Zenon Z3 [Enhanced] [Soundtrack]

zenon z3 [enhanced] [soundtrack]

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It's safe to say that the next generation of sci-fi fans isn't going to be over the moon about this soundtrack--its three fists-in-the-air anthems are unmistakably girlie, and artist names like Cassiopeia aside, the songs have more to do with teen self-discovery than outer space--but it's not without a minipod of stellar moments. Kristian Rex's trippy "Supernova Girl (Z3 Remix)" could send 20-somethings twirling into the stratosphere alongside targeted tweens, and the Super Novas' instrumental "Outa Space" succeeds mightily in its mission to get listeners reeling in the intergalactic feeling. Even Selena the Moon Goddess's supercharged cover of Madonna's "Lucky Star" is not entirely unpraiseworthy. Still, there's the sense that this disc barely survived being scrubbed: unless one of these one-off artists hit it big, kids will be left looking for a superstar. What they'll find instead are fictional pop-posturers like Cosmic Blush, who belts her way through a song called "Out of this World." Which isn't. --Tammy La Gorce

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Zenon Z3 [Enhanced] [Soundtrack]

The Best of Film Works: 20 Years of Soundtrack Music

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A good overview of Zorn's soundtrack compositions.
Curious about Zorn?

The Best of Film Works: 20 Years of Soundtrack Music

Manufacturer: Tzadik
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Filmworks Xii: 3 Documentaries

ASIN: B000A0GPJU
Release Date: 2005-08-23

Tracks:

Main Title
End Titles
Yakisoba
Punk Rock Hero
Through The Night
Surfing Samba
Fanfare/Theme
France
Sweden
Arsenal Dance Mix
Main Title
Wheelchair Racers
Pueblo
Lituus
Fireworks
End Titles
Deseo
Shanghai
Trembling Before G-d
Filming
Shabbos Noir
Chippy Charm
Vocal Phase
Shaolin Spirit
Main Title
Sekhel (Vocal Version)
Protocols Of Zion
Indonesia

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A good overview of Zorn's soundtrack compositions........2005-10-24

Over the past twenty years or so, John Zorn has built up an enormous library of composition for film, released on sixteen CDs (cleverly titled "Filmworks I", "Filmworks II", and so on...) on his Tzadik record label. For a neophyte, this can be a bit much to tackle, as such, this album, "Filmworks Anthology: 20 Years of Soundtrack Music" has been released to provide an overview of Zorn's soundtrack composition.

As an overview of Zorn's work, this succeeds well. It also appears that another goal was to represent every volume, as at least one piece is drawn from each (volumes VI and VIII get two cuts, I and XII get three, and III and VII get four). Just about everything in Zorn's diverse catalog of film soundtracks is covered-- movies, documentaries, pornography, cartoons and commercials (certainly none I've seen!) are all represented with a suitably diverse array of pieces, from gamelan to string trios to surf rock, Zorn pretty much covers a wide array of sounds and moods-- if nothing else, the diversity of these 28 tracks is a testament to his vast skills to compose in virtually any environment. I could make a few arguments about what cuts I would have picked, but by-and-large, the compilation is a rather good and thorough overview, and the cast of performers is immense, with virtually all key players in the downtown scene involved to some extent or another.

Another notable point about this release is the artwork-- packed in a digipack with a pair of photos of Zorn (one from '86, one from '05) and stills from the various pieces littered throughout the liner notes, it certainly looks great. And speaking of the liner notes, Zorn offers a superb essay on film soundtrack composition and appreciations by musicians Marc Ribot, Anthony Coleman, Jamie Saft and Cyro Baptista (all of whom appear to some extent or another on the music) are included.

I've got currently about half of the filmworks series and I found value in this overview. Several of the individual pieces hold together far better than this recording does, but it certainly does a great job providing an impression of Zorn's diverse film scoring career.

Curious about Zorn?.......2005-10-23

Considering myself a casual fan of John Zorn I have been at times either annoyingly put off or enthusiastically engaged with the diversity of his music. Admittedly, It can be daunting for a Zorn novice to find a suitable entry point in which to begin navigating through the extremities of his musical output. This new collection, which pulls material from the sixteen releases (thus far) of his FILMWORKS series, is everything the curious could want in a well-rounded introduction.

The selections chosen for this disc make for an exhilarating listening experience from start to finish as the focus jumps from one musical genre to the next, from cartoon scores to punk rock to jazz and surf music. Most selections early on clock in at under 4 minutes, with many others zipping by under just one. All these various styles meld together so effortlessly that it's impressive it all comes from a single creative mind.

The packaging is also deserving of mention, as the CD is housed in a fold-out digipack case with two booklets attached inside. In one of these booklets Zorn describes his methods and self-imposed rules in creating music for film (as well as for dealing with snoopy film directors). The other booklet features short essays by a few of Zorn's collaborators on what the creative sessions were like. There are also many photos from the films the music accompanies. (So far the only films I've seen with Zorn's scores are "Trembling Before G-D" and "Protocols of Zion".)

Favorite tracks: "Surfing Samba", "Arsenal Dance Mix", "Shanghai", "Main Title (Invitation to a Suicide)"
Final Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

Cabin In The Sky: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1943 Film)

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A Great Must Have
Perfectly remastered classic
Louis, Lena, Ethel, and Eddie in a classic
INCREDIBLE SOUNDTRACK

Cabin In The Sky: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1943 Film)
John LaTouche
Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Cabin in the Sky
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ASIN: B0000033PK
Release Date: 1996-01-23

Tracks:

Main Title - M-G-M Studio Orchestra
Foreward - Hall Johnson Choir and the M-G-M Studio Orchestra
Li'l Black Sheep (Extended Version) - Ethel Waters and the Hall Johnson Choir
Old Ship Zion - Kenneth Spencer and the Hall Johnson Choir
But The Flesh Is Weak - M-G-M Studio Orchestra
The Prayer - M-G-M Studio Orchestra
The First Revelation - M-G-M Studio Orchestra
Saint Petunia (Extended Version) - M-G-M Studio Orchestra
Happiness Is A Thing Called Joe - Ethel Waters
Dat Suits Me - Ethel Waters, Butterfly McQueen, and the Hall...
Beside The Still Waters - M-G-M Studio Orchestra
Cabin In The Sky - Ethel Waters, Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, and...
Ain't It The Truth (Outtake) - Louis Armstrong And His Orchestra
Ain't It The Truth Reprise (Outtake) - Lena Horn
Taking A Chance On Love - Ethel Waters with whistle by Eddie 'Rochester'...
The Meek And The Mild - M-G-M Studio Orchestra
Life's Full Of Consequences - Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson and Lena Horn
Petunia In The Wilderness - M-G-M Studio Orchestra
Happinesss Is A Thing Called Joe (Reprise) - Ethel Waters
Things Ain't The Way They Used To Be - Duke Ellington And His Orchestra
Going Up (Extended Version) - Duke Ellington And His Orchestra with piano solo..
Down At John Henry's ([In] My Old Virginia Home) - Duke Ellington And His Orchestra
Shine - John Bubbles (John W. Sublett),The Hall Johnson...
Honey In The Honeycomb (Extended Version) - Lena Horn
Love Me Tomorrow - M-G-M Studio Orchestra
Honey In The Honeycomb (Reprise) - Ethel Waters
Sweet Petunia - M-G-M Studio Orchestra
The Third Revelation - M-G-M Studio Orchestra
Little Joe Throws Snake Eyes - M-G-M Studio Orchestra
Amen - M-G-M Studio Orchestra
Taking A Chance On Love (Reprise) - Ethel Waters and the Hall Johnson Choir
Taking A Chance On Love (Full Reprise Lyrics) - Ethel Waters, with Roger Edens at the piano

Customer Reviews:

A Great Must Have .......2005-12-29

Cabin in the Sky is an excellent, excellent black film. Very entertaining and a movie that projects the power of a conscience. I first saw Cabin in Sky on the AMC channel with my dad when I was 15 years old. I am now 32 years old and every time I watch the movie it is as if I am watching it for the first time. This is a great movie and I can't wait for the DVD version.

Perfectly remastered classic.......2001-09-18

I have to give this CD 5 stars since it provides americans the only chance to listen to the fine voice of Kenneth Spencer. It's worth buing the CD just for the one track he's singing.

Louis, Lena, Ethel, and Eddie in a classic.......2000-12-13

CABIN IN THE SKY is one of my favorite films, and the soundtrack does full justice to the score and the performers. 5 extended versions and 4 outtakes are welcome additions to this entertaining CD. The combination of jazz and inspirational tunes surpisingly come together very harmoniously in this mixture of fantasy and reality. The sound quality is fine, though a stereo remix was not possible. From the opening "Lil' Black Sheep" to "Taking a Chance on Love" the score is full of gems and anyone who loves musicals will be inspired by this soundtrack.

INCREDIBLE SOUNDTRACK.......1999-07-31

Duke Ellington, Ethel Waters & Lena Horne, what else could a musical ask for. Three giants of jazz & blues,who show us a small portion of their great indvidual talents on this soundtrack.

Tracks:

Solomon: Arrival Of The Queen Of Sheba
Messiah: Ev'ry Valley Shall Be Exalted
Music For The Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: Overture
Music For The Royal Fireworks, HWV 351: La Rejouissance
Water Music, HWV 348-350: Air
Water Music, HWV 348-350: Bouree
Water Music, HWV 348-350: Hornpipe
Water Music, HWV 348-350: Alla Hornpipe
Water Music, HWV 348-350: Menuet II
Water Music, HWV 348-350: Affetuoso
Water Music, HWV 348-350: Cantabile
Concerto Grosso, Op. 3, No. 3 In G Major: I. Allegro
Messiah: Rejoice Greatly, O Daughter Of Zion
Messiah: Amen Chorus
Messiah: Hallelujah Chorus

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Work and the Glory: American Zion

Manufacturer: Deseret Books
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000F3O350
Release Date: 2006-05-26

Tracks:

Homeraising
Fishing River
Joseph and Emma
Abbeville (Come, Holy Spirit, Come)
Zion's Camp March
Jessica Comes Home
Printing Press Is Destroyed
Sanctity of Days
Wedding
Prologue
If That's What Zion Is
Behold the Salvation of God
Baby Alvin Dies
Wedding Celebration
Joseph's Prophecy
Holy Manna
Jessica's Daydream
Governor Dunklin's Letter
Nathan Blesses His Son
Gone, Gone Away
Joshua's Tragic Proposal
Card Game
Winter Exodus
Lydia in Labor
Healing
Joseph Taken by the Mob
American Zion Finale
Work and the Glory: Pillar of Light/Keeping Secrets [*]
Work and the Glory: Pillar of Light/True Love [*]
Work and the Glory: Pillar of Light/End Credits [*]

Product Description

30 Tracks, including: "4. Come, Come Holy Spirit, Come (Featuring Marsha Genensky) 8. The Sanctity of Days (Featuring Christina Quinn) 16. Holy Manna (Featuring The Old Harp Singers of East Tennessee) 20. Gone, Gone Away (Featuring Kaniela Kalai)

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