Saikai Story [CD-single] [Import]

1. Story

2. Dears (Live Version)

3. Story (Instrumental)

Tracks:

Late Morning Lullaby
The Story
Turpentine
My Song
Wasted
Have You Ever
Josephine
Losing Heart
Cannonball
Until I Die
Downpour
Shadow on the Wall
Again Today

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The Brandi Carlile story so far is fairly short: fresh-faced singer-song writer from rural Ravensdale, Washington, quietly releases a 2005 debut that has critics and fans reaching for their thesauruses searching for appropriate adjectives to describe her voice. Patsy Cline, Jeff Buckley, kd lang, Beth Orton, Linda Ronstadt, and Aimee Mann get name-checked as Carlile and her guitar-and-bass-playing Hanseroth twins-led band criss-cross the country for two years, first as openers, then as headliners. Cue the overproduced, disappointing follow-up album? Not so fast. On The Story, Carlile teams up with veteran roots producer T Bone Burnett, who brings in vintage equipment and strips down her sound. Instead of using overdubs, the new songs--most of which were already road-tested--are recorded live, giving the ballads and midtempo rockers a tough, uncompromising edge and a fuller, more aggressive attack. Echoes of country and folk color the bucolic "Have You Ever" and the unadorned acoustic "Cannonball," but it's the sweeping drama of the more epic-sounding "Until I Die," "Late Morning Lullaby," and the U2-styled "My Song" that leave the greatest lasting impressions. Carlile and Burnett make a perfect team: he allows her malleable voice room to soar in the mix while she brings sharp original songs that exude confidence, pride, and emotion. It's a combustive combination and one that results in a sophomore release every bit as good, and in many respects better, than her first. Stay tuned as the story continues. --Hal Horowitz

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Brandi Carlile has a rare voice, consistently spilling over with honesty, purity, and passion. Her dynamic and tonal range is truly exceptional and on par with the likes of k.d. lang, Bonnie Raitt, and Patsy Cline--at times soft, swooping, and clear as a bell ("Turpentine," "Josephine," "Cannonball"), and then ferocious to the point of breaking ("The Story," "My Song"). A voice like Carlile's when paired with the right material is a winning combination, and The Story's country-meets-Radiohead ballads and rockers do not disappoint. While the songs on are not as consistently stellar as those on her self-titled debut album, they are more often than not solid, and show off her talents and confidence as both an artist and performer, which have fully bloomed since her debut. This, coupled with T Bone Burnett's light, live production style, creates an album that is ultimately more rewarding than her first. The high points on The Story have raised the bar considerably for Carlile, and they are frequent. Her choice to record the album in a live setting inside the studio lends it a raw intimacy and authenticity noticeably absent from most studio recordings, and leaves us with not only an album, but a work of art. Carlile is a career artist still defining her sound, but her maturity as a vocalist cannot be questioned--this is an immensely talented singer laying herself bare before us, and one of the strongest releases of 2007. --Alan Wiley

Customer Reviews:

I <3 Brandi Carlile.......2007-07-15

This CD....*sigh*....is wonderful! This one and the one before it are both amazing. She is soulful and raw. She exposes her inner workings through her beautiful melodies.

Addictive.......2007-07-13

Brandi Carlile has a unique sound and I must admit that I wasn't sure I liked her at first. But a friend encouraged me to listen to "The Story" more closely. After hearing it a few times, I fell in love. Later, I heard "Turpentine" on Grey's Anatomy... wow! I bought the cd and am totally addicted. It stays in my car because I listen to it regularly. One of my all-time favorite songs is "Wasted".

wish could give her 10 stars.......2007-07-12

amazing young womsn love her music glad not one album wonder can not wait for her next dozen

This story isn't that great.......2007-07-12

The first three tunes are great - the rest of the album turns into Indigo Girls type rock - what happened to the Brandi Carlile from her first album? I guess these were the tunes thrown out and T-Bone Burnette was called to save the day - which he didn't do. Typical sophomore slump album.

Powerful, evocative stories of life lived.......2007-07-07

One of the most emotional and communicative pieces of music and songwriting I have heard in a long time. This woman knows life and gives voice to her life and her lessons. Her songs unleash your heart and allow the tears to flow. It's beautiful.

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Already one of the years' best!
Almost too subtle for me to catch the vibe . . .

A Long Story

Manufacturer: Ecm Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000L42HCO
Release Date: 2007-03-06

Tracks:

Just Now, Var. I
Morning: Good
Lullaby
Chapter-Two
Just Now, Var. II
Not A Dream?
Rehaired
As Two / Something `Bout Camels
Not The Perfect Storm
Chapter One
Just Now, Var. III

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There's an intuitive branch of chamber jazz that began with Lennie Tristano and continued through to Paul Bley, Keith Jarrett, and the Swedish trio E.S.T. Israeli-born pianist Anat Fort is the latest iteration of an approach that's based in intuitive interplay and an austere, Bauhaus sense of dynamics. Echoes of Keith Jarrett circa the mid 1970s and his band with Charlie Haden, Dewey Redman, and Paul Motian reverberate throughout her ECM debut. The comparison is perhaps more facilely drawn because Motian is her drummer on this session. (He also happened to play with Tristano.) He's joined in his colorfully shaded and fluid rhythms by bassist Ed Schuller, who has a Mississippi-deep sound, anchoring even the freest improvisations on the disc. Most of the tracks consist of this trio, but they're joined by clarinetist Perry Robinson on a few songs like "Chapter Two," and those head for the hinterlands of avant-garde playfulness. Songs like "Just Now, Var. I" have that mix of stateliness and gospel chords that Jarrett employed at the time. On the other hand, "Just Now, Var. II," rendered solo, could have dripped from the pen of Annette Peacock, the early muse and composer for pianist Paul Bley, with whom Fort studied. Fort is a pianist of melodic gifts who can also play the angles of abstract expression as she does on the solo piece, "Chapter One," but she shares Keith Jarrett's gift for deeply integrated ensemble play, which shines on tracks like the freely played "As Two/Something 'bout Camels" and the cloudy moods of "Not the Perfect Storm." This is Anat Fort's second album, and she's quietly establishing herself as a composer of graceful beauty and an improvisor of daring exploration. --John Diliberto

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A Long Story is Anat Fort's debut release on ECM, and is comprised entirely of her original compositions, with one joint effort between Fort and Perry Robinson. From the very first track, the standard-in-the-making "Just Now Var. I," Fort's attractively melodic and Eastern-flavored jazz writing is apparent and ECM's storied history of piano-led groups (think Keith Jarrett, Bobo Stenson, and Tord Gustavsen) continues with the addition of this fine quartet. The "sidemen" on A Long Story are three well-known jazz veterans, led by the great Paul Motian on drums. Perry Robinson makes his ECM debut here and Ed Schuller rounds out the group on double-bass.

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Already one of the years' best!.......2007-04-27

"A Long Story" marks the ECM debut of the Israeli-born New York-educated
pianist Anat Fort. And what a great debut it is. Although it is only April it seems destined to be one of the year's 10 best jazz albums.
Fort's compositions run the gamut from wistful to whimsical. She can be introspective and contemplative without becoming dreary or cumbersome. The cohesiveness of this project is further enhanced by the rhythm section that not only provides the essential foundation but also the framework for many of the compositions. But what else would you expect from living legend Paul Motian?
While this album was not recorded at the ECM studios, it nonetheless has that characteristic ECM sound. Open. Spacious. Subdued. The only question is why this took 3 years to be released since it was recorded in early 2003. But, in the end, who cares? A great album all the way around. One can only hope that Fort's future efforts will build upon this impressive beginning.

Almost too subtle for me to catch the vibe . . ........2007-03-18

. . . but I finally did. This disc demands close listening. Its nuanced pleasures, from Fort's gently slurred piano notes and brilliant pedal deployment, to Ed Schuller's deep, woody bass played with precisely bent notes and sly overtones, to Paul Motian's magical, dancing cymbals and sprung time, reveal themselves only to those who pay attention. Casual listening makes it almost sound--heaven forbid--mundane.

Only after easing into its subtle sensibilities do the furtive melodies began to reveal their hidden beauty and rigor. And just when one gets used to the finely tuned piano-trio concept, enter Perry Robinson, who has a unique approach and beguiling tone on clarinet, to lift the session to new heights. What seemed an entirely lovely outing suddenly turns mysterious, and sometimes even scary, starting with the very Charlie Haden-ish "Lullaby," continuing with the spooky "Chapter Two," a Fort/Robinson duet, and resurfacing whenever Robinson joins the proceedings ("Not a Dream?" with its magical-realist soundscape, "As Two/Something 'Bout Camels," certainly the most ambitious number on the disc, drenched in longing until, about midway through, a huge angst surfaces with Robinson's skittish clarinet and Schuller's brave bass solo, soon resolving into a more familiar-yet-still-alien territory, Robinson playing obsessive ocarina over delicate piano chords, and, finally, "Just Now, Var. III," with such palpable Sehnsuct that the listener almost keels over from longing).

Two solo piano numbers underscore Fort's understated genius, "Just Now, Var. II," with its delicate wistfulness, and "Chapter One," a study in quiet virtuosity, full of spiky melodies and faux-Romantic yearnings, all dolled up in gloriously ruminative wrappings.

As I say, you might be fooled by the apparent ease of execution that permeates this remarkable disc. But take the time to listen closely, and I think you'll agree that only a musician of the highest accomplishment could conceive and imbue such seeming ordinary music with such magic.

Highest recommendation.

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Practically Perfect...
A Classic
Loved by young and old...I mean older :)
What a soundtrack!
Mary Poppins Soundtrack is supercalifriglisticexpialidocious

Mary Poppins
Richard M. Sherman , Robert B. Sherman , and Julie Andrews
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Winner of five Oscars (including two for Richard and Robert Sherman's memorable slate of songs), Disney's 1964 adaptation of British author P.L. Travers' beloved children's tales melded live action, animation and music more successfully than any film before or since. Containing the most complete version of the Sherman Brothers' score and a wealth of previously unavailable behind-the-scenes treasures, this double-disc, 40th anniversary soundtrack edition becomes the ultimate musical tribute to the beloved family masterpiece. The Sherman's memorable songs are showcased here in a more comprehensive musical context than ever before; indeed, a number of the expanded or previously unreleased pieces of the Irwin Kostal-arranged underscore now included were truncated in editing the film itself. The generous bonus disc contains the set's greatest historical treasure: a 40+ minute pre-production story meeting between the Shermans, gag writer Don DaGradi and author Travers herself. Also included is a lengthy 1964 audio documentary featuring the Shermans and stars Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke, an audio montage of the songwriting team reminiscing and playing their original demos for the project and an illustrated 40-page companion booklet containing a history of the project as well as complete song lyrics. -- Jerry McCulley

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Practically Perfect..........2007-06-20

A really wonderful re-issue of this classic score, made even richer by the inclusion of much of the orchestral score. My only quibble, rather small, is that the expanded overture heard on the original lp has not been included. That overture goes on a little longer than the film version and is quite beautiful. Has this version been on any cd issue of the soundtrack? As I said, small point, and this cd belongs in every soundtrack collection - it's just great - and far better than the current stage version.

A Classic.......2007-05-13

This CD is not of the caliber of a Sound of Music and West Side Story as far sheer volume of great songs go; most songs are good and classics.

This CD is one to have in your collection of musicals.

Loved by young and old...I mean older :) .......2007-03-15

My son and mother-in-law love to sing to the music, so we bought this for her birthday to replace the record (album) that she has been using. Yes, I did say record! It really is supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

What a soundtrack!.......2006-11-10

I wish I would have gotten this a long time ago. I never knew soundtracks could be so much fun! My whole family enjoys singing along with these songs and visioning the movie while we sing. Even my husband enjoys singing Chim Chim Cher-ee! The price is amazing to boot.
Perfectly pleased.

Mary Poppins Soundtrack is supercalifriglisticexpialidocious.......2006-11-10

The CD expansion of the score from the original vinyl is delightful and a must for any soundtrack collection.

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A classic album with a lot of great tracks on it
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(What's The Story) Morning Glory?
Oasis
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ASIN: B000002BBY
Release Date: 1995-10-03

Tracks:

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Wonderwall
Don't Look Back In Anger
Hey Now!
Untitled
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Cast No Shadow
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Untitled
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This big rock candy mountain of an album justifies some if by no means all of the poses and pretentious statements made by Manchester's natural-born rock & roll deities. A dramatic attempt to rekindle the flames of the original British Invasion, Morning Glory rolls 30 years of Britpop tradition into one irresistible (if achingly self-conscious) whole. "Wonderwall" can be read as a Beatles tribute, "Don't Look Back in Anger" feels like a Mott The Hoople anthem and "She's Electric" and "Morning Glory" are chewy pop confections. --Jeff Bateman

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A classic album with a lot of great tracks on it.......2007-06-27

Definitely as good as it ever got with Oasis. Wonderwall is still a radio standard and this album has plenty of songs that come close to that kind of greatness.

Essential Listening.......2007-06-02

Oasis is a superb band, and while they did enjoy moderate success in the United States with "Wonderwall" and a few other tunes, their popularity in the UK is immensely greater (in fact, this album itself is the number two selling album of all time in the UK, second only to The Beatles). And it is truly unfortunate that they never reached this level of success in America. Oasis could have been much more, and if time hadn't been wasted brawling and drinking, I believe these Brits could have even surpassed Nirvana in popularity in the States. A bold statement, I know, but just give this immaculate album a listen. (What's The Story) Morning Glory? is definitely one of the best albums of the nineties and possibly one of the best of all time.

It is apparent that the lads of Oasis have put alot into every track. There is not one weak song on the album. Albeit it really isn't the most original stuff out there (the songs of The Beatles, T. Rex, etc. all come to mind when listening), but it is by far some of the most satisfying and enjoyable Britpop out there. The UK has always been a haven for excellent rock bands...Pink Floyd, Led Zep, The Who, The Clash...and with this album, Oasis can now be listed among those. Leading the wave of British rockers in the 90's, now looking back it is apparent that these guys were a blessing, the complete opposite of the grunge and lame pop dominating the airwaves in those days.

On to the songs themselves, "Wonderwall", "Don't Look Back In Anger", "Cast No Shadow", and "Champagne Supernova" are all instantly recognizable as some of the most popular hits found on here. However, throughout there are many more gems. "Hello", which leads us off, is by far one of the rougher songs on this overall softer (for Oasis, at least) CD, more reminiscent of Definitely Maybe, and is a great way to lead things off. In the same vein as "Hello" lies "Morning Glory", a fantastic song with an incredibly catchy guitar riff. One of the most underrated songs on here, with clever lyrics and a unique rhythm is "She's Electric". Everything on here deserves a listen, as everything is just as good as the next.

Overall, a must-have for those who wish to return to the good old days of rock and roll. This album is certainly a piece of the progression of Oasis, but musically it harks back to the days when an the entire album was true music, no filler included. A superb CD.

They're perfect. Just don't get to know them!.......2007-05-16

There's a hackneyed saying, "Time will tell." But cliches are often cliches for a reason. There's truth to them. Case in point, "(What's the Story) Morning Glory?" I just listened to it for the first time in ten years, and, well, I love it, all over again. How many albums can you say that about? Certainly not Born in the USA.

What makes this album so great? Simple. Every song is good. Some, like the micro epic closer, Champagne Supernova, are classic. I just wish the jamming guitar solo would go on for another 10 minutes, but that's okay. And if maybe some of the other songs took off in that balls-to-the-wall sort of way. No? That's okay, too.

The only song I'd skip is one of their most popular, Wonderwall. I don't know. It just feels droany and whiny. But it's still good. That's what this album is all about (even that song that's just a clip of a jam is worth it). It's like they could do nothing wrong. If only they stayed that way. Oh well.

Just a warning. Don't ever, I mean ever, listen to an interview with them. Promise? Seriously. It's like if you were into Lenny Kravitz and all of a sudden heard him say that he enjoys clubbing Harp Seals and strangling kittens. That's why I try not to read tell-all biographies. If someone's an artist, just let their art speak for them. Not their misguided words.

Most of all, sit back and enjoy the Brit invasion album in 30 years. And no, they're not better than the Beatles. Just a little different. And a lot more obnoxious.

Legendary.......2007-05-07

Flicking through some of the reviews on here, I understand why some people don't like this. Oasis really typified the 90's Indie Rock scene in the UK, they stood for everything that was British culture at the time, they're lyrics and attitude was perfect. So for many americans, i can understand how this culture would pass you by, and in turn this album. Many people really had to be living in Britain at the time to fully get why Oasis and Blur etc were so big. It's much the same for a lot of American artists that we don't get over in the UK.

...Either way, a fantastic album full of meaning and great songs.

Embarrassingly bad.......2007-05-01

Wow, does anyone actually listen to this garbage? To say overrated would be too kind...this album should be on the $1 discount shelf, and even then I wouldnt buy it

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LOVE it
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Tracks:

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Leonard Bernstein's musical update of Romeo and Juliet, with a young Stephen Sondheim's brilliant lyrics, had already galvanized Broadway with its vivid reinvention as a parable of racial intolerance and generational conflict. But director Robert Wise's lavish widescreen presentation broke fresh ground by taking the story to its most impressionable audience, the teenagers who could identify directly with Tony and Maria, and opened up Jerome Robbins's kinetic choreography through bravura camera work. The original soundtrack album was not merely a huge seller but a unique touchstone for an otherwise rock-oriented audience, and its release on CD benefits from an expanded program untenable in its initial LP release, as well as a 20-bit digital transfer. With Richard Beymer, Marni Nixon (Hollywood's vocal doppelgänger of choice, here standing in for Natalie Wood), and Rita Moreno dominating, the show's bounty of terrific songs and exciting instrumental pieces remains an ear-filling treat, mixing operatic passions, tart social commentary, and high comedy. From "Tonight" to "One Hand, One Heart," "America" to "Jet Song," this is a landmark in American musical theatre and film beautifully realized on disc. --Sam Sutherland

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WSS Original Sdtrk........2007-06-11

I ordered the West Side Story cd and it came in excellent condition. it was sealed and everything and if i find anything else to buy from this seller, i will.

west side story music.......2007-04-14

C.D. in excellent condition, arrived soon after order. OH! Played at full volume--made me long to see the movie again. May just do that. The other reviewers complimented the movie orchestration and sound track--they were right.Nothing like Leonard Bernstein, Marnie Nixon, et.al.

West Side Story CD.......2007-01-24

Great music. Just like I remembered it... but even better. Very lively, great instrumentals, and wonderful voices.

LOVE it.......2007-01-09

This is my favorite musical and I love being able to rip it and have it on my MP3 for car listening.

Buy it for posterity.......2006-12-30

Yes, this is the movie version and is an important part of 1960s pop culture, but it pales in comparison to the Broadway Cast. The sound quality is sub-par, and the voices are nowhere near as strong as the 1957 Cast. The movie also cuts some important music, or rewoks the score until it is completely different from the original. The order was also changed from the original show, and it is hard to listen to for someone that is familiar with the original. Overall, 1957 cast over this one, but buy it for the memories if you must.

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Act I: America
Act I: Cool
Act I: One Hand, One Heart
Act I: Tonight (Qnt And Chor)
Act I: The Rumble
Act II: I Feel Pretty
Act II: Somewhere(Ballet)
Act II: Gee, Officer Krupke
Act II: A Boy Like That/I Have A Love
Act II: FInale
Sym Dances: Prologue(Allegro Moderato)
Sym Dances: Somewhere(Adagio)
Sym Dances: Scherzo(Vivace E Leggiero)
Sym Dances: Mambo(Meno Presto)
Sym Dances: Cha-Cha(Andantino Con Grazia)
Sym Dances: Meeting Scene(Meno Mosso)
Sym Dances: Cool Fugue(Allegretto)
Sym Dances: Rumble(Molto Allegro)
Sym Dances: Finale(Adagio)

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What is there left to say about this musical, deservedly one of the most famous in the canon? Created by what lyricist Stephen Sondheim described as "a unique concatenation of people" (Leonard Bernstein, Sondheim, Arthur Laurents, Jerome Robbins), the show remains as explosively vibrant, daring, and modern as it was decades ago. Bernstein integrated Latin percussion and jazz into his electrifying score, dazzlingly translating New York's unique vitality into a musical idiom. West Side Story has been adapted for jazz and interpreted by pop and opera singers, but you owe it to yourself to check out the original version to see what the fuss was all about. This new reissue adds over 20 minutes of "symphonic dances" as well as liner notes and production photos. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

West Side Story.......2007-06-13

It is like reviewing the bible. West Side Story is so fundemental to modern musical theater that it stands on its own.

Beautiful.......2007-04-01

I saw West Side Story on Broadway with this cast. It was wonderful to revisit this exceptional play and brilliant score. I always felt that the movie was schlock compared to the original play. I recommend this to anyone and everyone who loves beautiful music performed by exceptionally talented performers

Gorgeous Music!.......2007-03-18

I'm in love with this OBCR, and for good reason. It's West Side Story! How could you not love it?

But, for a more realistc review, this is an amazing cast recording. If you just take into consideration how long ago this was (50 years) and think about how far it's come, how much this musical has impacted the world, you already have an idea of how amazing this how must have beem. Beyond that, the orchestrations are beautiful, the performances wonderful and Mr. Sondheim's lyrics will make your breath catch in your throat.

What more could you want in a musical?

Best version of the best Musical.......2007-03-03

I first heard the original Broadway cast album of West Side Story when I was 8 years old. Since then I have heard the album from the motion picture and the album recorded with opera stars including Kiri Te Kanawa. Although the latter two are excellent efforts, I think (and always will) that the original Broadway cast album with Carol Lawrence and Larry Kern is the definitive treatment. The energy, freshness, enthusiasm and feeling are at once captivating, exciting and uplifting. The sense of character and atmosphere is incomparable. It is possibly a help that this album was recorded at the time when the reality of New York and its demographics (including the street gangs) portrayed in the work was still fresh and relevant. I could rattle on for ages about this wonderful work but I will spare the patient reader. All I can say is, if you love this wonderful piece of art and don't possess this version, do yourself the biggest of favours and buy it. Listen to it again and again and let it work its magic on you. You won't regret it! Olé!

Fantastic CD!!!!!!.......2007-01-16

The high pitched click on the 12/13 second mark that was mentioned in a previous review is, I believe, just the sound of Riff and Bernardo pulling out their knives. As for any confusion about the difference in song order and lyric changes for those used to the movie, in the Broadway play the song "Cool" was sung before the war council and the song "Gee, Officer Krupke" was sung after the Rumble. In the movie they switched these two songs. (Appropriately, I think.) In the movie they also changed where the song "I Feel Pretty" was. Which is why the lyrics changed from: "I feel pretty and witty and bright! And I pity any girl who isn't me tonight!" to the words "gay" (meaning happy of course) and "day". In the movie some changes (mostly slight ones) were made to the lyrics in most of the songs. Bernardo and the Sharks were also added to the song "America". The "Somewhere Ballet" was not done in the movie due to the budget and time. If you are used to the movie version the Broadway version might seem a bit odd. Overall it is a wonderful CD with lovely singing, and music.

-A reviewer (though not necessarily a child)

Out Of Africa: Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack

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Out Of Africa: Music From The Motion Picture Soundtrack

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Main Title (I Had A Farm In Africa)
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The great irony of John Barry's Academy Award-winning score for Out of Africa (which also took the Oscar as Best Picture) is that it almost never was; director Sydney Pollack had originally envisioned the film with native African music, going as far as laying the indigenous score down as he was editing. But the weight of John Barry's arguments--not to mention his considerable track record and composing gifts--held sway, and the composer delivered on his intent: a lush, romantic masterpiece for the ages. --Jerry McCulley

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Simply beautiful.......2007-01-11

Out of Africa is a CD with beautiful music. When I listen to it, I imagine myself in the nature of Africa. You will enjoy it!

CD has missing track.......2006-12-03

John Barry's compositions are pleasantly sweeping. There's nothing wrong with this album, just not really enough to recommend it.

I was puzzled to learn that some time between my buying the LP record and the issuing of this CD, the track "The Music of Goodbye (love theme from Out of Africa)" was omitted. It's not that this song, sung by Melissa Manchester, is a must-have; it's more that it's sneaky to leave off tracks when you reissue a soundtrack in another format.

Disappointed.......2006-11-10

I absolutely love the music from Out of Africa, but I do not recommend this CD at all. The sound quality is so poor that I could only bear listening to it once.

Worth Buying!.......2006-11-06

Highly recommended for those who love instrumental music. A lot of beautiful flute, strings and some piano and harp. Very contemplative and hauntingly beautiful music.

Great Album.......2006-11-04

For me, one of the best music of last decade. Romantic, full of sense. Please give a listen at least

Carreras · Domingo · Pavarotti ~ the three tenors in concert / Mehta

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Magic was created one starlit night in July 1990, when Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo and José Carreras met onstage at the Baths of Caracalla in Rome and became the Three Tenors. They eschewed competitive instincts and cooperated in the spirit of mutual admiration to create one of the greatest musical events ever. This concert is an awe-inspiring orgy of the greatest hits for the tenor voice. Domingo and Pavarotti sing perfectly. The audience wins as these vocal supermen compete to seduce the hearts of the audience. One moment Domingo brings thrilling fire and pain to "E lucevan le stelle" from Tosca; the next, Pavarotti rises to heavenly heights in an inspired rendition of "Nessun dorma" from Turandot. Carreras is the competent little brother, one step behind the greatness of the big brothers from opera's Ponderosa. His singing isn't as captivating as that of the big boys; but his enthusiasm and passion are unrivaled. Mehta exquisitely captures the largeness of this bonanza through the grandiose orchestra. --Barbara Eisner Bayer

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delivery went ok.......2006-11-14

the item was delivered to me on-time and with no problems. however,i was looking for a DVD and not a audio Cd. might be good to clearly differentiate when the product is being advertised or shown.

A knockout performance .......2006-05-28

Like so many of the reviewers here I am not an opera aficionado. But I sensed immediately the night I saw this concert on television that this was one of those 'remarkable' artistic events. Domingo and Pavarotti both have such strength and beauty in their voices that they overwhelm. Carreras adds flavor and enthusiasm.
One of the most remarkable music performances I have seen.

The night that started it all!.......2005-11-02

You can read the technical information about the contents of this CD above. That is not what this review is about. I became intrested in opera about 1 1/2 years ago because of happening upon Mario Lanza. Since then, I have experienced many great truly operatic voices, including the "King," Pavarotti.
If you are just discovering opera, suffice it to say; Buy this album!!! It was the concert that launched the 3 Tenors phenomenon. It is full of uplifting, heart- tugging favorites, and you will find yourself listening to it over and over. Buy the dvd as well. It imparts absolute electricity! I am a young pianist and vocalist, and this concert is truly inspiring to me! You won't regret one penny you spend on this!

Great singing from the three tenors.......2005-06-23

This cd is a must-have for anyone interested in opera - or beautiful singing. And when you're at it - why don't buy the dvd from the concert? It will make you appreciate the cd even more.

First of all I have to comment on the editorial review of this cd. I felt the reviewer is "belittling" José Carreras here by saying he's one step behind the big brothers and his singing isn't as captivating as that of the big boys.....?!?!? Of course I can only speak for myself, but I feel she's way out of line. And I'm starting to wonder if she's been listening to the cd at all? In my opinion you have to be dead not to be touched by his rendition of "Lamento di Federico" and "L'improvviso". If anybody can deliver a line it has to be Carreras. When it comes to his interpretation of "Granada" even conductor Zubin Mehta was gobsmacked. Watching the dvd you can see him putting down his baton and applauding. He even steps down from his podium to hug José.

I have to say I'm not too keen on the two other tenors, although I have to admit I loved Pavarotti's "Torna a Surriento" and "Rondine al nido". The thing about Pavarotti is that he has a great singing technique and he's also in possession of this "push-button" which make him sing a lot of high notes, but that alone isn't enough to stir emotion.

As for Domingo, even if he's giving it all in every song, and his "No puede ser" was great,I think he's a bit too much on the nasal side. He's okay when they all perform together, but his "E lucevan le stelle" is sending shivers down my spine - and not of delight. I'm practically unable to sit still and listen to his solos. If you really want "fire and pain" you should check out Carreras in the Tosca-recording from -80, or his recording from -76. It's really breathtaking and I promise you'll end up in tears!

At the end of this concert the three tenors perform a medley together. Their voices blend perfectly and it's powerful to listen to them giving it all. A lot of people are talking about their mis-pronounciations. I for one, think it only adds to the charm of the performers. Pavarotti has some problems with the English songs (okay, big problems..), Domingo stumbles in the words in the beginning of "Wien Wien nur du allein", and (this you'll see in the dvd) in the same song Carreras is actually reading the text from a piece of paper as he's singing and his facial expressions when getting his head around the German words are really hilarious. O sole mio as an encore is fabulous when Pavarotti pushes his button and shakes out all his high notes.... And I love it when the two other join forces and repeat his stunt to perfection.

All in all this is a wonderful album. And well worth 5 stars.... José alone gets 10 stars!!!

Excellent. Like summer sunshine. manna from heaven!.......2004-05-28

This CD is terrific on so many levels. In celebration of one of the world's great sporting events - the World Cup of football (soccer to us stateside), three great tenors and one masterful conductor (Zubin Mehta) were brought together in one of the world's great cities - Rome -- for a special evening that we are blessed to have been able to listen to again and again.

The concert was held during the World Cup in 1990 at the Baths of Caracella, which are ruins of the once great Roman baths. In this beautiful setting Luiciano Pavrotti, Jose Carreas and Placido Domingo came together for one of the best CD's ever made.

The singing is exquisite. The passion of the crowd in this live performance should equal the reaction of the listener. This is art at its highest level. It is a celebration of great music, not just of opera, but in my opinion, the soaring human spirit. What power to move the soul! You don't need to be an opera fan to enjoy this music. If you like any kind of music, you cannot help but be affected by the power of this special evening. And what an evening, those in attendance were lucky to have been there!!

The casual listener will already know some of these arias, as they are from some the great operas of all time. However, I believe even the most hardenend opera fan, unless he or she is a real stiff, cannot be helped to be but moved by this music.

Tracks:

Ladies And Gentlemen
Broken Sunday
Never Gonna Change
King Of The Stereo
One More Chance
Going Under
Twister
Black Sheep
Starting over
Here With You

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Long derided by critics as unoriginal and uninspired, Saliva has gained popularity among legions of rock & roll fans eager to celebrate good times with a bottle of domestic beer at their sides and their fists thumping high, high in the air. Blood Stained Love Story seems unlikely to change critical minds--much of the album, including "Ladies and Gentlemen," "Never Gonna Change" and the unimaginatively titled "Twister" comes off like warmed-over '80s hair metal. While it's true that the record features blazing guitar leads and drumming that'll hasten the beats of the average rock-starved heart, it seems unlikely that it--or the band that created it--will make an entry into the pantheon of timeless rock & roll. Thoroughly disposable. --Jedd Beaudoin

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For gold-selling Memphis turbo-rockers Saliva, the past couple years of their decade-long career have brought an ocean swell of change. One or more members have had children, stopped drinking, ended longterm relationships, gotten married and/or left the group, and each instance has been accompanied by a new sense of clarity.

As a result, Saliva's fifth album Blood Stained Love Story resounds with a previously untapped level of passion, energy, sincerity and diversity, not to mention an undeniable melodicism that will endear the band to anyone that feels any sort of connection between reality and music.

"I think we've all been through a blood stained love story of one type or another," says frontman Josey Scott. "It's kind of a metaphor for how things can be a certain way for so long, and then within a day, they just change and you're on this whole other path."

Blood Stained Love Story is an album of growth, a realization that there are more important things in life than cover stories, photo shoots and big Hollywood parties. But while it may be more mature than Saliva's past efforts, it's no less turbulent.

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Recent discover of an instant classic.......2007-05-20

Every once in a while, a band releases a CD that is great from beginning to end. Saliva did that with "Blood Stained Love Story". Although my first experience with this band is on this CD alone, and I have not yet had the pleasure of experiencing their previous works, I am looking forward to enjoying their other efforts as well. I am not one of these people who expect a band to have a similar sound throughout their careers, to me that shows no artistic venture. So, when any band releases a new CD, I enjoy it for the fact that it is a new production. Whatever it is that they (Saliva) have done in the past will be enjoyed as the separate works of art they have produced for my listening pleasure. "Blood Stained Love Story" is a great introduction to Saliva's music for me, and I look forward to their future works as well.

Saliva is back with a decent album.......2007-05-01

Two and a half years since thier last album (and worst) the boys from Memphis are back with a decent album. Better than their "Survival of the Sickest" (3 stars) but not as good as "Every 6 Seconds" or "Back into Your System" (both 4.5 stars). The main reason, to me anyway, is the growing amount of slower songs the groups puts out. Shorter than their other albums with only 10 songs, 1 is almost a classic, 1 I skip, 5 are good and the other 3 are ok. While it's a decent album and a good one for their fans, I prefer their earlier work more.

#1 - 8.5 (a nice upbeat track, not much lyrics though)
#2 - 8.5
#3 - 8
#4 - 9.5 (my favorite and another upbeat one)
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Saliva flirts with power ballads and mainstream rock.......2007-04-26

THE BAND: Josey Scott (vocals), Wayne Swinny (guitars), Dave Novotny (bass), Paul Crosby (drums & percussion).

THE DISC: (2007) 10 tracks clocking in at approximately 40 minutes. Included with the disc is a 10-page booklet containing song titles/credits, song lyrics, one band photo and thank you's. All songs written by Saliva and producer Bob Marlette. Recorded at The Blue Room in Woodland Hills, CA. Label - Island Records.

COMMENTS: A lot has happened since this band formed in '96 in Memphis, TN. From a nice beginning in the alternative/nu-metal/post-grunge category in the late 90's, to a more calm and slick, well produced rock album in 2007. Saliva no longer belongs with the nu-metal acts like Korn, P.O.D., Mudvayne, Papa Roach, and Linkin Park. Instead, they can join the likes of Nickelback, Creed, Puddle Of Mudd, Buckcherry and Staind. Not necessarily a bad thing - just depends on your individual tastes. Fans that heralded their older albums as their best material will no doubt cry SELL OUT on "Blood Stained Love Story". I, for one, was not a huge fan of their first (major) album, "Every Six Seconds" (2001). I've never been a nu-metal fan, so most of this disc went right by me. "Back Into Your System" (2002) still may be their most complete album to date... and even in '07, it's still my favorite of theirs... balancing post grunge, hard rock, and minimizing the rap (not to mention one of their best songs in their catalog, "Superstar II"). Saliva's 3rd album "Survival Of The Sickest" (2004) is a good album, but the writing was on the wall - and you could see the band was leaning toward mainstream rock - almost no rap or nu-metal feel, and the emergence of the rock power ballad(s). And that brings us to "Blood Stained Love Story". Two immediate hits with "Ladies And Gentleman (reaching #1 on the US Mainstream Rock chart) and "Broken Sunday" (reaching #34). To be honest, when I heard first heard "Ladies And Gentlemen", it really caught my attention because I thought it was a new song from Doug Pinnick and King's X. Both these songs are worthy of being overplayed - wonderful melodies and crunchy guitars. I predict the next hit might well be the first ballad on the album, "Never Gonna Change". Other highlights include the hard rocking "King Of The Stereo", the mid tempo rocker "One More Chance", and the heaviest tune on the disc, "Black Sheep". Perhaps a few too many rock ballads here ("Going Under", "Starting Over" and "Here With You" to name a few more), but over all a very listenable album. This is the 1st Saliva album where I don't find myself skipping tracks. Side note: I never really gave Saliva much credit in the beginning. But, hearing their music on several Playstation-2 games, on ESPN Sportscenter, several movie soundtracks (Spiderman, Daredevil, Fast & Furious, Talladega Nights, etc), having the song "Ladies And Gentleman" used for several professional sports team pregame warm-ups, and recently opening for Aerosmith and Kiss - I'm convinced Saliva has made a name for themselves [...]. Good album, though not what I was expecting - in a good way (4+ stars).

A Good Album.......But Could Be A lot Better!!!!.......2007-04-11

I will admit I've been a Saliva fan since "Every Six Seconds" first came out, But I've also wondered why they can't seem to make another record as good as that one. As good as 2002's "Back Into Your System" was it never came close, in fact it included the first of their songs that I got very tired of hearing (Always) and the second (Rest In Pieces)...Even though they are both great songs. Fast forward to 2004 and we got "Survival Of The Sickest" an album that was a step forward, but still not great. It had kind of a cool southern rock feel to it at times. Which isn't a bad thing, but it still didn't feel like a genuine Saliva record to me.

So, When I first heard that "Blood Stained Love Story" was coming out in January, I got really excited. I figured maybe this was what I had been waiting for, a return to form. However, when I heard the album I was once again disapointed. It starts out okay....with the first single "Ladies And Gentleman" and "Broken Sunday"....Then it takes a wierd turn downward with "Never Gonna Change" which sounds like it could have easily been done by Clay Aiken or any of the other American Idol contestants. It's a slow song that sounds like a drum machine behind it, instead of Paul Crosby. But, I made myself listen further and It improves slightly with "King Of The Stereo" perhaps the only song that sounds like a saliva song on the whole disc. "One More Chance" and "Going Under" are both pretty descent songs, but when I listened to "Twister" I remember thinking, What the hell happened? It has to be the worst track on here, it's a very experimental song that I have yet to explain. It is however the records closer that is the most impressive, "Here With You" could very well be the nicest, most heart-felt thing this band has written. In one part he sings "I will come to you in a dream my friend, To love you when I'm gone". Overall this album is okay....But not great. This band could have done a whole lot better and I'm still hoping that the next album will be. On average, I wouldn't recommend this whole album to anyone, just the last song. If you want to hear Saliva at their best...I recommend the debut album, with that one you can't go wrong.

Stand Out Tracks:
"Here With You"
"King Of The Stereo"
"Broken Sunday"
"Ladies And Gentleman"

Copycats should be their name.......2007-04-07

Every song on this CD sounds as though these guys sat down and listened to other bands and then tweeked the tune a little. The second song on the CD sounds like Animals from Nickelback. If you know who Galactic Cowboys are then you'll recognize Ladies And Gentlemen etc... The best song might be Blacksheep but every song on here got copyed from someone.

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Another great album
Based on a True REVIEW
Fairly Strong Sophomore Effort
SUPERB!!!!
This is not your typical American Idol Album!

Based On A True Story
Kimberley Locke
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Whether she has to put on a cowboy hat, kick it at the club, or cake on rock-chick quantities of black eyeliner, Kimberley Locke is going to see to it that you like her. Based on a True Story, the 2003 American Idol finalist's second CD, wanders through a dressing room of genres, wiggling into rock ("Trust Myself"), strutting around in R&B and dance ("Supawoman" and "Doin' It Tonite"), and unbuttoning contemporary country ("Fall"). Locke, an artist who otherwise exhibits a Queen Latifah-like gift for keeping it real, probably should have stuck to what fits best: pop (see the excellent first single "Changes"). That she doesn't--that she instead chooses to make an Idol-style show of her versatility--is a little bit of a letdown. But not much. Because she pumps personality and warmheartedness into every song, effectively if not ingeniously carrying off a boatload of styles, she'll still have a lock on a lot of mental lists of all-time-favorite female AI contestants, and deservedly. -Tammy La Gorce

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Wearing her heart on her sleeve, Kimberley knows her fans will be able to relate to this album because music is the universal language. In her first attempts at songwriting, the product is a collection of songs highlighting the good and bad points of love and friendship. Taking calculated risks and exercising her faith has proven to be the key to unlocking the music that lives within Kimberley Locke.

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Another great album.......2007-07-08

Another great album! This one has definitely grown on me...great voice and a nice variety of tunes. I just love her!

Based on a True REVIEW.......2007-06-28

Wow, great voice and songs. Amazing that she is not as hot as Kelly or Carrie.

Fairly Strong Sophomore Effort.......2007-06-26

One of the better singers to come out of the AMERICAN IDOL franchise, Kimberley Locke follows up 2004's ONE LOVE with a similar-sounding set of songs in BASED ON A TRUE STORY. As her previous set demonstrated, Locke is best served musically when wrapping her warm vocals around pop/rock arrangements--opening track "Change" is a wonderfullly adult rock ballad that never succumbs to sappy melodrama, while the country-tinged "Fall" and pop nugget "Any Which Way" showcase Locke's sublime vocal work. It's when trendy production creeps in that the album falters--official first single "Supawoman", justly ignored at radio, is abysmal, while "Doin It Tonite" sounds like a cheap Neptunes-produced knock-off. As a previous reviewer stated, it's a shame listeners(radio and otherwise) won't accept a black woman singing pop-rock music, which is probably why the album provides a little catering for the R&B audience. Nevertheless, if Locke had stuck to more songs along the lines of "Change" or "Fall", there would have been little, if anything, to fault about this set.

SUPERB!!!!.......2007-06-08

Kimberley Locke's second CD, "Based On A True Story," is perhaps the finest release to come from any former American Idol contestant to date. It is extremely good, with a nice variety of musical styles. Kimberley sings her heart out, and she has a simply wonderful vocal range. I loved her first release, yet this one is ten times better. I am a big fan of many American Idol alumni, including Kelly Clarkson, Fantasia, Carrie Underwood... and I must say that Kimberley Locke outshines them all on this splendid release. Try it. It is well worth your money. GREAT CD!!!

This is not your typical American Idol Album!.......2007-06-02

First of all, I don't typically write reviews for albums, nor am I the typical AMerican Idol album buyer. However, if you are looking for a great album, with a great voice, great songs, and something to listen THE WHOLE WAY THROUGH, then buy this album.

If you like "8th world Wonder," you will love this album. Most songs are similar in sound as "8th," what I would call Adult Rock. Kimberly not only has a great voice, that is very powerful, she co-wrote most of the songs.

I can't pick a favorite, but I will give you a rundown of the tracks on this album:
1. Change - This is an amazing song, amazing voice. Most artists now when you listen to their vocals, there are several layers of their voice to make it stronger. She does not have that....her voice is that powerful.
2. Any Which way - Rock song with a great chorus and a soaring bridge at the end! It will get you going.
3. Trust Myself - again, another rock song. This one will have you believing in yourself. Again, awesome bridge at the end!
4. Supawoman - to be honest, when this song was released last year as a fast song, I didn't like it. However, this is a slowed down version and I have found myself addicted to it. Listen to the lyrics.
5. Doin' It tonight - a simple dance song. At first is seemed too simple, but I love her lower range in this song. You will start dancing when you hear it.
6. Friend Like You - DOn't be fooled by the title....this is not a happy song, however, she uses the Rock sound perfectly here. A great song.
7. Fall - This will bring tears to your eyes. Beautiful slow song with amazing, powerful vocals.
8. I don't wanna know - Again, the rock sound works so well for her. Good song.
9. Talk about us - this is more R&B than the rest of the album, but it is a nice change up.
10. You don't have to be strong - Blues song, very nicely done.
11. Everyday Angels - A feel good anthem! Nicely done
12. Band of Gold - WOW! She truly has a gift to make any song great!

This album is worth it. It's not like any other AI album. You will be listening to this album over and over. Let me know if you can pick just one favorite!

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