Caravans

Caravans

ASIN: B00061QJBM

Track Listings

1. Fire Dance

2. Spirits

3. Caravans

4. Mirage

5. Without a Word

6. September

7. Trio

8. Hope Rising

9. Birdsong Medley: Journey Home

10. Birdsong Medley: Birdsong

11. Birdsong Medley: Journey's End

12. Last Dance

Tracks:

Toccata And Fugue In D Minor
Contradanza
Classical Gas
Theme From 'Caravans'
Warm Air
Jazz Will Eat Itself
Widescreen
Tequila Mockingbird
City Theme
Red Hot

Customer Reviews:

Innovative music.......2007-06-03

I have been listening to such contemporary artists as Bond, Yanni, Taleinsin Orchestra,... so I am not a new comer to contemporary fusion classical music. If I had listened to this CD when it first came out almost 10 years ago, I would probably have given it a 5. I am only giving it a four now (maybe a 3.5?) because there are simply other better albums out there - most of the songs here are more classically influenced than its purported to be. Also, while Vanessa-Mae is an accomplished violinist, she is not the most spectacular violnist. At times, she lackes the energy to propell her music to the next level. However, all in all, an enjoyable album, although nothing ground-breaking.

Slop from a slapper.......2005-03-01

This terrible and dull album launched the career of Über-nothing violinist, Vanessa Mae.

It is hard to describe the depth of the level to which this album stoops to be "popular". Low brow? You bet! Exploitative? Oh yeah! Dumbed down Classical Music? Well, that's what we've got here!

Value of this album? Hard to say. I am sure that Vanessa's parents and agent are happy with this prosaic product.

Very dumbed down dumb music - for the legions of philistines and musically naive of the world.

In one word, a "dud".

HO HUM --- REALLY NOT INTERESTING AT ALL.......2003-07-11

As violin technique goes, there is not much here in evidence to get all fired up about. She is an adequete violinist who does just fine with the material she is given, but the only people who are going to think that she is a violinist for the ages are people who don't know anything about violin playing.

That being said, this album had the potential to be interesting, except that the arrangements of Mike Batt are about as flat as one can get. This album seems to be more about Mike Batt's ego than about Vanessa Mae, as Mike perform, conducts, composes & produces practically every piece. This would be fine if the end product was remotely interesting, but of it sounds like it should be background music. The Bach arrangement, with gratuitous techno-pop flourishes thrown in at every opportunity, just bogs down in an effort to be "innovative." Most of Batt's compositions leave no impression whatsoever.

Any lunatic who puts this crossover album in the classical category truly needs to go back to Music Appreciation 101, to be reminded of what classical music is. File this one in the Fluffy Boring Pop category and forget about it.

Classical With a Twist.......2003-07-01

The first notes of Vanessa Mae's The Violin Player sound like a dramatic beginning to a classical composition, but it's not. This album in fact is anything but traditional classical. It's unique, creative, energetic and alive and I give Vanessa props for being brave enough to come out with it. It's hard to be different. The fact that Vanessa did make the music and did it so well says that she's a true artist, something sadly lacking in a world where technical mastery is considered more important than artistic invention. This is a fantastic, fun album that you'll want to listen to again and again, the music hitting something within you and bringing all sorts of energy you didn't know you had bubbling to the surface. If you won't buy it for that reason, then buy it for it's historical significance. It's already plain to me, Vanessa Mae with this album changed the one sided face of classical music forever.

Highly Listenable.......2002-11-13

Let's get this straight upfront: Vanessa Mae is a good violin player, but I've heard plenty better in the classical world today. You buy this CD not for Mae's technique as a violinist (frankly, I'd give her just a 6 or 7 out of 10), but for her innovation - her ground-breaking album that blends the old-style classical music with pop/techno/jazz, and gives that genre of music (which had there for a while even before Mae) the kind of visibility that it did not use to have. This album is novel and upbeat, and is highly listenable both to people who like classical music and those who find it intimdating (or boring). Would especially recommend this to people in their 20s and 30s.

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Awesome
paved the way Albertina Walker

Paved the Way
The Caravans
Manufacturer: Malaco Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Paved the Way
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Customer Reviews:

Awesome.......2006-09-17

I have just acquired a copy of your new cd. It is Awesome!!, Moving!!, Inspiring, Stimulating!! and I can go on and on , I love Paved The Way.
I cannot stop playing it.Thank you for doing this project. God has truly blessed The Caravans.
In a world of turmoil, it is refreshing to hear God's praises so eloquently sung.

paved the way Albertina Walker .......2006-09-15

They Needed Pastor Shirley Caesar Badly. They Should Have Begged her to do this album with them

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Ritual
Lift Him Up, Saints!!!!

The Best of the Caravans
The Caravans
Manufacturer: Savoy Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000FDP3
Release Date: 1998-11-10

Tracks:

I Won't Be Back
The Blood (Will Never Lose It's Power)
Remember Me
Your Friend
The Lord Will Provide
Lord Keep Me Day By Day
Mary Don't You Weep
Choose Ye This Day
He Won't Deny Me
You Can't Beat God Giving
No Coward Soldier
Seek Ye The Lord
I'm Not Tired Yet
One Of These Old Days
What Will Tomorrow Bring
Must Jesus Bear The Cross Alone
I'm Willing
Come On Jesus
To Whom Shall I Turn
Hallelujah It's Done
The Lord Will Make A Way
Make It In
Show Me Some Sign

Customer Reviews:

Ritual.......2003-12-15

No matter what your background might be.....spiritual or no...if you are a true music fan, you will not be able to deny this. This music is the birth of rock and roll. It is a ritual that you will undoubtingly be caught up in. Like walking in from the street into any Baptist Church in America, you can't help but feel the spirit....and this collection is truly one of the best examples of the raw intensity of old time gospel music. Thank your Supreme Being for Sister Inez Andrews on 'I'm Not Yet', and Shirley Caesar on 'Choose Ye This Day'. This is some of the stuff that Mick and Keith were listening to way back when, believe it.....

Lift Him Up, Saints!!!!.......1999-08-04

Truly a symbol of Gospel's Golden Age, this cd has enough raw emotion and spirit for even the most diehard gospel fan! Shirley Ceasar shines on "Choose Ye This Day", Inez Andrews brings down the house on "I'm Not Tired Yet" and "He Won't Deny Me", Josephine Howard lets the congregation have it on "What Will Tomorrow Bring" and Cassietta George shakes your soul on "Remember Me". Thank you Albertina for getting these girls together! They were stars then and are stars now! Praise God!

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Walk Around Heaven All Day: In Concert
Caravans
Manufacturer: Collectables
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006LSMZ
Release Date: 2002-10-08

Tracks:

Walk Around Heaven All Day
Revive Us Again
Nothing Can Stop Me
The Lord Tried Me
Right Now God
Be Sure
That's The Way The Lord Works
Solid Rock
Without God
I Can't Give Him Up Now
Since I've Been Born Again
Goin' Home
Looking For You And Me
That's Why I Call Him Mine
Soul Salvation
I'll Wait On The Lord
Blessed Assurance
Old Man River
Hold Your Head Up High
Stand By Me
I Want To See Jesus
My Shelter, My Rock
Hold Your Peace
My Soul Said Yes

Album Description

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Haunting, ethereal, and entirely original
great music!!!!!!
Great Driving Rhythms and more!
Caravans - Great Music
I highly recommend this CD!

Caravans
Armen Chakmakian
Manufacturer: Truart Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2004-09-07

Tracks:

Fire Dance
Spirits
Caravans
Mirage
Without a Word
September
Trio
Hope Rising
Birdsong Medley: Journey Home
Birdsong Medley: Birdsong
Birdsong Medley: Journey's End
Last Dance

Customer Reviews:

Haunting, ethereal, and entirely original.......2007-05-30

Armen Chakmakian is a rare artist. His compositions are not anything like the bland New Age cacaphonies that are floating around out there, even though his music is lumped in that category. His music has a haunting quality that creates a yearning for something that you can't quite grasp. It is mystical but completely unpretentious. Chakmakian has the unique ability to translate the longings and sighings of a heart into captivating music.

great music!!!!!!.......2005-12-11

I love the music on this cd, the beautiful piano solos and great rythms, help me to relax and feel great every time i listen to it

Great Driving Rhythms and more!.......2004-11-13

I really love this CD. It's a great driving CD... the Rhythms just take you away. Your mind begins to wander off to distant places. The piano solos are also very cool. I especially like some of the corus vocals that take on a spiritual tone. I like this one more than his first album. I highly recommend both. Enjoy!

Caravans - Great Music.......2004-11-06

I love the music in this CD. It's a great fusion of different melodies that just relaxing to listen to. I highly recommend this CD.

I highly recommend this CD!.......2004-11-04

I love this CD and highly recommend it. The music is very relaxing. Beautiful piano playing. I am going to get a few for the holidays as gifts.

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Caravans
Mike Batt
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ASIN: B000026E8S
Release Date: 1990-08-28

Tracks:

Caravans on the Move
Main Title
Russian Dance
Insider Sardar Khan's Palace
Journey to Badek
Camp at Qualir
Desolate Valley
Caravan Song
Qualir at Night
Storm in the Desert
Becky's Waltz
Kochi Dancer
Aftermath
Caravans Theme

The Best of the Caravans: Lying With Dinosaurs

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The Best of the Caravans: Lying With Dinosaurs
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Is This Fear?
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Baby That's Where You're Wrong
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Gimme a Ride
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Pay Back Day
Restless Heart
Mystery Girl
Just Won't Die
Get a Head
Dinosaurs Will Die
Highway to Hell
Desperate Choice
More Whiskey [2004 Version]
Holy Roller Novocaine
Cecil Brown
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Oh Please Lord Remember Me
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One Of These Mornings
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Easy Money
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Better Place
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Sometimes I Wish
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(Be My) Hearts Desire
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