Concepts [Box set] [Original recording remastered]

Editorial Reviews
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Frank Sinatra's Capitol albums, cut between 1953 and 1961, comprise one of the most important bodies of work in the history of American pop. Collected in the newly repackaged 16-disc Concepts box set, they prove no less moving and revelatory than when they initially appeared. In his late 30s and 40s when the records were made, Sinatra brought a new sense of shading to his music, ensuring that each set held its own niche on the emotional and sonic spectrums. The revered ballad albums, for instance, range from the rueful (In the Wee Small Hours) to the near-suicidal ("'Scuse me while I disappear," from "Angel Eyes," is as definitive a moment on Only the Lonely as the more well-known "One for My Baby"), while the string-quartet backing of Close to You and the revival of the wittily sad-eyed '40s nugget "Why Try to Change Me Now" on No One Cares deepen each LP's meaning.

At the same time, Sinatra slyly celebrated romance and its conventions on the likes of Songs for Swingin' Lovers! and A Swingin' Affair! The latter in particular plays as both an invitation to the floor (except when it's explicitly not, as on the raised-eyebrow "I Won't Dance") and the personal statement of a man who makes both the utterly passionate ("Night and Day") and the utterly wiseass ("I Wish I Were in Love Again") fly.

Finally, the inclusion not only of the Sinatra-conducted instrumental set Tone Poems of Color but of a number of otherwise currently unavailable vocal discs in Concepts makes the box something of a must for those who'd fully dig this fully dig-able run of creative genius. --Rickey Wright

Tracks:

Ruby
Carnelian
Citrine
Aventurine
Azurite
Amethyst
Quartz
Synthesis

Album Description

The Tranquil Harp consists of eight Celtic harp improvisations for relaxation, meditation and integration. The music was improvised, and recorded live in a concert hall without any added reverb or effects. Each track is in a different key, correlating with the frequencies of color and the energetic centers of the body. The pure harmonically rich harp sounds played at a slow regular pulse encourage alpha wave activity in the brain, resulting in greater relaxation, clarity, focus and concentration. Practical exercises are suggested for each improvisation to assist in physical, mental, emotional and spiritual integration. These improvisations were created on a Dusty Strings FH-36B Celtic harp made in Seattle, Washington.

Customer Reviews:

Healing music.......2007-02-22

Whether lying in bed and reading, driving my car in stressful moments, or just relaxing, the Tranquil Harp provides a wall of wonderful sound that can soothe and center me. Paul Baker has a tender touch, and his improvisational style is beyond compare.

Tranquil harp for babies.......2006-03-21

Paul Baker's improvisations are inspired and beautiful. We use his recordings with high-risk premature babies at the local hospital, with outstanding results. The babies are soothed by the stabilizing tone and rhythms, relaxing their heartrates and improving their overall condition. I have started giving this recording to new parents as a baby gift. I use it myself on stressful days. Thank you Paul!

Soothing the Mind.......2006-03-20

I love this CD and the "Ladder of the Soul". Beautiful composition. What a way to escape.

My Heartfelt Review for "The Tranquil Harp".......2004-05-23

I am continually amazed by the healing power of music. Especially harp music. As those who know me know, my healing from a debilitating stroke came about in large part due to the improvisational healing harp of one man: Paul Baker.

Mr. Baker is such a talented person. He could have chosen to record albums using his vast knowledge and technique on the large and impressive concert harp, piano, or organ. However, for posterity, he chose to record improvisations for healing on the smaller and more personal celtic harp.

How does one capture the essence of such music in words? His two albums, "The Tranquil Harp" and "The Ladder of the Soul" are groundbreaking in their simplicity and breadth. And each one has its own unique place in my life.

"The Tranquil Harp" helped me most in my physical healing. Its music is very basic, simple, and gentle. It has brought, and continues to bring, growth and strength to every part of my physical being. To play it is to bathe in regeneration and light.

"The Ladder of the Soul" continues this healing on the emotional and spiritual planes. It connects our essence to the divine in such a way that we emerge purer and more aware of our true being and purpose in this life. This is real health. Divine health. What a gift to be brought to us by one man. This album is so aptly named as it proves that the harp truly is "the ladder between earth and heaven," connecting us to the divine safely and lovingly.

Thank you, Mr. Baker, for sharing yourself in such a way that allows all of us to unfold in ourselves and in the world with true happiness and peace.

Not sure I agree with the across the board 5 stars.......2004-05-12

I have several meditation CDs including some other ones that use harp music. I found this CD to be uninspired. The music is soothing in a boring way. It certainly is not my favorite. I personally like the 4 CD Global Meditation series put out by the Rainforest Alliance the best.

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Good CD for kids
Excellent resource
Great for preschool teachers.

Rhythms on Parade

Manufacturer: Hap-Pal Music/Newsound
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000I3YS
Release Date: 1995-10-01

Tracks:

Rhythms on Parade
The Mice Go Marching
Woodpecker
Roller Coaster
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Tap Your Sticks
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Walking Notes
Play and Rest
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I'm a Little Wood Block
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Choose and Instrument - Instrumental

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Rhythms on Parade, a revised and expanded version of an earlier album, is one of Palmer's most inspired collections. Catchy tunes encourage kids to sing, play, and march along, while Palmer skillfully uses pitch, tempo, and rhythm to reinforce his lyrics. In "Roller Coaster," for instance, tempo and pitch vary to conjure an image of a roller coaster slowly climbing a hill and then rushing down the other side. Palmer sounds comfortable using a wide variety of sounds (including a children's chorus, percussion, keyboards, strings, and woodwinds) in a number of styles (ballads, jitterbugs, and country, among others), which should delight most any child. Rhythms on Parade is an easily accessible study of rhythm that will leave both parent and child humming long after the music stops. --Tami Horiuchi

Album Description

THIS IS NOT PART OF ALBUM DESCRIPTION, I JUST HAVE A QUESTION: How do I add song samples?

Customer Reviews:

Good CD for kids.......2007-06-14

This CD is lots of fun and has plenty of movement activities that are explained in the CD insert. My kindergarten students have enjoyed it as has my 3 year old at home. Hap Palmer's voice is soothing for kids and not annoying to adults.

Excellent resource.......2007-03-11

This CD is an excellent musical resource for the preschool classroom. I have used it for years with my Nursery 3-4 children. It gives a variety of musical themes. Everyone loves to "Stuff it in the Closet"

Great for preschool teachers........1999-05-07

I have used this CD for a couple of years with my preschoolers and they all respond positively to it. It is all I need to teach rhythm instruments to my students. I highly recommend it.

The Ladder of the Soul - Improvisations for Relaxation, Meditation, & Integration

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Centering and healing
Time for Ladder of the Soul #2
beautiful music, beautifully played
My Heartfelt Review for "The Ladder of the Soul"
The Most Beautiful Music

The Ladder of the Soul - Improvisations for Relaxation, Meditation, & Integration
Paul Baker
Manufacturer: Vocal Integration Concepts
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2001-06-15

Tracks:

Awakening
Acceptance
Understanding
Compassion
Forgiveness
Loving
Grace
Transcendence

Album Description

Peaceful relaxation and meditation music performed on the Celtic harp by master harpist Paul Baker. Following in the tradition of “The Tranquil Harp”, “The Ladder of the Soul” presents eight improvisations in keys corresponding to the energy centers of the body. The improvisations are designed to ground your body, open and tune your mind, balance your emotions and soothe your spirit. The pure and ancient sound of the harp, sometimes called “the ladder between earth and heaven”, is ideal for relaxation, meditation and integration. Each track is provided with a suggested meditation.

Customer Reviews:

Centering and healing.......2007-02-22

This healing music can be used with babies, little children, and testy adults! Paul Baker's unique inovative style provides wonderful, soothing sounds that can be used for meditation or to create a quiet space.

Time for Ladder of the Soul #2.......2006-04-11

Beautiful throughout. Mr. Baker, your music is wonderful. I feel totally peaceful while stretching the morning. It' time for another masterpiece.

beautiful music, beautifully played.......2005-03-30

Lovely music, not only played with great skill by Paul Baker, but also music whose heart and sincerity of compassion shines through. Not overly simplistic like some massage music, but rather with real musical interest and beauty.

My Heartfelt Review for "The Ladder of the Soul".......2004-05-23

Thank you, Mr. Baker, for sharing yourself in such a way that allows all of us to unfold in ourselves and in the world with true happiness and peace.

The Most Beautiful Music.......2002-03-19

The Ladder of the Soul has become my favorite CD of all, and with good reason. I love this CD! It`s the most beautiful relaxing music I have ever listened to. If you have a stressful job or just want to unwind this is the CD for you. A cup of tea with Paul Baker is a peaceful way to end any day.

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An Old Friend
Guilt-Free Kenton
Vintage Kenton Well Done
Stan Kenton Must
Kenton haters should listen to this one

New Concepts of Artistry in Rhythm
Stan Kenton
Manufacturer: Blue Note Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000005HFC
Release Date: 1989-09-20

Tracks:

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Young Blood
Frank Seaking
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Taboo
Lonesome Train
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Band leader/pianist Stan Kenton is known for his superheated, shouting brass sections and eccentric conceptualizations for big bands, and this 1952 recording shows why. The set opens with "Prologue (This Is an Orchestra!)," in which Kenton delivers a spoken-word explanation of the unit's purpose and introduces the members to the listener. The star-studded lineup includes Lee Konitz and Vinnie Dean on alto saxophones, Richie Kamuca and Bill Holman on tenor saxophones, Bob Gioga on baritone, five trumpets (including Maynard Ferguson), five trombones (including Frank Rosolino), and Sal Salvador on guitar. The CD reissue contains four additional tracks not on the original release. --John Swenson

Customer Reviews:

An Old Friend.......2005-02-04

Just found Kenton's New Concepts in Artistry in Rhythm after a long search. It's like renewing a friendship with an old friend. In my opinion the Prologue is a classic and the entire album is wonderful. I guess I just don't agree with those who said Kenton didn't swing. Maybe I'm one of the "cult" members (never been a cult member before!) or just maybe Stan, even many years after his death, is still so far ahead of his time (as I believe he always was) that there are many who "just don't get it."

Guilt-Free Kenton.......2004-02-09

A controversial, marginal jazz figure to some (Kenton barely rated a mention in Ken Burns' 20-hour jazz series on PBS) and a giant who attracts cult-like devotion from many others, Kenton's career from 1941 to 1979 provides plenty of musical evidence for all hypotheses about his originality and influence, not to mention the perennial question of whether he "swings." Of all his recordings, "New Concepts" is the most non-controversial and perhaps the most musical. The emphasis is on fresh, swinging mainstream jazz influenced by the innovations of Bird, Miles, and the beboppers. I can think of no other recording by Kenton, and perhaps by any other musician, that features so many great arrangers and players--from Bill Russo and Bill Holman to Maynard, Rosolino, and Lee Konitz. In fact, in the company of these cutting-edge arrangements and inventive solos, the inclusion of a "pretentious" Kenton production number--"This Is an Orchestra," narrated with great dramatic flare by Stan himself--is a welcome bonus.

The band of 1956 ("Kenton in Hi-Fi" and "Cuban Fire") proved to be Stan's most popular ensemble, but musicians and serious listeners will want to pick up the 1952 "New Concepts" album first. With this one in the collection, you might be forgiven for indulging yourself in Kenton's 44-piece Innovations Orchestra as well as the garish but bracing Wagnerian textures and brassy brilliance of the Neophonic and Mellophonium ensembles that would come later. I won't tell anyone (especially since at the moment I'm luxuriating in the sheer sonic sensuousness of the trombone choir on Stan's "Here's That Rainy Day").

Vintage Kenton Well Done.......2001-11-20

I have been looking for Prologue this is an Orchestra for quite a few years. I was excited to find such a well produced album. I have enjoyed every song on it. This takes me back to when I saw the Kenton Orchestra in 1955-6? in Detroit. This CD is all that I expected and more. Roger Curavo St. Petersburg Fl

Stan Kenton Must.......2001-10-19

This CD is an intimate portrait of one of the best bands ever. It's a "MUST" for any Stan Kenton fan. I never tire of hearing it.

Kenton haters should listen to this one.......2001-03-29

After emerging from his psuedo-symphonic fling, Kenton assembled a hardbodied, swinging (detractors take note) band of phenomenal soloists who were equal to the sometimes overtaxing arrangements. There are some astounding performances here, and those who like to say Kenton's band didn't swing should take another listen to this session. From a jazz perspective, this is probably Kenton's best and most lasting album

Mozart: Complete Variations and Other Works for Solo Piano

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Mozart: Complete Variations and Other Works for Solo Piano

Manufacturer: Musical Concepts
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Minuets | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B000FBFVQ2
Release Date: 2007-06-12

Tracks:

8 Variations On a Dutch Song By Christian Ernst Graaf K. Anhang 208
6 Variations On Salve Tu, Domine K.398 (416e)
7 Variations On Wilem Van Nassau K.25
12 Variations On a Minuet By Johann Christian Fischer K.179
12 Variations On Je Suis Lindor K.354 (299a)
6 Variations On Mio Caro Adone By Salieri K.180 (173c)
Rondeau - Andantino - Contredanse I & II - Andante - Finale
Overture
Allemande
Courante
Eine Kleine Gigue In G K.574
Capriccio In C K.395
Minuet In D K.355 (576b)
6 Variations On an Allegretto K.54 (Anhang 138)
Andante Fur Eine Walze In Eine Kleine Orgel K.616

Tracks:

Rondo In D K.485
10 Variations On Unser Dummer Pobel Meint K.455
12 Variations On an Allegretto K.500
Sonata Movement In Bb K.400
Fugue In G Minor K.401
12 Variations On Ah Vous Diral-je, Maman K.265 (300e)
12 Variations On La Belle Francoise K.353
Fantasy In C Minor K.396
Kleiner Trauermarsch In C Minor K.453a
Fantasy And Fugue In C K.394
9 Variations On Dezende's Arietta Lison Dormait K.264

Tracks:

Fantasy In D Minor K.397 (385g)
Rondo In A Minor K.511
Adagio In B Minor K.540
Allegro Of a Sonata In G Minor K.312
9 Variations On a Minuet By Duport K.573
Allegro And Rondo (Allegretto) In F Anhang 135
8 Variations On Come Un'Agnello K.460 (454a)
8 Variations On Ein Weib Ist Das Herlichste Ding K.613
Sonata Movement & Minuet In Bb K.Anhang 136
8 Variations On a March From Gretry's Les Mariages Samnites K.352

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Sleeper of the Year
you must get this album
Shai is truley blessed!!
Another Winner for Holy Hip-Hop!!!!!
You MUST get this!

Solus Christus Project
Shai Linne
Manufacturer: Lamp Mode Recordings
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Tracks:

Intro
Random Thoughts
Christ Crucified
Mic Check 1,2 (feat. Stephen the Levite & Phanatik)
Heart first remix
Solus Christus
Worldwideweb (feat. Cruz Cordero)
Dark Night Of The Soul
My Portion
Lyrical Theology interlude
Justified
Angelz (feat. Evangel &Timothy Brindle)
Lift Him Up
Memoirs
Outro

Customer Reviews:

Sleeper of the Year.......2007-01-18

I gave this album to one of my friends and it almost convinced him to forsake all other hip hop genre's and start listening to Christian Hip Hop. Solus Christus was the best album of the year and is still hot!

you must get this album.......2006-02-02

Solus Christus is unlike any holy hip hop album there is. I have heard no one who can match Shai's rhyming ability (ok, maybe Redcloud)but no one can rhyme AND represent Christ like shai does. Every song/beat/musical style on the album is simply top notch, even the intro and outtro's are must listen to tracks. I've listened to this CD hundreds of times, and it's still fresh every time. I reccommend this cd not just to Christians, but to music lovers in general. God bless!

Shai is truley blessed!!.......2005-12-11

Hey ya'll.. I just wanna say that this CD really represent Christ, the way hip hop should be. Lyrical Theology at it's best. Great beats by DJ Essence, and good collabs by Steve and Phanatik(Cross Movement), and Evangel(Christcentric). I got this CD along with Tim Brindle's Killing Sin, and these dudes are blessed by the Holy Spirit. If you like philly music, jazzy/hip hop stuff.. get this CD. it is a must have!! Grace and Blessings

Another Winner for Holy Hip-Hop!!!!!.......2005-10-11

Here is another CD that I love!!!! Totally awesome!!!! Scriptural based lyrics are on point!!! If you are a lover of Hip-Hop you must have this CD, and especially if you are a lover of Holy Hip-Hop, consider it a blessing to support this guy's ministry and you'll be blessed from the CD as well. I will proudly recommend to all, and have no problem loading it on my 4 kids MP3 player!!! Get this one and Timothy Brindle together, and you will be jamming for a while!!!!

- Pastor C.L. Price

You MUST get this!.......2005-09-16

This one hit the bullseye! I scooped this CD at Rapfest in New York and popped it in the CD player on the ride home. Needless to say, I listened to it all the way down to DC!!! Shai Linne has accomplished a goal that Holy Hip Hop has been somewhat (not all the way) lacking...that is...masterful and Godly lyrical skills over excellent production and tight beats. No cosmetics, no fluff, shai linne's style of praise to the Lord is what true christians who are true hip-hoppers have been looking for. I even played a few cuts for some secular rap artists and (no lie), they whipped out some money and offered to buy it from me right there on the spot. All...this is a must have for your collection, it'll make any non-Christian hip-hopper want to get saved! This album is one of the top 3 in my collection, including Christian and secular music. 5 STARS!!!

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Goofy! But the kids love it!

Math Concepts I & II

Manufacturer: Intelli-Tunes
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Do You Like to Count?
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Let's Count by Fives
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Count by Threes
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Let's Make Fractions
Shape Train
Piggy Bank
Tick Tock
Place Value Rap
Quadrilaterals
Zero's a Hero!
Fraction Action
Long Division
Place Value
Measuring
Geometric Shapes
Big Numbers!
Doubles
Add Em' Up!
Patterns

Album Description

Math Concepts I & II is a compilation of 22 concept and skill based songs for grades K-4. Each tune is aligned with national standards and sequential teaching themes that make learning key mathematical skills a snap. Concepts include: Fractions, time, money, geometric shapes, skip counting sequences, place value, long division and measurement.

Customer Reviews:

Goofy! But the kids love it!.......2007-01-06

I wanted to start using more music to reinforce concepts and practice fluency in my second grade classroom. These songs are a little goofy and folksy, but darn it if they're not catchy! Some of the rap and hip-hop learning tunes available seem hokey to the kids, but they get into these ones. My students beg to hear "Homophones" and other tunes from his CD's. I have all of them and I catch the kids humming the songs or practicing their fluency by reading the words (I made charts and booklets). I even heard one kid singing "Even or Odd" to determine the answer on the test.

I don't know if it's actually helping or not, but my class is a lot more fun for all of us!

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Correction
Great Investment
An awesome collection from the Chairman of the Board
Some of the Best Recordings Ever Made!
the best of the best

Concepts
Frank Sinatra
Manufacturer: Capitol
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Release Date: 2000-09-26

Tracks:

My Funny Valentine
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A Foggy Day
Like Someone In Love
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Little Girl Blue
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Taking A Chance On Love
Jeepers Creepers
Get Happy
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Mood Indigo
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I Get Along Without You Very Well
Deep In A Dream
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Can't We Be Friends?
When Your Lover Has Gone
What Is This Thing Called Love
Last Night When We Were Young
I'll Be Around
Ill Wind
It Never Entered My Mind
Dancing On The Ceiling
I'll Never Be The Same
This Love Of Mine

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You Make Me Feel So Young
It Happened In Monterey
You're Getting To Be A Habit With Me
You Brought A New Kind Of Love To Me
Too Marvelous For Words
Old Devil Moon
Pennies From Heaven
Love Is Here To Stay
I've Got You Under My Skin
I Thought About You
We'll Be Together Again
Makin' Whoopee
Swingin' Down The Lane
Anything Goes
How About You?

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Purple
Yellow
Gray
Gold
Orange
Black
Silver
Blue
Brown
Red

Tracks:

Close To You
P.S. I Love You
Love Locked Out
Everything Happens To Me
It's Easy To Remember
Don't Like Goodbyes
With Every Breath I Take
Blame It On My Youth
It Could Happen To You
I've Had My Moments
I Couldn't Sleep A Wink Last Night
The End Of A Love Affair
If It's The Last Thing I Do
There's A Flaw In My Flue
Wait Till You See Her

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Night And Day
I Wish I Were In Love Again
I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'
I Guess I'll Have To Change My Plans
Nice Work If You Can Get It
Stars Fell On Alabama
No One Ever Tells You
I Won't Dance
Lonesome Road
At Long Last Love
You'd Be So Nice To Come Home To
I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good
From This Moment On
If I Had You
Oh! Look At Me Now
The Lady Is A Tramp

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JIngle Bells
The Christmas Song
Mistletoe And Holly
I'll Be Home For Christmas
The Christmas Waltz
Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
The First Noel
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
O Little Town Of Bethlehem
Adeste Fideles
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear
Silent Night
White Christmas
The Christmas Waltz (Alternate Version)

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Where Are You?
The Night We Called It A Day
I Cover The Waterfront
Maybe You'll Be There
Laura
Lonely Town
Autumn Leaves
I'm A Fool To Want You
I Think Of You
Where Is The One?
There's No You
Baby, Won't You Please Come Home?
I Can Read Between The Lines
Worries Me
Rain (Falling From The Skies)
Don't Worry 'Bout Me

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Come Fly With Me
Around The World
Isle Of Capri
Moonlight In Vermont
Autumn In New York
On The Road To Mandalay
Let's Get Away From It All
April In Paris
London By Night
Brazil
Blue Hawaii
It's Nice To Go Trav'ling
Chicago
South Of The Border
I Love Paris

Tracks:

Only The Lonely
Angel Eyes
What's New?
It's A Lonesome Old Town
Willow Weep For Me
Good-bye
Blues In The Night
Guess I'll Hang My Tears Out To Dry
Ebb Tide
Spring Is Here
Gone With The Wind
One For My Baby
Sleep Warm
Where Or When

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Come Dance With Me
Something's Gotta Give
Just In Time
Dancing In The Dark
Too Close For Comfort
I Could Have Danced All Night
Saturday Night (Is The Loneliest Night Of The Week)
Day In - Day Out
Cheek To Cheek
Baubles, Bangles And Beads
The Song Is You
The Last Dance
All Depends On You
Nothing In Common
Same Old Song And Dance
How Are Ya Fixed For Love?

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When No One Cares
A Cottage For Sale
Stormy Weather
Where Do You Go?
I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance With You
Here's That Rainy Day
I Can't Get Started
Why Try To Change Me Now?
Just Friends
I'll Never Smile Again
None But The Lonely Heart
The One I Love (Belongs To Somebody Else)
This Was My Love
I Could Have Told You
You Forgot All The Words (While I Still Remember The Tune)

Tracks:

Nice 'N' Easy
That Old Feeling
How Deep Is The Ocean?
I've Got A Crush On You
You Go To My Head
Fools Rush In
Nevertheless (I'm In Love With You)
She's Funny That Way
Try A Little Tenderness
Embraceable You
Mam'selle
Dream
The Nearness Of You
Someone To Watch Over Me
Day In - Day Out
My One And Only Love

Tracks:

When You're Smiling (The Whole World Smiles With You)
Blue Moon
S'Posin'
It All Depends On You
It's Only A Paper Moon
My Blue Heaven
Should I
September In The Rain
Always
I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me
Concentrate On You
You Do Something To Me
Sentimental Baby
Hidden Persuasion
Ol' Mac Donald

Tracks:

Day By Day
Sentimental Journey
Almost Like Being In Love
Five Minutes More
American Beauty Rose
Yes Indeed!
On The Sunny Side Of The Street
Don't Take Your Love From Me
That Old Black Magic
Lover
Paper Doll
I've Heard That Song Before
I Love You
Why Should I Cry Over You
How Could You Do A Thing Like That To Me
River, Stay 'Way From My Door
I Gotta A Right To Song The Blues

Tracks:

When The World Was Young
I'll Remember April
September Song
A Million Dreams Ago
I'll See You Again
There Will Never Be Another You
Somewhere Along The Way
It's A Blues World
These Foolish Things Remind Me Of You
As Time Goes By
I'll Be Seeing You
Memories Of You
Day In - Day Out
Don't Make A Beggar Of Me
Lean Baby
I'm Walking Behind You

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Frank Sinatra's Capitol albums, cut between 1953 and 1961, comprise one of the most important bodies of work in the history of American pop. Collected in the newly repackaged 16-disc Concepts box set, they prove no less moving and revelatory than when they initially appeared. In his late 30s and 40s when the records were made, Sinatra brought a new sense of shading to his music, ensuring that each set held its own niche on the emotional and sonic spectrums. The revered ballad albums, for instance, range from the rueful (In the Wee Small Hours) to the near-suicidal ("'Scuse me while I disappear," from "Angel Eyes," is as definitive a moment on Only the Lonely as the more well-known "One for My Baby"), while the string-quartet backing of Close to You and the revival of the wittily sad-eyed '40s nugget "Why Try to Change Me Now" on No One Cares deepen each LP's meaning.

At the same time, Sinatra slyly celebrated romance and its conventions on the likes of Songs for Swingin' Lovers! and A Swingin' Affair! The latter in particular plays as both an invitation to the floor (except when it's explicitly not, as on the raised-eyebrow "I Won't Dance") and the personal statement of a man who makes both the utterly passionate ("Night and Day") and the utterly wiseass ("I Wish I Were in Love Again") fly.

Finally, the inclusion not only of the Sinatra-conducted instrumental set Tone Poems of Color but of a number of otherwise currently unavailable vocal discs in Concepts makes the box something of a must for those who'd fully dig this fully dig-able run of creative genius. --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

Correction.......2007-05-30

Nothing needs to be said about the quality of these recordings. However, the CONCEPTS box set has been re-released in the spring of 2007 with new packaging and is no longer available in the wooden box pictured and described here. The new slim, cloth-bound set holds the individual CDs in two small book-like boxes, without jewels cases and seperate booklets (just like The Complete Reprise Studio Recordings). The accompanying book seems to be the same in terms of contents, if not cover design. I hope Amazon manages to update their editorial review soon to prevent people from expecting something completely different after spending this much money.

Great Investment.......2007-02-24

I bought this collection of Sinatra for my 90 year old blind father. It has brought back so many memories for him: I have heard stories about the courtship of him and mom, stories of his military service, and many more stories about his life . . . all sparked by hearing "Blue Eyes" sing a certain song. A family friend came over and upon hearing some of the music, told a story of going into NYC on the subway when she was 11 years old to see Sinatra perform live. In reliving some of these memories, I have been able to glean some very key information in my geneology research. I'm so glad I got this set for dad.

An awesome collection from the Chairman of the Board.......2005-06-17

For me, it began years ago when I bought the abridged, "best of" compilations from each of his label periods. After awhile, what I had wasn't enough, and I have since forked out the cash for his Columbia (wood) box, and now this beauty, "Concepts". For those like me years ago, you simply have no idea what an embarrassment of riches is to be found inside this masterfully crafted box. Disc after disc of amazing work from one of the all-time legends, you will not believe your ears it is all so amazing. Now, I cannot speak to the issue of whether the sound quality is as good as it should be according to some of the other reviews for this, but it seems like a few titles seem to be missing some sonic "ooomph". Overall, I cannot complain too harshly. It's worth every penny. Buy one before they sell out, you won't regret it.

Some of the Best Recordings Ever Made!.......2004-06-24

If you are a fan of Sinatra's music, this collection is well worth the price. You will not be disappointed; this collection is a musical masterpiece. With arrangements from Nelson Riddle and Billy May, Sinatra's voice has never been better.
These albums represent what have been referred to as the first "concept albums". Rather than a miscellaneous collection of songs, the albums have been carefully constructed to set a certain "mood". The collection consists of upbeat "swing" albums as well as records featuring the ballad or, in the words of the Chairman, the "saloon" songs. A Christmas album as well as an instrumental album is also featured in this set.
If you seriously love "the Voice", you'll love this collection.

the best of the best.......2004-03-04

I do not actually own this particular box set, however, I own every individual cd it includes, with the exception of the instumental one. In 1991, when I was 21 and found out how great Sinatra was in his prime, I began purchasing all of the 1987 cds of his classic Capital LPs. If you can afford it, go ahead and get this set. If you can not, do as I did, and buy them all gradually, starting with A Jolly Christmas(If you like Christmas Music and it is around the Holidays). After that a good order to go in would be - Wee Small Hours of the Morning, Only the Lonley, Songs for Swingin' Lovers, A Swingin Affair,Come Dance With Me, Songs For Young Lovers/Swing Easy, Nice and Easy, Come Fly With Me, Where Are You, No One Cares, Close to You, Swingin Sessions, Come Swing With Me and Point of No Return . Throw in two Reprise cds for concept purposes, September Of My Years and Ol blue Eyes is Back, and try to get the Reprise box set, and even the Capital Years from 1990, 3 disc set which contains many songs not placed on LPs

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These aren't your run-of-the-mill songs!
Highly Awarded Early Childhood Music Pioneer
Can A Jumbo Jet Sing the Alphabet?

Can A Jumbo Jet Sing The Alphabet?
Hap Palmer
Manufacturer: Hap-Pal Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000I6UA
Release Date: 1998-10-15

Tracks:

'Round the World With Ways To Say Hello
Alphabet in Motion
What Could You Use?
Can a Jumbo Jet Sing the Alphabet?
Shapes That Surround You
Jig Along Shapes
Everybody Dance?
Take Me Out to the Ball Game
Letters in the Blender
Boogie Down and Cruise
The Bean Bag
Tug-A-Tug to Twenty-Two
Fun With the Rhyme Time Band
Action Fraction
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Good-Bye My Friends

Product Description

This lively mix of musical styles and original lyrics teach a variety of concepts from initial consonant sounds and word blends to counting patterns and fraction awareness.A good follow-up to Hap's ever popular "Basic Skills Series"; includes complete guide with song lyrics and activities. Includes these songs: 'Round The World With Ways To Say Hello, Alphabet In Motion, What Could You Use?, Can A Jumbo Jet Sing The Alphabet?, The Shapes that Surround You, Jig Along Shapes, Everybody Dance, Take Me Out To The Ball Game, Letters In The Blender, Boogie Down And Cruise, The Bean Bag, Tug-A-Tug To Twenty-Two, Fun With The Rhyme Time Band, Action Fraction, Motion Memory Good-Bye Game, Good-Bye My Friends. By Hap Palmer.

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Hap Palmer is a master of entertaining and teaching children with music. Can a Jumbo Jet Sing the Alphabet? overflows with fun songs that will have your child dancing along while he or she encounters themes such as vocabulary, shape recognition, problem solving, spatial awareness, numbers, and cultural diversity. Included in the liner notes is an extensive teaching guide, which lists skills and concepts, vocabulary, lyrics, suggested activities, variations, and follow-up questions for each song. These notes are a great resource for daycare or school instructors as well as parents, and, when implemented in moderation, can add another dimension to the listening experience. Palmer's original songs are diverse in style and are accompanied by strings, percussion, woodwinds, keyboard, vocalists, and even a children's chorus. --Tami Horiuchi

Customer Reviews:

Looking for "different." Look no further!.......2006-01-14

I have this CD and Can a Cherry Pie wave goodbye for my 3 1/2 and 15 month old and we LOVE it. The instructions are clear and gives the children enough time to move to the action. They have learned so much and are having so much fun while learning. Sometimes, I will pause the cd to give them time to answer. We do not listen to the cd from front to back, but I select 2-4 songs to listen to a program them into the cd player so that the kids don't get bored of it. The music is great (no rock or rap that preschoolers and toddlers cannot understand), but not your average Toddler CD.
We Love the title song as it teaches early phonics and recognizing that words start with a letter. I don't turn to the CD to teach my kids everything, but use it as a supplement to my teaching.

disappointed.......2005-08-28

I was looking for music that will help my students learn the sounds of the alphabet but to my disappointment there was none included in the album. Anyway, I said it was ok cause because it teaches about other things too like shapes, letters etc. But I was just not inspired by the music. It was not as lively as I expected and it sounded like country music to me. I know the type of songs that will really get my kids excited and this is just not it.

These aren't your run-of-the-mill songs!.......2005-04-12

I am always looking for innovative Childrens Music CD's and I was excited to fall upon this real gem. As you can tell from the title, Hap Palmer has a great sense of humor and imagination. I like music CDs that don't have the same ol' kid songs that we all know and have heard again and again. Instead, I like exposing my children to a lot of fun new songs. Not only are they more interesting to listen to, but I love to see how fast their great little memories can learn these new songs. You get everything in this CD! Part of the songs are pure fun and the other part mix fun with learning.

Some of the great fun songs include the title song "Can a Jumbo Jet Sing the Alphabet," "What Could a Bean Bag Be," and "The Compost Bin." His learning songs teach shapes, sound blends, and rhyming. I love "Letters in the Blender" and "Fun with The Rhyme Time Band" as well as "Jig Along Shapes" and "Action Fraction."

As you can see from reading the titles, these aren't your run-of-the-mill songs. Hap Palmer has a great talent at creating songs that are interesting to listen to and fun to dance with. This hour long CD is definitely worth it and will quickly become your family's favorite tunes! --Denise Steele-Darnell

Highly Awarded Early Childhood Music Pioneer.......2004-01-11

Hap Palmer has been honored with many awards for his music for young children. He is a pioneer of pairing movement and music, and integrating basic educational ideas into music. His music interests me as a parent.

So my family and I have made a point of listening to his music, mostly by loan through our local library. Unfortunately, we do not like his musical style or voice very much. Most of his albums are not singable or melodic. I praise Palmer for making music that is good for childen and not like most commercial "junk food" children's music products that are on the market, but we just don't like most of his songs.

"Can a Jumbo Jet Sing the Alphabet" is one of the exceptions. The songs are interesting and fun to listen to. We like this CD. Plus, the messages are good for children, like most Hap Palmer albums. Thumbs up!

RECOMMENDATION: I suggest that parents start with CD's by Raffi. Then consider this CD. Hap Palmer's music is especially valuable if you use it to interact with your child, such as moving and thinking. Palmer's music is quality.

Can A Jumbo Jet Sing the Alphabet?.......2001-01-25

I am a volunteer storyteller for two year olds at the local library. After story time we danced to "Everybody Dance" and "The Bean Bag". The children and the parents were so excited when we finished that they broke out in cheers! I'm ordering my own copy of this CD today and so are a half dozen other parents and caregivers!