The Best of Mtume and Lucas [Import]

The Best of Mtume and Lucas [Import]

The Best of Mtume and Lucas [Import]

Track Listings
 
1. One Minute from Love - Mtume,
2. You Know How to Love Me - Phyllis Hyman, , Mtume
3. Two Hearts - Reggie Lucas, Stephanie Mills, Mtume, Teddy Pendergrass
4. Step in the Light - Mtume, Sunfire
5. Got to Be Love - Mtume,
6. Now Is the Time for Love - Mtume, Lou Rawls
7. Keep Going On - Gary Bartz, , Mtume
8. What Cha Gonna Do With My Lovin' - Stephanie Mills, Mtume
9. Love Lock - Mtume
10. If I Had a Chance - Mtume, Rena Scott
11. Closer I Get to You - Mtume
12. Juicy Fruit - James Mtume
13. Never Too Late for Your Lovin' - Mtume, Sunfire
14. Back to You - Mtume, Lou Rawls
15. Under Your Spell - Phyllis Hyman, , Mtume

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Rare Soul Tracks Never Before Available on CD Format.

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Pianissimo II
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Acoustic Persistence
  • 5 star music hindered by 2 star playing
  • One Foot in Heaven
  • Beautiful music by a talented composer
  • Truly a Timeless Recording!
 Pianissimo II
Suzanne Ciani
Manufacturer: Seventh Wave
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000003M2T
Release Date: 1996-04-02

Tracks:

  1. Princess
  2. The Velocity Of Love
  3. Andalusian Dream
  4. Eagle
  5. Go Gently
  6. Etude
  7. Time Stops
  8. Meeting Mozart
  9. Terra Mesa
  10. Love Song
  11. Mother's Song
  12. 'Til Time And Times Are Done
  13. Hotel Luna
  14. Bel Canto
  15. Timeless

Album Description

Pianissimo II was Grammy-nominated for Best New Age Album. Recorded at Skywalker Ranch on a hand-bilt Yamaha concert grand, this is the second of her greatly popular solo piano albums. Her first, Pianissimo, sold over 260,000 copies. This CD includes a multimedia enhancement with an overview of Ciani's career.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Acoustic Persistence.......2004-06-09

After the success of Suzanne Ciani's first acoustic piano album 'Pianissimo,' it's no surprise that she would venture into the world of hammers and strings again. Nor is it any surprise that her second album is just as pleasurable as the first. Ostensible created out of previous electronic pieces dating as far back as 1983 (The Velocity of Love) most of the work comes from the 1990's - as late as 1996 Princess, Etude, and Timeless). This gives the listener an opportunity to see how the acoustic side of this musician has matured, and how it has affected her overall work.

Frankly, I like Ciani better as an acoustic performer. The underlying percussive nature of the natural piano lends her a definition that is sometimes lacking in her electronic work. As much as people might argue with me, I believe that control is more of an issue with electronic composition and performance than it is with an acoustic instrument. The latter is beautiful 'in spite' of its limitations, the former can hypnotize the artist with its textures, diluting the melodic content. Compare, for instance, the original Velocity of Love with the version presented here. While the two versions are both pianistic, the original is a bit more diffuse even thought it is more orchestrated. Both are beautiful though.

Ciani has a native melodic skill that produced consistently affecting work. As I've mentioned before, her music is more intimate and less bravura than other, equally good pianists. Not that she isn't capable of moments of dazzling performance (Andalusian Dream), but her niche is really the song, and not the singer (Go Gently, and Bel Canto). I've been listening to this album for several weeks now, postponing reviewing it to listen 'one more time,' and it refuses to get tiresome.

I never did manage to get the included multimedia track to work on either my Mac or my PC's, which is probably my fault. But as I've said, it isn't why I bought the album. I bought it for the music, and there is plenty of that.

3 out of 5 stars 5 star music hindered by 2 star playing.......2000-02-04

I love Suzanne Ciani's music. Her compositions are wonderful. Saddly her piano playing does not do them justice. I have listened to this album many, many times, thinking that I was being to harsh in my judgment, but I always arrive at the same conclusion. Suzanne bangs the keys. Sometimes she bangs them softly. Mostly she bangs them loudly. She plays the correct notes at the correct time, but there is no art. All of the finer points of playing are missing. I much prefer "Dream Suite", "Turning" and "Suzannne Live" in which she can bang to her heart's content, since most of the melody is carried by other instruments. Maybe someday a gifted piano player will do these compositions justice.

5 out of 5 stars One Foot in Heaven.......1999-11-26

Suzanne Ciani has one foot in heaven. She's my favorite 20th century musician. Her music evokes romance, sweetness, eroticism, heaven, serenity; you name it; her music evokes it. Genius!

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful music by a talented composer.......1999-09-15

I first heard about Suzanne Ciani from the Romantic Piano website (members.xoom.com/sims_music/piano/). I fell in love with her melodies. The difference that seperates her from other "New Age" composers such as Jim Brickman and Yanni, is that the form in her music is very tight. Her music does not sound like improvisations at all. One could walk away from one of her concerts and remember each song, while this is hard at other concerts where all the music sounds the same. Bravo to Ciani for giving us an escape from all the other terrible piano music out there.

5 out of 5 stars Truly a Timeless Recording!.......1999-05-20

Suzanne Ciani's music have always set the mood for any occasion. This album is no exception. In Pianissimo II, Suzanne performs her favorite songs on a concert grand piano at George Lucas's Skywalker Studio. She also has three new songs on this album too.

The recording quality is superb along with Suzanne's liner notes on each song. Each song is very moving and if you really concentrate on each song, imagery comes into play.

For example, I listened to my favorite song "Timeless" located on Track 15. It made me think about looking at a photo album and watching my mom grow older (and wiser) through time. I sure that other listeners who bought this album with have many images that will blend with her songs.

Another neat addition to this album is the Computer Multimedia Enhancement track. Put this album in a Macintosh or Windows based PC and let Suzanne show you how the album was produced and meet her staff who helped made it possible. There are some other surprises too.

All in all, it's a great recording. Highly recommended.

Larry Klug - Cincinnati, OH
The Best of Mtume and Lucas
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • HIT AFTER HIT AFTER HIT!
  • A must-have CD for Mtume & Lucas 80s soul fans!
 The Best of Mtume and Lucas
Mtume & Lucas
Manufacturer: Expansion UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000165LH0
Release Date: 2004-01-26

Tracks:

  1. One Minute from Love - Mtume,
  2. You Know How to Love Me - Phyllis Hyman, , Mtume
  3. Two Hearts - Reggie Lucas, Stephanie Mills, Mtume, Teddy Pendergrass
  4. Step in the Light - Mtume, Sunfire
  5. Got to Be Love - Mtume,
  6. Now Is the Time for Love - Mtume, Lou Rawls
  7. Keep Going On - Gary Bartz, , Mtume
  8. What Cha Gonna Do With My Lovin' - Stephanie Mills, Mtume
  9. Love Lock - Mtume
  10. If I Had a Chance - Mtume, Rena Scott
  11. Closer I Get to You - Mtume
  12. Juicy Fruit - James Mtume
  13. Never Too Late for Your Lovin' - Mtume, Sunfire
  14. Back to You - Mtume, Lou Rawls
  15. Under Your Spell - Phyllis Hyman, , Mtume

Album Details

Rare Soul Tracks Never Before Available on CD Format.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars HIT AFTER HIT AFTER HIT!.......2006-08-30

THIS IS A GREAT CD THAT SHOWCASES THE PRODUCTION TALENTS OF JAMES MTUME AND REGGIE LUCAS. THESE GUYS WROTE GREAT SONGS AND ASSEMBLED THE BEST MUSICIANS AND VOCALISTS TO MAKE EACH OF THESE ARTISTS SHINE. RENA SCOTT IS FEATURED ON THE SONG "IF I HAD A CHANCE" AND THE SUPPORTING VOCALS BY TAWATHA AGEE, BRENDA WHITE-KING AND THE LATE GWEN GUTHRIE ARE ANGELIC. IT WOULD BE REALLY WONDERFUL IF MANY OF THE ALBUMS FROM WHICH THE SONGS WERE OBTAINED WERE REISSUED ON CD. IF YOU LIKE TO DANCE THIS IS A CD YOU MIGHT WANT TO ADD TO YOUR COLLECTION.

4 out of 5 stars A must-have CD for Mtume & Lucas 80s soul fans!.......2006-06-29

If you know and love the production work/traxx of MTUME & LUCAS, you will jump for joy at this UK import CD that lovingly compiles many of their best songs, including classic 70s/80s soul nuggets from STEPHANIE MILLS, PHYLLIS HYMAN, MTUME, and more - especially RARE tracks by MARC SADANE, SUNFIRE, RENA SCOTT, and more - they just don't make music like this anymore, so this amazing compilation CD is both stunning yet bittersweet - it really takes you back to a different time and place. Side note: after MTUME did JUICY FRUIT and LUCAS produced most of MADONNA's debut album, the prolific R&B/disco partnership would never be the same. Now, let's hope Expansion reissues the long lost MTUME singer TAWATHA AGEE's solo 80s album - she sang back-up for the late LUTHER and others - and lends her strong vocals to several tracks here.
Dance with You: The Best of Carrie Lucas
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    		Dance with You: The Best of Carrie Lucas
    Carrie Lucas
    Manufacturer: Castle Music UK
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    Release Date: 2002-04-01

    Tracks:

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    Tracks:

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    9. I Just Can't Do Without Your Love
    10. Summer in the Street
    11. Still in Love
    12. Charlie
    13. Hello Stranger - Carrie Lucas, The Whispers
    14. Superstar
    15. Goin' in Circles

    Album Description

    UK compilation for Solar's 'First Lady Of Disco'. 30 tracks distilling the best of her six album career. Highlights include her hit 1985 cover of Barbara Lewis' 'Hello Stranger' (with The Whispers). 2002.

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    Little Britain : Best of TV Series 2
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      		Little Britain : Best of TV Series 2
      Matt Lucas , and David Walliams
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      ASIN: B000NRX47G

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      Yeah but no but yeah but no but yeah but no but yeah but no but yeah this is the audio soundtrack of the very best sketches from the superb second series of Little Britain, written by and starring Matt Lucas and David Walliams. Includes Tom Baker's hilarious narration.
      The Best Ever Piano Classics
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          2. You Know How to Love Me - Phyllis Hyman, , Mtume
          3. Two Hearts - Reggie Lucas, Stephanie Mills, Mtume, Teddy Pendergrass
          4. Step in the Light - Mtume, Sunfire
          5. Got to Be Love - Mtume,
          6. Now Is the Time for Love - Mtume, Lou Rawls
          7. Keep Going On - Gary Bartz, , Mtume
          8. What Cha Gonna Do With My Lovin' - Stephanie Mills, Mtume
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          12. Juicy Fruit - James Mtume
          13. Never Too Late for Your Lovin' - Mtume, Sunfire
          14. Back to You - Mtume, Lou Rawls
          15. Under Your Spell - Phyllis Hyman, , Mtume
          The Best of Mtume and Lucas
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            2. You Know How to Love Me - Phyllis Hyman, , Mtume
            3. Two Hearts - Reggie Lucas, Stephanie Mills, Mtume, Teddy Pendergrass
            4. Step in the Light - Mtume, Sunfire
            5. Got to Be Love - Mtume,
            6. Now Is the Time for Love - Mtume, Lou Rawls
            7. Keep Going On - Gary Bartz, , Mtume
            8. What Cha Gonna Do With My Lovin' - Stephanie Mills, Mtume
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            10. If I Had a Chance - Mtume, Rena Scott
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            12. Juicy Fruit - James Mtume
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