Music for Lounging [Import]

music for lounging [import]

Track Listings
1. Most Beautiful Girl
2. Wives & Lovers
3. Too Darn Hot
4. Dalilah
5. Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby
6. Summertime
7. Diamonds Are Forever
8. Sunny
9. Guantanamera
10. Don't Fence Me In
11. Blue Moon
12. Mr Bojangles
13. Black Coffee
14. You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To
15. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes
16. What A Wondeful World

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Product Description
Music For Lounging, does exactly that! A 16 track compilation of some of the most timeless classics ever written. Performed by such legendary voices as Dinah Washington, Louis Armstrong, Sammy Davis Jnr, Tony Christie, Sarah Vaughan and Peggy Lee. Spectrum 2005

Music for Lounging,Various Artists,Universal/Spectrum,Pop,Rock/Pop

Music for Lounging [Import]
Music for Compline
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • So very beautiful!
  • Gorgeous
  • Great Premiere from Stile Antico!
  • Music for Compline
 Music for Compline

Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi USA
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000LPRNSG
Release Date: 2007-01-16

Tracks:

  1. Libera nos. I & II (John Sheppard)
  2. Salva nos, Domine (plainchant)
  3. Christe, qui lux es et dies (William Byrd)
  4. In pace in idipsum (John Sheppard)
  5. In manus tuas (Thomas Tallis)
  6. Jesu, salvator saeculi, verbum (John Sheppard)
  7. In manus tuas I (John Sheppard)
  8. In manus tuas II (John Sheppard)
  9. Miserere mihi, Domine (plainchant)
  10. Miserere nostri, Domine (Thomas Tallis0
  11. Misere mihi, Domine (William Byrd)
  12. In pace in idipsum (Thomas Tallis)
  13. Christe, qui lux es et dies (Robert White)
  14. Veni, Domine (plainchant)
  15. Nunc dimittis Gradulia I (William Byrd)
  16. Te lucis ante terminum festal (Thomas Tallis)
  17. Gaude, virgo mater Christi (Hugh Aston)

From the label:

On its spectacular debut recording, the exciting young British vocal group stile antico presents a program of English Renaissance music associated with the office of Compline, the service that ends the monastic liturgical day. A who's-who of 16th-century British composers--including Thomas Tallis, William Byrd, and John Sheppard--is represented here by hymns, antiphons, responsories, motets, and psalms: the occasion not only for music of intimacy, elegance, and reflection, but for flights of breathtaking canonic and contrapuntal invention and harmonic daring.

Stile Antico is an ensemble of young British singers, fast gaining recognition as one of the most original and exciting new voices in its field. In 2005 the group won the inaugural Audience Prize at the Early Music Network International Young Artists' Competition, drawing critical praise for its `wonderfully vivid singing' and `perfectly focused and ideally balanced voices.' Since this success, Stile Antico has appeared throughout the UK, including at the City of London, Lake District Summer Music and Beverley and East Riding Festivals; engagements for 2007 include the York Early Music Festival. The group has also collaborated with Sting on tour in his project Songs from the Labyrinth, performing lute songs by John Dowland.

Working without a conductor, the members of Stile Antico rehearse and perform as chamber musicians, each contributing artistically to the musical result. Their repertoire ranges from the glorious legacy of the English Tudor composers to the works of the Flemish and Spanish schools and the music of the early Baroque. They are passionate about the need to communicate with their audiences, combining thoughtful programming with direct, expressive performances. They are also committed to developing their educational work, for which they have received generous funding from the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars So very beautiful!.......2007-07-11

I'm not a student of fine music and had no idea what a "compline" was but I bought this CD after hearing a review on NPR.
I can't tell you how much I love this!
It is pure and moving; I can turn off my thinking and let my mind soak in the beauty.
I regret that it is such a high-class work, as I fear that many will miss it, expecting it to be over their heads. I hope that more of my fellow low-brows will somehow stumble upon it and have a chance to experience these most-excellent moments.

5 out of 5 stars Gorgeous.......2007-03-05

The English Tudor choral composers such as Byrd and Tallis composed some glorious music. Sit and listen in a darkened room and you will be transported back to another time and place. Wonderfully atmospheric and moving. The masters of this repertoire are Peter Phillips's Tallis Scholars, but this CD makes me think that they have some serious competition.

5 out of 5 stars Great Premiere from Stile Antico!.......2007-02-27

I got an e-mail from amazon recently to the effect of, "We've noticed that you've rated so-and-so, so we thought you'd be interested in the new release Music for Compline." I usually ignore such e-mails, but I thought I'd check it out. I was intrigued by the audio samples and so downloaded the album on iTunes.

I don't know how a group of young upstarts from Britain without a conductor were able to produce such a sound, but they did. "Music for Compline" focuses on music from composers in England during the transition from Catholicism to Protestantism- Byrd, Sheppard, Tallis, etc.- and as the title implies, it's music that would have been used during a compline service at the time. Compline, for those of you not familiar with the Liturgy of the Hours, is the last prayer service in the liturgical day. As such, the music is serene, contemplative, and prayerful.

The way Stile Antico has gelled as a group is amazing, especially considering they have no conductor. (Although they surely have at least a de-facto rehearsal leader) Their sound is clear and beautiful, and they display exquisite musicianship without being overly technical or icy. They are able to share their fresh (though informed) perspectives on early music with each other to create an organic sound, so not having a conductor actually turns out to be an asset for these young musicians.

Fans of the Tallis Scholars will love this CD. Arguably, Stile Antico is better than the Tallis Scholars in some ways. To elaborate, the Tallis Scholars, as good as they are, can come across as technical and icy, whereas Stile Antico never does, at least not to my ears. On the contrary, they have a warm, authentic sound. Not that I have anything against the Tallis Scholars.

In conclusion, for everyone who loves sacred choral music, or beautiful music in general, "Music for Compline" is a must-have. The musical serenity will be a refuge from stress, and will uplift your spirits.

5 out of 5 stars Music for Compline.......2007-02-05

One is somewhat spoilt for choice these days when it comes to recordings of specialist 'early music' vocal ensembles. In Britain alone, 'brand' names such as 'The Sixteen' and 'The Tallis Scholars', however different their respective approach, have become equally synonymous with excellence in ensemble, intonation, balance and blend. On this basis alone, one might be forgiven for mistaking this CD for another release from one of these fine, long-established choirs. However, this debut recording from 'Stile Antico' has something rather distinctive and individual to offer the listener. Working as a vocal consort without conductor, these are performances born out of an internal commitment and universal understanding within the group, together with an obvious love for this repertoire which they perform so admirably. It is deeply refreshing, in a professional environment where 'time is money', to hear an ensemble who have so noticeably spent a great deal of time 'living' with the music, no doubt both as individuals and collectively as a group. This crucial element of music-making, so often over-looked, is perhaps above all what makes this recording stand out. In fairness, the result is not necessarily superior to that of a conducted ensemble, where a different style of direction in the performances can be attained. But whatever one's preferences - 'Stile Antico' have certainly achieved a winning combination - communicative performances which are simultaneously meditative and emotionally uplifting.

Impeccable ensemble is evident throughout the disc, and this is especially impressive when accomplished within various well-judged slow tempi. Highlights in this regard include a wonderfully ethereal and sonorous performance of Tallis' rarely heard seven-part 'Miserere nostri', and Sheppard's intoxicating 'Libera nos I & II' whose marvellous longing dissonances are given just the right amount of time to register. Byrd's 'Miserere mihi' also receives a fine performance, and the same composer's exquisite homophonic setting of 'Christe lux es et dies' serves to demonstrate these singers' aptitude for naturally shaped phrasing and beautifully paced cadences.

The programming is cohesive throughout, combining familiar, celebrated settings with some rare gems, notably Hugh Aston's giant antiphon 'Gaude, virgo mater Christi', of which this is the first recording made available on CD.

Congratulations are also due to Harmonia Mundi for their superb recording quality, which captures splendidly not only the clarity of the voices, but also the magnificent acoustics of All Hallow's, Gospel Oak. Beautiful packaging together with intelligent, informative programme notes completes this excellent debut release.
Sing-A-Longs & Lullabies for the Film Curious George (Jack Johnson)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • I love this CD
  • Curious George CD
  • Great kid music
  • Feel good music
  • GREAT CD!!!
 Sing-A-Longs & Lullabies for the Film Curious George (Jack Johnson)
Jack Johnson
Manufacturer: Umvd Labels
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000CR7RDE
Release Date: 2006-02-07

Tracks:

  1. Upside Down
  2. Broken
  3. People Watching
  4. Wrong Turn
  5. Talk Of The Town
  6. Jungle Gym
  7. We're Going To Be Friends
  8. The Sharing Song
  9. The 3 R's
  10. Lullaby
  11. With My Own Two Hands
  12. Questions
  13. Supposed To Be

Amazon.com

Admit it: If you had to pick an artist to give voice to the wackadoo thinkings of a monkey beloved by most of the American populace over age 3, you could do a lot worse than Jack Johnson. Black Eyed Peas? Too hyper. Death Cab for Cutie? Too ironic. They Might Be Giants? Too eggheaded. Johnson, though the object of much rightful jealousy--here, after all, is a guy who only stumbled into music and vaulted himself up the charts after a successful career as a pro surfer--turns out to have the goods to do H.A. Rey, Curious George's creator, proud. Fans familiar with Johnson's earlier discs will recognize a certain laconic sprawl and easy fascination in his songs that suits the theme of perpetual puzzlement perfectly (here, let's not forget, is a guy who racked up fans with songs called "Bubble Toes" and "Banana Pancakes"). That the music takes a childish turn barely registers--songs like opener "Upside Down" are classic Johnson, all wonderment and groove, and the collaborations with friends Ben Harper, G. Love, and Matt Costa warm up, wink, and scamper off before packing on the weight of excess meaning. "We're Going to Be Friends," track seven, seals the deal--when you can make the White Stripes sound compatible with the Man with the Yellow Hat, you know you've got a multi-generational winner. --Tammy La Gorce

Description

Faced with the task of giving a voice to a central character that does not speak, Universal Pictures turned to Jack Johnson to craft songs that could provide a voice for Curious George. As a new father, it gave him the opportunity to make an album for both parents and children. Presented with early animations and the story line, Jack crafted new songs that capture the emotions of Curious George as he leaves the jungle to follow the Man with the Yellow Hat. He also turned to friends Ben Harper, G. Love, and Matt Costa to contribute songs that might bridge the gap between parent and child. Joined on the record by his band (Adam Topol, Merlo Podlewski, and Zack Gill), Jack duets with three of the other songwriters (Ben Harper, G. Love, and Matt Costa), and does a cover of the White Stripes' "We're Going to Be Friends." Parents who watched Schoolhouse Rock on Saturday mornings when they were children will recognize Jack's take on the classic "Three Is a Magic Number," reinterpreted with the 3 R's as a call to protect the environment and Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Sing-a-Longs and Lullabies feels like so much more than your standard soundtrack due to its unified creative vision. While the songs have a universal appeal, their themes speak to a child's experience (or in this case, a curious monkey's experience) of the world.

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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars I love this CD.......2007-07-13

I love this CD! The songs are soothing and kid-friendly yet I enjoy them too. We bought it because it was "Curious George" (and my son is obsessed) but I am so glad that we did. Well worth the price! It's a very mellow, feel-good, happy, easy-on-the-ears, calming CD.

2 out of 5 stars Curious George CD.......2007-06-09

CD arrived in good shape but it is not at all what I thought it would be. This is not a sing-along CD. It seems to be misrepresenting itself with such a title. Not impressed or satisfied with this CD. It was reviewed to be something different. It's simply music by Jack Johnson which tends to be very slow.

5 out of 5 stars Great kid music.......2007-06-01

My daughter loves this soundtrack and sings along. Very kid friendly and teaches kids how to protect the environment. Jack Johnson is wonderful.

5 out of 5 stars Feel good music.......2007-05-27

After seeing Curious George and then watching the music video in the Special Features, we had to get this soundtrack. My children will often go to sleep to it and then I turn it on softly when it is time to wake up. My children love learning the lyrics and singing along.

5 out of 5 stars GREAT CD!!!.......2007-05-07

The title says it all. It's fun for the kids and really enjoyable for hte adults as well.
Closer
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Beautiful Soul
  • Happy listening
  • fantastic voice
  • CLOSER-JOSH GROBIN
  • HOT! HOT! HOT!
 Closer
Josh Groban
Manufacturer: Reprise / Wea
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ASIN: B0000CFW87
Release Date: 2003-11-11

Tracks:

  1. Oceano
  2. My Confession
  3. Il Postino (Mi Mancherai)
  4. Si Volvieras a Mi
  5. When You Say You Love Me
  6. Per Te
  7. All Improvviso Amore
  8. Broken Vow
  9. Caruso
  10. Remember When It Rained
  11. Hymne a l'Amour
  12. You Raise Me Up
  13. Never Let Go

Amazon.com

Thanks to a fortuitous intersection of talent and fate, 22-year-old Josh Groban hasn't finished his senior year in performing arts school but has already released his sophomore effort on a major major label. Fans of the young vocal phenom's debut will find much to enthrall them here, even if it nudges the singer closer to the center of producer/mentor David Foster's MOR pop sensibilities. Eschewing much of its predecessor's more overt classic-lite pretensions and pop-rock covers for a slate of dramatic, Eurocentric ballads that serve as a showcase for the singer's inviting baritone, Groban shrewdly positions himself as the American alternative to the Bocelli-Watson crossover axis. "Caruso" may find the singer falling short of its operatic inspiration, but "Oceano" and "My Confession" quickly showcase his true dramatic range (which seems to all but yearn for a bona fide Broadway musical challenge), while a vocal take of Bacalov's graceful "Il Postino" theme uses classical virtuoso Joshua Bell's violin flourishes to good effect. To his credit, Groban displays some promising efforts at songwriting collaboration on the bittersweet "Per Te" and "Remember When It Rains," while the ambient/ethnic soundscape of Deep Forest's "Never Let Go" offers a teasing alternative to the record's otherwise melodramatic production formula. Groban has found commercial triumph via Foster's mentoring, but there remains a nagging sense here that he hasn't truly pushed himself as an artist--yet. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Beautiful Soul.......2007-07-13

Josh Groban is such a wonderful and soothing artist. If you are in need of meditative 'deliciousness' buy this album!

5 out of 5 stars Happy listening.......2007-06-27

A wonderful music CD with one of the best voices in the world today.The bonus "you raise me up"makes it a must have CD.

5 out of 5 stars fantastic voice.......2007-06-01

Wow. What a voice. This is a great cd. I would definitely buy it again.

5 out of 5 stars CLOSER-JOSH GROBIN.......2007-05-14

THIS YOUNG MAN HAS A VOICE EQUAL TO ANDREA BOCELLI AND IS A GOOD EXAMPLE FOR YOUNG SINGERS TODAY.

5 out of 5 stars HOT! HOT! HOT!.......2007-05-10

THIS CD IS FANTASTIC. THE VOCALS ARE SO STRONG IT DOESN'T MATTER THAT THEY ARE IN ENGLISH, FRENCH, SPANISH, AND ITALIAN. THE PASSION COMES THRU LOUD AND CLEAR. I CAN'T BELIEVE I WAITED SO LONG TO GET THIS. IT'S PLAYED NEARLY EVERY DAY. EVEN MY 4 AND 7 Y/O SING TO IT.
Romanza
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Bias I Confess
  • An Italianized Englishman...
  • Romancing the listeners
  • Amazing!!!
  • Andrea in the 90's
 Romanza
Andrea Bocelli
Manufacturer: Philips
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ASIN: B0000041OG
Release Date: 1997-09-23

Tracks:

  1. Con Te Partiro
  2. Vivere
  3. Per Amore
  4. Il Mare Calmo Della Sera
  5. Caruso
  6. Macchine Da Guerra
  7. Le Tue Parole
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Amazon.com essential recording

From his childhood on the family farm in rural Tuscany to the worldwide stage, Andrea Bocelli has achieved phenomenal success. His singing is only partially the point, and his fame owes much more to the aura of romance and the romantic archetype that's attached to him. Romanza is by far Bocelli's largest success, winning adoration thanks to the swooning vocals and the easy, sometimes lush, always pop-safe instrumental textures and melodies. As far as his opera chops go, Bocelli has won the approval of Pavarotti but likely will not wow enthusiasts. The upside is that Bocelli will likely grow the opera pie, convincing labels to take on more operatic projects. --Andrew Bartlett

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Bias I Confess.......2007-07-06

I confess to loving Italian music and opera in addition to Rock & Roll, Country and music in general.

This music is good when you want to relax or have a lady over 40 you want to entertain.

3 out of 5 stars An Italianized Englishman..........2007-06-01

Is the Devil incarnate." (Inglese italianato e un diavolo incarnate) Or so I've heard. I suppose the author (I read it in a copy of Machiavelli's The Prince) could be forgiven for not having heard Don Bocelli and Donna Brightman sing "Con Te Partiro" - can we now say Inglese italianata e un angelo incarnate?

The rest of the album is a collection of ballads, most of which suffer from weak or clashing instrumentals. An exception is "Macchine Da Guerra" which has a pleasant and comparatively strong piano accompaniment.

I'd like to thank Kenny McCormick of South Park, CO for turning me on to Don Bocelli.

5 out of 5 stars Romancing the listeners.......2007-05-30

What a voice, it soars with the arias and bops with the more contemporary. Especially love the song about Caruso. Andrea is un cantante bello, un uomo bello! Turn this one up with the top down and let it sing you home.

5 out of 5 stars Amazing!!!.......2007-05-18

I bought this cd again after losing my original copy that I bought the year it was released. Out of all my Bocelli cds this is my favorite. It has a good mix of classic opera with popera and really shows his abilities. I have used this cd to turn people on to opera and popera, and the results have been incredible! Once you hear him, you cannot deny his talent and passion. Simply AMAZING!!!

4 out of 5 stars Andrea in the 90's.......2007-04-20

Andrea is incredible.His romantic poetry with music is unparalleled.The only downside to this album is the inescapable 90's feel.If you don't mind it,then buy this album.If you do,then buy 'Time To Say Goodbye'off iTunes and get Sogno,Andrea,or Cieli di Toscana.
Baby Einstein: Lullaby Classics
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Sounds like a cheap plastic toy
  • would make you sleepy..
  • Kid's Music
  • Not soothing
  • Great for bedtime, but wish it were a real piano
 Baby Einstein: Lullaby Classics

Manufacturer: Buena Vista
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ASIN: B0001IXTU4
Release Date: 2004-03-16

Tracks:

  1. Variations (Twinkle, Twinkle), K265/300e
  2. Minuet In G From Anna Magdalena
  3. Piano Sonata In C, K 545, 2nd Movement
  4. Spring Song
  5. Piano Sonata In D, K 576, 3rd Movement
  6. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring, BWV 147
  7. Canon
  8. The Moldau
  9. Preludes Book II, Clair De Lune
  10. Sonata No.14 (Moonlight), 2nd Movement, Op.27
  11. Symphony No.9, New World
  12. Fur Elise, WoO 59
  13. The Four Seasons, Winter, RV267, 2nd Movement
  14. Orchestral Suite No.3 In D, Air, BWV 1068
  15. Sonata No.8 (Pathetique), 2nd Movement, Op.13
  16. Kinderscene, Op.15
  17. Waltz No.15, Lullaby

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The Lullaby Classics A Concert for Little Ears music CD is a 17-track, 35-minute concert featuring a collection of soothing classical melodies perfect to calm little ones as they wind down for nap time, bedtime or a bit of quiet time. Each piece, re-orchestrated for little ears by the Baby Einstein Music Box Orchestra, was specially selected to lull babies into sweet, blissful dreams. Lullaby Classics opens with ?Ç£Twinkle, Twinkle?Ç¥ variations by Mozart and includes calming and delightful melodies from composers such as Bach, Beethoven, Dvorak and Debussy. It ends with Brahms' ?Ç£Lullaby?Ç¥ tucking baby in for a cozy, restful sleep.Musical Selections:1. Variations (Twinkle, Twinkle), K265/300e, Mozart2. Minuet In G From Anna Magdalena, Bach3. Piano Sonata In C, K 545, 2nd Movement, Mozart4. Spring Song, Mendelssohn5. Piano Sonata In D, K 576, 3rd Movement, Mozart6. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring, BWV 147, Bach7. Canon, Pachelbel8. The Moldau, Smetana9. Preludes Book II, Clair De Lune, Debussy10. Sonata No. 14 (Moonlight), 2nd Movement, Op. 27, Beethoven11. Symphony No. 9, New World , Dvorak12. Fur Elise, WoO 59, Beethoven13. The Four Seasons, Winter, RV297, 2nd Movement, Vivaldi14. Orchestral Suite No. 3 In D, Air, BWV 1068, Bach15. Sonata No. 8 (Pathetique), 2nd Movement, Op. 13, Beethoven16. Kinderscene Op.15, Schumann17. Waltz No 15, Lullaby, Brahms Age: birth +Awards:* Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award (2005)* National Parenting Center Seal of Approval (2004)* National Parenting Publications Awards (2004)

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars Sounds like a cheap plastic toy.......2007-06-20

I have these DVD's and I can tell you that they will not be a huge part of my baby's development. I received them as a gift from someone that thinks that all you need to do is plunk your child in front of a TV all day without giving the baby any attention. You can see why these DVD's are popular at Day Care Centers or what I like to call, "Concentration camps for baby's with lazy parents", because they know that they can sit their kid/baby in front of the TV and let them turn into a thoughtless zombie while they listen to Baby Einstein totally ruin classics by Bach and DeBussy by playing the music with very cheap midi keyboards. I can get better quality music by whistling Dixie with a mouth-full of saltine crackers.

Also, it has been proven that classical music has nothing to do with the cognitive development of young people. Now, teach them how to play piano or violin and you have yourself an actual YOUNG EINSTEIN, but listening to this kind of music does nothing for the development of the brain. It is just for lazy parents that can't sit down with their kids and play with them or read them a book.

4 out of 5 stars would make you sleepy.........2007-06-15

its a good product with very fine music and my toddler realizes that it is sleep time, if I play it. he goes to bed and sleeps after a couple songs. I have trouble in some songs are some months.. dont know why.

4 out of 5 stars Kid's Music.......2007-06-08

I bought this CD for my grandniece, but after listening to it, I determined that no one would ever play this for her except me. I would have kept it for myself but I have the grown-up versions of each of the classical masterpieces on this CD. So, I ended up returning it for a full refund. If you want your kids to be exposed to classicl music, it's a great buy. But if you don't think they will get to listen to it, don't waste your time.

Baby Einstein: Lullaby Classics

1 out of 5 stars Not soothing.......2007-06-07

These synthesizer versions of classical songs get really old, really fast. Worse yet, the songs are sometimes not soothing at all, especially the very first song. The song seems to get particularly loud and uptempo, which is precisely what you don't expect in a lullaby. Please listen to the sample of the first song at least before you buy.

4 out of 5 stars Great for bedtime, but wish it were a real piano.......2007-06-01

This CD worked great to put my daughter to sleep while I rocked her in my arms, and I enjoyed the choices of songs and the arrangements. However, I would have preferred that real instruments were used.
Room for Squares
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • THIS DUDE IS GREAT!!!!
  • Like Most people
  • This is John Mayer at his very best....
  • Mayer A MAY-J-ER Talent!!!
  • What a stud!
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ASIN: B00005OAIE
Release Date: 2001-09-18

Tracks:

  1. No Such Thing
  2. Why Georgia
  3. My Stupid Mouth
  4. Your Body Is A Wonderland
  5. Neon
  6. City Love Mayer
  7. 83
  8. 3x5
  9. Love Song For No One
  10. Back To You
  11. Great Indoors
  12. Not Myself
  13. Unknown
  14. St. Patrick's Day

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Singer-songwriter John Mayer fills his debut, Room for Squares, with pep talks to and advertisements for himself. Even when questioning his young life, Mayer's doubts come off glib; not one second of "Why Georgia" convinces that "the stirring in my soul" keeps the artiste awake at night. Between his Dave Matthews-wannabe vocals and the accomplished but bland lite rock of his band, he could be just as easily offering tunes for hire to a coming-of-age network series as making a stand for himself and his worldview. The premise of "City Love"--that Mayer couldn't find his way around Manhattan until finding a girlfriend to root him to the place--is nice but not edifying. "My Stupid Mouth" is similarly fuzzy; letting us in on just what he said to alienate a dinner partner would've gone a long way toward fleshing out the song's pat self-deprecation. Ultimately, Mayer comes off less like a commiserating friend than a blabbermouth who's forever forgetting there's someone else in the room. And instead of whining about a discarded lunch box ("83"), dude, learn to brown-bag it the way the rest of us did. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars THIS DUDE IS GREAT!!!!.......2007-06-18

I love his song "No Such Thing" because its upbeat and keeps your head bobbing. This guy makes me want to scream on top of my lungs!!!!

5 out of 5 stars Like Most people.......2007-05-30

Like most people I saw the No Such thing on MTV years ago and went out and bought the album. Mayer was cute, and had a great voice, and he looked like any regular kid you went to highschool with. I discovered body is wonderland before it became and single and was obsessed with the beautiful song. Still am....all these years later. But, what I did not expect what a musically different, acoustic, and bluesy sound paired with ultra-deep and insightful lyrics. The CD is a journey of highs and lows leading you from one experience to the next of musical gems. I am in love with the mellow and deep tracks late in the album 3x5, back to you, not myself, and the great indoors. There is not a song on this CD that isn't great. That's why when you go to Mayer concerts his fans no the words to songs that weren't singles. His radio singles are often great, but don't quite show the musical versatility his albums dive into. Most labels just want to sell records so they pick the most mainstream stuff. He's got much more where those came from. His albums are great!

5 out of 5 stars This is John Mayer at his very best...........2007-05-20

Although, I have been critical of John Mayer in the past, if you have an opportunity to hear this CD, you'll know why I say this is the most redeeming set of songs he has to offer. From the, makes you wanna sing, Georgia Why, to the soulful, Back To You, this is John Mayer, when he's not banging out guitar licks, a more mellow John Mayer. To give you an idea how well I like this CD...I purchased it retail, I play it on my CD player in my car, it's on my MP3 player and it's on my computer at work and at home. I can listen to it any time of the day. And I do.

5 out of 5 stars Mayer A MAY-J-ER Talent!!!.......2007-03-24

The song "Your Body Is A Wonderland" is what got me into Mayer's music. After that, I needed to hear more of his work. I listened to "Room for Squares" and I got hooked. I love every song on this CD. He has amazing song writing ability. The way he can write about his experiences and put it into his music which relate to a lot of people. I love seeing him on his concert DVD "Any Given Thursday". Seeing the way he can relate to the audience with his humor and his amazing performances of every song. The way he plays his guitar(s) is amazing. He has a touch of Jimi Hendrix in him. I also love his voice. He's got really smooth vocal ability and he's very original. I also love his other CDs "Heavier Things" and "Continuum". He has a great body of work which suprises me that not more people know about him. If Mayer was an artist before the 90's he would be as well known as Elvis Presley or the Beatles. I guess it's really difficult for an artist now to be as big as the legends of the past because of the vast information super highway. But this guy really is a great performer, as good as they come and he's got real soul and I love his blues/rock style. I'm a big fan and will be for many years to come.

5 out of 5 stars What a stud!.......2007-03-21

John Mayer is awesome. Although this album is from his younger days, the songs are memorable, creative and show off his talent with the guitar. It's hard to not get sentimental while listening to "St. Patrick's Day," and "My Stupid Mouth" can't help but make you reflect on your own awkward situations.
No need to skip any songs on the album, although I definitely have my favorites. Two thumbs way up.
Plans
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Some fantastic singles
  • I'll follow You into the Dark!
  • Hoping to pull this up to 4.5 stars...
  • IT'S ALL GOOD
  • Pleasantly Surprised!
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Death Cab for Cutie
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ASIN: B000AADYRQ
Release Date: 2005-08-30

Tracks:

  1. Marching Bands of Manhattan
  2. Soul Meets Body
  3. Summer Skin
  4. Different Names for the Same Thing
  5. I Will Follow You into the Dark
  6. Your Heart Is an Empty Room
  7. Someday You Will Be Loved
  8. Crooked Teeth
  9. What Sarah Said
  10. Brothers on a Hotel Bed
  11. Stable Song

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When an indie-rock band as intimately and fiercely loved as Death Cab for Cutie makes the inevitable major-label jump, it often telegraphs a painful death. Witness Husker Du, the Replacements, Nirvana--hell, even R.E.M. After a successful four-album run on tiny Seattle imprint Barsuk, however, Death Cab for Cutie just might buck the trend on its Atlantic premiere. Yes, you can grumble about the production (a little too slick), the proportion of ballads (a little too many) and the overall feeling of restraint (a little too much), but ultimately the album delivers everything the group does best in emotional, experimental songs such as "What Sarah Said" and "I Will Follow You into the Dark," which both blend stark lyrical details with acoustic guitars and soft-focus electronics. In "Soul Meets Body," meanwhile, songwriter Ben Gibbard has come up with the kind of blissful, beatific pop song that's capable of disarming even the harshest skeptic. "A melody softly soaring through my atmosphere," he sings. --Aidin Vaziri

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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Some fantastic singles.......2007-06-27

This is the only Death Cab album I like, but it's an amazing one. If you're new to the band, start here!

5 out of 5 stars I'll follow You into the Dark!.......2007-05-16

My wife and I heard the tract "I'll Follow You Into the Dark" on Jay Leno and since August is our 44th Anniversary we thought it would be the perfect song to play at the renewing of our vows. Suprisingly the entire CD was as awesome as the one song we had heard and we've enjoyed every one on it. It's a little different than what we've always listened to, things like Steppenwolf and Led Zepplin, but we've become fans of "Death Cab For Cutie!"

5 out of 5 stars Hoping to pull this up to 4.5 stars..........2007-04-11

I would actually give Plans 4.5 stars, but I am rating it a 5 to help pull the overall rating to a 4.5.

This was my introduction to Death Cab For Cutie by a friend. She made me listen to "Soul Meets Body", and I was in love with that song. I purchased the album, and to my surprise, there were a few tracks I liked more than "Soul Meets Body". There are a couple of tracks that don't work well ("Brothers on a Hotel Bed", for instance), but when it does work well, it's a mellow and beautiful listen.

Standout tracks: "Marching Bands of Manhattan", "I Will Follow You Into the Dark", "Crooked Teeth", "Soul Meets Body", "Summer Skin", "Your Heart is an Empty Room".

5 out of 5 stars IT'S ALL GOOD.......2007-03-23

I bought this CD after hearing "I Will Follow You Into the Dark" and "Crooked Teeth." The whole CD is quite good, and some of it is relaxing, too. We actually listened to it during dinner. It was good straight through. Haven't heard much of "Death Cab For Cutie" other than this CD, but would definitely check them out more now!

5 out of 5 stars Pleasantly Surprised!.......2007-03-11

Somewhere I heard their track "Follow me into the dark" and the accoustic guitar caught my attention. I don't listen to the radio that much since I don't have a long commute - kitchen to office type thing. The other day I heard it again and this time I caught the name of the album - I'm notorious for not knowing the names of bands and this one zipped by me too. I know what I like and I know good music when I hear it. Frequently when I've bought a CD for one track I'm disappointed by the tone or quality of the rest ... but, not in this case. They have the quality of many of the bands from the 60s, but they are original and thoughtful in their writing. This record is relatively mellow, but it has as pleasant energy about it. Similar to another review here on Amazon, I'm interested in looking into their previous work and will look for new releases from them. If someones doesn't talk them out of their own style and will let them alone to continue to develop it, they'll be around for a long time I'm quite certain.
Alone: Ballads for Solo Piano
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    		Alone: Ballads for Solo Piano

    Manufacturer: Decca U.S.
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    ASIN: B000PIU1KQ
    Release Date: 2007-06-26

    Tracks:

    1. Angel Eyes
    2. Second Time Around
    3. André's Blues
    4. Darkest Before the Dawn
    5. What Is This Thing Called Love
    6. Night And Day
    7. Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered
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    9. My Ship
    10. Skylark
    11. I Didn't Know What Time It Was/ A Ship Without A Sail
    12. It Might As Well Be Spring
    13. You're Gonna Hear From Me
    Speak for Yourself
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Rich, Passionate, and Fun
    • Terrific, joyful and uplifting
    • Unique
    • Great music!
    • Not copy protected any more!
    		 Speak for Yourself
    Imogen Heap
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    ASIN: B000B7BZM4
    Release Date: 2005-11-01

    Tracks:

    1. Headlock
    2. Goodnight and Go
    3. Have You Got It In You?
    4. Loose Ends
    5. Hide and Seek
    6. Clear The Area
    7. Daylight Robbery
    8. The Walk
    9. Just For Now
    10. I Am In Love With You
    11. Closing In
    12. The Moment I Said It

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    If the voice sounds familiar, that may be because a couple of tracks have been featured on The O.C., while Frou Frou's "Let Go" appeared in Garden State. (Frou Frou is a collaboration between Heap and producer Guy Sigsworth.) Her sophomore release, after a UK-only debut, is a fine showcase for the singer/songwriter's swooping vocals. Her style, which incorporates layers of multi-tracking, lies somewhere between Sinead O'Connor's banshee howl and Jem's more delicate musings. There's more of a groove to her ouvre, however. At times, she almost sounds like Norway's Annie--by way of Kate Bush. The overall effect is plush and luxurious, if occasionally generic (a more stripped-down approach would really allow that instrument to shine). The one song that doesn't quite fit the electro-pop pattern is the vocoder-saturated "Hide and Seek," in which Heap enters Laurie Anderson territory (specifically 1982's "O Superman"). It's a risk that pays off, although its placement midway through the recording threatens to throw the balance off. (It would have made more sense at the end.) Aside from writing and singing, the multi-talented musician also recorded and produced Speak for Yourself. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Rich, Passionate, and Fun.......2007-07-09

    After listening to "Frou Frou's" "Details" (produced by Guy Sigsworth), I was interested in hearing more Imogen Heap. So I bought "Speak for Yourself" and I loved it. It continues to inspire whenever I listen:

    ...marvelously expressive and sensual audio experience painted largely with two pallettes of nearly infinite range - electronic instrumentation, and Imogen's incredible voice.

    Let me try to describe that voice:

    -Her inhales and exhales are an important part of the performance and adds to the sensuality.
    -Wonderful layering of harmonic and accent tracks.
    -The rhythms are perfectly timed.
    -Passionate, erotic, angelic.

    And the lyrics are worthy of the sounds.

    I always wonder about the people behind the music, including the impact of the producer. Listening to "Speak" (produced by Imogen) seemed to imply that Guy Sigsworth's contribution to "Details" may not have been as sig-nificant (I love puns), or perhaps it was very sig-nificant, and what she learned from him she incorporated into "Speak."

    However, I have also since listened to Imogen's "I Megaphone," which is entirely more free spirited and undisciplined, and I did not enjoy it as much. This gave me the impression that Guy Sigsworth's contribution to "Details" and perhaps by inspiration, to "Speak," might have been much bigger than I imagined. Who knows.

    I do know this - Imogen Heap is a huge talent, worthy of your time and money, regardless of the production style she's using to express herself.

    5 out of 5 stars Terrific, joyful and uplifting.......2007-07-01

    I had not heard of this young talent until a friend of mine sent me a You Tube link to a live performance of one her songs. I went to the link and heard her do "Just for now" before a live audience (there are several; the one I heard was "live at Studio 11 103.1FM" . I am a trained musician with a fine ear for what I consider to be greatness. Within 30 seconds of this tune I was simply lifted up into some higher vibration within my self and I just was overwhelmed with tingles of joy. It is rare that I come across someone who makes such effective and deliberate use of her God given gifts. It is such with Imogen Heap. After a tough childhood, she emerged herself in musical education with a special emphasis on technology. This is a young lady with a gift both vocal and on several levels of music. I have yet to pay much attention to her lyrics but I will eventually sit down and get my reading glasses on to see what she has to say. It's that voice and what she knows what to do with it that just grabbed me. Listening to "just for now" even as I write this reminds me of the joyous sounds of African singers such as Miriam Makemba and others. I am reminded of the spontaneous and effusive solo piano work of Keith Jarrett.

    Heap is a talent to be reckoned with and I can only expect more wonderful sounds to come. The album I am reviewing here is full of delights on almost every single track. I have listened to it at least 4 times now and it continues to grow in my estimation with each play. What a tremendous joy it is to listen to so much light and harmony. Richly rewarding.

    3 out of 5 stars Unique.......2007-06-27

    I found Imogean Heap to be wildy unique in contrast to the bland music generated on our radios each day.

    5 out of 5 stars Great music!.......2007-06-27

    This CD is truly remarkable! Imogen Heap may perhaps be one of the most creative and experimental newer mainstreamish artists out there! Her pieces are unique and each song keeps the listener captivated and listening. My personal favorite on the CD is Hide and Seek, which is a nonmetric piece with a lot of flow and musicality. Her lyrics are slightly melancholy and nostalgic and her voice is truly unique in the sense that I have heard no one like her yet. She seems to sing from her soul and holds herself as some sort of enigma. I really loved this album because it is so different from anything I've heard which makes it satisfying as well. It will really diversify your CD collection. However, if you are a very traditionalist type of music appreciator, I wouldn't necessarily recommend her. She pushes the musical envelope and dares the listener to step out of their comfort zone. She is trying something new and unconventional and I believe she is succeeding at it. For those of you willing to experiment with new artists or looking for a breath of fresh air, here it is. I highly recommend the purchase of this album.

    5 out of 5 stars Not copy protected any more!.......2007-06-24

    My CD received is absolutely not copy protected. I believe Sony has made a change with regards to this.

    Great CD, one of the best I've ever bought.Imogen Heap is very talented.

    Tea for the Tillerman
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Tea For Cat
    • Cat Stevens at his best
    • cold tea, needs sugar
    • A Fav!
    • Revenge of the Persians!
    		 Tea for the Tillerman
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    ASIN: B00004T9VY
    Release Date: 2000-05-23

    Tracks:

    1. Where Do The Children Play?
    2. Hard Headed Woman
    3. Wild World
    4. Sad Lisa
    5. Miles From Nowhere
    6. But I Might Die Tonight
    7. Longer Boats
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    Amazon.com essential recording

    Cat Stevens tends to be lumped in with the early-'70s singer-songwriter school led by James Taylor and Carole King, but he actually fits in rather neatly with such wistful English contemporaries as Nick Drake, Syd Barrett, and Donovan. Tea for the Tillerman's "Wild World," "Into White," and "Longer Boats" indicate that he may have been a more gifted tunesmith than the lot of them. As with the best of the Brit folk-rockers, Stevens mixed melancholy with whimsy. Yes, he was prone to airy platitudes, but when he harnessed his eccentricities, as he did throughout this 1970 masterwork, you had something truly distinctive. A natural cult artist, à la Tim Buckley and Leonard Cohen, Stevens connected with record-buyers to the tune of 25 million units sold before he changed his name to Yusuf Islam, established an Islamic school, and raised a ruckus by supporting Ayatollah Khomeini's death decree against author Salman Rushdie. This remastered 2000 version of the 1970 recording, which was overseen by the artist, is a vast improvement over the earlier CD reissue. --Steve Stolder

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Tea For Cat.......2007-07-04

    This is such a great album.
    Mona Bone Jakon, Tea For The Tillerman, and Teaser and the Firecat are all perfect LP's, just get them all. You can't go wrong with Cat Stevens!
    Where Do the Children Play is my favorite Cat song
    Wild World is probably his most listenable song
    Miles From Nowhere, Longer Boats, and On The Road to Findout are some of his best as well
    I think this is one of the coolest albums to be a fan of, everyone should give it a chance

    5 out of 5 stars Cat Stevens at his best.......2007-07-03

    If I had to choose one of Cat Stevens' albums, this would be it. I prefer the mostly acoustic, piano and percussion emphasis in this one. Whereas some of his later musical ventures lacked the depth of character and sound space that these songs provided to listeners. I first hear Cat Steven's voice as the soundtrack to the film Harold and Maude - one of my all-time favorites. Once I heard his voice, I was hooked. I looked for a soundtrack, but at the time it was not available,. Now I think there is one out. The songs from that film are still my favorite of his works. Amongst them, Wild World stands out. My favorite songs from Harold and Maudeare If you want to Sing Out, Sing Out, and Trouble, which can now be found on the soundtrack to the film. Does anyone know where to get a copy of the soundtrack these days? If not, pick up Tea for the Tillerman and one of his greatest hits CDs.

    3 out of 5 stars cold tea, needs sugar.......2007-05-14

    When compared to the original vinyl version, this CD is disappointing. I have come to realize that the claim "re-mastered" is not an indication of quality. I own several original master recordings of several artists that are truly spectacular. But, the quality standard is specific to the organization that produced the work. Apparently, re-mastered and original masters are not the same. Live and learn.

    5 out of 5 stars A Fav!.......2007-04-01


    I just saw HAROLD AND MAUDE again this week (ie: the movie) and remembered how much I had loved TEA FOR THE TILLERMAN.

    I had owned this as a vinyl album many yrs ago, and had played it all the time.So of course after seeing the movie, I just had to re-order this album in CD format.

    No disappointments here. It's as good as ever.

    I ordered this album as a Re-mastered CD version and it sounded GREAT! Worth the extra few dollars!

    5 out of 5 stars Revenge of the Persians!.......2007-03-21

    First off.. I spent years trying to hate Cat Stevens for becoming a radical Muslim...that's becoming a "radical" Muslim people..He was already a Muslim. I mean advocating the death of a writer (Simon Ruski) for a perceived insult, that must make him an enemy of the U.S right? I grumbled and mumbled doesn't that bastard realize he's a writer too! I put away his records (that's a large round disc of poly-vinyl used in ancient times to reproduce music) and refused to listen to him...then a funny thing happened...I started hearing litle bits and pieces of his music here and there like the outtro on Extras... then I noticed on Amazon that they had remastered his catalog...hmm... interesting... one listen and hooked again. I think this was his sophomore effort and if you only buy one of his albums buy this one, I don't think you can get the spirit of the man or the time's from a "best of" disc. The pleading timbre in his voice and baritone delivery when others of that era were doing the falsetto...genius...Where do the children play , Wild World , Sad Lisa , Miles from Nowhere..These are "thinking mans" lyrics somewhat dark and introspective...does anybody get it stuff! The remastering is perfect ,acoustic guitars are separated in the sound stream from each other just enough , the keyboards move in and out from supporting to lead roles ,the percussion and occasional brass or orchestra instrumentation seem to put the Cat squarely in the middle of the soundstage..Very nice! Buy this disc..You probably won't be supporting terrorist if you do..Just damn good music!!

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