| 1. Diane |
| 2. Two Lives |
| 3. Hiding Place |
| 4. Only You |
| 5. The Gift |
| 6. The Shadow |
| 7. JFT |
| 8. Pass It On |
| 9. Backwards Glance |
| 10. Revelation |
| 11. Only You(remix) |
Editorial Reviews
Just the Facts are a group of musicians from the greater Snohomish County, Washington area. Its members have performed with artists as diverse as Mark Murphy, Richie Cole, KC and the Sunshine Band, Peter Erskine, The Platters, Frankie Avalon, Pete Christleib, Bobby Shew, Al Hurt, Steve Houghton, Jerry Hey, Jiggs Whigham, Tiny Giants, Annette Funicello, Heart, Ron Kenoly, The Drifters, and the Spin Doctors. As a group they have performed at local Washington area festivals, and casual events. Recently, Just The Facts opened for Chris Barron of the Spin Doctors, and Ann Wilson of Heart in the "Heart of the City" benefit concert. They use their diverse backgrounds to produce music that fuses elements of jazz, rock, and funk, into a unique sound that has found broad appeal with audiences.
Product Description
Just the Facts is Smooth Jazz that is alive with the emotions of life, love, passion and faith. Produced by some of Seattle areas finest,this blend of Jazz, R&B, Gospel, and original music is a refreshing and sometimes suprising gem.
Only You,Just the Facts
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Thoroughly Modern Millie (2002 Original Broadway Cast)
Jeanine Tesori , Dick Scanlan , and Sutton Foster Manufacturer: RCA Victor Broadway ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000066B4Y Release Date: 2002-06-11 |
Tracks:
- Overture (Orchestra)
- Not for the Life of Me (Sutton Foster)
- Thoroughly Modern Millie (Sutton Foster and Ensemble)
- Not for the Life of Me (Sutton Foster, JoAnn M. Hunter, Alisa Klein, Jessica Grove, Megan Sikora, Catherine Brunell and Kate Baldwin)
- How the Other Half Lives (Angela Christian and Sutton Foster)
- Not for the Life of Me (reprise) (Ken Leung and Francis Jue)
- The Speed Test (Marc Kudisch, Sutton Foster, Anne L. Nathan and Ensemble)
- They Don't Know (Harriet Harris)
- The Nuttycracker Suite (Orchestra)
- What Do I Need with Love? (Gavin Creel)
- Only in New York (Sheryl Lee Ralph)
- Jimmy (Sutton Foster)
- Back at Work (Orchestra with Sutton Foster, Anne L. Nathan and Ensemble)
- Forget About the Boy (Sutton Foster, Anne L. Nathan and Ensemble)
- Ah! Sweet Mystery of Life/I'm Falling in Love with Someone (Marc Kudisch and Angela Christian)
- I Turned the Corner/I'm Falling in Love with Someone (quartet/reprise) (Gavin Creel and Sutton Foster, Marc Kudisch and Angela Christian)
- Muqin (Harriet Harris, Francis Jue and Ken Leung)
- Long as I'm Here with You (Sheryl Lee Ralph and Male Ensemble)
- Gimme Gimme (Sutton Foster)
- Finale (Thoroughly Modern Millie) (Gavin Creel, Angela Christian and Ensemble with Sheryl Lee Ralph and Sutton Foster)
- Final Bows (Entire Company)
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Although it's based on the 1967 movie of the same name, Thoroughly Modern Millie is almost thoroughly new. Composer Jeanine Tesori (Violet) and lyricist Dick Scanlan wrote a whole batch of songs, while retaining a couple from the movie--including the Jimmy van Heusen-Sammy Cahn title tune--and recycling even older material (look for Victor Herbert's "I'm Falling in Love with Someone" and the inventively arranged "Nuttycracker Suite"). Miraculously, the show, set during the jazz age, doesn't feel stitched together, and Tesori does a great job cranking out swinging melodies. Sutton Foster is appropriately brassy as Millie, but she can also tone it down, as in the beginning of "Gimme Gimme" (of course, she then proceeds to project up to the last rafters as the song builds to its climax). Harriet Harris, as nasty Mrs. Meers, steals the show with "They Don't Know." Close your eyes, listen to her, and you'll be back in Broadway's golden age. --Elisabeth VincentelliCustomer Reviews:
Excellent Musical, But Product Quality - Eh.......2007-07-15
My problem was not with the quality of the cd, but with the plastic case. The cd cases always come cracked. Although it doesn't affect the quality of the cd itself, it's rather disheartening that Amazon charges customers for its poor shipping.
MODERNIZE your music collection!!!.......2007-07-13
A must to add to your collection.......2007-05-18
Delightful.......2006-06-12
YOU WILL LOVE IT.......2006-02-17
Have Fun!
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Man of La Mancha: A Decca Broadway Original Cast Album (Original 1965 Broadway Cast)
Mitch Leigh , Joe Darion , Richard Kiley , and Joan Diener Manufacturer: Decca Broadway ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00005A8KE Release Date: 2001-03-06 |
Tracks:
- Overture
- Man Of La Mancha (I, Don Quixote)
- It's All The Same
- Dulcinea
- I'm Only Thinking Of Him
- I Really Like Him - Joan Diener
- What Do You Want of Me - Joan Diener
- Little Bird, Little Bird
- Barber's Song/Golden Helmet
- To Each His Dulcinea (To Every Man His Dulcinea)
- The Impossible Dream
- The Combat (Previously Unreleased Reissue Track)
- Dubbing (Knight of the Woeful Countenance) - Joan Diener
- The Abduction
- Aldonza - Joan Diener
- A Little Gossip
- Dulcinea (Reprise) /The Impossible Dream (Reprise) /Man of Mancha (Repr - Joan Diener
- Finale (The Impossible Dream) - Joan Diener
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Man of La Mancha, the show that introduced "The Impossible Dream" to the world (and lounge singers everywhere), was the hit of the 1965 Broadway season. Richard Kiley is magnificent in his career-defining performance as the deluded wannabe knight Don Quixote. His leading lad Joan Diener sings the role of the kitchen wench Aldonza with just the right balance of dignity and vulgarity. Irving Jacobson turns in a fine comic performance as the Don's faithful squire, Sancho Panza. The score, with music by Mitch Leigh and lyrics by Joe Darion, was revolutionary in its time. The orchestra had no violins--just brass, woodwinds, percussion, and flamenco guitars. Man of La Mancha is one of Broadway's most inspiring musicals and it well deserves its high reputation. --Michael SimmonsCustomer Reviews:
Check out Other Versions. Don't be swayed by Others' Reviews........2007-06-09
After that test, I have to agree with the reviews here that Richard Kiley is the superior Don Quixote. Domingo's voice is, of course wonderful, but Kiley acts the role better on the CD and Domingo's accent is a major distraction.
In the role of Aldonza - no contest. Julia Mingenes-Johnson's singing and performance on the Sony version is far superior to Joan Diener's. I didn't have to hear the tracks back-to-back to realize that. Ms. Diener's performance just grated on my ears from the beginning.
Bucking the crowd, I prefer Mandy Patankin's Sancho (Sony version) to Irving Jacobson's. I may be biased, having had more exposure to the Sony version, but Patankin seemed to be trying to inject a bit more feeling into the character. Jacobson, singing in an annoying, scratchy voice, came across almost like a cartoon trying to fit in among live characters. It seems like most people either like Patankin or hate him. Guess I'm one of the former.
The Orchestration does seem brighter/clearer in this version compared to the Sony version, but, in general, the tempo on most tracks seems slower than the same tracks on the Sony version. I preferred the up-tempo, Sony versions of "The Barber Song", "Little Bird, Little Bird", "The Dubbing" and "A Little Gossip".
In Summary: For Kiley's Don Quixote, you'll probably want this version, but for tracks featuring Aldonza (and maybe Sancho) you'll want to check out the Sony version. Since I have both disks, I will probably come up with a mix of my favorite tracks, in general, favoring the Sony disk but substituting the tracks that feature Richard Kiley's Don Quixote where I can.
beautiful music for a haunting story............2007-06-07
Man of LaMancha As Good As Ever.......2007-05-07
Don Quixote.......2006-09-14
I hated the idea. But when we began to play, he even had us watch the musical, I fell in love with the melody. The many songs of a man who believes the best in the world. YOu find that in Dulcinea, The Impossible Dream, etc.
From one maginificently rendered song to another, you can be lost in its melodic elegance.
My favorite song is the initial rendition of 'Little Bird, Little Bird'. It's a soft song, sung as a love ballad. In the musical you discover it's being sung to a local whore by a bunch of randy men. Despite that, I still like it.
This along with others are among the great works of the stage!
Magnificent voices.......2006-07-05
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The Only Doo-Wop Collection You'll Ever Need
Various Artists Manufacturer: Shout Factory ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00074CBFQ Release Date: 2005-01-18 |
Tracks:
- Why Do Fools Fall In Love - The Teenagers, featuring Frankie Lymon
- I Wonder Why - Dion & The Belmonts
- Come Go With Me - The Dell Vikings
- In The Still Of The Nite - The Five Satins
- Since I Dont Have You - The Skyliners, With Lenny Martin & The Orchestra
- Sincerely - The Moonglows
- The Great Pretender - The Platters
- Trickle, Trickle - The Videos
- 16 Candles - The Crests
- Earth Angel (Will You Be Mine) - The Penguins
- When You Dance - The Turbans
- Goodnite Sweetheart, Goodnite - Spaniels
- Speedoo - The Cadillacs, With Jesse Powell Orchestra
- Get A Job - The Silhouettes
- Island Of Love - The Sheppards
- For Your Precious Love - Jerry Butler & The Impressions
- Little Star - The Elegants
- So Fine - The Fiestas
Tracks:
- A Teenager In Love - Dion & The Belmonts
- Theres A Moon Out Tonight - The Capris
- Remember Then - The Earls
- Daddys Home - Shep & The Limelites
- I Only Have Eyes For You - The Flamingos
- At My Front Door - The El Dorados
- My True Story - The Jive Five, With Joe Rene & Orchestra
- Hushabye - The Mystics
- Little Darlin - The Diamonds
- Rama Lama Ding Dong - The Edsels
- You Belong To Me - The Duprees
- Unchained Melody - Vito & The Salutations
- I Do - The Marvelows
- Step By Step - The Crests
- Blue Moon - The Marcels
- Denise - Randy & The Rainbows
- Over The Mountain, Cross The Sea - Johnnie & Joe With Rex Garvin & His Orchestra
- Duke Of Earl - Gene Chandler
- Those Oldies But Goodies (Remind Me Of You) - Little Caesar & The Romans
Album Description
This CD lives up to its name, offering 37 of doo-wop's greatest hits and most memorable artists. Everyone from The Dell Vikings to The Platters and The Crests to The Mystics are included. This 2-CD set strikes the perfect balance for fans of oldies and doo-wop!Customer Reviews:
There's a Moon Out Tonight..........2007-06-01
outstanding.......2007-03-09
The Only Doo-Wop collection you'll ever need.......2007-02-16
This covers most of the variations of songs let alone the big hits of the day many years back
Outstanding !.......2007-01-18
Doo-Wop at its best........2007-01-04
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The Music of John Williams: 40 Years of Film Music
Manufacturer: Silva America ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0000C6K09 Release Date: 2003-10-07 |
Tracks:
- The Sugarland Express-Main Theme
- Jaws-Main Theme
- Close Encounters Of The Third Kind-Suite
- Raiders Of The Lost Ark-March
- Raiders Of The Lost Arc-The Map Room:Dawn
- E.T. The Extra-Terrestrail-Adventures On Earth
- Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom-Mine Car Chase
- Indiana Jones And The Temple Of Doom-End Credits
- Empire Of The Sun-Exsultate Justi
- Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade-Indy's First Adventure
Tracks:
- Indiana Jones And The Last Crusade-End Credits
- Always-Follow Me/Dorinda's Solo Flight
- Hook-Main Themes
- Jurassic Park-Main Themes
- Schindler's List-Main Theme
- Amistad-Dry Your Tears, Afrika
- Saving Private Ryan-Hymn To The Fallen
- A.I. Artificial Intelligence-Where Dreams Are Made
- Minority Report
- Catch Me If You Can
Tracks:
- The Rare Breed-Suite (Universal Emblem/Hilary's Plight/Scottish Romeo/The Hunt)
- Jane Eyre-Suite: The Jane Eyre Theme
- Jane Eyre-Suite: To Thornfield
- Jane Eyre-Suite: Restoration
- The Cowboys-Overture
- The Poseidon Adventure-Prelude
- The Towering Inferno-Main Titles
- Family Plot-End Titles
- The Fury-Main Titles
- Superman-Main Theme
- Dracula-Main Titles & Storm
- The River-Main Theme & Love Theme
- The Witches Of Eastwick- Dance Of The Witches
Tracks:
- Born On The Fourth Of July-End Credits
- Presumed Innocent-End Titles
- JFK-Arlington/End Titles
- Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone-Hedwig's Theme
- Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets-Fawkes The Phoenix
- Star Wars: A New Hope- Main Theme
- Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back-Hans Solo And The Princess
- Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back-The Imperial March
- Star Wars: The Phantom Menace- Anakin's Theme
- Star Wars: The Phantom Menace-The Flag Parade
- Star Wars: Attack Of The Clones-Across The Stars
- Star Wars: The Phantom Menace-Duel Of The Fates
Customer Reviews:
Very disappointing, considering what it could have been.......2007-04-20
Disc 1: 60 minutes
Disc 2: 50 minutes
Disc 3: 61 minutes
Disc 4: 58 minutes
What gives Silva? There is *MUCH* more John Williams in the silva screen back catalogue by the Prague Philharmonic than what is in this set, and thats not including their entire discs devoted to Star Wars Films, Indiana Jones Trilogy etc. Why isn't Hook "When You're Alone" included on Disc 2? There's room. Why isn't 1941 on Disc 1? There's room. Why isn't Earthquake on Disc 3? There's room. Why isn't Far and Away on disc 4? There's room. Where's the other ten minutes of the Rare Breed suite on disc 3? Why isn't Midway on disc 1? Where are the Land of the Giants, Time Tunnel and Lots In Space tv themes? Etc. Etc. Etc.
C'mon Silva, most of these 4 disc mega boxes released in the past few years are packed to the brim, but not this one, and with new recordings made after this was released (the terminal, munich, geisha, war of the worlds, star wars ep 3, harry potter 3), it only makes sense for a "re-do" in the next couple of years.
Further, with Silva releasing the 100 Greatest Film Themes on six discs in a couple of months, it's only a matter of time before we see the ultimate six disc john williams set.
This isn't a BAD set to own, but it could have been much better and when compared to the Jerry Goldsmith and John Barry sets in this same series, this one is a major letdown.
Always a pleaser.......2007-03-31
JOHN WILLIAMS 40 Years of Film Music.......2007-01-10
Movie Music Magic & Memorabilia.......2006-12-13
John Williams: 40 Years of Outstanding Film Music.......2006-11-28
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Jerry Hadley - Golden Days - Tenor hits from the Golden Age of Operetta
Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000003FQQ Release Date: 1994-08-16 |
Tracks:
- Song of the Vagabonds
- I'm Falling in Love With Someone
- Streets of New York
- Neapolitan Love Song
- Desert Song/One Alone
- Every Day Is Ladies' Day with Me
- Donkey Serenade
- Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise
- Drinking Song
- When You're Away
- I Love to Go Swimmin' With Wimmin
- I Might Be Your Once-In-A-While
- Marianne
- Serenade
- Indian Summer
- When I Grow Too Old to Dream
- Gypsy Love Song
- Golden Days - Jerry Hadley, Mario Lanza
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The Only Big Band CD You'll Ever Need
Various Artists Manufacturer: RCA ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B00004NKAB Release Date: 2000-03-07 |
Tracks:
- Chattanooga Choo-Choo - Glenn Miller
- Stompin' At The Savoy - Benny Goodman
- Take The 'A' Train - Duke Ellington
- Four Brothers - Woody Herman
- Tempo And Swing - Lionel Hampton
- Begin The Beguine - Artie Shaw
- Song Of India - Tommy Dorsey
- In The Mood - Glenn Miller
- Margie - Cab Calloway
- Bill's Mill - Count Basie
- King Porter Stomp - Benny Goodman
- Ya Gotta Try - Buddy Rich
- It Don't Mean A Thing - Duke Ellington
- Variety Stomp - Fletcher Henderson
- Cherokee - Charlie Barnett
- (I've Got A Gal In) Kalamazoo - Glenn Miller
- I'm In The Mood For Love - Tommy Dorsey
- Frenesi - Artie Shaw
- Tuxedo Junction - Erskine Hawkins
- Sing, Sing, Sing - Benny Goodman
Customer Reviews:
The Only Big Band CD You'll Ever Need.......2005-08-30
Great Introduction and Great Toe-Tapping Listening.......2003-05-01
Excellent Sampler.......2002-08-12
Great Songs - Poor Recording Quality.......2001-09-02
chocked full of big band.......2000-10-27
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Only You
Harry Connick Jr. Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000127EUQ Release Date: 2004-02-03 |
Tracks:
- More
- The Very Thought Of You
- Save The Last Dance For Me
- My Blue Heaven
- You Don't Know Me
- All These Things
- For Once In My Life
- Only You
- My Prayer
- Other Hours
- I Only Have Eyes For You
- Good Night My Love (Pleasant Dreams)
Amazon.com
Having long been unfairly dismissed as an ingenious Sinatra impersonator in some critical quarters, it's easy to see why Harry Connick, Jr., has been reluctant to record the sort of pop standards cover album that's become the career refuge of rock artists as diverse as Bryan Ferry and Rod Stewart. But that's exactly what the New Orleans pop revivalist has done here on a slate of familiar chestnuts from the 1950s and '60s. But there's a notable conflict at work between Connick the arranger/conductor and Harry the pop crooner. The former seems eager to infuse his charts with the sort of restless, reinventive musicality he's displayed on recent works as diverse as the stage foray Thou Shalt Not and the neo-bop jazz instrumental collection it inspired, Other Hours, bringing to bear arranging influences as diverse as Ray Charles and Nelson Riddle. But the oft Sinatra-smitten vocalist cruising over those masterfully stripped-down arrangements and bluesy, laconic tempos still seems sometimes reluctant to step out of The Chairman's long shadows--and occasionally basks in them, as on the repeated "Jilly" references in "My Blue Heaven." Still, it's artistically head and shoulders above most marketing-driven retro collections, an album that should delight the Connick faithful with its jazzy arrangements and bittersweet takes on the title track and "I Only Have Eyes For You"--and maybe win a few new converts willing to forgive the periodic genuflection to Sinatra. --Jerry McCulleyCustomer Reviews:
Go Harry!.......2007-01-08
for our wedding song.......2006-12-09
Wonderful! .......2006-09-05
Kind of blah..........2006-04-12
That being said, I wasn't all that thrilled with this album. I purchased it for my wife for Valentine's Day but it's taken a backseat on the shelf for us.
Maybe I'm just used to the remakes of a lot of these songs, but the tempo that HC uses here is just way too slow and boring. The arrangements are nondescript and overall it's just kind of blah.
Personally, I'll stick with his other big band albums like Songs I Heard, We Are in Love, Come by Me, When Harry met Sally (soundtrack) and the Christmas albums.
Houndslair.......2006-03-09
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You're Only Lonely
Raul Malo Manufacturer: Sanctuary Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000G1R37G Release Date: 2006-07-25 |
Tracks:
- You're Only Lonely
- Angel Flying Too Close To The Ground
- Feels Like Home
- So Sad
- At Last
- Games That Lovers Play
- For You
- Secret Heart
- Run To Me
- Tomorrow Night
- Remember
- Feels Like Home
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As the frontman for the Mavericks and a member of Los Super Seven, Raul Malo has applied his Orbison-like delivery to an eclectic array of material. On this, his latest solo effort, the warbler enlists veteran producer Peter Asher to focus on romantic balladry, as string-laden arrangements surround Malo's tremulous voice on the opening title track (a '70s hit for songwriter J.D. Souther) and the soaring "Feels Like Home" (reprised as the closer in a duet with Martina McBride). The song selection highlights Malo's vocal range, as he finds the bittersweet essence in a slowed-down rendition of the Everly Brothers' "So Sad," a dramatic reading of the Bee Gees' "Run to Me," and a lilting take on Ron Sexsmith's "Secret Heart." He even tackles Etta James's signature tune, "At Last," its jazzy, smoky sophistication punctuated by a trumpet solo. The cover of Willie Nelson's "Angel Flying Too Close to the Ground" provides the album's main link to country, but even here the bedrock organ and soul choir sound closer to the church than the roadhouse. The stellar selection provides a superb showcase for Malo's shimmering voice. --Don McLeeseCustomer Reviews:
Beautiful singing.......2007-05-12
superb.......2007-05-07
Beautiful........2007-04-09
I highly recommend his two other solo efforts too. "Today" is so much fun! "Nashville Acoustic Sessions" just terrific.
Peter Asher's production is so "clean" nothing out of place or excessive. I hope Malo and Asher team up again soon.
Lori Virginia.......2007-04-03
Great Music.......2007-04-01
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Haunted Heart
Paul McCartney , Gustav Mahler , Joni Mitchell , Emile Paladilhe , Arthur Schwartz , James ("Jimmy") Van Heusen , Various Composers , Heitor Villa-Lobos , Jimmy Webb , Richard A. Whiting , Stevie Wonder , Guy Wood , Bill Frisell , Fred Hersch , and Renée Fleming Manufacturer: Decca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B0007Z9QUS Release Date: 2005-05-10 |
Tracks:
- Haunted Heart
- River
- When Did You Leave Heaven?
- You've Changed
- Answer Me
- My Cherie Amour
- In My Life
- The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress
- Wozzeck/The Midnight Sun
- Liebst du um Schit
- My One And Only Love/This Is Always
- Can do Amor
- Psych
- Hard Times Come Again No More
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While countless fans flock to see soprano Renee Fleming's performances of the Countess in The Marriage of Figaro because she's got the voice and the dramatic ability to handle such meaty roles, the versatile singer throws her fans a curveball on Haunted Heart, singing popular standards and ballads as well as a few altered classical pieces. In her liner notes, Fleming calls this album a "look back at the road not taken" -- she played a weekly gig in a jazz club while in school. Nonetheless, her feel for the material here is undeniable. Interestingly, she drops her voice a full octave from her usual tessitura, and the change reveals a robust gospel-oriented approach filled with dramatic breaths and moans. The lyrical Fred Hersch (piano) and the idiosyncratic Bill Frisell (guitar) provide support, and both are adventurous jazz players who create subtle and uniquely haunting backdrops. It adds up to an interesting cross-section of ideas well carried off by the generous talents of all involved. --Tad Hendrickson
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Interview with Renee Fleming
Renee Fleming speaks about recent projects, including her memoir The Inner Voice and her recent Handel CD, in our interview.
Customer Reviews:
Sublime and ridiculous.......2007-06-13
The ridiculous: Fleming ended the majority of most phrases in most of the songs with a guttural of some sort which for me becomes irritating to the point of distraction. These punctuations are mostly quite awful: really tasteless, clumsy, and overused big time and I'm amazed at how this ever got released. Without these ersatz testifyin' noises this CD would be stunning.
So, if you have the ability and inclination to edit out this garbage from your perception as you listen I think you'll be glad you experienced these artists at work together. (Unfortunately I'm not up to it).
Eeeeeeeeeeewwwwwww.......2007-06-06
Better than I thought it would be.......2007-04-10
I think this is the most artistically successful recording of Pop/Jazz by a classical singer. I enjoyed it even better than the Anna Sophie Von Otter'/ Elvis Costello CD.
The perspective I am coming from is that of a classical singer who started out as a pop singer/songwriter. I perform and teach cross-genre but love a world class instrument such as Flemming's
I wanted to get the perspective of a friend who used to sing jingles and is also a trained singer but is usually critical of any attempts that opera singers make at crossing -over.
My friend is very familiar with Flemming's voice, but did not recognise it in this context when I played the CD for her. Her reaction was very complimentary, although she did comment that the diction was a bit strange.
She then played it for her brother a well known jazz singer and arranger who had a somewhat negative reaction.He found the singing to be overly dark and round. He prefers a cleaner more 'spoken' approach to this style of singing. I understand this perspective and therefore personally prefer Ella to Sarah as well, but let's not get too picky. Obviously, Rene Flemming is of the Sarah Vaghan School of jazz singing, which is not too shabby.
I will continue to enjoy this CD and will wait for another opera diva to top this one. But, somehow I think the next really good CD of Pop/ jazz from an opera star will also come from Rene.
To those who have been unreasonably mean and negative towards her, I can only say you are not fit to polish her shoes!
Brava Renee.......2007-04-09
I hope Renee keeps recording whatever catches her fancy because I'll certainly always listen.
Art is always new. .......2007-03-10
I welcome Renee's elan demonstrated with her recent recordings, Love sublime with Brad Mehldau, and Haunted Heart with Fred Hersch and Bill Frissell. Bravery, fun, and talent combined by artists and for people who are listening. Hearing long time favorites Mehldau, Hersch, and Frissell is all the more sublime.
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Only Broadway CD You'll Ever Need
Various Artists Manufacturer: RCA Victor Broadway ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Similar Items:
ASIN: B000008UPO Release Date: 1998-10-27 |
Tracks:
- Showboat: Old Man River - William Warfield
- Anything Goes: Anything Goes - Patti LuPone
- Oklahoma!: Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin' - Laurence Guittard
- Carousel: You'll Never Alone - Kathrine Hilgenberg
- Annie Get Your Gun: There's No Business Like Show Business - Ethel Meman/Bruce Yarnell/Rufus Smith/Jerry Orbach
- Brigadoon: Almost Like Being In Love - David Brooks/Marion Bell
- Guys And Dolls: Lucky Be A Lady - Peter Gallagher & Company
- The King And I: Shall We Dance - Yul Brynner/Constance Towers
- West Side Story: America - Charlotte D'Amboise/Debbie Gravitte (Shapiro)/Barbara Yeager/Nancy Hess/Elain Wright/Renee Stork
- Gypsy: Everything's Coming Up Rose - Angela Lansbury
- Bye Bye Birdie: Rosie - Jason Alaxander/Vanessa Williams
- Oliver!: Consider Yourself - Michael Goodman/Bruce Prochnik & Company
- Hello, Dolly!: Hello, Dolly! - Carol Channing & Company
- Fiddler On The Roof: If I Were A Rich Man - Zero Mostel
- Man Of La Mancha: The Impossible Dream - Colm Wilkinson
- Cabaret: Money - Alan Cumming/The Kit Kat girls
- Chicago: All That Jazz - Bebe Neuwirth & Company
- 42nd Street: Lullaby Of Broadway - Jerry Orbach & Company
- Titanic: The Proposal/The Night Was Alive - Brian d'Arcy James/Martin Moran
- Ragtime: Wheels Of A Dream - Brian Stokes Mitchell, Audra McDonald
Amazon.com
Could any single disc live up to the title The Only Broadway CD You'll Ever Need? Of course not, though this 76-minute disc gives it a good try. Out of the RCA vaults come original cast performances such as Zero Mostel's "If I Were a Rich Man," Carol Channing's "Hello Dolly," and Oliver's "Consider Yourself." From topnotch revivals come Patti LuPone's "Anything Goes," Peter Gallagher's "Luck Be a Lady," Alan Cumming's "Money," and Bebe Neuwirth's "All That Jazz." Also included are selections from newer shows Titanic and Ragtime. The collection starts to get thin when it has to hunt for available versions of classic songs, ending up with an "America" from Jerome Robbins' Broadway, "Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'" from the 1979 Oklahoma! revival, and an "Impossible Dream" from Colm Wilkinson's solo album--all fine recordings, but nothing that could be considered a first choice. And of course there are many omissions, most notably the shows of Stephen Sondheim (a longtime RCA artist, even!). A follow-up, The Only Other Broadway CD You'll Ever Need, proved what everyone expected--the original's title was indeed an impossible dream. But it got your attention, didn't it? --David HoriuchiCustomer Reviews:
where is all the music.......2001-11-05
Terrific, except for...........2000-01-08
I LUV this CD.......1999-12-27
I LUV this CD.......1999-12-27
A Good Promotion for RCA Victor.......1999-10-31
Jazz Music: