Space Tranquil, Vol. 1 [Import]

Space Tranquil, Vol. 1 [Import]

Track Listings

1. Jim Dodge Dines at the Penguin Café

2. Cour des Miracles

3. Language

4. Temptress

5. Hit the Disco - Martin Brew

6. Afrocosmic Drums - Allenko Brotherhood Ensemble

7. Chimurengaaah [Instrumental]

8. Balkan Hotstep

9. I've Seen That Face Before (Libertango) - Grace Jones

10. Hopscotch - Martin Brew

11. For Jean Phillipe

12. Disco Special

13. Rainy Day [Reverso 68 Mix]

14. Deep Pulsation [Amca Mix] - Sally Rodgers

15. Okay Okay

16. Holiday Classics - Kenji Jammer

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
This 17 track CD has been mixed by A Man Called Adam, and features the artists L Pierre, Martin Brew, Kv5, Grace Jones, Meugler, Stratus and Kenji Jammer. Azuli. 2005.

Tracks:

The Theme From Route 66 - Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra
Caravan - The John Buzon Trio
Sexe - Line Renaud
Cool - Lou Busch & His Orchestra
The Beast - Milt Buckner
Theme From 'Our Man Flint' - Elliott Fisher
Spring, Sprang, Sprung - Jack Fascinato
Night Train - Alvino Rey
Harlem Nocturne - Martin Denny
The Boulevard Of Broken Dreams/Fever - Sam Butera
Topsy - Joe Bucci Trio
Like Young - Dave Pell
Street Scene '58 - Lou Busch & His Orchestra
Playboy's Theme - Cy Coleman
A Shot In The Dark - Jimmie Haskell
Shangri-La - Spike Jones New Band
Black Coffee - Julie London
Melancholy Serenade - King Curtis

Customer Reviews:

Ted Nugent, please phone home.......2007-06-25

Ultra-Lounge Bachelor Pad Royale gives us a great selection of steamy romantic hits from the late 1950s and early 1960s that still sound great today! The lush and creative musical arrangements hold your attention rather easily and the quality of the sound is excellent.

The CD track set kicks off with "The Theme From Route 66" performed by Nelson Riddle & His Orchestra. The sound is cool, savvy and the melody goes along at just the right pace. The strings and percussion enhance this classic number, too. Great! The next track has The John Buzon Trio performing "Caravan" using the organ as they so often did to embellish the beauty of the number. The percussion hits it all just right and "Caravan" boasts a romantic and relentlessly upbeat melody.

"Cool" by Lou Busch & His Orchestra gives us an awesome rendition of this song from West Side Story; and "The Beast" by Milt Buckner oozes class and a certain type of panache you rarely hear these days. Like John Buzon and his buddies; the arrangement for "The Beast" makes good use of the organ. The piano shines on this number, too.

Alvino Rey's rendition of "Night Train" slinks along with a steamy, naturally romantic style that will prove beyond doubt that this music still retains its high quality control to this very day. Martin Denny was doing a lot of exotica by the late 1950s, but his version of "Harlem Nocturne" is sublime! The chimes work well; and the piano together with the bass make this number an instant classic. Hooray!

Sam Butera and his buddies perform a medley of "The Boulevard Of Broken Dreams/Fever" that leaves you sweating from its hot, hot, hot delivery; and "Street Scene '58" makes great use of the sax to romanticize this tune.

Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end. The last two tracks on this CD are Julie London's "Black Coffee" and "Melancholy Serenade" by King Curtis. Julie sings "Black Coffee" without a single superfluous note; but you should know that although "Melancholy Serenade" gets the royal treatment from King Curtis, this is not the interpretation of this song that I have heard before. Instead of the dramatic and somewhat boisterous use of the horns; King Curtis's rendition places the organ squarely into the spotlight of the arrangement and the single horn tones down this angle drastically. Nevertheless, the arrangement works well.

The liner notes include an informative essay by R. J. Smith; and the song credits and recording dates are there for you, too. The artwork reflects good taste and there are even two drink recipes!

I highly recommend this CD for fans of "lounge music" and for people who want to remember a time when cool music for lovers actually was cool music for lovers.

Enjoy!

Cool!.......2007-05-13

Brought me back to the days of tuxedos, secret agents and private detectives. Cool, very cool.

LOVE ULTRA LOUNGE!!.......2007-05-12

Nothing can be finer that Ultra Lounge - never a bad thing to say.

Title a bit of a misnomer but..........2007-01-27

Hard to see how some of the tracks on this disc fit in with the whole late-night bachelor pad ethos as they are, quite simply, and in the words of the great Stan Freberg, "too loud, man". That said, this is a great CD. The music is fabulous and beautifully re-mastered (Cy Coleman's "Playboy's Theme" is the epitome of bachelor pad cool and, by itself, worth the price of the disc) while RJ Smith's liner notes are, as ever, entertaining, witty and evocative. In fact the whole package is life-affirming, high-quality fun: just the thing to chase those blues away.

I love the Ultra-Lounge series........2006-12-10

The sound quality of the Ultra-Lounge series is excellent, even though the songs were recorded mostly in the 50's and 60's. Capitol Records packs each CD with carefully chosen tracks consistent with the theme of the particular volume in the series. Many of the selections that appear here aren't available elsewhere, either because the original album on which the song appeared is out of print, or because the song was issued as a single and never collected in an album. A few 'previously unreleased' tracks also appear here. This series is a wonderful introduction to the music of a by-gone era, and each album includes detailed notes on each track (artist, writers, date recorded, how released, etc.). I heartily recommend it to anyone who has an interest in this type of music.

Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 5: Wild Cool & Swingin

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The club is cookin'; the band is hot and you just walked in--CRAZY !!!
LOVE IT!
I love the Ultra-Lounge series.
Great lounge/cocktail sampler
Grab a Gin and Tonic, sit in a booth in the back, and enjoy the show.

Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 5: Wild Cool & Swingin
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Capitol
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ASIN: B000002U1T
Release Date: 1996-02-20

Tracks:

Ain't That A Kick In The Head - Dean Martin
Dig That Crazy Chick - Sam Butera & The Witnesses
More - Bobby Darin
Fever - Peggy Lee
Jump, Jive, An' Wail - Louis Prima
Please Don't Talk About Me When l'm Gone - Sammy Davis, Jr.
Danke Schoen - Wayne Newton
French Poodle - Sam Butera & The Witnesses
What Is This Thing Called Love? - Keely Smith
Sunday In New York - Bobby Darin
Closer To The Bone - Louis Prima
Nobody But Me - Lou Rawls
Little Girl - Vic Damone
L.O.V.E. - Nat King Cole
Volare (Nel Blu Di Pinto Di Blu) - Dean Martin
That Old Black Magic - Louis Prima & Keely Smith
You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To - Julie London
Hello, Dolly! - Bobby Darin

Customer Reviews:

The club is cookin'; the band is hot and you just walked in--CRAZY !!!.......2007-07-12

Ultra Lounge, Volume 5: Wild Cool & Swingin gives us eighteen swinging tracks to delight your ears and make you dance all through the night! The collection of hits doesn't have a dud in the set; and the diversity of the artists couldn't be broader.

The CD track set begins with Dean Martin's classic interpretation of "Ain't That A Kick In The Head." The Nelson Riddle arrangement relies on the horns and the piano is awesome! Dean's voice is in perfect form--energetic and full of masculine warmth as he sings of his new love. A previously unreleased track of "Dig That Crazy Chick" by Sam Butera & The Witnesses follows; Sam & The Witnesses swing hard. Sam's voice is clear and full of excitement as he describes his new girlfriend. The musicians never miss a beat, either!

Bobby Darin performs "More" with sensitivity and panache; I love that piano arrangement by Richard Wess! Peggy Lee's classic rendition of "Fever" absolutely oozes the feminine desire for a man; the people snapping their fingers along with the beat really add to the number! Peggy's voice is rich and vibrant for "Fever." Excellent!

"Danke Schöen" by Wayne Newton will surpass your expectations if you've never heard this ballad before; Wayne sings this with all his heart. Wayne's interpretation of "Danke Schoen" makes his rendition THE definitive interpretation of "Danke Schöen." Jimmie Haskell's orchestra performs beautifully with a firm emphasis on the horns, percussion and strings.

If you want a more playful number, however, check out "French Poodle" by Sam Butera & The Witnesses. Sam sings this to perfection and the horns sound great on "French Poodle!" "Closer To The Bone" by Louis Prima continues in this vein; I believe that you will enjoy "Closer To The Bone" by Louis Prima.

The CD provides us with still more traditional love ballads. Nat King Cole performs "L-O-V-E" without a superfluous note; love that horn solo in the middle of this number! Moreover, Dean Martin croons "Volare (Nel Blu Di Pinto Di Blu)" with a great musical arrangement; I really like how Dean Martin sings this number in both English and Italian. Great effect!

Julie London delivers "You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To" with all the style of a consummate performer; and the CD track set ends well with Bobby Darin crooning a great "Hello, Dolly!" Darin sings "Hello, Dolly!" with great care and sensitivity. "Hello, Dolly" provides a strong ending to the CD track set.

The liner notes include great artwork; and R. J. Smith contributes an essay about lounge singers and the nightlife of the late 1950s and early 1960s especially on the Vegas strip. The song credits and recording dates are there for you; and there are even two drink recipes! Bob Norberg at Capitol Recording Studios did a great job of remastering these tunes.

The very special, golden age of The Vegas Strip with its superstars of the 1950s and 1960s may be behind us but this album does a great job of recreating those special times. I highly recommend this CD for fans of lounge music; and people who enjoy classic pop vocals will cherish this CD for years to come.

Enjoy!

LOVE IT!.......2007-05-13

Love this kind of music - can't get enough - have most all of the CDs. Excellent New Jersey-based company with excellent foresight and retro-understanding for the best party and jazz combos. Excellent choice for any kind of day or evening, party or relaxation time.

I love the Ultra-Lounge series........2006-12-10

Great lounge/cocktail sampler.......2005-10-12

The UltraLounge series definately covers the genre throughly, and this one is about the best in the series. Not every song is well-known, but most are very very enjoyable. This is a good place to start if you are introducing yourself to the genre. I thought Bobby Darin's More was the most lush and enjoyable of the tunes. You'll get a chuckle out of Prima's Closer to the Bone, a song not found on the usual Prima samplers. You certainly get a "you are in old Vegas" feel off of these tunes! Check out their UltraLounge website for a good look at the full series. Definately recommended.

Grab a Gin and Tonic, sit in a booth in the back, and enjoy the show........2005-09-29

This is one of my favorite Ultra Lounge discs, as it combines many of the great live acts of the 50s/60s. If you close your eyes while listening to it, you may think you're sitting in the Copa room of the Sands in Las Vegas. A little Louis Prima, some Dean and some Bobby Darin make the night just right.

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LOVE IT!
Great for dinner parties
I love the Ultra-Lounge series.
Boreing
Mondo Exellento

Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 1: Mondo Exotica
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002TWF
Release Date: 1996-02-06

Tracks:

Swamp Fire - Martin Denny
Moon Mist - The Out-Islanders
Caravan - 80 Drums Around The World
Hypnotique - Martin Denny
Atlantis - Les Baxter
Alika - Webley Edwards
Misirlou - Martin Denny
Lust - Bas Sheva
Hana Maui - Chick Floyd & His Orchestra
Voodoo Dreams/Voodoo - Les Baxter
Jungle Madness - Martin Denny
Babalu - Yma Sumac
Simba - Les Baxter
The Girlfriend Of The Whirling Dervish - Martin Denny
Bali Ha'i - Tak Shindo
Pyramid Of The Sun - Les Baxter
Quiet Village - Martin Denny
Wimoweh - Yma Sumac

Customer Reviews:

LOVE IT!.......2007-05-13

Great for dinner parties.......2007-04-04

It's very mellow, although there are some points where a woman is doing tribal screams or something. I think it's supposed to add to the tropical feel of the disc. It kind of surprised me, and I didn't particularly like that part but overall I really liked the CD. In fact, the whole Ultra-Lounge series is great.

I love the Ultra-Lounge series........2006-12-10

Boreing.......2005-10-08

I was a little dissapointed,very generic,kinda like hawaiian elavator music even the famus Marten Denny Quite Village was not the original it was more somber.

Mondo Exellento.......2005-09-29

I have purchased several of the other Ultra Lounge series, and this one is definately one of my favoites. The exotic sounds are much different than the music on the other compilations, from the different take on Misirlou to the wacky wildness of Jungle Madness. Anyone who is a fan of the Ultra Lounge series should check this out, but be warned, this is mostly an instrumental album.

The Exciting Sounds of Martin Denny: Exotica/Exotica, Vol. I & II

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Tiki Party Music
Magnificent! Bravo Martin Denny
FLOAT OFF TO TROPICAL PARADISE
Exotica/Exotica, Vol. I & II
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The Exciting Sounds of Martin Denny: Exotica/Exotica, Vol. I & II
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ASIN: B000000IAP
Release Date: 1996-06-17

Tracks:

Quiet Village
Return To Paradise
Hong Kong Blues
Busy Port
Lotus Land
Similau
Stone God
Jungle Flower
China Nights
Ah Me Furi
Waipo
Love Dance
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The Queen Chant(E Lili U E)
Wedding Song(Ke Kali Ne Au)
Escales
When First I Love
August Bells
Bacoa
Ebb Tide
Rush Hour In Hong Kong

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These early Denny creations cover his more wildly "exotic" career phase. The first album, presented in its original "Spectra-Sonic" mono, includes the hit title track in its entire eerie swamp-varmint splendor. Other standouts are the dreamy xylophone on "Lotus Land" and the absolutely wacky "Love Dance," which sounds more like an ornithologist's orgy. The second album, in stereo, gets more intricate and oddly romantic. The best is the opener, "Shoshu Night Serenade," with its ghostly textures and the persistent ringing of bells that suggest the carriage of a typewriter. The Denny arrangement of "Ebb Tide" is also a stunner. This double volume gives listeners a clear picture of how Denny was interested less in an "authentic" Hawaii and more intrigued by an imaginary and often surreal geography. --Joseph Lanza

Customer Reviews:

Tiki Party Music.......2007-05-14

This has always been regarded as one of those must have CDs if you ever wanted to throw a Tiki theme party or want to enjoy some memories of years past. It really is that good and worth having........even goes with Margaritas!

Magnificent! Bravo Martin Denny.......2006-01-05

My Dad introduced me to Exotica a long time ago. I had forgotten about it, until my brother brought it back into my life.

It combines rich layers of sounds that take you into a relaxing adventure - natural acoustic music with the healing sounds of paradise.

This CD represents the cheapest vacation you may ever take, $16. It soothes the senses while allowing you to explore an inner fantasy world elicited by the exciting sounds of tropical exotic places.

Jeff Labno
Los Angeles, California

FLOAT OFF TO TROPICAL PARADISE.......2005-07-16

I recommend all of Martin Denny's immortal albums if you want to relax into a time capsule of a different reality when things were so nice, pleasant and innocent.

Exotica/Exotica, Vol. I & II.......2004-09-09

I was so happy to find both of these great titles on one CD. Martin Denny is a must have for anyone into Exotica!

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Beautiful instrumental lounge music of the fifties. Martin Denny is not Lex Baxter -the indisputable king of lounge-, but he manages to give a couple of well done and relaxing albums.

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LOVE IT!
Now THIS'LL take the chill off your chili !!!
I love the Ultra-Lounge series.
Great on occasion
South of the Border Lounge Cha-Cha-Cha

Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 9: Cha-Cha De Amor
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 6: Rhapsodesia

ASIN: B000002U4Q
Release Date: 1996-07-09

Tracks:

Sway - Dean Martin
Recado Bossa Nova - Laurindo Almeida & The Bossa Nova All-Stars
You're My Thrill - George Auld
It Must Be True - The John Buzon Trio
The Carioca - Martin Denny
Whatever Lola Wants - Les Baxter
A Nega Se Vingou - Walter Wanderley
Dark Eyes/It Happened In Monterey - Mallet Men/80 Drums Around The World
Gopher Mambo - Yma Sumac
Zelda's Theme - Perez Prado
The Magnificent Seven - Tito Rodriguez
Cha Cha Cha d' Amour - Dean Martin
Desafinado - Laurindo Almeida & The Bossa Nova All-Stars
Bei Mir Bist Du Schon/La Furiosa - Jack Costanzo/Don Swan
Choo Choo Cha Cha - Rinky Dinks
So Nice (Summer Samba) - Walter Wanderly
Rock-Cha-Rhumba - Ray Anthony & His Orchestra/Dickie Harrell/Rolley Polley
Sway - Julie London
Bonus Track - Cha-Cha De Amor-Ultra-Lounge Volume Nine
Bonus Track - Cha-Cha De Amor-Ultra-Lounge Volume Nine

Customer Reviews:

LOVE IT!.......2007-05-13

Now THIS'LL take the chill off your chili !!!.......2007-03-16

This CD in the Ultra-Lounge series boasts a great track set that will leave you wanting more of that cha-cha-cha! The CD is jammed full of music by many different artists and their orchestras; and there's even a bongo drum lesson at the very end of the CD!

The CD opens with Dean Martin crooning the words to "Sway" which gets the Latin treatment by Dick Stabile & His Orchestra. The mixing of traditional instruments with a Latin beat makes this number shine. "Recado Bossa Nova" by Laurindo Almeida & The Bossa Nova All-Stars follows; "Recado Bossa Nova" has a much purer Latin beat and the musical arrangement uses the guitar very effectively. Once you hear "Recado Bossa Nova" you're going to have incredible difficulty sitting still for the rest of the CD, so clear some room on the floor and prepare for what comes next!

"You're My Thrill" mixes a Latin beat with great use of the horn and drums as Jud Conlon's Rhythmaires infuse it with just a touch of a more traditional American flavor. How's about that piano, too? SMILES

The John Buzon Trio turns in an excellent performance with a solid cha-cha beat for "It Must Be True." As soon as I heard this I wanted a whole CD of John's trio but I didn't find one; and I have no clue why! They give a high octane performance on "It Must Be True" with even an organ thrown into the musical arrangement at just the right moments. This is a high point for this CD.

This CD also contains the classic track "Whatever Lola Wants;" and there is a medley of "Dark Eyes/It Happened in Monterey" by The Mallet Men and 80 Drums Around The World, respectively. Awesome! "A Nêga Se Vingou" shines also with a high energy, fast paced seductive beat and melody that reflects a relentlessly happy outlook on life; and "The Magnificent Seven" shows us how the then-current Latin cha-cha dance craze could be fitted to the score from a major American motion picture, too.

"Desafinado," the second song on this album to be performed by Laurindo Almeida & The Bossa Nova All-Stars, really makes you want to grab your partner and dance, dance, dance for joy! The flute adds a little extra something special to this instrumental track.

"So Nice (Samba De Verão)" will probably be the most easily recognized track on this CD. The organ and percussion carry the melody well; Billy May does a great job with this number.

Some reviewers write that this CD has some filler material. In my opinion, if there is any filler material it is most likely the track entitled "Rock-Cha-Rhumba." This track contains three shorter numbers to illustrate how the advent of rock and roll affected cha-cha music. You may like this; or you may not enjoy this at all. It's a judgment call!

The CD ends with Julie London singing "Sway" with her rather seductive rendition of the very same ballad sung by Dean Martin at the beginning of this CD. I think Dean's version would have sufficed for this CD; they could have added a brand new, fresh track in place of Julie London's "Sway" but the rest of the CD is so good I can forgive this.

The two bonus "hidden tracks" add some color to the CD but they are not the main attraction; some people may even consider them to be pure filler. There is one short track of a man professing his love for his woman as he simply talks about her. If there were only one track I could replace in the track set this number would be it; I would replace it with another musical ballad or an instrumental. The final track gives a brief aural lesson in how to play the bongos; give it a whirl before you dismiss the bongo drum lesson!

The liner notes give the song credits; a wonderful essay by R. J. Smith; and you even get recipes for making margaritas and cuban apricots! Cool! The sound is terrific; Bob Norberg at Capitol Records did a flawless job of digitally remastering these tracks.

The Latin cha-cha craze was just one of several Latin dance crazes sweeping the country in the late 1950s and 1960s. I highly recommend this CD for anyone who enjoys such music; and people who enjoy lounge music or Latin music from the 1950s and 1960s will treasure this CD as well.

¡Olé!

I love the Ultra-Lounge series........2006-12-10

Great on occasion.......2006-08-04

(3.5/5 stars) The range of music on here varies from outstanding (the title track, sung by Dean Martin) to the ridiculous ("Choo Choo Cha Cha" and "Rock cha Rhumba"). I'm not really certain what the purpose of putting two versions of "Sway" on here is, though one would have sufficed. The dance lesson at the end of the CD really seems to be filler material, though it does keep in line with the series. Regardless, there are numerous songs to make this entry in the series worthwhile. "You're My Thrill" and "Whatever Lola Wants" are two of the best, while "Gopher Mambo" is a familiar tune I did not previously have in my collection. This would be great to play at a party or while cooking, but it is not something to listen to very often. Don't rush out to buy this, but if you happen to have money burning a hole in your pocket...

South of the Border Lounge Cha-Cha-Cha.......2005-05-19

If you want to spice up your lounge, this volume contains plenty of spicy lounge classics like "Sway" (two versions, one by Dean Martin and another by Julie London), "Recado Bossa Nova", "The Carioca", "A Nega Se Vingou", "Cha Cha Cha d'Amour", "Desafinado", "So Nice (Sambo)", and "Rock-Cha-Rhumba". Great songs for a hot summer day, trip across the border, or if you just want to imagine being there while having a marguarita.

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Best Lullabies for Baby and for MOM!
Received unexpectedly and love it!
Great shower gift for expecting moms!
Celtic Twilight Lullabies
Love It, So Beautiful, Angelic Lullabies

Celtic Twilight, Vol. 3: Lullabies
Linda Arnold
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ASIN: B000000X8F
Release Date: 1996-10-01

Tracks:

John O' Dreams - Arcady
Castle Of Dromore - Kate Powers
Connamara Cradle Song - Maireid Sullivan
A Nightingale's Lullaby - Julie Last
Asleep In My Arms - Barbara Higbie
Theid Mi Dhachaigh (The MacKenzie Lullaby) - Talitha MacKenzie
Christina - Alasdair Fraser
Lagan Love - William Coulter
Suantraithe (Lullabies) - Noirin Ni Riain
Suantrai - Anuna
Irish Lullaby - Bill Douglas
Lullabye - Arcady
Gartan Mother's Lullaby - Linda Arnold
All Through The Night - Jeff Johnson & Brian Dunning

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1. John O'Dreams - Arcady
2. Castle Of Dromore - Kate Power
3. Connamara Cradle Song - Maireid Sullivan
4. Nightingale's Lullaby - Julie Last
5. Asleep In My Arms - Barbara Higbie
6. Theid Mi Dhachaigh - Talitha MacKenzie :: MacKenzie Lullaby, The - Talitha MacKenzie
7. Christina - Alasdair Fraser
8. Lagan Love - William Coulter
9. Suantraithe - Noirin Ni Riain :: Lullabies - Noirin Ni Riain
10. Suantrai - Anuna :: Lullaby - Anuna
11. Irish Lullaby - Bill Douglas
12. Lullaby - Arcady
13. Gartan Mother's Lullaby - Linda Arnold
14. All Through The Night - Jeff Johnson /Brian Dunning

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By turns mournful and mystical, these 14 Celtic lullabies performed by musicians from around the world give voice to the experience of mother and child in haunting, evocative folk songs. "More often than not," veteran Irish singer Nóirín Ní Riain writes in the liner notes, "a true lullaby is more indicative of the mental state of the mother than of her wish to lull her child to sleep, and so often her frustrations find a legitimate voice through song." Celtic Twilight 3: Lullabies will become a bedtime favorite, both for its lulling pull to sleep for baby and the numinous, soothing tones of old-country songs for parents winding down at the end of the day. --Stefanie Durbin

Customer Reviews:

Best Lullabies for Baby and for MOM!.......2007-05-31

This Audio CD is a wonderful gift for anyone who is expecting, it soothes mom as well as baby. I love this CD and play it often at night when I am winding down.

Received unexpectedly and love it!.......2007-05-19

I received this as a gift from one of the artists. I am the "Christina" of track 6 - Alasdair Fraser was a friend of the family and wrote tunes for each of us as a thank you for hosting him. My piece was a slow air/waltz, but I never heard it performed until I received a copy of this CD from him.

Not only am I thrilled with the beautiful arrangement of "my" song, I love the other songs on the album as well. The music is wonderfully relaxing, and I look forward to playing it for my children to introduce them to Celtic music. I'm still a Gaelic singer, too...:)

Great shower gift for expecting moms!.......2007-03-05

I bought this first Celtic Twilight, Vol. 3: Lullabies CD right after I had my first baby. It has such beautiful music, and is not some of the sickly sweet lullaby music that you get on so many other CDs.

It has been a wonderful ritual that we have before we go to bed so that my son can settle down and go to sleep. By track 2, he's usually snoring! I'm buying another copy of the same CD for my second baby so that she can have the same soothing sounds to drift off to sleep.

I would highly recommend this CD!

Celtic Twilight Lullabies.......2007-01-15

This is a wonderful album. As is often the case with lullabies, they seem more for the pleasure of adults than for children. My grandchildren find this album quite soothing as do their parents. We all listen to the songs over and over and think it is very relaxing album.

Love It, So Beautiful, Angelic Lullabies.......2006-12-02

I absolutely love this CD. It reminds me of songs my Irish grandmother would sing to me.
Ethereal voices sing Irish lullabies. The music is soft, serene and intensely rich. I believe this music will work for all ages from a newborn to 100+.

Average customer rating:

LOVE ULTRA-LOUNGE!
Music To Watch Girls By is in orbit around my earlobes...
Manhattans baby!
I love the Ultra-Lounge series.
Topsy-Turvy Lounge

Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 18: Bottoms Up
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002UH9
Release Date: 1997-06-03

Tracks:

Fandango - Martin Denny
Big Noise From Winnetka/Midnight Swim - Al Caiola
Hot Toddy - Julie London
Mah-Na, Mah-Na - Leroy Holmes
Music To Watch Girls By/Slick - Billy May
Oh, Honey - Gloria Wood
Guys And Dolls - Terry Snyder
Cute - Denny Mclain
No Matter What Shape (Your Stomach's In)/Tijuana.. - New Classic Singers
The Donkey Serenade - Martin Denny
Baby Elephant Walk/Java - Al Caiola/Billy May
Potluck - The John La Salle Quartet
Rots-O-Ruck - Richard Marino
Squatty Roo - The John Buzon Trio
Twang - Jack Costanzo
I Want A Lip - April Stevens
Deep Purple/'S Wonderful - Dr. Samuel Hoffma
Quiet Villagem (Moog Version) - Martin Denny
Lisbon Antigua - Nelson Riddle

Customer Reviews:

LOVE ULTRA-LOUNGE!.......2007-05-13

Music To Watch Girls By is in orbit around my earlobes..........2007-04-01

Bottoms Up in the Ultra-Lounge series sports an awesome collection of nineteen great numbers displaying great artistry, panache and romantic appeal for countless people. Just one listen to this CD proves it.

The CD starts off beautifully with Martin Denny's version of "Fandango." The percussion, horns and tambourines combine to create a terrific musical arrangement. The melody is infectiously catchy and upbeat; you'll want to jump up and dance just after this first track alone! The background chorus adds a heavenly touch to this number; you will be in the mood for love! "Mah-Ná Man-Ná" is a tune you may well recognize as being great lounge music; but even if this is new to you, you are sure to enjoy this number. Again, the drums, percussion and horns carry the bulk of the musical arrangement; Leroy Holmes did a great job with this number. Love that xylophone accent! The strings work well on "Mah-Ná Man-Ná," too.

Billy May then gives us the track entitled "Music To Watch Girls By/Slick." The sassy yet elegant musical arrangement for the horns resembles the sound of the Tijuana Brass; indeed, Herb Alpert helped to write "Slick." The saxophone works beautifully and this track boasts a certain high level of elegance that I rarely hear even in lounge music. Great!

"Guys And Dolls" gives us an example of a lounge music rendition of a classic Broadway show tune; this number has a big band flavor and the piano works wonders, too. Terry Snyder makes his rendition of "Guys And Dolls" a very special one. The horns, guitar, xylophone and drums weave a magic spell that leaves you wanting more. "No Matter What Shape (You're Stomach's In)" shares a track with the famous tune entitled "Tijuana Taxi" as both numbers are performed by the New Classic Singers. No words are sung; but the chorus does an excellent job of working their way into your heart. "Tijuana Taxi" gets the royal treatment as the New Classic Singers and the musicians infuse this with relentless happiness. They bat "Tijuana Taxi" right out of the ballpark.

Martin Denny's lounge music take on "The Donkey Serenade" features the xylophone, and the piano, even the chimes come in to make this arrangement sounding fresh even today. "Baby Elephant Walk" sports a distinct late 1950s/early 1960s beat to it that reflects good judgment; and when it blends into Bill May's rendition of "Java" I was thrilled with the upbeat, catchy melody that remains timeless to this day. Look out for "Baby Elephant Walk/Java!"

Another treat is the two numbers of never before released music by the artist Dr. Samuel Hoffman. "Deep Purple," written by Derose and Parish, gets a heavenly zither treatment; and "S'Wonderful" by the Gershwin brothers follows nicely on this same track.

Although Martin Denny's "Quiet Village (Moog Version)" doesn't quite work for me, the bonus track of "Lisbon Antigua" gets the ultimate Nelson Riddle treatment to end the album very fittingly.

The liner notes include an essay by R. J. Smith, all the song credits, and you even get drink recipes for a rum swizzle and a singapore sling! The art work is nicely done; and Bob Norberg at Capitol Records did a great job of digitally remastering the tracks for this CD.

I highly recommend this CD for lounge music fans and people who enjoy the "mood music" of the late 1950s and early 1960s. Fans of easy listening and exotica music will cherish this CD, too.

Manhattans baby!.......2007-01-11

Love to enjoy this music in the bathtub or sitting around having some Manhattans, very enjoyable. Got it very quickly. Love it!

I love the Ultra-Lounge series........2006-12-10

Topsy-Turvy Lounge.......2005-05-19

This is the most whimsical entry in the Ultra Lounge series, and would fit right in with a lime green and orange lounge filled with bean bags and moon lamps. I'm sure Austin Powers would dig it.

Some of the highlights are:
"Big Noise From Winnetka/Midnight Swim" - horn-laden big band segues into loungy film score from "Sex and The Single Girl",
"Hot Toddy" - swingin' Julie London vocals, "doo-doo-doo",
"Mah-Na, Mah-Na" - harmonica and kazoo,
"Guys and Dolls" - if Tubular Bells were lounge,
"Cute" - organ fits the title,
"Donkey Serenade" - vibraphone over a bass guitar that sounds like hoof beats,
"Baby Elephant Walk/Java" - classic 60s pop,
"Potluck" - scat singing,
"Squatty Roo" - angular "squatty" sound,
"Deep Purple/S' Wonderful" - strange theremin sounds (could have been included on Space Capades),
"Quiet Village" - a classic tiki lounge song revisited on Moog (another song that could have been on Space Capades).

Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 10: A Bachelor in Paris

Average customer rating:

LOVE ULTRA LOUNGE!!
Vive La France !!!
I love the Ultra-Lounge series.
A Mini Trip to the Paris of the 50s and 60s in a Jewel Case!
Ultra French Lounge

Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 10: A Bachelor in Paris
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002U23
Release Date: 1996-07-23

Tracks:

I Love Paris - Sam Butera & The Witnesses
Song From Moulin Rouge (Where Is Your Heart?) - The Jonah Jones Quartet
Milford - Les Baxter
Under Paris Skies/La La Collette - Joe 'Fingers' Carr
Valentina - Elmer Bernstein & The Swinging Bon Vivants
Pairsian Women - Cy Coleman
Mon Amour, O Mon Amour/la Panse (The Pansy) - Les Baxter
C'est Magnifique - Nelson Riddle & His Orch
Vive L'Amour - Dicky Doo & The Don'ts
April In Paris - The Mighty Accordian Band
The Poor People Of Paris (Jean's Song) - Billy May/Les Baxter
French Rat Race - The Double Six Of Paris
Petite Fleur - Henri Rene
The Clown On The Eiffel Tower - Les Baxter
La Vie En Rose - Sam Butera & The Witnesses
C'est Si Bon (It's So Good) - Jack Cooper/Terry Snyder
I Love Paris - Jack Costanzo
Can, Can, Can - Jerry Shard & His Music
Bonus Track - Ultra-Lounge Volume Ten: A Bachelor In Paris

Customer Reviews:

LOVE ULTRA LOUNGE!!.......2007-05-12

Nothing can be finer that Ultra Lounge - never a bad thing to say.

Vive La France !!!.......2007-03-30

French music always possessed the unique charm of French culture and sophistication. This CD in the Ultra-Lounge series celebrates some of the greatest French tunes of the 1950s and 1960s; and many of these numbers sport a jazzy flair that will leave you wanting more! Just one listen to this CD proves it.

The CD opens with the magnificent "I Love Paris" performed by Sam Butera & The Witnesses. The drums, percussion and horns all come together to produce a suave and elegant instrumental track that fits perfectly as an opener to this album. The French standard "Milord" shines with Les Baxter's touch; the piano carries the bulk of the musical arrangement and the male chorus adds to the beauty of this classic French ballad. "Valentina" is another special number; "Valentina" uses horns, drums and percussion to let Elmer Bernstein & The Swinging Bon Vivants bat this one straight out of the proverbial ball park! Love that piano solo, too! Awesome! In addition, "C'est Magnifique" sports Nelson Riddle's elegant touch as the horns and string shine to make this ballad magical.

"April In Paris" gets the royal treatment by The Mighty Accordion Band; their accordion playing gives us another perfect number performed without a single superfluous note. The accordion is certainly associated with classic French ballads of the 20th century; so it comes as not surprise that this number fits well into the track set. Indeed, all the tracks on this CD flow together very, very well.

Another track worthy of special mention is "The Poor People Of Paris (Jean's Song);" this number was written partly by the great Marguerite Monnot who wrote songs for such immortal greats as Edith Piaf. The piano, horns, percussion and strings all combine to make this number absolutely stunning. It also has that elegant early 1960s/late 1950s elegant flair that captures the essence of all things French: Haute Couture, Love and a certain élan that you just can't find anywhere else on the planet!

"La Vie En Rose" is performed by Sam Butera & The Witnesses; this is the only track on the CD that slightly disappoints me because I can't quite go for the emphasis on the horns in this arrangement. Nevertheless, the melody remains very beautiful and the artists perform it flawlessly. I guess "La Vie En Rose" will be a personal judgment call on this CD.

"C'est Si Bon (It's So Good)" features an organ and a male chorus; and "I Love Paris" features the bongo drums and percussion to infuse this number with a Latin beat. I think this method works very well. "Can Can Can" ends the CD's musical numbers with that classic French "Can Can" melody. This number immediately brings to mind those beautiful young ladies dancing the Can Can while kicking their legs up high over their heads. This terrific musical arrangement gets help from the flute and the xylophone as the horns carry the melody. Beautiful.

The last "hidden track" by Renzo Cesana is pure filler; but they should have ended this CD with the musical track entitled "Can Can Can." There's also the voice of a young lady with a beautiful French accent occasionally introducing a number on this album--as if the numbers needed any introduction whatsoever! I didn't like this, obviously, so I will make this a four star review instead of a five star review. Sorry, Ultra-Lounge!

The liner notes include the song credits and an essay about French musical standards by R. J. Smith. There are even three drink recipes so that you can offer your dinner guests a "French Poodle" the next time you serve cocktails before dinner!

Fans of French music and that late 1950s/early 1960s sound will thrill to this CD. People who want to enjoy well executed French instrumentals will also enjoy this CD very much. I also recommend this for fans of easy listening music, lounge music and exotica.

Enjoy!

I love the Ultra-Lounge series........2006-12-10

A Mini Trip to the Paris of the 50s and 60s in a Jewel Case!.......2006-03-28

For whatever reason, I avoided this entry in the Ultra-Lounge series like the plague. In fact, I bought nearly every other volume BEFORE "A Bachelor in Paris" and waited until the last second to add it to my collection and complete the series. What did a French spin on my beloved lounge music have to offer me? The whole idea just did not sound all that appealing - I've never even fantasized about visiting Paris! Still, with few entries left to buy, I finally picked up "A Bachelor in Paris" and boy am I glad I did!

The music is jovial and fun, with a continental flair that evokes not the actual Paris but rather a fictional, idealized Paris of the jet-set 1950s and 60s. The Paris for lovers, the romanticized Paris of quaint cafes and glowing nightlife is here, conveniently preserved on disc to visit anytime you need to escape the reality of everyday life. More than any other entry in the Ultra-Lounge series, "A Bachelor in Paris" evokes a celebratory atmosphere - a mini-vacation in a jewel case where the locals are friendlier, the wine ever flowing, and your love faithfully always by your side to squeeze and caress at will.

The woman who pops up between every couple of tracks is quite amusing and helps perpetuate the illusion that listening to this disc is like taking a guided tour of Paris in the 50s and 60s. How sublime!

So, in parting, my final thoughts to anyone who has yet to complete their Ultra-Lounge collection, like me, should absolutely pick up a copy of "A Bachelor in Paris." The music is fun, the atmosphere is romantic and magical, and the entire compilation ranks among the best, most cohesive discs in the Ultra-Lounge series!

C'est Magnifique!

Ultra French Lounge.......2005-05-20

This CD is essential for the serious Ultra Lounge collector. It sets the mood for circa 50-60s French-American genres movies, i.e., An American in Paris, Paris When it Sizzles, etc. A must have. Great for entertaining, too.

Average customer rating:

LOVE IT!
Vital Organs...
I love the Ultra-Lounge series.
Help from reviwers,please!!!
Ah one and-uh two and-uh...

Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 11: Organs in Orbit
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002U4S
Release Date: 1996-07-23

Tracks:

Rockhouse - The Ernie Freeman Combo
Ill Wind - The John Buzon Trio
The Girl From Ipenema/Meeditation - Denny Mclain
Love Is Just Around The Corner - Jackie Davis
Movin' At Midnight - Sir Julian
Voce E Eu - Walter Wanderley
Li'l Darlin - The Joe Bucci Trio
Patricia - Billy May and his Orchestra
The Third Man Theme - The Don Baker Trio
A Man And A Woman - Sir Julian
Mr. Ghost Goes To Town - The John Buzon Trio
Laura/More - Denny Mclain
Perfidia - Jackie Davis
The Late, Late Show - Milt Buckner
Fever/Comin' Home Babay - The Ernie Freeman Combo
Flying Fiddles - Shay Torrent
Song Of The Bayou - Martin Denny
Enchanted Farm - The Forbidden Five
Bonus Track - Bonus Track

Customer Reviews:

LOVE IT!.......2007-05-13

Vital Organs..........2007-03-28

While some entries in the wonderful "Ultra-Lounge" series seem to get away from their 'theme', "Organs In Orbit" stays true to it's organ-mad sound from start to finish. Even the bonus track by "The Continental" has a strong Hammond sound to it. In some ways, that makes this one of the stranger entries in the series, because it sticks *so* closely to the format.

I think every cut on this disc has some merit (except "Flying Fiddles" where Shay Torrent (?) proves that an organ can sound like a fiddle...and not much else.) One of my absolute favorites would have to be the aptly named "Movin' At Midnight" (by the also aptly-named Sir Julian)...it's the coolest and swings like nobody's business.

There's also The Joe Bucci Trio's smooth-as-the-formica-top-of-a-wurlitzer "Lil' Darlin'", Milt Buckner's ultra-cool "The Late Late Show" (you might remember his "The Beast" from Volume Four) which definitely lives up to the late night feel of it's title, and the Immortal Martin Denny's Eerie, yet cheesy "Song Of the Bayou". Not to mention the cool wind sound effects (made on an organ, of course) on "Ill Wind."

I saved a new paragraph to try and describe the best cut of all: The John Buzon Trio and "Mr. Ghost Comes To Town." These are the same geniuses who brought us "Squatty Roo" on Volume Eighteen and two more great ones on "Mambo Fever." And "Ill Wind" (see above). "Mr. Ghost" is as sax-heavy as it is organ-infested, and it is a real attention grabber with it's infectious latin rhythms...one I come back to enjoy over and over again.

Another treat is 'The Forbidden Five' and their "Enchanted Farm" a take-off on Martin Denny, who often used bird calls, etc. in his songs to give them that 'Exotica' feel. The Five take this concept much further out, where instead of tropical bird calls, we have horses whinnying and cows mooing, etc. It even has bombs exploding and a Theremin, too..although actually there's a beautiful melody going on behind all the parody. Definitely one-of-a kind!

I forgot to mention organ hero Denny McLain, well represented here with four cuts, but I feel I've said enough. If you're searching for excellent examples of that cheesy lounge organ sound...look no futher. ;oD

I love the Ultra-Lounge series........2006-12-10

Help from reviwers,please!!!.......2006-05-11

I am 56 yrs old,and I think I am gonna die before finding out who
plays the song "the Twist" just like the style as "Ernie Freeman" on ORGAN and other songs on the LP in 1950/60s
(Patricia,Save the last dance for me, Hokey pokey, Hava Nagila,
etc..). Maybe E.Freeman himself played,I am not sure. Please help to find it.
Thanks and regards in advance

Ah one and-uh two and-uh..........2006-03-03

Remember when you'd sit in front of the t.v. at your grandparent's place on Saturday night and Lawrence Welk would come on? You know... just after Hee-Haw? Like around 6 pm or so. Man those were the days! That's what this c.d. reminds me of. This is the soundtrack to life in the 70's at my grandparents house when they weren't listening to gospel music or watching Oral Roberts on Sunday morning. What can I say... I had a surrealistic childhood.

Two things come to mind:
1) listening to this may bring back nostalgic memories or at least give one an appreciation of organ dominated hip-swingin' tunes of the 50's-60's.
2) this may be useful as an interrogation tool for law enforcement officers, military intelligence personnel or the like. Caution should be exercised when using said c.d. for interrogative purposes as repetitive use may result in permanent brain dis-function for both the confessor and the interrogator. God be with you my friend, God be with you.

Average customer rating:

Cheese-fest
I love the Ultra-Lounge series.
Generic Ultra-Lounge
Cuttin' Capers
Smooth Enough

Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 8: Cocktail Capers
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 12: Saxophobia
Ultra-Lounge, Vol. 10: A Bachelor in Paris

ASIN: B000002U4R
Release Date: 1996-07-09

Tracks:

Roller Coaster - Les Baxter
Hey! Bellboy! - Gloria Wood
This Could Be The Start Of Something - Dave Pell
The Pink Panther Theme - Hollywood Studio Orchestra
Like Young - David Rose
Underwater Chase - Al Caiola
Binga Banga Bongo/Percolator - Terry Snyder/Earl Palmer
Call Me - The New Classic Singers
Mountain Greenery - The Ernie Freeman Combo
Charade - Si Zentner
Shooting Star/Jungalero - Les Baxter
Honorable Hong Kong Rock - The Out-Islanders
Odd Job Man/I Wanna Be A James Bond Girl - Leroy Holmes
Heap Big Chief - Muzzy Marcellino & His House Party Group
Blue Danube Rock - Jonah Jones Quartet
Pussy Cat - Cy Coleman
Teach Me Tiger - April Stevens
Lolita Ya Ya - Nelson Riddle
Bonus Track - Various Artists

Customer Reviews:

Cheese-fest.......2007-02-06

This is one of the cheesiest CDs around! It has a funky blend of music that is ideal if you believe you are Hugh Hefner and living in the 1950's and 1960's. Put on your smoking jacket and break out the cognac and cigars!

I love the Ultra-Lounge series........2006-12-10

Generic Ultra-Lounge.......2005-05-18

While there are some solid tracks such as "Like Young", "Underwater Chase", and "Odd Job Man/I Wanna Be A James Bond Girl", this volume is patchy compared to the others in the Ultra Lounge series. I think it's supposed to have an "international spy" theme considering its title and some of the tunes. It's probably worth getting to complete your Ultra-Lounge collection, but not essential as the best Ultra-Lounge volumes have at least a dozen great songs each.

Cuttin' Capers.......2003-04-11

Everyone has their favorites in the Ultra-Lounge series; this is one of mine. Unlike most of the volumes, this one doesn't stick to any one type of lounge music (Bossa Nova, Exotica, TV Themes, etc.). Instead, it is kind of an overview of ALL the styles this great series covers. So, if you'd rather start with a series entry and not the famous 'Fuzzy Sampler', this might be a good place to begin.

Highlights of Vol. 8 include: The eerie exotica of 'Jungalero' by Les Baxter, the fantastic movie theme 'Charade' (very James Bond), great spy music cuts 'Underwater Chase' and 'I Want To Be A James Bond Girl' (A song you want to sing along to, even though it hasn't any words!), a killer rendition of 'The Pink Panther Theme', and the two sultry & steamy vocal numbers 'Hey Bellboy' and 'Teach Me Tiger'. Saving the best for last, my absolute favorite 2 cuts on the disc are 'Honorable Hong Kong Rock' (what WOULD Austin Powers listen to if he were in Hong Kong?), and Nelson Riddle's astounding 'Lolita Ya-Ya' (from the film 'Lolita'). 'Ya-Ya' sounds like some demented fantasy of a bubble-gum pop song, as imagined by someone who HATES bubble-gum pop songs! Mindlessly cheerful and endlessly amazing...it's truly unique.

And don't forget our old friend 'Mr. Continental'and his hidden bonus track, 'You Go To My Head'!

Smooth Enough.......2000-11-18

Eighteen tracks, plus a bonus, and probably 7 really good ones. All in all, a good collection. The real standouts: A pumpin' "Pink Panther Theme" from the Hollywood Studio Orchestra. The solos portion is very reminiscent of Herbie Hancock's "Cantaloupe Island" and/or Us3's remake, "Cantaloop." Check out "Hey, Bellboy;" I swear you can hear the stiletto heels and the peroxide blonde hair in the ether of this track. Ya gotta like "Underwater Chase," from the original album "Music To Read James Bond By." An then there's the obligatory Burt Bacharach track, "Call Me" by the New Classic Singers. It's replete with those ubiquitous "bah bah buh-buh" non-lyrics, evoking those long-banned Benson&Hedges cigarette commercials. The liner insert is quite good too, with detailed info on the tracks, and the standard Ultra-Lounge graphics and drink recipes. All in all, a winner.

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