Newman: New Music

1. Quintet for piano & strings "Easter" First Movement
Composed by Anthony Newman
with Margaret Mills , Laurentian String Quartet

2. Quintet for piano & strings "Easter" Elegy
Composed by Anthony Newman
with Margaret Mills , Laurentian String Quartet

3. Quintet for piano & strings "Easter" Variations on an Easter Theme
Composed by Anthony Newman
with Margaret Mills , Laurentian String Quartet

4. Quartet for 4 flutes
Composed by Anthony Newman
with Flute Force , Flute Force

5. Variations and toccata, for violin solo
Composed by Anthony Newman
with Yuval Waldman

6. Introduction and toccata, for flute & piano
Composed by Anthony Newman
with Peter Bacchus , Diana Wan

Newman: New Music,Newman,Newport Classic,Chamber Music & Recitals,Classical,Classical Music

Average customer rating: Pure Pop Perfection It takes more time to appreciate this one Not my cup of tea So far above the fray it's almost unfair New To The Indie World And Love This Recording

Twin Cinema The New Pornographers Manufacturer: Matador Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Indie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music Canada | North America | International | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Power Pop | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Fox Confessor Brings the Flood Plans Z At War with the Mystics You Could Have It So Much Better ASIN: B000A2H880 Release Date: 2005-08-23

Tracks:

1. Twin Cinema
2. The Bones of an Idol
3. Use It
4. The Bleeding Heart Show
5. Jackie, Dressed in Cobras
6. The Jessica Numbers
7. These Are the Fables
8. Sing Me Spanish Techno
9. Falling Through Your Clothes
10. Broken Breads
11. Three or Four
12. Star Bodies
13. Streets of Fire
14. Stacked Crooked

Amazon.com

Imagine a loose consortium of musicians who combine the lilting melodies of the Zombies with the driving hooks of the Kinks. Sure, it's what all the kids are doing these days, but Vancouver's New Pornographers are one of the few--along with the Shins--to get the balance right. Their third full-length offers more of the same smart power-pop that made Mass Romantic and Electric Version instant classics, plus some surprising new moves. As singer/songwriter Carl Newman (The Slow Wonder) has noted, "You can't play ebow without sounding like Eno," and indeed, Brian Eno's sublime early recordings are evoked on this more introspective offering. There are also strong new vocalists joining Neko Case: Nora O'Connor (the Blacks) and Newman's piano-playing niece, Kathryn Calder. If there was a flaw with previous efforts, it was that the contributions of Dan Bejar (Destroyer), fine as they were, sounded somewhat out of place. Just as they're better integrated this time around, Twin Cinema offers every member of this insanely talented ensemble the chance to shine. --Kathleen C. Fennessy

Album Description

The third album from Vancouver's pop maestros continues to feature Neko Case and Dan Bejar (Destroyer), as well as new vocalists Kathryn Calder and Nora O'Connor. These songs veer more toward the rocking and the personal than the sugar of earlier works. Chief singer/songwriter A.C. Newman has absorbed not just the mechanics of classic songwriting, but the heart, while indulging his admiration of demented current bands like Fiery Furnaces and Frog Eyes. Expect to hear influences from The Moody Blues, Tubeway Army, Wings, Eno, The Stranglers, 10cc, and other greats, all filtered through Newman's warped worldview.

Customer Reviews:

Pure Pop Perfection.......2007-07-13

Absolutely the best cd Ive heard in years for pure musical craftsmanship. The hooks are relentless and come at a blistering pace... initially they seem overdone and in-your-face, but after a few listens everything just clicks. I'll be the first to admit it took a couple listens to get into at first, but now this cd is like an addiction. I just have to listen, its no longer optional. The songs, and the album as a whole, just fit together perfectly. Its not often that I discover a cd thats so good that I feel compelled to write an online review (This is only my 2nd or 3rd Amazon review).

Neko Case is the icing on the cake, Im a huge fan of her solo work, and her contribution here makes the songs that much better. Do yourself a favor, pick up this cd and give it a few spins. Soon you wont be able to remove it from your cd player. And check out Neko Case's "Blacklisted" cd, the style is completely different from NP, but you'll be glad you did.

It takes more time to appreciate this one.......2007-06-12

When I first got my hands on this hotly anticipated 3rd release from the NP's it didn't "hit" me like the first two. After a year of low rotation in my collection I'm now listening to it over headphones and it's just now striking me what a great disc this is. It's as good as their other discs and in a lot of ways even better. The Bleeding Heart Show is such a great tune. Don't give up on this one right away. Put it away for a month or two if you don't get it right away and then pull it back out on a rainy day and give it another try - you'll get it.

Not my cup of tea.......2007-05-29

I guess it all depends on the type of music you like. I was drawn to The New Pornographers through Neko Case, and sad to say was dissapointed by the band. Not that they aren't a supremely talented band, but the droning voice of A.C. Newman wears thin on me, as is the case with Colin Meloy of The Decembrists. In fact, the two bands sound a lot alike, but Meloy brings a deeper literary flavor to his music that makes the songs much more enjoyable to listen to, at least for me. I much prefer Neko Case in her own element, singing her reverb-heavy folk ballads with a voice hauntingly familiar to Patsy Cline.

So far above the fray it's almost unfair.......2007-05-16

If CDs ever become extinct and scientists need to extract their DNA thousands of years from now to recreate them (a la Jurassic Park), "Twin Cinema," the perfect pop-rock concoction, had better be the disc they use. My question is, who says heavy electric guitars are mandatory to make the perfect rock record? The New Pornographers prove that several great singers, some piano, unique songwriting and a penchant for the perfect pop melodies from song to song will carry a band just fine. Of course, the lush, bountiful quality to these songs qualifies them as more than mere pop tunes. Calling these songs pop is doing them a disservice.

The opposite of stodgy would be upbeat, and that's what "Twin Cinema" is, even on the slower tunes, which have a tendancy to transform to livelier jingles by the end. The title track begins the CD like a blast of fresh-air power pop, a feature many of these songs share. Yet the New Pornographers seemed to create this album with the knowledge that people like to download songs that suit their individual tastes these days. Thus, there is a diverse feel to the record, almost as if more than one band was involved in making it. The album is fluent throughout, yet diverse and creative enough to keep you on your toes. "Twin Cinema" never feels dull, because the tunes take unique turns every step of the way. The snappy songs are enhanced by crisp production, quirky lyrics and superb drumming, which might get a little lost amid all the ultra-catchy sounds.

Neko Case has the best female vocals in rock. Such songs as "The Bones of an Idol" and "These are the Fables" are nothing less than elegantly beautiful. "Broken Breads" sounds like Syd Barrett (see The Madcap Laughs) performing a tune in 2005. The vibrating guitars on "Three of Four" is pure swank, reminiscent of a few songs on R.E.M.'s Monster from 1994. The chorus on "Star Bodies" has the lushest-ever vocals by Case (double-tracked), for a sound that is irresistable. Finally, "Stacked Crooked," the last song, has the defiant sound of redemption, looking forward with a sense of hope and positivity, despite the screw-ups of the past: "Stacked crooked all along but now I'm on my way."

Who knows where the New Pornographers will take it from here, but it's hard to imagine they will ever top the brilliance of this album.

New To The Indie World And Love This Recording.......2007-03-29

I started surfing around on Amazon about 4 months ago and discovered this recording. To preface, I have a very diverse music background and like everything from Miles Davis to Led Zeppelin to Neil Young to the Minutemen to the Grateful Dead to the Sex Pistols, etc.

This recording is so unique that I've listened to at least parts of it almost daily since I bought it 2 months ago. Very diverse range of sound, great lyrics, and very well produced. I highly, highly recommend it.

Average customer rating: The Best Soundtrack Ever Composed A masterpiece for XX Century. Will outlast the movies, no question. An Inspired & Intense Soundtrack for an Epic Film The first the best!

Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Newman | Newman, Alfred | ( N ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Williams, John [guitar] | ( W ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Star Wars | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Movie Scores | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Star Wars: Episode V - The Empire Strikes Back Star Wars: Episode VI - Return of the Jedi Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ASIN: B0002YCVIS Release Date: 2004-09-21

Tracks:

1. 20th Century Fox Fanfare
2. Main Title/Rebel Blockade Runner
3. Imperial Attack
4. The Dune Sea of Tatooine/Jawa Sandcrawler
5. The Moisture Farm
6. The Hologram/Binary Sunset
7. Landspeeder Search/Attack Of The Sand People
8. Tales of a Jedi Knight/Learn About the Force
9. Burning Homestead
10. Mos Eisley Spaceport
11. Cantina Band
12. Cantina Band
13. Archival Bonus Track: Binary Sunset (Alternate)

Tracks:

1. Princess Leia's Theme
2. The Millennium Falcon/Imperial Cruiser Pursuit
3. Destruction of Alderaan
4. The Death Star/The Stormtroopers
5. Wookie Prisoner/Detention Block Ambush
6. Shootout in the Cell Bay/Dianoga
7. The Trash Compactor
8. The Tractor Beam/Chasm Crossfire
9. Ben Kenobi's Death/Tie Fighter Attack
10. The Battle of Yavin
11. The Throne Room/End Title

Customer Reviews:

The Best Soundtrack Ever Composed.......2007-04-07

This is not only the best of all six Star Wars soundtracks but is the very best soundtrack ever written. No joke, it was even voted "Best Sountrack Ever Written" by the American Film Institute. It is truely a masterpiece.

A masterpiece for XX Century........2006-06-25

STAR WARS ARE THE BEST SCORE of the Maestro John Williams,
this not only music Score,this a symphony of the stars

Will outlast the movies, no question........2006-06-18

I have listened to John Williams score for this film from start to finish more times than I've watched the film!

This music captures the essence of the story extremely well - maybe even better than the film itself. While the first disc moves extremely slowly, the music begins to pick up speed as things actually begin to happen in the film ("Tales of a Jedi Knight", track 8, is the start of the really engaging music). At the end of the first disc, you get the special treat of hearing the different takes of the original Star Wars scores (16-20). The first two takes were discarded, and the one we hear on disc and in the movies is a blend of takes 18, 19, and 20. Very nice touch, and interesting in terms of knowing the evolution of the music.

Disc two starts with a concert suite of Princess Leia's theme which is extremely touching, lots of strings/French horn. Then the rest of the disc, after "The Destruction of Alderaan" and "The Death Star/The Stormtroopers", is mostly action music, besides the music for Ben Kenobi's sneaking around.

The last several tracks are what many consider the crown jewel here, beginning with "Ben Kenobi's Death/TIE Fighter Attack" - a great piece of bombastic action music, accelerating into "The Battle of Yavin IV" (the pronouncement of the 'Force Theme' when Ben tells Luke to use the Force is still the most touching moment)and finishing with one of Williams's crowning achievements - that of course being the "Throne Room/End Credits" sequence, five and a half minutes of pure magic, and probably my most played track from this set. A reprise of this music could actually be heard in the 13-minute long end credits to Revenge of the Sith - it's a pity that Williams's didn't reference themes from other movies there, but the fact that he chose this one should tell you something...)

This soundtrack - with its myriad themes, cues, variations and all - this introduced me to film score music, and I honestly would not have had it any other way. It is dear to my heart.
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In 1977, Lucas thought that this was the only thing about Star Wars that he was happy with. This happens to be the only part of the movie that he DIDN'T change in 1997, so that should also clue you in. Get this now.

One note - if you have the spare change, get the scores for all three movies separately; not the 2004 Sony versions that are remastered, but the 1997 RCA/Victor versions. The tracklists are identical, however; the Sony packaging is much cheaper and DO NOT come with what I consider ESSENTIAL liner notes, which explains Williams's music, the way he uses various instruments and themes throughout, etc.

An Inspired & Intense Soundtrack for an Epic Film.......2005-10-06

I still remember the first time that I ever saw the original "Star Wars" film back in 1977 in a local theater. In silence, the classic line, "A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away...," appeared against a black screen. Suddenly, a blaze of John William's main title for "Star Wars" filled the theater and began to capture the minds and hearts of the audience for an adventure of epic proportions. Rich with percussion, brass instruments and a string orchestra, the main title for "Star Wars" is probably one of the most recognized pieces of music in the world today.

Following the power of the main title, the music momentarily softens to a flute solo only to quickly crescendo once again as a rebel passenger ship is under attack from a powerful Imperial Starcruiser. With a blaze of laser blasts, the rebel theme is squashed by the power of the Imperial Attack music with the eventual entry of Stormtroopers and Darth Vader into the captured rebel ship. It is here that two robotic characters, R2-D2 and C-3PO, take center stage as they escape to the desert planet of Tatooine. The music that accompanies their long journeys across its arid surface is quite appropriate, followed by the Jawa mechanical-sounding march.

The music that accompanies the introduction of Luke Skywalker (played by Mark Hamill) at his uncle's moisture farm/home becomes his personal theme music throughout the film, but I prefer the more emotional theme music written for Princess Leia (played by Carrie Fisher). One of the most dramatic musical scores in the film is the theme that accompanies the destruction of the peaceful planet of Alderan, which was Princess Leia's home. This is similar to the theme used towards the end of the film during the final destruction of the Death Star, but some of the music in "Star Wars" was rather comical, such as the two cantina band songs on the planet of Tatooine.

Shortly after seeing the film in 1977, I purchased the complete "Star Wars" soundtrack when it was first made available on a dual LP album and loved to listen to it. Even years after the film was released many friends and acquaintances of mine also owned the film's soundtrack in one form or another. The film and its music captured the hearts and imaginations of millions of people and continues to do so to this day. The film would never have been as good without an impressive soundtrack, but thanks to George Lucas' selection of John Williams as the primary composer, both the film and its soundtrack will no doubt capture hearts and imaginations for decades to come. Therefore, I rate the dual CD soundtrack for "Star Wars: Episode IV--A New Hope" with a resounding 5 out of 5 stars and highly recommend it. Listening to the intensity and emotion of the music without simultaneously watching the film can be wonderful experience.

The first the best!.......2005-08-28

I purshased this item because of the melodies still in my head after 28 years. I love it , enjoy it as Iam.

Average customer rating: 25 Handel Favorites

25 Handel Favorites Manufacturer: Vox (Classical) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Handel | Handel, George Frideric | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concerto Grossi | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Fugues | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Manhattan Chamber Orchestra | ( M ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Minnesota Orchestra | ( M ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Oratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music CDs Under $7 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs Under $7 | Fugues | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Fugues | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: 25 Bach Favorites 25 Vivaldi Favorites 25 Mozart Favorites 25 Beethoven Favorites 25 Tchaikovsky Favorites ASIN: B00004Y6SY Release Date: 2000-09-05

Tracks:

1. Hallelujah Chorus (Messiah)
2. Pastorale (Messiah)
3. Bourree (Music For The Royal Fireworks) - Anthony Newman
4. Overture (Water Music)
5. Adagio E Staccato (Water Music)
6. Allegro I (Water Music)
7. Air (Water Music)
8. Bourree (Water Music)
9. Hornpipe (Water Music)
10. Aria (Con Grosso No. 12 In B Minor)
11. Grand Fugue No. 3 In B Minor - Anthony Newman
12. Chorus & March (Judas Maccabaeus) - Anthony Newman
13. Allegro II (Concerto Grosso No. 5 in D Major)
14. Allegro V (Concerto Grosso No. 5 in D Major)
15. Overture (Music For The Royal Fireworks)
16. La Paix: Sarabande (Music For The Royal Fireworks)
17. La Rejouissance: Allegro (Music For The Royal Fireworks)
18. Minuet (Music For The Royal Fireworks)
19. Silent Worship (Tolomeo) - Mary Ann Hart
20. Lascia Ch'io Pianga (Rinaldo) - Madeline Tsingopoulos
21. And The Glory Of The Lord (Messiah)
22. For Unto Us A Child Is Born (Messiah)
23. All We Like Sheep (Messiah)
24. Why Do The Nations (Messiah)
25. Worthy Is The Lamb (Messiah)

Customer Reviews:

25 Handel Favorites.......2007-01-12

Absolutely what I expect of Handel! Good stuff, if this is your "bag".

Average customer rating: Wonderful Singer Calming beauty A beautiful voice

Infinite Voice Manufacturer: Time Art ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Bellini, Vincenzo | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Delibes, Léo | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Fauré, Gabriel | ( F ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Stravinsky | Stravinsky, Igor | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Cantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romances | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music French | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Italian | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Choruses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Feast of Joy and Love ASIN: B000KEGFYQ Release Date: 2007-03-06

Tracks:

1. sous le dome epais
2. pavene
3. canto invierno
4. pastorale
5. casta diva from norma
6. enchantment
7. song of my soul
8. infinite voice
9. saint agnes and the burning train
10. gabriel's oboe-nella fantasia from the mission
11. sheep may safely graze
12. sous le dome epais from lakme

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful Singer.......2007-07-21

Surely Darlene Koldenhoven has one of the most beautiful female voices in the world. The song selections, the accompanying music and the quality of recording are supurb.

Calming beauty.......2007-05-28

Infinite Voice is one of my favorite albums to pop into the player after a long and difficult day at work. Its soothing lightly classical pieces with Koldenhoven's angelic vocals do much to sooth an agitated spirit and sing peace to the soul. Wonderful Darlene! We need more like this.

A beautiful voice.......2007-04-23

A classically trained vocalist with a Master's Degree in music from the Chicago Conservatory College, the golden voiced Darlene Koldenhoven has participated in a number of high profile pop culture products. In the 1980's she appeared on jazz composer Clare Fisher's Brazilian jazz vocal project, Freefall, which was awarded a Grammy in 1986 for Best Jazz Vocal Performance by a Group. In the 90's she appeared in and served as choir director for both Sister Act films, and in 1994 sung with Yanni Live at the Acropolis, a concert film reportedly seen by nearly 500 million people worldwide. She has also sung on recordings with Celine Dion, Barbra Streisand, Pink Floyd, Rod Stewart, David Byrne, and Ramsey Lewis, among others, and has authored a set of musical instruction books and CDs entitled Train Your Voice.

In the late 90's Koldenhoven began writing and producing her own solo recordings, including the adult contemporary Keys to the World, a gospel album called Free to Serve, and the Christmas album Heavenly Peace. This year she's back with an all new recording, entitled Infinite Voice, a collection of classically inspired compositions and new age arrangements of classics. Ms Koldenhoven's 5-ocatve voice is the only one featured on this recording, in some places layered to give a choral effect. Most of the instrumentation is synthetic, though several songs include acoustic instrumental performances from guitar, English Horn, oboe, flue, didgeridoo, and percussion.

Infinite Voice is a delicate and beautiful recording that will appeal to fans of light classical vocals from the voices of equally talented singers such as Filippa Giordano, Hayley Westerna, or Sissel.

Average customer rating: Randy Newman A Side Note Stage One Randy... Perfect Introduction; Brilliant All Round Pop out fully formed!

Randy Newman Creates Something New Under the Sun Randy Newman Manufacturer: Reprise / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Pop | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 Rock | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: 12 Songs Trouble in Paradise Land of Dreams Sail Away Good Old Boys (Bonus CD) (Dlx) ASIN: B000002KOD Release Date: 1995-05-09

Tracks:

1. Love Story (You And Me)
2. Bet No One Ever Hurt This Bad
3. Living Without You
4. So Long Dad
5. I Think He's Hiding
6. Linda
7. Laughing Boy
8. Cowboy
9. The Beehive State
10. I Think It's Going To Rain Today
11. Davy The Fat Boy

Amazon.com

Randy Newman (a back-cover subhead brags, our champ "Creates Something New Under the Sun," which, for once, isn't an idle boast) was near impossible to find shortly after it first came out, though it was a critical pet. The Southern California songsmith went on to score a few less-than-representative hits (it's so hard to deal with people who equate Newman with Jimmy Buffett because of novelty singles like "Short People"). He also created some masterful concept albums, foremost among them Good Old Boys. But the basic Newman template was laid down with this first full recording: elegant Copeland-esque arrangements soaring over morose though frequently hysterical lyrics delivered with a conversational mumble that owes a lot to Sonny Boy (Rice Miller) Williamson. The best track: "Love Story (You and Me)," which summarizes a lifelong relationship in three demeaning verses. --Steven Stolder

Customer Reviews:

Randy Newman.......2007-05-13

An absolute shocker. This CD went straight into the bin!
How can anyone call this music?
Doug Humby

A Side Note.......2004-10-14

It's really not hard to understand why vinyl of this release is hard to find, or was so even shortly after its release. I got my copy in a giveaway promotion when it just wasn't selling! At least they had enough faith to bother.

Newman is one of my favorite writer-composer-vocalists. From love songs to some of the most ascerbic and on-point social commentary, he has always been great.

Stage One Randy..........2003-01-12

In the liner notes for the recent re-release of "Sail Away" Newman had this to say about his first album: "...I tried to use the orchestra to accompany myself. Like it was cheating to use sit-down drums, bass, or guitar. Like I'd never heard the Rolling Stones but instead was emulating Mahler and his hit song cycle, Kindertotenlieder, a shimmery confection of hilarious songs about dead children."

The album does play more like an orchestral song-cycle than a pop album. The orchestra burgeons and swells during songs like "Love Song(You and Me)" and "Laughing Boy" to a point that is almost unsettling on first listen. Orchestra is definitely what this album is about, and it's used heavier than Newman ever would again (it's probably fair to say that Newman learned some lessons while making this album and balanced things out better on subsequent albums - he apparently fled in terror from it for his second album "12 Songs" which is almost devoid of orchestra - the orchestration on "Sail Away" is much more subtle and balanced than on this album).

A very notable absence is Newman's piano. On some of the tracks it doesn't even seem to be there. On others it's present but understated to an almost inaudible degree. Just compare the version of "Cowboy" (an underrated song) on this album to the version on "Randy Newman Live" to get a sense of how much the piano is drowned out. This is definitely not the case on subsequent Newman albums.

Piano or no, this is a very listenable and enjoyable album, but not recommended as a first exposure to Newman. He was clearly still developing his voice and style (his voice outright cracks on some songs, and seems weak at other times). Newman fans (like myself)will likely love every minute and not be bothered by the ever-present youth that pervades this album. We all have kinks to work out, most of us just don't do it so publicly.

There great songs on this album; "Cowboy" and "Davy the Fat Boy" are Newman staples. Some of the songs are of a lower caliber, such as "I Think He's Hiding" and "Laughing Boy." Most of the album is good, not great, Newman but it's easy to hear where he's going with his style. Despite the dominant use (some may say overuse) of the orchestra, this album makes a good starting point for Newman's ouevre.

Perfect Introduction; Brilliant All Round.......2002-04-16

`Randy Newman', obviously by Randy Newman, is the perfect introduction to the work of the great songwriter himself. The album, albeit short, is the sort of thing you can play over and over again so you can fully appreciate the subtlety of Newman's lyrics and music. The two are equally masterful. His music, put simply, is quite beautiful; his lyrics, however, are primarily what have made him so revered throughout the industry. They are cynical, bitter, hilarious, ironic, scary, satirical, twisted, jaded, sad, concise and incisive. Newman possesses a perverse interest in the `underbelly' of the common man, cutting through the masks we all wear, singing about the things we all identify with and experience under our exterior.

The album starts with the somewhat frightening `You and Me', a story about a bland, typical marriage that spans an entire life. `I'll take the train into the city/you say you're plain, I think you're pretty/maybe if I'm not too tired we'll go out dancing/or we'll sit romancing, watching the `Late Show' by the fire." The bland verses suddenly leap into an orchestral, horrific chorus of "you and me, you and me, you and me babe, you and me, you and me, you and me babe..." This is the scarily satirical and ironic style of Newman, and the song serves as a perfect introduction to what he's all about.

There are many highlights throughout the album. `Living Without You' is a sad little dirge that plays like a ticking clock while a man yearns for his lost love; `Davy the Fat Boy' is the story of a `fat-boy' ("isn't he round?") whose parents die, so his best friend puts him in a freak show for all to see while he does his `fat-boy dance'. This heartbreaking little song is a cynical view of humanity and compassion. `So Long Dad' is the story of how children move further away from their parents, paying them only perfunctory visits: "what's new/do you still work at the drugstore?" and `I Think He's Hiding' kicks off what turns into a series of Newman's songs about God and Religion (he's an atheist himself, so they're not flattering songs).

Ultimately, `Randy Newman' serves as a great introduction to the work of the great man himself. It's an extremely good album: complex and subtle, with a variety of musical styles and instrumentations. The subject matter of each of the songs in the album also establishes the trend for his lyrics throughout his career, in their biting satire and cruel truthfulness. This is a must-have for both Randy Newman fans and newcomers to his music.

Pop out fully formed!.......2001-10-25

Hot damn. This record is so good. I love Randy's stuff at least up through Little Criminals, but this one just barely takes the top spot from Good Old Boys. The lyrics are miniature portraits of Americana, like Norman Rockwell through deviant eyes. They aren't as introspective as later albums, but they have all the humor and despair of his best work. And the orchestrations are harmonically interesting and dynamic. I'll add well-recorded to that description. "You and Me" is terriffic, but "Davy the Fat Boy" and "I Think It's Going to Rain Today" are the best.

Average customer rating: Themes for Suburbia one of his best yet Bandshell Thomas Newman - every time a new man!

Little Children Manufacturer: New Line Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Similar Items: The Good German The Painted Veil Notes on a Scandal: Original Soundtrack Blood Diamond The Queen ASIN: B000LP6KZ8 Release Date: 2007-01-23

Tracks:

1. Snack Time
2. Tissue
3. 2 Hillcrest
4. Late Hit
5. Bandshell
6. Red Bathing Suit
7. Lucy
8. It's Wrong And It's Weird
9. Pool Days
10. Weekends Were Difficult
11. What'S The Hurry?
12. Fly Me To The Moon (Arranged By Sammy Nestico)
13. Mae
14. A Sniff Or Two
15. Torso
16. Be A Good Boy
17. Slutty Kay
18. Little Children
19. End Title

Album Description

Kate Winslet, Patrick Wilson, and Jennifer Connelly star in the latest work from Oscar-nominated writer/director Todd Field. Based on the novel by Tom Perrotta ("Election"), "Little Children" centers on a handful of individuals whose lives intersect on the playgrounds, in town pools, and on the streets of their small community in surprising and potentially dangerous ways. Features music from Academy Award nominee Thomas Newman, whose extensive work in film and television brings a unique orchestral style to the film's score.

Customer Reviews:

Themes for Suburbia.......2007-07-09

If there is one thing I feel Thomas Newman can be depended on as a composer, it is his ability to capture the mood and heart of a story and express it perfectly in his music. It is a talent he uses to nail nearly every one of his scores, and the music for 'Little Children' is no exception.

In the case of this movie, the score begins with a strong sense of everyday life -- comfortable themes with humor and heart, and only a slight undercurrent of something strange going on just beneath the surface. As we progress to 'Its Wrong and Its Weird', 'Weekends Were Difficult', and 'A Sniff or Two', the stories beneath the story can be heard, while there are still islands of peace to be found in 'Pool Days' or the simple three-note cues of 'Little Children'. And finally, the beautiful 'End Title' wraps it all up in a neat, if surprising, little 8-minute bow.

Despite mostly short cues and very simple orchestrations, somehow Newman's music for 'Little Children' captures facets of the story and of each character with elegance and with charm. It is a very personal score in ways, lacking the clever tone of other Newman scores like 'American Beauty' and missing out on the drama of 'Shawshank Redemption' or 'Green Mile'. 'Little Children' is a simple story, and Newman sensibly keeps his score simple as well -- eloquent and beautiful in its simplicity.

Not bad for less than 40 minutes of music. Not bad at all!

one of his best yet.......2007-07-04

this score is so fantastic. i think this is one of newman's best scores. for a composer so young he sure is establishing himself as one of the most talented and unique film composers of our time.

newman's music always favors atmosphere and mood rather than trying to tell a musical story, ala john williams. this kind of music puts you into a deep mood very quickly. one that envelopes you and wraps around you and won't let you go until it's over. it is slow and brooding and thought-provoking. this album incorporates many strange instruments that are placed over each other in layers until it builds a dense yet subtle wall of atmospheres that will quickly evoke emotions out of you. i really can't describe it any more than that. just listen to the samples if you haven't seen the movie and do yourself a favor and buy the album.

Bandshell.......2007-06-03

-This is probably one of the most peaceful scores I've ever heard. It's the type that you listen to when you're done doing stuff you're not suppose to do till you're married and in the mood for something quiet and not something that makes your ears bleed. Fans of great composer Thomas Newman will no doubt be in familiar territory with the score which features classic Newman sounds like beautiful string writing and that sad little piano, but not to fear since he doesn't just simply rip himself off, but writes a very refreshing score.

-The highlight on the album for me is fantastic "Bandshell" track. I think it's for the gorgeous shot in the movie when Brad is watching the kids skate in slow motion. It starts off in an almost comedic way with pizzicato strings then the bowed strings kick in playing a very peaceful tune that just warms your heart. Newman also throws in a skittering piano around the 45 sec. mark which always reminds me of Danny Elfman for some reason. He also throws in some synths and it actually works in this case and blends in nicely with the strings instead of standing out or giving one a headache.

-Other great tracks include "It's Wrong and It's Weird", "Lucy", "Pool Days", "Mae", "Be a Good Boy" and of course the fantastic "End Titles". "It's Wrong and It's Weird" accompanies the first sex scene and Newman absolutely nails the whole odd nature of that scene. The two characters are glad they're doing it, but at the same time feel weird and the music captures that weirdness very nicely. "Lucy", "Pool Days" "Be a Good Boy", and "Mae" are all lovely string and piano pieces with some very cool other worldly synths thrown in there. They kinda remind me of Isham's stuff from "Crash" only Newman does it better :)

-The End Title music here is by far one of the best pieces of music I've ever heard in my 22 year life on this planet. It starts off simply with strings playing a simple melody and just keeps on growing for almost 8 minutes. Those familiar with Newman will recognize the string writing since it sounds like something out of "Road To Perdition", but his writing here although being familiar is fresh and my 2nd favorite cue on the album. About 4 minutes into it Newman adds some very beautiful woodwinds to compliment the strings and the occasional snare drum hit which makes for a very pleasing musical experience.

-The album whiles being for the large part excellent does have it problems and for me those were primarily the droning synths that just made no sense to me. Tracks like "Late Hit" just feature nothing but weird synths that don't play any particular melody but just drone and moan throughout the track without a purpose. "What's the Hurry?" also features the same problem. Don't get me wrong it works well in the movie when you're watching the weird little scenes that the music accompanies, but when you're just listening to it by itself it just doesn't work. Gets really irritating after a while and for me it stopped the album from being perfect for me. But hey that's my opinion, I'm sure others will love the use of it, it just wasn't my cup of tea.

-It's a fantastic album that if only it didn't have the annoying droning synths on a few of the tracks, would have gotten a perfect score from me. It's very relaxing and dreamlike, and has one hell of an End Title cue.

Thomas Newman - every time a new man!.......2007-02-20

Thomas Newman definetaly ought to earn an Oscar for this score. It's simply amazing. As one listens to it, he can see the whole life. All the feelings, that exist in the world, are in this music. Love, hatred, fear, anger, rage, calmness, sorrow, and so on, and so forth. As if we listened to life itself. Newman is a master of orchestrating, we can hear phantastic instruments, and the electronic noises are mixed perfectly with the classical intstruments, such as the flute. Newman's music is always a new experience, always a great journey for the mind. This time is no exception.

Average customer rating: A fine selection from one of Nashville's great also-rans 1960's Decca Recordings

The Cajun Country Music of a Louisiana Man Jimmy C. Newman Manufacturer: Edsel Records UK ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Cajun & Creole | Cajun & Zydeco | Regional Blues | Blues | Styles | Music Cajun & Zydeco | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music North America | International | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Cajun Classics American Cajun The Very Best of Nat Stuckey The Gumbo Song More Cajun Music ASIN: B0000248TE Release Date: 2001-02-27

Tracks:

1. Cry, Cry Darling
2. Daydreamin'
3. Blue Darlin'
4. Let Me Stay In Your Arms
5. God Was So Good
6. I Thought I'd Fall In Love Again
7. Seasons Of My Heart
8. A Fallen Star
9. Come Back To Me
10. Last Night
11. Everybody's Dying For Love
12. Alligator Man
13. Bayou Talk
14. DJ For A Day
15. City Of The Angels
16. Back In Circulation
17. Artificial Rose
18. Back Pocket Money
19. Dropping Out Of Sight
20. Louisiana Saturday Night
21. Blue Lonely Winter
22. Born To Love
23. Tibby Dough & His Cajun Band
24. Louisiana Man

Customer Reviews:

A fine selection from one of Nashville's great also-rans.......2004-02-14

A strong selection of Louisiana country hero Jimmy "C" Newman's hits from the late '50s and '60s, many laced with Cajun-style fiddles and a long Louisiana drawl. Newman worked in obscurity for about a decade before his breakthrough in the mid-1950s; his early hits were musically strong and fairly rough hewn; it's pretty remarkable, though -- and something of a testimony to the former power of regional fan bases -- that a guy with such a pronounced lisp could have done so well on the charts. On his mid-50s singles for the Dot label, Newman's slurred "s" and "st" almost constantly; although by the time he signed to Decca in '61, he'd smoothed his impediment out, along with some of the rougher, more honkytonk edges in his music. This is a pretty nice collection of a well-known Nashville second-stringer; Newman never topped the charts, but he snuck into the Top Ten consistently throughout his career.

The only downside of this disc is that none of his material on MGM (from 1958-60) is included, so there's an unfortunate gap of a few years... (Did he have a lisp then, too... or not??) Overall, though, this is a good collection for fans of hard country as well as the rootsier side of the Nashville Sound.

1960's Decca Recordings.......2003-08-16

A member of the Grand Ole Opry for well over 40 years. Jimmy C Newman has had a long string of hits. This collection features the many hits Jimmy had with Decca records. "DJ for a Day" from 1963 was a song by a then unknown by the name of Tom T. Hall. This is the best single collection you will find on Jimmy C. Newman. The "C" stands for cajun. Good Collection!!!

Average customer rating: These are not the same arrangements as the original movie soundtracks An outstanding compilation The really good ones are missing. "many were winners by the Academy for best scores"

The Longest Day: The Ultimate World War Movie Theme Collection Manufacturer: Silva America ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by Albinoni | Albinoni, Tomaso | ( A ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music General | Dvorák, Antonín | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Goodwin, Ron | ( G ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Herrmann | Herrmann, Bernard | ( H ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Newman | Newman, Alfred | ( N ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Sakamoto, Ryuichi | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Schifrin | Schifrin, Lalo | ( S ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Vaughan Williams, Ralph | ( V ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Kamen | Kamen, Michael | ( K ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Romantic | Symphonies | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Vaughan Williams, Ralph | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Classic Big Band | Swing Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Similar Items: Battle of Britain The Longest Day: Music From The Classic War Films (Soundtrack Anthology) The Wild West: The Essential Western Film Music Collection Patton (1970 Film): Also Featuring Tora! Tora! Tora! (1970 Film) (1997 Studio Recording) The Battle of the Bulge: The Original Score by Benjamin Frankel ASIN: B00020R02O Release Date: 2004-05-25

Tracks:

1. The Longest Day
2. Attack On The Iron Coast
3. Band Of Brothers-Prelude
4. Band Of Brothers-Theme
5. Battle Of Britain
6. The Battle Of The Bulge
7. The Blue Max
8. Das Boot
9. The Bridge At Remagen
10. The Bridge On The River Kwai
11. A Bridge Too Far
12. The Caine Mutiny
13. The Captive Heart
14. Casablanca

Tracks:

1. Coastal Command
2. The Cruel Sea
3. The Dambusters
4. The Diary Of Anne Frank
5. The Eagle Has Landed
6. Empire Of The Sun
7. The English Patient
8. Fear And Desire
9. Force Ten From Navarone
10. Gallipoli
11. The Great Escape
12. The Guns Of Navarone

Tracks:

1. Hanover Street
2. The Hindenburg
3. In Harm's Way
4. Is Paris Burning?
5. King Rat
6. Lawrence Of Arabia
7. Lifeboat
8. Macarthur / Patton
9. Malta G.C.
10. Merry Christmas Mr. Lawrence
11. Midway
12. The Mountain Road
13. 1941

Tracks:

1. The Naked And The Dead
2. The Night Of The Generals
3. Paradise Road
4. Paths Of Glory
5. Pearl Harbor
6. Saving Private Ryan
7. Schindler'S List
8. Sergeant York
9. The Sharkfighters
10. Sink The Bismarck!
11. 633 Squadron
12. Where Eagles Dare
13. The World At War
14. The Longest Day

Customer Reviews:

These are not the same arrangements as the original movie soundtracks.......2007-01-21

I was disappointed that these are not the same arrangements as the original movie soundtracks. For example, in Colonel Bogey, the countermarch from the movie soundtrack is not included in the arrangement on this CD. Don't get me wrong, the songs are good, but I would have preferred the same arrangements as the original movies.

An outstanding compilation.......2006-08-25

This compilation is superb and a real must-buy. From Band of Brothers to A Bridge Too Far: every war movie theme is represented here. An all time classic.

The really good ones are missing........2005-07-18

While this compilation has some masterpieces such as the theme from The Great Escape and Is Paris Burning, it's missing some of the finest tracts ever written. Where is the theme from Victory and Ernest Gold's stirring epic from Cross of Iron? The closing theme from Inchon was also a feast for the ears, but it's not here. It was written by Jerry Goldsmith, one of the foremost soundtrack composers of our time. Instead we're subjected to the likes of Hanover Street and The English Patient. I'll admit Inchon and Victory weren't Academy Award winning movies, but their soundtracks were second to none. As John Stossel would say," Give me a break"!!!

"many were winners by the Academy for best scores".......2004-05-26

Silva America presents the essential in film music during the period of World Wars ~ "Longest Day:Ultimate World War Movie Theme", featuring some long forgotten cues, 53 to be exact that sent chills and thrills into the pulses of world events ~ selections from a limited collectors edition that would make any "film-score-buff" green with envy.

Released to commemorate the sixth Anniversary of D-Day, never has there ever been such a tribute compilation package from any other label and Silva comes to the forefront ~ featuring The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra (Paul Bateman, Nic Raine Tony Bremner and Carl Davis as conductors), The Philharmonia (Kenneth Alwyn, Jerry Goldsmith, Mario Klemens and Paul Bateman as conductors) and also the world renown Crouch End Festival Chorus (David Temple as choir master) ~ what a gathering of talented musicians and singers fill this collection supreme.

The lineup of composers is a Who's Who in the world of film music ~ John Addison, Tomaso Albinoni, Kenneth J. Alford, Paul Anka, John Barry, Arnold Bax, Elmer Bernstein, Eric Coates, Carl Davis, Klaus Doldinger, Antonin Dvorak, Benjamin Frankel, Gerald Fried, Hugo Friedhofer, Jerry Goldsmith, Ron Goodwin, Bernard Herrmann, Maurice Jarre, Michael Kamen, Jerome Moross, Alfred Newman, Clifton Parker, Alan Rawsthorne, Ryvichi Sakamoto, Lalo Schifrin, Gerard Schurmann, David Shire, Max Steiner, Dimitri Tiomkin, Ralph Vaughan Williams, John Williams, Gabriel Yared and Hans Zimmer ~ set the stage for compositional human drama while exploring the deepest troves of musical emotion ~ one masterpiece after another, each cue manages to display both a convincing authenticity of the times and places ~ experience every tracks passion and skill for striking the exotic orchestral colors, explosive power and spectacular works of full large scale orchestral arrangements previal at every turn.

We are grateful to James Fitzpatrick (producer), Reybnold da Silva (executive producer), Rick Clark (associate producer/album sequence), Marion Garden (associate producer) and the whole gang at Silva America who have resurrected many of the soundtracks for the "film-score-buffs" in all of us.

Total Time: 4-CD-Set ~ Silva America 812 ~ (5/25/2004)

Average customer rating:

Bach:Build Your Baby's Brain 4 Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD All Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Concerto Grossi | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music General | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Inventions | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Suites | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music Variations | Forms & Genres | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Lute | Instruments | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Organ | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Oboe | Reeds & Winds | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Cello | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music Lute | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music General | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music Cantatas | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Cantatas | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Children's Music | Styles | Music Compilations | Children's Music | Styles | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Children's Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Children's Music | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Classical General | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Fantasies | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Fantasies | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Fugues | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Fugues | Classical | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music CDs $7 - $10 | Choruses | Opera & Vocal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music All Bargain Titles | Choruses | Opera & Vocal | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music 4-for-3 Classical | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music 4-for-3 All Music | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music Classical Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Classical Instrumental Music | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Opera & Vocal | The Sony BMG Masterworks Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music Similar Items: Build Your Baby's Brain 5 Build your baby's brain through the power of Mozart: Brain 2 Beethoven: Build Your Baby's Brain 3 Build Your Baby's Brain UltraSound - Music for the Unborn Child ASIN: B00003WGNV Release Date: 2000-01-11

Tracks:

1. Cantata No. 147: Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring
2. Cantata No. 208: Sheep May Safely Graze
3. Cantata No. 140: Sleepers Awake
4. Orchestral Suite No. 3: Air on the G String
5. Aria 'Be Thou But Near'
6. Lute Suite in E Major: (Prelude)
7. Lute Suite in E Minor: (Bourree)
8. Flute Concerto In G Minor: (Largo)
9. Cello Suite No. 1: (Prelude)
10. Invention No.1 in C Major
11. Invention No. 4 in D Minor
12. Invention No. 8 in F Major
13. 'Little' Fugue In G Minor
14. 'Great' Fugue In G Minor
15. 'Goldberg' Variations: Variation 30 (Quodibet)
16. 'Goldberg' Variations: Aria
17. Orchestral Suite No.2: (Badinerie)
18. Cantata No. 156: Sinfonia
19. Cantata No. 34: Aria
20. 'Alleluia' From Cantata No. 51
21. Cantata No. 207: March
22. Cantata No. 207: Chorus
23. Brandenburg Concerto No. 3: I. (Allegro)
24. Brandenburg Concerto No. 3: II. Adagio
25. Brandenburg Concerto No. 3: III. Allegro

Amazon.com

The thesis that a child's brain can grow from listening to music is inarguable. The science is somewhat simple: for kids hearing music, the real meal of the sound is its connections and structures, both of which teach the brain how to organize phenomena. Johann Sebastian Bach's music is a stunning study in this regard, thanks at certain points to his keenly built, pristinely laid out musical architecture and at other times to the mix of intricate detail and delicate gloss. With this collection, drawn from Columbia Records' vast vaults, you get the best of the gentle scenarios, beginning with "Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" and extending to E. Powers Biggs's breathy organ on "Be Thou Art Near." Firecrackers pop a little more cracklingly as Lutz Kirchhof performs a pair of lute suites and Anthony Newman takes on a pair of the famed Goldberg Variations on harpsichord. At its most upbeat, this collection is still reserved and cautious, exciting enough to grab attention but not so much that the music takes over as its own isolated activity. It's strong but still fits nicely into one's routine. And even if a segment on this 78-minute disc isn't to your child's liking, it's easy to move on, as most episodes last less than 3 minutes. --Andrew Bartlett

Average customer rating: Celtic Meets Classical Excellent Celtic Cd Just lovely! Amazing The best harpestry CD!

Celtic Harpestry: A Contemporary Celtic Collection Manufacturer: Philips ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Irish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Scottish Folk | Traditional British & Celtic Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Britain | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Ireland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music Scotland | British Isles | Europe | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music General | Celtic | International | Styles | Music Bebop General | Bebop | Jazz | Styles | Music General | Jazz | Styles | Music Modern Postbebop | Jazz | Styles | Music Traditional Jazz General | Traditional Jazz & Ragtime | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Compilations | New Age | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Folk Songs | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music Movie Soundtracks | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Soundtracks | Styles | Music General | Vocal Pop | Pop | Styles | Music Similar Items: Harpestry: A Contemporary Collection Faces Of The Harp: Celtic & Contemporary The Celtic Harp: A Tribute to Edward Bunting with the Belfast Harp Orchestra The Mystic Harp The Water Is Wide ASIN: B00000DLV8 Release Date: 1998-11-03

Tracks:

1. Bright New Morning - Belfast Harp Orchestra
2. The Humours Of Ballyloughlin - Maire Ni Chathasaigh
3. The Golden String Hornpipe - Rudiger Oppermann
4. A Walk On Belfast - Belfast Harp Orchestra
5. Star Of The County Down - Deborah Henson-Conant
6. The Old Woman's Dance - Sileas
7. My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme From Titanic) - Belfast Harp Orchestra
8. The Chestnut Tree Medley - Maire Ni Chathasaigh
9. The Butterfly - Rudiger Oppermann
10. Londonderry Aire (Danny Boy) - Deborah Henson-Conant
11. Seallaibh Curaidh Eoghain - Sileas
12. Breton Medley - Cheryl Ann Fulton
13. Brian Boru's Set - Belfast Harp Orchestra
14. Robert Jordan - Maire Ni Chathasaigh
15. The Minstrel Boy - Deborah Henson-Conant
16. May Song - Rudiger Oppermann
17. Earth, Water, Wind And Fire - Belfast Harp Orchestra

Amazon.com

The pristine tones and lilting melodies of the Celtic harp are immediately inviting. Celtic Harpestry, a companion to a PBS performance special, explores a sound both traditional and modern in a tasteful and evocative collection. This isn't a purist's album--half of the harpists aren't even from the Celtic isles, and among the album's old Irish chestnuts is "My Heart Will Go On," the love theme from Titanic. The otherwise-joyful Belfast Harp Orchestra tromp through the James Horner tune, almost pulling some subtlety out of its overwrought themes. Turlough O'Carolan, the blind patron saint of the Celtic harp, might wish he were deaf as well, if he could hear it. But the bard would be thrilled to hear the 12-piece BHO playing the traditional "Brian Boru's Set" or one of founder Janet Harbison's zephyrlike originals. Her "Earth, Water, Wind and Fire" elicits shifting textures and colors that belie their traditional roots. The song also exemplifies the ethereal side of the Celtic harp explored on Celtic Harpestry with artists like Rüdiger Oppermann. Playing a wire-strung harp accompanied by bass and keyboards, the German harpist soars through crystalline melodies whether he's playing traditional tunes or originals. The most traditional sound actually comes from the American players. Cheryl Ann Fulton gives a straight-up rendition of "Breton Medley," and jazz harpist Deborah Henson-Conant is refreshingly restrained, faithfully rendering "Londonderry Aire (Danny Boy)" and "The Minstrel Boy." Although Celtic Harpestry focuses on slow airs, there are robust performances here, including those by Máire Ni Chathasaigh's group and the harp and vocal duo of Sileas. Outside of the Titanic love theme, Celtic Harpestry is an elegantly wrought collection. --John Diliberto

Customer Reviews:

Celtic Meets Classical.......2007-07-12

Hard rock it ain't. Celtic Harpestry: A Contemporary Celtic Collection may cite "contemporary" in its title, but the style is classic. Rich harmonies and intricate musical textures rise to a crescendo in "Earth, Water, Wind And Fire," the final cut, performed by the Belfast Harp Orchestra.

This collection overlaps several genres. Celtic, classical and New Age meet in what may be the instrument most associated with classical melodies.

If you are a fan of Rap or Hip Hop, keep looking. If you want a hoedown, this is not going to be your cuppa joe. But if you are looking for something elegant - background music for a business or important meeting, for example - this is a wonderful, understated choice.

Excellent Celtic Cd.......2006-12-30

A sibling to "Harpestry," this is a wonderful cd. I am a harper and head up a Celtic Harp Choir at my church (I'm a fulltime church music director), and I have used this cd as a model for my musicians. It's very pleasant to listen to, and you definitely get a good feel for the Celtic style. I highly recommend this!

Just lovely!.......2003-05-25

This uplifting compilation CD from Imaginary Road Records, actually the soundtrack to the public television special "Celtic Harpestry at Lismore Castle, Ireland", is simply beautiful. Especially wonderful are the five numbers by the Belfast Harp Orchestra, an ensemble of 12 harpists who demonstrate remarkable intonation and stunning coordination as they play together on instruments that are difficult enough just to play alone. What a great concept, and what great musicianship! Also featured are individual performers such as Maire Ni Chathasaigh on Irish harp, Rudiger Oppermann on wire-strung harp, Cheryl Ann Fulton on a contemporary lever harp, the harp and song duo Sileas, and Deborah Henson-Conant on a "Camac `Baby Blue' Celtic electroharp". Other instruments, including Uilleann pipes and whistle, violin, viola and concertina, occasionally join in, but the focus is on the harp itself. In all its many forms and combinations, the harpestry on this recording remains soothingly delicate in timbre while at the same time scintillating in technique--in short, a pure delight. If you enjoy "Celtic Harpesty", you're sure to like it's companion release, "Harpestry: A Contemporary Collection", featuring more of a worldwide assortment of harpers. Another great harp compilation CD is "Faces of the Harp" from Narada.

Amazing.......2001-08-30

I always had a desire to learn to play the Celtic harp...and the PBS special and especially this CD made that desire boil over. Don't buy another harp CD before you've listened to this one!
No matter how many times I have listened to this recording, I ALWAYS break into a smile when the Belfast Harp Orchestra begins to play. Nothing prepares you for that 12-harp sound!
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The best harpestry CD!.......2001-07-23

One day in a music shop, my hand knocked three CDs off of a rack. The first CD, though the case was cracked, caught my eye. I bought it five minutes later. In this sweetly harmonized collection, nearly all the songs are wonderful. I would have bought the CD for only My Heart Will Go On-the song is a skillful take of the Titanic (movie) theme, and it seems almost to have a voice of its own. This is a must-have for any harp music lover!

Track Listings:

1. O Bone Jesu / Mass: Dum Sacrum Mysterium
2. Paul Hindemith: Complete String Quartets, Vol. 1 (No. 1, Op. 2 & No. 5, Op. 32) - Sonare Quartett
3. Paul Hindemith: Orchestral Works, Vol. 1
4. Paul Hindemith: Orchestral Works, Vol. 2
5. Paul Hindemith: Orchestral Works, Vol. 5
6. Peter Maxwell Davies: Symphony No. 3
7. Piano Quartet / Piano Trio 2
8. Poulenc: Concerto for organ, strings & timpani in G minor / de Falla: Concerto for Harpsichord, for harpsichord (or piano), flute, oboe, clarinet & cello / Newman: Concertino for piano & orchestra
9. Private Musicke
10. Renaissance Masterpieces 2

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