Songs of Inspiration

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Whatever the trouble, be it a bossy big sister, a brush with the neighborhood bully, or a pesky parent pushing piano practice, it's nothing that Peter Pan Records' Children's Songs of Inspiration can't combat. A turn-that-frown-upside-down palliative, this album culls 13 popular songs made timeless by their messages of encouragement and hope. With the exception of four ("Help Is on the Way," "A Different Light," "You'l Never Walk Alone," and "Somewhere Out There"), the songs are performed by kids--a spirited, sweet-voiced troupe known as the Peter Pan Kids. This detail, as anyone who's ever played an album for a child, by a child knows, often makes the music more accessible and meaningful. And from both performance and repertoire perspectives, there's not a weak track on this record. Standouts include the hip-hop-enhanced "Lean on Me," the optimistic, energetic "High Hopes," and the tension-taming "All You Need Is Love." As for its effectiveness, it's a don't-miss for the despairing; when coupled with a reading of The Little Engine That Could, in fact, this CD could lead to unimaginable conquests. But that's beside the point. On its own, it delivers music that reaps more contented kids, and that makes it a solid selection for any CD-buying caregiver. --Tammy La Gorce

Tracks:

Footsteps
Footsteps
It Is No Secret
You Needed Me
I Saw The Light
One Day At A Time
My Forever Friend
When I Had You
What A Friend We Have In Jesus
Why Me Lord
The Old Rugged Cross
Yes, I Really Love You
How Great Thou Art
This World Is Not My Home
He Took Our Place
Amazing Grace
The Family Bible
In The Garden
Children's Band
Standing Room Only

Tracks:

Everything Is Beautiful
I Believe
Any Dream Will Do
I Can See Clearly Now
I Have A Dream
The Greatest Love
A Little Peace
The Way Old Friends Do
Rivers Of Babylon
What A Wonderful World
A Song For The World
Even On Days When It Rained
Beyond The Great Divide
Our Special Absent Friends
Love, Hope And Faith
Desiderata

Customer Reviews:

Truly Classic.......2007-06-02

I bought this CD for my mother and she truly loves it. It is an excellent inspirational buy. She is even sharing it with her friends.

ANOTHER KEEPER.......2007-03-13

This CD is also fantastic.. he just has a way with inspirational songs that makes them so meaningful..highly recommended...this is another that I listen to everyday while at work..

Outstanding.......2007-01-10

I love to listen to this man sing these beautiful songs. Highly recommend this.

Keep up the good work.......2006-07-03

Love this. Music is awesome. I recommend to all. Lauren, New Jersey.

Daniel O'Donnell:Songs of Inspiration/I Believe.......2006-03-19

If you like Daniel O'Donnell and you love Inspirational Music, this is a winner! This is a perfect combination.

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Songs of Inspiration -- Alabama
horsemomwv
alabama songs of inspiration
Alabama Gospel
I like it a lot

Songs of Inspiration
Alabama
Manufacturer: RCA
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000ICLTEQ
Release Date: 2006-10-24

Tracks:

His Eye Is On The Sparrow
In The Graden
Amazing Grace
How Great Thou Art
I Need Thee
Old Sheep
Jesus Loves Me
Silent Night
I Am The Man Thomas
Rock Of Ages
In The Sweet By And By
The Old Rugged Cross
What Will I Leave Behind
One Big Heaven
Rain

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Though it's hard to doubt the faith or fault the selection on Alabama's first album of religious inspiration--and first release of new recordings in more than five years--the arrangements range from the heavenly to the syrupy. The best are the simplest and purest, showing why familiar hymns such as "In the Garden," "How Great Thou Art," "Rock of Ages," and "The Old Rugged Cross" have such staying power. Yet the swelling (synthesized?) strings on "Amazing Grace" and "Silent Night" overwhelm rather than enhance the grace of the material, and the children's chorus provided by granddaughters of Alabama's Teddy Gentry on "Jesus Loves Me" is a little cloying. The unvarnished vocals of guest Ralph Stanley highlight the banjo-and-fiddle-driven "I Am the Man Thomas," and gospel's the Isaacs provide ethereal harmonies on "I Need Thee." Lead singer Randy Owen offers two strong originals to close the album, the ecumenical celebration of "One Big Heaven" and the uptempo "Rain" that sounds most like the old Alabama. --Don McLeese

Customer Reviews:

Songs of Inspiration -- Alabama.......2007-05-12

I love this CD. Every song is beautiful and I have listened over and over.

horsemomwv.......2007-05-10

This is a great CD. My father just passed away and we played some of the music at his funeral.

alabama songs of inspiration.......2007-05-07

The group Alabama ha always been a favorite of mine. However, this CD
is not their best work. I was disappointd in it and expected much more than I heard. I think this is just not their genra.

Alabama Gospel.......2007-05-06

This product is excellent if you appreciate gospel. Very moving. Product arrived quickly and was easy to track.

I like it a lot.......2007-04-08

I really like the Alabama music a lot was aspiring to hear a country band producing that great music then the other kind that is out there is great to see this kind music be on the market!!!!!!!!!!!

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Classic Alabama
Where's the feeling??
Great service, music is okay.
Alabama's Continues to "Inspire"
Great music and great soul

Songs of Inspiration, Vol. 2
Alabama
Manufacturer: RCA
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000N60H1S
Release Date: 2007-03-27

Tracks:

I Am A Pilgrim
Church In The Wildwood
Will The Circle Be Unbroken
If I Could Hear My Mother Pray Again
Suppertime
Down By The Riverside
Precious Memories
Lonesome Valley
The Refrain Of John Dillon James
Love Lifted Me
When It Comes My Time
One Life
The Star Spangled Banner

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The second release of inspirational music from the country harmonizers mixes plenty of familiar, traditional spirituals with a few originals. The guitar-driven "I Am a Pilgrim" has the trademark lope of a Waylon Jennings arrangement, while more acoustic fare such as "Children in the Wildwood" and "If I Could Hear My Mother Pray Again" has a folkish purity. Alabama join forces with the Del McCoury Band for a revival of "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" and with Riders in the Sky for campfire cowboy harmonizing on "Love Lifted Me." The set-closing transformation of "The Star Spangled Banner" into a ballad with swirling strings extends the concept of inspirational music from the spiritual to the patriotic. --Don McLeese

Customer Reviews:

Classic Alabama.......2007-06-12

Alabama and gospel -- You've got to hear Randy Owens sing Will the Circle Be Unbroken with guest vocalists Del and Ron McCoury.

Where's the feeling??.......2007-05-19

I have been an Alabama fan for years. This CD is a huge disappointment. Most songs seem to all have the same rhythm and there is a total absence of dynamics. There is no excitement to the songs and the voices sound tired. The accompaniment is thin, at best. Their adaptation of "Precious Memories" is a travesty-dull, dull, dull.

Great service, music is okay........2007-05-15

I was a little disappointed when I heard this album. The songs are wonderful, but the arrangements are missing that great Alabama harmony.

Alabama's Continues to "Inspire".......2007-04-10

Prime Cuts: If I Could Hear My Mother Pray Again, One Life, When It Comes My Time to Leave

When "Songs of Inspiration" drops in at the pinnacle of the Billboard country album chart without even a radio single, Alabama continues to prove its viability as the bastion of country music. Five months after this successful jaunt, this second installment of the group's foray into inspirational favorites arrives. Recorded in the same session as the first volume, this set also finds lead singer Randy Owen in the producer seat. Further, a similar sonic semblance of gentler and acoustic-leaning underpinnings under gird this new disc. Hence, whether this new collection was initially planned or quickly garnered to capitalize on the success of the first volume remains debatable. Nevertheless, regardless of the album's sui genesis, thus far, "Vol. 2" has flared equally well coming in on the Billboard country album chart at no. 3, trailing only behind Tim McGraw and Carrie Underwood.

However, the major departure for this set is the presence of more traditional country inspirational numbers relative to just re-workings of traditional hymns of the church. Best of which is the obscure "If I Could Hear My Mother Pray Again," an understated guitar-driven mid-tempo reflection of times passed. This is made even more poignant by the group's sibling-like harmonies in the chorus. "Suppertime," a track associated at times with Johnny Cash, also continues the theme of nostalgia that tethers on the maudlin. "The Refrain of John Dillon James," a bluesy rock story song with an arresting plot, which finds Owen delivering with guts and gall. Also, calling back to mind Alabama at their rocking best is their rowdy version of "Down by the Riverside," a 180 degree-overturn of Alison Krauss' famed dirge-like rendition.

Of the two newly penned songs, Teddy Gentry's "When It's My Time to Go" is a gorgeous ballad about a life well-lived (which includes "having Jesus at my side"). Equipped with some tasty steel guitars over a well-crafted melody that calls to mind their "A Better Word for Love," this is indeed a fine piece of art. "One Life," coming from the pens of Eric Todd and Buck Moore, is also a top notched ballad, this time recounting the significance of Christ's birth. A track that ought to be do well during Christmas time. However, the tiresome rendition of old hymns such as "Precious Memories" and "Love Lifted Me" create some yawning moments. While the workman-like rendition of "Church in the Wildwood" sounds more demo-like than a finished product. And pushing the envelope of "inspirational" is the string-laden version of "The Star Spangled Banner." More befitting to the tenor of this CD, more verses (especially the more overtly Christian verses) of this anthem should have been included.

This set is a tad of an improvement from the first volume especially with the inclusion of more propulsive material. However, at times the arrangement of some of these tracks can benefit from a more imaginative production. And with already two volumes of inspiration songs, let's hope that the saturation point is reached. As much as inspirational songs are welcomed, Alabama is still at their best with their original secular material. Let's hope RCA Records will greet us with a new Alabama country record in the near future.

Great music and great soul.......2007-04-05

I have always been a big fan of the group Alabama, and this is my favorite record yet. If you liked Songs of Inspiration, you will love this effort. It has many more uptempo songs and is really striking in its variety, from stone country (When it Comes My Time to Go) , to a cowboy campfire ballad (Love Lifted Me), to Dixieland jazz (Down by the Riverside), and several other styles. Very clever and original takes on some classic, fast-moving, and quick-tempoed songs. I loved the first Songs of Inspiration, but this one is a lot more "fun" and flows better from beginning to end. The album is even more spiritual than the first and has a theme which will resonate with many- the fleeting nature of life on earth and the eternal joy we will have when we see our loved one again "on the other side."

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GREAT CD OF INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC
Extra bonus CD
Spectacular!
Hymns of Faith: Songs of Inspiration
Awesome!!! Great !!! You should buy this!!!RECOMMENDED!!

Hymns of Faith: Songs of Inspiration
Sandi Patty
Manufacturer: Time Life Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2004-09-14

Tracks:

Crown Him With Many Crowns/ All Hail The Power
His Eye Is On The Sparrow
We Shall Behold Him
It Is Well With My Soul
My Jesus I Love Thee/ When I Survey The Wondrous Cross
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
No One Ever Cared For Me Like Jesus
God Bless America
America The Beautiful
The Star Spangled Banner
Shout To The Lord
Holy Ground
Great Is Thy Faithfulness
Blessed Assurance
The Prayer
Amazing Grace
How Great Thou Art
The Old Rugged Cross
Precious Memories/ In The Garden/ Just A Closer Walk
Softly And Tenderly/ I Surrender All
Fairest Lord Jesus

Album Description

Sandi Patty is the most awarded and beloved female vocalist in all of Contemporary Christian Music, and now Time-Life is proud to release her new recording of her favorite spiritual and inspirational songs supported by a national TV campaign. Sandi Patty is a treasured artist with legions of loyal fans: since the early '80s she's earned 5 Grammy Awards, 39 Dove Awards, 3 Platinum and 5 Gold albums. But Hymns of Faith, Songs of Inspiration may well be her recording legacy—it's a stunning 2-CD, 22-track collection of timeless, traditional hymns, contemporary worship hits, inspirational classics and stirring patriotic anthems, featuring Patty's powerful, signature vocals backed by the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra.

Customer Reviews:

GREAT CD OF INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC.......2007-07-04

I ordered this CD to get one song,"We Shall Behold Him",and was blown away by the two CD's. Sandi Patty has always been a favorite of mine but I have not heard many of the songs on these CD's. The old favorites are done with arrangements that give you goose bumps. And of course when I ordered this from Amazon I never knew I would get it so quickly. Thanks Amazon.

Extra bonus CD.......2007-03-10

Contains two CDs, both are great.... I can't decide which is my favorite. This is the best of Sandy Patti singing great hymns I grew up on and a few newer tunes. You will not be disappointed in her song selections and, as always, her fabulous voice which touches your heart and soul.

Spectacular!.......2006-12-11

Sandi's voice has never been better! It is so clear and warm and rich. Just lovely. And sincere. The songs chosen for this CD set are absolutely perfect. If you are a Sandi Patty fan, of course you will love this album. But even if you just enjoy a beautiful soprano voice and inspirational music, you can't go wrong with any of her CDs.

I just saw her Christmas concert the other night, and all I can say is "Wow!". She is even more incredible in person, if that's possible.

Hymns of Faith: Songs of Inspiration .......2006-08-25

I love Sandi Patty. As for the cd when I first got it. It wouldn't play after the first song. I have a cd repair kit and tried that. Now it works fine.

Awesome!!! Great !!! You should buy this!!!RECOMMENDED!!.......2006-07-09

i always love Sandi Patty's songs it inspires me a lot to my walk with Jesus...i always admire here music .life and her passion to served God thru music and singing...ived been a fan of Sandi since my elementary days..and till this day...the old hymn the ived heard from my mom,coz she used to sing in the church..shes just like Sandi..high voice and operatic..for you guys up there who still into secular music turn your music into gospel music and let Gods power and miracle flow into your lives..i highly recommend this doudle Cd of Ms SANDI PATTY...God Bless!!!

Jacqueline du Pré - a lasting inspiration

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cello lover
99% perspiration
Immortal Legend
Epitome of Cello
Ooo! Samples!

Jacqueline du Pré - a lasting inspiration
Antonin Dvorak , Franz Joseph Haydn , Edward Elgar , Maria Theresia von Paradis , Robert Schumann , Felix Mendelssohn , Gabriel Faure , Johann Sebastian Bach , Camille Saint-Saens , Manuel de Falla , Max Bruch , Ludwig van Beethoven , Johannes Brahms , Cesar Franck , Chicago Symphony Orchestra , London Symphony Orchestra , Daniel Barenboim , Sir John Barbirolli , Jacqueline du Pré , Pinchas Zukerman , Roy Jesson , Gerald Moore , John [guitar] Williams , and Osian Ellis
Manufacturer: EMI Classics
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Jacqueline du Pre - Favourite Cello Concertos ~ Boccherini, Dvorak, Elgar, Haydn, Monn, Saint-Saens, Schumann
Jacqueline du Pre In Portrait
Jacqueline du Pré - Chopin: Cello Sonata in G minor, Franck: Sonata in A / Barenboim
Cello for Relaxation
Daniel Barenboim, Pinchas Zukerman & Jacqueline du Pré - Beethoven: Piano Trios

ASIN: B00000K4F9
Release Date: 1999-09-14

Tracks:

Cello Concerto In B Minor Op. 104: I. Allegro - Dvorak
Cello Concerto No.2 In D: I. Allegro moderato
Cello Concerto No.2 In D: II. Adagio
Cello Concerto No.2 In D: III. Allegro
Cello Concerto In E Minor: I. Adagio - Moderato
Cello Concerto In E Minor: II. Lento - Allegro molto
Cello Concerto In E Minor: III. Adagio
Cello Concerto In E Minor: IV. Allegro, Moderato, Allegro ma non troppo

Tracks:

Sicilienne
Three Fantasy Pieces: I. Zart mit Audruck
Three Fantasy Pieces: II. Lebhaft
Three Fantasy Pieces: III. Rasch und mit Feuer
Sing Without Words in D, Op.109
Elegie In C Minor, Op. 24
The Toccata: Adagio
The Carnival Of The Animals: The Swan
Suite populaire espagnole: Jota
Kol nidrei, Op. 47
Piano Trio In B-flat 'Archduke', Op.97
Cello Sonata No.2 In F, Op.99
Sonata in A

Customer Reviews:

cello lover.......2007-05-31

Absoluty the best. It is no wonder she was the world premier cello artist!! Can't say enough. If you love cello, and classical music, this is a must have. Her whole collection is worth every penny!!!

99% perspiration.......2006-11-08

(4.5/5 stars) This is a two-disc collection of musical works, in which the great cellist Jacqueline du Pre plays. The first disc consists of three cello concerti by three different composers: Dvorak (Romantic), Haydn (Classical) and Elgar (Romantic). Very good music, though it might leave you wondering what all the fuss is about. Not to worry: just pop in Disc Two to find out. The second disc contains shorter works by a wider variety of composers. It also might just leave you breathless by its beauty. Saint-Säens' "The Swan" (from "Carnival of the Animals") is nearly indescribable in its elegance, with du Pre's cello dancing with a harp. This haunting recording should not be missed. Bruch's "Kol Nidrei" is magnificently gorgeous as well. Three fantasy pieces from Schumann, one of Mendelssohn's "Lieder Ohne Wörter" and a stunning Brahms sonata infuse this collection with genuine grace. Since these were recorded prior to the advent of digital recordings, you might hear a very slight hiss on some of the recordings. This is barely audible and really does not detract from the pleasure of listening to it. Each disc runs 75 minutes, making this inspiration last long indeed.

Immortal Legend.......2006-10-07

As a cellist, I grew up listening to Jacqueline Du Pre's recordings. Even now as a 35 year old, I'm still enthralled by her amazing talent. This is a great cd if one is looking for a wonderful introduction to this superb cellist or simply wants to savor her most well known recordings. Du Pre owned the "Elgar" concerto. No other words can summarize this fact. Other beautiful and moving pieces are here on this disc: Bruch "Kol Nidrei", Haydn "Concerto No.2", Faure "Elegie", Brahms "Concerto No.2". The cello is a difficult instrument to play due to the strength required in both hands. Du Pre's playing touches the heartstrings with both emotion and depth. The tone that she coaxes from her cello is amazing. Jacqueline Du Pre is a legend.

Epitome of Cello.......2006-06-23

As a cellist, I absolutely love du Pré's work. I actually found this CD when I was looking for a modern recording of "A Jacqueline du Pré Recital", a record compiled of pieces done between July 15, 1962 and April 1, 1969. The second CD in this set contains the same songs as that record.

The concertos on the first CD are spectacular, especially her rendition of the Elgar concerto which has defined the piece since she first performed it. The second CD, however, is just as wonderful as a collection of some of the most loved cello pieces. No cello recording complete without Saint Saen's "The Swan" and du Pré's version is the only one I've ever heard that I actually like. "Elégie in C minor" (composed by Gabriel Fauré) is one of my personal favorites especially since her rapport with the pianist is obvious and the two instruments blend in a way that makes the piece even more poignant.

Overall, this CD is a must-have for anyone who loves cello as a perfect sample of Jacqueline du Pré's work.

Ooo! Samples!.......2005-11-29

As far as the romantic period goes, Jacqueline Du Pre is my personal favorite 'cellist. Her sensitivity to put expression of the musical idea always outweighed the desire to appear impressive. There is a difference in being just a virtuoso and being a musician. A virtuoso has the capability to dazzle and amaze, but music is more than just being impressive, and Du Pre succeeds in becoming, in every sense, a musician first and foremost. The only complaint I have of this album is the fact that you only get one movement of each piece! Even so, this a wonderful "sample dish" of Du Pre's extraordinary playing, mainly meant to get you hooked so you can get more.

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100 Hymns & Songs of Inspiration

Manufacturer: Castle Music UK
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ASIN: B00008GEKT
Release Date: 2003-04-14

Tracks:

Love Divine All Loves Excelling - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
Father Hear the Prayer We Offer - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
Now Thank We All Our God - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
This Day, The First of Days - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
Stars of the Morning So Gloriously Bright - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
God Save the Queen - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
Day of Resurrection - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
God Rest You Merry Gentlemen - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
Of the Father's Heart Begotten - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
O Come All Ye Faithful - Choir Of Gloucester Cathedral
Awake My Soul and With the Sun - Choir Of Norwich Cathedral
Thine Arm O Lord in Days of Old - Choir Of Norwich Cathedral
All People That on Earth Do Dwell - Choir Of Norwich Cathedral
Good Christian Men Rejoice and Sing - Choir Of Norwich Cathedral
There Is a Green Hill - Choir Of Norwich Cathedral
Lord of Beauty - Choir Of Sheffield Cathedral
Rejoice Today With One Accord - Choir Of Sheffield Cathedral
New Every Morning - Choir Of Sheffield Cathedral
Lead Us Heavenly Father Lead Us - Choir Of Sheffield Cathedral
O God Our Help in Ages Past - Choir Of Sheffield Cathedral

Tracks:

Morning Has Broken - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
Happy Are They - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
In Christ There Is No East or West - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
Silent Night - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
Be Thou My Guardian - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
Ye Servants of the Lord - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
At the Name of Jesus Every Knee Shall Bow - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
To Thee O Lord Our Hearts We Raise - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
Behold the Great Creator Makes - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
Rejoice the Lord Is King - Choir Of Marlborough College Chapel
Creator of the Stars of Night - Ely Cathedral Choir
He Comes With Clouds Descending - Ely Cathedral Choir
O Little Town of Bethlehem - Ely Cathedral Choir
Alleluya Alleyluya Alleyluya - Ely Cathedral Choir
This Is the Day the Lord Hath Made - Ely Cathedral Choir
How Sweet the Name of Jesus Sounds - Ely Cathedral Choir
Lord Thy Word Abideth - Ely Cathedral Choir
Jesus Lord We Look to Thee - Ely Cathedral Choir
O Lord Our God Arise - Ely Cathedral Choir
Lord of All Hopefulness - Ely Cathedral Choir

Tracks:

Soldiers of Christ Arise - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
Lift Up Your Hearts - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
Holy Father, Cheer Our Way - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
Maker of the Sun - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
O King Most High - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
O Praise Our Great and Glorious Lord - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
We Love the Place O God - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
Let Us With a Gladsome Mind - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
Give Rest O Christ - Choir Of Wakefield Cathedral
Come Holy Ghost Our Hearts Inspire - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
O Thou in All Thy Might So Far - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
O Christ, Who Art the Light and Day - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
O God Thy Soldiers' Crown and Guard - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
Strife Is O'er the Battle Done - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
O Christ Our Hope, Our Hearts' Desire - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
Jesus Shall Reign - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
God of Love My Shepherd Is - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
O Jesu Saviour of Mankind - Choir Of Truro Cathedral
Immortal Invisible God Only Wise - Choir Of Truro Cathedral

Tracks:

Ride on Ride on in Majesty - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
All Glory Laud and Honour - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
Come Rejoicing - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
God Is Love and Where True Love Is - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
Magnificat: The Great Advent Antiphons - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
Come, Christ's Beloved - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
Children of the Hebrews (Palm Procession) - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
Veneration of the Cross/The Reproaches (Veneratum and Reproaches) - Choir Of All Saints - Margaret Street, London
Once in Royal David's City - Choir Of Keble College
God Be in My Head - Choir Of Keble College
O Thou Who Camest from Above - Choir Of Keble College
Judge Eternal Throned in Splendour - Choir Of St Edmunsbury Cathedral
Christ the Lord Is Risen Again - Choir Of St Edmunsbury Cathedral
For All the Saints - Choir Of St Edmunsbury Cathedral
Thy Hand O God Has Guided - Choir Of St Edmunsbury Cathedral
Christ the Dawn of Our Salvation - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
I Was Glad - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
Dear Lord and Father of Mankind - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
Locus Iste - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
Praise My Soul the King of Heaven - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel

Tracks:

Stand Up! Stand Up for Jesus! - The Choir of the Abbey School, Tewkesbury
While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks - The Choir of the Abbey School, Tewkesbury
O Worship the King - The Choir of the Abbey School, Tewkesbury
O Heavenly Word of God on High - Choir Of The Collegiate Church Of St Mary
Praise to the Lord, The Almighty - Choir Of The Collegiate Church Of St Mary
Jesus Christ Is Risen Today - The Choir of York Minister
First Nowell - The Choir of York Minister
Abide with Me - The Choir of York Minister
Breathe on Me Breath of God - Choir Of Keble College
Rock of Ages - Choir Of Keble College
On This Day, The First of Days - Choir Of Keble College
Jesu Sweet and Mary - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
O Quam Gloriosum - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
Ye Holy Angels Bright - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
O for a Closer Walk With God - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
Prayer of St Patrick - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
Lord's Prayer - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
Blessed Be the God and Father - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
Day Thou Gavest Lord Is Ended - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel
Jerusalem (And Did Those Feet in Ancient Times) - Choir Of Eastbourne College Chapel

Album Description

Full Title - 100 Hymns & Songs Of Inspiration. UK box-set featuring 100 tracks performed by Britain's finest Cathedral Choirs including, Gloucester Cathedral, Norwich Cathedral, Sheffield Cathedral, & many more. Five standard jewel cases housed in a slipbox. Castle Pulse. 2003.

Customer Reviews:

The picture.......2006-12-11

I haven't purchased the CD but the picture of the inside of a church on the cover is not of a British church, like one would assume since it says its a recording of British choirs. This picture is of Notre Dame Basilica in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Just thought i'd let you know. I'll be honest; I'm one to judge things by it's cover and if the company took such care to choose a 'British' church for their British choir CD, I'm willing to bet the music is equally well selected... I'm being sarcastic. But I gave the product 5 stars because I didn't want to hurt its ratings just because i'm cynical. But check out the church if you're ever in Montreal, it's truly beautiful... here I'm not being sarcastic.

A Heritage of Hymns: Classic Recordings of the Great Songs of Faith and Inspiration

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Classical Hyms

A Heritage of Hymns: Classic Recordings of the Great Songs of Faith and Inspiration
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Sony
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ASIN: B000EHQ8KU
Release Date: 2006-03-28

Tracks:

God Of Our Fathers
Bless This House
Rock Of Ages
Alleluia, Sing To Jesus
Ave Maria
Fairest Lord Jesus
O God, Our Help In Ages Past
Amazing Grace
The Old Rugged Cross
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Lead, Kindly Light
The Holy City
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
The Church's One Foundation
Holy, Holy, Holy
Onward, Christian Soldier
Blessed Assurance
Come, Come Ye Saints
Pass Me Not, O Gentle Saviour
Crown Him With Many Crowns
Ave Maria
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee
How Great Thou Art
The Lord's Prayer

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Classical Hyms.......2007-06-12

I have many CD's of hymns that I listen to when I'm going to sleep at night. This one is not as calming at times as some of the others that I have. Nevertheless, it has many of the "old favorites" and worth buying, just for that reason.

Stand Ye Steady: Songs of Courage & Inspiration

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bowersreview
USMA Glee Club scores a real hit
Reverent, Full of Love
Good CD
A real disappointment...

Stand Ye Steady: Songs of Courage & Inspiration

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ASIN: B000ATQYVU
Release Date: 2005-09-06

Tracks:

Men Of Freedom
The Longest Day
Into The Fire
Rise Up, O Men Of God
On Great Lone Hills
Lest We Forget
Mansions Of The Lord (Interlude)
Mansions Of The Lord
Jerusalem
Via Dolorosa
Non Nobis
The Star-Spangled Banner
Take Me Home (With I Am A Soldier)
America (My Country 'Tis Of Thee)
Men Of Freedom
This Christmastide

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bowersreview.......2007-01-04

Exceptional CD. Inspirational and motivational. Highy recommend this for anyone seeking great quality music.

USMA Glee Club scores a real hit.......2006-11-14

This album is awe-inspiring. I bought the album after hearing an out take from "Men of Freedom", the tune is from an old Welsh battle song. You will recognize the tune if you saw Zulu Dawn with Michael Caine. Many of the other songs are equally powerful and mesmerizing. The only songs I didn't like were when the Glee club used guest soloists. They were less impressive and, in my opinion, took away from the strength of the group.

I liked the multiple verses sung from America, I wished they would have given the Star Spangled Banner the same treatment. The Mansions of the Lord is powerful and supremely reverent, as is Rise Up. I would dearly like to hear more from this talented group of soldiers.

Reverent, Full of Love.......2006-09-26

When I saw and heard this music broadcast Veteran's Day on TBN and my friends serving in our Armed Forces in Iraq saw it broadcast on Armed Forces Network, I was so happy to find the stereo CD and companion Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound DVD on Amazon. I cannot stop listening to it! The 60 minute musical program, reminiscent of the great concept albums of years ago, is one of the most reverent, intelligent and passionate portrayals of America's character ever produced. It contains many styles of choral music - all superbly performed by the world famous Cadet Glee Club of West Point arrayed in breathtaking formation on the altar of the massive 100 year old Cadet Chapel. There are richly textured vocal a capella songs such as "Rise Up O Men of God", "Manisons of the Lord", one of the most popular new hymns written, and "America (My Country `Tis of Thee)". Your buttons will burst with pride when you hear the brand new song "Men of Freedom" introduced by a single Cadet then followed by a cascade of additional voices building to a unified and thunderous declaration of defiant freedom in a style reminiscent of the great Welsh Male Choirs. Four songs highlight the power and majesty of the largest church organ in the world. You'll have to fight the urge to stand at attention when you hear and feel its power kick in on "Lest We Forget", "On Great Lone Hills", "Jerusalem" and "This Christmastide". The musical variety is further enhanced by the addition of brass and percussion for the rousing marches, "The Longest Day" and "Non Nobis". When was the last time you heard these two songs - one by world famous singer, songwriter and teen idol, Paul Anka and the other a medieval celebration of thanksgiving sung in Latin! The rich background vocals of the Cadet Glee Club musically frame two songs that underpin the message of this album - Bravery and Sacrifice. "Into the Fire" by NYPD's Daniel Rodriguez made me want to immediately rise up and rush to anyone's aid and when he holds that note at the end - wow! Tony Award Winner Lea Salonga's performance of the classic Christian hit, "Via Dolorosa", (one of the top 50 Christian songs of all time), is "The Passion of the Christ" embodied in a 5 minute song. You will alternate between tears and goose bumps. Her performance of the Spanish stanza will overwhelm you. Finally, Irish song writing master, Phil Coulter's wistful "Take Me Home" is accompanied by beautiful piano and guitar and introduced by a new poem entitled "I Am A Soldier" that is sobering reminder of the oath our soldiers swear to and the actions they are bound to take. God bless them!

A great bonus of the CD and DVD is that they both include a stylish lyric booklet as well as commentary by the producer on why he chose each song.

On the back cover of the CD and DVD cases is the statement that this production was created to honor the men and women of our Armed Forces, past and present, and the great values of America that they defend. This it surely does!! Also, it states that the producer is contributing a portion of his wholesale proceeds from its sale to organizations assisting our wounded soldiers. Bravo, Mr. Coppi.

Good CD.......2006-07-19

Wonderful songs and wonderful renditions of the songs. I must say, though, that the numbers would have been better if they were performed with more "ooomph" (for instance, "The Star Spangled Banner" could have been sung with more power and the arrangement could have used more creativity). The wisest decision on this CD was the inclusion of the numbers from Ms. Lea Salonga (whose hauntingly beautiful voice is able to effectively draw listeners in) and Daniel Rodriguez, one of America's newest tenors. Overall a good CD.

A real disappointment..........2006-06-10

I was so excited to stumble upon this album when a local music store was going out of business and selling CD's at great discounts. I love Glee Club music, I love patriotic music, and I love cathedral/chapel accoustics. Unfortunately, this album did not live up to its billing.

My primary complaints with this recording are twofold: the overuse of unison singing and the unnecessary inclusion of guest soloists. The beauty of glee club music is the rich chords, which are thankfully heard in many songs. To my dismay, though, there are many songs that mostly or entirely omit the beautiful harmonies that make glee clubs great.

As for the guest soloists, I don't understand why a singing group which obviously has many wonderful voices would bring in outsiders for an album like this. Actually, I do know why they would do it, and it's obviously a marketing thing that has financial implications. As reasonable as this may seem, it just cheapens the experience for me. Another great feature of glee clubs (and college choirs more generally) is the lack of polished, perfect, professional singers. There is something raw, authentic, and refreshing about a bunch of college kids singing together. Why bring in random people with no particular connection to the group?

To be fair, "Rise Up, O Men of God" and "Mansions of the Lord" are fantastic. I'll continue to play this album to listen to those songs. However, much of the remainder is somewhat forgettable.

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Jim Nabors
Nabor Rules!!Great Religious,Inspirational music!!

Songs of Inspiration
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Customer Reviews:

Jim Nabors.......2007-01-10

I found the CD to contain just the right mix of old hymns with other songs which I enjoy. The CD was a gift for a 93-year old shut-in.

Nabor Rules!!Great Religious,Inspirational music!!.......2003-09-04

The great tenor voice of Jim Nabors is superbly done in this CD.It's highly reccommended!!

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Church- very moving
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Church - Songs of Soul and Inspiration
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At some moment in their lives, church-going folk discover that "church" isn't so much about the building as it is about a frame of mind. Dr. Maya Angelou perhaps says it best introducing Church: Songs of Soul and Inspiration: "I cannot define the breadth and depth and width and height of church, but church can define me always." The rest of this entertaining collection is full of richly talented female vocalists from all styles who share how church has defined them. Jennifer Holliday ("The Wonder of You") and Patti LaBelle ("Way Up There") reveal the deep influence of gospel upon their lives, while Stephanie Mills (covering Ashford & Simpson's "Reach Out and Touch") and En Vogue (covering the Bee Gees' "How Deep Is Your Love") offer a more contemporary pop approach, as does Dionne Warwick with a redo of her timeless '70s classic "What The World Needs Now Is Love." Through it all, the object of their affection fuels the passion, spirit, and art that are woven so richly throughout church history. Ann Nesby brings it all to a focused point in her stirring and powerful "A Song for You." --Michael Lyttle

Customer Reviews:

Church- very moving.......2007-01-17

When I opened and listened to the commentary CD-ROM I was very moved, and the music was very inspiring. New and old blends of gospel style hymns and popular music were well mixed and immensely enjoyable.

all the best girls go to church.......2004-07-28

Now and then an album comes along that is soooo amazing that you have to pinch yourself and tell yourself that this is for real and not a fantasy album you always dreamed of. To start there is an opening address by Maya Angelou who has a voice like a chocolate waterfall follow this with the voices of Patti Labelle, Ann Nesby, Dionne Warwick, Chaka Khan & Jennifer Holliday to name but a few and all sounding the best they ever have . Is that what inspiration does for you? This sounds like a collaboration that satisfied all involved. The arrangements of these classic songs are faultless and it would be impossible to bring out a best track but just for shere music tingles check out Ann Nesby's A Song For You. It really does not come any better than this

Songs that can inspire !!!!.......2003-11-25

This cd and cd rom package is a gem. Most of the songs work and most of the artist work the songs. When you buy this package, you wil find that Stephanie Mills shines on "Reach Out and Touch" and the divine Ms. Dionne Warwick sounds down-right heavenly on "What the World Needs Now". By far, these are the highlights of the cd. Patti Labelle, Ann Nesby and Patti Austin all belt out their tunes in good order. En Vogue sings smoothly and Maya Angelou speaks the spoken word only like she can!!!

This is mature music and should be listened to with a mature ear. If you are looking for a pop-oriented, anti climatic over-rated cd with overexposed and over-rated singers, this ain't the cd for you. BUY It with the expectation of good music from first class, first rate singers who are re-visiting their spiritual roots. Great cd!!

ENHANCED features.......2003-09-23

For the guy who said that his second CD was blank, try inserting it into the CD-ROM drive of your computer. It's a data-only CD (it won't play in a regular CD player), containing special interviews and videos, etc. They are especially good, adding to the soul-stirring experience you already receive from listening to the disc. Each singer discusses their background in the church, their musical influences, etc., and what spirituality has meant to them later as adults.

All the tracks are amazing, but Patti LaBelle and Ann Nesby (had never heard of Ann before) steal the show as soloists. Collectively, however, the Fire Choir's powerhouse vocals (and the gospel instrumentation of course) are the common threads that give all tracks their distinctive gospel flair. Seriously, if their rendition of "As" doesn't light your fire, your wood must be wet!

Absolutely Breath Taking.......2003-08-13

This is a tour de force! Every artist on this remarkable piece of work does a splendid job. I was especially moved by Patti LaBelle's reprisal of Way Up There and Shirley Caesar's rendition of His Eye is on the Sparrow was simply inspired. You must have this in your collection. It's a once in a lifetime compilation. EXCELLENT!!!

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