If You So Spite Me
- Consort Music: Pavan a 4
- A Musicall Banquet: I. My Heavy Sprite (Anthony Holborne)
- A Musicall Banquet: II. Change Thy Mind Since She Doth Change (Richard Martin)
- A Musicall Banquet: III. O Eyes, Leave Off Your Weeping (Robert Hales)
- A Musicall Banquet: IV. Go, My Flock, Go Get You Hence (Anon.)
- A Musicall Banquet: V. O Dear Life, When Shall It Be? (Anon.)
- A Musicall Banquet: VI. To Plead My Faith (Daniel Bacheler)
- A Musicall Banquet: VII. In A Grove Most Rich Of Shade (Guillaume Tessier)
- A Musicall Banquet: VIII. Far From Triumphing Court
- A Musicall Banquet: IX. Lady, If You So Spite Me
- A Musicall Banquet: X. In Darkness Let Me Dwell
- A Musicall Banquet: XI. Si le parler et le silence (Pierre Guedron)
- A Musicall Banquet: XII. Ce penser qui sans fin tirannise ma vie (Pierre Guedron)
- A Musicall Banquet: XIII. Vous que le Bonheur rappelle (Pierre Guedron)
- A Musicall Banquet: XIV. Passava Amor su arco desarmado (Anon. Spanish)
- A Musicall Banquet: XV. Sta notte mi sognava (Anon. Italian)
- A Musicall Banquet: XVI. Vuestros ojos tienen d'Amor (Anon. Spanish)
- A Musicall Banquet: XVII. Se di farmi morire (Domenico Maria Megli)
- A Musicall Banquet: XVIII. Dovro dunque morire? (Giulio Caccini)
- A Musicall Banquet: XIX. Amarilli mia bella (Giulio Caccini)
- A Musicall Banquet: XX. O bella piu (Anon, Italian)
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A musical treasure-box.......2006-09-10
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
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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Is it a two-CD set with a particularly thick booklet, or a 562-page book with a compilation album attached? Either way, the unpretentious text by Keith Anderson offers an introduction to the lives and works of dozens of composers, together with recommended recordings from the Naxos and Marco Polo catalogs. Anderson includes a useful 59-page glossary of musical terms and an extensive listing of classical pieces used in films. The odd thing about the 36 extracts and complete pieces on the CDs is that they do not form an A-to-Z at all. Rather, they are arranged chronologically, from 1,000-year-old Gregorian chant to the opening movement of contemporary composer Philip Glass's Violin Concerto. Between these two points is the early music of Palestrina and Byrd; the Baroque glories of Vivaldi and Bach; the 19th-century Romantic masters, from Beethoven to Tchaikovsky; and such 20th-century greats as Rachmaninov and Stravinsky. Opera, song, and chamber music are barely represented, but only so much can fit into 151 minutes. Essentially a deluxe sampler of the vast Naxos catalogue, the discs offer a good introduction to some of the most famous and melodic music ever composed, while the book will be very useful to newcomers to the potentially confusing world of classical music. --Gary S. DalkinAlbum Description
A-Z of Classical Music is a remarkable 562-page, illustrated bok, detailing the lives of all the great composers as well as many less known, but equally fascinating, musical masters. Like the Naxos range of recording itself, A-Z of Classical Music is a rich source of inspiration for anyone either just embarking on a lifetime of musical enjoyment or for whom classical music has long been a way of life. Included within is an extensive glossary of musical terms plus a unique guide to classical music used in acclaimed films. Two-and-a-half hours of the finest music from across the centuries are contained in the accompanying CDs.Customer Reviews:
LETTER PERFECT CLASS(ICAL) ACT!.......2003-01-19
glossary of musical terms and a unique guide to the classical music used in 360 top films.
Great Tracks -- Great Value -- Great Book, Who Can Complain?.......2002-08-30
At this price, how can one complain?.......2001-09-30
Still, any possible weaker performances are of little importance after you get your hands on the fat booklet with over 500 pages. The booklet offers a short intro about the great composers, a glossary of musical terms, a list of works used in films and dozens of illustrations of several composers.
Overall, at this price, this is a must-have pack for any beginner, and might be useful for the occasion "quick check" of the work of many composers. Do not expect many detail, nor references to all the works of some composers; I often got frustrated with the lack of detail in some cases, but in general, the booklet is very effective for a quick reference.
You will need more titles that offer more complete information, and you won't truly learn to love classical music just by reading it, but it is small and compact.
It really puzzles me why Naxos did not include a full index of composers, a serious omission. To find a particular composer you will have to look for it yourself in over 500 pages. Also, the separation of the text is not so good, making the search even a bit slower. The lack of the index is truly annoying and I am sure it will be corrected in future editions.
Even with a few weaker pieces and the lack of the index, at this price, there isn't much to argue about. This is truly a bargain that you should not miss. I would also recommend the A-Z of Opera, which offers a bigger booklet with over 700 pages, focusing on opera works and mentioning several composers that are absent from the A-Z of Classical. That other booklet has a very complete index, and much clearer text layout and separation, that's the way both booklets should have been designed.
The two sets complement each other very well. Highly recommended.
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- Once Upon A Time In The West: Jill's Theme
- 2001: A Space Odyssey: Also Sprach Zarathustra
- Midnight Cowboy: Midnight Cowboy
- Get Carter: Main Title
- A Clockwork Orange: Ode To Joy
- The Godfather: Waltz & Love Theme
- Jaws: Jaws
- Rocky: Gonna Fly Now
- Taxi Driver: Suite
- Star Wars: Episode IV: A New Hope
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- Superman: Main Theme
- Alien: End Title
- Raging Bull: Intermezzo From Cavalleria Rusticana
- Raiders Of The Lost Ark: Raiders March
- Blade Runner: End Titles
- E.T.: The Extraterrestrial: Adventures On Earth
- Once Upon A Time In America: Deborah's Theme
- Back To The Future: Main Theme
- Witness: Building The Barn
- Aliens: Main Title
- Cinema Paradiso: Cinema Paradiso
- Glory: Charging Frot Wagner
- Dances With Wolves: The John Dunbar Theme
- Unforgiven: Claudia's Theme
Tracks:
- The Piano: The Heart Asks Pleasure First
- Schindler's List: Main Theme
- Braveheart: End Credits
- Titanic: My Heart Will Go On
- Saving Private Ryan: Hymn To The Fallen
- American Beauty: Any Other Name
- Gladiator: Now We Are Free
- Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of The Ring: The Fellowship
- The Girl With The Pearl Earring: Griet's Theme
- Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl: Suite
- Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban: Suite
- Lemony Snicket's A Series Of Unfortunate Events: The Letter That Never Came
- Finding Neverland: Impossible Opening
- The Incredibles: Overture
Customer Reviews:
Six Decades of Film Music.......2007-05-13
Excellent collection with fine performances.......2007-03-28
"essential film scores from 1939 to 2004 ~ Incredible Music".......2005-05-16
There are compilations and then there are "Compilations" beginning with a classic that even the youngsters today recognize "GONE WITH THE WIND" (1939) (Max Steiner), sweeping score that captures the tragic history of the South during the Civil War, one great cue after another, it doesn't get any better than this, nominated by the Academy for Best Original Score...and closing on Disc 4 with "THE INCREDIBLES" (2004) (Michael Giacchino), the big hit in computer animation from Walt Disney & Pixar that once again pit Super-Heroes against the forces of evil...our family of five Supers prove crime doesn't pay, but box-office receipts do...gotta love it!
Silva Screen Classics as usual, has put quality into this 4-CD-Set featuring The City Of Prague Philarmonic Orchestra and the Crouch End Festival Chorus conducted by Kenneth Alwyn, Bill Ashton, Paul Bateman, James Fitzpatrick, Mario Klemens, Derek Wadsworth, and Nic Raine. Recorded in "Dolby Surround" with the new technology of "HDCD", this is a "film-score-buffs" dream, one to treasure now and years to come.
Some selections are missing, but when you think of what Silva has included, it is impossible to please everyone...was happy to see "TOUCH OF EVIL" (1958) from composer Henry Mancini, as I feel this composer deserves all the recognition that has been overlooked recently in the music world...This collection is aimed directly at the "Serious Film Score" music fans and collectors...Silva is as always, perfect in every way...just the way we like 'em!
Total Time: 4-CD-Set ~ Silva America 1181 ~ (5/10/2005)
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Medieval & Renaissance Minstrels, Songs & Dances
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ASIN: B000002NR5 Release Date: 1994-07-18 |
Tracks:
- Renaissance Song & Dance
- Dance Suite - Eramus Widmann - Collection Of1613
- Three English Songs For Voices And Instruments
- Instrumental Music Of The Early Barogue
- Festive Sounds
- Trouvere Tunes
- The Cabinet Organ
- Lauda And Motet
- Minstrel Melodies
- Medieval Dances
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A very nice album for SCAdian ears.......2007-04-25
Whether you play in the SCA or just love great historical music, this is one of the better albums I've ever bought--on amazon or anywhere else!
Recording is defective.......2007-04-06
adequate performances but totally inadequate information.......2005-04-27
In short, for those not acquainted with pre-Baroque music, this is NOT a good place to start!!! Seasoned Early Music connoisseurs, on the other hand, may find a perverse pleasure in some atrocious moments, or perhaps take interest in its value as an example of historically informed performance style in the pioneering years - but you have been warned!!
For those interested, here are some alternative recommendations if you are new to this music: firstly, 2 wide-ranging compilations by 2 well-known ensembles -
1. Sinners and Saints - The New London Consort/Philip Pickett (Decca 48559)
2. Portrait ('Moyen Age et Renaissance') - Hesperion XX/Jordi Savall (Auvidis Fontalis 'Portrait' ES9904), or either of the 2 new compilations by Savall and his ensemble(s) on Alia Vox ('Harmonie Universelle', AV9810; 'Harmonie Universelle II', AV9839).
and a compilation (mostly of early music) featuring a number of different groups -
'Pastime with Good Company' (Alpha, A901) [includes groups like L'Arpegiatta, Le Poeme Harmonique, Diabolus in Musica...]
A nice overview of very early music.......2003-12-02
Don't Be Affraid.......2003-11-19
This cd was actually the first Medieval and Renaissance album I ever bought. I bought it randomly in 1992 to try and introduce myself to these two era's of Classical music. And it was PERFECT. I have been a loyal fan of Medieval & Renaissance music ever since. I currently own 25 to 30 cd's covering these era now. And this album is still one of my favorites......
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The Best Of Jean-Pierre Rampal
Manufacturer: Erato ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach
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ASIN: B000005EBO Release Date: 1993-09-07 |
Tracks:
- Suite No.2 BWV 1067: Polonaise et Double - Badinerie
- Suite No.2 BWV 1067: Polonaise et Double - Badinerie
- Sonata BWV 1031: Sicilienne
- Concerto Op.4 #5: Alla Siciliana
- Concerto DV 299: Andantino
- Concerto Op.3 No.10, 'Il Cardellino' RV 428: Cantabile - Allegro
- Concerto Op.3 No.10, 'Il Cardellino' RV 428: Cantabile - Allegro
- Concerto In C Major: Allegro
- Concerto In E Minor: Rondo Allegretto
- Concerto In CMajor: Prestissimo
- Greensleeves
- Berceuse Op.16
- Entr'acte
- Concerto In E Minor: Rondo
- Concerto For Flute And Orchestra: Allegro vivace
Customer Reviews:
And Rampal gave the flute life..........2005-12-14
Jean-Pierre Rampal's flute music is, without doubt, the most brilliantly expressed. It is a technical work of art that only a true master flutist can do. His performance is highly expressed through technical mastery. By using complex musical techniques, he gives the flute a magical breath of life more humanly expressed than supposed. Such techniques he uses to make his flute come alive in one of the highest expressions are extremely fast melodic transitions, rigorous articulation, ironic microphonics, and human emotion.
After hearing this album, I put my faith back into flute music. I don't believe Galway should be considered a master flutist alongside Rampal. Rampal's music is flexibile and expressive, while Galway's music is shrill and repetitive. I hope most people will come to realize Rampal's technical beauty in his music.
Tremendous.......2003-08-12
Wonderful Collection of Flute Masterpieces Played by Master.......2003-01-09
From Bach to Mozart to Handel to Ibert and Poulenc, they're all here played by Rampal.
Great addition to any collecter of classical that enjoys flute.
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Horn Concertos
Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cherubini, Luigi
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ASIN: B0007RO59I Release Date: 2005-05-24 |
Tracks:
- I. Vivace
- II. Largo
- III. Allegro
- I. Largo
- II. Allegro Moderato
- I. Con Discrezione
- II. Adagio
- III. Allegro
- Horn Concertino In E Minor, Op.45
- I. Allegro Moderato
- II. Andante
- III. Allegro
- I. Larghetto
- II. Allegro Non Troppo
- III. Menuet & Trio
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- I. Allegro Moderato
- II. Adagio
- III. Rondo (Allegretto)
- I. Allegro Moderato
- II. Adagio Cantabile
- III. Rondo (Moderato)
- I. Allegro Maestoso
- II. Lento Cantabile
- III. Rondo (Allegretto)
- I. Allegro
- II. Adagio
- III. Menuetto
- I. Allegro
- II. Adagio
- III. Allegro
Customer Reviews:
The finest horn album ever.......2005-08-11
Over an hour is devoted to the works of Johann Stich (concerti 5, 6, 10, and 11). There are concerti by Franz Joseph Haydn and by Michael Haydn. And by Leopold Mozart. There's a concerto by Telemann. A beautiful sonata for horn and strings by Cherubini. A concerto by Forster. And the piece I consider the masterpiece of the bunch, the Horn Concertino by Carl Weber. Tuckwell is at his best with this work, including the very difficult chords (!) that have to produced by humming one note while playing another.
I highly recommend these two disks.
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Whatever Happened to P.J. Soles
Local H Manufacturer: Studio E. Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B0001VOQ62 Release Date: 2004-04-06 |
Tracks:
- Where Are They Now?
- Everyone Alive
- California Songs
- Dick Jones
- Money On The Dresser
- P.J. Soles
- How's The Weather Down There?
- Buffalo Trace
- Heaven On The Way Down
- Hey, Rita
- Heavy Metal Bakesale
- Mellowed
- That's What They All Say
- Halycon Days (Where Were You Then?)
Customer Reviews:
stronger than an H-bomb.......2006-12-31
1. Where are they now - nothing really to this one, just your average intro song
2. Everyone Alive - The first full song on the album, It's songs like this that should be on the radio.
3. California Songs - Everybody loves this song, its catchy and they make a pretty good point, please no more california songs.
4. Dick Jones - This is the first of the songs that you'll notice sounds nothing like anything theyve done before, but it really grows on you quickly.
5. Money on the Dresser - Another one where the first time you listen to it you just kind of wonder what the hell is going on, but like before it grows on you an its actually one of the more catchier tunes on the album.
6. PJ Soles - In my opinion the greatest cut on this album. anyone thats ever fallen out of love will be able to relate to this one. "if i do, think of you, its only in the darkest place, inside of me."
7. Hows the weather down there? - excellent track to follow PJ Soles, another break up song, but rather than sad and angst filled, this one just kicks you right in the face and doesnt let up.
8. Buffalo Trace - The ten minute long song. I cant really explain this one, you just have to listen to it in all its glory, it shows a new direction for the band and judging by this songs merits Id like to hear more like it.
9. Heaven on the way down - If this song were on another album it would fit in better, its not bad, but the strength and energy in every other track just doesnt seem present here, still a good tune though.
10. Hey Rita - Different, almost sounds like a radio song, only it sounds a little murky. I kinda dig it though, it gives it a more raw edge to it.
11. Heavy Metal Bakesale - You wont like this song at all at first, than out of nowhere its one of your favorites, theres gotta be some kind of sublimal message in it
12. Mellowed - Kind of like PJ Soles, its slower and more introspective, but at the same time, thats kind of what gives it its bite, very good song.
13. Thats what they all say - Like no other song Local H or anyone has ever done, this is one of those songs you either love or hate, i love it.
14. Halcyon Days - This is the third rewrite of this song, and ultimately the best. The lyrics are incredible. The music is perfect, makes you kinda sad that its under 3 minutes long. Incredible end to an incredible album. "afraid of the future but im bored with the past"
All in all, You better just start worshipping Local H now, because when these guys arent around anymore, people are going to look back at their incredible body of work and be blown away. This band is so good, they dont need to play the radio...
Local H branches out a little bit.......2006-08-12
Local H all grown up........2006-05-02
Beginning to show a softer side.......2006-01-30
This album is unique- it contains some of my favorite melodic songs, which I have come to seperate a bit from the band's other, louder material. There are quiet songs here which really present more sensitive songwriting, something for which Scott Lucas also has unemphasized talent. This second ability has not been showcased nearly as much as his penchant for kicking rock music's arse straight.
Amongst the softer rock gems on this unique album is the fantastic song "Mellowed" which has in part inspired me to stop drinking altogether. As un-rock-and-roll as that may be, it is a truly fantastic and touching song. "P.J. Soles," "Dick Jones," "Halycon Days," and most notably "Hey, Rita" all bear catchy melodies and help to further the band's musical range and integrity.
The album seems to suffer on only one shortcoming: production. "Hey, Rita" comes to life far more in concert than on the album. "Mellowed" sounded better when it was first recorded for the thick records Oil compliation. the vitality of the song "P.J. Soles" seems to arise most in an acoustic setting. "Heaven on the Way Down" feels like it should be heavier, louder and more raw. This sort of urge to change something about the production persists throughout the album.
There's been talk that the next Local H album may likely contain more soft, or even acoustic material. There is no doubt that it would be a treat if Scott goes in that direction with the band. He certainly has the capability to write outstanding quieter songs. Perhaps Local H has a second musical face beginning to show, equally as capable as the one we fans already know. This album feels like somewhat of a transition for them.
Doesn't even come close to BOUND FOR THE FLOOR.......2005-12-04
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The Island of St. Hylarion: Music of Cyprus, 1413-1422
Manufacturer: New Albion Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B000000R2Y Release Date: 1994-04-05 |
Tracks:
- Contre dolour (rondeau)
- Tousjours (canonic rondeau)
- Aspre Fortune (ballade)
- Qui de Fortune (ballade)
- Je prens d'amour (virelai)
- Bonne e belle (instrumental)
- Qui n'a le cuer (rondeau)
- J'ai mon cuer (ballade)
- J'ai maintes fois (ballade)
- Moult fort me plaist (ballade)
- Danse d'Abroz (instrumental)
- Pymalion qui moult subtilz estoit (ballade)
- Da magne Pater (motet)/Si doucement (ballade)
- Anna parens matris (antiphon)/Alma parens nata/O Maria stella maris (motet)
- O Virgo virginum (antiphon)/O sacra virgo virginum/Tu nati nata suscipe (motet)
- Hodie Christus natus est (antiphon)/Hodi peur nascitur/Homo martalis firmiter (motet)
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Before you decide to say "no thanks" to music written by anonymous composers on the island of Cyprus in the early 15th century, just wait one minute. Forget the historical references and consider these vocal and instrumental works as music that can be loved first for its pure and uplifting sonorities. When you hear the perfect blend of instruments (vielles, lute, slide trumpet) and voices (countertenor, tenor, and mezzo-soprano), you'll find yourself drawn into a very pleasant adventure that musically isn't as far afield as you might expect. Beginning with the occupation of Cyprus by Richard the Lion Hearted in 1198, a procession of Western rulers and visitors brought polyphonic music to the island. A manuscript now residing in Turin, but written in early 15th-century Cyprus, is the source for the pieces performed on this disc. The variety and quality of the music is astonishing--well worth an extended visit. --David VernierCustomer Reviews:
Another Rave Review.......2007-05-13
Inspired music.......2005-09-27
Perhaps one of the reasons for this neglect is political - Cyrpus was a Western outpost during the Crusades; hence, the culture of Cyprus has been influenced by outsiders heavily. The nation of Cyprus still is split between Greek and Turkish communities. The island of Cyprus was at one time a Knights Templar possession, given over to the last King of Jerusalem, and became a Francophile kingdom until the fifteenth century. Because of these close connections with France, the rulers often travelled to the European continent, and brought back both an appreciation for and performers of western musical styles that in turn took root and blossomed into local products such as the compositions recorded here.
The codex in Turin consists of full masses, offices of St. Hylarion and St. Anne, plainsong pieces, mass pieces such as glorias, credos, and more. There are motets, vierlais, rondeaux, and over a hundred ballades. Ths music on this disc is a representative sample of both the secular and sacred pieces.
The performers are the Ensemble Pro Ars Nova. According to their website, 'Ensemble Project Ars Nova, known popularly as Ensemble PAN, takes its name and its sense of spirit from Philippe de Vitry's 14th century musical treatise "Ars Nova" (The New Art). Founded at the Schola Cantorum in Basel, Switzerland, by young American artists Laurie Monahan (mezzo-soprano), Michael Collver (countertenor and corno muto) and Crawford Young (lute), the Ensemble debuted at the Festival Estival in Paris in 1982. At its American debut at the Castle Hill Festival in 1984, Shira Kammen (bowed strings) and John Fleagle (tenor and medieval harp) joined the group.' In addition to these members, they have guest performers Peter Becker (tenor), Karen Clark-Young (mezzosoprano), Randall Cook (vielle), Steven Lundahl (slide trumpet), and Margaret Raines (mezzosoprano). This disc was recorded in 1991, during the Ensemble's residency in the Boston area on a grant.
The clarity, the vibrancy, the depth and beauty in the music and in the performances perfectly match to give a strong, memorable experience.
Buy this disc!
buy it ! buy it ! buy it !buy it ! buy it !.......2001-05-11
Exquisite........1999-12-20
The Island of ST. HYLARION - an unexpected encounter.......1999-06-20
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Foster for Brass
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ASIN: B00007FPFS Release Date: 2004-05-18 |
Tracks:
- Ellen Bayne Quick Step
- Bronze Bob Tail Horse Quick Step
- Why, No One To Love
- California Quick Step
- Beautiful Dreamer
- Dolly Day Quick Step
- Hard Times Waltz
- We Are Coming Father Abraam, 300,000 More
- Colonel Meeker's Quick Step
- March. My Old Kentucky Home
- My Wife Is A Most Knowing Woman
- Maggie By My Side Grand March
- Santa Anna's Retreat From Buena Vista
- Willie Schottisch
- George Hart's Quick Step
- Some Folks
- Open Thy Lattice Love
- Old Dog Tray March
- Camptown Quick Step
- Massa's In The Cold Ground
- When This Dreadful War Is Over
- Come Where My Love Lies Dreaming
- Come Where My Love Lies Dreaming Quick Step
- Gentle Annie
- Lulu Is Gone
- Where Has Lula Gone
- Farewell My Lily Dear Quick Step
Customer Reviews:
thanks again, naxos!.......2007-04-04
Stephen Foster Played by a Saxhorn (not saxophone) Quintet.......2004-06-20
Stephen Foster wrote very little purely instrumental music, but his songs fostered (pun unavoidable) innumerable instrumental arrangements. Those heard here are taken (and sometimes re-arranged) from the playbooks of such 19th-century bands as the Manchester, New Hampshire town band, the Boston Brass Band and the brass band of the 26th Regiment of North Carolina, not to forget the U.S. Marine Band. The tunes are arranged into quicksteps, waltzes, marches, schottisches and potpourris. Most of the familiar tunes are here: 'Beautiful Dreamer,' 'I Dream of Jeannie,' 'My Old Kentucky Home,' 'Camptown Races,' 'Come Where My Love Lies Dreaming,' and 'Some Folks Do' as well as plenty of relatively unfamiliar songs. And because these arrangements come from all over some of the tunes appear several times like old friends. Some of my own favorites are 'Some Folks' arranged by W. L. Baccus, 'Come Where My Love Lies Dreaming' arranged by Bruce Barrie, 'Camptown Quick Step' arranged by Jay Krush, and 'Gentle Annie' from the U.S. Marine Corps Band archives.
As an unabashed fan of the music of Charles Ives, I can't hear these arrangements without wondering which of these tunes Charlie heard (and played) when his own father, a former Civil War bandmaster, led his town band in Danbury, Connecticut.
Recommended for brass band lovers, Stephen Foster fans, and folks who like, say, the sound track to Ken Burns's 'Civil War' PBS documentary.
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Scott Morrison
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