Hotel Radio [Import]

1. Hotel Radio

2. On a Day Like This

3. Safety Haven

4. Come Around

5. Nation (Of the Heartless Kind)

6. Tender Trap

7. 100 Flowers in Bloom

8. Epiphany

9. Looking After Ourselves Again

10. Canopy

11. Blue Black Sky - David Bridie,

12. Wires

13. Stumble Away

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
This is David's second solo album and features 13-tracks with guest performances from Katie Noonan (George), Nick Littlemore (Pnau), Amanda Brown (Go-Betweens) and Dave Mason (The Reels). David is best known as the main songwriter in My Friend The Chocolate Cake and Not Drowning Waving. Copy Controlled. Capitol. 2003.

Tracks:

Hotel Radio
On a Day Like This
Safety Haven
Come Around
Nation (Of the Heartless Kind)
Tender Trap
100 Flowers in Bloom
Epiphany
Looking After Ourselves Again
Canopy
Blue Black Sky - David Bridie,
Wires
Stumble Away

Album Description

2007 reissue of David Bridie's second solo album, originally released in 2003. Bridie is best known for being the main singer/songwriter in two of Australia's most innovative bands: Not Drowning, Waving and My Friend The Chocolate Cake. Features 13 tracks with guest performances from Katie Noonan (George), Nick Littlemore (Pnau), Amanda Brown (Go-Betweens) and Dave Mason (The Reels). Liberation. 2007.

Album Details

The Follow Up to David Bridie's Critically Acclaimed Album "Act of Free Choice", which Saw Him Break Away to Make his Stance as a Solo Artist, 'hotel Radio' Materialised During a Period of Six Months Production with What David Bridie Terms a "Travelling Mobile Audio Circus".

Beniamino Gigli: A Life in Words and Music

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Beniamino Gigli: A Life in Words and Music

Manufacturer: Naxos
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | 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

Requiems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music

General | Instructional | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
ASIN: B0001N9ZES
Release Date: 2004-05-18

Tracks:

'I Was Born With A Voice And Very Little Else...'
Family Background
Gigli's Stage Debut And Poverty-Stricken Start
Puccini: 'O Soave Fanciulla' From La Boheme - Maria Zamboni
Service In The Household Of Countess Spannocchi
Donizetti: 'Spirto Gentil' From La Favoria
Colonel Delfino, And Giovanno Zerri's Legal Agreement
Cannio: O Surdato 'Nnammurato
A Hospital Visit And Scholarship
Mascabni: 'Ah! Ritrovarla Nella Sua Capanna' From Lodoletta
Gigli Graduates And Makes His Debut; He Goes For The High B Flat
Puccini: 'E Lucevan Le Stelle' From Tosca
Marriage, Rome And A Tuor To Spain
Mascagni: 'Apri La Tua Finestra! From Iris
A Letter From Fred Gaisberg Of HMV
Mascagni: 'Mamma, Quel Vino E Generoso' From Cavalleria Rusticana
Gigli Conquers South America, And Recieves An Offer From The Met
Metropolitan Opera Debut In Mefistofele
BoitoL 'Giunto Sul Passo Estremo' From Mefistofele

Tracks:

The Critics' Verdict, And More Performances
Donizetti: 'Tombe Degl'avi Miei' From Lacuia Di Lammermoor
Gigli's Fate Becomes Entwined With Caruso's
Giordano: 'Un Di All'azzurri Spazio' From Andrea Chenier
Who Will Be Caruso's Sucessor
Verdi: 'De'miei Bollenti Spiriti' From La Travita
Life Forms A Regular Pattern, And Gigli Learns To Sing In Foreign Languages
Lalo: 'Vainement, Ma Bien Aimee' From Le Roi d'Ys
Manon At The Met
Massenet: 'O Dolce Incanto' From Manon
Catalani's Loreley
Catalani: 'Nel Verde Maggio' From Loreley
Summer In Italy, Then Back To New York And Some Physical Training
Gounod: 'Ah! Ne Furis Pas Encore!' From Romeo Et Juliette
Honorary Captain Of The NYPD
Meyerbeer: 'O Paradiso' From L'Africaine
Flourishing Finances And Professional Rivalries
Crushin Remarks; The Attraction Of Radio
Sullivan: The Lost Chord
A New Decade, And The Honour Of Playing Nemorino At The Met
Donizetti: 'Quanto E Bella' From L'elisir D'amore

Tracks:

Debuts In Paris And London, And London's Critical Reception
Flotow: 'M'Appari' (Ach! So Fromm) From Marta (Martha)
Crisis: The Death Of Gigli's Mother, And Tension At The Met
Departure From The Met
America's Loss Is Europe's Gain
Speech: Gigli In An Interview At The Savoy Hotel, London
Cherished London Reviews
Leoncavallo: 'No. Pagliaccio Non Son!' From Pagliacci
Recording Reflects The Drama
Leoncavallo: 'Suvvia, Cosi Terrible' From Pagliacci
Touring, Gigli's Working Relationships, And A New Turn Of Events
De Curtis: Non Ti Scordar Di Me
Film Popularity, Hitler And Goebbels, And The Caracalla Tradition
Puccini: 'Che Gelida Manina' From La Boheme
Voice Expert John Steane's Recommendation
Puccini: 'O Soave Fanciulla' From La Boheme
A New Recording Of Tosca
Puccini: 'Recondita Armonia' From Tosca
Patience And Hard Work Produce A Perfect Set Of Master Recordings
Puccini: 'E Lucevan Le Stelle' From Tosca
Verdi: 'Ingemisco' From The Requiem
Verdi: 'Ingemisco' From The Requiem
The Recording Of Madama Butterfly
Puccini: Closing Moments Of Act I, Madama Butterfly

Tracks:

War Keeps Gigli In Italy
Introductory Speech To Cavalleria Rusticana By Mascagni
Translation Of The Speech
Mascani: 'Mamma, Quel Vino E Generoso' From Cavalleria Rusticana
More Role Debuts, Gigli's Wartime Films, And Andrea Chenier
Giordano: 'Un Di All'azzurro Spazio' From Andrea Chenier
John Steane's Verdict
Giordano: 'Come Un Bel Di Di Maggio' From Andrea Chenier
Rome Opera House Ralies Wartime Spirits
Verdi: 'Teco Is Sto - Gran Dio' From Un Ballo In Maschera
Verdi: 'Non Sai Tu Che Se L'anima Mia' From Un Ballo In Maschera
Verdi: 'Oh, Qual Soave Brivido' From Un Ballo In Maschera
Gigli's Political Affliations
Verdi: 'Celeste Aida' From Aida
Postwar Italy: An HMV Manager's Report
Verdi: 'Pur Ti Riveggo, Mia Dolce Aida' From Aida
Covent Garden With Rina, Then A Tour Of Britain And Ireland
Speech Given By Gigli After A Concert At The Royal Albert Hall
The Final Phase - And No Thoughts Of Retirement
Di Veroli: Ritorna Amore
A Last Visit To The USA
Cottrau: Santa Lucia
Gigli's Death, His Obituaries, And His Place In The Tenor Lineage
Meyerbeer: 'O Paradiso' From L'Africaine

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Hotel Radio
The Hazey Janes
Manufacturer: Measured
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music

Rock | Imports | Stores | Music
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Hazey Janes
Stars Look Different from Down Here
Inside In/Inside Out
No Love Lost
Never Hear the End of It

ASIN: B000C8482Q
Release Date: 2006-02-13

Tracks:

Always There
Toulouse
Moanin' Face
Fire In The Sky
This Place Is Just Not My Kind
Your Enemy
Baby Tell Me
Don't Look Away
Step Into The Country
Get Down
Saturday
Katie Goes
Untitled

Album Description

Hotel Radio is the debut album from Dundee-based band The Hazey Janes. Having already prompted Colin Martin of Radio 2 to call them ''a band to look out for'' with their 2004-released mini-album, the band has outdone themselves with their latest effort. The album, with its sweetened melodic content, pop-infused vocals, and a seamlessly melded combination of styles, promises to be the freshman masterpiece that propels the band into mainstream success. The four-piece are based around the exceptional songwriting and vocal talents of brother-sister team Matthew and Alice Marra. Listening to the band's three-part harmonies, evident on Hotel Radio, it's been obvious to audience and critic alike that the band brings a unique musical maturity to stage and studio. Similarly, the album's sound displays a rich fusion of traditional folk and country rock, and American power-pop reminiscent Big Star and Velvet Crush. Mixed by American producer John Agnello (The Kills, Dinosaur Junior) and featuring guest appearances by Gary Louris (The Jdynawks) and produced and recorded in Spain under the direction of producer Paco Loco (Golden Smog, Josh Rouse). Measured Records. 2005.

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Confetti

Manufacturer: Embassy Hotel
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Folk | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CADIS4
Release Date: 2004-10-19

Average customer rating:

Outstanding
unforgettable
"Perfection from a Lovely Lady"
A Rare Combination of talent!

Hotel California
Lisa Addeo
Manufacturer: Lisa Addeo
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music

General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music

Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00004S2Z5
Release Date: 2000-03-01

Tracks:

Hotel California (Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Don Felder)
Desert Hideaway (Lisa Addeo)
Have You Seen My Man (Lisa Addeo, Mark Harrison)
Can't Take My Eyes Off of You (Frankie Valli)
Not Gonna' Let You Do It (Lisa Addeo, Peter Stoller)
Time To Say Goodbye (Francesco Sartori, Leo Quarantatto)
Above The Clouds (Lisa Addeo)
In My Heart (Lisa Addeo, Tony Smith)
Smile For Me (Lisa Addeo, Phil Springer)
Superstar (Leon Russell, Bonnie Bramlett)
I'm In Love With You (Lisa Addeo)
Bate Bate Chocolate (Lisa Addeo)
Above The Clouds - vocal version
Con Te Partiro - vocal version

Album Description

Hotel California

Customer Reviews:

Outstanding.......2002-01-21

At first I was actually taken in by her voice but I found her beauty just as engaging. Her hard work shows on her Hotel California CD and meeting such a wonderful person was a real pleasure.

unforgettable.......2002-01-19

I have to admit that I was taken in at first by her voice to realize her beauty just as engaging. She is for sure a real talent to be enjoyed & appreciated.

"Perfection from a Lovely Lady".......2001-08-09

You will not find another performer that puts this kind of Love and Absolute Passion into her music. "Lisa... You're the Greatest... Keep up the passion... Bless you"

A Rare Combination of talent!.......2000-03-10

Lisa Addeo has created a superb work with her Hotel California CD. Listen and experience passion and sensual delights. This contribution has a cutting edge while always maintaining a soothing hypnotic quality. This new offering exposes a rare combination of talent as an arranger, musician and vocalist. This is worth buying!

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Hotel Radio
David Bridie
Manufacturer: EMI Int'l
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music

General | Folk | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00008WT1L
Release Date: 2003-12-02

Tracks:

Hotel Radio
Nation (Of The Heartless Kind)
Bluster (From The Tempted Soundtrck)
Hotel Radio (Album Version)
Anti Chase Music

Album Description

The first single off the Not Driving, Waving/My Friend The Chocolate Cake songwriter's 2003 solo album, 'Hotel Radio'. The Album Version and non-LP Radio Version of the title track is backed with three non-LP tracks, 'Nation (Of The Heartless Kind)', 'King Bluster' (from the 'Tempted' soundtrack) & 'Anti Chase Music'. EMI.

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Hotel Radio

Manufacturer: EMI
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000BRJ8XM
Release Date: 2003-12-02

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Excellence as expected!!
Anti-Act Of Free Choice

Hotel Radio
David Bridie
Manufacturer: Liberation
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music

General | Folk | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music

Rock | Imports | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00008A7I0
Release Date: 2007-04-23

Tracks:

Hotel Radio
On a Day Like This
Safety Haven
Come Around
Nation (Of the Heartless Kind)
Tender Trap
100 Flowers in Bloom
Epiphany
Looking After Ourselves Again
Canopy
Blue Black Sky - David Bridie,
Wires
Stumble Away

Album Description

This is David's second solo album and features 13-tracks with guest performances from Katie Noonan (George), Nick Littlemore (Pnau), Amanda Brown (Go-Betweens) and Dave Mason (The Reels). David is best known as the main songwriter in My Friend The Chocolate Cake and Not Drowning Waving. Copy Controlled. Capitol. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

Excellence as expected!!.......2005-01-13

Having stumbled across Bridie's Not Drowning Waving back in the late 80's, I have been a devoted follower of all his works since, including that with My Friend the Chocolate Cake and his various movie soundtracks. This guy is a GENIUS, and also the most underrated artist in Australia. Without sounding high-brow, he is a real "thinking person's" musician, and you won't miss his political undertones, this guy wears his heart on his sleeve!! On his website, he was lamenting the two disastrous election results last year, no prizes for guessing who the second one was!!

This CD is a bit more upbeat than his first solo effort, ACT OF FREE CHOICE. There's not a bad song on here, my favorites in no particular order are, Hotel Radio, Safety Haven(makes a mockery of John Howard's stand on reugees) the lush Come Around, Nation (of the heartless kind) is a beautiful song that gets under your skin, The tender trap evokes tropical images, probably stemming from Bridie's Papua New Guinea influences. 100 Flowers In Bloom is one of his more up tempo songs, Blue Black Sky is a fantastic duet with Dave Mason from another great OZ act, now defunct, THE REELS. And finally STUMBLE AWAY, a very melancholy song, which is Bridie's bread and butter.

If you like a bit of moody, melancholy music, you won't be disappointed. However, this album offers a lot more than Bridie's trademark stuff. It has layers galore, a few more "radio friendly" poppy songs AKA On A Day Like This, Hotel Radio etc. There is also his usual atmospheric undertones, so prevelent on many of his soundtracks. Everyone I've recommended this to has been very impressed, give it a go, you're sure to love it too!!

Anti-Act Of Free Choice.......2003-05-07

David Bridie, member of Not Drowning Waving, My Friend The Chocolate Cake and Soundtrack Composer down under releases his second solo album.

Don't go expecting another "Act Of Free Choice". On Hotel Radio, Mr. Bridie purposefully went away from many of the elements and textures of "Act Of Free Choice". Where as that album had simple melodies, restrained choruses, a downtempo feel and layers and layers of sound. Hotel Radio has some downright danceable tracks, good pop songs, great female backup vocals and strong choruses.
Bridie kept the layers of sound for Hotel Radio

So is it any good? Conceptually, it doesn't flow as well as Act Of Free Choice. But the album contains some great songs. One in particular (Tender Trap) is one of the best songs Bridie has ever written and is one of the best songs released by any artist this year. As Bridie might phrase it, Tender Trap is a corker of a track.

Other highlights include: 100 Flowers In Bloom ( a great, house inspired pop song) Safety Haven (a peter gabrielesque type song with a killer chorus) and Epiphany( a trip hop song with great string arrangements)

Lyrically, the album features the most political lyrics Bridie has ever written.

Production wise, this album is one of the best engineered records I have ever heard(and that includes Act Of Free Choice)

Four Stars because of a couple of o.k. tracks ( I particularly don't like "Canopy")

Hotel Radio might resemble a Brian Eno pop album if Mr. Eno released a record his year

And although I am a huge David Bridie fan, Hotel Radio confirms that he is one of the best music artists Australia has ever produced(and a great piano player. Mainstream Australian press outlets are saying the same thing.

R.I.Y.L.: Coldplay, John Cale, Radiohead, Boards Of Canada, Halou, Massive Attack, Brian Eno, Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush, R.E.M., Sigur Ros and Moby.

Tracks:

Hotel Radio
On a Day Like This
Safety Haven
Come Around
Nation (Of the Heartless Kind)
Tender Trap
100 Flowers in Bloom
Epiphany
Looking After Ourselves Again
Canopy
Blue Black Sky - David Bridie,
Wires
Stumble Away

Customer Reviews:

DB Solo Magic.......2003-12-26

David Bridie always makes beautiful, multi-textured music that reflects an inventive musicality matched by a humane heart. These songs are mood pieces that range from atmospheric soundscapes to melodic pop of wit and intelligence. If you haven't encountered Mister Dave's dazzling previous incarnations in "Not Drowning Waving" and "My Friend the Chocolate Cake", start here for a joyous musical ride, then check his back catalogue. He never makes an uninteresting recording. Many of us are still amused that here in Australia we have one of the pop world's finest musical craftsmen all to ourselves.

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