Atlas [CD-single] [Import]

Product Description
Sony. 1989.

Atlas,Psy-S,Sony,World Beat,World Music

Average customer rating: classic music CD Good for beginners Great mix Good for first-timer 25 Classical Favorites cd

25 Classical Favorites Manufacturer: Vox (Classical) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ballets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Polkas | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music Waltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Brahms | Brahms, Johannes | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Chopin | Chopin, Frédéric | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart | Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Ravel, Maurice | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Rachmaninov | Rachmaninov, Sergei | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Sousa | Sousa, John Philip | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Strauss Jr., Johann | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Tchaikovsky | Tchaikovsky, Peter Ilyich | ( T ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Vivaldi | Vivaldi, Antonio | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concerto Grossi | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Divertimentos | Serenades & Divertimentos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Marches | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Cantatas | Romances Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Ballets & Dances | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music French Horn | Brass | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Violin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra | ( C ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music London Philharmonic Orchestra | ( L ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra | ( V ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Marches | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: 25 Romantic Classics 25 Mozart Favorites 25 Beethoven Favorites 25 Tchaikovsky Favorites 25 Bach Favorites ASIN: B0000058HT Release Date: 1996-01-23

Tracks:

1. Eine Klein Nachtmusik: (I. Allegro)
2. Nutcracker Suite: (Russian Dance)
3. The Four Seasons, Op. 8: (Spring: I. Allegro)
4. Hungarian Dance No. 5 In G Minor
5. Symphony in D, K. 161 - 163: (III. Presto)
6. Waltz In D-Flat Major, Op. 64, No. 1
7. Tritsch-Tratsch Polka, Op. 214
8. Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 In G, S. 1048: (III. Allegro)
9. Swan Lake: (Dance Of The Swans)
10. Carmen Suite No. 2: (Habanera)
11. Messiah: (Overture)
12. Wind Serenade 'The Marriage Of Figaro': Overture
13. Violin Concerto No. 1 In G Minor, Op. 12: (III. Allegro)
14. Water Music: (Overture)
15. Sleeping Beauty Ballet Suite, Op. 66: (Panorama)
16. Symphony No. 26 In E-flat Major, K. 184: (III. Allegro)
17. Waltz No. 10 In B Minor, Op. 69 No. 2
18. Violin Concerto No. 1 In A Minor, S. 1041: (III. Allegro)
19. Water Music: (Lentement)
20. Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 In G Major, S. 1049: (II. Andante)
21. Habanera
22. Horn Concerto No. 3 In E-Flat Major, K. 447: (II. Romanza)
23. Rhapsody On A Theme By Paganini, Op. 43: (Variation No. 18)
24. Thunder And Lightning Polka, Op. 324
25. Stars And Stripes Forever

Customer Reviews:

classic music CD.......2007-06-27

The CD was well represented by the clips on the Amazon website and came in time for our event. We did have a problem with the charge but that was taken care of promptly. Great service.

Good for beginners.......2007-02-15

It is an excellent collection of classical music. I would recommend this CD if you have a friend who don't like classical music, since it has the most beautiful overtures and portions of famous artists. If you are a Classic Music Savvy you probably will not be impressed by it, unless you want to play the CD as background music in a friends gathering.

Great mix.......2007-02-14

All the best composers! Over an hour of music. A samble of the greatest pieces.

Good for first-timer.......2007-01-22

This is the first time I have ever bought a classical music CD and I was very pleased with this one. It has a good variety of selections. I would buy it again.

25 Classical Favorites cd.......2007-01-06

This CD has so many of my favorite, lively classical music -- love it!!

Average customer rating: Definitly Different. Very addictive music! a musical menage... Pure entertainment for the passionate! An Introduction to Natacha Atlas

Best of Natacha Atlas Natacha Atlas Manufacturer: Beggars UK - Ada ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ambient | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music World Dance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Arabic | Middle East | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Remix Collection Desert Roses and Arabian Rhythms Arabic Groove Foretold in the Language of Dreams Desert Roses and Arabian Rhythms, Vol. 3 ASIN: B0007S683S Release Date: 2005-05-24

Tracks:

1. Leysh Nat-Arak (2004 Version)
2. Mon Amie La Rose
3. Eye Of The Duck
4. Ezzay
5. Fakrenha
6. Mistaneek (2004 Edit)
7. Leysh Nat'Arak (TJ Rehmi Remix)
8. You Only Live Twice (Edit)
9. Yallah Chant (Edit)
10. Fun Does Not Exist (2004 Version)
11. I Put A Spell On You
12. Man's World (Edit)
13. Amulet (Edit)
14. Kidda
15. Leysh Nat'Arak (Dub Mis)
16. Le Printemps (Hidden Track Moustahil Live)

Album Description

Atlas has a well-earned reputation for being one of the most original and innovative artists of our time, both in the Middle East and in the West. The exotic Arabic scales, rhythms, and textures open up new horizons for 4/4-entrapped western pop and create possibilities for the enormous and varied Middle Eastern music scene to communicate outside itself. This collection assembles tracks from her solo albums, as well as unreleased and rare remixes, updated edited versions of her most famous songs, and a live track.

Customer Reviews:

Definitly Different........2007-04-12

I LOVE her cover of "You Only Live Twice". Haunting and surreal at the same time. To me, it's the best song on the CD. I'd buy the whole CD for that song.

Very addictive music!.......2006-03-20

I only grew familiar with Miss Atlas through Sarah Brightman's use of her on Harem and WOW! this is one addictive singer/musician. I am enchanted with the fresh (to me) Egyptian music and sound and this woman can sing equisitely! I haven't lost my taste for this CD yet and am playing it quite a bit on rotation. What else has this woman done? I'll buy it!

a musical menage..........2005-09-20

i stumbled upon this cd completely by chance...
(she kinda looks like the woman im in love with/but that's beside the point... but that MAY be what first drew my attention/but i babble...)

umm...

completely fell in love with her 'sound'... she's a human mash-up of the middle east, india, hip hop, reggae and r&b... i dont know whether to belly dance or break dance!
(well... breakdancing might be a lil bit over the top... the 'hip hop' influence is very subtle... mostly some well placed, smoothed out 'scratching' sounds)

but i'll buy omost ANY album that covers 'i put a spell on you' and as an added extra bonus, you get her rendition of 'a man's world'... fyi - only 3 or 4 of these songs are in english... the rest is either arabic or hindi or some transmogrified verbal concoction of other-worldly conversations or sumphn...

im not bi-lingual... i can barely master this american dialect... ebonics be my mangled amalgamation for assonic communication of choice, butchall already know that right?

umm,
NATACHA...
yeah...

the sista sounds good... enjoyin this a whole lot better than M.I.A.'s album... this is just a good ol' fashion cd to me...

beautiful.

Pure entertainment for the passionate!.......2005-09-16

Hmm...quite funny to read that some guys here think they know Natacha better than she knows herself. Poor guys... just listen to the ladies and you'll learn someday. This album is the Best of what Natacha feels she has at the moment and I celebrate her choices (even if made with the production team). The new mixes by Transglobal Underground really rock! Just feel the modern basslines vibrating... would you rather be without them? And absolutely wonderful TJ Rehmi provides a great groovy dance mix of Leysh Nat'Arak. And a great dub version of the same song in the end taking us back to the feelings of the beginning. But some of you think it's a waste of space? Haven't you guys ever been to parties? Repetition of the hit elements works wonders and enhances the mood of the listeners when it's used in an intelligent way, like the people behind this album. The selection and sequencing of the songs shows their highly developed sense of aesthetics and a good sense of humour too! This groundbreaking Best of compilation is a story or a soundtrack of it's own right. Hey diss-a man, don't think-a so much... just feel-a! Natacha, you send shivers down to every sane man's spine, and that's the way I like it!

An Introduction to Natacha Atlas.......2005-08-04

I treasure this album. While some people may be bothered by the remixes I think they freshen up things a little. Granted that the originals are gold as always from her, I never get tired of listening to her voice. The special treat on this album is Leysh Nat'arak. It is my favorite of all her songs. While none of the three versions here are the original (which is sadly out of print on Dispora), I'm so glad it is well represented. I feel it was a good choice to include each version, even if other songs I would mark as worthy didn't make the cut. I suppose this album would serve more purpose as an introductory CD. It covers roughly ten years of her career and gives a taste of her many vocal styles ranging from traditional to club dance. It also contains songs in three of the four languages she sings in proving how versatile of an artist she is.

Average customer rating: Hate it one day Love it the next! Interesting but not the Best Highly Recomended Mish Maoul is "Unbelievable!" Beautiful voice!

Mish Maoul Natacha Atlas Manufacturer: Beggars UK - Ada ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ambient | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music World Dance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Middle East | International | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Shine of Dried Electric Leaves The Remix Collection Foretold in the Language of Dreams Elysium for the Brave Diaspora ASIN: B000EGD26Y Release Date: 2006-04-25

Tracks:

1. Oully
2. Feen
3. Hayati Inta
4. Ghanwa Bossanova
5. Bathaddak
6. Bab El Janna
7. Wahashni
8. Haram Aleyk
9. La Lil Khowf
10. Yariet

Amazon.com

One of the original global pop divas, Natacha Atlas has long combined Middle Eastern and Western musics. Her sixth solo album is very much a continuation of works past. She continues to maintain links with her old band (Transglobal Underground's Count Dubulah produces), and she continues to add traditional and modern influences as need be. One particular standout moment is Atlas's sensual performance as she rides a straight-up bossa nova groove on "Gnanwa Bossanova," but equally strong is the slightly cheesy "Bathaddak," which sounds like it could be piped out of a cassette stall in a North African casbah. Those looking for her cosmopolitan trip-hop vibe certain will be satisfied with opener "Oully" or the menacing-sounding "Hayati Inta." No matter the genre, however, the singer really sounds best in the stripped-down arrangements here where it's her voice that exudes nuance and mood instead of counting on the accompaniment to fill in those blanks. --Tad Hendrickson

Customer Reviews:

Hate it one day Love it the next!.......2007-06-13

My first listen to this CD had me ready to frisbee it out of the car, Natacha what have you done?? Where is the Natacha I used to know? Luckily I had ripped the CD to my mp3 player and a week later while bored on a bus ride decided to have a listen.

Maybe it was the mood I was in, maybe it was the bus, but for some reason I was really diggin the exotic beats and the light mystical feel of this CD, as well as the toe tapping dance rhythms on some tracks.

The latin tracks have a great laid back sound that just picks you up and makes you drift around on a cloud, something different for Natacha that works very well.

I agree with another reviewer that the Princess Juliana presence does spoil the overall quality of this CD, only 4 stars, but apart from that it is a great CD! Much better than Something Dangerous, her worst effort.

This is a return to those wonderful rhythms that attracted me to her music in the first place, even in a modern context the rhythms are hypnotic and her singing is in top form, thanks for not doing any more English versions!. As I said I have done a backflip on this one, so please make sure you have a good listen to the whole CD before you purchase. Luck for me I had a second chance to listen to it properly. It is different again from what we know of Natacha, but a step back in the right direction.

If you really don't like the modern/western influences in this music, have a listen to my other favourite female Arabic singer Nawal Al Zoghbi, she is the real deal!!

Natacha, leave out the American/RapCrap hip hop next time and I'll give you five stars for sure!!

One of your biggest fans.

Interesting but not the Best.......2007-05-09

Natacha has a lot to offer, and I am pleased to see her exploring Latin American rythms in a more evident way. However I must admit that I really prefer to listen to her soothing and gifted voice in Middle Eastern drums. So Hayati Inta was a very nice addition to the collection. The hip hop with other singers is not my cup of tea, the only hip hopish song I actually have enjoyed is with 'El Tunisiano'; but all the others, including the ones in this CD are to 'young' for Natacha. I like her when she gets serious. It's ok, but look forward to more chabbi-like songs in the future.

Highly Recomended.......2007-01-04

This album is fantastic! From start to finish, it is a great listen. Its clear that Natacha Atlas has decided to edge closer to her Arabic style. While some songs show signs of Western influence, others feel very traditional and authentic.

Mish Maoul is "Unbelievable!".......2006-12-28

I am a huge fan of Natacha Atlas as I own seven of her albums. Before buying Mish Maoul (Arabic for "Unbelievable!"), I logged onto the mish-maoul[dot]com website, which lets you listen to her complete album. (I highly suggest doing this before you buy! I never would have bought this album based on a 30-second listen of each track on Amazon.) Upon first listen on the Mish-Maoul website, I was repulsed by every song, because it lacked that Egyptian pop/ambient dub/drum 'n bass sound I had been so accustomed to hearing from Atlas. Mish Maoul just didn't seem like Natacha Atlas to me, but instead appeared to be too abrasive and intangible to my ears. When I would click on a song, I would find myself saying "Ugh!" and go on to the next one. After reading other positive reviews about the album, I thought I would give it another try and listen to more than just the first fifteen seconds of each song. After a complete listen, I discovered that the album was growing on me. Each song has a feel of its own and Atlas brings something new to the table: her fusion of North African, Arabic, and Western music is her most organic and indigenous release yet! She does include some ambient sounds, "Wahashni" (I Miss You) being her most atmospheric while still remaining beautifully organic. With its incessant clapping and Atlas' angelically meditative lament seeming to extract every exotic note from the qanun, "Wahashni" is definitely one of the best songs on the album.

With its hip-hop overtones, "Feen" is the album's biggest (and only) stumble; Princess Julianna's voice is too nasal and very annoying. This song is simply out of place, but can easily be skipped in the CD player. The smooth sounds from "Ghanwa Bossanova" and "Bab El Janna" are pretty good, and if you like Brazilian bossa nova, you will definitely like these two tracks. Atlas does do a great job combining Middle Eastern arrangements with the bossa nova genre. While a bit on the glitzy side, the Europop-influenced "Bathaddak" has a nice catchy tune; once again, Princess Julianna appears on this track, but just as an accent piece so as not to be too overbearing like in "Feen." An intoxicating male-female duet with the Algerian talent Sofaine Saidi, "Oully" has a hint of bossa nova percussion with a splash of Moroccan sensuality. The tribal groove "Hayati Inta" has a wonderful rhythmic North African beat, sounding as if it was recorded on the very streets of Marrakesh; Atlas' voice works very well with the male vocalists while the electric guitar reminds us of Atlas' western sensibilities. The playful "Haram Aleyk" lazily meanders between organic and electronic elements, while the rhythmic drum beats seem to rise from beneath the scorching sand of the Saharan Desert. With its pleasant string arrangements, "La Lil Khowf" is perhaps the strongest song on the album. It features English rap from the incredible Lebanese rap artist Clotaire K (You can visit ClotaireK[dot]com to view his excellent website and hear outstanding music!), followed by Atlas' trademark voice in Arabic accentuated with exotic male vocals from Sofiane Saidi. (You can also visit myspace[dot]com/sofianesaidi.) Although Mish Maoul lacks the pop feel of Atlas' other albums, "La Lil Khowf" has the greatest chance of hitting the Arab pop charts. And finally, "Yariet" takes the album to a soothing, organic close as Atlas sings to the tune of a Brazilian-flavored acoustic guitar.

The blissfully invigorating Mish Maoul is Atlas' most mature album yet and shows that, as she returns to her musical roots, Atlas is growing as a world artist. This album is filled with great drum beats, percussion, and string arrangements from the heart of the Middle East. And Atlas' voice once again does not fail to amaze! She has the absolute BEST voice in the Arab world, far outdoing Nawal al-Zoughbi, Najwa Karam, Elissa, and other mainstream Arab female singers. Atlas has the most versatile and sensual voice of them all, not to mention the most creative music which spans the globe from Middle Eastern to North African to Western. Thus, Natacha Atlas cannot be placed into a single genre of music, for she ignores cultural boundaries and celebrates humanity's musical history, making her a truly gifted world artist.

I have to say, I agree with other reviewers that if you are new to Natacha Atlas and Near Eastern music, Mish Maoul might at first seem a little too abrasive for your ears, but at least give it a try. If you are a fan of Atlas, Mish Maoul might be a bit of a shock at first, but if you listen to the album with an open mind and immerse yourself in the organic atmosphere of her album, you will become addicted. And did I mention...the album artwork is exquisite! Be sure to visit Mish-Maoul[dot]com before you buy! After this work of art, I cannot wait to hear what Natacha Atlas brings us in her next album. Classical Arabic music perhaps?

Well done, Atlas. You are "Mish Maoul"!

Beautiful voice!.......2006-12-21

Passionate music. You won't be disappointed, you may not understand it but you'll like it.

Average customer rating: Nothing small about Jazzinho This work is truly inspired Five Star Effort Brazilian Jazz @ its very best Brazilian Jazz WOW!

Jazzinho/ Atlas Jazzinho Manufacturer: Street Beat Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music General | Latin Music | Styles | Music Latin Pop | Latin Music | Styles | Music Folk | Latin Music | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Latin Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Equilibria Diva Brazil Uma Batida Differente Brasil Precisa Balancar Brasilidade ASIN: B0007GAE1W Release Date: 2005-03-08

Tracks:

1. Sim Ou Nao
2. Moody Maria
3. Vertigo
4. Velejou...
5. Astral
6. Malmequer
7. Camponesa
8. Constelacao
9. Telefone
10. Yambou
11. Constelacao (Quant Remix)
12. Sim Ou Nao (Sleepwalker Remix)
13. Astral (Gerd's Straight Remix)
14. Yambou (Restless Soul Inspiration Information Mix)

Album Description

Virtuoso vocalist and songwriter Guida de Palma and multi-instrumentalist Michele Chiavarini have come together to form Jazzinho. This London based outfit records and performs a repertoire of original material in an idiosyncratic style that Guida calls Jazzinho (pronounced jazz-EEN-yo). Jazzinho, loosely translated as "Sweet Little Jazz", is a luscious blend of dance rhythms, Nu-Jazz arrangements, Portuguese traditional instruments, Afro-Brazilian percussions and R&B background vocals with soulful and organic Bossa melodies. Drawing on Jobim/Gil but giving it a twist of newness with effects and dub styles, the songs travel the Bebel Gilberto road but are a little edgier. Guida sings in Portuguese (her native language) and English: although either way, the lyrics seems secondary to the constant shake of the maracas. This special US edition of the album features 14 tracks including 4 exclusive bonus remixes, 'Sim Ou Não' (Sleepwalker Re-Work), 'Constelação' (Quant Remix), 'Astral' (Gerd's Straight Mix), & 'Yambou' (Phil Asher Remix).

Customer Reviews:

Nothing small about Jazzinho.......2005-10-22

This is indeed a fabulous CD. Top quality nu-jazz/bossa/samba--with a bit of Cuban timba peeking out on a couple of tracks. Some stand-out qualities: the instrumentation, musicianship, breaks and production values are as hip, clean, and smooth as you will hear anywhere. Also, the subtle touches of funky soulful flavor that season the expert bossa and samba flows are absolutely pitch-perfect while the jazzier/funkier and remix numbers are as deftly infused with just the right Brazilian flavor as anything you'll find. And finally there is the voice--bell-tone clear, sensual and transcendent: a transculturated and truly unique combination of bossa sensibility and souful jazz timing/phrasing that you simply won't hear anywhere else. It's the voice of a serious musical talent thoroughly steeped in two musical languages and traditions.

Buy this CD.

This work is truly inspired.......2005-10-12

As a long time fan of the brazillian jazz scene, I did not expect to be so completely overwhelmed by a project. This CD far exceeded my wildest expectations. Absolutely every track is worth listening to.

Rarely am I ever capable of listening to a CD without skipping tracks ~ Jazzinho afforded me this opportunity.

I can't wait to hear their other offerings.

Five Star Effort.......2005-07-15

I reviewed the initial domestic release less than a year ago along with the Korea import. This one though - it's DEFINITELY the one to get. The Korean import version is now available in the USA - the difference being that the import had about 4 remixes tacked onto the end of the album that were certainly worth it. The other difference is that the order of the tracks are different here than on the other two releases. Re: Jazzinho - they're a group consisting of some exceptional tight musicians highlighted by Guida De Palma's vocals. She's a very good singer from Portugal. Another key reason I picked this up was because I'm a huge fan of Smoke City and Da Lata, which are a few of Christian Franck's other works.

This is a killer album. It starts out with "Sim Ou Não" (one of the major differences between this and the others) instead of the energetic and breezy Yambou. "Sim Ou Não" is a track with that bit of attitude and tight organization - neat guitar, great hooks. Meanwhile "Yambou", which is moved towards the end of the CD, reminds me a bit of Sergio Mendes more recent work (from say 1996 with Oceano) although IMO it wasn't the best vocal arrangement for Guida. "Vertigo" was another track that takes you away... quick and... again... tight. I could go on and on about the songs; other stand-outs to me were the original "Constelacao" and "Astral". And then there are the remixes; the Sleep Walker version of "Sim Ou Nao" has a great moodiness in it and there's also the full 12" version of Phil Asher's remake to "Yambou", along with Quant's full edit of "Constelacao" - both of which are chopped a bit in different compilations. Both are stellar... Constelacao given a heavy beat and groove while Yambou has a poppy tune that'll make you wish you hit the beach more this summer.

I HIGHLY recommend this. Especially this remix version. And if you have this and like this, definitely check out Brazilution 5.2, along with some of these artists and groups: Wagon Cookin', Soul Quality Quartet, A Bossa Eletrica, Povo and Rosalia De Souza. Also - Guida features in a couple of sweet 12" (vinyls), like "O Misterio" with Nathan Haines, and a cut on Kyoto Jazz Massive's album. "O Misterio" can also be heard on Brazilution 5.3. The only gripe I have is that I actually prefered the other track order.

edit - please note that the title to this is NOT "Atlas". It is simply "Jazzinho". I cannot stress that enough. "Atlas" was the name of their new album for 2006, but now that will not be the name of the upcoming album either.

Brazilian Jazz @ its very best.......2005-04-13

Wow !!, I agree with the previous reviewer.
Everything in this CD is absolutely awesome; the music, the style and sofisticated taste, and most importantly: Guida de Palma.
Wow !!, her voice is very special and unique, and sometimes reminiding us of singers ranging from Rosalia de Souza to Flora Purim.
There's no weak cut in this CD (and that's hard to find).
I have hundreds of Brazilian Jazz CDs, and this one is easily in the best 10, no questions asked.
I love it !!!!!!!!!!!!

Brazilian Jazz WOW!.......2005-03-24

The music on this CD is a perfect blend of modern Brazilian rhythms, jazz and on some tracks chillout. Guida de Palma the lead singer is divine! Her vocals play off the percolating grooves from her band. I enjoyed every track, especially "Moody Maria".

Average customer rating: Bantock's Celtic Symphony A very Straussian Hebridean symphony Bantock: Hebridean Symphony/The Sea Reivers An incomprehensible neglection of an outstanding composer A sleeper...a delight!

Bantock: Hebridean Symphony; Celtic Symphony; The Witch of Atlas; The Sea Reivers Manufacturer: Hyperion UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Tone Poems | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Bantock: Pagan Symphony / Handley Bantock: The Cyprian Goddess; The Helena Variations; Dante and Beatrice Bantock: Sappho; Sapphic Poem Kurt Atterberg: The Symphonies (Box Set) Edward Rubbra - Complete Symphonies / Hickox ASIN: B000002ZOF Release Date: 1993-03-10

Tracks:

1. Celtic Symphony: 1. Lento sostenuto
2. Celtic Symphony: 2. Allegro con fuoco
3. Celtic Symphony: 3. Andante con tenerezza
4. Celtic Symphony: 4. Allegro con spirito
5. Celtic Symphony: 5. Largamente maestoso
6. The Witch Of Atlas: A
7. The Witch Of Atlas: B
8. The Witch Of Atlas: C
9. The Witch Of Atlas: D
10. The Witch Of Atlas: E
11. The Witch Of Atlas: F
12. The Witch Of Atlas: G
13. The Witch Of Atlas: H
14. Hebridean Sea Poem No. 2: The Sea Reivers
15. A Hebridean Symphony: 1
16. A Hebridean Symphony: 2
17. A Hebridean Symphony: 3
18. A Hebridean Symphony: 4
19. A Hebridean Symphony: 5
20. A Hebridean Symphony: 6
21. A Hebridean Symphony: 7
22. A Hebridean Symphony: 8
23. A Hebridean Symphony: 9

Customer Reviews:

Bantock's Celtic Symphony.......2006-07-25

My husband & I heard this piece on our local classical music radio station and decided right then (at 11:30 at night) that we had to order the CD. Since it arrived, we have been playing it (and the other Bantock CD that we ordered - the Pagan Symphony) almost non-stop. We love celtic music and these two CD's add so much to our collection. The only down side is that the dynamics go from pianissimo to fortissimo quite often, so it's hard to find the perfect volume setting, but who cares! it's beautiful!

A very Straussian Hebridean symphony.......2004-06-12

Like another reviewer, my initial exposure to this music was through an NPR broadcast. I quickly purchased the CD and have enjoyed the echt-Richard Strauss "Hebridean" symphony many times. Like the other music on the CD -- none of which has the lasting effect of this symphony -- it heaves and rolls with all the emotions of a sea journey. For that reason, I burned my own CD, mating this version of the "Hebridean" with Handley's performance of Britten's "Four Sea Interludes" from "Peter Grimes" and his recording of Frank Bridge's "The Sea" suite. I think this places the Hebridean symphony in more appropriate company than with Bantock's lesser music. Still, this CD makes a wonderful introduction to the music of a composer not well-known in America. If you buy it, you won't be disappointed.

Bantock: Hebridean Symphony/The Sea Reivers.......2003-08-17

I heard a portion of this work (Hebridean Symphony) on public radio a while back. Having never heard of Sir Granville Bantock, I was curious enough to seek out and purchase the CD. I keep asking myself "How could such a wonderful, exciting work be kept so obscure?!?" The Hebridean Symphony is an excellent work, worthy of much higher prominence in the Music world.

The "3 Minute surprise" on this album?:

"The Sea Reivers" is a thrilling, roller-coaster ride of musical enjoyment. Having heard only the Handley version on Hyperion, I cannot imagine any other version having any more excitement or fire! Bravo!!

An incomprehensible neglection of an outstanding composer.......2002-05-25

It's absolutely astonishing how a composer of the range and impact of Sir Granville Bantock has been forgotten for so long, not only at concert halls but also (and this is even more surprising) by recording labels.I agree in every word with the opinions of previous Bantock's lovers reviews, but I want to add a few more things. I have also a huge classical symphonic CD'S collection, but among them all I consider a few of them as authentic jewells, hidden treasures which must be urgently unburied.This is one and, probably, the most valuable of them.It is impossible to describe the sense of emotion, grandiosity and splendour this "God of Symphonic Music" is able to display in each of his, fortunately, prolific compositions, and specially in his Hebriddean Symphony, which is, undoubtedly, one of the master works, not only in the History of Symphonic Music but in the History of Music.Mysterious woodwind passages preceed others of sublime brass magnificency and glory, all involved in a lyric ,epic and romantic wave;a dream come true thanks to the brilliant sound of the RPO under the baton of Vernon Handley.
Each new listening becomes a new delight for the ears, and deep emotions arise once an again, making this CD a unique experience, unforgivable to miss by any symphonic music lover.
I'm absolutely delighted with Hyperion, the RPO and Vernon Handley, as they keep recording Bantock's music, and I hope they will be doing so. I'm craving for more Bantock!.

A sleeper...a delight!.......2000-06-02

I, too, have a very large classical CD collection, with my tastes running primarily to Mahler, Shostakovich, Brucker, and Sibelius - though I recently added Rubbra to this group of frequent musical companions. My brother gave this CD to me for Christmas a few years ago, but it was within the last year that I decided to really give it a close listen. I now consider it to be one of those pieces (like Mahler #4, Shostakovich #5, and Sibelius #2)that always sound fresh to my ears - always feel like musical home!

Though I love the initial three pieces on this CD (particularly the lovely Celtic Symphony with its gloriously peaceful opening), it is the Hebridean Symphony that is on my Desert Island list. From its brooding, dramatic opening (clearly preparing the listener for a meaningful experience) to the lovely climax and ending, this music is always totally involving. The recording is spectacular - the dynamic range is huge, and the brass the percussion make some huge punctuations; it is hard to find just one listening level for the car, in fact!

Don't miss this high point of not only British classical music, but all of music, in total! Now if only it would start showing up in local concert halls....

Average customer rating: An Improvement in the Music Scene Raucous Bubblegum one of my favourite

No, Not Me, Never The Photo Atlas Manufacturer: Stolen Transmission ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Soft Targets Never Hear the End of It The Good, the Bad & the Queen The Back Room We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank ASIN: B000MV8C9S Release Date: 2007-03-06

Tracks:

1. Electric Shock
2. Merit
3. Light And Noise
4. The Walls Have Eyes
5. She Was A Matador
6. Red Orange Yellow
7. Broadcasting Feedback
8. Little Tiny Explosions
9. Cutback
10. Handshake Heart Attack

Customer Reviews:

An Improvement in the Music Scene.......2007-06-24

I first heard of this band at a Bravery concert. They had a lot of raw energy and passion that one does not always see. I bought the CD at the show, and have been listening to it consistently. The drum beats are awesome and upbeat. I do not think their music will get old.

Raucous Bubblegum.......2007-04-22

It's a fun CD that will spin for a few weeks in your iPod. But just like bubblegum, you'll be spitting it out and never chewing it again. Rent it on a music service but I don't recommend buying it.

one of my favourite.......2007-04-20

the single, handshake heart attack is definitely 1 of the best songs i've heard. though it's a rather short album at only 10 songs, it's definitely worth a listen. and buy. =)

Average customer rating: The Elf-man Becomes The Hulk Interesting eclectic mix of non-traditional Elfman music Elfman did it again Great Music that Leaves You Begging for More Not Elfman's best, but a solid score nonetheless

The Hulk (Score) Manufacturer: Decca U.S. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Elfman, Danny | ( E ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Film Scores | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music The Decca Records Store | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Planet of the Apes Spider-Man: Original Motion Picture Score X-Men: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Daredevil (Original Motion Picture Score) Spider-Man 2 Original Motion Picture Score ASIN: B00009N1ZX Release Date: 2003-06-17

Tracks:

1. Main Title
2. Prolouge
3. Betty's Dream
4. Bruce's Memories
5. Captured
6. Dad's Visit
7. Hulk Out!
8. Father Knows Best
9. ...Making Me Angry
10. Gentle Giant
11. Hounds Of Hell
12. The Truth Revealed
13. Hulk's Freedom
14. A Man Again
15. The Lake Battle
16. The Aftermath
17. The Phone Call
18. End Credits
19. Set Me Free

Amazon.com

If Danny Elfman the film composer seems ever farther from Elfman the former cult rock icon, his work on director Ang Lee's adaptation of the Marvel Comics legend suggests he may be reinventing himself yet again. While he seems to have largely abandoned his melodic interests somewhere south of Sleepy Hollow, the diverse concerns--ranging from bright, propulsive rhythms and repetitive wind phrases through ethnic modalities of (deliberately) undetermined origin and delicate pastoral touches--suggest a textural mindset more akin to Herrmann, but informed by the incandescent, hypnotic cadences and sonorities of Steve Reich and other post-modernists. While he occasionally lapses into the overbearing tribal drum sturm und drang that may have made some listeners of his overwrought Planet of the Apes score yearn for an umbrella, they are at least leavened here by slashing horns and Middle Eastern vocal flourishes. Subtle electronic sound washes ebb and flow throughout, serving up a percolating tension the composer gleefully punctuates with blasts of brass and thunderous percussion. This isn't your mother's--or Lou Ferrigno's--Hulk, and Elfman has done a fine job of musically propelling the big green fella into the 21st century. Also features the Guns N' Roses-meets-Stone Temple Pilots line-up of Weiland, Slash, Duff McKagen, Matt Sorum, and Dave Kushner performing the angular riff-rock of "Set Me Free." --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

The Elf-man Becomes The Hulk.......2007-02-21

Danny Elfman has been the musical voice of many superheroes. While this is neither "Batman" nor "Spider-man", "Hulk" does have some interesting moments in the middle of that Oriental style that most composers want to use in their music these days.
I'm kind of upset that there is no discernible theme for "Hulk", execpt for a six-note motif that is heard all over the CD. There is the music for Bruce Banner and his father, mostly played by, I think, the duduk. Then there is Natacha Atlas who does the odious moaning on this CD. Thank God Elfman isn't at all influenced by the Oriental music style because he uses electronics and percussion to maintain the right balance between the artistic and the classic Hollywood compositions. The action music heard in 'Hulk Out', 'Hounds Of Hell', and 'The Lake Battle' is fantastic and very propulsive, good Elfman compositions. The rock song 'Set Me Free' is the last track of the CD, and deservedly so because it feels like out of context with all the rest of the album.
But not all the Middle-East influence is bad, and neither is Natacha Atlas. Because there is the track called 'Captured', which is the best musical cue of the CD. I don't know why, but when I first heard it in the movie theater, I sorta started dancing to it. It's too cool. I really love that theme, and when I got the CD and listened to it for the first time, I turned up the speakers because it's such a fine piece of music.
"Hulk" is a good composition by Danny Elfman, but I'd say 'Captured' is the real deal on this album, and if you don't like rock, then skip the last track.

Interesting eclectic mix of non-traditional Elfman music.......2005-02-21

Yes, there is alot of percussion which is a staple of Elfman, but in writing the music for a their super-hero franchise, Elfman breaks new ground. Rather than the dark flourishes of Batman & the high flying theme of Spider-Man, The Hulk is a dark score filled witth exotic sounds that actually capture the filmakers vision and provide an interesting listening experience for the listener. I gave this score 3 stars not because its bad, but because its not to my personal taste, and I would not necessarily recommend it. However, if you a collector of Danny Elfman music or super-hero scores, then feel no guilt when you purchase this unique score.

Elfman did it again.......2004-08-20

I Have To admit The soundtrack is alot better than the movie. It is good to listen to. This might be one of his lighter superhero soundtrack scores i heard compare to batman, batman returns & batman Forever. hey the big green guy shouldn't get left out. One thing is to bad they did put the original theme in it like they did for spider-man. that woul of made a great eddition. Set me free was a good song. the only lyeric song in it. so you can't say it's really elfman's cd. Nice work Elfman keep it up. Hope he does one for the sequal.

Great Music that Leaves You Begging for More.......2004-08-16

My only problem with the Hulk score is that there doesn't seem to be enough of it. That isn't Danny Elfman's fault, but the movie didn't leave a great many opportunities for him to flesh out the score. That said, what's here is amazing.

The main theme is suprising. One would expect something loud and clamoring with brass for a character like the Hulk, and while the music does get that way at times, the Hulk's melody is actually a steady, soft melody that resonates with wonder. It almost feels like what you'd hear when looking at DNA, molecules, and whatever else would need to be involved in the Hulk's origin. In the background there is a low, appropriately grand brass.

The score uses this theme to different heights throughout, along with fast-paced drums and occasional synth instruments. The most memorable tune outside of the main theme is a Middle Eastern choral section in the second half of the score, emoting the desolation of a solitary creature like the Hulk (and used for the desert backdrop seen in the movie.)

The finale varies the theme, making it granduer, because in it's simple 12 notes, a score for a movie about science fiction makes it seem like a score for a movie about magic. It peaks curiosity, majesty, and even innocence, and then turns into the backdrop for what the movie entails as a climactic battle.

Danny Elfman has been given a large responsibility among composers. He's had to tackle the objective of composing unique themes for three different well-loved super-heroes: Batman, Spider-man, and now the Incredible Hulk. And because he is such an excellent composer, the Hulk can join these other fine scores, and I can only hope Elfman is brought back for the sequel.

Not Elfman's best, but a solid score nonetheless.......2003-10-10

Seemingly abandoning his more melodic tones for a heavier orchestral vibe, Danny Elfman has churned out another solid film score with The Hulk. Elfman's score was one of the few bright spots of the film; fusing sounds which are very similar to some of his past works with some Middle Eastern-ish tones and electronical blips to create something that isn't very memorable, but enjoyable nonetheless. Elfman's past few scores have either been solid or disappointing; I like his Hulk score more than I did his scores for Spider-Man and Planet of the Apes, but not as much as Sleepy Hollow or Nightmare Before Christmas. The final track on this disc is a song called "Set Me Free" which is performed by Stone Temple Pilots vocalist Scott Weiland and old members of Guns 'N Roses. That track is a nice little extra thrown on the disc, but Elfman's score is the main highlight.

Average customer rating: Very disappointing The Magic Spell of Natacha Atlas ... Not her best... Sultry Arabica Meets Beautiful Electronica Got dock a star for Spell

Ayeshteni Natacha Atlas Manufacturer: Beggars UK - Ada ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Ambient | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music World Dance | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Arabic | Middle East | International | Styles | Music Ambient | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music World Dance | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: The Remix Collection Diaspora Desert Roses and Arabian Rhythms Arabic Groove Youm Wara Youm ASIN: B000059N0C Release Date: 2001-05-08

Tracks:

1. Shubra
2. I Put A Spell On You
3. Ashwa
4. Ayeshteni
5. Soleil D'Egypte
6. Ne Me Quitte Pas
7. Mish Fidilak
8. Rah
9. Lelsama
10. Fakrenha
11. Manbai

Amazon.com

With her fourth solo recording, Ayeshteni, Egyptian songstress Natacha Atlas puts her voice dead center, coming on snake-hipped, seductive, and sophisticated with a feral emotional core. Made in Cairo (with some assistance from her Transglobal Underground mates, whom Atlas has collaborated with since the early '90s), the songs swell shaabi style, incorporating trippy beats, guttural cries, sinuous strings, and a disturbing yet undeniable beauty that brings no one to mind so much as musical kindred spirit Björk. The latter is perhaps most evident on the artist's bewitching scratch-filled take on Screamin' Jay Hawkins's "I Put a Spell on You" and the Jacques Brel classic "Ne Me Quitte Pas," infused here with North African-by-21st-century fervor. Elsewhere, Western listeners need not fear the Arabic language; Atlas's focused delivery and challenging arrangements are more than tastefully tuneful, rather they are so compelling as to transcend language and cultural barriers. This is music of the cells, the body, and the roaming spirit; yet another way to free the mind and have the flesh follow. --Paige La Grone

Customer Reviews:

Very disappointing.......2007-03-19

The best song on this CD is the one that's available for free as an Amazon download. Its "Mish Fadilak". For a very pricey CD this was not very good.

The Magic Spell of Natacha Atlas ..........2006-12-28

Natacha Atlas manages to weave Egyptian/Arabic music into a mesmerizing experience with her English version of Screamin' Joe Hawkins "I put a spell on you" and the beautiful French tune, "Ne Me Quitte Pas" ... It is her smokey, sultry, sexy voice which will definitely do the trick if by chance the exotic Arabic music and instruments should fail ... *not* likely to happen.

The traditional and modern instruments, the oud, the darbouka (percussion) and drums, occasionally the violin, viola or cello, qanun, along with the clarinet and guitar create an exciting adventurous visit to an Arabic cafe ...The programming, back up vocals, and overall stylization of music is exceptional in creating a mood and feeling which is truly cultural and authentic.

The entire CD contains music and vocals which capture the listener's attention and captivate for the entire playing time ... Take a look at the cover, Natacha's voice sounds as enticing as her extraordinairy beauty ... She has an outstanding ability to interpret the traditional cultural Arabic vocals and music into mainstream music. It is a most precious gift. Erika Borsos (pepper flower)

Not her best..........2004-10-24

It's not her best. Most songs are weak and way different from her style. The only songs i really like on that cd is Shubra and Mish Fidalak.

Sultry Arabica Meets Beautiful Electronica.......2004-08-21

I love this album. It is a sucsesful mix of great vocals (in French, Arabic and English) with wonerful production from the electronica artist Trans Global Underground. The creative, tight production values consistant with the rest of his work, and mix superbly with Natacha's already beautiful, sultry style.

All the songs are great, and her version of "I Put A Spell On You" leaves all others' versions of the song in the dust.

Got dock a star for Spell.......2003-12-04

I'd like to weigh in on Natacha Atlas' choice of I Put A Spell on You as a cover. It starts off well, with the scratching and ominous beat. Then, when she sings the first line, her voice sounds a bit on the thin side but I am still OK. Unfortunately, she falls back on "la-la-las" as bridges between the lurics and this comes, off as a crutch, i.e., she does not feel comfortable with the silences so necessary to blues phrasing. If she really felt it was necessary to do THIS song and really had to do the la-la-las, then she should have cut them out during the final mix. I mean, they're recording this in digital, right? So it would not difficult. Cutting out those la-la-las would have left her voice sounding exposed and vulnerable and this song would have worked in an exposed/vulnerable way. As is, it is a bit embarrassing and I will be programming this song out when I listen to the CD. Oh. One last thing: another reviewer was right about the last track "Manbai." It does come off as one of those dance remix bonuses and is out of character with the rest of the songs. I like what Natacha does, so will cut her a bit of slack and only deduct one star, although the two aforementioned tracks are mistakes. Natacha: stick to Arabic (although the French is OK in a kitschy sort of way. It is a beautiful language. You sing it beautifully.

Average customer rating: Superb Wonderful! Can't stop listening Eden for ears and dancing feet Absolutely mesmerizing!

East Meets East Manufacturer: EMI Classics ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Kennedy, Nigel | ( K ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Nigel Kennedy's Greatest Hits The Kennedy Experience Riders on the Storm: The Doors Concerto Tales & Songs From Wedding and Funerals Classic Kennedy ASIN: B00009KPH0 Release Date: 2003-07-22

Tracks:

1. Ajde Jano
2. Lullaby For Kamilla
3. T 4.2
4. Eden
5. Dafino
6. Jovano Jovanke
7. Ederlezi
8. Kazimierz
9. One Voice
10. Tribute To Maria Tanase
11. Time 4 Time
12. Vino
13. Lost In Time
14. Kukush

Customer Reviews:

Superb.......2007-06-20

I have owned this CD for some years and it is possibly my most favourite of favourites. Something has happened to one of the tracks so I am buying another copy. I can't bear to have it incomplete. This CD speaks to my soul with every piece. When you think you have heard the best of the CD the next just grabs your heart. The combination of Nigel Kennedy and the Kroke Band is absolutely superb. I can listen to them for hours on end. If you are a Nigel Kennedy fan this one is a must. No, a need.

Wonderful!.......2007-01-26

This record demands a number of listenings. I am not a huge classical violin fan (I admit I cannot even remember why I purchased this disk) and this CD sat on my shelf for years. Once in a while, I'd listen to Ajde Jano, which I liked quite a bit and that was it (BTW, not only is this disk a departure for Kennedy, but Atlas shines on this track in a way lacking in her solo work). But over time, I have come to have such a tremendous respect for this disk--once I listened to it enough to really get into the spirit of it. It is incredible!

(2) That said, this is not really a classical violin disk, per se. Kennedy complements Kroke, but does not impose himself at all--what great modesty and restraint for a player of Kennedy's renown! Bottom like, this is an awesome E. European folk disk accompanied by some of the most inspired and flawless violen playing that I have (in my admittedly limited experience) ever heard.

This is just a wonderful, fun and eclectic disk that has much to offer music lovers of a number of different persuasions. (I must admit that Ajde Jano is still my favorite track.)

Can't stop listening.......2004-02-04

I am a big lover of classical music and somehow I got my hands around this music. I can only agree a hundred percent with the other listeners that this music is crowling deep inside your soul, makes you want to smile, and to cry at the same time. You will not forget it! It is beautiful and relaxing in some parts, others simply take away your breath and you feel (finally) something about your own passion (again) with this music. Yes, you can imagine people dancing and you can feel the fire of love and dance, intertwined with an endless feeling of happiness.

I have been to Krakow and with this music in the back of my mind I am looking forward to going back again and to hopefully find folk bands which are similar to this astonishing master piece performed by Nigel Kennedy.

Enjoy!
Uwe

Eden for ears and dancing feet.......2003-08-18

East meet Easts is a 14 pieces filled album that is overwhelming about 65 minutes at all.
Eastern Folkmusic meets an incredible strings section and sometimes vocals that I like and that I don't (!!!!) like.
Kroke, the incredible Trio from Krakow, Poland is working together with Kennedy in the whole Eeast European music history and they give their chosen music a modern touch with sometimes jazzy influences I like and a really cool picked in e-violin. The album is almost very danceable and that is quite lovely. I like those tunes.
1.) Ajde Jano ... is the first track it has a really danceable lovely rhythm. I remember that tune cuz I heard it as opening track at Krokes solo tour this year in February in Germany. I absolutely don't know the vocals. I dunno why. I think after listening to it for even more times I will got to love it. I see small kids dancing at bloomy fields when I am listening to that tunes.
2.) Lullaby for Kamila ... is a melancholy tune. I really love it. I love all tragical melancholy sounds. They make me smile and the simple *mmmh mmmmmh* backup vocals are breathtaking for me.
3.) T 4.2 (hint:Tea for two) is just cool ... I heard it for the first time at the Berlin Museumsinsel Gig last year in Berlin. ... And well I was dancing on my chair ... ... (the rough mix of that piece is at "Ten pieces to save the world" without Kennedys e-violin ---> he goes crazy ... *yummy*)
4.) Eden ... is a track that is on "Ten Pieces to save the world" by Kroke as well without Kennedys e-violin and that was my favourite one of their album. It is a good way straight to Eden. That is honey for ears ( ... with feet ) FOLKY ROCK'N'ROLL, Yeah!)
5.) Dafino ... mmmmh ... that is "stolen" at one Slawish wedding party ... maybe ... ... It sounds really lovely ... I see the happy people taking each other by their hands ...
6.) Jovano Jovanke ... that is music for taking a trip on a long lonesome bad road with a even more bad car and someone in the back is telling you stories of the region where you are right now. It can be that you are on the road with horses as well but it is definitely a traditional Roadmovie soundtrack ... ... or it is the last song at one very long party ... you know when the sun is almost coming again in the morning. Everyone seems to be tired but none will stop. Just lovely. And when the sun is up. The band at the party will find new energy and kicks all their energy in the last tunes.
7.) Ederlezi ... that is originally by Goran Bregovic ... I love this interpretation ...
8.) Kasimierz ... He is Jewish and he is telling us a story ... it isn't a sad story ... it is one with happy end ... it is maybe a story about a love ... .. who cares. It is lovely.
9.) One voice ... someone is telling a sad story ... definitely ... it is without happy end. That was my first impression. That's it. I love Kennedys violinpart.
10.) Tribute to Maria Tanase ... was a Romanian singer ... she was known as East European Edith Piaf. I got some tunes of her at one Vinyl LP. She is incredible.
... well and she is dead and these tunes are for her. A better tribute cannot exist.
11.) Time 4 Time ... that is a joke with time ... and with rhythm and with folky tunes. I really love it.
12.) Vino ... means Wine ... so it is clear it can be just a drunken song ... ... it shows me how my brain looks like in delirium. ... everything isn't that clear I want to see.
13.) Lost in Time ... is just and simply wonderful.
14.) Kukush ... is my favourite track ... that is Hardcore Party. I love those tracks I love those music. I know such similar tracks from my trips I have done already to Romania. And I want to dance of course. It is my favourite, definitely before Eden!

Absolutely mesmerizing!.......2003-08-13

As someone who was born into an ethnically diverse family and spent the first part of her life in the former Yugoslavia, it was mesmerizing for me to listen to this CD. I have heard melodies like "Ajde Jano," "Dafino," "Jovano, Jovanke," and "Ederlezi," throughout my childhood and hearing them again brings back so much emotion and so many memories. This is wonderful music and I never tire of hearing it performed in new arrangements and by new performers. Enjoy!

Average customer rating: Still inspiring Not as expected... Not exaclty expected, but good nonetheless. Varekai CD Dear God there are some idiots on this earth...

Varekai Manufacturer: Cirque Du Soleil ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music Mexico | International | Styles | Music Canada | North America | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Similar Items: Cirque du Soleil - Varekai Cirque Du Soleil: Journey of Man Alegría Mystere Cirque du Soleil - Solstrom - The Complete Series ASIN: B0002KQNU4 Release Date: 2004-07-27

Tracks:

1. Aureus
2. Rain One
3. Le Rjveur
4. Vocea
5. Moon Licht
6. Rubeus
7. Patzivota
8. El Pindulo
9. Gitans
10. Khro Hiriyo
11. Infinitus
12. Lubia Dobarstan
13. Embella
14. Oscillum
15. Funambul
16. Resolution

Customer Reviews:

Still inspiring.......2006-06-09

Even though the album isn't composed of the exact music from the show, it still gives you the same sense of awe that you experienced while watching the show. And much of the cd's music is based loosely on the music from the show, so you will recognise most of the tracks. I am especially delighted with this album because my favorite song from the show (that plays while one of the creatures is carrying the illuminated balloon) is featured in three of the tracks :)

If you REALLY want the exact music from the show, there is an exclusive soundtrack that includes these tracks plus six live recordings from the show (though it costs much more). I can't tell you where online to find it because Amazon will get angry, but I'm sure if you're determined you can find it. ;)

Not as expected..........2005-12-06

I gave this two stars because I felt sorry for Violaine Corradi. This is definetely not the Corradi I was expecting. If you want to listen to his better works, listen to Dralion! Varekai is not what I expected from a Cirque CD. I'm very disappointed.

Not exaclty expected, but good nonetheless........2005-10-26

This CD is amazing.

Some people are angry that it doesn't have all of the tracks from the show, but none of the Cirque Du Soleil CDs do! This album was a departure from Cirque tradition, though, because it was the first CD to be released under the CIRQUE MUSIQUE label...they tried more the idea of the show, instead of the show itself. The CD and the show are two different entities, but they are both ones that I love very much!

Varekai CD.......2005-08-15

Varekai is a Touring Show of Cirque du Soleil. It is a great show and the music hits your soul deeply. The lead female singer, Zara Tellander, hits great notes that reach out and go deeply into your soul. Cirque du Soleil always find singers who have great voices. Most songs are in an imaginary language. Trying to interpret one is difficult. Just let yourself go as you listen to it and let the music take your soul for a ride.

Dear God there are some idiots on this earth..........2005-08-13

No, this is not the music from the live show, Varekai, but much of it is used somewhere throughout the show, perhaps in a slight variation or in different lengths. Regardless of whether or not it is the soundtrack to the show, it's still beautiful. If the people who claim to "love" the show actually knew anything about Cirque du Soleil Musique in general they would know that most of the show music they sell on CD is not an actual soundtrack. I know at least that the Quidam, Varekai, La Nouba, Alegria, and Dralion CDs are this way. But check the boutique at www.cirquedusoleil.com, because they have released new editions of some that contain bonus live tracks recorded directly from the shows. They also have a Mystere: LIVE CD that is the music from a live production of Mystere. For those of you that say that the singers on stage in Varekai and the singers on the CD are the same? I hate to inform you that had you watched the reality show Cirque du Soleil: Fire Within, you would also know that this is not true. Leading up to Varekai's opening night they had a male singer from somewhere in eastern Europe and they let him go relatively soon before the show debuted and replaced him with another. And if you knew anything about showbusiness in general you would know that even if the original on-stage male singer for Varekai had been the same as the singer on the CD, he's probably been replaced by now, as Varkai's been touring for a few years.

International Music:

1. Baddest II [Import]
2. Best [Import]
3. Body of Gontiti [Import]
4. Boom [Import]
5. Boom [Import]
6. Catalogue 1987-1995 [Import]
7. Complete Last Live [Import]
8. Dreams Come True [Import]
9. Elephant Kashimashi [Import]
10. Ensho Hyakuseki V.46 [Import]

International Music

International Music