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Product Description
Taken from the 2004 album 'Reise, Reise'. The title track is b/w five non-LP tracks, 'Ohne Dich' (Mina Harker's Version, Remix By Laibach, Sacred Mix, Remix by Sven Helbig, Schiller Mix, Under Byen Remix, & Beta Version). Universal.

Viens,Tonton David,EMI/Virgin,World Beat,World Music

Average customer rating: Amazing excellent and fresh An American Perspective of Outlandish's Music Love Outlandish 2 songs so far

Closer Than Veins Outlandish Manufacturer: Sony / Bmg Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Germany | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Rap | Latin Music | Styles | Music Rhumba | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Pop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Outlandish: Bread & Barrels of Water Outlandish Presents...Beats, Rhymes & Life Outlandish: Bread & Barrels of Water Sahra Free the P ASIN: B000GHEBEI Release Date: 2006-07-24

Tracks:

1. Introspective
2. Any Given Time
3. Look into My Eyes
4. Just Me
5. Kom Igen
6. Nothing Left to Do/Qadri, W./Bachiri, I./Martinez, R.L.
7. Beyond Words
8. Words Stuck to Heart
9. Reggada - Outlandish,
10. Callin' U
11. Sakeena
12. I've Seen - Outlandish, Sami Yusuf
13. Una Palabra
14. I Only Ask of God
15. Appreciatin'

Album Details

2006 Issued International Edition of the Third Studio Album from the Danish Award Winning Hip Hop Trio, Originally Issued in their Home Country in 2005. With this Album, They Move Beyond their Hip Hop Roots to Fashion Songs in World Groove Styles Dealing with the Melancholy Joys of Life as Well as Social Indignation. Their Sound is More Versatile Than Ever, Thanks to a Self Confidence Built by their First Two Album Successes and Has Enabled them to Explore and Incorporate Other Styles of Music.

Customer Reviews:

Amazing.......2007-03-31

The rhythm, the sound, the lyrics - all awesome! A must hear for all outlandish fans.

excellent and fresh.......2007-03-10

With a wide variety of songs, this colection is a must have. Don't forget, the message is clean and positive. Highly recommended for parents to give to their kids.

An American Perspective of Outlandish's Music.......2007-01-23

Where to start?...I guess like this: What kind of music so eclectic and unique would have listeners and fans spanning continents from South America, to Europe, to middle East, to Central Asia and beyond uniting different tounges and cultures?-- Outlandish from Denmark of course!
I first saw these guys on LinkTV's world music. Their songs are mostly in English and Spanish but have a fair amount of Danish, Morroccan, and Pakistani.
Their music is just as diverse. They're mostly of the Hip Hop genre, but is originally European, and not American Hip Hop wannabe at all! However, they insert influences of Argentinian, Arabic, and Eastern European music -- truly a product of the Music Earthchild!
Personality? They are quite vocal in their lyrics, not just entertaining, but soothing to the soul no matter what religion or faith you are. If you're sick of curses and booty-calls in regular Hip Hop music, this is a good alternative. Two of their members are muslim, Isam and Waqas, and no doubt they incorporate their faith in it, but they are harmonious with their Catholic member, Lenny, producing an awakening and uniting message (esp. during these troubled times).
Isam and Waqas were born and raised in Denmark with Morroccan and Pakistani descent, respectively. Lenny emigrated from Honduras.
They have received the SoPot Award 2006 from Poland, and were nominated and won as best Danish music for 2006 MTV Europe Awards.

Love Outlandish.......2007-01-12

I love Outlandish and I love this album. The convergence of Moroccan,Amazigh, Indo-Pakistani, and Latin music influences are simply amazing. Unlike most R&B/Hip-hop/Rap artists out there, these guys have great, responsible, purpose-driven lyrics and they are proud of it. They are extremely talented and I'm surprised they are not well know in the States. Hope that changes soon.

2 songs so far.......2006-09-18

I heard Callin' U and Closer to vein with Sami Yousef and they are really good and I recommend them to people who wants to hear nice music, modern and without swearing and bad words and music to the soul and mind. It's geart I like them, i'll look for the other songs and listen to see other work from this band

Average customer rating: Nice Collection PERFECT! Great singing and excellent value for money More than two hours of beautiful 17th century 'ayres'

Purcell: Songs & Airs / Argenta, North, Boothby, Nicholson, Toll Henry Purcell , Nancy Argenta , and Nigel North Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Purcell, Henry | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Purcell, Henry | Composers | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Odes | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Essential Purcell Purcell: The Fairy Queen Purcell: Odes for St. Cecilia's Day - Music for Queen Mary / Taverner Consort English and Italian Renaissance Madrigals Gabrieli · Monteverdi · Vivaldi - Venetian Church Music / Taverner Consort, Choir & Players · Andrew Parrott ASIN: B000059LOH Release Date: 2001-06-05

Tracks:

1. O Solitude - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
2. Ah! How Sweet It Is To Love - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
3. Not All My Torments - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Paul Nicholson
4. Stripp'd Of Their Green - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
5. Tell Me, Some Pitying Angel - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
6. If Music Be The Food Of Love - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
7. Hark! Hark! The Echoing Air - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
8. The Fatal Hour Comes On Apace - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
9. Incassum, Lesbia - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Paul Nicholson
10. Sweeter Than Roses - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby
11. Cupid, The Slyest Rogue Alive - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
12. From Silent Shades - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
13. Dear Pretty Youth - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby
14. From Rosy Bow'rs - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
15. Now That The Sun Hath Veil'd His Light - Nancy Argenta/Paul Nicholson
16. Beneath A Poplar's Shadow - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby
17. I Attempt From Love's Sickness To Fly - Nancy Argenta/Paul Nicholson
18. Let Us Dance - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/Richard Boothby/Paul Nicholson
19. Fairest Isle - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
20. O Solitude - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby

Tracks:

1. Nymphs And Shepherds - Nancy Argenta/Nicholas Robinson/Fiona Huggett/Trevor Jones/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
2. Amidst The Shades And Cool Refreshing Streams - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
3. Love In Their Little Veins Inspires - Nancy Argenta/Rachel Becket/Marion Scott/Richard Boothby/Nigel North
4. Fly Swift, Ye Hours - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
5. They Tell Us That Your Mighty Powers - Nancy Argenta/Nicholas Robinson/Fiona Huggett/Trevor Jones/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
6. The Plaint: O Let Me Weep - Nancy Argenta/Pauline Nobes/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
7. In The Black, Dismal Dungeon Of Despair - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/John Toll
8. See, Even Night Herself Is Here - Nancy Argenta/Nicholas Robinson/Fiona Huggett/Trevor Jones
9. Why Should Men Quarrel? - Nancy Argenta/Rachel Becket/Marion Scott/Richard Boothby/John Toll
10. Seek Not To Know - Nancy Argenta/Paul Goodwin/Sophia McKenna/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
11. Retir'd From Mortals' Sight - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
12. To Arms, Heoric Prince - Nancy Argenta/Mark Bennett/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
13. O Lead Me To Some Peaceful Gloom - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
14. Halcyon Days - Nancy Argenta/Paul Goodwin/Pauline Nobes/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
15. Bid The Virtues - Nancy Argenta/Paul Goodwin/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
16. Lord, What Is Man? (A Divine Hymn) - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
17. Music For A While - Nancy Argenta/John Toll
18. If Music Be The Food Of Love (1st Setting) - Nancy Argenta/Richard Boothby/John Toll
19. Sawney Is A Bonny Lad (A Scotch Song) - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North
20. When I Have Often Heard Young Maids Complaining - Nancy Argenta/Nicholas Robinson/Fiona Huggett/Richard Boothby/Nigel North/John Toll
21. Ah! Cruel, Bloody Fate - Nancy Argenta/Nigel North/John Toll
22. Thy Hand, Belinda... When I Am Laid In Earth - Nancy Argenta/Nicholas Robinson/Fiona Huggett/Trevor Jones/Richard Boothby/Nigel North

Customer Reviews:

Nice Collection.......2007-03-05

I have many collections of Purcell's Music. This collection stands up to them at half the price. Solid buy.

PERFECT!.......2006-10-26

There is only a word with which I can describe this set of discs: perfect!
The only flaw there is, is not related to the singing or playing: no text enclosed.

Great singing and excellent value for money.......2004-09-19

This is probably one of the best anthologies of Purcell songs around, and not just because it's two-for-one pricing means it contains twice as much music (CD1:74'24" & CD2: 77'41")! Nancy Argenta has an irrepressible sense of style and crystal clear diction. But unlike Emma Kirby, whose vocal purity can become tiresome, these renditions radiate warmth. She is also, I have found, more consistently involving than any one of the singers in Hyperion's three disc survey of Complete Secular Songs (recently reissued as a single set). One marvels at how she judiciously balances restraint and emotional forthrightness. The accompaniments (archlute, viola da gamba, harpsichord, and organ) are well judged and blend with the voice, all helped by an excellently defined recording acoustic. This is an absolute winner at any price!

More than two hours of beautiful 17th century 'ayres'.......2001-08-02

Two CDs, totaling more than 150 minutes of sparsely-arranged (never more than 3-5 instruments at a time), sweetly-sung, 350 year old 'ayres' (a typically English form of secular music). Nancy Argenta's soprano voice is lovely, silvery indeed as her name implies. The instruments are a discreet but friendly accompaniment to her solo voice. Perhaps the instruments are a little too discreet -- there are times when I wish they were a touch more prominent. But that is a very, very minor complaint. A beautiful collection, and quite well worth the money.

Average customer rating: A delight The Supreme von Stade's Art A beautiful performance Frederica is my favorite singer, and this is my favorite.

Frederica von Stade - French Opera Arias Hector Berlioz , Jules Massenet , Ambroise Thomas , Giacomo Meyerbeer , Charles Gounod , Jacques Offenbach , Frederica von Stade , and London Philharmonic Orchestra Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Berlioz | Berlioz, Hector | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gounod | Gounod, Charles | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Massenet | Massenet, Jules | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Meyerbeer | Meyerbeer, Giacomo | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Offenbach | Offenbach, Jacques | ( O ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Thomas | Thomas, Ambroise | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music London Philharmonic Orchestra | ( L ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Arias | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Operettas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Von Stade, Frederica | Divas | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | 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: A Protrait of Frederica von Stade Frederica von Stade sings Dorumsgaard, Mahler, Ives, Poulenc and others Frederica von Stade - Haydn, Mozart, Rossini Frederica von Stade Sings Mozart & Rossini Arias [Hybrid SACD] French Opera Arias (Dig) ASIN: B00000C28R Release Date: 1998-09-22

Tracks:

1. Beatrice et Benedict: Dieu ! Que viens-je d'entendre?
2. Werther: Va ! laisse couler mes larmes
3. Cendrillon: Enfin, je suis ici
4. La Damnation de Faust: D'amour l'ardente flamme
5. Mignon: Connais-tu le pays?
6. Les Huguenots: Nobles Seigneurs, salut !
7. Romeo et Juliette: Depuis hier je cherche en vain
8. La Grande-Duchesse de Gerolstein: Dites-lui
9. La Perichole: Ah ! quel diner je viens de faire

Amazon.com

Recorded at the beginning of her career in 1976, this shows Frederica Von Stade as a bright, accomplished singer with a distinctive sound, a bit softer, smaller, and fresher than her voice is now. With a selection of arias including all the best mezzo-soprano moments from Berlioz's Beatrice et Benedict, Massenet's Werther and Cendrillon, Berlioz's Damnation of Faust, and what became her great party piece, the drunk aria from Offenbach's La Perichole, everything is utterly lovely. However, this is her first try at most of this music and it shows: performances are all about voice and not about words or characterization. For those who love the voice alone. --David Patrick Stearns

Customer Reviews:

A delight.......2000-05-25

These French opera arias, sung by Frederica von Stade, my favorite mezzo-soprano, were recorded early in her career, and they are a delight. They may not all show quite the expressiveness she developed later, but still there's that lovely mezzo voice, unlike any other and always a pleasure to hear.

The Supreme von Stade's Art.......1999-04-02

This CD shows the art of a great mezzo in a repertoire that she is better than many french opera singers!!!!

A beautiful performance.......1999-01-09

I really do not know why this CD was not released before. Here is Frederica Von Stade in peak form, singing near deffinitive versions of great French arias. Her voice is ideally fitted for the material. She has agility, range and a beautiful middle register, apart from great French diction. Highlights of the CD are "Enfin, je suis ici" from Massenet's Cendrillon, "Connais-tu le pays?" from Thomas' Mignon and the two Offenbach arias.

Frederica is my favorite singer, and this is my favorite........1998-11-16

Rich sensuous heartfealt songs by my favorite alto for many years, now on CD.

Average customer rating: The highest quality performance

Purcell: Dioclesian (complete); Timon Of Athens /Pierand * Bowman * Ainsley * George * Collegium Musicum 90 * Hickox Henry Purcell , Richard Hickox , James Bowman , John Mark Ainsley , Michael George , Catherine Pierard , and Collegium Musicum 90 Manufacturer: Chandos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Purcell, Henry | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Incidental Music | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Purcell, Henry | Composers | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B000000A5U Release Date: 1995-11-14

Tracks:

1. Dioclesian: First Musick
2. Dioclesian: Second Musick
3. Dioclesian: Overture
4. Dioclesian: Act I - First Act Tune (Hornpipe)
5. Dioclesian: Act II - Song (Bass): Great Diocles the Boar has kill'd -Chorus: Sing Io's
6. Dioclesian: Act II - Song (Soprano): Charon the peaceful Shade invites
7. Dioclesian: Act II - Symphony for Trumpets and Violins
8. Dioclesian: Act II - Duet (Soprano, Bass), Chorus: Let all mankind the pleasure share
9. Dioclesian: Act II - Martial Song, Trio, Retornello, Trio, Retornello
10. Dioclesian: Act II - A Symphony of Flutes, Song (Alto), Quartet
11. Dioclesian: Act II - Dance of Furies
12. Dioclesian: Act II - Second Act Tune
13. Dioclesian: Act III - Two in one upon a Ground. Chaconne for Flutes
14. Dioclesian: Act III - The Chair Dance
15. Dioclesian: Act III - Prelude for Hautboys - Song (Tenor): What shall I do?
16. Dioclesian: Act III - Third Act Tune
17. Dioclesian: Act IV - Butterfly Dance
18. Dioclesian: Act IV - Tune for Trumpets
19. Dioclesian: Act IV - Song (Tenor): Sound, Fame, thy brazen trumpet sound
20. Dioclesian: Act IV - Chorus: Let all rehearse
21. Dioclesian: Act IV - Fourth Act Tune

Tracks:

1. Dioclesian: Act V - Country Dance
2. Act V - Masque - Cupid, Chorus: Call the nymphs
3. Dioclesian: Act V - Masque - Duet (Bacchanalian, Silvan): Come, come away
4. Dioclesian: Act V - Masque - Chorus: Behold, O mighty'st of Gods
5. Dioclesian: Act V - Masque - Paspe (The first entry of heroes on the stage)
6. Dioclesian: Act V - Masque - Duet (two Wood-Gods): Oh, the sweet delights of love!
7. Dioclesian: Act V - Masque - A Fawn, Chorus: Let monarchs fight
8. Dioclesian: Act V - Masque - Two Bacchanals, Bacchus: Make room
9. Dioclesian: Act V - Masque - Dance of Bacchanals
10. Dioclesian: Act V - Masque - Follower of Cupid: Still I'm wishing
11. Dioclesian: Act V - Masque - Canaries
12. Dioclesian: Act V - Masque - Shepherd & Shepherdesses: Tell me why
13. Dioclesian: Act V - Masque - Dance
14. Dioclesian: Act V - Masque - A Pleasure & Chorus: All our days
15. Dioclesian: Act V - Masque - Let us dance
16. Dioclesian: Act V - Masque - Dance
17. Dioclesian: Act V - Masque - Trio & Chorus: Triumph, triumph victorious Love
18. Dioclesian: Act V - Appendices - Song (Soprano): Since from my dear Astrea'ssight
19. Dioclesian: Act V - Appendices - Song (Tenor): When first I saw
20. Timons Of Athens: Masque: Duet: Hark how the songsters
21. Timons Of Athens: Masque: Cupid: Love in their little veins
22. Timons Of Athens: Masque: Trio: But ah! how much are our delights
23. Timons Of Athens: Masque: Bass solo: Hence with your trifling deity
24. Timons Of Athens: Masque: Trio: But over us no griefs prevail
25. Timons Of Athens: Masque: Cupid: Come, come all to me
26. Timons Of Athens: Masque: Chorus: Who can resist such mighty charms
27. Timons Of Athens: Masque: Bacchus: Return, revolting rebels
28. Timons Of Athens: Masque: Cupid: The cares of lovers
29. Timons Of Athens: Masque: Alto solo: Love quickly is pall'd
30. Timons Of Athens: Masque: Duet (Cupid & Bacchus): Come, let us agree
31. Timons Of Athens: Masque: Chorus: Come, let us agree
32. Timons Of Athens: Masque: Curtain Tune on a ground

Customer Reviews:

The highest quality performance.......1999-03-13

The music on this recording presents a typical example of a semi-opera, popular in Britain in Purcell's time. Semi-operas were based on a dramatic spoken play, and were accompanied by "incidental" music (dances and masques). It is this incidental music that usually finds its way onto a disc. This recording follows this convention. What distinguishes this recording is its high quality. Collegium Musicum 90 and Richard Hickox are experts in baroque music. The soloists include the biggest names in English vocals. Even the two additional tenors, brought in to merely double the voices in two places, are not just anybody, but Mark Padmore and Ian Bostridge (!). That tells you something. The biggest highlights include the Wood-god duet in Act V of Dioclesian, and the soprano song "Since from my dear Astrea's sight" which is placed in an appendix because musicologists don't seem to know where exactly it originally belonged. This song, which seems to speak of a man's, rather than woman's, anguish over the lost love, concludes with the most wrenching words: "alas, with weeping eyes, And bleeding heart I lie Thinking on her whose absence 'tis That makes me wish to die." Isn't that beautiful?

Average customer rating: If you're gone, I can still hear your voice Beautifully Enchanting Deeply lyrical and Deeply Rhythmic Veins Is Different But Great The Introduction To What Sounds Like A Promising Full Album:

Veins Charlotte Martin Manufacturer: Test-drive records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Stromata In Parentheses On Your Shore Are You Listening Soviet Kitsch ASIN: B000CA8WUI Release Date: 2005-11-01

Tracks:

1. Veins
2. Bones
3. Under the Gravel Skies
4. Four Walls
5. Cars on Crescent
6. Days of the Week
7. Root
8. On Your Shore (Live Bonus Track)

Album Description

Charlotte Martin's Veins (EP) does not stray from her classic enlivening style. As promising as 'In Parentheses', as invigorating as 'On Your Shore' and 'Darkest Hour' — 'Veins' is an exploration of human relation.

Customer Reviews:

If you're gone, I can still hear your voice.......2006-12-28

As an EP, it wouldn't be far off to think that Charlotte's essence is definitely present but her uncanny ability to make ANY song enjoyable wouldn't be as readily available. Not true! Veins, much like In Parentheses, captures everything Charlotte brings to the table, be it her enchanting piano ballads, or her dark rockers, this is Charlotte Martin doing what she does best.

As strange as it sounds this EP is probably my favorite release from Charlotte. Under The Gravel Skies and Veins serves as two of my favorite songs she's ever made so that helps out but it's more that this CD seems to revolve entirely around the piano and her. Of course you have a lot of other instruments making appearances, I mean it wouldn't be a Charlotte Martin CD without them, but they are secondary here. Her vocals are so perfect here (which isn't anything new), the lyrics are so wonderful, and her piano playing only gives the songs that much more depth. I'm at a loss for words when I here this CD. From the simplicity of songs like Bones, Cars On Crescent, and Days Of The Week to more adventurous tracks like Veins, Under The Gravel Skies, Four Walls, and Root, there is no low point. Heck, even the bonus track, the live version of On Your Shore, makes for great listening.

My favorite songs are Veins, Under The Gravel Skies, Four Walls, Cars On Crescent. I need not tell Charlotte fans to get this because I'm sure they already do, as for those of you who are thinking about checking into her music just do it. Start anywhere in her catalog. Everything is welcoming, nothing alienates certain people, this is music for everyone.

Beautifully Enchanting.......2006-03-07

With her emotionally charged performances, her beautiful voice, enchanting songwriting, and masterful piano playing, Charlotte Martin has forged quite the reputation for herself. I first caught on to her with "On Your Shore" which I bought on a whim not really knowing anything about her and only having heard some song clips through the record stores listening station. I instantly fell in love with her. Everything about her is beautiful. Her degree in opera has helped her to carve out quite a niche. Her songs are a rich blend of opera, pop, dance, alternative, and a touch of goth. Her one girl army performances are divine. You can really feel the emotion in her songs as they come alive on stage. If you like to try something refreshingly different than your typical bubble gum, cookie cutter music, then give Charlotte a good listen. I think you'll enjoy.

Deeply lyrical and Deeply Rhythmic.......2006-01-17

Charlotte Martin - Veins
January 14th, 2006
Four and a Half/Five Stars


If Sarah McLachlan and Sam Beam (AKA Iron and Wine) could give birth through music, Charlotte Martin would be the result. "Veins" is a stunning work of art as piano runs through each song effortlessly and Martin's innocent voice goes through sorrow and joy just as naturally as curve balls are thrown into the rhythms left and right.

Martin has her own stamp on this album as well as its sound-a-likes: bringing in Celtic beats on such songs as "Veins" and "Under the Gravel Skies" as well as bringing in a slight "Annie" sounding dance beat on "Four Walls." The rest of the songs heavily showcase Martin's piano skills.

Many of her lyrics are jaw-dropping, as through her child-like voice she sings "...We might be out of soap or real communication/and all the tricks my little brain plays on my nerves" in the "Top 40 potential" ballad "Days of the Week."

Another jaw-dropping experience is when Martin opens her mouth at the beginning of "Veins"`s stand-out song "Root": "Bring me back to the time again when the fire is wild and the summer's red/and you walk through weeds just to make a garden."

In the tradition of her artistic blend of words and piano melodies, "Bones," "Cars on Concrete" [instrumental track], and the Bonus track of a live version of "At Your Shore" shines in another light as Martin's story-telling of great feminine strength.

"Veins" is what should be in the Top-40 right now as lyrics seem to be top priority on this album.

Veins Is Different But Great.......2006-01-12

I am familiar with Charlotte Martin's other music - On Your Shore, Mystery, Magic & Seeds, In Parenthesis, Test-Drive Girl, One Girl Army. I thought Veins had a very different sound from those, while still retaining some familiar elements. A friend of mine bought a copy of it for me at a show of hers. It has 8 Tracks: Veins, Bones, Under the Gravel Skies, Four Walls, Cars on Crescent, Days of the Week, and On Your Shore (Live Bonus Track).

Veins, the song, has a lot of emphasis on the percussion, which is definitely different, yet there is still piano and other instrumentation. It's a somewhat lively song, and I like it. I'm told the "hallelujah" part in the song is much more elaborated on in live performances, which I can definitely see.

Bones has a Bjork, glockespiel sound to it, which gives it a very fairytale, lullabye quality. It a very beautiful song.

Under the Gravel Skies really through me on the first listen. It's more non-melodic than anything I've heard by Charlotte Martin, but successive listens have really turned me onto this track. There's something about it that reminds of an a 80's alternative band quality in the music - in a good way, maybe it's the electric guitar used and the drum machine beat. It's definitely not a formulaic sounding piece, and I think that's what wins me over about it.

Four Walls is a real highlight track on the CD. It's got a driving beat to it, and the chorus is just really energizing. There are a lot more electronic sounds on the instrumentation as well. The lyrics bespeak of confidence in one's self. It's definitely my favorite on the CD.

Cars On Crescent is an instrumental piece, combining piano with orchestration and electronic sounds and sounds of ocean waves. It's a strikingly haunting and beautiful piece. I like it much better than "The Flood", an instrumental from "The Darkest Hour" EP.

Days of the Week is a more "traditional" Charlotte Martin piece, with piano instrumentation, and later guitar added. I think any fan of Charlotte's work would enjoy this piece and its poingant lyrics.

Root is another mostly piano piece, a little more lively than Days of the Week. I especially like the backing vocals that get added on as the song progresses. I like how more "layers" are added to the instrumentation as the song progresses.

The final track is a live performance of the title song of her On Your Shore album. I loved that the recording stayed a little longer after the song was over, to hear Charlotte's gratitude for the audience's reaction to the song, and asking them not to make her cry.

So - Great CD. I love it.

The Introduction To What Sounds Like A Promising Full Album:.......2005-11-17

Veins is the introduction to female pianist Charlotte Martin's upcoming full album called Stromata and I must say it sounds like her other full album On Your Shore may have some healthy competition.
I always highly recommend Charlotte Martin ever since coming across On Your Shore which is an amazing album as well. I think, from what I hear on Veins, she's getting even better and cannot wait to hear the mysterious full album coming soon.

Here is a short review of Veins and what it offers-

1)Veins- A- Very good song. The way Charlotte's sings and the music itself in the background just make it an electrifying song. A great introduction to the c.d.

2)Bones- A- The direction changes into a slow, but overall gorgeous song here called Bones. This is one of Charlotte's best songs she ever made in my opinion.

3)Under Gravel Skies- A- What a scary feel this song has to it. This songs has a slow pace with some great background music. Charlotte sings it very powerfully.

4)Four Walls- A- This song the first time you hear it may make you wonder how much you'll love it, but after a few more times it grew on me. I absolutely love the song now, especially the chorus. She sings this song well with a quicker pace.

5)Cars on the Crescent- A- A very beautiful solo piano Charlotte plays. No singing but that doesn't mean it isn't enjoyable.

6)Days of the Week- A- Another song that had to grow on me but I really grew to like it. I love the lyrics. One of softer, reflective songs.

7)Root- B- The only song I do not care too much for on here. I love the piano but the song itself is ntohing amazing. I don't listen to this song as much as the rest.

8)On your Shore (live)- B+- I still prefer the studio version to her live- but it is still nice to hear her live!

Overall she gets a solid 4.5/ 5. A very moving and exciting introduction to Stormata. I cannot wait to hear what more her full album will present!

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Safety Richmond Fontaine Manufacturer: Cavity Search ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Obliteration by Time Winnemucca Thirteen Cities The Motel Life: A Novel (P.S.) The Search ASIN: B000003D9Q Release Date: 1997-02-25

Tracks:

1. Dayton, OH
2. Harold's Club
3. Settle
4. Safety
5. Riverhouse
6. White Line Fever
7. Novocaine
8. Whirlpool
9. 1968
10. Kid Steps Out Into The Road
11. Wagonwheel Motel
12. Watsonville Waltz

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OPEN VEINS:MORAN Manufacturer: INNOVA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music English | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Rocky Road to Kansas/Requiem: Chant Du Cygne (Requiem: Swan Song) / 32 Cryptograms Fo The Dracula Diary ASIN: B00065TZ8C Release Date: 2004-10-26

Tracks:

1. Open Veins
2. Movement One of 'Desert Of Roses'
3. 'I Can Go?' From 'Desert Of Roses'
4. Movement Three Of 'Desert Of Roses'
5. 'Look Into My Eyes.' From 'Desert Of Roses'
6. Movement Five Of 'Desert Of Roses'
7. 32 Cryptograms For Derek Jarman - Sound Affairs Band
8. Stimmen Des Letzen Siegels - Ensemble Chrismos

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Love in Veins Ian Mcculloch Manufacturer: Cooking Vinyl ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music CD Singles | Pop | Styles | Music | Adult Contemporary | Oldies | Pop Rock | Singer-Songwriters | Teen Pop | Vocal Pop Similar Items: Slideling Slideling ASIN: B00009W0HB Release Date: 2003-07-21

Tracks:

1. Love In Veins
2. Prettiest Star
3. Arthur (Prague)

Album Description

Taken from the 2003 album, 'Slideling'. The title track is backed with a non-LP cover of David Bowie's 'The Prettiest Star' & 'Arthur (Prague)'. Cooking Vinyl.

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Closer Than Veins ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000NJWJK2 Release Date: 2007-03-27

Album Description

2007 UK pressing of the third studio album from the Danish award winning Hip Hop trio, originally issued in their home country in 2005. With this album, they move beyond their Hip Hop roots to fashion songs in world groove styles dealing with the melancholy joys of life as well as social indignation. Their sound is more versatile than ever, thanks to a self confidence built by their first two album successes and has enabled them to explore and incorporate other styles of music. RCA.

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In These Veins Hearse Manufacturer: Dental ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock & Metal | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Last Ordeal ASIN: B000LAZDFQ Release Date: 2007-03-12

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1. House Of Love
2. Corroding Armour
3. Intoxication
4. Naked Truth
5. Crusade
6. Among The Forlorn
7. Atrocious Recoil
8. Hearse

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2006 release from the Swedish Death Metal band fronted by Johan Liiva, formerly of Arch Enemy. Hearse play hard and fast 'rott and roll' with a dash of melody, making them one of the most underrated of all the Death Metal bands coming out of Sweden. Dental.

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