Be Ready

Track Listings
1. For All You've Done    
2. Because of These Things    
3. Be Ready    
4. Came to Me    
5. I Want to Be Like Him    
6. Good Thang    
7. My Obligation    
8. Rock    
9. Tell Me the Truth    
10. No One Like You    
11. He Liveth    
12. I Found the Answer    
13. Believe That    
14. Now Unto Him    

Be Ready, Music, New Divine Destiny, Contemporary Gospel, Gospel, Gospel/Christian Music, Pop
Allure of Sanctuary
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Allure of Sanctuary
  • Allure of Sanctuary
  • A Brilliant Piano Album (reviewed by Stephen Cairns at [...])
  • Allure of Sanctuary
  • from Solo Piano Publications
 Allure of Sanctuary
Karen Marie Garrett
Manufacturer: Karen Marie Garrett Publishing, Waterstreet Records and Publishing Inc.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000BGQXKE
Release Date: 2005-09-20

Tracks:

  1. Tip Toe Dancer (Kathryn's Song)
  2. Lake EWOK Muse (Piano & Cello)
  3. Simple Things
  4. Allure of Sanctuary
  5. Welcome B.
  6. The Green Hills
  7. Gnossienne No 1
  8. Gnossienne No 2
  9. Gnossienne No 3
  10. Will's Song
  11. Toll of War
  12. Lake EWOK Muse Reprise (Piano Solo)

Album Description

A STUNNING CD RELEASE BY KAREN MARIE GARRETT AND LEGENDARY PRODUCER WILL ACKERMAN, creator of Windham Hill Records, gold and platinum record producer, and Grammy Award-Winning recording artist.

Recorded between George Lucas' Skywalker Sound Studios in Marin County, California and Mr. Ackerman's Imaginary Road Studio in Windham County, Vermont.

VICTORY REVIEW; ACOUSTIC MUSIC RESOURCE OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST; TOM PETERSEN
"Karen Marie Garrett is a top-drawer pianist headed for bigger things. Allure of Sanctuary is the Olympia artist's third release, following a straight classical disc and another in this New Age vein. This new release is as soothing as it's intended, but it's also energizing. Where a lot of New Age is so light it begins to drift and grow unidentifiable, Garrett's compositions are distinct, with melodies for the listener to hook into. It's billed as New Age, but several cuts qualify as Light Jazz - very mellow Vince Guaraldi, perhaps. Thus, Garrett is a distinctive new artist in this field and could, with the right promotion, see herself at the top of the New Age charts (Allure is already getting significant airplay on Easy Listening stations). It won't hurt a bit that she is a pupil of the founder of the New Age genre, Will Ackerman; nor do dead-enders get invited to record their albums at Skywalker ranch, using Lucas's Bluthner grand! Get this album, neighbors - you can say you "knew her when."

Reaches #8 on Top 100 New Age Radio Charts in just FIVE weeks!

TOP 20 ALBUM LIST OF THE YEAR FOR 2005
Kathy Parsons, Solo Piano Publications, New York

Recipient of ENGLAND'S PIANO HEAVEN "GOLD AWARD"
Stephen Cairns, Piano Heaven, England

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Allure of Sanctuary.......2007-06-13

Allure of Sanctuary is an outstanding album. The music seems to draw you in and want to play it over again

5 out of 5 stars Allure of Sanctuary.......2007-05-13

I received this as an Easter present and it is one of the best CD's I have heard in a long time. The music is wonderful.

5 out of 5 stars A Brilliant Piano Album (reviewed by Stephen Cairns at [...]).......2006-12-09

What an amazing album! This is Karen Marie Garrett's third album, and it is a real find. I am immensely impressed with the delightful melodies which run consistently throughout this album. Tip-Toe Dancer has to be heard to be believed. It is such a beautiful piece of music, and makes the listener want to stand up and start dancing. This track is just one of an album full of highlights. Welcome B and Simple Things are so delicate. This album is produced by Windham Hill founder Will Ackerman. Consequently, the production is first-class. A joy from beginning to end. Bravo!!

4 out of 5 stars Allure of Sanctuary.......2006-07-19

Soothing, relaxing music to release tension and smooth out those tight muscles.

5 out of 5 stars from Solo Piano Publications.......2005-11-14

"Allure of Sanctuary" is the second CD released by Karen Marie Garrett. It is astounding how much this artist has grown since her 2002 debut, "Pensare Piano." Will Ackerman's gifts as producer certainly helped to make this CD as breathtaking as it is, but if the quality of music isn't there, no producer in the world can give it soul and depth - and this CD has mega-doses of both. A classically-trained pianist from the age of five, Ms. Garrett plays with the strength and emotional clarity that come from years of expressing oneself at the piano, sharing the joys and sorrows of life with the beloved 88's. The twelve pieces include eight original compositions, a lovely arrangement of "The Green Hills" by Brian Gibson, and Erik Satie's "Trois Gnossiennes," performed as originally composed. Most of the pieces are piano solo, but Garrett is joined on two by award-winning cellist Eugene Friesen (I LOVE cello and piano together!). Some of the other tracks have English horn, light percussion, and wordless vocals, but this is truly an incredible piano album.

The CD begins with "Tip-Toe Dancer (Kathryn's Song)," one of the lighter pieces in this collection. It was inspired by a story told by a close friend about a childhood dance performed for friends and family. Graceful yet playful, it is easy to imagine the seriousness of the young dancer and the warm reception of the adults. "Lake EWOK Muse" is an improvisational duet for piano and cello that followed a sunrise meditation beside Lake EWOK at Skywalker Ranch, where the album was recorded. The feeling of serenity envelops you as you listen to the two artists interact seamlessly, creating a perfect sense of peace. "Simple Things" is a celebration that begins in a classical style reminiscent of a children's piano study and evolves, retaining the sweet melody and simplicity of the message but becoming a full and graceful solo. The title track is fascinating. It begins with a mournful piano prelude and becomes a rhythmic dance with a seductive Spanish flavor. Susan Whittle's vocals and percussion provided by Will Ackerman and Derrick Jordan add to the enchantment. "Will's Song" is an improvisational piece that is so deeply felt that it almost sends a chill - what a beauty! "Toll of War (Adagio)" is a wrenching duet for piano and cello. A profound statement of humanity rather than of politics, the sense of loss and pain reach to the depths of the soul. This is a piece that needs to be heard. The gentle, pensive closing track is a solo piano reprise of "Lake EWOK Muse."

"Allure of Sanctuary" is a must-have CD!
Singin' in the Rain (Original 1984 London Cast)
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • fine recording
  • Leave it to the Yanks, please....
 Singin' in the Rain (Original 1984 London Cast)
Nacio Herb Brown , Arthur Freed , and Tommy Steele
Manufacturer: First Night
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000025YHO
Release Date: 2003-06-17

Tracks:

  1. Overture
  2. Fit As A Fiddle
  3. Temptation
  4. I Can't Give You Anything But Love
  5. Be A Clown
  6. Too Marvellous For Words
  7. You Are My Lucky Star
  8. Moses Supposes
  9. Good Morning
  10. Singin' In The Rain
  11. Would You?
  12. Fascinating Rhythm
  13. Finale

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars fine recording.......2001-12-21

The 1984 West End production of the classic SINGIN' IN THE RAIN was a very successful revival of a classic film which translated perfectly to the stage, and heading the cast was veteran musical performer Tommy Steele as Don Lockwood. It played at the London Palladium to packed houses.

The cast also featured Roy Castle as Cosmo Brown, Danielle Carson as Kathy Seldon and Sarah Payne as Lina Lamont. A fantastic ensemble was headed by Joyce Carpenter.

Danielle Carson brings the house down with the 'Valentine Girls' in "I Can't Give You Anything But Love", which replaced "All I Do Is Dream Of You". Ms Carson also gives a lovely treatment of "Would You?".

Tommy Steele proves his showmanship with "You Are My Lucky Star", "Singin' In The Rain", and "Fascinating Rhythm". Roy Castle is great in the comical "Make 'Em Laugh", while Sarah Payne is given time to shine in "Temptation".

Overall a fine recording.

3 out of 5 stars Leave it to the Yanks, please...........2001-07-18

I've heard two London recordings of the classic Singin' in the Rain, and I have to say that they just don't translate well. In my opinion Gene Kelley made the recording and the movie. It's a musical about the Golden age of Hollywood, it just doesn't have anything outstandingly British about it. The actors give terrible American accents, and Make Em Laugh made me weep. It just isn't worth the money, kids. Stick to the OBCR.
Alleluia: An American Hymnal
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • The best choir out there
  • Gorgeous
  • An Excellent CD
  • A moving survey of American hymns
  • a listener from North Kansas CIty
 Alleluia: An American Hymnal

Manufacturer: Nimbus Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000DG26
Release Date: 1998-10-20

Tracks:

  1. Southern Harmony: Hark, I Hear The Harps Eternal (Invitation) - Rebecca Lloyd
  2. Southern Harmony: Come Away To The Skies (Exultation)
  3. Southern Harmony: Precious Lord, Take My Hand (Maitland) - Sandra Brennan
  4. Shaker Songs: I Want To Shake With Indignation - Pamela Williamson
  5. Shaker Songs: I've Set My Face For Zion's Kingdom - Rebecca Lloyd
  6. Shaker Songs: The Precious Way Of God
  7. Shaker Songs: Encouragement
  8. The Sacred Harp: Wondrous Love (Wondrous Love)
  9. The Sacred Harp: Saints Bound For Heaven (Saints Bound For Heaven)
  10. Sunday Morning: Come, Thou Fount Of Every Blessing (Nettleton)
  11. Sunday Morning: Alleluia
  12. Sunday Morning: E'en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come
  13. Sunday Morning: All Hail The Power Of Jesus' Name
  14. Sunday Morning: Sing Me To Heaven
  15. Spirituals: I Wanna Be Ready - Paulette Votava Resch
  16. Spirituals: We Will March Thro' The Valley - Jo Anne Taylor
  17. Spirituals: I Want Two Wings
  18. Spirituals: Is There Anybody Here - Barbara Meyer
  19. Spirituals: My God Is A Rock - Todd Berry
  20. Spirituals: Give Me Jesus

Amazon.com

Few recording producers and performers take the time and care to so intelligently exhibit a sampling of the rich and colorful American hymn repertoire. This thoughtful and varied program of hymns, Shaker songs, anthems, and spirituals shows what good things can happen when a top-rank choir and director and an accommodating record company join in such a project. The 20 selections come from a variety of sources, including The Southern Harmony (published in 1834) and The Sacred Harp (published in 1844). The Shaker tunes are from the vast collections at New Lebanon and Pleasant Hill, New York, and Sabbathday Lake, Maine. Four of the six spirituals and several of the hymns are arrangements by Alice Parker; others are arranged by James Mulholland. Among the hymns and spirituals are two American choral classics: Randall Thompson's famous and oft-performed "Alleluia" and Daniel Gawthrop's "Sing Me to Heaven." --David Vernier

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The best choir out there.......2004-03-02

The Kansas City Chorale is a SUPERIOR vocal group. I am impressed by its large and wholesome sound that is produced by such a small group. The Alleluia CD is beautiful and also very diverse. "Sing me to Heaven" is gorgeous. The harmonies are beautiful on the page, but are even more beautiful when sung by this ensemble. "Alleluia" is also wonderful, and I was impressed by their interpretation of the many shaker songs and spirituals. This cd is a MUST HAVE for any choral singer or enthusiast.

5 out of 5 stars Gorgeous.......2003-03-24

My choir sang "Alleluia", and used this recording to learn the dynamics. A brilliant performance of that piece. The others are, too, excellent. Good balance, dynamic, and overall sound. But the "Alleluia" really stood out for me.

5 out of 5 stars An Excellent CD.......2002-01-23

My pastor bought me this CD and I wasn't sure I'd really like it. Chorale music? You must be joking. But I popped it into my CD player at home and was immediately astonished at what I heard. The Kansas City Chorale have done an outstanding job of singing hymns of various types, most without musical accompaniment. Track 7 ("Encouragement") is my absolute favorite song on this CD. It is so beautiful to hear, especially when I crank it on my big stereo or over my headphones.

Bottom line: if you like chorale music, religious music, or even classical music, you will really enjoy this CD. The quality of the recording is very good.

5 out of 5 stars A moving survey of American hymns.......2002-01-02

This is an excellent, deeply musical performance of a wide variety of hymns, Shaker tunes, and spirituals. The choices provide variety and a thumbnail sketch of a time in America when hymn-singing was a part of every week's activities. I agree with another reviewer that "Precious Lord" is a highlight. Also noteworthy is "Give Me Jesus" at the end. Both the singing and acoustics of the recording are top notch. I have already played this CD many times since receiving it two days ago. I'm ordering copies for friends! Among my many choral CDs, this one stands out as a favorite.

5 out of 5 stars a listener from North Kansas CIty.......2001-06-27

What a excellent CD! I got this for Christmas after going to a couple of their concerts and it sounds just as good as it did live. If you like chorale music then this is the cd for you. I personally know a man that sings in this group and is very talented singer along with the rest!
I'll Be Ready
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		I'll Be Ready
    Sunblock
    Manufacturer: Universal
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000CR8R0G
    Release Date: 2005-01-30

    Tracks:

    1. I'll Be Ready
    2. I'll Be Ready
    3. I'll Be Ready
    4. I'll Be Ready

    Album Description

    OK, the wait for the biggest summer smash this year is over!! The music from commercially the most syndicated and widely watched TV program of all time - it s Baywatch theme tune time! This club friendly sample-based dance track should hit the #1 spot in most countries in the coming months. Sunblock is yet another Swedish producer team of two of Sweden's best DJs Martin Pihl and Magnus Nordin. I'll Be Ready, features a sample from the original Baywatch theme I'm Always Here by Jim Jamison.

    Album Details

    Take the Theme from "Baywatch", Remix It, Add in a Video featuring the Hottest Swedish Girls You Can Find, a Sprinkle of Muscle Bound Guys, and a Dash of Extra Sexy Swimwear, for a Delicious Recipe of Fun! Includes the Hot, Full-length Video, plus Ringtones and Mobile Images!
    Star Trek - The Next Generation: Music From The Original Television Soundtrack, Volumes One, Two And Three
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • GREAT COLLECTION
    • If you want a good price for good CDs, buy this....
    		 Star Trek - The Next Generation: Music From The Original Television Soundtrack, Volumes One, Two And Three

    Manufacturer: Gnp Crescendo
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    ASIN: B000001OZT
    Release Date: 1993-04-19

    Tracks:

    1. Star Trek: The Next Generation-Main Title - Dennis McCarthy
    2. Stardate - Dennis McCarthy
    3. Troi Senses - Dennis McCarthy
    4. Picard's Plan/First Chase - Dennis McCarthy
    5. Detaching/Separation - Dennis McCarthy
    6. Shaken/Court Time/There Goes Da Judge - Dennis McCarthy
    7. USS Hood/On Manual - Dennis McCarthy
    8. End Credit - Dennis McCarthy
    9. Personal Log/Admiral/Old Lovers - Dennis McCarthy
    10. Caverns - Dennis McCarthy
    11. Splashing/The Woods/Memories - Dennis McCarthy
    12. Scanned/Big Guns/Unknown - Dennis McCarthy
    13. Revealed/Reaching Out - Dennis McCarthy
    14. Departure - Dennis McCarthy
    15. Main Title-Version #2 (Alternate M.T.) - Dennis McCarthy

    Tracks:

    1. Star Trek: The Next Generation Main Title - Ron Jones
    2. New Providence - Ron Jones
    3. Hansen's Message - Ron Jones
    4. Borg Engaged - Ron Jones
    5. First Attack - Ron Jones
    6. Borg Take Picard - Ron Jones
    7. Death Is Irrevelant - Ron Jones
    8. Away Team Ready - Ron Jones
    9. On The Borg Ship - Ron Jones
    10. Nodes - Ron Jones
    11. Captain Borg - Ron Jones
    12. Energy Weapon Fails - Ron Jones
    13. Humanity Taken - Ron Jones
    14. Contact Lost - Ron Jones
    15. Cemetery Of Dead Ships - Ron Jones
    16. Intervention - Ron Jones
    17. The Link - Ron Jones
    18. Sleep Command - Ron Jones
    19. Destruct Mode/Picard Is Back - Ron Jones
    20. Picard's Nightmare - Ron Jones
    21. Star Trek: The Next Generation-End Credit - Ron Jones

    Tracks:

    1. Star Trek: The Next Generation-Main Title - Dennis McCarthy
    2. Yesterday's Enterprise: Duality/Enterprise C - Dennis McCarthy
    3. Yesterday's Enterprise: Averted/Richard/Gulnan/Back To Battle/Cmdr. Garrett - Dennis McCarthy
    4. Yesterday's Enterprise: First Kiss/Not To Be/Empty Death/Reporting For Duty - Dennis McCarthy
    5. Yesterday's Enterprise: Klingons/Skin Of Teeth - Dennis McCarthy
    6. Unification I & II: In Case You Forgot - Dennis McCarthy
    7. Unification I & II: Sarek - Dennis McCarthy
    8. Unification I & II: Sarek Drifts Away - Dennis McCarthy
    9. Unification I & II: Another Captain/Food Fight - Dennis McCarthy
    10. Unification I & II: Victims Of Holography - Dennis McCarthy
    11. Unification I & II: Sacrificed/Mind Meld - Dennis McCarthy
    12. Hollow Pursuits: Barclay Mitty - Dennis McCarthy
    13. Hollow Pursuits: Tissue Samples/Sad Sack/Staff Confab/Hololust - Dennis McCarthy
    14. Hollow Pursuits: Lady Gates/Swordplay - Dennis McCarthy
    15. Hollow Pursuits: Madame Trol/Blissful/Out Of Control/Warp Nine - Dennis McCarthy
    16. Hollow Pursuits: Warposity - Dennis McCarthy
    17. Hollow Pursuits: Plan 9 - Dennis McCarthy
    18. Star Trek: The Next Generation-End Credit - Dennis McCarthy

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars GREAT COLLECTION.......2004-03-29

    You want great Star Trek music look no further! This CD has the best music from TNG

    5 out of 5 stars If you want a good price for good CDs, buy this...........2000-06-18

    If you love TNG and want all of the best of the soundtracks, then buy this! It'll save you money, and the TNG soundtracks are some of the best. The magic of this series can come alive, and it has a ton of music from all episodes, including mixed in versions that are really "cool".
    Be Ready Boys: Appalachia to Abilene
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Be Ready Boys: Appalachia to Abilene
      Norman Blake & Rich O'Brien
      Manufacturer: Dualtone Music Group
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B0007989SY
      Release Date: 2005-02-08

      Tracks:

      1. Tennessee Wagoner
      2. Old Pal of Yesterday
      3. Texola Waltz
      4. When It's Lamplighting Time in the Valley
      5. Bowling Green Rag
      6. Homestead on the Farm
      7. Mexico
      8. Going Home
      9. Kentucky's Your Home
      10. Under the Double Eagle
      11. Grandpa's Barn
      12. Seamus O'Brien
      13. Flop Eared Mule
      14. A Maiden's Prayer
      15. Callahan
      16. Heavenly Sunlight

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      1. Tennessee Wagoner
      2. Old Pal Of Yesterday
      3. Texola Waltz
      4. When It's Lamplighting Time In The Valley
      5. Bowling Green Rag
      6. Homestead On The Fram
      7. Mexico
      8. Going Home
      9. Kentucky's Your Home
      10. Under The Double Eagle
      11. Grandpa's Barn
      12. Seamus O'Brien
      13. Flop Eared Mule
      14. Maiden's Prayer, A
      15. Callahan
      16. Heavenly Sunlight


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      Lloyd, I'm Ready to Be Heartbroken
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • Actually, this song is an ode to Lloyd Cole
      • What that guy said...
      • superb single - can't wait for the album...
      		 Lloyd, I'm Ready to Be Heartbroken
      Camera Obscura
      Manufacturer: Merge Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      1. I Love My Jean
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      ASIN: B000F3AJBW
      Release Date: 2006-05-09

      Tracks:

      1. Lloyd I'm Ready To Be Heartbroken
      2. Phil And Don
      3. Roman Holiday
      4. Video: I Love My Jean

      Album Description

      The first single from their forthcoming full-length, "Let's Get Out Of This Country" (street June 6). A three and a half minute pop masterpiece with a healthy nod to 60's girl groups complete with Spectorian "wall of sound" production. With two non-LP B-sides and the video for "I Love My Jean" (previously unreleased in North America), this is a must-have for fans awaiting new music from their Glaswegian heroes since January 2004.

      Customer Reviews:

      4 out of 5 stars Actually, this song is an ode to Lloyd Cole.......2006-06-08

      Disregard below review of the song. Camera Obscura have sang the praises of Lloyd Cole since they formed and have mentioned how much they love the song "Are You Ready To Be Heartbroken." There was nothing snotty about the original, nothing snotty about this homage.

      5 out of 5 stars What that guy said..........2006-05-24

      ...Camera Obscura's new single may be the very pinnacle of what they do: winsome, melodic pop with thick Scottish accents. What else do you want???

      Seriously, the power and attitude of this single totally reaffirms the value of languid, jangley pop to me. The track is a response to a snotty old Lloyd Cole song (hence the use of the word "Lloyd"!), and they somehow manage to both out-snot and out-smart Cole -- without ever getting all loud and rock-y about it. Best line? Probably "Jealousy is more than a word now, I understand / I know you can stay a girl by holding a boy's hand." A brilliant reductum-ad-absurdum of Cole's original spurious argument. Awesome...

      The b-sides ain't bad, either...but the title cut is really the gem...

      Just devastating. I can't wait for the new album. It's going to be fantastic.

      5 out of 5 stars superb single - can't wait for the album..........2006-05-16

      camera obscura's new single begins like most proper camera obscura songs with a nice, pleasant, polite organ melody that's just this side of twee. however, a few seconds in when the drums kick in, you realize camera obscura has significantly improved as a band. gone are they wispy vocals, 'lloyd, i'm ready to be heartbroken' is a terrific single, and hopefully indicative of their upcoming album. it's stop-start-stop-star pacing keeps it interesting, and the switch to a minor chord at the beginning of the chorus is an unexpected, but pleasant, surprise. the strings could've been overbearing, but instead they add just the right embellishments.

      'lloyd...' is more upbeat than anything they've ever done, suggesting that maybe they've ditched 'the stuart murdoch guide to scottish songwriting.' the hooks are huge and traceyanne's campbell's vocals are just so fantastic--a nice combination of vulnerability and enthusiasm. she sounds great, and more importantly, she sounds like she's having fun (not that she didn't before).

      since i don't have any other superlatives to describe this single, i'll sum it up by saying it just plain old makes me happy to be alive. you'd be hard-pressed to find a better single released so far this year. Five stars.
      Carmen (Sung in English)
      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
      • English is an asset and a drawback
      • You Will Love Opera After Hearing Carmen In English
      • A wholly credible "Carmen" -- finally!
      • I love Carmen!
      		 Carmen (Sung in English)
      Bizet , Bardon , Gavin , Plazas , Magee , and Parry
      Manufacturer: Chandos
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      5. Mozart - Don Giovanni / Garry Magee · Cullagh · Banks · Plazas · Shore · Tierny · PO · David Parry

      ASIN: B00007JGRN
      Release Date: 2003-03-11

      Tracks:

      1. Prelude
      2. In The Plaza
      3. Just Look At That Delicious Morsel
      4. Here Come Our New Soldier Boys
      5. Jose! There Was A Girl Here Looking For You Just Now
      6. Off With You Old Soldier Boys
      7. Corporal! Sir!
      8. We Have Heard The Bell Summon Us To Meet Here
      9. Ah, Just Look!
      10. But Why Hasn't She Come, Our Carmencita?
      11. Love's A Bird Wild As Any Rebel
      12. Carmen! We Will Follow You High And Low!
      13. The Cheek Of It!
      14. Give Me News Of My Mother!
      15. Your Dear Mother And I Were Leaving Church This Morning
      16. I See My Mother's Face!
      17. Wait A Moment - I'm Going To Read The Letter
      18. Come And Help
      19. So, Corporal: Tell Me What Happened
      20. Well, Carmencita: What Do You Have To Say For Yourself?
      21. Where Are You Taking Me?
      22. There's An Old Bar In The City
      23. Careful - It's Lieutenant!
      24. Entr'acte
      25. From Far Away Mysterious Sounds
      26. Bravo, Bravo! More! Keep Dancing!
      27. Hurrah! Hurrah! The Torero!
      28. Who's That? It's Escamillo, The Bullfighter From Granada
      29. Hurrah! Hurrah! The Torero!
      30. You're Most Kind
      31. We'll Come With You, Senor Torero
      32. Toreador, Be Ready!
      33. At Last! We Got Rid Of Them As Quickly As We Could
      34. There's A Little Job That We're Starting!
      35. Being In Love Is Not A Reason

      Tracks:

      1. To Bid You Welcome To Our Bar
      2. La La La La La La La La...
      3. Back To Camp!... Go At Once!
      4. That Flow'r You Threw To Me I Treasured
      5. No, It's Not Love At All!
      6. Hello! Carmen!
      7. Lieutenant Fair, It's True
      8. The Sky Above The Open Road
      9. Entr'acte
      10. Keep Going, Dear Old Friend, Kep Going!
      11. Right! Let's Stop For A While
      12. Shuffle! Cut Them!
      13. In Vain You Would Avoid The Bitter Things They're Saying
      14. You're Back!
      15. As For That Man, It Should Be Easy!
      16. Is This The Place?
      17. I Say That There's Nothing To Fear
      18. It's Him! I'm Sure It's Him Over There!
      19. Escamillo Is My Name, And I Come From Granada
      20. She Had A Lover Here
      21. Hola! Hola! Jose!
      22. You Should Take Care, Carmen
      23. Alas! Jose, Your Mother Is Ill
      24. Entr'acte
      25. A Few Cuartos! A Few Cuartos!
      26. Here They Come! Here They Come!
      27. If You Love Me, Carmen
      28. It's You! It's Me!
      29. Viva! Viva! What A Corrida!

      Customer Reviews:

      3 out of 5 stars English is an asset and a drawback.......2004-07-20

      The best thing about this recording of Carmen is the libretto. Conductor David Parry penned this facile and dramatic English translation. He avoids the pitfalls of literal translation to achieve an idiomatic flow that matches the rhythm of the original lyrics. I use this as a reference libretto for any of the French Carmens.

      Unfortunately, the performance suffers from being sung in English. The singers declaim their parts with such proper British diction that Carmen comes across as a school marm. The spoken dialog is delivered beat for deliberate beat and is dripping with reverb. It makes the plaza, tavern and mountain pass all sound like a sewer pipe.

      This is a good first Carmen for someone trying to understand the work. The libretto itself is a good investment for further listening. For an enjoyable performance with an emphasis on character and action, I recommend Regina Resnik on the London Double Decker set.

      5 out of 5 stars You Will Love Opera After Hearing Carmen In English.......2004-02-09

      What a perfect introduction to opera. This newly released recording will surely get you hooked into opera. Carmen, a French opera by Georges Bizet, is the most recognizable and most popular in the opera world. It's famous melodies- the overture, the Habanera, The Toreador Song have all been featured in everything from cellular phone ring tones to Superbowl Commercial (last year's Superbowl with The "Opera In English" label has been making Italian operas into English for a number of years now. Also on the market are Verdi's La Traviata in English (with soprano Valerie Masterson as Violetta) Handel's Julius Caesar with Janet Baker and even Wagner's epic Ring Of The Nibeling sung in English. This is a terrific recording and I highly recommend it if you want to get into opera. Listen to this version first and then try the real, original French version Bizet had written. Patricia Bardon is sensational, sexy and dramatic as Carmen.

      The real strength of this version is the dynamic drama. With the advantage of being sung in English, we get better insight on characters' emotions and motives, and we understand the drama a lot better. Carmen is all about great drama. Bizet drew the plot from the French writer Prosper Merimee's dark short story. Carmen is the ultimate femme fatale- a devil-may-care, sexy Gypsy living in Spain, seduces the conservatively raised soldier Don Jose, stealing him away from his fiancee, the passive Micaela, living a life of underground smuggling and rowdy taverns. "Habanera" and "The Gypsy Song and Dance" are very expressive of Carmen's extraordinarily liberal lifestyle. Don Jose, however, has fallen deeply in love- as he shows us in his song/aria "The Flower Song". But Carmen soon becomes tired of his constancy. Don Jose wants a committed, monogamous relationship with Carmen. But Carmen will not submit to love, since she is first and foremost a carnal creature. Eventually, she falls for the handsome Toreador Escamillo. Don Jose, consumed by jealousy, stabs Carmen at a bullfight after Carmen declares her love for Escamillo and rejects Don Jose's love. Don Jose's crazed, obscessive personality shines through in the English version as well. This tragedy has been done in English before so don't think this is the first time. Back in the 50's, there was a film, starring black actors "Carmen Jones" which was treated the same way as this opera- more like an English Broadway musical and with the dubbed singing voice of Marilyn Horne as Carmen. All in all, this recording is excellent.

      5 out of 5 stars A wholly credible "Carmen" -- finally!.......2003-09-17

      This recording really sells "Carmen" as a drama. Although I have two other recordings of this opera and have seen it performed several times, it never quite worked for me dramatically. But thanks to the fine performances, conducting, and translation here, I've become a "Carmen" convert. Producing a good English-language performance of a foreign opera, especially a warhorse like "Carmen," is much more difficult than it might appear. You need performers who not only can sing the parts (of course) but also can sing *English* and make it halfway intelligible and make it sound like English and make it dramatically convincing to English-speakers. The singers on this recording do an excellent job all around. Don't be put off if you don't recognize their names -- they are up to the task musically and (especially) in their acting. Admittedly, as with *all* English-language recordings, some passages are very hard to understand without reading along, but most of the time the words are clear and effective. I would recommend this recording to any opera beginner or opera lover, even those who normally turn up their noses at performances in translation.

      4 out of 5 stars I love Carmen!.......2003-08-15

      I do. I can think of no other opera with more melodic inventiveness, and few others with so sure a dramatic pulse. Carmen is popular and it thrills me to say that it is also a very good opera - not always true of popular things.

      And what of this recording? Carmen sits well in English, so it is good to hear in translation, although some of the detais in the text jar. Escamillo refers to Jose as "my dear", which sounds rather peculiar, and the guide's line to Micaela: "it's not exactly inviting, is it?" sounds distinctly Middle England rather than Rural Spain. Some of the performers, not least Carmen herself, make the words work, although there are long tracts, especially with the chorus, where the language is distinctly indistinct.

      The soloists are, by and large, strong. Patricia Bardon's deep, Handel-friendly voice adapts well to Carmen and she colours the music with phenomenal detail, sounding sexy and provocative from the start with an edge of pride and anger that emerges as the show goes on. She is out of her depth above the stave, though, and some extra top notes in the second act don't show her off to her best advantage. I have previously said that Julian Gavin is poorly served by recordings, though here he sounds much more even and gives a thrilling and musical performance (but his wooden spoken lines let him down). Mary Plazas is a lovely Micaela, rich-voiced and sincere (and word-perfect), but Garry Magee sounds miscast as Escamillo, lacking the ballast at the bottom of the voice to do justice to this tricky role.

      The supporting cast is good (Mary Hegarty seems to do nothing but Frasquita these days!) but the really treasurable thing is the conducting. Stepping out of Italian Ottocento, David Parry turns his hand to this French Comedie with an appropriate lightness of touch. His pacing and handling of the set pieces is exemplary and the enrtractes go with a real swing.

      A pleasure, then, for the Carmen naive or a novelty for the Carmen-acquainted. I nearly wrote Carmen-weary - but I don't think it's possible.
      Will You Be Ready?
      Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
      • My all-time favorite
      • A Fabulous Praise Offering to the LORD
      • Probably the greatest
      • This is the signature album for the original Commissioned
      • ON TIME GOSPEL ALBUM
      		 Will You Be Ready?
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      Manufacturer: Platinum Ent.
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      ASIN: B0000047X1
      Release Date: 1993-08-17

      Tracks:

      1. So Good To Know (The Savior)
      2. Waiting To Hear From You
      3. Don't Worry
      4. Save Me Now
      5. Will You Be Ready?
      6. Lord Jesus Help Me (Help Somebody Else)
      7. Let's Not Crucify Him Again
      8. More Than You'll Ever Know
      9. Take Your Burdens (To The Lord)
      10. A Praise For You

      Customer Reviews:

      4 out of 5 stars My all-time favorite.......2002-05-17

      Out of any Commissioned CD, this is by far my favorite. No other album they've made has dethroned this one. However, Commissioned Reunion is slowly taking its place. This was a breakout album for them and probably is the only album I know word for word. The funny part is I haven't heard the album in a couple of years.

      5 out of 5 stars A Fabulous Praise Offering to the LORD.......2002-03-13

      What a wonderful CD. I encourage lovers of contemporary Black Gospel to purchase this CD. It's a contemporary offering with a bit of the traditional sound mixed in. Everytime I listen to this I have to get my praise on. I wish Commissioned would put together more CDs such as this one. Buy it--you will love it.

      5 out of 5 stars Probably the greatest.......2000-05-18

      Well, this is definately my favourite Commisioned album. All these years, and i still can't seem to stop playing it. it is so real to me. With Will u be ready - let's not crucify Him - Lord Jesus help me - Save me now and all the great songs, i'm yet to appreciate any of the other fantastic album as i do this one. It's a shame that they aren't all together to give us the best christian music ever, but i'm commissioned till i die.Out.

      4 out of 5 stars This is the signature album for the original Commissioned.......1999-09-10

      This is probably Commissioned's coming out album. The smooth contemporary style of music with great harmony, and they have always been known for excellent lyricS. The writing style of Mike Brooks is evident on this cd. The harmonies remind you of the pop/rock group Chicago. This is one of my favorite cd's,The signature tune, So good to know the savior, is great. It also was closing tune in most of their concerts...the song is outstanding Live. The vamp has been changed. You here on Carmen live 1991.(Marvin Sapp on lead vocals) This is when lead vocals other than Keith Staten were used. Fred Hammond's great vocals are used often on this cd.

      4 out of 5 stars ON TIME GOSPEL ALBUM.......1998-11-24

      I thoroughly enjoyed this album so much that I bought the CD and the tape. Great one, Commissioned, I want to hear some new songs from you. Keep up the good Word.
      Messages from the Throne of Grace
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Outstanding!!!
      • Neville Peter is truly anointed!!!!
      • ANOINTED!!!
      • AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!
      		 Messages from the Throne of Grace
      Neville Peter
      Manufacturer: Good News Music
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      ASIN: B00009YXCJ
      Release Date: 2003-06-24

      Tracks:

      1. Let Him In
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      3. Be Thou Faithful
      4. Bless the Lord
      5. Personal
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      7. Sabbath Day
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      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Outstanding!!!.......2006-03-14

      What else can I say that hasn't been said about this brother? Truly anointed and I can't wait until his next offering. A talent like his should be recorded over and over and it is disturbing that he only has two CDs. He sings with a simplicity and honesty that touches me deeply and my eleven year old loves his music also ++++. All of the songs on this offering are beautiful and sincere.

      5 out of 5 stars Neville Peter is truly anointed!!!!.......2004-12-23

      I had the honor of ministering in song with Neville two weeks ago and that experience changed my life. I was blessed to receive a complimentary copy of his CD. I couldn't stop listening to it over and over for 10 days straight. I bought 10 CD's for Christmas gifts. The track "Thank You Lord" brought me to tears. But the entire CD is a blessing. Also, check out his "Simply Hymns" CD as well. Please tell the world about this wonderful artist. His voice is beautiful and the words to his songs will touch your soul!!!!

      5 out of 5 stars ANOINTED!!!.......2004-08-26

      Neville Peter's music has a sweet and gentle spirit. Each song speaks to the Father's heart with pure love and worship. What an example and guide to quiet a hurting world. I dare you to play this CD on your way home from a hard day of work, all stress will leave as you have a "TASTE AND SEE THAT THE LORD IS GOOD" experience. For more on Neville I recommend you visit www.NevillePeter.com. Be blessed!

      5 out of 5 stars AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!.......2004-06-21

      I heard one track from this album played on the radio and bought the CD. IT IS ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL. I cannot find the words to express how excellent this CD is. If anyone out there knows of other CD's both Mr. Peter, I would be happy to find out. Every song on this CD is just breath-taking, and spiritual. Congratulations to a very talented brother.

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