Live: the Definitive Edition [Import]

Live: the Definitive Edition [Import]

Live: the Definitive Edition [Import]

ASIN: B000B5QD6Y

Track Listings
 
1. Intro
2. Together Forever (Bonus Track)
3. No Time To Lose
4. January Song (Bonus Track)
5. Meet Me On The Corner
6. Alright On The Night
7. Train In G Major
8. Scotch Mist (Bonus Track)
9. Lady Eleanor (Bonus Track)
10. Knacker's Yard Blues (Bonus Track)
11. Fog On The Tyne
12. We Can Swing Together
13. Jackhammer Blues
14. Clear White Light (Bonus Track)

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Product Description
Available for the first time on CD! Originally released in 1973, the recent discovery of the original multitrack recordings of the concert and the longer playing time of the CDs means that the whole of Lindisfarne's historic December 1971 Newcastle City Hall concert is now remastered and can be heard just as it happened. New sleevenotes are written by drummer Ray Laidlaw. Includes 6 tracks not previously available - the complete gig. EMI/Virgin. 2005.

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Live At XM Satellite Radio/ The Deluxe Edition
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • "Feelin' Alright" ? You'll be much better after this one!
  • DAVE MASON LIVE/STUDIO-ONE FROM THE VAULT
  • Classic Rock's most underrated ......................
  • A Live Classic Rock Gem!
 Live At XM Satellite Radio/ The Deluxe Edition
Dave Mason
Manufacturer: Friday Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000OONP2M
Release Date: 2007-05-08

Tracks:

  1. Introduction
  2. World In Changes
  3. Only You Know And I Know
  4. We Just Disagree
  5. Dave Mason Interview
  6. Look At You, Look At Me
  7. Dear Mr. Fantasy
  8. All Along The Watchtower
  9. Feelin' Alright
  10. Closing
  11. Take It To The Limit (Bonus Track - unreleased live recording from Orange County, CA)
  12. 40,000 Headmen (Bonus Track - unreleased studio duet w/ Jim Capaldi)
  13. Deaf, Dumb and Blind (Bonus Track - new studio recording)

Album Description

As co-founder of the legendary rock band Traffic, Dave Mason has always been a powerful force in popular music. His tenure as their guitarist, vocalist & songwriter, along with his friends Stevie Winwood, Jim Capaldi and Chris Wood, netted the quartet several hit singles and albums including his signature tune Feelin' Alright and international smashes like Hole In My Shoe.

While collaborating with his friends like Jimi Hendrix, The Rolling Stones, Eric Clapton, Delaney and Bonnie and George Harrison, Dave Mason continued to develop his trademark sound, while igniting a solo career that took off with his first platinum plus debut album Alone Together from 1970.

Over the next three decades, Dave Mason continued his legendary status as a staple radio artist, riding the top rung of the many music charts with tunes like We Just Disagree, Let It Flow, All Along the Watchtower, Show Me Some Affection, and Something from the Heart.

A few years ago, Dave Mason and his wonderful band entered into the state of the art XM studios in Washington D.C., and recorded this new album Live at XM Satellite Radio. This unique session was performed organically in front of an intimate gathering of friends and fans. From start to finish, it is a solid 100% classic Dave Mason concert.

Things start off with a nod to his Alone Together album with the prog-rock classic World In Changes and his Delaney and Bonnie hit Only You Know and I Know. Mason's vocals and guitar styling are second to none as the crowd roars in approval.

We Just Disagree was Dave's most successful venture at Top 40 radio back in the late seventies. This emotional live reading brings back the memories of this era and skillfully shows the interplay between Mason and his good friend guitarist John Sambataro (Firefall, McGuinn Clark & Hillman). This track is indeed a defining moment of the show.

No Dave Mason concert is complete without the classics All Along The Watchtower, Traffic's Dear Mr. Fantasy and the surprise groover Feelin' Alright. His fans and new converts will agree, this new live offering will satisfy the classic rocker in all of us.

In addition to this pivotal live recording, Dave has gone into the vaults and found a very rare live interpretation of the Eagles classic Take It To The Limit. Recorded several years ago in the Orange County, California locale, this tune takes on a whole new feeling with the Dave Mason magic.

As a further gift to his fans, Dave has also included two new studio tracks that will truly enhance your listening experience. First, there is the very rare Dave Mason/Jim Capaldi duet of the classic 40,000 Headmen. Recorded shortly before his untimely death, Jim Capaldi truly sings his soul out on this revisit to the Traffic era. Dave shares on the vocal chores, as well as an incredible guitar workout throughout.

The intriguing closer, Deaf, Dumb And Blind, is one of those tunes that his fans have been clamoring years for. Dave's vocals are the ticket here, the amazing music he creates is still intact after four decades of recording, and like a fine wine, his career just gets better all the time. This tune will surely become one of his future classics.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars "Feelin' Alright" ? You'll be much better after this one!.......2007-06-29

As the author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent" and a former radio disc-jockey, I am often asked to write and or discuss various recordings from the 60's and 70's.

"Live At XM Satellite Radio" captures Dave Mason's appearance on XM during 2004. The representation of many of his trademark songs, well-executed cover versions, terrific fidelity, and bonus tracks make this an easy decision.

Mason's ability has been taken for granted by some but those that have followed his career in and out of Traffic understand his excellence. "Only You Know And I Know", "We Just Disagree" and "Feelin' Alright" find Dave's voice in fantastic form. You can be fooled into thinking the versions are decades old by the clarity and conviction of the vocals.

"All Along The Watchtower" (Bob Dylan) lets Mason pay homage to his friend Jimi Hendrix. Jimi may hold the most well known cover version but Mason's should be right up there for the power and passion. Speaking of covers as a bonus track the Eagles tune "Take It To The Limit" is included from another venue.

If the CD only contained "40,000 Headmen" (Bonus Track - unreleased studio duet with Jim Capaldi) it should be proudly represented in the collection.

Mason is going to satisfy both the long time fan and the causal one. Those that have been on board for years will be immensely pleased how solid of a performance this is. For the fan that likes his better-known tunes, they will marvel how he can sound so superlative outside the confines of the recording studio.


Enjoy the music and be well,
Craig Fenton
Author of the Jefferson Airplane book "Take Me To A Circus Tent"

4 out of 5 stars DAVE MASON LIVE/STUDIO-ONE FROM THE VAULT .......2007-06-10

Dave Mason fans will enjoy this release of some of Mr. Mason's finest performed to a "live" studio audience a few years ago. Complete with classics from the Traffic staples Dear Mr. Fantasy, Feelin' Alright and 40,000 Headmen, as well as such solo favorites World in Changes, Only You Know And I Know and Look At You, Look At Me from "Alone Together" and the hit song We Just Disagree, plus Dave's rousing rendition of All Along The Watchtower, this is a nice addition to any Dave Mason fans' collections. Interviews with Dave in addition to three rare bonus tracks, including a live version of the Eagles' Take It To The Limit, round out the CD. The band is tight, the solos crisp and Mason's vocals are still more than adequate. Much better than any recycled "greastest hits" offerings we see so much nowadays from fading rockers.

5 out of 5 stars Classic Rock's most underrated .............................2007-06-08

This cd, was recorded at XM radio's studio in 2004. It also has 3 bonus tracks, including the new "deaf, dumb and blind" The new song is reason enough to buy the cd. It's also climbing up the AC Charts.

In addition to the bonus tracks, we're served up some of the best material from Dave's history. The recording is sharp, the band is tight, Dave's vocals are better than ever, his guitar playing (on his RKS guitars)is amazing, and finally the songs are classics. Run, don't walk to add this to your collection. It will remain in your cd player for a long time.

5 out of 5 stars A Live Classic Rock Gem!.......2007-05-31

With his "Live At Sunrise" cd out of print, rock legend Dave Mason's latest release "Live At XM Satellite Radio", is more than an adequate replacement. His guitar playing and singing have never been better, and his band is well rehearsed playing a flawless set of classic rock tunes, that proves to be captivating. There is no filler at this show, as every single song rocks the house with vintage Dave Mason early seventies rock n roll. You don't want to miss "Only You Know And I Know". "We Just Disagree", "Look At You, Look At Me", "Dear MR Fantasy", "All Along The Watch Tower", and of course the song that has withstood the test of time like no other "Feeling Alright", which features a blistering guitar duel between Dave and band member John Sambataro. Also included, are some nice bonus tracks of Dave singing the Eagles "Take It To The Limit"[which first appeared live on his 1976 LP ""Certified Live". A duet with the late Jim Capaldi "40,000 Headmen", and a brand new studio track "Deaf Dumb and Blind". Rumor has it that Dave will be releasing a new studio cd in the near future titled "Alone Together Again". If this release is any indication, it proves that Dave Mason is still a talented singer and guitarist who is as good as any of the other so called classic rock guitar legends. After hearing this release, I certainly am looking forward to hearing his long anticipated new studio release in the future.
Live At Leeds [Deluxe Edition]
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Undeniable
  • A Real "Deluxe Edition" Of A Lengendary Concert!
  • Best Live Rock Album - Ever! Swear to You Know Who...
  • Absolutely Incredible
  • A Classic Album Must Have, "Deluxe" Worthwhile for Tommy
 Live At Leeds [Deluxe Edition]
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ASIN: B00005NB0H
Release Date: 2001-09-18

Tracks:

  1. Heaven & Hell
  2. Can't Explain
  3. Fortune Teller
  4. Tattoo
  5. Young Man Blues
  6. Substitute
  7. Happy Jack
  8. I'm A Boy
  9. A Quick One
  10. Summertime Blues
  11. Shakin' All Over
  12. My Generation
  13. Magic Bus

Tracks:

  1. Overture
  2. It's A Boy
  3. 1921
  4. Amazing Journey
  5. Sparks
  6. Eyesight To The Blind (The Hawker)
  7. Christmas
  8. The Acid Queen
  9. Pinball Wizard
  10. Do You Think It's Alright?
  11. Fiddle About
  12. Tommy Can You Hear Me?
  13. There's A Doctor
  14. Go To The Mirror
  15. Smash The Mirror
  16. Miracle Cure
  17. Sally Simpson
  18. I'm Free
  19. Tommy's Holiday Camp
  20. We're Not Gonna Take It

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Long considered one of the greatest live albums ever recorded, the Who's Live at Leeds was originally edited and packaged to resemble the haphazard state of early-'70s bootlegs, then expanded and sonically upgraded in the mid-1990s. But this deluxe edition finally restores the blistering February 1970 Leeds University concert to its full running length by adding the band's earliest officially available live rendition of the then-fresh Tommy in its entirety. And while it isn't perfect (the Tommy tracks have been moved from their original slot in the show and resequenced to fit onto disc 2 here), this album now takes its place as the best available document of the Who in their truly ferocious prime, trumping the previously available Isle of Wight show (recorded some six months later) in both performance level and sound quality. It also begs a little revisionist pondering: Are these the true godfathers of punk? Pete Townshend's music and chord structures may have often been jazz-based, but they careen with an energy that seems at once feral and superhuman. Roger Daltrey's vocals snarl with palpable grit, while the rhythm section of John Entwistle and Keith Moon thunders menacingly along like an overheated locomotive. The Tommy heard here is still vital and alive, played by a band whose fervent, in-the-moment abandon is a wonder to behold. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Undeniable.......2007-06-23

The Who were are great live band. In the period from roughly 1968-1972, this great live band were at the very height of their abilities. Individually, Daltrey, Townshend, Entwistle, and Moon were tremendous, dynamic, and innovative forces on their respective instruments. When focused together in a live environment, as these discs show, they were nothing short of mind-alteringly breathtaking.

Live at Leeds consists of brilliant pop/rock songs and extended hard-rock pieces executed with devastating precision and power. The improvised sections in some of the lengthened songs add to, rather than detract from, their impact. The musical and dynamic interaction between the players is tremendous, bordering on magical, and demonstrates why The Who live were so powerful and exciting. This disc is well recorded with none of the usual live album nonsense: no unnecessary production tricks or fancy mixing theatrics, no goofy special effects, no faked-up crowd over-enthusiasm, or other foolishness; direct and down-to-business, much like the band themselves were at this time.

The recent digital remastering and restoration only adds to the sonic clarity. The added tracks of the Deluxe edition add another top-notch live version of Tommy, sharper than that from the Isle of Wight album, as well as some additional typical Who concert staples of the period. Further, the inclusion of between song banter among the band members and sonic snapshots of the band talking with the audience are an added treat. In short, the expansion of this album gives one a better feel what a full Who concert performance was like during this exciting period, yet still does not detract from its overall undeniable momentum.

Simply put, the best live rock album ever made. Period.

5 out of 5 stars A Real "Deluxe Edition" Of A Lengendary Concert!.......2007-06-22

In 1970,The Who released "Live At Leeds" as a six-song LP full of explosive,potent rock the night The Who played Leeds University Feb. 14 of the same year,namely the 15-minute "My Generation","Summertime Blues" and "Magic Bus".In the mid-90's,Live at Leeds was expanded to 14 tracks,remixed/remastered in excellent sound and contained all the songs performed by The Who the night outside of "Tommy",barring the "Amazing Journey/Sparks" medley.Finally,in 2002,the entire Leeds-including "Tommy" featured on Disc 2 exclusively-was made available at last on this 2-disc "Deluxe Edition".If one ever doubts that The Who invented punk,metal or garage-rock or their greatness,this will blown them away in a flash.When the reviewers say that this is "the best live album",they're not kidding!With a new remix supervised by Pete Townshend himself and remastered by famed engineer Jon Astley,it has never sounded so powerful,crisp and raw as it does here.The live "Tommy" segment is worth the price of this edition itself.("A bargain,the best I ever had" indeed!)"Live At Leeds(Deluxe Edition)" is something no serious rock fan should be without period.

5 out of 5 stars Best Live Rock Album - Ever! Swear to You Know Who..........2007-06-10

Know why this is the best live rock album, ever? Because these guys were the ORIGINAL punk rock musicians. This music is the essence of youthful exuberance, coupled with unbelieveable musicianship, that led to the advent of what became punk rock in the mid to late-1970's. I think this album is border-line rock/punk fusion, Return to Forever with fangs and claws.

The 15 minute montage of 'My Generation' is just an onslaught of the most unbelieveable guitar, bass and drum work. What is another alternative for best live rock album; surely not 'Frampton Alive!' (I think the album title includes the exclamation point, right?) What else? Please do advise, while you buy this album and rock your brain.

5 out of 5 stars Absolutely Incredible.......2007-05-20

Soon after Tommy was released in the United States, my dear friend Baum obtained tickets for a group of our close friends to see The Who perform Tommy at the Fillmore East with the Joshua Light Show. That was among a number of musical events I shall never forget. To this day, details of that show remain as clear as the evening it went down.

This Deluxe Edition is outstanding, both sonically and musically. If you are a fan of The Who, this is a must have. Don't even think twice. Get a copy, buckle in, crank it up, and immerse yourself in the experience only great rock n' roll can provide.

My only complaint is we had to wait so many years for this to be released in its full show glory. Past is past. Grab it now !!

5 out of 5 stars A Classic Album Must Have, "Deluxe" Worthwhile for Tommy.......2007-04-20

Some say this is the greatest live rock album of all-time . . . I won't say this as I know I haven't heard every live rock album out there. In my book, however, "Live at Leeds" is at the top . . . the problem is deciding between this version or the bootleg "Live at Leeds Complete". This version has cleaner audio but it is also "painted over" having heard LAL-Complete. I suppose it is nice though having a single live CD of Tommy which happens to be better than the original album (though the purist in me wants to protest that they cut up the concert in order to do this).

All in all, you're not a Who fan if you don't own at least one version of this concert (the original, bootleg, or deluxe version) and this version I highly recommend.

If you're new to the Who, I would recommend this concert first above anything else . . . it captures most everything essential (most importantly, that this is a band all about the live performance).

For hardcore fans who already own Live at Leeds original, this is a worthwhile purchase especially for comparative studies with Live at Leeds Complete.

No, this Deluxe edition isn't "Complete" . . . but it is still, in my opinion, better than the original Live at Leeds album.
Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 1-9 [Special Edition] [Hybrid SACD]
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Worth every Penny !
  • Over all very good, in places great
  • smoothed out edges
  • Solid live performances, great sound, but a little identity crisis?
  • This latest Beethoven Symphonies cycle is not that great
Beethoven: Symphonies Nos. 1-9 [Special Edition] [Hybrid SACD]

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ASIN: B000GUJYRE
Release Date: 2006-09-12

Tracks:

  1. Allegro Con Brio
  2. Marcia Funebre: Adagio Assi
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  4. Finale: Allegro Molto
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Tracks:

  1. Adagio-Allegro Vivace
  2. Adagio
  3. Allegro Vivace
  4. Allegro Ma Non Troppo
  5. Allegro Vivace E Con Brio
  6. Allegretto Scherzando
  7. Tempo Di Menuetto
  8. Allegro Vivace

Tracks:

  1. Allegro Con Brio
  2. Andante Con Moto
  3. Allegro
  4. Allegro
  5. Adagio Molto-Allegro Con Brio
  6. Anadante Cantabile Con Moto
  7. Menuetto & Trio: Allegro Molto E Vivace
  8. Adagio-Allegro Molto E Vivace

Tracks:

  1. Erwachen Heiterer Gefuhle Bei Der Ankunft Auf Dem Lande (Allegro Ma Non Troppo)
  2. Szene Am Bach (Andante Molto Mosso)
  3. Lustiges Zusammensein Der Landleute (Allegro)
  4. Gewitter, Sturm (Allegro)
  5. Hirtengesang-Frohe, Dankbare Gefuhle Nach Sem Sturm (Allegretto)
  6. Adagio Molto-Allegro Con Brio
  7. Larghetto
  8. Scherzo & Trio: Allegro
  9. Allegro Molto - Tim Hugh

Tracks:

  1. Poco Sostenuto-Vivace
  2. Allegretto
  3. Presto
  4. Allegro Con Brio
  5. Allegro - Tim Hugh
  6. Largo - Tim Hugh
  7. Rondo Alla Polacca - Tim Hugh

Tracks:

  1. Allegro Ma Non Troppo, Un Poco Maestoso - London Symphony Chorus
  2. Scherzo: Molto Vivace - London Symphony Chorus
  3. Adagio Molto E Cantabile - London Symphony Chorus
  4. Presto-Allegro Ma Non Troppo-Vivace-Adagio Cantabile - London Symphony Chorus

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Haitink's integral set of Beethoven Symphonies with the London Symphony has none of the stodginess that sometimes afflicted his earlier recordings with the Concertgebouw. His restudy of the works, and the presence of concert audiences translate into faster tempos, sharper accents, wider dynamic range and an overall sense of energy that imbue these nine masterpieces. Here, the Classic style is wed to Romantic expressivity but not to Romantic excess, Competition is abundant, ranging from Toscanini, Furtwängler, and the 1963 von Karajan to recent sets from the sometimes hyperkinetic Vanska, the more traditional Abbado, and the insightful Barenboim. But this new Haitink set, available in hybrid SACD/CD, is a solid contender.

The early First and Second symphonies benefit from Haitink's leaner, more vivacious approach. The Eroica also sounds fresher. Its slow movement is still a funeral march, but moves a hair faster this time, just enough to be the difference between a pace that drags and a pace that flows and retains interest. In the outer movements, there's a new spring to the rhythms and clarity in orchestral balances, and this Eroica has the cumulative intensity to make its full effect. Haitink's Fourth is in a grander mold than we usually hear. While never overblown, it has some of the wider scope and heroism of the odd-numbered symphonies. Like the Eroica, it is rhythmically vigorous and the prominent tympani and brass make an impact that sweeps the listener along. The Fifth can suffer from over-exposure but here it has a variety of tonal colors, tempos, and dynamics that make it seem newly minted while no less grand. The propulsive finale, with its pounding tympani and expertly played journey to transcendence, is especially memorable.

The Sixth, the Pastorale, has that same feeling, its flowing tempos and skillful interpretive choices make this one of the best Sixths since Böhm's, with plenty of excitement in the Storm and warmth in the final movement. The Seventh gets a buoyant reading, predominately lyrical without neglecting its powerful rhythms. The driven final movement is exhilarating without being hectic. The Eighth is often considered the slightest of the Nine but Haitink's brisk tempos make it dance and swagger; the lyrical sections played with engaging warmth. As for the Ninth, it is miles ahead of Haitink's earlier versions. The harmonic mist that opens the work is well delineated, the contrasts within movements carefully marked, the Scherzo bursting with energy, the incomparable Adagio sings at a more fluid tempo, the choral final movement as good as any in the catalogue, its structure crystal clear under Haitink's baton. The major filler in the set is the often scorned Triple Concerto, which gets a performance of warm lyricism that can only elevate its status.

The playing of the London Symphony is phenomenal, especially since these are live recordings. The violins' tone glows with radiance, their precise articulation helps make the rhythms energetic, the winds are uniformly excellent, the brass sleekly powerful, the potent percussion authoritative in climaxes. If a criticism can be made it would be that bass lines are sometimes weaker than desirable, perhaps a function of engineering that varies in clarity from disc to disc but is never less than good. In sum, a major addition to the Beethoven Symphony discography. --Dan Davis

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Worth every Penny !.......2007-06-25

I finally listened to every symphony after 2 weeks. I have to say, every performance sounded quite prestine. I especially enjoyed the 6th and the 9th.
I agree with one reviewer in that the first movement of the 5th seemed a tad fast. Honestly thats the only complaint I have of this collection. If you enjoy classical music and appreciate high fidelity music, this is a must have !

4 out of 5 stars Over all very good, in places great.......2007-04-10

These recordings have outstanding sound quality, as other reviewers have said. None of them are less than worthwhile, and I think the rendition of the Eroica is sensational, the best I've heard. The 9th is also among the best. The 5th, though, is not in the same class. Another reviewer has commented on the tempo of the first movement, which I agree is too fast; unfortunately, so is much of the rest of the piece. (Bernstein's 1990 recording with the Vienna Philharmonic is much better.) Still, no one could fault the LSO's playing, or the sound. Worth the money for the Eroica and the 9th alone.

5 out of 5 stars smoothed out edges.......2007-03-03

Unlike some other recordings of Beethoven's work, this compilation permeates the composer's will and presents a series of golden renditions. The assembly of London musicians is in top form (which is usual for them) and they seem motivated to convey all nuances throughout. For those who long to use these compositions for peace of mind, feel assured that that peace will indeed come.

4 out of 5 stars Solid live performances, great sound, but a little identity crisis?.......2007-02-27

[This review refers to non-Hydrid SACD versions of these performances]

When I first listened through this cycle I was impressed and rated it 5-stars. I remain impressed, but something about these performances bothers me, a sort of unevenness that is overcome on first listen by the excitement. So I am re-reviewing with a 4-star rating.

I do not think, as some have suggested, that these are per se "historically informed performances" (what performance isn't historically informed, after all?). I would describe them as having (on balance) an updated traditional approach which benefits from generally well-balanced orchestral forces, brisk tempi, modest levels of conductor-induced drama and nuance, and remarkable sound quality that lets all the facets of the music shine through (the tympani occasionally jump out a bit too far for my tastes, as if they're perched on the conductor's podium). However, Haitink's cadences in these live recordings seems a little uneven to me, distracting ever so slightly from the natural momentum.

I found myself thinking that the the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and the 5th (at least in places) sound a bit like HIP performances, but the others (notably the 4th, which has a surprisingly big sound and broad, sweeping lines) sound like relatively brisk "big-band" treatments. Maybe that is simply Beethoven's music changing and not Haitink's interpretations, but I doubt it. I can't decide whether the legendary conductor is 1) pandering to HIP enthusiasts with a little extra speed here and there, 2) just can't decide how Beethoven in general ought to be played, or 3) is simply giving each symphony it's own identity (as he sees it). Those who love Haitink will presume the latter, and they might be right.

The Zinman cycle with Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich is currently my favorite -- I love the lean, wiry energy and brisk but controlled tempi Zinman delivers on modern instruments with a small orchestra -- and at this point I find myself judging everything against it. I am also very fond of the late Gunter Wand's forthright readings with the NDR. At present, despite my newfound reservations, this Haitink cycle would probably be my third choice, a step or two ahead of Harnoncourt/COE. I also think this cycle would work out well for anyone who finds merit in both HIP and traditional approaches and just can't decide. This is a big orchestra sound energetically delivered with small orchestra transparency.

If you don't need SACD, this collection can be purchased as a set from a leading download site for less than a single SACD disc. Getting sleepy?

3 out of 5 stars This latest Beethoven Symphonies cycle is not that great .......2007-02-13

I already have 2 sets of Beethoven symphonies cycle, Karajan, released 12/6/2005, and Gardiner, released September 20, 1994, and many other individuals. Then I pruchased this set because of reviews in Amazon here and nomination of Grammy 2007. After listening to some of them(No,3,5,9), I would say they are not that fantastic. The No.5 sounds strange in paticular comparing others. It seemed played in different pace from others. Then the overall recording quality is rather poor. "SACD" in here is somewhat misleading. The live recording is more challanging than in studio. But SFS still could achieve well balanced and refined recording in live. Its Mahler NO.7 won Grammy classical award this year. However, I dont know it was recorded in live or studio.

I like Beethoven No.9 very much, not this one though. Try Osmo Vanska, released 10/24/2006. Its excellent performance and SACD recording even surpasses the Karajan.
Old Friends Live on Stage (Deluxe Edition) (2 CD/1 DVD)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Like Drinking Vodka and Lime
  • Buy IT!
  • Gee but it's great to be back home.......
  • Timeless
  • I love these guys!
 Old Friends Live on Stage (Deluxe Edition) (2 CD/1 DVD)
Simon & Garfunkel
Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea
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ASIN: B000679N8W
Release Date: 2004-12-07

Tracks:

  1. Old Friends/Bookends
  2. A Hazy Shade of Winter
  3. I Am A Rock
  4. America
  5. At the Zoo
  6. Baby Driver
  7. Kathys Song
  8. Tom and Jerry Story
  9. Hey, Schoolgirl
  10. The Everly Brothers Intro
  11. Bye Bye Love (The Everly Brothers with Simon & Garfunkel)
  12. Scarborough Fair
  13. Homeward Bound
  14. The Sound of Silence

Tracks:

  1. Mrs. Robinson
  2. Slip Slidin Away
  3. El Condor Pasa
  4. The Only Living Boy in New York
  5. American Tune
  6. My Little Town
  7. Bridge Over Troubled Water
  8. Cecilia
  9. The Boxer
  10. Leaves That Are Green
  11. Bonus Track: Citizen of the Planet

Tracks:

  1. Opening Montage (America inst.)
  2. Old Friends/Bookends
  3. A Hazy Shade of Winter
  4. I Am A Rock
  5. America
  6. At the Zoo
  7. Baby Driver
  8. Kathys Song
  9. Tom and Jerry Story
  10. Hey, Schoolgirl
  11. The Everly Brothers Intro
  12. Wake Up Little Susie
  13. All I Have To Do Is Dream
  14. Bye Bye Love (The Everly Brothers with Simon & Garfunkel)
  15. Scarborough Fair
  16. Homeward Bound
  17. The Sound of Silence
  18. Opening Montage
  19. Mrs. Robinson
  20. Slip Slidin Away
  21. El Condor Pasa
  22. Keep The Customer Satisfied
  23. The Only Living Boy in New York
  24. American Tune
  25. My Little Town
  26. Bridge Over Troubled Water
  27. Cecilia
  28. The Boxer
  29. Leaves That Are Green
  30. The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin Groovy)

Amazon.com

One may never be able to go home again, but that hasn't kept Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel from trying every other decade or so. This two-CD plus DVD live set (recorded in December 2003 at the Meadowlands and Madison Square Garden) shows their musical chemistry has transcended the years--and no small amount of acrimony. But while their '80s live reunion was marked by an aura of celebration, this one floats on an undercurrent of bittersweet resolve. There's no mistaking the elegiac tone of the title track, while stark readings of "Hazy Shade of Winter" and "Sounds of Silence" can't help but evoke the scars of 9/11. A musical circle is completed as the Everly Brothers step in for a joyous "Bye Bye Love," while elsewhere Simon's musical restlessness inspires a subtly jazzy reworking of "Slip Slidin' Away" and Garfunkel adds his stately grace to his partner's "American Tune." The album concludes with S&G's first new studio recording in 30 years, the plaintive, irony-studded plea "Citizen of the Planet." --Jerry McCulley

Recommended Simon & Garfunkel Discography


Bridge over Troubled Water
Sounds of Silence
Bookends

Parsley, Sage, Rosemary, and Thyme
Wednesday Morning, 3 a.m.
The Columbia Studio Recordings

Album Description

For an entire generation, the concert event of the new millennium was the 2003 Old Friends tour from Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. Their first national concert tour in two decades, performing songs that rank among the most memorable of the '60s, was a sold-out sensation in more than 30 cities across the country. Now many of those unforgettable performances are heard on the 2-CD set Old Friends Live On Stage, as well as a DVD and a Deluxe Edition with both the DVD and the CDs. The songs of Simon & Garfunkel have never sounded better.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Like Drinking Vodka and Lime.......2005-12-24

Hello again people. I really have to stop handing out 5 star reviews this season like they were candy canes. However, if something is worthy of it - as this c.d./dvd set is - then I am justified. Simon and Garfunkel are just classic. I remember "The Sound of Silence" when it came out having such a big impact at the time. That was the season of alienation, and S & G really had their hand on the pulse.
A quick story. It was either late '66 or early '67, and I'm in school and this girl in front of me turns around and asks if anyone wanted tickets to see Simon and Garfunkel at Carnegie Hall? She had two. Gave them away "free" to me and someone else. I was way too young to go into New York City by myself. But I did anyway. Guess how much the tickets were? A whopping FIVE DOLLARS!!!! And that was alot for a concert at that time. Anyway... the concert was pure magic. Only Paul on guitar and harmonies. It was rich, lush and angelic. What can you say about a blend of vocals like this except that it is as near to perfection you can get. I have always remembered that concert as one of the best I've ever seen. I believe the c.d. "Simon and Garfunkel Live 1967" is as close to the concert that I saw.
Anyway..... when I heard they were reuniting for a concert tour, I just had to go. And, believe me, this time around the tickets were nowhere near as cheap. Still, I went to see them at The Continental Arena in N.J. on the night of December 8th, 2003 and was excited to find that they used part of that very night for the DVD. The evening was as excellent as the DVD shows, however, you viewers have the advantage of seeing them up close. It's hard to get a view like that 100 rows out or so.
This package is worth it - ten times over believe me. It is a retrospect of their career with excellent side musicians who recreate all the particulars of the original recordings and then some. S & G's mock feud bantering puts the audience in a great mood. The evening sails smoothly and the introduction of The Everly Brothers adds icing to the cake. Paying homage to their influences - S & G provide a genuine warmth to the concert.
I do want to point out one song inparticular. When they did "Bridge Over Troubled Water", Paul took the second verse. An interesting variation, but it works fine. Also, near the end, the piano goes into a strange key variation...... most noticably. I am assuming it was done to accomodate Garfunkel's ending to the song. In any event, the song was a mainpoint in a fine evening.
I could go song by song in this review but it would be a big yawn. Suffice to say - S & G are professionals and they definitely do not disappoint in this offering!!
If you are looking for classic pop music with alot of grace - an EXTREMELY HIGH recommendation for this one. Whew....that was hard. Being totally serious for a change is a difficult challenge. But Simon and Garfunkel are worth it! Goodbye for now people!

5 out of 5 stars Buy IT!.......2005-11-12

I saw Simon and Garfunkel perform live on this tour and this DVD/CD perfectly captures the performance perfectly. For only a few extra dollars over the DVD version you also get two cds. I really can't say much more than if you like Simon and Garfunkel and their music this should be a must buy!

Highlights of the show are: an appropriate opening song (Old Friends/Bookends), an energetic version of Hazy Shade of Winter, a melancholic beautiful version of America, an upbeat energetic version of The Zoo, Homeward Bound (what can I say, one of my favorite S & G songs), American Tune (a Paul Simon song that sounds great sung by Simon and Garfunkel), Bridge Over Troubled Water with Paul Simon signing the middle verse (in the original version Paul Simon did not sing!) and the best song on the Cd; The Boxer (always such a powerful and moving song).

5 out of 5 stars Gee but it's great to be back home..............2005-07-28

Love this album !! A heartwarming reunion and great music... They are both so musically talented and have just gotten better over the years.

5 out of 5 stars Timeless.......2005-03-12

Wanna capture time in a bottle? Start here. This is an absolutely brilliant set from a duo who were amongst a '60s '70s movement who brought brilliant song crafting and writing to a popular culture which had previously been practically devoid of it (the occasional Cole Porter or Gershwin being exceptions).

It's great to see that the guys give a great and proper shout out to the Everly's, who were their harmonizing inspirations. Just about every cut is either equal to or surpassing the originals most of us are familiar with. The greatest duo in Pop/Rock/Folk history? I think so, my friends. Hear them here in all their glory, with great back up musicians (as always) and pitch perfect recording! It's the state of the art, as it should be for two talents who are indeed "artists" as well as highly prolific tunesmiths. What a night of music!

BEK

5 out of 5 stars I love these guys!.......2005-03-11

I was at the concert in Dallas and I must say, some of the songs were better on stage here. But, that doesn't take away from these CDs at all. It doesn't matter to me whether they are still friends (as some have commented) what matters to me is the music. It was wonderful to see how they teamed up on tunes like "Bridge Over Troubled Water". Garfunkel obviously could not hit those notes anymore, but Simon stepped in with his version and it was great. It was Simon & Garfunkel -- new and improved. I loved the show and I love the CDs --
Is There Anybody Out There? / The Wall Live Pink Floyd 1980-81 (Deluxe Limited Edition)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Better than the studio version
  • Buy it now!
  • Where's the legimite DVD?
  • Careful what you get!
  • A piece of history
 Is There Anybody Out There? / The Wall Live Pink Floyd 1980-81 (Deluxe Limited Edition)
Pink Floyd
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ASIN: B00004SVIK
Release Date: 2000-04-18

Tracks:

  1. MC:Atomos
  2. In The Flesh?
  3. The Thin Ice
  4. Another Brick In The Wall - Part 1
  5. The Happiest Days Of Our Lives
  6. Another Brick In The Wall - Part 2
  7. Mother
  8. Goodbye Blue Sky
  9. Empty Spaces
  10. What Shall We Do Now?
  11. Young Lust
  12. One Of My Turns
  13. Don't Leave Me Now
  14. Another Brick In The Wall - Part 3
  15. The Last Few Bricks
  16. Goodbye Cruel World

Tracks:

  1. Hey You
  2. Is There Anybody Out There?
  3. Nobody Home
  4. Vera
  5. Bring The Boys Back Home
  6. Comfortably Numb
  7. The Show Must Go On
  8. MC:Atomos
  9. In The Flesh
  10. Run Like Hell
  11. Waiting For The Worms
  12. Stop
  13. The Trial
  14. Outside The Wall

Amazon.com

Exactly what was Pink Floyd's The Wall? Rock opera? Concept album? Performance art? Mere entertainment? While the truth may lie in a combination of all of the above, during the band's tour of 1980-81, The Wall was a bona fide spectacle. More than anything, Is There Anybody Out There? captures the volume, the bombast, and the grandeur of these famed performances with remarkable accuracy. Meticulously recorded, these concerts are astonishingly faithful to the band's studio versions and flow out of the speakers with practiced authority and absolutely fantastic sound. That said, there are few new revelations to be gained from hearing The Wall live that can't be gleaned from the studio version. Some moments do have an additional spark, however. "Run Like Hell" is launched with blistering intensity, and the first notes of "Another Brick in the Wall, Part 1" will surely raise a shiver. The release also includes two tracks ("What Shall We Do Now," "The Last Few Bricks") left off the original release due to space constraints. Essential for Floyd fanatics as well as those wishing to hear just how terrific a live concert can sound. --S. Duda

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Better than the studio version.......2007-05-25

I got this as a gift from a friend and was first impressed with the very nice package of great photos and artwork. Honestly, it sat around for a while before I listened to it because I was never really that excited about The Wall as an album. Finally I listened from beginning to end and was pleasently surprised. I think this version is much better than the original studio release as it has a more cohesive feel to it and is not nearly as disjointed. The audio quality is fantastic too. The studio version was recorded in four different studios if I remember correctly, and you can tell. Here, the band is performing to visual presentations onstage so everything must stay together, and of course, there is always something magical about a live performance that you can't reproduce in the studio. All of the earlier PF live stuff is great though, like Cruel But Fair for example.

This is a must have for the hard core Floyd fan! Don't buy the cheesy two disc set, get the box set, it is a far better presentation.

5 out of 5 stars Buy it now!.......2007-05-07

My boss at work recently lent this to me- at first I thought I would burn myself a copy- but the minute I put it in my player I knew I just had to buy it! Like every other Floyd experience, this is magical too.

Thank you Steve :)

5 out of 5 stars Where's the legimite DVD?.......2007-04-26

5 stars for the audio CD...

But, more than a review I would like to ask if the "Is there Anybody Out there?/The Wall Pink Floyd" has been released on DVD as well?.

I have seen some DVDs on sale under the name of "The Wall at the Earls Court" but according to some reviews there...that DVD is a pirate DVD, nothing to do with this Audio CD.

Is There Anybody Out There...to help me?

1 out of 5 stars Careful what you get!.......2007-01-25

The music is great, the bad rating is for Amazon. Although I've ordered the limited edtion, I received the "simple" editon. Of course, I got my money my money back (thanks for that) but I still wanted the limited edition. When I contacted Amazon, they've told me there is no way to ensure that I'll get the right edition and that it seems there is a problem with this product.

5 out of 5 stars A piece of history.......2006-12-28

I never liked the studio version of 'The Wall'. All in all, I believe Roger Waters lost his mind and slipped into complete megalomania while they recorded their epic double album of despair. Of course, the wall has a group of outstanding songs that should have made up a single album. As a double album/cd somewhere along the way the music starts taking the listener down a one-way path to places that aren't very interesting at all.

That said I still have to give this live edition 5 stars. Why? It's a bloody good show. If you can get beyond the whining of Waters and concentrate on what he and the band accomplished theatrically then I believe you will find this a considerably enjoyable experience.

Plus, it's really cool to go back in time and hear Comfortably Numb played live for one of the first times ever. That's amazing in itself.

Stoney LaRue - Live at Billy Bob's Texas (Limited Edition w/DVD)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Good Rockin'Tonight
 Stoney LaRue - Live at Billy Bob's Texas (Limited Edition w/DVD)
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Manufacturer: Smith Music Group
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000GTKV40
Release Date: 2006-10-24

Tracks:

  1. Down In Flames
  2. Solid Gone
  3. Idabel Blues
  4. One Chord Song
  5. Feet Don't Touch The Ground
  6. Let Me Hold You
  7. Texas Moon
  8. Goin' Down The Road
  9. Walk Away
  10. Forever Young (Featuring Three Piece Choir)

Description

This is Stoney LaRue's 2nd release. He is a singer, songwriter and is part of the "Red Dirt" music movement (songwriting style centerted around Stillwater, OK) He is one of several acts that wave the Red Dirt banner, Cross Canadian Ragweed, Jason Boland and The Red Dirt Rangers have all become national touring acts.This CD is Live.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Good Rockin'Tonight.......2007-06-08

Fun, rocking music. Better heard live I bet but I just couldn't make the gig!
In the Red [Special Edition-Bonus Live CD]
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • What a treasure!
 In the Red [Special Edition-Bonus Live CD]
Tina Dico
Manufacturer: Defend Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000PSJCBA
Release Date: 2007-06-05

Tracks:

  1. Losing
  2. Warm Sand
  3. Nobody's Man
  4. The City
  5. Give In
  6. In the Red
  7. Head Shop
  8. Use Me
  9. Room with a View
  10. My Mirror
  11. One
  12. Long Goodbye

Tracks:

  1. One
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  3. Craftsmanship and Poetry
  4. Use Me
  5. Room with a View
  6. Don't Think Twice
  7. Magic
  8. Warm Sand
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  10. In the Red
  11. Back Where We Started
  12. When You're Away
  13. Lost in Art

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars What a treasure!.......2007-07-08

As if "In The Red" wasn't good enough to begin with, this Special Edition 2-disk set includes a live concert AND two studio tracks left off the original album, which I think are better than anything that was ON the record. "When You're Away" really hit home for me, and "Lost In Art" is simply gorgeous. Tina's EP "Far" is still my favorite overall recording, but "Fuel", "Notes", and this edition of "In The Red" are close behind... I just hope she's involved with another Zero 7 project eventually. THAT would be heaven.
Paul Robeson Live at Carnegie Hall
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • An uplifting experience
  • One of the best, and latest, of the Robeson recordings...
  • Paul Robeson Live
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 Paul Robeson Live at Carnegie Hall

Manufacturer: Vanguard Records
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ASIN: B000000EFU
Release Date: 1990-05-24

Tracks:

  1. Every Time I Feel The Spirit
  2. Balm in Gilead
  3. Volga Boat Song
  4. Monologue From 'Othello'
  5. O Thou Silent Night
  6. Chinese Children's Song
  7. My Curly Headed Baby
  8. Old Man River
  9. Going Home
  10. Monologue From 'Boris Godunov'
  11. The Orphan
  12. Christ Lag In Todesbanden
  13. Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel
  14. Lullaby
  15. O No John
  16. Joe HIll
  17. Jacob's Ladder
  18. Chassidic Chant
  19. Freedom
  20. O Grieve You Now My Mother
  21. This Is The Hammer
  22. All Men Are Brothers

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars An uplifting experience.......2006-12-05

If one takes into account the time at which this recording was made, and the surrounding events affecting his life, one can truly appreciate the significance of this album. Experiencing oppression not only from the U.S. but later the Canadian government to travel abroad, Robeson was impeded, but not prevented from singing in the name of peace, human rights, and the rights of the common worker. Victory was at hand when on May, 9 1958, the date of this recording, Paul Robeson announced that his passport battle had been won. This is the recording of a triumphant gentleman, a loving, ecstatic audience, and very importantly, a talented and very attuned pianist (Alan Booth). With this in mind one can more greatly appreciate how special this concert was. The magic of this recording trancends Robeson's impeccable singing. It is the concert as a whole that makes it so spectacular. Listen to 'Joe Hill', think of Robeson's battle, and hear why it is so powerful. Or listen to 'O No John', Alan Booth pounding the keys on the last notes, and the audience's response. Every person in Carnegie Hall was riveted. Well worth the price, and an uplifting experience.

5 out of 5 stars One of the best, and latest, of the Robeson recordings..........2006-10-17

This concert came along in 1958, when Paul's passport was restored and he was allowed to travel and make a living again, after several years of being on the Communist blacklist. His joy at performing once more for his traditional audience comes through in every track. That same year, he did a concert at his brother's church in Harlem, and when Columbia Records issued that one, it had another winner. Not long after those shows, Paul went overseas for five years, suffering a health crisis that brought him back to America in 1963, broken down and unable to perform consistently. He spent his last decade or so of life on the sidelines, living quietly with his sister in Philadelphia. This concert, then, along with the one at Mother Zion Church, is one of the final triumphs of one of the most interesting American lives. We know now that Paul's stubborn support of the Soviet Union in the Stalin era was a tragic flaw in his character, but he had magnificent gifts of voice and of acting presence, and had he come to the attention of audiences in 1957 instead of 1927, he would likely have earned millions as a singer and actor, and his political and social radical activism would have been a much smaller impediment to his career. If you already own some Robeson recordings, add this one because it represents him at the beginning of what was then "old age." If you own none, this concluding album is actually a fine starting point, because his earlier work suffers a bit from the primitive recording technology of the '30's and '40's.

4 out of 5 stars Paul Robeson Live.......2006-07-11

Of course his baritone is fabulous. His rendition of Joe Hill is unforgettable - this was a song he sang for the builders' labourers on the site of the Sydney Opera House in around 1969 -also Old Man River, which he made his own. He should have sung this in the film of the musical Showboat but he was passed over for an inferior voice by the producers because he was a member of the Communist Party. A pity. He also sings some gospel on this CD, I'm not mad about religious songs but if you like them then you'll love this.

2 out of 5 stars New version available in UK.......2006-02-18

This version is now redundant as Vanguard has released a version in 2005 with the original album cover for the first time and with new sleeve notes. The sound is also better. I purchased it from amazon.co.uk.

5 out of 5 stars Question.......2005-09-29

I would like to buy Paul Robeson CD with "Old Man River" and "Kevin Barry (Irish)"
Live on Earth [w/ Limited Edition Bonus DVD]
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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  • Hilarious but excellent at the same time
 Live on Earth [w/ Limited Edition Bonus DVD]
Arjen Anthony Lucassen's Star One
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ASIN: B00008V6XO
Release Date: 2003-04-29

Tracks:

  1. Lift Off
  2. Set Your Controls
  3. High Moon
  4. Dreamtime
  5. Eyes of Time
  6. Songs of the Ocean
  7. Dawn of a Million Souls
  8. Dream Sequencer
  9. Into the Black Hole
  10. Actual Fantasy
  11. Valley of the Queens

Tracks:

  1. Isis and Osiris
  2. Amazing Flight in Space
  3. Intergalactic Space Crusaders
  4. Castle Hall
  5. Eye of Ra
  6. Starchild
  7. Two Gates

Tracks:

  1. Lift Off [DVD]
  2. Set Your Controls [DVD]
  3. High Moon [DVD]
  4. Dreamtime [DVD]
  5. Eyes of Time [DVD]
  6. Songs of the Ocean [DVD]
  7. Dawn of a Million Souls [DVD]
  8. Dream Sequencer [DVD]
  9. Keyboard Solo [DVD]
  10. Into the Black Hole [DVD]
  11. Actual Fantasy [DVD]
  12. Valley of the Queens [DVD]
  13. Isis and Osiris [DVD]
  14. Amazing Flight in Space [DVD]
  15. Bass Solo [DVD]
  16. Intergalactic Space Crusaders [DVD]
  17. Castle Hall [DVD]
  18. Eye of Ra [DVD]
  19. Starchild [DVD]
  20. Two Gates [DVD]
  21. Photo Gallery [DVD] - Arjen Anthony Lucassen
  22. Behind the Scenes [DVD] - Arjen Anthony Lucassen
  23. Space Truckin' [DVD]
  24. Intergalactic Laxative [DVD]
  25. Dreamtime [DVD]

Album Description

2003 live release for rock act featuring Arjen Anthony Lucassen (Ayreon), Russell Allan (Symphony X), Damian Wilson (ex-Threshold), & Floor Jansen (After Forever). This 'intergalactic' concert was captured in September 2002. 18 tracks. SPV.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Intergalactic Space Crusaders........2006-01-07

This live cd and dvd preformance portrays the very best of Arjen Anthony Lucassen's Star One project and Ayreon project. Some of the vocalists are Russel Allen (Symphony X), Floor Jansen (After Forever), and Irene Jansen (Ayreon) among many others. The blaze through a set that spans "Space Metal", "Into the Electric Castle", "The Universal Migrator (both parts)" ,and "Actual Fantasy." Some highlights are the Stargate-like set in which Floor and Irene spend a lot of the time singing beautifully, the drum and bass solos, and the dueling guitar and keyboard segment. If you are a fan of any of Arjen's projects or like very complex progressive metal with elaborate concept albums then this is a must buy. I shall be listening to "Intergalactic Space Crusaders", one of the best songs ever!

4 out of 5 stars One of the best live albums I have ever heard.......2004-11-23

This is the 2 CD set with the DVD of Star One's live performance.

You are really lucky to hear a good live album, especially with the highly overproduced CD's of today. No overdubs and its unlikely that the singer can sing as high or clear as on the CD. But not so here. Arjen surrounds himself with good singers and musicians, and the sound is huge. True, some of the lyrics are cheesy, and Robert doesn't do so well in spots, but the live versions are often better than the studio versions, with a higher energy.

Standout tracks are "Songs on the Ocean", "Dawn of a Million Souls" (my personal favorite), "Into the Black Hole" (Damian is great here), "Valley of the Queens", and "Isis and Osiris". All are much better than the studio tracks and some have different arrangements which make them better live. Russell Allen and Damian are vocally great. Floor and Irene Jansenn mesh together perfectly. Irene compliments Floor's voice very well. Peter Vink's bass and Ed Warby's drums tones are huge. Arjen's guitar tone is also very good.

The DVD is good. According to Arjen's notes he never intended on releasing the DVD. It was recorded with one or two cameras and sound off the board. Then two fans submitted their extra video shots from in the crowd and they mixed them together into the video. It is surprisingly smooth, although a couple of times seems out of sync (hence the previous reviewer's comment on Robert's lip syncing). The stage is really small for so many singers/players. But overall my friend and I liked the DVD.

Arjen's "Human Equation" CD is in my CD player at home and I listen to it all the time. Star One live is my main car CD rotation.

5 out of 5 stars The best $20 you could spend!.......2004-02-29

This, my friends, is THE best live album I have ever purchased. It comes with 2 CDs and one DVD of an amazing 2+ hour show that will completely floor you (no pun intended). Performed by Guitarist/Singer/Keyboardist mastermind Arjen Lucassen, keyboardist Joost Van Den Broek, bassist Peter Vink, drummer Ed Warby, and special guest flutist Ewa Albering. But the stars of the show are the singers- Symphony X's Russel Allen, Threshold's Damian Wilson, After Forever's Floor Jansen, her sister Irene Jansen, and finally, the very freaky Robert Soeterboek.

The show in Rijssen, Holland, "lifts off", and you're on a nonstop thrillride all the way until the end. Whether the music is loud and the lights are flashing, or it's slowed down and the keyboards are haunting, there's never a dull moment. An amazing array of material is performed, not just Star One. There are about half a dozen Star One songs, and then there are tracks from every Ayreon album. Fans of Into the Electric Castle will really enjoy the spot on (or really, improved) playing of Isis and Osiris, The Amazing Flight in Space (in which Arjen and Joost have a soloing battle/shoving match, truly hilarious), Valley of the Queens (this is a real gem, an accoustic ballad with Floor doing a superb job), The Castle Hall, and in the encore, Two Gates. The rest of the songs are quite flawless as well. Songs like The Dream Sequencer are amazingly improved with the energy of a live setting.

The DVD also includes some bonus features that didn't have to be there, but certainly aren't bad. A humurous set of behind the scenes footage, an additional encore/closing song Space Truckin, which didn't fit on the audio CDs, two songs from the show in Tilburg, and a nice photo gallery. Not shabby. None of what you're getting in this package is shabby, and again I'll say, it's a fantastic deal. You're getting the entire show in CD and DVD format, for the price of what would be one DVD alone.

In conclusion- if you're a fan of progressive rock/metal music, even if you don't particularly enjoy Sci Fi and Fantasy subjects, get this album. It is surely one of the best live shows you'll ever seen recorded, period.

5 out of 5 stars Russell Allen voice is amazing.......2004-01-25

You will never hear a more perfect Rock voice than Allen. It really shows because he is along side some other very talented singers.

He is like Paul Rodger, Steve Walsh, and Ronnie James Dio all in one but better.

Great buy with the dvd thrown in there

5 out of 5 stars Hilarious but excellent at the same time.......2004-01-21

This is an excellent CD/DVD package. Musically, this is heavy, progressive and driving, but melodic at the same time. A few songs remind me of the band Rainbow especially "Set your controls". Great choice and range of vocalists here; Robert Soterberg being the David coverdale lookalike baratone( he is also a terrible lip-sinker, actually he is quite hillarious at times, especially when he begins to sing a song too early-watch the DVD and see for yourself), Russell Allen has a great all round voice and Damien Wilson having a slightly higher tonal range.
From my point of view, the star performer and suprise here is Damien Wilson. This guy is incredible, what a fantastic singer. A very talented performer, the song "into the black hole" is fantastic due to the powerful and haunting Wilson vocals.
This Arjen guy is also very talented. This was the 1st time I had heard any of his stuff and I was impressed with the quality and depth of songs. A very good buy.
KFOG Live from the Archives 8 (Limited Edition)
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    		KFOG Live from the Archives 8 (Limited Edition)
    Better Than Ezra , Robert Bradley's Blackwater Surprise , Train , Melissa Etheridge , Blues Traveler , and Susan Tedeschi
    Manufacturer: Sus
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00005RE02
    Release Date: 2001-11-20

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    Album Description

    KFOG Live from the Archives 8 features prominent performers recorded live at KFOG Private Concerts and live broadcasts including Dave Matthews, Melissa Etheridge, Train and others—16 tracks in all. The recording artists donated their rare live tracks to the project, which is expected to raise some $400,000 for Bay Area Food Banks. This is the 8th CD in a series of rare KFOG discs that premiered in San Francisco in 1994. Over the past seven years, KFOG Live from the Archives has raised more than $1.5 million for Bay Area Food Banks. Last year, KFOG and Bay Area Food Banks were honored with the National Association of Broadcasters prestigious “Service to America Partnership Award” for this project.

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