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1. Sun Is Coming

2. Searchers

3. Blue Elektra

4. Descender

5. Landing

6. Trick

7. Deep All the Way Down

8. Raking Service

9. Travel Plans

10. Hello Caller

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Average customer rating: Great compilation - and that's just the first half. The best of Elfman!!! Great Collection, A LIttle Too Eclectic What Great Music super

Music for a Darkened Theatre, Vol. 1: Film & Television Music Manufacturer: Fontana Mca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Elfman, Danny | ( E ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music 1980s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1980-1989 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music 1990-1999 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music The Simpsons | Specialty Stores | Music Music | The Simpsons | Amazon.com Stores | us-stores Similar Items: Music for a Darkened Theatre, Vol. 2: Film & Television Music Serenada Schizophrana So Lo Sleepy Hollow: Music from the Motion Picture Beetlejuice: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ASIN: B000002OEB Release Date: 1990-10-15

Tracks:

1. Excerpts From: Pee Wee's Big Adventure
2. Excerpts From: Batman
3. Excerpts From: Dick Tracy
4. Excerpts From: Beetlejuice
5. Excerpts From: Nightbreed
6. Excerpts From: Darkman
7. Excerpts From: Back To School
8. Excerpts From: Midnight Run
9. Excerpts From: Wisdom
10. Excerpts From: Hot To Trot
11. Excerpts From: Big Top Pee Wee
12. Excerpts From: The Simpsons
13. Excerpts From: Alfred Hitchcock Presents: The Jar
14. Excerpts From: Tales From The Crypt
15. Excerpts From: Face Like A Frog
16. Excerpts From: Forbidden Zone
17. Excerpts From: Scrooged

Customer Reviews:

Great compilation - and that's just the first half........2005-09-14

I first got this on cassette in the summer of '94 and listened to it every day, drawn by its thematic range and compositional depth. And that was just side-one.

Elfman pioneered the sound that drives today's movie adaptations of comic-books and darker-themed children's stories. Side-One kicks things off with a rollicking, hyper-cartoonish theme from the first Pee-Wee movie - the one where Pee-Wee searches for his beloved bike. Elfman's theme contains layers of different rides - on tightropes, highways, in the middle of a NASCAR rally - which rudely yet melodically crash into each other.

The Batman entry actually contains several pieces - the opening credits, the extended sequence in the cathedral and the climax - which show Batman's darkened extreme at its "Frank Miller" best. (Dir. Tim Burton couldn't sustain the mood in the next sequel, and the franchise took a turn towards the camp of the TV series with the next 2 movies.)

The theme for "Dick Tracy" is perhaps the most romantic on this disc, a quality that surpasses the theme's comic-book origins, but ends on an ironic note that's pure Elfman.

"Beetlejuice" (opening & closing credits) gives Elfman's childish ID a chance to stretch its legs, or in this case, slam-dance.

"Nightbreed" is an enigma wrapped in a dark mystery, and that's just Elfman's score. Elfman's work on this movie is as good as the movie wasn't, having a more powerful narrative than the script - easily the best track on the entire disc, one likely to exceed the movie in its dose of chills.

"Darkman" doesn't quite rise to the occasion, though the score may be hobbled by the movie itself, which seldom surpassed one of the many "Batman" clones of the early 1990's. "Darkman" (the movie, I mean) excelled as a parody of many comicbook staples (the wronged hero, the relentless villain, the scientific breakthrough with just one flaw), but not enough to escape being largely anonymous. Within those constraints, it's still a moving if scary piece.

When is Elfman not like Elfman? When he was in the mid-late `80's and scored "Back to School" (A Rodney Dangerfield vehicle) and "Midnight Run". Horns in "School" bring it closer to Elfman's over-the-top style, while "Run" sounds like a love-theme for the run-down, out-of-the-way parts of America that seldom appear in Elfman-movies. "Run" is a fun score for a fun movie - it's nothing like Elfman's previous work but it perfectly captures the on-the-road-without-a-map craziness of the movie.

To this day, I don't know why I never ventured to Side-two, but it's irrelevant. Even half this disc is worth it

The best of Elfman!!!.......2005-09-05

I was obsessed about getting this CD right from when I heard about it. I found it at the library and was so excited about it, and it didn't let me down. In fact, it was a lot better than I expected. It's a fun and creepy (strange mix, but it really works!) collection of Danny Elfman's film and television soundtracks. The first track, Pee Wee's Big Adventure, is probably my favorite. Also, I really like Batman and Wisdom. Batman is creepy and dark, and Wisdom is just weird, in the best possible way.
I'd recommend this to anyone who likes film music, or everyone who is even the tiniest bit an Elfman fan. It's amazing!

Great Collection, A LIttle Too Eclectic.......2003-08-19

You should be able to tell from the movies and TV shows listed here whether or not you'd be interested in this collection. It's a little too eclectic for my tastes (hence only 4 stars) but better than volume 2. I think thatthe miscellaneous collected ites here along with the previously unreleased stuff should make this worth buying. Especially if you're a fan of Elfman's movie soundtrack work.

What Great Music.......2003-05-11

I fell in love with the music of Danny Elfman when Beetlejuice came out. There was something different about the music that he made. When Edward Scissorhands, and then Nightmare Before Christmas - I knew this man was a musical master. Its the verbal form of surrealism.

super.......2003-04-17

What a great CD. Danny's music is so original and inventive. this CD contains his pre 90's quirky, gothic music. it's all very well written and beautifully orchestrated. batman and darkman contain some really excellent long, dark, gothic cues that really take u away from reality. in my opinion no one, apart from howard shore, is as inventive and original as danny in the world of filmmusic. he far surpasses the repetitive works of williams or horner. buy this, and volume two, and keep supporting one of the greatest film composers of all time.ohh...and buy fellowship of the ring and two towers by howard shore....amazing work!

Average customer rating: Great CD Simply the Best Inconsistent, but mostly excellent "Celebration" is not strong enough a word A maginificent evening, a magnificent album

Sondheim - A Celebration at Carnegie Hall (1992 Concert Cast) Stephen Sondheim , Betty Buckley , Paul Gemignani , Patti LuPone , Liza Minnelli , and Bernadette Peters Manufacturer: RCA Victor Broadway ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Hadley, Jerry | ( H ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music 1990-1999 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Musicals | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Sondheim Evening: A Musical Tribute (1973 Concert Cast) Side By Side By Sondheim (1976 Original London Cast) Send in the Clowns: The Ballads of Stephen Sondheim Sondheim - A Celebration at Carnegie Hall Sondheim, Etc.: Bernadette Peters Live at Carnegie Hall ASIN: B000003FDW Release Date: 1993-02-23

Tracks:

1. Symphonic Sondheim: Sweeney Todd--orchestra, Jerry Hadley ("Johanna"), Eugene Perry,Herbert Perry ("Pretty Women")
2. Evening Introduction--Bill Irwin
3. Loveland/Getting Married Today--Ensemble, Jeanne Lehman, Mark Jacoby, Madeline Kahn
4. Waiting for the Girls Upstairs--George Lee Andrews, Michael Jeter, James Naughton/Love, I Hear--Michael Jeter/Live Alone and Like It--James Naughton
5. Someone Is Waiting--Richard Muenz/Symphonic Sondheim: Barcelona--orchestra
6. Being Alive--Patti LuPone
7. Good Thing Going--The Tonics
8. Losing My Mind/You Could Drive a Person Crazy--Dorothy Loudon
9. Our Time--Boys Choir of Harlem/Children Will Listen--Betty Buckley
10. Anyone Can Whistle--Billy Stritch
11. Water Under the Bridge--Liza Minnellli, Billy Stritch
12. Back in Business--Liza Minnellli, Billy Stritch, Ensemble

Tracks:

1. Symphonic Sondheim: Comedy Tonight--Bill Irwin, orchestra
2. Sooner or Later--Karen Ziemba
3. Pretty Lady--Mark Jacoby, Eugene Perry, Herbert Perry
4. Green Finch and Linnet Bird--Harolyn Blackwell
5. The Ballad of Booth--Patrick Cassidy, Victor Garber
6. Broadway Baby--Daisy Eagan
7. I Never Do Anything Twice--BETTY
8. With So Little to Be Sure Of--Jerry Hadley, Carolann Page
9. Not a Day Goes By--Bernadette Peters
10. Remember?--Ron Baker, Peter Blanchet, Carol Meyer, Bronwyn Thomas, Blythe Walker (Quintet)/A Weekend in the Country--Kevin Anderson, George Lee Andrews, Mark Jacoby, Beverly Lambert, Maureen Moore, Susan Terry, Quintet
11. Send in the Clowns--Glenn Close
12. Old Friends--Liza Minnelli
13. Sunday--Bernadette Peters, Broadway Chorus

Customer Reviews:

Great CD.......2006-08-06

This is a wonderful double CD of fabulous musical numbers performed by theatre greats and directed by a legandary musical director.

Simply the Best.......2005-06-29

First, to the person who criticizes the recording b/c of "Broadway Baby." Daisy Egan (who sings in in this recording) sounds like she's 10 becuase she IS young. She had just appeared on Braodway in Secret Garden and won a Tony for it. It's a joke...Broadway BABY...hello, it's a joke.

In a compilation of songs like this you're always going to have tracks that you prefer over others, but the majority of the renditions in this CD are great. This is simply one of the best collections of Sondheim out there. You get interpretations that span from "classical" (Green Finch), to bordering on insane (Anything Twice). This is to demonstrate how versatile this composer really is.

In my opinion, some of the best renditions are "Not a Day Goes By," "Anyone Can Whistle", "Girls Upstairs Medley," "Losing My Mind/Drive a Person Crazy," and "Weekend inthe Country." Makes me wish I had been there to witness it first hand.

If you love Sondheim and enjoy hearing Broadway performers, get this CD. A great recording.

Inconsistent, but mostly excellent.......2004-03-21

I am sure no knowledgeable person would deny how absolutely perfect all these songs are. However, the performances on this album are extremely inconsistent. It will go from an excellent rendition (Waiting for the Girls medley, Sunday, With So Little To Be Sure Of, Sooner or Later, Green Finch, Send in the Clowns, Pretty Lady) to the weird (I never Do Anything Twice), to the bad (Broadway Baby, Our Time). I still have absolutely no idea how they managed to butcher one of the best songs ever written--Good Thing Going--and turn it into smooth jazz elevator music. Why would they give Broadway Baby to someone who sounds like she's 10? That said, Liza Minelli, Glenn Close, Karen Ziemba, Dorothy Laudon and the "Waiting for the Girls" performers are all very good. And ending with Bernadette Peters and "Sunday" ends the set on a absolutley fabulous note.

"Celebration" is not strong enough a word.......2003-04-30

This review is by Crosley.

I have been a major Sondheim fan for quite some time, and I finally obtained a copy of this album. I was blown away by the excellent cast and phenomenal selection of music. It is obvious how much work went into this production, considering that this is the live recording of a one time show, and it's flawless. The songs cover all of his shows with the exception of "Passion," which was released 3 years after this show. Also, the shows for which he wrote only lyrics are ommited, like West Side Story, Gypsy, etc. Thus, you can find material from A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Anyone can Whistle, Company, Follies, A Little Night Music, Pacific Overtures, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street, Merrily we Roll Along, Sunday in the Park with George, Into the Woods, and Assassins.

There are two striking things about this CD (besides the music and performers themselves). First of all, some of the songs are completely stylistically reworked. The most obvious are "Good Thing Going" and "I Never do Anything Twice." Both are traditionally very ballady with a piano accompaniment, but here they have been redone as jazzy tunes. The result is excellent. Such reworkings demonstrate that Sondheim writes music for virtually any style, and in these cases, across several styles. It's a great example of his variety. The other interesting thing is how many songs have overlapping melodies of songs from different shows. Case in point, "Our Time" and "No one is Alone" are sung seperately by the Harlem Boys Choir and Betty Buckley (the original Grizabella in Webber's atrocious "CATS," although Buckley was excellent) respectively, and then combined. Putting these two songs together offer different meanings to each, and the music is only enhanced. Another example, the trio of "Waiting for the Girls Upstairs," "Love, I Hear," and "Live Alone and Like It" are sung in that order, and then the latter two are combined. Again, the meanings of the songs change, this time in an almost narrative style, and offering different takes on love in the same montage. Lastly (at least for this review, there are more), Dorothy Laudon's (the original Ms. Hannigan in Annie) combination of "Losing my Mind" and "You Could Drive a Person Crazy" is brilliant. Those who are familiar with these songs will wonder how exactly they fit, but trust me, they do. She swtiches back and forth between melodies to create a number that starts poignant and beautiful, and soon moves to become uproariously funny. Both the song reworkings and overlapping melodies of unrelated songs are all for the better.

I recommend this recording to anyone wanting to get better acquainted with some of Sondheim's best work, or those already familiar who want to hear a tour de force of phenomenal music. It has been said that Sondheim is a masterful lyricist (which he is), but lacks real talent for music. This CD is the final proof that such critics are wrong. His music may take a few listenings to get into, contrary to Webber or Wildhorn, but unlike those two, he doesn't cater to the audience. He challenges them to think outside of traditional musical theater in a glorious repertoise of shows that reach for a smarter, more sophisticated form.

A maginificent evening, a magnificent album.......2001-12-16

There's something to be said for the first concert you ever see at Carnegie Hall. I was fortunate enough to have this be my first. This entire evening was devoted to his genius and the performers did not disappoint.

This wonderful double CD shows off the best and brightest of the musical theatre composer and it is, as one person put it, "an embarassment of riches." With songs from his finest works done in amazing arrangements (listen to that harmony in "We Had a Good Thing Going"!) combined with fabulous performers this is a Sondheim lovers delight.

My favorite song is, without a doubt, Dorothy Louden and her wonderful medley of "Losing My Mind" into "You Could Drive a Person Crazy" followed very closely by the recently departed Madeline Kahn singing "Getting Married Today."

Average customer rating: If you like this sort of music...BUY THIS! Cold Krush Cuts.... Best best DJ / electronica mix I've ever heard Tight Mix Cd 1 Superb ( Hip-Hop Breakbeat) / Cd 2 (Downtempo) bliss

Cold Krush Cuts/Back in the Base Coldcut , DJ Food Fight , and DJ Krush Manufacturer: Ninja Tune ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ambient | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Trip-Hop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Trip Hop | Compilations | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music 1990-1999 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Blues | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Trip-Hop | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Krush Xen Cuts Ninja Cuts Vol. 3: funkungfusion Stepping Stones: The Self-Remixed Best The Message at the Depth ASIN: B000003S7U Release Date: 1997-02-04

Tracks:

1. Groover - Funki Porcini
2. Global Chaos (archi version) - KT & Hex
3. Sometimes - 2 Player vs. The Herbaliser
4. The Breaks - Dj Vadim & Mark B
5. The Real Killer Part 2 (Rooftop Prowler) - The Herbaliser
6. Get Your Head Down - Luke Vibert
7. Goodbye Cruel World - London Funk Allstars
8. Naked Leaves - Coldcut
9. Spiral - DJ Food
10. Harmonic - Hex
11. Mod You - Cabbageboy
12. Readybrek - DJ Toolz
13. Creatures - Amon Tobin
14. Nightrous - Peezee
15. An Unmarked Grave In Memory Of Butch Cassidy & The Sundance Kid - Up, Bustle & Out
16. Mr. Chombee Has The Flaw - The Herbaliser
17. The Breaks Of Wrath - DJ Food
18. Alice Effekt - Drome
19. Glass- Gideon
20. Sunvibes - DJ Food
21. Oddly Godly - E.V.A.
22. Going Down - Funki Porcini

Tracks:

1. 40 Winks - The Herbaliser
2. B Boy - DJ Vadim
3. Headz Still Ain't Ready - DJ Vadim
4. Aural Prostitution (DJ Cam Remix) - DJ Vadim
5. Electric Lazyland - 9 Lazy 9
6. Give It To Me Raw - London Funk Allstars
7. Broadcasting Live From Planet Blapps - London Funk Allstars
8. Junkies Bad Trip - London Funk Allstars
9. Knee Deep In The Beats - London Funk Allstars
10. Sign - Coldcut
11. Call Me - DJ Vadim
12. Bass City Roller - DJ Food
13. A Mother For Your Mind - The Herbaliser
14. Aural Prostitution - featuring A-Cyde & Sli Poetry (DJ Vadim Remix - DJ Vadim
15. Morning Prayer - DJ Vadim
16. Dark Lady - DJ Food
17. Lounge Shiznitz - DJ Vadim
18. Love Is What We Need - London Funk Allstars

Customer Reviews:

If you like this sort of music...BUY THIS!.......2006-11-10

The first 10 minutes of either CD is enough to 'sell' you on how good this album is. Very dark, serious music, and very well done. I have listened to the CD's dozens of times since I purchased this album (2 CD's) and it is just not getting old.

Not only is it a wonderful value (hi-quality double CD album, total of 125 minutes), but the music is great.

Only downside is SOME of the tracks are a little 'meh', but not in a way that would impact my recommendation of this album.

Cold Krush Cuts...........2004-08-31

Dj Krush is simply the best triphop mixer out there, and this is one of his top 2 mixes... He flawlessley delves into the deepest recesses of the Ninja Tunes catalouge and produces on of the most briliant mixes ever put on CD....

Best best DJ / electronica mix I've ever heard.......2004-07-13

There are a few other reviews so I'll keep this brief: I'm not a big fan of much electronic music, but I do like some DJ type stuff, a little trance, dub, etc. and I have some of Ninja Tune's catalogue, and this is bar none the best collection of its kind I've heard.

Ninja Tune has covered a lot of ground, and DJ Krush and Coldcut give you an excellent overview in these two discs. On disc one, DJ Krush covers the downtempo, abstract jazz and more hip-hop inflected stuff from Ninja Tune. I personally prefer Disc 2 by Coldcut, where they get into some of the more frenetic abstract jazz and jungle that first attracted me to the label.

Whatever side of that argument you fall on, these two DJs seemlessly lead the listener through a musical odyssey that covers significant ground, always stays interesting, and carries you from Point A to a very unpredictable and welcome destination. If you at all like the Ninja catalogue (Amon Tobin, Funki Porcini, etc.) this is can't miss -- easily the best Ninja comp yet.

Tight Mix.......2004-02-25

Very chill. It does what few mix cds manage to do, which is to create something more meaningful than only cool songs that bleed into each other. Any fans of any music should check this out, especially if you like coldcut/ninja tune to begin with.

Cd 1 Superb ( Hip-Hop Breakbeat) / Cd 2 (Downtempo) bliss.......2004-02-14

This 2 Cd mix album has the mixing duties divided up between Disc 1 "Coldcut & DJ Food", remixing the artists of the "Ninja Tune" label, with anything as good as their solo albums....with mixes of tracks by Ninja Tune label-mates "Luke Vibert, Funki Porcini, Up Bustle & Out, DJ Vadim, the Herbaliser and Drome", for a dance-Orientated and eclectic mix, hand picking some of the most recognised tracks from the respected artists. "DJ Krush" on Disc 2 is given the same template to work to, yet he chooses far more laid back and intelligent course for his mixes which is in keeping with Krush's `Blunted' grooves manifesto, which is no quick run through, this stands with his own solo work, and as such is ideally suited for late night listening. And through the use of Stoned grooves, is very Reminiscent of these Kings of the Stoner Album sound "Kruder & Dorfmeister".....because this album captures the best of both world and is designed around either a more upbeat "Dance" cd (Coldcut & DJ Food's Cd) and the more restrained "Downtempo" (DJ Krush) and most surprisingly of all, this album could even appeal to people that aren't usually listeners of Hip-hop/Breakbeat.

Average customer rating: What a recording!

Sondheim - A Celebration at Carnegie Hall (Highlights from the 1992 Concert Cast) Manufacturer: RCA Victor Broadway ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music 1990s | By Decade | Pop | Styles | Music Vocal Pop | Live Albums | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music 1990-1999 | Decades | Compilations | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Musicals | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Sondheim, Etc.: Bernadette Peters Live at Carnegie Hall Sondheim - A Celebration at Carnegie Hall (1992 Concert Cast) Company - A Musical Comedy (1970 Original Broadway Cast) Into the Woods ASIN: B000003FEM Release Date: 1993-02-23

Tracks:

1. Symphonic Sondheim: Sweeney Todd
2. Company: Loveland - Getting Married Today
3. Follies: Waiting For The Girls Upstairs - Love, I Hear - Live Alone And Like It
4. Company: Being Alive
5. Merrily We Roll Along: Good Thing Going
6. Merrily We Roll Along: Our Time - Children Will Listen
7. Dick Tracy: Back In Business
8. Sweeny Todd: Green Finch And Linnet Bird
9. Follies: Broadway Baby
10. Merrily We Roll Along: Not A Day Goes By
11. A Little Night Music: A Weekend In The Country
12. A Little Night Music: Send In The Clowns
13. Sunday In The Park With George: Sunday

Customer Reviews:

What a recording!.......2000-06-29

I only wich I could have been at Carnegie Hall that night! Come on, Bernadette Peters, Liza Minnelli, Karen Ziemba, James Naughton, and so much more! After i bought this highlights album I knew I had to get the full 2-CD set. It's great cause it's live, the orchestrations are Heaven, and you will feel like your in new york in the audience. Buy it enjoy it and if you like it is much as I do buy the Video of the performance!

Average customer rating: John McCormack - Rare Recordings 1904-1942

John McCormack Rare Recordings 1904-42 Manufacturer: Symposium ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Moore | Moore, Thomas | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Mendelssohn | Mendelssohn, Felix | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wagner | Wagner, Richard | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Folk Songs | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music ASIN: B000007N8N Release Date: 1998-05-26

Tracks:

1. The Green Isle Of Erin
2. Killarney
3. The Minstrel Boy
4. Come Back To Erin
5. The Dear Little Shamrock
6. Pianto Del Core
7. Voi Dormite, Signora
8. Ideale
9. Les Pecheurs De Perles: Del Tempio Limitar
10. Semele: O Sleep! Why Dost Thou Leave Me
11. Atalanta: Care Selve, Ombre Beate
12. Christus Am Olberge: Jehova Hear Oh Hear Me...Oh My Heart Is Sore
13. Christus Am Olberge: Jehova, Du Mein Vater
14. Tristan Und Isolde: O Konig, Das Kann Ich Dir Nicht Sagen
15. Waiting For You
16. Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms
17. Just For Today
18. An Ireland Beauty
19. That Tumble Down Shack In Athlone
20. The Snowy Breasted Pearl
21. On Wings Of Song
22. Garden Where The Praties Grow
23. Annie Laurie
24. Kathleen Mavourneen

Customer Reviews:

John McCormack - Rare Recordings 1904-1942.......2003-02-15

This CD was most welcome to my collection. I have a fair number of McCormack originals, mostly from 1910 - 1927. It is especially interesting to be able to hear the extremes, beginning and end. McCormack was probably THE singer of his age in that he sang well, everything from Sonny Boy to Il Mio Tesoro. One critic wrote that he never stooped to material that was beneath him, but raised it to his level. It was interesting to me that he did not spring from his singing master's loin, fully developed, but spent seven years as a professional singer developing his skills. We see his promising beginning with the 1904 sessions. If I have a complaint about the set, it is with these transfers. Paul Wolf, in his John McCormack Home Page, discusses the debate between playing the G.T.&T. records at 72 or 76.6 rpm. I would guess that this set uses the slower speed. If this is so, Mr. Worth is indeed right. They sound too slow, almost to the point of slurred speach. Unfortunately, these are the only first recordings which I have been able to find on the market. The rest of the collection is fine and includes many rarities, including unissued test pressings from McCormack's personal collection. As he aged, his voice diminished while his skill as a singer increased. Even at the end of his career, he did not make a bad record. Despite my complaint, I would not deny myself this album, nor should anyone who wants to hear the beginning and conclusion of an incredible career.

Average customer rating: Life Saver

Back In The 90's Hobex Manufacturer: Redeye Distribution ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B0002GVWCM Release Date: 2000-01-01

Tracks:

1. Sun Is Coming
2. Searchers
3. Blue Elektra
4. Descender
5. Landing
6. Trick
7. Deep All the Way Down
8. Raking Service
9. Travel Plans
10. Hello Caller

Customer Reviews:

Life Saver.......2004-07-09

Matt Wilson was the primary writer for the late great Minneapolis band Trip Shakespeare. If you ever feel sad, alone, and confused this album will speak to you in a powerful way. Just to give you an idea, there is actually a musician's credit for "abyss noises." Trip Shakespeare's music was indescribably important to me when I first heard it at 19 years old and this album is sort of an adult version of that. If you like the Beatles and Beach Boys and strong melodies, vocal harmonies, and mind-bending lyrics generally appeal to you, then you should get this disc. It is his only solo effort to date and I wish there were more.

Um, incidentally this review was written for an album called "Burnt, White, and Blue" by Minneapolis, Minnesota's Matt Wilson. (Not New York's jazz drummer with the same name.) I don't know how amazon's page here changed to this "Hobex" thing. So just to reiterate, I highly recommend seeking out 1998's "Burnt, White and Blue" by Matt Wilson.

Average customer rating:

Back in the 90's Hobex Manufacturer: Phrex ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Blues | Styles | Music ASIN: B000N0TWDS Release Date: 1998-04-21

Average customer rating: Greg Humphreys is GOD Groove 'n Soul A solid find...

Back in the 90's Hobex Manufacturer: Phrex Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Indie & Lo Fi | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Indie & Lo Fi | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Alternative General | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Alternative Rock | 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 ASIN: B000007PTK Release Date: 1998-04-14

Tracks:

1. Back In The 90's
2. Groove Baby
3. Don't Tread
4. Windows
5. I Was Wrong
6. Solaar
7. Onto Something
8. Comment Tu T'Appelle
9. My Moonshine
10. I Stopped Waiting
11. Am I Losing My Mind
12. Go SlowIt Pains Me

Customer Reviews:

Greg Humphreys is GOD.......1999-09-30

Dillon Fance was a fabulous band that few people had the good sense to fall in love with. Time to redeem yourselves...

The talented half of said band (Greg Humphreys and the lovely and talented Andy Ware) have formed Hobex, a bluesy pop band wholly worth your lifelong devotion.

The disc really lives up to my hype. If you don't immediately see the genius of "Groove Baby" or "Windows" then you deserve the Brittney Spears albums you undoubtedly own.

Groove 'n Soul.......1999-05-11

Extremely impressive debut that's just plain fun. The lead singer is the talented Greg Humphreys who used to front one of the greatest college bands ever, Chapel Hill, NC's Dillon Fence. Also features some tremendous backing horns from some of the Squirrel Nut Zippers. I dare ANYONE to not like the soul-bounce of "Groove, Baby". I can't wait to see them live...

A solid find..........1999-04-03

Hippie rock for those who have sworn off the genre. Hobex gets back to basics and makes fun, melodic, dare I say groovy music. The lead singer (his name escapes me) has the kind of soulful voice rarely heard among today's popsters. Check 'em out.

Average customer rating: If you don't love this stuff, you're no longer breathing Must Listen! excellent HOBEX! Smooooooth!

Back in the 90's Hobex Manufacturer: Sire / London/Rhino ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: U Ready Man Payback Country Ghetto ASIN: B000021XPZ Release Date: 1999-10-26

Tracks:

1. Groove, Baby
2. The Love That's Inside
3. Son't Tread
4. Windows
5. I Was Wrong
6. Solaar
7. Onto Something
8. Comment Tu T'appelle
9. My Moonshine
10. Am I Losing My Mind?
11. Back In The 90s
12. Go Slow
13. It Pains Me

Customer Reviews:

If you don't love this stuff, you're no longer breathing.......2002-12-12

There just aren't enough words in the English language to describe the way that Hobex sounds and makes you feel! If you've never heard these guys, you can't fathom what you're missing. From the first track "Back in the 90's" throughout the whole cd, Hobex takes you on a colorful rollercoaster ride of emotion, ranging from the lovestruck admirer of "GrooveBaby", the need to escape your worries and get out of town on "Windows", the should've-listened groove of "I Was Wrong", and the you've-been-
warned "Don't Tread on Me". You cannot go wrong with these guys, who've breathed fresh air into the soulful groove and funk of days gone by. Pick up EVERY album by these guys and you will not be disappointed. I guarantee you that you cannot sit still while listening to their flavor, whether you're shaking your booty or just tapping your toes. Do yourself a favor and sign up for the mailing list so that you might one day be lucky enough to catch
the Hobex Boys (and gal) live. Much love and respect, KG

Must Listen!.......2000-05-10

If you don't have this, or haven't heard it, go out and buy it now. While you're at it, try and find this band's first independent EP release "Payback EP." This is an amazingly catchy and sunny release from a band that sounds like 1/3 rock 1/3 soul/funk and 1/3 blues. After you buy these albums, you will want to see them live-and when you do you'll discover that they have one of the most blistering live sets around. If you like "Solaar" and "The Love That's Inside" on this album, wait until you hear the live versions. Incredible band that deserves attention from the masses, or at least, from you.

excellent.......2000-05-04

What a different and refreshing sound.- Great Stuff!

HOBEX!.......2000-02-22

This band is unbelievable.They were great when a few of them were Dillon Fence...take that lovely sound and multiply it and you've got HOBEX. Greg Humphreys' voice is magical and this funky sound is beauty! Please, if you get a chance, you have to see them live! You don't want the night to end. These guys are like your favorite college friends...you can't help but love them! "Groove Baby" is sweet, "The Love That's Inside" is wonderful! I also recommend any old Dillon Fence album. These guys ARE North Carolina...best of luck guys! They rocked back in Chapel Hill and Raleigh!

Smooooooth!.......2000-02-18

People, if you don't get another CD this year, GET THIS ONE! You can't help but dance and sing along with the songs. Bluesy-funk at it's best.

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C.J. Goodearl: the Box Set 95-96 Manufacturer: Friggen ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Spoken Word | Poetry, Spoken Word & Interviews | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAGVEM Release Date: 2004-03-02

Tracks:

1. Turkey Trouble
2. Sick Groom
3. Kung Fu
4. Ticks
5. La Cucaracha
6. Keyhole 12
7. Opium Burger
8. Shock Collar
9. Insurance Claim
10. Duece
11. Mad Cow
12. Sleaza Card
13. Royal Caulk
14. Lung Biscuits
15. Mike Tyson Laxative
16. Lepreconvicts
17. X-mas Eve
18. Santa's Little Hamburger Helper
19. AAAA
20. Choke Your Chicken
21. Olestra Press Conference
22. Space Beavers
23. Spank Your Monkey
24. Sweet Bean Squeezin's

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