Perpetual Motion

Editorial Reviews
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Bela Fleck is one of the greatest five-string banjo players performing today. Beginning in the 1970s, he honed his lightning-fast chops performing bluegrass, then moved on to contemporary jazz and fusion sounds. With this album, he broadens his horizons once again by performing an entire program of classical music transcriptions. Reminiscent of classical guitar albums by John Williams (who makes a guest appearance here), the disc traverses a wide range of repertoire--from Chopin mazurkas to Bach's Two and Three Part Inventions. Throughout, Fleck displays a feathery touch on his banjo, and his instrument offers a pleasant, brassy tone with very little twang. The technique he displays on Perpetual Motion is astounding and a refreshing change of pace from the smooth grooves found on the banjoist's Flecktones recordings. The arrangements are generally minimalist and understated, but violinist Joshua Bell, bassist Edgar Meyer, mandolinist Chris Thile, and percussionist Evelyn Glennie join in on this groundbreaking disc. Bluegrass purists may be disappointed (this is a far cry from the free-spirited, folksy abandon found on Sony's Short Trip Home and Appalachian Journey CDs), but classical fans will be astounded by how perfectly natural Fleck's banjo sounds on these works. --Jason Verlinde

Tracks:

The Blue Danube - (Waltz) - J. STRAUS SR./STRAUSS*J. JR.
Anna Polka - (French Polka) - J. STRAUS SR./STRAUSS*J. JR.
Morning Papers - (Waltz) - J. STRAUS SR./STRAUSS*J. JR.
At The Hunt - (Polka) - J. STRAUS SR./STRAUSS*J. JR.
Light of Heart - (Fast Polka) - J. STRAUS SR./STRAUSS*J. JR.
Wine, Women And Song - (Waltz) - J. STRAUS SR./STRAUSS*J. JR.
Pleasure - Train - (Fast Polka) - J. STRAUS SR./STRAUSS*J. JR.
Vienna Bonbons - (Waltz) - J. STRAUS SR./STRAUSS*J. JR.
Perpetual Motion - J. STRAUS SR./STRAUSS*J. JR.
Accelarations - (Waltz) - J. STRAUS SR./STRAUSS*J. JR.
Pizzicato - Polka - (Johann And Josef Strauss) - J. STRAUS SR./STRAUSS*J. JR.
Tales From The Vienna Woods - (Waltz) - J. STRAUS SR./STRAUSS*J. JR.

Tracks:

The Emperor Waltz - Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Thunder and Lightning - (Fast Polka) - Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Die Fledermaus: Overture - Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Voices of Spring - (Waltz) - Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Prince Methusalem: Bandit Gallop - (From 'Prince Methusalem') - Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Artist's Life - (Waltz) - Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Persian March - Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Roses from the South - (Waltz) - Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Eljen a Magyar! - (Fast Hungarian Polka) - Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Chit-Chat Polka - Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Vienna Blood - Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra
Radetzky-March - (Johann Strauss, Father) - Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra

Customer Reviews:

wonderful.......2007-07-22

These CD's were wonderful. When I drive in the Sierra Nevada mountians I want something peaceful but not boring. I love, love, love it.

Repackaged New Year's Concert 1984 with VPO, etc........2005-02-23

If I'm not mistaken, most of the pieces were recorded originally live during a 1984 New Year's Concert conducted by Lorin Maazel with the Vienna Philharmonic playing in its grand concert hall, the Musikverein. Maazel and the Vienna Philharmonic have had a longstanding relationship dating from the 1960's, and without question, this CD does rank among my favorite New Year's Concert performances (However, the most mesmerizing ones I've heard have been those with the late Carlos Kleiber and Nikolaus Harnoncourt conducting.) for the superb quality of the Vienna Philharmonic's playing. Maazel leads the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in some of the most popular works composed by the Strauss family, most notably Johann II Strauss' Tales from the Vienna Woods Waltz, Emperor Waltz, Pizzicato Polka, Blue Danube Waltz and his father's Radetzky March, which traditionally closes out the annual New Year's Concert. Fans of the Strauss family, Vienna Philharmonic and Lorin Maazel, will not be disappointed with this excellent two CD compilation.

I am glad I bought this one.......2003-04-25

I listen to this cd to relax and it is so soothing. It starts with The blue Danube, which is my favorite. But the rest of the songs do not disapoint.

Great Music as usual.......2002-10-08

This is great recording,
I enjoy listening to it
veru much. This is a
compilation of all the
favorite waltzes by
the Strauss family, that
one might hear at a
New Year's eve concert
of the Vienna Philharmonic...
All waltzes and Polkas are
favorites of audiences everywhere
in the world...

A gem!.......2001-10-29

Who else knows Strauss better than Viennese? I attest that no other orchestra in the world plays Strauss better than the Vienna Philharmonic. Their light sound is exactly what the composer wanted, and it really makes other clumsy, heavy attempts by some other orchestras like Berlin and Chicago seem pathetic.

Tracks:

Scarlatti: Keyboard Sonata in C Major K. 159
Bach: Two-Part Invention No. 13
Debussy: "Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum" from Children's Corner
Chopin: Mazurka in F-sharp Minor
Bach: "Prelude" from Partita No. 3 for Solo Violin
Chopin: Etude in C-sharp Minor
Chopin: Mazurka in F-sharp Minor
Bach: Three-Part Invention No. 10
Tchaikovsky: Melody in E-flat
Brahms: "Presto in G-Minor I after Bach"
Bach: "Prelude" from Suite for Unaccompanied Cello 1
Bach: Three-Part Invention No. 15
Paganini: Moto Perpetuo
Scarlatti: Keyboard Sonata in D Minor K. 213
Bach: Two-Part Invention No. 6
Beethoven: "Adagio sostenuto" from "Moonlight" Sonata
Bach: Two-Part Invention No. 11
Beethoven: Seven Variations on "God Save The King"
Bach: Three-Part Invention No. 7
Paganini: Moto Perpetuo (Bluegrass version)

Amazon.com

Bela Fleck is one of the greatest five-string banjo players performing today. Beginning in the 1970s, he honed his lightning-fast chops performing bluegrass, then moved on to contemporary jazz and fusion sounds. With this album, he broadens his horizons once again by performing an entire program of classical music transcriptions. Reminiscent of classical guitar albums by John Williams (who makes a guest appearance here), the disc traverses a wide range of repertoire--from Chopin mazurkas to Bach's Two and Three Part Inventions. Throughout, Fleck displays a feathery touch on his banjo, and his instrument offers a pleasant, brassy tone with very little twang. The technique he displays on Perpetual Motion is astounding and a refreshing change of pace from the smooth grooves found on the banjoist's Flecktones recordings. The arrangements are generally minimalist and understated, but violinist Joshua Bell, bassist Edgar Meyer, mandolinist Chris Thile, and percussionist Evelyn Glennie join in on this groundbreaking disc. Bluegrass purists may be disappointed (this is a far cry from the free-spirited, folksy abandon found on Sony's Short Trip Home and Appalachian Journey CDs), but classical fans will be astounded by how perfectly natural Fleck's banjo sounds on these works. --Jason Verlinde

Customer Reviews:

Amazing and beautiful.......2007-01-02

Fleck's 2001 disc `Perpetual Motion' is by far his most ambitious foray into virtuosity, performing classical works by Bach, Scarlatti and Chopin.

And he does it without really showing off. He only tackles mazurkas, fugues and Bach classical inventions on the five-string banjo, a simple instrument for which this music was never conceived.

I once flirted with playing the banjo, and it wasn't an easy task, even trying to play 'Uncle Pen'.

But the man must be possessed to play it like Bela does. Alternating between delicate and complicated, slow to fast, Fleck gets about as much out of the humble banjo as anyone possibly could. He plays it precisely and with a light touch, with respect for the music and his instrument.

Some reviewers think it pretentious of Fleck to attempt a banjo foray into the classical genre. That's bunk. How is virtuosity measured, after all? By playing many genres: classical, bluegrass, pop, jazz, Indian, fusion. And by playing them well.

Fleck wasn't awarded a Grammy for this recording just by looking pretty. He earned it.

Another Bela Fleck Masterpiece!.......2006-09-17

Who knew there could be classical banjo. It may sound dumb to some of you, but Bela Fleck pulls it off perfectly. I prefer the jazz fusion of his work with the Flecktones, but that does not mean this is not brilliant. Technically speaking, Bela and all of his collaborators are the best around, and who can argue with the songwriting of the classical composers(no one openly insults Mozart). If you haven't heard Bela Fleck, here's some advice. Get one of his Flecktones albums if you're into jazz, rock, or funk, this if you like classical, and his Newgrass Revival, Strength in Numbers, or Sam Bush stuff if you're a bluegrass fan.

Definitely a Winner.......2006-07-05

It is apparent to my ears why this CD won a Grammy. It takes familiar classical music pieces and puts the distinct Bela Fleck style on them. The pairing of the banjo with different instruments makes this album texturally interesting for the ear and one does not tire of the selections, even if they are familiar. My favorite pairing is the marimba with the banjo. The liner notes are interesting, as is Bela's story on how difficult it was to make the album. It was definitely worth his time and the listener's .

Soul Food.......2006-01-30

This is exquisite! The best of human experience encoded on a simple CD disk.

AN AMAZING WORK ! ! !.......2005-11-12

I was searching a classical music CD for a long time which is something different.Which consists variety of instruments. Like guitar,violin,banjo,mandolin...for example.Something different and also exiting music.This CD fullfills my wishes. The music like this doesn't come up very often I suppose!
Béla Fleck did a great job by working with people who is masters of their instruments like John Williams etc. This causes the CD to be more joyful.You won't get bored to listen it again and again!
Anyway ,either you are a fan of classical music or not, you won't be dissapointed with this.I guarantee :)

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The very, very best Johann Strauss Jr. recordings

Johann Strauss: Waltzes

Manufacturer: Decca
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2001-03-27

Tracks:

The Blue Danube Waltz, Op.314
Hunting Polka, Op.373
Anna Polka, Op.117
Tales From The Vienna Woods Waltz, Op.325
Perpetuum mobile, Op.257
Vienna Blood Waltz, Op.354
Thunder And Lightning Polka, Op.324
In The Krapfen Woods Polka francaise, Op.336
Roses From South Waltz, Op.388
Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka, Op.214
Voices Of Spring Waltz, Op.410
Champagne Polka, Op.211
Hurrah For The Huingarian! Polka, Op.332
Emperor Waltz, Op.437

Customer Reviews:

The very, very best Johann Strauss Jr. recordings.......2006-08-14

No orchestra in the world has ever known how to play the waltzes of Johann Strauss Jr. as well as the Wiener Philharmoniker . . . and no conductor has ever led the Philharmoniker in this repertoire in as perfect a Strauss style as Willi Boskovsky (the orchestra's long-time concertmaster). The sine qua non of Strauss playing, the famous Viennese lilting afterbeats (where the second of the three beats of the waltz tempo comes infinitesimally early, rather than in strict time) is here. Tempos perfectly "in the groove" are here. Accept no substitutes: in this repertoire, this combination of performers is the absolute gold standard.

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Gets better and better.
buddy Weckl.
Not his best
He Rocks!!!
Weckl is the man

Perpetual Motion
Dave Weckl
Manufacturer: Stretch Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006FWXW
Release Date: 2002-09-10

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Customer Reviews:

Gets better and better........2007-01-23

I heard Multiplicity first, then Rhythm of the Soul. Now Perpetual Motion. Perpetual Motion just gets better and better every time I hear it. I love it! I think every Dave Weckl CD makes you appreciate his other CDs. You understand and "get" his music more fully. I notice more and pick out different songs each time. The music truly grows with each listen.It's hard to pick out favorites. I love Double Up and Overdrive. I think his daughter's voice on the beginning of Child's Play has a very clear sweetness about it and is appropriate to the song. Dave Weckl just keeps getting better and I look forward to all the days ahead.

buddy Weckl........2003-10-19

Seems a little like Dave's band has lost its edge. While listening to Perpetual Motion I get the sense that their chasing something but don't really reach. Up until Rythm of the Soul (was that right? he he,) Dave Weckl just ruled. He played awesomely with such beautiful flow and taste; whatever you wanted, it was smooth and just great. Not to speak of his time which is amongst the very best. Note back then that his band had a different set of musicians, that might have sparked more together. Buzz Feiten's guitar is probably what's missing now, as well as those saxophonists who were great on that R. of the S; very tasty and nice. And Frank Gambale too, well it looks like all those elements provided some refreshing qualities when combined together. Nowadays it sounds more like mechanical, inbred; it's not really "happening". Frankly I think Perpetual Motion is the least intresting cd of the ones I've heard with the Dave Weckl Band. There's a feeling that it's not really going anywhere, with these kind of repeating syncopated rythimcal drills & arrangements and this new "tryoutsound" on the keyboard. Seriously, I paid for this album. I got the sense that these guys are more having sheer fun together, within the band, rather than putting something out that's really challenging to the listeners apart from the technical aspect, but that gets boring after a while, or even right away. This thing is like a waste of talents. Great players who have Taste in their playing could give so much more under the right circumstances.

However, you may still like the album. It does have the passion, and occassionally it's nice, and it can be intresting somehow perhaps. But there's nothing like the fierceness of the opening track on Synergy for instance. Now that sounded Real, as did D's first album. This one doesn't. Especially, if you're a 14 year old kid who haven't learned how to listen critically yet, or the importance of that, you may as well get stunned by this album. Don't worry though, you'll probably learn to know better one day. At least let's Hope so. Not would you want to stay an idiot the rest of your life would you?

Ammended recently: While criticizing a musical album, perhaps it's fair to note the dubious ease of finding the the most vivid inspiration right on time when it's time to record. I must say that luck is involved for cd's, in terms of cooperation and timing, not just talent, and so perhaps a little humility is warranted when criticizing people's albums (unless they're one of those commercial crap cd's from the business oriented hawks that've hijacked the musical artistry, and you know who they are and their puppies).

Not his best.......2003-05-15

I am surprised at how many people like this album compared to his other solo albums as I dont like the 'bitty' jazz feel to this compared to the more rocky feel to eg.Hard Wired. Some moments are good and there actually are a couple tracks which dont just dissapear into an off the wall brandon fields sax solo and the less said about the one with his daughter on vocals the better... Dont get me wrong I am a big Weckl fan but I somehow feel his best days are gone.

He Rocks!!!.......2003-01-06

Dave Weckl has always played extrordinary! But, on this cd Dave Weckl plays at his total best. He plays through grooves,soft jazz,and craziness. If you are looking for an awsome band, get this cd. The sax is extrordinary, the bass is extrordinary, the horns are a total A+, and of course the drums just purely rock. To sum it all up, this is the best band that has ever been alive. I would rate this an easy A+, 100,000,000,000,000 etc -infinity%, 5 star cd. If you want the best fusion expierience in the universe, BUY THIS CD RIGHT NOW, A.S.A.P!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Weckl is the man.......2002-12-19

I really dig Perp. Motion and like the fusion/latin stuff he's moved more toward. In a way, despite the added horns, some of this new stuff with the enhanced synthesizer presence reminds me of "Hard Wired" with Jay Oliver. The odd time jam (track 6)is cool, not to mention all his soloing over the bass/keyboards vamps throughout the CD. The final track blows me away. I would have liked to have heard a little more riding on his stacked mini-china on this CD as he has on past releases. Also, I thought parts of the opening track might have sounded cool if he "swung" the beat rather than riding eighth notes on the aux hi-hat..... but who the hell am I to talk??? The drumming is his best yet in my opinion, but I personally prefer the overall musical style of "Transition" just a little more.

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50 All Time Favorite Classics (Box Set)

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The Most Relaxing Classical Music in the Universe
25 Beethoven Favorites
The Most Relaxing Classical Album in the World...Ever!

ASIN: B000000L7D
Release Date: 1994-09-09

Tracks:

The Marriage Of Figaro
Exultate Jubilate: Halleluiah
Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
The Blue Danube
Emperor Waltz
Die Fliedermaus
The Sleeping Beauty: Waltz
The Nutcracker Suite: March
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Serenade For Strings
1st Movement: Moonlight Sonata
Pastoral Symphony No. 6 Finale
Symphony No. 2
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1st Movement: Symphony No 5
La Fille Aux Cheveux De Lin
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3rd Movement: Symphony No. 4
2nd Movement: Piano Concerto
The Carnival Of Animals: The Aviary
The Flying Dutchman
Humoresque
Ballet Music: Rosamunde
3rd Movement: Symphony No. 2

Tracks:

2nd Movement: Symphony No. 40
Symphony in C
3rd Movement: Violin Concerto
Arabesque
Waltz: Tales From The Vienna Woods
A Midsummer Night's Dream: Nocturne
Berceuse
Siegfried Idyll
Piano Quintet: The Trout
Ballet Suite: Swan Lake
Swan Lake: Hungarian Dance And Czardas
Oh Lamb Of God
To Spring
Finale: Piano Cocerto in a Miror
Light Calvary
Mazurka
Thunder And Lightning Polka
Moto Perpetuum
Radetzky March
Consolation E Major
March
Waltz No 2
Moment Musical F Minor Op. 94
Raindrops
Minute Waltz AS-Major

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Comedian Harmonists

Definitive Collection

Manufacturer: Arena Records UK
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Auf Wiederseh'n
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ASIN: B0000648OR
Release Date: 2001-11-02

Tracks:

Wenn Ich Vergnn
Uch Wollt' Ich W Ein Huhn
Veronika, Der Lenz Ist Da
Bin Kein Hauptmann, Bin Kein Gros Tier
Ein Freund, Ein Guter Freund
Creol Love Call
Bist Nicht Die Erste
Baccarole
Der Sch Blauen Donau
Quant il Pleut
Ein Bisschen Leichtsinn Kann Nicht Schaden
Ich Hab' Fh 'Nen Blumentopf Bestellt
Jetzt Trinken Wir Noch Eins
Ist Die Liebe Der Matrosen
Liebling, Mein Herz L Dich Gr
Irgendwo Auf Der Welt
Ali Baba
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Auf Dem Heuboden
Liebesleid
Tout le Jour
Wir Sind Von Kopf Bis FuAuf Liebe Eingestellt
So Ein KuKommt Von Allein
Musketier Marsch
Mein Kleiner, Graktus

Tracks:

Hoppla, Jetzt Komm'ich
Kannst du Pfeifen, Johanna
Tea for Two
In Der Bar Zum Krokodil
Eine Kleine Frsweise
Eins, Zwei, Drei, Vier Glh Bin Ich Nur Mit Dir
Die Liebe Kommt, Die Liebe Geht
Heute Nacht Oder Nie
Hallo, Was Machst du Heut' Daisy
Ich Khre Hand Madame
Auf Wiedersehen Mein Frein, Auf Wiedersehen Mein Herr
Kleiner Mann, Was Nun
Hein Spielt Abends So Schuf Dem Schifferklavier
Mein Lieber Schatz Bist du Aus Spanien
Onkel Bumba Aus Kalumba
Perpetuum Mobile
Leb' Wohl Gute Reise [Farewell, Have a Good Journey]
Wenn Die Sonja Russisch Tanzt
Morgen MuIch Fort Von Hier
Wenn Der Wind Weht er das Meer
Puppenhochzeit
Was Dein Roter Mund Im Fr Sagt
Es Fein Anderer Weg Zur Seligkeit
SchLisa, Ssa
Wochenend und Sonnenschein
Auf Wiedersch'n My Dear

Customer Reviews:

Comedian Harmonists.......2003-05-23

A wonderful Selection of great Harmonies and Novelty Tunes by this Relatively Unknown Group in America , This terrific German Group is a must for anyone that enjoys Good Harmony and just Plain Vocal Fun with Sounds and Lyrics. Highly Recommended and Enjoyable.

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Greatest Hits-Strauss

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Tracks:

The Blue Danube, Waltz, Op. 314
Perpetuum mobile, A Musical Joke, Op. 257 - Leonard Bernstein
Voices Of Spring, Waltz, Op. 410 - Johann Strauss, Jr.
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A Musical Gift
WOW!!!
A light-hearted romp

Virtuoso Music for Horn & Piano

Manufacturer: Albany Records
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Tracks:

Valse Suriano
Jota
Prld, Theme And Vars
Perpetuum Mobile
Erste Fant, Op.339 No.1
Valse Op.64, No.1
Aria Con Vars
Csardas
Canon in Octave
Romance Op.36
Le Basque
Fant And Vars On The Carneval Of Venice

Customer Reviews:

A Musical Gift .......2005-11-27

I played beside Eric when I was out of college and he was in high school. The phenomenal player that I knew then has matured into a horn player with a gift that has to be heard to be believed. By the time the CD was over, I was shaking my head in disbelief.

WOW!!!.......2004-04-23

Eric Ruske's virtuosity is phenomenal! By the time "Carnival in Venice" was over I was speechless. I didn't think that french horn playing that I heard was possible. Yet Eric's talent is obvious in that he made the most difficult techniques seem easy to perform.

I recommend this CD VERY HIGHLY!!!

A light-hearted romp.......2001-12-04

"Virtuoso Music for Horn and Piano" is a light-hearted romp through hornist Eric Ruske's arrangements of mostly familiar pieces. The selections are designed to exploit Ruske's virtuosity and he takes full advantage of the opportunity. At least three of the selections are arrangements of trumpet showcases, Arban's well-known "Carneval of Venice" and Mendez's "Valse Suriano" and "Jota." Czerney composed his "Erste Fantasie" for violin. Liner notes indicate that only the Rossini and Saint-Saens pieces were originally written for horn.
Eric Ruske has established himself as a major horn soloist, and this album reinforces my opinion that he is one of the best hornists currently active. Pianist Pedja Muzuevic provides excellent accompaniment.
Why record an album of light classics for horn? To quote Mr. Ruske, because "[i]t felt so good when it was over."

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Great!
Absolutely killer!
A long time coming

Perpetual Motion
David Holt
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Release Date: 2004-08-24

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Album Description

The long awaited solo album from founding member of Storyville and The Mavericks. "Perpetual Motion" is a stylistically diverse debut and a sizzling slab of unadulterated rock 'n' roll, delivered by a guitar slinger intent on showing the world what he can do on his own. Guest musicians include legendary Muscle Shoals sideman/songwriter Spooner Oldham, along with Mark Andes (Heart/Spirit), Tommy Thompson (Eric Johnson), Will Sexton, and Kacy Crowley.

Customer Reviews:

Great!.......2007-07-18

What a great record! After seeing david for years solo, with storyville and the Booze Weasels, I realize what makes him so good. He is perhaps the best rhythm guitar player in town. Sure he plays great lead, but so do alot of guys. But not many could play rhythm like him. His original material is great, mix in a healthy dose of songs by Bill Carter @ Ruth Elsworth, Mark Andes, Spooner Oldham, thats a recipe for a great record. Trust me, buy it!

Absolutely killer!.......2007-07-03

David Grissom gets raves from guitarists for his work in Storyville and other bands, but this recording shows that David Holt should be equally credited for playing and songwriting chops. Highly recommended.

A long time coming.......2004-12-28

I first learned about David Holt in the late 90's when he was playing with Storyville. His guitar work blew me away. I made an effort to go see Storyville as often as I could. I was heartbroken when they broke up and had been looking for a solo project from Holt for a very long time. I can definitely say that it was well worth the wait. Storyville fans had the chance to hear Holt sing solo on the Dog Years album on the track Lucky. But now we get a real taste of just what he can do. Don't wait, order this CD. Now I'm just waiting for the next one.

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Superb collection
Boskovsky and the Strauss Family of Vienna.
Strauss's Lover Must Own!!!!!

Strauss: Waltzes, Polkas & Marches

Manufacturer: Decca
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Dances | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

Polkas | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

Waltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music

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ASIN: B0000042GN
Release Date: 1997-11-11

Tracks:

Walzer, Op. 314: An der schonen, blauen Donau
Polka schnell, Op. 373: Auf der Jagd
Walzer, Op. 410: Fuhlingsstimmen
Pizzicato-polka
Op. 335: Egyptischer Marsch
Op. 214: Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka
Op. 173: Dynamiden-Waltzer
Polka-Mazurka, Op. 144: Die Schwatzerin
Walzer, Op. 270: Carnavals Botschafter
Op. 117: Annen-Polka
Walzer, Op. 75: Fesche Geister
Polka schnell, Op. 278: Jokey Polka
Walzer, Op. 235: Spharenklange
Polka francaise, Op. 269: Feuerfest
Op. 29a: Wettrennen-Galop

Tracks:

Walzer, Op. 325: Geschichten aus dem Wienerwald
Polka schnell, Op. 240: Eingesendet
Op. 228: Radetzky-Marsch
Op. 269: Demolirer-Polka
Walzer, Op. 367: Du und Du
Polka-Mazurka, Op.129: Brennende Liebe
Op. 433: Spanischer Marsch
Polka schnell, op.45: Bahn frei!
Walzer, Op.258: Aquarellen
Polka schnell, Op.393: St|rmisch in Lieb' und Tanz
Polka-Mazurka, Op.166: Frauenherz
Op. 411: Lagunen-Walzer
Polka francaise, Op. 235: Piefke un Pufke
Freuet euch des Lebens Walzer, op.340
Musikalischer Scherz, Op.257: Perpetuum mobile

Tracks:

Walzer, Op. 333: Wien, Weiss und Gesang
Polka francaise, Op. 336: Im Krapfenwaldl
Walzer, Op. 346: Tausend und ein Nacht
Op. 156: Napoleon Marsch
Walzer, Op. 364: Wo die Citronen blueh'n!
Polka-Mazurka, Op. 204: Die Libelle
Polka francaise, Op. 57: Moulinet
Walzer, Op. 443: Seid umschlungen, Millionen
Polka schnell, Op. 413: So angstlich sind wir nicht
Polka-Mazurka, Op. 315: Lob der frauen
Op. 43: Explosions Polka
Walzer, Op. 184: Transactionen
Polka francaise, Op. 281: Heiterer Mut
Op. 42: Sperl Galopp

Tracks:

Walzer, Op. 354: Wiener Blut
Op. 211: Champagner-Polka
Walzer, Op. 307: Wiener Bonbons
Op. 449: Neue Pizzicato-Polka
Walzer, Op. 114: Liebeslieder
Ungarische Polka schnell, Op. 332: Eljen a Magyar
Walzer, Op. 316: Krleben
Op. 378: Banditen-Galopp
Op. 426: Russischer Marsch
Polka schnell, Op. 324: Unter Donner und Blitz
Walzer, Op. 279: Morgenbler
Polka schnell, Op. 133: Auf Ferienreisen
Walzer, Op. 164: Dorfschwalben aus terreich
Op. 126: Kaiser Franz Joseph I. Rettungs-Jubel-Marsch

Tracks:

Walzer, Op. 388: Rosen aus dem S
Polka schnell, Op. 281: Vergnzug
Op. 437: Kaiserwalzer
Polka schnell, Op. 319: Leichtes Blut
Walzer, Op. 154: Loreley-Rhein-Kle
Polka, Op. 291: 'S gibt nur a Kaiserstadt, 's gibt nur a Wien !
Walzer, Op. 143: Schneeglhen
Polka-Mazurka, Op. 282: Die Emancipirte
Polka schnell, Op. 259: Mit Extrapost
Walzer, Op. 234: Accelerationen
Polka Francaise, Op. 372: Bitte Sch
Op. 289: Persischer Marsch
Walzer, Op. 212: Delirien
Op. 365: Tik-Tak-Polka

Tracks:

Op. 363: Fledermaus-Quadrille - Various Artists
Polka, Op. 271: Ohne Sorgen - Various Artists
Walzer, Op. 263: Mein Lebenslauf ist Lieb und Lust - Various Artists
Op. 236: Orpheus-Quadrille - Various Artists
Polka, Op. 230: Im Fluge - Various Artists
Walzer, Op. 361: Bei uns z'Haus - Various Artists
Schutzen-Quadrille - Various Artists
Polka, Op. 241: Extempore - Various Artists
Walzer, Op. 390: Nordseebilder - Various Artists
Polka, Op. 241: Freikugeln - Various Artists
Walzer, Op. 101: Mephistos Hollenrufe - Various Artists
Marsch, Op. 478: Aufs Korn - Various Artists
Walzer, Op. 329: Erinnerung an Covent-Garden - Various Artists
Op. 152: Rudolfsheimer-Polka - Various Artists

Amazon.com

Boskovsky's encyclopedic collection with the Vienna Philharmonic, recorded between 1957 and 1976, is as close to definitive as one is likely to get. There was a special camaraderie between Boskovsky and the Philharmonic--he was a member of the orchestra's violin section for 37 years and conducted their New Year's Day concerts from 1955 until 1979. There was also a special empathy that these performers, as custodians of a tradition going back to its origins, felt for the music of the Strauss family. It comes across quite wonderfully on these mid-price CDs, which have been painstakingly remastered for an edition every collector should have. --Ted Libbey

Customer Reviews:

Superb collection.......2006-03-07

If you love or are just curious about the music of Vienna's Strauss family, this is the box set for you. You need look no further. Willi Boskovsky and the Vienna Philharmonic set the standards for the performance of these sublime waltzes, polkas and marches. The sound is fine, too, even though the recordings are not new. This is, quite simply, a magnificent set. I cannot recommend it highly enough.

Boskovsky and the Strauss Family of Vienna........2003-06-12

A long series of Strauss music recordings conducted by Willi Boskovsky provides the contents of this slender, super-compact box of 6 CDs. Those who collected the original issues should check the contents before jettisoning them, because not everything has been reissued here. I especially regret that the vocal version of "An der schönen blauen Donau" has been omitted.

No combination has ever excelled Willi Boskovsky and the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in performing this repertoire. Although the waltzes, polkas, quadrilles, marches and overtures were performed over and over again by these musicians, there is never a hint of workaday routine or staleness to be heard here. Everything seems to unfold naturally. Each item's inherent character is displayed. Tiny nuances and felicities of phrasing and a balance that favors the melody and reduces the accompaniment make these performances inimitable. The performance of "Morgenblätter" seems to provide a tad more excitement and impact than the other 85 items.

The recordings were made between 1960 and 1976. They are studio recordings, not deriving from the famous New Year concerts, and all but the few items from the very earliest year provide excellent sound.

Strauss's Lover Must Own!!!!!.......2001-10-09

Budget Price..... Recording and sound are good to excellence .... Let's enjoy and touch the spirits of Vienna now.....

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