Free the Dream [Import]

free the dream [import]

Track Listings

1. Hanging On
2. Im Coming Home
3. Until Tonight
4. The New You
5. Free The Dream
6. You Still Belong
7. Forever You And I
8. Spanish Fly (Instrumental)
9. Garden Of Eden
10. Scorned

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Third album for melodic rock band with progressive rock overtones. Featuring ex-members of Narita and Royal Hunt. 2001 release. Standard jewel case.

Free the Dream,Prime Time,Frontiers,Pop,Rock/Pop
Somewhere over the Rainbow: The Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • They were right--there is NO business like the show business they did way back when !!!
  • One of the best cds I ever bought.
  • Never Sounded Better
  • Somewhere Over The Rainbow
  • "Hollywood Musicals of the Golden Age are still among us"
Somewhere over the Rainbow: The Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000066RO5
Release Date: 2002-06-04

Tracks:

  1. Singin In The Rain - Gene Kelly
  2. Theres No Business Like Show Business - Betty Hutton, Howard Keel, Keenan Wynn & Louis Calhern
  3. 'S Wonderful - Gene Kelly & Georges Guetary
  4. Thats Entertainment! - Fred Astaire, Jack Buchanan, Nanette Fabray & Oscar Levant
  5. Stranger In Paradise - Ann Blyth & Vic Damone
  6. Easter Parade - Judy Garland & Fred Astaire
  7. Lullaby Of Broadway - Winifred Shaw, Dick Powell & Chorus
  8. Get Happy - Judy Garland
  9. Night And Day - Fred Astaire
  10. True Love - Bing Crosby & Grace Kelly
  11. Honeysuckle Rose - Lena Horne w/ Benny Carter & His Orchestra
  12. They Cant Take That Away From Me - Fred Astaire
  13. Milkman, Keep Those Bottles Quiet - Nancy Walker & The M-G-M Studio Chorus w/ Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra
  14. Baby, Its Cold Outside - Esther Williams & Ricardo Montalban
  15. For Me And My Gal - Gene Kelly & Judy Garland
  16. Puttin On The Ritz - Clark Gable & Co.
  17. Hallelujah! - Tony Martin, Vic Damone, Kay Armen, Ann Miller, Debbie Reynolds, Clark Burroughs & Co.
  18. Bless Yore Beautiful Hide - Howard Keel
  19. Taking A Chance On Love - Ethel Waters & Eddie "Rochester" Anderson
  20. As Time Goes By - Dooley Wilson w/ Elliot Carpenter (Bonus Track)
  21. Laras Theme (Main Title) - The M-G-M Studio Orchestra (Bonus Track)

Tracks:

  1. Over The Rainbow - Judy Garland
  2. Its A Most Unusual Day - Jane Powell
  3. Wunderbar - Kathryn Grayson & Howard Keel
  4. Cant Help Lovin Dat Man - Ava Gardner
  5. Going Hollywood - Bing Crosby
  6. The Trolley Song - Judy Garland, The M-G-M Studio Chorus
  7. Gigi - Louis Jourdan
  8. I Got Rhythm - Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney & Co.
  9. Aba Daba Honeymoon - Debbie Reynolds, Carleton Carpenter & M-G-M Studio Chorus
  10. The Lady Is A Tramp - Lena Horne
  11. The Best Things In Life Are Free - June Allyson & Peter Lawford
  12. Cheek To Cheek - Fred Astaire
  13. A Kiss To Build A Dream On - Louis Armstrong
  14. Put 'Em In A Box - Doris Day & The Page Cavanaugh Trio
  15. If Swing Goes, I Go Too - Fred Astaire
  16. Almost Like Being In Love - Gene Kelly
  17. Lets Face The Music And Dance - Fred Astaire
  18. Be A Clown - Gene Kelly & Judy Garland
  19. Embraceable You - Connie Francis
  20. On The Atchison, Topeka And The Santa Fe - Judy Garland & Co.
  21. One For My Baby (And One More For The Road) - Fred Astaire

Amazon.com

The "Golden Age" referred to here spans The Jazz Singer and the advent of the talkies to the death throes of the old studio system in the 1960s. So vast was the era's musical landscape that even this 42-track, double-disc anthology can't encompass all its peaks. Not surprisingly, the bulk of this collection originated with the Tiffany's of the screen musical, M-G-M, a body of work whose riches here encompass both pop-cultural bedrock ("Over the Rainbow," "Singin' in the Rain," "There's No Business Like Show Business," etc.) and some less familiar, if equally delightful star turns: Clark Gable gamely "Puttin' On the Ritz"; the sassy, 1948 original of "The Lady Is a Tramp" by Lena Horne; and a loopy duet of "Baby, It's Cold Outside" by Esther Williams and Ricardo Montalban. Fred Astaire's elegant, epochal reign at RKO and M-G-M is represented by "Night and Day," "Let's Face the Music and Dance," and three others, while Metro mainstays Gene Kelly and Judy Garland share equal time and billing. It's not perfect--Cagney's "Yankee Doodle Boy" and/or some Sinatra seem more logical choices than the odd "bonus" duet of Casablanca's "As Time Goes By" and "Lara's Theme" from Dr. Zhivago that close out disc one--but it's a stunning, surprisingly comprehensive primer on the Hollywood film musical nonetheless. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars They were right--there is NO business like the show business they did way back when !!!.......2006-11-18

Everything that happens in life
Can happen in a show
You can make 'em laugh
You can make 'em cry
Anything
Anything can go....

The clown with his pants falling down
Or the dance that's a dream of romance
Or the scene where the villain is mean
That's entertainment!

The lights on the lady in tights
Or the bride with the guy on the side
Or the ball where she gives him her all
That's entertainment!

The plot and the hot simply teeming with $ex
A gay divorcee who is after her ex
It could be Oedipus Rex
Where a chap kills his father
And causes a lot of bother

The clerk who is thrown out of work
By the boss who is thrown for a loss
By the skirt who is doing him dirt

The world is a stage,
The stage is a world of entertainment!

This two CD set amply proves that the musical melodies and lyrics from the golden age of the Hollywood musical remain unsurpassed to this day. This generous two CD set offers 42 incredible songs from Hollywood classic musicals. Most of these fine numbers are indeed from MGM, as Amazon correctly notes; but there are some RKO numbers and even a little from Warner Brothers. Thank goodness, though, that most of these songs came from MGM movies; MGM was the only studio that could boast that it truly had "more stars than there are in the heavens."

I love so many songs on these two CDs. Of course, there's the unforgettable classic "Over The Rainbow" sung by Judy Garland; she also performs "Easter Parade" and "Get Happy" on this two CD set and she carries most of the tune for "I Got Rhythm" even though Mickey Rooney helps her a little. I love "Baby, It's Cold Outside" for its' romantic overtones; and Lena Horne's "The Lady Is A Tramp" is flawless! We also get a rare chance to hear Clark Gable sing in "Puttin' On The Ritz;" and Bing Crosby's "Going Hollywood" may be brief but it's a fun song anyway.

There are two "bonus" tracks on the first CD: "As Time Goes By" from Casablanca and "Lara's Theme" from Doctor Zhivago. "As Time Goes By" is a good choice; it is another unsurpassed classic song that brings back memories and touches even the hardest of hearts. "Lara's Theme," however, is from the mid 1960s and I don't consider this period to be part of the "golden age" of Hollywood musicals.

The liner notes are excellent and they offer wonderful photos of the stars as well. The cover art is well done and the reverse cover art tells which movie each song is from and who is performing each song. Moreover, the quality of the sound is excellent especially when you consider that these numbers were recorded quite a few decades ago.

In short, this superlative two CD highlights the glory of the Hollywood musical when a certain type of sophistication dominated professional movie production. I highly recommend this CD for fans of Hollywood musicals, classic pop vocals and fans of the artists and actors who perform on this two CD set.

5 out of 5 stars One of the best cds I ever bought. .......2006-06-07

What an amazon collection of songs! This is bar none my favorite cd just because of the variety and the quality of songs on it. I love music from this era, and this cd is the perfect companion to my life. Love it! Buy it, you won't regret it for a moment!

1 out of 5 stars Never Sounded Better.......2006-03-16

Apart from the great selection of soundtracks, what really makes this compilation top value is the quality of the sound processing. Executed with finesse, these tracks sound better than when first issued and many are unedited, fuller versions: like "Singing In The Rain", for example. Throw in the great price, and this double disc set is a "must have" for all lovers of classic movie music.

5 out of 5 stars Somewhere Over The Rainbow.......2006-02-24

A Sensational CD with Lots of Showtunes that Keep You Happy and makes You Want To Sing Along With!!!

5 out of 5 stars "Hollywood Musicals of the Golden Age are still among us".......2005-07-13

Rhino Records and Turner Classic Movies Music present - "SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW: THE GOLDEN AGE OF HOLLYWOOD MUSICALS", some of the long ago musicals and stars that will never be forgotten...a 2-CD-Set covering several decades from 1935-1965 with many of the show stoppers of that time...some rare moments from entertainers that you haven't heard or thought of in sometime.

The lineup is fantastic and gives the listener a variety of what musicals were all about in the "Golden Age of the Hollywood Musicals"
June Allyson, Kay Armen, Louis Armstrong, Fred Astaire, Ann Blyth, Jack Buchanan, Louis Calhern, Bing Crosby, Vic Damone, Doris Day, Nanette Fabray, Connie Francis, Ava Gardner, Judy Garland, Kathyrn Grayson, Georges Guetary, Lena Horne, Betty Hutton, Louis Jourdan, Howard Keel, Gene Kelly, Grace Kelly, Peter Lawford, Oscar Levant, Ann Miller, Ricardo Montalban, Page Cavanaugh Trio, Debbie Reynolds, Winifred Shaw, Nancy Walker, Ethel Waters, Esther Williams, Dooley Williams and Keenan Wynn.

On Disc One 21 Classic Songs from great musicals with songs in alphabetical order:
AS TIME GOES BY - Dooley Wilson with Elliot Carpenter, pianist (1942)
BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE - Esther Williams & Ricardo Montalban (1949)
BLESS, YORE BEAUTIFUL HIDE - Howard Keel (1954)
EASTER PARADE - Fred Astaire & Judy Garland (1948)
FOR ME AND MY GAL - Gene Kelly & Judy Garland (1942)
GET HAPPY - Judy Garland (1950)
HALLELUJAH! - Tony Martin, Vic Damone, Kay Armen, Ann Miller, Debbie Reynolds, Clark Burroughs (for Russ Tamblyn) (1955)
HONEYSUCKLE ROSE - Lena Horne with Benny Carter & His Orchestra (1943)
LARA'S THEME (MAIN TITLE) - M-G-M Studio Orchestra (1965)
LULLABY OF BROADWAY - Winifred Shaw & Dick Powell (1935)
MILKMAN, KEEP THOSE BOTTLES QUIET - Nancy Walker with Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra (1944)
NIGHT AND DAY - Fred Astaire (1934)
PUTTIN' ON THE RITZ - Clark Gable & Company (1939)
'S WONDERFUL - Gene Kelly & Georges Guetary (1951)
SINGIN' IN THE RAIN - Gene Kelly (1951)
STRANGER IN PARADISE - Ann Blyth & Vic Damone (1955)
TAKING A CHANCE ON LOVE - Ethel Waters & Eddie "Rochester" Anderson (1943)
THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT - Fred Astaire, Jack Buchanan, Nanette Fabray & Oscar Levant (1953)
THERE'S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS - Betty Hutton, Howard Keel, Keenan Wynn & Louis Calhern (1950)
THEY CAN'T TAKE THAT AWAY FROM ME - Fred Astaire (1949)
TRUE LOVE - Bing Crosby & Grace Kelly (1956)

On Disc Two more memorable performances from the Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals:
A KISS TO BUILD A DREAM ON - Louis Armstrong (1951)
ABA DABA HONEYMOON - Debbie Reynolds & Carleton Carpenter (1950)
ALMOST LIKE BEING IN LOVE - Gene Kelly (1954)
BE A CLOWN - Judy Garland & Gene Kelly (1948)
BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE - June Allyson & Peter Lawford (1947)
CAN'T HELP LOVIN' DAT MAN - Ava Gardner (beautiful woman, who my youngest grandaughter is named after...Avalon) (1951)
CHEEK TO CHEEK - Fred Astaire (1935)
EMBRACEABLE YOU - Connie Francis (1965)
GIGI - Louis Jourdan (1958)
GOING HOLLYWOOD - Bing Crosby (1933)
I GOT RHYTHM - Judy Garland & Mickey Rooney (1943)
IF SWING GOES, I GO TOO - Fred Astaire (1946)
IT'S A MOST UNUSUAL DAY - Jane Powell (1948)
LADY IS A TRAMP - Lena Horne (1948)
LET'S FACE THE MUSIC AND DANCE - Fred Astaire (1936)
ON THE ATCHISON, TOPEKA AND THE SANTA FE - Judy Garland & Company (1946)
ONE FOR MY BABY (AND ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD) - Fred Astaire (1943)
OVER THE RAINBOW - Judy Garland (became her theme song for the rest of her life) (1939)
PUT 'EM IN A BOX - Doris Day & the Page Cavanaugh Trio (1948)
THE TROLLEY SONG - Judy Garland & MGM Studio Chorus (1944)
WUNDERBAR - Kathryn Grayson & Howard Keel (two of MGM's favorite singing duos) (1953)

It was once said by the songwriters of that era - "There are two artists you want perform your songs on the big screen, they are Fred Astaire and Judy Garland they sing it just the way we wrote it, for which you will have a guaranteed hit on your hands"...well, this collections certainly has some merit to that statement...because with Judy Garland and Fred Astaire performing seven songs each, there must be something to it.

This collection of musicals still has the magic that we remember from those bygone years...but as long as we have the labels and networks who play and show these wonderful films of yesteryear, they will never be forgotten...hats off to Rhino Records, George Feltenstein (producer) and Doug Schwartz (engineer) and Turner Classic Movies for sharing those 42 selections from 42 films...celebrating decades of the tunes and artists that gave it their all...from what it commonly called "The Hollywood Dream Factory"...The Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals is still among us...gotta love it!

Total Time: 2-CD-Set ~ Rhino Records 78323 ~ (6/02/2002)
Portraits Of Freedom: Music of Aaron Copland and Roy Harris
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • The True Spirit Of America
  • Great Lesser-known Masterpieces
  • James Earl Jones Is SUPURB
  • Great Fourth of July album
  • Perfect collection of patriotic fare.
Portraits Of Freedom: Music of Aaron Copland and Roy Harris
Aaron Copland , Roy Harris , Gerard Schwarz , Seattle Symphony Orchestra , James Earl Jones , and Seattle Chorale
Manufacturer: Delos Records
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000006YT
Release Date: 1994-05-03

Tracks:

  1. Fanfare For The Common Man
  2. Lincoln Portrait
  3. Canticle Of Freedom
  4. An Outdoor Overture
  5. American Creed: Free To Dream
  6. American Creed: Free To Build
  7. When Johnny Comes Marching Home

Amazon.com

This is a mixture of choral and orchestral music by two great American composers, music that can only be described as patriotic. But don't let that keep you away from Copland's heartbreaking Lincoln Portrait or Roy Harris's much-neglected American Creed. James Earl Jones supplies the narration in Lincoln Portrait. American Creed is filled with Harris's usual open harmonies and melodic expansiveness and is actually a very complex triple fugue. The miking for this entire recording isn't as close to the orchestra or clear as it could be, but this is a great collection nonetheless. --Paul Cook

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The True Spirit Of America.......2006-05-18

It is often the case that the true spirit of America can be found in the artists it has given the world throughout history. And no composer embodies our nation's spirit much better than Aaron Copland, as can be gauged on this Delos recording of works by him and fellow American composer Roy Harris, as performed by the Seattle Symphony Orchestra under music director Gerard Schwarz.

The true essence of patriotism, a term too often used for less-than-honorable ends by certain political operatives throughout history, is very evident in both Copland's and Harris' works. Harris is represented by the intensely proud two-part work "American Creed", and his 1935 overture "When Johnny Comes Marching Home", based on the famous World War I song. It is also evident in Copland's rarely heard "Canticle Of Freedom", which here is sung by the Seattle Symphony Chorale.

It is in the three popular Copland pieces--"Fanfare For The Common Man"; "Lincoln Portrait"; and "An Outdoor Overture"--that the best of America lies. The towering brass chorale of "Fanfare" symbolizes, as its title surely indicates, the ability of the common man to achieve the uncommon; while "An Outdoor Overture", written in the 1930s for the Manhattan High School of Music & Art, celebrates American youth. And then there's "Lincoln Portrait", with the words of our 16th president spoken by James Earl Jones, one of our country's greatest actors and voices, with great strength and authority, allowing us to know that while we may be the greatest nation on Earth, we can ALWAYS be better. Schwarz and the Seattle Symphony provide masterful performances throughout this stunning 1992 recording. This is highly recommended for anyone wanting to know the true spirit of our nation beyond the constant and often wreckless political rhetoric that so often abounds here.

5 out of 5 stars Great Lesser-known Masterpieces.......2005-11-03

Portraits of Freedom is a CD featuring works by Aaron Copland and Roy Harris which have a special emphasis on democracy. Not just a "hack" American music CD, features include the very well known to some virtually unknown compositions making this a welcome addition to the Copland/Harris recorded music oeuvre.

Fanfare for the Common Man brings nothing new, but it is such a great miniature. Less recorded is the Lincoln Portrait. Copland opens with a slow triumphant fanfare melody which gives way to a faster "Camptown Races" melody and brilliantly weaves the two together. The piece ends with a dramatic reading by James Earl Jones.

Canticle of Freedom, rarely heard, features chorus. The music and text are interesting enough to wonder why it has been neglected. Along with the Outdoor Overture, Copland uses not only uses his trademark rhythms and harmonies, but dissonance is judiciously placed to give his music an American experience.

Roy Harris' American Creed and When Johnny Comes Marching Home are also rarely heard, nonetheless recorded. Harris' music is a bit more ponderous than that of Copland, and while Harris sticks with more classical formal designs, it is interesting to note the many harmonic and orchestration similarities which exist between the two composers. Harris' energetic "When Johnny..." is also very interesting, especially when compared to the more famous American Salute by Morton Gould.

The liner notes are voluminous accounts into the background of Copland. You really get the gist of how close he was to music and patriotism and how that evolved throughout the 20th Century. The Seattle Symphony plays well on this disk; you can tell they have a real feel of the music. While you can find better recordings of Fanfare and the Outdoor Overture, you can't beat this Lincoln Portrait, and you probably won't find the other works anywhere else, especially so well performed. Copland was serious about music and democracy and it shows in these works; the lesser known ones are greatly eclipsed by his more famous works, and so you probably have to be a Copland junkie to buy this CD. In that case, this will be an easy buy for you!

5 out of 5 stars James Earl Jones Is SUPURB.......2004-10-02

I have listened to several recordings of the Lincoln Portait narrated by Henry Fonda, Carl Sandberg and Katherine Hepburn. James Earl Jones surpases all of them by a wide margin. Every word James speaks comes from his heart and it is a moving experience.

An interesting note: Every speaker since James reads the following line, "government of the people, by the people, and for the people." with the emphasis on the words "of", "by" and "for". When James reads it he shift the emphasis to the word "people" each time and it makes an impressive difference. He is masterful. I've must have played this piece at least 10 times since I received it a week ago.

Buy it!

Jeff

4 out of 5 stars Great Fourth of July album.......2003-01-11

If you buy this CD, you'll probably do so for Aaron Copland's "Lincoln Portrait." You won't be disappointed, either, for this is one of the best renditions of that particular symphonic war-horse in print. It's well performed, and James Earl Jones's majestic voice transcends the kitschier aspects of Copland's narration.

"Fanfare for the Common Man" is also here in all its brassy glory, although if you're like me you've heard it so often it gives you a headache. But in all likelihood you haven't heard the other Copland works on this CD: "Canticle of Freedom" and the seldom-performed "An Outdoor Overture." "An Outdoor Overture" is second-tier Copland -- a pleasant symphonic poem, nothing too remarkable. "Canticle of Freedom," on the other hand, exemplifies Copland's worst tendencies as a composer; most of it is just noisy and not musically interesting.

The real surprise here is Roy Harris's three-movement "American Creed," which is both inspiring and musically sound. It is a patriotic symphony that mostly avoids bombast, and it ought to be performed far more often. Harris is a much underrated composer, and this is one of his best works.

On the whole, this CD is a smashing good classical music collection for a Flag Day or Fourth of July holiday -- or for any time you just want to celebrate being an American.

5 out of 5 stars Perfect collection of patriotic fare........1999-10-14

The inclusion of Copland's "Fanfare" and "A Lincoln Portrait" into a CD such as this is a no-brainer, but these recordings are the best of their kind--tremendous sound, and the quintessential narrator in Jones to complete it. Schwarz also blesses us with one of Copland's little-known choral works that sends a powerful patriotic message, and the "Outdoor Overture" is simply Copland at his jovial best at the prime of his composing career. The selected Harris works add further impact to the disc: the only recording available of "American Creed," along with Harris' unforgettable interpretation of "When Johnny Comes Marching Home," round it out wonderfully. The Roy Harris works may be the true highlight of the disc--if that's possible. Another splendid job by Schwarz and the Seattle Symphony.
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Elbow returns with their 3rd release. Delivering another stunning album of gorgeously epic songs.

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5 out of 5 stars Beautiful, multi-layered, epic work........2006-04-02

Elbow manages to create music that is at once troubling, atmospheric and transcendently beautiful. The songs on this album are rooted in the quite ordinary experiences of their lives and loves. In this band's hands, though, they seem to shimmer and glow like few albums you'll ever hear. The production is lavish and georgeous, the musicianship is fine and the Guy Garvey's lyrics manage to express a crushing sense of longing (My Very Best), a deep despair (Station Approach, Leaders of the Free World), and an extraordinary range of other emotions while rarely rising above a whisper.

While they have been compared with ColdPlay (lyrics, lavish musical climaxes) and Doves (lush and spacey productions) they are really a force to be reckoned with all on their own. I listen to almost everything on Rhapsody these days and buy few albums but this is one I had to have for "the archives."

Highly recommended.
Strange Free World
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5 out of 5 stars A sophomore effort that's just as good as the original? Whaaaaa???!!!.......2007-01-09

Yes folks, KoD succeeded where many bands haven't: they made a second album that was just as good as their first amazing debut!

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Yeah, it has the same powerful vocals, guitar and rhythms as their first. Not to mention it has another killer title (the latter two albums do as well)- that always helps!

This was the first KoD album I heard but "Death of Cool" is my favourite. You can never get enough of the ethereal genius that KoD creates.

This is a great start in the KoD world. Fans of KoD, should own this as well as the other three albums. Oh and the EPs, singles, compilations...

5 out of 5 stars amazing atomospheric mood music.......2006-06-29

i heard the song "pda" by interpol a couple of years back and it brought me back to this disk. such an amazing sound. this was their best cd and is some of the best of the late eighties and early nineties. they recorded this disc at a little island studio and it's as if they somehow transferred the vacation attitude into the music. it's difficult to explain it except to say the songs on this disc build an incrediclby wonderful mood and just seem to flow one to the next. it's like the best of the Catherine Wheel and the best Lush mixed together - great guitar, atomospheric and solid song writing. a totally enjoyable musical experience that stands the test of time.

5 out of 5 stars a great wave of gorgeous sound.......2006-04-17

Geez, it's been over a decade and a half since I purchased this cd! How the time flys by. And with the passing of time I keep returning to "Strange Free World", an album that ages like the finest of wines.

I loved Ride's "Nowhere", Catherine Wheel's "Ferment", MBV's "Loveless", Slowdive's "Just for a Day", and Lush's "Deluxe", but "Strange Free World" by Kitchens of Distinction stands out among the best of the shoegaze set, and is the sadly unedrappreciated leader of the pack, the alpha chief star destroyer, if such a thing exists. Produced by Hugh Jones (some Echo and the Bunnymen), this second K.O.D. release from the year 1991 is gold from beginning to end. Unfortunately, this was a time when all of this great music from the UK was being overshadowed by a dumb stateside genre of music called grunge. Blech. Now, kids are discovering this stuff once again, but still not enough in my opinion. While most of the groups I mentioned earlier were great, their voices tended to get lost in the layers of guitars and effects and the lyrics at times were a bit vague and abstract, which is fine. However, it's refreshing to hear an album that is just as sonically engaging, if not better sounding than the others ("shoegazey" if you will) yet with honest, cohesive, clear lyrics and excellent vocalls pitifully copied by the likes of the vastly overrated Interpol (God, and those annoying clothes and haircuts--come on people!!!). Again, while the atmospheric, shoegaze aspect of the music is very appealing to me, it's those timeless lyrics that bring it home again and again. And, these guys can raise the tempo and rock like none other. Songs like "Gorgeous Love" and "Drive that Fast" are just a couple of the highlights on this unsung classic released during a very exciting time in current music history,and still sound brand new today.

5 out of 5 stars 14 Years Later, still listening to this!.......2005-01-07

I remember hearing Drive that Fast and thinking, got to get this. Then I heard the whole album and listened to it regularly for years. Recently, my brother bought me an album by a band called Interpol. Damn if this is not the same vocalist, or a darn good admirer. So what did I do? pulled KOD cd's out and listened all over again! How good is this album? When my wife and I went back to Hawaii for our 5th (5 years ago)anniversary, this was one of my 12 cds to come with (I have over 800 cds). Why are they gone! Come back! Please more of this!

5 out of 5 stars Still Gives Me Chills.......2004-09-01

I can't believe it's been 13 years since I first heard this CD. Funny thing is I listened for 3 or 4 years before I actually listened to the lyrics too.

Another KOD reviewer on Amazon had problem with some of the gay-themed lyrics. If you can't get over that, then frankly you don't deserve to hear it. The guitar effects will put you in a trance, and the songs flow together seamlessly. One of the reasons KOD didn't have mainstream success is their songs are some heavy duty songs about LOVE, both gutwrentching, and glorious.

One of the top 10 CD's that changed my life.

Just buy it.
Born Free/Windmills of Your Mind
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • "top film scores of the 1960's ~ Percy Faith"
  • Born Free/Windmills of your mind
Born Free/Windmills of Your Mind

Manufacturer: Collectables
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000060OXV
Release Date: 2002-02-19

Tracks:

  1. Georgy Girl
  2. Somewhere My Love (Lara's Theme From "Dr. Zhivago")
  3. A Man And A Woman
  4. This Hotel
  5. And We Were Lovers (Theme From "The Sand Pebbles")
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  11. A Time For Love
  12. How Are Things In Glocca Morra?
  13. Theme From "The Fox"
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  15. The Windmills Of Your Mind
  16. Star!
  17. The Heart Is A Lonely Hunter
  18. The Lion In Winter
  19. Elvira's Theme
  20. For Love Of Ivy
  21. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
  22. As Long As He Needs Me

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars "top film scores of the 1960's ~ Percy Faith".......2004-02-18

If you are a collector of Percy Faith, you must run out to your local music store and pick this one up ~ "Plays The Academy Award Winner Born Free and Other Great Movie Themes" (originally released on Columbia Records CS 9450 in 1967) and "Windmills of Your Mind" (originally released on Columbia Records CS 9835 in 1969) ~ following the formula of previous Columbia Records releases featuring Faith's classic style of sweeping strings and haunting arrangements, they've come up with two more winners.

Master of arranging, Faith's formula is so natural in keeping the arrangements fresh and new with his distinctive style ~ his tasteful treatment always highlights the quality of the composition ~ ultimately making them a hit all over again. Remember the days when you could turn on the radio and hear Percy Faith with many familiar pop standards ~ when you put this compact disc on your player, get ready for the "Percy Faith Touch" sprinkled with pure magic over the orchestration and leaves you simply in that unforgettable mood.

Top performances inclusive for the twenty two tracks of film score themes ~ "A MAN AND A WOMAN" (Barouh/Lai), "A TIME FOR LOVE" (Webster/Mandel), "ALFIE"(David/Bacharach), "AS LONG AS HE NEEDS ME" (Lionel Bart), "BORN FREE"(John Barry), "CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG" (Richard M. Sherman/Robert B. Sherman), "ELVIRA'S THEME" (Percy Faith), "FOR LOVE OF IVY" (Russell/Quincy Jones), "THEME FROM "THE FOX" (Lalo Schlfrin), "FUNNY GIRL" (Merrill/Styne), "GEORGY GIRL"(Dale/Springfield), "THE HEART IS A LONELY HUNTER" (Peggy Lee/David Grusin), "HOW ARE THINGS IN GLOCCA MORRA?"(Harburg/Lane), "THE LION IN THE WINTER"(John Barry), "SONG FROM "THE OSCAR" (Evans/Livingston/Percy Faith), "THEME FROM "THE SAND PEPPLES" (Bricusse/Goldsmith), "SOMEWHERE MY LOVE(Lara's Theme from "Dr. Zhivago")"(Webster/Jarre), "STAR" (Cahn/Van Heusen), "THIS IS MY SONG" (Charles Chaplin), "THIS HOTEL" (Keating/Quine), "THE WINDMILLS OF YOUR MIND" and "THE WISHING DOLL" (David/Bernstein) ~ notice two of the selections were composed by the man himself Percy Faith! Impressive line up of top movie songs that will surely satisfy the appetite of all "film-score-buffs" and Percy Faith fans...gotta love it!

Total Time: 63:41 on 22 Tracks ~ Collectables 7428 ~ (2/19/2002)

5 out of 5 stars Born Free/Windmills of your mind.......2002-03-02

Another perfect reissiue by collectibles music,This album contains themes from movies.Most of these songs have been unavailable by Faith since Lps went out.This album contains such songs as somewhere my love, this hotel,And we were lovers,This is my song,Alfie,How are things in Glacca Morra and many more.All of these songs are beautifully done Faith style.The album empasizes just his orchestra.Their's no chrous here.The original liner notes to born free are included in the bookelet as well as pictures of Faith probebly from born free under the clear cd holder.The liner notes to Windmills of your mind are not included.If your a collector of Percy Faith's music you have to get this cd since many of these songs are on cd for the first time.
Leaders of the Free World
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • good, most accessible, but not their best
  • Better than the debut!
  • Great album, but can the political rhetoric
  • a noble follow up...
  • Strong Pop Ballad Band With Familiar Voice
Leaders of the Free World
Elbow
Manufacturer: V2
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000AP2YZE
Release Date: 2005-10-18

Tracks:

  1. Station Approach
  2. Picky Bugger
  3. Forget Myself
  4. The Stops
  5. Leaders Of The Freeworld
  6. An Imagined Affair
  7. Mexican Standoff
  8. The Everthere
  9. My Very Best
  10. Great Expectations
  11. Puncture Repair

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars good, most accessible, but not their best.......2007-04-13

Elbow's third album is a grower. It is better produced than its predecessor, Cast of Thousands, which was wonderful but rather murky. Leaders of the Free World is not Elbow's best or most defining work, or their most consistent, but it is probably their most accessible.

The record is largely a collection of ballads, bookended by the slow builds of Station Approach and Great Expectations (Puncture Repair, the final number, is a cute coda "about friendship," according to lead singer Guy Garvey); anchored by the stomping anthemic Forget Myself; and diminished only by the title track, which is fine politically but musically is a disorganized mess.

Gone are the gossipy numbers of Cast of Thousands or the itchy, dissatisfied smoke-filled-pub themes from Elbow's debut Asleep in the Back. They have largely been ditched--Picky Bugger aside--in favor of more traditional themes of love, jealousy, and heartbreak. But Garvey remains one of today's more clever lyricists. "I'm not superstitious but if I can get this ball in the basket then he'll wake up dead," he pouts in Mexican Standoff.

And yes, I will address the Peter Gabriel and Coldplay comparisons, since they seem to be mandatory. Garvey's delivery is indeed a hybrid of Gabriel and Chris Martin, though he sounds more everyman and bloke-ish, and thus more accessible, than either of them. Elbow does evoke Coldplay in its exquisite layering of guitars and pianos and general British sensibilities. But the comparisons end there. This is, emotionally, musically, truly unique material that is all its own.

5 out of 5 stars Better than the debut!.......2006-12-30

Although I loved the debut album, this 3rd album is even better. Very solid melodies, arrangements, and lyrics throughout!

4 out of 5 stars Great album, but can the political rhetoric.......2006-03-31

Elbow is a great band and very unique. The only thing Elbow has in common with Coldplay is that they're both from Britain and both write at mediocre tempos with nice recognizable melodies. No song sounds like Coldplay. Moving on. I'm not a fan of politically charged albums either because it can somewhat alienate your crowd and musicians are here to entertain and to move you emotionally. Politics moves us emotionally already. Moving on. The music on this album is beautiful and sometimes really rockin...just like their previous albums. There are no real surprises...in fact, it's probably a bit more accessible to the average listener than their previous efforts. If you're curious about Elbow, this is a good starter.

4 out of 5 stars a noble follow up..........2006-03-16

Not as epic as "Asleep in the Back", but still very good.

5 out of 5 stars Strong Pop Ballad Band With Familiar Voice.......2006-02-25

This is a strong pop ballad band and this third album, Leaders of the Free World, is the best place to start because it has their most accessible melodies and the perfect mix of slow-tempo and mid-tempo pop ballads, which will draw comparisons, musically, to Coldplay and, vocally, to Peter Gabriel. Don't let these comparisons bother you. Elbow is not a copy band. Their sound comes from their own authenticity and I believe those similarities are unintentional. If you're looking for a bright sounding pop ballad alternative band that sounds like no one, check out the beatufilly romantic pop band from Sweden, Ronderlin.
Leaders of the Free World
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Solid.
  • What happened?
  • Finally grown up music
  • Manchester's Finest !!
  • Exceeded my expectations
Leaders of the Free World
Elbow
Manufacturer: V2 Ada
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000E1MY3Q
Release Date: 2006-02-21

Tracks:

  1. Station Approach
  2. Picky Bugger
  3. Forget Myself
  4. The Stops
  5. Leaders Of The Free World
  6. An Imagined Affair
  7. Mexican Standoff
  8. The Everthere
  9. My Very Best
  10. Great Expectations
  11. Puncture Repair

Album Description

Limited Edition 2 disc set. Disc one is the regular version of `Leaders Of The Free World' audio piece. Second disc is a DVD with visuals for each track. This is a Limited Edition piece available for a very short time.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Solid........2007-05-13

A great, solid album by Elbow- I wouldn't expect anything less. People should stop comparing them to other bands... they're just Elbow and they just sound good. I guess you could say I'm a sucker for piano-influenced rock, but I love this album. Best tracks: "Forget Myself," "The Stops," "Great Expectations," "Puncture Repair."

I recommend this band to fans of Doves, Editors, and Turn Breaks.

3 out of 5 stars What happened?.......2007-04-19

This by no means is a bad record. Its just not the Elbow that I was expecting. If you follow from Asleep in the Back to Cast of Thousands, there is a progression of sound. This record just doesnt follow the Elbow sound that I like, I guess. I really like the last track. I know it's only about a minute or so, but it's got alot of feeling. Im really curious as to where they will go from here. Hopefully a little more experimental than this record.

5 out of 5 stars Finally grown up music.......2007-04-10

This is my introduction to Elbow. The CD is a mix of love songs and lamentation over the state of the world. Elbow combines interesting melodies and thoughtful lyrics making this CD the best I've heard in years!

5 out of 5 stars Manchester's Finest !!.......2006-04-10

Manchester has a lot to answer for, incluidng the brilliant Elbow who have crafted a superb album with the grace of swans on a placid lake and a thunderstrom on a summer evening. Their contribution to Manchester music is now a living legend. Garvey's haunting voice and music talent is on top form with the Potter's doing brilliant job. All tracks are superb, however my favourite is "Foregt Myself" with superb tracks such as "Mexican standoff", "Great expectations" and "Station Approach". Simply stated, just brilliant !!!

4 out of 5 stars Exceeded my expectations.......2006-03-30

The lead singer sounds like a morph of Peter Gabriel, Rob Dickinson, and sometimes even Nick Drake. I liked it the first time through and enjoy it more with each listen. I will probably get "Cast of Thousands" based on the strength of this disc.
Free to Dream
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • I'm Stunned
Free to Dream
David Binney
Manufacturer: Mythology
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000INST
Release Date: 1999-01-02

Tracks:

  1. Goddess
  2. Jalama
  3. Oddman
  4. One Year Ago
  5. Girl of the Southern Sky
  6. Voice of Reason
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  8. Where the Rain Shines
  9. Free to Dream
  10. I Lie Waiting. . . .
  11. Sea of Allurement

Album Description

All original music by highly acclaimed alto saxophonist/composer David Binney. It expands on the ideas presented on his excellent Audioquest Music release The Luxury of Guessing (also available on Amazon) and features some of New York City's top young musicians: Donny McCaslin, tenor saxophone; Edward Simon, piano; Adam Rogers, classical guitar; Scott Colley, bass; Jeff Hirshfield, drums; Kenny Wollesen and Daniel Sadownick, percussion; Alex Sipiagin, fluglehorn and trumpet; Clark Gayton, trombone; Jamie Baum, flute and alto flute and Doug Yates, bass clarinet.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars I'm Stunned.......2002-03-02

Can someone tell me what's going on here? I believe I have purchased the extent of the Mythology label's offerings (three in all), and each one of them is some kind of unique jazz treasure. Hear me out on this: David Binney's Free to Dream stakes out some kind of ur-jazz territory previously unclaimed.

Who'd've thunk it? Dave Binney? That obscure alto player with the--let's not mince words--highly problematic outing, Luxury of Guessing, on perhaps one of the world's most obscure jazz labels, Audioquest, coming up with sheer beauty, musical transcendence, and absolutely brilliant conceptualization, composition, and playing on this invisible label, Mythology? Talk about out of left field!!

Look, if you're a jazz fan, do me a favor: Buy this disc. I warrant, you WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED. Everything works here: Ravishingly beautiful melodies perfectly contextualized in rich yet deceptively simple instrumental settings; sophisticated yet completely accesible harmonic and tonal colorations; delicately nuanced performances from some of the top jazz practioners on the scene today; and arrangements specifically designed to showcase each performer's strengths without degenerating into mere virtuosity.

If you buy this album and don't like it, I'll personally refund your money.
To Be Free
Average customer rating: Not rated
    To Be Free
    Emiliana Torrini
    Manufacturer: Import [Generic]
    ProductGroup: Music
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    ASIN: B000056ARJ
    Release Date: 2001-01-29

    Tracks:

    1. To Be Free [Torre Johansson Radio Edit]
    2. To Be Free [Future Shock Vocal Club Mix]
    3. Unemployed in Summertime [Dreemhouse Club Mix]

    Album Description

    Her debut single gets re-released in the UK to promote her critically acclaimed but sadly undersold debut album 'Life In The Time Of Science'. Often and rightfully compared to Bjork this three track single features all new mixes that didn't appear on the original, including one by Tore Johansson who's best known for his works with The Cardigans. Tracks, 'To Be Free' (Tore Johansson Radio Edit, Future Shock To Be Free Vocal Club Mix and Dreemhouse Unemployed Club Mix). Standard jewel case.

    Album Details

    Remix by Torre Johansson (Cardigans), Futureshock, and Dreemhouse.
    Free & Easy
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Love Survives
    • Easy on the soul.
    Free & Easy
    Lovespirals
    Manufacturer: Chillcuts
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    ASIN: B000BNMDPQ
    Release Date: 2005-11-01

    Tracks:

    1. Free & Easy
    2. Hand in Hand
    3. Deep in my Soul
    4. Walk Away
    5. Habitual
    6. Trouble
    7. Abide
    8. Love Survives
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    Free & Easy is the culmination Lovespirals 3-year exploration of fusing myriad musical interests into a satisfyingly smooth sound they refer to as electro-acoustic pop. While Windblown Kiss cleverly disguised Lovespirals' digital recording techniques with its focus on organic sounds and more traditional songwriting styles, Free & Easy embraces the bands electronic origins, offering a balanced blend of elements from their earlier dance-oriented material as well as their more rock-based pop offerings. Every track on Free & Easy has its own unique feel; the title track and album opener, "Free and Easy", is laid-back Morcheeba-esque downtempo flavored with old-school R&B stylings, including melodious Rhodes piano and wah guitar. "Hand in Hand" takes an earlier jazz-step single, slows it down to a relaxed liquid funk pace, then builds it up with heartbreakingly sweet vocal harmonies, a light, jazzy mix of acoustic and electric guitars, and a smatter of saxophone by special guest musician, Doron Orenstein. "Deep in my Soul", the funkiest of the bunch, is an upbeat deep house track featuring soulful vocals and gritty wah work, ending on a spiritual note with soaring hammond organ chords. The album takes another unexpected turn with, "Habitual", whose sparse arrangement and hushed tone recalls some of the late 60's, early 70's music that inspires the band. Album closer, "Sandcastles", further amplifies this retro rock influence in the form of an extended guitar jam breakdown and dramatic gospel-style closing. Throughout this 43-minute collection of electro-acoustic downtempo, deep house, and jazzy-yet-rock-infused chill out, Lovespirals traverse many genres while maintaining a recognizably dreamy, sensual vibe courtesy of the smooth, soulful guitar and Rhodes piano of Ryan Lum, enhanced by the seductive vocals and romantic lyrics of Anji Bee.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Love Survives.......2005-11-13

    Ryan Lum, the founder of Love Spirals Downwards/Lovespirals, has went through many musical evolutions over the years. Never content to stay stuck in one musical genre, he has made strides to reach a wider audience while doing what he loves most. One of those major changes came about with the departure of ethereal vocalist, Suzanne Perry and the inclusion of sultry voiced singer, Anji Bee. The switch came as a shock for many fans of LSD, but over time Lovespirals has managed to come into their own. This is especially noticeable with the release of their sophomore album, "Free & Easy". No longer can you compare apples to oranges, but you can certainly appreciate both for what they are. Long gone are the days of the cool dnb beats of "Flux" as we are introduced to an album splashed with color and soul that certainly lives up to its name. Tracks such as "Love Survives", "Deep In My Soul", "Sandcastles", "Hand In Hand" and "Habitual" will keep you coming back for more!

    5 out of 5 stars Easy on the soul........2005-11-09

    Free & Easy is the official rebirth album from West Coast legends Ryan Lum and Anji Bee. Three years after jumping from the gothic-based Projekt Music label, Lovespirals has finally grown some roots.

    Lum's eclectic musical talents and mixing skills set Free & Easy on fire, while Bee's vocal poetry cool it down with tunes best suited for the vinyl and headphones crowd. If you're new to Lovespirals, Free & Easy won't disappoint. The 9 tunes spun into this album run through the veins of downtempo (as the "easy" title suggests) to the heart of jazz, and end up in your soul.

    Take my word for it. Free & Easy is worth the trip.

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