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1. Born in a Suitcase

2. Hard to Know

3. Moanin' (Introduction)

4. Moanin'

5. Insomnia

6. Nutty/Ode to Billie Joe

7. Odwallah

8. Willow Weep for Me

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Average customer rating: An aural treat for lovers of vocal music Enchanting If Angels Ever Recorded A CD another exquisite performance Anonymous, but in no way generic

A Portrait Of Anonymous 4 Anonymous , Hildegard of Bingen , and Anonymous 4 Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Hildegard of Bingen | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Anonymous 4 | ( A ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Masses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Choruses | Opera & Vocal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Choruses | Opera & Vocal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music $6.99 and Under | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music All Classical Music Blowout | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Hildegard of Bingen | ( H ) | Composers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Anonymous 4 | ( A ) | Performers, A-Z | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | Classical Music Blowout | Stores | Music Similar Items: American Angels Gloryland 1000: A Mass for the End of Time / Anonymous 4 The Origin of Fire: Music and Visions of Hildegard von Bingen Wolcum Yule: Celtic and British Songs and Carols - Anonymous 4 with Andrew Lawrence-King ASIN: B0000007HW Release Date: 1997-04-10

Tracks:

1. Miracles Of Sant'Iago: Music From The Codex Calixtinus: Venite omnes cristicole
2. Miracles Of Sant'Iago: Music From The Codex Calixtinus: Ad superni regis decus
3. Miracles Of Sant'Iago: Music From The Codex Calixtinus: Portum in ultimo
4. The Lily & The Lamb: Chant & Polyphony From Medieval England: O Maria stella maris
5. The Lily & The Lamb: Chant & Polyphony From Medieval England: Stabat iuxta Christi crucem
6. The Lily & The Lamb: Chant & Polyphony From Medieval England: Stillat in stellam radium
7. A Star In The East: Medieval Hungarian Christmas Music: Primo tempore alleviata
8. A Star In The East: Medieval Hungarian Christmas Music: Speciosus forma
9. A Star In The East: Medieval Hungarian Christmas Music: Mi Atyank Atya Isten
10. Love's Illusion: Music From The Montpellier Codex: Puisque bele dame m'eime - Flos Filius
11. Love's Illusion: Music From The Montpellier Codex: Ne sai, que je die - Iohanne
12. Love's Illusion: Music From The Montpellier Codex: Amor potest conqueri - Ad amorem sequitur
13. Love's Illusion: Music From The Montpellier Codex: Quant yver la bise ameine - In Seculum
14. Love's Illusion: Music From The Montpellier Codex: On doit fin(e) Amor - La Biaute - In Seculum
15. An English Ladymass: Medieval Chant & Polyphony: Edi beo thu hevene quene
16. An English Ladymass: Medieval Chant & Polyphony: Ave maris stella
17. An English Ladymass: Medieval Chant & Polyphony: Salve virgo virginum
18. On Yoolis Night: Medieval Carols & Motets: Ther Is No Rose Of swych vertu
19. On Yoolis Night: Medieval Carols & Motets: Prolis eterne genitor - psallat mater gracie
20. On Yoolis Night: Medieval Carols & Motets: Ecce quod natura
21. Spiritui sancto

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This sampler album of excerpts from seven other Anonymous 4 releases is a good introduction for anyone who is unacquainted with the A4's startlingly pure singing and virtually celestial blend. But if you fall under the spell of this outstanding a capella quartet, the present disc will become extraneous because you'll want to own the complete recordings from which it's drawn. If you prefer complete works to samplers, try taking the plunge with "An English Ladymass" or "On Yoolis Night." --Sarah Bryan Miller

Customer Reviews:

An aural treat for lovers of vocal music.......2007-04-14

If you love vocal music these gals are fabulous! This is a best of album, which is always good as an introduction to a new artist. It gives you a taste of their various albums, so you can go ahead and pursue the ones you like. Enjoy!

Enchanting.......2007-01-10

If you enjoy music that takes you to a different time and place, you will get lost in time with this beautiful work.

If Angels Ever Recorded A CD.......2006-03-16

Four female voices have never blended together so perfectly and beautifully as do those of the 'Anonymous 4.' Their CD titled, 'Portrait' contains a selection of tracks from seven other previous CD's, kind of a "Best Of" you might say.

If angels ever came down from heaven to record a CD this is what they would sound like.

Harmonious, Celestial, Purifying and Eternal.

another exquisite performance.......2006-02-27

This amazing quartette is so talented. The Christmas cd reminds me of Christmas 50 years ago in rural England where I grew up. It contains the only rendition of The Holly and the Ivy I have heard that actually does the carol justice.

Anonymous, but in no way generic.......2001-02-04

I learned about this quartet though a review in Stereophile magazine. Although they don't publish a lot of reviews, I've had exceptionally good luck with their past picks and have been able to branch out successfully in new musical directions as a result.

These four women are virtuoso female vocalists, hauntingly pure of voice. They perform music from centuries ago in the same type of setting that it was originally performed in, with stunning results. I'm generally not one for "religious" material (this is the first recording of this nature I've ever bought), but this music goes so far back in time that it sounds more primal than Christian overall.

A refreshing change when you're in the right mood, and something that can relax even you type A personalities out there (and you *know* who you are :) , I can suggest this one without reserve. You'll be adding a nice, quiet corner to your collection, and you'll probably wind up visiting it more than you ever imagined.

Average customer rating: The Voices of Angels Easter in Medieval England Astonishing beauty Unearthly Beauty Stirring and profoundly spiritual

The Lily and the Lamb: Chant and Polyphony from Medieval England Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi Fr. ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Anonymous 4 | ( A ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Motets | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Classical | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: An English Ladymass: Medieval Chant and Polyphony Miracles of Sant'iago: Music from the Codex Calistinus Love's Illusion-Music From The Montpellier Codex 13th Century Lammas Ladymass - 13th and 14th Century English Chant and Polyphony La Bele Marie: Songs to the Virgin from 13th-Century France ASIN: B0000007EH Release Date: 1995-08-22

Tracks:

1. Processional Hymn: O gloriosa domina
2. Hymn: milde lomb isprad o rode
3. Conductus: Ave Maria gracia plena
4. Conductus: O Maria stella maris
5. Sequence: Stabat iuxta Christi crucem
6. Sequence: Stillat in stellam radium
7. Sequence: Salve virgo singularis
8. Sequence: Stond wel, moder, under roode
9. Sequence: O Maria virgo pia
10. Hymn: In te concipitur
11. Sequence: Jesu Cristes milde moder
12. Motet: Veni mater gracie - Dou way, Robin
13. Motet: O mors moreris - O vita vera - Mors
14. Conductus: Salve virgo tonantis solium
15. Sequence: Miserere miseris
16. Conductus: Ave Maria salus hominum
17. Conductus: Memor esto tuorum
18. Antiphon: Ave regina celorum

Amazon.com essential recording

The disc's title refers to Mary and her son, the Christ, which is the general theme of the medieval chant, polyphony, and poetry that forms this program. The selections are ordered around three 13th century "sequences" that describe Mary's experiences at the foot of the cross. You can get deep into the mechanics and musicological aspects of this fascinating music, or you can just listen. This is music that speaks to everyone, and the mere sound of these voices, whether in their incredibly pure and perfect unison or multi-colored polyphony, can touch places within that otherwise rarely resonate. There's also something reassuring about connecting in this way with struggling souls of the distant past whose cares and hopes were much like ours. They survived largely due to their faith and its proclamation through music such as this. --David Vernier

Customer Reviews:

The Voices of Angels.......2007-03-29

Its not often in this busy life that you can settle back and listen to the voices of angels weave a peaceful tapestry around you while earthly cares fade and vanish in the ether. The Anonymous 4 are weavers of wonder and peace. No matter that your spiritual persuasion might not be Roman Catholic - or any other established Old World Church. If this music doesn't calm your savage soul and lead you to offer a prayer of thanksgiving for the purest qualities of the human voice, nothing will. Stick with your Heavy Metal. "The Lily and the Lamb" isn't for you.

If you are someone who appreciates classical, Baroque, and/or Renaissance music, do not hesitate to enjoy this CD. The liner notes are also interesting and informative. Every CD from this group is of the highest quality. They also make much appreciated gifts for those you care about.

Easter in Medieval England.......2006-05-07

The Lily and the Lamb. Chant and Polyphony from Medieval England. Performed by Anonymous 4 (Ruth Cunningham, Marsha Genensky, Susan Hellauer, Johanna Rose).
Recorded in September and October, 1994, at the Priory Church, Boxgrove, Chichester, England.
Harmonia Mundi HMU 907125. Total time: 66’45”.

This was, I believe, the fifth recording made by the “anonymous” ladies, and it has a great deal to recommend it: they are in absolute top form vocally, the recording venue, an old English priory church, was ideal for this repertoire, and the Harmonia Mundi engineers seem determined to outdo even their own brilliant prior efforts, capturing the sound with a clarity and purity that just about exhausts the capacity of normal CD sound. The repertoire here recorded consists of Latin hymns, sequences and conductus, complemented by three early English monophonic pieces each lasting over eight minutes – something that the ensemble itself obviously found to be too much of a good thing without some kind of alteration, so they added the vocal equivalent of a reed drone to the later voices of one of these hymns. The texts concern themselves with what happened at Easter, regarding the sacrifice of Christ and the suffering of the cross mostly through the eyes of Christ’s mother, Mary (in the same Catholic tradition as the well-known “Stabat mater” text). This content leads, despite some delightful polyphonic outbreaks, to a certain austerity which is inherent in the pieces themselves, and I would agree with the reviewer who thinks that newcomers to Anonymous 4 would possibly do better to go back to their first two recordings (“An English Ladymass” and “On Yoolis Night”, the second of these with some heavenly Christmas rejoicing) before coming to this excellent but musically perhaps slightly less rewarding disc. Incidentally, Susan Hellauer points out in her fine introductory notes that “by the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries Mary had been transformed into a goddess-like figure”. How appropriately phrased! If, like me, you are a Protestant or evangelical Christian, you may find yourself wincing at the texts, which I would personally want to describe as pseudo-Christian. It is probably best, therefore, to ignore the booklet and just listen to the glorious sound of these delightful voices and to thank God both for them and for the fact that the monolithic medieval culture of Europe has been changed for ever by the Reformation and the Enlightenment.

Astonishing beauty.......2005-10-12

Like several other of the Anonymous 4 CDs, this one entitled 'The Lily & the Lamb' is a collection of chant and polyphony from medieval England. 'The Lily' is a reference to the Blessed Virgin Mary; the Lamb, of course, is the Christ. Mary was a very popular subject in medieval Britain - perhaps two-thirds of all the music that survives from this period is dedicated to her, or involves her as a subject.

Included in this piece is a processional hymn and other pieces (conductus, sequences, hymns, motets and a concluding antiphon). The sequence is a liturgical form that are often monophonic. The conductus, on the other hand, has many voices, but usually declaiming the same text. Hymns are strophic, with verses repeating to the same music. The motets here involve somewhat strange pairings of chant and songs overlaid on each other.

This is a disc from the midpoint of the career of Anonymous 4, and their voices are in perfect sync with each other.

According to the American Record Guide, 'The singing is absolutely gorgeous. Not only do the 4 sound like angels; they phrase and inflect seraphically as well. You need go no further than the 'O Gloriosa Domina' Processional that starts the program to hear their clear, handsome, seemingly effortless unanimity in action.' The beginning with the processional is significant, for in live performances the Anonymous 4 often incorporated this to echo a liturgical feel to the music.

-- Liner Notes --
This text accompaniment to this disc is very full, so much so that the booklet is not contained within the jewel case, but rather within a slipcover in which both the CD/jewel case and the booklet reside. The liner notes include a description of the work, a brief piece about the quartet, and the lyrics of the songs both in original language and in translation - all repeated in English, German, and French sections.

-- Anonymous 4 --
Contrary to the implication of their name, the Anonymous 4 are not anonymous. This is a vocal quartet made up of Ruth Cunningham, Marsha Genensky, Susan Hellauer, and Johanna Rose at the time of this recording (Ruth Cunningham will later go on to a solo career early, and another member will join - Jacqueline Horner). They came together as a formal group in 1986, and have been ensemble-in-residence at St. Michael's Church in New York City, giving concert series in New York as well as throughout North America. They have been featured a number of times on national media in North America as well as Germany. They then went on to yet more success, eventually performing more that 1000 concerts worldwide.

Their specialty is working with chant, monophonic and polyphonic music, and working with medieval texts. According to one source, 'The group takes its name from an anonymous music theorist of the late 13th century, Anonymous IV, who is the principal source on the two famous composers of the Notre Dame school, Léonin and Pérotin.'

The group ended a touring career of nearly two decades in 2004.

Unearthly Beauty.......2000-07-11

As a lover of music - though I prefer Blues to opera - I found this CD a classic to rank with the best of chant (my second favorite vocal genre). The voices are sublime, both in themselves and in their unison. This is absolute proof that the human voice is a beautiful instrument.

The recording is live and present, very real. The music is eternal and transcendent.

Can't say what spiritual connection there is for me - I belong to an older faith - but there is a spiritual grandeur in this music, just as in Gregorian or Byzantine chant, in Bach, or in any music that speaks from a depth.

If you need music to remind you that there is much in the cosmos that is greater than the daily trudge, that there is beauty that endures, this is a good choice.

Stirring and profoundly spiritual.......1999-09-08

As a lover of classical music and opera in particulaur I heartily recommend this album. The voices are unearthly in their beauty, and the subject matter of the songs demands thought if you are one who thinks of yourself as Christian. While religous it is also intimate and human, a quality often lacking in "chant" albums. The soft voices of these delightful sopranos feels like a blanket wrapping you up in the love of God. How's that for an endoresement?

Average customer rating: "It's here, where the action starts"

In the Air Tonight Union Carbide Productions Manufacturer: Radium ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Artist: Union Carbide Productions, Title: Financially Dissatisfied, Philosophically Trying ASIN: B0009S2GVY Release Date: 2006-03-22

Tracks:

1. Ring My Bell
2. Financial Declaration
3. Summer Holiday Camp
4. Cartoon Animal
5. So Long
6. In the Air Tonight
7. Three Mile Eyes
8. Teenage Bankman
9. Pour un Flirt Avec Toi
10. Down on the Beach

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"It's here, where the action starts".......2007-05-24

This disc is pretty much impossible to top if you are looking for totally crazed, out of control rock and roll. Scandanavian bands with Motor City influences are old hat by now, but these guys were way ahead of the pack with their combination of "Funhouse"-era Stooges (dig the sax!) and well, total insanity. Singer Ebbot now leads the relatively polite The Soundtrack of Our Lives, but here he does a flawless impression of a craved, raving lunatic. Don't miss this one.

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Radium Either , and Orchestra Manufacturer: Accurate Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Avant Garde & Free Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Swing General | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Contemporary Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Bebop & Post-Bop | Compilations | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Swing Jazz | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B000001O2V Release Date: 1994-12-13

Tracks:

1. Born In A Suitcase
2. Hard To Know
3. Moanin' Introduction
4. Moanin'
5. Insomnia
6. Nutty/Ode To Bille Joe
7. Odwallah
8. Willow Weep For Me

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Artist: Union Carbide Productions, Title: Financially Dissatisfied, Philosophically Trying Union Carbide Productions Manufacturer: Radium ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music Similar Items: In the Air Tonight ASIN: B0009S2GW8 Release Date: 2006-03-22

Tracks:

1. At Dawn
2. Born in the 60's
3. San Fransisco Blues
4. 13th Trip
5. Down on the Farm
6. Maximum Dogbreath
7. Here Comes God
8. Another Rock'n Roll Statement
9. Glad to Have You Back
10. Career Opportunites
11. Swedish Sweetball Revival

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A Soft Hearted Killer Collection Freddie Wadling Manufacturer: Radium ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000F4MJMI Release Date: 2006-10-10

Tracks:

1. Over The Rainbow
2. Fading Like A Dream
3. Stay Casey
4. Dancing Madly Backward
5. Matter Doesn't Matter
6. Evil Eye
7. I Can Dig You When I Smoke My Cigarette
8. Eye Of A Storm
9. Evil
10. Plugging Him Into The Wall
11. I'm The Walrus
12. Essential Sex
13. Walk (Ft. Stina Nordenstam)
14. International
15. Eyes Fly

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White Faces ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music ASIN: B000FTKMUO Release Date: 2006-02-14

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From Influence to Ignorance Union Carbide Productions Manufacturer: Radium ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B0009S2GVE Release Date: 2006-03-22

Tracks:

1. Train Song
2. Be Myself Again
3. Golden Age
4. Can't Hear Nothing
5. Baritone Street
6. Got My Eyes on You
7. Can't Slow Down
8. Sunset Trip
9. Circles
10. Coda

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Swing Union Carbide Productions Manufacturer: Radium ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B0009S2GVO Release Date: 2006-03-22

Tracks:

1. Waiting for Turns
2. High Speed Energy
3. Right Phrase
4. Solution
5. Chameleon Ride
6. Turn Off the Blues
7. How Do You Feel Today?
8. Game Boy
9. Beefhead
10. TV Spiders

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Pat Burtis - Radium Girls Pat Burtis Manufacturer: The Orchard ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B00002EISX Release Date: 2000-03-25

Tracks:

1. Aphrodite
2. Three Days In The Box
3. Said & Done
4. Denim Gun
5. Radium Girls
6. Rollercoaster
7. One By Land
8. Welcome To The Bay
9. Bootstrap
10. A Thing Or Two
11. Clementine

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