Boldog Szomoru Dal [Import]

Product Description
Hungarian Folk Artist.

Boldog Szomoru Dal,Csik Zenekar,Studio Kft,World Music

Average customer rating: Brilliant Score, Brilliantly Performed by Thibaudet! =) Just lovely Piano Enthusiasts - rejoice!!! Best movie soundtrack of all time!

Pride & Prejudice Caroline Dale , Benjamin Wallfisch , William Lyons , English Chamber Orchestra , Jean-Yves Thibaudet , and Aidan Broadbridge Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Film Scores | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Thibaudet, Jean-Yves | ( T ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Pride & Prejudice Pride and Prejudice: Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack Memoirs of a Geisha Sense and Sensibility: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1995 Film) Pride and Prejudice: The Original Soundtrack from the A&E Special Presentation ASIN: B000BEZQ0Y Release Date: 2005-11-15

Tracks:

1. Dawn
2. Stars And Butterflies
3. The Living Sculptures Of Pemberley
4. Meryton Townhall
5. The Militia Marches In
6. Georgiana
7. Arrival At Netherfield
8. A Postcard To Henry Purcell
9. Liz On Top Of The World
10. Leaving Netherfield
11. Another Dance
12. The Secret Life Of Daydreams
13. Darcy's Letter
14. Can't Slow Down
15. Your Hands Are Cold
16. Mrs. Darcy
17. Credits

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The year 2005 was big for Italian composer Dario Marianelli. His score for The Brothers Grimm received much applause (probably more than the film itself) and a few months later he came back with another batch of compositions for a period film. This time around, the plaudits are reversed: The film is better than the score. And that's not the only reversal: Since several of his compositions were to be performed by some of the characters on screen, Marianelli wrote parts of the music before the movie was shot, switching the order in which these things are usually done. The onscreen pieces are for solo piano, and Marianelli got a huge leg up by having them played by famed classical performer Jean-Yves Thibaudet. Marianelli was instructed by director Joe Wright to think along the lines of Beethoven (tall order!) but unlike The Brothers Grimm, which cleverly mixed and matched its classical influences, Pride & Prejudice fails to acquire a personality of its own. A few tracks, such as "Arrival at Netherfield," even border on George Winston territory. The intervention of the English Chamber Orchestra usually helps, but overall the score's palette sticks too much to a monochromatic beige. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

Brilliant Score, Brilliantly Performed by Thibaudet!.......2007-07-13

I have always loved the Pride & Prejudice story, and both previous major versions of film adaptation. I fell in love with this particular version right from minute one, and was immediately captivated by the wondrous music, primarily centered on the piano. It is brilliantly performed by Jean-Yves Thibaudet.

If more modern music was of this caliber, the world would be a more noble place. No film score collection is complete without this item.

=).......2007-07-01

I gotta tell you, the only thing better than Mr. Darcy confessing his love to Lizzy in the rain is listening to this score. I absolutely love it--I espeically love picturing the scenes, which one can see so vividly while listening to the music. It's beautiful. My favorite tracks are 9 and 11. Enjoy!

Just lovely.......2007-06-12

I think this soundtrack is absolutely fantastic and the composer should have won the Oscar in 2006 (at least it was nominated).

Piano Enthusiasts - rejoice!!!.......2007-06-01

I purchased this album some time ago, following having seen the dvd of the movie. What I had really wanted was the sheet music so I could play the beautiful piano pieces as heard in the film. It took a few months for the music to be published - Dario Marianelli is the composer - but until that time I listened to the c.d., which, I believe any lover of classical music will enjoy whether they play piano or not. Mr. Marianelli has crafted a hybrid blend between the best of classical form in musicianship with a more modern aesthetic. His music is cleaner, less fussy . . . and therein lies the beauty - you can hear the melodies singing out above all else, and they are rich, lovely melodies! Grab a cup of tea and the newspaper, or head out in the early morning dew to fuss with your garden . . . with P & P playing as your soundtrack. Hugely satisfying!!!

Best movie soundtrack of all time!.......2007-06-01

What makes the Pride and Prejudice soundtrack by Dario Marianelli the best? It's so good that you would want to heard it throughout the day, while you're driving, while in your shower, while you're cooking, while doing chores around the house, even while watching my kids play in the park. I got the CD, downloaded it in my cell phone's MP3 and off i went into my classical, magical and elegant world of Jane Austen... even in the midst of my very ultra-mordern suburban life. I love the Black-eyed Peas, Justin Timberlake and the ENglish rockbands too, but sometimes, when you want to go about the day in the Elizabeth Bennet kind of mood, this is the kind of music that puts you into character, that enables you to walk elegantly, slow down and smile charmingly at your kids and husband... this is the soundtrack of my life.

Average customer rating: Dick Dale was the Pioneer... Surf mandolin A Great Album but not easy listening music . . . . DickDale-King of the Surf Guitar You Don't Know Dick

King Of The Surf Guitar: The Best Of Dick Dale & His Del-Tones Dick Dale & the Del-Tones Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Surf Rock | Oldies & Retro | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music Surf Guitar | Rock Guitarists | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Innovators | Warner Brothers Records | Stores | Music Similar Items: Rumble! The Best of Link Wray The Ventures Play the Greatest Surfin' Hits of All Time Walk -- Don't Run: The Best of the Ventures The Ventures Play Telstar/Ventures in Space Lost Legends of Surf Guitar, Vol. 1 ASIN: B00000348H Release Date: 1989-08-04

Tracks:

1. Let's Go Trippin
2. Shake 'N' Stomp
3. Misirlou
4. Mr. Peppermint Man
5. Surf Beat
6. Take It Off
7. King Of The Surf Guitar
8. Hava Nagila
9. Riders In The Sky
10. The Wedge
11. Night Rider
12. Mr. Eliminator
13. The Victor
14. Taco Wagon
15. Tidal Wave
16. Banzi Washout
17. One Double One Oh!
18. Pipeline - Dick Dale And His Del Tones w/ Stevie Ray Vaughan

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This collection rightly concentrates on Dale's instrumental exploits as the Jimi Hendrix of surf music. Nineteen sixty-one's "Let's Go Trippin'" was the first real surf instrumental, although the pyrotechnic fretwork of later Dale records is largely absent. Those divebomb runs, reverb drenchings, and impossibly quick picking displays materialize on the next single, "Shake & Stomp," then bloom on the revved-up Middle-Eastern standard "Misirlou." Dale's instrumentals generally fell into two camps: standard-progression frat blasts ("Take It Off," "Night Rider," "Mr. Eliminator") and minor-key Middle-Eastern excursions ("The Wedge," the "Pipeline"-esque "Banzai Wipeout," "The Victor," even "Hava Nagila"--which Jewish purists must have regarded as a hora of Babylon), on which his blistering technique was more likely to find its spotlight Some of his best work is found on "King of the Surf Guitar," a Duane Eddy knockoff with great vocals by the Blossoms garnished by lightning flashes of boss guitar. With all the dazzling axe-work on display (also including a beautiful 1987 duet with Stevie Ray Vaughan on the Chantays' unearthly "Pipeline"), the coolest cut here may be the sole vocal, "Mr. Peppermint Man," on which Dale's rasp oozes a concupiscent slime over the murky tale of a lollipop Lothario who "carries a little sign that says, Have some dessert." Frat rock godhead. --Ken Barnes

Customer Reviews:

Dick Dale was the Pioneer..........2007-05-31

I knew of Dick Dale's more well known tunes, his first "Let's go tripping" & "Misirlou", but the lesser known tracks are quite good. It demonstrates Dale's growth from his first to the "Pipeline" remake. The tracks are pretty much layed out on chronological order, and that's good.

His style is all over this cd, no mistaking it. He's described as "High Energy", and I'm not a fan of harsh surf - some of that here, but all good.

I recommend this cd for surf tune lovers and how surf all started with Dick Dale.

Surf mandolin.......2007-03-05

Dick Dale was left-handed, yet didn't reverse the strings on his guitar. His technique is most accurately described as electrified mandolin that was augmented in 1962 with a portable Fender reverb unit. He is widely considered the father of surf music and there's no denying that those who came after Dale used his music as a starting point.

The Del-Tones never had a hit record in their time; not even "Misrilou" made much of a splash (forgive the pun). That song and Dale enjoyed a sort of notoriety 30 years after the track's release thanks to the film PULP FICTION. It was featured in the movie's opening credits.

In comparison to the surf music that followed in Dick Dale's wake (pun again), his stuff had more energy perhaps, but it just wasn't as good. Dale had a penchant for reworking tunes to his style that probably should have been left alone-- "The Wedge," "Riders In The Sky" and "Hava Nagila" are good examples of this.

The last selection, "Pipeline," features Stevie Ray Vaughan, and was recorded in 1987. RHINO did a fine job of remastering the older sides, and their liner notes are informative. THE BEST OF DICK DALE & HIS DEL-TONES is a collection that will appeal most to surf music completists, and historians of the "California Sound."

TOTAL RUNNING TIME -- 41:54

A Great Album but not easy listening music . . . ........2007-02-17

I am more partial to metal and hard rock, but Dick Dale is great! The first man to blow up amps and melt guitar picks. He used to start with a handful and flick them off into to audience.

Most of the tracks are a good cross section of the times; has artist as well as studio written and produced tracks. If you are interested in pre-Beach Boys 'surf guitar', this is one to get.

Most people will recognize Banzai Wipeout, but there are some 'studio produced' tracks as well that Dale was forced to record. They are insipid, but a good contrast to the artist's material. Dale wanted to see what he could do with a traditional melody, Hava Nagila has to be experienced . . . .its a great revenge track for all the boring whiny gangsta rap you hear in the summer.

DickDale-King of the Surf Guitar.......2007-01-21

Don't think Dale can play a song the same way twice. Didn't like the selection of songs nor the way they produced.
J

You Don't Know Dick.......2006-12-31

I've owned this particular CD for years, but I have been kind of reluctant to review it. Y'see, to me, Dick Dale is kind of like the Tao; "the Tao that is spoken about, is not the Tao..." The Dick dale that I speak about is not really Dick Dale.

Dick Dale needs to be experienced in order to be appreciated. I can't explain his music. It's kind of primal, kind of tribal, it's kind of raw and will gnaw at your gut for hours after listening to it. It takes a "different kind" of soul to not only listen to Dick Dale, but appreciate him. This isn't said out of arrogance, it's just said out of a knowing that not everybody will like him just like not everyone likes the Mills Brothers...

Shine little glow worm...

He is truly amazing. I saw him in concert a few times, but I remember one time he was playing so fast and so furious that he broke a guitar string in the middle of a jam session. Big deal you say? What would you say if I told you he changed that guitar string while he was playing it? He had a stage hand hold the guitar, while he changed the string with his left hand and played with his right. You wouldn't even believe how thunderous the applause was after that happened.

Every time I've seen him, I've been "deaf" for days. I've never left a Dick Dale concert without somehow changing in some way. He's like a Shaman, a wizard, an alchemist. He can transform the ordinary into something pure and golden. He is truly one of the world's greatest (and most overlooked) musicians.

He is the King.

So, buy this album. It's a great little starter and after you learn to appreciate this album, go to another, and another, until you'll finally be able to say, "Wow, I really do know Dick..."

Peace and Blessings, children

Average customer rating: Rockin' The CRADLE Like Only He Can! Cash rhythms, stark lyrics... Short but Very Very Sweet!! Just like all the rest... What Great Modern Country Music Ought to Sound Like

From the Cradle to the Grave Dale Watson Manufacturer: Hyena ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Little Darlin' Sessions Last of the Breed Whiskey or God Revenge! Heartaches by the Number ASIN: B000NIW05C Release Date: 2007-04-24

Tracks:

1. Justice For All
2. It's Not Over Now
3. Time Without You
4. Hollywood Hillbilly
5. You Always Get What You Always Got
6. From The Cradle To the Grave
7. Why Oh Why Live A Lie
8. Yellow Mama
9. Tomorrow Never Comes
10. Runaway Train

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Though Dale Watson has long been a torchbearer for classic country, a throwback to the sounds of the 1960s and '70s, never before has he channeled so much inspiration from the late Johnny Cash. Recorded in Cash's cabin (since bought by Watson's actor buddy Johnny Knoxville), the songs really heavily on Cash's signature "boom-chicka-boom" rhythm, and the arrangements occasionally employ the sort of mariachi brass that evokes "Ring of Fire." Themes of life and death permeate the material. The title cut could have been a Cash outtake, while the "Runaway Train" finale pays him explicit tribute. Elsewhere, Watson changes pace by injecting some Waylon Jennings into "You Always Get What You Always Got," and lightening things up with "Hollywood Hillbilly." Watson's baritone and band are in fine form throughout. --Don McLeese

Customer Reviews:

Rockin' The CRADLE Like Only He Can!.......2007-05-26

Dale Watson is strong, like steel. Dale Watson is tough, like leather. Dale Watson is deep, like a well. And Dale Watson is smooth, like silk. If you take all those attributes, and you combine them with that VOICE - that glorious, iron-wrapped-in-suede voice! - you will come up with an artist who is consistantly at the top of his game, true to both himself and his music. True, I was a LITTLE disappointed at first when it seemed as if there really wasn't anything new, be it vocally or instrumentally, on the disc, but after a few listens, I was reminded.....this is who Watson is, and this is what makes him special (Plus, if you listen closely, you do hear a few new subtle surprises, both in the vocals and the arrangements!). Things kick off with the dark, forboding "Justice For All." Even though there's a lilting quality to the instrumentation, Watson delivers such lyrics as "Revenge is mine sayith the Lord/Well he's one lucky guy" and "An eye for an eye/Would leave the whole world blind" in a somber, serious voice, only adding to the chilling - yet captivating! - aspects of the song. By the time he gets to the start of the final verse ("Don't do as i do a wiser man would say/When on a journey of revenge/Be sure to dig two graves"), Watson has completely drawn you in, won you over, and made it VERY clear you're in for a very special ride! "It's Not Over Now" is a classic country weeper, all steely vocal, smooth instrumentation and lyrics that make it clear....it doesn't get easier with time/age! "Time Without You" follows the same theme, but takes it yet one step further....here's a guy who's so miserable and alone that he just doesn't want to go on ("I curse my healthy heart for keepin'/The blood runnin' through my veins/I open my eyes each mornin' and I regret/To greet the day"). The toe-tapping arrangement may seem odd at first, but it offsets the downbeat lyrics in a unique way, resulting in a track that's sad, yet not really depressing. One of FTCTTG's high points! "Hollywood Hillbilly" is a swingin' tribute to buddy Johnny Knoxville, but it really could be about anyone who's able to stay true to themselves and who they are, even after being transplanted into a new, more alien, environment. "You Always Get What You Always Got" is another gem. Anchored by ringing guitars and a lead vocal done in a slightly deeper register, Watson makes it clear that, if you tend to repeat your mistakes over or over, you're bound to fail....and it WILL catch up to you in the end ("Life is a lesson and the lesson I've learned/Is the choice you make is going to be long term/If there's any thing brother that I can say/Is that you'll pay tomorrow for what/You do today"). Pretty powerful stuff! The disc's title track is another strong cut....it's almost as if Watson were channelling Johnny Cash, what with the deep, knowing vocal and "Ring Of Fire" vibe. Add some killer fiddle and strong lyrics ("All we really are are the memories/That we've made/And leave behind from the cradle to the grave") and you have an instant classic! "Why Oh Why Live A Lie" has a glorious melancholy to it. This is obviously a love song, but it could also be a kiss-off to a record industry that just never has seemed to know what to do with Watson ("The talk you talk ain't the walk you walk/Why oh why live a lie/The words you speak you don't really mean/Why oh why live a lie"). Add a great instrumental bridge and you have yet another winner! Maybe it's because I'm not sure what a "Yellow Mama" is, but this track of the same name is the only one from FROM..... that leaves me cold. The arrangement lopes along, and Watson is in fine voice throughout, but he's done this sort of song before, and done it better. Listen to Dale, kids....don't drink (or fall in love!).....it'll only lead to no good! There's an urgency and edginess to "Tomorrow Never Comes" that is both cryptic and mesmerizing. Part spaghetti Western, part fever dream, the song curls around you like a musical rattler. Without a doubt, one of Watson's Top Five tracks to date. Absolutely haunting, yet strangely beautiful as well! Things wrap up with "Runaway Train", an upbeat, barn-burning tribute to Johnny Cash. Blazing along, you can't help but feel the respect Watson has for the Man In Black. You also find yourself wondering if maybe, just maybe, he identifies with him a tad bit as well ("A life born torn and worn like a runaway train"). A GREAT album closer! So do yourself a favor and pick up FROM THE CRADLE TO THE GRAVE....it's one of Dale Watson's best yet, and coming from a man who's always in top form, that's saying a lot! Actually, the only (slight) complaint I have is with Dale's wardrobe....enough with the waistcoats, fancy shirts and startched pants of the last few album covers...he's starting to look like a straight-laced preacher-man! PLEASE, Dale.....let's get back to jeans, engineer boots and leather on the next album! :>) (As with all my reviews, I'm giving the disc an extra half a star for including the lyrics).

Cash rhythms, stark lyrics..........2007-05-17

Being a mental health professional myself, if a concerned third party were to show me some of Dale's lyrics on this CD I would recommend an (immediate)intervention! Much as was the case on "Every song I write is for you", there are some extremely bleak sentiments on this disc. I'm REALLY glad to hear that Dale is on an upswing personally, because he is the best country artist of his generation (and a real nice guy). I got this disc and "The Little Darlin' Sessions" on the same day. I thought I was going to prefer the other disc to this one, but this is actually far more creative and original. The sound quality is much better, and this is Dale at his creative best. I could have done with a bit less of the Cash beat that runs throughout the CD, but (given the circumstances) I understand the reason. This is easily the most instrumentally creative disc Dale has cut, and also the least honky tonk or swing influenced(if you like that style, his last disc "Whiskey or God" was probably his best since his Hightone days). As for this set, "It's not over now" is a terrific ballad, and shows some Elvis influence in the vocals. "Time without you" has some incredibly depressed lyrics ("I curse my healthy heart for keeping the blood runnin' through my veins", "I open my eyes each morning and I regret to greet the day" - ouch!), and is delivered in a decidedly non-tongue in cheek manner. Hang in there, DW! Along with the obvious nod to the Man in Black, there's a lot of Waylon's sound on the disc (particularly on "You always get what you always got", with the Ralph Mooney-esque steel and Waylon beat). "Tomorrow never comes" is bleak and haunting. On the other hand, "Hollywood hillbilly" would have been OK on another Dale CD, but seems out of place here. Every other tune is quite serious, so (as was the case on "Every song I write is for you")I think Dale should have stayed with the theme of the album. Overall, this is an interesting change of pace for Dale, and contains a few songs that will rate among his best. This may be the best true tribute to Johnny Cash that anyone has done to date, capturing the feel of the Man in Black's best work without any actual covers of Cash songs.

Short but Very Very Sweet!!.......2007-05-15

I have absolutely no doubt that the music on this CD is worth five stars - I feel it's Dale Watson's strongest collection of songs for years. But with a running time of under 27 minutes, it's easy to feel like you're not getting value for money when you buy this item at full price.

The `quality versus quantity' argument raises its head a lot when you're looking at country music, with most albums seeming to offer 10-12 tracks with a 30-40 minute running time. Take the running time any further than that and accusations start to fly about sub-standard `filler' tracks.

These 10 songs were written whilst Dale was staying in a log cabin that was once owned by Johnny Cash. They all echo the Cash sound to varying degree - opener "Justice for All" perhaps most of all, and closing track "Runaway Train" actually includes short playful references to a number of Cash's train songs as it plays out. Don't get me wrong here - it doesn't `sound' like a Johnny Cash album, it's all Watson, but it's quite clear that there's a certain amount of `paying homage' being done. It's this link to Cash which - perhaps - explains why the album isn't plumped up with a couple of other tracks: all 10 were written in a short period of time, in the same place, and almost seem to flow together.

It's too short an album to really be able to pick out favourite tracks, but "Tomorrow Never Comes" stands out to some degree simply because it's so different to what one is used to hearing from Dale. The vocals and instrumentation is superb throughout the whole album, and the use of the trombone on a number of tracks gives the proceeding a nice `full' quality.

So - five stars. Though I feel like I should remove one star to reflect the short running time, I won't, because I feel that the quality very much wins out in this case - this is a fine collection of songs that deserve to be heard together like this and the addition of songs written under other circumstances could easily spoil the effect.

Just like all the rest..........2007-05-09

and by that I mean very good. If you enjoy Dale's other releases, you'll like this one too. I won't bother repeating what some of the other reviewers have stated about the current state of country music. I imagine most people reading these reviews are somewhat familiar with Watson's music. If you're not, give him a listen. If you are, once again, Dale doesn't disappoint.

And another thing. If you ever get the opportunity to see this guy live, I highly recommend it.

What Great Modern Country Music Ought to Sound Like.......2007-05-07

This CD offers an insight into what great modern country music ought to sound like. In this collection, Dale Watson and his band draw from the influences of Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, and Lefty Frizzell to build a collection of songs that touch something deep. The songs on this CD have a heart and soul that modern country lost some years back. Watson and his band demonstrate the guts to deliver an uncompromising CD that deserves uncompromising praise.

Average customer rating: the "best" of the best group ever

Lux Aurumque Manufacturer: Gothic Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Argento | Argento, Dominick | ( A ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Hanson | Hanson, Howard | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Howells, Herbert | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Lauridsen | Lauridsen, Morten | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rutter | Rutter, John | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rachmaninov | Rachmaninov, Sergei | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Schnittke | Schnittke, Alfred | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Harvest Home J.S. Bach: Motetten Cathedral Classics Blue Wheat December Stillness ASIN: B000NVIXNW Release Date: 2007-05-08

Tracks:

1. Of Thy Mystical Supper, Op.58, No.7
2. A Prayer Of The Middle Ages
3. O Sacrum Convivium
4. Take Him, Earth, For Cherishing
5. Salvation Is Created, Op.25, No.5
6. Hymn To the Creator Of Light
7. O Magnum Mysterium
8. Lux Aurumque
9. Ave Maria
10. Complete This Work
11. We Hymn Thee
12. To God 'In Memorian M.B.'
13. Our Father

Album Description

"The Dale Warland Singers' intonation and clarity of choral texture do nothing less than amaze." -- American Choral Catalog

"Outstanding ensemble singing, highlighted by lovely legatos and unisons and by consistently sensitive sectional and group balances." -- ClassicsToday

"The seamless blend and rich sound of what is probably America's best chorus is on display." -- Seattle Weekly

The sequel to their beloved Cathedral Classics CD. Includes Morten Lauridsen's enormously popular O Magnum Mysterium. The program is a collection of cathedral masterpieces from various countries--Germany, England, Russia, Latvia, Russia, and the US. The final Dale Warland Singers CD recording before their disbandment in 2004. Within its first month, the Dale Warland Singers' previous release on Gothic (Harvest Home) became the label's best-selling CD ever, and hit Billboard's Top 20 Classical Chart. Based in Minneapolis/St. Paul, the group was recognized as one of the world's foremost a cappella choral ensembles. This forty-voice professional choir recently celebrated its thirty-first, and final, season of concerts, tours, radio broadcasts, and critically acclaimed recordings following the retirement of founder and director Dale Warland.

Customer Reviews:

the "best" of the best group ever.......2007-06-15

This final recording of America's finest chorale group ever (my apolgies to Shaw and Wagner)and brings a fitting close to their impressive recording history. A follow-up to their original Catherdral Classics CD, a best seller, this CD has something for everyone. Tons of Russian work done with impecable intonation, and spectacular performances of newer 20th and 21st century composers. Highlights most certainly are John Rutter's "Hymn to the Creator of Light" and 35 year-old Eric Whitaker's "Lux Auremque". Both are performed with reverence and delicacy reminding the listener that this is singing from the heart by professionals at the top of their game. Bravo, Dr. Warland....

Average customer rating: One Of The Boys NOT the UK single version Mott - very accesible glam Great Service Glam is an attitude, not a look. Mott typified that. anything less than 5 stars is absurd!

All the Young Dudes Mott the Hoople Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Proto Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Glam | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Mott The Hoople Live You're Never Alone With a Schizophrenic Tres Hombres ASIN: B000E6EJAC Release Date: 2006-02-21

Tracks:

1. Sweet Jane
2. Momma's Little Jewel
3. All The Young Dudes
4. Sucker
5. Jerkin' Crocus
6. One Of The Boys
7. Soft Ground
8. Ready For Love/After Lights; Ready For Love\ After Lights
9. Sea Diver
10. One Of The Boys
11. Black Scorpio
12. Ride On The Sun
13. One Of The Boys
14. All The Young Dudes
15. Sucker
16. Sweet Jane

Customer Reviews:

One Of The Boys NOT the UK single version.......2007-07-11

A great album by a great band. But when oh when will we get the FULL UK single version of 'One Of The Boys', which clocks in at over 5 minutes (basically the same as the album version but withourt the infernal telephone dialling 'effects'). Surely there must be a master out there somewhere - until then I'll stick to my scratchy old 45...

Mott - very accesible glam.......2007-06-02

mott the hoople has a glam sound that truly rocks.. whether covering tunes from lou reed or david bowie or playing originals their sound is original.. While not as innovative as t-rex, bowie, reed - they were able to charm the masses with their sound.. i would highly recommend this for any comprehensive glam collection.. Their version of all the young dudes is monumental..

Great Service.......2007-01-10

always get the best service from Amazon. And so speedy! Am always impressed!

Glam is an attitude, not a look. Mott typified that........2006-11-10

Bowie loved this band. And when their lack of success almost broke them up, He came in and produced this album for them. This 1972 masterpiece put them up there with the likes of T.Rex and Ziggy Stardust as the bearers of a musical movement loosely called Glam Rock. Imagine a glamed out Rolling Stones. They were not goofy like Slade or artsy like Roxy Music or Bowie. They were just right. Like the New York Dolls, they had a trashy attitude. Unlike the Dolls, they knew how to play their instruments. The bonus material is great. The demo version of "One of the Boys" is out of sight.

anything less than 5 stars is absurd!.......2006-10-05

David Bowie may have written the "hit" on this album and may have helped the band in any number of ways but it sickens me to hear so many comments in the literature implying Bowie's contribution is responsible for this band's success. Certainly he helped them at a crucial time when they may have passed on to anonymity but the talent was all theirs. When one listens to the bonus Bowie track where he sings "All the Young Dudes" even though he wrote it, it is obvious Mott the Hoople made it their's. Mott is a perfect example of how the media can destroy a band. Lord knows what may have come from these guys if Allen and Ralphs had hung around for another two or three years. As a musician and song writer this is one of my all-time favorite early seventies albums. I am also a Bad Company fan but I'll never understand why anyone liked B.C.'s version of Ready For Love more than Mott's...at best its a fair imitation. Like many bands during this time they were phenomenally talented and creative but only maintained their edge for a short while. Give them the credit they deserve!

Average customer rating: Awesome Sound Seether One Cold Night JUST GET EEEEEEEEEEET ! ! :) Good 4 Way better!!!

One Cold Night Seether Manufacturer: Wind-Up ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Post Grunge | American Alternative | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Karma and Effect Phobia One X Disclaimer II (Bonus DVD) The Open Door ASIN: B000FVBLJS Release Date: 2006-07-11

Tracks:

1. Gasoline
2. Driven Under
3. Diseased
4. Truth
5. Immortality
6. Tied My Hands
7. Sympathetic
8. Fine Again
9. Broken
10. The Gift
11. Remedy
12. Plastic Man
13. The Gift (Bonus track: Alternate mix)

Customer Reviews:

Awesome Sound.......2007-04-10

I've got both studio albums (which are pretty darn good), and usually I don't like many live albums since the sound quality sometimes leaves things to be desired.

That's not that case with this album. It's very high quality CD and DVD sound. It's like a "best of" album in an acoustic version (duh), and I like it so much I listen to the acoustic versions of these songs more than the studio versions! The intro to "The Truth" is awesome, and I like the cover of Pearl Jam's "Immortality" much better than the original.

Well worth it... even if you don't own any other Seether albums.

Seether One Cold Night.......2007-03-13

Great album, Great DVD, even video & interveiw.
Must buy

JUST GET EEEEEEEEEEET ! ! :).......2007-02-02

I like all kinds of music, really like Seether, and love this CD. All of their hits acoustic...it just rocks, and it was recorded well. On a good system you can hear all the instrument details! MUST HAVE!!

Good 4.......2006-11-11

I had their first CD, and while it was good, the songs werent anything spectacular. So it was hit or miss for me. Soetimes id play a track or 2, so when K&E came out i never bothered with it.
I was browsing in the store and saw this. The ambiance on the cover kind of sucked me in. I tend to like this acoustic style stuff. Looked at the tracklisting and figured these songs could sound good in this setting. So i picked it up.
And as i figured, they pretty much play it safe and go note-for-note with the studio stuff. Not a bad thing, but nothing risky is attempted here except possibly the Pearl Jam cover of "Immortality" which is really well done. The sound quality is crisp, and the delivery is sincere..
So i will say that this CD got me re-interested in these guys a bit. I always liked Morgans laid back singing style. Lyrically, some are quite good. Some a bit hollow, but arent terrible by any means. Just a bit basic. If you liked Seether before, youll LOVE them after this. If you were a bit reluctant, this is a great place to start.

Way better!!!.......2006-10-29

I'm a big fan of Seether and was eager to get my hands on this album, and i wasn't dissapointed at all!

This cd was everything i wanted out of a live performance and much, much more, there was even a song i hadn't heard as i didn't have the first album.

Worth every penny!

Average customer rating: Solid collection of tunes Last of the Mick Ralphs Mott Albums Remastered Beautifully We Don't Need No Stinkin' Bowie An Essential CD If You Want To Understand The Seventies Mott Triumphant

Mott Mott the Hoople Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Proto Punk | Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Glam | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: All the Young Dudes The Hoople Ian Hunter Live Santana III ASIN: B000E6EJA2 Release Date: 2006-02-21

Tracks:

1. All The Way From Memphis
2. Whizz Kid
3. Hymn For The Dudes
4. Honaloochie Boogie
5. Violence
6. Drivin' Sister
7. Ballad Of Mott The Hoople
8. I'm A Cadillac/El Camino Dolo Roso; I'm A Cadillac\ El Camino Dolo Roso
9. I Wish I Was Your Mother
10. Rose
11. Honaloochie Boogie
12. Nightmare
13. Drivin' Sister

Customer Reviews:

Solid collection of tunes.......2007-05-02

Of course, this CD includes the rollicking hit "All The Way From Memphis" but it is also loaded with a lot of other great tunes, ranging from the hard rock of "Violence" to the near-gospel of "Hymn for the Dudes" to the Dylan-esque "I Wish I Was Your Mother." Despite the wide range of styles, this CD has a consistent sound that is nicely tied together by Ian Hunter's ragged vocals and playful lyrics. The only tune that doesn't work for me is "I'm A Cadillac/El Camino Dolo Roso," which sounds too much like Bad Company for my ears.

Last of the Mick Ralphs Mott Albums Remastered Beautifully.......2007-02-12

The mixture of Ian Hunter's glam, Dylanesque voice with Mick Ralphs basic rock riffs produces an intriguing rock masterpiece.

My review cannot help but be slightly biased due to my age and rememberances of listening to this during the 70s in rural Mississippi.
The world is much smaller now, with the internet, cell phones, and cable/satellite TV. But, listening to this unique and engaging rock sound from the UK merits many more listens thanks to the remastering.

Mott was the album between All the Young Dudes (thanks Bowie) and The Hoople, when guitarist Ralphs was replaced by Ariel Bender. Ralphs went on to start Bad Company, a smart move historically, but not for fans of Mott.

I happened to see Mott the Hoople, with Bender on guitar, in Memphis in 1974, when they opened for Queen. As I recall they were terrific. Ian kept telling the Super-Trooper lightist to focus the light on him, because he was the star. It was fun and he was a true crowd pleaser.

My favorite tracks are Honaloochie Boogie, Hymn for the Dudes, and Violence, but all pack a punch. Ralphs sings one of the tracks and just cannot compare to Hunter. But Ralphs contribution cannot be dismissed. He is a rock guitar virtuoso. Just listen to any of his work with Mott or Bad Company.

With Ralphs and Hunter, Mott peaked with this recording and the remastering is tops. I cannot give a 5 rating anymore, due to it's misuse. 4 is tops to me. Something like Sgt Peppers from the Beatles, or any of 10CC's recordings with the original group deserve 5 stars. Those are 10cc, Sheet Music, Original Soundtrack, and How Dare You.

10CC combined Beatles creativity and musicianship with operatic rock capabilities that preceeded Queen's. I did not realize 10CCs importance until recently, when comparing all the music of this era.

You cannot ignore the contribution of United Kingdom rock acts during this period, or even the 80s. Beatles, Zeppelin, Supertramp, Deep Purple, 10CC, Mott, Bowie, Kinks, Who, Elton, Queen, and many others all share the inventive British musical charm.

We Don't Need No Stinkin' Bowie.......2007-01-20

In the wake of the long overdue commercial success of the David Bowie produced "All the Young Dudes", Mott the Hoople had a HUGE monkey on their backs. Their success turned out to be a dual-edged sword... the pundits assumed Bowie was the source of Mott's newfound mature, controlled songwriting and production. Which made Mott the Hoople mad as hell. The liner notes for "Mott" open with DH Lawrence's "A Sane Revolution," and the abandon epitomized in that poem becomes the rallying cry for "Mott."

With "Mott," Ian Hunter basically puts a saddle on his back and tells his bandmates, "Mount up... we're gonna make those critics eat their words, and if I have to, I will carry all of us, even if it kills me." "Mott," not "All the Young Dudes," turned out to be the pinnacle of Mott the Hoople's outstanding discography, with Hunter writing or co-writing every track other than Mick Ralph's comparatively weak "I am a Cadillac."

Granted, "All the Young Dudes" is a great Bowie-penned track. But in "Mott," Hunter strings together FIVE equally strong tracks ("All the Way from Memphis," "Hymn for the Dudes," "Violence," "I Wish I Was Your Mother," and "The Ballad of Mott"; along with two that are only a half-step behind ("Honaloochi Boogie" and "Drivin' Sister").

Sadly, Hunter's assertiveness probably drove Mick Ralphs out of the band to join Bad Company (where Ralphs ironically achieved more success than Mott could ever dream of). Without his Scottie Pippen to complement his Michael Jordan-like musical vision, Hunter would founder a bit until he eventually ran into another Mick (Ronson this time -- ironically, of ex-Bowie fame, but I guess irony was Mott's constant companion).

Upsetting the apple cart was Mott the Hoople's modus operandi even before "Mott," and in retrospect, it seems somehow appropriate that they flamed out in the brilliant burst of light that is "Mott." They would release one more album sans Ralphs ("The Hoople"), but things would never again all come together at once like they do on "Mott." Definitely one of the great rock albums of all time.

An Essential CD If You Want To Understand The Seventies.......2007-01-17

First of all, the remastering on this CD is stunning. Everything is crystal-clear: vocals, bass, drums, guitar -- the works. Well done!

Two quick comments:

1. When I was in high school, the cool kids (mostly upperclassmen) carried around albums like Uriah Heep's Live (1973), Yessongs, Queen II and this alubm by Mott the Hoople. There was something about Mott that was alluring to teens looking to identify with angst, rebellion, attitude, and catchy grooves. I remember buying the album around 1974 or 1975 and enjoying it. Something about it always made me feel emotional. Today, I appreciate the album even more -- and feel even more emotional when I listen to it.

2. The songs on Mott stand the test of time. Some 30 years on, this album still sounds fresh. Ian Hunter's voice is a bit of an acquired taste (imagine a cross between Lou Reed and Bob Dylan), but there's no denying the man's passion.

The opening track ("All The Way From Memphis") is classic. The piano riff, alone, is worth the price of admission. But there really isn't a clunker on this disc. Favorite tracks include "Honaloochie Boogie," "Hymn For the Dudes," "The Ballad of Mott the Hoople," and "I Wish I Was Your Mother" -- the song whose lyrics never fail to choke me up for some reason.

Mott by Mott the Hoople is a slice of musical history that no serious collector should be without. I highly recommend this CD.

Mott Triumphant.......2006-11-27

I used to lie in my basement bedroom listening to "Things from England" every Friday afternoon on the radio. The first time I heard "All the Way from Memphis" my ears perked right up: a little poppy, but tough, artful but not effete. And why was the singer cackling malevolently in the background? I was hooked. Rolling Stone voted MOTT the best album of '73 and it stands as their finest hour (the ferocity of their live performances notwithstanding). Ian Hunter really came into his own as a songwriter here. Has any rock'n'roller ever been this nakedly self reflexive? Of the many songs he's written limning the highs and lows of the rock life, the entries here are classic. The swagger of "Memphis" climaxes in a duel between guest Andy MacKay's frenetic sax and Mick Ralph's triumphal guitar. And the frayed reflections of "Ballad of Mott" add up to the most poignant song about the lure of the stage ever written: "I changed my name, in serach of fame, to find the Midas touch. Oh I wish I'd never wanted then what I want now twice as much".

If this angle appeals you should check out Hunter's self titled solo album (abetted by the supremely crunchy Mick Ronson) and his recent "comeback" RANT, with the heartbreaking take on a rocker growing old, "Dead Man Walkin'".

Average customer rating: Unsure A tenor for the masses A wonderful voice Opera for the Masses There will be copycats but Russell Watson is an Original!

Russell Watson · The Voice Russell Watson , Stephen Warbeck , Giuseppe Verdi , Lucio Dalla , Zucchero , Cesar Franck , Ernesto de Curtis , Umberto Giordano , Nigel Hess , Russell Gordon Alistair / Mahoney Gary / Watson , Paul Simon , William / Ure, James Allen Christopher / Cann Warren / Currie , Luigi Denza , Freddie Mercury , Giacomo Puccini , Ennio Morricone , John Themis , Richard Harvey , and Caroline Dale Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Franck, César | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Morricone, Ennio | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Puccini | Puccini, Giacomo | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Verdi | Verdi, Giuseppe | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Film Scores | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music London Philharmonic Orchestra | ( L ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Encore Amore Musica Sometimes I Dream Reprise The Voice: The Ultimate Collection ASIN: B00005B7JD Release Date: 2001-04-17

Tracks:

1. Nella Fantasia
2. Amor Ti Vieta
3. Pelagia's Song (Captain Corelli's Mandolin)
4. Caruso
5. Miserere
6. Panis Angelicus
7. Non Ti Scordar Di Me
8. La Donna E Mobile
9. Saylon Dola
10. Someone Like You
11. Bridge Over Troubled Waters
12. Vienna
13. Funiculi
14. Barcelona (With Shaun Ryder)
15. Nessun Dorma!

Amazon.com

Russell Watson's story is a classic rags-to-riches fairy tale: The former welder, after years of singing in pubs and clubs, traveled from Salford, his hometown, to London. He turned up unannounced at the Decca offices and was promptly signed up by one of the most important classical labels in the world. Vocal coaching followed, as did a number of successful live appearances supporting Cliff Richard. Now, we have this recital CD, which explores a wide range of musical styles. Watson's Italian is a little ponderous in tracks such as "Amor Ti Vieta," but this is more than offset by his captivating and utterly natural-sounding tenor voice. The inevitable popular arias are here, namely "La Donna è Mobile" and "Nessun Dorma," sung with a refreshing and youthful vitality. Pop tracks, including Ultravox's classic 1980s hit "Vienna" and a witty cover version of "Barcelona" sung with former Happy Mondays frontman Shaun Ryder, sit comfortably on the disc. Watson performs them with integrity, not simply paying lip service to the music of his generation. Watson has the potential to do for classical music what Jamie Oliver has done for cookery, and there are few people who won't find this debut CD appealing. --Rebecca Agnew

Album Details

Full Length LP from the British Tenor that Shot Straight to the Top of the UK Classical Charts. Features Many Beautiful Renditions of Classical and E-z Listening Standards, plus a Version of 'nessun Dorma', which Watson Often Sings Before High-profile English Soccer Matches.

Customer Reviews:

Unsure.......2006-01-07

I'm glad that musical artists besides opera singers are encouraging the art of opera. I also like some of his more upbeat selections as well. In my opinion though, I couldn't listen to his CD for very long. A couple of his arias sounded a bit splatty at times, and back in the throat at others. I don't claim to know everything about opera, I'm only in highschool, but his sound seemed quite pushed in places.
When all is said and done,however, I hope more people will come to know and love opera through his music.

A tenor for the masses.......2005-11-07

I hesitate to add my two cents where others have commented in such number. Still, there are a couple of observations I'd like to pass along, hoping they provide further insight into the phenomenon of Russell Watson and his singing.

First of all, I bought this CD never having heard of Mr. Watson--I just liked the looks of it and thought I'd give it a try. So my perception was based solely on what the CD offered. And I liked it! Both the first time and the next several times. (If I want to get analytical, I can find flaws here and there, but somehow I always enjoy hearing it. Period.)

Why do I like it? For a starter, the performances are musical, interesting, exciting, and aesthetically appealing--and that's my first test of quality. (What good is the greatest, most refined, rendition if you find your attention wandering?) Next, I think Watson's musical instincts (and those of whoever else assisted in creating this CD) are pretty much dead-on. There isn't one track I don't like, though some are clearly my favorites.

OK, the operatic bits don't sound like Pavarotti or Domingo, whom I also love very much. So what? Who says there has to be only one way to do an aria? This music is good enough to support a variety of interpretations. (Now if I could only afford one CD, I'd have to be more demanding.)

This is music for regular people, not necessarily for the elite, and I'm enough of a musical democrat to welcome it. If Watson didn't emerge from a high-class musical background, but still found his way to this music, I say more power to him! He must have an inborn feeling for it, and enough of a voice to perform it convincingly.

We've known a few other tenors from humble musical settings who've risen to popular acclaim (e.g., Mario Lanza). They happen to hear some fine tenor singing and find they can imitate it, and not too badly. With a little encouragement they keep at it, take a few lessons, and soon they're on their way. Where they go from there depends on talent, luck, and choices. I don't know where Watson's career will go in the long run, but I like this initial CD (and the two or three following it).

One concern I felt in listening to "The Voice" was for the voice itself. It seemed to me that Watson might have been forcing it too much, in heroically belting out those high notes. From what I now read, that concern was well founded, for Mr. Watson has had to undergo throat surgery. I hope his recuperated voice will retain the excitement and charm we have grown accustomed to and will serve him (and us) for many years.

A wonderful voice.......2005-05-28

I'd just like to say that while most of the opera purist lot criticize his "untrained voice", they are completely neglecting to say that the beauty of his voice is completely NATURAl. He is a man with a naturally beautiful voice, not one worked on for dozens of years in a conservatorium. Personally, that in itself is commendable. Yes, his pronunciation is not exactly perfect, but I think that this adds to his charm - how his gift (and yes, it is a gift) to him from welding to living out his dream.

Opera purists are a dying race. Making opera accessible to other people is not a crime. I have been brought up in a house filled with music, quite a lot of opera. And I do not think that making opera more accessible is a bad thing. Bringing a more youthful image to opera is a very positive thing. We are seeing a whole generation of artists with wonderful voices, ridding opera of its middle aged image.

Bravo, Russell! You're doing a great job.

PS: Opera purist, I can assure you Russell does not spend a sleepless night on account of your whining. So I suggest you learn to deal with the new youth of opera.

Opera for the Masses.......2005-04-25

Talented Watson brings a youthful, casual elegance to opera which will appeal to opera lovers and novices alike.

Some critics are hard on him for pandering to the pop aspects of modern operatics, but I wouldn't call him a sell out at all, as he certainly has the vocal skills to back up his commercial appeal.

There will be copycats but Russell Watson is an Original!.......2005-03-04

One listen to the voice and it will offer you a true appreciation for this hybrid singer. I call him a hybrid singer because he is one of the new generation singers that have the range to sing beatiful, classical pieces as well as pop songs. Russell has the looks of a boy band star but he chose, instead, to follow his heart and bring beautiful, european music to the world's attention. While I have heard comparisons to Josh Groban let me just set the record straight. Russell Watson is the original while Josh Groban, who needs a good barber, is the copy. Russell's first album, the voice, was released in April 2001. Josh Groban's cd was released in May 2002. Both singers have worked with some of the same producers but there is no true comparison when you hear the range and beauty of Russell's voice. He truly could have been an opera singer and has performed in a few operas in europe. I wont bother to get technical about this cd. It truly is one of my favorites in an extensive mixed cd catalog that I own. What I will say is to listen to a few sample tracks and understand what so many of us in the U.S. and abroad already know: Russell Watson is King!

Average customer rating: I'll Take The Whiskey Dale Watson Whiskey or God Get this One! We could use more Dale Watsons Remarkable

Whiskey or God Dale Watson Manufacturer: Palo Duro Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: From the Cradle to the Grave The Truth Will Set You Free Soldiers of Love Tulsa Dreamland ASIN: B000ENUL8Y Release Date: 2006-03-21

Tracks:

1. Sit And Drink And Cry
2. Whiskey Or God
3. I Don't Feel Too Lucky Today
4. No Help Wanted
5. My Heart Is Yours
6. It Hurts So Good
7. Truckin' Queen (I Got My Night Gown On...)
8. Darlin' Look At Me Now
9. I Wish I Was Crazy Again
10. I Ain't Been Right, Since I've Been Left
11. Tequila And Teardrops
12. 38..21..34
13. Outta Luck
14. Heeah!!

Customer Reviews:

I'll Take The Whiskey.......2007-03-13

I've been a follower of Dale since his first Hightone album "Cheating Heart Attack" (a ripper). He's had his ups and downs since that time but has always emerged triumphant. I saw him last week in Newcastle, Australia and he was everything I had hoped for and more. He brought out his crack band, which actually plays on this disc and they are a top notch group of seasoned session pros. They might not look that good but they sure sound good. This album is another cracker of a record and carries on the tradition of hard-core honky-tonk music based on the "real" country of the 40's, 50's and 60's, not today's CMT rubbish. Keep 'em coming Dale. As an aside, I found Dale to be a true gentleman and hope that life treats him better than in the past. He has also developed into a fantastic guitarist playing that outrageous Tompkins guitar of his.

Dale Watson Whiskey or God.......2007-03-09

If you are a Dale Watson fan you will love this CD Love Sit and drink and cry also Hurts so good You won`t be sorry dale is pure country

Get this One!.......2007-03-03

This 2006 Dale Watson release is, in my opinion, his best work yet. While Nashville and "modern suburban Country Music" continues to pollute the airwaves, Dale Watson never fails to put out quality music. This album has to rank among the finest of this decade. There are 14 songs here, and not a bad one in the bunch. Dale has one of the most distinct voices in country music, with a lot of Merle Haggard style. But his vocals on this one, harken back to the great Lefty (who Merle also imitated), while still maintaining that "no-nonsense" delivery of Dale's. I also have to say that the guitar work is fantastic....very similar and hard charging as that of the Johnny Horton sound or even Marty Stuart! A few standout tracks, including "38:21:34" and the title track "Whiskey or God". The sound and mixing are flawless. Overall, no complaints. I'm already looking for his next release. A+

We could use more Dale Watsons.......2007-01-03

If you miss real country music or wonder what happened to it, buy this CD. Dale is the real thing. Great voice, real heart, great music.

Remarkable.......2006-08-09

This is one of my favorite CDs from Dale; it's hard to believe that some of these songs were rejected by his former record labels!

The title track, Whiskey or God, is actually very spiritual -- and a great song to boot. Like so many things today, it might not pass the 3-second test by a radio programmer -- but if you actually listen to the song, you might just discover something good and meaningful.

I'm a fan -- let's hear some more, Dale!!

Average customer rating: Tommy says "Hear Me" Go back to the original Tommy original cast recording A big disappointment Simply Stunning

The Who's Tommy: Original Cast Recording (1992 Broadway Revival) Manufacturer: RCA Victor Broadway ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Musical Theater | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Revivals | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Supergroups | Classic Rock | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | 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 Musicals | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Tommy (1975 Film) Tommy Tommy (1969 Original Concept Album) TOMMY: The Musical The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (2005 Original Broadway Cast) ASIN: B000003FLC Release Date: 1993-07-13

Tracks:

1. Overture
2. Captain Walker
3. It's A Boy
4. We've Won
5. Twenty-One
6. Amazing Journey
7. Courtroom Scene
8. Sparks
9. Amazing Journey (Reprise)
10. Christmas/See Me, Feel Me
11. Do You Think It's Alright
12. Fiddle About
13. See Me, Feel Me (Reprise)
14. Cousin Kevin
15. Sensation
16. Sparks (Reprise)
17. Eyesight To The Blind
18. Acid Queen
19. Pinball Wizard

Tracks:

1. Underture
2. It's A Boy
3. Go To The Mirror/Listening To You
4. Tommy, Can You Hear Me?
5. I Believe My Own Eyes
6. Smash The Mirror
7. I'm Free
8. Streets Of London 1961-63/Miracle Cure
9. Sensation (Reprise)
10. I'm Free/Pinball Wizard (Reprise)
11. Tommy's Holiday Camp
12. Sally Simpson
13. Welcome
14. Sally Simpson's Question
15. We're Not Gonna Take It
16. See Me, Feel Me/Listening To You (Reprise)

Customer Reviews:

Tommy says "Hear Me".......2007-01-08

I was beginning to worry that I was getting to harsh in my reviews because I was saying the same things over and over, but Tommy broke me out of that. This is a great CD, musical lover or not. The music is fantastic. As in all operas (in any genre) themes repeat and Tommy has some repetitions, but not to many, and not annoyingly. The story is told out great through this CD. Although reading the synopsis helps visualize more, the lyrics and music really let the listener grip it all. A word on the lyrics, They aren't the greatest words ever written, but they're pretty good. And the singers on this CD give it so much life its unbelievable. I strongly suggest this CD to new musical fans, as well as collectors, it will please most audiences. Favorite Song: "I'm Free/Pinball Wizard (Reprise)"

Go back to the original .......2006-10-15

Save your money and get the original WHO version of Townshend's masterpiece. I am a BIG fan of Pete Townshend but this CD is almost laughable: a pit band that tries to sound rock "heavy"; the overly slick production; every spect of the story is literally explained with lots of very unclever "hit the audience over the head" messages. Did the director really think us rock/theatre fans would like this? There is no subtext and everything is nauseatingly "on-the-nose" (e.g. the re-written "let's all get along" family ending almost makes me giggle, if it's not causing my stomache to turn.)

Tommy original cast recording.......2006-07-18

I LOVE this album!! I haven't listened to it in ages but upon listening to it again it brings the show back into my head. I can picture what takes place during each scene by listening to the music again. I saw the show when it toured through about 12 years ago. I LOVED the show and must've seen it close to 20x before it left the L.A. area. This show just rocks and was such a fun show to see too!! If you saw this show either on Broadway or touring this is a must have in your collection. I highly recommend it if you're a Who fan too!

A big disappointment.......2006-03-04

I don't know what the hoopla was all about; however, I didn't get to see the Broadway show. I thought they might have done something exciting with the piece, but it is very generic and old hat.

Simply Stunning.......2006-02-23

I purchased this album just after it's initial release in 92. I recently repurchased it, and I have to say it is just as good now as it was then. The music is awesome. there's a twisted story behind that rock opera, but it's fun. It ranks as one of my all time favorite albums. Highly reccomend

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1. Bossa Carioca [Import]
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3. Cabra Cega [Import]
4. Cantao Pro Mundo [Import]
5. Celtic Dreams [Import]
6. Champagne Pra Comemorar [Import]
7. Chansons de Ses Films [Import]
8. Close to Home [Import]
9. Coleccion Salsa Discotheque
10. Committed to Jah

International Music

International Music