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| 2. Man Kun to Maula |
| 3. Dhan Dhan Bhaag Hamare Sajini |
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| 5. Mera Piya Ghar Aaya |
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Product Description
Sequel to the successful 'Rapture-Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan', that was released in 1997. Includes rarely heard recordings of well known songs that showcase a wide range of classical and traditional styles of Qawwali. 6 tracks. Over 70 minutes of music. An ess
However, there is a level that transcends all of these descriptions; that of beauty and art. "Fumbling Towards Ecstasy" accomplishes exactly that. It is music as art, and achieves the aspiration of being nearly as pure art as possibly music can be.
The voice, the music, and the lyrics are perfectly blended to support and intertwine with each other in a very sensuous way. Writers try hard to match the flavor and form of their words to the thought being conveyed. Musical arrangements are made to convey a form of feeling. Lastly, the emotion of a singer's voice is shaped to help form the thoughts, ideas and feelings by the sound as much as by what is said. This album achieves each of these possibilities nearly as perfectly as I have ever heard in any album.
This album is an emotional album. It is not for wusses, because if you immerse yourself into the music, you feel Sarah's thoughts and emotions. She is an artist, and it is her art that strikes the resonant emotional chord within your soul.
The album begins with one of the most outstanding songs ever written and recorded, "Possession," a song about fame and fan obsession. The tone is lamenting and longing, and an emotional depiction of the two-edged sword of fame. On the one hand there is the joy of having your art widely accepted and appreciated, and on the other hand there is the sadness of having unbalanced fans carry their love of art past the art to the artist herself. This song is best listened to in soft light, with no distractions.
Next is "Wait," a song of longing and searching and apology, beautifully written and sung. "Plenty" is next, a song about someone who realizes that she feels emotion that her partner does not, and that there is a gap between them that she has only lately come to realize. The song by its tone seems to hope they could have stayed together, but the song ends without resolution; it is a song about what happens before the resolution.
"Good Enough" is quietly scary; beautifully sung, but about abuse. The point of the song is that there is more than "good enough," and the singer is offering it.
"Mary" offers a woman who has given of herself to others her whole life, without appreciation. And one day, she seems to wake up from what she has been doing, perhaps wondering what happened to herself while she was giving.
"Elsewhere" is a song about someone who is happy within herself, happy about what she is doing. She is making the choices that she feels are right, and those choices make her happy. Perhaps not the right choices for someone else, perhaps not her mother, but she is not her mother, she is herself.
"Circle" is sad. People losing their identity in love, smothered by the relationship rather than nurtured by it, and not recognizing they have lost themselves.
"Ice" offers up a description of shallow relationships, and the motivations between people. What one person says, and what the other believes. From her eyes he appears to have no depth, even though perhaps he pretends. Furthermore, even when he appears to have concern, what is the concern for? Himself or for what he might lose?
"Hold On" brings tears to my eyes. She is with a very dear loved one (her best friend) near the end of his time. She fears for his pain, she fears for what happens afterward. But she also cherishes each day that she gets, and hopes that each one will bring the least pain possible.
"Ice Cream" finally gives you a break from all the sadness. This song is the one bit of whimsy on the CD, a song about how good one person's love is, though compared to ice cream chocolate.
"Fear" appears to be about commitment and relationship. The fear that when you have a real relationship with someone, what you have to give may be inadequate, but by opening yourself up to another, you risk losing yourself, your identity. Indeed, at the end of the song Sarah notes that they both have a lot to lose. Relationships are investments, and when they go south, everyone suffers. The singing on this song is gorgeous, fully exploiting Sarah's voice in ways the other songs do not, accompanied by counterpoint music sewing a tapestry of feeling.
"Fumbling Towards Ecstasy" is the conclusion to what you realize is a concept album. Sarah has finished her tapestry to the fabric of life. She has talked about love, death, abuse, obsession, pain...and now she says she will not fear what happens while searching for comfort and peace...not tears, not fears, not love...
The album is dark. But the ending is a positive spin, though sung soberly, matter-of-factly. The song is about the human condition, and as humans we want to be upbeat and positive. We have so many struggles in our life, and Sarah has endeavored to list them, and explore them, and tell you at the end of it all, there is beauty in our lives, even in sorrow, pain, love, life and death. It is why we are here. Listen to the beauty of this album, and do not be afraid to shed a tear...
This imported version also includes the song "Blue." Since this imported CD is but one of several versions, I recommend you decide which version is right for your budget and needs before you buy.
Sequel to the successful 'Rapture-Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan', that was released in 1997. Includes rarely heard recordings of well known songs that showcase a wide range of classical and traditional styles of Qawwali. 6 tracks. Over 70 minutes of music. An ess
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Ecstasy and Wine - Lazy Records Compilation [CD][Import]
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From the Label Lazy Records compilation release (1989) combining two EPs (1987's Strawberry Wine and Ecstasy). Featuring 10 tracks on one vinyl disc (catalogue number LAZY12) or one CD (LAZY12CD).
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Fumbling Towards Ecstasy
Sarah McLachlan Manufacturer: Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B000025GHE Release Date: 1994-10-17 |
Tracks:
- Possession
- Wait
- Plenty
- Good Enough
- Mary
- Elsewhere
- Circle
- Ice
- Hold On
- Ice Cream
- Fear
- Fumbling Towards Ecstasy
- Blue [*]
Album Description
Her hit 1994 album complete with 'Blue' added as a bonus track NOT on the U.S. release! 13 tracks total, also featuring the hits 'Possession', 'Good Enough' and 'Hold On'. 1994 release.Album Details
Asian Version featuring a Bonus Track: "Blue".Customer Reviews:
Emotional, Beautiful Music.......2005-11-09
However, there is a level that transcends all of these descriptions; that of beauty and art. "Fumbling Towards Ecstasy" accomplishes exactly that. It is music as art, and achieves the aspiration of being nearly as pure art as possibly music can be.
The voice, the music, and the lyrics are perfectly blended to support and intertwine with each other in a very sensuous way. Writers try hard to match the flavor and form of their words to the thought being conveyed. Musical arrangements are made to convey a form of feeling. Lastly, the emotion of a singer's voice is shaped to help form the thoughts, ideas and feelings by the sound as much as by what is said. This album achieves each of these possibilities nearly as perfectly as I have ever heard in any album.
This album is an emotional album. It is not for wusses, because if you immerse yourself into the music, you feel Sarah's thoughts and emotions. She is an artist, and it is her art that strikes the resonant emotional chord within your soul.
The album begins with one of the most outstanding songs ever written and recorded, "Possession," a song about fame and fan obsession. The tone is lamenting and longing, and an emotional depiction of the two-edged sword of fame. On the one hand there is the joy of having your art widely accepted and appreciated, and on the other hand there is the sadness of having unbalanced fans carry their love of art past the art to the artist herself. This song is best listened to in soft light, with no distractions.
Next is "Wait," a song of longing and searching and apology, beautifully written and sung. "Plenty" is next, a song about someone who realizes that she feels emotion that her partner does not, and that there is a gap between them that she has only lately come to realize. The song by its tone seems to hope they could have stayed together, but the song ends without resolution; it is a song about what happens before the resolution.
"Good Enough" is quietly scary; beautifully sung, but about abuse. The point of the song is that there is more than "good enough," and the singer is offering it.
"Mary" offers a woman who has given of herself to others her whole life, without appreciation. And one day, she seems to wake up from what she has been doing, perhaps wondering what happened to herself while she was giving.
"Elsewhere" is a song about someone who is happy within herself, happy about what she is doing. She is making the choices that she feels are right, and those choices make her happy. Perhaps not the right choices for someone else, perhaps not her mother, but she is not her mother, she is herself.
"Circle" is sad. People losing their identity in love, smothered by the relationship rather than nurtured by it, and not recognizing they have lost themselves.
"Ice" offers up a description of shallow relationships, and the motivations between people. What one person says, and what the other believes. From her eyes he appears to have no depth, even though perhaps he pretends. Furthermore, even when he appears to have concern, what is the concern for? Himself or for what he might lose?
"Hold On" brings tears to my eyes. She is with a very dear loved one (her best friend) near the end of his time. She fears for his pain, she fears for what happens afterward. But she also cherishes each day that she gets, and hopes that each one will bring the least pain possible.
"Ice Cream" finally gives you a break from all the sadness. This song is the one bit of whimsy on the CD, a song about how good one person's love is, though compared to ice cream chocolate.
"Fear" appears to be about commitment and relationship. The fear that when you have a real relationship with someone, what you have to give may be inadequate, but by opening yourself up to another, you risk losing yourself, your identity. Indeed, at the end of the song Sarah notes that they both have a lot to lose. Relationships are investments, and when they go south, everyone suffers. The singing on this song is gorgeous, fully exploiting Sarah's voice in ways the other songs do not, accompanied by counterpoint music sewing a tapestry of feeling.
"Fumbling Towards Ecstasy" is the conclusion to what you realize is a concept album. Sarah has finished her tapestry to the fabric of life. She has talked about love, death, abuse, obsession, pain...and now she says she will not fear what happens while searching for comfort and peace...not tears, not fears, not love...
The album is dark. But the ending is a positive spin, though sung soberly, matter-of-factly. The song is about the human condition, and as humans we want to be upbeat and positive. We have so many struggles in our life, and Sarah has endeavored to list them, and explore them, and tell you at the end of it all, there is beauty in our lives, even in sorrow, pain, love, life and death. It is why we are here. Listen to the beauty of this album, and do not be afraid to shed a tear...
This imported version also includes the song "Blue." Since this imported CD is but one of several versions, I recommend you decide which version is right for your budget and needs before you buy.
Soooo Damn Good!.......2003-03-04
Sarah McLachlan is WONDERFUL.......2000-09-15
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Touch/Fumbling Towards Ecstasy
Sarah McLachlan Manufacturer: Sony / Bmg Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B00066D0AU Release Date: 2004-11-01 |
Tracks:
- Possession
- Wait
- Plenty
- Good Enough
- Mary
- Elsewhere
- Circle
- Ice
- Hold On
- Ice Cream
- Fear
- Fumbling Towards Ecstasy
- Out Of The Shadows
- Vox
- Strange World
- Trust
- Touch
- Steaming
- Sad Clown
- Uphill Battle
- Ben's Song
- Vox (Extended)
Album Description
Import exclusive two CD set combines the Canadian singer/songwriter's 1989 & 1993 albums. Highlights include 'Vox', 'Possession', 'Ice Cream', & 'Hold On'. The import pressing of 'Fumbling Towards Ecstasy' includes Sarah's cover version of the Joni Mitchell classic 'Blue'. BMG. 2004.|
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Ecstasy (Import)
Mahanta Das Manufacturer: Evolution Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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ASIN: B0009YGDAI Release Date: 2005-06-20 |
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