Spirit [Import] [Original recording remastered]

Spirit [Import] [Original recording remastered]

ASIN: B000666QY2

Track Listings

1. Come And Let Me Look In Your Eyes

2. Eli's Song

3. Wrangle Mountain Song

4. Hitchhiker

5. In The Grand Way

6. Polka Dots And Moonbeams

7. It Makes Me Giggle

8. Baby, You Look Good To Me Tonight

9. Like A Sad Song

10. San Antonio Rose

11. Pegasus

12. Wings That Fly Us Home

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
24 bit digitally remastered re-release.

Tracks:

Reel Around The Sun
The Heart's Cry
The Countess Cathleen
Caoineadh Cu Chulainn (Lament)
Shivna
Firedance
At The Edge Of The World
Slip Into Spring
Riverdance
American Wake (The Nova Scotia Set)
Lift The Wings
Amanzi
I Will Set You Free
Let Freedom Ring
Macedonian Morning
Marta's Dance/The Russian Dervish
Ri Ra
Endless Journey

Amazon.com

There have been moments when it seemed every shopping mall in the Western world had succumbed to Riverdance, when every speaker and video monitor in every store and public square was pulsing with the rhythmic Celtic beat of a score of vibrant young hoofers tapping fervently to fiddle and tin-whistle. The phenomenon has now gone Broadway, and composer Bill Whelan--who's done for his native Irish folk music what Freddie Mercury and Queen did for Italian opera--has raised the musical stakes considerably. Whelan's familiar, amped-up take on the Chieftains is supplemented here by harmonically brave a cappella refrains and even the fusion-minded use of Spanish guitar and flamenco rhythms. Whelan has written six new songs for this production, which features vocals by Brian Kennedy and Tsidii Le Loka (who has appeared in Broadway's The Lion King as Rafiki). The album thus presents the most comprehensive and up-to-date version of the evolving Riverdance phenomenon. Whelan is what many critics hate most--a consistent crowd pleaser. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

Good for easy listening, not the thrilling stuff.......2005-02-11

What made me listen to riverdance in one word is, Thrilling.
And the rest of the good stuff attributed to something as famous as this one.
This CD lacks the thrill and excitment which Riverdance: Music From The Show [SOUNDTRACK] ASIN: B000005B2O this CD has, however this is a excellent CD for those audiance who love riverdance and usually go very easy on their ears, and not looking for riverdance to increase their heart rate 1 and a half the normal. I am very passionate about music, I said precisely "passionate". so this is not a good buy for me.

A perfect supplement.......2004-11-28

Riverdance on Broadway shouldn't be considered a standalone album. It has wonderful music, and I liked all of the tracks, even those that had more of an African flavor. If you're a Riverdance fan, you need to pick this up- though don't forgo Music from the Show, as some tracks from MftS just wouldn't fit on RoB. Taken together, they are a wonderful aural experience.

Inspired, heartfelt and stunning!.......2003-12-31

Alternately driving and lilting, energizing and haunting, this is music from the Broadway version of "Riverdance", which incorporates highlights of both the "Riverdance" touring show and its sequel, "American Wake". The taps and other percussive foot-pounding of the step dancers and flamenco dancers, an integral part of the livelier tunes, can be clearly heard along with the fiery instrumentals. Bill Whelan's Celtic-, African- and Spanish-inspired compositions are performed here by a variety of artists, including the choral group Anuna, the Riverdance Singers, the Amanzi Singers, fiddlers Maire Breatnach and Eileen Ivers, piper Davy Spillane, vocalists Brian Kennedy and Tsidii Le Loka, Bill Whelan on piano, percussionists Tommy Hayes, Desi Reynolds and Noel Eccles, and the Riverdance Orchestra, conducted by Proinnsias O'Duinn. Though the title "Riverdance" is conveniently memorable, I've never been particularly convinced by the attempt to connect these world-inspired performances to "rivers". However, the integration of music and "dance" in this theatrical masterpiece is obvious, exhiliarating and ingenious. Bravo!

A wonderful facelift for an enduring Celtic classic...........2002-07-02

I bought into the Riverdance craze when it first came out, and I am the proud owner of the video, a T-shirt, a coffee table book, and the original soundtrack. When I'd heard that Bill Whelan had composed several new songs for the Riverdance on Broadway spectacle, I rushed out to buy it even though I already owned the Riverdance:Music from the Show soundtrack.

One of the most pleasing aspects for me was the addition of vocals by Brian Kennedy, a singer from Belfast with a voice of spun gold whose voice adds a remarkable dose of Irish pathos. I was familiar with some of Brian's other works: he was a backup singer with Van Morrison for several years, has appeared as a guest artist on at least a dozen albums, and recently recorded a beautiful track on the new Secret Garden release "Once In A Red Moon" titled "You Lift Me Up." His smooth, soulful voice is a much-needed lift to Riverdance favourites such as "Lift the Wings" and "Reel Around the Sun," and a driving force for the new songs (including "At the Edge of the World" and "Endless Journey"). Unfortunately, Brian is relatively unknown in North America and the majority of his albums are only available in the UK.

Also, Tsidii Le Loka (Rafiki in the Lion King on Broadway) is a spectacular regal presence that truly imparts a new African feel (most evident on the new song "Amanzi") to a tried-and-true show.

Other than the six new songs and the additions of two new singers, the album closely follows the Riverdance: Music from the Show formula. It is a foot-tapping blend of Celtic, flamenco, Eastern, and African, blending low whistles, accordion, Uillean pipes, fiddle and percussion, with performances by such notable musicians as Davy Spillane, Eileen Ivers, Tommy Hayes and Maire Breatnach. Riverdance on Broadway is perfect for Riverdance fans, stepdancers, and fans of Irish/ world music.

Extraordinary Album!.......2001-07-28

I saw the show on Broadway and bought the album from Amazon. They sell the same album at the theater, but at a higher price. Hearing the album brings many of the scenes from the show back to memory. It was a great show for the family, and the recording reflects that. I suppose you would put it in the category of acoustic folk music, or some such.

Tracks:

Far from the Madding Crowd: Wonder What She'd Tell Me Now?--Liz Callaway
Far from the Madding Crowd: An Everyday Man--Brian d'Arcy James, Liz Callaway
Far from the Madding Crowd: Isn't That the Way?--Victoria Clark, Lynne Halliday, Judy McLane, Liz Callaway
Far from the Madding Crowd: The Game Begins--Doug LaBrecque, Liz Callaway
Far from the Madding Crowd: Fanny--Christiane Noll
Far from the Madding Crowd: The Wheel of the Year--Brian d'Arcy James, Liz Callaway, David Masenheimer, Doug LaBrecque, Ensemble
Far from the Madding Crowd: A Few Hours More--Brian d'Arcy James, Liz Callaway, David Masenheimer, Doug LaBrecque
Far from the Madding Crowd: After All--Liz Callaway
Dusky Sally: Weeds--Brian d'Arcy James, LaChanze
Dusky Sally: My Wedding Day--LaChanze, Brian d'Arcy James, Ensemble
The Awakening: Always the Sea--Emily Skinner
The Awakening: Little Girls--Judy McLane, Emily Skinner
The Awakening: Spirit of the Summer Night--Emily Skinner, Peter Lockyer
The Awakening: Dimanche Aprmidi--LaChanze, Male Ensemble
The Awakening: When I Touch the Keys--Emily Skinner, Ann Hampton Callaway
The Awakening: After Midnight--David Masenheimer, Peter Lockyer, Doug LaBrecque
The Awakening: Fairy Tales--Peter Lockyer, Emily Skinner
The Awakening: You Are the Sea--Emily Skinner, Ensemble

Customer Reviews:

Very nice neo-classical scores.......2006-12-06

There are some very nice art songs in these 3 musicals. Unlike Sondheim or Guettel, the songs follow quite traditional classical patterns and make for very nice but unchallenging listening.

Simply charming..........2002-07-14

These excerpts of the original musicals by Gary Schocker are simply a pleasure to listen to. This shows once more, that Musical Theatre litterature can range in a wide variety of styles. Far From the Madding Crowd is like a cross between The Secret Garden and Riverdance, complimented by the fantastic voices of Liz Callaway, Brian d'Arcy James, Victoria Clark, Emily Skinner, and many more. A must for any Musical Theatre lover who is constantly seeking the songs that "no one has yet heard".

Spirit of African Sanctus: Traditional Music of Egypt, Sudan, Uganda and Kenya. The Original Recordings By David Fanshawe (1969-73)

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Spirit of African Sanctus: Traditional Music of Egypt, Sudan, Uganda and Kenya. The Original Recordings By David Fanshawe (1969-73)
David Fanshawe
Manufacturer: Musical Heritage Society
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Africa | International | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000MUSSZC

Product Description

Tracks: Acholi bwala dance, Call to prayer, Egyptian wedding, Islamic prayer school, Reed pipe & grass cutting, Courtship dances, Four men on the prayer mat, Zebaidir song with Rebabah, Hadandua cattle boys song, Hadandua love song & bells, Zande song of flight & frogs, Tamboura song, Edongo dance, Busoga fishermen, Bowed harp, Teso fishermen, Acholi Enanga, Dingy dingy dance, "Rain song" of Latigo, Bunyoro madinda, Bwala dance, Rowing chant of the Samia, Song of lamentation, Masai milking song, Karamajong childrens' slong, Turkana cattle song, Luo ritual burial dance, War drums, Call to prayer, Acholi warriors & Bwala dance, Aluar horns

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The Classic Rock Album

Manufacturer: Flying Frog Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | International | Styles | Music

General | Classical | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CAEMWK
Release Date: 2005-01-01

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