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| 1. Country Mile |
| 2. Circle Of Fifths |
| 3. Anne |
| 4. Magician |
| 5. Vertical Take Off In Egypt |
| 6. Home |
| 7. W.D.Y.Y.B. |
| 8. Majestic #2 |
| 9. Falstaff |
| 10. August |
| 11. Thank You |
| 12. Fingers |
| 13. Golden Rectangle |
| 14. Nicht |
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Japanese pressing of the Liverpudlian art punks' 2004 album includes two bonus tracks, 'Golden Rectangle' & 'Nicht'. Toy's Factory.
The result of this effort is captured on this CD in form of a requiem mass. This precise form, immortalized by the likes of Verdi and Mozart in the past, seems an awkward and a rather risky choice for a composer who became famous by revitalizing the concept and the perception of the modern musical theatre. And yet, the whole piece managed not only to be embraced by the public, but also it established itself as an important contribution to the genre.
All of the mass parts as recorded on this CD manage to invoke the much needed feeling this type of work requires. The opening `Requiem and Kyrie' number, with its gentle tune, a moving chorus accompaniment and the mixture of the capital voices leaves a deep and haunting feeling with the listener. We can oppose such quiet and dark moments with the fiery strength of `Dies irae', whose music captures the dramatic pace of the written word. `Hosanna', on the other hand, is something you would expect out of this composer-a big, lush melody, with strong choral back up and crescendos. One must also make reference to `Pie Jesu', probably the most touching passage in this score, which became the best known part from this whole piece. Its gentle melody works better as a part of the whole score. Nowadays it reached a new generation of listeners when it was recorded by a young soprano Charlotte Church.
One of the sources this requiem draws its power from is its cast. It was conceived for a high soprano, a treble and a tenor. The soloists who sing these voices are of top class. We have Sarah Brightman (who was then married to Lloyd Webber), Placido Domingo (who reached international stardom a couple of years later as one of the three tenors) and a young boy Paul Miles-Kinsgston. Their voices are perfect for the score and make an excellent bland. Lorin Maazel, a world famous maestro, conducted both this recording and the subsequent world premiere performance in February 1985 at St. Thomas' Episcopal Church in New York.
Both the album and the single `Pie Jesu' reached the UK top 10 and the critics honored this piece by awarding Andrew Lloyd Webber a Grammy Award for the best contemporary classical piece.
The other important point this score makes is the fact how gifted a composer ALW really is, easily moving between the world of the classical and the musical theatre music, something his detractors have never seem to grasp or appreciate. This CD is therefore both the proof of a talent as it is a successful representative of the genre.
The fans of this style should have no trouble in liking it and it should also make a nice addition to the collection of ALW's work. Also, it may just serve as a much needed comfort during the time of mourning. When my 93-year old great grandmother Monika died this January, this music was a perfect choice to listen to while thinking about the loss of a loved person and commemorating the event in a most personal way. I would like to dedicate this review to the memory of her.
is very deceiving.
I must say though, I am disappointed that they took "Whatever Happened To Phyllis Puke?" off the album. They could've at least replaced it with their rendition of the theme from Thoroughly Modern Millie. If you ever get to to hear that one, you're in for a real treat!
Overall, though, I recommend the CD as a great "gag" gift for someone...or just as a giddy, goofy, guilty pleasure of your own. Throw a Sunday afternoon Tea dance and Charleston the day away.... Boo Boop a doop! LOL!
The New Vaudeville Band's music was firmly rooted in the thirties although much of their material was original (unlike that of the other groups mentioned, who mainly recorded covers of songs from their chosen era), written to sound like it could have been vaudeville music of the thirties. They had four UK hits, these being Winchester Cathedral (a UK top five hit that made number one in America), Peek-a-boo (a UK top ten hit omitted from this compilation), Finchley Central (which just missed the UK top ten) and Green Street Green (a minor UK hit). Despite the phenomenal American success of Winchester Cathedral, none of their other UK hits charted in America.
While it is common for American pop (and country) songs to refer to specific locations, it is much less common for British pop songs to do so. It therefore comes a surprise to find that three of this group's four hits are about specific locations. Fans of the group should have no difficulty finding Winchester Cathedral between London and Southampton. Finchley Central is a London Underground station that can easily be reached from Baker Street (of Gerry Rafferty fame - perhaps the most famous location-based British pop song). Green Street Green is near Orpington to the south east of London.
This compilation is based on out-of-print British compilation that had 24 tracks including Peek-a-boo and great covers of I wonder who's kissing her now, Lili Marlene, A nightingale sang in Berkeley Square and Shine on harvest moon..
If you enjoy Winchester Cathedral, you will surely enjoy the rest of this fine collection.
Walking With Thee, more polished and mainstream-like, a sound for those who prefer the clean(er) pop/rock energy, but some feel that it doesn't have the raw edge of Internal Wrangler.
Winchester Cathedral... some complain it's boring or lacking in the same energy. It doesn't have the same 'retro' style as the last couple albums. Instead, the album as a whole, has a more whimsical sound, sometimes eerie and sometimes dreamy. If I had to make a comparison, for those who have the last two albums think "Goodnight Georgie" and somewhat "For the Wars". More clarinet heavy than percussion.
The punk/garage sound lives in "W.D.Y.Y.B." and the instrumental "Vertical Take Off In Egypt". "The Magician" and "August" seem a bit like a manic and twisted carnival. "Home" and "Falstaff" have a sound like a weary-eyed crooner; slow, desperate, and melancholic. "Country Mile", "Circle of Fifths", and "Thank You For Living" are somewhat reminiscent of the last two, but heavier atmospheric-ly.
In my opinion all of the tracks are great, just different, more blue in some way. A new vision to make one wonder where they are going with the next album.
Songs to note: "Anne", "The Magician", "Falstaff", and "W.D.Y.Y.B."
Rating: 8/10
Hardly! Is it the radical rethink that the band promised it to be? Not at all. If anything,the band errs on the conservative side of things. And with such a unique sound, I don't know if I blame 'em. The differences between this and Walking With Thee is just little less organ and a little more woodwinds. The soft bits, the chaotic bits, and the manic mumble of Blackburn are all here. I suspect that the novice listener will be as blown away or confused as if they started at the beginning. Okay it is not the best Clinic album (Internal Wrangler has that all sown up) but it is still very good. The band seems to be engaged on interplay level and not messing up what makes them Clinic. So I am happy. I think that in five to seven years, you will be suprised to see where they wind up. At the careful increments the band releases their singular sound, the concise 30 plus mark, I will never be bored. Just when you get it, they are gone. Nice work, doctors. In short if I was at a party where this was blasting out, I'd hang around. The conversation would be fascinating.
On that score, I'll concede, this is Clinic's weakest record. But, as I am a huge fan of the first three (especially "Wrangler" and "Three EP's," both of which I consider essential), this is not to imply that I dislike this album - I think it's very good. And I agree with the others here who've said that there is growth to be found here - especially in the doo-wop fixtures of the great tune "Falstaff," and in some new sonic trickery here and there.
I won't pretend that wouldn't like Clinic to start to move their sound into some new areas, but again, in subtle ways, I think they are doing so, and I think that album is a tentative step in the right direction.
First of all ,take the name of this great band:Clinic ,and why are they called Clinic? Well , because their music is written through a deranged and wacky persona that these four guys were able to create. Their music is sung and written in the perspective of troubled minds or troubled situations not being handled well mentally and thrown into a frenzy of what is the music of this band ,Clinic. Now , take one of the songs on Internal Wrangler :"The Second Line" .This is one of their best and most catchy songs ,and why is this song called "The Second Line" ? Well , people , honestly ,look, the song is about War or the paranoia of oncoming War.I've been able to pick up some lyrics to back me up on this for example ," I sit here while come a come a come , sit here while come a come a come , come a come a come , come a come a come ,come a come a come Wars" and if that is not enough for you the band does make another reference to War in Walking with Thee , in the song "For the Wars".Look people I might be wrong or right about the lyrics , but am I really pushing it by assuming the band wrote something like this , the band IS called Clinic they've written deranged , beautiful and disturbing songs that are very satiric of society and use dark humor. Clinic IS a very dark and angry band , but only looking at this side of the band and their lyrics is stupid and not really what the band wants , and I've read interviews saying that the band write their song with a humorous side to them but could be misunderstood as being TOTAL letdowns. Let me point out what I mean about this band's dark humor with the song "Anne",here are some lyrics i've picked up" Anne we love , Anne we would'nt judge you anything you might do , Once so full of laughing rolling , Once so full of laughter , oh , No longer would you be Told". In my opinion this song portrays the nervous guardians of this young rebellious girl named Anne , and how they are telling her that they won't judge here on her actions. you can take this as dark humor , or you could see that it is funny because it IS true in many cases. This concludes my long and in some cases , very annoying and detail biting review of this great album . Clinic fans that call themselves "fans', who proclaim they've heard it all before are only scratching the surface of this album , and i suggest they give it a few more good listens , so they can't try to get to the real fruit of Winchester Cathedral.
Perhaps most outstanding is the contribution of the late lamented soprano Arleen Auger, whose voice and timbre were wondrous for this recording with Christopher Hogwood, the Academy of Ancient Music and Winchester Cathedral Choir with soloists Lynne Dawson, John Mark Ainsley and David Thomas. Aside from the thin orchestral support, there is nary a weak link in the group and a great many outstanding performances. True to his character, Hogwood collaborates with engineers to bring forth a crystal clear and transparent recording that is long on weight and fortitude while adhering to the religious joys inherent in the music.
I am variably troubled by the substituion of a boy's choir for an adult women's section, which I find authentic but results in a mass less kaleidoscopic than normal and not particularly weighty. This, coupled with the lean support given by the thin as a rail string section and disappearing act by the woodwinds of the AAM, keeps this performance from being a five star job. Still, if singing is the main ingredient for you, you may look long and diligently to find one that matches this.
Traditionalists should find what they want from the bargain twofer by Colin Davis of this mass, the Requiem and another mass on Philips. The performances, recorded made during the 1970s, are traditional and include large choirs with famous soloists and a conductor that emphasizes vocal and instrumental drama over religiousity. A reverberant acoustic makes his C Minor Mass one to remember, as well.
Dom
Japanese pressing of the Liverpudlian art punks' 2004 album includes two bonus tracks, 'Golden Rectangle' & 'Nicht'. Toy's Factory.
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Andrew Lloyd Webber - Requiem / Domingo, Brightman, ECO, Maazel
Andrew Lloyd Webber , English Chamber Orchestra , Lorin Maazel , Plácido Domingo , Sarah Brightman , and Winchester Cathedral Choir Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD  Requiems
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ASIN: B00000428O Release Date: 1995-11-14 |
Tracks:
- Requiem: Requiem & Kyrie
- Requiem: Dies Irae ... Rex Tremendae
- Requiem: Recordare
- Requiem: Ingemisco ... Lacrymosa
- Requiem: Offertorium
- Requiem: Hosanna
- Requiem: Pie Jesu
- Requiem: Lux Aeterna & Libera Me
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Before Andrew Lloyd Webber's seemingly endless run of Broadway shows, when he was known primarily for Jesus Christ Superstar, he managed to write this dramatic, tuneful, occasionally powerful religious work. Although Lloyd Webber takes some liberties with the text and organization of the traditional Requiem mass, the result is a unified and finely crafted composition. There are exciting moments in the "Dies irae" and in the "Lacrymosa", where voices and orchestra are most effectively used to convey the desperate yet hopeful feeling of the text. This work isn't performed much these days in its entirety, but, as in many of Lloyd Webber's musicals, it produced a "hit" tune--the "Pie Jesu"--whose popularity alone could have kept the composer living comfortably for the rest of his life. --David VernierCustomer Reviews:
Sir Andrew should stick to musicals.......2007-03-14
One Great Song.......2007-03-13
Not quite good enough...........2007-02-14
Only game in town.......2006-11-10
ANDREW LLOYD WEBBER'S MOST SOLEMN PIECE OF MUSIC.......2006-09-17
The result of this effort is captured on this CD in form of a requiem mass. This precise form, immortalized by the likes of Verdi and Mozart in the past, seems an awkward and a rather risky choice for a composer who became famous by revitalizing the concept and the perception of the modern musical theatre. And yet, the whole piece managed not only to be embraced by the public, but also it established itself as an important contribution to the genre.
All of the mass parts as recorded on this CD manage to invoke the much needed feeling this type of work requires. The opening `Requiem and Kyrie' number, with its gentle tune, a moving chorus accompaniment and the mixture of the capital voices leaves a deep and haunting feeling with the listener. We can oppose such quiet and dark moments with the fiery strength of `Dies irae', whose music captures the dramatic pace of the written word. `Hosanna', on the other hand, is something you would expect out of this composer-a big, lush melody, with strong choral back up and crescendos. One must also make reference to `Pie Jesu', probably the most touching passage in this score, which became the best known part from this whole piece. Its gentle melody works better as a part of the whole score. Nowadays it reached a new generation of listeners when it was recorded by a young soprano Charlotte Church.
One of the sources this requiem draws its power from is its cast. It was conceived for a high soprano, a treble and a tenor. The soloists who sing these voices are of top class. We have Sarah Brightman (who was then married to Lloyd Webber), Placido Domingo (who reached international stardom a couple of years later as one of the three tenors) and a young boy Paul Miles-Kinsgston. Their voices are perfect for the score and make an excellent bland. Lorin Maazel, a world famous maestro, conducted both this recording and the subsequent world premiere performance in February 1985 at St. Thomas' Episcopal Church in New York.
Both the album and the single `Pie Jesu' reached the UK top 10 and the critics honored this piece by awarding Andrew Lloyd Webber a Grammy Award for the best contemporary classical piece.
The other important point this score makes is the fact how gifted a composer ALW really is, easily moving between the world of the classical and the musical theatre music, something his detractors have never seem to grasp or appreciate. This CD is therefore both the proof of a talent as it is a successful representative of the genre.
The fans of this style should have no trouble in liking it and it should also make a nice addition to the collection of ALW's work. Also, it may just serve as a much needed comfort during the time of mourning. When my 93-year old great grandmother Monika died this January, this music was a perfect choice to listen to while thinking about the loss of a loved person and commemorating the event in a most personal way. I would like to dedicate this review to the memory of her.
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Winchester Cathedral
New Vaudeville Band Manufacturer: Rpm Records UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B000M5KQA2 Release Date: 2007-07-26 |
Tracks:
- Intro
- Whatever Happened to Phyllis Puke
- Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square
- I Can't Go Wrong
- That's All for Now Sugar Baby
- There's a Kind of a Hush
- Tap Your Feet
- Whispering
- Your Love Ain't What It Used to Be
- Lili Marlene
- Oh Donna Clara
- Diana Goodbye
- Winchester Cathedral
- Finchley Central
- Shine on Harvest Moon
- Peek a Boo
- Shirl
- I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now
- Sadie Moonshine
- So Tired
- If I Had a Talking Picture of You
- Reflections
- Rosie
- Waiting for Wendy
- I Was Lord Kitchner's Valet
- Amy [B-Side]
- Green Street Green [45 A-Side]
- Holiday Inn
- Lovely Woman [B-Side]
- Ivy Osbourne [#]
- Rosie [Original Demo]
- Holiday Inn [Original Demo]
- Winchester Cathedral [Original Demo]
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What began as a quick knock out single by Pop master Geoff Stephens, the track 'Winchester Cathedral' accidentally became a #1 hit all over the world. Voiced in a session by John Carter, Stephens then quickly needed a group to follow up with the promotion. A hasty call to drummer and group leader Henry Harrison, then with his own R&B band (Cops n Robbers), set the wheels in motion and The New Vaudeville Band came alive, to enjoy a lengthy career well into the late 1970's. Collected here are the complete recordings credited to The New Vaudeville Band , plus a couple of unreleased tracks and song writing demos (including John Carter's demo of 'Winchester Cathedral' ). This is the first time on CD for all but the title track, and the LPs have not been available in over 30 years. Includes the international hits 'Winchester Cathedral', 'Peek A Boo', 'Finchley Central' and 'Green Street Green'. Liner notes include interviews with Geoff Stephens and John Carter. RPM. 2007.Album Details
Collected Here Are the Complete Recordings Credited to the New Vaudeville Band , plus a Couple of Unreleased Tracks and Song Writing Demos (Including John Carter's Demo of Winchester Cathedral ). This is the First Time on CD for all but the Title Track, and the LPs have Not Been Available in Over 30 Years.
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John Tavener: Thunder Entered Her
Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Tavener
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ASIN: B00000DNF7 Release Date: 1994-10-11 |
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- Annunciation
- The Lament Of The Mother Of God
- Thunder Entered Her
- Hymns Of Paradise
- God Is With Us
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One of the best Tavener CDs ever.......2004-04-10
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Mozart: Coronation Mass K317; Vespers K339 /Kirkby * Robbin * Ainsley * George * Winchester Cathedral Choir * AAM * Hogwood
Winchester Cathedral Choir Manufacturer: Decca / L'Oiseau-Lyre ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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ASIN: B000004CY4 Release Date: 1993-03-16 |
Tracks:
- Mass In C Major K317 'Coronation': I Kyrie
- Mass In C Major K317 'Coronation': II Gloria
- Mass In C Major K317 'Coronation': Epistle Sonata In C Major, K278
- Mass In C Major K317 'Coronation': III Credo
- Mass In C Major K317 'Coronation': IV Sanctus
- Mass In C Major K317 'Coronation': V Benedictus
- Mass In C Major K317 'Coronation': VI Agnus Dei
- Vesperae solennes de confessore, K339: I Dixit Dominus
- Vesperae solennes de confessore, K339: II Confitebor tibi Domine
- Vesperae solennes de confessore, K339: III Beatus vir
- Vesperae solennes de confessore, K339: IV Laudate pueri
- V Laudate Dominum
- Vesperae solennes de confessore, K339: VI Magnificat
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Beautiful, Heavenly!!.......1999-06-14
Truly a delight guaranteed to please even the cautious........1999-03-02
The production of the Vesperae Solennes is also majestic and exuberant. The Laudate Dominum is clearly the strongest of the movements; the soprano solo literally floats above what must be heaven itself.
The latin is not the vulgare pronounciation usually heard in choral readings - but that quibbling can be left to scholars. The rest of us can just hook up and enjoy.
Mammas - play this for your babies and they will never grow up to be cowboys!
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Winchester Cathedral
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ASIN: B000000869 Release Date: 1994-04-28 |
Tracks:
- Winchester Cathedral
- Diana Goodbye
- 14 Lovely Women
- Green Street Green
- That's All For Now Sugar Baby
- Shirl
- Holiday Inn
- Sadie Moonshine
- Tap Your Feet (And Go Bo-De-Do-De-Do)
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- Peek-A-Boo
- Rosie
- I Was Lord Kitchener's Valet
- Finchley Central
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Great Memories.......2007-01-11
Poor - Very Poor.......2006-07-06
is very deceiving.
One of the CORNIEST but enjoyable records ever.......2006-06-17
I must say though, I am disappointed that they took "Whatever Happened To Phyllis Puke?" off the album. They could've at least replaced it with their rendition of the theme from Thoroughly Modern Millie. If you ever get to to hear that one, you're in for a real treat!
Overall, though, I recommend the CD as a great "gag" gift for someone...or just as a giddy, goofy, guilty pleasure of your own. Throw a Sunday afternoon Tea dance and Charleston the day away.... Boo Boop a doop! LOL!
Reviving the thirties style in the sixties.......2005-04-25
The New Vaudeville Band's music was firmly rooted in the thirties although much of their material was original (unlike that of the other groups mentioned, who mainly recorded covers of songs from their chosen era), written to sound like it could have been vaudeville music of the thirties. They had four UK hits, these being Winchester Cathedral (a UK top five hit that made number one in America), Peek-a-boo (a UK top ten hit omitted from this compilation), Finchley Central (which just missed the UK top ten) and Green Street Green (a minor UK hit). Despite the phenomenal American success of Winchester Cathedral, none of their other UK hits charted in America.
While it is common for American pop (and country) songs to refer to specific locations, it is much less common for British pop songs to do so. It therefore comes a surprise to find that three of this group's four hits are about specific locations. Fans of the group should have no difficulty finding Winchester Cathedral between London and Southampton. Finchley Central is a London Underground station that can easily be reached from Baker Street (of Gerry Rafferty fame - perhaps the most famous location-based British pop song). Green Street Green is near Orpington to the south east of London.
This compilation is based on out-of-print British compilation that had 24 tracks including Peek-a-boo and great covers of I wonder who's kissing her now, Lili Marlene, A nightingale sang in Berkeley Square and Shine on harvest moon..
If you enjoy Winchester Cathedral, you will surely enjoy the rest of this fine collection.
beware...........2005-03-11
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Winchester Cathedral
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ASIN: B0002LJTWC Release Date: 2004-08-24 |
Tracks:
- Country Mile
- Circle of Fifths
- Anne
- The Magician
- Vertical Take Off In Egypt
- Home
- W.D.Y.Y.B
- The Majestic #2
- Falstaff
- August
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It would be easy to dismiss Clinic as a novelty act--they insist on appearing in public in surgical scrubs, feature the melodica prominently in all of their songs, and they toured with Radiohead during the willfully difficult Kid A period. But how long does anyone really expect a band that shares its hometown with the Beatles to cruise on gimmicks alone? Clinic's third album, the follow-up to 2002's Grammy-nominated Walking With Thee, bustles with sharp, angular pop melodies. Sure, it takes some digging to get to, but beneath the eerie keyboards and woozy guitars that form thick storm clouds of noise linger jagged, oddly-titled gems like "The Majestic #2" and "W.D.Y.Y.B." --Aidin VaziriCustomer Reviews:
but i'm a Clinic fan.......2006-06-09
Walking With Thee, more polished and mainstream-like, a sound for those who prefer the clean(er) pop/rock energy, but some feel that it doesn't have the raw edge of Internal Wrangler.
Winchester Cathedral... some complain it's boring or lacking in the same energy. It doesn't have the same 'retro' style as the last couple albums. Instead, the album as a whole, has a more whimsical sound, sometimes eerie and sometimes dreamy. If I had to make a comparison, for those who have the last two albums think "Goodnight Georgie" and somewhat "For the Wars". More clarinet heavy than percussion.
The punk/garage sound lives in "W.D.Y.Y.B." and the instrumental "Vertical Take Off In Egypt". "The Magician" and "August" seem a bit like a manic and twisted carnival. "Home" and "Falstaff" have a sound like a weary-eyed crooner; slow, desperate, and melancholic. "Country Mile", "Circle of Fifths", and "Thank You For Living" are somewhat reminiscent of the last two, but heavier atmospheric-ly.
In my opinion all of the tracks are great, just different, more blue in some way. A new vision to make one wonder where they are going with the next album.
Songs to note: "Anne", "The Magician", "Falstaff", and "W.D.Y.Y.B."
Clinic: Winchester Cathedral (Domino).......2005-08-24
Rating: 8/10
Consistent and Steady Genius.......2005-02-22
Hardly! Is it the radical rethink that the band promised it to be? Not at all. If anything,the band errs on the conservative side of things. And with such a unique sound, I don't know if I blame 'em. The differences between this and Walking With Thee is just little less organ and a little more woodwinds. The soft bits, the chaotic bits, and the manic mumble of Blackburn are all here. I suspect that the novice listener will be as blown away or confused as if they started at the beginning. Okay it is not the best Clinic album (Internal Wrangler has that all sown up) but it is still very good. The band seems to be engaged on interplay level and not messing up what makes them Clinic. So I am happy. I think that in five to seven years, you will be suprised to see where they wind up. At the careful increments the band releases their singular sound, the concise 30 plus mark, I will never be bored. Just when you get it, they are gone. Nice work, doctors. In short if I was at a party where this was blasting out, I'd hang around. The conversation would be fascinating.
Yes, it's the worst Clinic record, but still..........2005-02-13
On that score, I'll concede, this is Clinic's weakest record. But, as I am a huge fan of the first three (especially "Wrangler" and "Three EP's," both of which I consider essential), this is not to imply that I dislike this album - I think it's very good. And I agree with the others here who've said that there is growth to be found here - especially in the doo-wop fixtures of the great tune "Falstaff," and in some new sonic trickery here and there.
I won't pretend that wouldn't like Clinic to start to move their sound into some new areas, but again, in subtle ways, I think they are doing so, and I think that album is a tentative step in the right direction.
" the deranged and genius craftsmen do it again".......2004-12-30
First of all ,take the name of this great band:Clinic ,and why are they called Clinic? Well , because their music is written through a deranged and wacky persona that these four guys were able to create. Their music is sung and written in the perspective of troubled minds or troubled situations not being handled well mentally and thrown into a frenzy of what is the music of this band ,Clinic. Now , take one of the songs on Internal Wrangler :"The Second Line" .This is one of their best and most catchy songs ,and why is this song called "The Second Line" ? Well , people , honestly ,look, the song is about War or the paranoia of oncoming War.I've been able to pick up some lyrics to back me up on this for example ," I sit here while come a come a come , sit here while come a come a come , come a come a come , come a come a come ,come a come a come Wars" and if that is not enough for you the band does make another reference to War in Walking with Thee , in the song "For the Wars".Look people I might be wrong or right about the lyrics , but am I really pushing it by assuming the band wrote something like this , the band IS called Clinic they've written deranged , beautiful and disturbing songs that are very satiric of society and use dark humor. Clinic IS a very dark and angry band , but only looking at this side of the band and their lyrics is stupid and not really what the band wants , and I've read interviews saying that the band write their song with a humorous side to them but could be misunderstood as being TOTAL letdowns. Let me point out what I mean about this band's dark humor with the song "Anne",here are some lyrics i've picked up" Anne we love , Anne we would'nt judge you anything you might do , Once so full of laughing rolling , Once so full of laughter , oh , No longer would you be Told". In my opinion this song portrays the nervous guardians of this young rebellious girl named Anne , and how they are telling her that they won't judge here on her actions. you can take this as dark humor , or you could see that it is funny because it IS true in many cases. This concludes my long and in some cases , very annoying and detail biting review of this great album . Clinic fans that call themselves "fans', who proclaim they've heard it all before are only scratching the surface of this album , and i suggest they give it a few more good listens , so they can't try to get to the real fruit of Winchester Cathedral.
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Mozart - Great Mass in C Minor / Augér, Dawson, Ainsley, Thomas, AAM, Hogwood
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , The Academy of Ancient Music , Christopher Hogwood , Arleen Auger , Lynne Dawson , John Mark Ainsley , David Thomas , and Winchester Cathedral Choir Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
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ASIN: B00000E43Q Release Date: 1999-07-20 |
Tracks:
- Mass In C Minor, K427: I. Kyrie
- Mass In C Minor, K427: II Gloria: Gloria In Excelsis Deo
- Mass In C Minor, K427: II Gloria: Laudamus Te
- Mass In C Minor, K427: II Gloria: Gratias agimus tibi
- Mass In C Minor, K427: II Gloria: Domine Deus
- Mass In C Minor, K427: II Gloria: Qui tollis peccata mundi
- Mass In C Minor, K427: II Gloria: Quoniam tu solus Sanctus
- Mass In C Minor, K427: II Gloria: Jesu Christe - Cum Sancto Spiritu
- Mass In C Minor, K427: III Credo: Credo in unum Deum
- Mass In C Minor, K427: III Credo: Et Incarnatus Est
- Mass In C Minor, K427: IV Sanctus: Sanctus - Osanna
- Mass In C Minor, K427: IV Sanctus: Benedictus - Osanna
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Throughout his career, Christopher Hogwood has managed to synthesize the insights of the music scholar and the practical experience of the performer with unusually fruitful results. He has been one of the most influential conductors in extending the precepts of "historically informed performance" beyond a specialized constituency to a mainstream audience, above all in the music of Mozart, as in his acclaimed account of the complete symphonies. This recording of the Mass in C Minor represents one of Hogwood's finest interpretations. It's a sterling example of the conductor's ability to scrub away the crusty patina of received traditions so that we can hear Mozart with fresh ears. The use of period instruments and boy trebles in the chorus allows Hogwood to blend voices and orchestra with remarkable transparency, whether in the brooding Kyrie or the joyful punctuation of the Gloria. Hogwood's fluid sense of Mozartian line shows him thinking not in measures but in wonderfully long-spun phrases--notice the fleet grace of the Laudamus te--that he colors and shades with supple variety. Yet he also brings out the architectural grandeur of Mozart's exuberant polyphony and brass girding. Richard Maunder's edition fleshes out the unfinished score's torso by reconstructing the Sanctus and Osanna and filling out the orchestration in the Credo movements. The quartet of soloists is excellently balanced, with particularly fine contributions from the two sopranos. --Thomas MayCustomer Reviews:
Remarkable singing and direction, unremarkable playing.......2004-10-31
Perhaps most outstanding is the contribution of the late lamented soprano Arleen Auger, whose voice and timbre were wondrous for this recording with Christopher Hogwood, the Academy of Ancient Music and Winchester Cathedral Choir with soloists Lynne Dawson, John Mark Ainsley and David Thomas. Aside from the thin orchestral support, there is nary a weak link in the group and a great many outstanding performances. True to his character, Hogwood collaborates with engineers to bring forth a crystal clear and transparent recording that is long on weight and fortitude while adhering to the religious joys inherent in the music.
I am variably troubled by the substituion of a boy's choir for an adult women's section, which I find authentic but results in a mass less kaleidoscopic than normal and not particularly weighty. This, coupled with the lean support given by the thin as a rail string section and disappearing act by the woodwinds of the AAM, keeps this performance from being a five star job. Still, if singing is the main ingredient for you, you may look long and diligently to find one that matches this.
Traditionalists should find what they want from the bargain twofer by Colin Davis of this mass, the Requiem and another mass on Philips. The performances, recorded made during the 1970s, are traditional and include large choirs with famous soloists and a conductor that emphasizes vocal and instrumental drama over religiousity. A reverberant acoustic makes his C Minor Mass one to remember, as well.
Period instrument recordings are always better.......2003-12-06
A bitter disappointment.......1999-12-20
100% pure & unequivocable EXCELLENCE !.......1999-11-03
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Franz Joseph Haydn: Harmoniemesse/Kleine Orgelmesse
Manufacturer: Hyperion ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Franz Joseph Haydn
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ASIN: B000002ZPT Release Date: 1993-11-19 |
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- Missa Brevis Sancti Joannis de Deo In B Flat Major, Hob. 22:7 ('Kleine Orgelmesse'): Kyrie
- Missa Brevis Sancti Joannis de Deo In B Flat Major, Hob. 22:7 ('Kleine Orgelmesse'): Gloria
- Missa Brevis Sancti Joannis de Deo In B Flat Major, Hob. 22:7 ('Kleine Orgelmesse'): Credo
- Missa Brevis Sancti Joannis de Deo In B Flat Major, Hob. 22:7 ('Kleine Orgelmesse'): Sanctus
- Missa Brevis Sancti Joannis de Deo In B Flat Major, Hob. 22:7 ('Kleine Orgelmesse'): Benedictus
- Missa Brevis Sancti Joannis de Deo In B Flat Major, Hob. 22:7 ('Kleine Orgelmesse'): Agnus Dei
- Miss Solemnis In B Flat Major, Hob. 22:14 ('Harmoniemesse'): Kyrie
- Miss Solemnis In B Flat Major, Hob. 22:14 ('Harmoniemesse'): Gloria
- Miss Solemnis In B Flat Major, Hob. 22:14 ('Harmoniemesse'): ...Gratias agimus tibi
- Miss Solemnis In B Flat Major, Hob. 22:14 ('Harmoniemesse'): ...Quoniam tu solus Sanctus
- Miss Solemnis In B Flat Major, Hob. 22:14 ('Harmoniemesse'): Credo
- Miss Solemnis In B Flat Major, Hob. 22:14 ('Harmoniemesse'): ...Et incarnatus est
- Miss Solemnis In B Flat Major, Hob. 22:14 ('Harmoniemesse'): ...Et resurrexit
- Miss Solemnis In B Flat Major, Hob. 22:14 ('Harmoniemesse'): Sanctus
- Miss Solemnis In B Flat Major, Hob. 22:14 ('Harmoniemesse'): Benedictus
- Miss Solemnis In B Flat Major, Hob. 22:14 ('Harmoniemesse'): Agnus Dei
- Miss Solemnis In B Flat Major, Hob. 22:14 ('Harmoniemesse'): ...Dona nobis pacem
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This CD was not readable by my CD player.......2001-09-04
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William Byrd: Mass for Five Voices; Music for the Feast of Corpus Christi
Manufacturer: Hyperion UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Byrd, William
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ASIN: B000002ZX3 Release Date: 1996-07-10 |
Tracks:
- Mass For Five Voices: Ego sum panis vivus
- Mass For Five Voices: Introit Cibavit eos
- Mass For Five Voices: Kyrie
- Mass For Five Voices: Gloria
- Mass For Five Voices: Gradual Oculi omnium
- Mass For Five Voices: Sequence Lauda Sion Salvaorem
- Mass For Five Voices: Credo
- Mass For Five Voices: Offertory Sacerdotes
- Mass For Five Voices: Sanctus
- Mass For Five Voices: Benedictus
- Mass For Five Voices: Agnus Dei
- Mass For Five Voices: Communion Quotiescunque manducabitis
- Mass For Five Voices: Processional Pange ligua gloriosi
- Mass For Five Voices: Ab ortu solis
- Mass For Five Voices: Alleluia. Cognoverunt discipuli
- Mass For Five Voices: O sacrum convivium
- Mass For Five Voices: O salutaris hostia
- Mass For Five Voices: Ave verum corpus
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Byrd's three Latin masses are among the finest choral works ever written, and this performance of the five-part mass by Winchester Cathedral Choir is among the best on disc. With its pleasingly bright and unified treble sound and clear, well-balanced inner voices, the textural beauty of Byrd's work comes through perfectly. The mass movements are interspersed with propers for the Feast of Corpus Christi, and the disc concludes with other Byrd compositions, including the exquisite motet Ave verum corpus. --David VernierCustomer Reviews:
Wow - this is stunningly calming.........2005-01-30
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Jerusalem
Manufacturer: Polygram Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Elgar
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ASIN: B00000E4OP Release Date: 1991-11-08 |
Tracks:
- I Was Glad
- Judith: Long Since In Egypt'sa Plenteous Land
- Blest Pair Of Sirens
- Blessed City, Heavenly Salem
- Great Is The Lord, Op.67
- O Hearken Thou
- Give Unto The Lord, Op.74
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- Magnificant in B flat, Op.10
- Nunc Dimittis in B flat, Op.10
- My Beloved Spake
- Jerusalem
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