Guitar Sounds of [Import]

Product Description
James Burton was the guitarist extraordinaire in the Elvis Presley touring and recording band. The 12 tracks on this album are all songs that are somehow connected to Elvis and the Rock & Roll of the early 60's. River Records. 2004.

Guitar Sounds of,James Burton,River,Pop,Rock/Pop

Average customer rating: What you hope for if you've ever heard "Bring Me to Life" Indispensable Light in the Darkness Amy Lee: The most underrated voice in music today smart people BUY THIS CD

Fallen Evanescence Manufacturer: Wind-Up ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Goth | Goth & Industrial | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Chamber Pop | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post Grunge | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Metal | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Alternative Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Classical | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Open Door Anywhere But Home (w/ bonus DVD) All the Right Reasons Meteora Hybrid Theory ASIN: B000089RVX Release Date: 2003-03-04

Tracks:

1. Going Under
2. Bring Me To Life
3. Everybody's Fool
4. My Immortal
5. Haunted
6. Tourniquet
7. Imaginary
8. Taking Over Me
9. Hello
10. My Last Breath
11. Whisper

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The Daredevil soundtrack provided a nice boost for this previously unknown quartet from Little Rock, Arkansas. Evanescence's songs "My Immortal" and the imposing "Bring Me to Life" are clear standouts in the film, mainly because they work so well with the dramatic, eerie undertones of the storyline. They reappear here on the band's debut, alongside a selection of similarly brooding tracks that evoke pensive artists like Tori Amos and the Cranberries. Vocalist Amy Lee has the kind of voice that can cause weeks of insomnia, but on songs like "Tourniquet" and "Haunted" she belies the music's sinister mood with evenhanded spirituality, thoughtfully letting some light shine through the tempest. --Aidin Vaziri

Customer Reviews:

What you hope for if you've ever heard "Bring Me to Life".......2007-07-16

What you hope for if you've ever heard "Bring Me to Life", it delivers more of same from start to finish. However, clearly one-upped by nearly every track on "The Open Door".

Indispensable.......2007-07-09

This is one of the very best CDs ever made, and one of the ONLY ones I've ever found that I can listen to from beginning to end and never skip past a single song. I think there's maybe four or five others in the world that I can say that about, and I listen to almost all types of music, from Mozart to Enya to Tool to Billie Holiday to Simon and Garfunkel to Staind to... anyway, it's a masterpiece. Some music snobs like to turn up their noses at Evanescence and mock those who listen to them because they're generally thought of as "Teenage Goth", but I have a message for them: GET OVER YOURSELVES!! BY BEING NARROW MINDED YOU ARE ONLY DEPRIVING YOURSELVES OF SOME OF THE BEST, MOST HAUNTING MUSIC YOU COULD ASK FOR!! I listen to this CD ALOT and I never get tired of it. Amy Lee is amazing! TRY IT!!!

Light in the Darkness.......2007-07-03

Fans of bands like Nightwish, The Gathering, Lennon Murphy and Lacuna Coil are either rejoicing or cursing Evanescence. Their brand of atmospheric gothic rock / metal is quite comparable to all bands mentioned above yet they are the ones in the Billboard Top 10 Album chart.

"Bring Me To Life" is a stunning track on its own merit that could stand to lose the male pseudo rap-rock vocal yelling "Wake Me Up". (If you hear the demo version without the male vocal you will understand) I find it amusing that fans of bands like Linkin Park and Limp Bizkit are buying this disc just on the basis of this track alone only to realize that the rest of the disc is moody, dark journey into the belly of various beasts. Nevertheless, Amy Lee has a haunting voice that layers beautifully over gothic rock/metal passages much like Tarja, Anneke, Christina, and Tori Amos. "Haunted" is a short, but remarkable track that allows Amy's vocals to breathe chilling words of despair. Just read the cold words to "Imaginary" and you wonder what exact demon tortures the writer's (Ben Moody) soul.

Overall, this disc is way too deep and thought provoking for its target audience. For those of us that have supported this style of music for years, please don't pass judgment against this disc until you have experienced the overall enchantment within its 11 tracks.

Amy Lee: The most underrated voice in music today.......2007-06-27

I remember when "Bring me to life" started playing regularly on a local rock station a few years ago. I thought it was a pretty cool song and liked the vocals of female singer Amy Lee, who seemed to have a wide range and yet still able to have somewhat of an overall mystique to her sound that I still have a hard time describing to this day. At that point a friend of mine loaned me the CD, but upon the first couple of listens I put it back without a second thought.

After selling 14 million copies worldwide and having a strong sophomore release with "The Open Door", I decided to give Evanescence another chance, returning to the debut album "Fallen". Sometimes it takes giving an album a second chance to make a first impression, and this time around I guess I was ready to embrace a band that was deemed as Goth Metal by the masses, but had a female vocalist that was able to help them rise above the all too familiar growl and dirge vocal efforts that usually fall into this category. Strong singles that stand out to me start out with Track 1 in "Going Under", which has a nice, simple guitar piece that has enough grind to stay down in the darker, more brooding sounds of this style of music. Track 6 is a tune called "Tourniquet" and has some eerie tones that help it start out before breaking into a clean, balanced attack of guitars and percussion. The overall structure of this album is great, and although I said there are several singles I like, I will just sum it up by saying there is something great about every song on this album.

What really is a selling point for me, however, is the lead singer Amy Lee. Amy's voice is poetic in deliverance of the songs and has a great overall emotional connection with the music, while at the same time her range allows her to add a lot of diversity to each and every song throughout the album. Overall you have a powerful set of music that rocks when it has to, and has some piano melody to add to the mix (Track 6 and 9 in particular) that I feel sets it apart from a lot of the genre's and classifications that people have been trying to put it in. If you are not much into newer "Nu-Metal" or what have you, but enjoy some of the progressive metal sounds and intricate approaches of such musicians, you just might find Evanescence to your liking. As stated before, it took me a few years to "come back" and discover them, but the wait was worth it and I look forward to any new releases this band has to offer.

smart people BUY THIS CD.......2007-06-24

This CD is the best i have ever Heard. now if you like screaming bands you might not like them [FYI a girl is singing] but they are great.

lets start with Going under great rock i would give it a 9/10
every one knows this song Bring me to life AWSOME all around 10/10
the everybodys fool was a good try good message to i would give it a 7.5/10
the 4th one was also very nice not for rock fans but nice 8.5/10
haunted was my Lest liked did not do what Amy does best 5.10
The 6th one Very very nice not the best but not the best 8/10
the 7th one nice strings very nice to 8.5/10
the 8th one rock on 9/10
hello tryed to be like the 4th one BUT failed badly 6.5/10
we are allmost done My last breath they did it again Very nice 9/10
last one whisper 9/10
and it wont tell you but theres 1 more its number 4 again but with guitars again BUY THIS CD

Average customer rating: Cant believe this album is averaging 4 stars Lights and Sounds This is Yellowcar's best album yet! Best yet by far Great

Lights and Sounds Yellowcard Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk Revival | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Punk-Pop | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Ocean Avenue Move Along Louder Now From Under the Cork Tree One for the Kids ASIN: B000CNGCCK Release Date: 2006-01-24

Tracks:

1. Three Flights Up
2. Lights And Sounds
3. Down On My Head
4. Sure Thing Falling
5. City Of Devils
6. Rough Landing, Holly
7. Two Weeks From Twenty
8. Waiting Game
9. Martin Sheen Or JFK
10. Space Travel
11. Grey
12. Words, Hands, Hearts
13. How I Go
14. Holly Wood Died

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Lights and Sounds is a statement of intent: Yellowcard has grown up. Never "just kids" to begin with, the California-by-way-of-Florida quintet tackles thornier subjects than on 2003's Ocean Avenue, while taking a more ambitious approach towards their already proficient musicianship. Sean Mackin's surprisingly well integrated violin playing has always been a big part of their sound, but now they've upped the ante. Their third album doesn't just open with a pretty piano-based instrumental ("Three Flights Up"), but leads to a 25-piece orchestra, along with Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks, on "How I Go." It may sound pretentious, but they make the unusual combination (pop-punk plus classical) work. On their second major label effort, Yellowcard comes across as serious to be sure--and this is nothing new--but not pretentious or silly. Affairs of the heart are as important as ever, but charismatic frontman Ryan Key has other matters on his mind. On "Two Weeks from Twenty," featuring Printz Board of the Black Eyed Peas, he sings, "We lost another one that we sent with a gun / They're gonna miss him he was two weeks from twenty." Then on "Words, Hands, Hearts," he laments, "The whole world is different now men have died." No longer bright-eyed teenagers, Yellowcard hasn't lost hope and their compassion remains boundless, but the times have changed, and so have they. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

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Lights and Sounds is a bigger, broader album from their platinum debut album Ocean Avenue, that finds Yellowcard moving away from songs about breakups and onto more expansive themes of artifice, war, and adulthood. The guitars are tougher, the songs more intricate and encompass a wider spectrum of musical styles, which is evident in the title track.

Customer Reviews:

Cant believe this album is averaging 4 stars.......2007-06-07

If this were a bands first album, we would never hear from them again. Worst YC album to-date.

Lights and Sounds.......2007-05-31

I think it's a lot betther than most people think. Can't wait for Paper Walls.

This is Yellowcar's best album yet!.......2007-04-13

F.Y.I I am not under 13 but I just don't have an account. This album is much more mature than Ocean Avenue. This ablum has great songs that are easy to relate to. All the songs are not the same. You will hear songs with orchastras playing and other will be pure punk rock. Everyone should give this album a chance. I am sure that you will probably fall in love with YC.

Best yet by far.......2007-03-28

Like many fans, I fell in love with Yellowcard's awesome music with the release of their album, Ocean Avenue. Now with the follow-up, the newest (for now ;)) album from YC, Lights and Sounds is by far my favorite. There are plenty of good songs and NONE which I actually disliked. The thing is, I'm very picky when it comes to this kind of music, so that's saying something. My favorites have to be "Sure Thing Falling", "Rough Landing, Holly", "Waiting Game" and "Holly Wood Died". That's not all there is but you'll have to check it out for yourself!

I have to disagree with one of the past reviews that mention this would be good for fans of Coldplay and/or Keane. I for one am a huge fan of Keane and I really like some of Coldplays music, but they are nothing like YC.

If I were to compare to other bands, I might ssy fans of Simple Plan would probably like this, but all in all I think ANYONE would love YCs music when it comes down to it.

Great.......2007-02-28

this is a great cd i think this was YCs big step up now more people now about them. Best EVER

Average customer rating: A True New Wave Genius best album ever We're so exposed... A True Gem Another Album That Changed Pop Music.

The Pleasure Principle Gary Numan Manufacturer: Beggars UK - Ada ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music New Wave | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Dance Pop | Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music New Wave | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Pure Hybrid Dare!/Love and Dancing The Golden Age of Wireless The Man-Machine ASIN: B000006NTW Release Date: 1998-06-23

Tracks:

1. Airlane
2. Metal
3. Complex
4. Films
5. M.E.
6. Tracks
7. Observer
8. Conversation
9. Cars
10. Engineers
11. Random
12. Oceans
13. Asylum
14. Me! I Disconnect From You (Live)
15. Bombers (Live)
16. Remember I Was Vapour (Live)
17. On Broadway (Live)

Customer Reviews:

A True New Wave Genius.......2007-06-19

"The Pleasure Principle" is the album that contains Gary Numan's biggest chart hit, "Cars". And "Cars" is the only commercial-radio-friendly song on the album. The other tracks, however, are works of pure genius, especially "M.E.", "Engineers", and the masterpiece "Tracks". "Tracks" might be the best two minute song I have ever heard.

Numan is only now being credited for his work practically inventing the entire New Wave movement, and this album certainly stands the test of time as one the classics of the genre. Order it without hesitation, slip on your headphones, and prepare for a real listening treat.

best album ever.......2007-04-24

Someone once asked me what my favorite album of all time is. That is of course a very difficult question to answer. But I'll have to choose Gary Numan's The Pleasure Principle because it is the only album of which I've been in continuous possession of for the past 25 years; first as a cassette and then a CD. I can't say that of any other album and I've listened to hundreds. If you like this record then go get Replicas and Telekon. If you like those two then try out I, Assassin.

We're so exposed..........2007-03-30

Numan's sole association for some is still his 1979 hit Cars. It's a shame, because the album it hails from is an excellent record and holds up remarkably well all these years later.

This is a notable rock achievement---a rock album with no guitars. The synthesizers (Minimoog and Polymoog) are put through some guitar pedals and create some big, fat, fuzzy sounds that are pitched, distorted, swished, whatever. The bass and drums are `real', and Numan continues the sci-fi-robot-future-Phillip K Dick-inspired rock. As on Replicas, the hooks seem effortless.

There are a number of Numan classis in addition to Cars, some of them still regularly performed live. Films, for instance, is a funky, menacing number. Metal is a live staple, covered and remixed numerous times and still working. Conversation is another rambling, robot-inspired number with a long synth breakdown at the end, similar to Cars. M.E. is another dark and menacing number, now well-known for the Basement Jaxx use of the sample riff.

Many folks now acknowledge this as an important, influential album, yet Numan remains cult (if at all in the US). The Pleasure Principle is cohesive, the sound has aged incredibly well, and it's ahead of it's time for 1979--not bad for a kid. The remastered and reissued Beggar's Banquet discs are all excellent. The b-sides (three of them) are atmospheric and completely in line with the mood of the album--kind of dark, mechanical, but effortlessly catchy. The live tracks (four) are of excellent quality and come from the Living Ornaments series of live albums (also highly recommended). With a `distant' sound, warm synths, and dark lyrics, Numan was in his own world.

A True Gem.......2007-03-08

The Pleasure Principle, the 1979 New Wave outing from synthpop pioneer Gary Numan is a very enjoyable affair. This is almost-pure (Numan adds electric viola, bass, and acoustic drums to his huge Minimoog sound) cold and melodic synthpop that sounds both modern and dated.
Highlights include the songs "Metal", "Films", "ME", "Observer", and the perennial New Wave favorite "Cars". The sound is excellent and this reissue from the fine UK indie label Beggar's Banquet contains extensive liner notes and photos. Ah...that Minimoog sound!

Another Album That Changed Pop Music........2007-02-19

There were many synth pioneers before Gary Numan: Brian Eno, Wendy Carlos, Pierre Boulez and John Cage among others.

Numan's contemporaries like Ultravox never had a hit in the same stratosphere as "Cars".

What makes The Pleasure Principle so crucial, so pivotal in Pop music was that through "Cars", Gary Numan was able to introduce the mainstream audience to synthesizers better than anyone before him. "Cars" brought them to The Pleasure Principle, and The Pleasure Principle introduced them to synthesizers.

David Bowie's Berlin trilogy of Heroes, Low and Lodger(which included Brian Eno playing on much of them) preceded Numan , but they were more ambient(Heroes and Low) and eclectic(Lodger). Hits like "Heroes" had prominent guitars.

The Pleasure Principle has zero guitars.
It does however have Viola.
And Billy Currie of Ultravox also played Violin on a couple of tracks.

No guitars, mostly synth, some violin and viola.

Does that sound like a hit record?

My favorite track is still "Airlane." It is a simple and beautiful piece that opens the album perfectly.

The single Cars was heavy in synths, (even used synth drums) and yet followed a more pop sensibility.

It's not going to have the complexity of a great Philip Glass work or a Brian Eno album.
And that's the point. The Pleasure Principle was an electronic record that showed a whole new audience how beautiful a synthesizer can sound.

A lot of Electronic bands owe a bit of appreciation to the legacy and influence this album left -including Evening Ocean.

The Pleasure Principle is a classic CD that is still amazing today.

Highly recommended.

-EveningOcean CD "The Attraction" Evening Ocean com
THE ATTRACTION

Average customer rating: Don't Be Confused by the Title Unbelievable music. Warning: Very addicting! It's sad that there is no more The best CD I own (besides their other two!) If it's possible to have a favorite Dave Carter CD....

Drum Hat Buddha Dave Carter , and Tracy Grammer Manufacturer: Signature Sounds ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Outlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Country Folk | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Tanglewood Tree When I Go Flower of Avalon Seven Is the Number The Red Thread ASIN: B00005J6Z3 Release Date: 2001-06-12

Tracks:

1. Ordinary Town
2. Tillman Co.
3. Disappearing Man
4. The Power And Glory
5. 236-6132
6. 41 Thunderer
7. Gentle Arms Of Eden
8. I Go Like The Raven
9. Highway 80 (she's a mighty good road)
10. Love, The Magician
11. Merlin's Lament
12. Gentle Soldier Of My Soul

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Dave Carter and Tracy Grammer take a convincing step forward on their third release, which at various times echoes the music of Robin and Linda Williams and a twangy version of Richard and Linda Thompson. Although gifted on banjo, guitar, fiddle, organ, and mandolin, the duo has placed a premium on the songwriting, with considerable payoff. "Tillman Co." details the ordinary terrors of rural working-class life, "Gentle Arms of Eden" evokes a mystical gospel vision, and "Ordinary Town" offers one of the best opening lines heard this year--"Common cool, he was a proud young fool in a kick-ass Wal-Mart tie"--and then somehow sums up the mysteries of small-town life. Now and again, the philosophical trappings can feel rather starched and pretentious, abetted in part by Carter's penchant for faux-Shakespearean syntax and imagery--"Hail the wayward werewolf howlin' / Haints and shades and goblins growlin'" is one such clumsy exertion--but the overriding musical and lyrical eloquence makes Drum Hat Buddha one of the more original Americana releases of the year. --Roy Kasten

Customer Reviews:

Don't Be Confused by the Title.......2006-08-18

It seems like this album has a rather odd title and some people might wonder what type of music this is; one might think "new age" given the title it has. I guess it is classified as folk music. Whatever you call it, it's great music and both Grammer and Carter have smooth, beautiful voices. What a bonus to get two great artists on one album! Too bad there are only 12 songs, running just over 40 minutes; the album is over way too soon. It's a pleasure to listen to from start to finish. I am always skeptical when I see all 4 and 5 stars reviews, but this album certainly deserves the high ratings.

Unbelievable music. Warning: Very addicting! .......2006-07-19

I wholeheartedly agree with all the other reviewers who gave this CD 5 stars! If it were possible I would give it more. I was a friend of Dave's back in the early 1970's. I first met Dave during the fall semester, 1970 at the Univ. of Oklahoma. He lived across the hall from me in the Worcester House dorm. The first day of classes I heard acoustic guitar sounds from his room and that caused me to sit up and take notice. I became acquainted with him and I used to go to see him play at coffeehouses and other live music events around the OU campus. Because we both liked folk music we became good friends. He was a great conversationalist. I would love to sit at the local coffee shop and drink a cup of Joe and listen to him talk about music and other topics. He was really one of the most unique individuals I have ever met. One thing I remember about him is that he used to pull me in his room to use me as a guinea pig to try out his new songs. This was always a fun experience and I remember they were amazing songs. I had a few favorites that do not appear on any of his CD's. I used to think to myself... "this guy is going to make it someday!. Due to career moves and other factors, I lost track of him in 1978. Through the years I often wondered where he was, what he was doing, and if he had "made it" in the music world. Fast forward to June 2006 when sadly, I learned of the crushing news of his passing. I was also amazed to see that he had three CD's on amazon.com with such unbelievable reviews! I rushed out to hear the music and get caught up. After listening to this CD and the first two, my impression is that this CD is totally awesome! Dave really perfected his craft through the years and it really shows here. He picked a musical partner in Tracy Grammer that is absolutely first rate and the perfect complement to his musical style. Not only an amazing fiddle player, her vocals are equally as amazing. Her fiddle lines give just the right touch, ... perfect! By the way, is it obvious that I am blown away by this music? My favorites tunes are "Gentle Arms of Eden" ( a masterpiece... period.), "Merlin's Lament" (haunting! So cool!), and "The Mountain" (off an earlier CD Tanglewood Tree)I can see why Joan Baez picked this one to do in concert! It blew me away!) This music is so enchanting... so addicting, I am totally in awe. Not only did my friend Dave make it, he totally surpassed all my expectations! The musicianship is as amazing as the melodies and songwriting. Vocals are just amazing throughout. I can't conjure up the right adjectives to describe this. I consider myself fortunate to have known Dave when he was a struggling musician and I am glad he has the loyal following he so justly deserves. I hope he is looking down seeing all this from above. He was a great guy and a great friend. I miss him. UPDATE: 10/27/06 Saw Tracy in concert and she dedicated a song to me, Crocodile Man from Tanglewood Tree. I am more addicted to this music than ever with the release of "Seven is the Number" Dave and Tracy's last CD together. This music will endure forever.

It's sad that there is no more.......2005-10-29

I found myself craving Dave Carter music the other day. I turned of course to the cds that i have of his (and Tracy Grammer), Drum Hat Buddha being one of them. These songs still resonate with me today. I guess that they always will. I love his simple yet heartfull way of singing. He's like Bob Dylan in the sense that they prove that one doesn't need a great big voice, or to 'oversing', to sing, and connect. It is such a great blend, Dave's tiny crackly voice with Tracy's big sweet voice. I love it. I love the color, and imagery in all of the songs, but I like most of all the way he puts words and melodies together. They seem like timeless children's songs that somehow are new and fresh....and deep. It's sad that there is no more with Dave Carter's untimely passing a few years ago. He and Tracy were just starting to "get hot", at least in the Folk community. But this cd is a definite keeper, as well as all of the others. I love Tanglewood Tree as well. I still listen to this music years late, and it just proves that his music is sweet and will be forever.

The best CD I own (besides their other two!).......2005-04-24

Roy Kasten (Amazon.com review) has it ALL wrong when he writes about Dave Carter's "clumsy exertion" and "faux Shakespearean syntax" - It is EXACTLY those moments when Carter is playing with language that make all three of his and Tracy Grammer's CDs pulse with life. You can be listening to a song for the 20th time and all of a sudden a phrase like "they would...dip and spin and skate the wind like feathers" (Annie's Lover - W.I.G) or "the sand in your teeth grindin' tiny white diamonds to moments of loss that you cannot explain" (41 Thunderer) hits you and you find yourself with a lump in your throat. And there are a hundred more where those came from. In addition, even beyond the sound of the language, and his deft use of alliteration and onomatopoeia, Carter intentionally merges the sacred with both natural images and profane ones (Gentle Soldier of My Soul/Farewell to Saint Dolores [T.T]), or the mythical with the literal (Merlin's Lament/Lancelot [W.I.G]. I am on my third copy of this CD because I keep wearing it out (and When I Go and Tanglewood Tree are getting just as worn - they are the three CDs that never come out of my car's player). If you love the sound of language, love to play with it and twist and shape it in new ways, then Dave Carter is your man. And kudos to his brave partner, Tracy Grammer, for carrying on his legacy!

If it's possible to have a favorite Dave Carter CD...........2005-01-20

This one's it. What can you say about a collection that includes "Gentle Arms of Eden" which was chosen as a Unitarian hymn, to "41 Thunderer" an anthem to a Colt repeater. It's eclectic, it's amazing, and it's beautiful. Give this CD a listen, but you might as well buy the other two Dave and Tracy CDs along with this one. I guarantee you will be hooked.

Average customer rating: Brings back visit to Hawaii I judge all my other slack key cds against this one...

Slack Key Guitar Various Artists Manufacturer: Palm Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Hawaii | Pacific Islands | International | Styles | Music Pacific Islands | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Pacific Islands | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Slack Key Guitar Volume 2 Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters Collection, Vol. 2 Black Sand 6 & 12 String Slack Key ASIN: B00000J10I Release Date: 1998-09-01

Tracks:

1. Give a Lei, Bryan Kessler
2. Island Style, Randy Lorenzo
3. Dolphin Days, Charles Michael Brotman
4. Kiho'alu Jam, Sonny Lim
5. Hi'ilawe, Sonny Lim
6. Milili'i Slack Key, Ken Emerson
7. Mehameha, Sonny Lim
8. Kaulana Na Pua, John Keawe
9. Saddle Road, Kevin Teves
10. Pu'uanahulu, John Keawe
11. Hapuna Sunset, Charles Michael Brotman

Album Description

"Ki ho'a lu," or slack Key guitar, refers to the altered tunings of the acoustic guitar that are unique to the musical heritage of Hawaii. The beautiful slack Key sound is synonomous with the majic of the Hawaiian Islands. This collection of solo performances features 7 well known slack key guitarists.

Customer Reviews:

Brings back visit to Hawaii.......2005-12-10

I had no idea what Slack Key Guitar was until finally took the wrapper off this CD and played it. Love this CD. Very relaxing. Great backgound music-can let it play all day. Brings back the memories of our visit to Hawaii.

I judge all my other slack key cds against this one..........2000-06-02

Bought it on May 17. Ended up buying 11 (and counting) other slack key music cds. But still my favorite overall. I can't sing, but do want to learn to play slack key, so this instrumental cd of solo (no other instrument) slack key inspires me. You will not go wrong buying this one!

The mellow performances match my personality, and bring to mind images of balmy breezes and swaying trees.

I've been looking for another instrumental cd of solo slack key performances, but have yet to find one that matches this one...except maybe Ozzie Kotani's, and Ledward Kaapana's live CD.

If you are wanting to play slack key, listen to this one and hear what can be achieved, without being distracted by other instruments.

Average customer rating: A little left Well-sung, consistent pop-country-folk album. Great Songs, Great Art. Five Time Winner!

Hope & Other Casualties Mark Erelli Manufacturer: Signature Sounds ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Unsung Hillbilly Pilgrim Compass and Companion The Memorial Hall Recordings Mark Erelli ASIN: B000E8N8N4 Release Date: 2006-03-07

Tracks:

1. Here & Now
2. Imaginary Wars
3. Snowed In
4. The Only Way
5. Evening's Curtain
6. Seeds Of Peace
7. Undone
8. Seasons Pass
9. Hartfordtown 1944
10. Passing Through
11. God Loves Everyone

Album Description

Ever since his debut at 24 years old, Mark Erelli has exhibited an uncommon musical maturity. In a few short years, he's got four albums to his name, over 700 concerts under his best, and multiple awards. During a time when most young artists are still searching for their own voices, he has quietly build one to the most impressive and varied reputations in modern roots music. On his latest album, Hope and Other Casualties (out March 2006 on Signature Sounds) he ups the ante, with a brave and searingly honest tour de force, cementing himself as one of the best young male singer/songwriters on the scene today. Hope and Other Casualties is an unapologetic and timeless collection of deeply personal and affecting songs, effortlessly moving from songs of love, politics, family, resignation, and redemption. Infused with heartfelt song-craft, invigorating tempos, and arresting melodies Erelli has crafted a near-perfect and career defining album.

Customer Reviews:

A little left.......2007-04-18

A little left leaning for this conservative guy. I don't share his views but I love his telling of them.

Well-sung, consistent pop-country-folk album........2006-08-29

After one listen: Good songs all-round. A very polished sound, especially on the first few tracks. Erelli plays guitar, harmonica and mandolin among others. Producer Entress plays rhythm section and more. The accompaniment is a little distant on some of the tracks, sort of a Lo-Fi, fat sound on the drums, and the bass is quite prominent. On purpose, I'm sure. And it mostly works well. The music might have a little more energy with a real band.

Erelli's voice is highly inflected without being too emotive, like a New England hillbilly. He is a more interesting songwriter than you'll hear on a typical country-folk release. And the chord changes are non-obvious and, on the best songs, imaginative and beguiling. Some of the songs start and end smoldering, working up to a more intense burn in the middle. They seem to wander quite a bit before resolving. The main themes seem to be alienation from grown-up life and...the city-state at war. The singing is at once sad and plaintive, and also strangely cheerful.

My only criticism is a lack of contrast. I think he should put in a deliberately VERY sad song in there...and a very happy one. A fast, loud one, and a slow, quiet one. And a little standard blues. As it is, the overall moods and dynamics of each track are sometimes not quite as distinctive as they could be. And he could work on the chord progressions just a little.
(I have the same issue with the hugely over-rated Bob Dylan. I'm sure Erelli would consider that criticism to be high praise, since some of this music echoes Dylan.)

I also would like to hear Erelli sing and play guitar to a Conga or Bongo accompaniment for just one track. But that's just me.

Great Songs, Great Art........2006-05-03

With Hope and Other Casualties, Mark Erelli has taken his already impressive song writing skills and fine musical sensibilities to a new level. The CD's cover calls back to the great Bob Dylan album, The Times, They are a Changing. This may seem overly dramatic, but listen to Hope before you form an opinion. As Bob was speaking to the times in which America lived then, Mark is speaking to us--right now. Hope and Other Casualties is filled with morsels (and slabs) of wisdom on the America in which we now find ourselves. While not a complete departure for Mark, Hope shows that, when it seems we may not be grasping the greater truths, he will speak with more authority.

There is so often a pattern with artists, where they start with something strong (or fun or catchy) and then seem to get lost--as if they become distracted or loose their vision. This has never been a problem for Mark. From his first CD (Mark Erelli), he has demonstrated a great ability to write intelligent, yet accessible songs and perform them very well in several different styles. That first disc almost sounds like a job resume, to me--a demonstration of the diverse ways in which Mark can make music. But, where some other artists seem to get lost, Mark's subsequent recordings have become more refined--more wise--even though the styles have varied. This does not mean his earlier work was un-polished. Rather, he is sounding more comfortable with himself and his music. Mark's first CD was VERY strong. But, he just gets better with each new effort. And, the staggering statement made by Hope and Other Casualties is more than just its songs. Mark's songs are like paintings. But, his recordings are like sculptures. This may not be apparent on the first listen. But, if you actually spend some time with it, you will hear the great care and intelligence that went into every instrumental sound. Each song will begin to evolve in your mind and become a complete space of its own--the space where his stories live. Hope and Other Casualties is much more than just a recording of great music. Mark's music is truly great, even to just read. But, as a complete work, Hope and Other Casualties is great art.

Hope and Other Casualties shows that Mark is not just another gifted singer/songwriter. It is becoming clear that he is one of the very finest songwriters we have. In 20-30 years, he will be compared with the very greatest writers of American music, period. Like Bob's "Times" masterpiece, Mark's "Hope" should be a watershed. This is a significant musical work and deserves the highest respect given to any artist.

Five Time Winner!.......2006-03-09

The evolution of Mark Erelli continues with his fifth album since his amazing 2001 debut, and like the previous four, Hope & Other Casualties is worth the price of admission. His talent continues to grow both as a musician and as a songwriter, delivering lyrics and songs that tell stories that capture your attention and pull you in. This CD is perfectly produced by Mark and Lorne Entress, his long time collaborator, with a mix of songs that are varied but all tie together perfectly. "Here and Now" is an up-tempo opener that asks an important question for all to ponder, and ends with Ron Sexsmith's "God Loves Everyone", a fitting closer. "The Only Way", a post 9-11 song that has been a fan favorite at live shows now has a perfect home as part of a wonderful song collection that includes a song about a circus and others that talk to the circus that is today's world. Like the great singer/songwriters of the past 40 years, Mark can make a political point as well as any of them, yet he does it without offending folks who might lean toward the other side. Mark is one of today's best talents who deserves more attention than he's getting, so buy this CD now and then gather up your friends the next time he's in your area and see one of his great live shows.

Average customer rating: Soothing Sounds for the Stressed-Out Musical Healing is Profoundly Powerful Musical Healing is a Journey to the Healing Heart

Musical Healing Various Artists Manufacturer: Sequoia Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music Healing | New Age | Styles | Music Relaxation | New Age | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Perfect Balance: Musical Healing, Vol. 2 Healing Sanctuary Song for Humanity: Celebration of 10 Years Chakra Healing Zone Soothing Sanctuary ASIN: B00005QDAG Release Date: 2001-10-30

Tracks:

1. Monet's Garden, Part II
2. Secret Fountain
3. Ehsellyei
4. Twin Souls
5. Sanctuary, Part I
6. Sweet Surrender
7. Dusk
8. Ancient Power
9. Floating Meadow
10. Breath Of Passion
11. Healing Passage
12. Waves Of Bliss, Part II
13. Wings At Rest
14. Healing Ocean

Album Description

This serene musical excursion by an exceptional array of pioneer sound healers relaxes your body, quiets your mind, and soothes your soul. The program flows through both refreshing new songs and the most effective tracks from Sequoia's award-winning albums. Beautiful melodies with lush nature sounds create stress free atmospheres perfect for massage, yoga, or meditation. Enjoy this release any time you seek an exquisite balance of energy and peace.

2001 Visionary Best New Age Album of the Year - -Finalist

Includes tracks from David & Steve Gordon Gary Stadler with Stephannie Solaria Sophia's "Sweet Surrender" Steve Gordon & Deborah Martin and Zingaia

This fabulous selection of healing music can be used in many ways. Over the years listeners have shared with us ways they use our music including:

Massage, Yoga, Relaxation, Meditation, Stress-Reduction, Insomnia Relief, Natural Childbirth, Pre and Post Surgery, Hospital & Hospice Care, Calming Babies & Children, Reduction of Workplace Tension, Meals, Family TIme, While Driving, Creative Visualizations, Positive Affirmations, Tantra, Reading & Studying, Music Therapy and more.

Customer Reviews:

Soothing Sounds for the Stressed-Out.......2004-06-13

On the back of this CD it states this music is by "pioneer sound healers". I'm aware of the therapeutic effects that music can possess but I've never heard of "sound healers" before. I won't argue, I'll take their word for it. One thing I do know - this is incredibly beautiful and effective music for meditating, relaxing and falling asleep.

Some numbers contain the serene bliss of nature sounds right up front combined with soothing melodies while others keep the ocean, wind and whatever else softly layered in the background. A few more numbers are accompanied by whispery female vocals. All the tracks flow together nicely without any abrupt changes in mood.

On a few occasions I've listened to this CD while working on the computer - right now is a good example - and have noticed less tension in my neck and shoulders and my breathing slower and deeper. Anything that succeeds at the demanding task of coaxing my twitchy little brain into an even partial state of tranquility truly deserves my highest recommendation.

Musical Healing is Profoundly Powerful.......2002-11-05

As an energetic healer for over 15 years I am quite aware of the profound influence that subtle energies can have in terms of providing general healing effects. This release from Sequoia Records contains an extraordinary compilation of the most soothing and meditative tracks from the very best of their label artists, perfectly sequenced into a beautifully fluid and peaceful journey that uplifts and nourishes the soul. When I put this on for my client's sessions the music really assists in melting their tensions away and creates a wonderful sound environment within which to do my healing work. I especially like the two new tracks from the Gordon brothers, Healing Passage and Healing Ocean and was delighted to find Sophia's Sweet Surrender contained on the release. The CD is rounded out well with fantastic tracks from Gary Stadler (one of my favorite Sequoia artists), Zingaia and Solaria. All in all Musical Healing is an incredibly harmonious, gorgeously balanced and profoundly powerful album. Take two tracks and forget about needing to call your doctor.

Musical Healing is a Journey to the Healing Heart.......2002-01-08

This compilation album from the folks at Sequoia Records comes with several unexpected gifts, chief among them that the exquisitely sensuous singer Sophia has joined the Sequoia family. Her "Sweet Surrender" remains a particular favorite, and I'm delighted that it appears on Musical Healing. Other gifts include three previously unreleased tracks "Twin Souls" by Solaria, and "Healing Passage" and Healing Ocean" by David and Steve Gordon.
Many of the tracks on Musical Healing include lushly textured nature sounds with bird songs, waves, and running water weaving in and out. Gary Stadler, Stephannie, Zingaia and Deborah Martin all have tracks on the album, making Musical Healing a great introduction to the softer side of Sequoia Records. Flute, harp, piano, guitar and angelic vocals join the nature sounds, creating a stress-free atmosphere conducive to massage, meditation, yoga, Reiki, and other healing modalities. Profoundly relaxing and spiritually uplifting, Musical Healing is a journey to the healing heart.

Average customer rating: Music Poetry Romance Il Postino (Le postier) True Romantic Cd - www.michaelpalmer.net lovely! WHAT DID THEY DO?!

The Postman (Il Postino): Music From The Miramax Motion Picture Soundtrack (1994 Film) Luis Bacalov , Pablo Neruda , Luis Bacalov , Riccardo Pellegrino , Symphony Orchestra of Rome , Luis Enríque Bacalov , and Carlos Gardel Manufacturer: Hollywood Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Poetry | Poetry, Spoken Word & Interviews | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Similar Items: Il Postino Love: Ten Poems By Pablo Neruda Cinema Paradiso: Original Soundtrack Recording (1988 Film) Life Is Beautiful (La Vita E Bella) The Essential Neruda: Selected Poems ASIN: B000000OEM Release Date: 1995-06-27

Tracks:

1. Theme From Il Postino
2. Morning - Pablo Neruda / Sting
3. Poetry - Pablo Neruda / Miranda Richardson
4. Leaning Into Afternoons - Pablo Neruda / Wesley Snipes
5. Poor Fellows - Pablo Nevuda / Julia Roberts
6. Ode To The Sea - Pablo Neruda / Ralph Fiennes
7. Fable Of The Mermaid & The Drunks - Pablo Neruda / Ethan Hawke
8. Ode To The Beautiful Nude - Pablo Neruda / Rufus Sewell
9. I Like You To Be Still - Pablo Neruda / / Glenn Close
10. Walking Around - Pablo Neruda / Samuel L. Jackson
11. Tonight I Can Write - Pablo Neruda / Andy Garcia
12. Adonic Angela - Pablo Neruda / William Dafoe
13. If You Forget Me - Pablo Neruda / Madonna
14. Integrations - Pablo Neruda / Vincent Perez
15. And Now You're Mine - Pablo Neruda / Julia Roberts & Andy Garcia
16. The Postman
17. Bicycle
18. Madreselva - Carlos Gardel
19. The Postman Lullaby
20. Beatrice
21. Metaphors
22. Loved By Women
23. The Postman
24. Sounds Of The Islands
25. The Postmans Dreams
26. Pablito
27. Milonga Del Poeta
28. Madreselva (instrumental
29. The Postman Poet
30. The Postman (Harpsicord And String Version)
31. The Postman ( Guitar And Bandoneou Version)

Customer Reviews:

Music Poetry Romance.......2007-03-08

Don't be put off by the negative comments judge for yourdelf as I did. I found this by accident looking for some romantic music for my lady and that is exactly what I found. Now I need to see the film. The music conjures up such a feeling, relax listen and enjoy. Imagine moonlight skys, the sea gently lapping along the shoreline,candlelit dinners with the one you love. This will leave you with a warm feeling and if not then you will not know romance. The poetry is warm sensitive and well read, a bonus to the CD.

Il Postino (Le postier).......2007-02-01

Excellent album. En plus de la musique originale du film, plusieurs lectures de poëmes de Pablo Neruda par des acteurs et actrices de renom, sur fond musical.

True Romantic Cd - www.michaelpalmer.net.......2006-12-18

If you are a true romantic, you will love this cd, even IF you are not a fan of some of the famous stars who read the poetry - I know I am not a fan of most of these actors, but it does not take away from the excellence of this soundtrack. If you like this cd, please look at the tv series Beauty and the Beast cd. It is called "Of Love and Hope". It is a must have cd.

lovely!.......2006-09-07

The musical score is haunting without resorting to melancholy. It befits Pablo Neruda's timeless poems. Highly recommended, even if not all of the poetry readings are well executed.

WHAT DID THEY DO?!.......2006-04-01

What is this trash?! This film is beautiful but the soundtrack sucks big time. They should have used the actor who was playing Pablo Neruda to read the poems in ITALIAN! It's a beautiful and romantic language but no..they screw it up with actors from the U.S. OMG! I HATE JULIA ROBERTS! she makes the soundtrack even worse. I spit on this cd! believe me..I would so give this trash 0 stars but amazon doesn't allow it!

Average customer rating: Not as good as #1 & #2 Good, but not the best TERRIFIC!

Sounds of Wood & Steel, Vol. 3 Various Artists Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Electric Blues Guitar | Blues | Styles | Music Modern Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music General | Compilations | New Age | Styles | Music Solo Instrumental | New Age | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | New Age General | New Age | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Pop General | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Alternative Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Country | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Hard Rock & Metal | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Jazz | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Sounds of Wood and Steel, Vol. 2 Sounds of Wood and Steel Acoustic Heart: Acoustic Guitar Masters Masters of Acoustic Guitar Touch-Windham Hill 25 Years of Guitar ASIN: B00004T0UP Release Date: 2003-08-05

Tracks:

1. Guitarland - Russ Freeman
2. I Will Take Care of You - Susanna Hoffs
3. Cajon Pass - Phil Keaggy
4. Ozymandias - Chris Proctor
5. Trio - C. Michael Spriggs
6. Sleep on It Tonight - T.J. Baden, , Chris Pelonis
7. Butter Fingers - Bill Cooley, Kathy Mattea
8. Three Little Miracles - Doyle Dykes, Duane Eddy
9. Chinese Checkers - Doug Pettibone, Steve Poltz
10. Ain't Misbehavin' - Suzy Bogguss, Verlon Thompson
11. Night Winds - Randy Dorman, Ricky Harper, , Kenny Rogers
12. St. James Infirmary - Robben Ford
13. You Just Missed Me - Fred Mollin
14. Jesse's Song - Jars of Clay
15. Litho Blitho - Dave Matthews
16. Cynthia's Place - Paul Rodgers
17. Bombay Doors - Billy Sheehan

Customer Reviews:

Not as good as #1 & #2.......2007-01-19

Good Instrumental and quality sound recording, but content not as overall pleasing as VOLs 1 & 2.

Good, but not the best.......2006-07-09

I play Taylor guitars and learned of this series when Volume 1 was released. I bought it, and loved it. The diversity was amazing. I couldn't wait for Volume 2, and bought it as soon as it was released. I loved it.

So it is with a heavy heart that Volume 3 didn't meet my lofty expectations. Its a good album. But it sounds more mainstream than either of the first two. And although I have listened to it several times, its not an album that is growing on me. I see a limited listening life fot this one. And a return to Volumes 1 and 2.

TERRIFIC!.......2003-09-20

What better way to pay tribute to the acoustic guitar than with an album by some of the world's most proficient and influential players? The musicians are world-class, and so is this album.
Dave Matthews commands with "Litho Blitho," while Robben Ford surprises with a unique version of Louis Armstrong's "St. James Infirmary."
Kenny Rogers, Randy Dorman and Rick Harper team up for an unforgettable "Night Winds;" Doyle Dykes paired with Duane Eddy are an unbeatable twosome.
All the stars whether singer, songwriter, guitar soloist or producer are here. It's a must-have for guitar aficionados.

- Gail Cooke

Average customer rating: Really Good Compilation If you love acoustic guitar....you need to get this CD. Guitar Player A fine collection Some of the best instrumental, acoustic guitar I've heard...

Sounds of Wood and Steel Various Artists Manufacturer: Windham Hill Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music New Traditionalist | Contemporary Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music General | Compilations | New Age | Styles | Music Relaxation | New Age | Styles | Music Solo Instrumental | New Age | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Television Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music 1990-1999 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Sounds of Wood and Steel, Vol. 2 Sounds of Wood & Steel, Vol. 3 Masters of Acoustic Guitar Guitar Fingerstyle, Vol. 1 Acoustic Heart: Acoustic Guitar Masters ASIN: B000000NNR Release Date: 1998-01-27

Tracks:

1. Larry's World
2. Nothing's Too Good (for A Friend)
3. The Claw
4. Java Man
5. How Great Thou Art
6. Into The Night
7. Who Lives Up There
8. Processional
9. Marina
10. Sadhana
11. Liquid Amber
12. Surreal
13. Alma D' Alma
14. Jesus Maria
15. The Last Mile Home

Customer Reviews:

Really Good Compilation.......2006-08-08

A few weak tracks, but some real gems on here all performed on Taylor Acoustic Guitars. Steve Stevens (from Billy Idol) plays a great flamenco on Sadhana. Clint Black does a fine version of The Claw. And Amy Grant and Vince Vaughn perform a moving How Great Thou Art. Characterizing it as "New Age" is a bit unfair. Just some really good acoustic guitar performances from a good collection of artists including the late Michael Hedges and William Ackerman.

If you love acoustic guitar....you need to get this CD........2005-09-14

I really enjoyed this CD very much. I like more 'romantic' guitar, but this is still very good. Check this CD out, you will enjoy it! The songs are very relaxing, makes you want to play...strum away.

For those of you who are gifted by being musically inclined, I would suggest listening to this album. Perhaps play along with it.

Guitar Player.......2003-03-11

I had been searching for this album because I downloaded just one song from the web, Vince Gill's "How great thou art". It took me months to find out where it came from. The emotion in that one song, the way Vince plays it, is what drives me to play the guitar, if only I was that good! I don't really care for the taylor's advertizing a lot of good accoustical guitars out there. While the highlight will always be the song that sent me on the search in the first place, the rest is definately worth the price!

A fine collection.......2001-12-07

Every track on the album is at least pretty good."The claw" by Clint Black is a tricky piece deftly handled."Java man" by Michael hedges is a work of virtuosity."Liquid Amber" by Laurence Juber has all the dreaminess the title implies."Marina" by Skip Ewing and B.J.Walker Jr. is one the most lovely,sun drenched,yet melancholy pieces of music you'll ever hear.But the most brilliant work on the album has to be "Sadhana" by Steve Stevens.This vibrant,rhythmically manic tour through the possibilities of the guitar has to be heard to be believed.Great sound,balance and superb artist selection.

Some of the best instrumental, acoustic guitar I've heard..........2001-08-11

For me and my family, tracks 3, 6 and 10 standout immediately. As I continue listening I'm finding there are several others that I like even more. I'd say that about half of the tracks are to my liking while the vast majority demonstrate much ability and creativity. I am very pleased to own it.

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