Birds of Fire

Birds of Fire

Birds of Fire

ASIN: B000002501

Editorial Reviews
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Thanks to yet another pristine digital remastering from the archivists at Legacy, we are drawn deeper into the creative vortex of John McLaughlin's groundbreaking fusion ensemble, captured at the peak of their powers in August 1972. By this time, Mahavishnu were headliners, and by offering greater bass extension, more air and resolution, and a clearer sense of distinction between the component parts, McLaughlin's collaborators sound clearer in their shaping of the group's overall sound. Clearly, guitarist McLaughlin was the creative lightning rod, as his chanting solo on the title tune suggests, colored as it is by the cathartic melodic fire of late Coltrane and Hendrix. Likewise, his interest in the vocalized scales and extended rhythmic cycles of Indian classical music reveals itself in the round-robin solo exchanges on showstoppers like "Celestial Terrestrial Commuters" and "One Word" and in the more formal designs of "Hope" and "Resolution."

But in Billy Cobham, McLaughlin had found his Elvin Jones. Cobham's ability, with bassist Rick Laird, to focus ferocious energy toward making odd meters groove, and the band's funky, backbeats swing--while playing with an enormous tonal palette and a keen sense of dynamics--balanced the formal and improvisational aspects of each arrangement. Likewise, Jerry Goodman's soaring violin is the ideal vocal foil for an electric guitar, and the woefully underrated electric pianist and synth innovator Jan Hammer clearly helps flesh out the harmonic fabric on every arrangement, such as the funky changes of "Miles Beyond" and the classical airs of "Thousand Island Park." Ultimately, the joy of seeing Mahavishnu live was in sharing their sense of adventure and discovery, and that collective chemistry is what makes this reissue of Birds of Fire so vital. Truly, the sum was greater than the parts--too bad you can't go home again. --Chip Stern

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If not for the Mahavishnu Orchestra's first album, The Inner Mounting Flame, this second, 1973 outing might well be considered the greatest of all jazz-fusion essays. Both are staggering calls to celestial coursing and reckoning, and to resolution. All is breathtakingly purposeful and assured, with vast group cohesion, and phenomenal contributions by keyboardist Jan Hammer, violinist Jerry Goodman, bassist Rick Laird, torrential drummer Billy Cobham, and foremost, by the leader, guitarist John McLaughlin. One hears all the elements of his musical makeup: Tal Farlow; Django Reinhart's stunning single-note runs; flamenco guitar; sophisticated Delta blues; way-over-the-top arena-rock distortion, feedback, and power amplification; and Indian classical and folk music. All that, plus childhood lessons in classical piano and violin and recent studies with spiritual leader Sri Chinmoy, set the cosmic stew to boil. -- Peter Monaghan

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Birds of Fire
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Essential Jazz Fusion
  • Sublime Experimentation
  • If You're Thinking of Upgrading Your Old Copy...
  • A Work of Genius
  • Extroadinary
 Birds of Fire
Mahavishnu Orchestra With John McLaughlin
Manufacturer: Sony
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004VWA8
Release Date: 2000-08-08

Tracks:

  1. Birds Of Fire
  2. Miles Beyond
  3. Celestial Terrestrial Commuters
  4. Sapphire Bullets Of Pure Love
  5. Thousand Island Park
  6. Hope
  7. One Word
  8. Sanctuary
  9. Open Country Joy
  10. Resolution

Amazon.com

Thanks to yet another pristine digital remastering from the archivists at Legacy, we are drawn deeper into the creative vortex of John McLaughlin's groundbreaking fusion ensemble, captured at the peak of their powers in August 1972. By this time, Mahavishnu were headliners, and by offering greater bass extension, more air and resolution, and a clearer sense of distinction between the component parts, McLaughlin's collaborators sound clearer in their shaping of the group's overall sound. Clearly, guitarist McLaughlin was the creative lightning rod, as his chanting solo on the title tune suggests, colored as it is by the cathartic melodic fire of late Coltrane and Hendrix. Likewise, his interest in the vocalized scales and extended rhythmic cycles of Indian classical music reveals itself in the round-robin solo exchanges on showstoppers like "Celestial Terrestrial Commuters" and "One Word" and in the more formal designs of "Hope" and "Resolution."

But in Billy Cobham, McLaughlin had found his Elvin Jones. Cobham's ability, with bassist Rick Laird, to focus ferocious energy toward making odd meters groove, and the band's funky, backbeats swing--while playing with an enormous tonal palette and a keen sense of dynamics--balanced the formal and improvisational aspects of each arrangement. Likewise, Jerry Goodman's soaring violin is the ideal vocal foil for an electric guitar, and the woefully underrated electric pianist and synth innovator Jan Hammer clearly helps flesh out the harmonic fabric on every arrangement, such as the funky changes of "Miles Beyond" and the classical airs of "Thousand Island Park." Ultimately, the joy of seeing Mahavishnu live was in sharing their sense of adventure and discovery, and that collective chemistry is what makes this reissue of Birds of Fire so vital. Truly, the sum was greater than the parts--too bad you can't go home again. --Chip Stern

Amazon.com

If not for the Mahavishnu Orchestra's first album, The Inner Mounting Flame, this second, 1973 outing might well be considered the greatest of all jazz-fusion essays. Both are staggering calls to celestial coursing and reckoning, and to resolution. All is breathtakingly purposeful and assured, with vast group cohesion, and phenomenal contributions by keyboardist Jan Hammer, violinist Jerry Goodman, bassist Rick Laird, torrential drummer Billy Cobham, and foremost, by the leader, guitarist John McLaughlin. One hears all the elements of his musical makeup: Tal Farlow; Django Reinhart's stunning single-note runs; flamenco guitar; sophisticated Delta blues; way-over-the-top arena-rock distortion, feedback, and power amplification; and Indian classical and folk music. All that, plus childhood lessons in classical piano and violin and recent studies with spiritual leader Sri Chinmoy, set the cosmic stew to boil. -- Peter Monaghan

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Essential Jazz Fusion.......2007-05-18

Birds of Fire was my first jazz-fusion album. Coming from the world of progressive rock, jazz-fusion was easily accessible music for me. And John McLaughlin's Mahavishnu Orchestra got me hooked on the genre. Birds of Fire remains to this day my absolutely favorite fusion album. The classic line-up of MO couldn't have gotten any better: John McLaughlin on guitar (a master), Jerry Goodman on Violin (as good as John), Jan Hammer on keyboards, Rick Laird on Bass, and who can forget Billy Cobham (quite possibly the greatest drummer of all time).

From the opening tension of "Birds of Fire," to the explosive energy released in "One Word," all the way through the aptly titled "Resolution," this album fails to disappoint. I listen to this album weekly, and I always find something new in it. It's definitely a desert-island album for me. Pick it up and I think you will agree: it gets no better than this.

5 out of 5 stars Sublime Experimentation.......2007-02-01

The first time I heard Mahavishnu Orchestra's second studio album, I had no idea what to think. I didn't know if I hated it or loved it- all I knew for sure was that it bowled me over. Another listen convinced me it was good, and by the third listen, I was (and still am) certain that this is one of the single greatest achivements of the fusion era. Make no mistake, though- despite its "fusion" label, Weather Report this ain't. Imagine if Jimi Hendrix and John Bonham started a band with Joe Zawinul and John Entwhistle. Then imagine they played in 19/16 or 13/8 on every track. Specifics aside, that's the basic sound. Purists will surely scoff, but an open minded listener can't help but be consumed entirely by the scorching, molten tracks contained herein. Birds of Fire indeed.

3 out of 5 stars If You're Thinking of Upgrading Your Old Copy..........2007-01-29

...Don't. This 2000 remaster is no better than the original from the 80's. In fact, if you still have the vinyl and a turntable, you're probably better off than those of us with the CD's. I was so disappointed with the sound quality of this remaster that I removed "The Inner Mounting Flame" from my wish list. I'll wait until someone remasters these right.

5 out of 5 stars A Work of Genius.......2006-10-04

I bought this album back in 1973,and this has always seemed like a work of genius. The line-up of electric violin (Goodman), guitar (Mclaughlin), keyboards (Hammer), drums (Cobham) and bass (Laird)was new. The music is influenced by Coltrane, Cream, Lifetime, Indian music and probably Miles' Bitches Brew band. Although they use electric instruments, the music is complicated and difficult to listen to. Its speed and ferocity make it challenging and alien for those not familiar with jazz. Ken Scott who engineered for the Beatles and later produced David Bowie made the album sound like a rock album.

At the time, the musicianship and the interplay were a revelation. Jazz critics accused these guys of selling out, but it's much more adventurous than the average jazz album of its time. in 1973, Jeff Beck declared the Orchestra the best band in the world, and he was probaly right.





5 out of 5 stars Extroadinary.......2006-08-10

Tight musicianship, memorable tracks, and just flat out amazing. This is fusion jazz at its finest.
The Ultimate Movie Music Collection
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Relive you movie experiences
 The Ultimate Movie Music Collection
Erich Kunzel
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ASIN: B000BFH26Y
Release Date: 2005-10-25

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  1. The Imperial March: The Empire Strikes Back
  2. Main Theme: Jurassic Park
  3. Main Title: Shakespeare In Love
  4. Themes: Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
  5. Main Title: The Last Of The Mohicans
  6. Theme: The Godfather
  7. Unchained Melody: Ghost
  8. Theme: Goldfinger
  9. We're Losing Him: Somewhere In Time
  10. Space Camp
  11. Opening And Closing Titles: Henry V
  12. Theme: The Thorn Birds
  13. Suite: Moonwalker
  14. The Time Of Your Life: A Bugs Life

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  1. Batman Theme: Batman
  2. Bicycle Chase: E.T. The Extra Terrestrial
  3. Suite: Independance Day
  4. Love Theme: Romeo & Juliet
  5. Theme: Back To The Future
  6. End Credits: Contact
  7. Theme: Breakfast At Tiffany's
  8. Main Theme: Star Trek
  9. May It Be And Themes: Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Ring
  10. Love Theme: Cousins
  11. Sean's Theme: Minority Report
  12. I Will Wait From You: The Umbrellas Of Cherbourg
  13. Theme: Rocky
  14. The Sand Volcano: The Mummy
  15. The Raider's March: Raiders Of The Lost Ark

Tracks:

  1. Theme: Mission Impossible
  2. Casablanca Suite
  3. Book Of Days: Far And Away
  4. Love Theme: Superman
  5. Tara's Theme: Gone With The Wind
  6. Don't Mess With: Z
  7. Main Title: The Mask Of Zorro
  8. Finale: Victor / Victoria
  9. Carol Ann's Theme: Poltergeist
  10. Love Theme: Star Wars: Episode ll: Attack Of The Clones
  11. Main Theme: Willow
  12. Main Title: Star Trek ll: The Wrath Of Kahn
  13. MAin Theme: On Golden Pond
  14. Theme: A Summer Place
  15. Theme: Chariots Of Fire

Tracks:

  1. Iceberg!
  2. Back To Titanic
  3. Main Themes: Hook
  4. Theme: Pink Panther
  5. Lara's: Doctor Zhivago
  6. Theme: Love Story
  7. Right Stuff
  8. Theme: Jaws
  9. When You Believe: The Prince Of Egypt
  10. Smile: Modern Times
  11. The Apollo 13 Mission
  12. Re-Entry And Splashdown: Apollo 13
  13. Main Title: Beetlejuice
  14. War: Pearl Harbor
  15. Cavatina: The Deer Hunter
  16. Throne Room And End Title: Star Wars: Episode lV: A New Hope

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Relive you movie experiences.......2006-01-24

This collection of movie themes, will allow you to relive the chilling experiences from practically all (4 CDs)of the great movies. Great movies would not be great without great music. The Cincinnati Pop with Eric Kunzel are unbeatable recordings. Every minute is more beautiful and inspiring to the next. If you love Pops music, this is the begin all, end all.
Birds of Fire
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ASIN: B000002501
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Birds Of Fire
  2. Miles Beyond
  3. Celestial Terrestrial Commuters
  4. Sapphire Bullets Of Pure Love
  5. Thousand Island Park
  6. Hope
  7. One Word
  8. Sanctuary
  9. Open Country Joy
  10. Resolution

Amazon.com

Thanks to yet another pristine digital remastering from the archivists at Legacy, we are drawn deeper into the creative vortex of John McLaughlin's groundbreaking fusion ensemble, captured at the peak of their powers in August 1972. By this time, Mahavishnu were headliners, and by offering greater bass extension, more air and resolution, and a clearer sense of distinction between the component parts, McLaughlin's collaborators sound clearer in their shaping of the group's overall sound. Clearly, guitarist McLaughlin was the creative lightning rod, as his chanting solo on the title tune suggests, colored as it is by the cathartic melodic fire of late Coltrane and Hendrix. Likewise, his interest in the vocalized scales and extended rhythmic cycles of Indian classical music reveals itself in the round-robin solo exchanges on showstoppers like "Celestial Terrestrial Commuters" and "One Word" and in the more formal designs of "Hope" and "Resolution."

But in Billy Cobham, McLaughlin had found his Elvin Jones. Cobham's ability, with bassist Rick Laird, to focus ferocious energy toward making odd meters groove, and the band's funky, backbeats swing--while playing with an enormous tonal palette and a keen sense of dynamics--balanced the formal and improvisational aspects of each arrangement. Likewise, Jerry Goodman's soaring violin is the ideal vocal foil for an electric guitar, and the woefully underrated electric pianist and synth innovator Jan Hammer clearly helps flesh out the harmonic fabric on every arrangement, such as the funky changes of "Miles Beyond" and the classical airs of "Thousand Island Park." Ultimately, the joy of seeing Mahavishnu live was in sharing their sense of adventure and discovery, and that collective chemistry is what makes this reissue of Birds of Fire so vital. Truly, the sum was greater than the parts--too bad you can't go home again. --Chip Stern

Amazon.com

If not for the Mahavishnu Orchestra's first album, The Inner Mounting Flame, this second, 1973 outing might well be considered the greatest of all jazz-fusion essays. Both are staggering calls to celestial coursing and reckoning, and to resolution. All is breathtakingly purposeful and assured, with vast group cohesion, and phenomenal contributions by keyboardist Jan Hammer, violinist Jerry Goodman, bassist Rick Laird, torrential drummer Billy Cobham, and foremost, by the leader, guitarist John McLaughlin. One hears all the elements of his musical makeup: Tal Farlow; Django Reinhart's stunning single-note runs; flamenco guitar; sophisticated Delta blues; way-over-the-top arena-rock distortion, feedback, and power amplification; and Indian classical and folk music. All that, plus childhood lessons in classical piano and violin and recent studies with spiritual leader Sri Chinmoy, set the cosmic stew to boil. -- Peter Monaghan

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Essential Jazz Fusion.......2007-05-18

Birds of Fire was my first jazz-fusion album. Coming from the world of progressive rock, jazz-fusion was easily accessible music for me. And John McLaughlin's Mahavishnu Orchestra got me hooked on the genre. Birds of Fire remains to this day my absolutely favorite fusion album. The classic line-up of MO couldn't have gotten any better: John McLaughlin on guitar (a master), Jerry Goodman on Violin (as good as John), Jan Hammer on keyboards, Rick Laird on Bass, and who can forget Billy Cobham (quite possibly the greatest drummer of all time).

From the opening tension of "Birds of Fire," to the explosive energy released in "One Word," all the way through the aptly titled "Resolution," this album fails to disappoint. I listen to this album weekly, and I always find something new in it. It's definitely a desert-island album for me. Pick it up and I think you will agree: it gets no better than this.

5 out of 5 stars Sublime Experimentation.......2007-02-01

The first time I heard Mahavishnu Orchestra's second studio album, I had no idea what to think. I didn't know if I hated it or loved it- all I knew for sure was that it bowled me over. Another listen convinced me it was good, and by the third listen, I was (and still am) certain that this is one of the single greatest achivements of the fusion era. Make no mistake, though- despite its "fusion" label, Weather Report this ain't. Imagine if Jimi Hendrix and John Bonham started a band with Joe Zawinul and John Entwhistle. Then imagine they played in 19/16 or 13/8 on every track. Specifics aside, that's the basic sound. Purists will surely scoff, but an open minded listener can't help but be consumed entirely by the scorching, molten tracks contained herein. Birds of Fire indeed.

3 out of 5 stars If You're Thinking of Upgrading Your Old Copy..........2007-01-29

...Don't. This 2000 remaster is no better than the original from the 80's. In fact, if you still have the vinyl and a turntable, you're probably better off than those of us with the CD's. I was so disappointed with the sound quality of this remaster that I removed "The Inner Mounting Flame" from my wish list. I'll wait until someone remasters these right.

5 out of 5 stars A Work of Genius.......2006-10-04

I bought this album back in 1973,and this has always seemed like a work of genius. The line-up of electric violin (Goodman), guitar (Mclaughlin), keyboards (Hammer), drums (Cobham) and bass (Laird)was new. The music is influenced by Coltrane, Cream, Lifetime, Indian music and probably Miles' Bitches Brew band. Although they use electric instruments, the music is complicated and difficult to listen to. Its speed and ferocity make it challenging and alien for those not familiar with jazz. Ken Scott who engineered for the Beatles and later produced David Bowie made the album sound like a rock album.

At the time, the musicianship and the interplay were a revelation. Jazz critics accused these guys of selling out, but it's much more adventurous than the average jazz album of its time. in 1973, Jeff Beck declared the Orchestra the best band in the world, and he was probaly right.





5 out of 5 stars Extroadinary.......2006-08-10

Tight musicianship, memorable tracks, and just flat out amazing. This is fusion jazz at its finest.
Josef Hofmann
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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 Josef Hofmann

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Release Date: 1999-10-26

Tracks:

  1. D. 733: Marche militaire No. 1 In D
  2. Erlkong
  3. Lieder ohne Worte, Op. 19: 'Hunting Song'
  4. Lieder ohne Worte, Op. 62: 'Spring Song'
  5. Polonaise in A, Op. 40 No. 1 'Military'
  6. Valse - Caprice In E flat
  7. Fantasiestucke, Op. 12 No. 3: Warum?
  8. Liebestraum No. 3 In A flat
  9. Etude No. 3 In C Minor, Op. 120
  10. The Sanctuary
  11. Lyric Pieces, Op. 43: Butterfly
  12. Lieder ohne Worte, Op. 67: The Bee's Wedding
  13. Capriccio espagnole, Op. 37 (Abridged)
  14. Minuet celebre In G, Op. 14 No. 1
  15. 'Annees de pelerinage': Tarantella
  16. Waltz In E Minor, Op. Posth.
  17. Waltz In A Flat, Op. 34 No. 1 'Valse brillante'
  18. Rondo Capriccioso, Op. 14 (Abridged)
  19. La jongleuse, Op. 52 No. 4

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  1. Fantasie - Impromptu In C Sharp Minor, Op. 66
  2. 6 Chants polonais de F. Chopin: The Maiden's Wish
  3. Berceuse In D Flat, Op. 57
  4. Valse gracile
  5. Birds At Dawn, Op. 20 No. 2
  6. Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 In C Sharp Minor
  7. Etude de concert No. 1 : Waldesrauschen
  8. Paride ed Elena: Gavotte In A
  9. Polonaise No. 3 In A Op. 40 No. 1 'Military'
  10. Pastorale e capriccio
  11. Mignonettes: Nocturne
  12. Waltz In C Sharp Minor, Op. 64 No. 2
  13. Nocturne In F Sharp, Op. 15 No. 2
  14. Prelude In C Sharp Minor, Op. 3 No. 2
  15. Prelude In G Minor, Op. 23 No. 5
  16. Melody In F, Op. 3 No. 1
  17. Scherzo In B Minor, Op. 20 (Abridged)
  18. Die Walkure: Magic Fire Music
  19. 6 Chants polonais de F. Chopin: My Darling
  20. 'Die Ruinen von Athen': Turkish March

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Before he became the brilliant and charismatic virtuoso to whom Rachmaninov dedicated his Third Piano Concerto, Joseph Hofmann was a child prodigy. He was also the first pianist ever to make a record: in 1888, at age 12, he sat on Thomas Edison's lap and played into a prototype of the cylinder machine. That was a year after his New York debut at the old Metropolitan Opera house had caused general amazement among the public and the critics, but had also brought the wrath of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children upon the heads of his promoters. A wealthy New Yorker put up $50,000 (the equivalent of at least half a million today) to see that young Hofmann was educated rather than exploited; he was sent off to study with Anton Rubinstein in Dresden, and made his adult debut in the U.S. at the acceptable age of 22. By then, he was a finished pianist, capable of producing cascades of notes with his small hands (Steinway built a grand with slightly narrower keys just for him) as well as extraordinary effects of color and delicacy. His virtuosity was all the more hair-raising for its elegance and seeming effortlessness.

One gets a good idea of all that from this sampler of Romantic miniatures and encore pieces recorded between 1903 and 1923 (mainly 1916-23), in rather primitive but nonetheless revealing sound. Hofmann's unerring sense of line and pace are much in evidence, but so are his pronounced rubato and, in certain selections (like Rubinstein's Valse-caprice in E flat), more than a few slips and wrong notes--the price one paid for being engaged with the music and taking chances. --Ted Libbey

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Which Hofmann?.......2004-09-06

Hofmann - particularly late Hofmann - may be an acquired taste.
Despite having been the protégé of Anton Rubinstein, "the wonderful boy" was recognized from quite an early age as the exemplar of a modern style of playing - textually faithful, eschewing swooning or bombast. (See, for example, the references to Hofmann in Henry Lahee's wonderful survey from 1900, Famous Pianists of Today and Yesterday.)
Still, a number of younger colleagues expressed ambivalence. Horowitz was floored by Hofmann's keyboard command - everyone was - but he, Artur Rubinstein and Arrau, to name just three - seem not to have been terribly moved by Hofmann's musicianship.
But which Hofmann are we considering? His playing for the gramophone - as early as 1903 and as late as 1935 - was as disciplined as it was imaginative and dazzling. The late Harold Schonberg called it "perfection plus."
However, as Gregor Benko makes clear in his essays for the Marston reissues, Hofmann switched on what the pianist called a "spectacular" style for many public performances. This may sound cynical. Often it sounds terribly cynical. Hofmann was not speaking merely of the need to project in a large concert hall. In public performance - at least those performances we have from the late `30s and early `40s - the aristocrat often becomes a mountebank, lurching from the softest pianissimos to explosive fortissimos, rattling off passages or entire pieces even faster than Simon Barere boasted he could do.
Schonberg - and Hofmann's friend and admirer Rachmaninoff - reminded us that during this period Hofmann had many personal troubles, including a severe drinking problem. We must believe that at his greatest Hofmann played as scrupulously and with as much refined feeling in public as he did on many of his studio recordings, though his manner may have differed somewhat. And there are some marvelous live performances. The Rubinstein 4th from his Golden Jubilee concert beggars description.
So where does that leave us? As an introduction to Hofmann, I would recommend the early Columbia recordings, those he made somewhat later for Brunswick, and the American and British test pressings from 1935 - perhaps his greatest recorded playing. These are Volumes 3, 4 and 5 of the complete Hofmann series.
This Philips compilation draws from the earlier commercial recordings. It's a fine, economical introduction, but I would go for the Marstons. They are complete, the transfers are better, the notes superb, and the company is well worth supporting. Serious listeners will also want the ups and downs of the Golden Jubilee (Volume 2). The Chopin concertos in Volume 1 have some splendid moments, but the superlative (not spectacular; superlative) performance there is a fragment of the first movement of the E minor concerto performed in London -- far more poised and committed than its counterpart from New York. (I wonder if Hofmann played differently in America than he did in Europe? Some musicians - for instance, Mahler, Toscanini, Bernstein - for varying reasons apparently did.)
Having said all this, the entire Hofmann series is priceless. Heartfelt thanks to Gregor Benko and Ward Marston for making it available.

5 out of 5 stars Not to be missed.......2003-11-03

You'll never hear playing so clean, polished, and technically perfect...modern pianists seem almost clumsy by comparison. Especially his Liszt is to die for; as a matter of fact his Tarantella is possibly my all-time favorite recording of anything. The Maiden's Wish and La Jongleuse are splendid too. In fact, although these are some of my favorite recordings ever, it's hard to know what to say about them because they are simply so perfect in both technic and understanding that they leave you breathless.

As for the bad sound...folks get over it...as for me, I know I'm silly but I kind of like it...it gives me a thrill as I remember just how many years this recording is taking me back over.

3 out of 5 stars Good for collectors, but not for samplers.......2002-09-23

For an introduction to Hofamann, this volume is not the best. They contain mostly his earliest recordings (1910 to 1920) and they make for difficult listening. VAI and Marston Records' volumes of remasterings of Hofmann's later playing has better audio and better linear notes.

5 out of 5 stars Dynamo of the Piano.......2001-12-25

First of all, I would part company with those who comment on the "recording quality" of a particular record. Naturally the sound technology was not advanced in those days, so the artist had to make do. Any listener who knows something about the piano should be able to get beyond this.

This CD should be bought by any listener interested in the golden age of piano giants. Rachmaninoff, whose name should be familiar as both composer and pianist to any piano afficoniado, actually preferred Hofmann's playing, especially in passages requiring clear fingerwork, to his own. Indeed, the clarity and lightness of Hofmann's fingerwork is astounding. Of particular note on this album is Chopin's Berceuse, arguably the greatest recording ever made of this particular piece. I will limit myself to describing his performance of this piece, since I think this is most indicative of the beauty of Hofmann's piano sound. The thirds are lighter and better articulated than Friedman's or Cortot's performances of the same piece. His tempos in general are held, with the addition of cleverly placed rubato. Hofmann's style for passagework can be called the "jeu perle" style, representing a touch in between legato and staccato which gives the passage a certain precise, smooth sound. His pedalling also is immaculate. Actually, he does not use very much pedal at all. He only uses it at junctures when it is absolutely needed, not to cover up poor technique and creating a sloppy "wet" sound which seems to be the dilemma of many modern pianists. In his several different recordings of the piece, the only place I consistently hear him using pedal is in the grace note/rolled chord variation of the theme, where the right hand's sound and harmony dictate it.

In short, buy this CD to get a glimmer of old school piano playing at its finest.

4 out of 5 stars An interesting listening study.......2000-11-06

I would actually give this CD a 3.5, but you can't give out halfs. While his playing and his songs are phenomenal, the quality of the CDs is terrible. One would think that Sony would have taken the time to clean these CDs. While I admit it would be difficult since the songs were recorded between 1903-33, they could have cleaned it up. Hofmann's playing is absolutely amazing. Speaking from a pianist's p.o.v, how can he move his fingers that quickly? This is a CD for the music lover and classical collector....
The Music Of Henry Mancini
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    		The Music Of Henry Mancini

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    ASIN: B00002724D
    Release Date: 1994-02-15

    Tracks:

    1. Peter Gunn
    2. Moon River
    3. Baby Elephant Walk
    4. Strings Of Fire
    5. Dear Heart
    6. Dream Of A Lifetime
    7. The Great Race March
    8. Days Of Wine And Roses
    9. The Pink Panther
    10. Two For The Road
    11. Pie In The Face Polka
    12. Ballerina's Dream
    13. The Life Force Theme
    14. The Glass Menagerie
    15. Charade
    16. Beaver Valley '37: I. The River
    17. Beaver Valley '37: ii. Black Snow
    18. Beaver Valley '37: iii. The Sons Of Italy
    19. Drummer's Delight
    20. The Thorn Birds
    21. March With Mancini
    Noels & Carols The Olde World
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      		Noels & Carols The Olde World

      Manufacturer: Koch Int'l Classics
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      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B0002VETVS
      Release Date: 2004-10-05

      Tracks:

      1. He Is Born, The Holy Child
      2. On Christmas Night
      3. The Olde Yeare Now Away Has Fled
      4. Willie, Take Up Your Drum
      5. Noel Nouvelet
      6. Sonata No. 2 In G Minor
      7. Sonata No. 1 In D Minor
      8. Sweet Was The Song The Virgin Sang
      9. I Saw Three Ships
      10. Mystery Sonata No. 1, 'Annunciation'
      11. When Christmas Comes
      12. Now Tell Us, Mary
      13. Tell Me, Some Pitying Angel
      14. You Who Desire Eternally
      15. Joseph Is Well Married
      16. El Noi De La Mare
      17. The Song Of The Birds
      18. Fum, Fum, Fum
      19. Entre Le Boeuf Et L'ane Gris
      20. Riu, Riu, Chiu
      Sweet Was the Virgin's Song: Noels & Carols from the Olde World
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Wonderful! But Amazon's track list is incomplete...
      • Delightful, spirited renaissance Christmas program.
      		 Sweet Was the Virgin's Song: Noels & Carols from the Olde World

      Manufacturer: Eclectra Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00000JLM4
      Release Date: 1999-09-07

      Tracks:

      1. Il est ne le divin enfant
      2. Sussex Carol
      3. The Old Yeare Now Away Is Fled
      4. Guillo, prends ton tambourin
      5. Noel Nouvelet
      6. Sonate No. 2 In G Minor
      7. Sonate No. 1 In D Minor
      8. Sweet Was The Song The Virgin Sang
      9. I Saw Three Ships
      10. Mystery Sonata No. 1
      11. A la venue de Noel
      12. Or nous dites, Marie
      13. Tell Me, Some Pitying Angel!
      14. Vous qui desirez sans fin
      15. Joseph est bien marie
      16. El Noi de la Mare
      17. El Cant dels Ocells
      18. Fum, fum, fum!
      19. Entre le boeuf et l'ane gris
      20. Riu riu, chiu

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Wonderful! But Amazon's track list is incomplete..........1999-12-30

      I agree with Jeffrey Stone's review that this is a delightful, spirited program in the style of the Baltimore Consort (and both groups share Mark Cudek).

      The entire program is in 17th century styles (i.e. Baroque), and performed with energetic expression. I particularly enjoy the flexible continuo playing. The group's original arrangements in 17th century fashion are also marvelous; the only (very small) quibble I would have is that I think the "Il est ne, le divin enfant" arrangement would sound more natural if the group accented it on the opposite half of each measure (reverse the weak and strong alternation).

      I'm writing mostly to correct problems with Amazon's listing:

      "Apollo's Fire" and "Cleveland Baroque Orchestra" are not two separate entities. And the complete track listing is as follows:

      1. Il est ne le divin enfant (instrumental) - trad. French; 2. Sussex Carol - trad. English; 3. The Old Yeare Now Away is Fled - trad. English; 4. Guillo, prends ton tambourin (inst.) - trad. French; 5. Noel Nouvelet - trad. French; 6. Sonate #2 in G Minor (inst.) - G. P. Cima; 7. Sonate #1 in D Minor (inst.) - G. P. Cima; 8. Sweet was the Song the Virgin Sang - trad. English; 9. I Saw Three Ships - trad. English; 10. Mystery Sonata #1 (Annunciation) (instr.) - H. I. F. Biber; 11. A la venue de Noel (inst.) - M.-A. Charpentier; 12. Or nous dites, Marie (inst.) - Charpentier; 13. Tell Me, Some Pitying Angel! (The Blessed Virgin's Expostulation) - Henry Purcell; 14. Vous qui desirez sans fin (inst.) - Charpentier; 15. Joseph est bien marie (inst.) - Charpentier; 16. El Noi de la Mare - trad. Catalan; 17. El Cant dels Ocells (inst.) - trad. Catalan; 18. Fum, fum, fum! (inst.) - trad. Spanish; 19. Entre le boeuf et l'ane gris - trad. French; 20. Riu, riu, chiu - trad. Spanish.

      This CD is also available on the Eclectra label (Quebec) with the same catalogue number: 2041.

      5 out of 5 stars Delightful, spirited renaissance Christmas program........1999-11-04

      This is a delightful, spirited renaissance Christmas program. The instrumental ensemble of strings, lute, cittern, recorder, etc. plays in the style of the Baltimore Consort. Vocalist Sandra Simon has a sweeter voice than the Baltimore Consort's singer -- she sounds like an angel. Highly recommended.
      Birds of Fire
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      • A Classic
      		 Birds of Fire
      Mahavishnu Orchestra With John McLaughlin
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      ASIN: B000024HHI
      Release Date: 2004-01-20

      Tracks:

      1. Birds of Fire
      2. Miles Beyond
      3. Celestial Terrestrial Commuters
      4. Sapphire Bullets of Pure Love
      5. Thousand Island Park
      6. Hope
      7. One Word
      8. Sanctuary
      9. Open Country Joy
      10. Resolution

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars A Classic.......2007-01-04


      If you like progressive rock, you must own this. Most progressive rock musicians admit to the influence of this album.
      Vol. 2-Dance to the Sounds of Nature
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        Manufacturer: Ken Nunoo
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        ASIN: B000CA40K4
        Release Date: 2004-06-29
        Leoncavallo: I Pagliacci; Mascagni: Cavalleria rusticana [Highlights]
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        • Abysmal sound quality
        		 Leoncavallo: I Pagliacci; Mascagni: Cavalleria rusticana [Highlights]

        Manufacturer: Gala
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        All Works by LeoncavalloAll Works by Leoncavallo | Leoncavallo, Ruggiero | ( L ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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        ASIN: B000006O23
        Release Date: 2000-06-06

        Tracks:

        1. Cavalleria Rusticana: Prld - Renato Cellini/Chor and Orch Of The New Orleans Opr
        2. Cavalleria Rusticana. Siciliana: 'O Lola, White And Red As The Cherry' - Giuseppe Gismondo
        3. Cavalleria Rusticana: Tempo I, Con Anima, Stringendo E Rinforzando Sempre - Renato Cellini/Chor and Orch Of The New Orleans Opr
        4. Cavalleria Rusticana: Act I. Romance And Scene: 'O Mother, You Know' - Zinka Milanov/Marietta Cosenza
        5. Cavalleria Rusticana: Act I. Scene: 'You Here, Santuzza?' - Giuseppe Gismondo/Zinka Milanov
        6. Cavalleria Rusticana: Act I. Lola's Refrain: 'O Flower Of The Iris' - Jean Kraft/Giuseppe Gismondo/Zinka Milanov
        7. Cavalleria Rusticana: Act I. Duet: 'Ah, You See?' - Giuseppe Gismondo/Zinka Milanov
        8. Cavalleria Rusticana: Act I. Scene, Chor And Toasts: 'Hurrah For The Sparkling Wine' - Giuseppe Gismondo/Jean Kraft
        9. Cavalleria Rusticana: Act I. Finale: 'Mother, That Wine Is Strong' - Giuseppe Gismondo/Marietta Cosenza/Zinka Milanov
        10. Pagliacci: Prologue: 'Excuse Me!' - Kari Nurmela
        11. Pagliacci: Act I, Scene II: 'What Fire There Was In His Look!' - Mieta Sighele
        12. Pagliacci: Act I, Scene II: 'The Birds Chirp' - Mieta Sighele
        13. Pagliacci: Act I, Scene III: 'So You're There!' - Mieta Sighele/Walter Alberti
        14. Pagliacci: Act I, Scene III: 'Nedda!...Silvio, At This Hour' - Walter Alberti/Mieta Sighele
        15. Pagliacci: Act I, Scene III: 'Decide My Fate' - Walter Alberti/Mieta Sighele
        16. Pagliacci: Act I, Scene III: 'Do Not Tempt Me!' - Walter Alberti/Mieta Sighele/Kari Nurmela
        17. Pagliacci: Act I, Scene IV: 'To Act!...While, Gripped By Frenzy' - Richard Tucker
        18. Pagliacci: Act II, Scene II. The Play: 'O Colombina, Your Faithful, Loving Arlecchino' - Ermanno Lorenzi/Mieta Sighele
        19. Pagliacci: Act II, Scene II. The Play: 'Pour The Philtre In His Wine' - Ermanno Lorenzi/Mieta Sighele/Richard Tucker/Kari Nurmela
        20. Pagliacci: Act II, Scene II. The Play: 'No, I Am Pagliaccio No Longer' - Richard Tucker/Walter Alberti/Mieta Sighele
        21. Pagliacci: Act II, Scene II. The Play: 'Well, Well, I Never Knew You Were So Frightening!' - Mieta Sighere/Richard Tucker/Walter Alberti/Ermanno Lorenzi/Kari Nurmela

        Customer Reviews:

        1 out of 5 stars Abysmal sound quality.......2005-07-02

        The sound quality on this compilation is so poor, it is hard to judge whether the performances were any good. Save your money.

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