Angels Watching over Me [Live]

Track Listings

1. He's Sweet I Know

2. Stop By

3. Angels Watching over Me

4. Use Me

5. Yes God Is Real

6. I'm Going Home

7. I Must Tell Jesus

8. One More Day

9. With the Lord

10. Listening for My Name

11. More of Thee

Angels Watching over Me, Music, Ronnie Bryant, CCM, Gospel, Gospel/Christian Music, Pop

Mendelssohn: Elijah
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Wonderful, but not my first choice

THE BEST recording of the BEST oratorio ever...

Too bad there are so few recordings of Elijah

Mendelssohn: Elijah

Manufacturer: EMI Classics
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Brahms: Ein deutsches Requiem [A German Requiem]

ASIN: B0002XV31A
Release Date: 2005-02-15

Tracks:

Introduction: As God The Lord Of Israel Liveth
Overture
No.1 Help, Lord! Wilt Thou Quite Destroy Us?
No.2: Lord! Bow Thine Ear To Our Prayer!
No.3: Ye People, Rend Your Hearts
No.4: If With All Your Hearts
No.5: Yet Doth The Lord See It Not
No.6: Elijah! Get Thee Hence
No.7: For He Shall Give His Angels Charge Over Thee
Recitative: Now Cherith's Brook Is Dried Up
No.8: What Have I Do To Do With Thee?
No.9: Blessed Are The Men Who Fear Him
No.10: As God The Lord Of Sabaoth Liveth
No.11: Baal, We Cry To Thee: Hear And Answer Us!
No.12: Call Him Louder, For He Is A God!
No.13: Call Him Louder! He Heareth Not!
No.14: Lord God Of Abraham, Isaac And Israel!
No.15: Cast Thy Burden Upon The Lord
No.16: O Thou, Who Makest Thine Angels Spirits
No.17: Is Not His Word Like A Fire?
No.18: Woe Unto Them Who Forsake Him!
No.19: O Man Of God, Help Thy People!
No.20: Thanks Be To God!

Tracks:

No.21: Hear Ye, Israel; Hear What The Lord Speaketh
No.22: Be Not Afraid, Saith God The Lord
No.23: The Lord Hath Exalted Thee
No.24: Woe To Him, He Shall Perish
No.25: Man Of God, Now Let My Words Be Precious
No.26: It Is Enough; O Lord Now Take My Life
No.27: See, Now He Sleepeth
No.28: Lift Thine Eyes To The Mountains
No.29: He, Watching Over Israel, Slumbers Not
No.30: Arise, Elijah, For Thou Hast A Long Journey
No.31: O Rest In The Lord
No.32: He That Shall Endure To The End, Shall Be Saved
No.33: Night Falleth Round Me, O Lord!
No.34: Behold! God The Lord Passed By!
No.35: Above Him Stood The Seraphim
No.36: Go, Return Upon Thy Way
No.37: For The Mountains Shall Depart
No.38: Then Did Elijah The Prophet Break Forth
No.39: Then Shall The Righteous Shine Forth
No.40: Behold, God Hath Sent Elijah
No.41: But The Lord, From The North Hath Raised One
No.41a: O Come Everyone That Thirsteth
No.42: And Then Shall Your Light Break Forth

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful, but not my first choice.......2007-04-07

I believe this was the first recording of Elijah in English that used an "international" conductor and some international singers. Fruhbeck gives a good, dramatic sweep to the piece, with some wonderful dramatic moments. This is an old fashioned performance, with only a solo quartet, and if there is a semi-chorus, I can't tell the difference. This means that the soprano is the Widow, and an Angel, the mezzo the Angel and Queen Jezabel, etc. You really should have a libretto, but you don't get one at this price.
Fischer-Dieskau roughens up his voice for the role, and therein lies a problem. The voice spreads and his diction suffers because of it; that and his unidiomatic pronounciation, with far too many rolled "r"s. He does the drama well, but what works well in lieder works here less well on the large scale. Odd, given his success as on opera singer (check out his Iago), that here he frequently comes off blustery.
Dame Gwyneth Jones belies her reputation and gives a contolled, dramatic performance, using her "edge" to advantage in "Hear Ye, Israel". Gedda's diction is amazing, with exactly the right color for this literature, and projecting a little more blood than an English tenor.
Dame Janet Baker is my star in this performance. Dramatic, heart-rending when need be, and in wonderful voice. She'll chill your blood when she tells the people of Baal to "slaughter him, do what he hath done!".
And as for the people of Baal, the Philharmonia Chorus is wonderful. Incisive and dramatic, with beautiful tone. I could do without the trick of the boy choir for "Lift Thine Eyes", and I miss the small ensembles, but all in all a fine performance, and good recording, circa 1968.
First choice in English, Daniels/Terfel: better Elijah in Terfel, better recording, more authentic orchestra, small vocal ensembles (as per the score) but inferior women (including Fleming: beautiful tone, but where's her head?). In German, it's Sawallisch/Adam all the way.
But if you're singing Elijah, and have a score, this is a good choice.

THE BEST recording of the BEST oratorio ever..........2006-08-15

Okay, I'm gonna admit I'm biased- I first sung in the chorus of Elijah when I was 14 and it made a BIG impression on me!
This recording is in every way wonderful. Starting with Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau. He IS Elijah to me. His singing is perfection. He has amazing phrasing and his diction makes it possible to understand the lovely, inspired libretto to this heavenly music. There are so many pieces that are ephemeral, but a couple of my favorites are: #14, Lord God of Abraham and #37, For the Mountains shall Depart. Dieskau does a great job of what I think of as compassionate, heartfelt singing. His interpretation sounds like the voice of God himself. It has a quality of kindness and yet he sounds just as convincing reprimanding the people of Baal. He is the true highlight of this recording.

That said, the rest of the cast is wonderful as well. Gwyneth Jones has a lovely, silvery voice that has a clarion bell-like tone that rings over the large orchestra with ease. She has occasional "misfire" but is a consistent performer. Dame Janet Baker and Nicolai Gedda both perform at a consistently lovely level. The orchestra and chorus are both wonderful. #15, Cast thy Burden upon the Lord, #32 He that Shall Endure to the End, and #38 Then Did Elijah are all highlights.

All said, for me the main reason to get this recording is Dieskau's Elijah- after all, he's the main character. But don't forget the lovely music. This story is exciting and passionate and sacred all at the same time. For me, it's the best oratorio that has a moving story and great music too.

Too bad there are so few recordings of Elijah.......2006-07-03

This is a good recording of an oratorio that deserves more attention. The chorus and soloists are very good--I just wish Fischer-Diskau wouldn't slide around so much in singing the title part!

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Eh...
The vocal phenomenon that is Kathleen Battle
Bravissima Diva!!!!
Battle shows her true colors yet again
Praiseworthy, but a limited perspective

Classic Battle: A Portrait

Manufacturer: Sony
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ASIN: B0000639A4
Release Date: 2002-04-02

Tracks:

Puccini: O Mio babbino caro (new recording)
Handel: Let the Bright Seraphim
Traditional Chilean: Dormi, Jesu
Traditional: Cancion de Cuna
Vangelis: Mythodea-Movement IX
Mozart: Laudate Dominum
Handel: Rejoice Greatly
Traditional Fix Me Jesus (new recording)
Faure: Pie Jesu
Traditional Catalan: El Noi de la Mare
Traditional Catalan: El Desembre Congelat
Ellington:L Prelude to a Kiss (new recording)
Handel: Eternal Source of Light Divine
Mozart: Alleluja
Traditional: Angels Watching Over Me (new recording)
Mahler: Sehr Behaglich (from Symphony No. 4
J.S. Bach: Jauchzet Gott in allen Landen
Dvorak: Going Home ("Largo" from New World Symphony)

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This compilation of previous releases is clearly intended to include something for everybody and to offer an overview of Kathleen Battle's wide, varied repertoire. The result is a motley assortment of music sacred and profane, Baroque, classical and romantic, Spanish and American folksongs, and jazz. It is Battle's radiant, impeccably produced voice, which sheds a glow over every note she sings, and her effortless coloratura and serene expressiveness that provide the unifying, and most rewarding, element.

Four new recordings sound just as glorious as those she made years ago. One is the famous aria from Puccini's Gianni Schicchi performed with piano--a strange misfit among all the arias with orchestra. Wynton Marsalis plays Bach and Handel brilliantly, but sounds too loud and prominent. And despite some baroque ornamentation, he plays in a style so different from hers that the two hardly seem to be performing the same piece. The Orchestra of St. Luke's plays beautifully; an anonymous orchestra under Robert Sadin is competent but too matter-of-fact. A mournful, repetitive duet with Jessye Norman against a background of unearthly noises from Vangelis's Mythodea sounds like an angelic plea for mercy.

In the finale of Mahler's Fourth Symphony with the Vienna Philharmonic under Lorin Maazel, Battle captures just the right blend of childlike wonder and heavenly bliss. Of the jazz numbers, one by Duke Ellington is lovely, but Dvorák would have been quite surprised by the arrangement of the Largo from his "New World" Symphony. However, the tonality is right, and Battle sings the melody so beautifully that she almost redeems it. --Edith Eisler

Customer Reviews:

Eh..........2006-12-10

Kathleen Battle is admirable, with her many recordings and her many performances across the country. But, I cannot say that I adore her voice. Yes, she may be a soprano, but her voice is not top of my list. Her technique is flawed, and her voice lacks any depth or richness. When I listen to her voice, it sounds so empty. Singers like Sumi Jo (my favorite of all) or Renee Fleming are a much better choice when it comes to rich tone and beautiful technique.

The vocal phenomenon that is Kathleen Battle.......2003-11-18

An excellent compilation of some of Miss Battle's greatest work. Of course, it would have been great if more of her operatic literature was included, but to have the opportunity to hear anything from Miss Battle is heaven.

Bravissima Diva!!!!.......2002-07-03

I must comment on the preceeding review which has nothing to do with the calibur of this CD nor of the artist. And just a touch on that whole Brevard "incident", there were two performances one of which came off without a fault...but I too digress. This CD is a plethera of what endures Kathleen Battle to us all...her diversity. It is true that none of her signature operatic roles appear in this mini compilation but what is given more than accomodates. In 18 selections she covers Spirituals, Oratorio, Jazz, Afro-Cuban/Brazilian influenced melodies, cantata's and a symphony all with miraculous ease. It is also true that this is in many ways a best of...and chances are you'll already have most of these pieces, but Classic Kathleen Battle is Worth Buying simply for the four new selections and accompanying art of the set. The pictorial art included in this CD is worthy of gallery display! A standing testament of her vocal beauty and artist superlatives...this is a CD that you don't want to pass up!

Battle shows her true colors yet again.......2002-06-27

I have followed Ms. Battle's career for a number of years and have always loved the clarity and purity of her voice--no doubt she is a tremendous talent. Several years ago I saw her give a stunning concert at UNC-Chapel Hill and was blown away at the thrill of finally experiencing her voice live. I always thought it unfortunate that so many negative stories about her flourished and subsequently found myself coming to her defense in conversation with others. Last summer I had tickets to see her sing at Brevard Music Center in the mountains of North Carolina. Several nights prior to this performance, my 20-year-old nephew was killed in a car accident. I decided to go ahead with my plans and attend the concert, thinking it would be a sort of balm for my soul after living through this terrible experience of losing someone I loved. Immediately after my nephew's funeral I left my family behind and drove the five hours to the concert venue. Needless to say I had incredibly high hopes for this concert and its potential to help heal my wounds. Long story short, Ms. Battle behaved in the most unprofessional manner I have ever witnessed and refused to perform the program as planned. What little she did offer to the audience was mediocre at best. A packed house of patrons was left stunned and dismayed at what they'd just witnessed. So, Ms. Battle, you proved to me in a very personal way that all the stories are true and you have serious issues. I will not be buying your recordings in the future and I currently have about 20 that are now worthless to me.

Praiseworthy, but a limited perspective.......2002-06-04

CLASSIC KATHLEEN BATTLE: A PORTRAIT is limited in its perspective in the sense that this is a compilation of only SONY Classical recordings from their catalog. There are no Deutsche Grammophon or Angel/EMI performances represented here. A "portrait" of Miss Battle would have rightly included some of these wonderful and musical interpretations of Mozart, Schubert, Villa-Lobos, Gounod, and Bach among others. Of course paying the license fees from the other 2 labels wouldn't be cost-efficient from a record company's standpoint. How wonderful this would've been if they'd all cooperated on a box set of her recordings, which would show Miss Battle's superlative musicality in not only Italian and French, but also her great wit and charm in the English language (her Purcell and Dowland are not to be missed!)

In any case there are several magical performances to be found here:

Puccini's "O Mio Babbino Caro" w/piano; Dormi, Jesu; Cancion de Cuna, Fix Me Jesus, Ellington's "Prelude to a Kiss"; Angels Watching Over Me; and the enchanting song (the German title is too long for me to remember--it's from the Das Knaben Wunderhorn cycle) from Mahler's 4th Symphony.

For any Kathleen Battle fan, this is a nice selection of her works, but only a 2-dimensional portrait at best. Certainly not Miss Battle's fault, as she graces the listener with no less than FOUR new recordings on this album.

Once again her silvery tones and superb musicality are a wonderful gift to us!

Thank you, and Bravo many times over....

Angels Watching Over Me
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Angels Watching Over Me

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ASIN: B0002OMKKM

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An Uplifting Experience

Denyce Graves' Healing Voice

Sweet Jesus!

Denyce Graves is amazing!

Angels Watching over Me
Denyce Graves
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Release Date: 1998-09-16

Tracks:

All Good Things Will Be Added Unto You - Marvin Mills
Every Time I Feel The Spirit
Oh, Glory - Marvin Mills
Angels Watching Over Me
Deep River
Round About The Mountain - Marvin Mills
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
Le's Have A Union
Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child
Git On Board
Sweet Little Jesus Boy - Denyce Graves
Li'l David
Rise Up, Shepard, And Follow
Live -a- Humble - Marvin Mills
City Called Heaven
This Little Light Of Mine - Denyce Graves
How Long? Not Long!
Roll, Jordan Roll - Denyce Graves
Give Me Jesus
Witness
Laid Down My Burdens - Marvin Mills

Customer Reviews:

An Uplifting Experience.......2007-03-13

If you are about to commit a crime, or are even thinking about committing one, put this CD on, close your eyes and sit back. It will put you right, probably save you from long years in the hoosegow.

Denyce Graves has one of the most wonderful mezzo voices in the world today. She sings negro spirituals like no white singer can do it. It must be the inate "soul." Her rendition of "Give m Jesus" worked itself into my brain, so that I could think of little else in my quiet moments for many days. Just when I feared I would go crazy I realized that, nevertheless, I would never have missed hearing it - over and over again.

If you love Marilyn Horne you will also love Denyce Graves.

Denyce Graves' Healing Voice.......2006-12-08

I bought this CD years ago and still listen to it. I recently gave it as a birthday gift. It contains more selections than most CDs, and they are all rich and wonderful. She sings these spirituals with operatic perfection and deep religious feeling. This is one of my all-time best purchases.

Sweet Jesus!.......2004-01-13

Track 3. Oh, Glory. Just listen and live. Absolutely sublime. The piece transcends description. Ms. Graves, a treasure you are. Grazie, bella.

Denyce Graves is amazing!.......2000-01-27

This cd is a collection of spirituals and hymnals. Most of the tunes are pretty familiar, but I've never heard someone perform them like Denyce Graves. She has a unique style and quality in her voice that is absolutely fabulous. Even if you've heard other opera singers do these songs (Kathleen Battle, Jessye Norman, etc.), trust me when I say that you have not really experienced this type of music. Graves' interpretation of "Give Me Jesus" gives me chills every time I hear it and honestly puts every other interpretation I've heard to shame. You will definitely be satisfied with this cd and if not, I'll be happy to take it off your hands! :)

Angels Watching Over Me: Music for the Soul

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Angels Watching Over Me: Music for the Soul
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Delta
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I Hold a Clear Title
Nothing But the Blood
Fairest Lord Jesus/My Jesus I Love Thee
I'm Longing for Jesus
I Shall Not Be Moved
This Train
Are You Washed in the Blood [Instrumental]
I Bowed on My Knees and Cried Holy
Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho
Do Lord
Some Glad Day Afterwhile
Standing in the Need of Prayer
Come Angel Band
Sweet Hour of Prayer [Instrumental]
In the Garden
Blessed Be the Name of the Lord
When We All Get to Heaven [Instrumental]
Angels Watching Over Me
Every Time I Feel the Spirit
My Jesus I Love Thee [Instrumental]

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Angels Watching Over Me
Various Artists
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ASIN: B0007PAMIS
Release Date: 2005-03-01

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I Hold a Clear Title
Nothing But the Blood
Fairest Lord Jesus/My Jesus I Love Thee
I'm Longing for Jesus
I Shall Not Be Moved
This Train
Are You Washed in the Blood [Instrumental]
I Bowed on My Knees and Cried Holy
Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho
Do Lord
Some Glad Day Afterwhile
Standing in the Need of Prayer
Come Angel Band
Sweet Hour of Prayer [Instrumental]
In the Garden
Blessed Be the Name of the Lord
When We All Get to Heaven [Instrumental]
Angels Watching Over Me
Every Time I Feel the Spirit
My Jesus I Love Thee [Instrumental]

Tracks:

Ride That Glory Train
Children Go
Marching to Zion/Living by Faith
Abide in Me [Instrumental]
It Is Well With My Soul
At Calvary
Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing [Instrumental]
Heaven's Jubilee
Christ Arose
Sweet By and By
There Shall Be Showers of Blessing
Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee [Instrumental]
Unclouded Day
When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder
Rock of Ages
Leaning on the Everlasting Arms
Will There Be Any Stars in My Crown
Just as I Am [Instrumental]
Love Lifted Me
Doxology

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Angels Watching over Me
Ronnie Bryant
Manufacturer: Tyscot Records
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ASIN: B00000J8HG
Release Date: 1995-04-18

Tracks:

He's Sweet I Know
Stop By
Angels Watching Over Me
Use Me
Yes God Is Real
I'm Going Home
I Must Tell Jesus
One More Day
With The Lord
Listening For My Name
More Of Three

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Sleepy time at its best...

Angels Watching over Me
Margaret Bagley
Manufacturer: The Orchard
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ASIN: B00004TIOY
Release Date: 2000-04-25

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Chimes/Up Up In The Sky/Angels Watching Over Me
Whistle A Happy Tune/Getting To Know You
She Wore A Yellow Ribbon/Red River Valley/The Varsovienne/Skip To My Lou/Oh Susannah
Mairzy-Doats/Waltzing Matilda/Danny Boy/Sweet Marie/Barbara Allen
I'm Always Chasing Rainbows/The Rainbow Song/Somewhere Over The Rainbow
Katie/Western Lullaby/A Shadow And A Whisper/Scales/Chop Sticks/My Name Is Sally/Country Lullaby...
A Medley Of Familiar Nursery Songs

Customer Reviews:

Sleepy time at its best..........2000-08-15

This cd is wonderful! It begins with a nice pace of instrumental music and slowly winds downs to a gentle,soothing final song. It is perfect for all ages, even parents!!

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1. He's Sweet I Know
2. Stop By
3. Angels Watching over Me
4. Use Me
5. Yes God Is Real
6. I'm Going Home
7. I Must Tell Jesus
8. One More Day
9. With the Lord
10. Listening for My Name
11. More of Thee