Change of the Century

Change of the Century

Change of the Century

ASIN: B000002IIL

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com essential recording
Ornette Coleman suggests in his liner notes for this 1960 release that "there is no single right way to play jazz." He and this, his great quartet (with Don Cherry, pocket trumpet; Charlie Haden, bass; and Billy Higgins, drums), fully confirm that statement and dismiss the railings of Coleman's detractors. This classic's assurance and achievement fully justify its cocky title. In its free group improvising, as Coleman puts it, "each member goes his own way and still adds tellingly to the group endeavor." The later formalization of that approach, as "harmolodics," was from this point inevitable. The selections include tunes like "Ramblin'" and "Una Muy Bonita" that would be standards today if more musicians had deigned to venture down the paths that Coleman blazed. --Peter Monaghan

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Menuhin & Grappelli Play Berlin, Kern, Porter & Rodgers & Hart
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • A really Fine Romance
  • A Musical Treat
 Menuhin & Grappelli Play Berlin, Kern, Porter & Rodgers & Hart

Manufacturer: EMI Classics
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ASIN: B000002SDR
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Cheek To Cheek
  2. Isn't This A Lovely Day?
  3. The Piccolino
  4. Change Partners
  5. Top Hat
  6. I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
  7. Heat Wave
  8. The Way You Look Tonight
  9. Pick Yourself Up
  10. A Fine Romance
  11. All The Things You Are
  12. Why Do I Love You?
  13. I Get A Kick Out Of You
  14. Night And Day
  15. Looking At You
  16. Just One Of Those Things
  17. My Funny Valentine
  18. Thou Swell
  19. The Lady Is A Tramp
  20. Blue Room

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A really Fine Romance.......2007-07-05

It doesn't get any better than these two playing these guys! Some of it was recorded at Abbey Road Studios. Use your imagination... It's all just swell.

5 out of 5 stars A Musical Treat.......2006-01-08

"The true mission of the violin is to imitate the accents of the human voice, a noble mission that has earned for the violin the glory of being called the king of instruments." ~ Charles-Auguste De Bériot ~

Yehudi Menuhin and Stéphane Grapelli together had made some of the most beautiful music ever-recorded. And I believe that this is one of the many successful albums they recorded together. In this recording, both violinists have showed their excellent musicianship and interpretative eloquence as well, making it one of my most cherished CDs from my collection.

These are the main ingredients of a perfectly-made CD for your listening pleasure: mix violins, piano, bass and drums together, combine two terrific violinists, season with the best melodies in the 20s, 30s and 40s from Irving Berlin, Jerome Kern, Cole Porter and Rodgers & Hart. Add the musical talents of Nelson Riddle, Max Harris, Martin Taylor, Eddie Tripp, Alan Clare and the rest of the studio musicians. Now all you have to do is to sit back, relax and savor these stunning melodies coming from your CD player. Listen to it in full-volume and fill your music room with the sheer beauty of these classics.

One of my favorite musical instruments is violin. With its four strings, it gives a whole wide range of musical versatility and I simply love the fascinating sound it produces.

My personal highlights are the best tunes from Jerome Kern - "The Way You Look Tonight" (Nelson Riddle arranged this particular track and conducted the Woodwind and Brass section), "A Fine Romance," "Pick Yourself Up," "Why Do I Love You?" and "All The Things You Are."

My choices from Irving Berlin's gems are - "Isn't It A Lovely Day?" featuring the great artistry of Nelson Riddle in arranging and conducting, "Cheek To Cheek" and "I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm."

The Cole Porter repertoire represented his musical sophistication in "Night And Day," "I Get A Kick Out Of You" and "Just One Of Those Things."

The choice cuts from the talented and creative team of Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart are "My Funny Valentine" and "Thou Swell."

Listening to this CD is so delectable and equivalent to having my favorite dessert - be it Tiramisu, New York Cheesecake, Black Forest Cake, Chocolate Soufflé, Créme Brulee, Chocolate Mousse or Chocolate-Coated Strawberries! ;)

A musical treat.
DRG 25th Anniversary Show Stopping Performances
Average customer rating: 2.5 out of 5 stars
  • Great compilation
  • A disappointment
 DRG 25th Anniversary Show Stopping Performances

Manufacturer: Drg
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ASIN: B00005Q6IN
Release Date: 2001-10-23

Tracks:

  1. A Day In Hollywood A Night In Ukraine: Just Go To The Movies - Priscilla Lopez/David Garrison/Frank Lazarus/Stephen James/Peggy Hewett/Kate Draper
  2. Babes In Arms: I Wish I Were In Love Again - Christopher Fitzgerald Jessica Stone
  3. Pal Joey: Bewitched, Bothered And Bewildered - Patti LuPone
  4. Gentlemen Prefer Blondes: Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend - KT Sullivan
  5. Nunsense: I Just Want To Be A Star - Christine Anderson
  6. Louisiana Purchase: Wild About You - Debbie Gravitte & New York Voices
  7. Oil City Symphony: Beaver Ball At The Bug Club - Mike Craver/Mark Hardwick/Debra Monk/Mary Murfitt
  8. Falsettoland: The Baseball Game - Michael Rupert/Chip Zien/Faith Prince/Janet Metz/Heather MacRae/Stephen Bogardus
  9. Very Good Eddie: Isn't It Great To Be Married? - Virginia Seidel/Spring Fairbank/Charles Repole/Nicholas Wyman
  10. The Fantasticks: A Perfect Time To Be In Love - Harvey Schmidt
  11. Call Me Madam: You're Just In Love - Tyne Daly/Lewis Cleale
  12. Taking My Turn: Fine For The Shape I'm In - Margaret Whiting/Marnie Nixon/Cissy Houston
  13. A Party With Betty Comden & Adolph Green: The French Lesson - Betty Comdon/Adolph Green
  14. The Madwoman Of Central Park: Better - Phyllis Newman
  15. Greenwillow: Never Will I Marry - Anthony Perkins
  16. Song Of Singapore: I Can't Remember - Loretta Swit & Company
  17. Tintypes: Elite Syncopation/I'm Goin' To Live Anyhow, 'Til I Die - Lynne Thigpen
  18. I Love My Wife: Someone Wonderful I Missed - Joanna Gleason/Ilene Graff
  19. The Good Companions: The Pleasure Of Your Company - Malcolm Rennie/Christopher Gable
  20. Forbidden Broadway 20th Anniversary: Liza One-Note - Christine Pedi
  21. Meet Me In St. Louis: The Trolley Song - Donna Kane & Ensemble

Tracks:

  1. 4 Guys Named Jose...And Una Mujer Named Maria!: Feel It - Philip Anthony/Henry Gainza/Allen Hidalgo/Ricardo Puente
  2. Fame - The Musical: There She Goes!/Fame - Natasha Rennalls & Ensemble
  3. Do Re Mi: What's New At The Zoo? - Heather Headley/The Animal Girls
  4. High Society: Once Upon A Time/True Love - Melissa Errico/Daniel McDonald
  5. Tenderloin: Artificial Flowers - Patrick Wilson
  6. State Fair: Driving At Night/Our State Fair - Company
  7. Kiss Me, Kate: Were Thine That Special Face - Brian Stokes Mitchell
  8. Black And Blue: Black And Blue - Linda Hopkins/Ruth Brown/Carrie Smith
  9. The Green Bird: O Foolish Heart - Company
  10. Out Of This World: From This Moment On - Marin Mazzie/Gregg Edelman
  11. The Boys From Syracuse: This Can't Be Love - Davis Gaines/Sarah Berry
  12. Snoopy!!!: Poor Sweet Baby - Pamela Myers
  13. SeesawNobody Does It Like Me - Michele Lee
  14. March Of The Falsettos: I Never Wanted To Love You - Michael Rupert/Stephen Bogardus/Alison Fraser/Chip Zien/James Kushner
  15. Lunch: Perfectly Alone - Carol Burnett
  16. 3hree: Foolish Dreamin'/Something Beautiful/Real Enough To Change My Mind - Jessica Molaskey/Will Gartshore/Rachel Ulanet
  17. Lucky In The Rain: Love Me As If There Were No Tomorrow - Barbara Cook
  18. Godspell: All Good Gifts - Sal Sabella & Company
  19. The Act: Walking Papers - Liza Minnelli & Company

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Great compilation.......2002-05-10

I don't actually own this particular compilation, however, since I own nearly every recording represented on these discs...I think I'm qualified to comment. This is a wonderful representation of the high quality of work that DRG Records does.
The previous review is way off the mark. This is definitely not a waste of time or money. This is 25 years of preserving Broadway shows, Off-Broadway shows, studio recordings (mostly from the city center concerts), etc. So what if they "aren't as good as the original", DRG is preserving many recordings and artists that other mainstream labels don't or won't. You have wonderful recordings from Brian Stokes Mitchell, Nathan Lane, Debbie Gravitte, Tyne Daly, Anthony Perkins, Joanna Gleason, Marin Mazzie, Carol Burnett, Heather Headley, Patti LuPone, Barbara Cook, etc., and many of these are from Original Cast Recordings just as they appeared on Broadway. This is an excellent sampler of the work going on at DRG. No...I'm not an employee...just an avid listener and collector of theatre recordings.

1 out of 5 stars A disappointment.......2001-12-15

There's a reason you've probably never heard of most of the songs and shows on this album, not to mention most of the artists. This is a second-rate collection of second-rate numbers performed by mostly second-rate artists. In the case of the shows that were revivals, the performances on the original cast recordings were better. Don't waste your money.
Menuhin & Grappelli Play...
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Most beautiful music
 Menuhin & Grappelli Play...

Manufacturer: EMI Classics
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ASIN: B0002Z83LG
Release Date: 2005-02-15

Tracks:

  1. Fascinatin' Rhythm
  2. Soon
  3. Summertime
  4. Embraceable You
  5. Liza
  6. A Foggy Day
  7. 'S Wonderful
  8. The Man I Love
  9. I Got Rhythm
  10. He Loves And She Loves
  11. They Can't Take That Away From Me
  12. They All Laughed
  13. Funny Face
  14. Our Love Is Here To Stay
  15. Lady Be Good
  16. These Foolish Things
  17. Laura
  18. April In Paris
  19. Autumn Leaves
  20. Autumn In New York

Tracks:

  1. Cheek To Cheek
  2. Isn't This A Lovely Day?
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  4. Top Hat, White Tie And Tails
  5. I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm
  6. Heat Wave
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  9. A Fine Romance
  10. All The Things You Are
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  12. I Get A Kick Out Of You
  13. Night And Day
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  16. My Funny Valentine
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  18. The Lady Is A Tramp
  19. Blue Room
  20. Jealousy
  21. Skylark

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Most beautiful music.......2005-08-17

This is happy music.
Just plain happy, instrumental music.
Highly recommend to everyone.
Bartók: Mikrokosmos (Selection)
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Bartok bonanza
 Bartók: Mikrokosmos (Selection)

Manufacturer: Naxos
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ASIN: B0000013RU
Release Date: 1994-02-15

Tracks:

  1. Allegro barbara - Tempo giusto
  2. Three Hungarian Folksongs From The Csik District: Rubato
  3. Three Hungarian Folksongs From The Csik District: L'istesso tempo
  4. Three Hungarian Folksongs From The Csik District: Poco vivo
  5. Fifteen Hungarian Peasant Songs: Four Old Tunes: Rubato
  6. Fifteen Hungarian Peasant Songs: Four Old Tunes: Andante
  7. Fifteen Hungarian Peasant Songs: Four Old Tunes: Poco rubato
  8. Fifteen Hungarian Peasant Songs: Four Old Tunes: Andante
  9. Fifteen Hungarian Peasant Songs: Four Old Tunes: Scherzo: Allegro
  10. Fifteen Hungarian Peasant Songs: Four Old Tunes: Ballade: Tema con variazioni: Andante
  11. Fifteen Hungarian Peasant Songs: Old Dance Tunes: Allegro
  12. Fifteen Hungarian Peasant Songs: Old Dance Tunes: Allegretto
  13. Fifteen Hungarian Peasant Songs: Old Dance Tunes: Allegretto
  14. Fifteen Hungarian Peasant Songs: Old Dance Tunes: L'istesso tempo
  15. Fifteen Hungarian Peasant Songs: Old Dance Tunes: Assai moderato
  16. Fifteen Hungarian Peasant Songs: Old Dance Tunes: Allegretto
  17. Fifteen Hungarian Peasant Songs: Old Dance Tunes: Poco pio - Allegretto
  18. Fifteen Hungarian Peasant Songs: Old Dance Tunes: Allegro
  19. Fifteen Hungarian Peasant Songs: Old Dance Tunes: Allegro
  20. Sonatina: Bagpipers: Molto moderato
  21. Sonatina: Bear Dance: Moderato
  22. Sonatina: Finale: Allegro vivace
  23. Three Rondos On Slovak Folktunes: Andante
  24. Three Rondos On Slovak Folktunes: Vivacissimo
  25. Three Rondos On Slovak Folktunes: Allegro molto
  26. Mikrokosmos: Vol. 2 No. 37: In Lydian mode (Allegretto)
  27. Mikrokosmos: Vol. 4 No. 100: In The Style Of A Folk Song (Andante)
  28. Mikrokosmos: Vol. 4 No. 113: Bulgarian Rhythm (Allegro molto)
  29. Mikrokosmos: Vol. 3 No. 82: Scherzo (Allegretto scherzando)
  30. Mikrokosmos: Vol. 4 No. 115: Bulgarian Rhythm (Vivace)
  31. Mikrokosmos: Vol. 4 No. 120: Fifth Chords (Allegro)
  32. Mikrokosmos: Vol. 4 No. 116: Melody (Tempo di Marcia)
  33. Mikrokosmos: Vol. 5 No. 126: Change Of Time (Allegro pesante)
  34. Mikrokosmos: Vol. 5 No. 135: Perpetuum mobile (Allegro molto)
  35. Mikrokosmos: Vol. 3 No. 87: Variations (Allegro moderato)
  36. Mikrokosmos: Vol. 5 No. 138 Bagpipe (Allegretto)
  37. Mikrokosmos: Vol. 3 No. 73: Sixths And Triads (Comodo)
  38. Mikrokosmos: Vol. 5 No. 128: Peasant Dance (Moderato)
  39. Mikrokosmos: Vol. 5 No. 122: Chords Together And Opposed (Molto vivace)
  40. Mikrokosmos: Vol. 5 No. 130: Village Joke (Moderato)
  41. Mikrokosmos: Vol. 5 No. 129: Alternating Thirds (Allegro molto)
  42. Mikrokosmos: Vol. 2 No. 50: Minuetto (Tempo di Minuetto)
  43. Mikrokosmos: Vol. 2 No. 40: In Yugoslavian Mode (Allegretto)
  44. Mikrokosmos: Vol. 5 No. 131: Fourths: (Allegro non troppo)
  45. Mikrokosmos: Vol. 5 No. 133: Syncopation (Allegro)
  46. Mikrokosmos: Vol. 6 No. 140: Free Variations (Allegro molto)
  47. Mikrokosmos: Vol. 6 No. 144: Minor Seconds, Major Sevenths (Molto adagio mesto)
  48. Mikrokosmos: Vol. 6 No. 146: Ostinato (Vivacissimo)
  49. Mikrokosmos: Vol. 6 No. 147: March (Allegro)
  50. Six Dances In Bulgarian Rhythm: Vol. 6 No. 148
  51. Six Dances In Bulgarian Rhythm: Vol. 6 No. 149
  52. Six Dances In Bulgarian Rhythm: Vol. 6 No. 150
  53. Six Dances In Bulgarian Rhythm: Vol. 6 No. 151
  54. Six Dances In Bulgarian Rhythm: Vol. 6 No. 152
  55. Six Dances In Bulgarian Rhythm: Vol. 6 No. 153

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Bartok bonanza.......2000-09-17

If you're looking for a single CD that will introduce you to the treasure-house of Bartok's piano works, you can't do better than this. Szokolay brings each of the 55 short selections here to vivid life, from the simple and understated ones to the harmonically challenging, from the folk rhythms to the austere and meditative mini-masterpieces. The piano sound is just a little thick compared to the best piano recordings, but its very lack of sharpness helps to keep some of the more percussive pieces from sounding too brittle. I enjoy this more with every hearing. Hats off to Naxos for a great buy.
English Song
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • A century of British art songs to delight those who love them
 English Song

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ASIN: B0002JEG6I
Release Date: 2005-03-22

Tracks:

  1. A Soft Day - Bernadette Greevy
  2. Irish Skies - Bernadette Greevy
  3. Cherry Ripe - Janice Watson
  4. Mustard And Cress - Neal Davies
  5. The Lily Of A Day - Janice Watson
  6. Henry King - Neal Davies
  7. Fain Would I Change That Note - Graham Johnson
  8. In Summer-Time On Bredon - Christopher Maltman
  9. The Lads In Their Hundreds - Christopher Maltman
  10. Among The Rocks - Graham Johnson
  11. It Was A Lover And His Lass - Anthony Rolfe Johnson
  12. The Water Mill - Anthony Rolfe Johnson
  13. On Wenlock Edge - Anthony Rolfe Johnson
  14. The Call - Graham Johnson
  15. Silent Noon - Graham Johnson
  16. Now In These Fairylands - Philip Langridge
  17. The Dream-City - Philip Langridge
  18. Margrete's Cradle Song - Susan Gritton
  19. The Heart Worships - Christopher Maltman
  20. Take, O Those Lips Away - Anthony Rolfe Johnson
  21. Now Sleeps The Crimson Petal - Graham Johnson
  22. Love Calls Through The Summer Night - Anthony Rolfe Johnson
  23. I Will Go With My Father A-Ploughing - Graham Johnson
  24. The Rio Grande (Capstan Shanty) - Ian Partridge
  25. Theodore, Or The Pirate King - Ian Partridge
  26. A Long Time Ago (Hilliard's Shanty) - Ian Partridge
  27. Oh Dear, What Can The Matter Be? - Bernadette Greevy

Tracks:

  1. The Grenadier - Richard Edgar-Wilson
  2. The Young Lover - Richard Edgar-Wilson
  3. Betty And Johnny - Richard Edgar-Wilson
  4. Rise Up And Reach The Stars - Richard Edgar-Wilson
  5. The Bells - Nik Hancock-Child
  6. Ann's Cradle Song - Nik Hancock-Child
  7. As I Lay In The Early Sun - Nik Hancock-Child
  8. The Cherry Tree - Nik Hancock-Child
  9. Dusk - Nik Hancock-Child
  10. Peter Warlock's Fancy - John Constable
  11. The Frostbound Wood - John Constable
  12. Chopcherry - John Constable
  13. A Sad Song - John Constable
  14. Rutterkin - John Constable
  15. Bethlehem Down - John Constable
  16. Wapping Old Stairs - Felicity Lott
  17. Long Steel Grass - Martyn Hill
  18. Tango-Pasodoble - Martyn Hill
  19. Popular Song - Martyn Hill
  20. Beatriz's Song - Felicity Lott
  21. Lay Your Sleeping Head, My Love - Philip Langridge
  22. Early One Morning - Felicity Lott
  23. The Foggy, Foggy View - Philip Langridge
  24. Now The Leaves Are Falling Fast - Philip Langridge
  25. Tell Me The Truth About Love - Della Jones
  26. The Choirmaster's Burial - Philip Langridge

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars A century of British art songs to delight those who love them.......2006-06-26

These 53 songs have been collected by Naxos from their extensive acquisitions from Collins Classics, and perhaps other British sources now out of business. There's a steady cottage industry, year after year, producing the typical English art song, which is usually based on folk songs, but even in more modern idioms is profuondly conservative and nostaligic. Half these songs, not to mention half the composers, are totally unknown to American audiences, but the familiar names of Vaughan Williams and Britten represent high quality, and the lesser lights, such as Warlock and Quilter, are mainstays in this repertoire.

I'd challenge all but the most addicted listener to make it through more than ten songs at a sitting, and many of these pieces are tepid, offering comfort rather than inspiration. The singers are among the best, but Graham Johnson and Steuart Beford, who do most of the accompaniments, are lackluster. I know that won't be a popular comment, yet if you compare any of these songs with rendiitons done by Janet Baker, John Shirley-quirk, and most recently Bryn Terfel and Ian Bostridge, you immediately notice how much more intensity and drama is pesent than htis colleciton reveals.
Music For Voice & Guitar
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • One of my favorite records
  • the britten is okay, but the rest is much better
 Music For Voice & Guitar

Manufacturer: RCA
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000003FG1
Release Date: 1996-05-21

Tracks:

  1. Songs From The Chinese, Op.58: The Big Chariot
  2. Songs From The Chinese, Op.58: The Old Lute
  3. Songs From The Chinese, Op.58: The Autumn Wind
  4. Songs From The Chinese, Op.58: The Herd-Boy
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  12. Gloriana: The Second Lt Song Of The Earl Of Essex
  13. Anon In Love: Fain Would I Change That Note
  14. Anon In Love: O Stay, Sweet Love
  15. Anon In Love: Lady, When I Behold The Roses
  16. Anon In Love: My Love In Her Attire
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  18. Anon In Love: To Couple Is A Custom
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  21. Four French Folk Songs: Le Rossignol
  22. Four French Folk Songs: Marguerite, Elle Est Malade
  23. O Mistress Mine
  24. Nocturnal, Op.70

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars One of my favorite records.......2005-04-18

I'm buying the CD now to replace my very-scratched LP. I'm no connoisseur of vocal music, but I am a big guitar fan (and player) and a Taoist, so "Big Chariot" speaks most eloquently to me... but the entire "Songs from the Chinese" set from Britten was a trememdous discovery to me the first time I heard the LP many years ago. And, as a bonus, you have those great ribald songs on it, like "To Couple is A Custom". Overall, a fabulous, unique find if your tastes run to voice+guitar+sense of humor.

4 out of 5 stars the britten is okay, but the rest is much better.......2003-06-21

most people will get this cd for britten's songs from the chinese, nocturnal for solo guitar, and the folk song arrangements included here, but these works are not among his best. the nocturnal is a little too verbose, and the arrangements of the folk songs aren't particularly distinctive. the chinese cycle is worthwhile, although certainly not up to the caliber of winter words or the michelangelo sonnets cycle. still, all three have moments worth hearing, particularly among the slower sections. examples include "the autumn wind" in the songs from the chinese and the first movement, "musingly", of the nocturnal.

along with these works by britten, the disc also includes other songs for guitar and voice and these are what make the disc worth getting. bream is ideal and masterful. i believe this is one of pears' later recordings, and he gets a little too carried away at times (for example, at the end of "i gave her cakes"), but he really shines in the pensive, lyrical songs of each cycle presented here, recalling his role as peter grimes. of particular note are his performance in seiber's french folk song arrangements, the first half of the walton cycle, the second lute song from britten's gloriana, and the fricker setting of shakespeare.

the sound has a few spots of static where the vocal was too loud, but they may have been present on the original recording. the liner notes don't include any of the texts, which is a pity, nor is the nocturnal divided into 8 tracks for its 8 movements. still, all in all, worth having if you're a pears or bream fan, and if you're a fan of britten you probably have this disc already.
Change of the Century
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Good, brave, inovative jazz
  • Not quite the masterpiece 'Shape' was, but awfully good.
  • Music necessary for this new century [& every 1 after it]
  • Worthwhile
  • The only way to play jazz, well.
 Change of the Century
Ornette Coleman
Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea
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ASIN: B000002IIL
Release Date: 1992-02-25

Tracks:

  1. Ramblin'
  2. Free
  3. The Face Of The Bass
  4. ForeRunner
  5. Bird Food
  6. Una Muy Bonita
  7. Change Of The Century

Amazon.com essential recording

Ornette Coleman suggests in his liner notes for this 1960 release that "there is no single right way to play jazz." He and this, his great quartet (with Don Cherry, pocket trumpet; Charlie Haden, bass; and Billy Higgins, drums), fully confirm that statement and dismiss the railings of Coleman's detractors. This classic's assurance and achievement fully justify its cocky title. In its free group improvising, as Coleman puts it, "each member goes his own way and still adds tellingly to the group endeavor." The later formalization of that approach, as "harmolodics," was from this point inevitable. The selections include tunes like "Ramblin'" and "Una Muy Bonita" that would be standards today if more musicians had deigned to venture down the paths that Coleman blazed. --Peter Monaghan

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Good, brave, inovative jazz.......2006-12-15

I must admit I'm not very much experienced with free jazz; I listened to some Pharoah Sanders and to some of Miled Davis' experiments with this style ("Cookin' at plugged nickel" or something like that...) and I was moderatly impressed and moderately confused. I have also listened to some of the more recent jazz explorations by Charlie Haden and Billy Higgins, as well as some recordings by Art Ensemble of Chicago and Wayne Shorter's latest explorations that go beyond most traditional achievements,,, It therefore seemed about time I went to the source...

First of all, I am impressed by the level of expressiveness of this music; it is no accident that Coleman's liner notes mention New Orleans jazz - some of his (but also Cherry's) solos have brought back some of the tonal features that started to disappear as early as the swing era...
I'm not an expert but I'm almost certain I heard Ornette produce some blue notes on his plastic instrument!

Naturally, New Orleans style is one of the styles in jazz in which collective improvisation was not so uncommon, so it is no wonder that, in the attempt to free jazz from Charlie Parker's magnificent shadow, Ornette at times went to the sources of jazz. In addition to that, the occasional "ethno" influences on this album (not only in the last song)are a continuation of the usual manners in which jazz musicians tried to infuse new ideas into their music; Ellington, Gillespie and others were particularly impressed by Latin America(s), there were even some Middle East experiments, but it was about time in the late 50's someone shows the influences of South Asia and other sources...

However, I must admit I still dig Ornette's explanations much more than I dig the music... This is fine jazz, with strong sense of swing and, at least occasionally, with fine drive, but all in all, I'm not hypocritical enough to hide my opinion that the band at times rambles a bit too much...
Also, keeping the format of innitial and concluding statement of...well...anti-melody at some songs also doesn't seem such a good idea (much better is the approach on "Change of the Century"...).

Perhaps if I devote more time to this style I would get used to it or discover more beauty, but as for now, 4 stars is the maximum I can give...
Even that is a bit far fetched, rewarding the courage and determination to follow original path (regardless of the number of followers)...

4 out of 5 stars Not quite the masterpiece 'Shape' was, but awfully good........2005-08-31

Following up a classic album is always a difficult endeavor. Certainly to do so when that album was revolutionary and influential is even harder. Our natural tendency as listeners and amateur critics is to compare albums to each other, particularly those that are relatively contemporary to each other. Such is the case with Ornette Coleman's "Change of the Century", followup to "The Shape of Jazz to Come". Released just five months later, it finds Coleman's quartet (the leader on alto sax, Don Cherry on cornet, Charlie Haden on bass and Billy Higgins on drums) in full flight-- more comfortable as a unit, in some ways, the performance is tighter and better than "The Shape of Jazz to Come", but as a result of this, in some ways it seems to lack the urgency and immediacy of the album it followed.

Still, lacking immediacy doesn't make a bad album, and there's plenty of good material on here-- the fractured title track largely represents everything critics of Coleman have to say about him-- its disjoint theme and following solos are unpredictable, even on repeated listens, and manage somehow to be stunning each time, no dobut due to the sympathetic playing of Haden and Higgins. Likewise, on "Una Muy Bonita" and "The Face of the Bass"-- the two of them strike a delicate mix between free association with the soloist and swing that keeps things together and coherent. And check out Cherry and Haden together on "Ramblin'"-- clearly the two of them have developed an unusual rapport that they can utilize to great effect.

All in all, "Change of the Century" a good followup to "The Shape of Jazz To Come"-- not quite the masterpiece that album is, but a worthwhile listen. Recommended.

5 out of 5 stars Music necessary for this new century [& every 1 after it].......2001-05-18

Change of the Century, Ornette's 4th album is a work of stunning brilliance. Any doubts that because it is sandwiched between the definitive classic The Shape Of Jazz To Come & the revolutionary Free Jazz that it would be somewhat lesser can be thrown right out. This is a great a jazz album as any ever made & amongst the greatest of any music, seriously all the labels, genre-specificness & niche marketing should be thrown right out, like OC fan Captain Beefheart meant when he said "Lick my decals off, baby!", I'm sure Ornette would agree. 1st of all there is the striking stark portrait of the man himself by Lee Friedlander to get yr attention, I've seen a book full of her photography & it's good stuff [note the similar style on Miles Davis' Greatest Hits lp cover of the late 60s]. Then there are the liner notes explaining the philosophy driving the music, Ornette believes deeply in what his group were doing [I should now mention that drummer Billy Higgins recently died & a sad shame it is, also the great Don Cherry has been gone since 1995], the bold titles of the albums were not an exercise to build an ego but just great confidence in the power of the music. Now, Ramblin' which opens the album is something that should be listened to every day to wake you up & get you in the mood for lifeliving, very catchy & great playing from all members, pure genius. Free is the name of the next track & it's worth noting this is preceding the term 'free jazz' slightly, the intro of it really superb, a streaming sea of sound & then of course there is a lot of free group improvisation. The Face Of The Bass highlights the talents of Charlie Haden [& rightly so!], daring to give him an extended solo before the whole band jumps in again. Una Muy Bonita is an overwhelmingly joyous tune but never embarrassingly so, another classic. The only tune to not grab you immediately & predict the more out there abrasiveness of the free jazz scene is the title track which closes the lp, it is also the shortest track here. The other songs are top notch too of course, particularly Forerunner. Like Ornette says in the liner notes, music can't be analysed too much or it loses what makes it great in the 1st place, so all I can say is it's something I highly recommend & yr ears will thank you for it. P.S. [3 months after initial write-up]: THIS IS THE PINNACLE, IT DOES NOT GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS!! An absolute classic that can be played every day & is always compelling. That's not to say there's not a whole lot more worth checking out, the electric Body Meta & semi-orchestral Chappaqua Suite are brilliant too. Start here though.

4 out of 5 stars Worthwhile.......2001-03-30

This CD was a purchased on a recommendation many years ago, and it has taken me a good deal of that time to learn to appreciate the genius of Ornette Coleman. Ramblin' is a wonderful opener. Face the Bass, Una Muy Bonita, and Bird Food are all compelling stuff. For intiates to Coleman and Don Cherry's Free Jazz movement, this album is certainly easier to understand than later work, and gives a reasonable introduction to what can be an acquired taste.

5 out of 5 stars The only way to play jazz, well........2000-08-08

Says Ornette in the liner notes: "I say, there is no single way to play jazz. Some of the comments made about my music make me realize though that modern jazz, once so daring and revolutionary, has become, in many respects, a rather settled and conventional thing." Just as bop had befuddled and angered critics to ask such narrow minded questions as, "where is the melody?", the music of Ornette Coleman confused and angered the majority of critics. But the muscicians were listening. Even Coleman's seminal "Free Jazz" sounds relatively tame when compared to the avante garde of the middle to late 60's, but it can be argued much of that music, good and bad, could never have come about without the adavnces of Ornette Coleman. A genius on par with names like: Ellington, Coltrane, Parker, jazz is still wrestling with his revolution. His lack of traditional structures, total absence of chorded instruments (i.e. piano, guitar), and even playing his plastic alto were all part of his revolution. But lets focus on what matters, this album is a delight from beginning to end. Ornette is in top form thoughout, check out his furious solo on "Forerunner". Bassist Charlie Haden and drummer Billy Higgins move with fluidity and cohesiveness through out. Donald Cherry on the pocket trumpet, while not impressive to me, is essential to the group for his willingness to take chances. To these ears this music swings as hard as any, and needs to be in any serious collection of jazz recordings, not because it is revoloutionary, but because it is good!
Walton / Lambert: Complete Songs
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Chinese miniatures
 Walton / Lambert: Complete Songs

Manufacturer: Etcetera
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000000PQ
Release Date: 1994-04-13

Tracks:

  1. Three Songs: Daphne
  2. Three Songs: Through Gilded Trellises
  3. Three Songs: Old Sir Faulk
  4. Anon In Love: Fain Would I Change That Note
  5. Anon In Love: O Stay, Sweet Love
  6. Anon In Love: Lady, When I Behold The Roses
  7. Anon In Love: My Love In Her Attire
  8. Anon In Love: I Gave Her Cakes And I Gave Her Ale
  9. Anon In Love: To Couple Is A Custom
  10. A Song For The Lord Mayor's Table: The Lord Mayors Table
  11. A Song For The Lord Mayor's Table: Glide Gently
  12. A Song For The Lord Mayor's Table: Wapping Old Stairs
  13. A Song For The Lord Mayor's Table: Holy Thursday
  14. A Song For The Lord Mayor's Table: The Contrast
  15. A Song For The Lord Mayor's Table: Rhyme
  16. The Winds
  17. Tritons
  18. Under The Greenwood Tree
  19. Beatriz's Song
  20. Eight Poems By Li-Po: A Summer Day
  21. Eight Poems By Li-Po: Nocturne
  22. Eight Poems By Li-Po: With A Man Of Leisure
  23. Eight Poems By Li-Po: Lines
  24. Eight Poems By Li-Po: The Ruin Of The Ku-Su Palace
  25. Eight Poems By Li-Po: The Intruder
  26. Eight Poems By Li-Po: On The City Street
  27. Eight Poems By Li-Po: Long Departed Lover

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Chinese miniatures.......1998-09-12

Constant Lambert's eight brief settings of the Li Po Poems are wonderful, and the performances here are good. But it's worth pointing out that these songs have also been scored for chamber ensemble.
Change: 1989-1990
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • What a great album
  • Solid release
  • Anguish Rock 101
 Change: 1989-1990
The Alarm
Manufacturer: 21st Century
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004UC9U
Release Date: 2000-06-26

Tracks:

  1. Change I
  2. Sold Me Down the River
  3. Devolution Workin' Man Blues
  4. Love Don't Come Easy
  5. Change II
  6. Hardland
  7. Rock [#]
  8. No Frontiers [#]
  9. Where a Town Once Stood [#]
  10. Scarlet
  11. Black Sun
  12. Prison Without Prison Bars
  13. How the Mighty Fall
  14. Corridors of Power
  15. Breaking Point
  16. Rivers to Cross
  17. New South Wales [#]

Album Description

Reissue of 1989 album with 3 bonus tracks 'Change','Corridors Of Power' and 'Breaking Point'. Also includes new sleeve notes and many unseen photographs. 2000.

Album Details

Remastered on CD by Alarm Vocalist Mike Peters. The Songs Are from the Original Irs Master Tapes and Re-released with Rare Bonus Tracks Many on CD for the First Time. Plus New Sleeve Notes and Many Unseen Photos. Tracks were Recorded in 1989/90.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars What a great album.......2007-04-20

These guys were a major force in the development of the post-punk, alternative scene.

Maybe they were too political to get very far.

hmm

5 out of 5 stars Solid release.......2001-10-16

One of my favourite CD's by The Alarm, this re-released version provides it's listeners with some of the original songs, some remixes and live tracks plus 3 b-side masterpieces. I would suggest buying the original CD release and then purchasing this import to complement your collection.

4 out of 5 stars Anguish Rock 101.......2001-05-01

A town destroyed, dreams of rage, a river of blood, and environmental destruction are some of the happy topics found on Change.Vocals filled with pain and torment are set well against driving music to create a sonic force of pure emotion. Stand out tunes like, "Sold Me Down The River," "Hardland," River To Cross," and the emotionally arresting "A New South Wales" are all fine examples of The Alarm at its best. The problem with the CD is the pain is unrelenting; giving the listener no break from the depressing tone. A good hard rocking CD that won't be for every day listening, it's just too depressing.
Change: 1989-1990
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Change: 1989-1990
    The Alarm
    Manufacturer: 21st Century UK
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00006SFAO
    Release Date: 2002-11-05

    Tracks:

    1. Change I
    2. Sold Me Down the River
    3. Devolution Workin' Man Blues
    4. Love Don't Come Easy
    5. Change II
    6. Hardland
    7. Rock [#]
    8. No Frontiers [#]
    9. Where a Town Once Stood [#]
    10. Scarlet
    11. Black Sun
    12. Prison Without Prison Bars
    13. How the Mighty Fall
    14. Corridors of Power
    15. Breaking Point
    16. Rivers to Cross
    17. New South Wales [#]

    Product Description

    1. Change I - (previously unreleased)
    2. Sold Me Down The River
    3. Devolution Workin' Man Blues
    4. Love Don't Come Easy
    5. Change II
    6. Hardland
    7. The Rock - (previously unreleased)
    8. No Frontiers - (previously unreleased)
    9. Where A Town Once Stood - (previously unreleased)
    10. Scarlet
    11. Black Sun
    12. Prison Without Prison Bars
    13. How The Mighty Fall
    14. Corridors Of Power - (previously unreleased)
    15. Breaking Point - (previously unreleased)
    16. Rivers To Cross
    17. A New South Wales - (previously unreleased)

    Format: CD

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