Paradise

Paradise

ASIN: B00000DFT3

Editorial Reviews
From Jazziz
In a genre where sticking to the middle of the road is generally rewarded with airplay, is it any wonder smooth-jazz artists often save their truest, most revealing expressions for the end of the disc (after the powers that be pick the radio cut)?

Such is the case with guitarist Tim Bowman's Paradise. Bowman's song titles and liner notes reveal a devotion to and a passion for God, but he keeps things pleasantly funky until very late in the proceedings. And it's obvious that Bowman's heart is in tunes like "Walk With Me" and "Lord Move the Mountain" (tracks nine and 10). The latter features a choir led by Vickie Winans and sounds like an out-take from Kirk Whalum's Gospel According to Jazz - only with a crunchy, blues-flavored guitar solo rather than sax. Marcus Abernathy's simmering, often percussive organ work on these two tunes helps bring Bowman to church, where he seems able to improvise with far more abandon than on earlier, secular tracks.

Dana Davis' organ is less pronounced on "I'll Never Forget," but it spurs that same sort of adventure as Bowman modulates between crisp, high, electric tones and darker blue notes. Another bold (and retro) production touch is Mark Bouldes' distorted electric piano lines on "Show Me the Way."

While Bowman displays solid chops throughout, his reliance on electronic drums and percussion leads to a certain generic feel between the tunes. While smooth-jazz radio will no doubt latch on to this aspect of the album, Bowman would be better off getting a real drummer and sticking to the material that most obviously inspires him.

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Paradise Lost
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Waiting for Heaven &Hell to battle never happened

Paradise isn't lost on this album.

Fantastic 21st-Century Neoclassical Metal

Unbelievable

Great Expectations?!

Paradise Lost
Symphony X
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ASIN: B000I8ON6Q
Release Date: 2007-06-26

Tracks:

Oculus Ex Inferni
Set The World On Fire (The Lie Of Lies)
Domination
The Serpentís Kiss
Paradise Lost
Eve Of Seduction
The Walls Of Babylon
Seven
The Sacrifice
Revelation (Divus Pennae Ex Tragoedia)

Album Description

The masters of Symphonic Power Metal are back!

Symphony X are recognized by-and-large as one the most important acts in the worldwide metal scene. After the release of their hugely successful CD, The Odyssey - and after nearly five years - Michael Romeo and his band have returned with what is already being praised as their best work to date. Paradise Lost has all the trademarks that have come to be associated with Symphony X: Incredibly intricate and powerful, yet-melodic compositions that showcase every member's unrivaled technical skill as instrumentalists. However, once again it must be said that the spotlight is squarely on the ferocious vocal force of singer Russell Allen and the almost inhuman pyrotechnics of guitarist Michael Romeo.

The North American version of Paradise Lost features a fantastic foldout and diecut digipack that was designed by Warren Flanagan, who has done art-direction for major motion picture blockbusters such as I Robot, X-Men and Blade.

This is thee guitar release of the summer!

Customer Reviews:

Waiting for Heaven &Hell to battle never happened.......2007-07-09

Truthfully,I was waiting for a lot more in SX's cd.In the following,I will try to tell why I feel this is lacking in creativity,drive and progressiveness.

First of all,the wait for the new cd,to fans,seemed eternal.When it was finally released,the fans expected something spectacular,what we got was something that lacked creativity. The story-line,for one is patchy,when cross-efferenced to Milton's epic novel.That's alright,but at least,give the fans something to think about and sink their teeth into.The lyrics are similar to an abridged version of a literary masterpiece.

Musically,the boys still have their chops but the song writing needed to be distributed fairly.It's basically a Allen/Romeo concept,Pinella had nothing to do with it,he's mixed out real good.That's what made The Oddessy and V,Mythology Suite great,the mixture of all writers.Allen's phrasing is too cliché,instead of flirting with other patterns,he sticks to Wings of Divine Tragedy and even totally disgusts me when in the should be apex song, Paradise lost,there is a point where he sings something like Michael Bolton.The raspiness is also annoying in some parts.The whole originality of it it lost.

Progressively,it lacks when compared to their others.It's too commercial,that's what happens when success creeps up the door,it's happened to the best.The cd is not bad,it's just not great.In a summer,when progressive music could have had 4 great releases: Dream Theater,Kamelot,Rush and Symphony X,only Rush's Snakes and Arrows proves to be the best.
Now,as for the designer of the cd packaging ,they should be slapped with a dirty ,stinky salmon fish and hung upside down.The quality of the packaging is low budget and low imagination........ouch,this review hurts me as well !!!!!!!

Remember,small minds,this review is simply my opinion based on my expectations of a great progressive group.

Paradise isn't lost on this album........2007-07-09

Symphony X has been a big part of the progressive metal movement. While not as popular as other bands in the genre, like Dream Theater, Opeth, Therion, Symphony X has still been able to make a name for themselves with their neo-classical style of playing, the superb vocals of Russell Allen, and the mesmerizing guitar work of Michael Romeo.

Symphony X has released a concept album based on the classic poem by John Milton, Paradise Lost. The album is being hyped as one of the darkest and edgiest albums Symphony X has ever made.

"Oculus Ex Inferni"
This song is an instrumental that sets the album's mood and tenor for the rest of the album. The instrumental successfully builds tension as the listener hears an epic choir.

"Set the World on Fire!"
This song is blazing fast, with precise drumming and shredding riffs and keyboards. The chorus is good. The song dives into a brilliant unison solo between Romeo and Pinnella before ending with a tremendous riff.

"Domination"
This song starts off with a bass solo before the whole band joins in. The sound continues in the style of the last track. Russell Allen gets a special mention in this track as he almost sounds crazed in a few sections of this song, with his growling vocals really taking form. The middle section of "Domination" is highlighted by another spectacular Romeo solo and some great keyboard work by Pinnella.

"Serpent's Kiss"
This song starts off a bit slow, the opening riff is slow and straight ahead. The song does pick up speed. The song, while not having the same impact as the last two tracks, is a solid track that leads into the first ballad of the album.

"Paradise Lost"
This song is the first of two ballads that help to show the softer side of Symphony X. "Paradise Lost" starts off with superb piano and acoustic guitar. The song picks up and the piano and acoustic guitar drive the melody throughout the track. Russell Allen is finally able to really sing. Mention should be made to Pinnella. While his influences on the past couple of songs haven't been as strong as in the past, he is still able to stand out with his keyboard playing.

"Eve of Seduction"
This song brings back the frantic pace from the first half of the album. Romeo has an opening solo that would make any other metal guitarist proud. The song is fast, yet brings some groove and melody to the chorus by slowing the track down a bit. Romeo pulls out one of his craziest solos on the album so far and that helps to make the track stand on the album.

"The Walls of Babylon"
This song is over eight minutes long and is the first of three epic tracks. The song is so epic that the vocals don't even come in until the second half of the song! A choir of voices is used in the first half, which helps to make the track sound very creepy. The instrumental section isn't fast, but it is very technical, with some good riff changes and bass playing. The second half is not as spectacular as the first half, but the guitar work is solid and the vocals are full of power and rage.

"Seven"
This song which is the 8th track, is the second epic, at a bit over seven minutes. The song is one of the heaviest on the album, and also has the best interlude on the album, which goes on for over two minutes. The highlight of this interlude is two Romeo solos, the return of the creepy choir, and a superb bass section.

"The Sacrifice"
This song is the second ballad and is 1 heck of a ballad. Piano and acoustic guitars are the flavor of the song. However, the acoustic guitars are more of a stand out in this track than "Paradise Lost." Allen puts in his best vocal performance of the album with an emotional performance. Romeo even gets a chance to show off his acoustic skills at the end of the track, when he plays a forty second solo with the an acoustic guitar. I feel this ballad is much better than the title track, but both are very good and short enough to not be repetitive.

"Revelations (Divus Pennae Ex Tragoedia)"
This song is the last epic track, and the longest track on the album, clocking in nearly the nine and a half minute mark. Starting with an epic sounding guitar introduction, the track shows off the band's progressive nature. Romeo plays a fast riff while Pinnella plays a piano in the background. Eventually, Allen's vocals come in and the song picks up in intensity, but the piano is continued to be played in the background. The song changes pace about two minutes in, slowing down to let the band show off their technical playing ability. The interlude comes out of nowhere, with keyboards taking over. Pinnella keyboard skills are in full form in the interlude, as he gets the chance to let loose on the piano and keyboard. Romeo, of course, gets in a great solo before the band slows down yet again. The pace picks up for its exceptional conclusion, where a lonely acoustic guitar and piano fade out as a choir sings of the apocalypse, which is a good end to Paradise Lost.

I feel this album is one of the strongest releases in 2007. The darker music makes for some interesting riffs and song ideas. While some songs don't stand out as much as others, and there is no defining epic track. Paradise Lost still stands out in the progressive metal field.

Fantastic 21st-Century Neoclassical Metal.......2007-07-08

Symphony X have single-handedly reinvented and re-energized a genre first pioneered by Yngwie Malmsteen, and brought neoclassical-style metal into a new generation. Others have covered similiar ground, but no where near as effectively and confidently, while adding progressive elements as well as a heavier, more modern style and edge.

"Paradise Lost" is a guitar-lover's dream, as guitar guru Michael Romeo turns this album into an absolute riff-fest; his ultra-heavy, complex and odd-metered riffs and fills are quite exhilarating, and this album is full of amazing solos and harmonized instrumental sections that add a sense of urgency and intesity to the entire disc.

There is no weak link in the band whatsoever, as singer Russell Allen delivers dynamic, powerful vocals, and the atmospheric and melodic keyboards are interlaced with Romeo's guitar work seamlessly, giving the album an epic, fantastic feel. Add superb and creative packaging and artwork and you have one of the best metal albums in years, yet alone in a year of other great metal releases. Well worth the wait....I can't keep this out of my CD player. Highest recommendation for any metal fan.

Unbelievable.......2007-07-07

First off, I am not going to say this cd is better than the Odyssey, TDWOT, or V because the fact is that all of those cds are incredible. Is this cd on par with those, absolutely. This cd is amazing. Unbelievable musicianship paired with incredible songwriting. Michael Romeo turns in an inhuman performance on the guitar with mindboggling rhythm work and leads that will make your head spin. The other musicians provide virtuoso performances as well, but the guitar is up front on this one. Michael Pinnela's keys though complement this one more so than on the Odyssey. He has some of his best leads and tradeoffs to date on a few of these tracks.
I will now address a few ridiculous statements by some other reviewers (notice I did not call them fans of this band because if you give this cd anything less than 4 stars; you are either deaf or accidently ordered this instead of a Bonnie Raitt cd). One reviewer would have you to believe that Symphony X is now prog's Morbid Angel or Deicide. This cd is not Satanic. It is a darker themed cd that tells stories. If that offends you, then go buy a Stryper cd. The other criticism I read is over vocals. Apparently, that person didn't listen to the cd either. There are no "death metal" vocals on this cd. Russell Allen provides quite a bit of a more aggressive tone, but he also uses his higher tone on the lighter songs. If anything, he shows diversity that we have not seen before. I count that as a plus. As a matter of fact, there is a lot of diversity on this cd that we have not seen before which makes the negative reviews on this one so puzzling to me. In addition to still getting the orchestration, different time changes, symphonic choruses and everything that makes Symphony X; we also get more bass and drum solos, even an acoustic, classical style solo. What more do you want from this band? If V or the Odyssey are so unattainable, then go listen to those cds. I will enjoy the newest masterpiece by the band.

In summary, this cd is amazing. If you listen to the naysayers, you will miss out on the best metal release of the year from the best metal band around period. It took them 5 years to put it together, and the results show despite what some have written. Thank you Symphony X. I hope to see you on tour.

Great Expectations?!.......2007-07-07

Let's establish a few points here right off the bat so there will be no disillusionment. Point one: Symphony X is a progressive power metal band. (Yes boys and girls....that's three discriptive words there) Point two: It's taken SymX almost 10 years to get enough recognition from the critics to allow for monsterous touring schedules here in the US as well as abroad. That annonimity left them with much more time on their hands to write new material and produce new CD's. So it took them five years.....these have been some busy boys. Just take the time to look at all the stuff they've been involved with in that time period.
That being said......Paradise Lost is a mind blowing work of art that incorporates all the qualities that fans have come to love about SymX with some new twists to boot. If you want every song to sound like "Communion" off the V album.....then go buy an Allen Parsen's Project CD. If you only want songs like "The Accoldade"...then go pull out your old Kansas CD's and have a blast from the past. These boys are cutting-edge and raising the bar for all metal bands who dare to call themselves "prog". Paradise Lost is definitely not for the faint hearted, it's full of power, dark themes, beautiful melodies, and mind-blowing musicianship. Russell Allen has more voices than Rich Little and uses them effectively on each and every song. If you don't like a little grit and growl from a vocalist....go buy Clay Akin's CD. I read the reviews on this CD from so-called fans of SymX and am appaled at how much they want to squeeze them into a box that fits their taste. The thing I ALWAYS love about these guys is that they are fresh, creative and never repeat themselves. Sure it was a shock to the senses when I first hear Paradise Lost.....but it was a shock to the senses on every prior SymX CD as well. That's the thrill....that's what made me a fan in the first place. If you like your music over the top, these guys wrote this CD just for you. If you like your music predictable and redundant as if stamped out of a mold, then don't waste your money. (most metal acts have been waisting your money for years) This is a masterpiece of progressive power metal (damn, there's those three little words again) that proves that Symphony X is truely the premier metal act on the whole globe. Just an opinion.......

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You know, they didn't actually go away
Paradise Lost has been rediscovered!
Very heavy & melodic

In Requiem
Paradise Lost
Manufacturer: Century Media
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ASIN: B000PAAI3E
Release Date: 2007-06-05

Tracks:

Never for the Damned
Ash & Debris
Enemy
Lamented Shade
Requiem
Unreachable
Prelude to Descent
Fallen Children
Beneath Black Skies
Sedative God
Your Own Reality

Customer Reviews:

You know, they didn't actually go away.......2007-07-07

I've noticed in various metal publications (as well as the reviews here) that Paradise Lost's 2007 album In Requiem is being hailed as a "return to form" and the band's best album since 1995's Draconian Times. What exactly did the band have to "return" from? I suppose Host and Believe in Nothing could be considered below Paradise Lost's usual high standards, but One Second, Symbol of Life and Paradise Lost were all fantastic albums. In Requiem is simply the logical extension of those recent works.

I will grant that In Requiem seems like a tighter, more focused album than its predecessors. The band seems far more interested in writing good metal songs than in coming up with dance beats, which is fine by me. Once again, Paradise Lost demonstrates why no one can touch them when it comes to balancing a dark atmosphere and subject matter with completely irresistible melodies (see for example, songs like Enemy and Beneath Black Skies). There isn't a lot of experimentation, nor are there any Dead Can Dance or Smiths covers this time around. Of course, I tend to think that Paradise Lost can do whatever they want at this point, considering the fact that they pretty much invented the whole gothic metal genre.

So yeah, it's a really solid album. I just think that most of the praise it is receiving could just as easily have been heaped upon either of the band's previous albums. I do think that the cover artwork for In Requiem is one of the best, if not the best, of the band's album covers to date.

Paradise Lost has been rediscovered!.......2007-06-25

I agree with the comments from the previous review. This CD is really good. Paradise Lost is back in top form with this release and it's about time; the last album that I really liked was Draconian Times, and that was over 10 years ago! I had bought a few other post Draconian Times albums and was sorely disappointed. I had just about forgotten about Paradise Lost when I decided to risk buying this and I am not disappointed. This is what they should have done years ago, but better late then never!

Very heavy & melodic.......2007-06-19

I've been a Paradise Lost fan since Draconian Times. I think this is their best effort in years and might even be my favorite album from them. It's on constant rotation on my MP3 player. Notable tracks are "Never for the Damned", "The Enemy" and "Praise Lamented Shade" which is a very dark and churning song. Very passionate vocals and melodies. This is a great release from a great band.

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Another Best of Mehdi
Delightful, Relaxing, Wonderful !
Nice, but not the best I've ever heard.
Musical Nirvana - Where sound quality, artistry and composition come together.
Gorgeous sound !

Instrumental Paradise Volume 8
Mehdi
Manufacturer: SoothingMusic.Com
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B000PGQEIG
Release Date: 2007-04-30

Tracks:

Steps To Paradise
Eternal Bliss
Guiding Light
Heavens Rain
Utopian Dance
Sacred Gathering
Blossoming Flowers
Connecting Prayer
Trees In The Breeze
Prayers Answered

Product Description

Have you ever heard music so beautiful that it captivated you, lifted you up and opened your heart and mind? As comfortable as a relaxing day on the beach or as fresh as a warm spring breeze, these rich multicultural soundscapes are the soundtrack to your dreams. It's the feeling of bliss that you wish would never end. This is the music of Mehdi. We call it, "Music that sounds the way life should feel".>>> Contemporary Instrumental: Piano, Acoustic Guitar, Violin, Cello, Flute, Live Orchestral Strings, Electric Guitar, Persian Oud, Sitar, Santoor, Hammered Dulcimer with Rhythmic Hand Percussion, Drum Kit all Placed in Lush Orchestral Arrangements.

Customer Reviews:

Another Best of Mehdi .......2007-07-06

"Every album should be called Best of Mehdi," another reviewer once said.
Amen. It's everything everyone says it is. And it was absolutely worth the wait.
Yes, good cover choice; love the white horse.

Where's our DVD, Concertmaster?

Delightful, Relaxing, Wonderful !.......2007-06-29

I also purchased this CD based on the reviews and I'm truly glad that I did. This is Mehdi at his best. I've only listened to it a a few times since I received it, but I know I'll be playing it often. It's especially nice in the car, because it brings the surrounding natural scenery to life. Recommended !

Nice, but not the best I've ever heard........2007-06-29

I bought this based on other review I read on Amazon cold-turkey. It's nice, but not up to the calibur of other albums I have in the same genra.

I wouldn't not recommend it, but I wouldn' rave over it either.

Musical Nirvana - Where sound quality, artistry and composition come together........2007-06-25

Power up the stereo. Turn the lights down low. Don the headphones and energize the CD player. Relax. It's time to enter a world of virtuoso musicianship, of soundscapes that take you to another world. Close your eyes and listen. You're no longer alone but surrounded by beauty and floating into Paradise. You move seamlessly between this world and the next, the music weaving a tapestry that transcends the distance and the times.

Mehdi's Instrumental Paradise is a special recording in that it captures the soul and essence of one of the great musical visionaries in our time.

Mehdi has been playing the piano since he could reach the keys and has composed music for many feature films prior to embarking on his Instrumental musical journey in the mid-90's. Mehdi's music (a mixture of Middle Eastern, Celtic, Greek, Southern European and Spanish or at times Moorish set to neo classical and more modern influences) defies the current practice of cataloging each artist into a standard category. Above all else, this is music for the adventurer in each of us.

Mehdi is the feature artist showcasing his wide-ranging Piano and mesmerizing original compositions. But this is by no means a one-person show. Flutist Dan Jenks, Violinist Tony Ragetti, Percussionist Yoshi Masayuki,Cellist Jesse Von Unwerth,Persian Oudist John Bilezikjian,Guitarist Michael Barbieri,Sitarist Daniel J Gupta are just a few of the virtuoso musicians on this master piece.
They add their tremendous musical talents to a recording that truly is more than the sum of its individual parts. Each of these musicians are talented masters in their own right and have recorded with Mehdi as well as other respected and diverse musicians ranging from Loreena Mckinnett to Yanni.

The sound quality of this recording is beyond reproach. The dynamics and spatial imaging of the recording deserve special mention. This truly is a recording without fault: Over 59 minutes of timeless excellence in sound.

Mehdi's spirituality seems to be as little understood as his music. He is a musical and spiritual adventurer. Each recording contains compositions that deal with a wide range of influences ranging from Christianity to Mysticism to Islam and other faiths. One should be careful in not labeling his beliefs as well as his music. Just listen, learn and enjoy.

If you enjoy artists such as Secret Garden, Loreena Mckinnett,Enya, David Lanz, Phil Coulter, Yanni, classical, Celtic and other world music, or if you are intrigued by a musical adventure, Mehdi's extraordinary Instrumentals should be on your short list of future musical purchases.

Gorgeous sound !.......2007-06-25

A DJ here in Austin insists on calling Mehdi, "The Jewel of public television." While many of his fans are probably jealous that there's actually a station here that gives him airtime (KGSR, 107.1 -- a near identical twin of KBCO Boulder, 97.3), I've patiently combed public TV listings for months, and never seen his name once. Woe is me!

Ever since some cognoscenti used a snippet of his "Wedding Song" as background on an episode of "Northern Exposure," I've been hooked on Mehdi's compelling blend of inspiring melodies and middle eastern rhythms. The California Native and his bandmates are wizards with their instruments. Volume 8 Instrumental Paradise is a must for any fan of Mehdi's music; and I can think of no better way for someone unfamiliar with his sound to become acquainted.

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Number 10
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Great Great Great
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Paradise Theater
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ASIN: B000002GBW
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

A.D. 1928
Rockin' The Paradise
Too Much Time On My Hands
Nothing Ever Goes As Planned
The Best Of Times
Lonely People
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Amazon.com essential recording

One album before Styx cut loose with an honest-to-goodness concept album, Kilroy Was Here, they flirted with the idea on Paradise Theater. The concept here has something to do with the decline of America in the '70s, based on the condemnation and destruction of the Paradise Theater, a famous showplace in the band's hometown of Chicago. Truth be told, the concept hasn't held together that well, though the individual songs have, led by the optimistic ballad "The Best of Times," and the rockers "Too Much Time on My Hands" and "Snowblind." Dennis DeYoung gives some of his most theatrical performances throughout, presaging his overly ambitious Kilroy concept, but also his successful run performing in the legitimate theater, as Pontius Pilate in Jesus Christ Superstar. Paradise, meanwhile, was about as good as it got for Styx. --Daniel Durchholz

Customer Reviews:

Number 10.......2007-06-29

After the disappointing 'Cornerstone' I was a little nervous about buying this. Didn't want to be let down. But, to my surprise, a very solid release. Almost a concept album of sorts with a common theme of the Paradise Theater. Once again, DeYoung delivers his radio friendly 'The Best of Times', but also delivers the rocking 'Rockin' the Paradise'. Two songs basically the same musically, just a little twist thrown in on the styling. Shaw gives us 'Too Much Time on My Hands', still playing on top 40 today. The only song that never really fit into the album and maybe could be considered filler would be Shaw's 'She Cares'. As much as he would say about DeYoung's songs later on this was a pretty sappy song from him. At least today on cd you can just skip it or just not include it in your mix. But then again, maybe you're one of the fans that likes it. Your choice, but a great album to hear especially after their last.

A Return to Glory.......2006-10-19

Styx returned to a harder style with this album, a style that seemed to vanish on 1979's Cornerstone. While they didn't rock as hard as they had on "Pieces of Eight", fans nonetheless embraced this album, thanks to songs like "Rockin' The Paradise" and "Snowblind". Newer fans of the band were also happy with "The Best of Times" and "Too Much Time On My Hands". This is probably the most polished album of Styx's career; for older fans this was probably their biggest complaint with the album. The blend of styles worked well for them here, but this would be the last album that would prove satisfying to what had become a large legion of fans.

Great Great Great.......2006-10-14

This album is another great one in a long line of great Styx albums. Dennis DeYoung is such a huge part of the success of Styx. Every song here is a winner.
Rockin' The Paradise really gets it rocking. Too Much Time On My Hands is a Styx classic. All the way through this album shows how awesome Styx was. This is a must have for any Styx or classic rock fan.

BUY IT! BUY IT! BUY IT!.......2006-09-02

Styx Flirted With The Idea Of A Concept Album On This Piece Of Art. The Album Is About A Theatre Known As The Paradise That Is Built To Last Forever But Is Eventually Torn Down Due To Lack Of Interest. It Symbolizes The Decline Of Morals In The United States. Sad But True. If You Know Your Rock And Roll History You Very Well Know That When Styx Went On Tour For This Album They Set A World Record For The Highest Grossing Tour By One Band.

Anyway About The Album. You Can Kind Of Tell This Is About A Theatre Because Almost Every Song I Wouldn't Mind Seeing Or Hearing on Broadway. This Album Holds A Lot Of Great Styx Songs Like "Too Much Time On My Hands", "Snowblind", "The Best Of Times", And The Famous Two-Parter "A.D. 1928" And "Rockin' The Paradise". Paradise Theatre Also Checks In With The Rocker "Half-Penny, Two-Penny" And Shaw's Ballad "She Cares". And If You've Seen Styx's Return To Paradise" DVD Or Heard The CD You Know What They Did. I Loved How They Closed Out The Concert With "The Best Of Times" Combined With "A.D. 1958" To Finish Off The Cocert. I Thought That Was A Particular Nice Touch By Them.

This Is A Great Styx Album And One Of Their Best. These Guys Are One Of The Greatest Bands Of All-Time In Any One's Opinion. The Best Band (In My Opinion) Of All-Time.

This Is A Must Have Album. If You Love Music As Much As I Do You Must Have This Album In Your Collection.

Great era for music.......2006-03-15

Styx was at the top of their game in this album, and it's definitely a RECORD that make syou longn for the days when there actually were nice big record albums and big album covers and sleeves that the artists put a lot of thought into the design for. Beautiful lead singing voice, beautiful music and a very beautiful album design! I like my CDs like anybody else, but this is an era of rock we can't forget.

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At The Movies by Andre Rieu
very beautiful
Refreshing Music
from texas--AND FROM A MUSIC LOVER
Andre Rieu - Music for the masses

At The Movies

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ASIN: B0001HAGPG
Release Date: 2004-03-23

Tracks:

Love Theme - Romeo and Juliet
Lara's Theme / Somewhere My Love - Dr. Zhivago
My Heart Will Go On - Titanic
The Second Waltz - Eyes Wide Shut
Heigh-Ho - Snow White
Moonriver - Breakfast at Tiffany's
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Romance - The Gadfly
Main Title - Once Upon a Time in the West

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At The Movies by Andre Rieu.......2007-05-20

Andre Rieu brings a warmth and pop-like aire to his music.Here he plays popular music with a classical orchestra and adds his special ingredients to it ie:humor (musical jokes for the serious listener),fun,light-heartedness.It's a band of very talented musicians having alot of fun as is evident in the playing and especially if you've seen them in concert.I can "hear" the smiles on their not serious faces by their style of playing...less staccato and with more feeling.Andre and company swing and dance through every track climaxing on Ravel's Bolero from the movie "10".

very beautiful.......2007-01-09

This cd is very beautiful. It captures the songs wonderfully. The orchestra does a fine job.

Refreshing Music.......2006-11-03

Andre Rieu presents wonderful songs in a very inspirational way. They are to be enjoyed as "dinner music" or just for times when the TV is off and you need some "quiet time". It is a great grouping of melodies.

from texas--AND FROM A MUSIC LOVER.......2006-08-30

ANDRE RIEU TAKES US ON A WONDERFUL TRIP BACK IN TIME TO THE MOVIES YOU CAN=T FORGET AND THE MUSIC THAT MADE THEM CLASSICS. DO BUY IT. IT IS A TREASURE...

Andre Rieu - Music for the masses.......2006-08-10

Sometimes you just want enjoyable music as a backdrop to the job at hand. I turn to Andre to get me through these events. Probably not a glowing endorsement, but if you know of Mr. Rieu's feelings about music, he would just smile and nod his head. This is music to just enjoy for the sake of music - and that is a good thing.

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Great disc
Bluesy Americana doesn't get any better than this
Rich, Lyrical, Complex Blues
Mixed Feelings
One Of His Best

Paradise and Lunch
Ry Cooder
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Bop Till You Drop

ASIN: B000002KC4
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Tamp 'Em Up Solid
Tattler
Married A Man's A Fool
Jesus On The Mainline
It's All Over Now
Fool For A Cigarette/ Feelin' Good
If Walls Could Talk
Mexican Divorce
Ditty Wah Ditty

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Think of Ry Cooder as a musicologist who makes learning fun. A particularly nifty collection from 1974, Paradise & Lunch is solo Cooder at his best. The song selection is inspired and unpredictable: numbers by Burt Bacharach, Mississippi Fred McDowell, and Bobby Womack commingle with ease. "Tattler" is a rare Ry original that happens to be one of the collection's highlights. Jazz legend Earl Hines guests on the dapper "Ditty Wa Ditty." --Steven Stolder

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Great disc.......2007-05-25

I didnt think I was going to like this as much as I did, but whadayaknow, it didnt leave my CD player in my car for like 3 days. This dude can play geetar. At first I wasnt sure about his voice, but then I woke up and realized he's pretty good. And man, he gets down with the guitar on a few songs. Really cool, interesting music for people that like music, and not stuff like Tim McGraw.

Bluesy Americana doesn't get any better than this.......2007-03-28

Back in my college days in the early 70's I remember this album being voted as Album of the Year by (it seems like) Rolling Stone or Stereophile Magazine - I can't quite remember which. And so I bought it not knowing anything at all about Ry Cooder.

I tend towards music where the rhythms are strong and catchy as they are in early Soul/R&B music. If it isn't a good song in the first place, I don't care how good the instrumentation or the singing are performed. It just won't stand up.

Well, I go back to this album often and I agree with one of the other reviewers in the observation that the songs chosen here are a little eclectic in mix, but they all have that certain flannel shirt and blue jeans Blues funk character to them. The tone on Cooder's bottleneck slide guitar fits them perfectly as does his voice. His playing is stunning on most of the cuts.

The other thing I seem to detect in the choice of songs is a sense of humor. I'm not a big lyrics guy but The Tattler and Married Man's A Fool put a smile on my face every time I hear 'em.

As with several of the other reviewers, this one's in my Top Ten All Time Albums easy...

Rich, Lyrical, Complex Blues.......2007-03-24

Ry Cooder is one of the most misunderstood recording artists of his generation. Too often critics treat him as some kind of rarified musical archivist or historian when he is really a very sophisticated arranger and an unparalled soloist. Simply put, "Paradise and Lunch" contains some of the richest and most lyrical guitar playing you'll find in any genre. By incorporating the instrument's complex blues legacy into his arrangements and playing, he creates an intimate and expressive album out of a very diverse set of songs. His "Mexican Divorce" may be the most subtle and emotionally charged version of a Bacharach/David song ever recorded. I've owned this album on vinyl for a quarter century and it sounds better each time I hear it.

Mixed Feelings.......2007-02-12

Saw Ry Cooder on the PBS station with Buena Vista Social Club, bought this album expecting something I didn't get. It's ok, I guess I just don't get Ry Cooder

One Of His Best.......2007-02-02

Another excellent Ry Cooder CD. Done in his unique country blues style. Right up there with Bop Till You Drop.

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harem
New to Sarah Brightman
Stranger in Paradise - More Like Stranger in a Lost Cause
No voice like hers in the world
Brilliant Brightman, Her best CD.

Harem
Sarah Brightman , and Frank Peterson
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ASIN: B00008W2QZ
Release Date: 2003-06-10

Tracks:

Harem
What A Wonderful World
It's A Beautiful Day
What You Never Know
The Journey Home
Free
Mysterious Days
The War Is Over
Misere Mei
Beautiful
Arabian Nights
Stranger In Paradise
Until The End Of Time
You Take My Breathe Away

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If one's notion of "world music" promises a touch of the exotic and indigenous, often overlooked is the fact that the influence of western pop music has seeped into every corner of the globe, creating a hybrid that's often more than merely the sum of its influences. Theater vet Brightman steps into that pan-cultural hall of mirrors here, wedding her fascination with the music and rhythms of the "forbidden places" (the title's Arabic meaning) of the Middle East to her own oft ethereal vocal charms and rock-solid sense of drama. And if the diva's equally sound crossover sensibilities (and that of longtime producer Frank Peterson) sometimes mire it in familiar world-beat pastiche, Brightman's charmed muse manages some transcendent moments nonetheless. Her musical borrowings (Borodin for the title track; Puccini's *Madame Butterfly* for "It's a Beautiful Day") are as compelling as her choice of collaborators: classical violin star Nigel Kennedy and Iraqi vocalist Kadim Al Sahir add compelling touches to the weary timeliness of "The War is Over." The musical influences range from Europe across the Mediterranean and as far East as the Indian roots of "Bollywood" composer A.R. Rahman's "The Journey Home" and Brightman's own "You Take My Breath Away" to evocative recastings of the emblematic standards "Stranger in Paradise" and Louis Armstrong's "What a Wonderful World," while ex-Killing Joke keyboardist Jaz Coleman provides the savory East-meets-West orchestrations that ensure Brightman's star turns the seamless foundations they deserve. --Jerry McCulley

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Customer Reviews:

harem .......2007-05-28

As usual a quick and effecient service ,especially for people who live abroad.Keep up the excellent work John Williams.

New to Sarah Brightman.......2007-03-12

I'm very new to Sarah brightman's music and I enjoy this CD. I think she has an amazing voice. Very talented young woman and this cd was very relaxing and joyful to listen to. I like to learn and heard more from Sarah Brightman.

Stranger in Paradise - More Like Stranger in a Lost Cause.......2006-12-30

I'm not throughly pleased with this album! This CD is only good if you know how to dance in a Middle-Easters fashion. About half of each track is dominated by all orchestrations and no Sarah. Plus, Pop-Sarah isn't really for me. I much prefer the Classical-Sarah. Some of the tracks are okay, like "Harem", "The Journey Home", "Beautiful", and "Stranger in Paradise". Really, this is a good CD for your collection, but I wouldn't listen to it on a 24/7 basis.

No voice like hers in the world.......2006-10-01

I own this cd. I saw her in person at the "Harem" concert. Never had I heard or seen any voice like this. What a performer, best concert I'd ever seen. Beautiful voice, I can never get enough of Sarah Brightman's music. It is so comforting at times. I have all her music and this cd makes you wonder, how can she top this? Thank you Sarah Brightman for giving us your beautiful gift of music.

Brilliant Brightman, Her best CD........2006-09-18

Sarah is just the best, she can hit any note and her individuality shines on this CD. She sings "The Journey Home" from the musical Bombay Dreams and her voice just soars. "Harem", "Mysterious Ways" and "You Take My Breah Away" are songs that take me to dreamland. Amazing! A master piece!

Somewhere over the Rainbow: The Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals

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They were right--there is NO business like the show business they did way back when !!!
One of the best cds I ever bought.
Never Sounded Better
Somewhere Over The Rainbow
"Hollywood Musicals of the Golden Age are still among us"

Somewhere over the Rainbow: The Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals
Various Artists
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ASIN: B000066RO5
Release Date: 2002-06-04

Tracks:

Singin In The Rain - Gene Kelly
Theres No Business Like Show Business - Betty Hutton, Howard Keel, Keenan Wynn & Louis Calhern
'S Wonderful - Gene Kelly & Georges Guetary
Thats Entertainment! - Fred Astaire, Jack Buchanan, Nanette Fabray & Oscar Levant
Stranger In Paradise - Ann Blyth & Vic Damone
Easter Parade - Judy Garland & Fred Astaire
Lullaby Of Broadway - Winifred Shaw, Dick Powell & Chorus
Get Happy - Judy Garland
Night And Day - Fred Astaire
True Love - Bing Crosby & Grace Kelly
Honeysuckle Rose - Lena Horne w/ Benny Carter & His Orchestra
They Cant Take That Away From Me - Fred Astaire
Milkman, Keep Those Bottles Quiet - Nancy Walker & The M-G-M Studio Chorus w/ Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra
Baby, Its Cold Outside - Esther Williams & Ricardo Montalban
For Me And My Gal - Gene Kelly & Judy Garland
Puttin On The Ritz - Clark Gable & Co.
Hallelujah! - Tony Martin, Vic Damone, Kay Armen, Ann Miller, Debbie Reynolds, Clark Burroughs & Co.
Bless Yore Beautiful Hide - Howard Keel
Taking A Chance On Love - Ethel Waters & Eddie "Rochester" Anderson
As Time Goes By - Dooley Wilson w/ Elliot Carpenter (Bonus Track)
Laras Theme (Main Title) - The M-G-M Studio Orchestra (Bonus Track)

Tracks:

Over The Rainbow - Judy Garland
Its A Most Unusual Day - Jane Powell
Wunderbar - Kathryn Grayson & Howard Keel
Cant Help Lovin Dat Man - Ava Gardner
Going Hollywood - Bing Crosby
The Trolley Song - Judy Garland, The M-G-M Studio Chorus
Gigi - Louis Jourdan
I Got Rhythm - Judy Garland, Mickey Rooney & Co.
Aba Daba Honeymoon - Debbie Reynolds, Carleton Carpenter & M-G-M Studio Chorus
The Lady Is A Tramp - Lena Horne
The Best Things In Life Are Free - June Allyson & Peter Lawford
Cheek To Cheek - Fred Astaire
A Kiss To Build A Dream On - Louis Armstrong
Put 'Em In A Box - Doris Day & The Page Cavanaugh Trio
If Swing Goes, I Go Too - Fred Astaire
Almost Like Being In Love - Gene Kelly
Lets Face The Music And Dance - Fred Astaire
Be A Clown - Gene Kelly & Judy Garland
Embraceable You - Connie Francis
On The Atchison, Topeka And The Santa Fe - Judy Garland & Co.
One For My Baby (And One More For The Road) - Fred Astaire

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The "Golden Age" referred to here spans The Jazz Singer and the advent of the talkies to the death throes of the old studio system in the 1960s. So vast was the era's musical landscape that even this 42-track, double-disc anthology can't encompass all its peaks. Not surprisingly, the bulk of this collection originated with the Tiffany's of the screen musical, M-G-M, a body of work whose riches here encompass both pop-cultural bedrock ("Over the Rainbow," "Singin' in the Rain," "There's No Business Like Show Business," etc.) and some less familiar, if equally delightful star turns: Clark Gable gamely "Puttin' On the Ritz"; the sassy, 1948 original of "The Lady Is a Tramp" by Lena Horne; and a loopy duet of "Baby, It's Cold Outside" by Esther Williams and Ricardo Montalban. Fred Astaire's elegant, epochal reign at RKO and M-G-M is represented by "Night and Day," "Let's Face the Music and Dance," and three others, while Metro mainstays Gene Kelly and Judy Garland share equal time and billing. It's not perfect--Cagney's "Yankee Doodle Boy" and/or some Sinatra seem more logical choices than the odd "bonus" duet of Casablanca's "As Time Goes By" and "Lara's Theme" from Dr. Zhivago that close out disc one--but it's a stunning, surprisingly comprehensive primer on the Hollywood film musical nonetheless. --Jerry McCulley

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They were right--there is NO business like the show business they did way back when !!!.......2006-11-18

Everything that happens in life
Can happen in a show
You can make 'em laugh
You can make 'em cry
Anything
Anything can go....

The clown with his pants falling down
Or the dance that's a dream of romance
Or the scene where the villain is mean
That's entertainment!

The lights on the lady in tights
Or the bride with the guy on the side
Or the ball where she gives him her all
That's entertainment!

The plot and the hot simply teeming with $ex
A gay divorcee who is after her ex
It could be Oedipus Rex
Where a chap kills his father
And causes a lot of bother

The clerk who is thrown out of work
By the boss who is thrown for a loss
By the skirt who is doing him dirt

The world is a stage,
The stage is a world of entertainment!

This two CD set amply proves that the musical melodies and lyrics from the golden age of the Hollywood musical remain unsurpassed to this day. This generous two CD set offers 42 incredible songs from Hollywood classic musicals. Most of these fine numbers are indeed from MGM, as Amazon correctly notes; but there are some RKO numbers and even a little from Warner Brothers. Thank goodness, though, that most of these songs came from MGM movies; MGM was the only studio that could boast that it truly had "more stars than there are in the heavens."

I love so many songs on these two CDs. Of course, there's the unforgettable classic "Over The Rainbow" sung by Judy Garland; she also performs "Easter Parade" and "Get Happy" on this two CD set and she carries most of the tune for "I Got Rhythm" even though Mickey Rooney helps her a little. I love "Baby, It's Cold Outside" for its' romantic overtones; and Lena Horne's "The Lady Is A Tramp" is flawless! We also get a rare chance to hear Clark Gable sing in "Puttin' On The Ritz;" and Bing Crosby's "Going Hollywood" may be brief but it's a fun song anyway.

There are two "bonus" tracks on the first CD: "As Time Goes By" from Casablanca and "Lara's Theme" from Doctor Zhivago. "As Time Goes By" is a good choice; it is another unsurpassed classic song that brings back memories and touches even the hardest of hearts. "Lara's Theme," however, is from the mid 1960s and I don't consider this period to be part of the "golden age" of Hollywood musicals.

The liner notes are excellent and they offer wonderful photos of the stars as well. The cover art is well done and the reverse cover art tells which movie each song is from and who is performing each song. Moreover, the quality of the sound is excellent especially when you consider that these numbers were recorded quite a few decades ago.

In short, this superlative two CD highlights the glory of the Hollywood musical when a certain type of sophistication dominated professional movie production. I highly recommend this CD for fans of Hollywood musicals, classic pop vocals and fans of the artists and actors who perform on this two CD set.

One of the best cds I ever bought. .......2006-06-07

What an amazon collection of songs! This is bar none my favorite cd just because of the variety and the quality of songs on it. I love music from this era, and this cd is the perfect companion to my life. Love it! Buy it, you won't regret it for a moment!

Never Sounded Better.......2006-03-16

Apart from the great selection of soundtracks, what really makes this compilation top value is the quality of the sound processing. Executed with finesse, these tracks sound better than when first issued and many are unedited, fuller versions: like "Singing In The Rain", for example. Throw in the great price, and this double disc set is a "must have" for all lovers of classic movie music.

Somewhere Over The Rainbow.......2006-02-24

A Sensational CD with Lots of Showtunes that Keep You Happy and makes You Want To Sing Along With!!!

"Hollywood Musicals of the Golden Age are still among us".......2005-07-13

Rhino Records and Turner Classic Movies Music present - "SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW: THE GOLDEN AGE OF HOLLYWOOD MUSICALS", some of the long ago musicals and stars that will never be forgotten...a 2-CD-Set covering several decades from 1935-1965 with many of the show stoppers of that time...some rare moments from entertainers that you haven't heard or thought of in sometime.

The lineup is fantastic and gives the listener a variety of what musicals were all about in the "Golden Age of the Hollywood Musicals"
June Allyson, Kay Armen, Louis Armstrong, Fred Astaire, Ann Blyth, Jack Buchanan, Louis Calhern, Bing Crosby, Vic Damone, Doris Day, Nanette Fabray, Connie Francis, Ava Gardner, Judy Garland, Kathyrn Grayson, Georges Guetary, Lena Horne, Betty Hutton, Louis Jourdan, Howard Keel, Gene Kelly, Grace Kelly, Peter Lawford, Oscar Levant, Ann Miller, Ricardo Montalban, Page Cavanaugh Trio, Debbie Reynolds, Winifred Shaw, Nancy Walker, Ethel Waters, Esther Williams, Dooley Williams and Keenan Wynn.

On Disc One 21 Classic Songs from great musicals with songs in alphabetical order:
AS TIME GOES BY - Dooley Wilson with Elliot Carpenter, pianist (1942)
BABY, IT'S COLD OUTSIDE - Esther Williams & Ricardo Montalban (1949)
BLESS, YORE BEAUTIFUL HIDE - Howard Keel (1954)
EASTER PARADE - Fred Astaire & Judy Garland (1948)
FOR ME AND MY GAL - Gene Kelly & Judy Garland (1942)
GET HAPPY - Judy Garland (1950)
HALLELUJAH! - Tony Martin, Vic Damone, Kay Armen, Ann Miller, Debbie Reynolds, Clark Burroughs (for Russ Tamblyn) (1955)
HONEYSUCKLE ROSE - Lena Horne with Benny Carter & His Orchestra (1943)
LARA'S THEME (MAIN TITLE) - M-G-M Studio Orchestra (1965)
LULLABY OF BROADWAY - Winifred Shaw & Dick Powell (1935)
MILKMAN, KEEP THOSE BOTTLES QUIET - Nancy Walker with Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra (1944)
NIGHT AND DAY - Fred Astaire (1934)
PUTTIN' ON THE RITZ - Clark Gable & Company (1939)
'S WONDERFUL - Gene Kelly & Georges Guetary (1951)
SINGIN' IN THE RAIN - Gene Kelly (1951)
STRANGER IN PARADISE - Ann Blyth & Vic Damone (1955)
TAKING A CHANCE ON LOVE - Ethel Waters & Eddie "Rochester" Anderson (1943)
THAT'S ENTERTAINMENT - Fred Astaire, Jack Buchanan, Nanette Fabray & Oscar Levant (1953)
THERE'S NO BUSINESS LIKE SHOW BUSINESS - Betty Hutton, Howard Keel, Keenan Wynn & Louis Calhern (1950)
THEY CAN'T TAKE THAT AWAY FROM ME - Fred Astaire (1949)
TRUE LOVE - Bing Crosby & Grace Kelly (1956)

On Disc Two more memorable performances from the Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals:
A KISS TO BUILD A DREAM ON - Louis Armstrong (1951)
ABA DABA HONEYMOON - Debbie Reynolds & Carleton Carpenter (1950)
ALMOST LIKE BEING IN LOVE - Gene Kelly (1954)
BE A CLOWN - Judy Garland & Gene Kelly (1948)
BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE - June Allyson & Peter Lawford (1947)
CAN'T HELP LOVIN' DAT MAN - Ava Gardner (beautiful woman, who my youngest grandaughter is named after...Avalon) (1951)
CHEEK TO CHEEK - Fred Astaire (1935)
EMBRACEABLE YOU - Connie Francis (1965)
GIGI - Louis Jourdan (1958)
GOING HOLLYWOOD - Bing Crosby (1933)
I GOT RHYTHM - Judy Garland & Mickey Rooney (1943)
IF SWING GOES, I GO TOO - Fred Astaire (1946)
IT'S A MOST UNUSUAL DAY - Jane Powell (1948)
LADY IS A TRAMP - Lena Horne (1948)
LET'S FACE THE MUSIC AND DANCE - Fred Astaire (1936)
ON THE ATCHISON, TOPEKA AND THE SANTA FE - Judy Garland & Company (1946)
ONE FOR MY BABY (AND ONE MORE FOR THE ROAD) - Fred Astaire (1943)
OVER THE RAINBOW - Judy Garland (became her theme song for the rest of her life) (1939)
PUT 'EM IN A BOX - Doris Day & the Page Cavanaugh Trio (1948)
THE TROLLEY SONG - Judy Garland & MGM Studio Chorus (1944)
WUNDERBAR - Kathryn Grayson & Howard Keel (two of MGM's favorite singing duos) (1953)

It was once said by the songwriters of that era - "There are two artists you want perform your songs on the big screen, they are Fred Astaire and Judy Garland they sing it just the way we wrote it, for which you will have a guaranteed hit on your hands"...well, this collections certainly has some merit to that statement...because with Judy Garland and Fred Astaire performing seven songs each, there must be something to it.

This collection of musicals still has the magic that we remember from those bygone years...but as long as we have the labels and networks who play and show these wonderful films of yesteryear, they will never be forgotten...hats off to Rhino Records, George Feltenstein (producer) and Doug Schwartz (engineer) and Turner Classic Movies for sharing those 42 selections from 42 films...celebrating decades of the tunes and artists that gave it their all...from what it commonly called "The Hollywood Dream Factory"...The Golden Age of Hollywood Musicals is still among us...gotta love it!

Total Time: 2-CD-Set ~ Rhino Records 78323 ~ (6/02/2002)

The Producers (2001 Original Broadway Cast)

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Just what I wanted
I Want to be a producer
Spring Time for "The Producers"
Mel Brooks = Brilliant
it won 11 (if im correct) TONY awards for a reason!

The Producers (2001 Original Broadway Cast)
Mel Brooks , Matthew Broderick , Nathan Lane , Roger Bart , Gary Beach , Cady Huffman , Jesse Levy , and Grace Paradise, Jennifer Smith Tony Kadleck
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ASIN: B00005AY6I
Release Date: 2001-04-17

Tracks:

Overture
Opening Night
The King of Broadway
We Can Do It
Unhappy
I Wanna Be a Producer
In Old Bavaria
Der Guten Tag Hop-Clop
Keep It Gay
When You Got It, Flaunt It
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The Producers was the vehicle that first proclaimed Mel Brooks's decidedly singular comic vision as a film director in 1968. At the time, the world may not have been entirely ready for the depth charges of hilarity he unleashed; but more than three decades later, it seemed almost foreordained that the film's retooling as a full-fledged musical--directed and choreographed by Susan Stroman--would become the smash hit of the 2000-2001 Broadway season (even before opening at the St. James Theatre in April). Brooks is, of course, no stranger to the Broadway musical genre or to songwriting, but skeptics might find themselves taken by surprise at just how outrageously well all the threads come together for the new show.

The film's absurd core vignette--the infamous "Springtime for Hitler"--if anything gains a few notches in hilarity when framed by a character-rich musical that comes off as both parody and valentine in its mimicry of Broadway's "golden age." Brooks (with the help of idiomatically expert arrangements by Glen Kelly) has cooked up a variety of numbers constituting a virtual primer of old-fashioned American musical comedy styles (there's even a toying with Cabaret-style decadence), but they're always coated with an extra layer of zaniness. In fact, the whole show becomes a Chinese box of parodies within parodies. But what really gets the whole mix working is a surefire cast headed by Nathan Lane playing Max Bialystock and Matthew Broderick doing a delightfully nebbish turn with delusions of misplaced glory as his sidekick, Leo Bloom.

From his first big number (musically winking at Fiddler on the Roof), Lane hungrily lays claim to the role, undaunted by his formidable predecessor, Zero Mostel. Even on disc, you can visualize his over-the-top mugging as a dethroned "king of Broadway" who was "the first producer ever to do summer stock in the winter." Comedy, as they say, is all about timing, and that's exactly what Lane gets right. His interactions with Bloom, Franz Liebkind (Brad Oscar), and Roger de Bris (Gary Beach) are priceless, even when only in sound. As for the tunes, Brooks crafts a number of truly memorable ones--don't be surprised to find yourself horrified as you hum along with "Der Guten Tag Hop-Clop" and, of course, "Springtime for Hitler." --Thomas May

Customer Reviews:

Just what I wanted.......2006-11-06

I saw the making of the CD on TV. The cast does a great job. I have the CD in my car stereo and listen to it often.

I Want to be a producer.......2006-03-06

This recording is great! I saw the play in november and loved the music. I bought the CD a little later and i am still listing to it. The cast are all great singers and did a great job. The songs are witty and catchy and never get old. You should listin to this.(Warning:See the movie or the play before you listin to this, you might hate it if you've have not.)

Spring Time for "The Producers".......2005-12-13

While I'll abmit that Nazi regemes and Hitler are probably some of the least funny thing in the world...i have to admit that the words to Springtime for Hitler are hilarious, just like the rest of the songs on this cast recording.

While "The Producers" Is not as musically complex or mature as other "Best Musical" scores of recent years (Spamalot, Avenue Q, Hairspray,) It is funnier than all of those put together. Nathan lane And Matthew Broderick Are perfectly cast in their roles and Caddy Hoffman is great, and when Ulla belt, she Belts!
the rest of the cast is amazing.

As for the song I can't think of one that I don't like, They are all great!

I would hope that the fact that the show makes light of Hitler doesn't turn you off, because you would be missing somthing great.

Mel Brooks = Brilliant.......2005-12-12

My theatre group went to New York two years ago, adn we did a marathon 4 shows in 3 days. Each show got progressively better, finally culminating in seeing Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick's final performance of "The Producers." I have been a fan of Brooks' since I saw "Robin Hood: Men in Tights" 5 years ago. Naturally, I was beyond excited to see the show he made of his most brilliant film.

I was not disappointed. It was funny, racy, and downright fabulous. I bought the soundtrack at intermission and have been listening to it ever since. I highly recommend it to anyone who loves musicals. Lane and Broderick play off each other perfectly, Cady Huffman has one of the best belting voices I've heard in ages, and the songs are actually FUNNY.

Aside from raving about one of my favorite shows, I would like to address the comments made about the show downplaying Hitler and being racist towards Germans. In no way does this show downplay Hitler's terrible deeds. Bialystock and Bloom make several comments about how disgusted they are about the play- the fact that it is so insulting to our sensibilities is the reason why it was chosen in the first place. I am Jewish and have studied the Holocaust and WWII for years. I was not offended in the least, nor did I feel the Brooks was promoting or trivializing Hitler's war crimes. Brooks himself is Jewish for god's sake.

Second, I see nothing in the show that is racist towards Germans. Yes there is a Nazi in it who is German. How is that racist? The Nazis went all over the world after WWII- it is possible that several ended up in New York City. And no one will argue that some Nazi's were German. You might as well say that the show is discriminatory towards Swedes, or gay directors, or producers, or the countless number of things made fun of in the show.

it won 11 (if im correct) TONY awards for a reason!.......2005-12-08

This is by far the funniest thing I have ever seen. I got the chance to see it on broadway with Lane (unfortunatly not Broderick) and most of the original cast. For some reason, certain people seem to think this play is racist. First off, the whole thing is pure 100% SATIRE. I'm 15 and I can realize that. Also, are you aware that Mel Brooks is jewish? Yeah, so lighten up. I realize what Hitler did, and it will never be forgotten. But my God, get a sense of humor. In case you never saw the play, the Bavarian guy breaks his leg (making "It's bad luck to say good luck on opening night funny) and is replaced by the gay director for the song "Springtime for Hitler". ITS HILARIOUS! BROOKS MADE HITLER A GAY GUY! And why do you think he did that? Geeze... just lighten up!

So about the CD...awesome. I love these songs, and I am very much looking forward to seeing the movie version of the musical coming out in late December! GO SEE IT!

1492: Conquest of Paradise - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Average customer rating:

a bit disappointed
Excellent Music
Capturing The True Qualities Of The Movie
Better Than Most
Great music!!!!!!

1492: Conquest of Paradise - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Manufacturer: Atlantic / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002IUK
Release Date: 1992-10-20

Tracks:

Opening
Conquest Of Paradise
Monastery Of La Rabida
City Of Isabel
Light And Shadow
Deliverance
West Across The Ocean Sea
Eternity
Hispanola
Moxica And The Horse
Twenty Eighth Parallel
Pinta, Nina, Santa Maria (Intro Eternity)

Customer Reviews:

a bit disappointed.......2007-03-22

I ordered this item based on the gushing reviews of other consumers. While the title track really kicks, the rest of it is insipid and bland. I would have given less than 3 were it not for that track. To make matters worse, I found that piece of music in an anthology of inspirational music. My advice is save your money and look for the one great piece elsewhere.

Excellent Music.......2007-03-13

This music gives me goose bumps every time I listen to it. Relaxing and invigorating at the same time!

Capturing The True Qualities Of The Movie.......2007-03-04

Vangelis has composed numerous movie soundtracks - the most famous may be Chariots of Fire - and has forged a solid career as a solo artist & working with artists like vocalist Jon Anderson.

In an era - started back in the day with FM - when soundtracks may not have anything to do with movie, Vangelis tells a story with each song in a motion picture that was only controversial when released because it tells the real story of Christopher Columbus and the opening gambit of the European holocaust of native populations in North & South America, the Caribbean and Africa.

The haunting chords of Opening leads to the chilling Conquest of Paradise, which has the propogandistic goose-step of any military song in Nazi Germany or Stalin's Soviet Union. The atmospheric Monastery of La Rabida and the epic quality of Light and Shadow are equally strong tracks.

The listener is gazing across a ship's bow in West Across the Ocean and there is an ethereal element in Eternity. There are harsh, hypnotic and avant-garde qualities within Hispanola & Moxica and the Horse.

To get a full appreciation of the music it would be beneficial to watch the movie. And isn't that what a soundtrack is supposed to be about?

Better Than Most.......2007-01-12

While I generally steer clear of movie sound tracks, "The Conquest of Paradise" is an exception. This is serious music that can stand on its own two feet. I was on a four-masted clipper cruise this September and the Captain played the main theme every time the sails were hoisted. Thrilling!

Great music!!!!!!.......2007-01-11

This CD is awesome. I do not think there is a song on it that disappointed me. Every single track was incredible. It has prompted me to watch the movie. It was that good!

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