Unity [Import]

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Product Description
Limited edition of the Australian indie act's eagerly anticipated sophomore album features 12 tracks plus a bonus DVD (PAL/Region 4) featuring the making of 'Unity', a video clip of the song 'Still Real', & photo gallery. Packaged in a deluxe three-panel

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Unity [Import]

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Great meditation music, interesting compositions
can't get enough
Liquid Mind IV: Unity
Time for a Handless Massage
Don't operate heavy equipment while listening

Liquid Mind IV : Unity
Liquid Mind
Manufacturer: Real Music / Chuck Wild Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004SVLE
Release Date: 2000-03-22

Tracks:

Unity (9:48)
From The Silence (8:30)
Gold In The Shadows (8:37)
Society of Dreams (15:24)
Wrap Me In Your Love (7:49)
Take Me Tenderly (6:54)

Album Description

Liquid Mind IV: Unity, the fourth in Liquid Mind's elegant electronic series of slow relaxation music albums, takes the listener to a place of deep tranquility. This peaceful album is used by parents to help quiet hyperactive children, to assist themselves in going back to sleep in the middle of a difficult night, to relieve the stress of a busy day at a computer terminal, and for meditation. The absence of regular rhythm in the music allows a level of relaxation not achievable by more active music. Like the previous albums (Liquid Mind III: Balance, Slow World and Ambience Minimus), Liquid Mind IV: Unity is graceful, gentle, and healing. This music is designed to help you relax deeply, during meditation, rest, or in times of stress. Liquid Mind is the name used by Los Angeles composer Chuck Wild for his series of stress relief music albums.

Customer Reviews:

Great meditation music, interesting compositions.......2007-03-31

This is an excellent CD for meditation, massage therapy or relaxing. The tempo of the pieces are slow and all of them as a whole are gentle. At the same time, the music is not boring. The chord progressions are interesting and their are lots of unexpected chord substitutions. This creates a solid sense of forward movement, but without a rapid tempo. Often when other artists do this ultra slow music, the chord progressions don't create this same sense of movement and the harmonic changes are very predictable. This CD is heavy on the use of synthesizers, but it is all done tastefully. Highly recommended.

can't get enough.......2007-01-16

I can't get enough of Liquid Mind and each one is better than the last. It is the perfect music for study and for relaxation. Please keep them coming!

Liquid Mind IV: Unity.......2006-08-20

I use this product for massage background music. All Liquid mind CD work well. After purchasing the entire series, I realized you really only need 1 or 2 of this style.

Time for a Handless Massage.......2005-09-29

Just as the other Liguid Mind CD's, this sweeping movement of musical interplaying is designed for quiet, background sound use. The jacket correctly cautions that the music may be somewhat sedating, but after a day at work, what's wrong with that while relaxing at home? There is nothing to hum along with on this album, and, in fact, listeners may forget it's even playing, but sometimes one needs melody and harmony instead of the gooey or graphic lyrics in today's culture. This is more massage than message, and my body is grateful for all of these mind liquifiers.

Don't operate heavy equipment while listening.......2002-05-22

The CD actually has a similar warning printed on the cover - and for good reason. I have found nothing better to help me to wind down from a stressful day and fall asleep. For the first 3 months, I never consciously heard more than about 10 minutes of the first track. I decided I would have start with alternate tracks if I was ever going to hear them.

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Not Your Average Jazz Organ Quartet
Larry Young, Elvin Jones, Woody Shaw, and Joe Henderson.
Unity: One of the Greatest Modern Jazz Albums
This is a must have!
A Perfect Album for so Many Reasons

Unity
Larry Young
Manufacturer: Blue Note Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000I41F
Release Date: 1999-03-09

Tracks:

Zoltan
Monk's Dream
If
The Moontrane
Softly As In A Morning Sunrise
Beyond All Limits

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Recorded in 1965, in the afterglow of avant-garde jazz's first significant wave, Unity proved what organist Larry Young's Blue Note debut, Into Somethin', foreshadowed. Young had been a straightforward protégé of Jimmy Smith prior to his Blue Note years, and he later went full-tilt into fusion, eventually joining Tony Williams's Lifetime for their rightly named debut, Emergency. But here Young dug into an exploratory groove that fed in part off the Hammond B-3 tradition and in part off the pulse-oriented rhythmic developments then occupying Cecil Taylor and others. That said, the tunes are all keeled on even tempos, with thoughtful, tight soloing from Joe Henderson and a young Woody Shaw. With drummer Elvin Jones powering the quartet, the music cruises along, but Young's free-flying organ is the most striking point, with its fall-apart deconstructions and its architecturally complex solos and melody statements. More than anything, this recording helped clarify how relevant the B-3 was for the new breed of jazzers. This Rudy Van Gelder remaster improves the sound, both brightening it and bolstering the low end. Also added are a couple of great photos and a new liner essay. --Andrew Bartlett

Album Description

The album that put Larry Young and Woody Shaw on the jazz map, this exciting and inventive session with Joe Henderson and Elvin Jones. Churning rhythms, challenging ground breaking compositions and brilliant solo work make this album a classic that exerted great, uncredited influence on the next generation of jazz artists. And one of the most requested Blue Note reissues!

Customer Reviews:

Not Your Average Jazz Organ Quartet.......2007-01-04

Larry Young has been referred to as the "Coltrane of the B-3 organ". While I applaud those who appreciate his artistry, I believe that this description does not really do him justice. During the era that this recording was made, jazz organ on Blue Note was dominated by Jimmy Smith, whose success helped keep Blue Note afloat financially. Jimmy played in a blues and boppish style. Larry Young, on the other hand, had a totally different conception. This date from 1965, really showcased his advanced harmonic and melodic style. Additionally, the supporting cast was truly world class; Woody Shaw on trumpet (one of his first dates), Joe Henderson, and the legendary Elvin Jones. This was truly a date for the ages; it sounds just as fresh today as it did when released over 40 years ago! This recording should be in everyone's basic jazz library.

Larry Young, Elvin Jones, Woody Shaw, and Joe Henderson........2005-05-20

"Unity" is an album that belongs in the post-Hardbop category. Larry Young was the first Organist to start to break away from the Jimmy Smith tradition. If you have experienced any of his first few sessions for the Prestige label, you will hear the undeniable Jimmy Smith influence in his playing. Jimmy Smith is the king of the Organ but Young took what Smith had done and refined it. He also added his own material to start a whole new way to look at an instrument that was handicapped by it's own size, but stood out with it's incredible sound. Joining the "Young" organ master is the masterful Elvin Jones with his complicated Rhythmic drumming, Elvin had just left the Coltrane group and, if you have heard any of his earlier sessions with the Coltrane group, you will start to hear his playing change in a way that he is more open to what the soloist is doing yet still keeping the beat and Enhancing the feeling. Larry played the Organ more like a piano so he constructs his solos on lines more than sticking to the more chordal improvisation that was so heavily used by Smith and others. Joe Henderson, a very talented Tenor Saxophonist is often considered to be incredibly original yet you will hear an almost direct relation between him and fellow sax men Junior Cook and Sonny Rollins. Hendersons solos are constructed of broken up phrases that are loud but meaningful statements. Woody Shaw is a very fine trumpeter who sounds like a combonation of Blue Mitchell and Freddie Hubbard. The players are in top form, the Compositions are played with intensity.

"Zoltan", the opening tune, was composed by Woody Shaw and the solo work done on this song alone is worth the price of the album. Young and Jones play a Duo on "Monks Dream" which is obviously by Thelonious Monk. "Moontrane", another Shaw original, was written for John Coltrane since he was one of Shaws, Youngs, and Hendersons biggest influences. The form is standard 32 bars but the harmonies and Chordal structure are much different than that of many standard jazz compositions. "If" is a Henderson tune resembling the blues but many of the chords are replaced with altered voicings that make it very unique sounding. The group plays a reworking of the standard "Softly as in a Morning Sunrise" and features excellent solos from all around. The closer, also by shaw, is a smoker and uses even more complex harmonies and chord patterns that "Moontrane" not to mention the odd number of 5o bars. If you want to hear extremely good jazz, this is one of the best examples.

Unity: One of the Greatest Modern Jazz Albums.......2005-05-08

For fans of post-bop jazz, Larry Young's Unity is, quite simply, essential. Young has been called the Coltrane of the Hammond B-3 organ for his progressive, modal, accessible music. Like Miles' Kind of Blue, Coltrane's A Love Supreme and Horace Silver's Song For My Father, this album -- although unfairly unheralded -- is one of those magical musical occasions. Elvin Jones, Woody Shaw and Joe Henderson do some of their best work on this session. A classic.

This is a must have!.......2004-11-23

Wow, what a great album. Who would have thought that Larry Young would provide one of the great jazz albums of the 60's. This album is the perfect blend of old and new. A lot of jazz purists scoffed at the organ as having a roller rinky, circus kind of sound, but this album proves how great the organ can be. Along with the outstanding playing of Woody Shaw on trumpet, Unity creates a unique vibe of its own. It's hard to deny the power of this album. Not overly uptempo or funky like some of the organ albums of the seventies and not entirely contained in the boundries of the traditional jazz of the fifties. This album is for any fan of jazz. You will not be disappointed.

A Perfect Album for so Many Reasons.......2004-06-25

This album is one of the most satisfying jazz albums I've ever bought. First off, it's a treat to hear the organ in such an up-front and wide-open setting; usually when we hear a B-3's sweet tones it is merely tapping out some cute seventh chords in the background of a blues jam. Larry Young is as unrestricted as any jazz musician can sound within the bounds of a chord progression here, playing lines as melodic and purposeful as Freddie Hubbard or as emotional and forceful as Joe Henderson, who also plays in top form on the date in question, within the same solo, all the while holding down a solid bass line with his left hand so masterfully that many have been led in ignorance to think there is a bass player on the recording (there isn't). Woody Shaw, often hailed as one of the most underrated soloists in post-bop, shows his true talent here as well, placing his unorthodox yet fluid phrases in all of the tunes from his own 60's avant-garde flavored "Moontrane" to the very standard standard, "Softly As in a Morning Sunrise," all with the same level of energy and sheer emotion that is par for the course on this fantastic album. So, the soloing is great. Really great.

Next order of business: Elvin Freaking Jones! Elvin passed away recently, and I'm sure many people are looking for his most characteristic and celebrated recordings to appreciate what a great talent he was and what an impact he had on jazz drumming and on jazz as a whole. Unity is as good a place to start as any. Though he was obviously most famous for his work in thepurpose-driven John Coltrane Quartet, he displayed hisunique polyrhythmically swinging style on a number of records as a sideman including this one and other perennials such as Wayne Shorter's Speak No Evil and Sonny Rollins' Live at the Village Vanguard. It is a joy to hear him communicating with less familiar musicians with the same empathy as he did in the Coltrane quartet. His solos are fantastic as well, with his free, over-the-barline style which often displayed itself in open-ended solos turning up here inside the boundaries of extended form ("Monk's Dream") and in four bar phrases ("Zoltan"). Even within the restriction of specific solo lengths, Elvin plays with the same freedom and motive-oriented melodicism as always.

And last but not least: song selection. No Larry Young originals here, but three by Shaw and one by Henderson which are wonderful new (at the time) compositions that have become those type of "standards" that get played from time to time but aren't in the Real Book and don't exactly get called at wedding gigs. The very Monk-ish "Monk's Dream" is a Larry and Elvin duet here, a very good choice and a nice variation for the album's general flow. As said earlier, the standard "Softly..." is treated with the same improvisational attitude as the more modern tunes. Great selections.

Okay, if my bombastic ramblings communicate nothing else to you, please hear this last line: buy this album!

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Peace found in Unity

In Unity Excels

Cheryl Gunn - freshman effort

Cheryl Gunn - Vanity of Venus

One word describes it; AWSOME!!!!!

In Unity
Tim Wheater , and David Lord
Manufacturer: Gemini Sun Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000022C6
Release Date: 2007-03-13

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Album Description

There is a magic and mystery in the alchemy of Tim Wheater's bittersweet soulful flute playing and David Lord's stunningly beautiful strings. The sounds they create together stir the deepest feelings of human spirit and aspire to the greatest heights of celestial awakening. Their exquisitely masterful music inspires a sense of serenity, healing, and peace.

Customer Reviews:

Peace found in Unity.......2007-05-17

When I first heard this before even buying it, I got a chill up the back of my neck and I sarted to cry! It was so enspiring and calming and spiritual sounding, exactly what I was looking for! So I purchased it and use it to meditate and put a spirit of calm with in my house and with all who enter into it. It is a true Spiritual inspiration of art and I would highly recommend it to those who are searching for that uplifting spiritual calm. Bravo to the artist and please put out more fantastic music such as this! Let Spirit inspire you again, and again, and again.. JA

In Unity Excels.......2007-05-12

This music soothes and comforts. It's peaceful harmonies release tension and bring images of serenity.

Cheryl Gunn - freshman effort.......2005-09-17

Fairly good album for fans of electronic New Age music. Style reminiscent of Vangelis, Yanni, Tomita, Christian Buehner, DaVol. Like all those artists, Gunn is stonger on electronic virtuosity than on composing talent; these songs would make great background themes for movies, video games, or TV shows, but their tendency to rely on one or two musical phrases to carry them through a four-or five-minute length tends to make them become soporific after a few choruses. It is a very rare talent that can pull off interesting listening using such limited musical vocabulary. (For an example of one that can, check out Eric Clapton/Michael Kamen's "Edge of Darkness" EP.) However, Cheryl Gunn is still young, and composing talent is something that usually grows over time. I expect interesting things from her in the future.

Cheryl Gunn - Vanity of Venus.......2005-08-20

Outstanding. A brilliant song writer whose work and my appreciation came together at the same time. I do not think that anyone looking for New Age music will be disappointed.

One word describes it; AWSOME!!!!!.......1999-03-31

Cheryl Gunn's music is incredible. The indivdual scores should be put together with sea, space, and nature video clips from the Descovery Channel.

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Best Sounds Of Blackness to date
Not what I expected after waiting so long!
Disappointing latest release from a FIVE-STAR group

Unity
Sounds of Blackness
Manufacturer: Lightyear
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0009RQRVA
Release Date: 2005-07-26

Tracks:

Unity
Heaven
Put the Finger On Me
Prelude
Trouble
Try
A Second Chance
They That Wait
Over My Head
All God's Children
I'm Movin'
Be Encouraged
Life

Album Description

Sounds of Blackness have performed on 5 continents, at the White House, and at various international events including Opening Ceremonies for the Olympics. Sounds of Blackness has recorded or performed with such artists as Prince, Usher, Stevie Wonder, Quincy Jones, Sting, Elton John, Luther Vandross, Bob Dylan, and Aretha Franklin, to name a few.

Customer Reviews:

Best Sounds Of Blackness to date.......2005-11-18

Unity is by far the best album the Sounds of Blackness has ever put out. Every track is inspirational. The title track is uplifting and it's message resonating.

Not what I expected after waiting so long!.......2005-09-28

I don't actually own this album but after viewing the track listing, I noticed that several tracks are songs that appear on past Sounds of Blackness albums. For example, 'Try' is a song that was the first single from their 'Reconciliation album that was released in 2000. 'Children of God' and 'Brighter Day' are both from 2002's 'Soul Symphony' album (which, in my opinion, is their most personal and inspiring album). Although they've reunited with Ann Nesby on the first two tracks, which are new songs, it's not enough to make me buy the album. Considering that their last album with all new material was released three years ago, I would expect more than a partially new album from Sounds...hopefully this latest release is something to keep their fans happy while they finish a brand new album. Peace and God Bless.

Disappointing latest release from a FIVE-STAR group.......2005-09-25

As one that has purchased every album by the 40-member ensemble (and rated each with no less than four stars), I am disappointed with the new album, for it features only seven original tracks ("Unity," "Heaven," "Put the Finger on Me," "They That Wait," "Over My Head," "I'm Movin'," and "Life").

The other five tracks were featured on the two of the group's earlier efforts. While artists occasionally "recycle" one or two cuts, Sounds of Blackness sets a precedent with having so many on an album that doesn't tout itself as a "greatest hits" package.

This marketing strategy may work for those unfamiliar with Sounds of Blackness's body of work but it's rather disheartening, and insulting, to those of us that have followed, and praised, the group since its emergence in 1991 with the debut album "The Evolution of Gospel".

Even former lead singer Ann Nesby's appearance on the first two cuts is no cause for celebration for this mediocre offering.

'Love the cover, though!

Songs for a Life Together: Wedding Vocal Selections

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brilliant new music for wedding ceremony
Beautiful music!!

Songs for a Life Together: Wedding Vocal Selections

Manufacturer: Truly Yours Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00066ZTR2
Release Date: 2000-12-18

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Then Came a Friend (vocal with piano)
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Take This Ring (vocal with piano & strings)
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The Love I Learned From You (vocal with piano)
The Love I Learned From You (piano only)
Two Flames That Glow (vocal with piano)
Two Flames That Glow (piano only)
Send Us an Angel (vocal with piano)
Send Us an Angel (piano only)
Our Shalom (vocal with piano)
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Song for a Life Together (vocal with piano)
Song for a Life Together (piano only)
Love Has Never Been This Way Before (vocal with piano)
Love Has Never Been This Way Before (piano only)
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Love Has Never Been This Way Before (guitar only)
This Love (vocal with piano)
This Love (piano only)

Album Description

This 20-track CD features beautiful contemporary vocal music for your wedding ceremony. The CD includes a song for the lighting of the unity candle ("Two Flames That Glow"), a song that expresses the gratitude of the bride and groom to their mothers ("The Love I Learned From You"), and a variety of others. All songs are appropriate for church weddings or other settings.

Each song on the CD has a full vocal/instrumental track and a separate accompaniment track. In addition, a book of sheet music for all the songs on the CD is available right here on Amazon - simply do a search in the Books section for "Songs for a Life Together".

The songs on this CD are beautifully performed by Karen Voegtlin, a recording artist whose lovely, pure voice is perfect for wedding songs. Lyrics and melodies for all songs were written by Elaine McDonald, with piano arrangements by David Gerard.

Customer Reviews:

brilliant new music for wedding ceremony.......2004-11-13

As a person who sings at religious wedding ceremonies, I'm always on the look out for new material. I came across Truly Yours music by accident while surfing the web and I'm very glad I did. Elaine McDonald has written really beautiful music for weddings on this cd.The melodies are gorgeous but it's the lyrics where she really shines.All the songs are on the theme of love, exchanging rings and tying it in with faith in God.She has even written a special song for the lighting of the unity candle "two flames that glow within our souls, two hearts that sing in harmony" to give an example. I sang this at my cousin's wedding in August and everyone loved it.My favourite song on the cd is "Send us an Angel" which had everyone in tears, it's all about God sending an angel to guide the couple along life's way, very spiritual.I would definitely recommend this cd from a very talented songwriter and I hope everyone enjoys it as much as I have.A must have for Wedding singers!

Beautiful music!!.......2004-11-01

Seemed like all the weddings I went to basically had the same music. We were looking for a way to make our ceremony unique and this was it. So many people made comments on our beautiful music and our vocalists were thrilled with our choices. I definately recommend this CD.
Christie

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Instant Classic.
ANNOINTED!!
Spirit Filled
An Up And Coming Legend
May God Bless

Chain Breaker
Deitrick Haddon & Voices of Unity
Manufacturer: Tyscot Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Totally Sold Out
One Nation
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Walking Dead
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All God's Children
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Anybody Here
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Prayer - Deitrick Haddon
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Customer Reviews:

Instant Classic........2004-02-05

Dietrick Haddon is one of the greatest Gospel songwriters of all-time and the "Chain Breaker" proves that communication with a powerful musical delivery is the best way to bring souls to Christ and your ministry. His style has a neo-soul, R&B, Hip-Hop and jazz flavor that is contagious and the message is truly anointing. Every song from "Totally Sold Out," "One Nation," the funky, Michael Jackson-esque "The Walking Dead," and to his duet with John P. Kee on "Double Team," you can tell he's targeting young people as well as paying homage to the old school with the old-fashioned praise & worship and inspirational techniques. On the live portion of the album, he brings back some of his previous songs like "Live The Life," "Fire," and "Don't Let Me Fall," mixed with some unreleased material in "Anybody Here." The only setback is the sound of the acoustics of the live portion. Still, this album is sincere and totally radical making it an instant classic for any believer to praise, worship and allow some chains to fall down in order to move into the next level in God.

ANNOINTED!!.......2003-07-21

I have this CD and Lost and Found and I must say it's hard to say which one is my favorite. I love Chainbreaker!! Every song on this album is worth listening to. Each song has a message especially Live the Life--I can't wait to buy this CD too. "Chosen" will definitely get your head moving with a beat that is "off the hook" and the message in this song is so powerful. We Worship You will definitely take you into the Spirit. "Totally Sold Out" and "Fire" has a little P-Funk style that you will really enjoy. My 6-year old particularly likes "We're All God's Children" I love all of the songs on this album. But #'s 16 & 17 will make you start praising and shouting GLORY!! Deitrick Did It Again! I hope he will be around for a long time, but with an annointing like he has, I doubt if he will ever fade away. Now I have to start a Deitrick Haddon collection. You will NOT be disappointed. You MUST get this album.

Spirit Filled.......2001-09-06

This is the most wonderful album I have ever heard It touches
my soul ever time i litsen to it My who is not saved loves it even more than I do Let God use you and let us worship him in
the spirit

An Up And Coming Legend.......2001-01-29

Deitrick is definitely "The Stuff Legends Are Made Of". Each CD he puts out just keeps getting HOTTER! I recomend every title he has released.

May God Bless.......2001-01-14

This album tops his previous, it really shows the other side of his minstry towards young people. I recommend it!

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Totally infectious
Surprisingingly enjoyable stuff

Shostakovich: Waltzes

Manufacturer: Delos Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00001IVR2
Release Date: 1999-08-31

Tracks:

Shostakovich Waltzes

Customer Reviews:

Totally infectious.......2003-01-07

Shostakovich is mostly known for his serious works, his symphonies and string quartets, however he wrote a large number of film, incidental, and ballet music. This CD compiles many of his waltzes and some other pieces from these. While this is mainly what could be considered "light" music, many of the pieces have wonderful melodies and coloful orchestrations.

Some of my favorite waltzes include the one from Return of Maxim, the one from Golden Hills, and the one from The First Echelon (aka Waltz #2 from the 2nd Jazz Suite). Beyond the waltzes there are some other pieces, including the famous Polka from The Age of Gold and Folk Festival (Spanish Dance) from The Gadfly.

The only caveat is that some of the pieces don't reference their original source (rather they are listed as being from various ballet suites, when they in fact come from The Limpid Stream and other sources), but this is a very minor complaint. The performance and sound is wonderful, and unless you are one who can't stand this sort of compilation, it gets my highest recommendation.

Surprisingingly enjoyable stuff.......1999-10-04

After years of my hearing and not thinking very much of Shastakovich's symphonies, this Delos delight came as a total surprise. Containing just under an hour of mostly waltzes mixed with some polkas, a galop, and even setting of "Tahiti Trot" (inspired by "Tea for Two" of all things), this concert gives us a rare chance to hear a good deal of music this composer wrote for films seldom if ever seen outside of Russia as well as some more familiar stuff from his ballets. Not one really great piece, nor not really boring one. Just a boxful of what Thomas Beecham used to call "Bonbons" from a very unexpected source. Lots of fun from Delos.

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How Else Can I say This......WOW
Sooo Gooood!
This is a bad title, but...
A true Masterpiece! Jesse is a Genius!
Awesome

This Is Unity Music
Common Rider
Manufacturer: Hopeless Records
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Fuck World Trade
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Let's Go

ASIN: B00006IJ5A
Release Date: 2002-09-03

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Small Pebble
Cool This Madness Down
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Blackbirds VS. Crows
Time Won't Take Away
Prison Break
Midnight Passenger
One Ton
Toss Around
Longshot

Album Description

2002 material from former Operation Ivy singer Jesse Michaels, featuring Singer Jesse Michaels widely recognized as one of the most influential players in punk rock history.

Customer Reviews:

How Else Can I say This......WOW.......2005-10-14

This album blew me away big time. I was one of those intense op ivy fans who just wanted go get all of their later music. Rancid was dissapointing, so where Transplants, then, finally, my favorite member of the band, Jesse makes this. WOW. I like this almost as much as Energy and that is saying a LOT. Every track is great, just like energy, and while it isn;t as much ska or punk, it still has a little of both.

If you are an ivy fan looking for new music you'll love. This is it. This album is almost to good for words, Energy is right up there with this. This album is incredible, and I am so impressed with Jesse I just don;t know what else to say. 11 years later he can bring back absalutely incredible, powerful lyrics just like in op ivy. Again, this is really good. I'm going to go buy Last Wave Rockers as soon as I possibley can.

PEACE OUT!

Sooo Gooood!.......2005-01-06

I can't get over how good this cd is, it makes me real real happy. sometimes i think i'm gonna cry it's so sweet, but then i just go play xbox. Seriously, it's real sweet, if you like ripping fun times, you'll like this cd. buy it now, and while you're at it go shop at hot topic!!!

This is a bad title, but..........2004-11-12

Don't judge a book by it's cover! (or a CD).

It just doesn't get much better than this. Amazingly evocative but simple musicianship, with strong and driving vocals supporting already poignant and perfectly-rendered lyrics. Jesse Michaels has lost none of the sincerity or power of his Operation Ivy days, but has gained a great understanding of music and a knack for writing lyrics that will affect anyone who hears them.

The personal line that runs through politics is on display here, the human element behind all the beauty and horror of human thought and action.

Awful title/cover aside, this is the best album of the past 5 years.

A true Masterpiece! Jesse is a Genius!.......2004-03-16

Wow, based off the previews i thought this CD would be just alright but this is an AWESOME CD!!! after a couple listens I was totally in love with it. I think I might even like it better than "Last Wave Rockers" and thats saying alot! However if you are an Op Ivy fan getting into Common Rider I recommend Last Wave Rockers first, then this CD. Last Wave Rockers is pure, simple and great ska/punk, this CD is truley original, using elements from all types of music, it also sounds very well produced! Do yourself a favor and pick this CD up, you wont regret it!

1. Firewall 8/10
2. Set The Method Down 9/10
3. Small Pebble 10/10
4. Cool This Madness Down 10/10
5. Long After Lights Out 8/10
6. Blackbirds vs. Crows - 9/10
7. Time Wont Take Away - 10/10
8. Prison Break -8/10
9. Midnight Passenger - 8/10
10. One Ton - 10/10
11. Toss Around - 9/10
12. Longshot - 10/10

they are all incredible songs, my very favorite:
Cool This Madness Down, Time Wont Take Away, One Ton

Awesome.......2003-09-06

I am a huge fan of Jesse Michael's and all of the work he puts out. He puts all his emotion into his lyrics and gives off an great peaceful message that is hard to find these days. This is Unity Music is no exception to his endless hard work. It gives of more of a rock edge that a ska edge but still shows it's punk roots. My favorite tracks on the cd are Cool the Madness Down and Blackbirds vs. Crow. They both give off raw enery and a message that leads back to Jesse's Operation Ivy Days. Jesse Michael's is my idol for the message he puts out and his amazing voice. I highly recommend this cd.

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TRULY MAJESTIC
This is good stuff

Majesty
Aeoliah
Manufacturer: Oreade Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004S80N
Release Date: 2000-04-11

Tracks:

Reverance
Inner Mountain Flame
Sanctus Dominus
Majesty

Album Description

This highly inspired devotional and spiritual music was created for personal transformation, meditation, new age healing centres, and places of worship. The pieces on this recording evoke the majestic Presence and Reality of our higher Nature, inspiring us with reverance and Divine Love. As you hear this music, please visualize the entire planet earth bathing in these celestial healing sounds, as this will accelerate the healing and enlightenment of our planet Earth.

Customer Reviews:

TRULY MAJESTIC.......2003-07-21

At the suggestion of a friend I purchased this CD, thinking it would not live up to its glowing recommendation. It was actually much better than I had anticipated.

This is good stuff.......2000-08-15

Very very meditative, find myself crying sometimes when i listen to it. Give it a shot, you'll like it.

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EXCELENTE.
EXCELENTE.
ONE WORD
Etude
E Pluribus Unum

Unity
Avishai Cohen
Manufacturer: Stretch Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005MKGL
Release Date: 2001-08-14

Tracks:

Short Story
Vamp
Etude
Float
Island Man
Pause
Jazz Condo
Song For My Brother
A Child Is Born
Yagla
To The Love

Customer Reviews:

EXCELENTE........2003-08-01

UNA GRABACIÓN SIN PRECEDENTES SOLAMENTE HACE QUE EL OYENTE QUE LA ESTÉ ESCUCHANDO EXPERIMENTE MENTALMENTE Y ANALICE LO QUE YA ELLOS COMO MÚSICOS GENIALES CREARON.

EXCELENTE........2003-08-01

UNA GRABACIÓN SIN PRECEDENTES SOLAMENTE HACE QUE EL OYENTE QUE LA ESTÉ ESCUCHANDO EXPERIMENTE MENTALMENTE Y ANALICE LO QUE YA ELLOS COMO MÚSICOS GENIALES CREARON.

ONE WORD.......2002-11-26

I heard Avishai Cohen by a friend who gave me this record . Just I start to listen to the music I realize the kind of musician he is , in one word : AMAZING .
If You Want to hear very good music buy this record

Etude.......2002-05-29

I heard Avishai play in a small club in Northampton, MA. At the end of his knockout show, there was a parade of all of the spectators who shook his hand and bought this CD on the way out. He is a wonderful stand-up bassist, and is very creative as a bass player, probably more than his ability as a pianist. But he is also a tremendous composer, and is helped here by the very talented horn man Diego Urcola (although there is no weak position on this album.) The sound is Latin/Middle Eastern with a very healthy dose of Chick Corea. They totally nailed the cut "Etude" live, and you can get a good feel for this on the CD. BUY THIS CD! Avishai is very cool.

E Pluribus Unum.......2002-02-13

Being a big Cohen fan and owning his first three "solo" CDs, I was afraid that I'd miss his bass playing. Not the case, or at least not enough to make me not enjoy this CD immensely. His skills on piano are formidable, and, while he's not Keith Jarrett or Fred Hersch, he wisely does not try to be and just plays some solid piano on top of, around, and between some very solid arrangements. He picks up the bass on a few tracks, but his piano skills are predominant. When I saw the word "vocals" on the cover, I was a bit scared, too. He doesn't "sing," as in with lyrics and a clear melody--he just vocalizes along with his playing, which is really cool in spots. No Keith Jarrett grunts and groans.

The theme of Unity is expressed on virtually every track, each of which seems to come from a different vein and nationality of music. The first couple of tracks have a very Latin feel, then some Middle Eastern rhythms sneak in, with a hint of classical here and there. This approach must have been a challenge to each of the musicians, a challenge to which they rose and met strongly! Really nice brass work from Lebovich on trombone and particularly Urcola on trumpet and flugelhorn. Nice flute work from Lebovich on the final track, "To the Love." Despite the individual talents of each, they seem to unify and play as one throughout the sets. No one tries to steal the show with a huge solo or domination on a single track. They play together for a common goal: good music!!

Track one, "Short Story," is a great way to open the CD and sets the stage for the wide array of styles, tempos, rhythms to follow. "Pause," a brief piano solo in the middle, also typifies this variety within a minute and ten seconds. "A Child is Born," track nine, is a standout piece on the disc and is worthy of some major recognition.

This band has forged a very unique sound, without being completely weird and unlistenable. They have combined some interesting instruments, arranged them spectacularly, mixed in a variety of basic styles, and have produced a quality product. If you are a fan of Cohen's previous work, don't shy away from this less bass-oriented CD. He could have just cranked out another successful solo CD (which would have been fine), but kudos to Cohen for pushing the envelope with this project. Great liner notes allow us to learn about the forming of the band and their work together. Thanks!

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