Costa Cordalis [Import]

1. Carolina Komm

2. Helena

3. Über Delphi Ging Die Sonne Auf

4. Anna Karina

5. Steig in das Boot, Anna Lena

6. Shangri-La

7. Es Stieg Ein Engel Vom Olymp

8. Santa Lucia

9. Haris Meta Kitrina

10. Wo Die Möwen Kreise Ziehen

11. Still Wie Der See

12. Hellas Ade

Costa Cordalis,Costa Cordalis,Ariola Extra,World Music

Average customer rating: much better than anticipated Similar Sounds not what i was expecting Best album I bought last year # 1 Costa fan in Vegas

Songs We Sing Matt Costa Manufacturer: Brushfire Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Blues | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Similar Items: Fly Between Falls Move by Yourself Lemonade A Brokedown Melody Some Live Songs ASIN: B000EGFV4A Release Date: 2006-03-28

Tracks:

1. Cold December
2. Astair
3. Sweet Thursday
4. Sunshine
5. These Arms
6. Ballad Of Miss Kate
7. Sweet Rose
8. Songs We Sing
9. Yellow Taxi
10. I Tried
11. Behind The Moon
12. Oh Dear
13. Wash Away

Amazon.com

Sincere but not too sincere, cute but not gorgeous, and smart enough to know to steal from the very best, former skateboard pro Matt Costa signed to surfer Jack Johnson's label on the strengths of some very workman-like pop songs and a smooth, appealing voice. Goldilockses of the world are bound to find Costa's unassuming songs just right--and if his work fails to find its way onto the soundtracks of all the hottest television shows, there is little justice in the world. Costa may croon that "These are the songs that I sing/To make the day better," but these really aren't songs so much as they're rock & roll equations. The dude combines the anglophilic sonority of Belle & Sebastian and Donovan with a taste of Elliott Smith's gorgeous downer vibe, heaping doses of the Beatles thrown in throughout. It's pleasantly chiming enough stuff to be sure: it'll just be far more interesting to see what happens once Costa has worked his way through his influences. --Mike McGonigal

Customer Reviews:

much better than anticipated.......2007-06-18

A great first album, both the brushfire version and the original. It's too bad 'whiskey and wine' was taken off of the brushfire release, it's a catchy song. Either way certainly worth a listen.

Similar Sounds.......2007-04-11

This CD is very Jack Johnson, Beatles and Phish all in one. I enjoy it, but was very surprised by the close sounding similarities to the Beatles. It is a good mellow CD that I would recommend buying if you enjoy artists such as Jack Johnson, Beatles and Phish.

not what i was expecting.......2007-02-06

After hearing cold december on the radio and loving it i decided to purchase this cd. none of the rest of the songs on the cd compare to the first track. albums that i don't love right off the bat usually get several rounds of play before i warm up to them but i could barely make it through listeining to this album from beginning to end once.
if you are into folkish music this cd is for you..for me it was not

Best album I bought last year.......2007-01-10

I bought dozens and dozens of CDs last year and Costa's Songs We Sing was my favorite acquisition. If you're enjoying that trendy, troubadour sound of barefoot, pensive guys strumming their accoustic guitars to licks that hook you, this is as upbeat, clear, and good-mood-provoking as they come. A friend and peer of Jack Johnson's, Costa is coming into his own a bit less produced (very welcome, indeed!). His melodies stick with you. I'm looking forward to more great stuff from Costa.

# 1 Costa fan in Vegas.......2006-12-19

I happened upon Cold December and bought Songs We Sing. I can't stop listening to it! I love (and know by heart) every song. All my friends are getting this album for Christmas, and I think I want to marry Matt Costa ;)

I would try to compare to other groups/artists - but really it is too original (unlike the vibe you get from the Amazon review) and this album deserves an objective listen - just get it!

Average customer rating: Costa Has Got That Something A unique favorite Great Sound! Truly Infectious Funk and Soul are alive and well.....

Everybody Got Their Something Nikka Costa Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: can'tneverdidnothin' How I Do can'tneverdidnothin' (Clean) Wikked Lil' Grrrls A Beautiful World ASIN: B00005B0S6 Release Date: 2001-05-22

Tracks:

1. Like A Feather
2. So Have I For You
3. Tug Of War
4. Everybody Got Their Something
5. Nothing
6. Nikka What?
7. Hope It Felt Good
8. Some Kind Of Beautiful
9. Nikka Who?
10. Just Because
11. Push & Pull
12. Corners Of My Mind

Amazon.com

Nikka Costa's fiercely bootylicious first single, "Like a Feather"--that song with the thick, clapped 16th notes--has already garnered the 28-year-old singer one hell of a buzz, and for the most part, she's got the goods to back it up. Already a platinum-selling artist in Europe and South America, the Tokyo-born, L.A.-bred singer's stateside debut bulges with ambition. It's a mixed bag of musical tricks that's equal parts '70s-style funk, hazy Led Zeppelin-inspired psychedelia, and angst-ridden alternachick yowling, with healthy dollops of soul, hip-hop, and thrash thrown in for good measure. Produced by Costa, Australian rocker Justin Stanley (who's also the singer's husband), and high-profile New York City DJ Mark Ronson, the album works best when it piles on the noise--like on the standout "Tug of War," which features the unmistakable rim-shot work of Roots drummer ?uestlove. On that track, a flurry of scratched samples, layers of soundboard-smeared noise, and a few luscious string sweeps break into gospel-choir harmonies that swirl gorgeously beneath Costa's reedy mezzo-soprano wails. It's a shame that she can't match this intensity on sparser down-tempo ballads like "Nothing" and "Just Because," where she sounds like Fiona Apple's slightly less annoying older sis. As the album's title says, everybody got their something, and Costa sounds best when she sticks to hers. --Sylvia W. Chan

Customer Reviews:

Costa Has Got That Something.......2007-02-10

With a guitar riff that traces straight back to Heartbreaker by the Rolling Stones, Nikka Costa gets out to a fast start on the first track, Like A Feather, and then shows her range as a songwriter/vocalist throughout this excellent CD.

She reaches deep into her soul for real interpretations of R&B, blues and gospel, with a variety of mixes in the production. Though I am not a fan of layered vocals, Costa is able to do an admirable job because of her range of expressions in delivering the parts.

She sings it like she's lived it in Push & Pull and Corners Of My Mind, with Tug Of War and the title track compelling enough to make you stop what you're doing and listen intently.

A dynamite CD likes this one means that the artist has refined the material over a period of years and may struggle to reach the same peak or is starting one of those magical runs of quality releases. Costa has set a solid foundation and Everybody Got Their Something will stand on its own no matter what the future brings.

A unique favorite.......2007-02-03

I've had this CD for awhile and it remains one of my absolute favorites. So it hasn't been played on the radio? I love finding a musical gem that others haven't heard, though why Nikka Costa remains obscure to radio stations is beyond my guess. This is one funky and unique collection of songs that sound like no other.

Great Sound!.......2007-01-17

This album has all the variety that showcases Costa. Motown, soulful, pop, rock, riot grrl. Not a boring cd. However, with that said. You do get the feeling that you heard the song before. But, great execution.

Truly Infectious.......2006-11-26

I had been hearing that song "Everbody Got Their Something" on the Desperate Housewives for the last year. Then I heard it again on an episode of Nip Tuck. I investigated..and I found a gem. This CD is TRULY infectious. Her voice, the lyrics, the music is all so beautifully put together. I can't believe a TRUE artist like Ms. Costa hasn't been recognized with mainstreem attention. I love this CD and i've only owned it for two hours now. The song "So Have i for You" gave me goosebumps the first time I heard it. Unbelievable!

Funk and Soul are alive and well............2006-01-31

I saw Nikka Costa perform "Like a Bird", live not lip-synched, on the "Arsenio Hall Show"(of all places). I could not believe the voice coming out of this, well, little woman. Didn't hurt that her band was just Kickin'! But she was just incredible. I finally got around to buying this CD and let me tell you, she is much, much more than just that "one-hit wonder" song (God I hate VH-1). This is one of those CDs that, if you're into the style of music, that you absolutely have to listen to from start to finish (after you get over the "What was THAT?" songs that you have to play 20 times in a row). Nikka Costa proudly continues the traditions of Janis Joplin, Sass Jordan, and other female singers who do what they want, when they want, and it kicks-your-ass every time. Make sure you pull the curtains and lock your door so you don't get caught "bad dancing and air-guitar playing". ;)

Take it easy,
JLE

Average customer rating: Suprise! How can you have this CD w/o an Ethiopian contribution Not strong enough-this compilation is decaf Chill out with a cup of coffee or a Mojito...... One of the best world music compilataions I've heard

Music from the Coffee Lands Various Artists Manufacturer: Putumayo World Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Cuba | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music General | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music Jamaica | Caribbean & Cuba | International | Styles | Music Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music Colombia | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music Peru | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music Costa Rica | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music Hawaii | Pacific Islands | International | Styles | Music Zaire & Congo | Africa | International | Styles | Music Zimbabwe | Africa | International | Styles | Music Colombia | South & Central America | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music International | Putumayo World Music Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Jazz | Putumayo World Music Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Latin Music | Putumayo World Music Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Putumayo Presents: Music from the Chocolate Lands Music From the Tea Lands Islands Cuba Music from the Coffee Lands, Vol. II ASIN: B000003EKA Release Date: 1997-10-07

Tracks:

1. Guajira Bonita - Julian Avalos
2. Soltarlo - Claudia Gomez
3. Wasuze Otya? - Samite
4. Maria Lando - Susana Baca
5. Below The Bassline - Ernest Ranglin
6. M'Ban Samba - Raimundo Sodre
7. Hanzvadzi - Thomas Mapfumo
8. Dilema - Los Tradicionales Se Carlos Puebla
9. Esa Noche - Cafe Tacuba
10. Gabby Kai - James 'Bla' Pahinui
11. Kothbiro - Ayub Ogada
12. Este Son - Juan Carlos Urena
13. La Milonga De Ricardo En Cha-Cha-Cha - Ricardo Lemvo & Makina Loca

Amazon.com

The artists gathered together here hail from nations and cultures noted for the growing and export of coffee. As with this CD's companion release, Music from the Tea Lands, one senses the possibility of lucrative product tie-ins, but part of the proceeds from the album are earmarked for charity and any catchy idea that gets the music out there is a good thing. Like the luscious drink itself, the tunes come in many intensities and flavors, ranging from a light-as-air ditty from Peru, to the more complex vocal stylings of Colombia's Claudia Gomez, to Ricardo Lemvo and Makina Loca's earthy Afro-Cuban Congolese rumba. The album is a lively and fascinating travelogue, making landfall in Cuba, Kenya, Brazil, Uganda, Mexico, Zimbabwe, Costa Rica, Hawaii, and Peru. As with many other Putumayo projects, aside from its musical pleasures, this set would make an entertaining and educational experience for younger family members. --Christina Roden

Customer Reviews:

Suprise!.......2007-01-25

Having just gotten into collecting world music rather than just listening to it on the radio....I am more than pleased with my latest acquisition of Coffee Lands music. The music on this CD is totally mellow. Every song on it is a keeper. If you want something different, this is a CD to consider.

How can you have this CD w/o an Ethiopian contribution.......2007-01-14

Am I missing something? This CD does not have any Ethiopian music? I'm a bit perplexed by that seeing as coffee originated in Ethiopia.

Not strong enough-this compilation is decaf.......2006-06-15

If this album is like coffee,it's decaf.It lacks the punch to keep one awake for an early morning drive.I'd be asleep at the wheel.

I used to have this CD,but I took it to a used CD store.

Its few highlights are Susana Baca,Ernest Ranglin,Thomas Mapfumo,James 'Bla'Pahinui&Ayub Ogada.The rest are easy-listening Buena Vista Social Club.

When it comes to Putumayo's themed compilations,I reccomend "Gardens of Eden" (sadly,it's out of print),"Music from the Tea Lands"(EXCELLENT!),"Asian Lounge".I am looking forward to "Music from the Wine Lands"--considering I live in the Wine Country.Hopefully,"Music from the Wine Lands" won't be snooze-inducing like this one.

Chill out with a cup of coffee or a Mojito.............2005-08-05

Good Putumayo CD. Several very good tracks on this CD. 'Guajira Bonita' is fantastic, and reminds me of my trip to Peru hiking the Inca trail. Tracks 2, 3 are good as well, and then proceed to the wonderful Susana Baca with her bold, beautiful voice on 'Maria Lando'. 'Below the Bassline' is a wonderfully mellow Reggae sounding instrumental track that brings me back to all carribbean trips. 'Dilema' reminds me of my salsa adventure to Cuba, and 'Esa Noche' is a very good instrumental track with fantastic guitar that makes me yearn for returning to Mexico City or Oaxaca. Track 9, 10 are good as well. 'Este Son' will help you chill out with your cup of coffee. Highly recommend this CD if you enjoy Latin music, as well as international music. The pamphlet submitted with the CD about the artists is informtive and only adds to the enjoyment of the CD. A Putumayo Must!

One of the best world music compilataions I've heard.......2004-01-25

Amazing collection of songs - not one is a throwaway. If you're looking to break into "world music" the Putumayo collections are a great starting point.

Average customer rating: Amazing. Nikka is amazing! Wow. Nikka Who? Jeez - Where have I been? Wiped me out Can'tneverdidnothin' - 4.5 stars

can'tneverdidnothin' Nikka Costa Manufacturer: Virgin Records Us ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Contemporary R&B | R&B | Styles | Music General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Everybody Got Their Something Wikked Lil' Grrrls A Change Is Gonna Come On the Jungle Floor A Beautiful World ASIN: B0002Y4T3S Release Date: 2005-05-24

Tracks:

1. Till I Get To You
2. can'tneverdidnothin'
3. Fooled Ya Baby
4. I Gotta Know
5. Around The World
6. Swing It Around
7. Funkier Than a Mosquita's Tweeter
8. On & On
9. Happy In The Morning
10. Hey Love
11. Fatherless Child

Amazon.com

Somewhere on a soulful musical timeline between Sly Stone and Joss Stone, you'll find Nikka Costa. While many find chart success by putting out palpable but forgettable pop/soul mixes, with "can'tneverdidnothin'" Costa has once again written and recorded a funk/soul/rock mix that rises her above the plethora of pseudo-soul. Coming from a family tree with deep musical roots (her father Don was a well-respected producer/arranger who worked with Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr.), Nikka Costa began her recording career at the age of eight, where she scored a European hit with her cover of "Out Here On My Own" from the movie Fame. For the next 20 years, Costa put out a handful of releases she herself has downplayed as inferior before coming into her first considered `real' solo effort, the impressive, soul-filled Everybody Got Their Something. For her new release, the funk and rock has been turned up considerably; Costa's shining moments of uptempo strength come via the funk-heavy tracks, most notably during the cover of Tina Turner's "Funkier Than A Mosquito's Tweeter", with its spectacular horn section. The CD's other highlights come in the ballads, most specifically the disc's two closers, the tender "Hey Love" and the raw emotion of "Fatherless Child" about the passing of her legendary dad. "can'tneverdidnothin'" is a disc that is rare in it's authentic, sincere groove, and it seems likely that as Costa continues to grow, so will the depth of her music. --Denise Sheppard

Customer Reviews:

Amazing........2007-05-13

It took me almost forever to get Nikka Costa's new work and I got extremely satisfied when Amazon allowed me having this AMAZING collection of great songs, fantastic musicians, mixing a sound based on what is the best in rock'n'roll - reminding me of the great jams from the seventies - with soulful and passionate vocal arragments and on the top of it all Nikka's rouchy and perfect-hitting note singing, all by one click! She's gifted! She once claimed "Everybody's got their something", and I say "If this something comes from Nikka, well, everybody should definetely have it, because she is the real thing!!!".

Nikka is amazing!.......2006-08-11

Nikka is a new favorite of mine. Her singing is dynamic, soulful, funky, passionate, sexy, and full of life. Her music sounds influenced by Aretha, Prince, Lenny Kravitz, Stevie Wonder, Tina Turner, Chaka Khan, and Sly Stone (many of whom she has known personally).

Her talent extends beyond her amazing singing. She writes great lyrics and helps produce the recordings. She has FANTASTIC musicians on this record. If you haven't heard Nikka before, I envy you for the discovery you're about to make. Nikka rocks!

I want to thank the other people here who wrote reviews of this record for turning me on to Nikka! I wouldn't have taken a chance on this record without all of your high praise.

Wow. Nikka Who? Jeez - Where have I been?.......2006-07-14

I'll say it again. Wow. I dunno how I missed this girl - but I've got an excuse...

After gorging on free music during my very own High Fidelity period (circa 1991 - 1998), I purged myself of most of my CD collection and swore off buying any new albums over the intervening years. I discovered that even a few hundred CD's are a pain in the butt to pack and move, and - crazy - the damn things are EXPENSIVE. I won't listen to the tripe played on the radio, and other than the odd gift of an album here and there, I never really thought I'd get back into music.

And then my girlfriend goes and gives me an iPod for Christmas. Man. That quick, and I was addicted again. Thought I'd kicked the habit. Guess not - Since the end of December I've crammed that little gizmo with about 2500 songs.

So - to Nikka Costa's can'tneverdidnothin' (and I might as well include her first CD, Everybody Got Their Something, too, since this has become more of a recommendation than a review). On impulse, after reading the rave reviews posted here, I bought both discs. Can't really explain why - I rarely believe the hype about anything. And besides, the cover of Costa's first CD (where she's in a skimpy skirt, posing, swishing her butt and her swinging her head around) was just waaay to Britney Spears for me, and the cover of can'tneverdidnothin', with her wind-blown hair, wasn't any better. The thing has freakin' butterflies on it. Butterflies! Oh, Man. Seeing these CD's on a rack in a record store would not have led me to impulse buys.

But I listened to y'all; listened to a couple of the posted samples, and took a chance. Let me say, I don't quite get the Joss Stone comparisons that are flying around. I know, I know - they're both young white girls belting out what is traditionally black music, but that's as far as any similarities go. Their style's and chosen music genres are completely different. Stone is oriented in more traditional soul and R&B reworked for the teen set; where as Costa is the wild child -- a '70's blend funk and rock; some crazy mix of the Mary Jane Girls and Janis Joplin, sprinkled around the edges with some AC/DC. If I had to compare the two, I'd say that Joss Stone's voice is the purer instrument - I'd much rather sit down and listen to her stand there and sing, boring stage presence and all, but her good-girl image just ain't my style. It's Costa's balls-out funkalicious grooves that get me going.

It's something like taking the sweet homecoming queen to the prom, and then secretly getting seduced by her crazy, hot older sister after the party.

If you've been hemming and hawing about ordering this album, trust us. Really - would we lie to you? Go on, buy the disc. You know you want to. All I can say is that I'm jealous of those of you who've seen Costa live, and thank God for my iPod. Now I don't have to choose between discs - I can combine both of Costa's albums and plug the 'Pod into my car stereo, roll down the windows and do the white-boy headbob while I groove all over town.

Wiped me out.......2006-05-21

Folks, I'm writing this on nearly the one year anniversary of it's release. Regular readers of my reviews (United we stand!) will note that I raved about Ms. Costa's first release. Naturally, I have received many requests/inquiries as to when I would be "dropping" a review of the new one.

I had to wait a full year because this CD drained me in more ways than one (see my review of Nikka's first for a better explanation). Suffice it to say, and I mean this in the best way possible, Nikka Costa's music leaves the listener with control issues. I think I probably lost 10 pounds in the first two weeks of it's release, from shaking my big white fanny so furiously (and constantly!). I plateaued after that, but over the course of one year, I am approximately 21 pounds lighter - coincidence? I think not. This is perfect work-out music, whether you are into jazzercise-type routines (like me) or if you simply want something funky-fresh for your morning jogs. And speaking of funky, just wait til your friends and family get a whiff of your bathroom (or undies) after a marathon listening session. Me, I don't have any immediate family, so it wasn't a problem (plus I don't mind stewing in my own stench for extended periods of time due to moderate-to-severe sinus issues, which are surely a pain but somewhat alleviated by aroma therapy).

Everything about this release is rump-shakingly good.

Can'tneverdidnothin' - 4.5 stars.......2006-03-06

WOW is really all I can say after listening to this disc. Once again, I've discovered a truly individual singer/songwriter/ musician who is fearlessly displaying true talent in the face of musical mediocrity. I'd heard of Nikka after her debut album but didn't buy it (yet that is) - I bought this on a whim after seeing a highlight show about her new album on a cable channel.

I love artists like Nikka because they don't bend to the "do whatever is hot right now" philosophy of music much like two other true original musical "she-roes" of mine - Nina Simone & Teena Marie. Nikka's music cannot be classified as just this or that - she mixes rock, r&b, pop & the blues so very successfully that people who appreciate the music don't really need to classify it. As I read over some reviews, I realized that it is truly a shame that artists like this woman get passed over for grammy nods while garbage gets multi-nominations - not talking about Mariah, whose music I love but definitely Gwen Stefani, whose sampled re-tread "music" is a joke to me.

I wouldn't compare Nikka to Joss Stone but to the equally magnificent, Alana Davis - another musician/songwriter who fiercely stays true to herself musically and whose music is also undefinable but EXCELLENT!

I loved this entire disc but the standout tracks to me are the beyond funky: TILL I GET TO YOU & FOOLED YA BABY; HAPPY IN THE MORNING, AROUND THE WORLD, ON & ON - very Prince-esque; FUNKIER THAN A MOSQUITO'S TWEETER; FATHERLESS CHILD & SUGAR IN MY BOWL.

If you are a fan of strong ORIGINAL singers, get this disc - you won't be disappointed!!

Average customer rating:

KCRW Sounds Eclectic: The Covers Project Various Artists , Girls in Hawaii , Sia , Damien Rice , The Magic Numbers , Nikka Costa , Dido , Paul Weller , Rufus Wainwright , and Chris Stills Manufacturer: Hear Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: KCRW: Sounds Eclectic Too KCRW: Sounds Eclectic Rare On Air, Vol. 4 (KCRW) KCRW: Morning Becomes Eclectic KCRW: Sounds Eclectic 3 ASIN: B000OTR5WI

Product Description

The collection features covers from the Flaming Lips (doing Radiohead's "Knives Out"), R.E.M. (John Hartford's "Gentle on My Mind"; made famous by Glen Campbell), M. Ward (David Bowie's "Let's Dance"), Rufus Wainwright and Chris Stills (Neil Young's "Harvest"), Robert Plant (Led Zeppelin's "Black Dog"), Paul Weller (Rose Royce's "Wishing on a Star"; made famous by Junior Walker), Damien Rice (Radiohead's "Creep"), Gary Jules (Tears for Fears' "Mad World"), and more, all originally performed live in the KCRW studio for Nic Harcourt's "Morning Becomes Eclectic" program. Well...except for the Lips, who took on Radiohead's "Knives Out" in their tour bus on the way to the studio. kd lang also covers Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah".

Average customer rating: Excellent CD Unspectacular, but very nice - - FOR EXPORT Gal is in your Livingroom

Live at the Blue Note Gal Costa Manufacturer: Drg ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Brazil | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Samba | Latin Music | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Bossa Nova | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Unknown Maria Bethania Sings the Vinicius de Moraes Songbook Our Moments Live at Minas Rio Nights Live -Antonio Carlos Jobim & Gal Costa ASIN: B000GYHR5G Release Date: 2006-09-19

Tracks:

1. Fotografia
2. Desafinado
3. Chega De Saudade
4. Camisa Amarela
5. Pra Manchucar Meu Coracao
6. Ave Maria No Morro
7. Nada Alem
8. I Fall In Love Too Easily
9. Corcovado
10. Triste
11. Wave
12. Coisa Mais Linda E/As Time Goes By
13. Samba Do Aviao
14. Sabado Em Copacabana/Copacabana
15. Garota De Ipanema
16. A Felicidade
17. Aquarela Do Brasil

Customer Reviews:

Excellent CD.......2007-05-04

From the time i received this CD, it had never left my CD player and had been listening to it over end over again. I don't speak Portuguese, but have been listening to it for a long time now. Gal has widened my appreciation of Brazilian music, samba and bossa nova. This CD is highly recommended. Muito obrigado!!!

Unspectacular, but very nice - -.......2007-04-06

(should have had Kristan, her official translator on hand; only kidding)- she handled the conversation pretty well, actually - - - sure didn't sound like a 61 year old woman; doesn't look her age either. Four superb back-up musicians -- some wiggy guitar changes snuck-in there, good bass and subtle percussion. Gal Costa sounded fine, and it's simply a nice addition to my collection - - - one I'll play on our boat while cruising in the Gulf, or out by the pool until we're able to return to beautiful Rio next year.

FOR EXPORT.......2007-03-08

It was a great pleasure to find a so high quality live recording, much better than anyone could expect. Recorded in Tokio, with special setlist and made specially for exportation and overseas countries, whoever appreciates Brazilian music with the best musical arrangements could have been performed, will enjoy and ask for ENCORE!

Gal is in your Livingroom.......2006-10-02

Awesome! She says, " Ifeel Like I'm in your Livingroom". She truly is in this small acoustical environement. Her voice never fails her; but I was surprised at how low her conversational voce was for a Diva, that can outdo anyone in vocal range. Obrigada, GAl. So if you want the brazilian classic bossa nova/samba jazz created by the masters; Jobim,de Moraes, et.,only Gal can muster that feat vocally.

Average customer rating: Stunz & Farah "Heat of the Sun" CD One of Their Best Heat Of The Sun Is One Hot Title! Delicately Sweet Guitar music from the Duo Mesmerizing! Strunz & Farah are guitar GODS!!!!

Heat of the Sun Strunz & Farah Manufacturer: Selva Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Iran | Middle East | International | Styles | Music Costa Rica | South & Central America | International | Styles | Music Flamenco | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Jazz Fusion | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Americas Desert Guitars Primal Magic Zona Torrida Rio de Colores ASIN: B0000000HB Release Date: 1995-09-26

Tracks:

1. Jardin
2. Anaconda
3. Lucero
4. Illusion
5. Dark Fire
6. Heat Of The Sun
7. Recuerdo
8. La Tinaja
9. Damask
10. Pure Vida
11. Terremoto

Customer Reviews:

Stunz & Farah "Heat of the Sun" CD.......2007-03-22

Fantastic music! I fell in love with this combination of Spanish & Middle Eastern acoustic guitar when I strolled into a beautiful shop in LaJolla, CA... I asked right away WHAT is this music? I bought the CD ten years ago and listen to it almost EVERY DAY! It is soothing, invigorating, lively music full of lovely melodies I can't get enough of. I have since purchased other CDs by this duo (e.g., The Americas), but prefer the "Heat of the Sun" over the others. Enjoy.

One of Their Best.......2005-12-22

My first taste of the music of Strunz and Farah came roughly 15 years ago when I heard them on Austin's independent radio station KGSR. The DJ did not mention who they were, so I pulled off the road, called the station and got the name of the group and the album (Primal Magic). I liked what I heard so much that I detoured over to Waterloo Records and bought it on cassette.
Since that time, I have enjoyed many other Strunz and Farah recordings and have yet to hear a bad one.
Their earliest work while they were still in the process of establishing their style is sometimes repetitious and somewhat mediocre, but most of what I've heard is in the four to five star category, so the problem becomes trying to sort out the best from the rest. And since there is a superficial sameness to a lot of their music, albeit on a very high plane, the sorting becomes difficult.
Though I have not heard everything the duo has recorded, I've heard most of it. When Heat of the Sun was initially issued, availability was spotty perhaps because it was issued on a small independent label. I bought it on sight and when I put it in the CD player, it blew me away. Sometimes Strunz and Farah just play, and play very well, but on Heat of the Sun they play with a rare gusto that suggests syncronicity with their muse.
I like the entire CD a lot and it stands tall after ten years as one of the best of its genre. My favorites are the sprightly Jardin, the smouldering Dark Fire, the virtuoso title cut, the languid Recuerdo, the mellow La Tinaja, and what I consider the CD's best song, the dreamy soundscape that is Terremoto.
Its difficult to keep up with all the great music that comes out year after year, and especially difficult to keep up with a group as prolific as Strunz and Farah. So if you have just a couple of Strunz and Farah recordings in your collection, one of them should be Heat of the Sun, because it is definitely one of their best. I most highly recommend it.

Heat Of The Sun Is One Hot Title!.......2005-08-06

Strunz and Farah are amazing artists. This album showcases their talent, and proves that they are the best in the business. Do not hesitate to purchase Heat of the Sun, or Americas which I also have and can recommend.

Delicately Sweet Guitar music from the Duo.......2001-09-06

My quest for quality acoustic guitar music continues with "Heat of the Sun". It was "Guitar Greats - Best of New Flamenco" on Baja/TSR that got me started on acoustic guitar music. (my guitar CD collection now includes; Armik, Jesse Cook, Oscar Lopez, Ottmar Liebert, NovaMenco)

This is my first Strunz & Farah CD. I rate "Heat of the Sun" very highly indeed. Max. stars. Program content is excellent. plenty of variety from fast gorgeous numbers to slow sexy ones. The mix from the other instrumentalists adds real musical value to the total package. Well done! The sound quality of this CD is excellent as well.

All tracks in this CD are 5-star material, but my favorites got to be; Dark Fire; Jardin; and Recuerdo.

Great CD. Highly recommended.

Mesmerizing! Strunz & Farah are guitar GODS!!!!.......2001-06-01

This release evokes a beautiful tropical sunset on the beach, sipping on your favorite drink whilst knowing you are going to make passionate love to your significant other! The music is exciting, refreshing, sensual, lustful, passionate, and articulate, not to mention very melodious! The next best thing to sex is listening to Strunz & Farah (especially, this one, which is my fave) through my very revealing high end Magneplanar speakers, and being surrounded by the mellifluous tones of these perfectionists!!! Strunz & Farah totally rule!!!!!!!!!!!!

Average customer rating: Smooth as silk

Silver Morning Kenny Rankin ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Similar Items: Kenny Rankin Album Song for You Haven't We Met? Bottom Line Encore Collection Inside ASIN: B000IN2QTW

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1. Silver Morning 2. Blackbird 3. In The Name Of Love 4. People Get Ready 5. Killed A Cat 6. Haven't We Met 7. Penny Lane 8. Pussywillows Cattails 9. Catfish 10. Birembau BONUS TRACK! 11. Why Do Fools Fall In Love

Customer Reviews:

Smooth as silk.......2007-02-10

I have loved this album since the first time I heard it in the seventies. I have never grown tired of the unmatched vocal stylings of Kenny Rankin and still listen to this album regularly. The songs are beautiful, sometimes haunting, sometimes fun, but never boring. There are so many talented singers in the world, but none quite like Rankin. His voice is pure silk, pure control, perfect pitch. Of course, we all have different tastes in music, but your time won't be wasted for trying something as unique as this.

Average customer rating: Not much of a Disney Princess CD! The Real Reason to Get This CD Another Repackaging Of Princess Favorites Whose Princess Favorites??? Save your money!

Princess Favorites Various Artists Manufacturer: Disney ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Film Scores | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Styles | Music Disney | Children's Music | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Rap Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Disney Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Disney's Princess Collection: The Music of Hopes, Dreams and Happy Endings Disney's Princess Sing-Along Album Princess Lullaby Album Disney Princess Tea Party Disney's Princess Christmas Album ASIN: B00005Y1ZG Release Date: 2002-02-05

Tracks:

1. I Won't Say (I'm In Love)
2. Belle
3. Can You Feel The Love Tonight
4. If I Can't Love Her
5. Reflection
6. Out Of Thin Air
7. Kiss The Girl
8. Once Upon A Dream
9. Follow Your Heart
10. The World Is Looking Up To You
11. It's What's Inside That Counts
12. Put It Together (Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo)

Customer Reviews:

Not much of a Disney Princess CD!.......2006-05-04

Well, Disney has done this again... How can this thing earn money?
Only "Kiss the Girl" "Reflection" and "Once Upon a Dream" are favorites. It was so strange that "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" which was from "The Lion King" was in this album. This was not from a Disney Princess Movie! And why the song from "Aladdin & the King of Thieves" can be recorded in a Disney Princess album?
I love Disney Princess very much, and I love listening to the wonderful and sweet voices of the Princesses, for example, Ariel, Belle and Pocahontas, even Mulan. Well, where are the songs of the Princesses? And I don't like the songs from "Cinderella-2: Dreams Come True", I think they wouldn't be so terrible if there were no classic Princess songs as reference substance!
This album is really unworthy. It was neither fit for adults nor children, even a Disney fan won't love this. This album might make Disney fans and your kid disappointed, even angry. We want to listen to REAL Disney Princess songs! What we want is not this confusing album. I hope that there won't be any Disney Favoties albums like this. It's really disappointing. I have to say this even though it's not nice: If you buy this, you might be taken in by this. Save your money to buy other better off Disney albums!

The Real Reason to Get This CD.......2005-12-31

I'm going to say it right now --- this CD is good. It's very good. If you're looking for true "Disney princess" tracks and you don't consider Cinderella II, Aladdin and the King of Thieves or Mulan/Lion King to count, then stop now. But it seems like most people are basing their opinions on the sorts of songs they expected from the CD, rather than what's actually on it.

The CD begins with "I Won't Say (I'm in Love)" by Meg(ara) from Disney's "Hercules." This is one of my favorite Disney movies and this is an excellent track. Meg tries to deny her feelings for Hercules, before finally sort of admitting that she is in love.

Next is "Belle" from "Beauty and the Beast." A wonderful tune of dreams and romance that was nominated for an Academy Award.

Who doesn't enjoy "Can You Feel the Love Tonight?" Featuring funny bits by Timon and Pumbaa, excellent harmonies and singing by both Simba and Nala.

"If I Can't Love Her" is from the stage show of "Beauty and the Beast." It's my least favorite track on the CD, but it's still fairly decent and interesting to hear for those who haven't seen this stage show.

"Reflection" is from "Mulan" and I consider it to be possibly be the best track from that movie. Is Mulan is a Disney princess? Well, you can debate that all you want --- I suppose at this point, she's royalty, so I guess she counts.

"Out of Thin Air" is my favorite song "Aladdin and the King of Thieves." Aladdin and Jasmine sing about what it would be like for Aladdin to finally find his father. Jasmine tells Aladdin that he doesn't just come out of thin air. The music on this recalls "A Whole New World" for me.

"Kiss the Girl" is from "The Little Mermaid." It's not my favorite song from that movie --- I would have preferred "Part of Your World." But it'll do all right. And it can't be said that Ariel isn't a Disney princess --- after all, she does marry Prince Eric.

"Once Upon a Dream" is a classic! It's from "Sleeping Beauty." Sure, the little kiddies today may not entirely appreciate this, but I think it's wonderful that they would include a classic like this.


Now, part of the reason for this CD's release was to have a place for the music from the Disney "Cindrella" sequel "Cindrella II." Yes, this is a direct-to-DVD release, but it's a good one. This CD is the only place to find these excellent songs, all performed by Brooke Allison. They also all (except the last one) follow a theme of "being yourself:"

"Follow Your Heart" is about a time when Cinderella was assigned to the preparations for the royal ball. She was given all sorts of instructions, such as not opening the curtains and not inviting commoners in. Finally, she decided to just do things her own way. A lively, upbeat, positive theme.

"The World Is Looking Up To" is about the mouse Jaq and when he decides to become human. Another fun track about being yourself.

"It's What's Inside That Counts" comes from when Cinderella's stepsister Anastasia fell in love. She thought she'd get all dolled up, but learned that she can be loved just for being her.

Finally, "Put It Together" is a wonderfully fun techno remix of the classic "Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo." I was surprised this works, but it does, splendidly.

So if you're looking for a Disney CD with great music and are willing to look past any preconceived ideas, then snap this CD up.

Another Repackaging Of Princess Favorites.......2004-04-21

When is Disney ever going to realize that recycling Disney Princess songs aren't such a good idea? As a Disney Princess fan since I was really little I have always enjoyed Disney princess songs. But i am so so so so sick and tired about on just about every Disney album dedicated solely to the Disney Princesses Disney always always ALWAYS has a habit of recycling old princess songs instead of adding new princess songs. I mean people already own half the songs on Princess Favorites and can buy them on the film soundtracks or the Disney princess collection cd. Why I think this cd was released is that Disney was trying to promote the movie Cinderella II Dreams Come True as the songs from that movie are on this cd. But heck one of the songs Put it Together is also on the SUPERSTAR HITS cd. So while this cd may be a redone version of Princess Collection Volume #2 please Please Please PLEASE do not buy,
Thank you very much for your time

Whose Princess Favorites???.......2003-10-15

I would classify only 3 of the songs on this CD as Princess Favorites - Belle, Kiss The Girl and Once Upon A Dream. The rest are either not Princess songs or not favorites.

My daughter is a huge Disney Princess fan, and wants to hear the songs from the Princess movies non-stop. She's only 3, but she does know her princesses, and the girl from Hercules and Nala from the Lion King are definitely NOT princesses! This is also the first time that I've seen Mulan grouped with the princesses.

We wanted music from the classic Disney Princess movies that she loves - Cinderella, Snow White, Beauty & The Beast, Sleeping Beauty, Aladdin and The Little Mermaid. I do not put Cinderella 2 and Aladdin and the Forty Thieves in that category - were those even released in the theaters, or direct to video?

I am generally a fan of the Disney compilations, but this one feels like a marketing rip-off. Get the Disney Classics 5 CD set if you really want the Princess Favorites - they may be spread out over all the discs, but they are the songs you want to hear!

Save your money!.......2002-04-30

A friend gave this CD to my little girl for her 5th birthday...she was thrilled to get it. The thrill ended as soon as it was played. She wanted to know where the Princesses were.
There is no Ariel...just a song by Sebastian. No Cinderella, no Snow White, and why would they place an unknown song from the Broadway musical Beauty and the Beast which only has been heard by the people attending the musical?? At least Sleeping Beauty made the grade. My daughter has the movie Cinderella II which the CD promotes, but is not familiar with them to really enjoy these 4 songs.
Again, save your money...some day maybe Disney will set aside some of their money and marketing hunger and put out a CD that any 5 year old princess will enjoy singing along with...BTW isn't Beauty and the Beast being re-released...oh yea, thats why that endless song about Belle is on there..Bon Jour!

Average customer rating: The Essential Mark O'Connor

Essential Mark O'Connor Manufacturer: Sony Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by O'Connor | O'Connor, Mark | ( O ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Outlaw & Progressive Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Essential Joshua Bell More Motown Classics Gold Essential Broadway Gold Gold ASIN: B000NDIAXS Release Date: 2007-04-03

Tracks:

1. Appalachia Waltz - Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer, , Mark O'Connor
2. Tiger Rag - Jon Burr, Wynton Marsalis, , Mark O'Connor, Frank Vignola
3. Caprice No. 1 in a Minor - Mark O'Connor
4. Butterfly's Day Out - Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer, , Mark O'Connor
5. Caprice for Three - Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer, , Mark O'Connor
6. Stephane and Django - Jon Burr, , Mark O'Connor, Frank Vignola
7. Midnight on the Water/Bonaparte's Retreat - Mark O'Connor
8. College Hornpipe - Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer, , Mark O'Connor
9. Flailing - Mark O'Connor
10. Brave Wolfe - Wynton Marsalis, , Mark O'Connor
11. Misty Moonlight Waltz - Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer, , Mark O'Connor
12. F.C.'s Jig - Yo-Yo Ma, , Mark O'Connor
13. Caprice No. 6 in G Major - Mark O'Connor
14. Vistas - Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer, , Mark O'Connor
15. Amazing Grace - Mark O'Connor

Tracks:

1. Surrender the Sword for Violin and Strings - Nashville Symphony Orchestra, , Mark O'Connor
2. Call of the Mockingbird from Fanfare for the Volunteer - London Philharmonic Orchestra, , Mark O'Connor
3. Sons of the Liberty Bell for Violin and Strings - Nashville Symphony Orchestra, , Mark O'Connor
4. American Seasons (Seasons of an American Life) For Violin and Orchestra - Metamorphosen Chamber Orchestra, , Mark O'Connor
5. American Seasons (Seasons of an American Life) For Violin and Orchestra - Metamorphosen Chamber Orchestra, , Mark O'Connor
6. American Seasons (Seasons of an American Life) For Violin and Orchestra - Metamorphosen Chamber Orchestra, , Mark O'Connor
7. American Seasons (Seasons of an American Life) For Violin and Orchestra - Metamorphosen Chamber Orchestra, , Mark O'Connor
8. Appalachia Waltz - Metamorphosen Chamber Orchestra, , Mark O'Connor

Customer Reviews:

The Essential Mark O'Connor.......2007-06-13

This is a wonderful 2-disc set. Mark O'Connor is extremely versatile. He plays beautifully, no matter what type of music he is playing; classical, jazz, bluegrass. His talents as a composer and as a violinist are showcased.

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