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Expanded & remastered. This album shows the emergence of Chicago's more pop-oriented style, and features the hit singles 'Just You 'N' Me' and 'Feelin' Stronger Every Day' with 8 more original tracks, plus the bonus tracks 'Tired Of Being Alone' (with a Al Green) & 'Beyond All Our Sorrows' (Terry Kath Demo). 2002.
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- A wonderful Beethoven cycle
- A LONG TIME COMING AT THIS PRICE
- What more can be said?
- With the Best of the Best
- What sound problems????
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Beethoven - The Complete String Quartets / Alban Berg Quartet
Ludwig van Beethoven , Alban Berg Quartet , and Gerhard Schulz, Hatto Beyerle, Thomas Kakuska, Valentin Erben Günther Pichler
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ASIN: B000026D4J
Release Date: 1999-11-16 |
Tracks:
- Op. 18 No. 1 In F Major: I: Allegro Con Brio - Alban Berg Quartett
- Op. 18 No. 1 In F Major: II: Adagio Affettuoso Ed Appassionato - Alban Berg Quartett
- Op. 18 No. 1 In F Major: III: Scherzo (Allegro Molto) & Trio - Alban Berg Quartett
- Op. 18 No. 1 In F Major: IV: Allegro - Alban Berg Quartett
- Op. 59 No. 1 In F Major 'Rasumovsky': I: Allegro - Alban Berg Quartett
- Op. 59 No. 1 In F Major 'Rasumovsky': II: Allegretto Vivace E Sempre Scherzando - Alban Berg Quartett
- Op. 59 No. 1 In F Major 'Rasumovsky': III: Adagio molto e mesto : IV: Allegro (Th russe) - Alban Berg Quartett
Tracks:
- Op. 18 No.2 In G Major: I: Allegro - Alban Berg Quartett
- Op. 18 No.2 In G Major: II: Adagio cantabile - Alban Berg Quartett
- Op. 18 No.2 In G Major: III: Scherzo (Allegro) & Trio - Alban Berg Quartett
- Op. 18 No.2 In G Major: IV: Allegro molto, quasi presto - Alban Berg Quartett
- Op. 18 No. 6 In B Flat Major: I: Allegro con brio - Alban Berg Quartett
- Op. 18 No. 6 In B Flat Major: II: Adagio, ma non troppo - Alban Berg Quartett
- Op. 18 No. 6 In B Flat Major: III: Scherzo (Allegro) & Trio - Alban Berg Quartett
- Op. 18 No. 6 In B Flat Major: IV: Adagio (La Malinconia) - Allegretto quasi Allegro - Alban Berg Quartett
- Op. 135 In F Major: I: Allegretto - Alban Berg Quartett
- Op. 135 In F Major: II: Vivace - Alban Berg Quartett
- Op. 135 In F Major: III: Lento assai, cantante e tranquillo - Alban Berg Quartett
- Op. 135 In F Major: IV: Grave, ma non troppo tratto - Allegro - Alban Berg Quartett
Tracks:
- Op. 18 No. 3 In D Major: I. Allegro
- Op. 18 No. 3 In D Major: II. Andante con moto
- III. Allegro
- Op. 18 No. 3 In D Major: IV. Presto
- Op. 18 No. 5 in A Major: I. Allegro
- Op. 18 No. 5 in A Major: II. Menuetto & Trio
- Op. 18 No. 5 in A Major: III. Andante cantabile
- Op. 18 No. 5 in A Major: IV. Allegro
- Op. 95 In F Minor: I. Allegro con brio
- Op. 95 In F Minor: II. Allegretto ma non troppo
- Op. 95 In F Minor: III: Allegro assai vivace, ma serioso
Tracks:
- Op. 18 No. 4 In C Minor: I. Allegro ma non tanto
- Op. 18 No. 4 In C Minor: II. Scherzo (Andante scherzoso quasi Allegretto)
- Op. 18 No. 4 In C Minor: III. Menuetto (Allegretto) & Trio
- Op. 18 No. 4 In C Minor: IV. Allegro
- Op. 130 in B flat Major: I. Adagio ma non troppo - Allegro
- Op. 130 in B flat Major: II. Presto
- Op. 130 in B flat Major: III. Andante con moto, ma non troppo
- Op. 130 in B flat Major: IV. Alla danza tedesca (Allegro assai)
- Op. 130 in B flat Major: V Cavatina (Adagio molto espressivo)
- Grosse Fuge In B Flat Major, Op. 133
- Op. 130 in B flat Major: VI. Finale (Allegro)
Tracks:
- Op. 59 No. 2 In E Minor 'Rasumovsky': I: Allegro
- Op. 59 No. 2 In E Minor 'Rasumovsky': II: Molto Allegro
- Op. 59 No. 2 In E Minor 'Rasumovsky': III: Allegretto
- Op. 59 No. 2 In E Minor 'Rasumovsky': IV: Finale (Presto)
- Op. 127 In E Flat Major: I: Maaestoso - Allegro
- Op. 127 In E Flat Major: II: Adagio ma non troppo, molto cantabile
- Op. 127 In E Flat Major: III: Scherzando vivace
- Op. 127 In E Flat Major: IV: Finale
Tracks:
- Op. 59 No. 3 In C Major 'Rasumovsky': I: Introduzione (Andante con moto) - Allegro vivace
- Op. 59 No. 3 In C Major 'Rasumovsky': II: Andante con moto quasi allegretto
- Op. 59 No. 3 In C Major 'Rasumovsky': III: Menuetto (Grazioso) & Trio
- Op. 131 In C Sharp Minor: I: Adagio ma non troppo e molto espressivo
- Op. 131 In C Sharp Minor: II: Allegro molto vivace
- Op. 131 In C Sharp Minor: III: Allegro moderato
- Op. 131 In C Sharp Minor: IV: Andante ma non troppo e molto cantabile
- Op. 131 In C Sharp Minor: V: Presto
- Op. 131 In C Sharp Minor: VI: Adagio quasi un poco andante
- Op. 131 In C Sharp Minor: VI: Adagio quasi un poco andante
Tracks:
- Op. 74 In E Flat Major 'Harp': I Poco adagio - Allegro - Beethoven
- Op. 74 In E Flat Major 'Harp': II. Adagio ma non troppo - Beethoven
- Op. 74 In E Flat Major 'Harp': III. Presto - Beethoven
- Op. 74 In E Flat Major 'Harp': IV: Allegretto con Variazioni - Beethoven
- Op.132 In A Minor: I: Allegro sostenuto - Allegro - Beethoven
- Op.132 In A Minor: II: Allegro ma non tanto - Beethoven
- Op.132 In A Minor: III: Molto adagio - Beethoven
- Op.132 In A Minor: IV: Alla marcia, assai vivace - Beethoven
Customer Reviews:
A wonderful Beethoven cycle.......2007-06-18
This is a fine recording, remastered for the reissue. Intelligent, driving, finely played. Excellent musicianship. Buy it. You won't be sorry you did.
A LONG TIME COMING AT THIS PRICE .......2007-06-02
On LP I own any number of complete Beethoven String Quartets by the great masters of that genre. I bought them all as a teenager and in college. When I started buying CDs a complete Beethoven set for over $100 by a great quartet became out of my price range at the time. To find the Berg Quartet, (a favorite group of mine), surveying these great works at this price from Amazon is one of the best bargains going.
I went immediately to Op. 135 and found it marvelous in concept, execution and recording. I've now listened to almost all the quartets, and the consistency is wonderful. Because I'm in the business I'm using only high end professional equipment for playback and the sound is truly "You Are There". The recordings capture the upper overtones of all the instruments without the least harhsness, no mean feat. The blend of the group and the hall is articulated in a way that happens on only a very few recordings. Ocassionally one can hear a minor difference in what might be placement of microphones, even from movement to movement. This could, in fact, be the result of a temperature or humidity change in the recording venue. You have to pay very close attention to notice this and it does nothing to diminish these sonic wonders) Worth thrice the price.
What more can be said?.......2007-02-03
There are many wonderful performances of these remarkable pieces. Which is the finest? Only God, in his wisdom, will ever be able to answer such a question, but I'm sure with his celestial headphones on he'll be listening to the Alban Berg Quartet. For me this quartet is able to "read" each individual quartet with such clarity, from the light hearted humor of the Op.18 to the intense and darkly passionate Op.95 through to the strangely happy yet unearthly Op.135, with many other wonderful moments, that I can hardly imagine any better. You won't go wrong buying this.
With the Best of the Best.......2006-12-14
I know it's saying a great deal with the excellent full sets of these quartets to choose from, but these overall are my favorites. The playing is excellent, balanced and perfectly toned. There are unquestionably the deep emotional commitment of the Vegh Quartet, the intelligence of the Juilliard, the parlor intimacy of the Talisch and the muscular intensity of the Italiano. And the serious collector needs to listen to these sets, or selections of, for a rounded understanding of these works. But for a consistency of quality and feeling throughout a traversal of all the quartets I believe the Berg set wins an arguably close contest--at least for me.
What sound problems????.......2006-11-14
I am only writing this review in dispute of RB Townsend remarks below.
I have been listening to this mostly Live set for a few years now on high end Audiophile equipment and notice NO problems with sound at all.
It is clear, clean, crisp, transparent and rich with no "glare" at all.
if it is "well lit", this would suit Beethoven's strings perfectly.
An absolutely stunning performance with a Superb sound stage and sound.
All the other reviewers and the buyers who agree with their assessments (a hundred of them) can't be wrong.
With all due respect, Perhaps Mr. Townsend is listening to this on an Aiwa bookshelf System. Perhaps.
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- A Long Time Ago...
- Spectacular!
- Star Wars Tunes
- My son loves it
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ASIN: B0002OOUTG
Release Date: 2004-09-07 |
Tracks:
- Main Theme
- The Asteroid Field
- Princess Leia
- The Imperial March
- Yoda's Theme
- Forest Battle
- Han Solo And The Princess
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Customer Reviews:
A Long Time Ago..........2007-01-12
I bought this CD to play at work for background music and it's great for that. The only thing missing is the usually obligatory 20th Century Fox theme before the main Star Wars theme. Other than that, the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra and the Crouch End Festival Chorus do a very fine job with Maestro Williams' music, indeed.
Spectacular!.......2007-01-12
I thought this cd was excellent! I bought it as a gift for my brother, who is a huge Star Wars fan, and he loved it. The music reminds me of the best parts of the movies. I think anyone who is a fan should get a copy.
Star Wars Tunes.......2007-01-09
My kids love the Star Wars movies so I bought this hoping we would have something new to listen to in the car. They love it and I love listening to something different. John Williams is genius.
My son loves it.......2005-09-11
My six-year old has become a huge fan of Star Wars and enjoys listening to this disc. It has the best tracks of each episode.
Star Wars Saga.......2005-07-20
Wonderful music. Best from all the movies. How can you go wrong?
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- Star Wars: A Musical Journey (2005) (V)
- Not one of his bests, but very close
- John Williams' finest work
- A Great Conclusion to the Prequel Trilogy
- Williams is slumming it
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Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
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ASIN: B000850IS6
Release Date: 2005-05-03 |
Tracks:
- Star Wars and The Revenge Of The Sith
- Anakin's Dream
- Battle Of The Heroes
- Anakin's Betrayal
- General Grievous
- Palpatine's Teachings
- Grievous and the Droids
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- The Birth Of The Twins and Padme's Destiny
- A New Hope and End Credits
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John Williams' lovely and moving score for the sixth Star Wars film brings thirty years of collaborating on George Lucas' beyond-popular intergalactic franchise to a close. (Is this really the end of Star Wars? Can't Lucas and Williams work together on a prequel to these prequels? Let us hope so, and that Jar Jar Binks is nowhere near it.) As this music accompanies the most exciting Star Wars film in many a moon, the soundtrack itself is more fun, more evil, more nasty and bumpy. Many of the heroic, anthemic themes woven throughout Episode Three: Revenge of the Sith will necessarily be familiar to any fan of the series, from the "Imperial March" to the main theme. It's remarkable how stirring the latter can be, no matter how many times you've heard it, and even for those who do not have all their money invested in S.W. memorabilia. There is a lot of new music here, and the lush, extensive range of both Williams and the London Symphony Orchestra is on display, most notably in the menacing, percolating "General Grievous" and the rousing "New Hope" end theme. --Mike McGonigal
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Customer Reviews:
Star Wars: A Musical Journey (2005) (V).......2007-06-21
product: Star Wars: A Musical Journey (2005) (V), included as bonus disc in Episode III soundtrack.
The bonus dvd with this soundtrack was the reason I purchased. I enjoy film soundtracks, and science fiction, but this dvd was a real highlight for me. I got the soundtrack cd out of the local library. The cd was missing from the case, but I found this wonderful dvd instead that I went out to purchase later.
With optional segments of dialog from Ian McDiarmid, this film is a stunning visual and musical overview of the full epic story of episodes I-VI of Star Wars. For those of us who felt that eps. IV-VI fell short of our expectations, this film presents them well as parts of the whole story. The Musical Journey also stands as a summary of the entire SW opus for someone who is not familiar with the Star Wars characters and plot. Highly recommended.
Options: no subtitles or other options.
Not one of his bests, but very close.......2007-05-21
The Episode III soundtrack is very good. Not great, but very, very good. You can tell that Williams is getting old, but he still manages to weave together a very memorable score.
My favorite tracks are "Battle of the Heroes," "Anakin's Betrayal," Palpatine's teachings, "Anakin vs. Obi-Wan," and the "Immolation Scene."
The others are very good as well, but these are especially nice. "Battle of the Heroes" is Dual of the Fates for Revenge of the Sith. "Anakin's Betrayal" is a very sad track that is, in my opinion, one of William's most powerful pieces. "Palpatine's Teachings" is really, really neat. It's very dark and moody, a perfect piece for the evil emperor. The only weird thing is the end. "Anakin vs. Obi-Wan" is the action piece that plays during the battles of Anakin and Obi-Wan, and Yoda and the Emperor. Finally, "The Immolation Scene" is another sad piece, even more so than "Anakin's Betrayal."
Although I really like this CD, there are some things that are missing (as usual). First, the whole sequence where the droids are looking for Obi-Wan after he was shot. You see Obi-Wan in his ship with Senator Organa on the Hologram (or whatever it is), and Obi-Wan says that his clones turned on him. That was some pretty awesome music that OF COURSE was left out of the CD. Then there was Dual of the Fates in the movie, but completely absent from the CD. And probably the most annoying was that whole piece of music before Obi-Wan and Anakin fight. It was so touching and sad and I CAN'T BELIEVE THEY LEFT IT OUT! Absolutely amazing. Also, did anyone notice that some little bits were cut out? For example, in Anakin vs. Obi Wan, they cut out about a second or two of choir. What?! What the heck is with that? It's when Anakin is running on the long thing and jumps on the droid on the lava. Also, there was some pretty cool drumming when you see Yoda and the Emperor fighting, and you can see the whole stadium (the big room). There's also drumming in "Enter Lord Vader" that is muted in the soundtrack.
Oh well...if I'm going to collect movie scores, I'm going to have to get used to the fact that in almost all cases there's not going to be every bit of music. I've experienced this in both Pirates of the Caribbean, Jurassic Park I (there was very little left out on this score), and almost everything else. At the moment, I'm just waiting for the 22nd, for the Pirates of the Caribbean 3 soundtrack. It's gonna be amazing.
See Yu
John Williams' finest work.......2007-04-20
There is little more I can say that hasn't already been said about the soundtrack to Episode 3, especially what Amazon contributor Dan Mohr wrote in his review of the soundtrack on 2/2/2006. His review captured almost all the thoughts, feelings, and emotions I had when I first listened to the soundtrack, and was, IMO, the best review of John Williams' greatest masterpiece.
Having said that, I will say that few soundtracks have ever so perfectly captured the underlying emotional currents of their respective movie; in the case of ROTS, the contemporaneous tragedies of Anakin's fall to the Dark Side, the extermination of the Jedi, and the rise of the oppressive Empire. The listener is confronted with the depth and totality of the evil that has beset the entire galaxy to a degree that the film could not reach in only 2 hours.
Bravo, Dan Mohr, and BRAVO John Williams!
A Great Conclusion to the Prequel Trilogy.......2007-04-07
This is a great work of art. I rank it 4th among Star Wars soundtracks after A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back and The Phantom Menace. I had a hard deciding which I thought was better, The Phantom Meance or Revenge of the Sith, but I decided that The Phantom Menace lays the foundation for so much that is in this soundtrack and is thus the more masterful work. But that doesn't mean that this score still isn't great. Every piece is a thrill to listen to and pace never lets up. "Battle of the Hereos" is an amazing piece and the rendition of the "Funeral Theme" from Episoded I captures the film's tragety magnificently. Also I do not think John Williams could have portrayed the Jedi's extinction more perfectly than he did in "Anakin's Betrayal". This is without a doubt the best score of 2005 and one of the best of the decade.
Williams is slumming it.......2007-04-01
Williams's score for Revenge of the Sith is almost entirely overbearing, lacking any emotional subtlety. The music is overcomplicated and even a bit confusing, especially in the tracks that correspond to action sequences in the movie. His overuse of choral tracks and vocals is too bombastic and irritating to be listened to without the explosions and laser blasts of the soundtrack to soften them. (Yes, this music is actually softened by the sounds of warfare.) Worst of all, much of the music has simply been lifted from earlier scores. At times his self-imitation was so blatant that I actually wondered whether the editor who had complied this score had made a mistake and I was listening to The Empire Strikes Back or A New Hope. Also suffers from not including the entire score, in some cases cutting out musical segues in obvious and awkward ways.
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- A Legendary Singer.
- Lorraine Hunt Lieberson's Bach: The mind of God revealed!!
- Glorious singing to treasure for decades
- Lorraine Hunt-Lieberson (1954-2006), supreme Handelian
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ASIN: B00022LZW8
Release Date: 2004-08-10 |
Tracks:
- Ah! Whither Should We Fly...
- ...As With Rosy Steps The Morn
- O Bright Example Of All Goodness!...
- ...Bane Of Virtue, Nurse Of Passions
- The Clouds Begin To Veil The Hemisphere...
- ...Defend Her Heav'n!
- Lord, To Thee Each Night And Day
- She's Gone, Disdaining Liberty And Life...
- ...New Scenes Of Joy
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- Se Bramate D'amar, Chi Vi Sdegna
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- ...Ombra Mai Fu
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If you think you've heard Handel's "Ombra mai fu" (known as his "Largo") so often, and in so many different arrangements, and sung by so many different voices, that you can no longer be moved or surprised by it, think again. This CD of Handel arias, mostly from his Theodora or the cantata La Lucrezia, ends with "Ombra mai fu," and as sung by Lorraine Hunt Lieberson, it is so tender, so beautiful, so impeccably shaded, that you'll think you're hearing it for the first time. But that's only four of this disc's 67 minutes---a follow-up to Hunt Lieberson's extraordinarily successful CD of Bach cantatas. There's not a dull or disinterested moment to be heard anywhere. As the violated Lucrezia, Hunt Lieberson alternately rages against the man who raped her and turns her grief inward; the former is terrifying in its intensity, the latter makes us almost feel as if we're eavesdropping. The five arias for Irene, Theodora's friend, confidante, and the upholder of Christian beliefs are all magical prayers or statements of faith, and from Hunt Lieberson, they become real, with each word honestly conveyed and colored. The voice itself is unfailingly beautiful---warm, lush, never forced, agile when necessary---and her breath control is stunning. She is backed ideally by Harry Bicket and The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, and the string soloists in the ensemble---the viola da gamba player, lutenist, etc.---are as gifted as she is. If you want proof that Handel was a great dramatist with a special gift for communicating emotion, all while listening to sublime sounds, this CD is a must. --Robert Levine
Customer Reviews:
A Legendary Singer........2007-03-07
I simply don't have the heart to review Mrs. Lieberson's works.
If we call Ms. Bartoli a 'great' singer, then the description of 'legendary' more aptly depicts Mrs. Lieberson.
If ever a truly good artist lived, Mrs. Lieberson is one such.
The only singer that could be recalled singing in such style is Teresa Berganza; but still, they are different.
This is one of my favourite interpretators of Haendel. Having been 'treated' by those coloraturas of arias of Haendel's period by Ms. Bartoli and others, I find the singing of Lorraine Hunt Lieberson a great relief - at last, this is what Haendel would want it to be. And I equally enjoy the singing of soprano arias by Mrs. Lieberson - the timbre is warmer, but still with all the shimmer - so different from the dark mushy tones of other celebrated 'lyrical soprano' around.
Don't want to say more. Mrs. Lieberson's leaving last year is too heavy a news for me.
Lorraine Hunt Lieberson's Bach: The mind of God revealed!!.......2007-01-06
These deeply felt performances of two of Bach's most moving cantatas show this transcendent singer's combination of emotional honesty and profound musicality, all combined to reveal the very mind of God through divine redemption from suffering. The disc is to be treasured even more in light of the Ms. Lieberson's recent untimely death from cancer. I'm an agnostic, but this music makes me envious of those who can believe. Roy in Pope Valley, California
Glorious singing to treasure for decades.......2006-07-11
By any measure, America's Lorraine Hunt Lieberson is at least the equal of Italy's premier diva, mezzo-soprano Cecilia Bartoli, although she does not have the same superstar status. It is difficult to recall past mezzos with clearer enunciation of English text, (as favoured in nine excerpts from Theodora), the richness of voice, displayed in full-throated fortissimo and sharply contrasted pianissimo of utmost delicacy, evokes fondest memories of the tragically doomed Kathleen Ferrier. Masterfully chosen to display every facet of Hunt Lieberson's consumate command of Handel's dauntingly difficult music, the disc's repertoire - recitatives and linkig arias from the operas Theodora and Serse, and the cantana La Lucrezia - is stunning. An unsung mezzo who makes the senses tingle!
Lorraine Hunt-Lieberson (1954-2006), supreme Handelian.......2006-07-06
I have never heard a voice purer of tone, more flexible in phrasing, and so gorgeously produced in a homogeneous column of sound such as this artist in Handel's repertoire. It is very tastefully sung (unlike a certain person whose name begins with R and ends with enaaay Fleming) and so dramatically touching that one could not help but feel that this repertoire finally has found its instrument. And how sad it is to know that this instrument has passed away two days ago. Lorraine Hunt-Lieberson died two days ago in her home in Santa Fe, New Mexico of breast cancer. It is such a huge loss to the opera world, as she is an artist who is still experiencing the prime of her career. The voice is just so beautiful, the tone so pure, that I lament that we can no longer hear any great roles from this artist. She will be missed.
The Stellar Hunt Lieberson.......2006-03-19
Simply put, Lorraine Hunt Lieberson is one of the very best classical singers alive. She combines vocal elegance and purity with an emotional delivery that raises her above the crowd of technically proficient singers who just don't possess her depth of musical understanding or emotional commitment. Hunt Lieberson is a true artist who resists easy classfication except to say she is perfect in what she does.
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- Good popular music.
- Still great!
- Great Performances as well as Music
- De Williams los Boston lo mejor...
- Williams at His Finest....as of 1987
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By Request: The Best Of John Williams And The Boston Pops Orchestra
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ASIN: B0000040YP
Release Date: 1990-10-25 |
Tracks:
- Olympic Fanfare And Theme
- The Cowboys Overture
- Close Encounters Of The Third Kind: Excerpts From Close Encounters Of The Third Kind
- March From Midway
- Flying Theme From 'E.T.'
- Return Of The Jedi: Luke And Leia Theme From Return Of The Jedi
- SUPERMAN: March From Superman
- Liberty Fanfare
- Raiders Of The Lost Ark: March From Raiders Of The Lost Ark
- The Empire Strikes Back: Yoda's Theme From The Empire Strikes Back
- '1941': March From '1941'
- Jaws: Theme From Jaws
- The Empire Strikes Back: Imperial March From The Empire Strikes Back
- Mission Theme (Theme For NBC News)
- Star Wars: Main Theme From Star Wars
Customer Reviews:
Good popular music........2005-08-14
The interesting issue about this recording is that Williams himself directs. It is always a plus to listen to music played by its author. Average performance by the orchestra.
Still great!.......2005-07-23
John Williams has the magic of translating music from movies. Even not watching the movies themselves, you can still understand what's happening because of the music that comes with it.
I'm happy the music industry compiled this marvellous CD together. It has all the greatest hits like Luke and Leia, Indiana Jones march and the star wars main theme. These songs are really some of the great examples of Williams' finest.
Even if the music isn't really that clear in movies, it's still gives a great impact on the stories. If you watch a movie made up of only dialogues and fights, what's the thrill, we can see fights anytime anywhere. So the element that makes the movies really attractive and interesting is the music itself.
Kirstie Mabitad
Great Performances as well as Music.......2005-04-06
When I picked up this CD I was amazed. I am a big Williams fan and love the Boston Pops. All the pieces are well done and flawless (except for some small tempo issues in "1941") Though all the peices stand out the handsdown best is "The Cowboys" Overture. The ritch sound as well as the great musicmanship make this a joy to here. Another good highlight is the "Midway" March. Midway was a relitivley underated score being in the middle of "Jaws" and "Star Wars" (Both of witch are also on the CD but, Jaws could have had solid feeling but is otherwise performed rather great) The rousing March in my opinion is as rousing as "Raiders of the Lost Ark" or "Superman" (Both yet again are on the CD and Superman's opening is absolutly breathtaking even better than the actual soundtrack. The Trumpet and French Horn fanfare makes you yourself visualize the might of the man of steel himself. But the Midway march is given a stunning representaion with the ritch, lush sound of the Boston Pop's brass section. The CD also has some of John Williams music for the concert stage such as the well known Olympic Fanfare (1984 Los Angeles), The Liberty Fanfare as well as the Mission Theme (The NBC news anthem) all offer a nice break from the movie scores. The only down side to the CD is that because it was made in 1987 it doesn't have music from Hook, Far and Away, Schindler's List and of course Jurassic Park. But even though it lacks Williams' early 90's scores its always a Joy to listen to as well as a treat for the ears. So i give it two thumbs up and *****.
I advise any John Williams/Boston Pops fan not to let this gem slip through their fingers! ;)
De Williams los Boston lo mejor..........2004-12-14
John Williams ademas ser un compositor sin igual es un extraordinario director es asi como en conjunto con Los Boston Pops logra grabaciones espectaculares.
Entonces lo mejor de Williams a cargo de Williams junto con los POps es sorprendente, la obertura de "Cowboys" es grandiosa, Encuentros cercanos es fantastica, asi igual lo son la marcha para superman, Indiana Jones, de Darth Vader y la menos conocida para Midway. En resumen lo mejor de Williams en unas interpretaciones increibles, y nadie que se queje que no son las originales porque suenan incluso como la Sinfonica de Londres, y eso es mas de lo que uno espera. Grandioso.
Williams at His Finest....as of 1987.......2003-07-13
For fans looking for a sampler of John Williams' music circa 1987, this CD is a treasure trove of selected movie and special occasion themes. While not as comprehensive as Sony Classical's Greatest Hits 1969-1999 collection, there is enough variety to satisfy even the most casual Williams fan. Included here among his famous themes (Star Wars, ET, Superman, and Raiders of the Lost Ark) are his 1984 Olympic Fanfare, "The Mission" (NBC News theme), and the rousing Overture to the John Wayne film The Cowboys. As always, the Boston Pops Orchestra shines under the baton of Hollywood's -- and America's -- favorite composer!
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- Raising spirits
- Feeds the Spirit
- Perfect for relaxation
- sound healers dream!
- Melt Away Stress
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Liquid Mind VI: Spirit
Liquid Mind
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ASIN: B00008BR0V
Release Date: 2003-01-23 |
Tracks:
- Warm In You
- My Silent Knowing
- Through My Eyes
- Teach Me To Whisper
- In The Spirit
- Velvet Morning
Album Description
Liquid Mind VI: Spirit, the sixth in Liquid Mind's tranquil series of deep relaxation music, is ideal for Yoga, massage, meditation, anxiety management, and all healing activities. Like the other Liquid Mind albums, this gentle album is used by people everywhere to relieve stress, by parents and teachers to help quiet hyperactive children, by insomniacs to assist themselves in going back to sleep in the middle of a difficult night, and by just about anyone to relieve the stress of a busy day at work. This music was designed originally to assist in anxiety management, and is useful in any setting where anxiety or stress is an issue.
Composer and synthesist Chuck Wild has crafted another beautiful calming and healing album, a wonderful antidote for the stresses and strains of frenetic life in our fast-moving world. This is deep relaxation music at its finest. Liquid Mind's best-selling series continues its healing tradition of tranquility and peace.
Customer Reviews:
Raising spirits.......2007-06-27
This Liquid Mind album is one of three that I currently own. When I put it on with the intent to "lift my Spirit," it does. I relax, sort out my thoughts, relfect upon positive aspects in my life, and that rejuvenates my spirit and mood. I intend for that to happen when I play this album, and the music definately provides an atmosphere of, and not a distraction to what I choose to think about. I think that "Spirit" is aptly named.
Feeds the Spirit.......2006-11-03
This is a great way to begin the day! I can put this on and have my cup of tea, and get in touch with my inner spirit.
Perfect for relaxation.......2006-05-26
Just what I was looking for. Perfect for massage, calming down or just relaxing before bed. Something about it helps me breathe better.
sound healers dream!.......2005-10-19
This review may only speak to a very few people, but nonetheless, I would have liked to seen a review like this somewhere in my neverending search for sound healing music. I use many forms of music in my healing sessions, and the LIquid Mind series are hands down the best. I primarily use these CD's through a vibroacoustic soundtable, and the overtones are just right. Constant and not too jarring. The music penetrates into the body in a mellow and flowing way. The vibration of the music is subtle yet powerful. If you are looking for good sound table music, this collection is what you are looking for, as well as anything by Klaus Wiese or Crystal Voices crystal bowl cd's.
Melt Away Stress.......2005-09-03
This is the first cd I've bought in the Liquid Mind series, but after hearing this one, I'll buy more. The music is calming and soothing; great to fall asleep by which I often do. It lulls you into a peaceful state of relaxation, letting your mind drift away from the cares of the day. It makes me think of floating on a cloud. I would highly recommend this cd for anyone with a busy, stressed-out life.
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- Clerveaux Monks
- Hauntingly Beautiful
- Meditate as you listen........
- What a Magnificat!
- Soothing
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Salve Regina: Gregorian Chant
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ASIN: B0000040ZC
Release Date: 1990-10-25 |
Tracks:
- Gregorian Chant: Magnificat - Tu es pastor ovium
- Gregorian Chant: Stabat Mater
- Gregorian Chant: Lauda Sion
- Gregorian Chant: Te deum (tonus monasticus)
- Gregorian Chant: Adoro te
- Gregorian Chant: O sacrum convivium (tonus monasticus)
- Gregorian Chant: Ave, verum Corpus
- Gregorian Chant: Tantum ergo
- Gregorian Chant: O salutaris Hostia (tonus monasticus)
- Gregorian Chant: Salve Regina (tonus monasticus)
- Gregorian Chant: Ave Maria
- Gregorian Chant: Sub tuum praesidium (tonus monasticus)
- Gregorian Chant: Alma Redemptoris Mater (tonus monasticus)
- Gregorian Chant: Inviolata
- Gregorian Chant: Regina caeli (tonus monasticus)
- Gregorian Chant: Victimae paschali laudes
- Gregorian Chant: Veni, Creator Spiritus (tonus monasticus)
Customer Reviews:
Clerveaux Monks.......2007-07-11
It was quite wonderful to find this as the monks had none for sale at the Abbey.
Hauntingly Beautiful.......2007-01-19
This is an excellent cd. The emotion present in the monks' voices, espcially in the "Salve Regina" is deeply moving and beautiful. Highly recommended for anyone who is a fan of Gregorian chant, and a great first buy for someone who just wants to know what Gregorian chant sounds like.
Meditate as you listen...............2007-01-04
This lifts your heart to God as you listen. Beautifully done.
What a Magnificat!.......2006-09-01
I have listened to this recording since it was on a cassette tape and I always come back to it. What a gentle and sincere recording. The Magnificat is especially beautiful.
Soothing.......2006-02-21
I bought this disk while feeling depressed and not being able to focus. The chanting soothed me and gave me some piece of mind. Why then not 5 stars, you ask? Because the sound lacks a bit of clarity despite the remastering and the performance is good, but not exceptional.
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- Wonderfull Collection to have but no Orignal Art Work.
- A fountain of youth for a Star Wars geek
- This is more of a description of the music than a review for this particular set, really . . .
- You can feel the Force around you.
- Quality could be better
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ASIN: B0002YCVLU
Release Date: 2004-09-21 |
Tracks:
- 20th Century Fox Fanfare
- Main Title/Rebel Blockade Runner
- Imperial Attack
- Dune Sea of Tatooine/Jawa Sandcrawler
- Moisture Farm
- Hologram/Binary Sunset
- Landspeeder Searck/Attack of the Sand People
- Tales of a Jedi Knight/Learn About the Force
- Burning Homestead
- Mos Eisley Spaceport
- Cantina Band
- Cantina Band #2
- Binary Sunset [Alternate Take][*]
Tracks:
- Princess Leia's Theme
- Millennium Falcon/Imperial Cruiser Pursuit
- Destruction of Alderaan
- Death Star/The Stormtroopers
- Wookiee Prisoner/Detention Block Ambush
- Shootout in the Cell Bay/Dianoga
- Trash Compactor
- Tractor Beam/Chasm Crossfire
- Ben Kenobi's Death/Tie Fighter Attack
- Batte of Yavin: Launch from the Fourth Moon/X-Wings Draw Fire/Use ...
- Throne Roon/End Title
Tracks:
- 20th Century Fox Fanfare
- Main Title/The Ice Planet Hoth
- Wampa's Lair/Vision of Obi-Wan/Snowspeeders Take Flight
- Imperial Probe/Aboard the Executor
- Battle of Hoth: Ion Cannon/Imperial Walkers/Beneath the ...
- Asteroid Field
- Arrival on Dagobah
- Luke's Nocturnal Visitor
- Han Solo and the Princess
- Jedi Master Revealed/Mynock Cave
- Training of a Jedi Knight/The Magic Tree
Tracks:
- Yoda's Theme
- Imperial March (Darth Vader's Theme)
- Yoda's Theme
- Attacking a Star Destroyer
- Yoda and the Force
- Imperial Starfleet Deployed/City in the Clouds
- Lando's Palace
- Betrayal at Bespin
- Deal With the Dark Lord
- Carbon Freeze/Darth Vader's Trap/Departure of Boba Fett
- Clash of Lightsabers
- Rescue from Cloud City/Hyperspace
- Rebel Fleet/End Title
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- 20th Century Fox Fanfare
- Main Title: Approaching the Death Star/Tatooine Rendezvous
- Droids Are Captured
- Bounty for a Wookiee
- Han Solo Returns
- Luke Confronts Jabba/Den of the Rancor/Sarlocc Sentence
- Pit of Carkoon/Sail Barge Assault
- Emperor Arrives/The Death of Yoda/Obi-Wan's Revelation
- Alliance Assembly
- Shuttle Tydirium Approaches Endor
- Speeder Bike Chase/Land of the Ewoks
- Levitation/Threepio's Bedtime Story
- Jabba's Baroque Recital
- Jedi Rocks
- Sail Barge Assault [Alternate Take][*]
Tracks:
- Parade of the Ewoks
- Luke and Leia
- Brother and Sister/Father and Son/Fleet Enters Hyperspace/Heroic Ewok
- Emperor's Throne Room
- Battle of Endor: Into the Trap/Forest Ambush/Scout Walker Scramble
- Lightsaber/The Ewok Battle
- Battle of Endor 2: Leia Is Wounded - The Duel Begins/Overtaking ...
- Endor 3: Superstructure Chase/Darth Vader's Death/The Main Reactor
- Leia's News/Light of the Force
- Victory Celebration/End Title
- Ewok Feast/Part of the Tribe
- Forest Battle (Concert Suite) [*]
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Given that it's largely credited with reinventing Hollywood--or at least fostering its overweening box office expectations--it's hard to imagine that the genesis of George Lucas' sprawling, multi-billion dollar Star Wars franchise was once considered a risky studio proposition at best. But Lucas himself has wisely singled out the robust, retro-romantic music of composer John Williams as the unlikely artistic linchpin that holds all of the saga's disparate dramatic, thematic and technical elements firmly together. Boxed together here then are three of the most successful and influential film scores of modern Hollywood, work that draws as much on Williams' masterful sense of classical music history as it does his own well-studied melodic and arranging instincts. Each of the three double-disc collections here contains all of the music written for Star Wars: A New Hope, Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi (and even Alfred Newman's intyroductory "Fox Fanfare"), newly upgraded via Direct Stream Digital remastering that adds stunning new presence and clarity to Williams' rousing, epochal scores. Each chapter also features a lenticular 3-D cover and newly designed fold-out film poster, as well as encoded disc features allowing online access to elaborate new Star Wars screen savers; the ultimate musical compendium of the original Star Wars triptych. --Jerry McCulley
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Wonderfull Collection to have but no Orignal Art Work........2007-06-21
This is without any doubt the best musical presentation for STAR WARS trilogy with excellent remastering. Also, wonderfull music to listen.
It was arranged in same order as the movie and i think it has all the music from the films and more. Also it contain the original 20th Century Fox Fanfare recording for each movie which is rare to listen. In this way you can listen and enjoy the way was the music is recorded for each movie at that time without any enhancement, and that for Star Wars truly music lovers.
The only drawback i found that is lacking the orignal art work for each movie which are the finest and best ever. There are wonderful posters from different type, style A, B, C, and advanced, which i was expecting to see them again here or somewere els.
I was hoping and wishing from ( A Long Time Ago ... ) that they release again same original recording for Star Wars and Empire strikes back when they released first time in 1977 and 1980. I don't know why it has been decline ever since. At that time each movie released its sound track in two album with different and excellent arrangement. I believe this is a perfect arrangement and better in term of music listening. Im just hoping releasing them again with finest remastering.
A fountain of youth for a Star Wars geek.......2007-02-13
It has been a long time since I last dared to take out my old Star Wars LP, with its well remembered skips and pops. Now, thanks to the Boxed set of the Star Wars Trilogy, I can listen to it again as it was intended to sound, and as often as I like. It is like revisiting an old friend, but there are differences: for one, there is more music, and it has been restored to its actual running order, unlike the LP which cut and spliced a bit to create rounder, perhaps more balanced listening. But for a true fan of the films, it is deeply satisfying to hear the score in its proper order and entirety, even if at times it can ramble on or shift more suddenly than a typical symphonic work. That being said, John Williams is a master at composing for film, so that even taken out of context it is beautifully listenable.
The major drawback to the boxed set is the complete lack of liner notes or any kind of commentary--one of my favorite features of the old LP were the inserted notes. So much thought went into the score that it demands commentary. Admittedly, I haven't yet been able to access the "unlock and go" feature on the internet, so perhaps the lack of liner notes on the box is rectified there. Another surprise, given the fact that there is room on the CD's to include more music, alternate takes (and even an extended secret "inner groove" on the first disc), is that in the case of episode 6, music that was added for the new edition of the film is included but not the music it replaced. Admittedly this was the least interesting music in the soundtracks, namely the "pop" music in Jabba's palace and the Ewok's chant at the end, but for the sake of completion, it should also have been included. A minor quibble, and more than made up for by the inclusion of the 20th century fanfare and the second Cantina track.
All-in-all, this boxed set is a must for anyone for whom the original trilogy was a special part of their youth. It will instantly bring you back to that state of wonder when you first saw the films, and on repeated listens it will continue to reveal the genius of John Williams.
This is more of a description of the music than a review for this particular set, really . . ........2006-12-30
A New Hope:
What to say about Star Wars? It's all too known to say very much. But let me just point out a few things, instead. The Main Title track, after the fanfare calms, is quoting 'Mars' from Holst's 'The Planets'. "The Dune Sea of Tatooine" is a tribute to Stravinsky's 'The Rite of Spring'. The bonus track contains several different takes on the Main Title if you sit around and wait--there is a LOT of silence 'til it starts, but it's fascinating to hear the subtle differences from take to take. With "May the Force Be With You" and "Princess Leia's Theme", we have the beginning of the lovely, melodic leitmotifs we have come to associate with Star Wars music.
The Empire Strikes Back:
Both the best movie and the best soundtrack of the original trilogy, in my opinion. Whether or not you agree about the movie, the music here really is the best, from a professional standpoint and not just an "it's pretty!' one. Three huge things happen in this movie, musically: "Han Solo and the Princess", the love theme which is based on "Princess Leia's Theme"; "Yoda's Theme"; and, last but certainly not least, "The Imperial March". I believe the two biggest, most recognisable themes of the saga are the Main Title theme and "The Imperial March", which was constructed from half-developed "evil" cues from 'A New Hope', and also Chopin's "March funèbre, Lento" from 'Piano Sonata No.2 in B flat minor' (trust me, you know it).
The Return of the Jedi:
The only new themes (there are plentiful delectable motifs) to come out of this movie are "Parade of the Ewoks", which nearly succeeds in making the Ewoks themselves cute, and the extremely luscious "Luke and Leia". "The Emperor's Theme", introduced in 'Empire Strikes Back', is emphasised, and voices lace over the epic duel between father and son (not nearly as stimulating as the music or the fight scenes of the prequel trilogy). It is true, there are some slightly embarrassing tracks ("Threepio's Bedtime Story", "Jedi Rocks"), but somehow all is set right by the power of "Victory Celebration" (which evokes much the same in its feeling of somewhat tragic triumph that "Now We Are Free" does in 'Gladiator'). It closes the saga perfectly (and we won't be mentioning the Yub Nub song, thank you very much).
I might also mention that Star Wars themes do wonders for hearing intervals. And that knowing the intervals make relationships between themes throughout the saga that much more interesting.
You can feel the Force around you........2006-08-31
I have never owned these before and I bought them for a SW Themed Party but constantly play them, if you are a fan these are a must own, especially since they include both end tracks for EP.6 the Ewok OE and the new Calypso one from the SE. Finally all of these Disc's are CD Text Capabile.
Quality could be better.......2006-02-14
This is the best way to get the soundtrack collection of the three original films. With some minor exceptions, the tracks are in the same sequence of the films so you can follow the story unfold the same as watching the movies.
The sound quality does leave a bit to be desired overall. Granted there is only so much that can be done from the original recordings, but it seems as though they tried to over-remaster most of the tracks and did not do enough with others. This has left many of the scores sounding thin, bright and shallow. For the price of this boxed set, I would have expected a little bit more time put into making this collection sound better. Ideally, having the entire saga re-performed would have likely offered the best solution for audio purists, though likely not capatured exactly the same feel as the original performance.
Essentially, this boxed set is a trade off between having the original scores of Episodes 4 through 6 and sacrificing the overall sound quality that a John Williams performance deserves.
For a point of reference, my sound system is a B&W and McIntosh combination with the speakers being the same model as what was used in nearly all recording studios at the time of the later half of these films.
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- Cornucopia of Pavarotti's works
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- Surely I am proud to be an Italian-American!!
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ASIN: B0000042HZ
Release Date: 1997-09-30 |
Tracks:
- Turandot: Nessun dorma
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Customer Reviews:
Cornucopia of Pavarotti's works.......2007-03-01
This is a "Super hits" CD, with over forty different cuts (quite a few of which have appeared elsewhere, of course). For those who are aficionados of Pavarotti, this is what might be called "hog heaven."
Disc 1 features estimable works such as "Nessun dorma" (well done, with his voice showing to good effect), "Che gelida manina" (excellently done, with good characterization), ""Celeste Aida" (elegantly sung), "Di quella pira" (a much better than average version), "E lucevan le stelle" (Pavarotti does a nice job in the Puccini-Verdi repertoire), "La donna e mobile" (sung with aplomb), "Recondita armonia" (the other aria from Tosca, which also shows Pavarotti's voice off to good effect), and so on.
Disc 2 is especially interesting, because it features a more popular set of works, from the redoubtable "O sole mio" (richly orchestrated and nicely sung, not overpowered by Pavarotti's operatic voice), "Core n'grato" (compare with Caruso's version), "Oh, holy night," "La danza" (spritely sung with excellent breath control in a treacherous song), "Santa Lucia" (again, smoothly sung), "Ave Maria" (seemingly sung with respect and affection).
A cornucopia of Pavarottiana. For those fans of Pavarotti, this "greatest hits" collection will be welcome. For those who may not be aware of this tenor when his voice was still fresh, this is a fine entrée to his work.
Don't...!!!.......2005-01-24
To combine a voice as beautiful as Pavarotti's with some of the world's greatest music and outstanding orchestras, and end up with this...`thing'...is unforgivable. After buying and listening to it, it brought to mind those painful words "A fool, a fool. I saw a fool today. I saw him in the mirror."
R. J. Rogers
Great Tenor - Poor CD Quality.......2004-10-11
I have never been a huge fan of Maestro Pavarotti but I must admit that this compilation is a masterful collection of his operatic highlights.
I particularily enjoy the first disc which contains just about all the major tenor arias. The singing is superb and listening to this CD it becomes obvious what the fuss over the pre-3 Tenors Pavarotti was all about - the man really did have one of the greatest tenor voices of all time.
His diction was flawless, his line perfect and his interpretation in keeping with the greatest of the Italian tenors of days gone by.
The second disc is interesting in that it is a bit uneven. It contains a few neapolitan standards, a x-mas song, a duet with Frank Sinatra and some other random selections.
Overall this is a 5 star CD but due to the extremely low volume, particularily on the first and most important disc I can only give it a 4 star rating.
On a final note, anyone puzzeled by the current hype over the now againg and commercially over-blown Pavarotti should purchase this CD. This is the great tenor in his prime and as such a CD well worth having...even if you're not a Pavarotti fan.
I'm still not, but I recognize greatness when I hear it.
Great Music......Horrible Mastering.......2004-07-24
Pavarotti has a voice that can take hold of you and change your entire mood...even if you don't know Italian. The problem with this set is the mastering (mastering evens out the volumes and signal to noise ratio on an album). The first CD in this collection is so quiet that you literally have to crank your player to get any kind of volume. For a professional CD this is absolutely unacceptable.
The song choices are good with the exception of "My Way" with Frank Sinatra. Both singers sound ....ummm...let's just say less than their best on the recording. It sits out like a boil on a pretty girl's face.
Surely I am proud to be an Italian-American!!.......2004-06-26
With his wondrous soaring vocals and the humble demeanor within his strong body, Pavarotti is an inspiration to Italian- Americans everywhere - Italian-Americans like me. My family plays his beautiful operas on vinyl nearly every day in me Papa's little wine and cheese shop on 18th and Broadway. The customers compliment the music with glee, pinching my plump cheeks with merriment and wishing me well on their way out the door. Ah, how I love this land of America!!
Oops, I am sorry, Nana.
My Nana has shushed me to "pipe down, little bambino."
I must go down to the dark cellar to count our day's earnings, for it is almost night, and stern Papa will be back soon to close shop and make sure all is well.
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- Chicago's Second Era
- A comfortable release in the middle of their classic period
- Inconsistent but Still a Must-Have
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ASIN: B00006FR46
Release Date: 2002-08-20 |
Tracks:
- Critics' Choice
- Just You 'n' Me
- Darlin' Dear
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- What's This World Comin' To
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- Discovery
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Album Description
Expanded & remastered. This album shows the emergence of Chicago's more pop-oriented style, and features the hit singles 'Just You 'N' Me' and 'Feelin' Stronger Every Day' with 8 more original tracks, plus the bonus tracks 'Tired Of Being Alone' (with a Al Green) & 'Beyond All Our Sorrows' (Terry Kath Demo). 2002.
Customer Reviews:
lost in the corporate shuffle.......2006-11-04
This was among the last of the original line-up projects. The formula was not completely in place and there are some break out numbers here as a result. While not their best effort, nonetheless, it has held its own through the years.
Chicago's Second Era.......2006-06-12
I like to think of Chicago in terms of eras. Albums 1 -5 were the first: recorded in NYC, more free form, experimentative, raw and rather undisciplined. They were still learning their craft, but creatively were unstoppable.
With VI, they move to the higher altitudes of the Caribou Ranch for inspiration. It makes a difference. It has been said that they became more "pop" about now. But I would disagree slightly. All artists ultimately seek long term respectability for themselves, once they have attained the heights that Chicago had in the early 70s. If it comes out "pop" to some, so be it.
The thin air of the mountains worked. Out comes Chicago VI, more introspective and poetic than any of their prior offerings. They have become better at their craft, and know how to write songs with great hooks and riffs. Not more pop, really . . . more mature.
Chicago now has more depth and breadth spread out over a single disc. Terry Kath and Robert Lamm sing more softly now, about things more personal and painful. Peter Cetera asserts himself and explores the edges of folk-country. And to demonstrate their hit-making prowess, Feeling Stronger Every Day and Just You 'N' Me provide an optimistic and catchy jolt in a way no previous album could (including V).
It is Chicago's first conga-heavy album, another indicator that their second era has begun. Laudir de Oliveira will soon become the first alteration to the Original Seven. The next Chicago era will be more fun, playful, predictable (and that's not all bad), and professional than the first era.
This was the first Chicago album I had ever bought, as a 12-year old in 1973. For that reason it is a special album to me. I loved it then, and love it now.
Yet - as a whole this is not a 5-star, which is only reserved for albums like Chicago V and Sgt Pepper. You need not be a Chicago fan to enjoy this album. It is for everybody.
A comfortable release in the middle of their classic period.......2006-05-24
If previous releases CTA, II, III & V were 5 star albums, VI drops to no less than 4 stars. The release starts somewhat dubiously with Bobby Lamm's rant, "Critics' Choice", an angry, if slightly sophmoric, piano ballad. The sprightly "Just You 'n' Me," which features Walt Parazaider on the soprano sax during the bridge, picks things up considerably. "Darlin' Dear" then rolls along with a dirty groove and dirtier slide guitar, setting up the sublime "Jenny" from Terry Kath. The band pulls out all the stops on "What's this World Comin' To?" which is a total rave up in the spirit of Sly-and-the-Family-Stone-meets-the-Laugh-In-TV-Show-Band. It's a truly raucous track with everybody swapping vocal lines, a muscular guitar break, and a riotous, righteous rideout. Two tracks about Los Angeles and its pop culture come next. The subdued "Something in This City Changes People" features warm vocal harmonies and absolutely haunting flute work from Parazaider in the spirit of Jobim's "Wave". "Hollywood" is a brisk pop tune with terrific horn charts featuring Pankow on the 'bone during the rideout. Cetera's "In Terms of Two" is a foray into CSN/Poco acoustic turf with humorous quotes on the harmonica. Next, "Rediscovery" is another slow funky burner from Bobby Lamm, and the original set closes with the hit, "Feelin' Stronger Every Day."
Folks can argue that this release was a bit of a let down following the amazing run these guys had from 1969 - 1972, but to these ears, it contains all the same ingredients, just in different doses. There are still strong melodies, tight performances and incisive lyrics, with maybe just a bit more sheen and less improvisation than they had delivered before.
It's worth a listen unto itself, and as a precursor to the progressive explorations which characterized the follow-up release, "VII."
Inconsistent but Still a Must-Have.......2006-05-23
Some of the songs here are so bad they're painful to listen to (such as "Critic's Choice").
But there are some brilliant ones here, too, meaning that you have to get this album. "Just You And Me" is some of their best singing and instrumental playing, for example.
"Darling Dear" is strong albeit a little compromised. "What's This World Coming To" offers a strangely optimistic message which is hard to resist. "In Terms of Two" is great fun and very listenable, if a little unusual as an admixture of styles.
And then, "Something in this City Changes People" is the first inkling of the downer stuff to come - expressing disillusionment with the fruits of success is honest, but not necessarily interesting.
[sigh] You just have to buy it, whether you want to or not...
Chicago's first non-perfect album........2006-02-21
This is an album worth having...it really is...after you buy about 9 other Chicago albums (specifically: CTA, Chicago 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 16, 17, and 19...and hopefully 30. It's unreleased at the time of this review). Chicago 6 sort of bridges the gap between the tight, jazzy musicianship of Chicago 5 and the looser mid-1970s feel of Chicago 7. Chicago 6, to me, sounds like b-sides left over from Chicago 5 that were weeded out because they didn't fit with the jazz feel of Chicago 5. The songs are about 70% brilliant. There's some great line, riff, or solo in each of them. And the album boasts 2 of the big hits that redefined Chicago's sound as sort of a thinking man's pop band in the mid-70s (instead of the Woodstock-jazz-Hendrix album oriented band it had been up until that point). It's just that, even though the songs are 70% brilliant, they're still about 30% short on inspiration and craft. The lyrical ideas are less focused. This is more like messing around with extra studio time....or running out of ideas for a while. A good album, but not as great as the ones that preceded it or as great as Chicago 7.
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