Isn't It A Shame

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
Troy Cory, with his relaxed and smooth style, presents an album of popular contemporary songs with the emotional understatement that seems to dominate country and western music. A most successful and well-loved American performer, in this collection of songs, we have the full opportunity to sample his easygoing charm whether the music be slow and romantic, or in Country and Western feel.

Troy, born Keith Stubblefield, was one of the originators of the musical video clip concept. The 1224 N. Vine Street studio where the early Troy Cory shows were taped, also played host, under Troy's ownership, to such well known performers as Rod Stewart; Jackson Browne; Randy Meisner (The Eagles); Tom Petty; The Bee Gees; James Coburn (Schlitz); and even Mc-Donald's, Ronald McDonald.

Troy's grandfather, Nathan B. Stubblefield, is recognized as the inventor of the radio. His voice that broadcast the words, "Hello, Reiney" across the swampy Kentucky woods in 1882, were the first words transmitted, any where in the world, without wires. Today Stubblefield's former farm is the campus of Murray State University, where a marker commemorating the historic achievement was dedicated two years after his death in 1928. The radio station in Murray, Kentucky, carries his initials, WNBS.

Band Members: The California Goodtime Band; John Mraz; Sam Montelle Stavros; Smokey Allen Stover; Rick Turner.

Troy's backup performers, The Brooke Sisters - Tina Kincaid, Priscilla Cory, Nonny, Carol Lee, Brooke Kenvin and Valerie Maddox.

Album Description
About This Recording

CD2302 Isn't It A Shame

This record album was recorded in Worcestshire, England and is just one part of a many volume CD and DVD set now available to the Troy Cory fan.

Each recording and music video of this unique set includes songs from the past, and new original songs, written and performed by Troy Cory with a combination of up beat and warm vocal style.

Troy's backup performers, The Brooke Sisters - Tina Kincaid, Priscilla Cory, Nonny, Carol Lee and Brooke Kenvin represent years of professional experience backed most efficiently with genuine vocal sincerity.

These tracks have a bright disco feel and once again the subject is love but the up tempo backing ensures that this love is shouted from the roof tops for all the world to hear.

Songs on this CD are featured in the TV Series "Disappointment Diaries".

Isn't It A Shame, Music, Troy Cory

Average customer rating:

superb recreation of original film score

Caveat Emptor

Must be my equipment?

Very Disappointing

"one of the Greatest Themes ever ~ The Third Man"

The Third Man

Manufacturer: Silva America
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Film Scores | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
General | Classical | Styles | Music
Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music
General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music
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The Third Man

ASIN: B00009IB2A
Release Date: 2003-06-10

Tracks:

Big Ben
The Harry Lime Theme
Dialogue- 'It's A Shame'
The Cafe Mozart Waltz
Main Title- Harry's False Funeral
Dialogue- Heard Of Harry Lime?
Holly Encounters Anna
Meeting The Consporators
Dialogue-'The Third Man'
Holly Is Accused Of Homicide
Dialogue- 'This Isn't Santa Fe'
Holly Brings Flowers
Dialogue 'Holly, What Fools We Are'
Trap To Catch Harry
Dialogue- 'The Cuckoo Clock'
Anna Walks Away
Visions Of Vienna
Danube Dreams
The Harry Lime Theme
The Cafe Mozart Waltz

Customer Reviews:

superb recreation of original film score.......2006-12-15

This recreation of the original film score is far superior to recordings made by Karas, in fidelity, dynamic expression and nuance. The sound clips from the film are refreshing, although, I would have liked to have had at least one by the beautiful Alida Valli. Play the cd in your computer and watch the artist in the studio playing The Third Man Theme.

Caveat Emptor.......2006-03-30

This is not original soundtrack from, yes, of course, one of the very greatest films. It's a weak, metallic, often even off key botching up of one of the arguably greatest soundtrack of all time. Best thing is to look for "The best of Anton Karas" cd. The only ping is that even on that collection - the harrowing 'Anna Walks Away Past That Smelly Skunk Martins' (as you can maybe tell I actually do like Harry Lime way more than that ugly little snitch!) - isn't on either.

Must be my equipment?.......2006-03-11

I tried this disc in 4 PC CD players, 1 progressive scan JVC DVD/CD player and a PS2. On the PC's you saw a graphics page with areas in yellow. Lower right section had two areas to click. One for a video of Ms. Gertrud Huber playing the Harry Lime Theme by Anton Karas. The other had web site links. The tracks would not play. The (20 tracks) would be visible as blocks in the PS2 screen, but each had to be selected and there was no play through. There was the addition of dialogue at the beginning of each track (following the film/music structure). As the CD would come up (on the PC) you would hear the Harry Lime Theme playing. Amazon replaced it with another disc that did the same thing, which helped me decide to get the movie (I would have preferred to have a vehicle for hearing the soundtracks that would work in a PC, or a CD player). I am not qualified (or sensitive enough) to 'rate' the movie. I will say if you have never seen it, rent it and fast forward (treat yourself) to the last 2 minutes (see http://imv.au.dk/publikationer/pov/Issue_02/section_3/artc3C.html). Play it back with no music, then with music. Play it back at different times and through different moods and you will appreciate one of the finest works of film in existence coupled with one of the finest pieces of music ever produced. No single 'scene' can show you the promises of the past and let you feel the horror of regret. A mystical view that soon reveals Anna walking toward the camera, through the tree lined road, passing Holly is a statement and genius unto itself. The Karas compositions are brilliant, but this one is an everyman's masterpiece. What a gift (of course see the film. It is after all - superb!).

Very Disappointing.......2006-01-21

Alas, this CD has the music from the movie played competently by a woman named Gertie Huber with snippets of dialogue tossed in. Don't be deceived by the packaging! If you're looking for the original dialogue and soundtrack--get the movie on DVD from Criterion. If it's the original music you're after, as I was, make certain you buy a CD with the music played by the original artist: Anton Karas on the Zither. Bottom line: perfectly pleasant. But I learned my lesson--read more carefully before I order!

"one of the Greatest Themes ever ~ The Third Man".......2003-06-12

Who was Harry Lime? Has he anything to do with the Cold War, intrigue involving spies, or has this just been another of what has been termed as "The Third Man"? From the pen of Graham Greene, directed by Carol Reed we move mysteriously through the sewers of Vienna. The cast gave us suspenseful performances with Joseph Cotton, Trevor Howard, Alida Valli and oh yes, Orson Welles as The Third Man. Nominated for several Academy Awards, won for Best Cinematography ~ as Carol Reed won for Best Director at Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival. But what made this classic film even more classic was the zither and composer Anton Karas ~ only to become one of cinemas most recognizable scores, the ultimate "Harry Lime Theme" sending memories of betrayal and suspense that filled the big screen.

Silva America has done a magnificent job in putting together this World Premiere recording of the score, this time around with Gertrud Huber playing the solos ~ along with The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Nic Raine. Entire album with dialogue inclusive within each key cue is brilliant. When you play this "film-score-buffs" classic, you will once again visualize the film or want to see it again on DVD ~ watch the gripping story unfold as Orson Welles recreates his character through the complete score of "The Third Man"!

Tracks:

Isn't It A Shame 4:00;
Eyes That Hypnotize 3:08;
Summertime Is Here At Last 2:37;
Oh Babe, I Got You Under 3:33;
Make Me Move 4:01;
C'est La Vie 3:03;
Rat-Tat-Tat 3:27;
Number One 3:15;
Freaky 3:45;
Smooth Sailing 3:15;
Multi-Track Miracle 3:11;
Ocean, Mighty Ocean 2:10;

Album Description

About This Recording

CD2302 Isn't It A Shame

This record album was recorded in Worcestshire, England and is just one part of a many volume CD and DVD set now available to the Troy Cory fan.

Each recording and music video of this unique set includes songs from the past, and new original songs, written and performed by Troy Cory with a combination of up beat and warm vocal style.

These tracks have a bright disco feel and once again the subject is love but the up tempo backing ensures that this love is shouted from the roof tops for all the world to hear.

Songs on this CD are featured in the TV Series "Disappointment Diaries".

Music:

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