Imagine That

Editorial Reviews
Booklist, February 15, 1997
Ages 3-8. On the whole, it's a sweet-natured, decidedly kid-friendly effort.

Rob Reid, University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, School Library Journal, April 1997
The songs on Monty Harper's latest recording are, indeed, intelligent and creative.

Album Description
Subtitled "Intelligent Songs for Kids" this recording stimulates the intellect as well as the imagination. "Topologically Speaking" is based on a graduate level course in mathematics, "The Gentlemen Are Dancing On Their Toes" presents a circle of puns, and "Alphabet Rag" challenges you to learn the alphabet backwards. "Lisa Lee Elizabeth" tells the story of a girl with an impossibly long name and is Monty's most requested song in live performance. This album appeals to kids age 2 to 12 and adults as well.

Imagine That

Tracks:

TOLKIEN (The Hobbit & Lord of the Rings) - free mp3
Moria
The Heart of Fangorn
Hobbit's Dance
Lothlorien
Like a Hobbit in a Mushroom Field
Weathertop
Fellowship of the Ring
The Ring of Hope
Galadriel's Mirror
Shadowfax
Breaking of the Fellowship
Legolas
Gandalf, The Grey & the White
Now It's Time To Go (Bilbo's Farewell Song)
The Psychopathic, Chronic, Schizophrenic Gollum Blues

Album Description

In January 2001, we released our Lord of the Rings music tribute song, "Tolkien (The Hobbit & Lord of the Rings)" to MP3.com. Within a month, the song skyrocketed up the charts to #14 of the MP3.com charts out of over two million songs!

Two years later, the Brobdingnagian Bards are at last completing a music CD dedicated to the JRR Tolkien's. This album is soundtrack, if you will for the books, filled with entirely original Lord of the Rings music. It is a mostly instrumental album that aspires to show our memories of the Lord of the Rings music world.

If you enjoy the music of JRR Tolkien, consider checking out the album that started it all--Songs of the Muse which features the original release of our #1 hit song that is still the most-popular Celtic song on MP3.com, "Tolkein (The Hobbit & Lord of the Rings)".

Customer Reviews:

The lads' best yet!.......2006-08-08

This CD is the Bard's best yet. This time the guys are playing it straight, no jokes, goof offs, or silliness. The songs are heart felt and wonderful. My favorite is the song of the Ents.
This CD is where you really get to hear the lads as MUSICIANS.
They were/are always great entertainers, but this is where their real musical talent comes to the fore. Great harmony, great folk art, and melody. Buy This!!

Tolkien would be proud.......2005-05-14

I cannot think of any group who could do what the Brobdingnagian Bards do-that is, to capture the spirit of such a classic and record it. This album is a great addition to any Tolkien fan's library. If you are new to Tolkien, or spent hours a day travelling through Middle Earth again and again, you'll love this CD. I know I do! :)

Excellent!.......2004-11-06

A 'must have' for all Tolkien fans!

I didn't know about the existance of The Bards until I attened the 'North Georgia Celtic Festival'. They were there and I heard them play several songs on this CD and several of their others. When I saw this CD being sold indoors, I immeadiately wanted it, being the LotR fanatic that I am. Bought the CD and had them sign it also... Probably the best thing I've done with my money in months...

Personal favorites include: The Psychopathic, Chronic, Schizophrenic Gollum Blues, Weathertop, The Heart of Fangorn, and Now It's Time To Go (Bilbo's Farewell Song). The instrumental pieces are awesome also... I feel like I **was** in Fangorn, Lothlorien, Moria... everywhere they covered in their lovely music.

Still Loving the Bards!.......2004-06-20

I'll have to admit that the first time i listened to this CD i thought it was a bit strange. But the songs grew on me, and i love it as much as anything else the Bards have done. (Which is a lot!) Legolas is a bit silly, but other than that one track the album is great fun to listen to, and you can really get the feeling that this is an album the Bards did out of their love for the books, and defenitely not something they just did to make money or jump on the bandwagon.

Magical Memories.......2004-04-08

I will grant the nay-sayer that this album is not for everyone, but having all of the Bards albums, I would give this one a well-earned "Huzzah" any day. The sheer scope of the album, the fact that it is entirely original music/lyrics, and the growth it represents make it a winner.

But that's all academic stuff. From a listener's viewpoint, this album is magic. The sheer lyrical beauty of songs like "Ring of Hope" and "Heart of Fangorn"...the joyous abandon of "Hobbit's Dance"...the musicality of "Moria"....

Tracks:

Free As A Bird
Eleanor Rigby
Here, There And Everywhere
In My Life
And I Love Her
When I'm Sixty-Four
Michelle
Nowhere Man
Yesterday
Girl
Across The Universe
Here Comes The Sun
Norwegian Wood - For No One
She's Leaving Home
Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds
Octopus's Garden
Imagine
Hey Jude
Golden Slumbers - Carry That Weight - The End

Customer Reviews:

breathless.......2006-05-31

The sound from harnoy;s cello is enough to make me cry. she produces such tone and anyone that doesnt agree is uneducated. what can i say elanor rigby the phrassing outstanding ofra has been and still is one of my favorite cellist.

Beatles Like I've Never Heard Before.......2005-02-10

I borrowed this CD from the library out of curiosity and what a delightful suprise. The interpretation of Beatles music is wonderfully simple - I especially love the different variations done with the same tune in some of the pieces giving them a fresh sound. Harmonies between cello and violin in "Norwegian Wood", "Across the Universe" and "Girl" are mesmerising. Mostly played with a slow tempo, this is great soothing music after a stressful day. This CD is definitely worth purchasing for a twist in popular Lennon-McCartney compositions.

4 stars for song selection, otherwise 5 stars for interpretation.

Interesting Cover, but Bad CD.......2004-06-05

I can not believe that Ofra is even famous. Her playing is so stiff and lacks phrasing. Her tone quality is horrible. The only reason that she makes recordings is because her father is rich and he bought her a several million dollar cello and paid symphony orchestras to let her play solos with them. But, it is interesting to hear a cellist play the Beatles. Only buy this CD if you have boughten every cd on this webstite and have a little money left over.

Beautiful and Relaxing.......2004-05-21

The Beatles and Ofra Harnoy! The best of both worlds! What more could you ask for? A friend gave me this CD, and I have enjoyed listening to this right before bedtime every night. Ms. Harnoy, I applaud you for making some of the finest renditions of my favorite Beatles tunes. If you're a semi-professional classical musician like me and you don't have this in your CD collection, you're missing out--Big Time!!! 5 + stars for a wonderful CD!!!!

Lovely and powerful.......2002-01-01

Before you write this off as another attempt to "muzak" the Beatles, listen to Harnoy's lovely playing on "She's Leaving Home," "Across The Universe" and "Girl" and see if you still feel that way once you've heard them. A great set of interpretations by a most evocative cellist.

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A disc of rare perfection
Jazz Blues singer...
Pop Jazz Blues Diva Suede!
Jazz at it's best!
The best ever!!

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Customer Reviews:

A disc of rare perfection.......2003-06-08

I have had this disc for a year and still play it several times a week. Suede's other two discs are excellent. This one surpasses them by a mile. The songs range from playful to heartbreaking, and every one is perfect. Suede also provides trumpet and guitar solos on several cuts. Anyone who has had the good fortune to see her live must own this CD. Anyone who is a stranger to Suede and her music owes to him-or her-self to check out this wonderful performer.

Jazz Blues singer..........2001-12-31

Imagine a cross between Ella Fitzgerald and Bette
Midler, throw in a little Rosie Clooney, add a dash of
Louis Armstrong, and you might get some idea of
Suede's unique musical talents and abilities.

My Dad was a jazz piano player in the 1950's and 1960's
and I grew up around some of the great jazz giants.
Seeing Suede live and hearing her incredible scatting
definitely brings me back to the great talent from years ago!

suedewave

Pop Jazz Blues Diva Suede!.......2001-12-31

If you love Jazz you have to hear this CD! It is one of the best!

Jazz at it's best!.......2001-12-27

Suede's crystal clear voice
and amazing range blend smoothly with David Pearl on
piano and Max Murray on bass. If you get a chance to
go to a live show grab it, as they are phenomenal!

The best ever!!.......2001-09-03

I recently saw Suede (DIVA!!) in person, and spoke with her after the show. Not only is she an amazing talent, she is a genuine gal who clearly lives her beauty through her music. If you love jazz, this is the CD to buy!!

Good News (1947 Movie Soundtrack) (Rhino Handmade)

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Ray Henderson , Peter Lawford , and June Allyson
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Good News [#][*]
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Anytime listening

Touch Down
Stephanie Schneiderman
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Customer Reviews:

Anytime listening.......2007-02-03

Stephanie's voice is amazing both live and recorded. Sultry, sweet and haunting at the same time. Definitely outside of the box. I find this cd easy to listen to anytime of the day, especially while I'm unwinding. All the songs are beautiful and I have no problem listening to the whole cd without skipping through it. I have recommended this to all of my friends.

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Sweet jazzy voice...
Pop Jazz Blues Diva
Fantastic
I want more

Barely Blue
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Tracks:

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Customer Reviews:

Sweet jazzy voice..........2002-05-28

For some reason she reminds me of Julie Andrews without an english accent. Has beautiful phrasing, voice quality, and renditions of classic songs that you will enjoy. I have over 5,000 CD's and I know a winner when I hear it. All 3 of her CD's are fabulous

Pop Jazz Blues Diva.......2001-12-27

Another phenomenal CD by Suede!

Fantastic.......2000-01-30

I love every song on this CD. I've had it for a few years and came to Amazon.com to buy it for a friend. It is not possible to describe how perfect Suede's voice is. You must hear it.

I want more.......1999-12-14

I purchased this cd a few years ago and had to get another. I wore the other out. Suede is a talented artist and her mellow voice is fantastic. She has another great cd called Easily Suede. Buy it .. you'll love it.

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Journey Into Healing
An Exciting World of Quiet and Intense Passion
Sunday Morning
Drift
Absolutely soothing

Drift
Fix the Human
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Tracks:

Bearings Lost / Drift...
The High Sierra
Waiting for Didar
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11th Hour
Clock
Head in the Clouds
Sangiovese
...Tahiti
Dadghad
Return to the High Sierra

Customer Reviews:

Journey Into Healing.......2006-08-08

Every single piece tells a different story and evokes memories to finally help integrate them into the present. Great, sensitive compositions. I like to encourage 'Fix the Human' to continue the journey.

An Exciting World of Quiet and Intense Passion.......2002-01-16

Finally someone has delivered to today's music listener music where elements of
sensuality combine with that ever-so -hard to define "dream world" which, in turn
combine with the exoticness of points east or the south pacific - so that our desires
and our dreams all at once are transported to the world's most charming and
romantic locales. With all of the magic of a snake charmer in India "Fix the
Human" on the CD called "Drift" can both lure and carry you and your wildest
dreams along with your lover to a sidewalk cafe in Paris and then to a Tahitian
beach. The wind instruments used serve to entice us while the beautiful guitar work
lulls us to a whole new and better world of fantasy and passion. I can't wait to hear
more from this quietly titillating group - "Fix the Human" My advice to all you
hopeless romantics is buy this CD "Drift" now!!!

Susan Andrade
White Rock, BC

Sunday Morning.......2002-01-15

Wow....this is my new music for Sunday mornings; it's perfect for those times when I'm wanting to stay relaxed, mellow, serene and in a weekend frame of mind. (I'll also be taking a copy to my next Reiki session!)

Drift.......2001-12-04

Blend of excellent ambient music for relaxation coupled with
musical energy interspersed within.

Absolutely soothing.......2001-11-21

I listen to this CD over and over and over on a daily basis. It's THAT great. It's not merely relaxing background music, it's more like a great dream from which you don't want to wake up. At work it creates such a peaceful halo around my desk, but I would love to have it on as I drift off under a one hour massage, or while curled up with a book at 2 AM. Anyone that listens to Hearts Of Space on NPR should own a copy of this.

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Imagine That
The O'Kanes
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a great piano based power pop record

Mr. Serious
Mark Mallman
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Executioner
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Anesthesia
Heart Is A Loaded Weapon
I Work Here, I Grew Up Here

Customer Reviews:

a great piano based power pop record.......2004-10-22

I really only checked out Mark Mallman for two reasons: He's on Badman records and the record store guy I trust seemed to really like the record. I only heard the first two tracks at the store and they convinced me to check the record out with no real prior knowledge. I was pleasantly surprised to see that Mallman was able to keep his songcraft up to par with the only songs I had heard. "Hardcore Romantics" is the first single off the record, and rightfully so, but the record is full of songs that have single material written all over them. His melodies are edgy, yet fun and his voice seems to fit the music perfectly at almost all times. Mallman's strong suit is definitely the rockers. This isn't to say that the ballads are bad, quite the contrary most of them are great, but at times it seems that Mallman's vocal style does not always fit with the more laid back structure of the songs. It seems that Mallman is making an attempt to bring retro-arena rock to the world of indie rock and to be honest, I really hope he succeeds.

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One Bizarre Recital - or Compilation!

Christine Brewer: Great Operatic Arias

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Customer Reviews:

One Bizarre Recital - or Compilation!.......2006-10-03

The Christine Brewer is one of our more important heroic soprano voices of the time is an understatement. For those fortunate enough to have been in the presence of her performances as Isolde there can be no doubt that this is a voice of huge range, flexibility, intelligence and burnished warmth. She is most assuredly a star on the ascent.

The selection on this strange CD is puzzling: 'Great Operatic Arias' these are not. Though there are some of the big ones included ('Don Giovanni', 'Tannhäuser', 'Alceste', 'Oberon', and 'Euryanthe'), the program is fleshed out with operettas from Lehar, Kalman, and Rodgers and even some concert arias such as Beethoven's 'Ah, perfido'! Brewer is accompanied by other singers where indicated and by the London Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by David Parry. But oddly enough the works are all sung in English translations - and some of these translations are poor ones at that.

It does seem a waste of time to include 'You'll Never Walk Alone' from 'Carousel', but that particular song allows Brewer to demonstrate amply that the mezzo range is a strong comfort zone for her. Despite the odd choices of works here, what makes the album work is Brewer's extraordinarily beautiful voice. She sails over the orchestra, tossing off difficult passages with utter ease, and always reminding us that her instrument is never less than one of beautiful sound. If you can get past the English versions and the mixed bag of works she has chosen to sing, you are in for an hour of beautiful vocalizing! Just don't let this album be your introduction to this very fine artist. Grady Harp, October 06

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