Lay Down Pt. 1 [Import]

Lay Down Pt. 1 [Import]

Lay Down Pt. 1 [Import]

Track Listings
 
1. Lay Down(Radio Edit)
2. Lay Down(Almighty Vocal Mix)
3. Lay Down(Bonus Disco Mix)

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
1999 single from the former Bronski Beat/ Communards leader taken from his 1999 solo album 'Manage The Damage'. Pt.1 is contains three mixes of 'Lay Down' (Radio Edit, Almighty Vocal Mix and Bonus Disco Mix). Slimline jewel case. 1999 release.

Lay Down Pt. 1,Jimmy Somerville,5"CD Singles
Lay It Down
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • 3 1/2, going on 4
  • Not Their Best But A Good One
  • Lay It Down
  • As heavy as they ever got....
  • Shattering
 Lay It Down
Cowboy Junkies
Manufacturer: Fontana Geffen
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000000OUY
Release Date: 1996-02-27

Tracks:

  1. Something More Besides You
  2. A Common Disaster
  3. Lay It Down
  4. Hold On To Me
  5. Come Calling (His Song)
  6. Just Want To See
  7. Lonely Sinking Feeling
  8. Angel Mine
  9. Bea's Song (River Song Trilogy: Part ll)
  10. Musical Key
  11. Speaking Confidentially
  12. Come Calling (Her Song)
  13. Now I Know

Amazon.com essential recording

In 1996 the Cowboy Junkies could have gone one of two ways: they could have veered away from their familiar melancholic, somber sound or dug deeper into the groove. They chose the latter. Margo Timmins's distinctively sleepy, seductive vocals never sounded better--here she perfects the art of the subtle attack, best exemplified by the radio hit "A Common Disaster." The band knows when to pull back (it lays a spare, delicate foundation for her wispy words on tracks like "Something More Besides You" and the achingly beautiful "Now I Know") and when to let a groove build ("Speaking Confidentially," "Lay It Down," "Come Calling"). "Angel Mine" wears the band's love for country music plainly on its sleeve, and the stunning "Bea's Song" shimmers. A definite highlight in the band's career. --Lorry Fleming

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars 3 1/2, going on 4.......2007-06-25

I like _Lay It Down_ but have never found it as interesting or listenable as _Black-Eyed Man_ or as haunting as _the Trinity Session_. It's still a good album, though.

4 out of 5 stars Not Their Best But A Good One.......2006-12-21

This is an album that fans of the band tend to rate very highly. For me, although I think it is very good, I rank it slightly below some of their previous releases. The album continues the patented Cowboy Junkies sound with lush music, cerebral lyrics and gorgeous vocals. The band rocks out a bit harder in places than on previous album (although the junkies never really heavy), and for the most part it works. The single "A Common Disaster" even received some radio airplay. Highlights include the album opener "Something More Besides You" with the great opening line "One foot stands before the crib, the other by the casket...". The title track "Lay It Down" is a good one as is "Bea's Song (River Trilogy Part II) which is an ongoing trilogy divided between 3 albums. Another interesting one is two versions of the same song sung from different perspectives. "Come Calling (his song), and "Come Calling" (her song) is a clever idea. In conclusion this is probably the least favorite of the Cowboy Junkies albums that I own, but there is no such thing as a bad Cowboy Junkies album and this one is very strong as well.

5 out of 5 stars Lay It Down.......2005-08-12

I first heard this CD at work when a new employee brought it from home. I had never heard of Cowboy Junkies before. He played it, and I was immediately hooked! Margo's haunting, spellbinding voice on the songs is nothing short of mystical, and you really cannot help but love it. So far, this is my favorite album by them. A must for any lover of Cowboy Junkies... or even just good music!

4 out of 5 stars As heavy as they ever got...........2004-05-27

No one would ever accuse the Cowboy Junkies of being a rock and roll band, but their first album for Geffen Records found them turning the volume up a degree or two. "Lay It Down" is the most electric of the CJ's many records, yet the truly amazing thing is that the band loses absolutely nothing of their original charms. While the music may be a little denser and a touch louder, Margo Timmins never lets the sonics intimidate her subtle manner of singing.

Nowhere is this more evident than "Lay It Down's" best known song, "Common Disaster." Moving at a near pop song clip, the blues bassline and somewhat distorted guitar offer a tasty hook over which Margo sings brother Michael's tale of revenge planning ("I cut the list to one and you're name's on top"). It's one of the strongest songs of the CJ's career. Through the course of the Junkies' albums, one of the most consistent factors has been Michael's writing and "Lay It Down" is no exception. The his and hers versions of "Come Calling" show his love of country irony, and "Bea's Song" is a gorgeous entry that should find its way into someone else's record someday. He is, without question, one of the most underrated songwriters of the past two decades. With "Lay it Down," the second best album from the Cowboy Junkies treasure chest of recordings, he and his band continue to prove why their cult remains as strong as ever.

5 out of 5 stars Shattering.......2003-11-30

This is the first CJ album that I purchased. A friend of mine was playing it in her car and I had to do a double take when I heard it. Now, I own every CD that the CJs have done. Honestly...this is the best of all of the CJs albums. Alot of people think that Trinity Sessions is their best. I would strongly disagree. Lay it Down and Pale Sun, Crescent Moon are their two best musically, lyrically and vocally. If you are gonna start, start with Lay it Down and then move to PSCM. This album is one of my top ten CDs in my entire collection (and I have HUGE collection). It is stark and haunting and hits you hard in the gut. Despite criticisms to the contrary Margo's voice is powerful and subtle at the same time. I've seen her live and she can belt it out when she wants. Her restraint is part of the overall CJ ambience.
Frankly, I don't think there is a single band out there in the last 10 years who can even touch the CJs when it comes to lyrics. Maybe October Project got close--but the depth and beauty of the lyrics on this album are amazing.
This is a "must own" album from one of the most underrated bands of the last 20 years.
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ASIN: B000004CYV
Release Date: 2007-03-13

Tracks:

  1. First Booke Of Songes: I. Unquiet Thoughts
  2. First Booke Of Songes: II. Who Ever Thinks Or Hopes Of Love
  3. First Booke Of Songes: III. My Thoughts Are Wing'd With Hopes
  4. First Booke Of Songes: IV. If My Complaints Could Passions Move
  5. First Booke Of Songes: V. Can She Excuse My Wrongs
  6. First Booke Of Songes: VI. Now, O Now, I Needs Must Part
  7. First Booke Of Songes: VII. Dear, If You Change
  8. First Booke Of Songes: VIII. Burst Fourth My Tears
  9. First Booke Of Songes: IX. Go Crystal Tears
  10. First Booke Of Songes: X. Think'st Thou Then By Thy Feigning
  11. First Booke Of Songes: XI. Come Away, Come Sweet Love
  12. First Booke Of Songes: XII. Rest Awhile, You Cruel Cares
  13. First Booke Of Songes: XIII. Sleep, Wayward Thoughts
  14. First Booke Of Songes: XIV. All Ye, Whom Love Or Fortune Hath Betray'd
  15. First Booke Of Songes: XV. Wilt Thou Unkind Thus Reave Me
  16. First Booke Of Songes: XVI. Would My Conceit
  17. First Booke Of Songes: XVII. Come Again: Sweet Love Doth Now Invite
  18. First Booke Of Songes: XVIII. His Golden Locks
  19. First Booke Of Songes: XIX. Awake, Sweet Love
  20. First Booke Of Songes: XX. Come, Heavy Sleep
  21. First Booke Of Songes: XXI. Away With These Self-Loving Lads

Tracks:

  1. Second Booke Of Songs: I. I Saw My Lady Weep
  2. Second Booke Of Songs: II. Flow My Tears
  3. Second Booke Of Songs: III. Sorrow, Stay
  4. Second Booke Of Songs: IV. Die Not Before Thy Day
  5. Second Booke Of Songs: V. Mourn, Mourn, Day Is With Darkness Fled
  6. Second Booke Of Songs: VI. Time's Eldest Son
  7. Second Booke Of Songs: VII. Then Sit Thee Down
  8. Second Booke Of Songs: VIII. When Others Sing Venite
  9. Second Booke Of Songs: IX. Praise Blindness Eyes
  10. Second Booke Of Songs: X. O Sweet Woods
  11. Second Booke Of Songs: XI. If Floods Of Tears
  12. Second Booke Of Songs: XII. Fine Knacks For Ladies
  13. Second Booke Of Songs: XIII. Now Cease My Wand'ring Eyes
  14. Second Booke Of Songs: XIV. Come Ye Heavy States Of Night
  15. Second Booke Of Songs: XV. White As Lilies Was Her Face
  16. Second Booke Of Songs: XVI. Woeful Heart
  17. Second Booke Of Songs: XVII. A Shepherd In A Shade
  18. Second Booke Of Songs: XVIII. Faction That Ever Dwells
  19. Second Booke Of Songs: XIX. Shall I Sue
  20. Second Booke Of Songs: XX. Toss Not My Soul
  21. Second Booke Of Songs: XXI. Clear Or Cloudy
  22. Second Booke Of Songs: XXII. Humour Say What Mak'st Thou Here

Tracks:

  1. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: I. Farewell, Too Fair
  2. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: II. Time Stands Still
  3. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: III. Behold A Wonder Here
  4. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: IV. Daphne Was Not So Chaste
  5. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: V. Me, Me, And None But Me
  6. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: VI. When Phoebus First Did Daphne Love
  7. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: VII. Say, Love, If Ever Thou Didst Find
  8. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: VIII. Flow Not So Fast, Ye Fountains
  9. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: IX. What If I Never Speed?
  10. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: X. Love Stood Amazed
  11. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XI. Lend Your Ears To My Sorrow
  12. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XII. By A Fountain Where I Lay
  13. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XIII. O What Hath Overwrought
  14. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XIV. Farewell, Unkind
  15. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XV. Weep You No More, Sad Fountains
  16. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XVI. Fie On This Feigning!
  17. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XVII. I Must Complain
  18. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XVIII. It Was A Time When Silly Bees
  19. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XIX. The Lowest Trees Have Tops
  20. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XX. What Poor Astronomers Are They
  21. Third Booke Of Songs 1603: XXI. Come When I Call

Tracks:

  1. A Pilgrimes Solace: I. Disdain Me Still
  2. A Pilgrimes Solace: II. Sweet Stay Awhile
  3. A Pilgrimes Solace: III. To Ask For All Thy Love
  4. A Pilgrimes Solace: IV. Love, Those Beams That Breed
  5. A Pilgrimes Solace: V. Shall I Strive Wih Words To Move?
  6. A Pilgrimes Solace: VI. Were Every Thought An Eye
  7. A Pilgrimes Solace: VII. Stay, Time, Awhile Thy Flying
  8. A Pilgrimes Solace: VIII. Tell Me, True Love
  9. A Pilgrimes Solace: IX. Go Nightly Cares
  10. A Pilgrimes Solace: X. From Silent Night
  11. A Pilgrimes Solace: XI. Lasso vita mia
  12. A Pilgrimes Solace: XII. In This Trembling Shadow Cast
  13. A Pilgrimes Solace: XIII. If That A Sinner's Sights
  14. A Pilgrimes Solace: XIV. Thou Mighty God
  15. A Pilgrimes Solace: XV. When David's Life
  16. A Pilgrimes Solace: XVI. When The Poor Cripple

Tracks:

  1. A Pilgrimes Solace: XVII. Where Sin Sore Wounding
  2. A Pilgrimes Solace: XVIII. My Heart And Tongue Were Twins
  3. A Pilgrimes Solace: XIX. Up Merry Mates
  4. A Pilgrimes Solace: XX. Welcome Black Night
  5. A Pilgrimes Solace: XXI. Cease, Cease These False Sports
  6. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Lachrimae Pavane
  7. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Can Shee
  8. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Paduana
  9. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: The Frogge
  10. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Frog's Galliard
  11. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Pavana And Galiarda
  12. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Paduana Lachrymae
  13. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Can She Excuse
  14. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Pavion Solus cum sola
  15. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Dowland's Almayne
  16. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Piper's Paven And Galliard
  17. Keyboard Transcriptions Of Dowland's Music By Other Musicians: Pavan Lachrymae

Tracks:

  1. Mr. Henry Noell Lamentations: I. The Lamentation Of A Sinner
  2. Mr. Henry Noell Lamentations: II. Domine ne in furore
  3. Mr. Henry Noell Lamentations: III. Miserere mei Deus
  4. Mr. Henry Noell Lamentations: IV. The Humble Suit Of A Sinner
  5. Mr. Henry Noell Lamentations: V. The Humble Complaint Of A Sinner
  6. Mr. Henry Noell Lamentations: VI. De profundis
  7. Mr. Henry Noell Lamentations: VII. Domine exaudi
  8. Lachrimae: Lachrimae Antiquae
  9. Lachrimae: Lachrimae Antiquae Novae
  10. Lachrimae: Lachrimae Gementes
  11. Lachrimae: Lachrimae Tristes
  12. Lachrimae: Lachrimae Coactae
  13. Lachrimae: Lachrimae Amantis
  14. Lachrimae: Lachrimae Verae
  15. Lachrimae: Mr. John Langton's Pavan
  16. Lachrimae: Mr. Nicholas Gryffith His Galiard
  17. Lachrimae: Sir John Souch His Galiard
  18. Lachrimae: Semper Dowland Semper Dolens
  19. Lachrimae: Mr. Giles Hobies Galiard
  20. Lachrimae: The King Of Denmark's Galiard
  21. Lachrimae: Sir Henry Umpton's Funerall
  22. Lachrimae: Mr. Henry Noell His Galiard
  23. Lachrimae: The Earl Of Essex Galiard
  24. Lachrimae: Mr. Bucton His Galiard
  25. Lachrimae: Mr. George Whitehead His Almand
  26. Lachrimae: Captain Digorie Piper His Galiard
  27. Lachrimae: Mr. Thomas Collier His Galiard
  28. Lachrimae: Mrs. Nichols Almand

Tracks:

  1. Sacred Songs: Sorrow, Come!
  2. Sacred Songs: I Shame At Mine Unworthiness
  3. Sacred Songs: An Heart That's Broken And Contrite
  4. Psalms: Psalm 100: All People That On Earth Do Dwell
  5. Psalms: Psalm 38: Put Me Not To Rebuke O Lord
  6. Psalms: Psalm 130: Lord To Thee I Make My Moan
  7. Psalms: Psalm 104: My Soul Praise The Lord
  8. Psalms: Psalm 100: All People That On Earth Do Dwell
  9. Psalms: Psalm 134: Behold And Have Regard
  10. A Prayer For The Queen's Most Excellent Majesty
  11. Instrumental Music: Solus cum sola pavan
  12. Instrumental Music: Lachrimae
  13. Instrumental Music: Galliard
  14. Instrumental Music: Pipers Pavan
  15. Instrumental Music: Lachrimae
  16. Instrumental Music: Lady Rich Galliard
  17. Instrumental Music: Earl Of Essex Galliard
  18. Instrumental Music: If My Complaints
  19. Instrumental Music: Lachrimae Doolande
  20. Instrumental Music: Lord Willoughbie's Welcome Home
  21. Instrumental Music: My Lord Chamberlaine His Galliard
  22. Instrumental Music: Comagain
  23. Instrumental Music: Pavan Lachrymae
  24. Instrumental Music: Sorrow Stay

Tracks:

  1. Lute Music: Preludium
  2. Lute Music: Lachrimae
  3. Lute Music: Can She Excuse
  4. Lute Music: Dr. Case's Pavan
  5. Lute Music: Melancholy Galliard
  6. Lute Music: Sir John Smith, His Almain
  7. Lute Music: Fantasia
  8. Lute Music: A Dream
  9. Lute Music: Almain
  10. Lute Music: The Queen's Galliard
  11. Lute Music: Coranto
  12. Lute Music: Resolution
  13. Lute Music: Mrs. Vaux Galliard
  14. Lute Music: Almain
  15. Lute Music: Mr. Dowland's MIdnight
  16. Lute Music: Fantasia
  17. Lute Music: Loth To Depart
  18. Lute Music: The Most Sacred Queen Elizabeth, Her Galliard
  19. Lute Music: The Earl Of Essex, His Galliard
  20. Lute Music: Pavan
  21. Lute Music: John Dowland's Galliard
  22. Lute Music: Aloe
  23. Lute Music: The Lady Clifton's Spirit
  24. Lute Music: What If A Day
  25. Lute Music: Mr. Giles Hobie's Galliard
  26. Lute Music: Come Away (Song arrangement)
  27. Lute Music: Galliard
  28. Lute Music: Fancy (Fantasia)

Tracks:

  1. Lute Music: Lachrimae (Basic Version)
  2. Lute Music: Galliard To Lachrimae
  3. Lute Music: [Jig]
  4. Lute Music: Galliard On 'Wasingham'
  5. Lute Music: Complaint (Ballad Setting)
  6. Lute Music: Mignarda (Galliard)
  7. Lute Music: Semper Dowland Semper Dolens (Pavan)
  8. Lute Music: The Frog Galliard
  9. Lute Music: A Fancy (Fantasia)
  10. Lute Music: Fancy (Fantasia)
  11. Lute Music: Piper's Pavan
  12. Lute Music: Captain Digorie Piper's Galliard
  13. Lute Music: Lady Laiton's Almain
  14. Lute Music: Dowland's Galliard
  15. Lute Music: Dowland's First Galliard
  16. Lute Music: Tarleton's Jig
  17. Lute Music: Walsingham (ballad Setting)
  18. Lute Music: Lord Willoughbie's Welcome Home (Ballad Setting)
  19. Lute Music: Sir Henry Guilforde, His Almain
  20. Lute Music: Pavan (Related To 'Lachrimae')
  21. Lute Music: Mr. Langton's Galliard
  22. Lute Music: Mrs. Clifton's Almain
  23. Lute Music: Galliard
  24. Lute Music: Lady Hunsdon's Puffe (Almain)
  25. Lute Music: Galliard
  26. Lute Music: Go From My Window (Ballad Setting)
  27. Lute Music: Fancy (Fantasia)

Tracks:

  1. Lute Music: Pavana Johan Douland
  2. Lute Music: Mrs. Brigide Fleetwood's Pavan (Solus sine sola)
  3. Lute Music: La mia Barbara
  4. Lute Music: Sir Henry Umpton's Funeral (Pavan)
  5. Lute Music: Lachrimae
  6. Lute Music: Farewell Fancy (Chromatic Fantasia)
  7. Lute Music: Farewell (On The 'In Nomine' Theme)
  8. Lute Music: The King of Denmark's Galliard
  9. Lute Music: Mrs. Vaux's Jig
  10. Lute Music: Mrs. Nichol's Almain
  11. Lute Music: Galliard
  12. Lute Music: Lord Strang's March
  13. Lute Music: Mrs. Winter's Jump
  14. Lute Music: Can She Excuse (Galliard)
  15. Lute Music: The Shoemaker's Wife, A Toy
  16. Lute Music: Mrs. Norrish's Delight
  17. Lute Music: Galliard
  18. Lute Music: Mrs. White's Thing (Almain)
  19. Lute Music: Mrs. White's Nothing
  20. Lute Music: The Frog Galliard
  21. Lute Music: Solus cum sola
  22. Lute Music: The Lord Viscount Lisle, His Galliard
  23. Lute Music: Orlando Sleepeth (Ballad Setting)
  24. Lute Music: Robin (Ballad Setting)
  25. Lute Music: Galliard (On A Galliard By Daniel Bacheler)
  26. Lute Music: Forlorn Hope Fancy (Chromatic Fantasia)

Tracks:

  1. Lute Music: The Lady Russell's Pavan
  2. Lute Music: Fancy (Fantasia)
  3. Lute Music: Sir John Langton's Pavan
  4. Lute Music: Earl Of Derby, His Galliard
  5. Lute Music: A Coy Toy
  6. Lute Music: Fortune My Foe
  7. Lute Music: [Almain]
  8. Lute Music: Mr. Knight's Galliard
  9. Lute Music: Sir John Souch His Galliard
  10. Lute Music: Tarletone's Riserrectione
  11. Lute Music: The Lady Rich, Her Galliard
  12. Consort Music: Lachrimae Pavan
  13. Consort Music: Can She Excuse Galliard
  14. Consort Music: Captain Piper's Pavan And Galliard
  15. Consort Music: The Frog Galliard
  16. Consort Music: Round Battell Galliard
  17. Consort Music: Fortune My Foe
  18. Consort Music: Dowland's First Galliard
  19. Consort Music: Katherine Darcie's Galliard
  20. Consort Music: Tarleton's Jigge
  21. Consort Music: Almain a 2
  22. Consort Music: Mistress Nichols Almain a 2
  23. Fullsack And Hildebrandt: Auserlesener Paduanen und Galliarden: Susanna Fair (Galliard)
  24. Haussmann: Rest von polnischen und andern Tanzen: Mistress Nichols Alman a 5
  25. Opusculum: Mr. John Langton Pavan And Galliard
  26. Opusculum: La mia Barbara Pavan and Galliard
  27. Opusculum: Lachrimae Antiquae Novae Pavan and Galliard

Tracks:

  1. Consort Music: Mistress NIchols Almain
  2. Consort Music: Volta a 4 ('Ioh. Douland')
  3. Consort Music: Were Every Thought an Eye
  4. Consort Music: Lady If You So Spite Me
  5. Consort Music: Pavan a 4
  6. A Musicall Banquet: I. My Heavy Sprite (Anthony Holborne)
  7. A Musicall Banquet: II. Change Thy Mind Since She Doth Change (Richard Martin)
  8. A Musicall Banquet: III. O Eyes, Leave Off Your Weeping (Robert Hales)
  9. A Musicall Banquet: IV. Go, My Flock, Go Get You Hence (Anon.)
  10. A Musicall Banquet: V. O Dear Life, When Shall It Be? (Anon.)
  11. A Musicall Banquet: VI. To Plead My Faith (Daniel Bacheler)
  12. A Musicall Banquet: VII. In A Grove Most Rich Of Shade (Guillaume Tessier)
  13. A Musicall Banquet: VIII. Far From Triumphing Court
  14. A Musicall Banquet: IX. Lady, If You So Spite Me
  15. A Musicall Banquet: X. In Darkness Let Me Dwell
  16. A Musicall Banquet: XI. Si le parler et le silence (Pierre Guedron)
  17. A Musicall Banquet: XII. Ce penser qui sans fin tirannise ma vie (Pierre Guedron)
  18. A Musicall Banquet: XIII. Vous que le Bonheur rappelle (Pierre Guedron)
  19. A Musicall Banquet: XIV. Passava Amor su arco desarmado (Anon. Spanish)
  20. A Musicall Banquet: XV. Sta notte mi sognava (Anon. Italian)
  21. A Musicall Banquet: XVI. Vuestros ojos tienen d'Amor (Anon. Spanish)
  22. A Musicall Banquet: XVII. Se di farmi morire (Domenico Maria Megli)
  23. A Musicall Banquet: XVIII. Dovro dunque morire? (Giulio Caccini)
  24. A Musicall Banquet: XIX. Amarilli mia bella (Giulio Caccini)
  25. A Musicall Banquet: XX. O bella piu (Anon, Italian)

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A musical treasure-box.......2006-09-10

Both the music and this actual product are masterpieces. John Dowland's collected works here - covering 12 compact discs - exhibit the depth and power of this composer, a composer who many now regard as suffering from clinical depression. I doubt that the issue of the diagnosis of Dowland's depression can ever be settled, however, it is certainly obvious from his music, so completely on display here, that he was a man with very dark depths and corners in his mind. Dowland's various manifestations and "takes" on his own tune, "Flow my tears"/"Lachrimae" are here. This tune has haunted me ever since I first heard it when I was a child. It seems to sum up Dowland's feelings - at least Dowland seems to have thought so.

The First, Second, Third and Fourth Bookes of Songes, A Musicall Banquet, the keyboard transcriptions, all the lute music, consort music are here and virtually everything else written or supposedly written by John Dowland. Anthony Rooley and The Consort of Musicke perform this music with style and feeling throughout. This 12 CD set is something of a monument to the ensemble - I only wish they'd finished their collection of Monteverdi madrigals, which was equally good (La Venexiana are currently doing a magnificent job of recording all Monteverdi's books of madrigals for the GLOSSA label).

This is an expensive set, however, you will probably never need to buy another John Dowland CD again after buying and listening to this collection.

I bought this CD set on a mild Summer evening of 1998 and listened to it while sitting in my sun room - which a glorious orange sunset in progress, and a glass of wine. It brought back so many memories.

5 out of 5 stars a beautiful journey into melancholy.......2001-06-15

I'm amazed at how many people tend to associate John Dowland's music with a tragic sense of drama. While no doubt this is art highly based on sadness, the "tragic" sense of it is more a legacy from the Romantic period. During the Renaissance, however, sadness was undestood as a very aesthetic way of approaching life. That is also the reason why Shakespeare's tragedies appear more sophisticated than his comedies.

Dowland, a contemporary of Shakespeare, discovered that meditating on a sad theme is, at the same time, a way of discovering a special beauty that we tend to avoid (maybe because of the "tragic" heritage of the Romantics). So, in the end, meditating on sadness is an uplifting experience! This box set is a journey into melancholy that includes songs, chamber music, pieces for lute, some rare sacred music and -as a highlight- Dowland's beautiful collection of seven pieces for viola which he called "Lachrimae" (Tears).
Lay It Down
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 3.5 stars / towards maturity and songcraft
  • Soulful sound & Honest lyrics
  • Great Second CD by Knapp
  • Great Lyrics, Great Sound
  • The Melissa Etheridge of Christian Music
 Lay It Down
Jennifer Knapp
Manufacturer: Gotee Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004L8DB
Release Date: 2000-02-29

Tracks:

  1. A Little More
  2. Lay It Down
  3. Usher Me Down
  4. Into You
  5. All Consuming Fire
  6. You Answer Me
  7. You Remain
  8. Diamond In The Rough
  9. When Nothing Satisifies
  10. Peace

Amazon.com

Wow. Twenty-six-year-old Jennifer Knapp has done far more than rest on her laurels for her much-anticipated follow-up to 1998's Kansas--the record is a subtle, yet stellar, leap forward. The songs have pop hooks that stick in your brain for hours; the music is tightly woven and expert, yet rarely too slick. Expertly produced by pal Toby McKeehan, layers of complimentary, warm sound surround Knapp's folk-bluesy, expressive voice like the foam atop a perfect latte. The lyrics are introspective and spiritual but they have this real-life quality to them, and that is her true gift. One has to struggle not to identify with Knapp when she sings, on "A Little More," of the struggle to live a Christian life: "A little more than I can give / A little more than I deserve / Unearth this holiness I can't earn." The only justifiable quibble is that, at 36 minutes, Lay It Down is way too short. --Mike McGonigal

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars 3.5 stars / towards maturity and songcraft.......2007-05-31

I stumbled across Jennifer Knapp while trying to locate a sound similar to Natalie merchant/10,000 maniacs: and while there are a few similarities between Jennifer Knapp and Natalie Merchant - I do think that Jennifer has originality, and her own voice. does anybody really sound like Natalie Merchant? I mean there is the Innocence Mission, but even Karen doesn't sound like like Natalie on each song or, album.

On with the review: if you like singer-songwriter's with a sweet voice, and a gift for writing in a poetic style you will enjoy this album. I listen to this disc and find it to be a worthy addition to my collection,

Note: it advances a Christian point of view, yet, I do think all people who have a fondness for poetic verse, together with, folk music will enjoy this CD.

Lastly, I give one recommendation for Jennifer: I do think she should rock-it up a little bit adding percussion, some heavy drums. This is a transitional kind of album: where the artist is seeking to cover new ground - as she grows artistically and gain the maturity that is surely to follow as a lyricist -- and let's hope she adds drums and a few individuals to play Rickenbacker guitars in the fashion of Roger McQuinn and company. But, in all honesty, the girl has talent, Jennifer should have a following both inside, and outside of CCM. There is too much dreadfully mediocre music in the hallowed halls of CCM, but in spite of CCM's mediocrity, Jennifer can shine!

5 out of 5 stars Soulful sound & Honest lyrics.......2007-05-12

I love this CD. Jennifer Knapp continues to amaze me with her soulful sound and honest lyrics.

5 out of 5 stars Great Second CD by Knapp.......2006-06-28

Jennifer Knapp is definitely missed on the Contemporary Christian music scene. Her Christian-folk music is engaging, and draws the listener into a place where soft, medium, and fast tempo songs draw the listener toward God in a way that is authentic and moving.

Songs like the title cut and Little More seem plaintive, evoking the times all Christians have when they need reassurance and comfort. Knapp has been taking some time off for the past few years. We will all be blessed when she returns.

5 out of 5 stars Great Lyrics, Great Sound.......2005-07-13

Jennifer Knapp does an awesome job again in her second album. Like 'Kansas', 'Lay it Down' has deep, moving lyrics combined with Jennifer's incredible voice. Her throaty voice is a delight to the ears. Her sound has a folk music feel to it.

I highly recommend this album.

5 out of 5 stars The Melissa Etheridge of Christian Music.......2004-10-24


Jennifer Knapp is an excellent musician, somehow managing to spin folk, rock, and Christian into one musical category. She has a distinct voice that is just gritty enough to grab your attention and soft enough to make it oh-so pleasant. I haven't heard a song by this artist that has fallen short yet.

While I haven't done any research on Knapp, I would have to guess she has studied music for a while. She seems to know how to write music and lyrics that stir the soul. Her songs flow quite well, and she seems at ease performing with some of the top artists in the Christian music industry.

Ya can't go wrong with this CD. It's a keeper!

See ya next review.
Get Down or Lay Down
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • I LOVE THIS ALBUM!!
  • 4.5 star Near classic Debut album
  • Nice One
  • Formulaic Yet Fresh
  • Not great, but a good start...
 Get Down or Lay Down
Philly's Most Wanted
Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005CCVQ
Release Date: 2001-08-07

Tracks:

  1. Radikal
  2. Y'all Can't Never Hurt Us
  3. Suckas
  4. Pretty Tony
  5. Please Don't Mind (featuring Andre Wilson)
  6. Philly Celebrities
  7. Ladies Choice
  8. The Question
  9. Cross The Border
  10. Dream Car (Do You Wanna Ride)
  11. The Reason
  12. What Makes Me
  13. Suckas Pt. 2 (For Da Gangstas)
  14. The Game
  15. Piece Of The Pie
  16. Street Taz (featuring The Clipse)
  17. This B***h
  18. Cross The Border (J.B.M. Remix)

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars I LOVE THIS ALBUM!!.......2007-06-21

man this will be my second time around getting this album, i love it. i cracked up when i heard the one skit with the fake gameshow and the square dude..."this is stanley, b* a** n*ga"...then the one dude was tellin the host.."i cant call u stay hard"...haha!!! i thought it was so funny but i used to listen to this cd in college and after all the time i had it like the 3rd month after released in 2001. Ofcourse I lost it but i'm gettn another all over to bang in my whip.

5 out of 5 stars 4.5 star Near classic Debut album.......2005-09-07

Mr. Man & Boobonic bring a very tight album for their debut. After basically coming from nowhere, I never heard them on another song before this album or after this until their 2nd album dropped 3 years later. The Philly natives bring 14 songs, with the Neptunes providing beats for 10 of them (and actually they're for the most part very nicely produced even though I usually can't stand more then 2 or 3 of their beats on 1 album), T-Mix of Suave House nicely does 2 songs, and Epitome & Just Blaze each do 1. Of the 14 songs on here, 3 are classics, another 2-5 are near classics, 4 are ok and the rest are good, none I really skip over. Guests are minimal, rapping on 3 songs and doing hooks on a couple others. A must have album for rap fans.

#1 - 9.5 (tight beat)
#2 - 9
#3 - 8
#5 - 9.5 (f/ Andre Wilson -- nice relaxing ebat)
#6 - 10 (CLASSIC -- tight beat)
#7 - 9 (f/ Tammy Lucas -- nice beat)
#9 - 6.5
#10 - 7.5 (f/ Neptunes)
#12 - 10 (CLASSIC -- tight beat)
#13 - 10 (CLASSIC -- great beat -- f/ Beanie Sigel & Roscoe P Goldchain)
#14 - 9 (nice beat)
#16 - 6.5 (f/ Clipse)
#17 - 7
#18 - 8 (f/ Pusha T & Fabolous)

Mr. Man & Boobonic -- Philadelphia, PA
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5 out of 5 stars Nice One.......2004-09-27

Philly's Most Wanted did a great job on their new album. they came much better than their last album. This one is bangin from the beginning to the end.

4 out of 5 stars Formulaic Yet Fresh.......2004-04-05

The recipe for successful commercial hip-hop seems to be overly thuggish rapping over bright and bouncy club-style beats. Everyone from Jay-Z to N.O.R.E. to P. Diddy has repeated this formula time and time again. Enter Philly's Most Wanted. This young duo from Philadelphia released "Get Down or Lay Down" in 2001. The vast majority of the record was produced by The Neptunes, who, after crafting hits for Mystikal, Jay-Z, and Beenie Man the year before, were on the verge of huge success that they are currently enjoying, making songs for every popular act in the music business.
The Neptunes created beats for a large number of the songs here. This makes them sound very interesting. The two rappers, Boo-Bonic and Mr. Man, constantly rap about nothing but beautiful women, getting respect from the haters, packing heat, and selling drugs. Sound familiar? Of course. But how can you be mad when they are presented over such a lush soundscape? The line-trading of "Philly Celebrities" has such a bouncy beat that you cannot help but think of riding with the top down in the summertime. And the verses spit on "Cross the Border" and "Please Don't Mind" sound so slick that the average lyricism and tired subject matter (pushing drugs and picking up girls at the club, respectively) doesn't even phase you.
Of course, there are a few weak points. By the end of the CD, the trademark Neptunes beats sound a little boring and the lyrics become a little predictable. But still, you can't get mad when The Neptunes produce great music and the few other guest producers (including Just Blaze) fare just as well. Congratulations to Most Wanted AND The Neptunes for creating a rap album that although based on what has been done and will be done many more times, still manages to sound fresh, giving you beats to nod your head to, ride to, and quick lyrics you won't need to decipher but rather just listen and enjoy for music's sake.

3 out of 5 stars Not great, but a good start..........2001-12-03

This album would've probably done alot better in the times of Mase and Puffy. (...) Almost every song is good or desent, but it still needs alot of work. My favorite song is Dream Car (Do You Wanna Ride). This song would've dominated in the times of Rolleys and shiny suits.
Witness: What a Mighty God - Spirituals and Gospels for Chorus
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Historically important choral music, wonderfully performed!
 Witness: What a Mighty God - Spirituals and Gospels for Chorus
James Bohn , Michael Jorgenson , Steve Burger , Gordon Johnson , Jay Young , Michael Abels , Dale Adelmann , Harry T. (Henry) Burleigh , Brazeal W. Dennard , Adolphus Hailstork , Jester Hairston , Jack Halloran , Robert A. Harris , Moses Hogan , Sanford Moore , Robert Scholz , Richard Smallwood , William Henry Smith , Andre Thomas , Philip Brunelle , Sigrid Johnson , Joe Pulice , Robert Commodore , Charles Kemper , Yolanda Williams , Brian Link , Vocal Essence , and VocalEssence Ensemble Singers
Manufacturer: Clarion
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0001FVEPE
Release Date: 2004-02-10

Tracks:

  1. Witness: Jack Halloran
  2. Hush! Somebodys CallinMy Name: Arranged by Brazeal W. Dennard
  3. Death Is Gonna Lay His Cold Icy Hands on Me: Arranged by Andrhomas
  4. Walk Together, Children: Arranged by William Henry Smith
  5. Were You There?: Arranged by Robert Scholz
  6. Elijah Rock: Arranged by Moses Hogan
  7. This Train: Arranged by Sanford Moore
  8. Jesus, Lover of My Soul: Music by J.S. Bach; text by Charles Wesley, Arranged by Richard Smallwood
  9. My Lord,What a Mornin : Arranged by Harry T. Burleigh
  10. Go Down, Moses : Arranged by Robert A. Harris
  11. In Dat Great GittinUp Mornin: Arranged by Jester Hairston
  12. Crucifixion: Adolphus Hailstork
  13. Go Where I Send Thee:Arranged by Andrhomas
  14. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot: Arranged by Dale Adelmann
  15. Go,Tell It on the Mountain: Arranged by Sanford Moore
  16. What a Mighty God : Arranged by Michael Abels

Album Description

Stirring spirituals and rousing gospel melodies sung by the superb voices of VocalEssence conducted by the renowned conductor Philip Brunelle, joined by vocal jazz ensemble Moore by Four.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Historically important choral music, wonderfully performed!.......2004-05-25

For over 10 years, The VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and Chorus (conducted by Philip Brunelle) has presented an enduring series of concerts showcasing the talents of trailblazing African American composers. Now this wealth of music is available outside the concert hall through a series of recordings called WITNESS.

WHAT A MIGHTY GOD presents 20th Century choral arrangements of music from the African American spiritual tradition rooted in spirituals and gospels, including Harry T. Burleigh's "My Lord, What a Mornin'" (1929), "Walk Together Children" (William Henry Smith, 1937) and more contemporary composers like Sanford Moore's "Go Tell It On The Mountain" (1993.)

There are excellent notes about the genre, however, in light of the historical significance of this music I'm surprised and disappointed to find no biographical information about the composers, not even birth and/or death dates, with this CD. I feel this is a crucial component in an "outreach" project like this, especially since most of these composers are not well known. Still I highly recommend it for the music alone.

The other three CDs are available as single titles, or in the boxed set THE WITNESS COLLECTION which includes:

WHAT A MIGHTY GOD: Spirituals and Gospels for Chorus
DANCE LIKE THE WIND: Music of Today's Black Composers
GOT THE SAINT LOUIS BLUES: Classical Music in the Jazz Age
SKYWARD MY PEOPLE ROSE: Music of William Grant Still
Kathleen Ferrier - Mahler ~ Kindertotenlieder & Gluck ~ Greene ~ Handel ~ Mendelssohn ~ Purcell / Baillie, Moore, B. Walter
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Buen documento para conocer y disfrutar a Kathleen Ferrier
  • The incredible Kathleen Ferrier recordings!
  • A Terrible Beauty
  • What is to say - It's Ferrier...
  • How can you go wrong?
 Kathleen Ferrier - Mahler ~ Kindertotenlieder & Gluck ~ Greene ~ Handel ~ Mendelssohn ~ Purcell / Baillie, Moore, B. Walter
Kathleen Ferrier , Bruno Walter , Vienna Philharmonic , and Isobel Baillie
Manufacturer: EMI Classics
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ASIN: B00000I7W5
Release Date: 1999-03-09

Tracks:

  1. Birthday Ode For Queen Mary: Soun The Trumpet
  2. The Indian Queen: Let Us Wander, Not Unseen
  3. King Arthur: Shepherd, Shepherd, Cease Decoying
  4. Ottone: Spring Is Coming
  5. Ottone: Come To Me, Soothing Sleep
  6. Orfeo ed Euridice: Chiamo il mio ben cosi (Act 1)
  7. Orfeo ed Euridice: Deh! placatevi con me (Act 2)
  8. Orfeo ed Euridice: Che puro ciel! (Act 2)
  9. Orfeo ed Euridice: Che feci mai?...Che faro senza Euridice? (Act 3)
  10. O Praise the Lord
  11. I will lay me down in peace
  12. I would that my love, Op. 63 No. 1 - Felix Mendelssohn
  13. Greeting, Op. 63 No. 2 - Felix Mendelssohn
  14. Kindertotenlieder: Nun will die Sonn' so hell aufgeh'n
  15. Kindertotenlieder: Nun seh' ich wohl, warum so dunkle Flammen
  16. Kindertotenlieder: Wenn dein Mein tritt zur Tein
  17. Kindertotenlieder: Oft denk' ich, sie sind nur ausgegangen!
  18. Kindertotenlieder: In diesem Wetter, in diesem Braus

Amazon.com essential recording

Even before her tragic death at 41 (in 1953), Kathleen Ferrier became a legend for her incomparable voice, her simplicity and sincerity of expression, and her indomitable courage. This compilation of recordings originally made in the 1940s includes four arias from Gluck's Orfeo ed Euridice recorded live in Holland, which show why Euridice was one of her signature roles. Two beautifully sung Handel arias, two sacred songs by Maurice Greene, and delightful duets by Purcell and Mendelssohn (sung in English with another beloved English singer, Isobel Baillie) are greatly enhanced by the inimitable pianist Gerald Moore. But the core of this recording is the Mahler cycle. Here, Ferrier's voice takes on a new warmth and intensity; her deeply inward, direct expressiveness gives the bereaved parent's grief and anguish a devastating impact. Her reading of the last song could be a bit more spooky, but the end is heartbreaking in its submissive resignation. The Vienna Philharmonic and Bruno Walter are in their native element. --Edith Eisler

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Buen documento para conocer y disfrutar a Kathleen Ferrier.......2004-03-27

Este disco realiza un repaso bastante acertado a la carrera de la mitica contralto Kathleen Ferrier, una de esas voces que hicieron historia y que pasaron a la historia, y con razon.
Junto a unos duetos de Purcell y Mendelshon, y otras canciones, asi como unas arias de Haendel, en las que Ferrier ya va mostrando su gran talento, lo mejor de este disco esta indudablemente en la seleccion del 'Orfeo ed Euridice' de Gluck, tomada de unas funciones en directo a principios de los 50. La Ferrier sienta catedra en la interpretacion del personaje: lo lleva dentro, y lo canta de una forma admirable. Sin duda esta es una de las mejores encarnaciones de 'Orfeo' jamas escuchadas.
El otro pilar del disco son los 'Kindertotenlieder' de Mahler, otra de las maximas especialidades de Ferrier, de los que realiza una version antologica, por voz, diccion y expresion, magistralmente dirigida por Bruno Walter. Un lujazo, vamos.
El disco se consigue actualmente a precio medio, y las remasterizaciones son de calidades variadas (puesto que las grabaciones son de años diferentes) pero el nivel general de las mismas es bastante bueno.
Indudablemente este es un disco que hay que poseer, ya que quizas se trate de uno de los mejores documentos existentes para apreciar el tremendo talento de la gran Kathleen Ferrier.

5 out of 5 stars The incredible Kathleen Ferrier recordings!.......2003-05-20

Voice fans, rejoice -- EMI has finally remastered these recordings and released them as one CD at budget price!
While Mahler's "Kindertotenlieder" would be the chief reason for purchasing this CD right away, it also contains several morsels, equally fascinating. Purcell and Mendelsohn's duets, Handel's arias, Greene's spirituals, and 3 live arias from Gluck's "Orfeo ed Euridice". In general, particularly Mahler, the sound is nothing short of phenomenal. BUT why could not these engineers do the same for "Orfeo" selections? There's a lot of noise on these. On all the selection Ferrier's exceptionally dark mezzo (or contralto with a huge upper register) shines brilliantly. Of course, Mahler's songs bemoaning the death of children are not an easy listen by any means. But the melodies are amazingly harmonious and Bruno Walter's superb orchestra provides ideal background for them, with Ferrier's voice blending gorgeously with strings. Only Mussorgsky could take a subject such as this and make it so breathtakingly captivating. It's actually frightening in by itself. Gerald Moore (well-known for his collaboration with Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau) accompanies expertly on Purcell and Mendelsohn's selections.
It would be a treat to hear Ferrier in more alto repertoire; I am just not sure how many were commercially available at the time. Right now, Vivica Genaux is the leading artist in this area, but it would be fascinating to compare these two.
For the sheer vocal marvel experience, do not delay in getting this CD.

5 out of 5 stars A Terrible Beauty.......2002-11-14

Nothing will change my opinion that Mahler should be approached with caution. Like Wagner, the scale and power of his work means that it is simply not for everyone, but inspite of that, this recording is an indespensible part of any serious music lover's collection. Music like this simply is not made any more, but rather this is a glimpse into a past where artists and not accountants ran the music industry.

Mahler's wife Alma bitterly opposed his setting of Ruckert's Kindertotenlieder to music and considering the death of their daughter soon after, it's doubtful if she ever forgave him for it. But the finished work has an indescribable beauty that Kathleen Ferrier and Mahler's protégé Bruno Walter give full expression to in away that no other interpreter's have even approached. More than 50 years on this is both a lasting tribute to the artists involved and an indictment of the decline in standards since.

5 out of 5 stars What is to say - It's Ferrier..........2002-03-31

I bought the CD for the Kindertotenlieder and that's what I am going to write about (though the rest of the program is equally impressive). Ferrier's Mahler interpretations are always in the 5+ star area. When Walter is accompanying her the results are even better (unlike the case of Klemperer). The first song - Nun Will Die Sonn'... the darkness of the music is so prominent, it's breathtaking. All the rest Kindertotenlieder come in the same fashion. If interested in a release with better sound but not these Olympian contritutors, Janet Baker and Christa Ludwig have made some very good discs

5 out of 5 stars How can you go wrong?.......2001-10-22

I said it before, in my review of the Ferrier/Walter performance of Das Lied von der Erde, recently rereleased by Decca; Ferrier is the authoritative interpreter of Mahler songs--and I have never heard anything to equal this performance of Kindertotenlieder.
Turn it Up & Lay it Down Volume 4 "Baby Steps to Giant Steps"
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    		Turn it Up & Lay it Down Volume 4 "Baby Steps to Giant Steps"
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    Manufacturer: drumfun
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000NVJMR8
    Release Date: 2004-01-01

    Product Description

    Turn it Up...Vol 4-"Baby Steps to Giant Steps" features NYC based jazz musicians on piano, guitar , upright bass and sax swingin' away at tempos starting at 100 bpm and slowly getting faster and faster until your blazing through the changes at 310 bpm. If you dig those smokey bars, Old K's and Round badges...This one's for you! Turn it Up!!!
    P-Dub Vs. Pretty Willie: The Transition
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • This is SOOOO tight
    • Man!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    • Tonight it's gon be on w/yo boy pretty willie playin!
    • 4 Walls is tha Bomb
    		 P-Dub Vs. Pretty Willie: The Transition
    P-Dub Vs. Pretty Willie
    Manufacturer: Wilflo Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
    Pop RapPop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B0006HC0AA
    Release Date: 2004-11-23

    Tracks:

    1. Been Changed
    2. Pretty Boy
    3. 5000 Skit - P-Dub, Pretty Willie
    4. Hit da Flo - DJ Kris Kringle, Pretty Willie
    5. Interview Skit - P-Dub, Pretty Willie,
    6. Vs
    7. Tootsie Roll Pop
    8. Can I
    9. 4 Walls - Pretty Willie, Yummy
    10. Lay Your Body Down
    11. How U Like It
    12. Walls the After Effects - Pretty Willie, Yummy
    13. It's Over
    14. Been a Minute [*]

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars This is SOOOO tight.......2005-12-30

    I'm not exactly sure if some of ya'll ol folks know about Pretty Willie,but you should because once you hear that 4 walls track and that Lay yo Body Down track you will fall in love and hopefully wont stop listening to him because now his sexy voice got me sprung!!!!!!!!! OOOOOOOOWEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!! Lord have mercy!!!!!MMMMMMMMMMM!He got me laying my body down now!!LOL!!!!!!!!!

    5 out of 5 stars Man!!!!!!!!!!!!!.......2005-02-25

    Pretty have the tightest song in R&B out there! People don't know about him because he hasn't been on BET and stuff but the man got style in his music. He has the right songs for a date or when someone is at home with you. HE sets the mood right for that lonnnnnnggggg night! Thank you P Dub

    5 out of 5 stars Tonight it's gon be on w/yo boy pretty willie playin!.......2005-02-07

    Man Pretty willie is the Best R@B artist out their. My favorite of the whole album is "Lay yo body down" and "4 Walls", ur-re time i hear these songs i just be like ole boy said,"Man, I want to Lay Somebody's Body down". So when you feel like you want to get in the mood with that special someone, pop yo boy pretty willie aka P-Dub in the cd player and just, Laaaaaaaaaaay yoooooo bodyyyyyyyyyyy dowwnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.!: )

    4 out of 5 stars 4 Walls is tha Bomb.......2005-01-15

    I don't know if you like the type of music I like, but the 4 Walls track and the Lay Yo Body Down track are so tight. I love these songs, every time I hear them, I just want to lay my body down.
    Turn it Up & Lay it Down Volume 6 "Messin' Wid Da BULL"
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Turn it Up & Lay it Down Volume 6 "Messin' Wid Da BULL"
      Spence
      Manufacturer: drumfun
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
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      ASIN: B000NVHVA8
      Release Date: 2006-01-01

      Product Description

      Turn It Up...Vol 6-"Messin' Wid da Bull" features Funky 70's type grooves with a kick ass horn section made up of some of New Yorks top session guys. If you love that Blood, Sweat and Tears, Chicago, Earth, Wind & Fire, Tower of Power stuff...You'll love Messin' Wid da Bull. What do you get when you mess with the bull?...YOU GET THE HORNS!!!
      English Song
      Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
      • A century of British art songs to delight those who love them
      		 English Song

      Manufacturer: Naxos
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      All Works by BrittenAll Works by Britten | Britten, Sir Benjamin | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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      All Works by HolstAll Works by Holst | Holst, Gustav | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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      All Works by WarlockAll Works by Warlock | Warlock, Peter | ( W ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Vaughan Williams, Ralph | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
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      Folk SongsFolk Songs | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
      GeneralGeneral | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
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      ASIN: B0002JEG6I
      Release Date: 2005-03-22

      Tracks:

      1. A Soft Day - Bernadette Greevy
      2. Irish Skies - Bernadette Greevy
      3. Cherry Ripe - Janice Watson
      4. Mustard And Cress - Neal Davies
      5. The Lily Of A Day - Janice Watson
      6. Henry King - Neal Davies
      7. Fain Would I Change That Note - Graham Johnson
      8. In Summer-Time On Bredon - Christopher Maltman
      9. The Lads In Their Hundreds - Christopher Maltman
      10. Among The Rocks - Graham Johnson
      11. It Was A Lover And His Lass - Anthony Rolfe Johnson
      12. The Water Mill - Anthony Rolfe Johnson
      13. On Wenlock Edge - Anthony Rolfe Johnson
      14. The Call - Graham Johnson
      15. Silent Noon - Graham Johnson
      16. Now In These Fairylands - Philip Langridge
      17. The Dream-City - Philip Langridge
      18. Margrete's Cradle Song - Susan Gritton
      19. The Heart Worships - Christopher Maltman
      20. Take, O Those Lips Away - Anthony Rolfe Johnson
      21. Now Sleeps The Crimson Petal - Graham Johnson
      22. Love Calls Through The Summer Night - Anthony Rolfe Johnson
      23. I Will Go With My Father A-Ploughing - Graham Johnson
      24. The Rio Grande (Capstan Shanty) - Ian Partridge
      25. Theodore, Or The Pirate King - Ian Partridge
      26. A Long Time Ago (Hilliard's Shanty) - Ian Partridge
      27. Oh Dear, What Can The Matter Be? - Bernadette Greevy

      Tracks:

      1. The Grenadier - Richard Edgar-Wilson
      2. The Young Lover - Richard Edgar-Wilson
      3. Betty And Johnny - Richard Edgar-Wilson
      4. Rise Up And Reach The Stars - Richard Edgar-Wilson
      5. The Bells - Nik Hancock-Child
      6. Ann's Cradle Song - Nik Hancock-Child
      7. As I Lay In The Early Sun - Nik Hancock-Child
      8. The Cherry Tree - Nik Hancock-Child
      9. Dusk - Nik Hancock-Child
      10. Peter Warlock's Fancy - John Constable
      11. The Frostbound Wood - John Constable
      12. Chopcherry - John Constable
      13. A Sad Song - John Constable
      14. Rutterkin - John Constable
      15. Bethlehem Down - John Constable
      16. Wapping Old Stairs - Felicity Lott
      17. Long Steel Grass - Martyn Hill
      18. Tango-Pasodoble - Martyn Hill
      19. Popular Song - Martyn Hill
      20. Beatriz's Song - Felicity Lott
      21. Lay Your Sleeping Head, My Love - Philip Langridge
      22. Early One Morning - Felicity Lott
      23. The Foggy, Foggy View - Philip Langridge
      24. Now The Leaves Are Falling Fast - Philip Langridge
      25. Tell Me The Truth About Love - Della Jones
      26. The Choirmaster's Burial - Philip Langridge

      Customer Reviews:

      3 out of 5 stars A century of British art songs to delight those who love them.......2006-06-26

      These 53 songs have been collected by Naxos from their extensive acquisitions from Collins Classics, and perhaps other British sources now out of business. There's a steady cottage industry, year after year, producing the typical English art song, which is usually based on folk songs, but even in more modern idioms is profuondly conservative and nostaligic. Half these songs, not to mention half the composers, are totally unknown to American audiences, but the familiar names of Vaughan Williams and Britten represent high quality, and the lesser lights, such as Warlock and Quilter, are mainstays in this repertoire.

      I'd challenge all but the most addicted listener to make it through more than ten songs at a sitting, and many of these pieces are tepid, offering comfort rather than inspiration. The singers are among the best, but Graham Johnson and Steuart Beford, who do most of the accompaniments, are lackluster. I know that won't be a popular comment, yet if you compare any of these songs with rendiitons done by Janet Baker, John Shirley-quirk, and most recently Bryn Terfel and Ian Bostridge, you immediately notice how much more intensity and drama is pesent than htis colleciton reveals.

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