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Another World
Yet another forgotten musical genius. Beautiful music
A Monument of Early Violin Music
An Inordinately Beautiful Recording of the Biber Mystery Sonatas
Hauntingly beautiful Baroque fare

Biber: The Mystery Sonatas

Manufacturer: Angel Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005UNXG
Release Date: 2002-12-23

Tracks:

Praeludium
Aria And Variations
Adagio
Finale
Sonata
Presto
Allamanda
Presto
Sonata
Courente
Double
Adagio
Ciacona
Praeludium
Allamanda
Guigue
Sarabanda
Double
Lamento
Aria
Adagio
Allamanda
Variatio
Sarabanda
Variatio
Sonata
Presto
Guigue
Double I
Double II
Sonata
Courente
Doubles I & II
Finale
Praeludium
Aria
Variatio 1 - 2
Variatio 3 (Adagio)
Variatio 4 - 5

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Sonata
Surrexit Christus Hodie
Adagio
Intrada
Aria Tubicinum
Allamanda
Courente
Double
Sonata
Gavotte
Guigue
Sarabanda
Praeludium
Ciacona (Aria)
Guigue
Sonata
Aria
Canzona
Sarabanda & Double
Passagalia

Customer Reviews:

Another World.......2007-03-29

Biber heartily embraced gypsy tavern violin virtuosity long before Dvorak or Brahms. This is magnificent music full of elegant and earthy contrasts. The sonatas that employ unconventional tuning open up new worlds of harmonic splendour, yet the crowning piece, the Passagalia, which does employ conventional tuning but isn't part of the Mystery Sonatas, is thankfully included as the final work of a two disc journey that soars the heights of heaven and plunges the depths of human experience. I have the original release of this music with its sumptuous and informative booklet: booklet or not, these are exceptional performances combined with an exceptional recording.

Yet another forgotten musical genius. Beautiful music.......2007-03-04

Heinrich Ignaz von Biber was a wonderful composer. The so-called "Mystery Sonatas" also known as the "Rosary Sonatas" have an aire of perfection rarely seen in classical baroque music. Biber has been all too conveniently forgotten and I am not sure why. As with Erik Satie (another of my favorite, yet unknown composers) Biber has managed to shrink in to the darkness of history while his legacy of work should be celebrated.
His work is haunting, exhilarating, enriching and somber. His music conveys a sadness and a joy that few musical works are able to convey. Biber's understanding of orchestration, the workings of instruments in compliment of each other, is astonishing to me. He had an ability, a gift, that only God himself could have given him. If you don't believe in God, then just accept that he was a prodigy of the finest degree and his work was sent from a deep place inside that immediately crawls inside of you. I, personally, call it a religious musical experience.
Absolutely stunning music.

A Monument of Early Violin Music.......2006-12-17

This version of Biber's stupendous ROSARY SONATAS (this is the more correct translation of the original German title) is marked first of all by the stunning virtuosity and graceful lyricism of violinist John Holloway. Simply to master the notes of these sonatas is an immense task in itself: playing scordatura is sort of like ventriloquism, since you are miming a certain set of notes while other notes are sounding. To have worked up these difficult pieces into an intensely expressive, dramatic experience, as Holloway has, is breathtaking. Then there is the variety of continuo instruments arrayed for each sonata. In various tracks we hear organ, harp, lute, violone, lirone (a gamba viol sounding to these ears somewhat like a harmonica) and regal (a small, portable organ with a rasping, nasal sound, used to great effect in the "Crowning with Thorns" sonata). Finally, the fact that this recording is priced far lower than any of the other major versions (Goebbel, Manze) makes it doubly attractive. I was disappointed by the scarcity of program notes, understandable given the budget price: we are not informed, for example, of the scordatura tuning of the individual sonatas, and I would have liked a more detailed discussion of the pictorial and symbolic elements used by Biber in the sonatas. However, the notes include a link to Virgin's website promising "a more detailed introduction".

Perhaps it's best not to take in this colossal work all at once. For a sampler, try tracks 14-15 of CD 2 (the "Assumption" sonata) and hear some of the most buoyant, joyous violin playing in existence. You'll be instantly mesmerized.

An Inordinately Beautiful Recording of the Biber Mystery Sonatas.......2006-09-22

Much can be written about the difficulty of this music form the 17th Century by Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber - and other reviewers here have given superb descriptions of those complexities - but the end result of works such as this is in the response it produces in the listener.

Biber wrote these Mystery Sonatas to represent the three sets of mysteries from the Bible: the Birth, the Crucifixion, and the Resurrection of Christ. The recording is by Tragicomedia with Davitt Moroney and John Holloway in this impeccably performed recording of impossible music: the music is impossibly difficult to play and impossible not to draw and emotional response from the listener. Some may find this version a bit dry sounding, but for this listener that only enhances the other-worldly sense of the music.

The sixteen sonatas are named as follows: Part I: The Annunciation, The Visitation, The Nativity, The Presentation, The Finding in the Temple Part II: The Agony in the Garden, The Scourging of Jesus, The Crowing of Jesus with Thorns, Jesus carries His Cross, The Crucifixion Part III: The Resurrection, The Ascension, The Descent of the Holy Ghost, The Assumption of our Lady, The Crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and Passacaglia. With the simplest combination of instruments Biber was able to elicit the feelings of each of these mysteries.

For those who love Period Music this recording is a complete success and a treasure to own. For those who have yet to step into this ethereal world, this is a very fine beginning. Highly Recommended. Grady Harp, September 06

Hauntingly beautiful Baroque fare.......2004-02-23

I own three versions of Biber's Mystery (Rosary) Sonatas, and a fourth recording (by Manze) of other Biber sonatas along with the famous passacaglia that concludes the set. All of the versions (the other two being by Rheinhard Goebel on Archiv and Suzanne Lautenbacher on VOX) are beautiful, because the music is. Perhaps the passacaglia is the most beautiful 8 to 12 minutes (depending on performer) in the entire musical library. I rate the Holloway version as the best in terms of the passacaglia. The pacing seems perfect (Goebel is fast and almost dancelike, Manze quite slow but with more flare) and is about the same as that of Lautenbacher, the latter being performed on a modern instrument with her usual good taste and limited vibrato. Certainly the Holloway version has the most delicious ending to the passacaglia, when the minor key resolves to a major that brings tears to my eyes every time I hear it. The Goebel and Manze versions both have a decorative flourish on the final note that, while beautiful, detracts in my opinion from the simple beauty of the key resolution. How two reviewers could give this recording only a single star is beyond comprehension! Even if one grants that Moroney is not as "lively" a harpsichordist as the performers on the other versions, my response is, "So what?" Maybe if you're a harspichord fanatic you drop the ranking from five stars to four, but the work is overwhelmingly a violin piece with harpsichord ACCOMPANIMENT. To downgrade the ranking of the entire recording to one star completely ignores the fantastic beauty, technical perfection, and haunting introspection of Holloway's performance on the violin. Besides, it's not as if Moroney actually is "incompetent." The descrition I would use is "tastefully understated, recognizing that this is primarily a violin recording." In contrast to the fun Goebel version and the good but more yeoman (yeoperson?) Lautenbacher version, Mr. Holloway plays with greater sensitivity but still with plenty of guts (not referring to the strings here) when drama or a discordant double-stop are called for. Again, ALL of the versions I've heard are great, and I'm tempted to buy yet another, but I always recommend the Holloway to my friends.

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Edge of Thorns
Criss Oliva's shining hour
Lord, Bring on the Night
Intelligent, Enjoyable Hard Rock
MUST HAVE.

Edge of Thorns
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ASIN: B000002IVJ
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Album Description

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Album Details

Includes Never Before Released Bonus Track: 'believe'.

Customer Reviews:

Edge of Thorns.......2007-04-04

This is one the best albums I have ever heard. It rocks and it brings back memories. The last album before Criss died and probably his best.

There is nothing wrong with this album, apart from one line in 'Conversation Piece'.

I would recommend this album to anyone inclined to this sort of music and if they don't like it then I can't see why. Everything from the production to the composition is fantatstic and no other Savatage album comes close.

Buy it and enjoy.

Criss Oliva's shining hour.......2006-08-31

A monsterous masterpiece of an album. Edge of Thorns slays. Follow Me is one of the best songs I've ever heard, having everything: mellow moments, powerful singing, and rippin' solos. Its a shame bands cant write like this anymore. Criss Oliva, as many reviewers mentioned, shines on this record. Buy it now, its one of the finest releases in metal history.

Lord, Bring on the Night.......2006-07-04

Released in 1993, Edge of Thorns marked the beginning of a new era for Savatage. Newcomer Zak Stevens was brought in to handle vocal duties, freeing founding member Jon Oliva to concentrate on writing new songs with brother Criss and producer extraordinaire Paul O'Neill. Stevens may have been an unknown quantity at the time, but he had a voice that immediately made you take note. His strong, emotional, and powerful voice was the perfect complement for Savatage's new, more mature direction.

Following up a strong concept album like Streets: A Rock Opera was no easy feat, but Savatage released an even better album in Edge of Thorns. Blissfully ignoring the grunge phenomenon that was taking over popular music at the time, Edge of Thorns is a glorious power metal album with plenty of progressive and theatrical elements. Criss Oliva was in top form on this album. His intricate guitarwork, combined with his brother's moving keyboard work and Stevens's soaring vocals, made Edge of Thorns an amazing album capable of sending chills down your spine.

While the album was extremely strong from start to finish, there are some standout songs that rank among Savatage's best, including Follow Me, Conversation Piece, All That I Bleed, and Sleep. And the title track may just be the best Savatage song ever.

Edge of Thorns should have heralded a triumphant new era for Savatage, but disaster struck shortly after its release when founding guitarist/songwriter Criss Oliva was killed in a traffic accident. Edge of Thorns remains his swansong, transforming an already powerful album into a eulogy for one of the most talented and creative (yet unrecognized) metal guitarists ever. Its power has not diminished over time either. Listening to a song like All That I Bleed is just as emotionally moving 13 years after its original release, and always brings thoughts of Criss Oliva's passing to mind.

Next: Overcoming tragedy.

NOTE: While the standard version of Edge of Thorns is a bargain at $9.98, for the exact same price you can pick up the German import reissue by SPV. It hasn't been remastered, but the 2002 SPV reissue does have a few extras that make it a better buy. It features 2 additional tracks - a studio track called Forever After and a live demo version of Conversation Piece, but the real bonus is that the liner notes have been expanded to include several pages of very detailed information about the band during this particular stage of their career. When added to the chapters from the other SPV Savatage reissues, you'll get the real story behind one of the best (and most underrated) metal bands of all time.

Intelligent, Enjoyable Hard Rock.......2005-09-05

I have loved Savatage ever since I heard the brilliant Hall of the Mountain King. This is the first album with vocalist Zak Stevens, who has a huge range and a wonderfully melodic voice.

There is not a bad song on this album, but if I had to list a favourite it would have to be "Follow Me", the guitar playing on this song by Criss is nothing short of mind blowing and if you don't feel like rocking then you better check your pulse as I think you are dead!!

Through the years Savatage have continued to raise the bar and challenge themselves, and this is another example of what Intelligent, Melodic, well played rock sounds like it.

My only regret is that I live in Australia, and have never had the opportunity to see this brilliant band in concert.

If you have never heard this band before (where have you been for the last 20 years??)do yourself a massive favour and check this out.

MUST HAVE........2005-07-01

excellent album, if you are a savatage fan or heavy metal / hard rock fan, you should get this album. Great songs, great riffs, great vocals, i highly recommend it.

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A classic!
A True Gen-X Supergroup
Great Music For Your Pancakes
It's Music People!
Good album, if you're in the mood for it

The Thorns
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Blue
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If ever a group's moniker were wrapped in florid irony, surely it's this bright, buoyant summit meeting of contemporary popmeisters Matthew Sweet, Shawn Mullins, and Pete Droge. Backed by an all-star studio ensemble that includes Jim Keltner, Greg Leisz, Brendan O'Brien, and Roy Bittan, the three nominally insulated musicians don't so much claim the legacy of Crosby, Stills & Nash on the harmonic riches of "Think it Over" and glorious "Now I Know" as find a musical common ground that can't help but echo history in its folk-rooted vocal glories (although it's hard to imagine the baby-boom icons wrapping themselves around the chunky funk of the title track here or the pointed impressionistic allegory of "Dragonfly.") Yet The Thorns forges an ego-sublimating higher ground that's anything but nostalgic. Fans of the three musicians may recognize their various sensibilities at work throughout, but it's a rewarding collaboration that virtually defies deconstruction. Don't be misled by the name--this is a beautiful, musically fragrant bouquet. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

A classic!.......2007-05-13

I have purchased two for myself and six(at last count)copies of this CD for friends. Anyone who likes CSN&Y, folk-rock or melodic pop will fall in love by the end of track two. So sad that this was a one shot project. I always enjoy Matthew Sweet and now have a new appreciation for Pete Droge and Shawn Mullins. Get it while you still can!

A True Gen-X Supergroup.......2007-02-16

While the many comparisons to CSN are apt, they don't really do this album justice. As solo acts, Sweet, Droge, and Mullins made some of the smartest alternative rock records of the 1990s, doing their own thing while the overhyped grunge phenomenon ran its predictable course. This collaboration is definitely their tribute to an older generation of musicians, but it's also a fresh and gutsy work in its own right. Tracks like "I Can't Remember" and "I Set the World on Fire" recall not just Crosby, Stills, and Nash, but also The Byrds, the Eagles, and even that other short-lived supergroup, The Traveling Wilburys, in their more inspired moments. Don't fall for the "country rock" label, either. "The Thorns" transcends most genre categories, which is probably the single greatest compliment these guys could've paid to the bands that inspired them.

Great Music For Your Pancakes.......2007-01-13

The sound is a mix between Seals & Croft and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. However, it lacks the edgy ballads of CSN&Y. It's more like the pop syrup of S&C.

It's Music People!.......2005-12-24

This is nice mellow sounding music in the vain of CS&N, Nothing ground breaking here but it is still pleasing if you enjoy the style. If you aren't into this sound pick a different flavor.
Reading the dissapointed reveiws of people who obviosly expected or wanted something more from these guys makes me wonder if the Jayhawks cover of "Blue" wasn't included on purpose lol... Stay behind!

Good album, if you're in the mood for it.......2005-08-12

This album is VERY much like a Crosby, Stills, and Nash album. So much so that I am giving my copy to my mom, I think she would like it. I liked it too, although it's more of a Sunday-morning-with-the-paper disc than anything I would prefer to listen to at work. It's very mellow. But the harmonies are beautiful. There's nothing in the least bad or offensive about this album, but there's not a lot that's passion-inspiring either. Good music for a rainy day in front of the fire, but other than that - not much there.

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Inspirational!
hymns we sang in church

Abide With Me

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Release Date: 1996-06-10

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Love Divine, All Loves Excelling - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
Holy, Holy, Holy! Lord God Almighty - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
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O Praise Ye the Lord - Choir of King's College, Stephen Cleobury
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According to Thy Gracious Word - Choir of King's College, Sir David Willcocks
Holy Father, Cheer Our Way - Choir of King's College, Sir David Willcocks
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Customer Reviews:

Inspirational!.......2004-10-08

Majestic hymns sung with British accents. A great combination! I haven't noticed any objectionable sounds on my copy.

hymns we sang in church.......2003-02-16

i grew up in a traditional presbyterian church that had a pipe organ. i wanted a cd of many of the hymns that we sang in church sung by a choir and accompanied by a pipe organ. this cd fulfilled my wishes perfectly. the hymns are performed in a very straight-forward fashion with no show-boating or excess flourishes which is exactly what i wanted. this is not gospel music but what i refer to as liturgical music to indicate that it is religious music but not gospel music. i would give it 5 stars but there is a slight hiss. other than that the recording quality is very good.

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Interesting music interestingly sung
The marriage of skill and magic
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emma's pure and magical voice.
Voice of an Angel!

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Customer Reviews:

Interesting music interestingly sung.......2007-02-01

Much of this vocal music is from an era with which I am unfamiliar. It ranges from the work of Hildegarde of Bergen (1098-1179) to Handel (1685-1759); obviously, this album covers much territory! Emma Kirkby displays her virtuosity on this CD. The notes from the CD say that "One of the favorite adjectives used by critics. . .is the word 'celestial.'" At a later point, the notes speak of Kirkby further: "There is a freshness, an openness, an honesty about her voice. . ."

Some comments on works randomly selected.

Monteverdi's "Confitebor tibi, Domine." Here, Kirkby displays a clean light voice. She exhibits a spirited "Gloria Patri" with some spare but interesting ornamentation.

Campion's "Now hath Flora robbed her bowers." This cut shows off to good effect the agility in her voice.

John Dowland, "Flow not so fast, ye fountains." Here is displayed her smooth voice; her singing flows smoothly from one note to the next. There is a poignancy in her singing on this piece.

Guillaume de Machaut, "Foy porter." She treats the redoubtable de Machaut well; his works are some of the best of his time. This is smoothly song and does his work justice.

Hildegarde of Birgen, "Columba aspexit." This is the oldest composition on this CD by far. The work is spare, but well sung. There is a hypnotic quality to the work and Kirkby sings it well.

Lawes, "The Lark." Again, nice agility of her voice is displayed.

Other compositions on this CD are by Purcell, J. S. Bach, Sigismondo d'India, and Handel.

All in all, a nice sampling of the work of Emma Kirkby. I was not much familiar with her work before listening to this CD, but I am delighted that I did purchase this work.

The marriage of skill and magic.......2007-01-12

Ms. Kirby's voice is limpid, exquisitely pitched, strong, and yet beautifully refined. Her command of her voice is extraordinary, with phrasing, delicate embellishments and what I think are some vocal cadenzas, all showing the skill and craft of an artist who has brought her artistry to its highest state. But she makes her artistry sound so easy, so natural: nothing of bravura, nothing forced here. The selections are wonderfully chosen; together, they give us the whole range of early to late Baroque, in every mood. Each listening refreshes the spirit. What an artist!

There is no such thing as too much Emma Kirkby.......2002-07-16

The only defect in this disk is that it isn't a three or four disk set. Some people don't appreciate her beautiful voice and I feel sorry for them. I first heard her voice live in a concert here in Ann Arbor in December of 1980 and she stunned me. The memory of her beautiful voice still lives in my mind and heart.

Well, this disk gives us 18 selections from a number of different composers from the Baroque. Every one of them is a treasure and has its own charms. I can't pick a favorite, but I can say that each of these pieces show off her voice and singing style in different ways.

Yes, I wish she had included more Purcell and something even nicer than what we have on track 3, but what would I give up? Well, that is where I say we need this to have been a two or three disk collection.

You won't go wrong with this wonderful disk!

emma's pure and magical voice........2000-10-16

This cd shows Emma's versatility as a Baroque and early music performer. Her pure voice matches the music so well. I really enjoy the song "You meaner beauties of the night." This is only one among many cd's which shows Emma's great voice. I highly recommend the Emma Kirkby collection.

Voice of an Angel!.......1999-07-20

One of the most beautiful angelic voice in the world! But I don't think this collection shows her best recording pieces.

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This is a Good album, just not Great!
Better with the bonus disc!
Ten Star CD
The Lost Art of Classic Harmonies Returns!
Wonderful Album

The Thorns (Bonus CD)
The Thorns
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Girlfriend

ASIN: B0000DG009
Release Date: 2003-10-21

Tracks:

Runaway Feeling
I Can't Remember
Blue
Think It Over
Thorns
No Blue Sky
Now I Know
Dragonfly
Long, Sweet Summer Night
I Told You
Such A Shame
I Set The World On Fire
Among The Living

Tracks:

Runaway Feeling
I Can't Remember
Blue
Think It Over
Thorns
No Blue Sky
Now I Know
Dragonfly
Long, Sweet Summer Night
I Told You
Such A Shame
I Set The World On Fire
Among The Living

Amazon.com

If ever a group's moniker were wrapped in florid irony, surely it's this bright, buoyant summit meeting of contemporary popmeisters Matthew Sweet, Shawn Mullins, and Pete Droge. Backed by an all-star studio ensemble that includes Jim Keltner, Greg Leisz, Brendan O'Brien, and Roy Bittan, the three nominally insulated musicians don't so much claim the legacy of Crosby, Stills & Nash on the harmonic riches of "Think it Over" and glorious "Now I Know" (equally hard to imagine the baby-boom icons wrapping themselves around the chunky funk of the title track here or the pointed impressionistic allegory of "Dragonfly") as find a musical common ground that can't help but echo history in its folk-rooted vocal glories, yet forges a higher, ego-sublimating higher ground that's anything but nostalgic. Fans of the three musicians may recognize their various sensibilities at work throughout, but it's a rewarding collaboration that virtually defies deconstruction. Don't be misled by the name--this is a beautiful, musically fragrant bouquet. --Jerry McCulley The bonus CD features acoustic versions of each track.

Customer Reviews:

This is a Good album, just not Great!.......2007-05-12

I like each of these guys on their own, and was curious about this. I'm not disappointed but I'm not knocked out either.

Their voices blend wonderfully. Top notch session players (Keltner, Bittan, and Bredan O'Brien) back them up. Even Paul Bustmaster provides strings. But somehow, as good as the singing and playing are, there's not one song that really packs a punch. "Set the World on Fire" trys but doesn't really have that great hook it needs. I guess that's what's missing. Most of these songs are straightforward, mellow songs. No great hook to them. Except for "Dragonfly", the rest of the songs seem to sound the same.

Knowing what these guys have done in their solo carears I expected some of their individual style to stand out here. It doesn't from anybody. It's as if they abandoned all previous identities before making this record, perhaps so that this would be more of a group project, instead of each artist contributing their own track. That's good in theory, but the result is a collection of songs that are bright, just not brilliant.

I don't think ALL the CSN comparisons are fair. Is every folk/alt/country sounding band a CSN rip off? I don't think so. Besides this record is better than the stuff CSN is putting out these ddays. That stuff borders on elevator music.

If you like any one of these guys, it's worth checking out.

Better with the bonus disc!.......2007-01-03

I had originally bought this Thorns CD without the bonus disc, since I didn't know the bonus disc existed. Once I listened to the tracks on the bonus disc on Amazon.com, I knew I had to get it. I love acoustic music, and these songs sound even better done in an acoustic vein. I highly recommend you buy this with the bonus disc. You certainly won't be disappointed!

Ten Star CD.......2006-09-25

The first song I heard from this new CD was "No Blue Sky", and it grabbed my soul! I am of the sixties generation, so of course the comparison to "Crosby, Stills,& Nash" can't be missed, yet "The Thorns" have their own unique sound. The quality of their voices is also very "Seals & Crofts" like. There is not a bad track on this CD! It is a must-buy for anyone who loves beautiful harmony, and I am so grateful my daughter was introduced to them by a friend! I haven't been able to quit playing them since I got the CD.

The Lost Art of Classic Harmonies Returns!.......2006-01-09

A friend recommmended this album.....and I'm often leary since we all have very personal tastes when it comes to movies, music, art, etc.... Well, my friend certainly gets a "high-five" on his insight. Seems most of the reviews mention Crosby, Stills & Nash. I'm no exception, since that was my first impression after the very first listen. Yet....it's also their own "fingerprint" of sound and it is a wonderful return of harmony and acoustic meshing. That being said, I will admit that the "Sunset Sessions" acoustic version is my pick over the standard recording. My CD came with both, so I'll presume this 2-CD package is still the offering. If not......go with the former "acoustic" recording. The songs deliver a variety of moods, and you indeed feel like being out in the country while listening. Enjoy.

Wonderful Album .......2005-09-30

Great CD, While they do try to sound a lot like CS&N, they still seem to have a sound of their own. Their harmonies are excellent, and the lyrics are nice and timeless. Pity that the music scene today does not pick up on Great Music like this!
'Blue' has great Harmonies, 'Think it Over' sounds like an ode to CS&N. 'I Cant Remember' and 'Runaway Feeling' are excellent songs. 'No Blue Sky' and 'Long Sweet Summer Night' both make you want to up and leave the rat race forever. Great to listen to on a lazy summer day, a rainy day, at work, driving, anywhere. I only hope that Sweet, Mullins and Droge come back for more.

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Great!
pure noise
Awesome band and album
One of the best
truly blissful indeed

If The Heavens Should Fall
A Covenant of Thorns
Manufacturer: A Handful of Nothing
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0006DQ5XC
Release Date: 2004-10-01

Tracks:

If The Heavens Should Fall
State Of Mind
This Decay
Angel (How Can I Go On)
Saline & Bitter
Serafina
I'll See The Stars
Only A Priest
Alone In A Crowd
Shell Of A Saint
Lonely, Like A Satellite
Dreaming

Album Description

The long awaited follow-up to A Covenant of Thorns' 1999 debut "Hallowed & Hollow".

Customer Reviews:

Great!.......2006-02-22

The lyrics are nice and filled with emotion, the music is stunning. Sounds great!

pure noise.......2005-10-31

This album reeks. I am not listening to reviews anymore. Its sounds like the music and the singing didnt go together. What a mess. I buy alot of this new synth music and trust me dont get this one.

Awesome band and album.......2005-05-17

This is one of my favorite bands. Their album before this one is probably even better "Hallowed & Hollow".
They have only 2 albums out and both of them are great.

One of the best .......2005-03-17

Excellent music!
Sensitive & attractive
Everybody who enjoys 80s European Synth Pop music should buy this album. I am convinced you'll love this CD!

truly blissful indeed.......2004-12-28

ok, this is one of the greatest releases i have ever heard. Scott Alan David is a genius. lyrically, this album is mezmerizing. musically, its sweeping and calm, yet so full of emotion. if you stumble upon this review, may it compel you to drop the 14 or so bucks on this cd. it is well worth it, trust me. if you pass this album up, you are losing a wonderous musical experience. buy this cd!

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These will get you going in a heart beat!!!
Great Worship Album
Among Thorns is an awsome worship band!
Excellent praise and worship!
BONUS POINTS!

Among Thorns

Manufacturer: Cross-Driven
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004R7LE
Release Date: 2000-02-08

Customer Reviews:

These will get you going in a heart beat!!!.......2003-05-13

The Among Thorns will get you going on your feet again after listing to any of their albums. I've seen these guys in concert or should I say at a Wild Week camp since the are a big part of Wild Week Camps and Sir Real Record. They sounded so awesome at the wild week camp. The whole camp was up on there feet jumping up and down or on there knees praying when they where playing the most coolest Christan Rock&Pop I have ever heard. I do recommend that you buy at least one of their Cd's and listen to it.

Great Worship Album.......2001-05-19

How many CD's do you own that have one or two good songs on them while the rest or just so-so? On this album every single track is top-notch! This is one of the few groups I can listen to over and over and never tire of their music. You can't go wrong with "Among Thorns".

Among Thorns is an awsome worship band!.......2000-07-02

Among Thorns makes you feel so close to God. Praise God for giving them talent and letting them use it to give Him glory!

Excellent praise and worship!.......2000-05-31

This album is listed with the "Worship Extreme" labeling, and it fits perfectly. This band rocks, and can instantly turn and give you the most intimate worship songs you've ever heard. "Embrace This Place" is a song you'll play over and again and feel your heart cry out in every word. I highly recommend this for anyone interested in worship or praise, or just out and out Christian rock that will grab and never let go! Can't wait to hear the next one from these guys!

BONUS POINTS!.......2000-03-01

among thorns is an amazing piece of work. these guys are awesome in concert, in person, on tape. they rock! the songs get u jumpin as well as get u thinkin about ur walk with Christ. I give it 5 STARS!

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Deserves to come back in stock

Shield of Thorns

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ASIN: B0009UFHNQ

Product Description

Singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist (and admitted Prince disciple) Shawn Smith is probably best known among Pearl Jam fans, since he's the frontman for P.J. guitarist Stone Gossard's on-again, off-again side band, Brad. But in addition to Brad, Smith has been involved in several other projects since the early '90s, including launching a solo career just prior to the dawn of the new millennium.

Customer Reviews:

Deserves to come back in stock.......2007-07-13

Catchy melodies / minor key resolutions. Track 4...(Wrapped in my memory) is one of the most memorable songs used by the Sopranos for the credit roll. (Season 5 of the HBO series where Adrianna goes to 'long term parking') Fantastic.

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A perfect merge between Pontes and Morricone
Pontes fan disappointed
Beyond earthly realms
Too much talent!
Beautiful

Focus
Ennio Morricone , and Dulce Pontes
Manufacturer: Umvd Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000E5PEE
Release Date: 2003-10-27

Tracks:

Cinema Paradiso (Tema de Amor de Cinema Paradiso)
A Rose Among Thorns (The Mission)
Renascer (Moses)
No Ano Que Vem (Come Maddalena)
Your Love (Once Upon A Time In The West)
Ama Por Amor
Nosso Mar (Metti una sera a cena)
Antiga Palavra
Luz Prodigiosa (La Luz Prodigiosa)
The Ballad Of Sacco And Vanzetti (Sacco E Vanzetti)
Someone You Once Knew (Per Le Antiche Scale)
Voo
I Girasoli
House Of No Regrets (Chi Mai)
Barco Abandonado (Per Le Antiche Scale)

Album Description

2003 album features the work of the world-renowned film composer as interpreted by the Portuguese singing star. 15 tracks. Universal.

Customer Reviews:

A perfect merge between Pontes and Morricone.......2005-06-11

This is one of the best albums I've ever heard.
Ennio Morricone had known Dulce Pontes for many years, but he refused to work with her saying that her voice wasn't ripe.
Now we can see why... Morricone is a genious and managed to get the best out of Dulce.
It is an album full of emotions, either by the greatness of Morricone's music, either by the feeling that Pontes managed to transmit with her voice.
My favorite song is called "Amor a Portugal". It's a portuguese version of the "Your love", included in the portuguese edition as an extra track (number 16). It could become the Portuguese National Anthem.
As for the comment of one other review comparing Dulce Pontes with Celine Dion, I tottaly can't agree with that. At all.
Dulce Pontes is only showing the maturity in her voice.
And she's great doing that...

Pontes fan disappointed.......2004-06-16

I have listened in amazement to Pontes pushing the boundaries of fado and folk genres on her prior CDs with her unique delivery and fantastic voice. Here she leaves those boundaries behind and goes off into Celine Dion territory--show off all your technical ability and the entire extent of your range in every single song. Kind of exhausting. On the other hand, if you like fireworks in every song, this one's for you.

Beyond earthly realms.......2004-03-05

As cliched as it might sound, there are no words to describe either the talent of Dulce Pontes or the quality of this recording. This is one breathtaking singer, approximating the status of divinity on "FOCUS". For those lucky enough to understand the Portuguese lyrics, what a blessing; you may as well have discovered a new planet, a new world, particularly with regards to "Renascer" and "Voo". The inclusion of songs in English and Italian is a bonus.Dulce is so much more than a singer on this disc - she is life itself, in all its magical strains, in all its tortuous twists. Listen to "No Ano Que Vem" and you'll know what I'm talking about. No wonder that the album has done so brilliantly in Portugal and is now infiltrating countries such as Greece, Spain, Italy and Japan. Focus is a universal event, a celebration of that exquisite beauty which for so many of us remains a mere longing. Along Dulce's short career, this is the moment we've all waited for - now the world needs to discover it also. When I first heard this masterpiece, I felt that I was transcending, re-emerging, beginning to live all over again. Inevitably, Ennio Morricone must be mentioned - a great genius! The passion of his compositions remains unequalled - "A Rose Among Thorns" is testimony to the brilliance of both composer and singer. Through Dulce's miraculous imterpretation, Ennio Morricone's music must perforce become the new standard. I have been listening to the album for three days... and I feel like buying it again! Bravo, to two magical human beings perfectly poised on the wings of a wonder!

Too much talent!.......2004-02-29

This is an impressive album where Dulce Pontes turned cinematic themes from the Morricone repertoire into songs in English, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese, and she is breathtaking in most of them. Dulce Pontes embellishes Morricone's compositions with an epic grandeur that few other singers could have achieved. Her voice is very potent and playful, subtle when necessary, blends gracefully with the music, and succeeds in recreating the absurdity, the nuances, and the overwhelming beauty of Morricone's eccentric musical temperament. My favorite songs are those in English, particularly "Your Love" (with music from Once Upon a Time in the West). Dulce's elegant venture into a Brazilian arrangement makes "Nosso Mar" another favorite of mine. Her best achievement, however, is probably "No Ano Que Vem", a song inspired by Jerusalem and set to the strangely upbeat music from the film Maddalena. Focus is a superb accomplishment in Dulce's career. In the end, one could not possibly deny her the classical stature of Ennio Morricone.

Beautiful.......2004-01-21

I listened this album over and over. I really loved all the songs, one of my favorites is "Cinema Paradiso", is absolutly beautiful. The voice of Dulce Pontes I think is one of the bigest voices. I really enjoyed this album, i hope you will enjoy this like me.

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