Incantation

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This is an extremely varied collection, ranging from a series of klezmer melodies to the atonal weirdness of Varèse's Density 21.5 (which Eugenia Zukerman makes quite lyrical). Highlights along the way include familiar pieces by Debussy and Honegger, and an oddly amusing set by Bennett called Six Tunes for the Instruction of Singing-birds (something actually attempted during the Renaissance!) Katherine Hoover's heart-stoppingly beautiful Kokopeli is enough reason to buy the disc, as is her Reflections. Not all the performances are prime, but if the flute appeals to you, here is a unique collection of flute and nothing else. --Leslie Gerber

Incantation, Music, Anonymous, Richard Rodney Bennett, Eugene Bozza, Claude Debussy, Deborah Drattell, Rudolf Escher, Arthur Honegger, Katherine Hoover, Libby Larsen, Moises Moleiro, Mi-Zi Tan, English Traditional, Edgard Varese, Eugenia Zukerman, Chamber, Chamber Music, Classical, Classical Artists, Classical Music, Flute Solo/Sonata, Folk Song, Keyboard, Miscellaneous, Miscellaneous Music, Music for Keyboard, Solo Woodwind or Single Woodwind with Keyboard/Continuo, Vocal
Delibes: Coppélia (complete in three acts) / La Source (suites)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • A full-length Coppelia at an appealing price
  • Inspired ballet music at a bargain price.
  • Superb Performance
 Delibes: Coppélia (complete in three acts) / La Source (suites)

Manufacturer: Naxos
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000147M
Release Date: 1996-01-23

Tracks:

  1. Coppa, Ballet In 3 Acts: Act I: Prde
  2. Coppa, Ballet In 3 Acts: Act I: Valse
  3. Coppa, Ballet In 3 Acts: Act I: Sc
  4. Coppa, Ballet In 3 Acts: Act I: Mazurka
  5. Coppa, Ballet In 3 Acts: Act I: Sc
  6. Coppa, Ballet In 3 Acts: Act I: Ballade
  7. Coppa, Ballet In 3 Acts: Act I: Th slave varl
  8. Coppa, Ballet In 3 Acts: Act I: Czarda-Danse hongroise
  9. Coppa, Ballet In 3 Acts: Act I: Sortie
  10. Coppa, Ballet In 3 Acts: Act I: Final
  11. Coppa, Ballet In 3 Acts: Act II: Entr'acte
  12. Coppa, Ballet In 3 Acts: Act II: Sc
  13. Coppa, Ballet In 3 Acts: Act II: Sc
  14. Coppa, Ballet In 3 Acts: Act II: Musique des automates
  15. Coppa, Ballet In 3 Acts: Act II: Sc
  16. Coppa, Ballet In 3 Acts: Act II: Sc
  17. Coppa, Ballet In 3 Acts: Act II: Chanson oire et Sc
  18. Coppa, Ballet In 3 Acts: Act II: Sc
  19. Coppa, Ballet In 3 Acts: Act II: Valse de la poup
  20. Coppa, Ballet In 3 Acts: Act II: Sc
  21. Coppa, Ballet In 3 Acts: Act II: Bol
  22. Coppa, Ballet In 3 Acts: Act II: Gigue
  23. Coppa, Ballet In 3 Acts: Act II: Sc

Tracks:

  1. Coppa, Ballet In 3 Acts: Act III: Marche de la cloche - F del la cloche - Divertissement
  2. Coppa, Ballet In 3 Acts: Act III: Valse des heures
  3. Coppa, Ballet In 3 Acts: Act III: L'aurore
  4. Coppa, Ballet In 3 Acts: Act III: Coppa, Act 3: 4: La pri
  5. Coppa, Ballet In 3 Acts: Act III: Le travail
  6. Coppa, Ballet In 3 Acts: Act III: L'Hymen (Noce villageoise)
  7. Coppa, Ballet In 3 Acts: Act III: La discorde et la guerre
  8. Coppa, Ballet In 3 Acts: Act III: La paix (Pas de deux)
  9. Coppa, Ballet In 3 Acts: Act III: Variation
  10. Coppa, Ballet In 3 Acts: Act III: Danse de f
  11. Coppa, Ballet In 3 Acts: Act III: Galop final
  12. La Source, Suite No. 2: Sc dans
  13. La Source, Suite No. 2: Scherzo Polka
  14. La Source, Suite No. 2: Pas de la Guzla
  15. La Source, Suite No. 2: Marche danset Final
  16. La Source: Intermezzo (Pas des Fleurs, Grande Valse)
  17. La Source, Suite No. 3: Incantation
  18. La Source, Suite No. 3: Romance
  19. La Source, Suite No. 3: Introduction et Mazurka
  20. La Source, Suite No. 3: Finale

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A full-length Coppelia at an appealing price.......2003-06-26

Andrew Mogrelia has conducted a number of full-length ballets for Naxos: Giselle, Sylvia, Sleeping Beauty, and this Coppelia. I own all of them, because I find Mogrelia is one of those rare conductors who make a ballet sound like a ballet.
In concert hall versions, conductors often make ballet music impossibly fast, or simply too unpredictable. (Gergiev's Nutcracker is in this category: fun to listen to, definitely NOT a dancer's Nutcracker.) But when dancers are on stage, they need a regular, dependable beat to dance to. Mogrelia's Coppelia never sounds sing-song, because he uses dynamics so skillfully - but he does conduct at an authentic dance tempo.
Another Coppelia I like and own is Mark Ermler's (ASIN: B0000024CL), but while it's much more than highlights it is not the full ballet. The first act mazurka is missing, and that's a definite loss.
La Source is a bit of an oddity because it was originally commissioned as a sort of competition: half composed by Minkus, half by Delibes. Delibes was generally considered the winner, so he stayed in Paris while Minkus went off to Russia. This album is strictly Delibes, so it's only highlights from La Source. But it does include my favorite, the utterly charming Pas des Fleurs, Grande Valse.

5 out of 5 stars Inspired ballet music at a bargain price........2002-07-13

Although I'm not particularly fond of watching ballets I have a special love for ballet music, and Coppelia is one of my favorites. It is the masterpiece of Leo Delibes who was one of the greatest of ballet composers. Even Tchaikovsky -- probably the greatest ballet composer of all -- greatly admired Delibes' work. This recording presents not only the complete music for Coppelia but also the lovely, but seldom-heard, music Delibes wrote for La Source -- both conducted by the excellent ballet conductor Andrew Mogrelia. And at a bargain price to boot. Please don't pass up this special treasure.

5 out of 5 stars Superb Performance.......2000-08-27

I search for the recording for the complete Coppelia when my daughter's dance school was practicing for it. I found this item. Performance was meticulous. It was recorded in the Orchestra's concert hall over a period of almost two weeks. All digital recording. Well balanced orchestra. Fine details. A good item to collect.
Legacy of John Barnes Chance
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Legacy of John Barnes Chance
 Legacy of John Barnes Chance

Manufacturer: Albany Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0009Y26C2
Release Date: 2005-07-01

Tracks:

  1. Incantation and Dance
  2. Introduction and Capriccio
  3. Symhony No. 2
  4. Blue Lake Overture
  5. Elegy
  6. Variations on a Korean Folk Song

Product Description

Albany Records is proud to release what is a long-overdue memorial to one of the finest American composers of wind ensemble music. Chance was a gifted composer, teacher and administrator who died a tragic death by accidental electrocution at the age of 39. He studied theory and composition with Kent Kennan, Clifton Williams and Paul Pisk. If you are familiar with the “old school” of band music, Chance is as fine a representative as any. His music is brash, exciting, and highly energetic in the way you remember from those works you heard on those great old Mercury recordings with the late Frederick Fennell. Ironically, though such works as the Blue Lake Overture and Variations on a Korean Folk-Song have been in the active band repertory for years, this is the first major commercial release entirely devoted to his music, a “greatest hits” package in fact. Standing out in particular is the Symphony No. 2, perhaps the best work of its kind since the Persichetti Symphony (No. 6) for Band. Based on a four-note motif of C#-D-F-E, the music whips up a remarkable amount of tension and excitement, especially in the last movement. The authoritative performances are under Stephen K. Steele, who began directing the Band Department at Illinois State University in 1987. Under his direction, the Wind Symphony has performed for state and national conventions, including the 1990 American Bandmasters Association and the 1993 and 2001 College Band Directors National Association. Steele and the Wind Symphony can also be heard on two previous releases, TROY500 (music of Persichetti, Syler, Zaninelli and Maslanka) and TROY600 (music of Maslanka and Hagen). Albany has had great success with our catalog of wind music, and we feel this new release, honoring John Barnes Chance, is one of finest.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Legacy of John Barnes Chance.......2006-02-25

A great collection of music that captures a snap shot of a gifted composer. A great addition to any library of band music.
Beauty in the Beast
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Weird, but it works
  • An amazing work
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  • The end of a long period of Tragic Unavailability
  • The Most Beautiful Music in the World
 Beauty in the Beast

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ASIN: B0000516UW
Release Date: 2003-11-04

Tracks:

  1. Incantation
  2. Beauty In The Beast
  3. Poem For Bali
  4. Just Imagination
  5. That's Just It
  6. Yusae-Aisae
  7. C'est Afrique
  8. A Woman's Song

Amazon.com

From the roar of Tibetan horns and the clangor of metal percussion that opens Beauty in the Beast, Wendy Carlos in 1986 signaled a new direction for her music. Beauty in the Beast is Carlos's magnum opus, an album that should have established the synthesizer's role in the new global music landscape. More than that, it should have established Carlos as a composer and not just a Switched-on Bach jukebox. But not too many people were listening. Rereleased now after 14 years, Beauty in the Beast has lost none of its power. Carlos is both profound and poignant, dissonant and disarming on Beauty, as she fuses a global orchestra from her synthesizers. "Poem for Bali" is the centerpiece of the album, an episodic, 17-minute excursion as Carlos orchestrates the sounds and rhythms of a digital gamelan orchestra. In addition to replicating the metallophones, gongs, and flutes of the traditional gamelan, she creates her own hybrid sound designs, giving this work a surreal and sometimes harrowing tone, like a dream bent through funhouse mirrors. But then there are pieces such as "A Woman's Song," based on a Balkan melody. The title track merges nightmare landscapes and a crazed carnival calliope with a haunting theme that sounds like a lament for the end of the world. Beauty in the Beast is an essential recording of both modern composition and synthesis--Carlos should plug into this circuit again. --John Diliberto

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Weird, but it works.......2005-06-14

You've never heard anything quite like Beauty in the Beast, and it *does* take some getting used to. But once you have, it's a must-have record.

There are a variety of musical styles on BitB, ranging from african-sounding percussion to martian jazz. The title cut is just plain haunting.

The supplementary files include an essay on tuning, with audio files as examples. I found these to be very informative, particularly regarding the alpha and beta scales used in the title cut.

It's weird, but it works.

5 out of 5 stars An amazing work.......2004-07-04

If you are unfamiliar with alternate tonal scales or non-western music, be prepared for a shock. When I first heard the CD in the 80's, I hated it. I listened again, and again, and began to retune and understand. Now it is one of my favorite albums, definite in the top ten. If you have an ear to hear, give it a listen.

3 out of 5 stars Brain Damage.......2003-02-27

Instinctively attracted to classical music I have been unable to listen to this work without becoming physically ill. Constant shifts in tonality make this an interesting case study from a pathological standpoint but don't expect to enjoy it. This is music that has lost the center. There is no harmonic whole, there can be no cycle of fifths, scientifically justifiable yet all is arbitrary. This is the opposite of loop based music and the ultimate 'special effects' driven experiment. If you want non tempered classical music I recommend Harry Partch or Moon Dog or one of the more staid composers of modern music. Get this CD by all means. You won't be dissapointed.

5 out of 5 stars The end of a long period of Tragic Unavailability.......2002-01-03

I have proudly owned a copy of the first release of this CD all these years. It is the best example I know of an utterly brilliant recording being tragically unavailable. As other reviewers note, the tuning does sound strange at first, but then one realizes how quickly one not only adjusts to it, but starts to hear it as natural and normal.

Do yourself a favor and get this CD now. It is indispensable.

5 out of 5 stars The Most Beautiful Music in the World.......2001-09-02

Nonstandard tunings, masterfully used. Gothic, "Bush of Ghosts" feeling. Great instrument modeling, not trying to sound just like acoustic instruments but using attributes of their spectra as part of instrument creation. Uh, it's real pretty. Spooky and balanced.
Topsy-Turvy - The Music of Gilbert & Sullivan: From the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Here's a How-De-Do!
  • Topsy-Turvy is TOPS!!!
  • Superb
  • Better than many a G&S non-sountrack
  • Put on the CD, close your eyes and...
 Topsy-Turvy - The Music of Gilbert & Sullivan: From the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

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ASIN: B000034CYZ
Release Date: 1999-12-07

Tracks:

  1. 'The Mikado': Behold! The Lord High Executioner - Carl Davis
  2. 'The Mikado': Overture - Carl Davis
  3. 'The Mikado': Three Little Maids From School Are We - Dorothy Atkinson/Shirley Henderson/Cathy Sara
  4. 'Princess Ida': Overture - Carl Davis
  5. 'Princess Ida': If You Give Me Your Attention - Martin Savage
  6. 'The Grand Duke': Paris Galop - Carl Davis
  7. 'The Mikado': Mi-Ya Sa-Ma/A More Humane Mikado - Louise Gold/Timothy Spall
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  10. 'The Mikado': The Criminal Cried As He Dropped Him Down - Dorothy Atkinson/Vincent Franklin/Martin Savage
  11. 'The Yeomen Of The Guard': Overture - Carl Davis
  12. 'The Mikado': A Wand'ring Minstrel I - Kevin McKidd/Michael Simkins
  13. 'The Mikado': The Sun Whose Rays Are All Ablaze - Shirley Henderson
  14. End Titles ('The Pirates Of Penzance'/'The Grand Duke') - Carl Davis
  15. 'The Sorcerer': Incantation - Shirley Henderson/Kevin McKidd/Martin Savage
  16. 'The Gondoliers': The Fitting - Ian Balmain
  17. The Lost Chord - Eleanor David/John Constable/Shelagh Sutherland
  18. 'The Mikado': The Mikado: Finale, Act Two - Dorothy Atkinson/Vincent Franklin/Louise Gold/Shirley Henderson/Kevin McKidd/Cathy Sara...
  19. 'The Long Day Closes': Resolutions - Carl Davis

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The producers of Mike Leigh's vibrant Topsy-Turvy took many big studio meetings seeking financing for their film. Word has it all went swimmingly until time for the pitch came--there are apparently no two words as unsettling to Hollywood film execs as "Gilbert & Sullivan." But the studio system's loss turned out to be the indie film's--and our--gain. Leigh's film brought the composers' late-19th-century mounting of their breakthrough The Mikado to an all-too-familiar life, filled with as many neuroses, foibles, and fragile egos as any modern Broadway musical. The film's score, an inviting pastiche adapted from Mikado (and other G&S staples) by veteran Carl Davis, may upset purists with its time-conscious liberties. But then, it might just win over a receptive yet unexposed new audience for whom this music may seem strangely familiar, as well it should: this is where modern musical theater began. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Here's a How-De-Do!.......2007-02-22

It's brilliant, really! I am a self-confessed Gilbert and Sullivan fanatic, and so the release of this soundtrack to accompany a truly delightful movie provided me with an "Oh, joy! Oh, rapture!" moment ... many of them, actually! To hear some of my favorite tunes from some of my favorite G & S operetti performed so well makes my heart "sing-o" - and me, too!

5 out of 5 stars Topsy-Turvy is TOPS!!!.......2007-02-21

This is Gilbert and Sullivan like you will never hear again! These performances are so fresh and alive with comedy flourish that my formerly "purist" ears reveled in delight at this magnificeant rendition of these great operettas.It is wonderful to hear excerpts from PRINCESS IDA,IOLANTHE and SORCERER (as well as THE MIKADO) when so many recordings already exist of the other G&S chestnuts,PINAFORE and PIRATES OF PENZANCE.
The actual cd itself fills the speakers and is a true listener's dream.A great soundtrack of a great film.Wonderfully recorded by SONY.

5 out of 5 stars Superb.......2005-02-25

This is a fantastic cd, one that I have listened to many many times without growing tired of it. The particularly nice thing about this cd for lovers of the movie is that you get to hear the entire performance for many songs which are necessarily cut short in the film, most enjoyably "A Wandring Minstrel I". As has been noted in other reviews, the vocal performances are not what you will typically find in other G & S recordings: they are far less burdened with mannered belle canto nonsense, to their immense benefit. And I must disagree with one reviewer who disparaged the staging as portrayed in the film. My wife and I saw a touring production of the Mikado which used the costumes and set from the movie, and it was fantastic. Even better, the performers seemed to take some cues from the film actors too, singing and performing in a way that was much more accessible and not a bit less pleasing.

4 out of 5 stars Better than many a G&S non-sountrack.......2003-09-16

I was compelled to get this after seeing the overlong, flawed, but nonetheless all-around amazing 'Topsy Turvy'. (Seriously - almost every supporting actor in the film deserved an Oscar, and Jim Broadbent was robbed; his Gilbert is magnificent and real.)
Inspired then to hear a true G&S performance, I bought several Carte recordings. What broke my heart is that the genuine Savoy performances are not as good as those of the 'Topsy' actors! Contrary to a review here, the articulation is just dandy. And the tenor in 'Wand'ring Minstrel' alone is far, far superior to the thin, reedy, annoying versions on the several concert cds I've heard. As is the riveting soprano on the beautiful 'The Sun Whose Rays...' of 'Topsy'; again, the actual Savoy recordings are merely shrill in comparison.
I remove one star only because of the necessarily abbreviated performances here.

5 out of 5 stars Put on the CD, close your eyes and..........2003-03-02

You are back in the Savoy Theater in Victorian England, watching a Gilbert and Sullivan production of the Mikado, or Yeoman of the Guard, or the Sorcerer, or Princess Ida. The qualiity of the music is superb, the voices are wonderful and I only wish I could have videos of all the G&S productions to watch along with the music.

Buy the DVD of Topsy-Turvy if you don't already own it. It's magnificent. See my other review.
Pandemonic Incantation
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    		Pandemonic Incantation
    Behemoth
    Manufacturer: Metal Mind Poland
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    Release Date: 2006-03-30

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    Mortal Throne of Nazarene
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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    • WHAT HELL MAY SOUND LIKE.
    • One of the most disturbing metal releases, ever.
    		 Mortal Throne of Nazarene
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    Release Date: 1994-10-25

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    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars When there is no more room in hell, the damned (as well as the dead) will walk the Earth.......2005-08-15

    Incantation's "Mortal Throne of Nazarene" is one of the darkest and most ominous records I've ever heard. From start to finish, the four piece drags listeners through an abyss of the most sinful and vile. Sludgy and murky guitar tone, unintelligible and nasty growls, humming low end all held together by echoing drums. Definitely a primitive yet classic death metal sound. The artwork is also incredible. The inside illustration by Wes Benscoter describes the forbidden nature of this record quite well, if the Carcass style collage on the cover didn't already give you that impression. A must have for anyone who appreciates the early recordings of Internal Bleeding, Cannibal Corpse, Grave and Hypocrisy.

    4 out of 5 stars Another death metal classic!!.......2005-05-15

    A great album, yet I still have a few gripes about it...

    First with the pluses. This album is heavier and faster than Onward To Golgotha. The evilness of their fast/slow attack is still intact, the vocals are still brutally inhuman, and some of Incantation's best songs are on this album, such as "Emaciated Holy Figure", "Nocturnal Dominion", "Blissful Bloodshower", and the epic "Abolishment Of Immaculate Serenity" are all found here.

    Now with the minuses. The production sounds evil, yet really muddy at some parts. The drums (the kick drums in particular) are also kind of buried in the mix throughout the whole album, and the drumming itself is rather bland. They would've done better with someone who wasn't a sessions musician in my opinion, maybe they would've put a little more effort into it.

    Either way,this is still a good death metal album for those of you who like their metal brutal and blasphemous.

    1 out of 5 stars A bunch of demon possesed losers.......2003-10-23

    The music is just a bunch of scary sounding chords with a guy making annoying sounds. Wheres the music. it is very depressing and kinda scary. They sound like a bunch of demon possesed losers. Maybe if you were doing a movie or other dramatic performance it would sound okay to set a mood for background music, but not for easy listening. if you are looking for something fun to listen to this is not fun

    5 out of 5 stars WHAT HELL MAY SOUND LIKE........2003-10-19

    This is one of the best and most darkest of death metal cd's that I own in my collection.This album has it all=speed,heaviness,rawness and well constructed song structures.The album has a very dark atmosphere because of the detuned sound of the guitars and craig pillards low gutteral vocals.It surprises me that this piece of work has not gotten more reviews from people.I would recommend this album to any fan of the genre.PEACE OUT!!!

    5 out of 5 stars One of the most disturbing metal releases, ever........2001-04-17

    I don't know where to begin with this cd. It is pretty hard to impress me these days, but Incantation does. The guitars have a very distinctive, hopelessly detuned evilness to them. They actually sound...rancid. Like a big slab of rotting flesh suffocating you. I like how they don't use the standard scooped out death metal guitar tone like Cannibal Corpse. The drumming, while not the best I've heard, is solid. Feels like a good, stiff beating administered with a crowbar. Probably the most noticeable thing about this album are the vocals. Straight from hell, they are. Sound a lot like Mortician, except Incantation sings more intelligent lyrics. Incantation also have a knack for mixing the blast beats up with slow minor passages, giving the album a savage doom feel. Well, that's all folks. Forget Deicide, get into Incantation. They are the real deal.
    Sound in Spirit
    Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
    • Fantastic
    • So rich, so beautiful
    • A glorious song
    • I paid for this?
    • Champions of the new and adventuresome.
    		 Sound in Spirit
    Chanticleer
    Manufacturer: Warner Classics
    ProductGroup: Music
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    ASIN: B000AC5RVK
    Release Date: 2005-09-13

    Tracks:

    1. Incantation from NightChants - Jan Gilbert
    2. Axion estin - Nectarie Vlahul
    3. Sound in Spirit - Joseph Jennings
    4. Motet for 12 Singers - Carlos Rafael Rivera
    5. Beata viscera - Plainsong, arr. Jennings
    6. O sacrum convivium - Tomas Luis de Victoria
    7. Como pod'a grioriosa - Alfonso X de Castille
    8. Night Spirit Song - Joseph Jennings
    9. NIghtChant from NightChants - Jan Gilbert
    10. In Winter's Keeping - Jackson Hill
    11. Gloria in Excelsis Deo from Tre canti sacri - Giacinto Scelsi
    12. Past Life Melodies - Sarah Hopkins
    13. Cor meum est templum sacrum - Patricia Van Ness
    14. Glance to You from Nightchants - Jan Gilbert

    Album Description

    Sound in Spirit represents another leap forward in power and purpose for Chanticleer. On this recording they explore the profound connection between sound and healing. The repertoire weaves together compositions ancient and contemporary, East and West, so the listeners hear familiar and unfamiliar sounds in equal proportions. The texts and sounds are inspired by many different cultures along with religious and musical traditions from Tibet, India, Japan, Africa, indigenous America and Byzantine Greece.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Fantastic.......2007-03-09

    As a college trombonist, with decidedly 20th century leanings in my own personal tastes, I found this recording absolutely spellbinding. Weird? Yes! Outside the box? You bet. Awesome harmonic overtone singing? Yes! One of my duties as a musician is to "improv" on jazz solos - they do some of that on this recording as well. This disc has it all. I love ancient sacred music as well (Chanticleers Magnificat disc is excellent as well), but sometimes one tires of the (even though it is beautiful)monotony - the complete tonality and predictability of the works. Sometimes I want some interesting ideas to pop up unexpectedly, something that makes you go "Wow, how did they do that!" Sometimes I want some atonality, some asymmetrical rythmns in my choral singing. It gives the moments of tonality and common time their "glow" for lack of a better word. This disc delivers on all fronts, and is, of course, impeccably sung. In my opinion, Sound in Spirit has a good mix of traditional and non traditional music although it's not something you would put on as back ground music at a dinner or going to sleep. The music forces you to put down what you are doing, and devote your full attention. I definately recommend it.

    5 out of 5 stars So rich, so beautiful.......2006-07-08

    I really can't understand why this Chanticleer recording in particular should garner such a comparatively large amount of negative reactions. I suppose some people simply have an insurmountable aversion to non-western and/or non-traditional musical ideas. Still, other Chanticleer albums (Colors of Love and Lamentations and Praises both come to mind) have forayed as much or more than Sound in Spirit into such music, and reactions to those tended more towards the positive. If you tend to prefer genre-specific Chanticleer (e.g. gospel, Christmas, early music), then Sound in Spirit may not (I repeat, MAY not) be for you. If, however, you respond equally to a wide range of sounds and styles, or if you enjoy contemporary/adventurous compositions, I cannot recommend this album enough.

    Sound in Spirit is a richly evocative and endlessly rewarding musical journey, featuring compositions from diverse artists and genres. Some tracks include ambient outdoor recordings, percussion, or a guest vocalist or two. The liner notes indicate that this, more than any prior Chanticleer recording, is meant to be listened to all in one go, as a shimmering whole that transcends its disparate indvidual elements. Such cohesiveness in a musical release is a remarkable feat by any measure, but Chanticleer truly delivers. Buy it.

    5 out of 5 stars A glorious song.......2006-03-08

    Como pod'a groriosa, a 10 or 12 minute meditative song, track 7 of the album, is worth the entire price of the CD and more. It is a glorious piece of music that starts out with a lone voice, pleading to Mary for help for his lame daughter, then builds to an amazing crescendo as the daughter is healed and strides out into the world. You can hear the power return to the singer/singers, and it is easy to feel "healed" spiritually one's self, listening to it. I have shared this song with others and their response has been, universally, "Wow."

    1 out of 5 stars I paid for this?.......2006-03-08

    If I didn't lose the receipt I would have taken this one back.
    I was shocked that what I was listening to was really the same Chanticleer on the Rensaissance records I have. I might have enjoyed this more back when I was dropping acid and eatting mushrooms.

    4 out of 5 stars Champions of the new and adventuresome........2006-02-17

    Chanticleer is most definitely this, and much more. I applaud them for always being willing to try something new and challenge listeners. This is one of the many things that makes them the premier ensemble that they are so well know to be. Certainly, this is not a disc for people who are looking for a non-challenging listen. But it still contains things that will delight such people, especially the magnificently sung Victoria motet. Jennings' Beata plainsong arrangement, Jackson Hill's "In Winter's Keeping", and Past Life Melodies in particular will surely delight almost anyone, especially those who are into "new age" or minimalist music.

    The more you listen, the more you realize there is an astonishing amount of variety in this recording. Anyone who is a fan of Chanticleer's adventuresome excursions, incredible flexibility of vocal techniques, and flawless singing will not be disappointed.
    Forsaken Mourning Of Angelic Anguish
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Decent studio collection but I think I got gypped.
    • Great death metal album
    • Another death metal milestone!!!
    • The best to get after their first
    • Not bad, but nothing special either...
    		 Forsaken Mourning Of Angelic Anguish
    Incantation
    Manufacturer: Relapse
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    ASIN: B00000113C
    Release Date: 1997-10-14

    Tracks:

    1. Shadows From The Ancient Empire
    2. Lusting Congregation Of Perpetual Damnation (Eternal Eden)
    3. Triumph In Blasphemy (Interlude)
    4. Forsaken Mourning Of Angelic Anguish
    5. Scream Bloody Gore
    6. Twisted Sacrilegious Journey Into Our Darkest Neurotic Delirium
    7. Outro
    8. The Ibex Moon
    9. Blasphemous Cremation
    10. Essence Ablaze
    11. Blissful Bloodshower

    Album Details

    New release after a tumutulous 3 year seperation.

    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars Decent studio collection but I think I got gypped........2005-10-25

    i like this album but i only have songs 1 to 7 on my cd, which looks different on this page. perhaps the waldenbook people should go into more detail about their products.
    anyway, yes, i like this offering (although) a short offering, i like it none the less.
    there's like 1 or 2 songs that are on diabolical conquest which i think is the next (3rd) album after this and the version on this album is much better.

    4 out of 5 stars Great death metal album.......2005-09-23

    First off, everybody on this site thinks bands like children of bodom, dark tranquillity and in flames are all death metal, so here's an enlightenment: they're not! Ok now that that's out of my system, I shall continue... this CD is one of the best and least boring death metal albums I've ever heard. Great death cover on Scream Bloody Gore. Highly recommended CD for any death metal fan!

    5 out of 5 stars Another death metal milestone!!!.......2005-05-16

    This brutal ep has one of the best sounding Death covers I've ever heard. Also, it features two classic tracks (Shadows Of The Ancient Empire and Forsaken Mourning Of Angelic Anguish), and showcases this band being much more aggressive and hateful with each release. The four live in the studio tracks were really cool as well. Buy it now!!!

    5 out of 5 stars The best to get after their first.......2001-12-21

    This live album takes one of the better Incantation lineups through some of their best material in an adjusted format to maximize impact. The original lineup from the first album perform most of this work, covering songs from the previous three albums including the highlights of "Diabolical Conquest." Recommended for anyone who likes abstract but visceral metal.

    3 out of 5 stars Not bad, but nothing special either..........1999-08-21

    Well, the only other Incan. CD I own is Diabolical Conquest, and these two albums sound pretty much the same. But yes, Craig Pillard did the vocals on this one (wow, that's a deep growl!)... my favorite track on this is actually not one of their songs... if you get this, check out their rendition of Death's "Scream Bloody Gore." But, hey, I picked this one up free thanks to a gift certificate, so there you have it...
    Quidam
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Nice music!
    • An eclectic and esoteric mix!
    • It's all about the music
    		 Quidam

    Manufacturer: Cirque Du Soleil
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0009K7RNO
    Release Date: 2005-06-14

    Tracks:

    1. ATMADJA 3 : 21
    2. INCANTATION 5 : 22
    3. MARELLE 1: 27
    4. RIVAGE 5 : 24
    5. ZYDEKO 1: 17
    6. LET ME FALL 4 : 46
    7. INNOCENCE 1: 55
    8. CARROUSEL 3 : 05
    9. STEEL DREAM 5 :13
    10. SSOUSO 5 : 23
    11. REIL 3 : 21
    12. QUIDAM 5 : 37

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Nice music!.......2007-02-19

    I immediately wanted to buy this CD after watching Quidam. It refresh my memory every time I listen to its music!
    Worth buying!

    5 out of 5 stars An eclectic and esoteric mix!.......2006-08-08

    Quidam's music can best be described as both an eclectic and esoteric mix. It would be very difficult to categorize the music on this CD into any one genre. From the rocking Zydeko to the beautiful song Seisouso, to the eastern European sounding Rivage, this CD will have something for everyone. And it is a must have for anyone who has seen Quidam.

    5 out of 5 stars It's all about the music.......2006-03-10

    Cirque Du Soleil (Quidam) wouldn't be such a hit without it's soundtrack. You can recapture the experience of the dark but lively mood through the tracks on this CD. Definately a collectible.
    Blue Incantation
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • incredible music, but not jerry's best
    • Staying Power
    • desert island cd
    • Strong mood, but lacking substance
    • Eastern Influences or Dead Influences?
    		 Blue Incantation
    Sanjay Mishra with Jerry Garcia
    Manufacturer: Akar Records
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    ASIN: B00000DN4W
    Release Date: 1995-09-08

    Tracks:

    1. My Meditation
    2. Monsoon
    3. For Julia
    4. Allegro
    5. Clouds
    6. Passage Into Dawn
    7. Self Portrait
    8. Bach In Time
    9. Nocturne/Evening Chant
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    Amazon.com

    Though this musically rich album, recorded in 1995, casts a net wide enough to appeal to lovers of Eastern music as well as fans of the Grateful Dead, it's no bland crossover mix. The self-assured, virtuosic guitarist Sanjay Mishra is a thoroughly engaging artist, able to weave multivoiced strands from his MIDI classical guitar together into dancing, organic shapes. The blend of traditional Indian tabla, bamboo flute, and Western instruments--with hints of raga scales in Mishra's remarkable compositions--alternately brings to mind a sun-kissed, promising dawn (the positive flow of energy in "My Meditation") and a surrounding cloud of serenity ("Before Summer Rain"). In what turned out to be one of his final projects, Jerry Garcia collaborates on three of the tracks. His openness to new sounds and to jamming with musicians of all stripes contributes an amazing chemistry, especially in "Clouds," where Garcia's lovingly shaped phrases dovetail with Mishra's guitar in a moving lyrical embrace. You can hear this either as an unintended lament or a blissful acceptance of the peace that passes understanding--either way it's an unforgettable document. --Tom May

    Album Description

    A blend of Eastern and Western Styles. One of Jerry Garcia's last recordings.

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars incredible music, but not jerry's best.......2004-04-04

    This is a great gateway album to indian music. A few of the tracks are absolutely mindblowing compositions that take you on a journey winding through time and space. However, Jerry Garcia's additions are the weakest part of the album. He plays electric guitar, sits in the background playing long notes while sanjay noodles endlessly. Makes Jerry look bad. This album is worth it by all means if nothing else, just for the song "Julia", which flies sky high with electrical energy that makes the body shake, the eyes roll back in the head...

    5 out of 5 stars Staying Power.......2003-11-10

    Most artists who are popularized at any given moment in history are vastly overated. Sanjay Mishra... particularly as evidenced in his 'Blue Incantation' album, is not one of those artists. The creative and thoughtful balance of this man's craft will be as fresh tomorrow as any of the known European composers are today.

    5 out of 5 stars desert island cd.......2001-06-18

    this would be one of my desert island cds--its that good. garcia aside, mishra composes beautiful timeless songs. " for julia" and the last track on the album are chilling. "clouds", the ballad w/garcia is one of jerry's finest recorded moments---passionate & emotional--recorded before his death. this is the type of album anyone in the "new age/world" genre wish they could create. its moody, dark, inspirational, melodic, meditative, well-crafted, and sublime without the phony empty musicianship of the kitaro/yanni/tesh world. when u wake up in the morning, put this cd on, sit in a comfortable chair, drink that hot cup o' joe/tea, and be happy that you made this one-of-a-kind purchase.

    2 out of 5 stars Strong mood, but lacking substance.......2001-03-20

    The ambiance of this album is pleasant, but the rest falls short. Mishra's attempt to fuse classical, eastern, and new age styles leaves the effort somewhat directionless and not a strong example of either genre. The collaboration with Jerry Garcia was another legitimate attempt to cross-market, but Garcia's contribution is minimal and very weak compared to his other work. There are a couple stong songs here, but most lean to heavily on Garcia's namesake or just lack emotional and compositional substance.

    5 out of 5 stars Eastern Influences or Dead Influences?.......2000-08-29

    This CD is a wonderful treat for those who enjoy Traditional Indian music and all of the variations born of that ancient culture. What struck me most (after the delightful solos by both guitarists) was the similarity to SHAKTI with John McLaughlin. Handful of Beauty is the Mclaughlin album I refer you to. Both albums span the spectrum from joyful, dancing frenzy to the sorrowful moaning of spiritual yearning.

    Track Listings:

    1. Johannes Brahms: Choral Works
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    3. La Linge - La Sonorite, A tribute to Marcel Mule
    4. Les Premieres Polyphonies Français
    5. Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphonies 4 & 5 - The Acadey of Ancient Music / Christopher Hogwood
    6. Magnificat Primi Toni/Passacaglia/Ciacone
    7. Mascagni: L'Amico Fritz
    8. Masterpieces of Mexican Polyphony
    9. Mendelssohn: Complete Piano Music
    10. Mozart: Maurerische Trauermusik K477; Symphony No31

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