Not Enough

Track Listings

1. God Ambition

2. Not Enough - Angelo & Veronica

3. Confess and Believe

4. Waiting for You

5. I Will Trust You

6. Do What's Right

7. Prayer Is the Answer

8. Totally Committed

9. Have You Experienced God

10. To Know You

Not Enough, Music, Angelo & Veronica, Contemporary Gospel, Gospel, Gospel/Christian Music, Pop

Mendelssohn: Elijah
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Wonderful, but not my first choice

THE BEST recording of the BEST oratorio ever...

Too bad there are so few recordings of Elijah

Mendelssohn: Elijah

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

ASIN: B0002XV31A
Release Date: 2005-02-15

Tracks:

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

Tracks:

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

Customer Reviews:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The World Is Not Enough: Music From The MGM Motion Picture

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Good but Missing Essential Music
Great ,although
Nobody Does It Better than Bond...James Bond
Arnold's best yet!
Arnold, David Arnold.

The World Is Not Enough: Music From The MGM Motion Picture
David Arnold
Manufacturer: Mca
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Release Date: 1999-11-09

Tracks:

The World Is Not Enough - Garbage
Show Me The Money
Come In 007, Your Time Is Up
Access Denied
M's Confession
Welcome to Baku
Casino
Ice Bandits
Elektra's Theme
Body Double
Going Down/The Bunker
Pipeline
Remember Pleasure
Caviar Factory
Torture Queen
I Never Miss
Submarine
Christmas In Turkey
Only Myself To Blame - Scott Walker

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The obvious marquee name here is Garbage--and the group delivers. Shirley Manson sings the title track in a detached catatonia that's juxtaposed with sultry, swirling strings and keyboards, draping the song in plush atmospherics worthy of Agent 007. But for eccentric and obsessive music collectors, the real surprise may be the participation of cult artist Scott Walker, who has forsaken his most recent forays into avant classical-pop for the perfectly syrupy, old-fashioned, string-lined ballad "Only Myself to Blame," which recalls the by-the-fire genius of his early solo work. This end-of-the-millennium James Bond thriller, however, is not without heart-racing action music to set the movie's pace. David Arnold, producer and writer of the Garbage and Walker tracks, sets forth 17 instrumental pieces that capture the Bond vibe so perfectly you can transform any room into a space-age bachelor pad just by pressing Play. --Rob O'Connor

Customer Reviews:

Good but Missing Essential Music.......2006-11-28

David Arnold's THE WORLD IS NOT ENOUGH is good but I was disappointed that it was missing some essential music. The gun barrel opening music was outstanding as it went into immediately into the following scene in Bilbao, Spain. Also, the End Title that was essentially another innovative rendering of THE JAMES BOND THEME is missing. The Garbage Main Title song is adequate but seems to have aged with time. Also, Arnold let a lot of synthetic techno elements run throughout the soundtrack. This soundtrack does contain a good wealth of music but something seems to have gone amiss since Arnold's 2 outstanding TOMORROW NEVER DIES albums.

Great ,although.......2003-12-14

I love this cd!David Arnold is great.It does need all of the music.Its missing the first part,with the gunbarrel.They need to make a new cd with all the music from the movie.

Nobody Does It Better than Bond...James Bond.......2003-05-13

What is missing from most Bond Scores? THE BOND THEME! Try listening to the Moonraker, The Spy Who Loved Me, On Her Majesty's Secret Service, all of them only contain a few tracks of the Bond Theme(Moonraker didn't play it at all!), I'm talking about the Cds here not the scores, but TWINE Cd is fill to to rim in Bond theme Music as in tracks 2, 3, 6, 10, 11, 12, 14, 17, 18, now I know alot of you new Bond fan don't consider the Four Note John Barry Theme played in the Background of the guitar theme in about every movie, but when its played by its self alot of you new fans fail to notice this great theme, listen to tracks 6, 10, 11, 17, 18 to hear it by its self. It is the Bond theme so stop making the same mistake! Sure it doesn't have gun barrel music but out of the 21(never say never again is a Bond movie) Bond Cds? Very few contain it. Arnold's score for TWINE isn't as good as TND but it still packs a punch. Check out Die Another Day you'll love it.

Arnold's best yet!.......2003-03-26

This soundtrack is just very, very good. No other way to put it. The title song by Garbage is great, although you won't hear any part of it in the score (much like in Tomorrow Never Dies). I'm a big fan of "spy" music as well as music scores, and I must say this one has it all. Action, suspense, covert themed music- there's a great mix in this score.
Compared to Arnold's last, Tomorrow Never Dies, this one has less traditional Bond style but still fits in the groove. The end song, "Only Myself to Blame", by Scott Walker, is used as the backdrop for the Casino music and "Elektra's Theme". There is less Bond Theme backdrop this time. In fact, there is no Bond Theme reference after "Caviar Factory".
But all in all, definately worth the extra buck. Contains all music from the movie. A great, great compilation!!!

Arnold, David Arnold........2003-03-11

After his successful score to Tomorrow Never Dies, David Arnold returns scoring the next exciting Bond film, The World Is Not Enough. First, let's start with the title song, this time performed by the rock group, Garbage. It is a surprisingly good song, which definitely beats Sheryl Crow's song for Tomorrow Never Dies. The final song, "Only Myself to Blame", is in one word, dumb. Skip it by all means. The legendary Bond theme can be found in only 3 tracks, leaving Arnold to come up with original music. "Show Me the Money" and "Come in 007, Your Time Is Up" are 2 exciting action cues that open the score, with plenty of rhythmic beats, along with blaring brasses, especially the high trumpet played over a heavy amount of electronic percussion. The Bond theme really kicks into high gear here, with exciting and thrilling music. Most of the music is of the action variety as in "Ice Bandits", "Going Down - The Bunker", "Pipeline", "Caviar Factory", and "Submarine". Arnold unleashes a sultry side in tracks such as "Casino", "Elektra's Theme", "Torture Queen", and "Christmas In Turkey". Parts of the title song occur in "Access Denied", "Welcome to Baku", and a few others. I honestly think that James Bond has a new composer: that's Arnold, David Arnold.

The Mummy Returns: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

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Still good, but can it compare with the first?
OH YEAH
Wow!
Track by track comparison with film
One of Silvestri's finest.

The Mummy Returns: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

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Release Date: 2001-05-01

Tracks:

The Legend Of The Scorpion King
Scorpion Shoes
Imhotep Unearthed
Just An Oasis
Bracelet Awakens
Evy Kidnapped
Rick's Tattoo
Imhotep Reborn
My First Bus Ride
The Mushy Part
A Gift And A Curse
Medjai Commanders
Evy Remembers
Sandcastles
We're In Trouble
Pygmy Attack
Come Back Ivy
The Mummy Returns
Forever May Not Be Long Enough - Live

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Having begun life as a modest 1932 horror vehicle for the great Boris Karloff, the Mummy franchise went on to encompass a whole cycle of classic Universal fright flicks and, most recently, a big-budget, if equally popcorn-friendly, reincarnation laden with computer-generated effects. What with the success of Gladiator, The Mummy Returns also expanded its scope to include the Rock's Scorpion King and his legions, giving the saga a distinct sword 'n' sandal epic sweep in the bargain. Alan Silvestri's music echoes those concerns in a score that's one part galloping '40s throwback, with a dash of Stravinsky-lite, and heavy on the Zimmeresque Sturm und Drang. It's a far cry from Silvestri's mostly comedic canon, and a radical departure from The Mexican, its breezy, tongue-in-cheek predecessor. And if the sheer scale of the score's blazing brass, thundering tympani, crashing cymbals, and soaring choirs effectively disguise its paucity of memorable melodies and substance, they perfectly echo the thrill-ride intentions of the film itself. Live and über-producer Glen Ballard also contribute the obligatory pop end-title song, "Forever May Not Be Long Enough," a darkly urgent little ditty with suitably exotic production flourishes. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Still good, but can it compare with the first?.......2005-07-13

I loved the first soundtrack. The fast action music, the eerie Imhotep themes, the romatic love themes, they were all good. Yet, I felt a little disappointed when I bought this soundtrack. I tried to sit and listen to it, to remember the scenes and where each track fit it, but I found it was not quite on the same level as The Mummy soundtrack. It's still a good sountrack, of course, but I found it to be a bit lacking. Especially next to the first. In all, I'd recommend it, though.

OH YEAH.......2005-04-27

I really enjoyed this soundtrack.
It is one of the bestsoundtracks according to me.
I also enjoy these soundtracks:
Thunderbirds, Star Wars 1-6, Back to the Future 1-3, The Incredibles, and lots of John Williams music

overall this s a great soundtrack

Wow!.......2005-02-20

I love both the mummy and the mummy returns. This is a truely amazing score.

Track by track comparison with film.......2003-07-01

The tracks herein correspond to those on the Collector's Edition DVD - none have been 're-recorded to get a musically superior version', although some were chopped up for actual use in the film. I'll indicate which parts of the film correspond to each track, to help people decide for themselves what they'll be getting out of this CD.

My favorite is 'Sandcastles', followed by 'The Mummy Returns', and maybe the fight scene sequence from 'Evy Kidnapped'. Most of the other pieces chop and change a great deal to accommodate the visuals, and tend not to stick in my memory (and I've just listened to the lot, mind you).

"The Legend of the Scorpion King" opens as the Univeral Pictures sunrise logo comes up, beginning with a martial emphasis on brass and snare drums as the Scorpion King's mortal army goes into battle. The piece changes to a dirge-like theme as the beaten remnants of the Scorpion King's army are driven into the Ahm-Shere desert, then shifts back into a martial theme with deeper, darker tones after the Scorpion King makes his pact and returns with Anubis' army. The piece ends with the dissolve from ancient Egypt to the 1933 O'Connell expedition.

"Scorpion Shoes" opens with the standard stylized cacophony for a gross-out insect scene, which in this case is our *second* sight of the tomb's scorpions - beginning not with the O'Connells' entrance (they're not impressed), but with the thug's shock when he first encounters them. The piece changes its emotional tone as it follows the cuts back and forth between the O'Connells in the bracelet's chamber to the lighter moments as Alex torments the invaders with his slingshot. (The piece ends on Alex's line, 'Mom, Dad - I can explain everything.')

"Imhotep Unearthed" doesn't appear to have been completely included in the film, but it's hard to tell given the volume of the music beneath the dialogue track. Its first flourish corresponds with the reappearance of the scarabs, then tracks the film through Imhotep's rediscovery until just after the cut to the O'Connells back in London. (The last dramatic flourishes of the piece weren't presented in musical sequence, but cut in with the bad guys' arrival at O'Connell manor, after 'Just an Oasis'.)

"Just an Oasis" opens as Evy speaks that line to Rick, working on persuading him to hunt for Ahm-Shere. The piece is built around the flute solo I think of as the romantic Evy/Rick theme.

"Bracelet Awakens" - creepy opening, building into very dramatic sweeping crescendo to accompany Alex's first vision of the bracelet's holographic 'map'.

"Evy Kidnapped" begins as Lok-nah first confronts Evy and Alex, through the subsequent fight scene, ending as Rick and company pull up to the Museum.

"Rick's Tattoo" begins just as Ardath sees it and explains its meaning, flowing through the procession sequences inside the museum as the Book of the Dead is deployed once again. (The piece isn't continuous on the film's own soundtrack, given the cuts to Ardath and Rick.) It flows into the next track, "Imhotep Reborn", through the romantic interlude as Imhotep meets his reincarnated princess again, ending with the bad guys realizing where the bracelet must be.

"My First Bus Ride" begins as Imhotep is presented with his gift - the chance to burn Evy alive in the British Museum; the battle sequences reprise a theme similar to that of the 'Kidnap' battle theme, continuing as our heroes flee the mummies via the double-decker bus. The sequence ends just as Ardath speaks the title line about this having been his first bus ride.

"The Mushy Part" picks up just after 'Bus Ride', opening with the Evy/Rick romantic theme, abruptly changing tone as Imhotep's thugs grab Alex, continuing through Imhotep's romantic theme with his first flashback, ending only with Rick's 'magic carpet' line.

"A Gift and a Curse" - title comes from Imhotep's line explaining the dangers of the bracelet to Alex, but beginning earlier just as the curator hands Anck the Book of the Dead, asking her to keep it with her always. The piece runs through the three stooges' meeting with Imhotep, ending just as Rick and company meet with Izzy at Magic Carpet Airways.

"Medjai Commanders" occurs in the film back-to-front, the second half played as the commanders first meet with Ardath outside Izzy's place, the first half played over the opening dirigible sequences.

"Evy Remembers" does NOT include the most memorable part of the flashback - the duel - but picks up just as the pharaoh congratulates both competitors. Consequently, the action sequence of the combat isn't included, but the lush romantic tryst between Imhotep and Anck, changing to action during their confrontation with the pharaoh and the ancient Medjai.

"Sandcastles" begins with 'we've lost them' at Karnak, flowing through all the rest of the sandcastle sequence until Imhotep casts his waterwall spell. Great piece, with a strong 'pursuit' flavor about it; goes well with the 'balloon' theme.

"We're in Trouble" (Izzy's line) picks up just after 'Sandcastles', covering the waterwall sequence until the dirigible's afterburners fizzle.

"Pygmy Attack" covers the 3-way battle, starting where the apparently shrunken head starts screaming until the curator delivers his 'the two of you must sacrifice yourselves for me' line. (Even *Jonathan* isn't *that* bad.)

"Come Back Evy" begins with a triumphal flourish as the bracelet unlocks itself, shifting shockingly with Anck's attack on Evy, ending after Rick's title line as he must leave Evy to track down her attackers.

"The Mummy Returns" - this medley actually *doesn't* correspond to the end credits sequence (a really nifty reprise of 'Sandcastles' that wasn't included for some silly reason).

"Forever May Not Be Long Enough" is technically part of the original soundtrack, as it appears over the latter part of the closing credits, beginning just as the complete cast list starts rolling. Unlike the rest of the soundtrack (which is purely instrumental), this is rock with vocals - a somewhat romantic take on Imhotep and Anck-su-namun.

One of Silvestri's finest........2003-04-19

Most of the personnel who worked on "The Mummy" returned for the sequel, but Jerry Goldsmith declined (he's not a great fan of the first movie). Fortunately, Alan Silvestri was a more than adequate replacement; he thrives on action-adventure, and he turns in a full-throttle score that if anything improves on Goldsmith's music for the first movie (and I realise that sounds like blasphemy to JG fans). Standout track: "My First Bus Ride," a stirring cue for a chase involving a double-decker bus that moves faster than any bus has a right to.

Tracks:

Old American Songs, Sets 1 & 2: The Boatmen's Dance - William Warfield
Old American Songs, Sets 1 & 2: The Dodge - William Warfield
Old American Songs, Sets 1 & 2: Long Time Ago - William Warfield
Old American Songs, Sets 1 & 2: Simple Gifts - William Warfield
Old American Songs, Sets 1 & 2: I Bought Me A Cat - William Warfield
Old American Songs, Sets 1 & 2: The Little Horses - William Warfield
Old American Songs, Sets 1 & 2: Zion's Walls - William Warfield
Old American Songs, Sets 1 & 2: The Golden Willow Tree - William Warfield
Old American Songs, Sets 1 & 2: At The River - William Warfield
Old American Songs, Sets 1 & 2: Ching-A-Ring Chaw - William Warfield
Twelve Poems Of Emily Dickinson: I. Nature, The Gentlest Mother - Aaron Copland
Twelve Poems Of Emily Dickinson: II. There Came A Wind Like A Bugle - Aaron Copland
Twelve Poems Of Emily Dickinson: III. Why Do They Shut Me Out Of Heaven? - Aaron Copland
Twelve Poems Of Emily Dickinson: IV. The World Feels Dusty - Aaron Copland
Twelve Poems Of Emily Dickinson: V. Heart, We Will Forget Him - Aaron Copland
Twelve Poems Of Emily Dickinson: VI. Dear March, Come In! - Aaron Copland
Twelve Poems Of Emily Dickinson: VII. Sleep Is Supposed To Be - Aaron Copland
Twelve Poems Of Emily Dickinson: VIII. When They Come Back - Aaron Copland
Twelve Poems Of Emily Dickinson: IX. I Felt A Funeral In My Brain - Aaron Copland
Twelve Poems Of Emily Dickinson: X. I've Heard An Organ Talk Sometimes - Aaron Copland
Twelve Poems Of Emily Dickinson: XI. Going To Heaven! - Aaron Copland
Twelve Poems Of Emily Dickinson: XII. The Chariot - Aaron Copland
In The Beginning - Aaron Copland
Lark - Aaron Copland

Tracks:

The Tender Land: Act One: The Day Before Graduation (Late Afternoon): Gently Flowing - Aaron Copland
The Tender Land: Act One: The Day Before Graduation (Late Afternoon): Moderate Tempo: 'Once I Thought I'd Never Grow Tall As This Fence' - Joy Clements
The Tender Land: Act One: The Day Before Graduation (Late Afternoon): Moderately Fast: 'Do You Suppose They're Makin' Food In There?' - Richard Fredericks
The Tender Land: Act One: The Day Before Graduation (Late Afternoon): Somewhat Faster: 'We've Been North'/'We've Been South' - Richard Cassilly
The Tender Land: Act One: The Day Before Graduation (Late Afternoon): With Motion: 'Halloo, Halloo' - Norman Treigle
The Tender Land: Act One: The Day Before Graduation (Late Afternoon): Moderately: 'If You Boys Work As Smooth As You Talk, We'll Make Good Time In The Fields' - Norman Treigle
The Tender Land: Act One: The Day Before Graduation (Late Afternoon): Trifle Slower: 'The Promise Of Living With Hope And Thanksgiving' - Richard Cassilly
The Tender Land: Act Two: That Evening: Lively And Rough - Aaron Copland
The Tender Land: Act Two: That Evening: Quite Slow: 'Thank You, Thank You All' - Joy Clements
The Tender Land: Act Two: That Evening: Very Broadly: 'Ah, Laurie, You Are A Puzzle' - Norman Treigle
The Tender Land: Act Two: That Evening: Briskly: 'Stomp Your Foot Upon The Floor' - Richard Cassilly
The Tender Land: Act Two: That Evening: Somewhat Slower: 'The World Seems Still Tonight' - Richard Cassilly
The Tender Land: Act Three: Later That Night/Then Graduation Day (Dawn): Introduction: Starting Slowly - Aaron Copland
The Tender Land: Act Three: Later That Night/Then Graduation Day (Dawn): As At First: 'Daybreak Will Come In Such A Short Time' - Richard Cassilly
The Tender Land: Act Three: Later That Night/Then Graduation Day (Dawn): Fast Tempo: 'That's Crazy!' - Richard Fredericks
The Tender Land: Act Three: Later That Night/Then Graduation Day (Dawn): Broadly: 'The Sun Is Coming Up As Though I'd Never Seen It Rise Before' - Joy Clements
The Tender Land: Act Three: Later That Night/Then Graduation Day (Dawn): (Still Slower): 'You Are Strange To Me' - Claramae Turner

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful.......2007-04-22

I must confess I am unfamiliar with Copland's "The Tender Land" except for this reissue, which I find to be absolutely magnificent. I realize this is a truncated performance, eliminating what I assume to be a fair amount of spoken dialogue. But I don't care. What is presented here is simply one of the finest American compositions - forget American - one of the finest compositions of the 20th century. Period.

Pure joy.......2005-07-29

The recording of Copland's The Tender Land is alone worth getting this disc. The rest of the vocal works are just a bonus, a very good bonus! Copland directs a definitive account of his opera, and in this compressed version leaves out all the spoken parts of the full length opera, no doubt depriving us of a lot of good music but on the other hand giving listeners a very concise version that is even stronger musically (although dramatically a little lacking in logic because of the missing parts - for example without knowing of the confrontation during the party scene you would find the boys' departure the next morning puzzling, and the CD notes does not elaborate on the plot, which is about the only negative thing you can say about this set). Listening to the opera in this abridged version gives you the feeling of one hit after another, there is not a single weak point in the score and Copland has a gift for word-setting that can turn clumsy texts such as "girls come and go, some are good, some are not so good" into goosebumps stuff (a lovely dedication to Laurie sung by Grandpa). Other high points include the stunning transformation of the traditional Walls of Zion into the quartet piece The Promise Of Living and a rollicking Party Scene, which contains the best in Copland's clever orchestration and rythmic vitality - it seems all of the composers best traits have all come together in this work. Martin's Act 2 Song 'Laurie...You Know, Laurie' is a rare gem or an aria and beautifully sung. Other hidden gems include the comical 'We've Been North'. The cast is impeccable and the entire performance is flawless. Add to that one of those scores that simply win you over from start to finish, and you can't but fall in love with this music. I once thought that nothing could better Appalachian Spring but that was before I discovered this neglected work.

Copland's vocal work.......2002-08-08

And so on this third set of the celebration of Aaron Copland's music, all attention is on his vocal work including the opera, "The Tender Land".

I can't completely explain why I give this five stars after giving the first two sets four stars each. This is just the way the opera, in particular, strikes me. I'm no great opera fan, and to my knowledge, America just has not yet proved itself in the operatic field although it's tried. It will take time, but I do see Copland's work as someday being considered the best example of American opera. This is all subjective opinion, obviously, and I'm sure there are those more knowledgeable who will disagree. So be it.

All in all, these three sets will give you a complete overview of one of America's most important composers.

Not Enough
Average customer rating:

Another good album

"Best Kept Secret"

Truly Amazing!

The album is awesome!

An all-around blessing.

Not Enough
Angelo & Veronica
Manufacturer: Verity
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Angelo & Veronica

Give Your Life

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ASIN: B0000005B6
Release Date: 1997-05-20

Tracks:

God Ambition
Not Enough
Confess And Believe
Waiting For You
I Will Trust You
Do What's Right
Prayer Is The Answer
Totally Committed
Have You Experienced God
To Know You

Customer Reviews:

Another good album.......2004-10-06

If you are already a fan or new to this couple, you will enjoy this CD. They keep getting better with time. The music is real and the lyrics are well formed. Each of them have great voices in their own right and they sound wonderful together. Truly a blessing.

"Best Kept Secret".......2002-08-21

What a powerful duo! The voices are wonderful; the lyrics of the songs they sing are so meaningful. My all-time favorite is "To Know You." I can't imagine anyone being disappointed when they listen to this music!

Truly Amazing!.......2001-02-17

Close your eyes and listen..."Auh, Bee-Bee and Cee-Cee Winans have done it again!" you guessed...now open yours eyes and be blessed! I am African American and typically drawn to "our music." We are known for our distinct voices, rhythm, and sincerity of our music that can touch your heart like the hand of GOD. However, this couple truly defies that stero-type. Their voices are absolutely amazing and of GOD himself. Their committment to our LORD and SAVIOR is shown through their music. Their musical tesitmonies will fall on your heart and you will hear the voice of GOD. This dual music ministry is amazing and to own this album is to be blessed time and time again.

RRW - Indianapolis

The album is awesome!.......1999-11-07

This duet is highly anointed and the melodies in their music is phenomenal!Not only are they blessed with beautiful voices, they blend so well together that it leaves you in awe!

An all-around blessing........1999-10-05

The songs in this cd have lifted my spirits, helped me reach decisions, cope with difficulties, and just allowed for some real praise and worship-something everyone needs in their daily walk with God. Angelo and Veronica's God-given talents are awesome and inspiring. I highly recommend this cd for those seeking to be worshippers in spirit and in truth and those who want more of Him.

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Dark 90s W.A.S.P.
Blackie doesn't hide this time!
Not awful, but my least favorite from WASP
Don't under estimate this one!
Can't figure this one out!

Still Not Black Enough
W.A.S.P.
Manufacturer: Sanctuary Records
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005NQIB
Release Date: 2001-09-11

Tracks:

STILL NOT BLACK ENOUGH
SOMEBODY TO LOVE
BLACK FOREVER
SCARED TO DEATH
GOODBYE AMERICA
KEEP HOLDING ON
ROCK & ROLL TO DEATH
BREATHE
I CAN'T
NO WAY OUT OF HERE

Customer Reviews:

Dark 90s W.A.S.P........2007-06-28

W.A.S.P. suffered much the same fate as contemporaries like Iron Maiden in the 90s- how do you enter an era of political correctness? By making it backfire! This album continues W.A.S.P.'s thwart of the PMRC that begun with Headless Children- they were trying to become legitimate musicians and the fact that most of these were Christian bands dated the PMRC and made the 80s the deacade that etiquette forgot. Musically, this comes closest to matching the darkness of the lyrics with the music, making it very creepy to listen to alone in the dark. Only a couple weak tracksw keep me from hailing this as an out an out and out masterpiece of heavy metal. Probably the best W.A.S.P. album of the 90s, as they proved here they didn't need to be offensive to be creepy. This was billed as a Blackie Lawless solo album, and inb many ways it is he just kept the W.A.S.P. named because Blackie Lawless owned the legal rights to it. Probably better than The Crimson Idol. Al Gore never will be president of the United States because of his wife's big mistake with the PMRC.

Blackie doesn't hide this time!.......2007-06-21

I was finally able to get a copy of this album thanks to Amazon! After seeing the video for "Black Forever" I knew this was an album I HAD to have! As mentioned by another reviewer, this album contains essentially the "left-overs" from the very epic "Crimson Idol" album. Only this time, Blackie doesn't use the character of Jonathon to hide behind!

1. Still Not Black Enough - The title track is what starts us of here, and what an awesome way to do it! This song truly rocks ans the listener can instantly hear the similarities between this and "Idol." In my opinion a gem on this album, dark, yet rocking at the same time! 5/5

2. Somebody To Love - W.A.S.P. has always been one of those bands that manage to pull off doing cover songs and still have credability and maintain respect for the original artist and recording. No shortage of this here as the band remains tight and does this song justice... the W.A.S.P. way! 4.5/5

3. Black Forever = Ah, the song that got me to purchase this album! This is a classic W.A.S.P. song in the essence of "Idol" and/or "Headless Children." the song-writing in this tune is just brilliant and Blackie really shows his dark side! Some would say his...Black Side! Awesome guitar work here that just ties everything together! 5/5

4. Scared To Death - the band chooses to do something a bit different on this song, and it pays of beautifully! Adding to the heavy riffs and dark vocals of Mr. Lawless, the band has female backing vocals on this track as well! This was something I didn't expect and when I heard it the first time, I was pleasantly surprised and happy they decided to do something a bit out-of-character! Awesome song that should have been a single! 5/5

5. Goodbye America - "I love my country; but I'm scared to death of its government." The famous penned words of Blackie Lawless. A statement that he stands by to this very day. This song may take a couple listens to get into, but it is a very well crafted peice of art. A bit flat coming off the heels of "Scared To Death" but does well overall. 4/5

6. Keep Holding On - I have listened to this song enough now to say, while it is fairly good, to me there is something about it that falls flat. Not their best ballad as there seems to be something missing. It is fairly short and the soft guitar work is enough to make you appreciate it. 3.5/5

7. Rock And Roll To Death - You get a glimpse of some of the old, heavy, pure rock 'n roll W.A.S.P. on this track. Though it has that dark under-tone much like the rest of the album, it remains a true, heavy, pure rock anthem that W.A.S.P. had avoided in recent albums. 5/5

8. Breathe - Another ballad follows on the heels, and this one is a bit better than the earlier one. A bit longer and seemingly a bit more in depth. Blackie keeps his vocals tight, but seems to force and stretch a bit in spots. Almost as if trying to re-capture that "Forever Free" feel, but just falls short. 3.5/5

9. I Can't - This song is pretty cool. A bit on the softr side as well, but something about it makes it flow very nicely. Has the classic W.A.S.P. sound and feel to it and Blackie holds nothing back. Not as dark as the rest of the album and in a way, seems to be a bit of an uplifiting song. Listeners may recognize a verse here if they also own the "Neon God" albums! 4.5/5

10. No Way Out Of Here - This song returns to that dark feel, and is also a heavy rocker! Blackie pours every emotion here and shows truly where he feels his state of mind really is. Ties the whole album together as it takes the rythm from the title track at the beginning! A nice cool way to end the album, making you wanting their following release as soon as possible!

Not an album to under-esimate as someone has already mentioned. My only complaint is that I wish the classic "SkinWalker" track was still on here. I've heard that song once and I still believe it could be their best song ever written!

This is an album for all W.A.S.P. fans and metal fans alike. I give it a 4.5/5 overall rating!

Not awful, but my least favorite from WASP.......2004-02-05

This is one of the only WASP albums that I don't really like. The bonus tracks are pretty cool--it's nice to hear WASP do a little something different. Then again, how many bands have already covered "Whole Lotta Rosie"??? They couldn't come up with anything more original?

This album was the follow-up to Crimson Idol and reportedly contains a lot of leftover material from those sessions. Take one listen to the first track on Still Not Black Enough and you'll see this is true. It has the SAME drum pattern that is on practically EVERY song on Crimson Idol.

The problem with this record is that it has no real spark. It sounds like Blackie just threw together a handful of songs that don't really go together and made an album out of it. I'm sure there are some who dig it, but not me.

Don't under estimate this one!.......2003-12-09

Any true fan of WASP knows that this album contains what was left from Blackie after the exhausting recording and tour of "Crimson Idol", his most personal album ever. This disc has many songs that echo the struggle that lingered in his heart... listen to "I Can't", "Keep Holding On", and "Breathe"... yes, these are ballads, but if you can't see the beauty in these songs, you aren't a real WASP fan so just find some empty Scorpions albums to listen to if you can't hack it...

Can't figure this one out!.......2002-09-28

I bought this so called new edition back in 1996,I live in Ireland and that's the version that we got.All of the track listings are the same too...strange.They'll probably remarket the old US version over here and say that it's new !

Gilbert & Sullivan: The Mikado (Complete); Iolanthe (Highlights)

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A Wonderful Performance
ARTICULATE MIKADO
Finally, a worthy recording of the Mikado!

Gilbert & Sullivan: The Mikado (Complete); Iolanthe (Highlights)

Manufacturer: Class. for Pleas. Us
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00009KHY0
Release Date: 2003-09-02

Tracks:

Overture - John Holmes
Act 1: If You Want To Know Who You Are - John Holmes
Act 1: Gentlemen, I Pray You Tell Me - John Holmes
Act 1: A Wand'ring Minstrel, I - John Holmes
Act 1: Our Great Mikado, Virtuous Man - John Holmes
Act 1: Young Man, Despair - John Holmes
Act 1: And Have I Journey'd For A Month - John Holmes
Act 1: Behold The Lord High Executioner! - John Holmes
Act 1: As Some Day It May Happen - John Holmes
Act 1: Comes A Train Of Little Ladies - John Holmes
Act 1: Three Little Maids From School - John Holmes
Act 1: So Please You, Sir, We Much Regret - John Holmes
Act 1: Were You Not To Ko-Ko Plighted - John Holmes
Act 1: I Am So Proud - John Holmes
Act 1: With Aspect Stern - John Holmes
Act 1: Your Revels Cease - John Holmes
Act II: Braid The Raven Hair - John Holmes
Act II: The Sun, Whose Rays Are All Ablaze - John Holmes
Act II: Brightly Dawns Our Wedding Day - John Holmes
Act II: Here's A How-De-Do! - John Holmes
Act II: Miya Sama, Miya Sama - John Holmes
Act II: A More Humane Mikado - John Holmes

Tracks:

Act II: The Criminal Cried - John Holmes
Act II: See How The Fates Their Gifts Allot - John Holmes
Act II: The Flowers That Bloom In The Spring - John Holmes
Act II: Alone, And Yet Alive - John Holmes
Act II: Hearts Do Not Break - John Holmes
Act II: On A Tree By A River A Little Tom-Tit - John Holmes
Act II: There Is Beauty In The Bellow Of The Blast - John Holmes
Act II: For He's Gone And Married Yum-Yum - John Holmes
Overture - Elizabeth Harwood
Act I: None Shall Part Us From Each Other - Elizabeth Harwood
Act I: Loudly Let The Trumpet Bray! - Elizabeth Harwood
Act I: Nay, Tempt Me Not...Spurn Not The Nobly Born - Elizabeth Harwood
Act I: When I Went To The Bar As A Very Young Man - Elizabeth Harwood
Act I: When Next Your Houses Do Assemble - Elizabeth Harwood
Act II: When All Night Long A Chap Remains (Sentry Song) - Elizabeth Harwood
Act II: Strephon's A Member Of Parliament - Elizabeth Harwood
Act II: When Britain Really Ruled The Waves - Elizabeth Harwood
Act II: Oh, Foolish Fay - Elizabeth Harwood
Act II: Love, Unrequited, Robs Me Of My Rest - Elizabeth Harwood
Act II: When You're lying Awake With A Dismal Headache (Nightmare's Song) - Elizabeth Harwood
Act II: If You Go In, You're Sure To Win - Elizabeth Harwood
Act II: If We're Weak, Enough To Tarry - Elizabeth Harwood
Act II: My Lord, A Suppliant At Your Feet I Kneel - Elizabeth Harwood
Act II: It May Not Be - Elizabeth Harwood
Act II: Soon As We May, Off And Away - Elizabeth Harwood

Customer Reviews:

A Wonderful Performance.......2007-03-31

This is an an authentic, accessible, entertaining, and deeply satisfying performance. Although I like all of the principal singers, my two favorite are Clive Revill as Ko-Ko and Jean Allister as Katisha. For me, the key to a successful Gilbert and Sullivan performance is that it is not only funny, but also touching. In my opinion, Revill and Allister score high in both departments. In their final scene together, they are both vulnerable and hilarious at the same time. One small detail about this recording that bothers me slightly is that the overture has been rewritten. It is a nice medley, but I miss the original. I understand that Sullivan did not write it, but it is based on his tunes and I've always liked it. But don't let that stop you from getting this recording. I consider it to be the best Mikado on record.

ARTICULATE MIKADO.......2007-01-31

Articulate - both in diction and in musical interpretation - this re-release of the 1960's Sadlers Wells recording of Gilbert and Sullivan's MIKADO is quite delightful. The care and loving detail, which were the keystones of SWO's productions of G & S and operettas in the 1960s onstage, are preserved here in Alexander Faris's splendidly gutsy interpretation of the most popular of all the Savoy Operas; if his speeds are at times too leisurely, all can be forgiven just to hear the superb soloists; the expert diction of Denis Dowling as Pooh-Bah; the heroic tones of John Wakefield as the Wandering Minstrel; Marion Studholme singing the best "Sun Whose Rays" you will ever here on disc; Jean Allister as a correctly dominating Katisha, (hurray - a real contralto!), with a superb glissando in "Beauty and the Bellow"; the glorious Pat Kern as Pitti-Sing making so much more of the traditional soubrette; John Heddle Nash giving a singing and acting lesson with Pish-Tush's only solo; and the droll Clive Revill so completely at ease in the comic role of Ko-Ko, (though it is strange that his running out of breath at the end of his verse in the Act Two trio was not corrected!) I have to say that this recording of THE MIKADO puts all other D'Oyly Carte and Glyndeboune recordings in the shade, and the inclusion of highlights from Sadlers Wells IOLANTHE from 1962 is just an added bonus - the overture in this is simply stunning, and how good to hear Eric Shilling, Heather Begg, and Elizabeth Harwood obviously enjoying themselves so much singing Sullivan's most musical of scores.

Finally, a worthy recording of the Mikado!.......2004-03-03

It really does make a difference, when performing Gilbert and Sullivan, to use singers who can act rather than the other way round. Every soloist here utilizes a very forward, "in-the-mask" vocal placement, which not only reduces the need to force, but helps to render their diction crystal-clear. Sample Jean Allister's Katisha. No plummy, oratorio contralto tones for her. Here is all the waspish, incisive malevolence that is already there in the writing; she just reveals it by singing and pronouncing the texts in a light and unforced manner. This approach helps to restore the vim and vigor to an opera that can often seem tired and "played-out" to modern ears. If the recording has any weakness, it may possibly be found in the Yum-yum and Nanki-Poo. Marion Studholme is perhaps more shrill than is necessary, while John Wakefield seems to have wandered in from a performance of Dream of Gerontius. These are minor quibbles, however. The overall excellence of the performance quells any doubts, with Alexander Faris' conducting a model of transparent clarity. The Iolanthe excerpts are also well-done, but it's Mikado that is the jewel here. Don't hesitate; buy it today!

A.E. Housman: A Shropshire Lad, Complete in verse and song

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A.E. Housman: A Shropshire Lad, Complete in verse and song
Alan Bates , Anthony Rolfe Johnson , and Graham Johnson
Manufacturer: Hyperion UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005S85Q
Release Date: 2001-12-11

Baltic Voices 1 / Kreek Sandstrom / Rautavaara / Part / Vasks

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Great 20th century choral music
Some enchanting music
Impeccable performances, soothing music
Ethereally amazing
Not great...

Baltic Voices 1 / Kreek Sandstrom / Rautavaara / Part / Vasks
The Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir
Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr.
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The Powers of Heaven: Orthodox Music of the 17th & 18th Centuries
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ASIN: B00006RNHD
Release Date: 2003-02-11

Tracks:

Cyrillus Kreek (from Psalms of David, 1923): Psalm 104 (Bless the Lord, O my soul)
Happy is the Man (from Psalms 1, 2 & 3)
Psalm 141 (O Lord, I call to Thee)
Psalm 121 (The sun will not strike you by day)
Hear my prayer, O Lord (1986), after Henry Purcell (Sven-David Sandstr
Einojuhani Rautavaara: Lorca Suite Op. 72 (1973): Cancie jinete (The Rider)
El Grito (The Scream)
La luna asoma (The Moon)
Malague
Veljo Tormis: Latvian Bourdon Songs (1982): Garais sauciens (Song of meeting)
Rota dziesma (Spring song)
Kazu apdzieda\232anas (Wedding song contest)
Seru dziesma (Funeral song)
Linu druva (The Flax field)
Ligo dziesma (Midsummer song)
Sven-David Sandstrs ist genug (It is enough) (1986)
Arvo P: ...which was the son of... (2000)
Peteris Vasks: Dona nobis pacem (Grant us peace) (1996/97)

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This remarkable collection of choral music by Baltic composers opens our ears to both their similarities and differences. There are folk influences aplenty (from Veijo Tormis in particular), but also some surprises. Sven-David Sandstrom's "Hear my prayer" takes Purcell's piece of the same name as a jumping-off point, and although his treatment is modern, the lamentation remains vivid. Arvo Part's history of Jesus' genealogy, sung in English, is almost fun in its seemingly endless repetition of "which was the son of," while Rautavaara's four-part, seven-minute Lorca Suite is a fascinating study in miniatures. Vasks's "Dona nobis pacem" (the only piece with orchestral accompaniment) has a hypnotic downward vocal sequence that contrasts with the rising strings. The other works hold the interest as well, and the ubiquitous and gifted Paul Hillier leads the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir in lush performances. Fans of the great Eastern choral tradition won't want to miss this. --Robert Levine

Customer Reviews:

Great 20th century choral music.......2007-02-07

This first volume of Baltic Voices, performed by the highly acclaimed Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir, is a pure enjoyment for any fans of choral music as well as those interested in folk music. All pieces on this CD were pretty much written in the 20th century, starting with Cyrillus Kreek's enchanting Psalms of David (1923), sung in Estonian, and ending with Arvo Pärt's world premiere recording of "...which was the son of..." (2000)-- a fascinating, yet simple, depiction of the geneaology of Jesus from the Gospel of Luke (performed in English). Veljo Tormis does a beautiful job blending the old folk music themes with some new motives in the Latvian Bourdon Songs (1982). And there is much more to discover from other composers... The singing, the sound, and the recording are simply beautiful. The accompanying booklet offers additional details as well as translations.

Some enchanting music.......2006-12-08

Several tracks on this album are absolutely incredible.

I heard the first track (Bless the Lord, O My Soul) by chance on NPR one evening and was immediately spellbound by its unique phrasing.

The last track (Dona Nobis Pacem), aided by a climactic interplay of voice and string, stung me with a beautiful sensation which reaffirmed to my soul that music captures the reason for being alive.

As a newcomer to choral music, I cannot compare this work to many others. However, I can wholeheartedly declare that this album will appeal to those that kneel in humility to the beauty of the human voice.

Impeccable performances, soothing music.......2005-05-26

The very first time I heard a recording from this CD was on NPR several years ago, and it featured excerpts from the Cyrillus Kreek piece. Needless to say, I was in awe of what I heard and consequently had to get the CD. It was one of the most worthwhile purchases I ever made!

The choir performs with ubiquitous energy and notable vigor when a selection would require it. Furthermore, there are many contrasting works featured on this disc, from the ethereal Cyrillus Kreek selection, to the folk-inspired Spring Song and other, more avant-garde repertoire.

It may be the case that one will not instantly fall in love with every single track on this disc, but I would make a case for the fact that there are a number of universally appealing choral works on this disc that, next to the somewhat affordable price, would certainly warrant the purchase!

Ethereally amazing.......2004-07-02

Many composers from Baltic countries round out this incredible compact disc, sung by a collection of excellent voices. The vocal blending is tremendous, despite isolation of the voices over several parts in, at times, serious dissonance. The music is so haunting, I must say I've listened to it nearly every day since I bought it. I witnessed their concert in Houghton, New York last fall, and immediately bought both this CD and the Powers of Heaven.

Not great..........2004-03-17

Full choral sound, sounding very strident at times. Oddly, the recorded singing sounds distinctly enhanced, giving it a less than natural sound. The repertoire represented on this CD is hit and miss - some good, some unremarkable.

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Amazing!!
Wow.

String Quartet Tribute to Snow Patrol

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ASIN: B0007ZSGZE
Release Date: 2005-04-19

Tracks:

Spitting Games
Wow
Chocolate
On/Off
Run
Batten Down The Hatch
Tiny Little Fractures
How To Be Dead
One Night Is Not Enough
Gleaming Auction
Somewhere A Clock Is Ticking
Splitting Hairs (Original Song)

Product Description

1. Spitting Games
2. Wow
3. Chocolate
4. On/Off
5. Run
6. Batten Down The Hatch
7. Tiny Little Fractures
8. How To Be Dead
9. One Night Is Not Enough
10. Gleaming Auction
11. Somewhere A Clock Is Ticking
12. Splitting Hairs (original composition)

Format: CD

Customer Reviews:

Amazing!!.......2007-03-14

This CD is great! I don't know what that other guy is on but I love this CD! Yes, it is very true that you could just go and buy Snow Patrol, and that's what you should do if you want to listen to Snow Patrol. In my opinion one's money would NOT be better spent buying "Final Straw" because the two are completely different...it doesn't really sound like he has an appreciation for string instruments which would help in enjoyig this CD. Anyway...this CD is great, I highly recommend it!

Wow........2006-03-26

To sum this cd up in one word, I'd have to say "horrible." The quality of the music isn't great, and Snow Patrol's songs sound much better when Snow Patrol actually performs them. This cd is nothing more than a couple violins playing a few Snow Patrol songs. One's money would be better spent just buying "Final Straw" the album which most of these songs were taken from.

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Music Review

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1. God Ambition
2. Not Enough - Angelo & Veronica
3. Confess and Believe
4. Waiting for You
5. I Will Trust You
6. Do What's Right
7. Prayer Is the Answer
8. Totally Committed
9. Have You Experienced God
10. To Know You