Club of Two

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Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Club of Two is an eclectic mix of world and popular music inspired by many travels in faraway places. The lyrics create images that give you pause to think. They will take you on a journey that is both external and internal. Rich instrumentation combined with interesting harmonies makes this a mellow and melodic ride that leaves you wanting more!

Tracks:

The Crush Collision March
Combination March
Harmony Club Waltz
Original Rags
Maple Leaf Rag
Swipesy Cakewalk
Reacherine Rag
Sunflower Slow Drag
The Augustan Club Waltz
The Easy Winners
Cleopha
A Breeze From Alabama
Elite Syncopations

Tracks:

The Entertainer
The Strenouous Life
March Majestic
Something Doing
Weaping Willow
Patr Leaf Rag
The Favorite
The Sycamore
The Cascades
The Chysanthemum
Bethena
Bink's Waltz
The Rosebud March

Tracks:

Leola
Eugenia
Antoinette
The Ragtime Dance
Searchlight Rag
Gladiolus Rag
Lily Queen
Rose Leaf Rag
Heliotrope Bouquet
The Nonpareil
Fig Leaf Rag
Sugarcane
Pineapple Rag

Tracks:

Wall Street Rag (1909)
Solace (1909)
Pleasant Moments (1909)
Country Club (1909)
Euphonic Moments (1909)
Paragon Rag (1909)
Stop-Time Rag (1910)
Felicity Rag (1911)
Scott Joplin's New Rag (1912)
Kismet Rag (1913)
Magnetic Rag (1914)
Reflection Rag (1917)
Silver Swan Rag (1917)

Customer Reviews:

The Complete Piano Music of Scott Joplin.......2007-06-08

John Arpin does a great job with these pieces. The songs carry a consistent sound and are played very close to as-written, which comes and goes with old ragtime pieces. The stamping on Stop-Time Rag doesn't have a consistent sound to it, can be a little distracting. Everything else is great, overall I think that it's a great buy, I'm very happy with it.

Another Performer Rewrites Joplin's Masterpieces.......2007-05-31

Once again, another performer feels the need to rewrite the music of the King of Ragtime. Scott Joplin spins in his grave each and every time this recording is played.

Again, to those who believe that concert music is meant to be rewritten by each and every performer I ask, is the same treatment also acceptable for Chopin's and Rachmaninoff's music? Would "Moonlight Sonata" sound better if played at twice the tempo and with a reprise of the first Adagio movement thrown in at the end? Obviously, the answer to these questions is a resounding NO!, so why does one of America's greatest composers get such disrespect?

Interpretation is an integral part of every performance. Adding one's own notes, phrases and chords where none should be is not. Randomly changing the structure of the piece is not. Playing a piece at twice the indicated tempo is not.

One the plus side, the depth of this collection is outstanding. Joplin's lesser known pieces like "Harmony Club Waltz" really shine. The recording is decent in quality, although a bit bassy in places.

While its been stated before, I feel its worth repeating: Buy Joshua Rifkin's performances of Joplin in order to hear how the Master intended his pieces to sound.

complete piano music of Scott Joplin on 4 CD's.......2007-02-14

Although all of the music is terrific it is rather a lot of a similar sound. I think I would have preferred 2 CD's of selected piano works of Scott Joplin. But I did get the music at a good price.

Ragtime Marvel.......2005-10-09

This collection of Scott Joplin's piano music is outstanding. As a lover of ragtime which was a prelude to jazz, I am thoroughly enjoying this collection. If you are not a lover of jazz, you may be a lover of ragtime. Jazz can sometimes be grating on the nerves, whereas ragtime lifts the spirit.

Complete, but poor quality.......2005-09-25

I have been learning some ragtime and wanted to hear more to find other selections to learn. Listened to Maple Leaf Rag, my favorite, first and was disappointed. Listened to others and was more disappointed. Maple flies - much faster than anyone would play it, you can't make out some of the phrases. And talk about ad libs - Tempo, dynamics, embelishments, nuances - I really think he plays some wrong notes too because he's going so fast. It's really a poor recording - and that's just on Maple Leaf. Others with "intros" start quick and then there's a grand pause, not a rest, but nearly a five second break. It's hard to argue how Joplin would have played it, but this is hardly anything I want to try to imitate. The only qualitating factor is the number of songs for the price. A lot of variety of a poor interpretation is only worth 3 stars. if that. Look for Rifkin or a copy that is as written to listen to first, then go for the ad libs and "artistic interpretations"

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Energetic
the sexiest muzik ever!
One of the best Old School Albums ever!
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Customer Reviews:

Energetic.......2006-08-11

When I used to Break this was a high influence on what I would hit the ground for. Very energetic music that helps keep the spirit of HIP HOP alive. I could listen to this everyday and it still wouldn't get old.

the sexiest muzik ever!.......2005-04-22

yo yo! this disc makes me want to dance so much my pelvis hurts!

One of the best Old School Albums ever!.......1999-08-03

This features one of the three kings of old school rap Rob Base and his awesome partner who is known as DJ E-Z Rock. This album features two of the most popular songs in the eighties "It Takes Two" and "Joy and Pain". The other two kings of old school rap are Tone Loc and his awesome album "Loc-ed After Dark" and Maestro Fresh-Wes with his bass pumping ablbum "Symphony in Effect". This album is an absolute must, if you are a old school rap enthusiast!

Best Rap Cd next to the Chronic by dre.......1999-07-12

there isn't one bad song or average song on the album, all 10 songs are classics.

This is the best from the old school- ever!.......1999-06-13

This cd starts with the two greatest songs by the two. How can one compare? It rocks!

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Neither Circus nor Spectacular, but it is Karl King.
Great circus music
Good music, mediocre playing
Review of Circus Spectacular
Circus Spectacular

Circus Spectacular

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Customer Reviews:

Neither Circus nor Spectacular, but it is Karl King........2006-10-15

Having played a number of times under Karl King, I had great expectations for this CD. Alas, it was not to be. The music is there, the musicians play all the right notes and the conductor keeps time. The recording is only mediocre, of Laserlight quality, and the performance is not what I expected from what they call a "Circus Band." Indeed, the liner notes state that the band is mostly students and professionals from the Philadelphia area. In other words, a "pick up" band. And the conductor seems to have no circus experience only small town symphony experience (from the puffery in the liner notes). From listening, it would appear that he has never even heard a real circus band. Both conductor and band would not last a day at a real circus. I do have a suspicion, however, that the musicians would do better under a better conductor.

Now, if they called themselves a concert band, that would be accurate and fair, and would not have dashed my hopes, as they are OK as a concert band. But just OK.

Of course, a concert band can indeed generate all the excitement of a bona fide circus band, as Frederick Fennell so aptly demonstrated on his Mercury recordings.

Now, if you want real circus music played by a real circus band, get a Merle Evans recording.

However, having said all that, I will keep the album, as I have always been a Karl King fan, and it is fine music decently played by an OK concert band.

Great circus music.......2005-08-12

I needed some circus music to promote a fundraiser our Lion's club was having (a circus). I got the CD on time and it sounded great. I could not find this type of music anywhere else. Thanks.

Good music, mediocre playing.......2001-11-19

It was indeed exciting to find so many of Karl King's marches on one disc. The band's playing, however leaves a lot to be desired, as does the sound quality of the disc. The balance is poor, with a very annoying tenor sax playing loud and out-of-tune on every cut. Buy this if you are a march collector (which I am), but I do not recommend it for its entertainment value. Get the "Screamers" disc by Fennell and Eastman for a far superior set of circus marches with great playing and sound.

Review of Circus Spectacular.......2000-12-07

Certainly the best thing about this CD is that there are many of Karl King's marches that have probably never been recorded previously, which is curious, since some of them rank with his best. The curious thing about this CD, on the other hand, is that it is supposedly a circus album, but only a few marches were actually written for the "big top". This band is not the best I have heard - recommend listening with headphones, to get a much clearer, less muddled sound. King was only kind of a contemporary of Sousa, having lived 35-40 years later. He actually published more marches than Sousa, and generally wrote in a style that was "softer" than the March King. Sousa wrote mostly military-style marches (better than anyone else ever has, of course), whereas King wrote many military as well as circus marches, and marches in a simpler style, suitable for school bands.

Circus Spectacular.......2000-08-12

This recording of music by Karl King is absolutely splendid -it contains 28 tracks most of which I have certainly not heard before - I particularly liked the tempos of the marches - not too quick but just right - the band is good (although I had never heard of them) - I came across this recording by chance and I'm glad I did - highly recommended

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Energetic
the sexiest muzik ever!
One of the best Old School Albums ever!
Best Rap Cd next to the Chronic by dre
This is the best from the old school- ever!

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Joy And Pain
Don't Sleep On It
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Crush
Get On The Dance Floor
Times Are Gettin' Ill
Keep It Going Now
Make It Hot
Creativity

Customer Reviews:

Energetic.......2006-08-11

the sexiest muzik ever!.......2005-04-22

yo yo! this disc makes me want to dance so much my pelvis hurts!

One of the best Old School Albums ever!.......1999-08-03

Best Rap Cd next to the Chronic by dre.......1999-07-12

there isn't one bad song or average song on the album, all 10 songs are classics.

This is the best from the old school- ever!.......1999-06-13

This cd starts with the two greatest songs by the two. How can one compare? It rocks!

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Erasure at their best
5+5 = 10 STARS
Best Remix Album EVER.
Erasure - Remixed, Re-recorded, and Onstage.
Just Excellent Remixes!

The Two Ring Circus
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Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

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Leave Me To Bleed
Hideaway
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The Circus
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Victim Of Love
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Customer Reviews:

Erasure at their best.......2007-04-09

I have owned this cd for about 15 years, when it was damaged and scratched. I had to repurchase it. I can't live without it! The highlights being "Leave Me to Bleed" and "Hideaway" mixes. The cd is in 3 parts: remixes, orchestral versions, and live selections. All are fantastic and fun!

5+5 = 10 STARS.......2005-01-11

100% one of my ALL TIME FAVORITES (other than the 2 box sets that are very $$$ with multiple CD, maxi's enclosed and to much to carry around) but it is a must have (in a collectors box) with every remix and unreleased items avialable. But This 2 Ring Circus CD, is just as good if not better. The Mixes are great, with the Erasure Feel and a tad of that Yaz feeling, some songs are acoustic, some are remixed to perfection, and the live concert tracks send chills up your spine, as if U are really there. For the small $ this is a CD that you just can't stop listening to, I have 2 copies (one for the home, and one for the Car) at least if one is damaged, I have a back up edition. EXCELLENT CHOICE, even the box set(s) do not have "Drama, Love 2 hate U, and so many more, but I would start with this Cd. The Live version of Oh'Lamour is so fabulous, the crowd cheering in the background etc.. really allows you to know how much this group is appreciated the 2 Ring Circus CD is great....Jason Prof DJ

Best Remix Album EVER........2004-08-26

This is one of my all-time favorite Erasure albums, and is really the one that made me fall utterly in love with the band. The remixes are better than the original album versions (especially Hideaway), the orchestral versions turn decent studio songs into emotionally powerful *killers*, and the live tracks do a wonderful job of showing that yes, even synth-pop bands like Erasure can sound better live than in the studio. The live cuts of "Oh L'Amour" and "Gimme Gimme Gimme" are especially fantastic.

Enough of my gushing! Buy this album!

Erasure - Remixed, Re-recorded, and Onstage........2004-08-08

1987's "Two Ring Circus" is essentially three Erasure EPs on one CD: we have a selection of remixes, a handful of orchestral re-recordings, and the final third is a set of live tunes. On all counts, the disc succeeds. The better remixes include a smoothed-out reworking of "Sometimes," Dave Powell's remix of "The Circus," and Little Louie Vega's version of "Victim of Love." The orchestral tracks are re-recordings set to a lush string arrangement; the best of these are "If I Could" and "Spiraling," which bring out the best in Andy Bell's expressive voice. In many respects, I prefer these versions over the original album tracks. Of the live selections, the absolute treat is the duo's cover of ABBA's "Gimme Gimme Gimme" which almost outshines the original by the Swedish group. This "circus" is one of the greatest shows on earth.

Just Excellent Remixes!.......2004-04-23

I got the cassette just recently on December 2003, and I loved it. The remixes are just bright and sound like the original versions . They are not overproduced, but sound so simplistic as each synth sound kicks in. Little Louie Vega did a good job remixing "Victim of Love." However, "Leave me to bleed" stands out from the rest, and is much better than the original version found on "The Circus." The live songs are captivating, and "oh L'amour" sounds as you have never heard before, as Andy Bell calls out each instrument : "Percussion......Bass". You've got to get this important production of Erasure's catalog. The only reason the tape is not worn out is because I've digitalized it and turned it to mp3's.Five stars well gained.

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Love It
THIS IS A GREAT CD
FAVORITES
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I am not a lesbian, but this album may change my mind!

Lesbian Favorites: Women Like Us
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Tracks:

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No less a suspect pop-culture authority than Howard Stern has repeatedly proclaimed that "everyone loves lesbians!" But what do lesbians love? Rhino Records boldly claims to know the musical answer to that question on this richly eclectic collection of female artists compiled for a lesbian audience. And if that's a bold--if readily transparent--marketing move, it shouldn't distract one from the charms of this cross-genre compilation. The songs here run the gamut from acoustic angst (Ani DiFranco) to pop (Wendy and Lisa, Jill Sobule), MOR (Taylor Dayne), folk (Two Nice Girls), and dance (Fem 2 Fem). k.d. lang contributes "Just Keep Me Moving," while cult fave Phranc gives Herman's Hermits hoary "Mrs. Brown You've Got a Lovely Daughter" a new slant. The emotions range from intense eroticism (particularly Janis Ian's sultry "Ride Me Like a Wave") to the steely pragmatism of Sandra Bernhard's remake of Paul Simon's "Fifty Ways to Leave Your Lover." -Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Love It.......2007-03-16

I absolutely love the variety of artist and songs chosen for this cd.
It is an awesome selection of some of the greatest female musicians who support the lesbian lifestyle.

THIS IS A GREAT CD.......2006-05-07

i love this cd. has some of the best songs ever made for lesbians...hence the title. best song on the whole album is the last one...spent my last ten dollars on birth control and beer. that is one of the funniest songs ive ever heard. you gotta hear it. other great ones are i'll be your shelter,(sing it to my lover all the time) in or out, i kissed a girl, etc. but i think it should have had other really great ones like "perfect by doria roberts" "constant craving" kd lang "drive" by melissa ferrick...so many others i didnt mention but are much better than some of the songs on here. oh well...hopefully theyll have a volume two and well see those songs. if youre a lesbian then buy this album you need it. its really good.

FAVORITES.......2006-02-27

AWESOME MUSIC, VERY RELAXING, LOVE THE ALTERNATIVE SELECTION THAT HAS BEEN SELECTED FOR INDIVIDUALS LIKE ME WHO LOVE MUSIC...

HORRIBLE.......2005-01-09

This is a horrible CD! It was like nails on a chalkboard listening to it then I finally had enough and took it out of my player and threw it away.

There may have been 3 songs on this CD that were actually OK, but the rest of it were these obscure songs that came from under a rock somewhere.

I am not a lesbian, but this album may change my mind!.......2004-06-19

I love this album. I first became interested in female music when I heard Roshan Murthy sing about dookie. Basically, I hate this cd, but its worth listening to. Check it out and maybe you too will become a lesbian. Being a man, I dont think its possible for me to have any common interests with these women, but more power to you. I have guy friends who are interested in other guys....so I think I can understand the the women's struggle for equality.

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Available at retailers for about $18
A classic compilation
A dis-service to Joplin
Unique
Great set

Scott Joplin: His Complete Works

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Complete Piano Music of Scott Joplin
King of the Ragtime Writers
Entertainer: Classic Ragtime from Rare Piano Rolls
Joplin: Treemonisha
Joplin: Piano Rags

ASIN: B000001RR2
Release Date: 1994-07-19

Tracks:

Please Say You Will - Richard Zimmerman
A Picture Of Her Face - Richard Zimmerman
The Great Crush Collision March - Richard Zimmerman
Harmony Club Waltz - Richard Zimmerman
Combination March - Richard Zimmerman
Original Rags - Richard Zimmerman
Maple Leaf Rag - Richard Zimmerman
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Sunflower Slow Drag - Richard Zimmerman
Peacherine Rag - Richard Zimmerman
Augustan Club Waltz - Richard Zimmerman
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Cleopha - Richard Zimmerman
The Strenuous Life - Richard Zimmerman
I Am Thinking Of My Pickanniny Days - Richard Zimmerman
The Ragtime Dance - Richard Zimmerman
A Breeze From Alabama - Richard Zimmerman
Elite Syncopations - Richard Zimmerman

Tracks:

March Majestic - S. Joplin
The Entertainer - S. Joplin
Something Doing - S. Joplin
Weeping Willow - S. Joplin
Little Black Baby - S. Joplin
Palm Leaf Rag - S. Joplin
The Favorite - S. Joplin
The Sycamore - S. Joplin
The Cascades - S. Joplin
The Chrysanthemum - S. Joplin
Rosebud March - S. Joplin
Bethena - S. Joplin
Leola - S. Joplin
Sarah Dear - S. Joplin
Binks Waltz - S. Joplin
Eugenia - S. Joplin
Antoinette - S. Joplin
Snoring Sampson - S. Joplin

Tracks:

Gladiolus Rag - S. Joplin
Searchlight Rag - S. Joplin
The Nonpareil (None to Equal) - S. Joplin
When Your Hair Is Like The Snow - S. Joplin
Rose Leaf Rag - S. Joplin
Heliotrope Bouquet - S. Joplin
School Of Ragtime - S. Joplin
Fig Leaf Rag - S. Joplin
Sugar Cane - S. Joplin
Pine Apple Rag - S. Joplin
Wall Street Rag - S. Joplin
Solace - S. Joplin
Pleasant Moments - S. Joplin
Country Club - S. Joplin
Paragon Rag - S. Joplin
Euphonic Sounds - S. Joplin
Stoptime Rag - S. Joplin
Felicity Rag - S. Joplin

Tracks:

Highlights From Treemonisha - Richard Zimmerman
A Real Slow Drag - Richard Zimmerman
Prelude To Act 3 - Richard Zimmerman
Frolic Of The Bears - Richard Zimmerman
Lovin' Babe - Richard Zimmerman
Scott Joplin's New Rag - Richard Zimmerman
Kismet Rag - Richard Zimmerman
Magnetic Rag - Richard Zimmerman
Reflection Rag - Richard Zimmerman
Silver Swan Rag - Richard Zimmerman
Lily Queen - Richard Zimmerman
Sensation - Richard Zimmerman

Customer Reviews:

Available at retailers for about $18.......2006-12-21

Excellent collection - but there are re-sellers listed here that are selling this for as much $50 or $60. Yikes, most major retailers are selling this complete set for $18 - so beware.

A classic compilation.......2006-10-07

This collection is one of my most treasured possessions. (My father gave me the original 5-album set in the 70's when it was originally released on vinyl.)

This is the definitive collection of Scott Joplin's work. Richard Zimmerman provides wonderful performances that accurately reflect Joplin's intentions. (As evidence beyond my personal opinion, I submit the recent releases of digital recordings made from Joplin's piano rolls.)

A few points to consider regarding negative comments you may encounter in other reviews:
* This is a digital recording from an analog master. Lack of quality in the recording does not imply a lackluster performance.
* This is a complete collection. Some similarity is due to Joplin re-exploring melodic themes. But some is due to the fact that these are "rags". One might as well complain that all 50's doo-wop (or all 70's disco) sounds the same.
* Many pieces of the period exhibit formal musical structures, such as the marches of John Phillips Sousa. (Both Sousa and Joplin performed at the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis.) Actually, Joplin is responsible for extending the formal boundaries of ragtime to concert waltzes (Bethena) and opera (A Guest of Honor, Treemonisha)
* This is probably one of the few collections which will include selections from "Treemonisha". It is my understanding that after the initial release, one of Joplin's descendants made a copyright claim that was upheld in court. (I presume the issue was that Joplin had to finance "Treemonisha" himself, and therefore the customary performance clearances did not cover those selections.)

For ragtime students and enthusiasts, this is a "must-have" collection at a very affordable price.

A dis-service to Joplin.......2006-02-01

Sadly, the only virtue this set possesses is completeness.

The pianist does not play Joplin's pieces "as written", the piano is of poor quality, and not properly in tune.

This is emphatically NOT the set to buy. A far better set, beautifully annotated and well played on a good concert grand piano, is the complete works played by Guido Nielsen on the Basta Label.

This set is a dis-service to Joplin and his music. He deserves better, and gets it elsewhere.

Unique .......2004-10-19

I have several cd sets of Joplin's music: Rifkin, Arpo, Nielsen, and Zimmerman. All have their excellent qualities. What sets Zimmerman's set apart is the inclusion of excerpts from Joplin's opera, Treemonisha---especially "A Real Slow Drag." Why the other sets do not include excerpts from Treemonisha, I don't know---because they are some of his most beautiful and joyful pieces of music. Of course, you can hear the orchestrated version of Treemonisha in the Houston Grand Opera recording, and it is spectacular. But Zimmerman's piano version, especially of "A Real Slow Drag," is not to be missed.

Great set.......2001-10-16

I guess this will be a rather one sided review. I have been a fan of Scott Joplin since I first learned to play a piano.

I was shocked to see that one reviewer thought it all sounded the same. How silly. All of Frank Sinatra's music sounds like Frank Sinatra. All of Led Zeppelin sounds like Led Zeppelin. So, if the songs were drastically different, I would question if the same author composed them. As it is, though, each song on this set is fantastic!!

I don't know that I have heard of Richard Zimmerman, and I was a little leary as to what I would be getting, I certainly was impressed. Without a doubt the best renditions of "Weeping Willow" and "Bethena" I have heard, and at least a dozen songs I didn't know Joplin wrote.

Tracks:

Wenn Ich Vergnn
Uch Wollt' Ich W Ein Huhn
Veronika, Der Lenz Ist Da
Bin Kein Hauptmann, Bin Kein Gros Tier
Ein Freund, Ein Guter Freund
Creol Love Call
Bist Nicht Die Erste
Baccarole
Der Sch Blauen Donau
Quant il Pleut
Ein Bisschen Leichtsinn Kann Nicht Schaden
Ich Hab' Fh 'Nen Blumentopf Bestellt
Jetzt Trinken Wir Noch Eins
Ist Die Liebe Der Matrosen
Liebling, Mein Herz L Dich Gr
Irgendwo Auf Der Welt
Ali Baba
Maria Marie
Auf Dem Heuboden
Liebesleid
Tout le Jour
Wir Sind Von Kopf Bis FuAuf Liebe Eingestellt
So Ein KuKommt Von Allein
Musketier Marsch
Mein Kleiner, Graktus

Tracks:

Hoppla, Jetzt Komm'ich
Kannst du Pfeifen, Johanna
Tea for Two
In Der Bar Zum Krokodil
Eine Kleine Frsweise
Eins, Zwei, Drei, Vier Glh Bin Ich Nur Mit Dir
Die Liebe Kommt, Die Liebe Geht
Heute Nacht Oder Nie
Hallo, Was Machst du Heut' Daisy
Ich Khre Hand Madame
Auf Wiedersehen Mein Frein, Auf Wiedersehen Mein Herr
Kleiner Mann, Was Nun
Hein Spielt Abends So Schuf Dem Schifferklavier
Mein Lieber Schatz Bist du Aus Spanien
Onkel Bumba Aus Kalumba
Perpetuum Mobile
Leb' Wohl Gute Reise [Farewell, Have a Good Journey]
Wenn Die Sonja Russisch Tanzt
Morgen MuIch Fort Von Hier
Wenn Der Wind Weht er das Meer
Puppenhochzeit
Was Dein Roter Mund Im Fr Sagt
Es Fein Anderer Weg Zur Seligkeit
SchLisa, Ssa
Wochenend und Sonnenschein
Auf Wiedersch'n My Dear

Customer Reviews:

Comedian Harmonists.......2003-05-23

A wonderful Selection of great Harmonies and Novelty Tunes by this Relatively Unknown Group in America , This terrific German Group is a must for anyone that enjoys Good Harmony and just Plain Vocal Fun with Sounds and Lyrics. Highly Recommended and Enjoyable.

Average customer rating:

Really, really, REALLY BAD!
Deceptive Title & Trade Dress
This was a major disappointment
Not worth your money
LOTR meets New Age

Themes from Lord of the Rings: Trilogy
Annie Lennox , and Fran Walsh
Manufacturer: Music Club International
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Music from The Lord of the Rings Trilogy
The Lord of the Rings 3 CD Set
May It Be
The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

ASIN: B0001GDRH6
Release Date: 2004-03-29

Tracks:

Suite from the Fellowship of the Ring: The Prophecy
Suite from the Fellowship of the Ring: Concerning Hobbits
Suite from the Fellowship of the Ring: Theme for Aragorn and Arwen
Suite from the Fellowship of the Ring: Lothln
Suite from the Fellowship of the Ring: Gandalf's Lament
Suite from the Fellowship of the Ring: Darture of Boromir
Suite from the Fellowship of the Ring: In Dreams
Suite from the Fellowship of the Ring: May It Be
Suite from the Two Towers: Foundations of Stone
Suite from the Two Towers: Smol's Theme
Suite from the Two Towers: The King of the Golden Hall
Suite from the Two Towers: Evenstar
Suite from the Two Towers: Breath of Life
Suite from the Two Towers: Samwise the Brave
Suite from the Two Towers: Gollum's Song
Suite from the Return of the King: A Storm Is Coming
Suite from the Return of the King: The Steward of Gondor
Suite from the Return of the King: Twilight and Shadow
Suite from the Return of the King: The Black Gate Opens
Suite from the Return of the King: Use Well the Days
Suite from the Return of the King: The End of All Things
Suite from the Return of the King: The Return of the King ...
Suite from the Return of the King: The Grey Havens
Suite from the Return of the King: Into the West

Album Description

Full Title - Themes From The Lord Of The Rings Trilogy. 2004 compilation featuring three separate suites of music from the movies, 'The Fellowship Of The Ring', 'The Two Towers', & 'Return Of The King'. Music Club.

Album Details

Features Three Separate Suits of Music from the Movies, "The Fellowship of the Ring", "The Two Towers" and "The Return of the King".

Customer Reviews:

Really, really, REALLY BAD!.......2006-11-22

Bought and returned it with the first few minutes after sliding it into the player. The cover art is nice. As for the, um, muzak, I expected something less...fuzzy. Even the player hated it, spitting it out within seconds after tasting the first track.
If any of the original movie scores rate 5 stars, this rates a solid 10 black holes, IMHO.

Deceptive Title & Trade Dress.......2006-07-27

The title line of this product says Enya (Composer), Roma Enya / Ryan (Composer), Annie / Walsh, Fran / Shore, Howard Lennox (Composer), Howard Shore (Composer), Fran Shore Howard / Walsh (Composer). Had I read the descriptions more closely, I would have seen that the composers were listed in a way that made no sense. Rather, the list merely is composed of the names of the writers, musicians, and composers of the music in Peter Jackson's trilogy, so that someone who is familiar with the music of the trilogy would be deceived into buying this subpar and inadequate product. The trade dress is deceptive enough that it might border on trademark/trade dress infringment of the real stuff.
If you are a fan of the LOTR soundtracks and/or Howard Shore, I would avoid this product and opt for: 1) the official soundtracks of the trilogy; and 2) The Lord of the Rings The Fellowship of the Ring The Complete Recordings. Let's hope they follow up with the Two Towers and the Return of the King Complete Recordings.

This was a major disappointment.......2006-06-21

Too bad I can't give this one no stars. This disk is really bad. The performance is by a bland synthesizer "orchestra" without any of the depth or emotion you can find on the movie soundtracks. I would sell this CD back to the music store where I bought it, but then somebody else might be tempted to buy it. No; this disk is headed for the trash bin.

Not worth your money.......2006-05-14

Simply put, this album corrupts Howard Shore's music in the same way the ring tried to corrupt Frodo. The more you listen to it, the more you realize you should have bought the original soundtrack.

LOTR meets New Age.......2005-10-01

I wish I had read the other reviews before buying. 78 minutes of meandering through (and maiming) Howard Shore's fantastic work. No focus, no edge to the playing, themes apparently put together at random. The horns are poorly synthesized and sound pretty cheezy. Spend your money on the movie soundtrack. I wish I had.

Trance Nation: America Two: ATB, George Acosta

Average customer rating:

Beautiful Trance
ATB shines, Acosta falls short
140 minutes of transcendental trance...
ATB Side Down,Acosta Side Up!
great mix

Trance Nation: America Two: ATB, George Acosta
Smike Van Art & A.J. Sonic
Manufacturer: Ultra Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Trance Nation America, Vol. 3
Ministry of Sound's Trance Nation America
DJ in the Mix 3
No Silence
Trance Nation Electric

ASIN: B00005MKIH
Release Date: 2001-08-07

Tracks:

Let U Go (Clubb Mix) - ATB
Strange World (2000 Remake) - Push
Innocente (Mr. Sams's The Space Between Us Mix) - Delerium
Pictures Of A Gallery (Kay Cee Remix) - Taucher
Home - Coast 2 Coast
Medusa (Fridge Remix) - Smike Van Art & A.J. Sonic
Played Alive (The Bongo Song) (Original Club Version) - Safri Duo
Castles In The Sky (Extended Mix) - Ian Van Dahl
On The Move (Dumonde Mix) - Barthezz
Experience (ATB Remix) - Nino Lopez Project
Like This Like That (Album Mix) - Mauro Picotto
Damaged - Plummet
Maximum Overdrive (Extended Remix) - M.O.R.P.H.
Imagine (DJ Jan & Christopher Chantiz Remix) - Santa Cruz

Tracks:

10 In 01 (Paul Van Dyk Mix) - Members Of Mayday
The Key - Lexos
Sacred City (Shane Remix) - Steve Morley
Exhale - System F
Sun - Slusnik Luna
Surreal - Free Radical
Say It (Rob Searle Main Mix) - Maria Rubia
Never Look Back (Original Mix) (Just Talking) - Dumonde
Derbus - Derb
Stronger (DJ Wag Mix) - Yakooza
Taking Over Space (George Acosta Mix) - George Acosta Presents M.A.G.
Skydiver (Pulsediver Remix) - DJ Snowman
Angel Of Death (Tracid Mix) - Angel Of Death
O (Overdrive) (Arome Remix) - DJ Scott Project

Album Description

The second volume in this hot selling series has the mixing honors going to ATB and George Acosta. Here they can be found mixing tracks by Madonna, Fatboy Slim, Airheadz, Mauro Picotto, Faithless, Dumonde, P2, CJ Stone, Wicked Twins, and more.

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful Trance.......2006-02-24

Again another great addition from the man who mastered The Miami Trance World....

ATB shines, Acosta falls short.......2005-10-31

CD 1: 5 stars
CD 2: 3 stars
ATB did a flawless job of selecting and putting these tracks together. The shear energy and thumping beats of ATB's set is enough to keep you up till the wee hours of the morning. The tracks build great momentum from one song to the next and it is a solid mix. I have to say though, towards the end, I sensed a loss of steam compared to the ramped up beginning.
George Acosta's CD felt like sand paper to me. It was way too rough and out of control. The beats are too intense and after a while it gets annoying. Not one of his best mixes.
Still ATB's mix is worth the reason to get this set. If you like George Acosta's mix, that's cool too :-)

140 minutes of transcendental trance..........2005-05-14

let these two discs take you away!...having never heard ATB before,i bought this primarily for Acosta...ATB blew my socks off and Acosta finished the job! i have no idea what anyone could find wrong with this gorgeous compilation...it truly is a journey out of this world. i have lots of trance,van dyk,oakey,lawrence et al...this is up there with the best of 'em. crank it up and let yourself go....

ATB Side Down,Acosta Side Up!.......2005-05-10

Let me say that Ministry of Sound should have NEVER let the king of cheese,ATB be included in a trance compilation!He couldnt be a real dj if he tried.Acosta did a great job with his track selection though.If it were me,I'd have put Armin Van Buuren or Paul Van Dyk on the 1st cd,they rock!Him and George together would have easily made a 5 star cd in my book.Get this but burn the 1st disc,because it's worth nothing but a good coaster or frisbee.

great mix.......2004-08-03

This cd didnt dissapoint me one bit. ATB as uaual did a phenominal job of mixing the songs and he had a great lineup of songs as well. George Acosta played good tracks too, the cd he mixes on this ablum is much better than his "History of Trance." If you are a trance fan then this cd will definitley fit nicley in your collection.

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