Dreadtone International: Patterns of War [Enhanced]

NY PRESS
he drives home musical points that an army of hack critics haven’t yet been able to figure out.

Product Description
The result of previous collaborations is Dr. Israel Presents Dreadtone International - Patterns of War—Doc’s first album in over 3 years and his first "proper" album in even longer. It also marks the return of a huge talent to the world music genre. Anyone who’s heard Doc’s classic Inna City Pressure (reissued by ROIR in August) knows exactly what I mean. Patterns of War augments the rock bombast of that album with dark, worldly grooves that showcase not only Doc’s thick baritone but the vocals of Dreadtone International members Lady K and Chemda. As with Inna City Pressure, Doc’s soulful production, deep vocals, and global-urban consciousness allow Patterns of War to freely roam the earth while remaining grounded in Brooklyn’s gritty streets. Think Massive Attack vs. Sade vs. Bob Marley. Heavy, heavy bass lines, thundering beats, beautiful melodies, pristinely produced vocals, and conscious lyrics paint an overall soundscape which is as powerful as it is unique. Keep an eye out for the music video of "Tetze"—ROIR’s first ever! To be included on the finalized CD.

Dreadtone International: Patterns of War [Enhanced]

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Average customer rating: GD CD Groß Deutschland music. An excellent compilation Grossdeutschland CD Is well worth the money

Grossdeutschland: Von der Wachtruppe zum Panzerkorps Obermusikmeister Guido Grosch Manufacturer: Brandenburg Historica ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Germany | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music Marches | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Gott, Kaiser, Vaterland: Military and Patriotic Music of Imperial Germany in Archival Recordings, 1903-1915 Blitzkrieg Stormtrooper Marches Landser Marches Landser Marches 2 ASIN: B000FGG4TK Release Date: 2006-05-15

Tracks:

1. Praesentiermarsch mit Deutschlandhymne (Fr. Wilh.III)
2. Defiliermarsch AM II, 168 (Faust)
3. Grossdeutsche Grenadiere - Marschlied (Majewski-Schwerin)
4. Regimentsgruss - Marsch (Steinbeck)
5. Parademarsch der Kraftfahr-Kampftruppe (Schmidt)
6. Marsch nach Motiven aus Quadrillen AM II, 126 (Strauss)
7. Grand Changing of the Guard w. Drill Commands (Becker)
8. Soldatenlieder-Potpourri (v. Luetzow, arr.)
9. Oberst von Tippelskirch - Marsch (Bauerfeld)
10. Westerwald - Marschlied (Trad.-Neuhaeuser)
11. Pariser Einzugsmarsch AM II, 38 (Walch)
12. Lied der Infanterie (Kuntzen-Werth)
13. Panzerlied (Groeschel-Wiehle)
14. Marsch nach Motiven d. Oper Indra AM II, 155 (Flotow)
15. Marschlied der Panzergrenadiere (Schultze-Seeger)
16. Lied der Sturmartillerie (Pfeffer)
17. Landser und Panzer - Marschlied (Majewski-Widmayr)
18. Soldaten, Kameraden - Marsch (K
19. Alte Garde - Marschlied (Heuser-Schaumburg Lippe)
20. Zapfenstreich Marsch (Trad.-Wieprecht)

Product Description

This album takes the listener on a musical excursion through the history of the famous Regiment-, Division- and Panzerkorps- "Grossdeutschland", presenting military marches and soldier's songs in a compilation that chronicles this elite German military unit's evolution from the "Wachtruppe" - the army guard detachment stationed in Berlin during the Weimar Republic - to the mighty combined arms force of the late war years. Brandenburg Historica has searched the globe to assemble the priceless 78rpm records (dating from 1928 to 1943) that at we have transcribed for this compilation. Eighteen of this album's TWENTY tracks feature marches and soldiers' songs that are performed by the unit's own choruses and/or bands, while the remaining selections highlight central aspects of Grossdeutschland's unit history and wartime career. These rare source recordings have been restored for maximum fidelity while preserving their unique period ambience. Included in this collection are not only "Grossdeutschland's" official parade march and its presentation march (performed in a rarely heard "honor guard" arrangement with the German national anthem), but also a rare transcription of "Grossdeutsche Grenadiere", the regimental song of GD that features music by GD Obergefreiter Hans-Martin Majewski and lyrics by Infantry Regiment Grossdeutschland's commander in the French Campaign, Oberst Gerhard Graf von Schwerin. Also presented is a selection of the parade marches and songs of the German mechanized forces of the Second World War (including a rare vocal version of the much requested "Panzerlied"), as well as those traditional marches played during guard changing ceremonies and parades in which the "Grossdeutschland" units were regular participants. Painstakingly researched and produced, the album is accompanied by a lavishly illustrated twenty four-page booklet that presents a detailed overview of "Grossdeutschland's" career, the history of its two bands and detailed background information on the featured musical selections.

Customer Reviews:

GD CD.......2007-07-09

This CD is excellent and well worth the price, the sound quality is first class and includes rare music that you probably will not hear elsewhere.
There is also a very detailed history of the Division included with the CD, something that goes beyond the expected. Purchasers will have no regrets when buying this CD.

Groß Deutschland music........2007-07-06

As an re-enactor I like to know as much as possible about the people I re-enact. In my case Groß Deutschland 1 Co. 1e zug, in Holland. That's also the reason why I purchased this CD. German army was know to be a foot-soldiers army and marching with songs and music was common. This CD contains the music of GD's own marching band and it sounds as good as it should be. There is also a piece in wich the "wachregiment" is givven verbal orders and continues marching on the bands music. Also the "Panzerlied" "Erica" and "Westerwald is sung on this CD wich gave me the oppertunety to learn the lyrics on music, so our "troop" can also sing them when on the march. Fot what it's worth, I like the CD because the music is very recognizeble for the period of time and is very well played by the GD band.

An excellent compilation.......2006-06-26

The twenty tracks on this CD are relevant not only to GD, but to German military music in general, with many well known pieces. Sound quality is excellent, better than I had expected from this kind of archival material. The accompanying liner notes booklet is unusually comprehensive and provides both a brief history of GD and of the various musical selections. Highly recommended!

Grossdeutschland CD Is well worth the money.......2006-06-02

Vary well reserched bookle, with a lot of good details, excelent sound quality!!

Average customer rating: 5 stars from a Hall & Oates fan War Babies GOOD ALBUM, AWFUL REMASTER War Babies A Todd Piece of Work!

War Babies Hall & Oates Manufacturer: Wea International ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Blue-Eyed Soul | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Daryl Hall & John Oates Abandoned Luncheonette X-Static Sacred Songs Marigold Sky ASIN: B00000G6HL Release Date: 1998-11-24

Tracks:

1. Can't Stop The Music(He Played It Much To Long)
2. Is It A Star
3. Beane G. And The Rose Tattoo
4. You're Much Too Soon
5. 70's Scenario
6. War Baby Son Of Zorro
7. I'm Watching You(A Mutant Romance)
8. Better Watch Your Back
9. Screaming Through December
10. Johnny Gore And The > Eaters

Album Description

Digipak edition of the beloved pop duo's 1974 album for Atlantic that Todd Rundgren produced, engineered and provided guitar & backing vocals. Features the original cover art & liner notes. 10 tracks, including 'Can't Stop The Music' and 'Is It A Star'. 1998 Atlantic Records release.

Album Details

Remastered Reissue of 1974 Release Produced by Todd Rundgren who also Guests Along with Members of Utopia.

Customer Reviews:

5 stars from a Hall & Oates fan.......2007-07-15

This CD is getting 5 stars from the Todd Rundgren fans here. This Daryl Hall John Oates likewise gives this fun, imaginative, pure pop LP the five-star treatment.

This most certainly is not a blue-eyed soul record. In a lot of ways, it is a precursor to the Daryl Hall solo records "Sacred Songs" and, perhaps more so, the under-rated and under-appreciated "Three Hearts in the Happy Ending Machine." It's fun, inventive, catchy and not the least bit self-conscious.

The biggest contrast between this and what the dynamic duo were later doing in the 70's can be found by comparing the leadoff track on this record, "Can't Stop the Music (He Played It Much Too Long," with "Back Together Again," which leads off "Bigger Than Both of Us," the quintessential Hall & Oates LP of the 70s. Both mine the same territory, about an aging rocker playing for his audience. "Back Together Again" is reverent, a celebration of an aging rocker who still has "it." It is polished to mid 70s pop perfection, with just a glint of Gamble & Huff type Philadelphia International soul. Not so the rolicking good time fun of "Can't Stop the Music." It's irreverent, with just the right touch of "young punk" posturing. A great way to start this record.

The sublime "70s Scenario" is more traditional Daryl Hall John Oates Philly soul/rock. "War Babies," the title track, may be one of the best pure rockers they've done. Lots of good stuff on this one.

War Babies.......2007-01-10

I owned this album on plastic when it first came out, and lost it. I looked in stores for years and was convinced it was no longer available, until now.This is is vintage Hall and Oates from the early seventies. This album followed their classic "Abandoned Luncheonette" and was produced by Todd Rundgren, who contributes to the futuristic, spacey, sound that the duo took on at the time. The title track is my favorite, with a haunting melody and the trade mark harmonies that make Hall and Oates possibly the best duo ever. There's a ballad called "Im Watching You" with Daryl singing lead that has enough soul for the entire cd. If you are a Hall and Oates fan, this is mandatory for your collection. The songs are raw, with basic instrumentation, but the genius is there.
You have to hear it!

GOOD ALBUM, AWFUL REMASTER.......2006-11-03

I'm giving it 3 stars in part cause while it's a very interesting album and everything, it sounds like Rundgren told John oates to take a hike besides shared lead vocals on two songs. plus with the songs Hall is credited solely for, there's progressions and changes that are obviously Rundgren.
That aside, this recent remaster is horrid. To hear this album correctly, find the vinyl, cassette or earlier Japanese import. I seeked out someone who has the latter and they made me a copy. i used to have this on cassette and that sounded great compared to this reissue. in short, it's VERY LOUD. completely sucked of dynamics and subtleties.
otherwise, it's an odd but worthy Hall & Oates album

War Babies.......2006-02-03

There's a reason Hall & Oates have erased this one from their history. "War Babies" is really a Todd Rundgren album in which Daryl Hall happens to be singing songs that he wrote.

The production is unmistakeable Todd. It sounds just like "A Wizard, a True Star" and "Todd", his two 'psychedelic' albums that were recorded right around the same time (I think this fell in between the two, chronologically).

Todd basically tosses Oates to the side, and takes over on guitar. Which is a good thing. His classic "blistering" solos are stamped over "Is It a Star", sweet arpeggios on "You're Much Too Soon", slide guitar solo on "I'm Watching You", and funky licks on "Better Watch Your Back" (by far the catchiest song on here).

He has also enlisted the original rhythm section from Utopia (John Seigler on bass, Jon Wilcox on drums), so the songs are capable of meandering around, switching tempos at the drop of a hat. There's a frightening middle section on "Is it a Star?" that scared the hell out of me as a kid. Also, a sharp turn on "Screaming Through December" turns a haunting piano ballad into some weird spacey funk suite.

Also highlights are the lush "Can't Stop the Music" (the only John Oates penned song on the album), the clavinet-driven funk "Beane G. and the Rose Tattoo", the melodically rich "You're Much Too Soon" (which is the closest you'll get to the "classic" Hall & Oates sound), and the catchy title track "War Baby Son of Zorro", which sounds like a cross between "International Feel" and "Sunset Boulavard" from Todd's aforementioned AWATS album.

So, I would recommend this highly for Todd Rundgren fans who enjoy "A Wizard, a True Star". You've basically got the same lineup of talented musicians, with the addition of another really talented guy in Daryl Hall. Just don't expect "Abandoned Luncheonette 2".

A Todd Piece of Work!.......2005-12-06

War Babies is far from your typical Hall & Oates fare; I dare say it's the most challenging to listen to of all their albums. Greatly to 'blame' is the contribution of one eccentric producer genius, Mr Todd Rundgren! Coming off the schizophrenic consecutive releases of his own two classics, Something/Anything and Wizard/A True Star, Rundgren (a Philly boy just like Hall & Oates), turned the duo's music on its head with his idiosyncratic arranging and production.

Digesting War Babies took me the better half of my life ...! I was bred on the classic Hall & Oates 80s sounds of Voices, Private Eyes and H2O. I gradually made my way through their back catalogue and albums like War Babies and Hall's Sacred Songs were listened to once and left on the shelf. Only after years of listening to different kinds of music, did I finally GET into War Babies. The album is an aural collage of decadent-sounding urban rock, funk and soul sounds, peppered with odd-time signature rhythms and spaced-out guitar licks from Rundgren himself. Do not expect to find hit singles on this album - it is meant to be listened to as a whole, from start to finish. And that is the beauty of the album. Was Rundgren's work appreciated by the dynamic duo? Probably not, as they never revisited this sound, although Hall did venture into progressive territory, albeit a different sounding one with his Sacred Songs.

Is there anything out there that sounds like War Babies? Probably not, although Bowie's The Man Who Sold The World keeps popping in my head - must be the similar dense and thematic nature of both albums.

War Babies is worth the effort in tracking it down, if you can find it. The CD version that I have is part of the 1998 Atlantic 50th Anniversary Digipak series (European Import).

Average customer rating: La música bien, la letra no tanto Keeps Alive the Spirit of Justice and Freedom

Spain in My Heart: Songs of the Spanish Civil War Various Artists Manufacturer: Appleseed Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Folk | Styles | Music Revival | Folk | Styles | Music Spain | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Latin Music | International | Styles | Music | Compilations | Afro Brazilian | Bolero | Brazilian Jazz | Cuban | Flamenco | Latin Jazz | Mambo | Mariachi | Merengue | Salsa | Samba | Tango | Tejano Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Folk | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Styles | Music Folk Music | Children's Music | Styles | Music General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music Similar Items: Songs of Spanish Civil War Rebel Voices: Songs of the Industrial Workers of the World Comrades: Tales of a Brigadista in the Spanish Civil War Heart of Spain: Robert Capa's Photographs of the Spanish Civil War Classic Labor Songs from Smithsonian Folkways ASIN: B0000C0FBP Release Date: 2003-09-23

Tracks:

1. Jarama Valley - Pete Seeger & Arlo Guthrie
2. Garcia e Galan - Uxia
3. The Abraham Lincoln Brigade - John McCutcheon
4. Asturias - Guardabarranco
5. El Quinto Regimiento - Lila Downs
6. The Bantry Girls' Lament - Aoife Clancy
7. Gracia E Galan - Uxia
8. Los Cuatro Generales - Joel & Jamaica Rafael
9. Llego Con Tres Heridas - Eliseo Parra
10. Noche Nochera - Guardabarranco
11. Viva La Quinte Brigada - Shay Black & Aoife Clancy
12. Si Me Quieres Escribir - Quetzal
13. Tu Que Brillas - Michele Greene
14. Los Marineros - Uxia
15. Peat Bog Soldiers - Laurie Lewis
16. Viva La Quince Brigada - Quetzal
17. Taste Of Ashes - Laurie Lewis

Album Description

The idealistic appeal of "fighting the good fight" against the fascist troops of General Francisco Franco as he warred against Spain's democratically elected government drew more than 45,000 volunteer soldiers from over 50 countries during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39). This influx created a canon of war-related songs sung by the freedom fighters and revived during the American folk boom of the Fifties.

SPAIN IN MY HEART presents new recordings of vintage and recent songs inspired by the conflict and performed by an international roster of musicians. The United States is represented by folk's activist icon, Pete Seeger, Arlo Guthrie, master instrumentalist/vocalist John McCutcheon, bluegrass singer/fiddler Laurie Lewis, East L.A.'s Quetzal, multicultural singer/songwriter/actress Michele Greene, and Joel and Jamaica Rafael of the Joel Rafael Band. From Mexico and Nicaragua come vocalist Lila Downs and Duo Guardabarranco, respectively. The Irish volunteers are solo artist Aoife Clancy, formerly of Cherish the Ladies, and Shay Black of The Black Family. Spain itself is represented by two of its leading contemporary singers, Eliseo Parra and Uxía.

The songs here, acoustic-based and many in Spanish, form a surprisingly delicate mosaic. Rather than emulating the strident chaos of battle, the CD conveys more subtle aspects of the conflict - yearning for simpler times ("Asturias," "En La Plaza De Mi Pueblo"); longing for distant loved ones ("The Bantry Girls' Lament"); the equal significance of life, love and death ("Llegó Con Tres Heridas"). The war and the bravery of the anti-fascist forces are addressed in such songs as "Jarama Valley," "El Quinto Regimiento," "Taste of Ashes," and "The Abraham Lincoln Brigade."

No matter in what language the songs are performed, the bravery, pain and loss felt by soldiers and civilians alike are rendered with a conviction and feeling that transcends words and forges an aching link with the listener.

Customer Reviews:

La música bien, la letra no tanto.......2005-05-03

Como hijo de exiliado español agradezco con el corazón que la música de la Guerra Civil Española siga viva dentro del canto del siglo XXI. Musicalmente me parece un trabajo muy completo, con conocimiento y aventura musicales, sin embargo, en lo que se refiere a las letras (lyrics) encuentro el punto débil del CD. Por lo que he podido investigar los textos utilizados son los llegados a los Estados Unidos, pero no los que se cantaban en España y, en ocasiones, la continuidad de las letras es inconexa.

Pongo un ejemplo: Joel & Jamaica Rafael cantan: 'Los cuatro generales, mamita mía, que se han alzado' y en seguida: 'Madrid que bien resistes, mamita mía, los bombardeos'. Esto, en el idioma español no tiene sentido. La letra original dice: 'Los cuatro generales, mamita mía, que se han alzado, para las navidades serán colgados' y la segunda parte: 'Madrid que bien resistes, mamita, los bombardeos, de las bombas se ríen, mamita mía, los madrileños' y de esta forma adquieren sentido pues a los cuatro generales alzados les espera la horca, mientras los madrileños resisten los bombardeos de las tropas franquistas.

Uxía, siendo española, llama 'Marineros' a la canción cuyo título original es 'Que será' y que viene de la canción infantil 'Arrión' y que ironiza sobre el hundimiento del crucero 'Baleares' por la Flota Republicana en la batalla del Cabo de Palos y Uxía no utiliza la letra que dice: 'Y han de ver, y lo van a ver como al 'Baleares', al 'Cervera' y 'Canarias' bajo los mares' lo que le daría el contexto del momento en que la canción surgió.

En fin hay muchas otras observaciones del mismo tipo.

En resumen, me parece que no se hizo una investigación profunda para encontrar las letras completas y correctas de todas estas canciones tan entrañables para todos los que descendemos de la República Española y eso demerita el trabajo del disco en su conjunto. Pareciera que es un disco para venta interna dentro de los Estados Unidos y a mi me hubiera gustado más que fuera para venta universal.

Recomiendo el CD de Oscar Chávez 'España 1936-1939-1975' editado durante 1999 en México por Discos Pentagrama, donde el trabajo curatorial de las letras y la música es sobresaliente.

Rodrigo de Oyarzabal, Ciudad de México.

Keeps Alive the Spirit of Justice and Freedom.......2004-08-06

As the son of a British International Brigade veteran and a Spanish Republican refugee,I grew up with the pain of betrayal, defeat, and exile. Songs helped to sustain us during the long dark years of Franco's dictatorship. This record captures the emotion, joy, and beauty of many of those songs, as well as some new ones, and keeps alive the spirit which took thousands of volunteers from around the world to fight for justice and freedom in Spain.

Average customer rating: This is just awful - I was suckered by the excellence Reich Remixed a huge letdown... The Ever Recyclable Glass Pop music with only a hint of Philip Glass Sound Effects

Glasscuts, Philip Glass Remixed Manufacturer: Orange Mountain Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Etudes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Film Scores | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Glass | Glass, Philip | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music English | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Philip Glass : Orion Symphony No. 6, Plutonian Ode Philip Glass : Symphony No. 8 Roving Mars Philip Glass : Les Enfants Terribles ASIN: B0009Y8I0G Release Date: 2005-09-13

Tracks:

1. Another Look at Harmony
2. Piano Etude No.2
3. Saxophone Concerto
4. Tirol Concerto for Piano and Orchestra
5. Etude No.1
6. Houston Skyline
7. Dance from Act II, Scene III of Akhnaten
8. Etude No.5
9. Channels and Winds
10. Why Are We Here?
11. Thin Blue Line
12. Saxophone Concerto
13. 2nd Perception of Light, Moon, Mist and Rainbow

Album Description

It has been said that Philip Glass is the `Godfather of Trance' and evidence of that is found in the remixes that a number of young producers/musicians began sending to Orange Mountain Music as early as 2002. These unsolicitated mixes became the genesis for Glasscuts, Philip Glass Remixed (release date Sept 2005). This CD presents a very diverse program without any one dominant style. The artists are Androoval from Uruguay, Robert Bell from Australia, Brian Bender from the US, Hector Castillo from Venezuela, Taylor Dupree from the US, Sebastian Escofet from Argentina, impLOG, from the US, Woody McBride DJ ESP from the US, Marcos Romero from Uruguay, Kate Simko from the US, Dietrich Schoenemann from the US, Luciano Supervielle from Uruguay and Dave Wesley from the US.

We invite you to immerse yourself in Glasscuts, Philip Glass Remixed with open ears to experience a Glass that is reminiscent of the past, but with an adventurous contemporary twist.

Customer Reviews:

This is just awful - I was suckered by the excellence Reich Remixed.......2006-07-23

I just assumed that this would be as equally wonderful, and that Glass' music would be even more translatable into the "trance" genre, or whatever the kids are calling it nowadays.

Sadly, it seems that this was done by junior high kids with a computer and Acid Foundry or whatever that cheap software is.

No creativity, and, oddly enough, not even any real sense of Glass' music still being in the "remix".

I am a huge fan of Glass; I am not a fan of this kind of music, but since I am also a fan of Reich and since, to my total surprise, I am quite enthralled by the Reich Remixed CD, I figured I really needed to give this CD a shot.

What a waste. This is totally amateur, but without the occasional genius that some amateur can manage. Strictly, totally, and banal amateur yuckiness.

a huge letdown..........2005-12-21

Yeah, it's fun and easy to beat up on remix albums since there are so many mediocre and terrible ones out there... but, wait: here's a great idea... let's give the pioneering, repetitive, trance-like minimalist music of Philip Glass the remix treatment... after all, Reich: Remixed was fabulous... surely the same kind of creativity can be unleashed in this project... But alas, something went terribly wrong here... these are mostly unbearably monotonous, grating, overlong, amateurish productions by remixers who don't seem to even GET (or enjoy?) Glass' music. A real missed opportunity and a huge letdown... ick...

The Ever Recyclable Glass .......2005-11-20

This is just another insipid release from the Orange Mountain label, which keeps putting out anything with the Philip Glass
name on it - even if it is flagrant garbage. Several releases have been issued which about 90% have the same old songs, just performed by different people. In fact, Philip Glass has become more banal and bovine in the last few years because he knows anything with his name on it will sell to the trendy modernistic music crowd. Overall, I believe it is time to stop
recycling Glass.

Pop music with only a hint of Philip Glass.......2005-10-28

This music should be categorized under the "popular music" category, not "classical". All the pieces have an incessant drum beat typical of popular music. This is unlike any other Philip Glass CD that I have and I have about a dozen of them. Where can I get rid of this?

Sound Effects.......2005-09-24

When this album was announced, I was quite looking forward to it; before hearing anything, I compared it to the wonderful work done on "Reich Remixed" which takes some daring approaches to Reich's music and does an excellent job (with a few exceptions) of being new and exciting. Unfortunately, Glass Remixed isn't as daring or as good.

Much of the music is overshadowed with Glass's music and themes. It's as if someone was playing the original music in the background and sound effects were added to it. Throughout listening to Remixed, these sound effects got in the way of the music and I ended up digging out the original pieces and listening to them. However, there are some excellent pieces of interpretation contained within: Etude #2, the Tirol Concerto, and the Saxophone Concerto stand out (especially the Saxophone Concerto since I don't care for the original piece).

The other mark against this effort is all the work had to come from the Orange Mountain Music catalog due to ownership complications. This is not to say there aren't outstanding pieces in the catalog, but this restriction limits most of Glass's seminal works from being considered.

As a huge Glass fan, I was mildly disappointed, but I applaud the effort and the concept behind it.

Average customer rating: Nearly Perfect Another winner Question the politics all you want... the only ska left New Political Rocksteady from the Slackers

International War Criminal The Slackers Manufacturer: Thought Squad ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Third Wave Ska | Ska | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Alive at the Lady Bug House Peculiar The Question Slack in Japan Redlight ASIN: B000294S16 Release Date: 2004-06-08

Tracks:

1. Propaganda
2. Rider
3. International War Criminal
4. Keep It Simple
5. Crazy

Customer Reviews:

Nearly Perfect.......2005-01-10

Could the Slackers be the most talented band recording today? Perhaps. This politically charged CD contains 5 songs, 4 of which are exceptional and one is simply average (although average for the Slackers is still probably better than 95% of the rest of the music being made out there). The title track, International War Criminal, somehow finds its way to miss the mark. The song (reminiscent of Age of the Insects) has rather bland lyrics by Vic's usual standards---international war criminal, information is minimal--- They seem to trying to make a point rather than just good music. The Slackers have a way infusing politics into their music in the most subtle of ways; they seemed to have lost their way on this one track. The politics came first and the music came second, which is their right (being the artist and all).

Rider would have to be my favorite of the disc, the organ/piano is beautiful.
Propaganda is chunky ska song that is very catchy
Crazy is smooth Rock Steady type song featuring Glen Pine and Q-Maxx on vocals with Vic
Keep it Simple is my second favorite song will playing over and over in your head a soon as you are finished listening to it.

Regardless of your political stance this album is worth a listen. In my opinion the Slackers are have a balanced political view (although this album is clearly anti Bush). On the album Red Light (released during the Clinton administration) they had song called "I Still Love You" which again questioned the direction the country is headed.

Anyway this album stands on its own outside the politics and you would de doing yourself a disservice if you didn't pick up a copy today.

Another winner.......2004-10-20

What boggles my mind is the Slackers' apparent inability to write a bad song, and this EP continues in that tradition.
The low song count is a bummer, but if you are a huge Slackers fan, get this. A response to the despicable politics of recent times, these songs are tighter and catchier than most of Close My Eyes. Vic continues to prove himself as a brilliant songwriter (after buying this, go buy Alive at the Ladybug House) and the rest of the guys prove themselves the best damn ska band in recent history. 'Rider' is the unexpected highlight of the EP, with haunting lyrics half-whispered over the most infectious rhythm this side of 'Run Away'.
If you are new to the Slackers, go buy the Question. It's a lengthier, better introduction to their music. But when the full length that features these songs comes out, buy that too. If these songs are any indication, the next Slackers album is going to be astounding.

Question the politics all you want..........2004-10-11

But you can't deny this is one band whose music keeps getting better with every release. Vic's vocals sound better than ever, lyrics are better-written than ever (though some might disagree with their sentiment), and everyone else plays the hell out of their instruments on every song. You have your swing (Keep It Simple), slower rocksteady/reggae (the first two), and even one with a more rock-ish vibe (the title track). My only complaint is Marq doesn't get to take the lead on vocals much at all, but hell, it's only a 5-song EP.

As a Slackers completist like myself, this is essential. If you're new to the band, there's no better place to start. Oh yeah, and go see them live as soon as possible.

the only ska left.......2004-07-18

ska died, but not before leaving us with some awesome albums, and a few bands remaining. most of these bands are and were from nyc, by the way. the slackers get better with every single album, and this new one, although only an ep, proves this from the opening track's first five seconds. second track is lovely. third and title track is one of the catchiest most relevant songs this year, easily. fourth track could be the weak one, still good. last track seals the deal perfectly. a slightly new sound from vic and company, plenty of old school as well. pick this up if you still like ska and for goshsakes, see these guys live when they come by you. they are a really fun show.

New Political Rocksteady from the Slackers.......2004-07-06

The Slackers have upstaged themselves with this release. International War Criminal contains a total of 5 songs that are fueled with less than subtle political lyrics (no doubt a response to the current polictical situation in the U.S.). Here's the song listing:
1. Propaganda (my new favourite Slacker song)
2. Rider (a slower reggae tune that features a duel piano/organ playing by Vic)
3. International War Criminal (somewhat "Age of Insects" sounding song)
4. Keep it Simple (swinging D. Hillyard tune)
5. Crazy (the most horn heavy song with vocals by Vic, QMaxx and Glen Pine)

The production on this EP is top notch and better than their latest release "Close my Eyes".

Definately recommended for any fan of the Slackers.

Average customer rating: Amazing Album Reflections Unbelievable poetry and politics

Dreadtone International: Patterns of War Dr. Israel , and Dreadtone International Manufacturer: Roir ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Dub | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | Compilations | International | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Soundtracks | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Inna City Pressure (Rmx) Inna City Pressure Welcome to Jamrock ASIN: B000AARKMQ Release Date: 2005-10-18

Tracks:

1. Counting Out Stones (4:28)
2. Tetze (Get Out) (4:09)
3. Cover Me (4:53)
4. Sinsemilla (3:50)
5. Interference w/ Systemwide (4:42)
6. Stay With Me (3:22)
7. Dread Inna Babylon (3:06)
8. One (3:27)
9. Patterns of War (4:11)
10. Counting Out Dubs (4:32)
11. Occupation Dub (4:32)
12. Dub Wit Me (4:29)

Product Description

The result of previous collaborations is Dr. Israel Presents Dreadtone International - Patterns of War—Doc’s first album in over 3 years and his first “proper” album in even longer. It also marks the return of a huge talent to the world music genre. Anyone who’s heard Doc’s classic Inna City Pressure (reissued by ROIR in August) knows exactly what I mean. Patterns of War augments the rock bombast of that album with dark, worldly grooves that showcase not only Doc’s thick baritone but the vocals of Dreadtone International members Lady K and Chemda. As with Inna City Pressure, Doc’s soulful production, deep vocals, and global-urban consciousness allow Patterns of War to freely roam the earth while remaining grounded in Brooklyn’s gritty streets. Think Massive Attack vs. Sade vs. Bob Marley. Heavy, heavy bass lines, thundering beats, beautiful melodies, pristinely produced vocals, and conscious lyrics paint an overall soundscape which is as powerful as it is unique. Keep an eye out for the music video of “Tetze”—ROIR’s first ever! To be included on the finalized CD.

Customer Reviews:

Amazing Album.......2006-05-17

Every song on this album is outstanding, as has been all coming from the sensational Dr. Israel. "Tetze" and "Counting Out Stones" are both musically brilliant and lyrically genius.

Reflections.......2006-01-06

This CD is awesome. "Counting Stones" is a beautiful haunting song about the agony of war. "Tetze" speaks for all the people of the world who live with oppression everyday. "Stay With Me" by Lady K is a sensual poetic song that touches the soul. The entire collection is great, but these are my favorites.

Unbelievable poetry and politics.......2005-12-12

Amazing! This is a CD with everything I had hoped for from the Doctor's new project. Beautiful and inspring.

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Songs of the Civil War / Pesni Grazhdanskoy Voyni Various Artists Manufacturer: Bomba Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B000NUWZYG

Product Description

1. Molodaja gvardija 2. Buduwaja armija 3. Nizvergnuta noch' 4. Pesnja o Kahovke 5. Pesnja o Worse P. Kirichek, Solomon Hromchenko 6. Guljal po Uralu CHapaev-geroj 7. Pesnja CHapaevca 8. Gibel' CHapaeva 9. Pesnja o tachanke 10. Tam vdali, za rekoj 11. SHel otrjad 12. Pohodnaja dal'nevostochnaja 13. Gej, po doroge 14. Marsh `Budennyj` 15. Po voennoj doroge 16. Marshal Budennyj 17. Po dolinam i po vzgor'jam Ansambl' pesni i pljaski imeni A.V. Aleksandrova

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Dub in a Time of War Soldiers of Jah Army ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Reggae | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: Peace in a Time of War ASIN: B000FTANGM Release Date: 2005-11-29

Tracks:

1. Dub in a Time of War
2. In Jah I Must Fear
3. Jah Protect Dub
4. Dub You Ever
5. What It Takes
6. Fox Rocks
7. Just Like the Land
8. Only Dub Will Stand
9. Frienemy Dub
10. Real Dub
11. Jah Love
12. Within Dub
13. Negativity
14. Revolve
15. Se Acabo Dub

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R.A.B. vol. 2 [CD & DVD] 28 Tracks Plus 6 Short political short films that you just have to see... Favorite Son - Green Day (unreleased) / Let Them Eat War - Bad Religion / Unity - Operation Ivy / Necrotism: Decanting the Insalubrious (Cyborg Midnight) Part 7 - The Lawrence Arms (unreleased) , We Got the Power - Dropkick Murphys (rare) / Drunken Lullabies - Flogging Molly / Doomsday Breach - Only Crime / Gas Chamber - Foo Fighters (rare) , Status Pools - Lagwagon (unreleased) / What You Say - Sugarcult / 7 Years Down - Rancid / Off With Your Head - Sleater-Kinney (rare) , Scream Out - The Unseen (unreleased) / Violins - Yellowcard (unreleased) / Like Sprewells on a Wheelchair - Dillinger Four (unreleased) / Chesterfield King live - Jawbreaker (unreleased) , Born Free live - Bouncing Souls (unreleased) / No Hope live - Mad Caddies (unreleased) / Kids Today - The Dwarves (unreleased) / Can't Wait to Quit - Sick of It All (rare) , Comforting Lie - No Doubt / State of Fear - Useless ID (unreleased) / I'm Thinking - Autopilot Off (unreleased) / My Star - The International Noise Conspiracy (unreleased) , and Time's Up - Donots (unreleased) / Kill the Night - Hot Water Music (unreleased) / You're Gonna Die - Thought Riot / Fields of Agony acoustic - No Use For a Name (unreleased) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000QXKUWE

Average customer rating: Great Music

Iraqi Music in a Time of War Rahim Alhaj Manufacturer: Voxlox ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: When the Soul Is Settled: Music of Iraq The Second Baghdad Friendship Art of the Ud Choubi Choubi! Folk and Pop Sounds from Iraq ASIN: B000142MXS Release Date: 2003-10-10

Tracks:

1. Introduction
2. The Second Baghdad/Baghdad AlThania
3. Introduction
4. Dance of the Palms/Ruqsat AlNakeel
5. Introduction
6. Dream/Helum
7. Introduction
8. Sunset of the City/Guriib AlMedina
9. Introduction
10. Missing/Showak
11. Introduction
12. Iraqi Faces/Wjooh Iraqia
13. Introduction
14. Yearning/Haneen
15. Introduction
16. Horses/Khaiyul
17. Introduction (encore)
18. Eastern Love/Hob Sharki

Album Description

"When I arrived in New York, I was witnessing Iraq's third war during my lifetime. But this time the war was very different for me; I was not there with my family, and I had no news from them. Yet day to day life for me was as excruciating as if I was in Baghdad. So I wanted to communicate to my audience my experience of war, the pain and the misery one feels in a hopeless situation where chaos reigns and loved ones die. I found New York a bustling city, but when I was there I did not see people smiling. I sense that my audience that night felt the despair that I was feeling, and when we came together, it was a catharsis.

To play music in a time of war is to connect, to feed people with hope, and to hold onto my hope of someday seeing my mother's beautiful face once again. Her last words to me were: "I hope your cruise missiles don't kill me before I see you again". Music joings people in their souls, and when this connection happens, peace,love, and compassion can fill the hands of humanity".

--Rahim Al Haj

"My strongest memory from our New York time together is of the feeling that moved through the room as Rahim played for us that night, comforting our upset and laying bare his own. Listen again now to this intensely war-torn moment, and imagine, in solidarity with Rahim, how music can advocate for compassion, love and peace".

--Steven Feld, Voxlox record Label, Ethnomusicologist, University of New Mexico, previously of Columbia University

Customer Reviews:

Great Music.......2006-10-30

I have all of Raheem's CD's. I enjoy listening to them over and over as I like descovering new notes in what initially may seem one. Checkout his work with the string quartet.

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