Readymade Art of Tea [Import]

Product Description
Readymade Records Showcase featuring Tracks by Fifth Garden, Fantastic Plastic Machine, Pizzicato 5, and More.

Readymade Art of Tea,Various Artists,Sony Japan,Indie Pop,Int'l & World Music,Japanese Pop,Pop,Shibuya-Kei,World Music

Average customer rating: Music For the Soul Who Is Learning to Fly The Sound of A Legend the real thing. Flawless, and still fresh! Flawless Pop Album

The Art of Tea Michael Franks Manufacturer: Reprise / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Classic | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Traditional Vocal Pop | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sleeping Gypsy Tiger in the Rain One Bad Habit The Best of Michael Franks: A Backward Glance Passionfruit ASIN: B000002KCF Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Night Moves
2. Eggplant
3. Mokey See-Monkey Do
4. St. Elmo's Fire
5. I Don't Know Why I'm So Happy I'm Sad
6. Jive
7. Popsicle Toes
8. Sometimes I Just Forget To Smile
9. Mr. Blue

Customer Reviews:

Music For the Soul Who Is Learning to Fly.......2006-05-19

Michael Franks was first introduced to me in 1986 by my girlfriend at the time. I immediately took to his style; cool, hip, understated, and yet incredibly powerful...just the way "true jazz" should be.

When I broke up with that girl, I felt as though my world was split in two. I would look at the things she left in my possession; a hairpin, a bracelet, and a copy of Michael Franks, "The Art of Tea". I'd look at the cover of that record (yes, vinyl) and it would almost mock me. I couldn't bring myself to listen to it because everytime I heard it, I thought of "that beautiful girl in my throw-away world"...such are the dramatics of a 21 year old without much life experience under his belt.

I have learned the "art of forgiveness" through the "Art of Tea". Yeah, there were times where I'd just to "forget to smile" but the more I listened to it, the more I began to realize what the true gift of my relationship was with that girl. She came into my life at just the right time to learn how to appreciate all of life...not just the good moments...not just the beautiful moments...but the sad and tragic moments, as well. And that's what I really hear Michael Franks singing about.

Yeah, life is dramatic but it doesn't mean we have to be involved with "cheap drama". We can learn to embrace the highs as well as the lows and you can if you make this recording one of the soundtracks to your life.

Know that you are a beautiful blessing.

The Sound of A Legend.......2004-10-06

Why this music never really took off is beyond me. Sure I HATED it the first time I played it. The copy I had borrowed was ancient... A CD that probably cost over $30 when originally purchased, that had the smooth top and bottom as opposed to the ridged one, the CD, all metal, and no barcode whatsoever, made the packaging look completely different than that of now. It was sort of bewildering, seeing as at the time I was only 14. A year passed, and a friend of mine's father had passed away. He burned virtually every CD he had ever owned, which was most likely thousands. I took most if not all of his copied inventory...idiot me, there had to be hundreds more that i could have savored. But in the fold,I got Pink Floyd's Dark Side of the Moon, Led Zeppelin I, Sting's Ten Summoner's Tales, and by mistake, Michael Franks' Art of Tea. I remembered the old musty CD I had borrowed, which had fascinated, and bewildered me. I reluctantly slid it into the DVD player. It came to life, and I didn't get the same feeling. The feeling was something of a wash, in warm chords and vocals. Not to mention Claus Ogerman strings. Was I ever impressed. The song?? Nightmoves. It had the sound of a late night jazz club, filled with smoke and mirrors. It made me sit at attention, hungry for more. It faded, and I felt the urge to repeat it, only to let it run, into the humorous and sexy Eggplant. I just kept on listening, and more and more i was affected. The one that stood out from the crowd, was "St. Elmo's Fire" I loved the title and the beautiful time changes, and string arrangements. The song is of a young couple thinking of getting together, amid a box of weed, and a rocky past relationship. I loved hearing it and knew the feeling, a few years later. This CD served as a piece in the soundtrack to my growing up. This soundtrack is peppered with all types of music. The fun part of this soundtrack is that now at 18, I find myself coming back more and more and just being floored by what touched me so deeply in my teenaged years. To find Mr. Franks, in there not once but 3 or 4 times, is a very reassuring thing, seeing as his music struck a chord by being quirky and different. His vocals, wry and playful. His piano and guitar, sweeping and simple. The music is still so great and makes me look to the future as a bright and interesting thing. Thanks to the Art of Tea, i know the legend that is Michael Franks

the real thing. .......2004-09-12

this lasts. I listened to it nonstop when it came out - the 70's? - and it remained a fond memory, tucked away. a few years ago I picked up the CD and BOOM! top of the charts, all over again. Worth savoring again and again.

Flawless, and still fresh!.......2004-06-19

I first heard this album at the restaurant where I work. The owner was playing the CD over our PA system. I was impressed but apprehensive to say that I liked it. To me it sounded like a young guy doing a 70's retro album today because the way this album is recorded sounds so fresh. When I learned the background of this album, I let myself fall in love with it. It's an amazing album with amazing lyrics and even better music. It's a great listen from start to finish and should be in every album collection.

Flawless Pop Album.......2004-01-29

There are only a handful of albums I always listen to straight through. To me, that's the mark of a great album. The Art of Tea falls into this category. Every song is well-crafted and superbly played. This is definitely his best album (I would also highly recommend Sleeping Gypsy). Michael Franks is not for everyone, though. His music is thoughtful and sensitive, so if you like loud, edgy music, avoid this artist. Fans of Steely Dan, Sting, Pat Metheny, and bossa nova will probably enjoy Michael Franks.

Average customer rating: The essence of a great entertainer catpured.

At The Hollywood Bowl + Encore Manufacturer: Collectables ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Chopin | Chopin, Frédéric | ( C ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Gershwin | Gershwin, George | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Debussy | Debussy, Claude | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Character Pieces | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Incidental Music | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General Modern | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Piano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music Orchestral Pop | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Easy Listening | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005Y8VW Release Date: 2001-01-30

Tracks:

1. I'll Be Right Back
2. Alouette - Liberace, George Liberace, Los Angeles Philharmonic
3. Theme and Welcome Back
4. Gershwin Medley: Rhapsody in Blue/Embraceable You/Love Walked ...
5. Hillbilly Music
6. Hey Liberace
7. Intro
8. Liberace Boogie
9. Intro
10. Rosary
11. George and His Hot Fiddle
12. Sweet Sue, Just You
13. How About Another One?
14. Tea for Two
15. Sometimes I'm Ashamed to Take the Money
16. Alexander's Ragtime Band/Old Folks at Home
17. Taking Requests
18. Hollywood Bowl Concerto: Jalousie (Jealousy)/Star Dust/Walkin' My Baby
19. Closing Theme and Good Night

Album Description

2 CD set includes-At The Hollywood Bowl & Hollywood Bowl Encore. These two albums comprise a memorable 1954 performance including, for the first time, the entire concert, complete with Liberace's colorful monologues. Highlights include 'Beer Barrel Polka (Roll Out The Barrel)', 'Bumble Boogie' and 'Twelfth Street Rag'. 2002.

Customer Reviews:

The essence of a great entertainer catpured........2004-05-03

Liberace was a great showman and entertainer. This double CD is the best record of his classic act and demonstrates what Liberace was all about. Although recorded in 1954 the sound quality is fine and many of the elements from that period remained part of Liberace's act over more than 30 years. Interestingly - he was not yet using "I'll Be Seeing You" as his exit music. If there is anything you like about Liberace - get this CD.
NB Amazon (on 2/5/04) was only listing the tracks on the second CD.

Average customer rating: Perfect background listening perfect for teatime perfect for teatime perfect for teatime, and I like Mr. Gibson's name!

The Art of Tea Jim Gibson Manufacturer: Hickory Cove Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Melodies We Love: The Forties Tchaikovsky At Tea Time: A Refreshing Blend For Body And Spirit Tea Poetry Children's Tea and Etiquette: Brewing Good Manners in Young Minds Songs of the South ASIN: B00005B08L Release Date: 1998-03-01

Tracks:

1. I'm a Little Teapot
2. Breakfast at Tiffany's
3. An Earl Grey Morning
4. Suzanne
5. Getting to Know You
6. On a Slow Boat to China
7. Do Re Mi
8. Tea for Two
9. They Can't Take That Away from Me
10. Be Our Guest
11. When I Take My Sugar to Tea
12. Night and Day
13. Polly, Put the Kettle On

Album Description

Music is a lot like fine tea. It's interesting, stimulating, flavorful . . . yet soothing. In this recording you'll find a collection of songs that relate to tea, played in a style that is as unique as each cup you brew.

Here you'll hear a masterful pianist blending many styles into one pleasant, relaxing mix--the perfect accompaniment for morning, afternoon, or evening tea. As Jim Gibson draws on vast pianistic experience, you'll enjoy a mix of classical, jazz, and even new-age approaches. As you hum along, you'll find that Jim's music is "precisely your cup of tea."

Here are songs about tea, songs that refer to tea, and songs that set the mood for the perfect cup of tea--all in a quiet, masterful solo piano style.

Customer Reviews:

Perfect background listening.......2004-06-24

I heard this CD playing as background music for an exhibition of over 200 tea-pots - charming, whimsical, clever ... perfect! It would be delightful background for a cuppa, or just for relaxed listening. I'm hoping someone will take the hint I've not-too-subtley dropped and present me with a copy for my birthday soon!!

perfect for teatime.......2001-06-30

What a pleasure to find this music--actually songs about tea (for the most part, anyway). It is perfect background music--from "I'm a Little Teapot" (which sounds almost classical in places) to "Tea for Two." I'm a real "tea person" and collect a lot of tea things--but I'd like this even if I weren't so tea-oriented.

This is unusual music, sort of a blend of different styles, and I just love it.

perfect for teatime.......2001-06-30

What a pleasure to find this music--actually songs about tea (for the most part, anyway). It is perfect background music--from "I'm a Little Teapot" (which sounds almost classical in places) to "Tea for Two." I'm a real "tea person" and collect a lot of tea things--but I'd like this even if I weren't so tea-oriented.

This is unusual music, sort of a blend of different styles, and I just love it.

perfect for teatime, and I like Mr. Gibson's name!.......2001-06-30

Good music that works as background and is also interesting to listen to. And these are well-matched songs for enjoying tea--nice and relaxing. When I can't find the CD, it's usually in my wife's computer--she likes to work to this music.

Great gift, too.

Average customer rating:

The Best of Art Tatum: Tea for Two Art Tatum Manufacturer: Jazz Forever ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Stride Piano | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B000BKUXLA Release Date: 2005-10-25

Tracks:

1. Tiger Rag
2. St. Louis Blues
3. Begin the Beguine
4. Indiana (Back Home Again In)
5. Get Happy
6. What Will I Tell My Heart
7. Sheik of Araby
8. Stormy Weather
9. Tea for Two
10. Sophisticated Lady
11. I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm
12. Gone with the Wind
13. Rosetta
14. Stompin' at the Savoy
15. Sweet Lorraine
16. I'll Get By
17. Battery Bounce
18. It Had to Be You

Average customer rating: Harvest Box Set: A Fantastic Overview

Harvest Festival { Various Artists } Pink Floyd Manufacturer: EMI ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Hardcore & Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music | Vinyl Records | American Punk | British Punk | Emo | Garage Punk | Hardcore | Post Hardcore | Proto Punk | Punk | Punk Revival | Punk-Pop | Riot Grrl | Ska Punk | Straight Edge Post-Punk | New Wave & Post-Punk | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Experimental Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music British Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Blues Rock | Rock | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Progressive Rock | Progressive | Rock | Styles | Music General | Compilations | Rock | Styles | Music General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Hard Rock | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music Psychedelic Rock | Classic Rock | Styles | Music British Invasion | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) | Classic Rock | Styles | Music Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music General | Pop | Box Sets | Stores | Music General | Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music Hard Rock & Heavy Metal | Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music Classic Rock | Box Sets | Stores | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: Time Machine: A Vertigo Retrospective All Good Clean Fun: a Journey Through the Underground of Liberty Strangely Strange But Oddly Normal: An Island Anthology 1967-1972 Legend of a Mind: The Underground Anthology The Best Prog Rock Album in the World...Ever ASIN: B00000JR4S Release Date: 1999-07-26

Tracks:

1. Evil - Edgar Broughton Band
2. It Didn't Work Out - Michael Chapman
3. Hard Road (Wring That Neck) - Deep Purple
4. Morning Call - Pete Brown & His Battered Ornaments
5. Tom Tiddler's Ground - Roy Harper
6. Stone Circle - Third Ear Band
7. Real Cool Word
8. Octopus - Syd Barrett
9. Round and Round - Panama Limited Jug Band
10. Mother Dear - Barclay James Harvest
11. Maybe My Mind (With Egg) - Tea & Symphony
12. Postcards of Scarborough - Michael Chapman
13. Glade Somewhere - Forest
14. Out Demons Out - Edgar Broughton Band
15. Living Life Backwards - Pete Brown & Piblokto!
16. Black Sheep of the Family - Quatermass, Quatermass
17. Big Bear Ffolly - Bakerloo
18. Good Mr. Square - The Pretty Things
19. Lady Rachel - Kevin Ayers
20. Forsaking -- Our Captain Cried - Shirley & Dolly Collins

Tracks:

1. Speed King - Deep Purple
2. Things May Come and Things May Go But the Art School Dance Goes on ... - Pete Brown & Piblokto!
3. Apache Dropout (Apache Intro Droupout Boogie) - Edgar Broughton Band
4. Everyday - Climax Blues Band
5. Butterfly Dance - Kevin Ayers
6. Mocking Bird - Barclay James Harvest
7. Kodak Ghosts - Michael Chapman
8. Words of Aaron - The Move
9. Fireball - Deep Purple
10. 10538 Overture - Electric Light Orchestra
11. Breathe - Ron Geesin, Roger Waters
12. Medicine Man - Barclay James Harvest
13. Stranger in Blue Suede Shoes - Kevin Ayers & The Whole World
14. Fennario - Michael Chapman
15. Same Old Rock (End Section) - Roy Harper
16. Hotel Room - Edgar Broughton Band
17. Effervescing Elephant - Syd Barrett
18. Song from the Bottom of a Well - Kevin Ayers

Tracks:

1. Money - Pink Floyd
2. South Africa - Roy Harper
3. Interview/International Anthem - Kevin Ayers
4. Mexican - Babe Ruth
5. Do Ya - The Move
6. Something Said - Southern Comfort
7. Adventures in a Yorkshire Landscape - Be Bop Deluxe
8. Dear Elaine - Roy Wood
9. Take Me to Tahiti - Kevin Ayers
10. Things on My Mind - Edgar Broughton Band
11. Hombre de la Guitarre - Babe Ruth
12. Another Day [Live] - Roy Harper
13. Roll Over Beethoven - Electric Light Orchestra
14. Maid in Heaven - Be Bop Deluxe
15. You Make Me Sick - Climax Chicago Blues Band
16. Ball Park Incident - Wizzard
17. Showdown - Electric Light Orchestra
18. I'll See You Again - Roy Harper

Tracks:

1. Poor Old Horse - The Albion Band
2. Old Hog or None - Martin Carthy
3. Hopping Down in Kent - The Albion Band
4. Postman's Knock - The Albion Band
5. Spring Song - Gryphon
6. Have You Ever Seen the Rain? - Unicorn
7. Fair Exchange - Be Bop Deluxe
8. Ballad of a Salesman Who Sold Himself - Kevin Ayers
9. Electrical Language - Be Bop Deluxe
10. Short and Sweet - David Gilmour
11. When an Old Cricketer Leaves the Crease - Roy Harper
12. Erotic Neurotic - The Saints
13. Reuters - Wire
14. (This) Perfect Day - The Saints
15. Lonely Android - Shirts
16. Little Girl - The Banned
17. I Am the Fly - Wire
18. Swing for the Crime - The Saints
19. Revolt into Style - Bill Nelson's Red Noise
20. Touching Display - Wire

Tracks:

1. Black Night - Deep Purple
2. Flying Hero Sandwich - Pete Brown & Piblokto!
3. California Man - The Move
4. Magic Woman Touch - Greatest Show on Earth
5. Caribbean Moon - Kevin Ayers
6. Calendar Song - Trinidad Oil Company
7. Rock, Pt. 1 - Matumbi
8. I Should Have Known Better - Wire
9. Life in a Scotch Sitting Room [Excerpt] - Ivor Cutler
10. Young Ones - Viv Stanshall
11. Sabre Dance - Spontaneous Combustion
12. Ships in the Night - Be Bop Deluxe
13. Breathless
14. Dancing in the City - Marshall H
15. Radar in My Heart - Bill Nelson's Red Noise
16. Child of the City - Strapps
17. Hallelujah - Deep Purple
18. Wells Fargo - Babe Ruth
19. Mess Around - Professor Longhair
20. Golden Hair - Syd Barrett
21. Up Yours! - Edgar Broughton Band

Album Description

Five disc set celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Harvest label. Spanning its' 1969-79 heyday, it comes packaged in a full color 12 inch x 12 inch hardback 'coffeetable' book with each CD stored safely inside of the front & back cover. Also contains a 120 page book with full color photos, interviews with some of the artists, producers, engineers, managers and record company employees involved, plus full color reproductions of advertisements & memorabilia. Musically, it contains 99 tracks from artists signed to the label's roster during t

Album Details

Deluxe Five CD Box Set Housed in Glossy 100 Page Hard Back 12x12 Coffee Table Book on the History of the Harvest Label. Includes Exclusive Interviews and Exclusive Photos.

Customer Reviews:

Harvest Box Set: A Fantastic Overview.......1999-08-08

Anyone looking to explore the early years of progressive music need look no farther then this fine 5CD box set. Representing the years 1969-1976 this set is one of the most well put together sets attempted by a major label to put into perspective it's own history. Housed in an oversized book format, the 120 page booklet enclosed features many rare photos of the Harvest rouster as well as an extensive overview. The music inside speaks for itself with many fine moments from Kevin Ayers, Roy Harper, Sid Barrett,Barclay James Harvest, Pete Brown, ELO, The Pretty Things, Deep Purple,Babe Ruth, Gryphon and many more. Highly recomended for all those interested in the formative years of progressive music and it's evolving influance on future music, popular and otherwise.

Average customer rating: Unbelievably Good

Tea for Two Art Tatum Manufacturer: Black Lion/Da Music/Ka ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Stride Piano | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music Boogie-Woogie | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B0000015R1 Release Date: 1994-05-17

Tracks:

1. Tea For Two
2. Poor Butterfly
3. I've Got A Right To Sing The Blues
4. Tabu
5. Ain't Misbehavin
6. Royal Garden Blues
7. I Got Rhythm
8. Hallalujah
9. Hallalujah
10. Poor Butterfly
11. Song Of The Vagabonds
12. Lover
13. Memories Of You
14. Running Wild
15. Yesterdays
16. Kerry Dance
17. Crystal Clear
18. Gang O'notes
19. Between Midnight And Dawn
20. Apollo Boogie

Customer Reviews:

Unbelievably Good.......2005-09-06

The CD contains a number of outstanding tracks of piano genius Art Tatum. Especially the last four tracks, compositions of Tatum himself, are very good. Ain't Misbehavin' (track 5) shows the extraordinary technical abilities of Tatum. Shockingly good. I have never heard someone playing like that.

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Art of Tea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B000FPX1EC Release Date: 2006-08-01

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Steep Manufacturer: Ridgeback ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAFL6Q Release Date: 2002-02-19

Average customer rating: Beautiful and unique Melody Free & Comprehension Impossible finding answers you never will believe The biggest sonic thrill you've had in years

Grandmothers Tea Leaves Emily Bezar Manufacturer: Demi Vox Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music General | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000003CAO Release Date: 1994-07-07

Tracks:

1. Hypertrophia
2. Avalanche
3. I Really Don't
4. Grandmother's Tea Leaves
5. Place Dauphine
6. Just Like Orestes
7. I Tear Down
8. Barricade
9. Rest Me Here
10. Madame's Reverie

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful and unique.......2005-12-23

I'm going to preface my glowing review by saying that I can completely understand why someone wouldn't like this album. And that's evidently a common reaction since I found this CD in the "dollar bin" in my local used record store about 10 years ago. The progressions are strange and initially off-putting to ears (like mine) that are conditioned by years of safe, formulaic pop music. My first reaction to Emily Bezar's unconventional style of music was not favorable. But I continued listening and as I did, I began to appreciate the unique beauty of it. That free-form, piano-heavy, pseudo-operatic style is water that Kate Bush and Tori Amos have dipped their toes into a few times over the years in their more adventurous work but Emily Bezar dives in head-first. I describe it as the soundtrack to a pleasant dream with a nightmare lurking just below the surface. It's at once comforting and disconcerting, an emotional dichotomy that I really enjoy.
This album certainly isn't for everyone, but I absolutely love it.

Melody Free & Comprehension Impossible.......2005-10-31

So I bought this cd based on the reviews and their glowing refferals and comparisons to Tori Amos. Well...please do yourself a favor and listen to a clip first. I was horrified at the complete and utter lack of anything even remotely resembling a melody. Now I'm used to Tori Amos who has a tendency to stray from the normal formulas of trendy music, so I am very open to new expressions, but this was not music. This was an abomination. I even played it for a few friends of mine to see if perhaps I was somehow jaded and even they begged me to turn it off after a few "songs". I read the lyrics enclosed before I listened to the music and I was very optimistic, her words were compelling and even a little haunting so imagine my shock when I listened to discover a screaching shrew who was apparently throwing rocks randomly at her piano keys. Oh and lets not leave out the fact that she seems to enjoy that great 80's atrocity the synthesizer.

finding answers you never will believe.......2002-02-27

emily bezar is so deserving of great attention from critics, musicians, and naturally music buyers but it seems she is still so over looked. why is that? ms bezar has the most lovely voice one could ever hope to hear and lyrics which certainly rival all conventional pop artists. on top of that, she produces these spectacular albums which no one has ever heard of. while the obvious contemporary artists one might compare ms. bezar to would most likely be a kate bush or tori amos, bezar seems a little less eccentric and perhaps her musc veers away from the melodrama which often floods our more conventional wonders. her lyrics may close our eyes at first and place us under a wonderful trance only to open them in places we could've never imagined. ms. bezar gives excellent insight and her writing almost reminds me of an 18th or 19th century poet which one might read on a cool summer's afternoon. emily is the kind of poet that one might've read in an advanced english study while still in school but her work should definately not be confined to any classroom. through her grandmother's tea leaves, we all could very well find answers or ending which you'd never believe. ms bezar has made a believer out of me. try tracks grandmother's tea leaves or just like orestes just to see what i'm talking about.

The biggest sonic thrill you've had in years.......2000-06-13

Emily Bezar's "Grandmother's Tea Leaves" will probably leave you breathless; that is, if you like stunning, pop-influenced art songs written and performed by a classically-trained operatic soprano. Bezar's powerful voice is clearly the centerpiece of this album, where most of the music is acoustic piano augmented with synthesizers and on one track, a string quartet. Her piano work could be compared (albeit on a superficial level) to Tori Amos, but Emily Bezar draws just as much from the classical tradition as from pop, throwing out chord progressions that sound more like late Debussy or Ravel than any modern singer/songwriter. At times, bits of atonality creep into her work, and she can walk a brilliantly thin line between harmonious tonality and chaos (the title track is a perfect example of this fragile equilibrium, as the almost musical theater-sounding lushness of the melody periodically teeters on insanity). Her voice sounds like a cross between Kate Bush's high register, Dawn Upshaw all over, and a bit of Tori Amos' drama; she was trained at Oberlin in both piano and voice, and it shows in both her flawless vocal and instrumental technique. (She wrote, sequenced, arranged and played on every track.) My personal favorites are the 11-minute "Just Like Orestes", where she uses a vocoder and makes fabulous leaps that stretch the bounds of tonality, and "Madame's Reverie", an equally long avant-garde pieces which ends the album in an almost ambient sonic collage. I should emphasize that while this is most certainly NOT for everyone, it may appeal to both fans of more abstract popular music and classical art song tradition, and is without a doubt one of the most original and beautiful releases of the last decade.

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The Remarkable Art Of Tatum & Chittison, Tea For Two Art Tatum Manufacturer: Audiophile ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Traditional Jazz General | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music General | Broadway & Vocalists | Styles | Music ASIN: B000M6UEKS

Product Description

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