7 [Import]

1. Liebe

2. Nix Dabei

3. Ganz Weit Weg

4. Sie Und Er

5. Die Jungen Herrn

6. Das Geheimnis

7. Der Konig Kommt

8. Pfeif Drauf

9. Zwieacher

10. Wo Is Er Denn?

11. Warum

12. Hymne Privat

13. 3 Klange

14. Bombengeschaft

Tracks:

Bring It All Back
S Club Party
Two in a Million
You're My Number One
Reach
Natural
Never Had a Dream Come True
Don't Stop Movin'
Have You Ever
You
Alive
Love Ain't Gonna Wait for You
Say Goodbye
Everybody Get Pumped [*]
Bring the House Down [*]

Album Description

2003 compilation for the British dance-pop phenomenon that recently called it quits after five years as one of the UK's most successful bands. 15 tracks including album tracks, alternate versions, and two bonus tracks, 'Everybody Get Pumped' & 'Bring The House Down'. Polydor.

Album Details

The Successful Youthful Singing Group is Now History, but their String of Hits Will Live on and They're all Gathered Together on this Special Collection. Includes Many Single Versions and a Couple of Variant Versions.

Customer Reviews:

Stephanie's review (from a 12 year old kid's point of veiw).......2006-12-11

I love the S Club.They really need to come back!They were beautiful.They send a really nice message.It is nice for anyone this Christmas.From a 16 year old kid to an 35 year old adult.I bought this C-D and it is a great ending to the Sclub era.Your Gift-giver will be thanking you when you get this for them.

The best band ever........2006-03-15

S club 7 are my favourite band ever it is so sad to see them go this is all my favorite songs on one cd you should get it.

Come Back, S Club! .......2005-09-08

It was devastating to hear that the remaining members of S Club were going to split. Now with all of them going with solo projects (Rachel Stevens released hers, where is Jo's?) it is nice to look back at the best music they have given us these past four or five years!

1. Bring It All Back - Their first major hit in the U.K. Yes, it may sound a little corny and childish but it is great upbeat pop song. (4/5)
2. S Club Party - When I first heard this song, I really didn't like it. The chorus sounded way to repetitive, but it let all of them get a chance to sing. It's still growing on me though after all these years. (3/5)
3. Two In A Million - Great slow song! Jo's voice sounds so amazing on this track. The Boyfriends and Birthday's version isn't too different from the original version. Still a powerhouse song! (5/5)
4. You're My Number One - Sounds a little 60's and Jo voice sounds painful during the chorus. An ok song, but a different song should have been released as a single (Maybe "I Really Miss You" or "Change The World") (3/5)
5. Reach - Stepping into the "7" album, this is a great lead off single! It is so bouncy and has a positive message. A definite favorite of mine. (5/5)
6. Natural - Rachel leads on a single and her low voice sounds great on this song! This version sounds much better than the one heard on the album. (5/5)
7. Never Had A Dream Come True - Their only Top 10 hit in the U.S.! Once again, Jo's vocals never cease to amaze me! One of their best ballads (5/5)
8. Don't Stop Movin' - THE SINGLE THAT WENT TO NO.1 TWICE IN THE U.K. This is so much more mature than their other songs and it is so infectious! Fantastic disco-like song! (6/5)
9. Have You Ever - Another power ballad sung by Jo. This song is so sad but the music is beautiful. (5/5)
10. You - Ugh, this song reminds me of their "S Club" days. So 60's and so cheesy. I usually skip this one. (2/5)
11. Alive - Trying to duplicate the success of "Don't Stop Movin," this song is not as good as its predecessor. Feels like it has the same kind of beats, but nonetheless, a good song to listen to. (4/5)
12. Love Ain't Gonna Wait For You - Taken of the "Seeing Double," this should have been released instead of Alive. It is so much more infectious with great vocals and bigger brighter beats! Disco's back! (5/5)
13. Say Goodbye - The single off the album, and like I previously stated, the vocals are flawless (except the second verse seems to go behind the music) Great ballad sung by all the members! (5/5)
14. Everybody Get Pumped - Good up-beat song. Lyrics are repetitive, but it is still nice. (4/5)
15. Bring The House Down - A nice little bonus track taken from the "7" album. Another up-beat song. Nothing spectacular though. (4/5)

Overall, a definite album for S Club fans. GO OUT AND BUY IT!

Who Doesn't Love S Club?.......2005-06-12

This is the perfect conclusion to the S Club era. Yes, all of us fans are devistated that the band has broken up, but we're all happy to have a Greatest Hits album too! It has the perfect combination of tracks, from the NY club feel of Don't Stop Movin', to the edgy sounds of Natural. All of their previous CDs had mostly good songs, and a few great ones. This CD has JUST the great ones, making for an extremely pleasurable listening expierence. Even after S Club, there's still a chance to listen to Rachel Stevens, who just released her second solo album, and Jo O'Meara, who just released her first.

I Wish they made the Region 1 DVD Version........2005-04-20

I currently bought the DVD Version produced by Universal Music pertaining to S Club 7's DVD "Best: The Greatest Hits". The last two bonus songs were not included in the Album. If Universal would produce it, I'd like to purchase the Disc. I'm a fan of this group and really like their MTVs.

I was actually surprised that I could not find this DVD Version on the Amazon Web site and some other sites too. I Just hope I can find this Disc eventually.

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3's & 7's
Queens of the Stone Age
Manufacturer: Umvd Import
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3's & 7's
Christian Brothers (Non-Lp Version)

Album Description

First UK CD single pulled from their 2007 album Era Vulgaris. Includes'3's and 7's' and 'Christian Brothers'. Polydor.

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Surreal, intriguing, excellent music and recording
Masterpiece
Versatile Composer

Arizona Dream
Various Artists
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ASIN: B000068WTD
Release Date: 2006-03-25

Tracks:

In the Deathcar - Iggy Pop
Dreams
Old Home Movie - Iggy Pop
TV Screen
7/8 and 11/8 - Iggy Pop
Get the Money
Gunpowder
Gypsy Reggae
Death
This Is a Film - Iggy Pop

Album Description

Soundtrack to 1993 foreign film starring Johnny Depp & Faye Dunaway. Featuring a score from critically acclaimed Sarajevo born film composer Goran Bregovic ('Queen Margot'), along with four of Bregovic's collaborations with Iggy Pop & one with Depp. A bestseller in France. Mercury. 2002.

Customer Reviews:

Surreal, intriguing, excellent music and recording.......2004-12-27

listening to the music is like enjoying the beautiful surreal movie once again without seeing it. The more I listen, the more I love it - it's the Amercian Dream story, it's the Iggy Pop music, it's the Johnny Depp narrative make it a valuable collectible CD. This is a new version, the recording is excellent.

Masterpiece.......2003-09-02

This is the album that sounds even better without the Movie.
Goran Bregovic mixed traditional european Folk music with more modern styled instrumental and rock music.with this mix and his talent to make a moving and touching songs he created a masterpiece,delightfull voyage to teh darkest and most mysterious places...Goran added sytnhs,bass,delicate guitar (simmilar a bit to mike Oldfield),and a massive wall of drums...Check out "Dreams","Old home movie","Gunpowder","Dreams" and a huge hit "Tv screen" with Iggy pop on vocals.Definitly one of my Desert-island albums,a must have for all instrumental music fans and for everyone as well!!!!

Versatile Composer.......2003-06-30

As most fans of Bregovic know, he is a versatile composer who blends well contemporary music technology with traditional flavors of eastern European gypsy and still manages to remain above the par of the usual techno-studio corporate music that attempts to stamp the "World Music" label on its own concoctions. "Arizona Dream" doesn't disappoint even the hard to please of Bregovic fans.

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Go To Bomb The Twist To Sample First!
Wide Scream Audio
Razor Sharp Fun

Bomb the Rocks: Early Days Singles 1989
5.6.7.8's
Manufacturer: Import [Generic]
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ASIN: B0001F6WU6
Release Date: 2004-04-12

Tracks:

Bomb the Twist
Jane in the Jungle
Three Cool Chicks
Guitar Date
Woo Hoo
Dream Boy
Continental Hop
Jump Jack, Jump
Smilly Willy
Mr. Lee
It's Rainy
Road Runner
My Boyfriend from Outer Space
She Was a Mau Mau
Long Tall Sally
Scream
Hot Generation
Bond Girl
Fruit Bubble Love
Motor Cycle Go Go Go!
Jet Coaster
5.6.7.8's
Edie Is a Sweet Candy
I Was a Teenage Cave Woman
Ah-So
Pinball Party
Blue Radio

Customer Reviews:

Go To Bomb The Twist To Sample First!.......2006-07-16

I think it's human nature that you generally will only write "good" comments on something and don't feel as motivated to write "bad" comments, you just don't go through the trouble. That is why if you look on Amazon you will see that 80-90% of ANYTHING will have 4-5 star reviews. Well, 5,6,7,8's deserve a "bad" comment. I saw a new wave Japenese group as a warm up for I think Devo in 1980 and that was my first taste of Asian rock, it sucked. Its 26 years later and I have been all over the world (sailor), and I have seen TONS of phillipino rock bands and at first I was like, wow they are pretty good, after 20 + years I say, this is getting pretty old. 5,6,7,8's sound just like the asian bar bands you are seeing all over the world (even in freakin Vegas, sigh). You might buy it as a gag but I doubt after you listen once you will replay it. Check out the samples on their "Bomb The Twist" release before you buy to make sure this is what you want. They are not cool in my book, just another freakin asian bar band that put out some cd's to sell and found some suckers.

Wide Scream Audio.......2005-10-19

If you like punk rock, new wave, surf music from Quentin Tarantino movies, surf music from Southern Culture on the Skids, Dick Dale, and Link Wray - then you will find this CD entertaining. The influence of Dick Dale's guitar style and the general sound of 60s surf music is prevalent in many songs. This CD is a chronology of, what I assume to be, their greatest hits. As their name indicates, they do draw from the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s. Influences from bebop to blues to rockabilly to acid rock can be heard somewhere on this CD. Don't be hung up on lyrics because their English is not very understandable, especially in their early work. But the raw, unrefined, genuine garage sound of their early work makes up for it. Although they clearly pay tribute to The Tubes by closing the song Pinball Party with a most articulate "don't touch me there".

There is an assortment of 50s style bebop tunes and covers, which I found to be the least listenable of the collection. I have found that there are about 8 songs I skip when listening to this CD and the last 8 songs are great (if you dig my first sentence in this review). The other songs that I do not skip have undeniable redeeming qualities and serve as a righteous tribute to this bands influences.

What this band has uniquely going for it is the effective use of screaming. Screaming is prevalent in their early work (like in the song Scream) and is somewhat trademarked in their later work as you hear the placement and tonal quality of the screaming become refined over time (as in the song Jet Coaster).

Overall, if you like rock music that is far from the mainstream, and that is guaranteed to wake up the neighbors and the dance floor, this CD is a worthy investment.

Razor Sharp Fun.......2004-08-14

My review is based upon the final six songs of this CD; the actual rating is 3 1/2 stars so I rounded up instead of down. Until about two days ago I had no idea the 5.6.7.8.'s were even associated with the Kill Bill movies, and I was also unable to convince anyone that the 5.6.7.8.'s existed, even among Japanese Americans in Southern California. I once owned a CD copy of their EP "I Was a Teenage Cavewoman" that was released on the Tokyo Karate label in Australia in 1992 or 1993. I have been trying to locate a replacement copy for many years.

All the songs that were on that album happen to be the same last six songs on "Bomb the Rocks." Being a fan of 80's New Wave since I was a teen and not having much exposure to true Punk music, the best I can say is that the 5.6.7.8.'s seem to be more of a gritty, fairly hard-hitting (at times) and whimsical garage surfer-punk band. Their English clearly needs work but the music is too darn catchy to care. One girl they refered to as "Velvet Voice" on the "Cavewoman" album is anything but velvety. She has the most impressive gravel-like scream I have ever heard from a woman in any band, and she expresses her talent often.

"Eddie is a Sweet Candy" feels about as fun as the old 60's tune "Wipe-Out" and is definitely a catchy high-energy tune, worth repeating back-to-back plays. "Blue Radio" is a slow heart break tune that is anything but heart breaking. Velvet Voice opens the song by moaning her woes and floats us through a few verses before unleashing her tormented shriek which carries through to the finale. If the stereo is too loud the neighbors might wonder who is dying.

The 5.6.7.8.'s are really in a class all their own although I tend to liken them to the B-52's (only slightly), pre-1990's Divinyls, Fuzzbox (the 5.6.7.8.'s are nowhere near as tame), and Daisy Chainsaw (the "Eleventeen" album).

Simply put, the 5.6.7.8.'s are weird, unconventional, loud, and loads of great party fun. Unlike what the cover art might suggest, I do not recall any hints of racial bigotry (the skeletons in Nazi German helmets) and no foul language, although I do remember some very mild (and almost undetectable) sexual innuendos. It's a shame it took a movie to put them on the map about 15 years or more after their debut. This is an outstanding group of female punk-rockers. I intend to buy this CD and still hunt down a replacement for "I Was a Teenage Cavewoman."

Not the greatest (catered to a very selective and non-mainstream audience), but still highly recommended.

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Beethoven: Complete String Quartets
Juilliard String Quartet
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006OA6A
Release Date: 2002-11-11

Tracks:

1-4 String Quartet No.1 In F Major, Op. 18 No.1
5-8 String Quartet No.2 In G Major, Op.18 No.2
9-12 String Quartet No.3 In D Major, Op.18 No.3
1-4 String Quartet No.4 In D Minor, Op. 18 No.3
5-8 String Quartet No.5 In A Major, Op.18 No.5
9-12 String Quartet No.6 In B-Flat Major, Op.18 No.6
1-4 String Quartet No.7 In F Major, Op.59 No.1
1-4 String Quartet No.8 In E Minor, Op.59 No.2
5-8 String Quartet No.9 In C Major, Op.59 No.3
1-4 String Quartet No.10 In E-Flat Major, Op. 74 "Harp"
5-8 String Quartet No.11 In F Minor Op.95
1-4 String Quartet No.12 In E-Flat Major, Op.127
5-11 String Quartet No.13 In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 131
1-7 String Quartet No.14 In B-Flat Major, Op. 130
1-5 String Quartet No.15 In A Minor, Op.132
6-9 String Quartet No.16 In F Major, Op. 135

Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 1-9; Overtures; Violin Concerto (Limited Edition)

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Bernstein's First, Quite Possibly, Best, Beethoven Symphony Cycle
Bernstein's early Beethoven makes an enticing bargain

Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 1-9; Overtures; Violin Concerto (Limited Edition)

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ASIN: B00006OA68
Release Date: 2002-10-28

Tracks:

Symphony No.1 In C Major, Op.21
Symphony No.2 In D Major, Op.36
Symphony No.4 In B-Flat Major, Op.60
Symphony No.6 In F Major, Op.68
Symphony No.9 In D Minor, Op.125
Concerto For Violin And Orchestra In D Major, Op.61

Customer Reviews:

Bernstein's First, Quite Possibly, Best, Beethoven Symphony Cycle.......2007-05-23

For those wondering why Leonard Bernstein was such an important, exciting conductor, there's no better introduction than these fine early stereo recordings he made with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra. Critics have celebrated these as exciting, revelatory accounts, almost as memorable as those from George Szell and The Cleveland Orchestra and Herbert von Karajan and the Berliner Philharmoniker, which were recorded almost at the same time as Bernstein's. The only reason why I'd give higher recommendations to Szell's and Karajan's cycles lies primarily with the acoustical qualities of the recording studios (In Karajan's case the converted Berlin church where he made most of his 1960s and 1970s recordings with the Berliner Philharmoniker was sonically the best at that time.) and the overall quality of the musicianship of their respective ensembles, which I would have to rate slightly higher than the New York Philharmonic's. The two finest recordings from Bernstein's New York Philharmonic cycle are those with of the 3rd and 5th symphonies which remain two of the most dramatic recordings of these pieces that I've heard. Overall, I think this set deserves favorable comparisons with his mid 1970s Deutsche Grammophon cycle recorded with the Wiener Philharmoniker during live performances at Vienna's Musikverein; the only exceptional differences are the slightly warmer acoustics of the orchestra and concert hall in the 1970s cycle, and Bernstein's usage of slightly quicker tempi and smaller orchestral forces. If you're looking for an alternative traditional Beethoven symphony cycle, then you won't miss by acquiring this early Bernstein cycle.

Bernstein's early Beethoven makes an enticing bargain.......2007-02-20

I wonder if Leonard Bernstein was the first American conductor to record a complete Beethoven cycle? He must have been, and two of these performances--the Eroica and the Fifth Sym. -- were made famous as vehicles for LB's television talks in the Fities and Sixties. Millions of post-war kids learned from them and I'm one. In retrospect Bernstein's Beethoven wasn't as propulsive and exciting as memory made them. But these performances are full-boded, direct, and satisfying. Perhaps the authority of Karajan and the Berlin Phil. isn't present, but even so, Sony is offering the cycle as a tremendous bargain, all the more so if you buy it used at Amazon Marketplace. Several overtures are thrown in, along with Isaac Stern's excellent account of the Violin Concerto (conductor and soloist are in sympathy, as always, but this is one of their poorest sounding recordings, unfortunately).

LB used a big orchestra for his Beethoven, and the Columbia Records engineers caught them in a big, reverberant space. If you want to hear this music on a modest scale or with historical touches, lok elsewhere. After he decamped to Europe, Bernstein made a second Beethoven cycle with the Vienna Phil. that's leaner, faster, but somewhat lacking in the excitment of discovery that one heard the first time around.

Brahms: 10 Intermezzi for Piano; 4 Ballades

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Lyricism + sobriety + lucid tune = Majestic sonority!
A surprising find
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Brahms: 10 Intermezzi for Piano; 4 Ballades

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ASIN: B00006G9UM
Release Date: 2002-09-30

Tracks:

No.1 In D Minor Edward Ballade
No. In D Major
No. Intermezzo In B Monor
No. In B Major
Ine-Flat Major, Op.117 No.1 Andante Moderato
In C-Sharp Minor, Op.117 No.2 Andante Non Troppe Con Molta Esperessione
In C-Sharp Minor, Op.117 No. 3 Andante Con Moto
In E-Flat Minor, Op.118 No.6 Andante, Large E Mesto
In E-Major, Op.116 No.4 Adagio
In A Major, Op.76 No.7 Moderato Semplice
In A Major, Op.76 No. 6 Andante Con Moto
In B Minor, Op.119 No.1 Adagio
In A Minor, Op.118 No. 1 Allegro Non Assai, Ma Molto Appassionato
In A Major, Op. 118 No. 2 Andante Teneramente

Customer Reviews:

Lyricism + sobriety + lucid tune = Majestic sonority!.......2006-12-31

The gallant mood, the aristocratic flair, marvelous expressive poetry non romantic and tune's delicacy will surprise you. Gould assumes another idiomatic perspective, and convinces us about his enormous sense of expression and temperament. His astonishing fingering not only gives us another facet around these Brahms works but besides an indication Brahms has been absolutely misunderstood due an awful misconception of his artistic intentions.

One of the most pyramidal musical achievements of Mr. Gould.

A surprising find.......2005-01-16

Brahms and Gould -- a surprising but effective match. From a performer most identified with Bach comes a recording that genuinely captures the Romantic expressiveness of Brahms. Although I knew many of these pieces from previous recordings Gould (as always) brings new ideas to the music. Of course, it wouldn't be Gould without the occasional idiosyncrasy -- op.119 no.1 is played ridiculously fast, for example.

amazing Brahms recordings .......2004-11-06

These performances are really succesful. Glenn Gould is feel very good the atmosphere of Brahms' music. Still, Glenn Gould is a Canadian pianist as you know, so he has a character of a North World man. And Brahms already is a typic a noble man came from North Europe. So, their character is nearly same and Gould is bringing vert good the Brahms' somewhere heavy, cld and stormy but somewhere lyric and warm passages. Especially in Intermezzos. Gould's another Brahms recording, Piano Quintet with Montreal String Quartet, is very good, also. And the both recordings are highly recommended.

Surprisingly Exquisite and Tender Brahms.......2004-10-27

This album is a delight. Seldom has Brahms, or Glenn Gould, sounded better. The tenderness and understated eloquence with which these pieces are rendered reaffirmed something I had always felt about Gould: that he was not out merely to vindicate an artistic credo, but to make beautiful music. He asserted he had enjoyed an opportunity to play these pieces in an improvisational style. If that's true, he should have improvised a lot more. There is a sweetness, lyricism and quiet romantic quality to these works and Gould brings them off tremendously. I have never heard them played better, more simply and sincerely, utterly free of affectation. There is nothing more lovely and calming than to play this just before going to sleep. (They sound just as good when you're wide awake.) Great as Gould was, this is pure ravishment.

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best complete sibelius symphonies
Amazing Sibelius Symphonies!!
A sincere tribute!

Sibelius: The Complete Symphonies

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Release Date: 2003-05-12

Tracks:

Symphony No.1 In E Minor, Op.39
Symphony No.1 In E Minor, Op.39
Symphony No.1 In E Minor, Op.39
Symphony No.1 In E Minor, Op.39
Symphony No.3 In C Major, Op.52
Symphony No.3 In C Major, Op.52
Symphony No.3 In C Major, Op.52
Symphony No.2 In D Major, Op.43
Symphony No.2 In D Major, Op.43
Symphony No.2 In D Major, Op.43
Symphony No.2 In D Major, Op.43
Luonnatar, Op.70
Pohjola's Daughter, Op.49
Symphony No.4 In A Minor, Op.63
Symphony No.4 In A Minor, Op.63
Symphony No.4 In A Minor, Op.63
Symphony No.4 In A Minor, Op.63
Symphony No.5 In E-Flat Major, Op.82
Symphony No.5 In E-Flat Major, Op.82
Symphony No.5 In E-Flat Major, Op.82
Symphony No.5 In E-Flat Major, Op.82
Symphony No.6 In D Minor, Op.104
Symphony No.6 In D Minor, Op.104
Symphony No.6 In D Minor, Op.104
Symphony No.6 In D Minor, Op.104
Symphony No.7 In C Major, Op.105

Album Details

4CD Box set. Columbia Legends series.

Customer Reviews:

best complete sibelius symphonies.......2006-01-30

I bought this set on a hunch that if all Bernstein's Sibelius performances were as good as his Pohjola's Daughter on a compilation disc which I've owned for some time, then the risk of a few pounds was worth it. Well I certainly wasn't disappointed! I listened to all four discs in one session through the night and found that LBs is the best complete Sibelius symphonies set I've ever encountered. Individual symphonies can be equalled by other conductors but as a complete survey this has to be the one, and I'm comparing LB to Karajan (who incidentally never recorded the Third Symphony), Ashkenazy, Maazel, Barbirolli, Paavo Berglund's 3 (!) sets, Colin Davis's RCA set, Rattle and Neeme Jarvi plus individual recordings by several others; altogether I'm comparing LBs 4 discs to about 40 'others'. I would be happy to part with most of the 40 in favour of LB. I won't try to describe any particular performance in detail because I think that any attempt to describe music in words is usually pointless. The one thing I would say though is that like all really successful Sibelius interpretations, LB's take you out of the concert hall and land you straight into the open air and the very nature that inspired this wonderful composer. Symphony No. 1 is as good as any. No. 2 I would prefer Barbirolli on Chesky, but LB is as good as any of the rest. No.3 I slightly prefer Jarvi on BIS, but LB is better in the important slow movement. No. 4 Karajan from the 1960s on DG is my preference but LB is pretty close. LB's No. 5 is fabulous, I can't think of a better version. No. 6 Karajan 1960's DG again, with Sakari on Naxos closely behind, but LB's is still a fine version. No. 7 was a revelation; I can think of no other work which has caused me more problems in trying to find a truly satisfying version in all my 35 years of classical music collecting. You wouldn't believe the number of versions I've heard (and got rid of) of this truly unique work of art! Frankly, in my search I really can't say what I was looking for, like with any music you just know when it's 'right'. Most versions fall completely flat and it seems that very few conductors can turn the printed notes into the magnificent paean to nature that is Sibelius's Seventh. That Sibelius wasn't able to successfully write another symphony after this has never surprised me (thank God that his muse lingered long enough for him to write Tapiola).There is only one Sibelius Seven to place alongside LBs - Paavo Berglund with the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, recorded by EMI in the early 70s and never, to my knowledge reissued, except in a Royal Classics full set of the symphonies. The Berglund complete set is very good indeed and it's one I wouldn't want to be without. There's a fresh straightforward unfussy honesty about Berglund's earlier versions which I like very much; his later efforts were not in the same league. As an aside, Berglund's BSO recordings of shorter Sibelius works on EMI are true bargains, as is his unsurpassed world premiere recording of Kullervo (with the BSO) on the same label. As for the Seventh though, I would give a joint 'first prize' to Bernstein NYPO and Berglund BSO; Bernstein for the slightly more rugged, dramatic route; Berglund taking the more serene but with eyes-wide-open-in-wonder approach, but both indispensable. The old CBS recordings have cleaned up nicely under Sony's reissue (thanks Sony)and although not up to 'modern digital standards' that's not necessarily a bad thing! The best recording is of the Fifth - better than any other version, and of the Seventh. Of the others, all are excellent for their age- bold and clear, rather warm and with very little harshness or tape-hiss. In any case I wouldn't for a moment let this put you off buying what is an incredible bargain. One final point,; Phylis Curtin, a soprano I've never encountered before is extremely good in Luonnotar; she really characterizes the narrative like no other soloist I've heard before in this work. It's just a pity that LB forces the music along at a pace which is just too fast. But if you like Sibelius what are you waiting for? Buy this set today.

Amazing Sibelius Symphonies!!.......2005-01-02

"The Complete Symphonies" captures definitive interpretations of the seven symphonies by the great Finnish composer Jean Sibelius conducted by the late maestro Leonard Bernstein.
Each symphony in this 4-disc set is presented in amazing remastered sound quality displaying full dynamic range and sharpness. The beauty of this music is definitely readily apparent from the opening notes through the very end.
In addition, the CD booklet includes a brief but highly informative essay in which the history behind each symphony is explained in just enough detail to understand its genesis.
All in all, this is a fantastic set of Sibelius's masterful symphonies wonderfully executed by the baton of Mr. Bernstein. Applause also must be given to Sony Music for compiling these symphonies into one complete set. Bravo.
It doesn't get much better than this.
Highly recommended!!

A sincere tribute!.......2004-07-08

This set has peak and lows. The second symphony has a hyper romantic approach ; that's its weak point. The third symphony is well built, besides it lacks the nature blow with its wildful force. The first symphony has always been a hazardous for many conductors. It has too much influence from Tchaikovsky ; and Bernstein knows it ; he avoids it , even the reading is warmth.
The best achievements in the set are the four and the sixth . I've never heard a sixth so well made ; the woodwinds , the strings give that atmosphere that demands this complex work. The fourth is unforgettable , but there's a performance of Beecham in the fifties with the Royal Philarmonic literally unique. The seventh is OK, but there are other options.
The fifth is weak , and my favorite versiona are two: Segerstam and Koussevitzki.
Anyway I bought this set eight years ago under The Royal Edition. I recommend you this set , Maazel Vienna , Segerstam and all you can get from Koussevitski.
If you request me by Anthony Collins - London Symphony (out of stock in the most of stores) I must confess, Collins has no equals in the Second .
The best first to me is Victor de Sabata (New York Philarmonic)(See my review about De Sabata)

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Intriguing vocals over dreamy backdrops. A must for trip-hop/down tempo fans.
Worth every penny!
Mesmerizing
much more than "Breathe Me"
Great Albulm

Colour the Small One
Sia
Manufacturer: Umvd Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0001BS4Q0
Release Date: 2004-04-13

Tracks:

Rewrite
Sunday
Breathe Me
Bully
Sweet Potato
Don't Bring Me Down
Natale's Song
Moon
Church of What's Happening Now
Numb
Where I Belong

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Listening to Colour the Small One seems almost rude, as though you've just crept into someone's bedroom unannounced and read their diary, or even eavesdropped into a private conversation. A lot of this is down to Sia's voice; a soft, intimate, languorous affair that has the unsettling effect of being simultaneously sad and seductive. A couple of years on from her R&B-tinged debut and those classic pairings with Zero 7, the Australian vocalist has come a long way. The music here consists of basic frameworks of rhythm, enhanced by subtle percussion, folky harmonica and nothing more obtrusive than that secretive, melancholic voice. There's certainly room to breathe and Sia unfolds at her own leisurely pace. Opener "Rewrite" works the sad verse/sunny chorus formula to perfection, while "Sunday" turns "Strawberry Fields" harmonium into big orchestral trip-hop. "Sweet Potato" sours the flow, sounding contrived and too like Nelly Furtado for its own good, but "Bully", a collaboration with Beck Hansen, has a sweet melody that belies its subject matter. As cries for help go, this is up there with the best. --Paul Tierney

Customer Reviews:

Intriguing vocals over dreamy backdrops. A must for trip-hop/down tempo fans........2007-02-23

First, I just have to give SIA credit for being so unique. In a genre where vocals are wispy and drawn out and dramatic, she manages all these feats while still doing it her way. At times soulfoul and at times etheral, you definitely wont feel like you're listening to a female vocalist you've heard before. I hate to say it, but I enjoy SIA's solo album more than her work with ZERO 7. Its a great album to listen to while driving, studying, cooking, for a get-together, or just to "chill" out. But not as ambient as the others in her genre, so it wont put you to sleep. I dont skip though any of the songs which is always, to me, the sign of a well produced album. We all know and love the song "breathe me". Moving, powerful lyrics. Featured on "six feet under" and as the preview song for "freedom writers". But the best song on the album,hands down, is MOON. I love love love this song. I feel like I'm floating when I listen and it literally transcends. The only pity is that I didn't find out about this album sooner. Get it. Truely worth the two lattes, half tank of gas, or 3 packs of American Spirits. Either way you analyze the cost its so WORTH IT!

Worth every penny!.......2007-01-11

I highly recommend this CD. All the songs are very good and she has an amazing voice.

Mesmerizing.......2006-05-26

I must have heard this album in that very book store where the other reviewer (the one who hated the album) works. :-) I was not really there to listen to music, but in half an hour that I was there, I caught myself liking what I was hearing at least 2 or 3 times. This doesn't happen very often, so I asked what the album was and listened to it on Napster when I got home. I must admit I didn't purchase the whole album. In fact, the only tracks I did end up purchasing are the ones that noone seems to mention - Don't bring me down, The Church of What's happening now, Natale's song, Where I belong.
I must agree that she doesn't articulate at all and lyrics ARE very hard to understand most of the time. But hey - how can you get annoyed by lyrics if you can't understand them, right? :-) I'm still planning on listening to the songs while looking at lyrics in the nearest future, in the meantime, I can't really criticize or embrace them. However, I find her melodies to be absolutely gorgeous and mesmerizing, the best I've heard in a long while, and to me that often matters more than highly philosophical lyrics (and how often do we see those, anyway - from what I can understand of her lyrics, they aren't any less or more pretentious than 90% of what we hear on the radio these days?).
I also don't find anything annoying about her voice (her lack of articulation aside - but that seems to be the trend for a long of singers these days). I think it works very well to create a mood.
Wouldn't buy the album for $20 or so at the store simply because I don't find all tracks equally appealing (thus, the 4 stars), but those that I like, I definitely like a lot and enjoy listening to often.

much more than "Breathe Me".......2006-05-07

I've been listening to this album since its initial UK release, and it has yet to wear out on me. Sia's music is not for everyone; you must listen to the songs carefully to appreciate the melodies. But once grasped, these melodies are so exquisite and subtly layered that it is difficult to tire of them. The songs are understated, the vocals vulnerable with emotion, and compositions, sumptuous. What baffles me is all the attention being given to "Breathe Me", as if the rest of the album is secondary. I do not believe this to be the case at all. While "Breathe Me" is a good song, there are many others on the album that surpass it, such as "Sweet Potatoe", "Sunday", "Moon", and "Numb". This is a beautiful collection of original songs worthy of attention.

Great Albulm.......2006-04-19

So my friend calls me up and asks me if I want to see Sia in concert. I had never heard of her before, but why not? The concert was great, and afterward i went out and bought the albulm. Some people complain about Sia's voice...but honestly what makes her voice so good is that its different from every other person out there. Very soft, melodic, and light. The entire albulm is very, chill and great to listen to anytime. Get this albulm, you won't be dissapointed.

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This single makes me feel SO ALIVE!!
S CLUB MAKES YOU FEEL ALIVE!!!!!
S Club's new sound rocks!
This CD-single makes me feel so 'Alive!'

Alive
S Club 7
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000794GC
Release Date: 2002-12-17

Tracks:

Alive (Radio Version)
Discotek
Dance (Harrys Afro Hut Wonky Remix)

Album Description

The first single taken from the UK dance-pop act's 2002 album, 'Seeing Double'. Three non-LP tracks, 'Alive' (Radio Version), 'Discotek' & 'Dance' (Harry's Afro Hut Wonky Remix). Standard jewel case. Polydor.

Album Details

Includes a Remix of "Dance" and the Track "Discotheque" Along with the Radio Version of the Title Track.

Customer Reviews:

This single makes me feel SO ALIVE!!.......2003-08-25

Alive-10/10-It's their new type of music and it's awesome!!It made #5 in UK.It's like Don't Stop Movin' in the rhytem category.Brad's on lead for this really upbeat tune while band takes chorus and Jo does extras.My 1st all time fav. S Club song!!

Discotek-I think this was to strong to be a B-side.But, oh well.Tina's on lead for my 2nd all time fav. song. You love it when you hear it!!

Dance-It's a remix.If you've heard Dance this is different.better I think.

S CLUB MAKES YOU FEEL ALIVE!!!!!.......2003-07-30

I LOVE THIS SINGLE,IT MAKES YOU
FEEL ALIVE.IT IS A GREAT DANCING SONG
TOO.THIS IS THE BEST SCLUB SINGLE,AND
THE VIDEO IS COOL!!!!!
BUY IT!!!!!!!!!!

S Club's new sound rocks!.......2003-01-10

First of all, I am 14. I just didn't want to fill out alot of info about me. Anyways, S Club's new sound rocks. I love this single and Alive CD 1. If you are an A-Teens fan, or Dream Street, or Play or any other band's fan, those band's don't compare to S Club. Listen to S Club's new sound. They are the BEST BAND EVER!

This CD-single makes me feel so 'Alive!'.......2002-11-27

What can I possibly say about 'Alive' other than it's one of S Club's best songs yet. While Paul has left the band, they haven't stopped being the same growing a changing S Club we all love. 'Alive' has a catchy beat and is easy to dance to... 'Dance' is wicked awesome! It's a dancing song... which I know sounds PRETTY OBVIOUS... but it's one of the best songs I've heard lately, radio, t.v., anywhere. 'Discotheque' is great, too! If you're not a fan of the S *gasp* then maybe this single will change your mind...

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