Live Collection [Import] [Live]

Track Listings

1. For You

2. Rosalita

3. Fire

4. Incident On 57th Street

Editorial Reviews
Album Description
Japanese exclusive live release released from 1998. Four tracks including two songs that were left off the monumental 3CD 'Live 75-85' box set, 'For You' and 'Incident On 57th St.' which are exclusive to this release. Also features two tracks from the aforementioned box set, 'Rosalita' and 'Fire'. Sony.

Tracks:

Ich Atmet' Einen Linden Duft
Blicke Mir Nicht In Die Lieder
Liebst Du Um Schonheit
Um Mitternacht
Ich Bin Der Welt Abhanden Gekommen
E Vivo Ancora...Scherza Infida
As With Rosy Steps
O Ihr Zartlichen
Stiller Freund
Lorraine Hunt Lieberson's Spoken Introduction To: Triraksha's Aria
Triraksha's Aria
Spiritual: Deep River
Unbewegte Laue Luft Op.57 No.8

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful Tribute.......2007-07-15

The re-issue of (AT LAST!) of this live concert is a fitting tribute to the late Lorraine Hunt-Lieberson. The achingly beautiful Mahler lieder and the joyous Handel arias for which she was so well known, are exquisitely and movingly sung. This is a must-have for those who loved this great artist. Her favorite encore number, "Deep River" could melt a heart of stone.

how do you even begin to comment on this singer?.......2007-06-22

I am fortunate to work in an office with walls and a door, where I can actually play music without disturbing anyone. Lately, because work has been particularly stressful, I've been playing and replaying my Hunt Lieberson CD's. Sometimes I am forced to just stop what I'm doing and listen, because I can't help it. Other times I'm aware of this glorious, comforting, melodic background to my work that makes everything I do more tolerable and less fraught. To say that I'm awestruck by this woman's gift would be the grossest of understatements. I don't recall ever responding to music in this way--and I am a singer. No one who cares about vocal music should be without all of Hunt Lieberson's work. Simply extraordinary.

A reissued recital in tribute to a great artist.......2007-06-01

Lorraine Hunt Lieberson got her just due as a great singer only in the last seven years or so of her life. She had sung gloriously at the New York City Opera without being offered a chance to debut at the Met until she was in her forties and made a huge success as Dido in Berlioz's Les Troyens. Now that she is gone, her rpemature death has inspsired a number of tribute albums, of which this 1998 recital in Wigmore Hall is one of the best.

For one thing, it's her only solo recital on disk, and it features some staples of her repertoire--two arias from Handel's Theodora, two beautiful Rilke settings by Petyer Lieberson, and the spiritual 'Deep River' as one of the encores. Hunt Lieberson was also a great Mahler singer but never recored any. She was deeply moving in the Third Sym. as she is here in the five Ruckert lieder. Roger Nognobles offers exceptionally sensitive accompaniments, particularly in the Mahler--I'd rank this CD as first choice if you want these songs outside their usual orchestral setting.

In sum, a unique recital form a much loved and greatly missed singer.

Great Lieberson Recital.......2007-05-31

This album is a 1998 recital by the great mezzo Lorraine Hunt Lieberson. It begins with 5 very beautiful songs by Mahler, all settings from poems by Freidrich Ruckert, followed by two Handel Arias, E vivo ancora from Ariodante, and As with rosy steps from Theodora. The Theodora aria is absolutely ravishing and brings down the house. No one sings Handel like Lieberson, the depth of feeling is remarkable. She concludes with three songs by her (at that time future) husband, the American Composer, Peter Lieberson. Finally she sings two encores, the American spiritual Deep River, and a lovely Brahms lieder Unbewegte laue Luft.

Lorraine Hunt Lieberson was one of the finest Mezzo's of our time. She had a gorgeous dark and warm tone with so much depth. In this recital she is at her absolute artistic peak and the audience realize that they are hearing something special. Roger Vignoles is one of the great piano accompanists of our time, and he shows it in this recording. Listening to this recital brings home the tragedy of Liebersons untimely death last year.

The Ultimate Rat Pack Collection: Live & Swingin (CD & DVD)

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very very good
Classic
Rat Pack
It doesn't get any better than these guys
Fabulous

The Ultimate Rat Pack Collection: Live & Swingin (CD & DVD)
The Rat Pack
Manufacturer: Reprise Records
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ASIN: B0000CF342
Release Date: 2003-10-14

Tracks:

Medley: Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes/When You're Smiling/The Lady I
I Left My Heart in San Francisco
I'm Gonna Sit Right Down and Write Myself a Letter
Medley: Volare/On an Evening in Roma
Goody Goody
Chicago
When Your Lover Has Gone
Monologue
Please Be Kind
You're Nobody Till Somebody Loves You
What Kind of Fool Am I
Out of This World
She's Funny That Way
Hey There
Comedy
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Medley: I Can't Give You Anything But Love...
Impressions
Birth of the Blues
Danny Thomas Introduction
Nancy (With the Laughing Face)
Me and My Shadow
Sam's Song
Birth of the Blues (Reprise)

Amazon.com

Live and Swingin' is undoubtedly for those who already own some of the guys' worthier recordings. Oh, but the guys? Frank, Dean, and Sammy (or, as Jackie Mason had it on The Simpsons, "the Candy Man!") For most anyone who cares, though, this is a must-buy item: a slightly edited version of the 1962 Villa Venice tapes along with a DVD that preserves a rarely seen, full-length serious/funny/anarchic Rat Pack performance from '65. (For sentimentalists' sake, it was taped on Tina Sinatra's 17th birthday; she makes a brief appearance onstage with the fellas.) All kidding aside, the trio makes with the serious singing - though perhaps those who came to hear Sammy get through an entire mini-set without interruption will want to go elsewhere, as his partners' shtick barely allows him to finish a line, much less a song. Sinatra aficionados will find the DVD indispensable, as he paws his way through a mellow version of "My Kind of Town" (benefit location "St. Louis"!) and "Fly Me to the Moon." --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

very very good.......2007-07-05

I actually haven't heard it but it was bought as present for my father and his review of it was it's very good some of the banter between the three of them is priceless and a must for any fan of the rat pack.

Classic.......2007-06-27

By far the best deal you can get if you're a fan of the Rat Pack (Sinatra, Martin, and Davis). The boys sing well and though the jokes are repeated and scripted, (Martin was the only true comic of the group) they never get old. Carson fills in admirably for Bishop on the DVD and even manages to sing an entertaining part in the unofficial theme song of the group, Birth of the Blues.

As a fan who never saw them in person, this is as close to them as I can get and it's almost enough.

Rat Pack.......2007-05-20

Having grown up in a household where Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr were my father's favorite entertainers we recently went and saw the production Rat Pack Live at the Sands. The show was great and I decided to see if there were any recordings of the real Rat Pack available. I stumbled upon this package and I was not disappointed and I am sure you will not be either. It is filled with many classic songs and skits, although Sammy isn't really given the opportunity to perform seriously, but from what I have heard that was the case during their shows.

It doesn't get any better than these guys.......2007-05-13

I was born a generation too late. They were the best! True entertainers

Fabulous.......2007-01-18

If you are a fan of Frank Dean & sammy Then this is a must buy!!!

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how fun this cd is you must discover for yourself
BSO-LIVE
The Ultimate Collection
Brian Stezer Orchestra: Ultimate Collection, Recorded Live
Crank up the volume and close your eyes baby!

The Ultimate Collection: Recorded Live
Brian Setzer Orchestra
Manufacturer: Surfdog Records Ada
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ASIN: B0002476CY
Release Date: 2004-07-13

Tracks:

Intro
James Bond Theme
Hoodoo Voodoo Doll
Good Rockin' Daddy
Your True Love
My Baby Only Cares For Me
Brand New Cadillac
Sittin' On It
Ghost Radio
(Every Time I Hear) That Mellow Saxophone
Rumble In Brighton
Route 66
Rock This Town
As Long As I'm Singin'
Honky Tonk

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This Cat's On A Hot Tin Roof
Dirty Boogie
Jumpin' East Of Java
Drive Like Lightning (Crash Like Thunder)
Caravan
I Won't Stand In Your Way
Mystery Train
Gene & Eddie
Sleepwalk
Stray Cat Strut
Jump Jive An' Wail
Pennsylvania 6-5000
Gettin' In The Mood
Get Me To The Church On Time
Rock This Town

Album Description

This live, double disc collection is the first and only compilation package on the market. It spans Setzer's entire 25 year career, from the Stray Cats to the Brian Setzer Orchestra, and includes the hits "Rock This Town", "Stray Cat Strut", "Rumble In Brighton", "I Won't Stand In Your Way", and Grammy Award winning songs such as "Jump Jive An' Wail", "Sleepwalk", and "Caravan".

Customer Reviews:

how fun this cd is you must discover for yourself.......2005-09-28

I cannot describe how energetic and fun these two discs are from beginning to end. your collection will be greatly enhanced if you get this. it is kind of big band rock, it rules, and it has all the songs that Setzer is famous for on it. just go get it right now!

BSO-LIVE.......2005-09-03

AS IS THE NORM WITH BRIAN SETZER, THERE IS NO LACK OF ENERGY. YOU CAN NEVER GET ENOUGH OF THIS UPBEAT, TOE TAPPING MUSIC THAT REMINDS YOU OF MUSIC LIKE GOD INTENDED IT - AS OPPOSED TO THE "RAP CRAP" OF TODAY.

The Ultimate Collection.......2005-08-22

I'd like to say I've listened to this, but it was a gift for someone else. However, since my son is a fan, I'm sure he loves it!

Brian Stezer Orchestra: Ultimate Collection, Recorded Live.......2005-08-05

I was a Stray Cats' fan back in the day, and liked the song that was used in the GAP commercial, and wanted to get this 2 disk set after hearing part of it on classic rock. Definitely worthwhile, and it's not a real greatest hits, but each disk is from a concert, the first at Montreal at the start of the tour, the other at Tokyo at the end of their tour in the early 90's. A good combo of Stray Cats hits, older songs (Route 66, Get me to the Church on Time). Great use of horns to supplement a rocking sound. A great addition to my collection!

Crank up the volume and close your eyes baby!.......2004-11-17

There is NOTHING, NOTHING, NOTHING like the BSO live in concert, but this collection is as close as you can get to the absolute bliss, power, and pure adrenaline of BSO in person.

It is also a chance to experience the growth and polishing of the band over the years. Disk One seems to have a slightly odd sound mix and is a little rough around the edges. I don't recall that from the concert, but memory fades with age...and it was just such a thrill to see and hear people make such amazing music! Thank you Brian!!!

I do, however distinctly remember the Phoenix concert that was similar to Disk Two...and this is pretty darn close. Brian's musical and vocal talent is truly a gift. It is reproduced beautifully with all of the highs, lows, growls, and yodels! Bernie Dresel is amazing as usual. He is the king of drummers and has some great features on Disk 2 that will confound and bewilder anyone who understand what it takes to produce that percussion.

Since you can't buy a lifetime of live BSO concerts (too bad), buy this collection. It is a totally different experience than the studio albums and worth every cent!

Romance Of The Violin (Live From New York In Concert)

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Excellent performances, both audio and video
Great music, lousy format!

Romance Of The Violin (Live From New York In Concert)
Joshua Bell
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The Essential Joshua Bell
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Tchaikovsky: Violin Concerto [Hybrid SACD]

ASIN: B00076ZZB6
Release Date: 2005-02-08

Tracks:

O mio babbino caro from Gianni Schicchi
The Girl With Flaxen Hair
Nocturne
The Swan
Serenade
Casta Diva from Norma
Andante from Piano Concerto No. 21 in C Major K. 467
Dance of the Blessed Spirits from Orfeo ed Euridice
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Songs My Mother Taught Me
Pur ti Miro from 'L'incoronazione di Poppea
Elegie: O doux printemps d'autrefois
Trerei

Album Description

CD AUDIO SIDE: Entire Album

DVD SIDE: * Entire album in Enhanced LPCM Stereo * Video of highlights from Joshua Bell Romance of the Violin Live from Lincoln Center with the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra * Complete Discography This disc is intended to play on standard DVD and CD players. May not play on a limited number of models.

Customer Reviews:

Excellent performances, both audio and video.......2007-01-09

I was delighted with this Dual Disc. Performances are excellent, both audio and video. Recording quality is very good.

I must report some problems with CD side (cracks) on older CD player.

Great music, lousy format!.......2007-01-03

I love the music, but was VERY unhappy to be unable to play this CD on my computer. The DVD side works okay, but I can't load this to itunes on my macintosh. And I can't load the DVD to my computer and store this disk at home. If I had it to do over, I'd buy the plain vanilla CD!

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The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra needs a guitar player!
Persuaders Theme!
A Variety Of Classics!
Incredible Barry Collection
" one of cinema's greatest composers...John Barry"

John Barry: The Collection

Manufacturer: Silva America
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2001-05-22

Tracks:

Zulu
From Russia With Love
From Russia With Love - 007
Goldfinger
The Ipcress File
The Knack
Mister Moses
Thunderball
The Wrong Box
Born Free
The Quiller Memorandum
You Only Live Twice
The Girl With The Sun In Her Hair
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The Lion In Winter
On Her Majesty's Secret Service
On Her Majesty's Secret Service
Midnight Cowboy
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The Last Valley
Walkabout
Monte Walsh
Diamonds Are Forever
The Persuaders
Mary Queen Of Scots
The Man With The Golden Gun
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The Tamarind Seed
King Kong
Eleanor And Franklin
Robin And Marian
The Deep
Hanover Street
The Black Hole
Moonraker
Somewhere In Time
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Body Heat
Frances
Octopussy
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High Road To China
A View To A Kill
Out Of Africa
The Living Daylights
Dances With Wolves
Dances With Wolves
Chaplin
Moviola
Indecent Proposal
The Specialist
The Scarlet Letter
Cry The Beloved Country
Mercury Rising
The James Bond Theme

Customer Reviews:

The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra needs a guitar player!.......2006-11-09

Granted, they only need it for one composition (the last one, "The James Bond Theme") but still, without the guitar it's just not the same. Barry didn't compose this one so I suppose it was a bonus and I shouldn't complain, really. The rest of the music on all the CDs is fantastic. Some of the stuff I had heard before without realizing who had composed it. Very enjoyable, to say the least.

Persuaders Theme!.......2006-03-02

Buy it for the Persuaders theme, probably the best TV theme song ever written.

A Variety Of Classics!.......2005-12-06

John Barry has been composing film scores for over forty years and this is only scratching the surface of his productions. Never mind that the entire set is recorded by the Prague Philharmonic; it's pure to Barry's themes. While John Williams compositions ("Star Wars", etc.) are wild and flamboyant and Jerry Goldsmith's (Hoosier's, etc.) are mood pieces, John Barry crosses over all barriers and is amazingly diverse. Barry has recorded most of the exciting James Bond themes, melodramatic classics like "The Lion In Winter' and moody theme hits like "Midnight Cowboy". He also tugs at the heartstrings with compositions from, "Somewhere In Time", "Frances" and "Out Of Africa". He varies his themes for all types of films and few composers capture it so well.

There is over four hours of music in this set with a colorful and informative booklet.

Incredible Barry Collection.......2004-03-11

Any fan of movies will absolutley love this collection. Being a movie buff I couldn't wait to get this boxed set. Knowing Barry from all the James Bond movies, I did not realize his involvement with so many others. The orchestra is magnificent in all these themes. I'm listening to "High Road to China" right now and I'm drifting in the clouds in a Tiger Moth with Tom Selleck and Bess Armstrong. If you are familiar with a movie it will definitely have you seeing it again, if not the scores are still beautiful. Any fan of classical music will be pleased as well. Travellers will defintitely enjoy it for a long drive. I know from when I use to travel that music like this made the miles float by faster. I highly recommend these four CDs even if you just know a handful of the songs.

" one of cinema's greatest composers...John Barry".......2001-07-06

This collection of four compact discs...are worth their weight in GOLD! Barry creates visual moods for each film he scores...romantic, sentimental, action, adventure, suspense and mystery...the list could go on. Strings, brass and lush-velvet arrangements overlay each cue in his distinctive style of legendary scoring...we have ~ "John Barry:The Collection", Silva Screen's release traces 40 years of film music, featuring "The City Of Prague Philarmonic Orchestra" ~ conducted by Mr. Nic Raine (outstanding)..."Crouch End Festival Chorus" ~ David Temple, Choir Master...perform 56 selections, over four hours of symphonic suites with a full orchestra sound...all individually wrapped-up into one neat package...just the way "film-score-buffs" like 'em!

Must ask the following to take a bow ~ James Fitzpatrick (compilation producer), always in their pitching, Reynold da Silva (executive producer), Nic Raine (conductor, arranger, orchestrator & associate producer), a tremen!dous asset to every project he undertakes...and the man who made it all possible...a legendary icon always leading the way in film scoring ~ JOHN BARRY!

Total Time: 258:76 on 56 Tracks ~ SSD-1128 ~ (2001)

You might try other albums from Silva Screen, all worthy of a good listen ~ "The Essential James Bond" (SSD-1034)..."Bond:Back In Action" (SSD-1100)..."Bond:Back In Action 2" (SSD-1119)..."Zulu" (SSD-1095)..."Raise The Titanic" (SSD-1102)..."Walkabout" (SSD-1120)...check out my reviews on amazon.com/music.

Live from the Concertgebouw, 1978 & 1979

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If you only get one Martha Argerich disc...
DON'T YOU WISH YOU'D BEEN THERE?
Argerich's strengths and weaknesses
Great Chopin Nocturne
Not Martha's Best

Live from the Concertgebouw, 1978 & 1979
Johann Sebastian Bach , Bela Bartok , Frédéric Chopin , Alberto Ginastera , Sergey Prokofiev , Domenico Scarlatti , and Martha Argerich
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Partita No. 2 In C Minor, BWV 826: I. Sinfonia - Grave Adagio
Partita No. 2 In C Minor, BWV 826: Andante
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Amazon.com

Throughout her lengthy artistic career, pianist Martha Argerich has experienced many heights and depths: moments of "crisis" in which she hasn't always seemed prepared to offer the full extent of her artistic insights, but also many, many times when she has managed simultaneously to come into her own and to completely lose herself in music-making. Fortunately it's the latter snapshot of Argerich's career that this CD captures, drawing from two live recitals Argerich gave at Amsterdam's Concertgebouw in 1978 and 1979. They document the pianist's overwhelming gifts, with all the artistic characteristics that have made her so revered. The program is quite eclectic, with music from Prokofiev and Chopin--all familiar territory for Argerich, which she masters with arresting brilliance, extraordinary technical facility, and grandly sweeping gestures. A bit further afield on the program are such composers as Domenico Scarlatti and J.S. Bach. The latter might give one pause: Bach and Argerich? But in the slower movements of the C Minor Partita, it's astonishing to hear such uncommonly tender, feathery tones. In short, the music breathes. It's only too bad that in the faster movements of the Bach pieces Argerich resorts to her typically fiery, stormy attacks. --Teresa Pieschacón Raphael

Customer Reviews:

If you only get one Martha Argerich disc..........2007-04-30

If you only get one Martha Argerich disc, or if you're just begining to collect her music, this would be an excellent choice. She is in superb form here, playing to a large, very appreciative audience. Also she plays a huge variety here, ranging from Bach & Scarlatti, through Chopin, to semi-modern composers including Bartok, Prokofiev, and Ginastera.

This recording illustrates why Argerich is considered by many to be the greatest living pianist, (I also love Pollini). Her power, passion, full colored tone, and technical agility are unparalleled. While everything on this album is superb, my favorite is the Chopin Nocturne in C minor. It starts off very calm, but with just a hint of the turbulence to come. It becomes even more serine when suddenly the serenity is invaded by waves of dark turbulence. I've heard a few other versions of this work, but I've never heard the simultaneous range of emotions that Argerich achieves here, it's magical.

DON'T YOU WISH YOU'D BEEN THERE?.......2006-08-31

Thrilling, exciting, sexy, passionate, fiery, volatile, demanding, challenging, surprising, charismatic, exquisitely beautiful. Are we talking about the pianist or the playing? Well, both, of course. This recital from the Concertgebouw in the late 70's (actually put together from two recitals) amply demonstrates why Martha Argerich is one of the great pianists of our time.

For a start, there is the breathtaking range of repertoire here - from Bach to Bartok and Prokofiev and on to her fellow-countryman, Ginastera. All of them played with an innate sense of the different styles and character demanded. But all of them challenging stale preconceptions, shedding new light on the composers and their music. Even the most familiar pieces come up as fresh as though newly minted. The Chopin items are just as fresh and exciting as anything here: the C Minor Nocturne is a wonder of colour and tints, the darkness of its central section starkly contrasted with the elegance and smoothness of its outer parts. Equally the motoric rhythms of the first movement of the Bartok Sonata and the last of the Prokofiev display enormous power and energy.

With her reluctance to play/record solo recitals any more, live documents such as these Concertgebouw programmes are invaluable. If you've a taste for invigorating, refreshing piano playing of the highest standards (both of technique and interpretation), don't hesitate.

Argerich's strengths and weaknesses.......2005-11-11

This CD, with live recordings from 1978 and 1979, is a showcase of Martha Argerich's astounding gifts but also of some of her evident shortcomings. The former are a technique as brilliant as any to be found anywhere in the world today, a real interpretative temperament and a natural musical instinct which is amongst the most unique in the annals of piano playing. The latter, a tendency towards senselessly fast and forced playing which often leads to distorted renditions reminiscent of the worst moments of Simon Barere and Gyorgy Cziffra.

The Partita n. 2 is good, reasonably spacious and even luminous in places. It's non-authoritative Bach playing but all the better for it. The Bartok sonata is the highlight of the disc: its motoric drive is relentless, its percussiveness notable without being unpleasant, and the overall technical vigour quite remarkable. Prokofiev's Sonata n. 7, op. 83 - probably the most popular of the Russian master's nine - is also impressive, with some brilliant fingerwork in spite of some minor slips and exciting throughout, though the final allegro precipitato sounds hurried rather than potent. Argerich also shows the expected understanding of her compatriot Alberto Ginastera's Danzas Argentinas, which she dispatches with flair and elan.

The Chopin, however, is a totally different story, and a sad one at that. This Scherzo n. 3 is much inferior to Argerich's previous recordings of the piece - made in 1961 and 1965 - and easily her worst attempt. She entirely sacrifices the narrative aspect of the work to speed and feverishness. The result is a shapeless, amorphous performance, with many blurred and technically inaccurate moments, and a tone with is at times hard-edged and banged. I can't imagine Chopin wanting that (ironically enough, the notoriously fast-fingered Barere recorded this same scherzo in the 30's with restraint, good taste and a luminous quality of tone).

All in all, a valuable CD, not only for the instances of great piano playing but also for revealing Argerich's highs and lows as a performer.

Great Chopin Nocturne.......2005-02-03

Sometimes, listening to Argerich can give one the impression that you are hearing THE way of playing a piece.
In this case, it happened with Chopin's beautiful nocturne, which i had already heard in various performances by other pianists (Rubinstein, Barenboim, etc)

I can't believe it's the same piece. In this recording, Argerich has managed to make this one explode like an atomic bomb, and leave me trembling.... Even in the slower parts the notes seem to flow like water... Simply wonderful.

The other works recorded are good, but the partita sounds better on DG's Studio recording, the Scherzo also sounds better on DG's Debut Recital... The Prokofiev sonata is included in this disc only, so if you want it, there you go...

Anyway, good cd, gret Nocturne, very good permormances all around.

The sound is a little crappy though, so it gets 4 stars instead of five. I really don't like EMI's live sound...

Not Martha's Best.......2001-07-30

Being a Marth Argerich fan, i was disapointed with this CD. In the last movement of the Prokofiev, which is one of my favorite pieces of music, she loses control and the Great Finaly of the sonata is very sloppy. through out the CD backround noise is heard and for the encores i was amazed at how much whishpereing there was , even during her playing. i know thats something that she cannot help. overall her playing is much cleaner and neater on otherr CD's. i recommened her two Great Pianists of hte Twentieth Century CD's much more than this one. the First one has a much nicer recording of the Bach Partita.

The Collection: Piano Man/52nd Street/Kohuept: Live in Leningrad

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The Collection: Piano Man/52nd Street/Kohuept: Live in Leningrad
Billy Joel
Manufacturer: Sony
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ASIN: B000219936
Release Date: 2004-05-04

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Long Live the Queens! ( Platinum Collection)

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Long live the queens indeed!
A True Gem!
An Awesome Collection For Fans!!!

Long Live the Queens! ( Platinum Collection)
Shakespear's Sister
Manufacturer: WEA Platinum
ProductGroup: Music
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Shakespears Sister #3
Best of Shakespear's Sister
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Sacred Heart
Drama Remixes, Vol. 1

ASIN: B000BYCAHG
Release Date: 2005-12-12

Tracks:

You're History [Maximised Version]
Pretty Boy
Break My Heart (You Really) [Extended Version]
Heroine (Heavenly)
Run Silent [Revolution Mix]
Mr Wrong
Dirty Mind [1990 Version]
Goodbye Cruel World [Bto Remix]
Black Sky [the Black Widow Mix]
I Don't Care [Henley Board Mix]
Remember My Name
Stay [Acoustic Version]
Prehistoric Daze
Suddenly
Opportunity Knockers
I Can Drive [Pull Down Your Pants Mix]

Album Description

Shakespears Sister was a band consisting of Siobhan Fahey and Marcella Detroit. The band formed in 1988, the same year that Fahey left Bananarama, and are named after a song by The Smiths, though the term "Shakespeare's Sister" predates the song. 16 track Platinum Collection consists of their best - most in remixed form - from the Warner/Elektra music archives. 2005.

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Long live the queens indeed!.......2006-08-21

Shakespear's Sister is one of the world's most successful UK girl band duos. They were armed with real "girl power", an incredibly dramatic flair for some really quirky, fun theatrical songs and visually stunning videos. They had a knack mixing up electro beats and rock music with flawless ease and a unique sound all of their own. Comprised of dark seductress Siobhan Fahey (fresh from her departure with Bananarama at the time of the band's formation) and the Aretha Franklin-like pipes of Marcella Detroit, they personified "alternative music" complimenting each other very well with their distinct voices.

Following a string of top 10 hits worldwide in the early nineties the band unfortunately disbanded and Siobhan went on to record a solo glam rock record under the name of Shakespear's Sister titled 3, that unfortunately hadn't seen the light of day from the record company until extensive legal wrangling and exhaustive efforts on Siobhan's part to get the record released after she got the rights to fully do so in 2005 (after her long hiatus from the music business) - "Opportunity Knockers" a track from that album is featured here as a little extra. Siobhan has also been hard at work preparing a solo electro-clash/rock/alternative album and released 3 singles with remixes under her own name and SF record label, plus a Shakespear's Sister Best Of CD/ DVD combo. From all these releases seeing the light of day, we finally now get a Platinum Edition by Warner, a Best of album of sorts, remixed, with B-sides & extras titled cheekily enough Long Live the Queens.

The collection starts off with extended remixes of the band's early big hits, as well as hard to find early B-sides. B-side "Pretty Boy" is a typical 80s ditty, "Mr. Wrong" has a distinct Mexican-pop-meets-wild-west feel to it and "Remember My Name" is a very smooth pop number with a cabaret flair. The early songs match well the dance sounds of late 80s and are nicely re-mastered for this collection. "Suddenly" is an excellent B-side from Siobhan's sessions in 1996, with a slight dark industrial marching rock sound and a fun catchy sing-along chorus (the music resembling a watered down rock version of Goldfrapp's "Train"), it would make a great single even if it was released today.

We get many more varied songs as well thanks to the band's later songs, starting with the very sunny and laid back "Prehistoric Daze", a surprising reggae/rap track, a successfully humorous collaboration with The Holy Ghost band for The Flinstones movie soundtrack that suits Siobhan's voice and gives newly rastafarian Sinead O'Connor a run for her money. The acoustic version of "Stay" is stunning to hear in its ballad entirety and "Black Sky" just floats away only with epic instrumentals and loose melodies. The 1990 version of "Dirty Mind" is now more complex, dramatic and full of chaotic energy that makes you want to get up and start dancing with its party mood, similarly the BTO remix of "Goodbye Cruel World" is transformed by from the epic rock song we know to a rave version with hypnotic techno beats.

This is not your typical "best of" collection but then again Shakespear's Sister was never a typical pop band. If you are fans of the original songs and if you do or don't own the Best Of CD, I think you'd still be interested to hear these alternative versions and satisfy your ears with this eclectic collection before we finally get the new anticipated full solo album by Siobhan Fahey.

A True Gem!.......2006-02-04

WOW! It's all I can about this CD. Saw it on amazon and bought it within the same 10 minutes. My friend Ermanno had mentioned the CD to me that same night too...and highly recommended it to me. He bought it from here on amazon as well. Every track is amazing, fresh & far beyond my expectations. Especially tracks 1, 3, 4, 7, 12, 13 and 16. I've heard "Prehistoric Daze" on the "The Flintstones" soundtrack CD...and totally forgot about this song until now. It's so dark & definitely one of the Highlights of this item. Track #6 (Mr. Wrong) is quite different and hardly sounds like 'SS'. It's more like an 80's b-side of Debbie Gibson. I DON'T like track #10 (I don't care). It's a horrible version with no background bounce. Sounds too much like a bland demo. The "Hormonally Yours" CD version rocks!

Tracklisting & Total Time Per Track:
01- You're History (Maximised Version) - 6:38
02- Pretty Boy - 3:38
03- Break My Heart (You Really)(Extended Version) - 5:36
04- Heroine (Heavenly) - 5:33
05- Run Silent (Revolution Mix) - 6:30
06- MR. Wrong - 3:53
07- Dirty Mind (1990 Version) - 4:08
08- Goodbye Cruel World (BTO Remix) - 5:48
09- Black Sky (The Black Widow Mix) - 5:57
10- I Don't Care (Henley Board Mix) - 4:04
11- Remember My Name - 3:35
12- Stay (Acoustic Version) - 3:42
13- Prehistoric Daze (Shakespeares Sister & The Holy Ghost) - 4:56
14- Suddenly - 3:38
15- Opportunity Knockers - 4:46
16- I Can Drive (Pull Down Your Pants Mix) - 5:39

Album & Design Info:

- You won't find very much "photo-wise" in this package.
- Photo on backside of booklet is of Marcella & Siobhan from behind.
- Front cover image is found on backside of CD case as well
- CD case is a Jewel-case with other "Warner Platinum Series" releases.
- Booklet features credits for each track.
- Disc is white with silver lettering
- Recording Quality is clear, crisp & bass is great
- This Compilation: 2005 Warner Music UK Ltd.
- Executive Producer: Kurt-Pagan Davies
- WWW.SIOBHANFAHEY.COM

Every track will keep you on the edge of your seat, wanting more. The remixing & mastering is excellent & Siobhan has left me satisfied again. I've always been this way when listening to my 'SS' CDs. It all started with "Hormonally Yours". That was suck an easy album to get into. With "Long Live the Queens"...this is no ordinary album and I can't believe it took so long for something this good to reach the music stores. Thank You, Siobhan! You read our minds! ;) ;) wink wink

Definitely worth the money, if you're buying it for yourself or a friend. Regarding the low price...don't consider this a "Bargain Bin" item in the least. It's worth every penny. If you're a Shakespears Sister fan...or if you're only starting out...I highly recommend "Long Live The Queens" as and addition to your SS collection. Hot!!!

An Awesome Collection For Fans!!!.......2005-12-14

That's Right, if you're not a fan, this may not be the best way to introduce yourself to the music of Shakespear's Sister. This is more of a sum up of the "Everything Else" from Shakespear's Sister, whether you swing more for Marcella Detroit or for Siobhan Fahey, the remixes are a satisfying alternate from some of their best 12" singles.

The B-sides, including the rare "Pretty Boy", the forgettable "Remember My Name," and fun "Mr. Wrong" are b-sides for a reason, but have sentimental value to us fans, particularly those who bought the Run Silent 7" or 12" when it first came out in the late 80s. The only B-side which I always thought was almost as superior as some of the singles, "Suddenly", is also represented here.
One thing missing is the supurbe alternate and more glamorized version of "Do I Scare You," This is a trip down memory lane for fans of one of the best duos of the 90s.

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One good track
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TRACK LIST

Unplugged Collection, Vol. 1 [LIVE]

Manufacturer: Warner Brothers
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B0006MUA8O

Product Description

Track Listings 1. Pride and Joy - Stevie Ray Vaughan 2. Before You Accuse Me - Eric Clapton 3. Are You Gonna Go My Way - Lenny Kravitz 4. Somebody to Shove - Soul Asylum 5. Barefoot - k.d. lang 6. Graceland - Paul Simon 7. Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me - Elton John 8. Like a Hurricane - Neil Young 9. Gasoline Alley 10. Pink Houses - John Mellencamp 11. We Can Work It Out - Paul McCartney 12. Deep Dark Truthful Mirror - Elvis Costello 13. Come Rain or Come Shine - Don Henley 14. Why - Annie Lennox 15. Don't Talk - 10,000 Maniacs 16. Half a World Away - R.E.M.

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Worth a listen.......2005-10-01

This disc serves a number of purposes, all good. First of all, it's a sampler disc, giving you a taste of some music you might otherwise not hear. Secondly, acoustic versions (and live ones, for that matter) allow other interpretations by the original artists, which you seldom hear outside the concert venue. Overall, the quality and selections are good, and I got a chance to hear Henley do a cover of "Rain or Shine", which was worth the price of the disc.

One good track.......2005-09-29

Ok - maybe two good tracks.

Stevie Ray Vaughan opens the album with a powerful voice and a 12 string accoustic. We miss you Stevie.

But for me the album is worth it for the blues version of Are You Gonna Go My Way by Lennie Kravitz.

Why not just download those tracks from iTunes.

Fun Disc.......2005-07-15

This is a fun disc to throw in the stereo while you're working. Filled with some old favorites, each done with a unique twist. Enjoyable.

TRACK LIST.......2004-11-17

Track Listings
1. Pride and Joy - Stevie Ray Vaughan
2. Before You Accuse Me - Eric Clapton
3. Are You Gonna Go My Way - Lenny Kravitz
4. Somebody to Shove - Soul Asylum
5. Barefoot - k.d. lang
6. Graceland - Paul Simon
7. Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me - Elton John
8. Like a Hurricane - Neil Young
9. Gasoline Alley - Rod Stewart
10. Pink Houses - John Mellencamp
11. We Can Work It Out - Paul McCartney
12. Deep Dark Truthful Mirror - Elvis Costello
13. Come Rain or Come Shine - Don Henley
14. Why - Annie Lennox
15. Don't Talk - 10,000 Maniacs
16. Half a World Away - R.E.M.

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Great, Essentioal live versions of two classics
You've got to be kidding me
Great Material But Ridiculous Price
Hard to find but well worth the effort!

Live Collection
Bruce Springsteen
Manufacturer: Sony Japan
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Live/1975-85

ASIN: B00004VPNU
Release Date: 2001-08-31

Tracks:

For You [#]
Rosalita (Come out Tonight)
Fire
Incident on 57th Street [#]

Album Description

Japanese exclusive live release released from 1998. Four tracks including two songs that were left off the monumental 3CD 'Live 75-85' box set, 'For You' and 'Incident On 57th St.' which are exclusive to this release. Also features two tracks from the aforementioned box set, 'Rosalita' and 'Fire'. Sony.

Album Details

Special Japanese EP that Includes Two Songs that were Left off the Monumental Triple CD 'live 75-85" Album: 'for You' and 'incident on 57th St.' Are Exclusive to this Disc. An Absolute Must for Lovers of the Boss's Live Shows of the Period and Collectors!

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Great, Essentioal live versions of two classics.......2006-06-15

This import has two great live songs available on CD nowhere else. The 10-minute "Incident on 57th Street" here is the finest version of this great song ever done (available only as a single b-side and all versions I heard of the single had loud popping record noise on it - it's clean here). Also this live wersion of "For You" is wonderful. Highly recommended for these two songs. Its a very high priced import, so try to get a good price of it used.

You've got to be kidding me.......2006-04-15

Simply not worth it for the price, especially now that the Hammersmith '75 show, long a popular bootleg, has been released ('73-'78 was Springsteen's real peak as a live performer) to complement the other multiple Bruce live sets already available. It's a fun listen but I certainly wouldn't pay more than $15 for it, unless you're the sort of Bruce fan whoa absolutely has to have everything, in which case no price will be too high anyway.

Great Material But Ridiculous Price.......2003-04-24

There are two absolutely essential live Springsteen cuts on this CD that are unavailable anywhere else. These were b-sides released on the singles of "Fire" and "War" that came out to promote "Live 75-85". "Incident" is one of Bruce's all-time classic epics, rivaling Jungleland as one of his best and longest songs. "For You" is nice early Bruce, and the live rendition is much better than the studio version on his first album. There is nothing finer than live Springsteen material, and even moderate fans value it above all else in their collections. And it doesn't get any better than the two songs I just mentioned ("Rosalita" and "Fire" are equally good, but already available on his live box-set). But Bruce's live material is a double-edged sword- it is so good that you want as much as you can get, but Bruce is notoriously stingy with his releases in general, and his live material in particular. Why he would make this (and other recent, equally desirable singles) available to much of his fanbase only as a ridiculoulsly overpriced import is completely beyond me. C'mon, Bruce- you're known as a down-to-earth guy who celebrates the common struggles of life. Please make your highly desirable live releases as readily avaialable as possible!

Hard to find but well worth the effort!.......2003-01-18

This import only release is well worth purchasing if only for the epic version of Incident on 57th Street. It contains one of the greatest of Bruce's dramatic, crying guitar solos and is one of the reasons that its rare appearances in Springsteen's setlists are so highly prized by the faithful. The version of "For You" is also a great version that is only available here. Rosalita and Fire are outstanding live songs but are heard in the same version on the Live 75-85 box set. For hard core Bruce tramps only but if you're not one, what's wrong with you???

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