Classical Chill

Track Listings
Disc: 1
1. Cantus Arcticus, Op. 61: Suo (The Marsh) - Royal Scottish National Orchestra    
2. Adam Zero: Approach of Autumn    
3. String Trio in G major: Adagio - Maggini String Quartet    
4. Violin Concerto: II - Adele Anthony, Ulster Orchestra, Takuo Yuasa    
5. Five Bagatelles, Op. 23a: Romance: Andante Tranquillo    
6. Valse Triste, Op. 44, No. 1    
7. Frösöblomster, Book 3: Om Många År    
8. Four Cornish Dances, Op. 91: Andantino - The Queensland Symphony Orchestra    
9. Prélude, Book I: Des Pas Sur la Neige    
10. Toward the Sea: The Night - Petri Alanko, ,    
See all 15 tracks on this disc
Disc: 2
1. Piano Concerto in G major: Adagio Assai - Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra, , Antoni Wit    
2. Prelude for Strings - Royal Ballet Sinfonia    
3. Sospiri, Op. 70 - English Northern Philharmonia,    
4. Blue Bird, Op. 119, No. 3 - Oxford Camerata, Jeremy Summerly    
5. Mass in G minor: Kyrie - Noel Edison,    
6. London Pieces: Chelsea Reach - John Lenehan    
7. Fantasiestücke, Op. 12: Des Abends - Benjamin Frith    
8. Apollo e Dafne: Felicissima Quest'alma    
9. Divertimento No. 15 in B flat major, K. 287: Adagio - Harald Nerat    
10. Serenade No. 10 in B major, K. 361, "Gran Partita": Adagio    
See all 14 tracks on this disc

Classical Chill, Music, Robert Plane, Malcolm Arnold, Arthur Drummond Bliss, Thomas Bloch, Claude Debussy, Edward Elgar, Gerald Finzi, Philip Glass, Edvard Grieg, George Frideric Handel, John Ireland, Lars-Erik Larsson, E. J. Moeran, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Arvo Part, Wilhelm Peterson-Berger, Sergey Prokofiev, Einojuhani Rautavaara, Maurice Ravel, Robert Schumann, Jean Sibelius, Charles Villiers Stanford, Karol Szymanowski, Toru Takemitsu, John Tavener, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Andrew Penny, Antoni Wit, Christopher Robinson, David Lloyd-Jones, Hannu Lintu, Harald Nerat, Howard Griffiths, Jeremy Summerly, Jorma Panula, Kees Bakels, Noel Edison, Okko Kamu, Richard Edlinger, Roy Goodman, Takuo Yuasa, Capella Istropolitana, German Wind Soloists, Petri Alanko, Thomas Bloch, Bournemouth Sinfonietta, CSSR State Philharmonic Orchestra
The Nine Worlds
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Austerity and beauty all mesh on "The Nine Worlds".
  • Ambience Spectacular!
  • Pretty nice music, a little bit short of Enigma.
  • If you liked Enigma's "Cross of Changes"...
  • Austere Ethereal Beauty
 The Nine Worlds
Achillea
Manufacturer: Sequoia Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0009XT87Y
Release Date: 2005-08-02

Tracks:

  1. Achillea - Prelude
  2. Ragnarok - Twilight of the Gods
  3. Odins Hill
  4. The Monks of Lindisfarne
  5. Cape Porcupine
  6. The Seeress Prophecy (Daydreaming)
  7. Land of the Elves
  8. Shears from Scar
  9. The Nine Worlds
  10. Staraja Ladoga
  11. Othila - The Rune Masters
  12. Achillea - Exodus

Album Description

From the co-creator of ENIGMA !

Highly acclaimed co-producer and guitarist of the multi-platinum group Enigma, Jens Gad brings you a spellbinding downtempo musical odyssey into the ancient mythology of his Scandinavian homeland. He is joined by the entrancing classical vocals of Helene Horlyck, to co-create a sophisticated and hypnotic chill-out journey through "The Nine Worlds" of archaic legend. At once stirring and calming, entertaining yet relaxing, Achillea achieves a vibrantly new and hauntingly beautiful musical vision that artfully blends evocative ambient New Age atmospheres with European dance club electronica. Achillea elegantly weaves the mystery of ancient myth - a world of seers, elves, and rune masters, into a lush, richly layered sonic landscape with velvety melodies of delicately bluesy guitar playing, slow sensuous grooves and silky smooth vocals sung in Latin and ancient Swedish. Both intimate and cinematic, this uniquely transcendent masterpiece is full of deep beauty and mysterious wonder that will nourish your soul.

"Achillea is the new project for producer/guitarist Jens Gad, co-producer, co-writer and one of the central creative forces behind popular group Enigma (alongside Michael Cretu). For his first solo project, Gad presents an atmospheric album of tunes themed after Danish myth. Enigma fans should definitely take note, as there are many common denominators between both groups: the same laid-back "Enigma-style" beats, Gregorian chant, whispery vocals and Gad's signature electric guitar. Achillea differs by offering an album steeped in dreamy ambience. This album slower paced and more ethereal, making it better suited for the mind than the dance floor. Adding to the appeal is the wispy, sensual vocals of singer Helene Horlyck, who sings on many of the tracks. Serene, slightly trippy and sure to bring on a bout of Enigma nostalgia, this is a must for worldbeat/chill music fans." - Music Design In Review

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Austerity and beauty all mesh on "The Nine Worlds"........2007-02-11

I was entranced by the debut release by artist Achillea. To my peasant surprise, I leanred that it is also a side project of Enigma's guitarist and in terms of side-projects, Achillea is almost as good as Enigma.

The debut album has a similar trademark to Enigma's album but the tracks stand out altogether with beauties like "Odin's Hill", "The Garden if Lisfaraine" and "Seeres Prophecy". Overall, "The Nine Worlds" is almost like a sequel to Enigma's third album from more than a decade ago.

This is highly recommended.

4 out of 5 stars Ambience Spectacular!.......2006-11-27

I am a big fan of early Enigma and having found a first solo release by co-producer of Enigma's Jens Gad, I decided to purchase this release from Amazon.com. Jens is a superb handler of the guitar and it was a pleasure to hear his contributions on Enigma especially on 'Cross Of Changes' and the song 'Turn Around'. But it is good and fitting to see his first solo album be released, and whilst there is alot of similarity with Enigma, he brings to his album a more reflective, softer ambient driven sound that is both spiritual and refreshing. It is a nice chill-out album.

'Achilles' provides sweet and sensual beats with gregorian chants, soft guitar rifts, and a ethno-flavoured landscape. It should be noted that both Jens and his singer Helene are danish and this album is fashioned after numerous Danish folklore. Therefore you expect Danish lyrics and you do get a mixture of Latin and Danish with some English mixed in. All in all the mix is beautifully orchestrated and well-done.

The 12 tracks on this albums offers the listener pure music bliss, and it will take you on a journey that is much needed and is soul nourishing. There is no need to go through each track. This album will mean different things to all people who listen to it. Open your mind, have a open opinion and enjoy. I have and still do.

3 out of 5 stars Pretty nice music, a little bit short of Enigma........2006-11-22

It's quite nice, althought definitely not an Enigma, the female voice is beautiful, but quite monotonous all across most of the songs. Still a good addition to one's New Age sound collection.

4 out of 5 stars If you liked Enigma's "Cross of Changes"..........2006-11-14

Only now that I've heard The Nine Worlds do I appreciate how significant Jens Gad's influence was on the sound of Cross of Changes-era Enigma. The guitar style from that album's "I Love You, I'll Kill You" permeates, but never dominates this album, and I love it. The synth-based writing and arrangement styles are familiar as well. The title track, "The Nine Worlds," is something of a sonic "missing link" between the two albums, with a touch of chant, tablas, and a guitar sound one step closer to "I Love You, I'll Kill You" than the rest of this album.

The first Achillea song I heard was "Cape Porcupine". It remains my favorite song from the album, and is representative of what you'll hear throughout The Nine Worlds. Helene Horlyck's vocal stylings are featured on over half of the album's tracks, and she shares writing credits on those. Her high end is somewhat breathy, and has a piercing edge that frustrates my appreciation of her contributions, but the lower end of her range is beautifully smooth. "Othila - The Rune Masters" is a welcome exception, which I can only attribute to its guest writer/producer, John Tonks.

The Nine Worlds is a great listen for a bit, but there isn't enough variety to make it a really great album. I'm perfectly happy to listen to the whole thing passively, but when I'm listening actively, I typically only get through the first five or six songs ("Odin's Hill" is a highlight I never skip) before changing CDs. I would expect your affinity for The Cross of Changes to be a good indicator of how much you'll like The Nine Worlds.

4 out of 5 stars Austere Ethereal Beauty.......2006-08-30

This album needs a few listens to allow its true beauty to unfold.
If you are after the lush percussive sensory smorgasboard of Enigma , you will be disappointed.

Put aside your preconceptions and open your mind to the pure spare instrumental arrangements accompanied beautifully by Helene Horlyks sublime ethereal vocals . Everything is pared back to a delightful minimalism that sometimes sounds so spacious that the songs seem otherworldly.

Definitely a match to the other great works of Delerium, Enigma , Amethystium etc
Tango Chill Sessions
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Good CD to mellow out...
  • "The Day Tango Met Chill Out"
 Tango Chill Sessions
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Music Brokers Arg
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0001R9P8U
Release Date: 2005-07-05

Tracks:

  1. Viejo Abasto [Cobbled Street Mix] - G-Spliff
  2. Del Plata
  3. Adios Nonino
  4. Fusion a Distancia [Deep in Paris Mix]
  5. Senda Urbana [Deck-Side Mix]
  6. Libertango
  7. Melanco
  8. Fuga y Misto [Dique 4 Mix]
  9. Tributo
  10. Verano Porte
  11. Staqueando
  12. Linea C [Afterbeat Session]

Album Details

Today More Than Ever, Buenos Aires is a Tourist Capital on a Par with the Most Beautiful, Intense and Seductive in the World, and Tango, as We Already Know, is Its Most Distinctive Sound, the Sound Realization of the 'porteño' Spirit. "Tango Chill Sessions" Celebrates this Tradition by Combining Wandering Pianos, Melancholic Bandoneons and Guitars from the Poor Side of Town with Slow Electronic Percussion, Producing an Original, Sensual, Landscape Effect. "Tango Chill Sessions" Uses Tango Vocabulary Without Losing the Essence of the Sound that Expresses the Taste of Buenos Aires Like No Other. It Includes Versions of "Adios Nonino", "Libertango" and "Verano Porteño" which Reset the Context for all the Once Expressed Feeling by the Master and Composer of Such Illustrious Pages, Astor Piazzolla.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Good CD to mellow out..........2005-11-13

This is a very nice compilation of Tango classics that has been remastered perfectly. You'll enjoy all of the songs this CD contains. The CD is very good, and if you had a bad day, it'll actually calm you down, since it's very jazzy. Overall, a good CD you must have if you collect Latin American music.

4 out of 5 stars "The Day Tango Met Chill Out".......2004-11-20

If you like electronica chill out and tango this is a wonderful blend of the two. I personally cannot vouch completely for tango because the most of it I hear is much older so I cannot determine the quality of it. But I do know chill out and honestly most of it does bores me but the beats and melody are so different because of the tango part of it it's like something new. This mix is a very smooth, and relaxing. Not necessarily a must buy, but in it's own right it is very good and mostly a good purchase.
Peace: Pure Classical Calm
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Great Bliss for Your Buck!
 Peace: Pure Classical Calm

Manufacturer: EMI Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00070EBR6
Release Date: 2005-01-25

Tracks:

  1. Agnus Dei - National Youth Choir Of Great Britain
  2. Gollum's Song - Nic Raine
  3. II. Adagio - Julia Thornton
  4. In Trutina - Janice Watson
  5. Gnossienne No.1 - Anne Queffelec
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  12. The Swan - Susan Tomes
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  14. Requiem - Stephen Farr
  15. Venus, The Bringer Of Peace - Sir Charles Mackerras

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  1. II. Largo - Christopher Warren-Green
  2. Canon In D - Halle Orchestra
  3. II. Largo Ma Non Tanto - Alison Bury
  4. Lascia Ch'io Pianga - Fabio Zanon
  5. Guitar Concerto In D - Sharon Isbin
  6. Aria - Maggie Cole
  7. Ombra Mai Fu - Gerard Lesne
  8. II. Andantino - James Galway
  9. Liebestraum No.3 - Kun Woo P aik
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  13. Variation 18 - Mikhail Pletnev
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  16. Benedictus - National Youth Choir Of Great Britain

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great Bliss for Your Buck!.......2007-01-13

Wonderful combination & range of classical music from both centuries past and current day. Included are two disks of soothing, relaxing bliss.
This Is Christmas: Complete Carols by Alfred Burt
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • This is Christmas
  • Beautiful
  • Modern Christmas Carols performed soft and sweet
  • a definite five star album
  • A Tall Order, but a Good Effort
 This Is Christmas: Complete Carols by Alfred Burt

Manufacturer: Collegium
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000031I7
Release Date: 1997-10-21

Tracks:

  1. This Is Christmas - Jimmy Joyce 16-Voic
  2. Christmas Cometh Caroling
  3. Ah, Bleak and Chill the Wintery Wind
  4. Come, Dear Children
  5. Some Children See Him
  6. Sleep, Baby Mine
  7. All on a Christmas Morining
  8. Caroling, Caroling
  9. The Star Carol
  10. We'll Dress the House
  11. Christ in the Stranger's Guise
  12. Nigh Bethleham
  13. What Are the Signs
  14. Jesu Parvule
  15. O Hearken Ye

Album Description

An American Christmas classic, originally recorded in Hollywood in 1963 and digitally remastered in 1995, these performances by the Voices of Jimmy Joyce capture on CD the original arrangements of all 15 Christmas classics by Alfred S. Burt. This recording was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1964. It includes This is Christmas, Some Children See Him, and The Star Carol.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars This is Christmas.......2007-01-10

As a companion to The Christmas Mood, it will bring joy to your heart.
This Christmas music is lively and joyful.

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful.......2006-12-06

Music is appreciated on opinion and personal taste, so I'll simply give mine.

This collection is far too good to be missed by anyone, dissuaded by a couple of negative reviews. If you haven't already discovered the Burt Carols, this is an excellent introduction. Alfred Burt was in attendance at these recording sessions by volunteer professional singers, including the King Sisters. Jimmy Joyce did a fantastic job of organizing (and I'm assuming arranging) these carols.

The arrangements and vocals are thoughtful, and beautiful. What an amazing legacy that Burt left behind, as he died at the young age of 33.

This music captures the spirit of the Christmas season perfectly, and musical snobbery should have no place in the face of these masterpieces.

You will love this collection of the complete Burt carols. It is part of an annual tradition at our household.

- Dana Countryman
Everett, WA

4 out of 5 stars Modern Christmas Carols performed soft and sweet.......2006-10-04

The carols of Alfred Burt have always been something special, and thanks to the efforts of various singers (Nat King Cole, Julie Andrews, John Williams and the Boston pops, etc.) many of these carols are still heard occasionally though not frequently enough to my ears.

This album originated on Lp in the 1960s as a stereo answer to an earlier 10" Lp on the Columbia label which featured many of the Burt carols. This is a complete collection of all 15 carols. The effect is simple and pure as if a group of carolers were gathered at your door. The voices blend beautifully. There are a few glitches in the transfer and the opening notes of "We'll Dress The House" have been clipped.

For anyone looking for the real music of Christmas but wanting something beyond the standard two dozen famous carols, this disc will provide a welcome change of pace.

5 out of 5 stars a definite five star album.......2005-12-19

I have nearly 120 Christmas albums. This ranks as one of my favorites. I am quite suprised that some of the reviewers were so critical. First, to the best of my knowledge there is currently no other complete collection of the Alfred S. Burt carols. That alone makes this album special. Secondly, the 16 voice a capella choir of the Voices of Jimmy Joyce do a wonderful job. The singing is crisp and concise, the lyrics easily understood. The musicianship is excellent and the arrangements are extremely good. The third verse is always performed with the original Burt harmonization. While the additions of new arrangements distress some reviewers, I believe that repeating the same harmonization for multiple verses would become tiresome and dry. The melodies are exquisite and harmonize well in new ways. The arrangements used by Joyce are fresh, but in no way dissimilar or out of context with the originals. The effect is of a continuous whole and the album works perfectly. I would highly recommend this album for someone wishing to purchase quality Christmas music. As for the Waring version, I have not heard it, and it is not currently available on CD. It would seem rather ridiculous to deny yourself the joy of these carols now in hopes that maybe at some future time another version might be released.

4 out of 5 stars A Tall Order, but a Good Effort.......2005-07-15

(I own the original LP version of this album, so I am here commenting on the musical content only, not the quality of digital transfer, remastering or what-have-you.) Overall I was quite pleased with this album, my only previous exposure to Burt's carols being the selections performed by Fred Waring's Pennsylvanians. I will say that those remain my favorite performances of those particular tunes, as they are very simply interpreted and altered very little, if at all, from Burt's original scores, and that seems to yield the best results. However, I don't think the Joyce Singers' re-arrangements are inappropriate, as some other reviewers have expressed. In a few cases the arrangements get more elaborate than they maybe need to be, but I would not go as far as to say they are in bad taste. Burt's melodies are very strong --they do not suffer from the changes in the supporting parts, and if I am not mistaken, each cut on the album contains at least one verse of the composer's original part-writing. I have yet to hear an album of exclusively Burt carols that I've enjoyed more; very good overall. But, to my knowledge, nobody's recorded the perfect one yet.
Christmas Echoes, Vol. 1
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Wonderful music for the season
 Christmas Echoes, Vol. 1

Manufacturer: Gothic Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000ARFPYY
Release Date: 2005-09-13

Album Description

2003 Grammy nominee for Best Choral Performance! An assortment of carols from traditional to modern, in familiar and new arrangements, featuring America's preeminent choral ensemble, which retired in 2004 after a legendary 31 seasons. This album includes a cappella tunes as well as accompaniment for harp, guitar, organ, handbells, and other instruments.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful music for the season.......2007-01-10

Beautiful songs sung with clarity, interpretive artistry and attention to blend. Some of the more particularly lyrical songs (e.g. Zgodava's Out of Oriental Crystal Skies, and Paulus' Sing Hallelu to name two) are not found in more common choral album Christmas repertoires and are a delight to experience for the first time.
Chill With Bach
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    		Chill With Bach

    Manufacturer: Naxos
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0000BX5KT
    Release Date: 2004-07-20

    Tracks:

    1. Aria - Chen Pi-Hsien
    2. Largo Ma Non Troppo - Takako Nishizaki
    3. Adagio - Enno Voorhurst
    4. Adagio - Wolfgang Rubsam
    5. Air - Karl Kaiser
    6. Erbarme Dich' Mein Gott - Children's Choir Of The Hungarian Radio
    7. Jesue, Joy Of Man's Desiring, BWV 147 - Bertalan Hock
    8. Et Exultavit - Jeremy Summerly
    9. Prelude No. 1 In C Major, BWV 846 - Jeno Jando
    10. Ave Maria - Nora Shulman
    11. Andante - Helmut Muller-Bruhl
    12. Sheep My Safely Graze - Bertalan Hock
    13. Sarabande - Cologne Chamber Orchestra
    14. Siciliano - Hae-won Chang
    15. Adagio Ma Non Troppo - Bob Van Asperen
    16. Prelude - Alexander Rudin
    17. Aria DC - Chen Pi-Hsien
    Classical Chill out 2/Various
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      		Classical Chill out 2/Various

      Manufacturer: Brilliant Classics
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00022GIRK
      Release Date: 2006-04-04
      Chill with Debussy
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        		Chill with Debussy

        Manufacturer: Naxos
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        WaltzesWaltzes | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
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        ASIN: B0002JEG5E
        Release Date: 2004-09-21

        Tracks:

        1. Clair De Lune - Francois-Joel Thiollier
        2. Arabesque No. 1 - Francois-Joel Thiollier
        3. Serenade For The Doll - Rheinland-Pfalz State Philharmonic Orchestra
        4. The Snow Is Dancing - Rheinland-Pfalz State Philharmonic Orchestra
        5. The Little Shepard - Rheinland-Pfalz State Philharmonic Orchestra
        6. Andantino Doucement Expressif - Kodaly Quartet
        7. Danse Profane - Vertavo String Quartet
        8. La Plus Que Lente - Ellen Sejersted Bodtker
        9. Des Pas Sur La Neige - Francois-Joel Thiollier
        10. La Fille Aux Cheveux De Lin - Francois-Joel Thiollier
        11. Sarabande - Francois-Joel Thiollier
        12. Poissons D' Or - Francois-Joel Thiollier
        13. Pagodes - Rheinland-Pfalz State Philharmonic Orchestra
        14. Clair De Lune - Rheinland-Pfalz State Philharmonic Orchestra
        Centenary Collection
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          		Centenary Collection

          Manufacturer: EMI Records [All429]
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B0000241DS
          Release Date: 2000-10-10

          Tracks:

          1. Sun Dance ('Wand Of Youth' Ste No.1, Op.1a No.4) - RPO/Lawrance Collingwood
          2. Marigold - Richard Rodney Bennett
          3. Saint Nicolas: 2. The Birth Of Nicolas - Robert Tear/Bruce Russell/Andrew Davis/Ian Hare
          4. Str Qt 'In Gloucestershire' (No.3): II. Fairly Quick, But Always Rhythmical - Britten Qt
          5. Sym No.1 in A flat, Op.55: IV. Allegro Molto (Exc) - LPO/Sir Adrian Boult
          6. Troilus And Cressida, Act II: From Isle to Isle Chill Waters (Exc) - Dame Elisabeth Schwarzkopf/Richard Lewis
          7. Dance Scenes: IV. Molto Allegro (Conclusion) - Philharmonia Orch/Daniel Harding
          8. Ave Maria Op.2 No.2 - Harry Bramma/Chr of Worcester Cathedral/Christopher Robinson
          9. The Triumph Of Neptune (Ste): 7.Hornpipe - RLPO/Barry Wordsworth
          10. Dies Natalis: 2. Rhapsody (Opening) - Wilfred Brown
          11. Sym No.5 In D: III. Romanza (Excerpt) - Philharmonia Orch/Sir John Barbirolli
          12. Blest Pair Of Sirens (Opening) - London Phil Chr
          13. Checkmate (Ballet Ste): V. Ceremony Of The Red Bishops - Sinf Of London/Sir Arthur Bliss
          14. Peter Grimes: Act II, Scene 2: In Dreams I've Built Myself Some Kindlier Home (Opening) - Sir Peter Pears
          15. Vn Con: II. Slower (Exc) - Yehudi Menuhin
          16. The Planets: 4. Jupiter (Exc) - Toronto SO/Andrew Davis
          17. Loch Lomond - Ian Partridge
          18. Canadian Carnival (Exc) - CBSO/Sir Simon Rattle
          19. At The Boar's Head: We Two Saw You Four... (Opening) - Philip Langridge/Michael George/John Tomlinson
          20. Divertimento On 'Sellinger's Round:' III. Presto - ASMF/Sir Neville Marriner
          21. Greater Love Hath No Man (Conclusion) - Chr Of King's College, Cambridge/Stephen Cleobury
          22. English Dance No.5, Op.33 No.1 - Philharmonia Orch/Robert Irving
          23. On Wenlock Edge: 2. From Far, From Eve And Morning - Ian Partridge
          24. Sinfonietta: I. Allegro Con Brio (Exc) - Northern Sinf Of England/Richard Hickox
          25. Mater Ora Fillum (Opening) - Chr Of King's College, Cambridge/Stephen Cleobury
          26. Violin Son: II. Vars (Var.6: Scherzando) - Yehudi Menuhin/Louis Kentner
          27. Vc Con in D: II. Andante Espressivo (Opening) - Julian Lloyd Webber
          28. Three Screaming Popes (Conclusion) - CBSO/Sir Simon Rattle
          29. Con, Op.104: III. Allegro (Exc) - Phyllis Sellick/Cyril Smith
          30. The Young Person's Guide To The Orch Op.34: Fugue (Allegro Molto) - CBSO/Sir Simon Rattle
          31. Str Qt in e, Op.83: II. Piacevole (Conclusion) - Chilingirian Str Qt
          32. The Lady's Birthday - Jennifer Partridge/Baccholian Singers Of London
          33. Crown Imperial (Conclusion) - LPO/Sir Adrian Boult
          Drift
          Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
          • Journey Into Healing
          • An Exciting World of Quiet and Intense Passion
          • Sunday Morning
          • Drift
          • Absolutely soothing
          		 Drift
          Fix the Human
          Manufacturer: Five Firs Music
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
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          ASIN: B00005B45K
          Release Date: 2001-03-15

          Tracks:

          1. Bearings Lost / Drift...
          2. The High Sierra
          3. Waiting for Didar
          4. Avignon Cafe
          5. 11th Hour
          6. Clock
          7. Head in the Clouds
          8. Sangiovese
          9. ...Tahiti
          10. Dadghad
          11. Return to the High Sierra

          Customer Reviews:

          5 out of 5 stars Journey Into Healing.......2006-08-08

          Every single piece tells a different story and evokes memories to finally help integrate them into the present. Great, sensitive compositions. I like to encourage 'Fix the Human' to continue the journey.

          5 out of 5 stars An Exciting World of Quiet and Intense Passion.......2002-01-16

          Finally someone has delivered to today's music listener music where elements of
          sensuality combine with that ever-so -hard to define "dream world" which, in turn
          combine with the exoticness of points east or the south pacific - so that our desires
          and our dreams all at once are transported to the world's most charming and
          romantic locales. With all of the magic of a snake charmer in India "Fix the
          Human" on the CD called "Drift" can both lure and carry you and your wildest
          dreams along with your lover to a sidewalk cafe in Paris and then to a Tahitian
          beach. The wind instruments used serve to entice us while the beautiful guitar work
          lulls us to a whole new and better world of fantasy and passion. I can't wait to hear
          more from this quietly titillating group - "Fix the Human" My advice to all you
          hopeless romantics is buy this CD "Drift" now!!!

          Susan Andrade
          White Rock, BC

          5 out of 5 stars Sunday Morning.......2002-01-15

          Wow....this is my new music for Sunday mornings; it's perfect for those times when I'm wanting to stay relaxed, mellow, serene and in a weekend frame of mind. (I'll also be taking a copy to my next Reiki session!)

          5 out of 5 stars Drift.......2001-12-04

          Blend of excellent ambient music for relaxation coupled with
          musical energy interspersed within.

          5 out of 5 stars Absolutely soothing.......2001-11-21

          I listen to this CD over and over and over on a daily basis. It's THAT great. It's not merely relaxing background music, it's more like a great dream from which you don't want to wake up. At work it creates such a peaceful halo around my desk, but I would love to have it on as I drift off under a one hour massage, or while curled up with a book at 2 AM. Anyone that listens to Hearts Of Space on NPR should own a copy of this.

          Track Listings:

          1. Classical Music For People Who Hate Classical Music, Vol. 1
          2. David Oistrakh [Box set]
          3. Deutsche Grammophon Centenary Collection, 1988-1997 (Box Set) [Box set]
          4. Don Gillis: Symphony No. 4, The Pioneers; Concerto No. 2 for Piano and Orchestra
          5. Donizetti: Maria Stuarda [Import]
          6. Earl Wild - Beethoven
          7. Elektra (Complete)
          8. Fats Waller: Sixteen Great Piano Solos
          9. Gerhard: Pandora Suite; Symphony No4
          10. Grieg & Gade Sacred Choral Works

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          Tab [EP]

          A Gift of Beethoven: The Most Beautiful Melodies

          A Man from Duck Run/The Country Side of Roy Rogers [Import]

          Terra Infirma

          Remanufacture [Import]

          A Little More Magic

          A Family Affair

          Animal Classics

          13 or So People Who Need Chances

          20th Century Impressions

          45 Rpm: The Singles [Limited Edition Bonus Disc] [Original recording remastered]

          12 Exitos Rancheros

          100% Norteno

          Come and Journey

          The Jazz Influence