Take Courage

Track Listings

1. So We Learn

2. Take Courage

3. Lord You Said It

4. Come Live With Me

5. Keeps Making a Way

6. Daylight's Breaking

7. I Love You, Lord

8. He Does All Things Well

9. Peace Be With Thee

10. Come Inside My Heart - Walter Hawkins,

11. Hold on Old Soldier [Recorded Live in Detroit]

12. He'll Bring You Out [Live in Detroit]

Tracks:

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

Customer Reviews:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Secular Folk-songs from Dalecarlia

Manufacturer: Bis
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ASIN: B000001665
Release Date: 1994-09-22

Titanic And Other Film Scores Of James Horner (Film Score Anthology)

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Expecting More- Getting Less
nice sampler of Horner's work
James Horner as Best Movie Composer
James Horner and John Williams are the best!!
James Horner joins John Williams as the 2 greatest composers

Titanic And Other Film Scores Of James Horner (Film Score Anthology)

Manufacturer: Varese Sarabande
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Binding: Audio CD

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Film Music Masterworks: Original Soundtracks
Titanic: The Essential James Horner Film Music Collection (Film Score Re-recording Compilation)
A Beautiful Mind: Original Motion Picture Score
Apollo 13: Music From The Motion Picture

ASIN: B000009QKY
Release Date: 2000-10-10

Tracks:

Titanic: Distant Memories/Rose/Take Her To Sea. Mr. Murdoch - John Debney, Royal Scottish National Orchestra & Chorus
Apollo 13: The Launch - Joel McNeely, Royal Scottish National Orchestra & Chorus
Casper: Casper's Lullaby - Joel McNeely, Royal Scottish National Orchestra & Chorus
Courage Under Fire: Theme - Joel McNeely, Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Once Around: A Passage Of Time - James Horner
Cocoon: The Return: Returning Home - James Horner
Star Trek II: The Wrath Of Khan: End Credits - Cliff Eidelman, Seattle Symphony Orchestra
Aliens: Futile Escape - Cliff Eidelman, Royal Scotish National Orchestra
Brainstorm: Michael's Gift To Karen - James Horner, London Symphony Orchestra & The Ambrosian Singers
Braveheart: End Credits - Joel McNeely, Royal Scottish National Orchestra & Chorus

Customer Reviews:

Expecting More- Getting Less.......2006-03-16

The sound quality is excellent. The choice in music is disappointing. I can name FOUR Horner movie scores or background music that is breath-taking enough that they should have merited inclusion (but alas were not recorded here).

I don't know the dates when these music pieces were released, but it could have been within a couple of years apart. Why? Because this collection has a few tracks that sound VERY SIMILAR. Hence, this CD does NOT fully explore the extent of this great composer's talent.

nice sampler of Horner's work.......2005-08-15

I had most of these tracks on other CDs, but this is a good sampler of Mr. Horners career on a single CD. There are some tracks which are from Original soundtracks in the Varese back catalogue, but most of hte tracks are re-recorded by the Royal Sottish National and Seattle Symphony Orchestras conducted by Cliff Eidelman, Joel McNeeley and John Debney. Also check out Heart of the Ocean (Sonic Images) and Titanic: Essential James Horner Collection (Silva America) for other overviews on Mr. Horner's career.

James Horner as Best Movie Composer.......2000-02-05

To say that James Horner is the most talented soundtrack composer would be an understatement. To my count he has written more than 10 scores. The score for Titanic is as exciting as it is relaxing. This soundtrack is so well made, that I bought the second one! Like the movie, each peice on the soundtrack builds up to the climax. If I had it in front of me, I would be sure to give specific examples, but unfortunetly, I don't. However, I will say that the peice, Rose, which I believe is #4, captures the true meanig of this outstanding movie, and therefore proves how well a composer James Horner has proven to be.

James Horner and John Williams are the best!!.......1999-04-08

At one time I belived the one and only great modern day film composer was John Williams, this album proved me wrong. James Horner, to me is still not as good as John Williams, but dangerously close. Horner in this album has basically summed up sum of his gratest songs ever written. The greatest song in this album is either Star Trek 2: The Wrath of Kahn End Titles, the Courage under Fire Theme, or Apollo 13 (The Launch). Some other honorable mentions include Aliens (Futile Escape), Titanic(Southampton,Rose , Take Her to Sea Mr. Murdoch,and Braveheart's End Credits, and Cocoon: The Return (Returning Home). Mr. Horner has done a fabulous job in expressing emotion almost as good as John Wiliiams. These 13 collabarations dsisplay emotions such as hope, fright, compassion, and courage. This albums only problem's were the fact it left out the music of some other of Horner's best work(Land Before Time, Glory, and An American Tale). The album ignored Horner's "Rock" titles which include Red Heat, Commando, and Gorky Park. This has to be one of the must buy's of the year. Two Very Honest Thumbs Up For James Horner and Royal Scottish National Orchestra and Chorus.

James Horner joins John Williams as the 2 greatest composers.......1999-04-07

I have thought John Williams was the number one film composer, but now I think he has met his match (Williams is still number 1). James Horner can display different emotions in all of his music. From the martial tone of Courage Under Fire (one of my favorites) to the mystical feeling of Casper and Cocoon: The Return. There is heart pounding Futile Chase from Aliens, and of course the heart wrenching melodies of Titanic. Braveheart gives you the tone of Scottish (the bagpipes, you can't miss them) victory. Both Brainstorm and Once Around, to me, give the feeling of hope. How do you forget the feeling of sucess in Apollo 13 or the intergalactic victory in Star Trek II: The Wrath of Kahn. This is the perfect album if you want to hear just the great songs. Horner brings out the true emotion in films just the same way that John Williams does. The only change I would make is to add a couple songs from Land Before Time in this album. Those songs would put this album to a 5. Two Thumbs Up!

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Another fabulous CD by Walter Hawkins and the family!!

Take Courage
Walter Hawkins & the Hawkins Family
Manufacturer: Bellmark Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004TKNT
Release Date: 2000-06-06

Tracks:

So We Learn
Take Courage
Lord You Said It
Come Live With Me
Keeps Making A Way
Daylights Breaking
I Love You Lord
He Does All Things Well
Peace Be With Thee
Come Inside My Heart
Hold On Old Soldier
He'll Bring You Out

Customer Reviews:

Another fabulous CD by Walter Hawkins and the family!!.......2006-01-11

You won't be disappointed with this CD. Classic Hawkins sound, tons of energy, great music and powerful praise. The energy is infectious. If you can sit still, if you don't feel the presence of the power and Spirit of God -- listen again 'cause it's just like being at the recording session. Fabulous.

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Colonel-In-Chief

Manufacturer: Bandleader
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00008A7YM
Release Date: 1993-08-17

Tracks:

Fanfare: Colonel-In-Chief
Regimental Call and Regimental Quick March-10th Hussars (PWO)
Regimental Call and Regimental Quick March-11th Hussars (PAO)
Regimental Call and Regimental Quick March-Royal Gloucestershire Hussars
Regimental Call Fanfare and Slow March-Royal Hussars (PWO)
Light Of Foot
The Old Grey Mare
Regimental Air
Regimental Hymns
Men Of Haelech
Fanfare: Guidon 90
The Standard Of St. George
Punjaub
The Trombone King
San Lorenzo
Belphegor
Trafalgar
Cougar Conquest
Take The 'A' Train
The Shadow Of Your Smile
Profiles In Courage

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Manaz-One Womans Journey

Manufacturer: Jerrilyn Billings
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000CAE29I
Release Date: 2003-05-06

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Be Strong and Take Courage

Manufacturer: Joyce Meyer Ministries
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000I4RK9M

Product Description

Songs and scriptures to help you meet life's challenges with strength and confidence in God's love. Scriptures read by Joyce Meyer.

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What Carreras greatness is all about
Have seen better, but it's worth the money ($5!!!)

L'Elisir d'amore [Highlights]

Manufacturer: GLH
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ASIN: B00000IN19
Release Date: 1998-11-10

Tracks:

Act One, Cavatina: How Lovely She Is, How Dear She Is! - Jose Carreras/Lilian Watson/Chor Of The ROHCG/John Pritchard
Act One, Scene And Cavatina: This Book Is Lovely!...For Hardhearted Yseult - Yasuko Hayashi/Chor Of The ROHCG/John Pritchard
Act One, Scene And Duet: A Word, Adina - Jose Carreras/Yasuko Hayashi
Act One, Ask The Flattering Breeze - Yasuko Hayashi/Jose Carreras
Act One, Recitative And Duet: Courage! Perhaps Heaven Sent - Jose Carreras/Geraint Evans
Act One, I Mean The Marvellous Elixir - Jose Carreras/Geraint Evans
Act One, Finale I: Dear Elixir! You're Mine! - Jose Carreras
Act One, Scene And Duett: Lallarallara...Let The Cruel Thing Laugh - Jose Carreras/Yasuko Hayashi
Act One, Trio: Tran, Tran, Tran...In Love And In War - Thomas Allen/Yasuko Hayashi/Jose Carreras
Act One, Scene And Qt: Sergeant, Your Men Are Asking For You - Lilian Watson/Thomas Allen/Jose Carreras/Yasuko Hayashi/Chor Of ROHCG/John Pritchard
Act One, Believe Me, Adina, I Implore You - Jose Carreras/Thomas Allen/Yasuko Hayashi/Lilian Watson/Chor Of The ROHCG/John Pritchard
Act One, Let's Go, Beclore - Yasuko Hayashi/Jose Carreras/Lilian Watson/Thomas Allen/Chor Of The ROHCG/John Pritchard
Act Two, Scene And Duett: Women Are Strange Creatures Indeed! - Thomas Allen/Jose Carreras
Act Two, Qt: I've Drunk Great Quantities - Jose Carreras/Lilian Watson/Yasuko Hayashi/Geraint Evans/Chor Of The ROHCG/John Pritchard
Act Two, Recitative And Duett: How Contentedly He Goes Off! - Yasuko Hayashi/Geraint Evans
Act Two, Such Love! And I W as Pitiless! - Yasuko Hayashi/Geraint Evans
Act Two, A Tender Glance - Yasuko Hayashi/Geraint Evans
Act Two, Romance: A Furtive Tear - Jose Carreras
Act Two, Aria: Take It, I Have Freed You - Yasuko Hayashi/Jose Carreras

Customer Reviews:

What Carreras greatness is all about.......2001-06-16

This highlights recording was done at Covent Garden in 1976. It features a young Carreras in tremendous form - if you haven't yet understood his greatness by listening to 'the three tenors', then this is it - his voice is splendidly rich and beautiful, blending power and velvet, and add to that a very fine legato and a security seldom heard. His two great arias here (quanto è bella... una furtiva lagrima) shows it all - I've never heard them better performed, and I probably never will - I'm not even sure that they can be better sung. Pavarotti, Björling, di Stefano, Domingo, Alagna a.s.o doesn't stand a chance here.

Leaving Carreras aside for a moment gives us the Dulcamara of Geraint Evans, who obviously enjoys his role, and his vocal or theatrical qualities doesn't need any further presentation. The same is to be said about the firm and warmly resonant Belcore from Thomas Allen. Ms Hayashi is also good, forming her voice to sound as cunningly sugarsweet as we want Adina, well heard in the duet "Chiedi all'aura lusinghiera" a.o. Pritchard was a great bel canto conductor, alongside with premiering works by the far different Britten & Tippett. And this is no exception - He does what's most important in Bel canto, he shows little of himself but keeping the ensemble together, and thereby gives his singers great support.

I do not yet own a complete recording of l'Elisir, mainly because they all disappoint me in one way or an other. Therefor I'm greatly thankful that we have this recording with the God-blessed Carreras together with other great singers. The fact that this is a live recording is hardly heard - the sound is clear enough and there are very few moments of stage- or audience noise. And the positive effect of live recordings is definately here - an unbeatable presence from the performers, hardly ever heard on studio performances.

This record would be worth much more even if only Carreras parts were heard. Now, it has that, and far more. Don't hesitate for a moment, it would surprise me if you will ever find a better sung l'Elisir. And for hardly no money at all, you can afford to buy it even if you already own one or two versions of this lovely opera.

Have seen better, but it's worth the money ($5!!!).......2001-05-25

the opera is amazing, and the music itself also, but the singers here do not make an impact on the litsener

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Music Review

Music Review

1. So We Learn
2. Take Courage
3. Lord You Said It
4. Come Live With Me
5. Keeps Making a Way
6. Daylight's Breaking
7. I Love You, Lord
8. He Does All Things Well
9. Peace Be With Thee
10. Come Inside My Heart - Walter Hawkins,
11. Hold on Old Soldier [Recorded Live in Detroit]
12. He'll Bring You Out [Live in Detroit]