Metamorphosis [Import]

metamorphosis [import]

Track Listings

1. So Yesterday

2. Come Clean

3. Workin' It Out

4. Little Voice

5. Where Did I Go Right?

6. Anywhere But Here

7. Math

8. Love Just Is

9. Sweet Sixteen

10. Party Up

11. Metamorphosis

12. Inner Strength

13. Why Not [*]

14. Girl Can Rock [*]

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Product Description
UK edition of the teen pop phenomenon's 2003 debut album features 14 tracks including 2 bonus tracks, 'Why Not' & 'Girl Can Rock'. Buena Vista/WEA.

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Metamorphosis [Import]

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Flat-out Revolutionary - Adequate superlatives don't exist.
GREATEST GUITAR ALBUM IN 20 YEARS!!!!
Another Gem from the Master
I've heard better from Uli......

Metamorphosis

Manufacturer: Japanese Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000ABAJ1
Release Date: 2003-08-05

Tracks:

Prelude to the Seasons
Spring: Venga la Primavera
Spring: April Rain
Spring: The Triumph of Spring
Summer: Tales of the Summer Wind
Summer: Thunder in July
Summer: The Tempest - Tuona E Fulmina
Autumn: Cheiron and Selenos
Autumn: Teardrops in October
Autumn: Artemis
Winter: Ice, Wind & Fire
Winter: Sleighbells at Yasnaya
Winter: War of the Winds
Metamorphosis: Thunder Cadenza
Metamorphosis: Cry of the Night
Metamorphosis: Summer's Breath
Metamorphosis: Rodeo from Hell
Metamorphosis: Les Adieux
Metamorphosis: Springtime Euphoria
Metamorphosis: The Heart of Chopin
Metamorphosis: Dance of the Water Spirits
Metamorphosis: Transfiguration
Metamorphosis: Venga la Vita
Postlude: The Morning of Forever

Album Description

Japanese edition of heavy metal guitar virtuoso's 2003 album features 24 tracks divided up into 5 parts, each of the four seasons plus metamorphosis. Crown.

Album Details

Herr Roth Says: "For Many Years it Had Been a Dream of Mine to One Day Record the Whole of Antonio Vivaldi's Four Seasons on the Guitar. One Part of Me Wanted to Do this Simply Because it was Uncharted Territory in Terms of Guitar Playing And, for Good Reason, Had Never Been Attempted Before, but Most Importantly, Because of the the Very Special Fascination this Music Held for Me from the First Moment I Ever Heard It. There Are Plenty of Good Reasons Why it is Probably the Most Performed Musical Piece of all Time; After All, this is Not Just `any' Piece of Classical Music, but One of the Great Masterpieces of Western Civilization and an All-time Favourite of Music Lovers all Over the World Ever Since the Day it was First Heard. Vivaldi is Just as Fresh and Exciting in 2003 as it was Nearly 300 Years Ago When it was Written by the Man Himself in Italy."

Customer Reviews:

Flat-out Revolutionary - Adequate superlatives don't exist........2004-09-12

For decades guitar fanatics have recognized Uli (Ulrich) Roth as one of the most phenomenal electric guitarists ever to walk the Earth. If one considers Michael Schenker to be a pioneer in melodic rock guitar, Roth could be said to be Schenker on steroids. Roth's melodic flights are nothing short of mind-blowing, dazzling, frequently unbelievable. Unfortunately, his brilliant stint with the Scorpions ended prior to that band's break into the international big time, and his post-Scorps releases with his band Electric Sun suffered from spotty production, lack of a good vocalist, and a conscious choice to place artistic/conceptual experimentation above accessibility. Consequently, his talent has heretofore remained virtually unknown in North America.

"Metamorphosis" is the latest milestone on Roth's quest to elevate the electric guitar to the level of classical violin, an incredibly ambitious vision he outlines in detail at the UliJonRoth website.

Roth has already composed six of what he calls "The Symphonic Legends" (similar in approach to Liszt's Symphonic Poems,) of which only "Prologue" has been recorded and released; "Transcendental Sky Piano - Aquila Suite," to date only available in samples; and "Transcendental Sky Guitar," of which "Metamorphosis" constitutes Volume III - the previous two, "The Dragon" and "The Phoenix," having been released as the two-disc "Transcendental Sky Guitar" set.

"Metamorphosis" is perhaps the first time that Roth achieves production values that do justice to his incredible ability, and the result is spellbinding, particularly if you've ever picked up a guitar. This is not another tired example of a heavy metal guitarist soullessly peeling off a classical piece as an adolescent display of technical prowess, making a mockery of the original piece in the process. What shines through even the most dazzling virtuosity on this work is Roth's palpable character as an artist - a man who is not only capable of amazing musicianship but also of profound respect for the work he's reproducing and for its composer. Beyond that, one gets the tangible impression that Roth understands, perhaps lives, Vivaldi's vision and spirit, and expands on it brilliantly with his original Metamorphosis suite.

The audio samples furnished for the non-import version of this release are (currently) snipped from mid-track which is a shame. Roth's magnificent descending bend at the beginning of "Springtime Euphoria," into a spectacular repeating riff which ascends over the Four Seasons' main theme, is a stratospheric burst of melody of a quality that cannot be conveyed with words - an 'instant gooseflesh' experience to put it mildly.

Seeing Roth perform Metamorphosis live, not only with the same virtuosity found on the recording but with an artistry, precision and effortlessness one usually finds only in classical violinists, leads to the inescapable conclusion that this is a true master at work - a composer and instrumentalist on a par with the great composers whose work he emulates. Speaking as a guitarist, Roth's "Sky Guitar" series and planned symphonic works are potentially the most revolutionary - evolutionary - things to happen to the electric guitar since the invention of the transducer.

I suspect that classical purists will turn up their noses at the very notion of electric guitar taking the place of the violin, perhaps not. Should such be the case I would view it as an example of the hostility unleashed on every brilliant innovator - something which is always more revelatory of the critic than the subject.

If music awards such as the Grammys retained any connection with musical talent one would expect Roth's "Metamorphosis" to be a shoo-in for the Best Instrumental category, but I'm not certain if anyone in the pool of judges for that organization understands any release not having catchy lyrics and a spot on American Top 40. If ever there were an artist deserving of high acclaim for outstanding achievement, it's this one.

No matter - Uli Roth has created a timeless masterpiece, a giant step in his single-handed effort to advance the evolution of the electric guitar into a higher form. To speculate as to what he'll do next is mind-boggling. I cannot recommend this disc highly enough.

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GREATEST GUITAR ALBUM IN 20 YEARS!!!!.......2004-01-15

Roth continues to push the boundaries of electric guitar. In this release he passes his pupils (Malmsteen, Vai, Van Halen, etc.) and raises the bar in a way no guitarist has since the early eighties. An absolute masterpiece by an absolute master.

Another Gem from the Master.......2003-11-17

This latest release from the master of the sky guitar is truly stunning. It should appeal to the entire spectrum from modern guitar aficionados through adventuresome classical music listeners. Uli's interpretations of this renowned piece of music is clearly reverent, while at the same time bringing both a fresh perspective and a unique instrumental voice to the timeless melodies and arrangements. The guitar work is no less than breathtaking. His technical virtuosity is, as always, the leading edge of the instrument. But rather than simply blazing through the composition, Uli performs each piece with the nuance and grace that Vivaldi must have had in mind during the composition, while at times showing the fiery intensity of a Jascha Heifetz. The fusion of electric guitar and traditional orchestral instruments is seamless--at no point does it sound unnatural or forced. As an encore, there is a "fifth season" that contains melodies and arrangements reminiscent of the Prologue album, while periodically recapitulating and extrapolating some themes from the main body of the work--this time in a more daring and exuberant way. And finally, the packaging is clearly Uli's crowing achievement in this category. There is a blend of historic art, original pieces and thoughtful poetry to accompany and elaborate on each season. The seasons themselves become a metaphor for creation and the cycle of life, inevitable death, and glorious rebirth. The artwork almost makes one long for the days of LPs, where it would have been just that much more grand. This record will be welcomed by current Roth fans and is sure to delight the ear of any music lover willing to give it a listen.

I've heard better from Uli.............2003-10-24

Not good, not bad. Uli tries his hand at the most recorded, most played and most performed piece of music in the history of the world; Vivaldi's "Four Seasons". It's kinda' unique in the sense that Uli is playing this composition on his Sky Guitar, but for me it becomes rather boring after a while. If you want to hear the best version of Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" check out Carmignola playing it on violin (I think it was a Sony release around 2000) If you want to check out some of Uli's better work I would suggest "Prologue to the Great Symphonic Legends", "Earthquake", or any of his earlier works with the Scorpions especially "Virgin Killer". This CD really deserves about a two-and-a-half star rating, but because we're talking about Uli Jon Roth, I'll bump him up two three stars.

Metamorphosis Deluxe Edition + DVD [Japan Import]

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Metamorphosis Deluxe Edition + DVD [Japan Import]
Hilary Duff
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Binding: Audio CD

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2004, Avex records Japan. Out of print, limited edition deluxe import from Japan, comes in a large double CD case, loaded with extras: Disc one, features the original 13 tracks, plus, 2 more bonus tracks (A day in the sun, Girl can rock) plus, 2 more bonus tracks exclusive to the Deluxe Edition (So yesterday, Thunderpuss remix), Come clean (radio mix), for a total of 17 tracks on disc 1. Disc 2 is an exclusive DVD (in NTSC format, will play on all North American DVD players, as well as any European players that support NTSC). The DVD features the music videos: So yesterday, Why not, I can't wait, Acoustic song performances from sessions at AOL. Next up, the DVD also features extended behind the scenes making of So Yesterday (the video), Why not (the video), Sessions at AOL, Metamorphosis the album. And, finally, the DVD features the following bonus features: 1. In the recording studio "Anywhere but here", "Love just is". 2. Hilary Duff photo gallery, and home movies. 3. Biography. 4. Makin of "Japan promotion tour". 5. Hilary Duff EPK (Japan version). 6. Metamorphosis TV-CM 15 sec (Japan version). 7. Metamorphosis TV-CM 30 sec (Japan version). 8. Metamorphosis TV-CM 15 sec (version 2, Japan version). The set comes 4 inserts including all lyrics in English, as well as Japanese insets, loads of rare photos, and much, much more. Out of print. DVD running time is approx 67 mins.

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