This Road

This Road

ASIN: B00004SOGQ

Track Listings

1. This Road

2. Down on the Farm

3. Young John Taylor

4. Old Man's Gone

5. Hard Times/Way Out West

6. I Don't Fight Anymore

7. Rain on a Tin Roof

8. All That I Need

9. She Won't Let You Down

10. Cabin Fever

11. Strokin'

12. Older Now

Tracks:

This Old Road
Pilgrim's Progress
The Last Thing To Go
Wild American
In The News
The Burden Of Freedom
Chase The Feeling
Holy Creation
The Show Goes On
Thank You For A Life
Final Attraction

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Though Kris Kristofferson has long seemed ageless, the approach of his 70th birthday plainly has the songwriter looking back, taking stock and coming to terms with his legacy and his mortality. The result is his most consistently compelling release in decades, as well as his most stripped-to-the-bone intimate. The spare production by bassist Don Was captures Kristofferson in all his rough-edged, plain-spoken, and big-hearted glory, with occasional support from guitarist (and longtime Kristofferson compatriot) Stephen Bruton and drummer Jim Keltner putting the focus on songs that combine the poetic grace of Kristofferson's early classics with a conviction that has grown stronger with the passing years. "Wild Americans" offers a roll call of outspoken heroes--from American Indian activist John Trudell to country maverick Steve Earle--while "In the News" lambastes the very concept of a holy war. Yet it's the spiritual side of Kristofferson that really touches the soul, from a father's wonder at the "Holy Creation" of his children's birth to the bittersweet benediction of "Thank You for a Life." With the title cut, "The Last Thing to Go," "The Show Goes On," and "Final Attraction," he takes a look back at the life of a troubadour and decides that, for all the bumps, this road has been one of incomparable rewards. The listener shares the riches. --Don McLeese

Album Description

Kris Kristofferson has always identified himself first and foremost as a writer, and true writers know that what works best is giving a piece of themselves to the listener. With his latest album, This Old Road, Kristofferson lays a chunk of his own soul on every track. This beautifully sparse recording, puts an emphasis on his fine lyrics and distinctive voice by featuring Kristofferson, his guitar, and harmonica. The album is so intimate it makes the listener feel as if they are sitting in Kristofferson's living room while he picks and sings just for them.

Customer Reviews:

Hits The Spot.......2007-06-27

Kris is a contemporary - his songs reflect the way we feel at this stage in our lives. The sadness and the joy .....

Late In The Day, A Diamond.......2007-06-19

One can only hope that some of the multitude who purchase the latest flavor of the moment will have the good fortune and discernment to some day come to this magnificent testament and realize that only a relatively few albums are truly timeless and worthy of one's attention and time, again and again and again.

Kris Rocks.......2007-06-08

I've been a fan since I was kid, my mom listening to Kristofferson while cleaning the house in the summer with the doors and windows wide open, a cool breeze blowing in, and us kids (there were six of us) laying on our bare bellies in front of the speakers.

Kristofferson is one of the best singers/songwriters in American history and this is one of his best albums.

This Old Road.......2007-05-13

The product is what I expected. It arrived on time and in the condition advertised.

Kris is a major talent.......2007-04-06

Saw Kris a few times in concert last year and he sang a lot of the songs on this CD. I didn't give him 4 stars because Kris really is not the best singer, but, boy, these are the best songs!

Broadway - The American Musical (PBS Series)

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Fabulous for any Broadway-lover
Top Shelf
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Great Compilation!

Broadway - The American Musical (PBS Series)

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Release Date: 2004-10-19

Tracks:

Give My Regards To Broadway- Joel Grey
Swanee- Al Jolson
When The Moon Shines On The Moonshine- Bert Williams
A Pretty Girl Is Like A Melody- John Steel
My Man- Fanny Brice
Fascinating Rhythm- Fred Astaire, Adele Astaire
If You Knew Susie (Like I Know Susie)- 78rpm Version Eddie Cantor
Someone To Watch Over Me- Gertrude Lawrence
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Ol' Man River- Paul Robeson
Ain't Misbehavin'- Louis Armstrong & His Orchestra
Ten Cents A Dance- Ruth Etting
Body And Soul- Libby Holman
Brother, Can You Spare A Dime- Bing Crosby
Night And Day- Fred Astaire
Heat Wave- Ethel Waters
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes- Tamara
You're The Top- Ethel Merman
Summertime- Anne Brown
September Song- Walter Huston
My Heart Belongs To Daddy- Mary Martin
It Never Entered My Mind- Shirley Ross
Bewitched, Bothered, Bewildered- Vivienne Segal
Oh, How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning- Irving Berlin
Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'- Alfred Drake

Tracks:

New York, New York- Cris Alexander,Adolph Green,John Reardon
If I Loved You- John Raitt,Jan Clayton
Come Rain Or Come Shine- Ruby Hill,Harold Nicholas
There's No Business Like Show Business- Ensemble
How Are Things In Glocca Morra? From "Finian's Rainbow"- Ella Logan
Once In Love With Amy- Ray Bolger
Wunderbar- Alfred Drake,Patricia Morison
Some Enchanted Evening- Ezio Pinza
Lost In The Stars- Todd Duncan
Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend- Carol Channing
Luck Be A Lady- Robert Alda,Guys
Getting To Know You- Gertrude Lawrence
Who Cares?- Jack Carson,Betty Oakes
Stranger In Paradise- from " Kismet" Doretta Morrow,Richard Kiley
Ballad Of Mack The Knife- Gerald Price
Hey There- from "The Pajama Game" John Raitt
Whatever Lola Wants- Gwen Verdon
I Could Have Danced All Night- Julie Andrews
Standing On The Corner- from "The Most Happy Fella, 1956" Shorty Long,John Henson,Alan Gilbert
The Party's Over- Judy Holliday
Glitter And Be Gay- Barbara Cook
Tonight- Larry Kert, Carol Lawrence

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Seventy-Six Trombones- Robert Preston
I Enjoy Being A Girl- from "Flower Drum Song, 1958" Pat Suzuki
Everything's Coming Up Roses- Ethel Merman
My Favorite Things- from "The Sound Of Music" Mary Martin
Put On A Happy Face- from "Bye Bye Birdie" Dick Van Dyke
Try To Remember- Jerry Orbach
Camelot- from "Camelot" Richard Burton
Love Makes The World Go 'Round- Anna Maria Alberghetti
I Believe In You- Robert Morse And Co.
The Sweetest Sounds- Diahann Carroll,Richard Kiley
Comedy Tonight- Zero Mostel
What Kind Of Fool Am I?- Anthony Newley
As Long As He Needs Me- Georgia Brown
Hello, Dolly!- Carol Channing,Cast
People- Barbra Streisand
Anyone Can Whistle- from "Anyone Can Whistle" Lee Remick
If I Were A Rich Man- Zero Mostel
Night Song- Sammy Davis, Jr.
The Impossible Dream- Richard Kiley
If My Friends Could See Me Now- Gwen Verdon
Open a New Window- from Mame Voice

Tracks:

Willkommen- from "Cabaret" Joel Grey
Let The Sunshine In- James Rado,Lynn Kellogg,Melba Moore,Cast
I'll Never Fall In Love Again- Jill O'Hara,Jerry Orbach
The Ladies Who Lunch- from "Company" Elaine Stritch
Tea For Two- Roger Rathburn,Susan Watson
I'm Still Here- Yvonne De Carlo
I Don't Know How To Love Him- Yvonne Elliman
We Go Together- Adrienne Barbeau,Barry Bostwick,Walter Bobbie,Cast
Corner Of The Sky- John Rubinstein
Send In The Clowns- Glynis Johns
Ease On Down The Road- Stephanie Mills,Tiger Haynes,Ted Ross,Hinton
One- from "A Chorus Line" Cast
All That Jazz- Chita Rivera,Ensemble
Tomorrow- Andrea Mcardle
Don't Cry For Me Argentina- Patti Lupone
Come Follow The Band
Lullaby Of Broadway- Jerry Orbach
And I'm Telling You I'm Not Going- Jennifer Holliday
The Bells Of St. Sebastian- Raul Julia

Tracks:

Memory- Betty Buckley
I Am What I Am- George Hearn
Move On- Bernadette Peters,Mandy Patinkin
Do You Hear The People Sing?- Michael Maguire,Cast
The Music Of The Night- Michael Crawford
You're Nothing Without Me- James Naughton,Gregg Edelman
The American Dream- Jonathan Pryce,Cast
Doctor Jazz- Gregory Hines,Company
With One Look- Glenn Close
On Broadway- Adrian Bailey,Frederick B. Owens,Ken Ard,Victor Trent Cook
Le Jazz Hot- Julie Andrews,Ensemble
Seasons Of Love-
Hakuna Matata- Max Casella,Tom Alan Robbins,Scott Irby-Ranniar,Jason Raize
I Wanna Be A Producer- Matthew Broderick,Ensemble
Dancing Queen- Louise Plowright,Jenny Galloway
Good Morning Baltimore- Marissa Jaret Winokur
Movin' Out- Michael Cavanaugh,Band
I Go To Rio- Hugh Jackman,Company
Defying Gravity- Kristin Chenoweth,Idina Menzel

Customer Reviews:

Fabulous for any Broadway-lover.......2007-01-30

Packs into 5 CD's a sampling of Broadway tunes from the 20's thru (almost) today, mostly from original cast recordings. Includes not just well-known hits, but also some lesser-known gems. Sound quality is first rate, booklet is informative too. Have given this as a gift to several friends with rave reviews.

Top Shelf.......2007-01-04

This is THE definitive collection of Broadway hits. I have other collections, and none of them measure up. A great deal of care was obviously taken in compiling and presenting this box set. It covers a lot of ground, starting with some long-forgotten but still very enjoyable hits from the days of yore, and finishing with present-day favorites. To the best of my knowledge, the recordings are by those who made them famous. You won't be disappointed.

TERRIFIC CD'S.......2006-03-23

THESE BROADWAY MUSICALS CD'S ARE A BROADWAY LOVERS DREAM. WITH EACH SONG, MEMORIES COME FLOODING BACK. BOTH THE FAMILIAR AND THE FORGOTTEN SONGS ARE A TRUE LISTENING PLEASURE. IF YOU LIKE BROADWAY, YOU'LL LOVE THIS SET.

Great Collection of Broadways greatest Songs .......2005-06-14

This Collection was perfectly made it has almost all the most famous Broadway songs on this 5 cd set. The Music is great and has Broadways greatest treasures like "Memory""People""With One Look""Give my regards Too Broadway" just to name a few of this numerous cd set with over 100 songs. This is a great buy if you like musicals or The music of Broadway

Great Compilation!.......2005-01-17

If you are a fan of the Broadway Musicals, this is a collection that you should purchase. Since I got the 5 disc set I've enjoyed listening to it. The majority of the songs are done by the original singers. The collection is priceless considering that you will have over 100 songs from popular musicals since the beginning of Broadway

Music for a Darkened Theatre, Vol. 2: Film & Television Music

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Priceless, at any price
Good overview
Great Music!!!!!!!!!
Very nice for a Danny Elfman collection
Bring on Volume 3

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A delightfully buoyant, mock-creepy collection of film scores from Hollywood's first and best call for quirk, strangeness, and charm. Focusing on Elfman's post-1992 work (much of it for director Tim Burton), this 2 CD set features excerpts from Edward Scissorhands, To Die For, and Batman Returns, among other lesser items. -- Jeff Bateman

Customer Reviews:

Priceless, at any price.......2007-07-06

Years ago, watching peter Jennings cover the funeral procession of Princess Diana, my soul was captured by some hauntingly beautiful music that at times played in the background. So began my mission to find out what it was, who wrote it and how I could get it. After some correspondence with the network I was put in touch with the woman who "put together" that part of the programming. All she could remember is that it came from the movie "Black Beauty". THEN I found out how many versions of that had been made lol. With determination, I finally found it, and had a local music store order it for me.
There are no words to describe what this music does to me. I did try listening to some of the other tracks, but they didn't even come close. I rate this music right up there with the 1971 score for "Jane Eyre" by John Willams... and that's pretty high :D

Good overview.......2007-04-18

Very nice overview of Elfman work. Insufficient by itself but worth having along with the full soundtracks. Bonus disc is a nice extra.

Great Music!!!!!!!!!.......2005-09-08

I Love Danny Elfman's music so much that I have started my own collection of the soundtracks that he composed. For a while, I was trying to find the "Beetlejuice" theme song from the TV show, but thanks to this release, I finally have it!!! Keep up the good work Elfman!

Very nice for a Danny Elfman collection.......2005-08-02

Music For A Darkened Theater, Vol.2 is a great cd!!! I love all of the tracks on both cd's,but my fav. ones are the t.v. scores and the This Is Halloween demo!!! If you love this,then i recomend looking at all the actually albums on this cd and his other works!!!! good job,Danny Elfman.

Bring on Volume 3.......2005-05-04

The liner notes and "This is Halloween Demo" on this compilation are well worth the CD price by themselves. Danny comments on each of the tracks on the CDs which is a rare and ego-free look at what a composer thinks of his own work.

Edward Scissorhands is magical, Black Beauty is a rollercoaster of emotion, and Dolores Claiborne makes me want to find the nearest piano. This is not a "Most Popular" compilation, rather it aptly showcases Danny Elfman's (and Orchestrator, Steve Bartek's) brilliance and wide range of style.

Every suite has an Elfman signature, such as the layered complexity which never sounds overdone, or the use of a choir as an instrument.

This (and Volume 1) are examples of the work of a modern day composer who consistently stands out as one of the best.

If you like this and have the spare cash, grab the individual scores from some of the movies he has worked on, including "Men In Black", "Spiderman", "Batman", "Batman Returns", "Nightmare Before Christmas", "Edward Scissorhands", "Mars Attacks" and so many more.

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Trailer Park Musical a good hear.
A Tornado of Fun!
One Of My Favorite New Musicals In Years
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Customer Reviews:

Trailer Park Musical a good hear........2007-05-15

This musical is a good laugh and can bring up the spirits of any musical theatre buff. The voices are excellent and they showcase a great characterization of the personages represented in the show. It is a CD that entices the listener to go ahead and get tickets to the show and go see it. Also a personal acquaintance of mine Leslie Kritzer does a phenomenal job on the CD.

A Tornado of Fun!.......2007-04-10

This seems to be my year for finding recordings of lesser known musicals that are just awesome. It started with buying Zombie Prom, and continues with The Great American Trailer Park Musical!

But this show is just all-out fun! The tunes are catchy (I got one of them running through my head, right now) and the lyrics are quite clever. The three main ladies become the Greek chorus, telling us about life in their trailer park, Armadillo Acres, located in Starke, Florida. The show then focuses on one agoraphobic housewife who hasn't left her trailer in 20 years, and her husband who has had enough and starts fooling around with a stripper who is on the run from her boyfriend. Sound crazy? It is! And a whole lotta fun!

Yes, there are some explicit lyrics, but nothing excessive. So do yourself a favor and give this album a listen. You might just want to move into your own "manufactured home" before you know it.

One Of My Favorite New Musicals In Years.......2007-01-31

When I tell people about this show, I tell them it is far better than it had to be... With a title like that, the audience draw is already built in, but with great songs and a very clever story (without ever being offensive or degrading) this musical is a fun hit. And while it is not the old-school "Okalhoma" style musical, there are a lot of musical niceties about the show - layered melody lines, tight harmonies and clever clever phrases and lyrics. I fully recommend it.

The show (and Recording) ROCKS.......2006-09-26

The whole point of theatre, even in a tongue-in-cheek satire like this one, is to have some sense of truth. The "Great American Trailer Park Musical" completely hits the target dead-on. With it's ridiculous pop culture references, use of white trash musical pastiche (honky tonk country, corporate rock, wedding disco, and the like), and general use of bad taste in a visual (and audio) aesthetic, the show is one loaded joke that never tires. And the over the top performances, all grounded in this evident truth, provide an evening of Laugh after Laugh - more so than similar pieces like "Urinetown" and "Altar Boys".
Sure the language, for those who have expressed concern in above reviews, can be strong at times. But never is the language used in a matter of fact fashion. For those who have ever even remotely hung around a trailer park (as it quite Clearly states in the TITLE) or even around those who inhabit a Sociologists Jackpot of research, You know that crude humor and strong language are staple of the norm.
"Oklahoma" and "Cats" this show is not. However, "Great American Trailer Park Musical" is a definite piece to listen and pay attention to. With the general climate of new musicals to be either repackaged musicals from movies (Wedding Singer, Hairspray, Footloose, etc) or jukebox musicals (Mamma Mia, All Shook Up, Hot Feet, etc) - there is a new genre that is emerging, the "in-joke" musical. Trailer Park, Altar Boys, Spelling Bee, and title of show are examples of this. These are shows that blur satire and exaggeration with real life all the while dealing in a specific subject matter.
"Trailer Park" is a hip, new and exciting piece of music theatre, even if not groundbreaking. For those who like to play it safe may I suggest the "20 Great Broadway ShowStoppers" CD - all songs are from 1932 to 1949. You will be sure no profane language will infect you there.

Wasn't That Funny.......2006-07-29

I gave this a good listen, but did not find it all that funny ... or memorable.

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FINNTROLL'S LITTLE BROTHER
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Tales Along This Road
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The forest clan is back! Accompanied by violins, flute, and accordion, Korpiklaani go at it again on Tales Along This Road. The perfect successor to the critically acclaimed Voice Of Wilderness, this third album quickly becomes the life of the party with its undeniable hooks, traditional metal heaviness and of course, plenty of Finnish folk. New anthems for any celebration!

Customer Reviews:

FINNTROLL'S LITTLE BROTHER.......2007-05-06

That's how I like to think of Korpiklaani. They're like the little brother of Finntroll. That does not mean that Korpiklaani is not as good as Finntroll. In fact, if you've heard and disliked the heavier Black Metal sound of Finntroll's latest CD "Ur Jordens Djup" then this CD should give you your "Finntroll fix".

I wasn't all that impressed with my last Korpiklaani CD "Voice from the Wilderness", however this time the music is far more catchy. How I would love to go to a European festival and sing along to "Happy Little Boozer", which I think is the greatest drinking song a metal band has ever put out!

"Vakirauta" is another favorite of mine. Really fast, fun and folksy, like some of Finntroll's earlier works.

"Spring Dance" is a great folk-metal instrumental piece.

Finally, "Rise" is a bit less heavy than Vakirauta, starting off slow and then getting faster towards the middle.

So fear not, metal fan, let it be known that Folk Metal still frolics in Finland!

Wrath of the Gods.......2007-02-18

Korpiklaani brings to you a more 'spiritual' side of the Pagan Metal scene. They've been around since before this craze for all things 'Viking Metal', and have a very distinct sound, feel, and persona. There isn't one bad track on this album, so you won't need your 'next song' button at all. The songs are even well ordered, opening strong and finishing even stronger. Korpiklaani deserves much more attention than what they have now, and your music collection is not complete without this great album. Well worth $17.

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The Better of the two
Not as good as version 1 in this series
Same as 'Goostly Psalmes: Anglo-American Psalmody 1550-1800'

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Customer Reviews:

The Better of the two.......2006-06-03

I have both disc in the series. I liked the music on this disc much more than the first. The selections seem more focused and the sounds are much clearer. Also, the particular pieces fit better together. I love the sound of this group and hope they make more in the future.

Not as good as version 1 in this series.......2004-09-03

This is by the same group who did the wonderful & engaging Early American Choral Music 1. Somehow this CD did not live up to its predecessor in some ways. The performance is still top notch, but somehow the CD as a whole isn't quite as engaging to listen to as the first. Perhaps version 2's strength is also its weakness. Its diversity of composers allows you to pear past the shadow of William Billings and sample other notable early American hymn writers. That exposure is valuable & appreciated. I just couldn't get into it as much.

A final note: many of the texts are beautiful (and available from the publisher's web site). However, I would criticize "Who is this that cometh from Edom?" as dwelling just a bit too much on the Jews' rejection of Jesus. Among other reasons & issues, Christianity says that we are all sinners & there is no cause to single a particular group out negatively.

Same as 'Goostly Psalmes: Anglo-American Psalmody 1550-1800'.......2004-02-21

Please note this CD is a duplicate of His Majestie's Clerkes's "Goostly Psalmes: Anglo-American Psalmody 1550-1800" -- identical contents but a different name and cover. I ordered both and was irritated to discover this. This CD is cheaper, so I recommend this one. It is a lovely choral work from a little-known period of sacred music.

Average customer rating:

Beautiful, powerful, inspiring songs and voice.
a find!
PURE Talent!
Go Buy this one - Praise GOD!
Refreshing...

Wings to Walk This Road
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You Can Call Me
Anytime You Need A Friend
... How Much I Love You
Angel (Remix)

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful, powerful, inspiring songs and voice........2006-12-10

ANGEL and ALL THIS LOVE IS WAITING FOR YOU by DeBarge are the only songs to bring tears to my eyes and 'touched my very soul'. Incredibly beautiful, powerful song. ANGEL is worth the price of the CD.

a find!.......2006-12-09

I stumbled on this purely by accident. Unimpeded by some minor technical glitches, this is a wonderful piece of work. How is it that JS remains relatively obscure? Wow! It probably means something when every rating is at 5 stars.

PURE Talent!.......2006-03-21

I bought this CD based solely on the song "Have You Ever Been Lonely?" Now that I've listened to the CD, I'm truly impressed. I've never heard of this gentleman, but he has definite skills!! (What is truly special is that many of the songs have scriptural references.) If you like the musical genre "neo-soul", coupled with words of hope, love, faith and redemption, you'll love this album.

Go Buy this one - Praise GOD!.......2006-01-10

This is an excellent album by John. I discover John on a TV show and have not stopped playing his CD yet. I love "Angel" and many, many others on this CD. I wish my local status will play him. I recently saw John on TVONE so I'm hoping the exposure will bring a live performance in the Mid-west. You cant go wrong with this CD. Listen to it before and after work. You will truly be blessed. Thanks John and GOD Bless. I look forward to your next project.

Refreshing..........2005-03-31

Excellent mixture of the keyboard and guitar. The lyrics are so uplifting, they make you feel goooood. The songs are definitely about love, but not the same old love songs. This guy has his own unique style. My favorites are "everybody talkin" and "angel". The more I listen to the CD, the more I like it. I own over 200 CDs and buy 1 every week or so, I'm always searching for that CD containing 10 out of 10 good songs from the new generation of artist; this one is close. A bottle of wine, flowers, dim lights and this CD will get you out of the dog house everytime.

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Beautiful album by excellent musicians.
This CD is My TREASURY!!

Visions

Manufacturer: RCA
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000003FU7
Release Date: 1995-02-28

Tracks:

The Piano: The Promise - A Bed Of Ferns
A Room With A View: O mio babbino caro
La Strada
Black Orpheus: Manha de Carnaval
Sleepless In Seattle: When I Fall In Love
Singin' In The Rain
The Last Temptation Of Christ: With This Love
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Philadelphia

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Beautiful album by excellent musicians........2006-03-11

I had not heard of Richard Stoltzman (Clarinet) but this is a generous (66+ minutes)and wonderful CD. The musicians such as guitarist Gene Bertoncini and the English Chamber Orchestra are
excellent. "Sleepless in Seattle" is an upbeat tune and "Out of Africa" is simply beautiful. An excellent variety and treatment of these movie themes. Highly recommended. P.S. - The above
album title shows artist as "Eddie Gomez" - he does play on the album but Mr. Stoltzman is the "headliner."

This CD is My TREASURY!! .......2006-01-08

First tune "The piano" made me get stuck.
And, I was moved to tears.

All the other tunes impress me,too.

This item made Richard Stoltzman to became My Most Favorite Artist of the world.

Now,10years have passed after I boght it.
But it never fades.

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Perfect Class
Good CD and foldout diagram, but flow too quick for me
My Favorite Yoga Workout
Great Ashtanga Workout
Excellent practice on a CD

The Yogi's Companion
Lauren Peterson , and Deva Premal
Manufacturer: White Swan
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000062X3F
Release Date: 2001-06-01

Tracks:

Starting Out
Stoking the Fires
Getting Centered
Challenge Yourself
On the Floor
Connecting

Album Description

This "portable yoga practice" on audio CD is perfect for use at home or on the road. Designed for fit beginners or intermediate//advanced practitioners, the package contains a fold-out chart with photos of each yoga-flow sequence. The program includes options for long or short yoga sessions, as well as beginner or advanced practices.

"A consistent yoga practice over time will result in a strong, supple body and a steady, quiet mind," says Peterson. "You will enjoy increased energy as the systems of the body are stimulated and purified, leaving you calmer and more centered. Enjoy the journey!"

This instructional CD contains beautiful background music by DEVA PREMAL. Her CDs THE ESSENCE and LOVE IS SPACE are available on Amazon.com.

A portion of the profits from this CD will benefit the music program at Malibu High School.

Customer Reviews:

Perfect Class.......2005-12-02

The Cd is attractive to look at. The chart is well designed and informative. The class itself is challenging, but with the options and modifications offered I would say anyone from a strong beginner the an advanced student would find it doable, but never boring. There are instructions for inversions, such as forearm balance and handstand. This track is also easily skipped if these are not poses you're ready for. The beginning is slow and instruction on alignment is very detailed, which prepares you for the faster parts of class. All in all a great practice CD with lovely music.

Good CD and foldout diagram, but flow too quick for me.......2004-09-03

I'm at a beginner level and I was looking for a CD to supplement my practice. I really appreciated the CD and the care that went into producing it. My favored approach to yoga is a slow mediative practice, so there were two minor issues with the CD: 1) I wanted to hold the poses longer, as in my 90 min yoga class. The flow seemed quick to me, but I could be an ultra slow yoga person, and 2) I found the speed of her voice too "fast" for me. It's a very subtle thing, so I don't think people would be annoyed. I wasn't used to a teacher talking so quickly and found myself distracted by it.

All in all, if you want the CD to take you through the moves, it seems like a great CD. I tried Yoga Sanctuary right afterwards and liked Shiva Rea's flow and tone of voice much better. It might be a preference thing as you could consider Shiva Rea's voice "sleepy" instead of "calming". :)

My Favorite Yoga Workout.......2004-06-13

This has got to be my favorite Yoga class and I have tons of videos and also "Yoga Sanctuary" by Shiva rea and Bryan Kest's advanced yoga cd, I find Lauren's "Yogi's Companion" to be my favorite, because it have has alot of my favorite poses and it's only 72 minutes and not 90 like someone else mentioned here, you can also make a shorter practice .This level of this cd in general is intermediate to advanced but you can choose only a few tracks for an easier practice, track 4 is the most challenging and my fave, it has tough arm balances like handstand ,peacock pose( forearm balance) and insect pose, your arms will be pumped after this! You also get a poster with all the poses, it's worth it!

Great Ashtanga Workout.......2003-12-01

As an Ashtanga yoga teacher, I would highly recommend this CD to aspiring yogi's or yogini's with a basic knowledge of yoga and a fairly good physical fitness level. Individuals who are new to Yoga or with injuries or other physical issues would be better to try something a little more basic, however. Lauren's voice is soothing and beautiful and she does offer alternative poses for the less flexible. I started using Devi Premal's "Gate Gate" in the Savasana's in my own classes after hearing it here.
The only drawback I would say about it is that she does not bring the more spiritual side of Yoga--"finding the infinite being within" as Patanjali says. But, overall a great CD and a great workout.

Excellent practice on a CD.......2003-11-11

If you are familiar with ashtanga yoga or power yoga and desire an intermmediate level workout, this is the CD to buy. Having done David Swenson's short forms DVD and Brian Kest's 1995 video series, I was looking for something similar in difficulty that I could take with me when I travel. I've found that the CD allows me to focus on alignment and breath - and it does provide an invigorating practice. Lauren is an advanced ashtanga practitioner and her knowledge is evident in this CD. She offers various modifications so that the practice is accessible to newer students, but includes some very challenging segments (namely track 4) to keep more advanced students growing in their practice. Highly recommended!

Average customer rating:

Irving Berlin at his best
Get's my vote!
Jazzy and Beautiful
I love it!
Simply Dreadful

Kiri Sings Berlin
Irving Berlin , Jonathan Tunick , Abbey Road Ensemble , and Dame Kiri Te Kanawa
Manufacturer: Angel Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Kiri

ASIN: B000002RYP
Release Date: 1998-01-20

Tracks:

Let's Face The Music And Dance
I Got The Sun In The Morning
How Deep Is The Ocean?
What'll I Do?
Blue Skies
It's A Lovely Day Today
They Say It's Wonderful
Say It Isn't So
Cheek To Cheek
Isn't This A Lovely Day?
Always
The Song Is Ended
I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
It Only Happens When I Dance With You
Easter Parade

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After several recordings of American popular music, Te Kanawa has become a very effective crooner, phrasing with heretofore missing panache. The easy, jazzy Riddle-like arrangements are bouncy and appealing. But after 15 selections, the mysterious dissatisfaction of eating Chinese food and feeling hungry an hour later remains. Tunick writes in his program notes that "the waltz ballads ... are poignant and moving, but never stray into sentimentality." But why not? A little mushiness would serve this recording well, and also contribute to a desperately lacking variety of interpretation. Still, the voice is consistently gorgeous; it would just be nice to distinguish the happy songs from the sad. --Barbara Eisner Bayer

Customer Reviews:

Irving Berlin at his best.......2007-06-26

Kiri's glorious voice interprets Irving Berlin masterpieces beautifully with expression and respect for these American favorites.

Get's my vote!.......2004-04-03

OK. Full disclosure: I'm one of those helpless souls who is just madly in love with the sounds that emanate from Dame Kiri Te Kanawa's vocal chords. I suppose there are many artists who can interpret Irving Berlin's songs with more, what's the word, authenticity?

And I've heard many of them, and I love their work.

But Kiri Te Kanawa is different. She was given one of the most beautiful instruments in the history of sound recordings. Thank God the recording companies figured out what they had and put her in front of a microphone early and often.

We have had a rare opportunity to experience a great artist from almost the start of her career clear through to what now must be it's final stages.

I, for one, feel privileged.

Thank you, Dame Kiri. The world is a little better place because of you.

Jazzy and Beautiful.......2002-09-01

This album exemplifies Kiri's amazing, vast dose of talent for musical interpretation. Though I tend to enjoy mostly classical music, this album has opened doors to a wonderful world of classical-jazz, which I find quite beautiful! Perhaps for some, it is an aquired taste...yet I was hooked the moment I heard track one...and have since become quite the "modern Kiri" fan!~Brava once again~

I love it!.......2002-05-14

If you like Irving Berlin and Kiri Te Kanawa you'll probably enjoy this album as much as I do!

I can imagine Nick and Nora Charles listening to this at one of Nick's favorite dives! It will transport you to a sophisticated time and place that may have never existed except in literature and debutante coming out parties.

Gatsby would have loved it, and surely would have invited Kiri to all his parties!

Simply Dreadful.......2001-01-17

Just terrible! Although her voice has mellowed and is quite beautiful, Ms Te Kanawa has absolutely no instinct or feel for this distinctly American music. She's just lost in her own peculiar Kiwi wonderland. She is not aided but what have to be some of the worst arrangements of this music ever recorded.

Her version of "What'll I do" alone earns her a place on the top ten list of abominable recordings of American music.

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