World of World Music [Import]

Product Description
Two CD's of beautiful instrumentals: CD1 - the Astral Voyage & CD2 - Reflections.

World of World Music,Various Artists,Zyx Records,Int'l & World Music,Pop,World Music

Average customer rating: Beautiful World I wouldn't have been caught dead listening to a boy band!! Take That, welcome back...for good! Not The Best Best Ever Yet! Must have!

Beautiful World Take That Manufacturer: Umvd Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Teen Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Never Forget: The Ultimate Collection Take That - Greatest Hits Twelve Stops and Home Love Album Rudebox ASIN: B000KGGB2A Release Date: 2006-12-04

Tracks:

1. Reach Out
2. Patience
3. Beautiful World
4. Hold On
5. Like I Never Loved You at All
6. Shine
7. I'd Wait for Life
8. Ain't No Sense in Love
9. What You Believe In
10. Mancunian Way
11. Wooden Boat

From Amazon.co.uk

It's been a long ten years since Take That disbanded. Their recent reformation and world tour offered overwhelming evidence that, far from being forgotten, the post-Robbie quartet can still command hysterical amounts of goodwill and adoration. Beautiful World illustrates why this is so. Written in conjunction with songwriter/producer John Shanks (Ashlee Simpson, Anastacia, Alanis Morissette), the album is crammed full with the songwriting magic that made their rise to fame so meteoric in the first place. Far from being an exercise in nostalgia, the project moves the band in a slightly new direction. The four come across as more mature, more democratic (all members share songwriting credits on the album, rather than just Barlow), and even more adept at making epic pop that somehow avoids the cheese factor. Lead single "Patience" is a perfect example of how powerful and accessible their songs can be. It'd be a good contender for the album's peak moment if the rest of the tracks weren't so damn good too. With traditional Take That style songs (the immediately likeable "Reach Out", the brimming "Like I Never Loved You At All"), nicely punctuated up by incongruous outings like Jason Orange's folkish "Wooden Boat" and Mark's upbeat, Beatles-esque "Shine", Beautiful World sets a whole new standard for a band previously known more for their singles than their long-players.--Danny McKenna

Album Details

After a Hugely Successful Reunion Tour which Saw them Play to Over Half a Million People, Take that Unveil their First Single and Studio Album for Over Ten Years. These Will Follow the #1 Dvd Release that Captured the Magic of their 32-date Sell-out UK Tour, Including Footage of their Triumphant Homecoming Show in Manchester. Hot on the Heals of their Stunning Single `patience', Take That's Fourth Studio Album `beautiful World' (Their First in Ten Years) features Writing Contributions from Each Member of the Band.

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful World.......2007-05-25

All I cansayabout this album is that Take That has changed alot. It more mature and for all earlyer Take That- fans, this is not for you. But on my conpinion i think the earlyer Take That was a bit nerdie.

I wouldn't have been caught dead listening to a boy band!!.......2007-05-02

But, this is really amazing. I was barely familiar with these guys because I listen to a lot of American and British indie/alternative until my friend said "Remember that song 'I want you back for good' "
Uh...sort of.

After hearing Patience I was hooked and this album is great. Age and experience has served them well.

Take That, welcome back...for good!.......2007-04-30

Move aside Westlife, Justin Timberlake, and Backstreet Boys.

The greatest boy band of our time Take That have returned with a big bang.

Beautiful World is That's 4th studio recorded album, not counting the compilations. It's a nice collection of mellowed-down ballads along with some foot-stompers and crowd-pleasers.

The Manchester boys have grown up. It's been 10 years since the time Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, Howard Donald, and Jason Orange announced that they were parting ways -Robbie Williams ditched the band months earlier and ended up being the most successful of them all, he does not return to the lineup this time around (it's his loss really). The overall feel and sound of World reflects the boys' maturity and self assurance. It also symbolizes the first time the boys share songwriting duties: Gary Barlow isn't the sole writer, Mark, Howard, and Jason all are credited; Jason debuts as a lead singer on the fantastic album closer Wooden Boat.

The album opens up with the breathtaking Reach Out, a beautiful ballad and future single, that reminds us why we loved Take That in the first place. The UK Number 1 singles Patience and Shine are simply awesome, the latter written and sung with conviction by Mark is probably one of the best pop songs I've heard in a long time, while the former is sung by Gary with such an infectious passion; Patience is technically Gary's first hit single in about a decade. Mark's Shine is the most upbeat song on the album with a beat that is similar to ELO's Mr. Blue Sky, with Beatlesque harmonies and an incredible chorus; the music video to Shine includes references to The Beatles' Your Mother Should Know video. Howard's radio friendly self-reflective Mancunian Way, a potential single, is a cool song that will eventually grow on you after a couple of listens, while the feel-good title track, Beautiful World, features one of the best harmonies the boys have ever produced. Gary's lovely ballads Ain't No Sense In Love, another potential single, Like I Never Loved You At All, and the first group effort I'd Wait For Life produce a nostalgic sense of how great it was being a fan of Take That in the 90's. Mark's What You Believe In is an elusive bluesy pop-rock number. Finally, Jason Orange's breakthrough Wooden Boat is a country influenced acoustic number (Jason actually has learned to play guitar and write songs over the 10 years that passed), and turns out to be one of the highlights on World. There's also a bonus track that appears shorty after Boat fades out titled Butterfly, a sweet catchy ballad written by Gary.

Beautiful World might not be as great as Everything Changes or Nobody Else, and Take That might not be as young and exciting as they were once. The album does lack the typical Take That dance and upbeat tracks along with the piano-driven ballads that made past efforts much more balanced. However, their return with this album deserves a very warm welcome. I'm sure the fans will agree!

So I will end by saying: Take That, welcome back...and hopefully, for good this time!

Track Picks:

Reach Out
Patience
Beautiful World
Shine
Mancunian Way
Ain't No Sense In Love
Wooden Boat/Butterfly

Recommended

B+

Not The Best.......2007-03-28

If You Like The Old "Take That" this Is Not for you.
I have all The Cd's They put out and This New One STINKS! compared to the rest, doesn't even sound like them

Best Ever Yet! Must have!.......2007-03-18

This come-back release for Take That is absolutely superb. You would never have guessed that they were ever gone from the music scene for the past few years. The tunes are right on with today's hits yet it retains the sound that made the group a hit in the past. You would never have guessed that Robbie Williams is no longer a part of the ensemble. Take That is positively right on.

Average customer rating: Celine's best si D'EUX D'Ells Great album from a great singer

D'Elles Celine Dion Manufacturer: Sony / Bmg Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD France | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Canada | North America | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Et S'il Restait Qu-Une D'Elles On Ne Change Pas D'Amour Francaise On Ne Change Pas ASIN: B000N3AWDE Release Date: 2007-05-22

Tracks:

1. Et S'il N'En Restait Qu'une (Je Serais Celle-L
2. Immensit
3. Cause
4. Je Cherche l'Ombre
5. Paradis
6. Diva
7. Femme Comme Chacune
8. Si J'ais Quelqu'un
9. Je Ne Suis Pas Celle
10. Temps Qui Compte
11. Lettre de George Sand lfred de Musset
12. On S'Est Aim Cause
13. Berceuse

Album Description

2007 French language album not scheduled for release in the US. This new album is a concept project in that all the song lyrics have been written by female writers from France and Quebec. There are many collaborators: Françoise Dorin, Christine Orban, Nina Bouraoui, Marie Laberge, Lise Payette, Denise Bombardier, Nathalie Nechtschein, Janette Bertrand... The themes throughout this album, titled 'D'elles,' centre around 'Woman.' Many of Celine's long-time friends and collaborators, including Jean-Jacques Goldman, participated in this project. Although Goldman did not write any of the songs for this album, he supervised the project and arranged the song lyrics. Music composers include Jacques Veneruso, David Gategno, Erick Benzi and Gildas Arzel. Sony/BMG.

Album Details

2007 Release of a French Album from the International Singing Sensation. Among the Tracks is the First Single "et S'il N'en Restait Qu'une (Je Serais Celle-là)", which was Released to Francophonic Countries in February.

Customer Reviews:

Celine's best si D'EUX.......2007-07-08

I will comment on each track individually:

1. ET S'IL N'EN RESTAIT QU'UNE is a very good first track out of the album. I enjoy this one a great deal. It is very modern, and yet, has a flair of POUR QUE TU M'AIMES ENCORE. It reiterates the same topic. The "I-would-do-anything-for-you"-type of song. Very well written by Françoise Dorin, an author who has illustrated herself over the past 30 years in literature, and in movies as well.

2. IMMENSITE has grown on me. I enjoy this one as well. This is an interesting song written by a young author who specializes in writing on lesbian love. This is a well-crafted song.

3. I really like the beat of A CAUSE. This is a little different for a French song by Celine. Once again, Françoise Dorin wrote it. It almost sounds like a piece taken out of a book. Very well crafted as well, with a nice dance beat.

4. JE CHERCHE l'OMBRE is another nice tune written by Lise Payette, born in Verdun, France but educated in Quebec. Interesting choice of texts since she is known to be a feminist in her own right. This song is anything but. It is well-written. It is a very sensual song, overshadowed by a lot of sincerity meant to denote intimacy in the light of love vs. the strict physicial approach.

5. MES PARADIS is a nice song. The tune itself reminds me of LES DERNIERS SERONT LES PREMIERS from D'eux. It is a nice catchy song. It feels like it's been heard before. This being said, it is a nice song on the feeling of longing for her "paradise" that she is seeking.

6. LA DIVA is a great song, which I did not know what to do with originally. I always liked Maria Callas. Her voice is so pure to me. I can see why Celine admires her. The track is nice, and could be a single, based on her show on Canadian TV. Celine mentioned that she has always felt a special connection to La Callas. Maybe a movie in the works? The idea is out. She is proving on the last minute of the song, that she may have the chops. The song is about the despair that the Callas felt throughout her life, and how music rescued her from her dark moments. Celine has had a similar path whereby music has "saved" her from the dull moments of her earlier part of life, where boredom of school set in. Written by Denise Bombardier, a Canadian author.

7. FEMME COMME CHACUNE is one of the songs I like least. The intro reminds me of another song by Celine entitled CHERCHE ENCORE, which has never really been a favorite of mine. Not quite a filler, but just easy to overlook. I don't know the author. This song sounds very French for some reason.

8. SI J'ETAIS QUELQU'UN is an OK song. I don't quite know what to do with this song. Not bad, but I am just on the fence as to liking it. It is a bit dull, and contributes to the CD getting 4 stars.

9. JE NE SUIS PAS CELLE feels like one of Christine Orban. A bit tedious to read with many details. The tune fits to the lyrics, but it is quite boring, and almost depressing. I guess that's what they went for, as it works for that purpose. This reminds me of the song TU NAGES, which is a drag in and of itself (just a personal opinion). It feels like it takes ages to finish.

10. Written by a playwright, LE TEMPS QUI COMPTE reminds me of DESTIN as well. The texture of the lyrics seem to mirror the time spent since D'EUX for some reason. Pretty good soung. More upbeat.

11. LETTRE DE GEORGE SAND A ALFRED DE MUSSET is written by George Sand, a great figure of French literature from the XIX century. It sounds like it's a page of literature that is coming to life. This song, while well crafted lyrically (taken from an actual letter from the author to her lover Alfred de Musset), which means that it almost does not feel like it should be put to a tune. It is working OK though. Not a favorite of mine.

12. ON S'EST AIME A CAUSE is one of my favorite songs on the entire album. It is beautiful, and an extension of track 3 A CAUSE (written by same author). I enjoy listening this song an awful lot. Celine's voice is at its best. It is about the reason why one would fall in love, and fast-forwarding many years, and realizing that the present time requires for love to be established DESPITE many ailments that may have crept into the relationship. It really is a nice reflection on the theory of love and relationships. To me, this song seems to go with MES PARADIS, track # 5 on this album. The progression of these three songs (3,5 and 12) seem to tell a story of their own. Well done.

13. BERCEUSE (lullaby) is an OK song. It sounds like a lullaby too, which is great. Canadian-native Janette Bertrand wrote the song. She is also a comedienne. The only hang-up I have here is that it is hard for me to differentiate this tune from the DIVA song. On that song she mentions being grateful to know the Callas, and that she is the reason why she is on stage, while this one seems to be putting the stress on her life on stage because of her son. It is a bit confusing to me. I know that this is not supposed to be a book, but because the authors are so prominent, I don't seem to be able to separate the two.

So, overall, this is a very good album. My favorite tracks are 1-3, 6 and 12. The least favorite ones are 8, 9 and 11. The others are all good. I think this is a very original concept, which will prove to be another highlight in French music. I would definitely recommend it.

D'Ells.......2007-06-13

This is the best French CD of all times, Celine does a wonderfull job. I do not understand the french language,but I love listening to her sing. It is a must have in any Celine fans collection. Great job Celine, you go Girl. Thanks Susan

Great album from a great singer.......2007-06-12

She did it again, what a great album.. all songs are great. Even if you don't understand French you will love it.
This is must for everyone who loves Celine Dion
The most songs that I love
1. Je Ne Suis Pas Celle
2. Je Cherche l'Ombre
3. Lettre de George Sand a Alfred de Musset

Average customer rating: Best in a long time Wow! Dion does not disappoint....

D'Elles Celine Dion Manufacturer: Sony / Bmg Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD France | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Canada | North America | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: On Ne Change Pas On Ne Change Pas D'Elles D'Elles Un Regard 9 ASIN: B000N6U1GE Release Date: 2007-05-28

Tracks:

1. Et S'il N'En Restait Qu'une (Je Serais Celle-L
2. Immensit
3. Cause
4. Je Cherche l'Ombre
5. Paradis
6. Diva
7. Femme Comme Chacune
8. Si J'ais Quelqu'un
9. Je Ne Suis Pas Celle
10. Temps Qui Compte
11. Lettre de George Sand lfred de Musset
12. On S'Est Aim Cause
13. Berceuse

Tracks:

1. D'Elles [DVD]

Album Details

2007 Release of a French Album from the International Singing Sensation. Among the Tracks is the First Single "et S'il N'en Restait Qu'une (Je Serais Celle-là)", which was Released to Francophonic Countries in February. This Edition Comes with a Bonus CD!

Customer Reviews:

Best in a long time.......2007-06-22

This is Celine's best work in a long time, IMO. Her voice is still flawless. It's nice to hear her work with new people, too. The packaging for this album is very nice too.

Wow!.......2007-06-15

Celine really blew me away with this CD. I defiantly recommend this album! Top Five Songs: A Cause, La Diva, Femme Comme Chacune, On S'est Aimé A Cause, Le paradis, Je Cherche L'ombre. The packaging is beautiful, it folds out contains two booklets (liner notes and a glossy photo booklet). The DVD contains clips recording sessions, photo shoots and a video shoot/blooper.

Dion does not disappoint...........2007-06-10

Ok, it's not Jean-Jacques Goldman, and it's not young Celine anymore.

D'elles portrays a collection of songs written by different women from the french and franco-canadian scene. I'll go through them one by one:

Et s'il n'en restait qu'une: 4/5
**** First single off the album, a very powerful and sentimental ballad, you can almost hear the old celine in this one.

Immensite: 4/5
**** A very nice song, second single. Great music by Veneruso, who wrote many songs in celine's last french album. The string arrangements are very nice.

A cause: 3/5
**** A fast-paced , catchy song, kind of melodramatical. Still, i think there's something missing. The arrangements are not perfect, and celine sounds nasal.

Je cherche l'ombre: 5/5
**** One of the best songs in the album, if not the best. Beautiful music, mixing the piano with kenas, violins and accordeon.. quite a la francaise. Celine's voice sounds soft and pure, and then powerful and still pure.

Les paradis: 2.5/5
***** Filler material.. sounds like "Contre Nature" but with less quality in the writing. I skip this one.

La Diva: 4/5
***** Weird song.. Celine sings along Maria Callas,kinda reminds me of "Papillon", but a little more nasal. There's a problem with some high notes, Celine seems to be stretching to get up there. Good song though, you get a few seconds Celine singing lirical.

Femme comme chacune: 2/5
***** Bad song, celine's voice sounds awful, and the song itself is bad contemporary, trashy pop. Skip it

Si j'etais quelqu'un: 3.5/5
***** Nice song.. it varies from soft to bombastic/rocky.. you'll see. Not bad, but forgettable.

Je ne suis pas celle 3.5/5
***** The beginning sounds like "Tu Nages", but not as good as that one. It looks like a Lara Fabian song... too soap-opera dramatic.

Le temps qui compte: 4/5
***** Very nice and catchy song. Also sounds like "Contre Nature", it could be a good choice for a single.

Lettre de George Sand a Alfred de Musset: 2.5/5
***** hmmm Celine whispers too much in this one. Doesn't sound too nice. It's a slow and boring song.

On s'est aime a cause: 5/5
***** Great song, it's a variation from song #3 but a lot better, more ballad-like. It got stuck in my head for some days. I would really like to see this as a single, although I don't think that will happen.

Berceuse: 4.5/5
***** Berceuse, which means "lullaby", is a very beautiful soft song, alla "Memoire d'Abraham", just the piano, the strings and Celine. The lyrics seem to be dedicated to her son, Rene-Charles Angelil.

Average customer rating: Richard Harris: Interpreter Of Song MacArthur Park - Richard Harris I Saw Him Live! The recipe for MacArthur Park My Favorite Version

MacArthur Park Richard Harris Manufacturer: Mca Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Contemporary | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Pop | Oldies | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Musicals | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Traditional & Vocal Pop | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music Broadway & Vocalists | Imports | Stores | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: A Tramp Shining The Prophet The Webb Sessions: 1968-1969 Ten Easy Pieces Camelot: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack (1967 Film) ASIN: B00000ILLA Release Date: 2001-09-21

Tracks:

1. Prelude/Didn't We - Interlude
2. Paper Chase (Interlude)
3. Name of My Sorrow - Interlude
4. Lovers Such as I
5. In the Final Hours
6. MacArthur Park
7. Dancing Girl (Interlude)
8. If You Must Leave My Life
9. Tramp Shining
10. Yard Went on Forever
11. Watermark
12. Interim
13. Gayla
14. Hymns from the Grand Terrace
15. Hive
16. Lucky Me
17. That's the Way It Was

Album Description

Subtitled - Richard Harris Sings The Songs of Jimmy Webb. 1997 compilation for the late film star includes the huge hit title track & all the best from his first two albums, 'A Tramp Shining' (1968) & 'The Yard Went on Forever...' (1969). Universal.

Album Details

Classic Mid Sixties Recordings Produced By Jimmy Webb.

Customer Reviews:

Richard Harris: Interpreter Of Song.......2007-03-30

Richard Harris---yeah, loved him--- still do--- that's maybe the best thing about being an artist--- the work, the empression lives on.... Certainly he's most known as an actor[and deservedly so, he was one of a generation of powerhouse performers whose ranks include his pals Richard Burton and Peter O'Toole and hell-raising equal Oliver Reed] and he has left us a litany of great work in such 'classics as 'Camelot', 'Major Dundee', 'Man In The Wilderness', 'The Molly Maguires'.The Field', 'Unforgiven' and many others....His work, though occasionally flawed, was always, at the very least,distinctive and very often much. much more....So it was, and IS, via his recordings, with his singing,,,,
'Macarthur Park' is certainly his most well known recording outside of 'Camelot' and is the perfect example of his unusual singing style....Something of a 'metaphysical ballad' it's a perfect match for the poerful, passionate and often contradictory nature of it's singer/protagonist.... The fact that much of the song is a strain on his voice, combines with the 'talk/sing nature of the narrative,makes the song seam both deeply personal and emotionally chargedand effects the listener in the same way.... There is a shared sense of striving between listener[s] and performer and an ultimate sense of satisfaction at the accomplishment of the task, the singing of the song.... 'MacArthur Park', as sung by Harris, is more than the performance of a song--- it's an adventure....
I strongly recommend the combined cd of both 'My Boy' and 'Slides'.... These are properely matched as they are both 'concept' albums and, again, come across as highly personal.... Indeed, Harris penned some of the songs on 'My Boy' himself and it is something of a 'record' of his life.... I'm a performer myself, locally, here on Cape Cod,and will be performing the song 'Slides' myself next month as part of a local Arts Festival and will be well pleased if I can imbue it with half as much meaning and distinction as the late, GREAT!, Richard Harris....
Cheers! Doug McKenna

MacArthur Park - Richard Harris.......2007-02-13

Richard Harris is one of my favorites and I was so pleased to find the CD at Amazon.
I am looking for more of my favorites!! Pat

I Saw Him Live!.......2006-11-02

In 1973, I saw Mr. Richard Harris on Stage at The Academy Of Music in Philadelphia. Performing all the Songs that made him a Signing Legend.
He told stories of his drinking with Richard Burton and Peter O'Toole.
I hope i spelled his name right. He went through the spectrum of emotions with the songs and stories. He was great. His voice was Richard Harris.
Just as Johnny Cash used to say about the Music Scale- " I hit a few, I miss a few." Richard Harris Fans' never noticed, I didn't. He was Great, i only wish he stuck to the original line of songs in the movie 'Camelot'. But at the performance i was able to see and hear, he was great. i wished he kept up his singing part of his life.

The recipe for MacArthur Park.......2006-07-27

This is a review of the reviews and an attempt at an explanationabout the songs of Jimmy Webb. As a professional musician andsongwriter, I study the songs of musicians I admire, such asJimmy Webb. When I first heard the songs he wrote for The 5th Dimension in 1967, I was hooked. Then, he wrote an album forJohnny Rivers and the songs were even better. But when the firstRichard Harris album was released, I thought, this guy is agenius! Musically, he is complex and always interesting. Yet hislyrics leave everyone scratching their heads. Well, it's quitesimple really. He uses "imagery" in his words. He constantlyalludes to other things that represent what he is wanting toexpress. I believe this makes for a very interesting approachto lyric-writing. As for the "someone left the cake out in therain" line, with all the references he makes to having lost agreat love, coupled with "and I'll never have that recipe again"he is writing about the recipe of love...at least, that's myinterpretation. As for McCartney being a better songwriter. Ilove McCartney. In my opinion, his work is superior to Lennon'stunes. But McCartney's not a better somgwriter...he's just adifferent kind of songwriter. You cannot compare McCartney toWebb. As for Richard Harris' singing...it took me a while, atfirst, to become accustomed to his voice, for he always soundedflat to me. But with time, I've come to realize that no one elsecould have done a better job on these songs than that wild, crazy and talented Irishman. His name will be forever associatedwith "MacArthur Park" and that cake that melted in the rain.

My Favorite Version.......2006-07-24

...of course it's not everyone's cup of tea. That's why there's so many choices out there. Incidently Jonathan W. Williams' review offered a pound sterling to anyone who figured out the lyrics. I'm not saying that I have the difinitive answer, but I'm told that MacArthur Park is, or at least was, the Bowery of San Francisco, a place where people, who were once full of promise, go to drink it all away, and watch their formerly structured lives "melt" in the rain, no matter how long it took to "bake" it.

Average customer rating: Disappointed "And now... Ladies and Gentlemen" Ladies And Gentlemen Rather touching and beautiful in a "world weary" way!!! AH! AT LAST A REAL SINGER

Piano Bar Patricia Kaas Manufacturer: Sbme Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD France | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music French Pop | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music France | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Sexe Fort And Now Ladies & Gentlemen Best of 1987-2001 The Sensual World Tour de Charme ASIN: B0000648RG Release Date: 2002-06-11

Tracks:

1. My Man
2. If You Go Away
3. What Now My Love
4. Un Homme Et Une Femme
5. The Summer Knows
6. I Wish You Love
7. Yesterday When I Was Young
8. Les Moulins De Mon Coeur
9. Autumn Leaves
10. Where Do I Begin
11. Syracuse
12. Le Mer
13. If You Go Away (reprise)
14. And Now; Ladies & Gentlemen

Amazon.com

While not a soundtrack per se, this suite of songs was inspired by Claude Lelouche's And Now...Ladies and Gentlemen (2001). In the film, French singing star Patricia Kaas portrays a nightclub chanteuse suffering from a brain tumor who falls for a similarly afflicted thief (played by Jeremy Irons.) Given the plotline, it¹s not surprising that the tunes are drawn primarily from the classic chanson tradition. But strangely, Kaas interprets most of them in the maudlin English translations once favored by the Rat Pack, Rod McKuen, and Bobby Darin. Even so, and despite her consistently over-cautious phrasing, the vocals are attractively languid and husky, inflected with a dead-pan world-weariness that Marlene Dietrich would have recognized. However, it would be pleasant to hear Kaas essay this repertoire in a more intimate, warm-toned setting. As it is, her voice is periodically overwhelmed by echo plus poorly calibrated electric bass and keyboard lines. --Christina Roden

Customer Reviews:

Disappointed.......2007-05-19

When we ordered this DVD we thought we would have another Frida Boccara. Instead, we found the music was bland. Also, the songs were all sung in English except one verse of one song.

"And now... Ladies and Gentlemen".......2007-03-14

I loved the movie, saw it several times, that's why I bought the CD and was not disappointed

Ladies And Gentlemen.......2007-01-18

Haunting, captivating,sexy an unbelievable album. The movie "Ladies and Gentlemen" staring Jeremy Irons, patrica Kaas the singer and many other stars is one DVD you must purchase.

Rather touching and beautiful in a "world weary" way!!!.......2007-01-11

I can't get enough of this album at the moment, for some reason! Anyone who cares to look through my reviews will see that this album is quite a strong departure from my usual tastes in music. So I have to say that this album has impressed me, even though it is decidedly not the usual sort of thing I like.

The album consists of chansons, torch songs and standards, mainly sung in English, not that French bothers me at all! (in some ways, I probably would have preferred it if more of the songs were sung in French) However, Patricia Kaas has won me over on this album with her very stylish and touching renditions of these songs. She sings with precision and style. She phrases the songs well, sings with directness and simplicity, and she doesn't resort to anything overwrought or hysterical, overall, her approach is that of a mature and intelligent adult. Does that make any sense?! Probably not. Most of the songs have a melancholy nature and expect a lot of music in minor keys!


This album sounds very good late at night and I like to listen to it whilst having a glass of wine on my own. Yes, I do feel the urge to shed a tear or two when I listen to Piano Bar.

AH! AT LAST A REAL SINGER.......2006-02-26

in an era of falsetto and shrill voices what a pleasure to find a real voice. She sings so richly and deeply where ever you are and what ever you're doing you pause to listen.

Average customer rating: speedy delivery Wonderful too ! Excellent Music Even better than her first? Oh mon dieu...Alizée...

Mes Courants Electriques Alizée Manufacturer: Umvd Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Gourmandises En Concert L' Instant d'Après Mes Courants Electriques Les Mots: The Best of Mylene Farmer ASIN: B00008NR5X Release Date: 2003-03-18

Tracks:

1. J'En Ai Marre !
2. Contre-Courant
3. Toc de Mac
4. Ame M'A Dit
5. C'est Trop Tard
6. Temp
7. J'Ai Pas Vingt Ans !
8. Hey ! Amigo !
9. E-Mail a des Ailes
10. Youpidou
11. Cur D Pris

Album Details

The Second Album from the Young Corsican Singer who Follows the Libertine Philosophy of her Mentor, Mylene Farmer. Her Debut Album "Gourmandises" Sold Over Four Million Worldwide and Garnered her Many Awards, Including the World Music Award for Best New Artist. This One Promises to Be an Even Bigger Smash, Spearheaded by the First Single "j'en Ai Marre" (Or "i'm Fed Up" in English).

Customer Reviews:

speedy delivery.......2007-05-07

The delivery was very quick. the product intact. the CD sounds great.

Wonderful too !.......2007-02-22

One of my favorite CDs.

If you love this you should also buy the DVD "En Concert." I have it and am absolutely delighted with it and its companion CD of the same name.

Excellent Music.......2007-01-04

My step-daughter laughed when she found out I was listening to this music. I'm a metal head from WAY back, and only discovered Alizee' because one of my friends daughters was playing it. I enjoy the melodies and arrangements, and am looking forward to the 3rd album, coming out sometime this year.

This music is "pop" music in French - however, it is infectious and satisfying in a manner that Christina, Britney and most other American "pop" stars arent. Maybe thats just because its in French, but that does NOT detract from the tight production and just dam good singing.

Even better than her first?.......2006-12-16

I'm not sure...I still don't care for her ballads. And some of her stuff is still kind of silly. But (again), what I like I *really* like. I'm torn to decide which album is best. That's because I'm torn over whether I like "Veni Vedi Vici" or "J'Ai Pas Vingt Ans" more. Not sure. I recommend both albums as well as her live DVD. Her music is (overall) very upbeat, catchy and melodic. I don't speak a lick of French but it doesn't take anything away from the music (for me) at all. I could care less about her 'image' or her 'packaging'. Being in America I am pretty much immune to that stuff. As far as lip-synching live, it doesn't matter. She's *very* easy on the eyes and very charismatic whether she's really singing or not.

Oh mon dieu...Alizée..........2006-03-15

All I have to say is, I hope that more female French speaking/singing artists come out as beautiful and talented as Alizée. I just found a video from a live performance of hers, and I was literally blown away. Although I have no clue what she's singing about, the song was "J'En Ai Marre!" and it was catchy enough to get hooked on.

Average customer rating: Wonderful stuff, a must have for any pop/french music lover Can't stay away from it, my new best friend !! Un condensé de bonheur Myléne: Simply Irresistible I give it one hundred stars if it was posible

Les Mots: The Best of Mylene Farmer Mylene Farmer Manufacturer: Umvd Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Euro Dance | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music France | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music French Pop | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Avant Que l'Ombre Gourmandises L' Instant d'Après Mes Courants Electriques De l'Amour le Mieux ASIN: B00005RD56 Release Date: 2001-12-12

Tracks:

1. Maman a Tort
2. Plus Grandir Nouvean Mix]
3. Libertine [Nouvean Mix]
4. Tristana
5. Sans Contrefa
6. Ainsi Soit-Je
7. Pourvu Qu'elles Soient Douces
8. Sans Logique
9. Quoi Je Sers
10. Veuve Noire
11. Dnchant
12. Regrets - Mylene Farmer, Jean-Louis Murat
13. Je T'Aime Mncolie
14. Beyond My Control
15. Que Mon Cr Le

Tracks:

1. Mots - Mylene Farmer, Seal
2. California
3. XXL
4. Instant X
5. Comme J'Ai Mal
6. Rr
7. C'est une Belle Journ
8. e-Stram-Gram
9. Je Te Rends Ton Amour
10. Effets Secondaires
11. Souviens-Toi du Jour
12. Optimistique-Moi
13. Innamoramento
14. Histoire d'Une F C'est...
15. Pardonne-Moi

Album Description

French exclusive release for the highly collectable French artist. On the release of this 2001 best of album, a special night was organized at the Virgin Megastore on the Champs-Elysees & people were fighting to get this limited edition gatefold digipak with 24 page booklet. 30 remastered tracks.

Album Details

Digitally Remastered Double CD Collection of the Greatest Hits of the Auburn Haired Libertine. Leadingoff is a Duet with Seal "Les Mots", which is the Title Track of the Disc. Also Featured Are Two Remixed Versions Of"Libertine" and "Plus Grandir", as Well as a Totally Different Version of "Maman a Tort". 30 Great Tracks in All!

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful stuff, a must have for any pop/french music lover.......2006-09-08

I love this collection though I'm normally not a fan of pop music. Mylene has a great voice and the music is divine. :D My favorites are Les Mots, C'est une Belle Journée and Desenchantee.

Can't stay away from it, my new best friend !!.......2004-02-02

I only knew 2 of mylene's songs that I heard on a european ststion when I was in medical school, I thought she was great!. But by no stretch of immagination did I think she had this massive great talent as a singer and song writer!
I admit I am still overwhelmed by the double CD set, I'm lost for words to describe the impact this album has on me.

There are 30 magnifisant songs, I can't say that one is better than the other , She will take you on a journey of ballades, pop and nearly classic on occasions.

I can't get over the beautiful ballade "pardonne-moi", where she sings her emotions out to princes of different countries, without having to shout or squeele like others do, you can feel the true emotion and the glory of her singing and writing talents, My God!!!!, it's mind blowing, also"les mots" such a beautiful ballade and one of my favourites has to be "Je te rends ton amour", the clarity and beauty of her voice and the beautiful music of Lourent Boutonant makes an unmissable piece of art!
And on a sunny day or a night out and in the car, "Sans cotrefacon" and "Pourvu qu'elle soint douce" are a great example of how far her talent goes for feel good probably danceable (for those who dance) pop music.

The sound quality and the grace and glory of her voice places her on top of my list of favourite singers, she is number one! and I'm talking about english and french singers!

If you don't have any french CD's start with this , you won't be able to get it out of your head.

Un condensé de bonheur.......2003-09-11

Mylène..... C'est 20 ans de création fine, poétique, entrainante, intelligente, sensuelle. Et un monde où deux mots à peine prononcés par elle nous permettent d'entrer.

Ce BEST OF retrace cette carrière et devra vous donner envie de vous plonger dans l'unvers complet avec ces albums splendides (Innamoramento, Anamorphosée, Ainsi Soit Je, Cendres de Lune, L'autre), ainsi que ses 3 lives qui vous feront comprendre que c'est LA GRANDE !!!

Myléne: Simply Irresistible.......2002-11-14

When this cd came out, I thought: Having all of her albums, will this one be worth buying??...and having indulged in finally buying it, in spite of its expensiveness, the answer is YES!!, no regrets at all....this release is worth every dollar!

Featuring most of her greatest songs on this double cd collection makes the album really a must!... Both cd's have been constantly played in my stereo, discman and car, especially cd number two, which includes three new gorgeous never-released-before songs, all consecutively released as cd singles in France, most notably "Pardonne-Moi" (the third single), a melancholic, sensuous, lush, ballad in the trend of her latest studio album, the excellent "Innamoramento"...."Les Mots" (the first single), a duo with Seal, sung half in french & english....and "C'est une belle journée" (the second single), a happy, tuneful, infectious pop song, sort of in the style of "L'Histoire D'Une Fee, C'est...", the song Myléne created for the "Rugrats in Paris" soundtrack, which is also included. If you have the chance of watching the videoclips of the three aforementioned singles, they're fantastic (I watched them on TV5's international signal).

Besides, this wonderful collection includes new versions for "Maman a Tort", excellent remastered (but sometimes shorter) versions of "Beyond my Control", "Je t'aime Melancolie", et al....and such rarities, not included in her studio albums, like "Effets Secondaires", which ends with "great sound effect", "A Quoi Je sers", "La Veuve Noire".....

The CD Booklet has great photos of Mylene in various moods....In all, you won't be disappointed, a great experience. Buy it!!

I give it one hundred stars if it was posible.......2002-05-11

Hey, I was gratefully surprised whit this CDs, I think that they are the best CDs I own, and believe me, I have a lot.

Reasons?????? You only have to put together all de Albums of the Glorious Mylene and lock the times. Since the first "Maman a tort", the extension is diferent, the version in "Les Mots" are LONGEST. "pourvu quelles soint douces" is an exclusive Remix edit, "Sans Contrefacons" are also longest. "Inamoramento" are a edit one minut shortest than the original analso "L'historie de una fete cest" and ON AND ON, and all the sound are REMASTERED, and sounds better than the originals. I am so hapyy, I broght it. And you?????... you really should buy it too!!!!

Average customer rating: This voice needs NO help ...and I don't speak French! The Voice of My Soul *** LA VOIX FANTASTIQUE *** SHE IS SIMPLY INCREDIBLE LIVE...

En Toute Intimite Lara Fabian Manufacturer: Umvd Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Live Albums | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Broadway & Vocalists | Imports | Stores | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Pop | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: 9 A Wonderful Life Carpe Diem Lara Fabian Nue ASIN: B0000BXGCN Release Date: 2004-01-19

Tracks:

1. J'Y Crois Encore
2. Comme Ils Disent
3. Caruso
4. S'En Aller
5. Voir un Ami Pleurer
6. Je T'Aime
7. Je Suis Mon Coeur
8. Addio del Passato
9. Mistral Gagnant
10. Si Tu M'Aimes/Parce Que Tu Pars
11. Tu Es Mon Autre
12. Medley Starmania
13. Calling You
14. Tout
15. Immortelle
16. Bambina

Album Description

Stripped down 2003 album highlights the Belgian-born singer/songwriter's voice with 16 tracks accompanied by piano. Universal.

Customer Reviews:

This voice needs NO help.......2005-05-14

Lara Fabian may very well have the most beautiful voice on the whole planet, and no album demonstrates that more than En Toute Intimite. - she hardly even needs the piano and cello accompaniments and she displays a vocal range that other singers can only dream about. This is a live recording, the quality of which is unsurpassed. Never mind if you don't speak French - that won't stop you from enjoying an immensely talented singer. And if her French weren't beautful enough, there are a couple of tracks to show that her Italian is no worse.

...and I don't speak French!.......2005-02-28

I bought this based on a review I read here from someone who said he speaks no French but loved this anyway. On faith, I did the same - bought it, and have really loved it -- Lara could sing my grocery list and make a symphony of it. Even if you speak no French, you'll really enjoy watching her in this small intimate concert, where she sings in Italian, French, and even English. She is one gorgeous woman!

The Voice of My Soul.......2005-01-13

The first song I heard of Lara Fabian's was 'Adagio' almost five years ago--on the self-titled English debut of 2000. Since that first song, I haven't been able to find enough of Lara.
This album showcases 16 tracks, taken mostly from the 2001 French release 'Nue,' and features Lara with a simple, elegant combination of strings and piano; creating a perfect mood to stir emotion when adding her phenomenal voice.
Highlights for me on 'En Toute Intimité'are the cover of Charles Aznavour's 'Comme ils disent,' the loss in Fabian's 'Je T'Aime,' the hit duet with French vocalist Maurane 'Tu Es Mon Autre', and the impressively executed Italian aria 'Addio Del Passato' taken from Verdi's opera 'La Traviata.'
Also included on the live album is an English track 'Calling You,'--never-before-recorded, nor released til now.
In the beginning--Fabian was determined to become a recording artist after her success at the 1988 Eurovision song contest, and soon moved to French speaking Quebec. Born and raised in Belgium by a Flemish father and Italian mother--Lara learned and spoke several languages, studied dance, and was classically trained as a vocalist--though she considers herself more of a songwriter than as a vocalist. Lara Fabian is often considered a contemporary to Celine Dion. Unlike Celine however, Lara writes a majority of the music she records, which comes through in her interpretations. Thus Lara connects to her audiences' deepest cores with her voice, her uninhibited delivery, and most of all the intense performance that delivers her experiences, joys, sorrows, and more directly from Lara Fabian's mouth. She loses herself, and you will too if you listen with your soul.
If you enjoy Lara Fabian, especially her 2001 album, 'Nue,' I would most definately recommend 'En Toute Intimité.'
Lara Fabian sings with the voice of my soul, undoubtedly you will think the same after buying 'En Toute Intimité.'
Otherwise I will tell you, if you appreciate incredibly beautiful music you will add this cd to your collection as soon as you can.

*** LA VOIX FANTASTIQUE ***.......2004-06-23

AFTER FIRST LISTENING TO MS. FABIAN IN 2000, I BECAME AN INSTANT FAN OF HER MAGIC. THIS LIVE COMPILATION OF MOSTLY PREVIOUSLY RECORDED MATERIAL IS PROOF OF HER ENIGMATIC VOICE. YES, INDEED SHE HITS THOSE SKY-HIGH NOTES, BUT WHEN SOMEONE CAN SING WITH SUCH SKILL IT GOES WITH THE TERRITORY (I'M NO FAN OF PUNY VOICES).
HER SOUND IS A COMBINATION OF POWER AND VULNERABILITY WHICH HER MUSIC & LYRICS ALLOW HER TO CONVEY. I'M AMAZED AT HER VOCAL ACROBATICS WHICH FEW OTHERS HAVE THE ABILITY TO EVEN DARE ATTEMPT. SHE IS A MASTER OF HER CRAFT. GO ON LARA, KEEP DOING WHAT YOU DO BEST.

SHE IS SIMPLY INCREDIBLE LIVE..........2004-06-19

And I mean truly live, not as in "live recording">I got the marvelous opportunity to see Lara live at a small music house a couple of months ago, and it was one of, if not the most splendid,moving, involving live concerts I've ever been to.Even more surprising if you consider that I've never owned a single album from Fabian, and that the only guide I had were a couple of songs which I dubbed "well-sung". Well, I gotta say, that Lara is a one in a million type of gal-and she blows those way past their prime divas mariah,whitney,celine,etc way out of the water.Because the moment she stepped out onto the stage,dressed in a modestly simple black dress,barefoot, with nothing but a grand piano, and a couple of excellent violinists accompanying her, when she stepped out onto the stage and opened her mouth to sing, it was obvious that here was a singer of the highest caliber-a real and true musician who had nothing more on her agenda but to sing her heart out and share her strong,beautiful voice through her expertise,emotive delivery.And I'll never,ever,ever forget the moment when her band walked off the stage,Lara dropped the microphone,dropped to the ground, clutching her heart, and simply SANG.I HAD tears in my eyes, my stomach hurt-I was simply wrenched.Well, I'll stop now, since I know how bad I'm making you all who have never had the chance to see Lara live feel(right), but after the concert was over, I bought this live disc.It's excellent, but it still dims when I think back to how INCREDIBLE she sounded in concert.But I guess if you never see her perform in actual concert then the impact of this live disc will be greater.Not to say that this disc isn't good-its wonderful, and she sounds spectacular(but nowhere near how INCREDIBLE how she sounded live...ok, I'll shut up now).

If you love music which falls under a genre called simply beautiful music then you simply cannot fall in love with this subtley beautiful disc.Every number is sublime-Lara's delivery is wondrous-she has the voice that every diva can dream of, but unlike many other singers who shout for all its worth, Lara knows that subtlety can pay off big time; she never milks her vocals for all their worth and focuses more on trnascending emotion and meaning and feeling than showing off how many notes she can sing per minute-and believe me that she has every right to do that, with her range and prowess and whatnot.

This whole CD is in French, and I don't speak a word, but,(and this is a true testament to Lara's power as a singer) I feel every word coming from her mouth-I genuinely feel lifted by her,I repeat beautiful singing, and deeply felt deliverance.And if you like fast,brash and loud music which is the equivalent of the modern American blockbuster, well, you definately will not find it here.Every song is a slow ballad with nothing more than piano, and the occational swelling string accompanying it.And even if you're not like me, and you prefer more upbeat music, I believe that you will nonetheless be able to fall in love with En Toute Entime because the music is as stunning,melodicaly lyrical and richly emotive as they come.And if you associate the word ballad with Mariah and Whitney, think again, because Lara has a much quieter,much more subtle approach.Not a single number is overblown, or melodramatic-and the accompaniment is a wonderful melodic counterpart and helps reveal the music's beauty even more.If you're familiar with Charles Aznavour or French chanson, then that should give you a clue as to how the music sounds.And even though every song is a slow tempo one, don't be fooled.Every song is different from the last; there are quite a few remakes, and even an opera number which Lara pulls of with breathtaking ease.

I won't blab anymore.If you like good music, then get this album and drown in its simpleness,its beauty,it sweet sublimity and soulfulness; and Lara's awe-inspiring vocal talent/And(and I don't care if you've never heard of her in your life), if you have to sell your soul, you HAVE to see this woman live.I can't express how incredible that experience will be.Lara is so good-she serves as more proof that, just as with film nowadays, whilst some tripe gets played out,awarded, and talked about, the truly inspiring,breathtaking, and unforgettable talent that real artistic lovers are searching for are to be found far away from the mainstream world.

Average customer rating: Fly Zucchero Sugar Fornaciari The Zucchero we all love is back!

Fly Zucchero Sugar Fornaciari Manufacturer: Umvd Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Contemporary Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Italy | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | Continental Europe | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music Italian | Euro Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Live at the Royal Albert Hall London: 6th May 2004 Zucchero & Co. The Best of Zucchero Sugar Fornaciari's Greatest Hits Shake Blue Sugar ASIN: B000I2IZ9S Release Date: 2006-10-16

Tracks:

1. Bacco Perbacco
2. Kilo
3. Occhi
4. Quanti Anni Ho
5. Cuba Libre
6. Delicato
7. Amore nell'Aria
8. Pronto
9. Let It Shine
10. Troppa Fedelt
11. Nel Coslu
12. Flying Away [*]
13. Shine [*]

Album Description

2006 album from this talented Italian superstar who blends Italian Pop with Electric Blues and has achieved worldwide success although he has never grown beyond cult status in the U.S. 13 tracks including 'Bacco Perbacco', 'Shine' and 'Flying Away'.

Album Details

The Italian Singing Superstar's 2006 Issued Full Length Album was Produced by Don Was, who Helps Sugar Explore Roots and Blues in a Manner that Showcases his Remarkable Voice...and It's Just Where He Belongs! Includes the International Single "Cuba Libre!". Featured Players Throughout the Album Include the Legendary Brian Auger, Jim Keltner, Lenny Castro, Davey Farragher (Of Elvis Costello's Imposters and Ian Dury's Blockheads), Randy Jackson, Waddy Wachtel, Kenny Aronoff, Pino Palladino, Matt Chamberlin, Michael Landau and Many More.

Customer Reviews:

Fly Zucchero Sugar Fornaciari.......2007-03-08

Amazing Album! Just as good as the Greatest hits. Zucchero is fabulose!

The Zucchero we all love is back!.......2006-11-22

The expected release of FLY in the US is finally here!
It has all the usual elements of Zucchero,no surprises here. The ever fascination with Louisiana and the Mississipi is present once again with the Gospel Choir and blues guitar riff in Let It Shine (Which is included as a bonus track in English as Shine)the other bonus track is the English version of Occhi (Flying Away).The rest of the tracks is sheer signature Zucchero. However , the track that caught my ear was Cuba Libre. This is no brainer, if you are a Rock'n'Roll fan you will clearly identify this song as a scrambled/reshuffled California Dreamer by The Pappas and the Mammas,flute and all. Again no surprises here, Zucchero has done this in the past. If you rememeber well, he took Clapton's Wonderful Tonight; sped the tempo up and came up with Wonderful World, he even had Clapton as guest guitarrist!
The hand of legendary producer Don Was is noticeable in the first track Bacco perbacco, very funky a la Zucchero.The rest of the album for our delight is the Zucchero we all love, soulful and heartfelt ballads of love,fidelity,Blues and Rock'n'Roll. An essential in every Zucchero fan's collection.

Average customer rating: C'est magnifique Never regret C'est beau! Every title on the CD is great A wonderful album from an artist who was new to me!

L' Instant d'Après Natasha St. Pier Manufacturer: Sbme Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Rock | International | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music World Dance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Longueur d'Ondes Tout un Jour De l'Amour le Mieux Dis-Moi Que Tu M'Aimes Comme Vous... ASIN: B0000AQJOV Release Date: 2003-11-10

Tracks:

1. Tant Que C'est Toi - Testube Babies
2. Quand on Cherche l'Amour
3. Mourir Demain
4. Plus Simple Que
5. J'Avais Quelqu'un
6. Je Te Souhaite
7. Chacun Pour Soi
8. Pour le Meilleur
9. Croire
10. J'Oublie Toujours Quelque Chose
11. Qu'y A-T-Il Entre Nous?
12. Juste un Besoin de Chaleur
13. Quand Aimer Ne Suffit Pas

Album Details

2003 Studio Release from Great French Singer. Natasha Received the Prestigious "Victoires De La Musique" Award and Sold More Than 750,000 Units of her Previous Album.

Customer Reviews:

C'est magnifique.......2005-12-03

This album is really outstanding. I like most of the songs on the CD, especially "Tant que c'est toi", "J'avais quelqu'un", "Croire" and "Qu'y a-t-il entre nous?"
Natasha has indeed a wonderful voice. I really recommend it.
Bonne écoute!

Never regret.......2005-08-10

Natasha is an amazing singer. She has a powerful and sexy voice. Every song in this disc has a special and distinctive feeling that shows how Natasha's talents have been grown and developed to maturity. Buy this CD, listen and feel it. You won't regret it.

C'est beau!.......2005-05-14

This is at least Natasha St-Pier's third album, and definitely her best effort to date. This album has a more varied style that shows off Natasha's fresh and beautiful voice in catchy arrangements. The influence of Pascal Obispo comes through, especially on guitar. My favorite tracks are Tant Que C'est Toi and Chacun Pour Soi, although they are really all pretty good and grow on you with repeating listening. Now one of Quebec's very best female singers, Natasha St-Pier and Isabelle Boulay are both in a better place than Celine Dion.

Every title on the CD is great.......2005-03-29

This CD has good sound and is well orchestrated. In the past several years, I have found that
there are many CD's that had only two or three tracks that I like. That seems to be a complaint
by many people, and it is a reason why the music download services are so popular among
consumers. I like CD's where the whole CD is music I like. That being said, I was extremely
pleased with "L'instant d'après." Francophone music is expensive in the United States, and I felt
that my money was well spent with this CD.

I was pleased with the technical qualities of Natasha St-Pier's voice, as well as all the
arrangements and instrumentation on the whole album. "L'instant d'après" was a welcome
addition to my Francophone rock collection. I look toward adding additional titles from Natasha
St-Pier.

A wonderful album from an artist who was new to me!.......2004-11-13

These are beautiful songs with powerful lyrics, a compelling voice and very creative musical arrangements. Natasha really offers something enduring and special. I get the feeling that people will be enjoying her recordings years and decades from now!

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