So Cool

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Die-hard fans of this Grammy-winning team will celebrate when they hear the sixth album from Take 6. After a blatant attempt at out-and-out commercialism via their marginally successful 1996 album Brothers, the sextet is back on solid ground, returning to the basic a cappella sound that brought them to international prominence. While no album can ever quite compare to their groundbreaking debut, So Cool is closer to the content and feel of that record than practically any album since. Mostly produced and written by various members of the group, So Cool is best heard as an entire piece of work. The group concentrates on inspirational lyrics, reinforcing the members' faith and ensuring that the core Christian music audience they nurtured back in 1988 will continue to embrace their work. There are no standout tracks per se, although the title track, "Fly Away," and "Nothin' but Love" are memorable, as is "Everybody Ought to Know," an Earth, Wind & Fire-flavored cut that is the only track to use a full band. By way of a brief interlude titled "A'-ca-lud," the group acknowledges a return to its a cappella roots, saying, "We're doing what we do best"--a welcome statement by this vocally superior team. Musically consistent, So Cool is a reminder that before Boyz II Men and the host of young male groups that followed, Take 6 set the stage for a return to vocal harmonies. Ten years on, they're as strong as ever. --David Nathan

Vibe
These pioneers smartly fuse their praise-filled messages with swing, jazz, and pop, especially on the inspired title track.

So Cool

So Cool, Music, Take 6, Acappella, Black Gospel, Bop, Contemporary Gospel, Gospel, Jazz Music, Pop, R&B, Soul, Urban, Vocal Jazz

Offenbach: Orpheus in the Underworld / Burgess, Watson, etc (Highlights)
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A Splendid Souvenir to Remember a Spectacular Performance!

god moves in a peculiar way.........i am god......

Orpheus in the Underworld

Excerpts

Highlights or total Opera?

Offenbach: Orpheus in the Underworld / Burgess, Watson, etc (Highlights)

Manufacturer: Jay Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00001O2XK
Release Date: 1999-09-14

Tracks:

Orpheus In The Underworld: Prelude
Orpheus In The Underworld: Hello, I'm Public Opinion
Orpheus In The Underworld: Eurydice Is All A-flutter!
Orpheus In The Underworld: So That's The Game
Orpheus In The Underworld: I Feel A Cool Intoxication
Orpheus In The Underworld: We, The Watchdog Of The People
Orpheus In The Underworld: Tzing, Tzing, Tzing, Tzing!
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Orpheus In The Underworld: Remember What You Did To Leda
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Orpheus In The Underworld: He Is Coming, Oh, How Boring
Orpheus In The Underworld: Oh, Oh, Look At That Look He's Giving Me
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Orpheus In The Underworld: My Little Spies Uncover
Orpheus In The Underworld: There You Are, You Look So Neat
Orpheus In The Underworld: It's Strange, But A Touch Seemed To Wake...
Orpheus In The Underworld: Do Not Look Back Or All Will Be Lost
Orpheus In The Underworld: ...He Is The Only God
Orpheus In The Underworld: Infernal Gallop

Customer Reviews:

A Splendid Souvenir to Remember a Spectacular Performance!.......2003-10-30

Having been fortunate to have seen the English National Opera's production in 1988 of "Orpheus" with Wilson and Pountney's outrageously naughty English text, this highlight CD serves as an audio souvenir. Too bad the ENO didn't have the foresight to film the production-would have made a great DVD. The CD booklet does have a few photos of the sets designed by Gerald Scarfe (who also designed Pink Floyd's "The Wall" album artwork) so you get a taste, combined with the CD selections, of what the production was like.

god moves in a peculiar way.........i am god.............2002-01-17

Offenbach is great anyhow, but this recording is riotous. The translation into English is first-rate, really funny stuff, and the singing is pretty good, too. Very worthwhile.

Orpheus in the Underworld.......2000-03-17

The rewritten lyrics, in English, are some of the wittiest and wicked in operetta. Wilson and Pountney have recaptured the spirit of naughtiness, not a small accomplishment in our licentious times. Though delighted to have the highlights, I wished a CD set or video of the full production were available.

Excerpts.......1999-12-23

This is a collection of excerpts. It is in English and is quite good. The performance of the entire operetta has been discontinued and it is a pity.

Highlights or total Opera?.......1999-11-01

I would like to know if this is highlights from the opera or the total opera.

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Excellent CD
So cool is SO COOL
Masterpiece All Its Own.
6 Thumbs Up!
The Best

So Cool
Take 6
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000DD58
Release Date: 1998-10-27

Tracks:

Intro (A Cappella Is Cool)
So Cool
Sonshine
If You Only Knew
WIngs Of Your Prayer
Fly Away
You'll Be Waiting For Me
Nothin' But Love
Evermore
Soundcheck #694 (London)
Everybody Ought To Know
A'-ca-lud
Love And Harmony
A Few More Miles

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Die-hard fans of this Grammy-winning team will celebrate when they hear the sixth album from Take 6. After a blatant attempt at out-and-out commercialism via their marginally successful 1996 album Brothers, the sextet is back on solid ground, returning to the basic a cappella sound that brought them to international prominence. While no album can ever quite compare to their groundbreaking debut, So Cool is closer to the content and feel of that record than practically any album since. Mostly produced and written by various members of the group, So Cool is best heard as an entire piece of work. The group concentrates on inspirational lyrics, reinforcing the members' faith and ensuring that the core Christian music audience they nurtured back in 1988 will continue to embrace their work. There are no standout tracks per se, although the title track, "Fly Away," and "Nothin' but Love" are memorable, as is "Everybody Ought to Know," an Earth, Wind & Fire-flavored cut that is the only track to use a full band. By way of a brief interlude titled "A'-ca-lud," the group acknowledges a return to its a cappella roots, saying, "We're doing what we do best"--a welcome statement by this vocally superior team. Musically consistent, So Cool is a reminder that before Boyz II Men and the host of young male groups that followed, Take 6 set the stage for a return to vocal harmonies. Ten years on, they're as strong as ever. --David Nathan

Customer Reviews:

Excellent CD.......2007-03-08

This CD is another one of Take 6's display of "FLAWLESS" Acapella, rich and unique sound, phenominal Contemporary Gospel/Jazz/R&B music in it's purest form.

So cool is SO COOL.......2003-07-19

I've been a fan of Take 6 since their debut album, and this is definitely one of the best. Every single track is great, although some are outstanding. "Sonshine", and "Miles to Go" are my favorites. The only problem with this album is that it's not long enough! Everytime it ends, I'm amazed that the time went by so quickly. This is truly the world's best vocal group.

Masterpiece All Its Own........2001-06-22

When Take 6 said they were returning to their roots, I immediately made a mental reference to the first album "Take 6". I was slightly taken aback when that is not what I recieved. But, that is not neccessarly a bad thing. I have learned to listen to music with a whole new set of ears - taking the music as it is. For a group to remain stagnant in the waters of simplicity would mean the end of that group. But, Take 6 has demonstrated a wonderful knack of venturing into new territories and adapting beautifully. They have shown their adaptibility on this release. The balance is not quite as good as on the release "Join The Band", but this is a masterpiece all its own. My favorite song on the album is "Evermore". It reminds me of a tune that might be written by Michael Franks, the master of expressiveness. My next favorite song is "Nothing But Love". I love the groove of this song. It reminds me of the "old" Take 6. The vamp is to die for. I hope you too can learn, as I have, how to take music at face value, not comparing it with any other. You will find that this is a Masterpiece All Its Own.

6 Thumbs Up!.......2001-03-04

As always, Take 6 demonstrates why several other male vocal groups cite Take 6 as their inspiration. From the jazzy title track, "So Cool", to the funky "Nothin' But Love" and the soothing "Love and Harmony", Take 6 once again leaves you wondering if there is an end to their musical ability.

The Best.......2000-10-18

I initially got a copy of this CD from our public library. Once I heard it a few times, I felt I needed a copy of my own. Perhaps it is because these guys grew up in th same denomination as myself,perhaps it's their style, but these guys are simply to say in a word, AWESOME!! The person who didn't initially like this CD, don't give up on it yet. I am now beginning to love "Evermore" and "Nothing but Love", "Everybody Ought to Know","So Cool",and my favorite"If you only Knew" will take hold and touch you. I enjoyed each CD except their second one, yet, I don't let that bother me. I am a fan, and I would love to hear them live. When their 1st CD came out, I was in Korea, and I will never forget going to a gathering, and the folks there just loved it. I knew then that they were here to stay

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This old man, he play one...and one...and one...
As good as Time Out

So What's New
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Manufacturer: Telarc
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Release Date: 1998-04-28

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This old man, he play one...and one...and one..........2003-01-26

Brubeck recorded this in 1997 at age 77, but you'd never know that from the lively and fresh music on this disc. Each is a Brubeck composition from the 1990's, and all of them are good. His quartet of that year might not be quite as strong as the famous bunch in the 50's and 60's, but it would take a fellow musician to detect it. If you like Dave, don't think that he wasn't still great in his later years. I found my copy at a bargain price, which makes it even more enjoyable, but I think any Brubeck or jazz piano fan would find it a good deal at the full price. Fast, slow and inbetween, with lots of time for the other instruments in addition to the piano, this CD was a wonderful suprise to me. One you can listen to several times in a row (it's 57 minutes) without getting bored.

As good as Time Out.......2000-03-26

Dave Brubeck in this CD is just as good as he was in his Best Seller "Time Out" thirty years ago. All the tracks are melodious yet upbeat. I am very impressed, at his age, he is still so creative and skillful in his wonderful music.

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George Gershwin: Medley From Porgy And Bess: I Love You, Porgy

Customer Reviews:

CLASSIC PLASTIC.......2005-07-21

Gershwin CD is strangely lacking in atmosphere and reference, with over an hour of Gershwin's more classical side, including Michael Tilson Thomas conducting The Columbia Jazz Band's "Rhapsody in Blue", featuring Gershwin's original 1925 piano roll, Leonard Bernstein conducting The New York Philharmonic's "An American in Paris", and composer John Williams on guitar in "A Foggy Day". With song titles like, "Medly From The Woody Allen Film 'Manhatten", at just over three minutes, and "Medly From 'Porgy and Bess'", the CD is a classy cash cow thrown together by CBS Records. Tilson Thomas' "Three Preludes for Piano", stops and takes a dramatic musical breath in the context of these slam-bang offerings. Truly bland CD liner notes by Bobby Finn and Kay Swift, whoever they may be.

Musical pleasure.......2001-07-16

I have always loved the Gershwin music. It seems to Americana. When I first heard the recordings of the music from the piano rolls, I was fascinated. When I then heard this album with the jazz sound and the symphony sound combined with the pure sounds from the piano rolls, I was captured by the sound. The mighty ending of The Rhapsody in Blue is as powerful as this music can be. Add songs like Summertime and the Porgy N' Bess favorites and I find that this album is just the right combination of composer, performer and directors. Michael Tilson Thomas pulls forth from the group he is directing, a crisp and powerful sound. Bernstein needs no critique. If you are a lover of Gershwin and piano music, you can't miss with this.

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Puccini: Il Trittico

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Live in Holland 1960? - Long Trane Rides

So What
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Release Date: 2003-04-07

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So What
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Live in Holland 1960? - Long Trane Rides.......2004-07-27

From the track listing, I would guess that this is the recording of the Miles Quintet with Coltrane in Holland from March 9, 1960. The music from that European tour is characterized by long, involved solos from Coltrane, which show him to be well on his way out of the traditional idiom. If you like these loose and lengthy takes on Miles' live repetoire, the Zurich and Stockholm recordings are just as good. Incidentally, "'Round Midnight" is speculated to be from a different concert, as the recording quality for that track is distinctly inferior.

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I Miss You So
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Amazing

With Charming Notes

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Customer Reviews:

Amazing.......2007-06-11

A phenomenal recording. I've had the privelege of seeing a masterclass/lecture on Baroque performance practice taught by this woman, and her musicality and depth of understanding is peerless, not to mention her charisma and tone of voice. It all comes through in the recording. Brava!

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