Wadatsumi No Ki [CD-single] [Import]

1. Wadatsumi No Ki

2. Maboroshi No Tsuki

3. Yoru Ni Yomeru Uta

Wadatsumi No Ki,Chitose Hajime,Sony/Epic,World Music

Average customer rating: unpleasant sounds Another great Kronos Stunning And they never stepped off the train... Beautiful!

Kronos Caravan Aleksandra Vrebalov , Carlos Paredes , Rahul Dev Burman , Enrique Rangel , Sapo Perapaskero , Rezso Seress , Terry Riley , Anibal Troilo , Kayhan Halhor , Ali Jihad Racy , Nicholas (aka Dale, Dick) Roubanis , and Zakir Hussain Manufacturer: Nonesuch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Riley, Terry | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Kronos Quartet | ( K ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music More Titles at Least 20% Off | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Riley, Terry | ( R ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Kronos Quartet | ( K ) | Performers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: Nuevo Pieces of Africa Kronos Quartet Kronos Quartet Performs Philip Glass Kronos Quartet : Winter Was Hard ASIN: B00004S92N Release Date: 2000-04-18

Tracks:

1. Pannonia Boundless
2. Cancao Verdes Anos
3. Aaj Ki Raat
4. La Muerta Chiquita
5. Turceasca
6. Gloomy Sunday
7. Cortejo Funebre en el Monte Diablo
8. Reponso
9. Romance No. 1
10. Gallop of a Thousand Horses
11. Ecstasy
12. Misirlou Twist

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The Kronos Quartet--apparently tired of performing some of the most riveting Western classical works composed in the last century--decided to take a vacation with Caravan. Where did they go? As evidenced by this globetrotting disc, seemingly everywhere. Music from the Middle East, South America, India, Portugal, and California (to name just a few) find their way onto this genre-blurring disc, along with a few surprises. They do a dizzying take on Dick Dale's "Miserlou," which we learn was originally written by Nicholas Roubanis in the '30s; perform a tune from India's bustling "Bollywood" film music industry; and tackle Terry Riley's inventive "Corgeo Funebre en el Monte Diablo"--the second movement of his Requiem for Adam (written for the late son of Kronos leader David Harrington). These are disparate but enthralling works that run the gamut from frenetic to reflective. Even though Caravan sounds less cohesive than Kronos's other world music foray, Pieces of Africa, this is still an enthralling collection and a must for Kronos fans. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

unpleasant sounds.......2006-11-10

Kronos Caravan was a dissapointment and a waste of money. I can only stand to listen to two of the tracks. Most of the tracks are an annoying blend of too many strings and what ever instrument the guest artist is playing.I never want to listen to any of the music from the cultures represented on this cd.

Another great Kronos.......2002-07-09

The positive part is that this is really good but I rank their last "Nuevo" higher because that one holds togheter better.

This is mostly middle eastern/central europe stuff and even if I THINK I know way some argentinian/portuguise tracks are in this (because of that argentininan tango has it roots in middle europe.. portugal cobining bandelon with portuguese fado) it feels misplaced here but artisticially it is very good performed anyway and... hows about "Miserlou Twist" then.. well composer of that old hit has his roots in Libanon so.. :-).

Anyway is this very good, fun, well played and sound, production is also something extra.

You be pleased with this if you like stringquartets with more of a folklore style but my advice is that you by this togheter with Nuevo then you have two great great discs.

People used to Kronos cooperation with Glass, Steve Riech should like this but it is def. NOT minimalism att all.

Stunning.......2000-11-19

I've never been a fan of classical music. Being forced to listen to Mozart and such growing up in school, ugh, school has made me gain a deep hatred of famous classical composers and the like. Never thought I would ever get into classical music because it was all killed to me.

Then I heard of Kronos Quartet. They were raved about on a movie review for "Requiem for a Dream," which they are mostly responsible for the entire score on. So, I decided to give them a bit of a chance. I bought three of their albums, "Early Music," and "Kronos Quartet performs Phillip Glass." The most important of all of these is "Caravan."

The last CD I listened to, I was a little afraid to, because I figured I'd enjoy Western pieces a little more, and probably wouldn't like the more 'world' sound this album seems to say it has.

I couldn't have been more wrong, from the opening track, "Pannoia Boundless," I was in love, raving about it to everyone I knew. Every track seems to have an energy that oozes from within it, these dynamics that manage to grab me and toss me around every time. Even the weakest track, being "Cortejo Funebre en el Monte Diablo," because of the horribly synth-sounding beats, horns, and bells, still has a certain power after you get past the horrible intro of the song.

Either way, Kronos Caravan is a great listen for anyone just dabbling in classical string quartets and wants something a little more high power and intrusive than your average "background music."

And they never stepped off the train..........2000-07-22

According to the press and liner notes, this album is intended to chart a sort of musical journey, obviously reflected by the title. Such a concept is highly suspect - eclecticism for its own sake (or more likely for the sake of capturing the widest consumer base) very rarely leads to meaningful, cohesive art, possibly because the best art comes "from within", that is, from within an individual's or a group's experience, not simply the surface reflection of ethnic stereotypes. Add to this the antequated notion that a caucasian string quartet can "capture" the world's sounds for YOUR discerning ears, and you have a piece of sheer mediocrity.

Osvaldo Golijov's arrangements excel at highlighting various effects of instrumental combinations. That's a plus. However, these performances are mostly shorn of whatever vitality is inherent in the compositions, by the quartet's lack of rhythmic unity and attack - some of these takes sound like tentative rehearsals. The worst in this respect has to be "Aaj Ki Raat". Anyone who knows Indian film music is aware of its energy and manic quality. This performance, however, has none of that, opting instead for a navel-gazing lack of dynamism that actually serves to bury the melodic theme, in lieu of which we are given the sound of tablas, which even Zakir Hussain can't make jive with the ennervated ensemble.

Not surprisingly, the only impassioned performance is "Turceasca", likely because most of the music is played by Taraf de Haidouks, a Romanian Gypsy ensemble that lends its "quaint" and "primitive" spunk to the tastemaker quartet, producing a "rousing, olde country" stewe.

Anyone with an interest in music beyond her/his borders should pick up the real thing, spend a little money, force her/himself to get used to its strangeness, and maybe she/he will come away a little wiser. Oh, yes, purchase an honest classical disc next time, as well.

Beautiful!.......2000-07-13

This CD is great in many ways. There is beatiful music from all over the world on this one. It's interesting 'cause it's rather easy listened, but still very deep and vital. "Pannonia Boundless" and "Turceasca" was the first two tracks to capture me. After that you discover the beauty of the other tracks. The themes of the songs are very clear and they work fine both as headphone-music as background-music. Get this one!

Average customer rating:

Borodin: Prince Igor; Songs Manufacturer: Capitol ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Borodin | Borodin, Alexander | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Russian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Country Comedy | Comedy | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music ASIN: B000005GOW Release Date: 1993-11-16

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Manin No Ki Takashi Nishioka Manufacturer: Urc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00006IIAX Release Date: 2003-05-05

Tracks:

1. Japanese Title
2. Japanese Title
3. Japanese Title
4. Japanese Title
5. Japanese Title
6. Japanese Title
7. Japanese Title
8. Japanese Title
9. Japanese Title
10. Japanese Title
11. Japanese Title

Average customer rating: Try Listening to Borodin's Songs!

Borodin: Complete Songs and Romances Manufacturer: Delos Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Borodin | Borodin, Alexander | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005B16X Release Date: 2001-04-03

Tracks:

1. The Pretty Girl No Longer Loves Me - Nikolai Okhotnikov/Irina Molokina/Yuri Serov
2. Listen To My Song, Little Friend - Marianna Tarassova/Irina Molokina/Yuri Serov
3. The Lovely Fisherwoman - Konstantin Pluzhnikov/Irina Molokina/Yuri Serov
4. Why So Early, O Sunset? - Andrey Slavny/Yuri Serov
5. The Sleeping Princess - Marianna Tarassova/Yuri Serov
6. My Songs Are Poisoned - Nikolai Okhotnikov/Yuri Serov
7. The Sea Princess - Marianna Tarassova/Yuri Serov
8. The False Note - Konstantin Pluzhnikov/Yuri Serov
9. The Song Of The Dark Forest - Nikolai Okhotnikov/Yuri Serov
10. From My Tears - Nikolai Okhotnikov/Yuri Serov
11. The Sea - Konstantin Pluzhnikov/Yuri Serov
12. Pride - Nikolai Okhotnikov/Yuri Serov
13. For The Shores Of Thy Far Native Land - Nikolai Okhotnikov/Yuri Serov
14. Those Folk - Andrey Slavny/Yuri Serov
15. The Magic Garden - Marianna Tarassova/Yuri Serov
16. Arabian Melody - Nikolai Okhotnikov/Yuri Serov

Customer Reviews:

Try Listening to Borodin's Songs!.......2003-09-18

As an admirer of the music of Alexander Borodin, I borrowed this wonderful CD from a friend and listened to it several times completely. It is a wonderful compilation.

An amateur cellist in his time, Borodin included that instrumental accompaniment, along with the piano, in several of his songs. The cellist plays very beautifully and tenderly, adding a gorgeous, haunting touch to these songs. The piano also does a very fine job of bringing out Borodin's rich, exotic harmonies, unlike those of anyone else and influential on later composers, notably Maurice Ravel.

The CD features three different Russian vocalists (a tenor, baritone, and soprano, I believe). They all sing wonderful characterizations, whether they are singing playfully, mournfully, angrily, or flirtatiously. The diction is very good, and the thick, dark, Russian sound is always evident.

Admittedly, the lyrics of many of these songs are cheesy and corny, especially Borodin's own for several of his songs, but they all come of nicely in a musical fashion. The recorded sound is excellent.

I recommend this CD to the dedicated vocalist and/or music listener. It is full of beautiful, rare Russian songs that will provide much listening enjoyment. Also, it helps give us a more complete picture of Borodin, other than his orchestral works, "Prince Igor," and the two string quartets. If you can ever get a hand on Borodin's lesser-known chamber music (string trios, string sextet, piano trio), I recommend them, also!

Average customer rating: A haunting and revealing musical collection Extremely fine performances of an eclectic collection.

Chants-Mystiques; Hidden Treasures Of A Living Tradition Manufacturer: Umvd Special Markets ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Psalms | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Choruses | Opera & Vocal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Choruses | Opera & Vocal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music ASIN: B0000047JO Release Date: 1995-12-05

Tracks:

1. Eicha
2. Ozi V'zimrat Yah
3. Respondemos
4. Shir Hashirim
5. Mi al Har Chorev
6. Psalm 114
7. Ashamnu
8. Sh'ma Yisrael
9. Bendicho su Nombre
10. Psalm 126
11. Psalm 133
12. Psalm 146 - Halleluyah
13. Yismechu
14. Vay'hi Binso'a
15. Ki Mitziyon
16. Vayimalet Kayin
17. Ani Ma'amin
18. Ki Lo No'e

Customer Reviews:

A haunting and revealing musical collection.......2000-01-20

While I am an admirer of Mizrahi's voice, it is the variety and quality of the repertoire that struck me most about this recording. Mizrahi and the conductor and arranger, Matthew Lazar have collected a broad selection of fairly old Jewish music that reveals a strong connection to early Christian and middle eastern music. Mizrahi's powerful and flexible tenor is up to the challenge of shaping and reshaping the ancient melismatic music in a haunting and revealing manner. I was initially struck by the power of his voice and the intensity of his falsetto on Respondemos, a Sephardic-Ladino piece from the High Holyday repertoire. The overall sound of this recording, in terms of its production values adds to the mystical element. I understand there is a follow-up CD to this recording. I can only hope it is as moving.

Extremely fine performances of an eclectic collection........1999-05-03

Mizrahi's strong tenor makes for very exciting listening, with items ranging from gregorian-chant -like ancient melodies to more popular 20th century works. The disc makes for a remarkable tour of jewish liturgical music.

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Carnival! Manufacturer: Herald ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Fauré, Gabriel | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gounod | Gounod, Charles | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Poulenc | Poulenc, Francis | ( P ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Rubbra, Edmund | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Saint-Saëns, Camille | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Anthems | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Folk Songs | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B000026CVO Release Date: 2000-03-28

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Kodaly: Hungarian Folk Music; Bartok: Hungarian Folksongs Sz64 Manufacturer: Pearl ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Bartók, Béla | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Kodály, Zoltán | ( K ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Folk Songs | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Similar Items: Tiszta forrás (Pure Springs): Hungarian Folk Tunes and Their Arrangements in Works by Bartók and Kodály ASIN: B000000WRY Release Date: 1997-09-16

Tracks:

1. Snow-White Kerchief/Women, Women, Listen - Bela Bartok/Maria Basilades
2. Coldly Runs The River/If I Climb The Rocky Mountains - Bela Bartok/Maria Basilades
3. Recruiting Song: All The Lads To War - Bela Bartok/Ferenc Szekelyhedy
4. Wheelcart, Barrow/Woman, Woman, Out Of Your Bed - Zoltan Kodaly/Maria Basilades
5. The Pear-Tree Of Gyongyos/All The Hemp - Zoltan Kodaly/Maria Basilades
6. Woe Is Me, Woe Is Me/Kitty And Johnny - Zoltan Kodaly/Maria Basilades
7. Annie Miller - Zoltan Kodaly/Maria Basilades
8. Cockrikoo! - Zoltan Kodaly/Maria Basilades
9. Far Across The Village Green - Zoltan Kodaly/Maria Basilades
10. The Weeping Willow - Zoltan Kodaly/Maria Basilades
11. Long-Nose/The Heartless Wife - Zoltan Kodaly/Maria Basilades
12. Katie Kadar - Zoltan Kodaly/Vilma Medgyaszay
13. The Ballad Of Stephen Kadar - Zoltan Kodaly/Ferenc Szekelyhedy
14. Labanc Gundyal A Kurucra ('Labantz' Mocking 'Kurutz') - Zoltan Kodaly/Ferenc Szekelyhedy
15. Rakoczi's Lament - Zoltan Kodaly/Ferenc Szekelyhedy
16. Two Hungariam Folksongs - Zoltan Kodaly/Maria Basilades
17. Bonus Track - Zoltan Kodaly
18. Bonus Track - Zoltan Kodaly
19. Bonus Track - Zoltan Kodaly
20. Bonus Track - Zoltan Kodaly
21. Bonus Track - Zoltan Kodaly
22. Bonus Track - Zoltan Kodaly
23. Bonus Track - Zoltan Kodaly
24. Bonus Track - Zoltan Kodaly

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Tawamurenaide/Hito No Ki MO Shiranaide Yoko Kishi Manufacturer: King ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0006SLCQW Release Date: 2005-02-14

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Hello Kronos: Best of the Kronos Quartet Manufacturer: Japanese Import ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Quartets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Berg | Berg, Alban | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Reich, Steve | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Riley, Terry | ( R ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Kronos Quartet | ( K ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Jazz | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0000C4GGB Release Date: 2003-12-30

Tracks:

1. Aaj Ki Raat (Tonight Is the Night) - Zakir Hussain, The Kronos Quartet
2. Se Me Hizo Fl (It Was Easy for Me) - The Kronos Quartet,
3. Pannonia Boundless
4. 12/12 - Cafacuba, The Kronos Quartet
5. Turceasca (Turkish Song)
6. Mini Skirt
7. Plasmaht
8. Lyric Suite: IV. Adagio Appassionato
9. Requiem for Adam: Third Movement [Excerpt]
10. Triple Quartet: First Movement
11. String Quartet No. 4: V. Meditation

Album Description

Japanese exclusive 'memorial edition' compilation commemorating the Kronos Quartet's appearance there. 11 tracks. Nonesuch.

Average customer rating:

Uta No Ki Sessions: Spring Misato Watanabe Manufacturer: Sony/Epic ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000793E3O Release Date: 2005-03-07

International Music:

1. Without You [Import]
2. Z [Import]
3. 20 Exitos
4. Ad Halom
5. African Tribal Music & Dances
6. Afromantics
7. Annees Barclay Essential [Import]
8. As Mais Belas Cancoes De Natal [Import]
9. Asi Es La Vida
10. Avec le Coeur Ou Rien [Import]

International Music

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