Crown Jewels [Enhanced] [Import]

crown jewels [enhanced] [import]

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Winterland

2. Rain

3. Hike It Up

4. I Won't Wait

5. Dirty Talk, Dirty Walk

6. Crown of Thorns

See all 20 tracks on this disc

Disc: 2

1. Over My Head

2. Don't Let Me Down

3. Only One Who's Lonely

4. Breakthrough

5. You

6. Writing's on the Wall

See all 15 tracks on this disc

Disc: 3

1. Heaven Tonight

2. Long Way Hom

3. Believer

4. 'Til You've Had Enough

5. My Sweet Lord

6. Shed No Tears

See all 12 tracks on this disc

Disc: 1
1. Winterland
2. Rain
3. Hike It Up
4. I Won't Wait
5. Dirty Talk, Dirty Walk
6. Crown of Thorns
See all 20 tracks on this disc
Disc: 2
1. Over My Head
2. Don't Let Me Down
3. Only One Who's Lonely
4. Breakthrough
5. You
6. Writing's on the Wall
See all 15 tracks on this disc
Disc: 3
1. Heaven Tonight
2. Long Way Hom
3. Believer
4. 'Til You've Had Enough
5. My Sweet Lord
6. Shed No Tears
See all 12 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Frontiers Records is pleased to announce the release of 'Crown Jewels', the first & most complete best of from the mighty band Crown Of Thorns on a stunning 3 CD box set in digipak covering all the best songs from the band's repertoire & adding plenty of rare material, two newly recorded Christmas tracks & one 25 minutes exhaustive video interview with band leader Jean Beauvoir who encompasses the band's entire career. After all these years of exciting news & an action packed career, it was surely time for a best of package. It wouldn't be Crown Of Thorns if this wasn't special. First, the band recruited Sebastian Kozak to design an all-new stunning artwork. Then, all tracks of the album were remastered. After all, this is the ultimate Crown Of Thorns package- a must for every fan of this amazing band! Digipak. Frontiers. 2004.

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Crown Jewels [Enhanced] [Import]

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Box Fit For The Kings Of Rock,Queen
Queen
The Ultimate Highlight of Queen's Reign
Brilliant Queen Collection
20th century classic

The Crown Jewels
Queen
Manufacturer: Hollywood Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000DMUL
Release Date: 1998-11-24

Tracks:

Keep Yourself Alive
Doing All Right
Great King Rat
My Fairy King
Liar
The Night Comes Down
Modern Times Rock N' Roll
Son And Daughter
Jesus
Seven Seas Of Rhye...

Tracks:

Procession
Father to Son
White Queen (As it Began)
Some Day One Way
The Loser In The End
Ogre Battle
The Fairy Feller's Master-Stroke
Nevermore
The March of the Black Queen
Funny How Love Is
Seven Seas of Rhye

Tracks:

Brighton Rock
Killer Queen
Tenement Funster
Flick Of The Wrist
Lily Of The Valley
Now I'm Here
In The Lap Of The Gods
Stone Cold Crazy
Dear Friends
Misfire
Bring Back That Leroy Brown
She Makes Me (Stormtrooper In Stilettoes)
In The Lap Of The Gods...Revisted

Tracks:

Death On Two Legs (Dedicated to...)
Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon
I'm In Love With My Car
You're My Best Friend
'39
Sweet Lady
Seaside Rendezvous
The Prophet's Song
Love Of My Life
Good Company
Bohemian Rhapsody
God Save The Queen

Tracks:

Tie Your Mother Down
You Take My Breath Away
Long Away
The Millionaire's Waltz
You And I
Somebody To Love
White Man
Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy
Drowse
Teo Torriatte (Let Us Cling Together)

Tracks:

We Will Rock You
We Are The Champions
Sheer Heart Attack
All Dead, All Dead
Spread Your Wings
Fight From The Inside
Get Down, Make Love
Sleeping On The Sidewalk
Who Needs You
It's Late
My Melancholy Blues

Tracks:

Mustapha
Fat Bottomed Girls
Jealousy
Bicycle Race
If You Can't Beat Them
Let Me Entertain You
Dead On Time
In Only Seven Days
Dreamers Ball
Fun It
Leaving Home Ain't Easy
Don't Stop Me Now
More Of That Jazz

Tracks:

Play The Game
Dragon Attack
Another One Bites The Dust
Need Your Loving Tonight
Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Rock It (Prime Jive)
Don't Try Suicide
Sail Away Sweet Sister
Coming Soon
Save Me

Customer Reviews:

Box Fit For The Kings Of Rock,Queen.......2007-06-28

Some good reasons to get this box set:1)Eight albums from Queen's most popular and fruitful years:Queen(1973),Queen II(1974),Sheer Heart Attack(1974),A Night At The Opera(1975),A Day At the Races(1976),News Of The World(1977),Jazz(1978) and The Game(1980) all in cool,attractive mini-original LP-style jackets 2)Most of the band's biggest and best-loved hits are here,including "We Will Rock You","We Are The Champions","Bohemian Rhapsody","Another One Bites The Dust","Killer Queen","Somebody To Love","You're My Best Friend","Crazy Little Thing Called Love","Bicycle Race" and "Fat Bottomed Girls",plus their most prized classic album tracks like "Keep Yourself Alive","Seven Seas Of Rhye","Stone Cold Crazy","39","Tie Your Mother Down","Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy","Get Down Make Love","Its Late","Dragon Attack" and many more.3)Excellent remastered sound,much better than the individual 1991 Hollywood CDs.Even Queen I and Queen II,which suffered from substandard production,now sound better than ever. 4)No bad bonus tracks with awful "remixes"! 5) No mastering errors like on the separate 1991 ones with the chopped guitar intro to "It's Late",the screwy opening to "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" and the chopped part 30-seconds into "In The Lap Of The Gods".6)Nice booklet featuring lyrics to every album contained here.and 7)It's a real steal to get all these great Queen albums at the price of $89.99 and under.That may be steep,but considering the artifically high prices of the individual ones at $13.99-16.99,and the fact that this box set has such superior sound quality over the ones still on the shelves(still with those horrid bonus tracks!),its worth every penny!

Queen .......2007-06-24

Great boxed set. Dark Blue velvet box with logo. "nice" Each CD is in an carboard replica jacket of it's album. It would've been a perfect set if the CD's were in an hard case instead of cardboard.
8 CD's and a companion booklet with all the lyrics and some pictures.
If you like Queen's music this is a great collection. I love it.

The Ultimate Highlight of Queen's Reign.......2007-01-20

Any true Queen fan knows that these first eight albums represent the epitome of one of the greatest rock bands of the 1970s. The remastered albums are of excellent sound quality, and the sleeves are cardboard replicas of the original album covers. Queen II, Night at the Opera, Day at the Races, News of the World, and Jazz are accurately reproduced in their original gatefold format. Jazz even includes a miniature reproduction of the original notorious poster of nude female bicycle racers! The accompanying booklet has all the original lyrics, as well as some great photos. All of this is beautifully packaged in a blue velvet covered box. Although not inexpensive, you get a lot for your money, musically and otherwise. For anyone who loves Queen, this set is a must!

Brilliant Queen Collection.......2006-12-16

An absolutely brilliant collection. After "The Game", Queens music became more erratic and eccentric. This is the real meat and bones of the Queen cds. Hell, my childhood lies in this box set! The Album re-creations are brilliant, and the inner sleeves in each one protects the cds from dislodging. They sound incredible and at some of the prices i see this being sold by used/other sellers its an absolute bargain! Even the $95 that amazon sells it new as is a bargain considering this is 8 cds. work it out. Not to be missed on any level.
If you RIP your music onto computer as i do, you play the cds once and have an immaculate collection to be cherished forever. The 'Real' Queen music in its own storage unit, each individually captured in its original LP artwork (including gate-fold) the booklet gives info and lyrics to each cd! I cant speak enough of the value and quality of the set by one of the most under-appreciated bands in history!

20th century classic.......2006-12-04

This is THE ultimate Queen collection - putting together Queen's first 8 classic albums from the wonder years of 1973 to 1980. What results is a work of art and some of the best music of the 20th century by far , in this delightful treasure of a collection.

Queen (1973)

You might take a bit of time to get to appreciate the genius of this but this is certainly a masterpiece and I love it . My favourites are upbeat rocker 'Keep Yourself Alive' , the beautiful 'Doing Alright 'the brilliant 'Liar' the sad and imaginative 'My Fairy King and Roger Taylor's 'Modern Times Rock 'N Roll -classic 1970's hard rock at its best. We would see more examples of by Taylor in subsequent albums ..These are all masterpieces which should have got much greater recognition than they did .
There are also numbers with some rather nasty verses such as 'Great King Rat and 'Mad The Swine ' which we would see toned down in the later albums , and 'Son and Daughter' is rather strange . Jesus sounds like Queen's tribute to Gospel music and is actually quite memorable with it's melodic choral chant. Nevertheless all of them are important in studying the development of the band. Listen a few times and you'll love it .Its one of the best rock albums of all time.

Queen II (1974)

This album is a masterpiece, absolutely one of Queen's best. Together with Sheer Heart Attack it is among the most underrated album of the rocking 70's and for me the 70's rock!!
It is a ingenious blend of rock, opera and magnificent poetry. Study the lyrics. There is a wonderful journey into a Tolkienesque fantasy land. This is really a work of art -something like that sung by Mediaeval balladeers but its a mix of ballads and rock.
That fantastic hit Seven Seas of Rhye and songs like the full-of- action and energetic 'Ogre Battle,' the sad and beautiful 'White Queen,' the 'March Of The Black Queen' is a several song rock opera that's style seems to have preceeded 'Bohemian Rhapsody'. and the incredible 'Fairy Feller's Master Stroke' are like Tolkien and Lewis etc with a touch of Alice In Wonderland and Harry Potter in rock-opera mode. Then there are the wonderful melodies with a baroque flavour 'Father To Son,' the exquisite love song 'Nevermore' and the melodic and whimisical 'Funny How Love Is,' and Roger Taylor's classic 1970's hard rock 'The Loser In The End'.
Buy it, study it and let your imagination free.

Sheer Heart Attack (1974)

This one reaches the majestic heights of Mozart,Tchaikovsky et al of previous centuries.It is tragic that only Killer Queen is well known to the general public of these songs.Because ther energetic Brighton Rock,the inditement of the corrupt materialism of modern time-Flick of the Wrist (with it's beautifully psychedelic overtures),the sheer poetry of Lily of the Valley (which any struggling genius can relate to),the opera rock masterpice Lap of the Gods and the fast paced rocker Misfire should have been hits of the century. the hard rock beaut Stone Cold Crazy was redone years later by metallica , a tribute to Queen's pioneering work in rock!
Very Very little from the 20 th century compares to them What a pity Queen became so commercialised later and churned out so much mediocre rubbish in the 1980's Carve the names of these songs in gold!

A Night At The Opera (1975)

Another classic of the 20 th century.Everyone knows the classic rock-opera Bohemian Rhapsody but I think 'The Prophets Song ' is the best of the album.With all this millenium madness 24 years on it should have been re redone by some innovative artist.But most (not all) music stars today lack imagination)Hard rocker 'Death on Two Legs'you can dedicate to anyone you hate with a passion and is also fantastic. I enjoyed the nonchalant and whimsical 'Seaside Rendezvous' and 'Lazing On A Sunday Afternoon' I think '39'is a lovely story (it's about a man who go's into space for many years and does not age , but when he returns , his daughter , or grandaughter , is now an old lady) and so is the melancholy 'Good Company'. the operatic 'Love of My Life' -What can I say? And the hard-rock Sweet Lady is great too!Another tribute to rock opera.

A Day At The Races (1976)

Of course yokels couldn't appreciate most of it. Songs like the 'Millionaire Waltz ','Good Old Fashioned Lover Boy' , 'Tel Torriate' and 'Long Away' take take you right to the heart of classic rock opera at it's very best.While there are the exhilirating hard rock classics like 'Tie Your Mother Down'. For me listening to this album just like the previous 2 is like medidating....Wonderful

News Of The World (1977)

OK.There is some good stuff on this album : We Will Rock you and We Are The Champions are all-time rock classics.
I think Spread Your Wings is a fantastic inspirational song - unforgettable. There is the punk rock-style Get Down Make Love and the bluesy Melancholy Blues , which are also good.
But the album is not as good as Queen's first five masterpieces (which are among my favourite albums of all time: Queen , Queen II, Sheer Hear Attack,A Night At The Opera and A Day At The Races .Its still worth having in your collection and it's still a hallmark of the roaring 70's , which is always a pleasure to listen to (Its also far better than 80's Queen) but it also marks a departure from Queen's classic rock-opera roots for which I most love the band. Of course musical fashions were changing by 1977.

Jazz (1978)

This album contains some of Queen's greatest tracks-the rollicking Fat Bottomed Girls , Bicycle Race and one of my favourite queen songs-Don't Stop Me Now.
Also noteworthy are the fast paced Let Me Entertain You and Fun It , the melancholy Leaving Home Ain't Easy and Jealousy , the Middle Eastern style Mustapha and the waltzing 50's style Dreamer's Ball.
An excellent album featuring a very important stage in the bands development.

The Game (1980)

Well , lets see.
This is Queen's first album of the 1980's and I believe that 70's Queen is far superior to 80's Queen.
But Queen had already , by then , departed from it's grand rock/opera style of 1973-1976 with News of The world (1977) and Jazz (1978)
This album is quite simply a mixed bag.
'Save Me' and 'Play The Game' are the best songs on the album and do justice to Queen at it's best.The video of the song is also great.
'Sail Away Sweet Sister' is a pretty ballad ; 'Rock It Prime Jive' is another great rocker by Roger Taylor (there are some really great Taylor rock pieces on the 70's albums) as is 'Coming Soon' . 'Crazy Little Thing' called love is a pleasant 50's style hit .
'Another One Bites The Dust' has a fantastic beat, 'Dragon Attack ' and 'Don't Try Suicide' are typical 80's pop and ' Need Your Loving Tonight' is mediocre.

The Thomas Crown Affair: Music From The MGM Motion Picture

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The Sinnerman or the whole affair?
Excellent CD representing most of the movie's music
Thomas Crown Affair Soundtract
Just as Smooth as the Movie
Thomas Crown Affair music from the movie

The Thomas Crown Affair: Music From The MGM Motion Picture
Sting , Nina Simone , Bill Conti , and Various Artists
Manufacturer: Ark 21
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00001OH1S
Release Date: 1999-09-07

Tracks:

Windmills Of Your Mind - Sting
Sinnerman - Nina Simone
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The Thomas Crown Affair is a caper story with a new (well, retread) twist: Pierce Brosnan plays a guy who can afford virtually anything, so he attempts to get something he can't, a Monet. It's a movie fitting of a polished, well-produced soundtrack, which is exactly what this disc delivers. Sting's previously unreleased version of the famous theme song "Windmills of Your Mind" lacks the suave psychedelic flair of Noel Harrison's original version (he won an Oscar for the song on the original Thomas Crown soundtrack), but should please his fans. Nina Simone's classic "Sinnerman" is a welcome contribution, and Wasis Diop's "Caban La Ka Kratchie" is a steamy world fusion tune. Bill Conti's score--varying from pulsating piano compositions to smooth jazz--rounds out the rest of this short soundtrack. For most, the real attraction here is the Sting cut. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

The Sinnerman or the whole affair?.......2007-05-20

I wanted to get The Thomas Crown Affair Soundtrack for one reason only: The Sinnerman by Nina Simone, because I was not able to find this particular version anywhere else. And yet this song...it is simply great. When I first heard it, I could feel shivers down my spine, and have felt the same ever since. But to be completely honest, I do like the rest of the CD. Unfortunately, there is not much left. The soundtrack is rather short (31' approximately), and...well...jazzy, which is not exactly my cup of tea, but still, it was worth getting it. It is a nice, relaxing listening. Apart from The Sinnerman, of course. That one makes me feel exhilirated and strong and...well, happy.

Excellent CD representing most of the movie's music.......2007-03-11

This is a great CD containing most of the melodies and songs from the movie except for the Latin dance during the black and white party. I especially enjoyed Sting's Windmills Of Your Mind which is not released on any other CD (I believe) and Nina Simone's "clapping" song. One of the rare soundtracks that has all great songs and melodies in one!

Thomas Crown Affair Soundtract.......2007-01-20

The CD was brand new, and I love the songs, it came in the mail extremley fast, even though it was a week before Christmas.

Just as Smooth as the Movie.......2006-09-25

This is a fantastic score and I highly recommend it. While Sting does not do the best ever recording of "Windmills of Your Mind," it's still very good, relaxing, and sets up the rest of the CD well.
Simone's "Sinnerman" is either something you do or do not like. Personally the vocals get to be repetitive and irritating after a while, but the piano and hand-clapping are definitely something to be heard, especially since they bring back the enjoyed memory of Brosnan and the other men clad in their "business suits and bowler cap" shuffle game for the film's final climax. I tend to skip the vocals, but still listen to the track.
"Everything is Never Quite Enough" is one of my favorite songs on this CD, even though there are so many different languages in the lyrics. The sounds and beat are incredible, stirring all the right emotions, while the lyrics are sultry and perfectly placed together. As said before, there are different languages sung in the song (the woman sings English, but the male sings French, his native African dialect, and some various others), but they all compliment each other and it is not at all annoying. It is excellent.
"Kaban a la Kratchie" is another track that you like or you don't...it depends on one's mood. Overall it is enjoyable and nostalgic of the Caribbean and the stunning photography of the scenes filmed in the tropics, but you need to be in a light-hearted mood and "enjoying the day" attitude to fully appreciate the song.
The rest of the songs are all Bill Conti's music and his score - no lyrics. The basic theme is reheard in the music, but the pace and background instruments are certainly different so you can listen to the entire CD without getting bored and can feel your pulse quicken with the music. The score certainly brings back the movie and the entire attitude of sophistication, intelligence, and smoothness. A great CD to listen to while driving, working, reading, basic background music, or for just plain listening to.
I highly recommend it and you will most certainly not have any buyer's remorse.

Thomas Crown Affair music from the movie.......2006-09-05

I found the music very uplifting and fun to listen to and it reminds me of the movie. I can listen during exercise and get my heart going for the day. The artists on the CD are great and I have searched for more CD's related.Sinnerman is one of my favorite songs/soundtrack.

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Good Jorma Album!
Great pickin, but overbearing religiosity
if you're not a Christian it won't be for you
A Class Act
Pure listening joy

Stars in My Crown
Jorma Kaukonen
Manufacturer: Red House
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2007-03-13

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Heart Temporary
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By The Rivers Of Babylon
Living In The Moment
Late Breaking News
Come Back Baby
Mighty Hard Pleasure
No Demon
There's A Table Sitting In Heaven
When The Man Comes Around
A Life Well Lived
Will There Be Any Stars In My Crown?
Preacher Picked The Guitar
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Five years after Blue Country Heart, Stars in My Crown finds Jorma Kaukonen continuing and expanding on that Grammy-nominated work. It's again a relaxed setting, but the stylistic range has taken on a compelling diversity. Not generally a prolific writer, Kaukonen has written a welcome five of the disc's fourteen numbers this time out. They range from the perfect and prayerful opener "Overture: Heart Temporary," with its 12-piece string section holding his acoustic guitar and vocal aloft, to the lilting instrumental "A Life Well Lived." Kaukonen's choice of covers has left him room to make them his own, while also adding to the portrait of who he is as an artist, and how he got there. It would be right to expect a Rev. Gary Davis song on this album, and there are two of them, but it's his take on Johnny Cash's "The Man Comes Around" that amazes. It's an audacious choice for reinterpretation in which he both honors the original and finds a natural ease for his own voice. Throughout the entire set, the small and subtly varying ensemble plays with elegant style, peppered with occasional playful hijinks. --David Greenberger

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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-enshrined guitarist and founder of Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna returns with a stunning acoustic masterpiece, his first new recording since 2002's Grammy-nominated Blue Country Heart.

Continuing the journey through American roots music he started in the early 1960's, Jorma cooks up a tasty collection of down-home blues, bluegrass, folk, country gospel and reggae. Stars In My Crown was recorded in Nashville and is rooted in classic Americana, flavored with a laid-back bluesy feel.

With fresh takes on soul-searching spirituals and many original compositions, the new record is vastly more personal than previous recordings, as evidenced by the self-penned "Heart Temporary," "A Life Well Lived," and "Living In The Moment." The album reveals Kaukonen's increasingly reflective outlook as the success of his Fur Peace Guitar Ranch and his full and varied life of music and family leads him to ask on the liner notes "Who would have thought that life would be this good?"

Jorma's love for Lightnin' Hopkins manifests in "Come Back Baby," and his continued channeling of Reverend Gary Davis is heard in "There's A Table Sitting In Heaven." A satisfying jewel is Jorma's cover of the classic reggae song "The Rivers Of Babylon." After Jerry Garcia gave him his first reggae album - the soundtrack to the movie The Harder They Come - Kaukonen always wanted to record the tune. "This is crucial reggae for sure," says Jorma.

Backing Kaukonen are the outstanding talents of Barry Mitterhoff (Hot Tuna), Rob Ickes (Blue Highway), Reese Wynans (Stevie Ray Vaughan's Double Trouble), Tim Stafford (Blue Highway, Alison Krauss), Greg Leisz (Dave Alvin) and Sally Van Meter (Tony Furtado Band). Produced by Byron House (Sam Bush Band), Stars in My Crown is the album that fans and critics have been anxiously awaiting.

Customer Reviews:

Good Jorma Album!.......2007-06-22

As always, Jorma pulls out some great guitar work for his fans, and this one is no exception. I'm a fan, and a friend, and I'll probably be a bit biased, but I also feel free to tell it like it is. My favorite is Blue Country Heart and Land of Heroes, and now I have a third favorite "recent" Jorma solo album with Stars in My Crown. For anyone who thinks this is a religious conversion release, they just don't understand what they are talking about. Jorma has always played "gospel" songs in his releases because of his undying devotion to the music of the Rev Gary Davis. Its part of his roots as a musician. His religious epiphany of late was in his Jewish roots, not Christianity, lest anyone think this is Jorma's version of Bob Dylan's Saved album. Great job Jorma, and I hope you record more for us to listen to and aspire to play on our own guitars, even if we try it with flat picks. This is a must-have for any serious Jorma fan and student of fingerstyle guitar, country blues and American roots music.

Great pickin, but overbearing religiosity.......2007-06-15

Great fingerpicking, as is to be expected from Jorma. Unfortunately, he's found God in a big way and feels compelled to beat the listener over the head with the "good news." Ugh....

if you're not a Christian it won't be for you.......2007-06-03

it was disheartening to hear messages of exclusion and righteousness--great gospel music brings all people in as it embraces the human condition and our yearning to become better people. In this CD unfortunately one must believe that Jesus is the only way to have a spiritual life.

A Class Act.......2007-06-03

In a world of much musical GARBAGE, Stars In My Crown is a well written, well composed,CLASS ACT. Jormas' talents have gotten better with age, and although some may resent the Christian theme in a few of the cuts, the well thought out lyrics have to be acknowledged. The first song, "Heart Temporary" will bring a tear to the most seasoned sailor. As an old hippie, I'm glad Jorma brought the love of the sixties back to my heart.

Pure listening joy.......2007-05-09

Jorma's guitar stirs so many memories of yesteryear. His music is uplifting and hopeful. He plays the guitar with such love and passion as to soothe and bring cheer at the same time. A must own for all music lovers.

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At The Movies by Andre Rieu
very beautiful
Refreshing Music
from texas--AND FROM A MUSIC LOVER
Andre Rieu - Music for the masses

At The Movies

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Lara's Theme / Somewhere My Love - Dr. Zhivago
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Main Title - The Godfather
Bolero - "10"
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The Windmills of Your Mind - The Thomas Crown Affair
Edelweiss - The Sound of Music
True Love - High Society
Stranger in Paradise - Kismet
Romance - The Gadfly
Main Title - Once Upon a Time in the West

Customer Reviews:

At The Movies by Andre Rieu.......2007-05-20

Andre Rieu brings a warmth and pop-like aire to his music.Here he plays popular music with a classical orchestra and adds his special ingredients to it ie:humor (musical jokes for the serious listener),fun,light-heartedness.It's a band of very talented musicians having alot of fun as is evident in the playing and especially if you've seen them in concert.I can "hear" the smiles on their not serious faces by their style of playing...less staccato and with more feeling.Andre and company swing and dance through every track climaxing on Ravel's Bolero from the movie "10".

very beautiful.......2007-01-09

This cd is very beautiful. It captures the songs wonderfully. The orchestra does a fine job.

Refreshing Music.......2006-11-03

Andre Rieu presents wonderful songs in a very inspirational way. They are to be enjoyed as "dinner music" or just for times when the TV is off and you need some "quiet time". It is a great grouping of melodies.

from texas--AND FROM A MUSIC LOVER.......2006-08-30

ANDRE RIEU TAKES US ON A WONDERFUL TRIP BACK IN TIME TO THE MOVIES YOU CAN=T FORGET AND THE MUSIC THAT MADE THEM CLASSICS. DO BUY IT. IT IS A TREASURE...

Andre Rieu - Music for the masses.......2006-08-10

Sometimes you just want enjoyable music as a backdrop to the job at hand. I turn to Andre to get me through these events. Probably not a glowing endorsement, but if you know of Mr. Rieu's feelings about music, he would just smile and nod his head. This is music to just enjoy for the sake of music - and that is a good thing.

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Another turning point
My favourite Airplane album
I Don't Really See-Why Can't We Go On As Free?
Doesn't Hold Up In the 2000's
Thank God for Digital Re-Mastering

Crown of Creation
Jefferson Airplane
Manufacturer: RCA
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ASIN: B0000A0DRZ
Release Date: 2003-08-19

Tracks:

Lather
In Time
Triad
Star Track
Share A Little Joke
Chushingura
If You Feel
Crown Of Creation
Ice Cream Phoenix
Greasy Heart
The House At Pooneil Corners
Bonus Tracks: Ribump Ba Bap Dum Dum
Bonus Tracks: Would You Like A Snack
Bonus Tracks: Share A Little Joke (Mono Single Version)
Bonus Tracks: The Saga Of Sydney Spacepig (Previously Unreleased)

Album Description

Originally released in 1968, this RCA/BMG Heritage remastered reissue adds 4 bonus tracks 'Ribump Ba Bap Dum Dum', 'Would You like A Snack', 'Share A Little Joke' (single version-mono) & 'The Saga Of Sydney Spacepig' (previously unreleased). Includes 12-page booklet with extensive liner notes, detailed track listing & rare photos. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

Another turning point.......2007-05-29

Another of the albums that became a turning point in my life. The other reviews state everything about the album I could say. Let me just second the reviewer Pearl Drummer and say that Jack Casady is absolutely the BEST BASSIST ever, before or since (and completely underrated). His playing on the title track is so dense and complex that I never tire of hearing it. I wish I knew enough about engineering to separate it out so I could listen to it alone.

My favourite Airplane album.......2007-04-19

After the more experimental and overtly psychedelic After Bathing at Baxter's Crown of Creation marks a return to the shorter songs and more "commercial" (remember, everything is relative) sound of Surrealistic Pillow. It is my favourite Airplane record.

This LP is a perfect mix of eccentric slower-paced songs (Lather, Triad), plaintive Marty Balin (In Time, Shared a Little Joke), inspired Kaukonen (Star Track) and classic Airplane (Crown of Creation, Pooneil Corners). The only throwaway is the irritating Chushingura. And it is only1:16 in length. The remixed sound is a revelation. The newfound clarity and crispness really does enable us to fully appreciate the individual musical talents of the band. The bonus tracks on this re-release are eminently forgettable. No, they are more than that - they are positively annoying! However, on the basis of the songs from the original LP this is a five star effort.

I Don't Really See-Why Can't We Go On As Free?.......2007-01-15

Yes. I saw the review that Guido wrote and, needless to say, I was metamortified! Let me say people, it is very difficult having a guide that is a party animal. When we did talk, he admitted that he was very drunk at the time and that since my reviews had achieved a certain fame, he felt very left out. He apologized (which was feigned), promised never to do it again (an excuse designed to make me leave), and offered vast amounts of help in the future (never once moving from his comfortable barstool). I suggested counseling for him. He was not happy with that. But since I could do no more, I just let things be. Eventually I learned from my other guides that he blames me totally for ALL of his problems! We are talking about a serious case of denial here people! However, I have decided to let his review stand and be a testimony to my good heart and fair-minded forgiveness. The faithful will certainly appreciate and be awed by my irreverent behavior and follow all my reviews forthwith. Yes. And I have learned to lock my laptop when I'm away!
But, let's get to this fine psychedelic classic that beloved Airplane offered many Seer moons ago.
Well- it certainly seems like the Airplane wanted to make a huge IMPACT on us with this album. Why else put them in the atom bomb? (By and by-one of Metamorpho's favorite covers of all time!). But it seems that-with "Crown of Creation" they reeled in more control after the uncontrollable "Baxters". However, they moved the creativity forward and, in this, achieved a great mix of songs. And what is so moving in that is the fact that each composition is a totally unique entity. Never one sounding the same as another-they achieved artistic integrity. And that is due to the immense talent of all the individuals.
We begin with "Lather"- Grace Slick's ode to getting older. Not a rocker-it moves on insistently with a lullaby. How appropriate! But what totally makes this song are the "extras". The little effects they throw in to make the song so rich. The typewriter in the background; the cannon shot from a tank; the seagulls circling on a beach, the sound of Lather's hand; Jorma's "child crying", and Hari Kari as a game to play. This song is so classic and satisfying that they needn't have done more. But they did.
"In Time" is a psychedelic sexual fantasy. And Kantner does a good job on this. But here, and elsewhere, begins Grace's extended background vocal "glue" that binds the whole thing together. She is most noted for the Marty and Grace yin and yang, push and pull, of vocals. And, herein, lies alot of the reason that their sound was most alluring.
Ah. Then they do David Crosby's amazing "Triad". Grace's "come to me" vocals are exactly right for the message. Crosby, more or less, got kicked out of The Byrds for this. In Airplane's hands, they "fly" with it. Rebels will try "something new-if you're crazy too". And they do it so well.
Jorma's writing shines on "Star Track". And his lead is amazing. Ultimately, it is about not taking the world so seriously. "Push the world on by with your hand", or else you'll be like a rat in a cage-running to please the "establishment" and ruining yourself in the process. We then get to Marty's excellent "Share a Little Joke". This is a favorite of Metamorpho's. It is the exhubance of moving towards happiness. "The world around you, never catches up with you". But the joke is one from within. Pay close attention to Marty's vocals, especially the rise to the break-then the lead-and the drum beat back to the vocals again. Intense and wonderful, it provides the exclamation point to the song. (!!!!!!!!)
After Spencer's psychedelic aural auditory assault of "Chushingura" we then settle back to the tunes. And, just as a note here. In many groups of the time, I think it unusual that the drummer would have been given his own time to create. But, with the Airplane, they were willing to try it and with sometimes, amazing effect. That's creativity folks!
"If You Feel" is a Marty excursion of sorts. Again, it is about the freedom to do as you feel. Whatever brings you joy. But to overanalyze it is a mistake. The words don't have to make sense if the feeling is what you're after-and this holds true for this song.
"Crown of Creation" is the cornerstone and namesake of this album, and in it,makes a clear cut line into the generation gap. It is not one of my favorites-but one of Airplane's essential tunes for their legacy. But, interestingly enough, we become exposed to their concept of "change" in this song and how it "changes" with outlook and perspective. (I will get into this with Grace's "Greasy Heart). But, for now, it relates that if their is no change-within yourself-you will become a "fossil of our time". Meaning the older generation. Life is change. How very true.
"Ice Cream Phoenix" seems like a drug trip and one designed around many questions. But the major one is that if the world is apocalyptic-how we still go on-love-and leave-and not feel sad about it. An ode-again- of moving towards happiness.
Ah. We then get to Slick's tease of "Greasy Heart". A jaunty tune for sure. Nitty and gritty and real life- Grace's lyrics here are out in left field. Mechanical but moving. But now the "don't ever change people" comes into play. Interestingly enough-she says change in "Crown of Creation" but "don't change" here. But, in a strange way-it does make sense. Compared to an older generation one must change-or rather-not to follow in the same footsteps. But here she is saying that once you decide to change, do not decide to change-especially for the ones who are important to you. It is confusing-but perhaps- that when you do change decide not to change back. Now that I've confused you (and myself) in the process, I'll just move along.
In "House at Pooneil Corners" we have the apocalpse Airplane style. Listen to the music. It's disjointed-downright disturbing-set in a meter to grate on you. But, it is totally consistent with the theme. Again, an Airplane genius that shines through.
The extra tracks are interesting. And some from other releases and out-takes. But, the main body of work stands on the sheer, intriguing talent of this band.
In closing- I would be remiss if I didn't mention the incredible contribution of Jack Cassidy. Innovative and fresh bass lines that, when you listen, are all over the fret board. At first you may think his bass riffs make no sense- but they all do! Again- he uses the bass as part AND apart from what is going on elsewhere. And this, people, is years before Chris Squire from Yes. Jack Cassidy created it. Chris Squire ran with it. But that is the chain of influences so prevailent in music. Always happens-always will.
In closing- I did this review because: A) I love the music and B) I wanted to show Guido that there is still a spark of life in this old Seer. Now that it's all over- I may saunter over to The Fishnet to share a beer with that wayward guide. Don't worry-I'll leave early. Metamorpho needs his sleep in order to proffer his well-heralded reflections!
To all- A good night and a great life. Keep moving on!
Your own-----Metamorpho

Doesn't Hold Up In the 2000's.......2006-07-15

I start out by saying I was a huge Jefferson Airplane fan and saw them live twice. One of the better Bay Area's bands, and one of the best live shows ever.

Regretably, this album does not hold up well to modern standards. "Lather" is a wierd drug induced anti-war child becomes man theme without a melody or discernable beat. "Triad" is a nice song, better sampled by the Byrds in one of their outtake CD's currently available.

"If You Feel" is a nice Marty Balin song, which is throwback to the 1st two Jefferson Airplane albums, and a precursor to his excellent singing and songwriting career.

"Greasy Heart" is an excellent example of Grace Slick and Paul Kanter singing duets.

Other than these two tracks, which are five star songs, the album simply doesn't translate well into this milenium.

Thank God for Digital Re-Mastering.......2006-01-23

I was lucky enough to see the Jefferson Airplane at the Filmore East several times (I'm 56) during their heyday. Since I'm an accomplished drummer, I was eager to see/listen to what I thought was one of the best rhythm sections I had ever listened to in populer music. I was never let down. For, even to this day, Jack Casady remains one of the finest electric bass players that ever lived. Period. Just listen to his bass lines on "After Bathing at Baxter's" many inspired tracks. He was doing things with feedback, harmonics and counterpoint that were way ahead of the time. Why do you think Jimi Hendrix wanted him as his bassist? Now listen to "Crown of Creation". Jack's bass lines in "Lather" are magnificent! His tone is so subtle. For me, the absolute essence of the electric bass sound (and remember, this is BEFORE Jaco) is his playing on "Triad". His execution and fingering are perfect. His timing is sooooo in the pocket, and his overall "sound" is distinctive and unusual. But, always clean. Jack Casady spoiled me because as a drummer, I always wanted to gig with bass players that were that fluid and tonal. So, buy this CD and listen to some of the best rock music (60's or otherwise) that you'll ever hear.

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Crime Jazz
Swing has never been done better!
The perfect swing album!
Oh Man i love this music
Simply the best of neo-swing

Mugzy's Move
Royal Crown Revue
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000062W5
Release Date: 1998-03-31

Tracks:

Hey Pachuco!
Zip Gun Bop
Mugzy's Move
I Love The Life I Live
The Walkin' Blues
Beyond The Sea
Park's Place
Datin' With No Dough
Trouble In Tinsel Town
Topsy
The Rise And Fall Of The Great Mondello
Honey Child
Hey Pachuco! (Reprise)
Barflies At The Beach

Amazon.com

Royal Crown Revue were between releases when the short-lived swing revival turned relative newcomers Cherry Poppin' Daddies and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy into household names. Originally released in the preresurgence year 1996, this collection finds Eddie Nichols's charismatic crooning and his band's revved-up revivalism in fine form. RCR favorites like "Hey Pachuco!" and "Zip-Gun Bop," which were both featured on the band's 1992 indie debut, are given the widescreen treatment here by Van Halen producer Ted Templeman. Other highlights include a cover of "Beyond the Sea" and "Barflies at the Beach," a wild remake of Louis Prima's "Sing Sing Sing" where Nichols sings the virtues of Flipper-laden tuna and other natural wonders. (Note: "Barflies" was added for this 1998 reissue.) As fate would have it, the band that launched the whole swing resurgence never really profited from its success. But as Nichols's heroes would say, that's show biz. --Bill Forman

Customer Reviews:

Crime Jazz.......2007-06-05

Established in 1989, Royal Crown Revue launched a swing revival that's still going strong and has spawned a host of imitators, from former Stray Cats singer Brian Setzer to the Cherry Poppin' Daddies. But Royal Crown Revue still rules the roost, with entries such as Walk on Fire (1999) and Greetings from Hollywood (2004). Whether you call it the bookish-sounding "neo-swing" or use the moniker supplied by front man singer Eddie Nichols--"hard-boiled swing"--you'll need a chaser after downing this powerful cocktail of swing laced with jive and rockabilly.

The accomplished sextet behind Nichols includes saxophonists Mando Dorame (tenor) and Bill Ungerman (barry), and trumpeter Scott Steen, backed by a rhythm section sharper than a stiletto: James Achor on guitar, Vinny Lepisto on bass, and drummer Daniel Glass. Nichols is, as they used to say, one hep cat: his voice brings to mind both Louies (Jordan and Prima), and the band's work reminds you of the "crime jazz" soundtracks of Elmer Bernstein and Henry Mancini. Listen to this one while reading Mickey Spillane's Kiss Me, Deadly and downing straight shots of Canadian Club.

Their signature tunes "Zip Gun Bop" and "Hey Pachuco!" are already standards in their own right. Their lightning-quick, be-bopping "Park's Place" brings back the best of Dizzy and Bird's jam sessions. Damn! These guys play tight! On "Beyond the Sea," Nichols out-swings and out-swoons Bobby Darin. "Barflies at the Beach"--a send-up of Louis Prima's version of "Sing, Sing, Sing"--closes this outing with a politically incorrect ditty about the delights of eating Charlie the Tuna...with a fin of Flipper thrown in for good measure. Yeah, man!

Swing has never been done better!.......2006-01-05

This is such an awesome band! The lead singer was born to sing swing! You will fall in love with every one of these great tunes! You cannot listen to this great CD without tapping your feet!

The perfect swing album!.......2005-11-19

This was the album that discovered Swing music for my ears. Great sounding, energetic album.

If you want a good introduction to Swing, this is THE perfect album to get. Also check out "The Contender" by Royal Crown Revue, it was their follow up to Mugsy's Move. Great album as well.

I would highly recommend this album.

Oh Man i love this music.......2005-06-08

Simply a brilliantly fun album that shines in the band's musicianship. The group is so together and the songs are well balanced, flowing seamlessly through the changes in the songs that keep you listening and relate as a group of stories that are greta ot listen to and fun to dance to!

A very strong album that is a fun and fresh approach to the best type of music out there- swing baby!

Simply the best of neo-swing.......2004-08-05

This is my favorite RCR cd. If you are a jazz fan in any way, shape, or form this cd is for you. It has a great combination of slow and fast songs, and their original pieces as well as awesome renditions of classics.... buy it today!

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Unbelievably good
Not quite Dispatch but yes I like it
Amazing
try again
so good

Us Against the Crown
State Radio
Manufacturer: Nettwerk Records
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ASIN: B000E1JOSY
Release Date: 2006-02-07

Tracks:

People to People
Mr. Larkin
Camilo
Right Me Up
Black Cab Motorcade
Riddle in London Town
Man in the Hall
Waitress
Diner Song
Gunship Politico
Rushian
Calvada's Chopper
Sybil [*]

Customer Reviews:

Unbelievably good.......2007-07-10

Chock full of reggae rock beats, politically relevant lyrics and memorable refrains my only question is why aren't more people listening to this band? "Camilo" enriches our wordly political perspective, "Mr. Larkin" heightens our personal perspective and "Love at Caesar's" is just plain fun. Listen to it once, listen to it twice, listen to it a thousand times. You'll hear something new every time.

Not quite Dispatch but yes I like it.......2006-11-10

Almost four stars, State Radio has a definitive Dispatch rythm and vibe but it lacks the creative impression that Dispatch listeners fell in love with. A few of the songs are very addicting and you will find yoursef listening to them over and over. Play the whole album through first and then listen to Riddle and Camilo again, you will not be disapointed.

Amazing.......2006-11-03

This was an excellent purchase.

If you like jamming Reggae/ Rock, State Radio is a great uplifting band to listen to. Their songs flow so smoothly. And the deep lyrics are very moving.

try again.......2006-05-31

This is supposed to be the type of music that real music fans listen to? You have got to be kidding me. Dispatch is a good band, but this band has got nothing about them that is good. They really have no originality at all, and most of their songs sound the same. And I am sick of people saying that this is real music, better than the [...] on the radio. It is no better than that, in fact maybe even worse. This is bad music, which nowadays is the alternative to pop music. Try again "true music fans" and show me one of your alternative rock bands that doesn't suck.

so good.......2006-05-11

First, i must say that i am not one who often gives out 5 stars for a cd. The best thing that i can say about state radio is that they deliver an infectious vibe that will leave songs stuck in your head for days and days. Think of this music as the political activism of Rage Against the Machine, the reggae of Bob marley, and the cool music of dispatch. The blending of music yeilds many pleasing songs that are accessable by lovers of all genres.

I have shown this cd to many of my friends, and all of them have loved this cd and bought it withn days. Although Camilo, Mr. Larkin, and The Diner song all stand out for the infectious melodies that they deliver, each track offers something unique and different. The reggae feel to People to People is one to be enjoyed over and over again, and the slow pace of riddle in londontown is special in itself. The flow of this album is one that i cannot begin to describe. There is so mucah raw energy available here. Those that were fans of Dispatch, this is an interesting look at where the band might have ended up if they had continued playing together.

What i would suggest however is that if you are planning on buying the cd, that you buy it on itunes, which gives the buyer 4 bonus tracks, all of which are amazing.

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GREAT WEDDING MUSIC!
Good Music
A very complete selection of ceremony music!
Comprehensive Classical Selection
Just one note...

A Bride's Guide to Wedding Music

Manufacturer: Naxos
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ASIN: B00005YD53
Release Date: 2002-02-19

Tracks:

Bach: Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring
Vivaldi: Largo Winter
Bach: Air On A G String
Torelli: Trumpet Concerto
Bach: Sheep May Safely Graze
Handel: Let The Bright Seraphim
Handel: Pastoral Symphony
Boccherini: String Quintet, Minuet
Mendelssohn: On Wings Of Song
Liszt: Dream Of Love
Rachmaninov: Vocalise
Debussy: Claire De Lune
Satie: Gymnopedie No.1
Gluck: Dance Of The Blessed Spirits
Debussy: Arabesque
Bizet: Intermezzo
Elgar: Salut D'amour
Debussy: Prelude A L'apres - Midi D'un Faun

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Wagner: Bridal Chorus
Clarke: Trumpet Voluntary
Handel: Royal Fireworks Music, Overture
Gabrieli: Canzon V
Charpentier: Te Deum
Purcell: Trumpet Tune
Mussorgsky: Promenade
Pachebel: Canon In D
Handel: Larghetto
Vivaldi: Guitar Concerto In D Major, Largo
Handel: Water Music, Air
Macdowell: To A Wild Rose
Beethoven: Pathetique Sonata, Adagio
Melchior: Adagio
Gounod: Ave Maria
Schubert: Ave Maria
Franck: Panis Angelicus
Faure: Pie Jesu
Rachmaninov: Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini
Schumann: Romance For Violin And Piano
Massenet: Meditation

Tracks:

Mendelssohn: Wedding March
Vivaldi: Concerto For Two Trumpets In B, Allegro
Telemann: Trumpet Concerto In D, Allegro
Vivaldi: Spring, Allegro
Telemann: Trumpet Concerto In B, Allegro
Handel: Concerto Grosso, Hornpipe
Bach: Brandenburg Concerto No.4, Allegro
Handel: Arrival Of The Queen Of Sheba
Schumann: Piano Quintet In E Flat Major
Widor: Toccata
Dubois: Toccata
Walton: Crown Imperial
Bach: Cantata No.51. 'Jauchzet Gott In Allen Landen.' Alleluia
Mozart: Exsultate Jubilate, Alleluia
Handel: Water Music, Hornpipe
Chopin; Variations On A Theme From 'La Cenerentola'
Faure: Sicilienne
Offenbach: Barcarolle
Faure: Berceuse
Saint-Saens: The Swan
Brahms: Waltz In A Flat
Grieg: Wedding Day At Troldhaugen

Album Description

The process of choosing music for a wedding day can certainly be a daunting process for any couple. There are many choices and the questions can be endless. Traditional music or something off the beaten path? Will your Mom cry (and not in a good way) if you do not come down the aisle to the traditional Wedding March from Wagner, or are you eager to try something new? This collection is designed to give the bridal couple some key pointers to navigate the world of classical music for their wedding day. The package includes over 3 1/2 hours of music on 3 CDs for all portions of the wedding service, all from the Naxos classical label (known for high-quality recordings at inexpensive prices). Wedding day favorites are there, along with new discoveries and tunes you may have never considered for a wedding. All pieces are hand selected by professional wedding musicians and consultants. As a bonus, the 20 page booklet will lead you through the process of choosing music, from hiring musicians to sample programs. Everything you need to create your own unique personal wedding soundtrack.

Customer Reviews:

GREAT WEDDING MUSIC!.......2007-01-24

I used these CD's for my wedding, and I was so happy I did. You need to buy this CD if you like having a traditional wedding! :)

Good Music.......2006-07-05

I bought these CDs for my wedding, in ceremony and reception. Also, when I created my own wedding video, I used it as background music.

A very complete selection of ceremony music!.......2005-02-02

I am getting married in several months and we couldn't decide what music we wanted at our wedding ceremony. This three disk compilation reminded us of all the great ones- including new options we hadn't thought about. I really enjoyed hearing the organ and strings versions of the songs. If you're someone who hears a classical or baroque piece of music, but can't remember the name or the precise tune, this is a must-have to jog your memory and trigger the tear ducts!

Comprehensive Classical Selection.......2004-04-15

I searched all over for a CD set that had a somewhat comprehensive list of classical selections that are traditionally played at weddings. When I found this 3 CD set, I was very pleased. It contains 61 works from almost as many composers. This set might not contain the "best recording ever" of each of the selections, however it is very well done and the quality is very good. I used it primarily to choose the pieces that I wanted to have played by the church organist, and so the actual recordings were more for my consumption rather than for use in the ceremony/reception itself. However, I would not have hestitated to use the CD's in the wedding itself if needed. The book inside includes a list of suggested songs for various wedding styles (formal, outside, morning, etc.). From the classical neophyte to the seasoned classical music expert, this CD set will meet if not exceed expectations.

Just one note..........2003-06-07

I have not heard this album, so I cannot rate it as a whole. (The form made me include a rating, but disregard that.) However, I want to point out that track 36, the Pie Jesu from Gabriel Faure's Requiem is - well, from a requiem, a mass for the dead. The Pie Jesu is a lovely, gentle movement, and it has a beautiful and pure sound that does seem to fit the mood of a wedding. The Latin words, however, mean "Merciful Lord Jesus, grant them everlasting rest," where "them" refers to the dead.

Tracks:

Theme From Mission Impossible - Schifrin
Theme From Gladiator - Zimmer
Hedwig's Theme - Williams
Harry's Wondrous World - Williams
Allegro Moderato - Symphony No. 8 'Unfinished' - Schubert
Suite From Shakespeare In Love - Warbeck
Out Of Africa - Barry
Requiem, Rex Tremendae - Mozart
Prelude In E Minor, Op. 28, No. 4 - Chopin
Suite No. 3 In D, Air On The G String - J.S. Bach
I Will Always Love You - Parton
Symphony No. 40, Molto Allegro - Mozart
Finlandia - Sibelius
My Heart Will Go On - Horner

Tracks:

Theme From Lord Of The Rings - Shore
Overture To All That Jazz - Kander & Ebb
'Trout' Quintet, Theme, Andantino And Variations - Schubert
Prelude No. 15 In D-Flat - Chopin
Windmills Of Your Mind - LeGrand
(Everything I Do) I Do It For You - KAMEN
Theme From Schindler's List - Williams
Also Sprach Zarathustra, Excerpt - Strauss
Symphony No. 3, Lento Cantabile - Semplice - Gorecki
Die Walkure, Ride Of The Valkyries - Wagner
Goldberg Variations, Aria Da Capo - J.S. Bach
Theme From License To Kill - KAMEN
Sonata No. 8, Op. 13, 'Pathetique,' Andante Cantabile - Beethoven
Die Another Day - Arnold
Symphony No. 9, Ode To Joy, Excerpt - Beethoven

Customer Reviews:

Movie Themes CD.......2007-03-10

Very nice CD with beautiful music from past movies. Very relaxing music to listen to.

"three decades of film composers ~ Simply The Best".......2004-03-06

Rhino Movie Music presents "Simply The Best Movie Themes", featuring the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and other various artists ~ within the realm of the following composers David Arnold, John Barry, Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman, Wendy Carlos, Fred Ebb, James Horner, James Newton Howard, Michael Kamen, John Kander, Michel Legrand, Alex North, Basil Poledouris, Howard Shore, Wladyslaw Szpilman, Stephen Warbeck, John Williams and Hans Zimmer ~ each composer has created one or more of the scores in this twenty nine classic line up.

Film scores covering over three decades with "2001:SPACE ODYSSEY", "A CLOCKWORK ORANGE", "APOCALYPSE NOW", "THE BODYGUARD(I Will Always Love You)", "CHICAGO(Overture to All That Jazz), "DIE ANOTHER DAY", "EYES WIDE SHUT", "FEARLESS", "GLADIATOR(Theme)", "HANNIBAL", "HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE(Hedwig's Theme)", "HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE(Harry's Wondrous World)", "THE HUNT FOR RED OCTOBER", "JURASSIC PARK:THE LOST WORLD", "LICENSE TO KILL, "LIVING DAYLIGHTS", "THE LORD OF THE RINGS(Theme)", "MINORITY REPORT", "MISSION IMPOSSIBLE (Theme)", "OUT OF AFRICA", "THE PIANIST", "ROBIN HOOD, PRINCE OF THIEVES", "SCHINDLER'S LIST", "SE7EN", "SHADOWLANDS", "SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE", "THE SIXTH SENSE", "THE THOMAS CROWN AFFAIR"and "TITANIC(My Heart Will Go On)" ~ a mixture of original compositions and classics of the old masters. Loaded with not just themes, but full of orchestral arrangements that are fresh and rewarding ~ sure to bring back those special moments from the film.

The presentation is superb with every cue inclusive with spectacular performances from suspense, romance and adventure all rolled into a two disc package. Rhino must be commended on doing such a great job and doing it well. Most serious "film-score-buffs" will welcome this compilation, has many cues available all under one banner ~ Rhino Records...gotta love it!

Total Time: 2-CD-Set ~ Rhino/Warner Classics 78061 ~ (2/24/2004)

Act II: The Meaning of, And All Things Regarding Ms. Leading
Average customer rating:

If I was a writer/producer, I would want to make a movie out of this elaborate concept album.

Most underrated band around.

Gives Coheed and Cambria a run for their money

mindblowing

This Band Can Do No Wrong, You MUST Listen To This Album

Act II: The Meaning of, And All Things Regarding Ms. Leading
The Dear Hunter
Manufacturer: Triple Crown
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000OMD4FM
Release Date: 2007-05-22

Tracks:

The Death and the Berth
The Procession
The Lake and the River
The Oracles on the Delphi Express
The Church and The Dime
The Bitter Suite 1 and 2: Meeting Ms. Leading and Through the Dime
The Bitter Suite 3: Embrace
Smiling Swine
Evicted
Blood of the Rose
Red Hands
Where the Road Parts
Dear Ms. Leading
Black Sandy Beaches
Vital Vessals Vindicate

Customer Reviews:

If I was a writer/producer, I would want to make a movie out of this elaborate concept album........2007-07-09

I've always enjoyed rock operas, but this is one of my favorites so far. I love the music and how it spans across many genres: Rock, Jazz, Blues, Ragtime, Progressive, Experimental, and other little excerpts that will make you want to rewind mid-track. This will undoubtedly be one of my favorite albums of 2007. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys new and unique music.

Most underrated band around........2007-07-09

Seriously, this may be one of the best things to happen in rock music for years and no one even pays any attention to these guys. They're too busy listening to their Panic! at the Disco songs. The Dear Hunter's writing is so great, and Casey's vocals are just great. He has a great voice and really knows how to use it. He brings in so many influences from so many styles. They even manage to fit a section into "The Lake and the River" that sounds like, for lack of a better term, slave music. Listen to this band right now because stuff this good is hard to come by.

Gives Coheed and Cambria a run for their money.......2007-06-20

74 min. album every second is brilliant! Very complex, very catchy, very progressive. Give it a couple of days for it grow on you, you won't be sorry.

mindblowing.......2007-06-01

I stumbled upon the receiving end of sirens about 2 1/2 years ago and was blown away. I saw them twice live and it was incredible. I was surprised to hear Casey was leaving the band to start The Dear Hunter and couldnt fathom that it could be anything better or more creative than what he did with TREOS. Act I was incredible in itself, but Act II is mindblowing. The album has so many different sounds and instruments. Anything this guy Casey does turns to gold it appears. If you havent heard of this band check them out.

This Band Can Do No Wrong, You MUST Listen To This Album.......2007-05-26

It is so very rare to find a band who, no matter what you listen to, demands respect and at least a polite listen. The Dear Hunter is such a band. Started as the side project of Casey from The Recieving End Of Sirens, The Dear Hunter allowed him to play songs that didn't quite fit their "controlled chaos" sound. The result was two of the most experimental and musically brilliant rock albums created in a very long time (Dear Ms. Leading, and this albums predicessor Act I). This album is a continuation of his musical masterpiece, crossing all generes into such priviously unmixed genres as Ragtime, Jazz, Lounge, Swing, Classical, Latin, and Progressive Rock. Add that kind of musical tallent to Casey's incredible vocals and storyline lyrics and you have Act II. Definately one of the best albums of this year, if not the best. A flawlessly crafted musical experiance, and a must listen for anyone who considers themselves a music fan.

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