The Music of Cosmos

the music of cosmos

On this CD:

Cosmos, televison series score Heaven & Hell, Part 1
Composed by Vangelis

Symphony No. 11 in G minor, Op. 103 (The Year 1905) Excerpt
Composed by Dmitry Shostakovich

Cosmos, televison series score Alpha
Composed by Vangelis

Depicting the Cranes in Their Nest
Composed by Motofumi Yamaguchi

Clarinet Concerto in A major, K. 622 Unspecified excerpt
Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Canon in D (after Pachelbel)
Composed by Glenn Spreen

Metamorphosis (used in the television soundtrack "Cosmos")
Composed by Jeff Boydstun

The Sea Named "Solaris" (J.S. Bach)
Composed by Isao Tomita

Partita for solo violin No. 3 in E major, BWV 1006 Excerpt
Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach

Violin Concerto, for violin, strings & continuo in E major ("La Primavera," The Four Seasons; "Il cimento" No. 1), Op.8/1, RV 269 Excerpt
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi

Sonata for trumpet, violin, oboe & continuo in C major Excerpt
Composed by Gottfried Finger

Mandolin Concerto, for mandolin, strings & continuo in C major, RV 425 Excerpt
Composed by Antonio Vivaldi

The Tale of Tsar Saltan (Skazka o Tsare Saltane), musical pictures (suite) for orchestra, Op. 57 Second Movement: The Tsarina in a barrel at sea (Introduction to Act 3)
Composed by Nikolay Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov

Legacy (as used in the television soundtrack "Cosmos")
Composed by Larry Fast

Russian Easter Festival Overture (Svetlïy pazdnik), for orchestra, Op. 36
Composed by Nikolay Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov

Cosmos, televison series score Pulstar
Composed by Vangelis

Symphony No.19 ("Vishnu"), Op. 217 Excerpt
Composed by Alan Hovhaness

Melancholy Blues
Composed by M. Bloom, Walter Melrose

Hair, musical Aquarius
Composed by Galt MacDermot

Cosmos, televison series score Beaugourg, Part 2
Composed by Vangelis

The Planets, suite for orchestra & female chorus, Op. 32, H. 125 Mars
Composed by Gustav Holst

Alien Images 1 (used in the television soundtrack "Cosmos")
Composed by Jeff Boydstun

Fly...Night Bird
Composed by Buchanan, Roussel, Newmark, Weeks, Silva

Cosmos, televison series score Entends-tu les chiens aboyer?
Composed by Vangelis

Le Sacre du printemps (The Rite of Spring), ballet in 2 parts for orchestra Unspecified excerpt
Composed by Igor Stravinsky

Prayer of St. Gregory (interlude from opera "Etchmiadzin"), for trumpet & string orchestra, Op. 62b
Composed by Alan Hovhaness

Bulgarian Shepherdess Song
Composed by Anonymous

Cosmos, televison series score Comet 16
Composed by Vangelis

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The Music of Cosmos

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Cosmos CD
Not The Original TV Series Soundtrack !!
The Music of Cosmos Original CD from PBS series
The Music of Cosmos
Cosmos Remastered Edition

The Music of Cosmos: Selections from the Score of the PBS Television Series Cosmos by Carl Sagan

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ASIN: B00004WFPW
Release Date: 2000-09-12

Tracks:

Heaven And Hell, Part 1/Symphony No.11/Alpha - Vangelis/Houston Symphony Orchestra/Leopold Stokowski
Depicting The Cranes In Their Nest/Canon A 3 On A Ground In D/The Four Seasons: Spring... - G. Yamaguchi/Academy Of St. Martin-In-The-Fields/Neville Marriner/Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra...
Partita No.3 - Arthur Grumiaux
Symphony No.19/Legacy/Russian Easter Festival Overture/Inside The Heart Of The Universe - Sevan Philharmonic/Alan Hovhaness/Synergy/L'Orchestre De La Suisse Romande/Ernest Ansermet...
Fly Night Bird/Beauborg, Part II/The Rite Of Spring - Roy Buchanan/Vangelis/London Symphony Orchestra/Eduardo Mata
Entends-Tu Les Chiens Aboyer?/Bulgarian Shepherdess Song (Izlel Je Delyo Hajdutin)... - Vangelis/V. Balkanska/L. Kanevski/S. Zakmanov

Customer Reviews:

Cosmos CD.......2007-01-04

I love the music of Cosmos and was happy to see it on CD

Not The Original TV Series Soundtrack !!.......2006-05-06

Contact Cosmos Studios ... They may have copies available ...

The Music of Cosmos Original CD from PBS series.......2004-12-31

Have the original LP Soundtrack. Do not want the remake CD. Would consider a used CD.Want the original with the black background and bursting constellation. Wish I could download my original LP but not possible. Also looking for the CD for the original (once again - no remakes)BBC series "The Singing Detective" with the old tunes. Any suggestions?

The Music of Cosmos.......2004-12-16

I'm desesperatly looking for the soundtrack of Cosmos "The Music of Cosmos"

Cosmos Remastered Edition.......2004-02-23

When I went to finally buy the CD version of this disc I noticed there were two versions- the one above and the newer remastered edition which has the same cover as the dvds do. I also own the old vinyl version of this from the 80s. First off between the original release on vinyl and the new CDs, it is obvious there are more new tracks on the CDs. Also the songs listed are longer versions of what was originally released. The fidelity is obviously improved, as the vinyl did have a softer sound to it. But as with CDs the sound quality at times does have edgyness that the record did not. The first thing I noticed was they reshuffled the tracks from the original release. I'm not sure the new track order works as well as the old, as the old had a good pace to it. Also another thing is there are some rather annoying transitions between songs that sound rather cheezy and do not suit this album. They break up the pace and rhythm of the album and don't always fade out during the next song which can ruin the beginning of it. The sound byte transitions turn a rather classy album into something of science fiction for teens. This selection could have been mixed without them and work better in the mood the album presents. Also keep in mind not all tracks are the original songs presented on the vinyl version, and possibly even the tv series itself. Some are newer recordings of the same song, and its noticable they are not the original. One track that comes to my mind right off the bat is track 15 on the first CD. But the newer editions are fine, but it can be jarring if you have a auditory memory of how the older version sounded- especially if you liked it that way. All in all its still an excellent assortment of songs on two discs, and I would recommend it on that basis. If you already have the DVDs, I would suggest these CDs as well. But after hearing this new disc, Im keeping my old vinyl record for sure.

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Lennonesque to be sure
On an island
Great music, too bad this is all
THIS IS A CLASSIC
If you like Big Star, you'll like this

I Am the Cosmos
Chris Bell
Manufacturer: Rykodisc
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000009OD
Release Date: 1992-02-21

Tracks:

I Am The Cosmos
Better Save Yourself
Speed Of Sound
Get Away
You And Your Sister
Make A Scene
Look Up
I Got Kinda Lost
There Was A Light
Fight At The Table
I Don't Know
Though I Know She Lies
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The very first lines of Chris Bell's one and only album say it all: "Every night I tell myself I am the cosmos / I am the wind / That don't bring you back again." Recorded between his departure from the notoriously misbegotten power-pop group Big Star in 1972 and his 1978 death following an auto accident, Cosmos is the work of a man struggling to assuage his depression with spiritual succor. Musically, this collection (which was unheard by the general public prior to 1992) is reminiscent of John Lennon's '70s work. With the exception of Plastic Ono Band, however, Lennon never put out a solo album on a par with this one. The tragedy is that Bell never had a chance to try to match it. --Steven Stolder

Customer Reviews:

Lennonesque to be sure.......2007-06-21

What I really want to say is that while I have always felt that Big Star is one of the most overrated "unknown" bands in the history of pop music, I really like this album. So go figure. Everyone's been saying "if you like Big Star" etc, and yet I can't stand that band but this solo lp transcends anything I've heard from BS.

On an island.......2007-02-17

As great as Big Star was, it's sad that neither songwriter was able to put together a decent solo career. Chris Bell drifted off and was never able to get a record deal (except for one single), while Alex Chilton seemed to take perverse pride in making sloppy, uninspired music. This CD represents the entirety of Chris Bell's solo work and was released 14 years after his death. It doesn't quite work as an album. For the most part, the recording quality is somewhere between a demo and a real album, and there is no real progression to the song sequence. It's just a bunch of Chris Bell songs--some fast ones and some slow ones.

There are some very good tunes here, and if you are a serious Big Star fan you will want to own this CD. And Ryko, as usual, has done a fantastic job with the packaging, which includes several photos of Chris Bell and a long, heartfelt essay by his brother David, summarizing Chris's musical career. The best songs are "I Am the Cosmos" and "You and Your Sister," which made up the single that was released during Chris's lifetime. Another highlight is the dreamy "Speed of Sound." The acoustic guitar playing on the slow songs is gorgeous throughout.

The fast songs, like "Get Away," "Make a Scene," and "Fight at the Table," sound a bit forced. Bell contributed some great rockers to the first Big Star album, but without a real band to back him up, he sounds a little out of his element on the fast songs here. His singing is not quite strong enough, maybe because the lyrics are a little too complicated to work in a loud, uptempo setting.

The slow songs, on the other hand, are almost TOO personal. A couple of them mention Jesus or Him with a capital H. Musically, they are very good, although the Beatles influence can be a bit too heavy, especially on "There Was A Light," which sounds like a slowed-down "Let It Be."

Ultimately, the title, "I Am the Cosmos," is very fitting, and almost unifies the collection all by itself. Chris Bell sounds like he's on an island here (or alone on a mountain top, as in the cover photo), but this is more tragic than enlightening. In songs like "Better Save Yourself" and "There Was A Light," he sounds like a man who is fighting his demons--and losing. The effort is noble, and there are some memorable melodies to be heard here, but it's an uncomfortable album to listen to. I admire it a lot more than I enjoy it, and it seems that I can only listen to it every two or three years.

Great music, too bad this is all.......2006-06-25

What a pity Chris Bell fatally piled up his car in 1978 after giving up on a music industry that did its level best to finish him first because this is all we'll ever get to hear from him. This music is great and it shows Bell maturing as a writer out of Big Star. (I love Big Star, but this music improves on a lot of what Chris was doing there.)

The playing is stripped down vintage, not at all dissimilar from the Big Star stuff with loud, crunchy/clean Strats through British valve amps, ringing acoustic six and twelve strings, drums, basses, some boogie piano, a touch of Moog, and lots and lots of harmony vocals. Arrangement is often quite cool, too, with instruments often adding by their restraint or even absence. The production is similarly vintage with a nice tube-and-tape warmth you really don't hear much of anymore. (If you're looking for crystal clear recording on a '70s low budget recording, look elsewhere.) Alex Chilton's guest vocs on You and Your Sister really work well. Bell's not got Chilton's choir boy voice but has a raw aggression that Chilton frequently lacked (e.g., on Fight at the Table) and can keep a good tune for a ballad when he needs to (Though I Know She Lies). He's no slouch as a guitarist, too, playing better than he did on #1 Record. The comparison of Bell as Lennon to Chilton's McCartney isn't half bad, though for both their writing was rather more Lennon than the sweetness of McCartney.

In all, what a loss but at least we've got these songs.

THIS IS A CLASSIC.......2006-06-08

bOTTOM lINE THIS IS ONE OF THOSE cdS YOU NEED TO HAVE i used to have the album and played it at Al and Julie's house...so if you are thinking about buying this CD as the saying goies "just do it !"

If you like Big Star, you'll like this.......2006-02-27

Many of the songs on this record will remind you of Big Star. But, you can tell from listening to Bell's style that he was every bit as important a member of the band as Alex Chilton. Chilton is often seen as the spotlight, but Bell's songs shone just as brightly. Here on this album, there are no Big Star songs, just Chris Bell solo. And we lost a great one when we lost him.

When I was a teenager (in the early '90s), I first heard the album "Blood" from This Mortal Coil. On it, they cover "You and Your Sister" from this album. I saw that it was written by Chris Bell, but I had yet to learn about Big Star. Eventually my fanaticism with Paul Westerberg led me to Alex Chilton and company. I listed to that song over and over again.

Now with this Chris Bell release, I can listen to three different versions of it! And each one is worthwhile. No overkill, no filler, this is a solid record.

Chords of the Cosmos: Harmonies of the Zodiac with Crystal Bowls for Chakra Balancing, Meditation & The Healing Arts

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I liked it, but this is not for everyone!
each tract a meditation
EXPLORING INNER SPACE
Should have listened for myself before purchasing
WONDERFUL CD

Chords of the Cosmos: Harmonies of the Zodiac with Crystal Bowls for Chakra Balancing, Meditation & The Healing Arts
Deborah Van Dyke , and Crystal Voices
Manufacturer: Crystal Voices
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CRYSTAL VOICES: The Harmonic Vibrations of Crystal Singing Bowls

ASIN: B0000CH8A0
Release Date: 2003-09-01

Tracks:

Aries - C G E
Taurus - C# F G#
Gemini - D F #A
Cancer - D# G A#
Leo - E G# B
Virgo - FAC
Libra - F# A# C#
Scorpio - G B D
Sagittarius - G# C D#
Capricorn - A C# E
Aquarius - A# D F
Pisces - B D# F#

Album Description

Serene waves of crystal bowl tones echo the beautiful musical harmonies of the constellations that Pythagoras called the 'Music of the Spheres'. CHORDS OF THE COSMOS fine tunes our entire body to the musical order of the universe with a deeply healing sound journey around the zodiac wheel. This first-of-its-kind recording provides a new level of therapeutic sound with harmonic chords for each astrological sign. It facilitates the alignment and balancing of the chakras and the auric field. The perfect healing companion for meditation, joy, massage and all healing arts.

"Deborah Van Dyke is a beautiful woman with a beautiful soul. Chords of the Cosmos is a set of 12 deep overtone compositions tuned to the signs of the zodiac and Pythagorean progression. Each piece is designed for Chakra meditation to balance a specific body part. Meditation with this CD aligns listeners with the resonance of the cosmos.

This disc is pure overtone bliss. Deborah's techniques on the bowls are flawless. There is no need for looping, layering and/or processing. The bowls' natural overtone properties simulate those effects and stimulate introspection, relaxation and healing. Deep listening is a wonderful experience. It allows listeners to go to their "happy places" for ultimate relaxation.

This is a special CD from a special lady. It is the overtone CD among overtone CDs." Jim Brenholts, Music Reviewer

Customer Reviews:

I liked it, but this is not for everyone!.......2004-12-30

I have done exercises of toning in the past with Quigong, and this was very similar for me. I found the tones beautiful and melodic, and simply that, sustained and harmonized tones. If that is what you are looking for, then yes, you may indeed enjoy this. While I don't know whether the cords used are balancing for the zodiac or of the areas mentioned, I do know that I liked the meditative properties of the drawn out harmonies for myself.

This album though, is not for everyone. The pieces here might be compared to the musical sounds made by a harmony of fine crystal glassware at dinner. For some people this style of sounding may be annoying at best, and unpleasant at worst. If you are looking for clear crystal harmonics, you may very well enjoy this CD. If, however you are looking for soothing, musical composition I suggest checking out some Dean Evenson and passing on the Crystal Bowls.

My advice: always listen to a few of the provided samples first. That is what they're there for!

each tract a meditation.......2004-08-16

I think that Chords of the Cosmos is a wonderful resource for anyone seeking sustained meditative work. I also study astrology and enjoy selecting sequences of the different tracts to 'tune in' to the various notes revealed for each sign or season, what a great way to open one's consciousness to the subtle music of creation! And because a whole tract is dedicated to each zodiacal sign, one can create meditative 'sessions', such as for the four elements, the three qualities, or any array thereof.

Another example would be to arrange or program the tracts into the Chaldean order of planets (based on the signs that each planet occupies within one's own horoscope) to feel the flow of harmony or changes from the Sun to Mercury and Venus to Earth (the sign opposing the 'Sun Sign'), followed by a rendezvous in the sign of the Moon... then meditatively guide one's consciousness outward through Mars to Jupiter and Saturn using the harmonies of these signs of the Zodiac. As the Sun is the "heart" of our solar system model, this meditation could be considered a "heart-centered" approach for guiding the flow of consciousness from the source of light and warmth and then outward through each planet... and back again!.

The chord arrangements for each sign are beautiful, each tract is a meditation in itself!
I've read how Pythagorus studied number and notes with his monochord, how Einstein would play his violin for inspiration while solving his equations. _Chords of the Cosmos_ makes it possible to engage in similar meditative journeys, the possibilities are endless. With this gift one can literally craft their own meditative vehicle through the beautiful vibrancy of the crystal bowls, played in layers of harmony to resonate with the seasons of time.

EXPLORING INNER SPACE.......2004-08-06

Pythagoras, Rudolph Steiner and other leaders in the field of consciousness have all talked of the connectivity between outer space and inner space, the macrocosm/the microcosm. Chords of the Cosmos is unique in its use of musical triad chords created with crystal bowl tones, that mirror the tones of the constellations.

Make no mistake, this is a seriously therapeutic CD, not intended for mere listening pleasure, although the serene, perfectly tuned chords are beautiful indeed to hear. But there is much more to this CD, that, to the uninitiated ear, may not be appreciated on first listen. Anyone interested in deepening their meditative experience will find immense value in using this CD to fine-tune their body instrument. And the more one works with it, the further one goes. Within the first five minutes I slip into alpha state and thereafter, far beyond.......

Chords of the Cosmos creates a bridge of tonal sounds that enable you to experience the subtle fields of energy of the constellations, while simultaneously accessing the deeper fields within your inner space. A remarkable tool for higher consciousness and healing!

Should have listened for myself before purchasing.......2004-05-18

Should have listened for myself before purchasing the special price package. Traveling The Sacred Sound Current is pleasant and Chords of the Cosmos drives me and others who heard it... nuts.

WONDERFUL CD.......2004-01-02

I do listen to this recording at least once a day - sometimes with headphones, sometimes I just let it play in the background. When I listen to it with headphones, I feel the sounds reverberating first in my head and then spreading throughout the rest of my body, re-arranging, harmonizing and aligning my energy field and by body from the top of my head, all the way to the tips of my toes. Then, I feel ready to embrace the day, balanced, nourished, strengthened.

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Breathtaking
A truly spiritual masterpiece

The Offering

Manufacturer: Wild Dove Music
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Release Date: 1997-04-10

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Blue Sky
The Offering
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A Brighter Way of Being
Light Like Yours
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Crystal Bowl Tones

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The Offering; Epiphanies and Prayer Flags begins with a few relatively upbeat songs then winds down into more praryerful, introspective ballads about our relationship to ourselves, our planet and the cosmos. These messages of hope and healing are tenderly accompanied by cello, flute, keyboards, violin, piano, bass, tabla and percussion.

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Breathtaking.......2005-12-21

Deeply meditative and heartfull - a breathtaking CD. If you are looking for meditative music with beautiful lyrics that isn't synthesized or repetitive chant, this is the best of its kind. Kirtana's lyrics are spiritually breathtaking, her voice resonant and beautiful, the instrumental arrangements equally beautiful (and real, not synthesized). These songs will open your heart, soothe your soul, and still your mind. I have this CD along with her two others (This Embrace and A Deeper Surrender) in my CD player and I just can't seem to listen to anything else. A real gem.

A truly spiritual masterpiece.......1999-08-19

Take this one with you paddling on a starry night alone. Let it paint a soft magical background for a quiet evening with a friend. Kirtana touches truth so sweetly and wraps it gently with harmonies and lyrics of silver and gold. It's a heart winner.

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more like "awesome cosmos," or "green awesome" maybe
There's another side to Deerhoof....
Kind of an unknown one, i guess?

Green Cosmos
Deerhoof
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Malalauma
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Byun

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more like "awesome cosmos," or "green awesome" maybe.......2005-12-28

a perfect distillation of more recent, ADHD deerhoof, and with a total runtime of ~20 minutes, it's perfect for ritalin-poppers everywhere. Most of the tracks cover familiar territory, but the EP's majestic centerpiece Spiral Golden Town injects a bollywood-esque foundation with extracts of cyndi lauper to reach new heights of gorgeous, semi-ridiculous songcrafting. absolutely essential.

There's another side to Deerhoof...........2005-11-09

This EP is one that is, for reasons unbeknownst to me, often overlooked. But, to put it simply, you need this in your collection. Deerhoof explore a totally different side of themselves in the songs on this EP. It is, to say the least, an amazing work full of etremely poignant and beautiful songs (in their own unique way)... Fans of CIBO MATTO will love this.

Kind of an unknown one, i guess?.......2005-10-15

i have NO idea why no one has reviewed this yet.... its a side of deerhoof that we dont really see, but an interesting side.... although only an ep, its enough songs to make an epic.

all songs are good, different in their own way, but the best one by far is spiral golden town. i dont know what it is, but that song really got me.... order and listen for yourself!

what an amazing AMAZING EP, PLEASE (!!!) dont skip this from your collection.... because i can guarantee you, its well worthy.

Electronic Realizations for Rock Orchestra

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Pre-Digital Electronic Music
A very sophisticated recording of electronic music

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Album Details

This Re-issue Has Been Remastered and is the First in a Series that Will Make their Entire Back Cataloge Available. Includes Different Bonus Tracks to the Us Version.

Customer Reviews:

Pre-Digital Electronic Music.......2006-08-24

I have the original lp of this album(it came in clear vinyl) which was recorded in SQ quadrophonic sound! The early U.S. release on CD doesn't even come close. I only wish it could be remastered using SACD or Dolby Surround like some of todays CD's or even DVD Audio. But, even on CD this is one of the best early electronic music masterpeices!

A very sophisticated recording of electronic music.......2006-06-20

This 1975 album is, in my estimation, nearly singular in the world of electronic music due to its sheer complexity. In fact, this album by American electronic composer Larry Fast is much closer to progressive rock than Berlin School electronica for example - there is just a lot going on in each of these compositions.

The six tracks on the album range in length from 2'58" to 12'50" and feature a range of tones and dynamic contrasts. Another interesting aspect of the music, and I never expected to discuss this in a review of an electronic composition, is the abundant use of melodies, harmonies, and most importantly both rhythmic and melodic counterpoint. In fact, it is amazing what Larry achieved with just the use of a mini-moog, an Oberheim Polyphonic, and a Mellotron 400. In fact, it makes me wonder what it would have sounded like if he had scored these complicated synthesizer pieces for rock instruments, including a full drum kit.

Interestingly, Larry's link with prog rock is not as tenuous as one might think with his being an electronic composer and he struck up a good working relationship with the prog band Nektar around this time. His excellent work can be heard on Nektar's Recycled album (1975).

This remastered album features restored cover art and excellent sound quality, along with some skimpy liner notes.

This album is very highly recommended to those electronica fans who want something a little more varied than the typical fare. Also recommended are two albums by Isao Tomita including Snowflakes are Dancing (1974) and The Tomita Planets (1976).

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Weird lyrics with great tunes and performances.
A fantastic magical cd!!!
For DragonLance fans
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A Crimson Cosmos
Lake of Tears
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ASIN: B000001H2O
Release Date: 1997-05-13

Tracks:

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When My Sun Comes Down
Devil's Diner
The Four Strings Of Mourning
To Die Is To Wake
Lady Rosenred
Raistlin And The Rose
A Crimson Cosmos

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Weird lyrics with great tunes and performances........2005-02-24

I have a great deal of admiration for Lake of Tears singer/guitarist Daniel Brennare. His band's songs, and Brennare's own instrumental and voice work, have much less of the virtuosity associated with this brand of "melodic death metal", but somehow Lake of Tears comes off sounding great, the simplicity a liberating influence which allows the band to focus on music and songs rather than need to dazzle. By not struggling to impress, Lake of Tears does so mightily, at least to this listener.

Sometimes it's hard to tell how seriously to take this music -- with titles like "Boogie Bubble", "Cosmic Weed" and "Devil's Diner", it's up for grabs. But with a sound as good as this, who cares? Brennare's rhythm work is great, heavy but not overwhelmingly dense, thus allowing for the top-end crunch so often missing from other distortion-happy metal guitarists. Johan Oudhuis' drumming is also wonderful, simple and direct, creating a good clean groove for the songs, and Mikael Larsson's bass often contributes the anchoring hooks for the songs. This band really knows how to make room for everybody, and the result is great-sounding recordings.

The catchy bass intro to "Boogie Bubble" segues into a simple two-chord riff that carries the same pulsating metal groove as Metallica's best works; "The Four Strings of Mourning" is beautifully moody; "Lady Rosenred" has Brennare coupling vocals with clear-voiced Jennie Tebler to good effect, but with a bizarre double-time rhythm and disturbingly bare arrangement in the background; and "Raistlin and the Rose"'s mix of pastoral keyboard melodies and crunching power chords suggest Lake of Tears' later record, Forever Autumn.

This is a band that makes a great argument against the de-tuning trend in metal these days. So many bands are obsessed about playing lower and lower (even Metallica tunes down to C now), with seven-string and baritone guitars, that they forget Tony Iommi from Black Sabbath, the godfather of this style, used a treble booster to get his sound. Most metal bands now aim so much for the bass that they forget the top-end punch; Lake of Tears, on the other hand, achieves its aggression without having to saturate every song with 20 tracks of growly guitars, using dynamics and space rather than block-headed density. A Crimson Cosmos rocks harder than most records these days, and it has the potential to appeal to both fans of this "melodic metal" style as well as more mainstream listeners.

A fantastic magical cd!!!.......2004-01-29

I did not know about Lake of Tears until I got Martin Popoff's Encyclopedia Of Heavy Metal in 1997. He gave it 10 out of 10 stars and I have to agree because there is not one bad song on this album. Each song has a cool groove, melodic lead guitar, good fantasy lyrics, and decent vocals. The moods created on some of the songs are fantastic! I would describe Lake Of Tears as slow to mid tempo metal with a bit of goth and a bit of Pink Floyd. They are one of the best undiscovered bands out there. Check out Forever Autumn and Black Brick road too!

For DragonLance fans.......2001-04-09

Hey I have to say for those who love Dragonlance novels and Raistlin majere then you will love the track "Raistlin & the rose" It has a nice steady beat throughout the song it is kind of hard to hear the words but after reviewing the lyrics it just like pops out at you the song is based on the legends trilogy between Raistlin & crysania I really recomend this CD hell just for that one song it's really great I promis you want be disapointed in the song

AWSOME ALBUML.......2000-10-24

This is a great albuml I LOVE these guys and the music on this albuml is somthin Any metal fan should love!

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Green Cosmos
Deerhoof
Manufacturer: Mcd
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0009YVC7M
Release Date: 2005-08-08

Tracks:

Come See the Duck
Green Cosmos
Malalauma
Spiral Golden Town
Hot Mint Air Balloon
Koneko Kitten
Byun

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If you know Deerhoof, your expectations will be way off the mark. If you don't, don't have any expectations. This is a band that can best be described as a washing-machine full of songs veering between spin cycle and a steady wash. And over fifteen minutes and seven tracks that comprise the Green Cosmos EP, expect this variation to happen many, many times.

For the first ten seconds of "Come See the Duck," the blasting riff and heavy drums will catch your ear, before grabbing the rest of your head and pulling it about quite violently. Lurching from garage-rock to thrash and back again, by the time you drag yourself to sanity and think "what was THAT?!" the song's moved onto "Green Cosmos," which is far more coherent, with a regular beat, chiming, bleeping keyboards and Japanese lyrics. The pattern of surprise and exploration repeats itself in many guises (the pastoral/ dramatic schizophrenia of "Malalauma," the toytown jazz-reggae of the wonderfully titled "Hot Mint Air Balloon"), worming its way into the listener's brain with its own charm. By the time it's done, you should be well and truly under Deerhoof's spell. --Thom Allott

Album Details

The New Mini-album from San Francisco's Deerhoof and it Continues in the Same Quirk-pop Direction of their Last Release 'milk Man'.

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This is what I call Goblin fan art
Cosmos: A review by Craig from Vital Weekly.
How Bout A Little Music? Might Cover The Noise We Make
BUY THIS CD NOW!!!!!!! ZOMBI RULES!
Zombi - "Cosmos"

Cosmos
Zombi
Manufacturer: Relapse
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Surface to Air
Goblin, Volume II 1975-1980: Hits, Rare Tracks & Outtakes From Profondo Rossa, Suspiria, Contamination & Others
Music Composed And Performed By Goblin: Their Rare Tracks & Outtakes Collection, 1975-1989
Best of Goblin, Vol. 1
Every Red Heart Shines Toward the Red Sun

ASIN: B0002HV4R4
Release Date: 2004-08-03

Tracks:

Orion
Cetus
Cassiopeia
Serpens
Gemini
Andromeda
Taurus

Album Description

"Analog synthesizer-based horror soundscapes...uneasy listening for the intelligent headbanger" - PULP

Pittsburgh, PA's ZOMBI create boundless, leering soundscapes inspired by filmmakers such as Dario Argento and Lucio Fulci and the musical scores of John Carpenter and GOBLIN. The duo weave an ever-changing series of rich, decaying analog synth waves through an organic, driving bass and drum foundation, creating chilling moods and atmospheres. ZOMBI's Relapse Records / Release Entertainment debut Cosmos is a powerful work of eerie, relentless rhythms and futuristic score that shares as much headspace with the late-night sci-fi explorer as the space rock adventurer.

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This is what I call Goblin fan art.......2005-09-04

NICE. I found out about these guys while searching for the Goblin Zombi soundtrack because I like the whole gloomy synth sound and then I found out there was a band DEDICATED to creating music inpired by this unique 'Goblin formula'...Let me just say I can't wait for there next release! Very chill music that ironically puts you on the edge...Also ironic; they're signed to Relapse Records!?

Cosmos: A review by Craig from Vital Weekly........2005-08-16

ZOMBI-Cosmos (CD By Relapse Entertainment)
Zombi are a duo that is inspired by horror movie scores from the eighties--I've got to say though you couldn't tell from this album. It is an instrumental journey through the voids of space, hence the name of the album: Cosmos. The album features seven tracks of spacey, synth-based compositions produced with vintage synthesizers, drums and electric bass. Clearly with this album, Zombi gives the listener the feeling of a weightless adventure through uncharted space, perfectly putting to score our sense of awe at the silent, yet majestic wonders one may see when free of the atmospheric confines of our terra firma. Do yourself a favor and seek it out; you will not be disappointed.

How Bout A Little Music? Might Cover The Noise We Make.......2005-07-20

Zombi's Cosmos is very welcome on the cd rack. It's great to see someone doing this style of music, which really isn't all that popular. I mean, it really doesn't fit into any popular genre. It's not metal, not industrial, and I can't see it being played at a rave, yet it's pretty much all synth. The comparisons to Goblin are very accurate. There's also some John Carpenter thrown in there, especially when you hit track 4. That's not saying they're a total Goblin clone, but even if they were, would that be so bad? There aren't many bands around doing this type of stuff, ya know, and Goblin have pretty much hung it up. Zombi, like Pink Floyd, can be very energetic or suprisingly soothing depending on your mood at the time. It's a very fuzzy, dancey, trancey, take off your pants-y kind of sound. Indeed it conjures up images of Romeroland. Upon listening to this cd my wife even said, "This sounds like it belongs in one of your zombie movies". So, there you have it. Do you like Goblin? You like zombie films and/or Italian horror cinema? Well, a new Goblin album seems unlikely, but at least we have folks like Zombi to carry that torch. Don't be a schmuck, buy it.

BUY THIS CD NOW!!!!!!! ZOMBI RULES!.......2005-05-31

i first heard of these guys 'cause they toured with my friends band (Dura Mater) and so i went to check them out. i knew they were influenced by Goblin, and that's about it. well, let me say these two blew me away. i expected an entertaining gig, but little did i know that within minutes of their opening song, my heart would be in my gut...you know when you see a live act, and in that moment you get chills and butterflies and all that? well yeah, they kick a$$!! i bought the cd right away and listen to it on a regular basis. don't think twice, if you like italian horror, goblin, morricone, fabio frizzi etc. GET THIS ALBUM!!! you won't be let down! i was even fortunate enoughto chill with these guys and play nintendo, they're great guys doing great work that most people don't have the balls to approach....

Zombi - "Cosmos".......2004-08-09

Have you ever wondered what would happen if two musicians that were inspired by big names in the horror industry such as Argento, Fulci and Carpenter would sound like if they made some music? Well my friends let me introduce you to the result of such an interesting query - I present you with ZOMBI!

ZOMBIE is a new team of musicians who are going to rock the socks off of the music/film industry. Steve Moore and A.E Paterra, hail from Pittsburgh, PA - home to George Romero's Dead movies and the birthplace of brain eating, slow moving zombies. Being inspired by the late 70's early 80's horror greats, these two gents have the horror bug so bad, it is only fitting that they name their group "Zombi".

Zombi's current Debut, Cosmos, will be available for purchase in the US Aug 3 and in Europe Aug 23. Might I say, you HAVE to grab a copy! These boys aren't playing around! They have put 210% into this release, and it shows! Teetering on the line of horror/sci-fi sound, this is the ear candy that I have been searching out for oh so long. If you are a fan of Pink Floyd's pre - Dark Side Of The Moon or original 70's prog rock this CD is going to bring life to your blackened heart, and bring back colorful flashbacks only you can appreciate. Zombi takes you on a roller coaster ride that will bring your emotions in check and leave you wondering if you are being abducted by aliens, watching a horrifying sacrifice, or walking aimlessly with a heard of Zombies.

This is seamless, crisp, clean cutting synth and percussion sound that the music world has been void of for some time now. There are no lyrics to deter from your listening enjoyment, no samples repeating themselves; just good pure musicians busting their ass to give you their soul and allowing you to make the story up as you go along.

This Debut CD gets 5 stars from me! No one else would have been able to pull off this resurgence of 70's style prog rock and turn it into a beautiful piece of musical ear candy as Zombi has. You don't need brains to agree with me on this one. Go NOW and pre-order a copy for yourself and a friend. The price is right, and it will be the best damn money you have spent on a CD in a long while!

Side note:
This love for horror that they have running through their veins has come full circle - Zombi has scored the feature length horror film "Home Sick" staring our buddy Bill Mosley as well as a few other notables. The soundtrack for this flick should be out following the release of this flick in fall of 2004 - so keep your eyes peeled!

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Cosmos

Manufacturer: Tooth & Nail
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000SFJWOM
Release Date: 2007-07-31

Tracks:

Need
Fairweather
Epiphany
Blocking the Sun
Begin
Fall
Drown
Santiam
Science of the Sky
Dawn and Dusk
Say
Fire Colors
In Repose

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