808 [CD-single] [Import]

808 [CD-single] [Import]

Track Listings

1. Radio Edit

2. Album Version

3. Original Instrumental

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
This Shimmering, Guitar Led Progressive Work Out is the Combined Effort of Shield, Alessandro Ripamonti and Cristiano Massera" from Label of the Moment Italy's Oxyd. "808 (Why Oh Why)" is a Fine Combination of Phat Bass, Tasty Guitar Hooks and a Dreamy Breakdown, Added to that is the Dirty Vegas-esque Melancholy Lyrics of Tom Glide, and Combined You have a Track with a Real Crossover Potential with Massive Support from Top DJ'S Like Pete Tong (Essential Selection and Essential New) Sander Kleinenberg, Satoshi Tomiie, Hernan Cattaneo, Scumfrog, Dave Seaman and Sashas.

Tracks:

Partita No. 1 in B-Flat: Praeludium
Partita No. 1 in B-Flat: Menuets I & II
English Suite No. 3 In G Minor: Gavotte I - Gavotte II Ou La Musette
French Suite No. 6 In E: Allemande
Suite No. 3 In D For Cello: Bourree I & II
Suite No. 6 For Cello: Gavottes I-II
Prelude In D Minor
Orchestral Suite No. 2 In B Minor For Flutes And Strings: Badinerie
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 In D: Allegro
Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I: Prelude No. 3
Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I: Fugue No. 3
(Prelude No. 2 from Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I): Be-Bop Bach
(Fugue No. 2 From Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I): Dixie Bach
Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 In G: Allegro
Suite No. 4 For Cello: Bourree
Partita No. 1 in B-Flat: Giga
'Little' Fugue In G Minor
Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 In G: Presto
Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 1: Prelude No. 1 In C
Concerto In D Minor For Oboe And Strings: Sicliano
Suite In E-Flat For Flute And Harp: Gavotte en rondeau
Sonata In E-Flat For Flute And Harp: Sicliano
Minuet In D Minor
Bist Du Bei Mir (When Thou Art Near)

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Programmed similarly to the Beethoven for Babies collection, this set of Bach compositions runs the emotional gamut, from the gently eye opening to the jumpy arm raising, collecting each set of pieces under a thematic header. The first several selections ("Waking Up") feature solo piano works that come directly from Bach's more pedagogic works, compositions intended for students to use as exercises to loosen their touch. Played superbly by pianist Sviatoslav Richter, as well as the Romero brothers (Pepe and Celedonio) on warm guitar, these compositions urge the ear to open. And then you come the pieces gathered under the "Playtime" heading: jazz pianist John Lewis picks up a couple pieces, as do the folks in Canadian Brass. Then the mood shift heads back to the sleepyhead state with "Winding Down" and "And So to Bed," each of which slows the tempo and quiets the passion to a doze. This is a fine set of Bach works. --Andrew Bartlett

Customer Reviews:

Our favorite CD for all occasions.......2005-05-15

This is absolutely my favorite CD that we bought for our baby! We've bought quite a few classical-music-for-baby compilations, and this is far and away the best. The music is fun, flirty, stimulating, sweet, and beautifully performed. It's not syrupy, dumbed-down, or played on electronic instruments like some of those other compilations. We listen to it all the time. I now buy this as a baby shower gift for everyone I know!

Bach and Roll!.......2004-04-26

You can't beat Bach. If classical music is the thing you want for your baby, get this CD. If you are single and have no kids, but classical music is your thing, get this CD. This is fantastic reading music, study music (regardless of what you're studying), and just plain relaxing music. I also highly recommend the CD, BUILD YOUR BABY'S BRAIN 1.

My daughter loves this CD.......2003-02-24

She's one-year-old now, and she's been listening to this CD since she was 1 month old. Recommend it for those new parents that can't come up with any other way to lay their little ones to sleep.

Soothing.......2002-07-29

Very soothing. Calms my baby everytime I play it! And yes, they actually do listen to music and enjoy it! I recommend this as an essential item for any new baby!

Classical, Jazz and Opera Bach all in one.......2001-05-30

This is a versatile collection in terms of composition, performance and layout. Comparing to most of CD with classical selections for baby, this edition is more nutritious and rich on musical experience. Genre wise, the piano solo, concerti, chamber and opera are all included. Performance wise, it is absolute a feast -- Sir Neville Marrier conducting Academy of St. Martin-in-the fields, Jazz Pianist John Lewis delivering the charming and uplifting variation, and Kiri Te Kanawa's heavenly creamy voice. The combination of these musicians and recordings is a decision with great artistic sensibility. The layout is perfectly arranged -- from the waking up, playtime and to the bed. This is not just another CD juggles some pieces together from a brandy composer. For a more serious editing of baby music, this shall be something as a guideline.

Average customer rating:

a fusion of synth and metal
Great idea...so so execution
A great album, a massive soundtrack
The Lost Art of Great Soundtracks!!
Classic fusion of genra's

Spawn: The Album (1997 Film)
Filter & The Crystal Method , Marily Manson & Sneaker Pimps , Orbital & Kirk Hammett , Korn & the Dust Brothers , Mansun & 808 State , Prodigy & Tom Morello , and Silverchair & Vitro
Manufacturer: Sony
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002C1C
Release Date: 1997-07-29

Tracks:

(Can't You) Trip Like I Do - Filter & Crystal Method
Long Hard Road Out Of Hell - Marilyn Manson & Sneaker Pimps
Satan - Orbital & Kirk Hammet
Kick The P.A. - Korn & The Dust Brothers
Tiny Rubberband - Butthole Surfers & Moby
For Whom The Bell Tolls (The Irony Of It All) - Metallica & DJ Spooky
Torn Apart - Stabbing Westward & Wink
Skin Up Pin Up - Mansun & 808 State
One Man Army - Prodigy/Tom Morello
Spawn - Silverchair & Vitro
T-4 Strain - Henry Rollins & Goldie
Familiar - Incubus & DJ Greyboy
No Remorse (I Wanna Die) - Slayer & Atari Teenage Riot
A Plane Scraped It's Belly On A Sooty Yellow Moon - Soul Coughing & Roni Size

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In a bordering-on-brilliant idea, the overseers of The Spawn soundtrack proposed an idea to a host of bands that went something like this: "you metal kids go play nice with the electronic geeks and maybe you'll make beautiful music together." Well, guess what? It happened. From the sexy, screamy sounds of the opening cut "Can't You Trip Like I Do" (courtesy of Filter and The Crystal Method) to the funkified "One Man Army" (Rage Against The Machine's Tom Morello mixing it up with The Prodigy), the disc is as hot as the Spawn's home and twice as heavy as the monster himself. If you like the CD, rent the video; the soundtrack is front and center in the film, kind of like MTV with a plot. --Denise Sheppard

Album Details

Australian Version Including an Unlisted Bonus Track: 'this is Not a Dream' by Apollo 440 and Morphine. Also features Alternate Cover Art.

Customer Reviews:

a fusion of synth and metal.......2007-06-12

This is a good soundtrack. "Trip like I Do" was the main reason I got it. I found out I got a lot more too. Marilyn Manson with Sneaker Pimps, Orbital and Kirk Hammet, Butthole Surfers and Moby, Metallica and DJ Spooky. All these tracks are good. It starts to wind down and lose steam with the last couple of tracks but this is a good investment. If you enjoy the musical fusion of different styles than check this out, also check out the Judgement Night soundtrack

Great idea...so so execution.......2007-04-15

I don't get all the rave reviews here. I've owned this CD since it came out in 1997 and its been probably more than 5 years since I had a desire to listen to it. Now listening to it trying to figure out what I want to put on my I-pod and I really can't find anything other than the 1st 2 tracks, which are great. The Filter/Crystal Method track is a classic. But beyond that I just find the songs somewhere between mildly interesting and boring. I am a fan of many of the rock & electronic artists here, but this experiment just didn't pan out in my opinion. It's been 10 years and I haven't seen any other collections like this so I must not be in the minority. Nice try, but there is not much more here beyond the concept.

A great album, a massive soundtrack.......2006-07-11

I was a big fan of Spawn before I got to be a big fan of music. When I found the soundtrack in a garage sale, I jumped on it and had listen it almost a thousand times!! ...When I realized I had a special one: instead of "For whom the bells tolls" of Metalica on track 6, I have "This is not a dream" from Apollo 440 and Morphine, and I must admit it's my personal favorite track on the album!! I'm glad I didn't bought the American version.

The Lost Art of Great Soundtracks!! .......2006-03-29

Spawn is by far, along with the original Batman starring Michael Keaton, the best comic book remake movie ever. Sadly underplayed, especially to the recent flood of sub-par remakes. Well, not only was the magic and mayhem captured forever on film, the soundtrack played a huge roll in the movie as well, thus making it a vital part of the movie that sadly, now, has seemed to become a forgotten craft: That is of course, the lost art of producing a Great movie soundtrack. Showcasing some of the best and most cutting edge artists of that era, which may have not been very long ago, but nevertheless was a significant time. A time of change within the rock community. A precursor to what would be the short life of Nu-Metal and the rebirth of straight up Rock and Roll, which seemed to split fans right down the middle, and all different ways at that. A cool time and a cool change that was long overdue in the music world. although this is one soundtrack that is definitely dated, it is still a much appreciated and a more often than not listened to addition to my collection. Anyone who loves the movie needs this soundtrack, not to mention anyone who just loves music of the heavier sort, this is an awesome soundtrack.

Classic fusion of genra's.......2006-03-03

This soundtrack knows what it needs to be and works really hard at succeeding...and for the most part it really does. From the explosive first track, Filter and Crystal Method set the bar very high, and for the most part the following tracks, while never fulling living up to "Trip like I Do" still fit the mold and deserve to be listed on the same track listing. "Long Hard Road out of Hell" is a great song, dispite the controversy of Sneaker Pimps regreting having to woek with Manson, they still delivered a brilliant song, and the second best on the album. "Satan" by Orbital and Kirk Hammet as well as "Tiny Rubberband" by the Butthole Surfers and Moby really stand out as quality tracks. The redone "FOr Whom the Bell Tolls" is appropriate subject matter, but all in all I was not overly impressed with the track. "Torn Apart" is brilliant (gotta love Stabbing Westward) and Prodigy's "One man Army" is freaking killer. Closing track by Soul Coughing & Roni Size is decent but I would have closed with Slayer's "No remorse" instead. Here is my HUGE complaint...KoRn's "Kick the P.A." is one of the dumbest songs ever, and with the talent that KoRn has shown they possess this was a waste of a track...They could have done SOOOOOO much better. Incubus and Silverchair are fine and Henry Rollins shows he still has it (never lost it)...so all in all Spawn delivers...they just should have cut KoRn before the CD was released!

English Suites 1 2 & 3 - 70th Anniversary Edition

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AS USUAL
Perfect Performances!

English Suites 1 2 & 3 - 70th Anniversary Edition
Glenn Gould , and Bach
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006FI7E
Release Date: 2002-09-03

Customer Reviews:

AS USUAL.......2007-02-15

My collection of Gould's Bach must be somewhere near complete by now, and my satisfaction at that is going to be tinged with regret when there is no more of it to discover. Through a fluke of the postal system I obtained the second disc of the English suites before this one arrived, and greatly as I enjoyed the other disc I'd say this one is even better. The first 3 suites are comparatively long. Numbers 2 and 3 have 7 movements each, and no 1 has no fewer than 10, so the disc provides quite good value in that sense, although quantity is not what I judge value by in a case like this.

The recordings here were done during 1973, 1971 and 1974 respectively in a studio specially provided for Gould inside a department store in Toronto. As with the second disc, recorded over part of the same period, the tone is very clear but just slightly hard. This is a good fault when the player is Gould and the music is Bach, but the English suites would not be the first things I would think of if I wanted to demonstrate the particular greatness of Gould's Bach to a newcomer. In general Gould does not go in for extreme tempi this time, but the sarabande in no 3 is definitely slow and the final gigue of no 2 barrels along at a speed that recalls some of his more startling exhibitions of velocity elsewhere. As on the second disc, the detached fingering is relieved here and there with a more legato effect and even (I think) a touch of sustaining pedal at times. There is also, in the first gavotte of no 3, a pleasant pastiche-harpsichord effect, suggesting a slightly choked-sounding stop that he obviously liked, to judge by the Handel suites that he recorded on that instrument. At the very start, and again a little later, the maestro is slightly vocal, not something that bothers me in the least.

The liner note is the same as on the second disc, with some very interesting remarks, partly from this garrulous virtuoso himself, on how he went about his recording sessions. There is nothing about the music as such, so in case it needs saying perhaps I should explain that 'agrements' in the sarabandes of nos 2 and 3 does not mean what it means in Debussy's etude with that title, but simply signifies 'ornaments'.

Unless I'm mistaken, the two discs of the English suites are available together as a single set. If that offers a price advantage it's what I'd suggest you go for. What I don't suggest is doing without either of them.

Perfect Performances!.......2004-11-15

In these recordings, as is custom with his Bach, Gould attains a clarity and preciseness that border on perfection. The Preludes are played with vigor and perpetual momentum (see No. 2); the Sarabandes reflect Gould's great touch and emotion. As a musician, I hold this recording of the English Suites as a timeless reference--as an appreciator of Bach, I hold these interpretations as most truthful to the composer's intentions. I recommend this recording (along with vol. 2) as a cornerstone in anyone's Bach collection.

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Coffee ? Eggs ? Bacon ? Bach ?
Gentle background music with lots of harp
Excellent Compilation of Brilliant Music for Home Listening
Bach for any meal!
Lovely!!!

Bach for Breakfast

Manufacturer: Philips
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Tchaikovsky At Tea Time: A Refreshing Blend For Body And Spirit
Beethoven for Book Lovers: An Intimate Companion for Reading
Mozart for Meditation

ASIN: B0000041D9
Release Date: 1995-06-13

Tracks:

Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
Orchestral Suite No. 3 In D
Concerto In D Minor For Oboe, Strings & Continuo: Siciliano
Suite in D: Bourree I - II
Sonata In E-Flat For Flute & Harp: Sicilliano
Sonata In E-Flat For Flute & Harp: Allegro Moderato
Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 In B-Flat: Adagio ma non tanto
Sonata In G minor For Flute, Harp & Cello: Allegro
Sonata In G minor For Flute, Harp & Cello: Adagio
Sinfonia: Christmas Oratorio
Orchestral Suite No. 1 In C: Forlane
Sonata In C For Flute & Harp: Andante-Presto
Sonata In C For Flute & Harp: Menuetto I - II
English Suite No. 3 In G Minor: Allemande
Brandenberg Concerto No. 2 In F: Andante
Suite In E-Flat For Harp: Gavotte en rondeau
Concerto In D Minor For Violin & Panpipes: Adagio
Concerto In A For Oboe d'amore, Strings & Continuo: Allegro moderato

Customer Reviews:

Coffee ? Eggs ? Bacon ? Bach ?.......2005-10-04

This recording is a delightful morning brew of Bach's most beautiful and atmospheric instrumental music, even making use of an instrument that most music scholars forget he even wrote music for - the harp, as in the SLonatas for Flute, Harp and Cello, which on this recording, sound positively radiant coming from the likes of Sir Neville Marriner's Academy of St Martin In The Fields or the English Chamber Orchestra. The opening track is the ever popular Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring, mostly a featured piece in Wedding Ceremonies. The Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D, which I believe is marked "Overture" is regal and elegant. The English Suite No. 3 in G Minor is a lovely piece, as is the intimately slow andane of the Brandenbur Concerto No. 2. The Concerto for Violin and Panpies in D is a fresh new rendition. All in all, this is a very intimate CD, full of Baroque charm and romance. It is a fine way to start your day.

Gentle background music with lots of harp.......2005-06-26

In general, the Philips series "Set Your Life to Music" is one of the better, high-quality compilation series of classical music. This CD is a collection of Bach's Baroque-era music that is ideal for those unfamiliar to the often-intimidating world of classical music who mainly are looking for some pleasant and inspiring background music while learning a little about classical music. This Bach collection contains music that is rich in the soothing sounds of flute, harp, guitar and oboe along with a sampling of Bach's mild-mannered, songful orchestral music. Overall, the selections are all gentle and lyrical with a good sound quality. The concerto, oboe and orchestral works are some of Bach's finest compositions of sheer beauty and elegance and are performed by some of classical music's finest musicians. Some selections most everyone who has been ever been to a few weddings will recognize (Jesu, Joy of Man's Desire). And no piece is as haughtingly lovely as the flute sonata slow movement (Siciliano) on track 5 - a highlight of the disc.

While 'classical purists' may raise their brow because of the many flute/harp selections (citing that Bach never composed any music for the harp), the person buying this CD for inspiring and relaxing mood music should be be delighted just fine with these "transcriptions" from piano to harp. The harp has a special niche for creating the most serene of atmospheres which it does not fail to do here. The solo Suite in E-flat was originally composed for solo violin but sounds much more smooth and dreamy on the harp - a piece very well done. However, some pieces are so serene that you might fall asleep at the breakfast table - hence, the sub-title "A leisurely way to start your day." Actually, it could easily be titled, "Bach for Bedtime" as the selections are all pretty relaxed and on the quiet side. So, if the hyper-energy of Mozart symphonies is too much for your mornings or if the sharp surges of Beethoven's music unsettle you, then these calmer Bach selections should be a better way to ease into the day.

If you like the flavor of Baroque music, "Bach for Book Lovers" in the same series is a good choice and has more solo piano selections for the piano lover. "Bach for Bedtime" is also a wonderful (non-duplicating) collection of some of Bach's most serene music and is also recommended. Perhaps the most calming and sedating music in this Philip's series is "Baroque for Bathtime" which can easily put you to sleep - in a good way - with or without the bath. All are high quality with well-selected pieces from the treasures of classical music's most influential composer of the Baroque era - Johann Sebastian Bach.

Excellent Compilation of Brilliant Music for Home Listening.......2004-01-26

You will love this CD! Like many of the CD's from this series, the music was carefully chosen for home listening. I just love playing this CD at home.

The "songs" on this CD and from the series were chosen from the vast and excellent Phillips classical music catalog. The sound, performances, and song selections are world-class.

A lot of great classical music is great for an evening at the concert hall but not very good for listening at home. The crescendos can be loud and the themes too intense. I would rather listen to a breathtaking Mozart piano sonata (solo piano) at home than a grand Mozart symphony (large orchestra) at home. The music on this CD was chosen for home listening, such as when reading a book.

This music appeals to everyone. Classic musicians may snub this music because it's not grand like a full-blown opera. They ignore the fact that the great composers, like Bach recognized different musical genres such as chamber music for at home or the kings court, and grand symphonies for an evening at the concert hall.

The music on this CD is EXCELLENT for listening at home. It's both brilliant and mellow. When I listen to this music I marvel at the brilliance of Bach. I am very grateful for this music and other CD's in this series.

A fantastic CD!

Bach for any meal!.......2004-01-22

By far, one of the best "collection" CDs of Bach's music. On a couple of tracks, some liberties are taken, but overall, this is a must-have. It includes 6 tracks from the Flute Sonatas, and features a soloist with whom I was not familiar - Irena Grafenauer gives THE MOST EXQUISITE performances I have ever heard - Galway and Rampal, step aside!

Lovely!!!.......2002-04-06

Worth every penny! A must have in the car if you commute on busy highway daily to and from work -- help to ease road rage! It's great for relaxing after a long day of programming too!

Bach: English Suites, Partitas - Gustav Leonhardt (4 CD's)

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Factual correction regarding the instrument used in the English Suites
Wonderful sarabandes
excellent performance, and outstanding value
Disappointed

Bach: English Suites, Partitas - Gustav Leonhardt (4 CD's)
Gustav Leonhardt , and Johann Sebastian Bach
Manufacturer: EMI Classics
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ASIN: B00030FJ30
Release Date: 2004-11-16

Tracks:

1. Prelude
2. Allemande
3. Courante 1/Courante 2 Avec Deux Doubles
4. Sarabande
5. Bourree 1/Bourree 2/Bourree 1
6. Gigue
1. Prelude
2. Allemande
3. Courante
4. Sarabande/Les Agrements De La Meme Sarabande
5. Bourree 1 Alternativement/Bourree 2/Bourree 1
6. Gigue
1. Prelude
2. Allemande
3. Courante
4. Sarabande/Les Agrements De La Meme Sarabande
5. Gavotte 1 Alternativement/Gavotte 2 Et la Musette/ Gavotte 1
6. Gigue

Tracks:

1. Prelude (Vitement)
2. Allemande
3. Courante
4. Sarabande
5. Menuet 1/Menuet 2/Menuet 1
6. Gigue
1. Prelude
2. Allemande
3. Courante
4. Sarabande
5. Passepied 1 En Rondeau/Passepied 2/Passepied 1
6. Gigue
1. Prelude
2. Allemande
3. Courante
4. Sarabande/Double
5. Gavotte 1/Gavotte 2/Gavotte 1
6. Gigue

Tracks:

1. Praeludium
2. Allemande
3. Courante
4. Sarabande
5. Menuets 1 & 2
6. Gigue
1. Sinfonia (Grave/Adagio/Andante)
2. Allemande
3. Courante
4. Sarabande
5. Rondeau
6. Capriccio
1. Fantasia
2. Allemande
3. Courante
4. Sarabande
5. Burlesca
6. Scherzo
7. Gigue

Tracks:

1. Ouverture
2. Allemande
3. Courante
4. Sarabande
5. Aria
6. Menuet
7. Gigue
1. Praeambulum
2. Allemande
3. Courante
4. Sarabande
5. Tempo Di Menuetto
6. Passepied
7. Gigue
1. Toccata
2. Allemande
3. Courante
4. Sarabande
5. Air
6. Tempo Di Gavotta
7. Gigue

Customer Reviews:

Factual correction regarding the instrument used in the English Suites.......2006-08-06

The instrument Leonhardt plays in his recording of the English Suites is not a genuine antique, but rather a forgery made by Skowroneck and passed off by GL for a decade or so as a harpsichord made in 1755 by Nicolas Lefebvre of Rouen. Lebvre was a real organbuilder and instrument maker in Rouen in the middle of 18th century, but none of his harpsichords actually survive. All was revealed by Skowroneck in a fascinating article in the Galpin Society journal in 2002. The instrument, incidentally, is really fine and sounds as good as many antiques

Wonderful sarabandes.......2005-05-23

I agree with the previous reviewer (banjoboomer), these are wonderful performances, and, as he points out, Leonhardt does play the repeats in the sarabandes. And how beautifully he plays those sarabandes! In fact I fell in love with how Leonhardt plays the sarabande of partita no. 4; he plays it so naturally and with such a sense of timing that one does not easily realize how magnificently it is actually played.

excellent performance, and outstanding value.......2005-04-26

These are fine, nuanced, and well-recorded performances of both the English suites and the Partitas. Although, as the other reviewer notes, Leonhardt skips the repeats in most movements, the low price tag and the quality of the interpretation more than make up for this quirk. (And just so you can rest easy: Leonhardt *does* take the repeats in the Sarabandes where Bach has written out the ornamentation to his simple melodic line, so nothing is "left out" on that score.) The instrument in the English suites is an authentic German harpsichord of the period, restored by the great Skowroneck, and the Partitas are played on a William Dowd replica. In both cases the recording engineering avoids both the over-closeness that mars many of Kenneth Gilbert's otherwise provocative performances and the distance that can rob a recorded harpsichord of its richness. That said, the main attraction here is the interpretation, which similarly avoids the extremes of metrical rigidity and distracting overelaboration. I'm still in love with Pinnock's more recent recording of the Partitas on Hänssler, but I cannot recommend this pairing strongly enough, if you're looking for an historically informed performance of these works.

Disappointed.......2005-03-24

While this seems a great value-Gustav Leonhardt playing the Partitas and English Suites for under $20-there is a catch: None of the repeats are taken. I had to return the set.

Pablo Casals: Early Recordings 1925-1928

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Pablo Casals: Early Recrdings, a defective product
It is good!!
Amazing touch of personality
Outstanding
amazing Casals

Pablo Casals: Early Recordings 1925-1928

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Carnival Of The Animals: The Swan
Vito (Spanish Dance, Op.54, No.5)
Jocelyn: Berceuse
Gavotte tendre
Prelude, Op.28, No.15
Mazurka, Op.11, No.3
Tannher: Lied an den Abendstern
Serenata napoletana, Op.24, No.2
Die Meistersinger: Preislied
Chanson villageoise, Op.62, No.2
Abendlied, Op.85, No.12
Petite Suite: Menuet
Romance, Op.35
English Suite No.6: Gavotte I: Musette

Amazon.com

These early electrical recordings show a very different Pablo Casals from the grunting old man most people remember. At the height of his technical and musical powers, he plays these mostly charming little encores and transcriptions with exquisite musicianship and breathtaking technical command that remains outstanding today. Whether you want to hear Chopin piano pieces or Wagner arias played on the cello is another issue; there is very little real cello music on this disc. But for what is here, one could hardly imagine better performances. The transfers are outstandingly lifelike, the program very generous (76:19), the price reasonable. --Leslie Gerber

Customer Reviews:

Pablo Casals: Early Recrdings, a defective product.......2007-03-09

The Pablo Casals: Early Recordings 1925-1928 is a fine recording with a production defect. The playing is obviously great but near the end of the CD numerous tracks are missing. I returned the CD and was sent a replacement that had the same defect indicating that there was a production error.

It is good!!.......2005-10-09

I can't buy it in the Austerlia,and it is a good recording. I like it.

Amazing touch of personality.......2005-01-25

This album is perhaps one of my favorite. It features Pablo playing some very romantic and melancholic songs from various composers. It also features Pablo's amazing technique and his capacity of interpretation which gies beyond just reading and playing musical notes.
But also, the fact that this album was recorded so long ago, the original format was gramophone, I think it gives this album very important historical value, the background noise never interrupts the musics, but help listeners to get involved and place himself in the timeline.

Outstanding.......2003-10-20

funny, I hear plenty of "real" music coming from this CD ;)

amazing Casals.......2002-04-07

This recording is for anyone who has dismissed Casals as an ancient cellist who never truly mastered the technique of the instrument. These works are all admittedly light fluff, but Casals is truly dazzling, as both a technical virtuoso and a true musician. This is worth owning if you're a cellist or a Casals fan, but the low quality of the actual compositions should keep everyone else away.

Average customer rating:

Good "past and present" collection.
This is a pointless review.. for a pointless album
A letdown
Disc 2 much better
Start With The First Volume

Urbal Beats, Vol. 2
Wildchild , Uberzone , The Freestylers , DJ Icey , Goldie , Hive , DJ Die vs. DJ Shadows , Portishead , Orbital , and 808 State
Manufacturer: Utv Records
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Urbal Beats: Definitive Guide To Electronic Music
Urbal Beats, Vol. 3
MTV's Amp
MTV's AMP 2
Digital Empire: Electronica's Best

ASIN: B000006P0X
Release Date: 1998-05-12

Tracks:

Rock The Funky Beat (Radio Edit) - Natural Born Chillers
Treat Infamy (7' Main Mix) - Rest Assured
Smack My B**** Up (DJ Hype Remix) - Prodigy
Going Out Of My Head - Fatboy Slim
Release Yo' Delf (Prodigy Remix) - Method Man
Subfusion - Rabbit In The Moon
My Mate Paul - David Holmes
The Freakz - Uberzone
B-Boy Stance (Cut & Paste Remix) - The Freestylers
City Of Groove - DJ Icey
Temper, Temper (Grooverider Remix) - Goldie
Ultrasonic Sound - Hive
What Does Your Soul Look Like - DJ Die Vs. DJ Shadow
Over - Portishead

Tracks:

Chime - Orbital
Cubik (Kings County Dub) - 808 State
Voodoo Ray - A Guy Called Gerald
Clear - Cybotron
Mother Earth - Dubtribe
Go - Moby
Charly - Prodigy
Something Good - Utah Saints
Energy Flash - Joey Beltram
Salsa Life - Rhythim Is Rhythim

Amazon.com

This compilation, offered by LA's Urb Magazine, is only deceptively straightforward: it explores the current state of electronica, with dance-floor stalwarts DJ Icey, Uberzone, and Rabbit in the Moon butting heads with neo-pop stars like the Crystal Method, Goldie, and Portishead. One might suspect this to be yet another cash-in "electronica" compilation, a mere licensing scheme intended to separate you from the contents of your wallet. But this ain't no scam: not only is the track selection topnotch and accessible, with an equal dose of well-known hits and underappreciated gems, but the compilation also offers an entertaining education. On disc two, New York's Liquid Todd throws down a set of classics, tracks like Rhythim Is Rhythim's "Strings of Life," Orbital's "Chime," and Dubtribe's "Mother Earth," giving an insight as to what today's electronica stars were hearing whilst in their nappies. As an introduction to the overhyped and confusing world of "electronica," this compilation can't be beat. --Matthew Corwine

Customer Reviews:

Good "past and present" collection........2003-09-08

No collection will ever be perfect, but this does a decent job. The first disc is what's supposed to be hot (in 98). The second is supposed to be some old school classics. Some well known artists are on here like "Prodigy", "Moby", and "Portishead". My favorite thing by far is some of who's sampled on different tracks. Samples from "Bad Brains", "Kate Bush", "The Verve", and the theme from "Twin Peaks". Overall a good comp. The 1st "Urbal Beats" is good too. Pretty much electronica's greatest hits.

This is a pointless review.. for a pointless album.......2001-07-28

First thing about this album that i must mention right off is that the track slection is horrid. If it wasn't trying to be a "definitive guide to electronic music" it probably wouldn't have been so annoying. Really this "urbal beats" series works well if view together, but the track selection seems wrong in the individual sets. This time around the balance is thrown off by adding too much big beats,jungle, and trip hop. Three styles that do come from the same influences. Giving the whole album a lack of diversity. Digital empire 2 does diversity so much better. Another issue is the repetition of the same groups and groups that are seen together all the time.. I mean we have an original prodigy song, a remix of a prodigy song and a song prodigy remixed? is this the "definitve guide to prodigy?" We have a fatboy slim song, and a fat boy slim remix. And the whole first disk breaks down to basically 3 different types of related electronica. giving a very bad "definition" of electronica.

The second disk is a half way decent attempt at mixing alot of classic together, but I am getting somewhat sick of hearing old school electronica thats just doesn't hodl up well over time.

I give the album 4 stars since it does have some decent gems on it. But I highy recomend "digital empire 2" over this compilation if your looking to get schooled on the so called "electronica genre"

A letdown.......2000-06-23

This CD was a big letdown.. it was recommended by the person at the record store, looked good, etc. Basically disc 1 was too jungle for me. There are some tunes that are pretty good, but there are some downright angry-feeling ones as well. Temper-temper gave me a headache and "release YO' Delf"--well, you can figure it.

Disc 2 was much better, but still not enough to compell me to repeat the purchase.

Summary: Disc1 1-2 stars, Disc2 3-4 stars

Disc 2 much better.......2000-06-19

There's another review that sums my sentiments exactly. Disc 1 gets 2-3 stars (kind of like a rap with faster beat) But disc 2 is really good; 5 stars)

Start With The First Volume.......2000-06-01

This set is more uneven than the first Urbal Beats, but it still contains more than a few classics of the genre. The two discs contain a lot of music for a good price--I recommend it as a next step if you like the first volume.

Average customer rating:

Pretty
Charm over bravura
Elegant Bach
Played all wrong!
Definitive English Suites

Bach: The English Suites

Manufacturer: Hyperion UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Bach: French Suites / Angela Hewitt
Bach: The Six Partitas / Angela Hewitt
Bach: The Toccatas
Bach: The Well-Tempered Clavier (book 1)
Bach: Well-Tempered Clavier, Book 2

ASIN: B0000BX5L4
Release Date: 2003-10-14

Tracks:

Prelude
Allemande
Courante I
Courante II
Sarabande
Bourree I And II
Gigue
Prelude
Allemande
Courante
Sarabande Et Les Agrements De La Meme Sarabande
Bourree I And II
Gigue
Prelude
Allemande
Courante
Sarabande Et Les Agrements De La Meme Sarabande
Gavotte I And II
Gigue

Tracks:

Prelude
Allemande
Courante
Sarabande
Menuet I And II
Gigue
Prelude
Allemande
Courante
Sarabande
Passepied I And II
Gigue
Prelude
Allemande
Courante
Sarabande
Gavotte I And II
Gigue

Customer Reviews:

Pretty.......2007-03-25

Competent piano playing, but I had hoped this kind of prissy, superficial playing went out with Rosalyn Tureck and her ilk. Bach shouldn't sound "pretty"! Listen to how she drains all the drama from the gigue of the E-minor suite, then listen to Murray Perahia play it with amazing rhythmic sublety and drama, letting all the voices speak.

Charm over bravura.......2005-09-20

Apparently the "English" in these suites refers to some historical evidence that they were written for "an Englishman of nobility." While there is not so much style of the English in this music, the international flavors of Italy, Germany, Spain and especially France abound in these series of six suites consisting of several contrasting 'dance' movements. The Courantes, Bourrees, Menuets and Gavottes are quintessentially French, the Sarabandes of Spanish origin, the Allemandes from Germany and the French Gigue from Anglo roots in the 'Jig.' While their origins came from dance music of the courts and peasants of the 16th & 17th centuries, the dances of Bach's Suites were composed purely for instrumental, concert purposes.

In her exquisite liner notes, Miss Hewitt summarizes Bach's huge talent for integrating and fusing these diverse, regional dance influences into one grand style: "Bach was able to combine the grace and refinement of French dance music with concerto elements borrowed from the Italians, yet subjecting it all to the German predilection for polyphonic writing at which he was the supreme master. Nowhere is this more beautifully demonstrated that in his six English Suites."

Bach's English Suites are filled with much superbly crafted, complex and memorable music - from the haughtingly beautiful sarabandes to the highly rhythmic preludes and gigues. Unlike the six Partitas or French Suites, each of the English Suites begins with a prelude - but preludes that are quite technical and fast moving and hardly relaxed like those of Bach's WTC. And where the French Suites are more aristrocratic, restrained and elegant overall, the English Suites are definately more virtuostic - somewhat akin to the Partitas and Toccatas at times - but these alternating with the slower and contemplative sarabandes and allemandes. The deeply expressive writing Bach brought to the sarabandes is definately a highlight of the English Suites as is Hewitt's emotionally-emersed and plaintive playing of them.

Suites No. 2 and 6 are perhaps the stars of the set - fantastic compositions that show off the keyboardist's technical virtues that Hewitt plays with dazzle, authority and supreme confidence. Her Suite No. 2 bursts forth with great energy and excitement - even moreso and more multifaceted than Martha Argerich's dynamic reading (DG). Particularly in the opening Prelude and later Bourree, Hewitt shows herself to be a master of drama and conception by her well-chosen, varying dynamics, swells and flutters that add great dimension and excitement to the music. In such kinetic movements, her clean, quicksilver passagework is second to none; and few find such heartfelt, expressive depth in the sarabandes.

I have all of Hewitt's discography and rank the English Suites among my top 3 favorites - both for Bach's superb compositons and Hewitt's dynamic and sensitive playing. This set scored a top 3-star rating and "Recommended Recording" citing in the 2005 Penguin Guide. The most articulate review I came across was written for the Bach journal, "The Goldberg," that also summarized mostly my take on this set (4.5 star rating):

"Angela Hewitt writes of one of the gigues in this set that it should be rendered with "charm rather than bravura", and on another that it requires "clarity, precision, and a sense of line". These are apt descriptions of her own virtues throughout this set. Hewitt's interpretations are thoughtful and detailed, and might seem understated on first hearing. Her tone is consistently beautiful: she never displays the hard-edged, brilliant sonorities which Perahia occasionally exploits to great effect in his set. Most of her tempi are moderate-to-slow. She achieves a seemingly effortless clarity, gently underlining (rather than boldly highlighting) inner lines and motifs.

For all her seeming moderation, Hewitt exploits most of the modern piano's resources, displaying a wide range of articulation, dynamics and colours. She rarely projects immediate contrasts - sudden transition from loud to soft, or from full-toned to delicate; instead, she prefers constant nuances, subtly shifting attention between different strands in the texture, and cumulatively, almost imperceptibly, delineating a movement's progression. Repeats are often varied (including additional ornamentation). Through these subtle means Hewitt projects the different characters of individual dances, as well as those of entire suites - from the radiant serenity of the Fourth Suite to the depth and grandeur of the Sixth.

Another virtue of this set is the liner notes. Hewitt's enthusiasm for these works is conveyed in a sometimes conversational style of writing -- a few sentences read more like an interview transcription than like a written essay. This might bother some readers, though I got used to it fairly quickly. They're both enjoyable and informative, and give some insight into her musical choices as a performer.

The piano's sound, and the recording, are sometimes over-resonant, and occasionally I would have preferred more incisive articulation. But these minor reservations hardly detracted from my enjoyment of these moving performances. This is one of the finer achievements in Hewitt's highly-acclaimed Bach series. Fierce competition from Andras Schiff and Murray Perahia notwithstanding, this might well be the finest set of the English Suites on the piano." Uri Golomb

Elegant Bach.......2005-01-10

The English Suites are the first of three sets of suites Bach wrote for the keyboard, the others being the French Suites and Partitas.

Of the three sets of suites, the Partitas are perhaps the greatest set, the French the most accessible.

I tend to prefer Bach on piano (to harpsichord). I think the richness of Bach's music comes over better on piano, assuming of course that the pianist is very good in Bach.

Angela Hewitt's set of the English Suites is elegant, songful and pianistic;the more I listen to Hewitt, the more I enjoy her. I think Murray Perahia's set of the English Suites is more personal than Hewitt, very compelling, but not better. Rosalyn Tureck (on VAI) offers an unforgettable, marvelous performance of the English Suite no.3 coupled with superb excerpts of the Well Tempered Clavier, the Italian Concerto etc.

Of Hewitt's Bach recordings I know, the very best are of the Well Tempered Clavier (Books 1 and 2) (try hearing Rosalyn Tureck in them too!).

I think we are fortunate today to have wonderful Bach recordings by Tureck, Hewitt, and Perahia (also Piotr Anderszewski in Bach Partitas 1,3 and 6 on Virgin).

Played all wrong!.......2004-09-25

I don't really see why there is all this great furour over Angela Hewitt's playing. All the faults of her other Bach recordings are on full display here: She has a way of focussing on a voice by making the others practically inaudible. This works well for Couperin - and I greatly enjoy her recordings of Couperin - where the melodic line is more important, and other voices less important than in Bach.
However, in Bach's music, this kills the intricate weaving of voices that are its glory. While her playing is quite refined, it is all veneer, and no substance.

Definitive English Suites.......2004-02-23

until I heard this new recording, my all time favorite recordings of the English Suites were the harpsichord version on Westminster by Fernando Valenti. Pretty old but this new recording on the modern grand is all the energy, articulation, clarity and brilliance of that set. It is unusual to compare the harpsichord version with a version recorded probably 35 to 40 years later on the concert grand. But what comes out to me from this recent recording is the joy of playing the music by Angela Hewitt and her obvious devotion to the music. It has none of the ponderous playing of so many versions that I have listened to and purchased. These recordings to my mind beat all the competition and it is the best yet in her complete Bach series.

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State Of Enlightenment
This album is sheer genius!!!
Somewhat dated but still a fun listen
Perfect!
Worth it's wait in gold!

Ex:El
808 State
Manufacturer: Tommy Boy
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000000HIA
Release Date: 1991-05-08

Tracks:

San Francisco
Spanish Heart
Leo Leo
Qmart
Naphatiti - 808 State
Lift
Ooops - 808 State, Bj 808 State
Empire
In Yer Face
Cubik - 808 State
Lambrusco Cowboy
Techno Bell
Olympic

Customer Reviews:

State Of Enlightenment.......2007-02-09

I purchased this album shortly after it's release after having only heard "San Francisco", and thankfully I wasn't disappointed whatsoever by the other tracks. Ex:el features a nice variety of instrumental dance tracks, most of which will hook you right away. On a couple tracks, 808 State even enlisted the help of Bjork and Bernard Sumner, frontman of New Order. Overall, a nice follow up to Utd. State 90.

This album is sheer genius!!!.......2006-05-26

Not bad for an album that was composed on an Atari ST back when there were no MP3 or computer music the way we have it now, 808 State plain rock, and this album is well worth adding to your collection!!!

Somewhat dated but still a fun listen.......2005-04-03

Released in 1991 at the height of the rave culture in the UK you can see that this CD has dated somewhat in terms of sound. The analogue synths sounding almost quaint today. But having said that it's still a fun listen to mainly for the singles In Yer Face and Cubik. But there's a lot of hidden gems in here - this is somewhat Bjork's debut outside of The Sugarcubes. And the two tracks are a bit mixed. In QMart she just does a lot of growling and I don't know whether she's making up nonsensical sounds or if she's singing in her native Icelandic language. Either way it's a little bit irritating or idiosyncratic depending on what your view is. Ooops, however is a different story. Everything is beautiful: the arrangements and Bjork's singing combined make a surprisingly effective and affecting song. Again I can't catch the lyrics completely but I do know they're being sung in English. Bernard Sumner also makes an appearance ( it wouldn't be the last time he collaborated with techno acts ) and it's a nice song. The rest however such as Nephatiti, Lambrusco Cowboy, Techno Bell and Olympic are as equal to the rest of the tracks. In short while the production values may leave this a somewhat dated but it can still pack an effective punch.

Perfect!.......2004-07-25

A truly phenomenal effort from one of the world's finest ever electronic bands. This album just doesnt cease to amaze me. Right from the beginning, those first few bars of "San Francisco" and i'm getting excited. They mix hardcore slammers into atmospheric pieces and get away with it...if anything improving the albvum this way, and the variation of sounds is neverrending. The vocal performances are fantastic, too - about as good as i've ever heard....and as the icing on the cake, the album finishes with "Olympic", one of the bands best ever tracks, reminiscent of a warm, secluded landscape at dawn. Haha. Great stuff.

Worth it's wait in gold!.......2003-07-19

It's brilliant and timeless.Believe me i have listened to it all from Depeche Mode to Sasha,i will always come back to 808 State.Cheers to a great show @ the Divine Playgroud(94) rave in Miami.
Blew me away!!

Maria João Pires ~ Bach - Partita No. 1 · English Suite No. 3 · French Suite No. 2

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Nothing like it
WONDERFULL !

Maria João Pires ~ Bach - Partita No. 1 · English Suite No. 3 · French Suite No. 2
Johann Sebastian Bach , and Maria João Pires
Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
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Beethoven: Piano Sonatas
J.S. Bach: Toccata, Partita, English Suite 2/ Martha Argerich

ASIN: B000001GRJ
Release Date: 1996-03-12

Tracks:

Partita No. 1 In B Flat Major: Praeludium
Partita No. 1 In B Flat Major: Allemande
Partita No. 1 In B Flat Major: Corrente
Partita No. 1 In B Flat Major: Sarabande
Partita No. 1 In B Flat Major: Menuet I
Partita No. 1 In B Flat Major: Menuet II
Partita No. 1 In B Flat Major: Menuet I da capo
Partita No. 1 In B Flat Major: Gigue
English Suite No. 3 In G Minor: Prelude
English Suite No. 3 In G Minor: Allemande
English Suite No. 3 In G Minor: Courante
English Suite No. 3 In G Minor: Sarabande
English Suite No. 3 In G Minor: Les agrements de la meme Sarabande
English Suite No. 3 In G Minor: Gavotte I alternativement
English Suite No. 3 In G Minor: Gavotte II ou la Musette
English Suite No. 3 In G Minor: Gavotte I da capo
English Suite No. 3 In G Minor: Gigue
French Suite No. 2 In C Minor: Allemande
French Suite No. 2 In C Minor: Courante
French Suite No. 2 In C Minor: Sarabande
French Suite No.2 in C minor: Air
French Suite No. 2 In C Minor: Menuet
French Suite No. 2 In C Minor: Gigue

Customer Reviews:

Nothing like it.......2006-04-18

There has been written alot concerning Bach and the proper way to play his keyboard music. This recording is a very strong argument in favor of playing this music on a modern piano.

Maria Joao Pires stuns with her crystalline featherlight toucher and obvious joy with which she plays this wonderful music. And to be honest: since I heared it for the first time I prefer her rendition above that of greates like Richter and Gould.

Her take on Bach is overwhelmingly universal- disclosing the spiritual treasures inherent in Bach's music, yet at the same time full of intimacy and an almost poetic tenderness, rare to most renditions of Bach. The partita is played with a fluent and natural authority- playful yet profound- a sunny prelude to the immense waves that conlude the majestic Gigue of the English suite.

This unique recording shines with translucent warmth and a rare natural ambiance- kudos to the engineer. Listening, I cannot help to muse about an integral recording of such pieces as the Well-tempered klavier and the Goldberg variations.
Who knows...

WONDERFULL !.......2000-10-30

Don't miss those beautifull records of those pieces BUY IT NOW!

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