Journey for the Heart

Track Listings
1. I Praise You    
2. I'm Blessed    
3. Jesus Name    
4. Won't Walk Away    
5. He's Sweet II    
6. Jesus Is Lord    
7. For Your Good (Prelude)    
8. For Your Good    
9. Prayer Changes Things    
10. You Are the One    
11. Jesus I Love You    
12. Your Mercy    
13. Psalm 121    
14. Be Holy Still    
15. My Desire    

Journey for the Heart, Music, Blessed, CCM, Contemporary Gospel, Gospel, Gospel/Christian Music, Pop
Tears of the Sun
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • A Great Addition to My Hans Zimmer Collection
  • Not as good as i thought it would be
  • Tears of the Sun - lacking
  • Not easily enjoyed, but remarkable
  • Hans Zimmer's brilliance coupled African Poetry of LEBO M
 Tears of the Sun

Manufacturer: Varese Sarabande
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00008NRJT
Release Date: 2003-03-18

Tracks:

  1. Yekeleni Part 1/Mia's Lullabye
  2. Heart Of Darkness
  3. Small Piece For Doumbek And Strings/Kopano Part 1
  4. Under The Forest Calm
  5. Yekeleni Part II/Carnage
  6. Kopano Part II
  7. Night
  8. Cry In Silence
  9. The Jablonsky Variations On A Theme By HZ/Cameroon Border Post
  10. The Journey/Kopano Part III

Amazon.com

If the basic thematic elements of this Bruce Willis star vehicle--American military unit gets cut off behind enemy lines in a guerilla-besieged African backwater--have parallels with Ridley Scott's fierce, unrelenting Black Hawk Down, composer Hans Zimmer (who scored both films) has conjured an entirely different musical soul for this adventure. Where his Black Hawk score turned on a gritty, often violent clash of musical cultures, his work here is richly introspective and tinged with a mature sense of melancholy. African rhythms and melodic elements bubble to the surface throughout, but in subtly powerful ways that often recall the best of Peter Gabriel's world music ventures. Zimmer has again impressively expanded his repertory company approach to scoring as well, with veteran collaborators Lisa Gerrard and Heitor Pereira joined here by Steve Jablonsky, Andreas Vollenweider and Lebo M. (who's written and performed the score's passages of African poetry). The result is a moody, evocative score whose quiet grace recalls the composer's masterful work for The Thin Red Line; another satisfying tribute to the power of musical understatement. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars A Great Addition to My Hans Zimmer Collection.......2006-07-24

I am a HUGE fan of Hans Zimmer so this review may be slightly skewered but I feel this is a wonderful edition to my collection. Strange as this sounds, Mr. Zimmer and war go together like butter and toast, so picking this soundtrack up was a no-brainer.
I would have to say that his work on Tears of the Sun does not dig very deep into the well. These tracks could very easily be confused for missing tracks from The Lion King but given how that wonderful score was never released in its entirety, it is still a wonderful listening experience. As the old saying goes, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it."
The music is very reminiscent of his work on Black Hawk Down and Gladiator. If you enjoyed both of those scores, I would definately recommend this one as well. It is a very good CD and worth my hard-earned money. I hope you agree...

2 out of 5 stars Not as good as i thought it would be.......2006-02-01

I expected more african vocals in it.. thats the main reason i brought the cd, i recently became a fan of that kind of music.. it had like 3 songs on there that i liked, besides that this album is garbage

2 out of 5 stars Tears of the Sun - lacking.......2005-08-03

Harsh words but I suppose I expected the music to be stronger than it was....

4 out of 5 stars Not easily enjoyed, but remarkable.......2005-04-06

I have to say, I didn't know what to expect from this score. Had it been released in the mid-to-late 90's, I would have expected a blustering action score with several Media Ventures-style anthems. But then Zimmer did something different than usual with "Gladiator", and did something WAY different with "Black Hawk Down", not to mention his somber work on "The Thin Red Line." In the past few years, it's been hard to figure out what to expect from Mr. Z. WHat he gives us a here is a blend of many of his trademark sounds. The African influence from "Power of One" and "Lion King", Lisa Gerards's vocals from "Gladiator", the sad strings of "The Thin Red Line", the harsh electronics of "Black Hawk Down", and even one of Zimmer's famous action anthems. Zimmer is listed as the primary composer, but there are many contributions to the album from Lebo M, Steve Jablonsky, Jeff Rona, and others. The aspect of "Tears of the Sun" that impresses me the most is the production work. Just listen to track four and marvel at the array of ethnic and unique sounds Zimmer thrusts into his massive soundscape. To date, this is one of the best-produced albums I've heard. Like "The Thin Red Line", it's more about atmosphere than themes, but there are themes here. The main theme is inspirational, and is heard best in tracks three (on strings), six (with a male choir and Lisa Gerard), and especially track ten (as a joyous song celebration led by Lebo M with an African choir). Also impressive is the action piece heard in track nine, a relentlessly agressive epic that's preceded by a lovely and (much as I hate to use this cliched word) haunting orchestral prelude accompanied by Gerard's voice. There are parts of "Tears of the Sun" that may sound harsh to the ears on a first listen, but this is an album that you can't help but appreciate and admire, whether or not you like it. Zimmer fans all ready have it by now, but everyone else may want to listen to the avaliable sound clips before deciding to purchase it, as this sort of score is an acquired taste.

5 out of 5 stars Hans Zimmer's brilliance coupled African Poetry of LEBO M.......2004-10-26

I have always been a Bruce Willis fan. So where on God's earth was I when this film was made and showing in the theatres? It must, surely, be one of the best movies he's made. I had no idea it even existed. I bought the DVD from a small Gameforce in Saint Louis, Missouri. And that only because it starred Bruce Willis.
I am a South African living in America and have been starved of good African music for a while. As a Lebo M fan, I was totally surprised to hear, what I was sure was his wonderfully passionate voice coming through the theme music at the end of the movie. WHAT A DELIGHT!. I sat glued, watching the credits as they rolled, being so sure that was Lebo M's voice. The last I heard from Lebo M was his CD "Deeper Meaning". It brought back wonderful memories. I have read through most of the reviews and was amused at Lee from San Fransico's review. However, I suppose if I didn't have the African heritage, I would, most probably felt the same as Lee did. But Lee, his voice BELONGED in that song. Lebo M is at his most passionate best at the end of the film with the African Poetry theme. You don't have to have been born and raised in Africa to appreciate passion in anyone's voice, but it was that passion that drew me to Lebo M in the first place a few years ago. He is highly underated, as far as I am concerned, in the African music field. The movie gripped me to the core and Hans Zimmer's spectacular score was riveting. It finished the film wonderfully for me. But it was Lebo M that polished it. I hope this artist, who is also well known for his disco type style of music, which I don't like, goes a long way in the world of movie soundtrack for this type of movie. I think it's time I listened to "The Lion King" soundtrack too. I think I'm getting old. I have missed some good music and some good films since I came to live in this wonderful country called America. But, I hope it's OK that I get homesick....just every once in a while.
The story line in this film has prompted me to recommend a book written by a black American journalist, Keith B. Richburg, called "Out of America". Anyone who doubts the veracity of the violence portrayed in this movie should read this book. One of the last things he says in the book is "Thank God my ancestor got out".
Bread For The Journey
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Some of the most uplifting and inspiring music you'll ever hear
  • GREAT
  • Shaina's second CD is richer, fuller, deeper
 Bread For The Journey
Shaina Noll
Manufacturer: Singing Heart
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00001WRJ8
Release Date: 1995-11-01

Tracks:

  1. Brother Warrior
  2. The Flower That Shattered The Stone
  3. God of Beauty
  4. Songlines
  5. Only Make Believe
  6. Listen, Listen
  7. It's In Everyone Of Us
  8. Where I Sit Is Holy
  9. On A Clear Day
  10. Sometimes It's Easy

Album Description

A soulful, eclectic collection of chants and songs, chosen for their capacity to inspire and uplift. Beautiful vocals, combined with lush instrumental backgrounds including piano, harp, guitar, hand drums and choral vocals. Co-producer and arranger Russell Walden contributes keyboard and piano tracks, as well as harmony vocals on many of the songs. Eddie Daniels, internationally known clarinetist, is a guest artist on the track "Only Make Believe". In addition, a host of gifted Santa Fe musicians (including Shaina's husband, Richard) contribute instrumentals and back-up vocals. Lyrics include:

--"...In this time when the Earth is waking to the dawn of another age, I tell you now, there is no reason to be afraid..."

--"God of Beauty is now reigning in the temple of my heart..."

--"Where I sit is holy, holy is the ground, forest, mountain, river, listen to the sound...Great Spirit circles all around me..."

--"It's in everyone of us, to be wise, find your heart, open up both your eyes...we can all know everything, without ever knowing why, it's in everyone of us, by and by..."

--"On a clear day, rise and look around you, and you'll see who you are...on a clear day, how it will astound you, that the glow of your being outshines every star..."

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Some of the most uplifting and inspiring music you'll ever hear.......2005-08-30

On her second release, Shaina Noll has compiled ten beautiful, inspiring and uplifting songs, which she performs with sincerity, conviction and passion. Her love for her listeners is palpable throughout each piece. As Shaina has said, these ten songs are pieces, which helped her on her own personal journey, and I am sure they will nurture and inspire anyone who takes the time to listen. Just open your heart, relax, and allow the positive messages and majestic power of these songs to course through you.
Each song contains beautiful orchestrations, exceedingly powerful lyrics, and messages of love, healing and unity. They teach us to honor mother earth, all her inhabitants, and ourselves. Shaina has a warm, rich and highly expressive voice sent straight from Heaven, and sure to sooth your soul. The variety of material here is fantastic... from the reflective and encouraging "Brother Warrior", to the achingly lovely "Only Make Believe" and the delightfully soulful final track, "Sometimes It's Easy", every song presented is a gem, sparkling with vibrancy, intensity and power! This is music that simply must be heard, felt, and lived! This is one musical journey you truly should not miss!!! Allow Shaina and this exceptional music to guide, encourage and inspire you. I am a better person for having listened. Thank you, Shaina, from the bottom of my heart. I can't recommend this album highly enough! Please, "Listen, Listen!"

5 out of 5 stars GREAT.......2002-03-19

This is easy to listen to and gives you a good warm feeling...
THANKS Shaina

5 out of 5 stars Shaina's second CD is richer, fuller, deeper.......2000-06-13

As a long time fan of "Songs for the Inner Child," I was eager to hear her second release, "Bread for the Journey." The moods on this CD are much more diverse, ranging from the very powerful and soothing "Brother Warrior" to some very playful, upbeat songs. (It did take me a little adjusting, as the mood on her first CD is more single note.) My most surprising favorite is "On a Clear Day." This is a song I had heard many times, but never actually listened to! Shaina's version carries so beautifully the energy and message of this song: On a clear day...you can see who you really are. The produciton values here are much improved, and for me this increase in professional sound quality only adds to the synchrony of Shaina's lovely voice and the heart-felt songs.
American Classics Sampler
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    Rebirth of Mothra 3
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      		Rebirth of Mothra 3

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      Emily Dickinson in Song: Dwell in Possibility
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        Journey for the Heart
        Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
        • Awesome Worship CD
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        • A New Sound in Worship Music
        • "Your Mercy"
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        		 Journey for the Heart
        Blessed
        Manufacturer: The Orchard
        ProductGroup: Music
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        ASIN: B0000560TB
        Release Date: 2000-12-26

        Tracks:

        1. Praise You
        2. I'm Blessed
        3. Jesus Name
        4. Won't Walk Away
        5. He's Sweet II
        6. Jesus Is Lord
        7. For Your Good (Prelude)
        8. For Your Good
        9. Prayer Changes Things
        10. You Are The One
        11. Jesus I Love You
        12. Your Mercy
        13. Psalm 121
        14. Be Holy Still
        15. My Desire

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars Awesome Worship CD.......2007-04-26

        This whole CD is truly anoited by God. It ushers you into the presence ogf God. You know how the bible saids in John 4:24 and they that worship Him, must worship Him, in spirit, and in truth. This CD is nothing but the truth of the word of God in song. You can tell that it was birthed out of a spirit of worship and surrender to the Most High God!!!! I recommend this CD to the Body of Christ. The song Your Mercy serves as a reminder to the believer.

        Kimberley M. Martin
        Washington, D.C.

        4 out of 5 stars get it .......2007-03-30

        i like the whole cd but the song, "Your Mercy" has helped me get thru some tought days and i think this cd will help others also. it's uplifting!

        5 out of 5 stars A New Sound in Worship Music.......2007-03-13

        An excellent CD with beautiful anointed, worship songs. My favorite, Your Mercy; however the entire CD is worthy of high praise. I first discovered this song one night while sleeping. I had fallen asleep with the t.v. on and I was awakened to a beautiful love song (Your Mercy). I immediately ordered the CD...the entire CD has blessed my soul.

        5 out of 5 stars "Your Mercy".......2003-01-26

        Have you ever heard a song that just made your soul feel butterflies in your stomach? That's what happened to me while listening to "your mercy" by Blessed. That song just makes me feel sooo good inside, and let me know everytime that Jesus is Lord! I just love that song.

        5 out of 5 stars Von'sViews.......2002-12-05

        There is something about the song " Your Mercy". I can't really explain the feeling I get when I hear it. BUt I do no all my worries and fears are cast a side, and it gives me a reassurng feeling that god is always by my side.
        Magdalena Kozená - Love Songs (Dvorak, Janacek, Martinu)
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        • Wonderful songs, and a singer with great potential
        		 Magdalena Kozená - Love Songs (Dvorak, Janacek, Martinu)
        Antonin Dvorak , Bohuslav Martinu , Leos Janacek , Magdalena Kozená , and Graham Johnson
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        ASIN: B00004SDO1
        Release Date: 2000-08-08

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        Amazon.com

        The composers Antonín Dvorák, Leos Janácek, and Bohuslav Martinu might not be the names that first spring to mind when love songs are mentioned, yet this fascinating collection gives us a taste of what delights we have been missing. They range from seven Moravian folk songs, collected by Janácek at the turn of the century, to songs written by Martinu in the U.S. in 1942. There's also early Martinu--including songs he collected in Slovakia in 1920--plus the world-premiere recording of Songs for a Friend of My Country, a cycle he wrote in France in 1940 on his way to America. All of these songs are of interest in giving us another aspect of each composer's work; most have much more to offer. Many are achingly lovely, especially those by Dvorák--including his Op. 2, a reworking of four songs from a cycle he had written almost 20 years earlier, and Love Songs, a revision of eight songs from the same cycle. "Good night, my darling," from his 1886 cycle In Folk Tone, is worth the price of this CD alone. Czech mezzo Magdalena Kozená, who put together the program, sings with pure, attractive tone. Graham Johnson is her excellent accompanist. --Richard Fawkes

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars On the Subject of Intelligent and Sensitive Recitals.......2005-05-19

        Combing the recorded literature to find CDs that showcase singers who not only own brilliant vocal gifts but who also possess the intelligence to program recordings of lesser known works in a sequence that makes for intelligent recitals, it is becoming more obvious that there are many singers who opt for purity of purpose rather than 'salesmanship' of careers in the PR arena. Magdalena Kozená is one of these gifted singers whose intelligence and sensitivity match her physical and vocal beauty.

        LOVE SONGS is a tastefully selected panorama of lesser-known songs by Kozená's fellow countrymen (Czech) Antonín Dvorák, Leos Janácek, and Bohuslav Martinu. And while many of the Dvorák and Janácek songs have been occasionally heard in recitals, the Martinu "Songs for a Friend of My Country", an exquisitely beautiful work written in 1940, here receives its World Premiere recording. Kozená's voice is in prime condition for these songs and she is ably accompanied by pianist Graham Johnson. The special flavor of these Slavic emotions and songs has rarely been so well captured.

        But over and above the beauty of Kozená's performance of these neglected masterpieces shines the glow of her sensitive programming. Recordings such as these are rare and should be included in the libraries of those who appreciate the lieder genre. Highly recommended. Grady Harp, May 05

        5 out of 5 stars Lovely.......2004-03-25

        This is a beautifully performed selection of Czech lieder. Kozena has a lovely voice and sings with precision and nicely modulated emotion. The accompanying pianist, Graham Johnston, is excellent. Despite the title, not all these songs are love or romantic songs but all are well worth hearing. The selection of songs is excellent. Different listeners will prefer different songs. For me, the highlight of this recording are the rarely heard Martinu songs, many of which exhibit the lyrical aspect of his compositional style. Recommended strongly.

        5 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Disc.......2002-01-06

        This is simply a magnificent recording. I like it better every time I put it on. The voice is fresh, supple, and expressive. I even find myself trying to learn some of the Czech words (from the translation in the booklet) they sound so nice. Both Kozena and the brilliant piano contributions by Graham Johnson are faithfully caught on the recording. There is enough variety and contrast that one doesn't tire in the least (over the generous 67 minutes of playing time) of hearing these playful, sometimes poignant, songs. One of the best discs, in terms of programming, performance, and sound quality, of the past couple of years.

        5 out of 5 stars A stunning burst onto the world stage.......2001-12-17

        Magdalena Kozena is suddenly known around the world, thanks to this stunning disc of 42 lieder from her Czech homeland. Most of the songs are short - some come in under a minute, the longest 3-4 minutes. Each is a little gem and many have never been recorded before.

        Kozena's voice is sheer delight. She does have resonances in her voice which are reminiscent of her compatriot, Lucia Popp, but is certainly a mezzo - although she has chosen her repertoire well so we hear no strain at the top. Her low resonances are delightful and consistent with her head voice. To compare Kozena's voice to that of the late diva (Popp), it is more pure, more consistent in tone from top to bottom, and doesn't have so much of the `squeezey' quality which Popp used to great effect in evincing the passion of her characters. Kozena can empty her voice of vibrato or let it out rich and full, and uses all her vocal resources to great effect in contrasting the individual songs. She has astoundingly mature lieder-singer's technique for such a young singer.

        This recording rightly won a Gramophone award this year. Kozena deserves all the accolades she receives for this - doubtless all listeners will develop their own favourites from these delightful miniatures.

        4 out of 5 stars Wonderful songs, and a singer with great potential.......2000-10-08

        What a wonderful, carefully thought out CD! Kozena obviously revels in these rarely performed songs by Dvorak, Martinu, and Janacek, and Johnson accompanies with his usual ease and sensitivity. What a pity the piano is balanced distantly -- we hear little of Johnson's variety of touch and dynamics. As for Kozena, she is obviously an intelligent musician with a voice of great potential. It is qutie beautiful as it is, yet the colour is still rather pale. Yes, there is something of the late Lucia Popp's timbre, yet it has little of Popp's depth and range of colour. BBC Legends released a CD of Popp a year ago which includes three Dvorak songs also sung by Kozena. The differences are quite marked -- while Kozena's timbre and interpretation suggests a dreamy yet earnest youth, Popp brings out an autumnal glow and a sharp pain that pierces at least this listener's heart. Kozena has started a wonderful career. Only time will tell how her voice will develop. I do hope it goes in the direction of Popp's unique lyric timbre. No one could ever equal Popp (perhaps it's obvious by now that Popp is my favorite singer of all time), but perhaps Kozena will become something of Popp's heir, while still being her own person. I hope so. But her musicality is not in question. Let's keep our ears open!
        Music Box V. 2
        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
        • Great music/stories as well as sound quality
        • Fabulous for Kids
        • Music Box Series
        		 Music Box V. 2
        Classical Kids , Johann Sebastian Bach , Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart , Christian Pezold , Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky , Spiritual Traditional , Matthias Weckmann , Errol Gay , Walter Babiak , Studio Arts Orchestra , Adriana Braun , Gordon McLeod , Marjorie Sparks , Monica Whicher , and Nils Brown
        Manufacturer: Children's Group
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B00000212W
        Release Date: 1997-09-30

        Tracks:

        1. Lost In The Opera House: Oh Help Me (Zu Hilfe) - The Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak
        2. Papageno And The Birds: The Best Bird-Catcher (Der Voglefanger) - The Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak
        3. The Queen Of The Night: You Must Journey (O Zitt're Nicht) - The Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak
        4. Pamina Arrives, Papageno's Magic Bells: A Girlfriend (Ein Madchen) - The Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak
        5. The Castle Of Sarastro: O Endless Night (O Ew'ge Nacht) - The Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak
        6. The Magic Flute: O Listen, Hear The Song (Wie Stark) - The Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak
        7. The Escape: Let Us Hurry (Schnelle Fusse)/What Twinkles So Brightly (Das Klinget)/Sarastro's ... - The Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak
        8. Sarastro's Welcome: The Gods Above (O Isis) - The Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak
        9. The Attack Of The Queen: The Powers Of Night (Der Holle Rache)/Tamino's Trial: This Path... - The Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak
        10. Pamina's Lament: Oh My Heart Is Broken (Ach, Ich Fuhl's) - The Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak
        11. In The Labyrinth: O Seekers Of The Light (Der, Welcher Wandert)/Tamino Mine/We Pass Proctected... - The Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak
        12. Papageno And Papagena: Ring, O Bells (Klinget Glockchen)/Pa-Pa-Papagena - The Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak
        13. Conclusion: Our Journey Is Over (Bei Mannern)/Overture - The Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak

        Tracks:

        1. Piano Concerto #1, 1st Movt/Danse Napolitaine (Swan Lake) - Studio Arts Orchestra/High Park Girls Choir/Walter Babiak
        2. Trepac (Nutcracker) - Studio Arts Orchestra/High Park Girls Choir/Walter Babiak
        3. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot/Turkey In The Straw/Waltzes (Serenade, And Swan Lake) - Studio Arts Orchestra/High Park Girls Choir/Walter Babiak
        4. Tea (Nutcracker)/Coffee (Nutcracker)/Chocolate (Nutcracker) - Studio Arts Orchestra/High Park Girls Choir/Walter Babiak
        5. Danse Des Cygnes, Allegro (Swan Lake) - Studio Arts Orchestra/High Park Girls Choir/Walter Babiak
        6. 1812 Overture (Excerpt) - Studio Arts Orchestra/High Park Girls Choir/Walter Babiak
        7. Silver (Sleeping Beauty)/Ragtime - Studio Arts Orchestra/High Park Girls Choir/Walter Babiak
        8. Overture Act II (Swan Lake) - Studio Arts Orchestra/High Park Girls Choir/Walter Babiak
        9. Girls' Chorus (Eugene Onegin) - Studio Arts Orchestra/High Park Girls Choir/Walter Babiak
        10. Coda, Act II (Nutcracker)/Rag On Tchaikovsky Theme - Studio Arts Orchestra/High Park Girls Choir/Walter Babiak
        11. Marche Slav - Studio Arts Orchestra/High Park Girls Choir/Walter Babiak
        12. Violente (Sleeping Beauty)/Sugar Plum Fairy (Nutcracker) - Studio Arts Orchestra/High Park Girls Choir/Walter Babiak
        13. Le Sommeil, Panorama (Sleeping Beauty) - Studio Arts Orchestra/High Park Girls Choir/Walter Babiak
        14. Long, Long Ago/Onegin (Girls' Chorus)/Waltz Op.20 - Studio Arts Orchestra/High Park Girls Choir/Walter Babiak
        15. Amazing Grace - Studio Arts Orchestra/High Park Girls Choir/Walter Babiak
        16. Serenade For Strings: Movt 1/Finale/1812 Overture: Finale - Studio Arts Orchestra/High Park Girls Choir/Walter Babiak

        Tracks:

        1. Orchestral Suite #3, Mvt. 1/Minuet In G/Gigue In G (French Suite #5) - Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak/The Toronto Boys Chor/Ned Hanson
        2. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring/Chromatic Fantasy/Prelude In B Minor - Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak/The Toronto Boys Chor/Ned Hanson
        3. Introducing The Orchestra/Organ Chorale Prelude: 'Allein Gott' - Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak/The Toronto Boys Chor/Ned Hanson
        4. Brandenberg Concerto #5, Movt. 3 - Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak/The Toronto Boys Chor/Ned Hanson
        5. Flute Sonata in C, Mvt. 2/Organ: 'Es Ist Das Heil'/Orch Ste #2, Mvt. 6/Violin Sonata In E, Mvt. 2 - Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak/The Toronto Boys Chor/Ned Hanson
        6. Prelude In C (Book 1 Of WTC)/Orchestral Suite #2, Mvt. 2 - Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak/The Toronto Boys Chor/Ned Hanson
        7. Bist Du Bei Mir - Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak/The Toronto Boys Chor/Ned Hanson
        8. Orchestral Suite #2, Badinerie - Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak/The Toronto Boys Chor/Ned Hanson
        9. Orchestral Suite #3, Air For G String - Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak/The Toronto Boys Chor/Ned Hanson
        10. Orchestral Suite #3, Gigue - Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak/The Toronto Boys Chor/Ned Hanson
        11. 'Adventure In Music' - Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak/The Toronto Boys Chor/Ned Hanson
        12. Goldberg Variations/Art Of Fugue - Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak/The Toronto Boys Chor/Ned Hanson
        13. 'Liebster Jesu': Flute Sonata In C, Mvt. 4 - Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak/The Toronto Boys Chor/Ned Hanson
        14. 'We Hasten,' Cantata #78 - Studio Arts Orchestra/Walter Babiak/The Toronto Boys Chor/Ned Hanson

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars Great music/stories as well as sound quality.......2004-02-11

        The stories on CD are well written and very entertaining. I listened through all 3 CDs in one sitting when I got them! What's more, its sound quality is very good. I have other classical music CDs for kids and almost always I'm disappointed with the sound quality. (Violines sound like they have flu!)

        This is a great buy for kids of all ages!!!

        5 out of 5 stars Fabulous for Kids.......2002-01-01

        My two children, ages 7 and 5 received the Classical Kids Music Box, volumes 1 & 2 for Christmas this year and they can't seem to get enough of it! Each box contains 3 CD's, each on a different composer. Some are narrated by children and tell a story of the particular composer. Their popular compositions play in the background - this way the listener hears a partial biography of the composer as well as some music. Volume 1 contains stories of Handel, Beethoven and Vivaldi, and Volume 2 contains stories of Mozart, Bach and Tchaikovsky. I highly recommend this for all children who listed to music CD's, whether they're musically inclined or not.

        5 out of 5 stars Music Box Series.......2001-04-23

        To say this series of music is "CAPTIVATING" is a total understatement. We have enjoyed these immensely for 2 years now and are hoping they will continue to release more composers. These well-told stories will hold the interest of everyone at any age while introducing them to these brilliant composers. My son is a 12 year old AAA travel hockey player and listens to these CD's while going to sleep, every night, without fail! Last week he asked if he could go online to find music and I thought he was looking for something along the line of latest hits. What a surprise to find him looking for more of the Music Box Series. These collections are as valuable to classical music as Harry Potter has become to children's reading! The story of Beethoven is especially poignant, when you realize what he accomplished with his gift in spite of his many challenges. I won't give away the plots of these wonderful stories told in this series, however I will say they will be listened to over and over again! And just like Harry Potter, you can't wait for the next one!
        Grieg: Peer Gynt; Piano Concerto; Songs
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          		Grieg: Peer Gynt; Piano Concerto; Songs

          Manufacturer: EMI Classics
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B0002XV2XY
          Release Date: 2005-02-15

          Tracks:

          1. Prelude: In The Wedding Garden - Joachim Ulbricht
          2. The Bridal Procession Passes - Staatskapelle Dresden
          3. Prelude: Abduction, Ingrid's Lament - Leipzig Radio Chorus
          4. In The Hall Of The Mountain King - Leipzig Radio Chorus
          5. Dance Of The Mountain King's Daughter - Staatskapelle Dresden
          6. Aase's Death - Staatskapelle Dresden
          7. Introduction: Morning - Leipzig Radio Chorus
          8. Arabian Dance - Leipzig Radio Chorus
          9. Anitras Dance - Taru Valijakka
          10. Solveig's Song - Taru Valijakka
          11. Prelude: Peer Gynt's Journey Home - Taru Valijakka
          12. Solveig's Cradle Song - Taru Valijakka
          13. I. Allegro Molto Moderato - John Ogdon
          14. II. Adagio - John Ogdon
          15. III. Allegro Moderato Molto E Marcato - John Ogdon

          Tracks:

          1. Enticement - Geoffrey Parsons
          2. Mountain Girl - Geoffrey Parsons
          3. Bilberry Slopes - Geoffrey Parsons
          4. Tryst - Geoffrey Parsons
          5. Love - Geoffrey Parsons
          6. Kids' Dance - Geoffrey Parsons
          7. Evil Day - Geoffrey Parsons
          8. At The Mountain Stream - Geoffrey Parsons
          9. Hor' Ich Das Liedchen Klingen Op.39 No.6
          10. Der Fichtenbaum Op.59 No.2
          11. Wo Sind Sie Hin? Op.4 No.6
          12. Das Alte Lied Op.4 No.5
          13. Gruss Op.48 No.1
          14. Ich Stand In Dunklen Traumen Op.2 No.3
          15. Abschied Op.4 No.3
          16. Eingehullt In Graue Wolken Op.2 No.2
          17. Mein Sinn Ist Wie Der Macht'ge Fels Op.5 No.4
          18. Des Dichters Letztes Lied Op.18 No.3
          19. Des Dichters Herz Op.5 No.2
          20. Sie Ist So Weiss Op.18 No.2
          21. Morgenthau Op.4 No.2
          22. Jagerlied Op.4 No.4
          23. Lauf Der Welt Op.48 No.3
          24. Zur Rosenzeit Op.48 No.5
          25. Ein Traum Op.48 No.6
          26. Dereinst, Gedanke Mein Op.48 No.2
          27. Dein Rat Ist Wohl Gut Op.21 No.4
          28. Herbststimmung Op.26 No.5
          29. An Sie II Op.59 No.4
          30. An Sie I Op.59 No.3
          31. Der Jager (1905)
          Maldoror
          Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
          • Fantastic performances.
          • Dark, Weird & Accessible
          		 Maldoror

          Manufacturer: Brassland Records
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          Avant Garde & Free JazzAvant Garde & Free Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
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          ASIN: B0000E5SJV
          Release Date: 2003-11-11

          Tracks:

          1. May It Please Heaven
          2. One Should Let One's Fingernails Grow
          3. The Wind Groans
          4. O Stern Mathematics
          5. The Palace Of Pleasures
          6. Here Comes The Madwoman
          7. I Am Filthy
          8. Flights Of Starlings
          9. Be Contemplates The Moon
          10. A Sewing-Machine And An Umbrella

          Customer Reviews:

          5 out of 5 stars Fantastic performances........2005-05-02

          "Maldoror" is a unique concept, producer Michael Montes put text rom Comte de Lautreamont in front of Friedlander-- the master cellist read the text and improvised what he saw. The results are nothing short of breathtaking.

          If you're not familiar with Friedlander's work with John Zorn and others, you're likely in for quite a pleasant surprise-- I can think of very few musicians I have had the pleasure of hearing who possess such a stunning command of their instrument as Friedlander does. His technique is overwhelming, particularly in pizzicato, and as an improviser, he is agile and inventive. These lead to the great strength of this record, namely that Friedlander can through his technique express something much more visceral than one would expect from any musical performance.

          The improvisations are largely oriented on texture and space, whether arco or pizzicato-- each note counts, as does each lack of note. Friedlander may have an overwhelming technique, but what makes both him and this recording brilliant is his ability to make decisions about when to show it and when not to. "The Wind Groans", for example, is better served by long tones and understated delivery, to meet the mood of the piece he read, then it is by any show of powerful playing.

          For fans of improvised music and virtuoso performance, this album is essential. Highly recommended.

          5 out of 5 stars Dark, Weird & Accessible.......2004-01-12

          I bought this because I saw a piece on Erik and this record in the Wire, a magazine I really trust. And though it's not the kind of thing I usually pick up, I love Maldoror. It consists of dark and atmospheric cello scraping, bowing, plucking, and pulling -- all improvised. I know, I know, it sounds like it'd be really weird and inaccessible, but there's something about Friedlander's sense of melody, his technique, and his ability to compose on the fly that makes this a record a classy little thing. It makes me think of dark moments, French films, and John Coltrane's best work. Try it. You'll like it.

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