Set Me Free [Import]

Set Me Free [Import]

Track Listings

1. Set Me Free (Single Mix)

2. Set Me Free (Single Remix)

3. Set Me Free (Extended Mix)

4. Set Me Free (Extended Remix)

5. Set Me Free (Instrumental)

6. Set Me Free (Video)

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Product Description
2002 single for the international dance-pop act. The single mix is backed with single remix, extended mix, extended remix, instrumental and the video for 'Set Me Free'.

Set Me Free,Atc,Bmg/King Size,5"CD Singles

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Set Me Free
Marion Raven
Manufacturer: Eleven Seven Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000QJLLSU
Release Date: 2007-06-25

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Set Me Free
Falling Away
Crawl
Here I Am
Thank You
13 Days
Break You
Heads Will Roll
For You I'd Die
End Of The Day
All I Wanna Do Is You

Album Details

22 Year Old Norwegian Born Singer / Songwriter that was Half of the Now Defunct Pop Duo M2m, Along with Marit Larsen. Raven was Later Marketed as a Pop-rock Artist with the Release of her 2005 International Debut Album, Here I Am. She Sang with Meat Loaf on "it's all Coming Back to Me Now", Taken from the Massive "Bat Out of Hell Iii". Collaborators on the Album Include Rock Legends Like Nikki Sixx, Desmond Child and Keith Nelson Buckcherry. Described by Nikki Sixx as 'the Most Talented New Artist I've Worked With'.

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Excellent CD From "God's Property" Alumni
Wish I could give it a few more stars
AWESOME CD
ANOINTED
Myron Has Now Become One Of My Faves..And That's Hard To Do With Me...

Set Me Free
Myron Butler
Manufacturer: EMI Gospel
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000BM6AN8
Release Date: 2005-11-08

Tracks:

That Place
I Can
Set Me Free
Latter Reign
That's Who You are
Redeemed
Everything
Alright
Survive
Heal The Land

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Excellent CD From "God's Property" Alumni.......2006-07-30

When I heard "Set Me Free" on the radio here in Chicago, I knew those voices and production style sounded familiar. I loved the song, then I bought the full CD- and loved all of it! Then when I heard Myron Butler did some things with Kirk Franklin, I went to my "God's Property From Kirk Franklin's Nu Nation" CD, looked through the credits, and noticed that basically all the singers, musicians, and song writers, from the Myron Butler & Levi project played major roles on the God's Property CD. You may remember Myron Butler singing the lead on "Faith" (the song where he said he had "mustard seed" faith). The only thing that surprised me about all this was that MB and the the rest of the talented crew didn't come out with anything as a unit before this (at least as far as I know).

Everything about the two projects is so similar- although they are definitely two distinct projects- and that is an excellent thing! Upbeat songs to go along with the more mellow songs, excellent musicianship by the band, and most importantly, the lyrics of all the songs emphasize a focus on God and our need to uplift Him, and stay true to the course He has laid for us. My personal favorites are "Set Me Free", "I Can", "That's Who You Are", and "Latter Rain", but I can easily listen to the entire CD without skipping a track.

If you liked the "God's Property" sound, you will definitely enjoy this CD. Get it and receive your blessing!

Wish I could give it a few more stars.......2006-04-11

This is an awesome listening experience from beginning to end. Truly spirit-filled anointed music. Stop reading this review and buy this CD right now!!!

AWESOME CD .......2006-04-06

I RECENTLY BOUGHT THIS CD AND I CANT STOP LISTING TO IT. I LOVE EVERY SONG EXPECT "ALRIGHT" THAT IS THE ONLY SONG THAT I DONT LIKE BUT THE REST IS AWESOME. I LOVE IT. I KNEW MYRON BUTLER AS A PRODUCER BUT NEVER AS A SINGER. HE NEEDS TO KEEP ON SINGING AND PUT OUT GREAT PROJECT. THIS PROJECT IS AWESOME. I LOVE IT. "EVERYTHING" AND "LATTER RANI" IS THE BEST. THE LYRICS, THE BACKGROUND SINGERS, THE BAND IT IS JUST HOT. "SET ME FREE" IS MY JAM AND MY NEW FAVORITE SONG. I LOVE THIS CD. IF YOU DONT HAVE IT THEN YOU NEED TO GET IT. IT IS WORTH YOUR MONEY.

ANOINTED.......2006-03-21

THE ENTIRE CD IS GREAT AND THE SPIRIT OF GOD IS TRULY RESTING UPON THIS YOUNG MAN. MY FAVORITE TRACK IS 6 REDEEMED.

Myron Has Now Become One Of My Faves..And That's Hard To Do With Me..........2006-01-09

Man, where has this guy been. I hadn't heard about him until recently when his CD was being reviewed on gospelflava.com. They said he did some work with Kirk Franklin back in the day, so I made it my mandate to check him out. About 2 weeks later, I got his CD as a Christmas gift! And I haven't been able to put this CD down since!!

From the start this CD is a smash. The first 3 songs, "That Place", "I Can", and "Set Me Free", instantly became my favourite songs on the CD. After those songs, the songs are great but not like those 1st three. The beginning of "Set Me Free" also had a kind of Tye Tribbett feel to it, so I really liked that one.

There are so many leaders with chorales/choirs coming out these days it's so hard to keep up: Brent Jones & TP Mobb, Natalie Wilson & SOP, Israel & New Breed, Tye Tribbett & GA are pretty much the best of the bunch. But now you can add a new addition to that group. Myron Butler & Levi are definitely gospel excellence and don't disappoint with this CD. It was well worth the wait.

Kingdom Blessings...

'Dre

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The Elf-man Becomes The Hulk
Interesting eclectic mix of non-traditional Elfman music
Elfman did it again
Great Music that Leaves You Begging for More
Not Elfman's best, but a solid score nonetheless

The Hulk (Score)

Manufacturer: Decca U.S.
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ASIN: B00009N1ZX
Release Date: 2003-06-17

Tracks:

Main Title
Prolouge
Betty's Dream
Bruce's Memories
Captured
Dad's Visit
Hulk Out!
Father Knows Best
...Making Me Angry
Gentle Giant
Hounds Of Hell
The Truth Revealed
Hulk's Freedom
A Man Again
The Lake Battle
The Aftermath
The Phone Call
End Credits
Set Me Free

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If Danny Elfman the film composer seems ever farther from Elfman the former cult rock icon, his work on director Ang Lee's adaptation of the Marvel Comics legend suggests he may be reinventing himself yet again. While he seems to have largely abandoned his melodic interests somewhere south of Sleepy Hollow, the diverse concerns--ranging from bright, propulsive rhythms and repetitive wind phrases through ethnic modalities of (deliberately) undetermined origin and delicate pastoral touches--suggest a textural mindset more akin to Herrmann, but informed by the incandescent, hypnotic cadences and sonorities of Steve Reich and other post-modernists. While he occasionally lapses into the overbearing tribal drum sturm und drang that may have made some listeners of his overwrought Planet of the Apes score yearn for an umbrella, they are at least leavened here by slashing horns and Middle Eastern vocal flourishes. Subtle electronic sound washes ebb and flow throughout, serving up a percolating tension the composer gleefully punctuates with blasts of brass and thunderous percussion. This isn't your mother's--or Lou Ferrigno's--Hulk, and Elfman has done a fine job of musically propelling the big green fella into the 21st century. Also features the Guns N' Roses-meets-Stone Temple Pilots line-up of Weiland, Slash, Duff McKagen, Matt Sorum, and Dave Kushner performing the angular riff-rock of "Set Me Free." --Jerry McCulley

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The Elf-man Becomes The Hulk.......2007-02-21

Danny Elfman has been the musical voice of many superheroes. While this is neither "Batman" nor "Spider-man", "Hulk" does have some interesting moments in the middle of that Oriental style that most composers want to use in their music these days.
I'm kind of upset that there is no discernible theme for "Hulk", execpt for a six-note motif that is heard all over the CD. There is the music for Bruce Banner and his father, mostly played by, I think, the duduk. Then there is Natacha Atlas who does the odious moaning on this CD. Thank God Elfman isn't at all influenced by the Oriental music style because he uses electronics and percussion to maintain the right balance between the artistic and the classic Hollywood compositions. The action music heard in 'Hulk Out', 'Hounds Of Hell', and 'The Lake Battle' is fantastic and very propulsive, good Elfman compositions. The rock song 'Set Me Free' is the last track of the CD, and deservedly so because it feels like out of context with all the rest of the album.
But not all the Middle-East influence is bad, and neither is Natacha Atlas. Because there is the track called 'Captured', which is the best musical cue of the CD. I don't know why, but when I first heard it in the movie theater, I sorta started dancing to it. It's too cool. I really love that theme, and when I got the CD and listened to it for the first time, I turned up the speakers because it's such a fine piece of music.
"Hulk" is a good composition by Danny Elfman, but I'd say 'Captured' is the real deal on this album, and if you don't like rock, then skip the last track.

Interesting eclectic mix of non-traditional Elfman music.......2005-02-21

Yes, there is alot of percussion which is a staple of Elfman, but in writing the music for a their super-hero franchise, Elfman breaks new ground. Rather than the dark flourishes of Batman & the high flying theme of Spider-Man, The Hulk is a dark score filled witth exotic sounds that actually capture the filmakers vision and provide an interesting listening experience for the listener. I gave this score 3 stars not because its bad, but because its not to my personal taste, and I would not necessarily recommend it. However, if you a collector of Danny Elfman music or super-hero scores, then feel no guilt when you purchase this unique score.

Elfman did it again.......2004-08-20

I Have To admit The soundtrack is alot better than the movie. It is good to listen to. This might be one of his lighter superhero soundtrack scores i heard compare to batman, batman returns & batman Forever. hey the big green guy shouldn't get left out. One thing is to bad they did put the original theme in it like they did for spider-man. that woul of made a great eddition. Set me free was a good song. the only lyeric song in it. so you can't say it's really elfman's cd. Nice work Elfman keep it up. Hope he does one for the sequal.

Great Music that Leaves You Begging for More.......2004-08-16

My only problem with the Hulk score is that there doesn't seem to be enough of it. That isn't Danny Elfman's fault, but the movie didn't leave a great many opportunities for him to flesh out the score. That said, what's here is amazing.

The main theme is suprising. One would expect something loud and clamoring with brass for a character like the Hulk, and while the music does get that way at times, the Hulk's melody is actually a steady, soft melody that resonates with wonder. It almost feels like what you'd hear when looking at DNA, molecules, and whatever else would need to be involved in the Hulk's origin. In the background there is a low, appropriately grand brass.

The score uses this theme to different heights throughout, along with fast-paced drums and occasional synth instruments. The most memorable tune outside of the main theme is a Middle Eastern choral section in the second half of the score, emoting the desolation of a solitary creature like the Hulk (and used for the desert backdrop seen in the movie.)

The finale varies the theme, making it granduer, because in it's simple 12 notes, a score for a movie about science fiction makes it seem like a score for a movie about magic. It peaks curiosity, majesty, and even innocence, and then turns into the backdrop for what the movie entails as a climactic battle.

Danny Elfman has been given a large responsibility among composers. He's had to tackle the objective of composing unique themes for three different well-loved super-heroes: Batman, Spider-man, and now the Incredible Hulk. And because he is such an excellent composer, the Hulk can join these other fine scores, and I can only hope Elfman is brought back for the sequel.

Not Elfman's best, but a solid score nonetheless.......2003-10-10

Seemingly abandoning his more melodic tones for a heavier orchestral vibe, Danny Elfman has churned out another solid film score with The Hulk. Elfman's score was one of the few bright spots of the film; fusing sounds which are very similar to some of his past works with some Middle Eastern-ish tones and electronical blips to create something that isn't very memorable, but enjoyable nonetheless. Elfman's past few scores have either been solid or disappointing; I like his Hulk score more than I did his scores for Spider-Man and Planet of the Apes, but not as much as Sleepy Hollow or Nightmare Before Christmas. The final track on this disc is a song called "Set Me Free" which is performed by Stone Temple Pilots vocalist Scott Weiland and old members of Guns 'N Roses. That track is a nice little extra thrown on the disc, but Elfman's score is the main highlight.

The Country Side of Esther Phillips/Set Me Free

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Esther Where Have I Been?
One of higlights of Esther Phillips discography
a good pairing of Esther Phillips albums

The Country Side of Esther Phillips/Set Me Free
Esther Phillips
Manufacturer: Collectables
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Binding: Audio CD

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Jazz Moods: Hot

ASIN: B00005M0AZ
Release Date: 2001-07-31

Tracks:

I Really Don't Want To Know
Just Out Of Reach
I Can't Help It
Be Honest With Me
I've Forgotten More Than You'll Ever Know About Him
Release Me
I'd Fight The World
Am I That Easy To Forget
After Loving You
No Headstone On My Grave
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Double Crossing Blues
Hello Walls
Some Things You Never Get Used To
Let Me Know When It's Over
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I'm In Love
Brand New Day
Just Like A Fish
Tomorrow Night
Some Cats Know
Cheater Man
When A Woman Loves A Man
Fever
When Love Comes To The Human Race
Try Me
I'm Sorry
Somebody Else Is Taking My Place
Set Me Free
All God Has Is Us
He Knows
Woman Will Do No Wrong
Crazy Love

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Esther Where Have I Been?.......2004-05-08

Never heard of Esther Phillips until I saw her name in a newspaper article. Checked her out on Amazon, bought this 2-CD album and can barely bring myself to play any of my other favorite CD's. She has an "Eartha Kitt" sound at first, until you hear her out and, wham, she's country, she's soul and she's
blues. If you want something to stir your bones, hear her out!

One of higlights of Esther Phillips discography.......2002-01-09

Dear Esther Phillips,I really have a soft spot for her.The best part of excellent "Rhino" compilation "The best of Esther Phillips 1962-1970" were four songs taken from her long unavailable country LP,finally here in a full glory.Because great Dinah Washington died before she ever recorded country album herself,this would be the closest we will ever come to imagine what would Dinah sound with this kind of repertoire.Just like Ray Charles before her,Phillips had a great feeling for country music and the combination of soul/R&B vocal style touch in a very straightforward country material was a brilliant idea (many years later done again on "Rythm,Country and Blues" album with Patty Labelle and Natalie Cole between other stars participating in duets with country singers).Esther Phillips country album is absolutely first-class,must-have CD but unfortunately second CD here was just another "Atlantic" mix of desperate search of hit single - curse of Phillips versatility.(Almost like young Aretha's "Coumbia" days) Its nice to have both LP's but for me the whole reason of buying this CD is Esther Phillips excellent country album finally available on CD format.

a good pairing of Esther Phillips albums.......2001-08-26

To my knowledge, this is the first US cd issue of the "Country Side of Esther Phillips". "Set Me Free" was previously issued by Atlantic, though they omitted one track which is now restored on this issue. Though Esther did have a few hits, she certainly deserved a higher level of commercial success than she received. As the liner notes indicate, she was likened to Dinah Washington in her day, but in retrospect it is obvious that Esther was one of a kind. Her delivery is always very soulful. Her tone is quite different than Aretha's, but the passion is similar. Curiously the running order of the "Set Me Free" album is different than Atlantic's earlier reissue; I don't know which matches the original album, or if either actually does. More curious is the packaging which states "2 albums on 1 cd". This is a 2-cd set. The first album is only about a half-hour long but the latter is nearly 74 minutes long. The two albums are on two separate discs.

Tracks:

Set Me Free
By the Time I Get to Phoenix
Proudest Loneliest Fool
I Miss You So
Just Like Old Times
Try a Little Tenderness
H20
Very Much Alone
I'll Just Go Away
That's the Day (You Said You'd Stop Loving Me)
Got to See Me Baby
I Almost Lost My Mind
Life Has Its Little Ups and Downs
San Francisco Is a Lonely Town
Sittin' and Thinkin'
July 12, 1939
Bright Lights, Big City: Hush Hush/Baby What You Want Me to ...
Raggedy Ann
Have You Ever Been Lonely (Have You Ever Been Blue?)
Picture of You
Love Waits for Me
It Makes Me Want to Cry

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Pre-stardom Charlie Rich delivers the goods.......2007-05-27

Charlie Rich is one anomaly in my CD collection; the man had one of the finest voices of anyone in country or early rock and roll, but, at least for most of his career, he had little to show for it in terms of hits. These two releases were his first for Epic and producer Billy Sherrill, best known for his work with Tammy Wynette and George Jones. The big hits would come later, but some of the best music came on these early albums.
The hits, minor though they were, were "Set me Free" and "Life's Little Ups and Downs," and both are stellar tracks. Rich does a wonderful version of "Try A Little Tenderness," and shows a more country approach than he would later on tracks like "A Picture of You" and "Very Much Alone."
That last track alone kept me entranced while listening; also included is a very good cover of the Ivory Joe Hunter classic "I Almost Lost my Mind," and a decent cover of the wretched "By the Time I Get to Phoenix." The background singers almost overpower Rich, but if you ignore the syrupy back-up and focus on his sublime vocals, you will be, pardon the pun, richly rewarded. The man recorded lots of great songs, but for my money those were not neccessarily his big hits.

Nothing to add.......2006-06-15

Being an Elvis fan for many years, I'm not sure if the King could top Charlie Rich in his best moments like these recordings and on his marvelous Pictures and Paintings.

The initmate, late night Charlie Rich........2006-03-06

Charlie's wife, Margaret Ann, said he was a loner and preferred
playing in small clubs where he could indulge in his love of jazz, blues, standards and anything else that suited him "at the
moment." Many fans who know only of his big hits aren't aware of
Charlie's talent as a jazz pianist - critic Peter Guralnick stated he knew a "million jazz tunes." These two albums plus
"Boss Man" were his three Epic LPs before he hit stardom with "Behind Closed Doors" and give one a feel for the type of
music noted above. Typical of Charlie is "San Francisco Is A
Lonely Town" - a bluesy song, and NOT the Tony Bennett hit, which
sort of typified Charlie's early career. "It Makes Me Want To Cry" is another bluesy example where his fabulous voice just haunts you. "July 12, 1939" was one of HIS favorites and "Set Me Free" is another favorite of mine. These two albums and "Boss Man" will probably not be favored by those looking for the Charlie Rich songs which became hits but will satisfy those looking for the artist who would stay up all night in his home studio playing jazz and standards just for his own pleasure. It
has been written that the standard "Tenderly" was Charlie's
favorite song - sadly, his version isn't to be found anywhere in any form. It is probably on his home studio tapes - there are rumors some of these will be put out on CD but so far it hasn't happened to my knowledge. I keep on hoping. Charlie Rich was one the most eclectic singers and musicians of all time. If you haven't explored his Sun, Hi, Smash, RCA(Groove) and this early Epic material, you will be rewarded for doing so.

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Another world of Vikki
Stick with the original album

Set Me Free
Vikki Carr
Manufacturer: Sony International
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Tracks:

Now It's Over
Someone to Take Your Place
I Was the One Who Loved You
Vamos de Frente
Otra Vez Enamorada
Best of Both Worlds
Let Me Know
It's Time to Set Me Free
Cuando Nos Separemos
Que Nada

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Another world of Vikki.......2007-04-19

I surprised to hear this CD first. Vikki has sung in English the music always sung in Spanish.
However, the worries disappeared immediately.
If these tunes is heard several times, they will express the world of Vikki correctly.
The impression whose worth of another she increased is received. It is based also on the merit of music.

Stick with the original album.......2003-04-10

This could have been an excellent disc, but doesn't work for a few reasons. "Set Me Free" takes Vikki's smash 1988 album "Esos Hombres" and reworks it for the English-language market. Strangely, four tracks are retained in their original Spanish versions, which makes this seem like a rather half-hearted effort. Then, the six tracks which are now given English lyrics are strictly pedestrian -- there is none of the cleverness or depth that characterize the songs in their original Spanish versions. The song "Esos Hombres," for instance, has some absolutely brilliant wordplay and striking imagery -- only a man can make a woman feel like a queen, but he also has the power to dethrone her. But its English incarnation, "Best of Both Worlds," is filled with cliches, right down to the title. The oddest thing about the album is how dispassionate Vikki's singing seems on the English selections. This is only emphasized with the inclusion of the four Spanish songs. Vikki's always worth listening to, but this is one of her weakest, most unfocused efforts.

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Magic moments
almost there
Ali Score

Ali (Score)
Pieter Bourke
Manufacturer: Decca U.S.
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As The Years Go Passing By - Mighty Joe Young
That's How It Feels - Soul Clan
Sleeper - lisa Gerrard & Pieter Bourke
Papa - Salif Keita
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Michael Mann's warts-'n'-all biopic of three-time heavyweight boxing champ Muhammad Ali spans the most triumphant and turbulent decade of the legend's career. But like many a film marketing plan, its first soundtrack release seemed more concerned with selling CDs to those less familiar with Ali--and oddly, Mann's powerful film itself--than with accurately documenting the film's true musical soul. This second volume corrects that misstep, collecting much of Lisa Gerrard's and previous collaborator and former Dead Can Dance sideman Pieter Bourke's atmospheric, largely electronic underscore as well as an eclectic, less obviously pop-conscious slate of songs and music by Chicago bluseman Mighty Joe Young, nouveau R&B drum/bass/vocal merchants Dungeon East and Whild Peach, trans-genre cellist Martin Tillman, and Malian vocal legend Salif Keita. It's a release that variously seems better attuned to the director's own adventurous tastes in film scoring, more emblematic of Ali's own complex character and international legacy--and, more importantly, an ambience-rich document of the film's true musical and artistic spirit. --Jerry McCulley

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Magic moments.......2005-08-05

As usual, Michael Mann proves to have very good taste when it comes to the soundtrack for his movies. Forget about the 1st ALI CD that was released, this one is the real soundtrack for the movie. I agree that I really miss Salif Keita's "Tomorrow" but the other song featured here measures up to it. NOW YOU MUST LISTEN TO THE FIRST TRACK CAREFULLY. This piece of music is heard during the first fight in the movie, and though this is a shorter version on the CD, it is a genuine gem. The drums are totally mad and make you wonder how many hands the drummer had. Also when the bass guitar comes in, followed by the Hammond organ, it simply drives me mad to the point I sometimes listen to this track up to 10 times in a row when I drive to work.

almost there.......2002-04-23

I am excited to buy this CD to get the music of Lisa Gerrard and Pieter Bourke - the real musical stars of this film - for their excellent, emotional and heavily memorable score. However I am sorry that the Serif Keita track "Tomorrow" - which is easily the most pivitol musical scene in the film, was not included on this collection and was rather fed to the "less carings" on the "STAR" soundtrack #1. I would have loved to have its compliment here, where all the other emotional tracks have been comiled. But otherwise I am glad to see thios music worthy of its own release... because it IS. This is the real soundtrack to the film, ya'll. Don't miss it.

Ali Score.......2002-03-13

This is the soundtrack that should have been released instead of the first CD. Although at least you don't have to put up with any R. Kelly tracks this time. As a bonus you get Lisa Gerrard and Pieter Bourke's excellent score, the only downside is you don't get the track See The Sun featured on the first release. A definite purchase.

Wendy Lands Sings the Music of the Pianist Wladyslaw Szpilman

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A loving tribute to a father from his son
Hunt down the originals
Huge Disappointment
Who is this woman!?!
Truly Sublime!

Wendy Lands Sings the Music of the Pianist Wladyslaw Szpilman

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ASIN: B00007E8QH
Release Date: 2002-11-26

Tracks:

Fall In Love Again
Turn Away
I Wish You'd Ask to Dance with Me
Dancing with Antonio
Someday We Will Love Again
Without You
I'm Set Free
True and Tender
Smoke and Mirrors
Prisoners of Evening
My Memories of You
Hold Me a Moment

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A loving tribute to a father from his son.......2005-03-25

It has always been Andrej Szpilman's dream to have his father's songs published in the western world. As the executive producer of this cd, he has fulfilled that dream. Some of his father's songs recorded for the cd were composed during his times in the Warsaw Ghetto in 1941. Wendy Lands lovingly sings these songs with a beautiful heart-wrenching voice.

Hunt down the originals.......2005-01-20

happened to be living in Poland at the time of the release of Polanski's film 'The Pianist', and Polish Radio issued a commemorative boxed-set of archive recordings of Szpilman as pianist and composer. Unfortunately, this set does not seem to have been released outside Poland (though some of the piano tracks have been issued separately by Sony). One of the discs is devoted to some 25 of Szpilman's 'Piosenki' (chansons, popular songs) in archive recordings from the 50s, 60, and 70s of (predominantly) the composer's own arrangements - typically for sumptious dance orchestra or big band, and featuring some of Poland's most popular singers (unknown of course in 'The West').

Only when one hears these songs with their original Polish texts (whether one understands them or not), harmonised, arranged and sung in a style that bears the authenticity of their own time, can one appreciate the (no doubt well-intentioned) folly and inadequacy of this Wendy Lands collection. These new English texts are not translations, so the words have been artificially grafted onto a melody that has been crafted to set and convey text with quite another meaning. Of course the quality of Szpilman's material ensures that the new songs based on his melodies are perfectly respectable as atmospheric bluesy-jazzy numbers, but I can't help wishing that some executive had had the courage to release an album of the songs in their original language and colours... They are incomparably more atmospheric, haunting, charming, melancholy and elegant than the 'versions' presented on this new disc. Any lover of Edith Piaf or Jaques Brel, for example, would fall for them immediately - the inpenetrability of the language only adds to their charm, and is far more meaningful than the second-rate doggerel shoe-horned to the melodies here. I hope these Polish recordings will become generally available soon - if not, you'll have to make friends with a Pole, get a cheap flight to Warsaw, or petition Polish Radio! It really is worth it - the old recordings are charming and heartbreaking.

Huge Disappointment.......2004-02-27

After enjoying the autobiography and the movie, my family's expectations for this recording of Szpilman's songs were extremely high. From all angles, these hopes were crushed. The songs were probably - after their composition - given their first performance in a nightclub and that later exposure over Polish radio would hve retained the European night club feeling. The arrangements were far off the mark , both in their choice of instrumentation and in their composition. As for Miss Land, her voice is better described as "dreary" and "monotonous" rather than 'dark" and "smoky" as some have described it. To put it blunt.ly, she has no "voice" only breathy sighs.

I suggest that Andrzej Szpilman, Wladyslav' son, have another go at this project. During my Foreign Service career I have spent many months in Warsaw 1960-1962 and many hours at the Congresova and other night clubs. It shouldn't be too hard to persuade some Polish musicians to cooperate in a project to re-create Wladyslav's songs imbued with their original charm and spirit.

Finally, I wonder if the English lyrics followed the original Polish or were completely different.

Who is this woman!?!.......2003-06-17

What a beautiful voice, what sensitive, expressive delivery. I bought this album on a whim and I am blown away by the whole ensenble of fine musicians - but especially by Wendy Lands. The recording quality is clean and crisp, the songs evocative, intelligent, and melodic.
The last album that similarly impressed me was Norah Jones.
Then to realize that these melodies were written by Wladislaw Szpilman (the subject of Roman Polaski's "The Pianist") just adds to the wonderment of this beautiful album.
Please, more Wendy Lands! Bravo!!!

Truly Sublime!.......2003-06-15

I was suprised to learn that Wladyslaw Szpilman wrote contemporary songs. I was aware that he wrote compositions, but it never entered my mind that he wrote such beautiful songs that are on this CD. After seeing "The Pianist" and reading Spzilman's book and then seeing the DVD with an added documentary on the making of "The Pianist", my curiosity was piqued. Andrej Spzilman, the son of Wladyslaw, long dreamt of introducing his father's songs to the west and he chose Wendy Lands to sing these hauntingly beautiful songs. Upon purchasing this CD, I was hesitant that I might find them too much in the vein of 'Easy Listening'. I am glad to say that was not the case. I played it three times and should Wendy Lands continue to sing the songs of Wladyslaw Spzilman, I would be grateful. This is a very beautiful album and I cannot recommend it highly enough. Wladyslaw Spzilman did not merely survive the most grim conditions of The Holocaust, he thrived through his love of music and this album is proof of what a genius he was. I look forward to a second CD of his songs sung by Ms. Lands. Her heartrending interpretations draw the listener in. This is a truly sublime album!

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Inspiring and uplifting...

Set Me Free
Acappella
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000293Z
Release Date: 1993-04-27

Tracks:

Only Truth
Set Me Free
More Precious Than Gold
Not My Will But Thine
My Lord And My God
Lead Me To Rest
Nobody But Jesus
Special Kind Of Love
Long Way To Go
Hush
Stand On The Rock
Everything We Need

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Acappella is an excellent starting point for anyone looking to explore contemporary Christian vocal groups. Less jazzy than Take 6 and more lean and clean than the heavily multitracked Glad, Acappella provides a solid groove and tight harmonies that are fresh and exciting yet not overtly aimed at Top 40 radio. One of the tracks on Set Me Free, "More Precious Than Gold," was even used in a national television commercial for Kodak. That track, based on Psalm 19, was written by Keith Lancaster, as was the bulk of the album. The four singers on this 1993 album, Duane Adams, Wayburn Dean, Gary Moyers, and George Pendergrass, are supplemented by a gospel choir on the title track. "Stand on the Rock" will get your fingers snapping and "Lead Me to Rest" will transport you straight to heaven. --David Horiuchi

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HEAVENLY!.......1999-08-07

My husband I listen to this album all the time. It always lift us up everytime. My husband can listen to this album for hours, playing it over and over again. It creates in him a peaceful and uplifting feeling.It has the same effect on me, too! We really love this album. ONE OF THE GREATEST IN ALL HISTORY!!!! They should make more of these type of music! To the group....GOD BLESS!

Inspiring and uplifting..........1999-03-04

I really enjoyed this CD. It always seems to lift my spirits whenever I'm feeling down, and it keeps me happy, mainly because of its mix of mellow and "happy" songs. I highly recommend this CD and all others by Acappella to those who appreciate and love acappella music!

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Set Me Free
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Vinyard
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000672SEI
Release Date: 2004-01-01

Tracks:

You Are My Shelter
Running Through the Flames
More - Kat Regester
Holy
Fall on Me - Kat Regester
Awesome God (Your Voice) - Kat Regester
Nothing Is as Wonderful

Product Description

Live Worship from Dreaming the Impossible 2003. Worship Leaders include: Dave Miller, Kat Regester, Nigel Hemming, Charlotte Whittington. Set Me Free was recorded live at Dreaming the Impossible, an event where hundreds of teenagers all around the UK gather to connect with God through passionate worship, relevant teaching and powerful ministry. A raw and honest expression of worship poured out from the hearts of an emerging generation hungry to pursue the dreams that the Lord has given them. Tracks are: *You Are My Shelter - David Miller *Running Through The Flames - Nigel Hemming *More - Kat Regester *Holy - David Miller *Fall On Me - Kat Regester *Awesome God (Your Voice) - Kat Regester *Nothing Is As Wonderful - Charlotte Whittington, Dave Miller

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