Music World [Import]

Music World [Import]

ASIN: B000008CD5

Track Listings

1. Kimono Queen

2. Tokyo Cosmopolitan

3. Matsuru

4. Rouge

5. Kismet

6. Creator Has a Master Plan

7. Jamila's Theme

8. One More Night

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
The virtuoso electric bassist Jamaaladeen Tacuma performs eight selections on his third Gramavision release in six different settings. Originally released in 1986.

Tracks:

Reach Out
Patience
Beautiful World
Hold On
Like I Never Loved You at All
Shine
I'd Wait for Life
Ain't No Sense in Love
What You Believe In
Mancunian Way
Wooden Boat

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It's been a long ten years since Take That disbanded. Their recent reformation and world tour offered overwhelming evidence that, far from being forgotten, the post-Robbie quartet can still command hysterical amounts of goodwill and adoration. Beautiful World illustrates why this is so. Written in conjunction with songwriter/producer John Shanks (Ashlee Simpson, Anastacia, Alanis Morissette), the album is crammed full with the songwriting magic that made their rise to fame so meteoric in the first place. Far from being an exercise in nostalgia, the project moves the band in a slightly new direction. The four come across as more mature, more democratic (all members share songwriting credits on the album, rather than just Barlow), and even more adept at making epic pop that somehow avoids the cheese factor. Lead single "Patience" is a perfect example of how powerful and accessible their songs can be. It'd be a good contender for the album's peak moment if the rest of the tracks weren't so damn good too. With traditional Take That style songs (the immediately likeable "Reach Out", the brimming "Like I Never Loved You At All"), nicely punctuated up by incongruous outings like Jason Orange's folkish "Wooden Boat" and Mark's upbeat, Beatles-esque "Shine", Beautiful World sets a whole new standard for a band previously known more for their singles than their long-players.--Danny McKenna

Album Details

After a Hugely Successful Reunion Tour which Saw them Play to Over Half a Million People, Take that Unveil their First Single and Studio Album for Over Ten Years. These Will Follow the #1 Dvd Release that Captured the Magic of their 32-date Sell-out UK Tour, Including Footage of their Triumphant Homecoming Show in Manchester. Hot on the Heals of their Stunning Single `patience', Take That's Fourth Studio Album `beautiful World' (Their First in Ten Years) features Writing Contributions from Each Member of the Band.

Customer Reviews:

Beautiful World.......2007-05-25

All I cansayabout this album is that Take That has changed alot. It more mature and for all earlyer Take That- fans, this is not for you. But on my conpinion i think the earlyer Take That was a bit nerdie.

I wouldn't have been caught dead listening to a boy band!!.......2007-05-02

But, this is really amazing. I was barely familiar with these guys because I listen to a lot of American and British indie/alternative until my friend said "Remember that song 'I want you back for good' "
Uh...sort of.

After hearing Patience I was hooked and this album is great. Age and experience has served them well.

Take That, welcome back...for good!.......2007-04-30

Move aside Westlife, Justin Timberlake, and Backstreet Boys.

The greatest boy band of our time Take That have returned with a big bang.

Beautiful World is That's 4th studio recorded album, not counting the compilations. It's a nice collection of mellowed-down ballads along with some foot-stompers and crowd-pleasers.

The Manchester boys have grown up. It's been 10 years since the time Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, Howard Donald, and Jason Orange announced that they were parting ways -Robbie Williams ditched the band months earlier and ended up being the most successful of them all, he does not return to the lineup this time around (it's his loss really). The overall feel and sound of World reflects the boys' maturity and self assurance. It also symbolizes the first time the boys share songwriting duties: Gary Barlow isn't the sole writer, Mark, Howard, and Jason all are credited; Jason debuts as a lead singer on the fantastic album closer Wooden Boat.

The album opens up with the breathtaking Reach Out, a beautiful ballad and future single, that reminds us why we loved Take That in the first place. The UK Number 1 singles Patience and Shine are simply awesome, the latter written and sung with conviction by Mark is probably one of the best pop songs I've heard in a long time, while the former is sung by Gary with such an infectious passion; Patience is technically Gary's first hit single in about a decade. Mark's Shine is the most upbeat song on the album with a beat that is similar to ELO's Mr. Blue Sky, with Beatlesque harmonies and an incredible chorus; the music video to Shine includes references to The Beatles' Your Mother Should Know video. Howard's radio friendly self-reflective Mancunian Way, a potential single, is a cool song that will eventually grow on you after a couple of listens, while the feel-good title track, Beautiful World, features one of the best harmonies the boys have ever produced. Gary's lovely ballads Ain't No Sense In Love, another potential single, Like I Never Loved You At All, and the first group effort I'd Wait For Life produce a nostalgic sense of how great it was being a fan of Take That in the 90's. Mark's What You Believe In is an elusive bluesy pop-rock number. Finally, Jason Orange's breakthrough Wooden Boat is a country influenced acoustic number (Jason actually has learned to play guitar and write songs over the 10 years that passed), and turns out to be one of the highlights on World. There's also a bonus track that appears shorty after Boat fades out titled Butterfly, a sweet catchy ballad written by Gary.

Beautiful World might not be as great as Everything Changes or Nobody Else, and Take That might not be as young and exciting as they were once. The album does lack the typical Take That dance and upbeat tracks along with the piano-driven ballads that made past efforts much more balanced. However, their return with this album deserves a very warm welcome. I'm sure the fans will agree!

So I will end by saying: Take That, welcome back...and hopefully, for good this time!

Track Picks:

Reach Out
Patience
Beautiful World
Shine
Mancunian Way
Ain't No Sense In Love
Wooden Boat/Butterfly

Recommended

B+

Not The Best.......2007-03-28

If You Like The Old "Take That" this Is Not for you.
I have all The Cd's They put out and This New One STINKS! compared to the rest, doesn't even sound like them

Best Ever Yet! Must have!.......2007-03-18

This come-back release for Take That is absolutely superb. You would never have guessed that they were ever gone from the music scene for the past few years. The tunes are right on with today's hits yet it retains the sound that made the group a hit in the past. You would never have guessed that Robbie Williams is no longer a part of the ensemble. Take That is positively right on.

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Celine's best si D'EUX
D'Ells
Great album from a great singer

D'Elles
Celine Dion
Manufacturer: Sony / Bmg Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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D'Elles
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On Ne Change Pas

ASIN: B000N3AWDE
Release Date: 2007-05-22

Tracks:

Et S'il N'En Restait Qu'une (Je Serais Celle-L
Immensit
Cause
Je Cherche l'Ombre
Paradis
Diva
Femme Comme Chacune
Si J'ais Quelqu'un
Je Ne Suis Pas Celle
Temps Qui Compte
Lettre de George Sand lfred de Musset
On S'Est Aim Cause
Berceuse

Album Description

2007 French language album not scheduled for release in the US. This new album is a concept project in that all the song lyrics have been written by female writers from France and Quebec. There are many collaborators: Françoise Dorin, Christine Orban, Nina Bouraoui, Marie Laberge, Lise Payette, Denise Bombardier, Nathalie Nechtschein, Janette Bertrand... The themes throughout this album, titled 'D'elles,' centre around 'Woman.' Many of Celine's long-time friends and collaborators, including Jean-Jacques Goldman, participated in this project. Although Goldman did not write any of the songs for this album, he supervised the project and arranged the song lyrics. Music composers include Jacques Veneruso, David Gategno, Erick Benzi and Gildas Arzel. Sony/BMG.

Album Details

2007 Release of a French Album from the International Singing Sensation. Among the Tracks is the First Single "et S'il N'en Restait Qu'une (Je Serais Celle-là)", which was Released to Francophonic Countries in February.

Customer Reviews:

Celine's best si D'EUX.......2007-07-08

I will comment on each track individually:

1. ET S'IL N'EN RESTAIT QU'UNE is a very good first track out of the album. I enjoy this one a great deal. It is very modern, and yet, has a flair of POUR QUE TU M'AIMES ENCORE. It reiterates the same topic. The "I-would-do-anything-for-you"-type of song. Very well written by Françoise Dorin, an author who has illustrated herself over the past 30 years in literature, and in movies as well.

2. IMMENSITE has grown on me. I enjoy this one as well. This is an interesting song written by a young author who specializes in writing on lesbian love. This is a well-crafted song.

3. I really like the beat of A CAUSE. This is a little different for a French song by Celine. Once again, Françoise Dorin wrote it. It almost sounds like a piece taken out of a book. Very well crafted as well, with a nice dance beat.

4. JE CHERCHE l'OMBRE is another nice tune written by Lise Payette, born in Verdun, France but educated in Quebec. Interesting choice of texts since she is known to be a feminist in her own right. This song is anything but. It is well-written. It is a very sensual song, overshadowed by a lot of sincerity meant to denote intimacy in the light of love vs. the strict physicial approach.

5. MES PARADIS is a nice song. The tune itself reminds me of LES DERNIERS SERONT LES PREMIERS from D'eux. It is a nice catchy song. It feels like it's been heard before. This being said, it is a nice song on the feeling of longing for her "paradise" that she is seeking.

6. LA DIVA is a great song, which I did not know what to do with originally. I always liked Maria Callas. Her voice is so pure to me. I can see why Celine admires her. The track is nice, and could be a single, based on her show on Canadian TV. Celine mentioned that she has always felt a special connection to La Callas. Maybe a movie in the works? The idea is out. She is proving on the last minute of the song, that she may have the chops. The song is about the despair that the Callas felt throughout her life, and how music rescued her from her dark moments. Celine has had a similar path whereby music has "saved" her from the dull moments of her earlier part of life, where boredom of school set in. Written by Denise Bombardier, a Canadian author.

7. FEMME COMME CHACUNE is one of the songs I like least. The intro reminds me of another song by Celine entitled CHERCHE ENCORE, which has never really been a favorite of mine. Not quite a filler, but just easy to overlook. I don't know the author. This song sounds very French for some reason.

8. SI J'ETAIS QUELQU'UN is an OK song. I don't quite know what to do with this song. Not bad, but I am just on the fence as to liking it. It is a bit dull, and contributes to the CD getting 4 stars.

9. JE NE SUIS PAS CELLE feels like one of Christine Orban. A bit tedious to read with many details. The tune fits to the lyrics, but it is quite boring, and almost depressing. I guess that's what they went for, as it works for that purpose. This reminds me of the song TU NAGES, which is a drag in and of itself (just a personal opinion). It feels like it takes ages to finish.

10. Written by a playwright, LE TEMPS QUI COMPTE reminds me of DESTIN as well. The texture of the lyrics seem to mirror the time spent since D'EUX for some reason. Pretty good soung. More upbeat.

11. LETTRE DE GEORGE SAND A ALFRED DE MUSSET is written by George Sand, a great figure of French literature from the XIX century. It sounds like it's a page of literature that is coming to life. This song, while well crafted lyrically (taken from an actual letter from the author to her lover Alfred de Musset), which means that it almost does not feel like it should be put to a tune. It is working OK though. Not a favorite of mine.

12. ON S'EST AIME A CAUSE is one of my favorite songs on the entire album. It is beautiful, and an extension of track 3 A CAUSE (written by same author). I enjoy listening this song an awful lot. Celine's voice is at its best. It is about the reason why one would fall in love, and fast-forwarding many years, and realizing that the present time requires for love to be established DESPITE many ailments that may have crept into the relationship. It really is a nice reflection on the theory of love and relationships. To me, this song seems to go with MES PARADIS, track # 5 on this album. The progression of these three songs (3,5 and 12) seem to tell a story of their own. Well done.

13. BERCEUSE (lullaby) is an OK song. It sounds like a lullaby too, which is great. Canadian-native Janette Bertrand wrote the song. She is also a comedienne. The only hang-up I have here is that it is hard for me to differentiate this tune from the DIVA song. On that song she mentions being grateful to know the Callas, and that she is the reason why she is on stage, while this one seems to be putting the stress on her life on stage because of her son. It is a bit confusing to me. I know that this is not supposed to be a book, but because the authors are so prominent, I don't seem to be able to separate the two.

So, overall, this is a very good album. My favorite tracks are 1-3, 6 and 12. The least favorite ones are 8, 9 and 11. The others are all good. I think this is a very original concept, which will prove to be another highlight in French music. I would definitely recommend it.

D'Ells.......2007-06-13

This is the best French CD of all times, Celine does a wonderfull job. I do not understand the french language,but I love listening to her sing. It is a must have in any Celine fans collection. Great job Celine, you go Girl. Thanks Susan

Great album from a great singer.......2007-06-12

She did it again, what a great album.. all songs are great. Even if you don't understand French you will love it.
This is must for everyone who loves Celine Dion
The most songs that I love
1. Je Ne Suis Pas Celle
2. Je Cherche l'Ombre
3. Lettre de George Sand a Alfred de Musset

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Best in a long time
Wow!
Dion does not disappoint....

D'Elles
Celine Dion
Manufacturer: Sony / Bmg Import
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Un Regard 9

ASIN: B000N6U1GE
Release Date: 2007-05-28

Tracks:

Et S'il N'En Restait Qu'une (Je Serais Celle-L
Immensit
Cause
Je Cherche l'Ombre
Paradis
Diva
Femme Comme Chacune
Si J'ais Quelqu'un
Je Ne Suis Pas Celle
Temps Qui Compte
Lettre de George Sand lfred de Musset
On S'Est Aim Cause
Berceuse

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D'Elles [DVD]

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Customer Reviews:

Best in a long time.......2007-06-22

This is Celine's best work in a long time, IMO. Her voice is still flawless. It's nice to hear her work with new people, too. The packaging for this album is very nice too.

Wow!.......2007-06-15

Celine really blew me away with this CD. I defiantly recommend this album! Top Five Songs: A Cause, La Diva, Femme Comme Chacune, On S'est Aimé A Cause, Le paradis, Je Cherche L'ombre. The packaging is beautiful, it folds out contains two booklets (liner notes and a glossy photo booklet). The DVD contains clips recording sessions, photo shoots and a video shoot/blooper.

Dion does not disappoint...........2007-06-10

Ok, it's not Jean-Jacques Goldman, and it's not young Celine anymore.

D'elles portrays a collection of songs written by different women from the french and franco-canadian scene. I'll go through them one by one:

Et s'il n'en restait qu'une: 4/5
**** First single off the album, a very powerful and sentimental ballad, you can almost hear the old celine in this one.

Immensite: 4/5
**** A very nice song, second single. Great music by Veneruso, who wrote many songs in celine's last french album. The string arrangements are very nice.

A cause: 3/5
**** A fast-paced , catchy song, kind of melodramatical. Still, i think there's something missing. The arrangements are not perfect, and celine sounds nasal.

Je cherche l'ombre: 5/5
**** One of the best songs in the album, if not the best. Beautiful music, mixing the piano with kenas, violins and accordeon.. quite a la francaise. Celine's voice sounds soft and pure, and then powerful and still pure.

Les paradis: 2.5/5
***** Filler material.. sounds like "Contre Nature" but with less quality in the writing. I skip this one.

La Diva: 4/5
***** Weird song.. Celine sings along Maria Callas,kinda reminds me of "Papillon", but a little more nasal. There's a problem with some high notes, Celine seems to be stretching to get up there. Good song though, you get a few seconds Celine singing lirical.

Femme comme chacune: 2/5
***** Bad song, celine's voice sounds awful, and the song itself is bad contemporary, trashy pop. Skip it

Si j'etais quelqu'un: 3.5/5
***** Nice song.. it varies from soft to bombastic/rocky.. you'll see. Not bad, but forgettable.

Je ne suis pas celle 3.5/5
***** The beginning sounds like "Tu Nages", but not as good as that one. It looks like a Lara Fabian song... too soap-opera dramatic.

Le temps qui compte: 4/5
***** Very nice and catchy song. Also sounds like "Contre Nature", it could be a good choice for a single.

Lettre de George Sand a Alfred de Musset: 2.5/5
***** hmmm Celine whispers too much in this one. Doesn't sound too nice. It's a slow and boring song.

On s'est aime a cause: 5/5
***** Great song, it's a variation from song #3 but a lot better, more ballad-like. It got stuck in my head for some days. I would really like to see this as a single, although I don't think that will happen.

Berceuse: 4.5/5
***** Berceuse, which means "lullaby", is a very beautiful soft song, alla "Memoire d'Abraham", just the piano, the strings and Celine. The lyrics seem to be dedicated to her son, Rene-Charles Angelil.

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Richard Harris: Interpreter Of Song
MacArthur Park - Richard Harris
I Saw Him Live!
The recipe for MacArthur Park
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ASIN: B00000ILLA
Release Date: 2001-09-21

Tracks:

Prelude/Didn't We - Interlude
Paper Chase (Interlude)
Name of My Sorrow - Interlude
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MacArthur Park
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Album Description

Subtitled - Richard Harris Sings The Songs of Jimmy Webb. 1997 compilation for the late film star includes the huge hit title track & all the best from his first two albums, 'A Tramp Shining' (1968) & 'The Yard Went on Forever...' (1969). Universal.

Album Details

Classic Mid Sixties Recordings Produced By Jimmy Webb.

Customer Reviews:

Richard Harris: Interpreter Of Song.......2007-03-30

Richard Harris---yeah, loved him--- still do--- that's maybe the best thing about being an artist--- the work, the empression lives on.... Certainly he's most known as an actor[and deservedly so, he was one of a generation of powerhouse performers whose ranks include his pals Richard Burton and Peter O'Toole and hell-raising equal Oliver Reed] and he has left us a litany of great work in such 'classics as 'Camelot', 'Major Dundee', 'Man In The Wilderness', 'The Molly Maguires'.The Field', 'Unforgiven' and many others....His work, though occasionally flawed, was always, at the very least,distinctive and very often much. much more....So it was, and IS, via his recordings, with his singing,,,,
'Macarthur Park' is certainly his most well known recording outside of 'Camelot' and is the perfect example of his unusual singing style....Something of a 'metaphysical ballad' it's a perfect match for the poerful, passionate and often contradictory nature of it's singer/protagonist.... The fact that much of the song is a strain on his voice, combines with the 'talk/sing nature of the narrative,makes the song seam both deeply personal and emotionally chargedand effects the listener in the same way.... There is a shared sense of striving between listener[s] and performer and an ultimate sense of satisfaction at the accomplishment of the task, the singing of the song.... 'MacArthur Park', as sung by Harris, is more than the performance of a song--- it's an adventure....
I strongly recommend the combined cd of both 'My Boy' and 'Slides'.... These are properely matched as they are both 'concept' albums and, again, come across as highly personal.... Indeed, Harris penned some of the songs on 'My Boy' himself and it is something of a 'record' of his life.... I'm a performer myself, locally, here on Cape Cod,and will be performing the song 'Slides' myself next month as part of a local Arts Festival and will be well pleased if I can imbue it with half as much meaning and distinction as the late, GREAT!, Richard Harris....
Cheers! Doug McKenna

MacArthur Park - Richard Harris.......2007-02-13

Richard Harris is one of my favorites and I was so pleased to find the CD at Amazon.
I am looking for more of my favorites!! Pat

I Saw Him Live!.......2006-11-02

In 1973, I saw Mr. Richard Harris on Stage at The Academy Of Music in Philadelphia. Performing all the Songs that made him a Signing Legend.
He told stories of his drinking with Richard Burton and Peter O'Toole.
I hope i spelled his name right. He went through the spectrum of emotions with the songs and stories. He was great. His voice was Richard Harris.
Just as Johnny Cash used to say about the Music Scale- " I hit a few, I miss a few." Richard Harris Fans' never noticed, I didn't. He was Great, i only wish he stuck to the original line of songs in the movie 'Camelot'. But at the performance i was able to see and hear, he was great. i wished he kept up his singing part of his life.

The recipe for MacArthur Park.......2006-07-27

This is a review of the reviews and an attempt at an explanationabout the songs of Jimmy Webb. As a professional musician andsongwriter, I study the songs of musicians I admire, such asJimmy Webb. When I first heard the songs he wrote for The 5th Dimension in 1967, I was hooked. Then, he wrote an album forJohnny Rivers and the songs were even better. But when the firstRichard Harris album was released, I thought, this guy is agenius! Musically, he is complex and always interesting. Yet hislyrics leave everyone scratching their heads. Well, it's quitesimple really. He uses "imagery" in his words. He constantlyalludes to other things that represent what he is wanting toexpress. I believe this makes for a very interesting approachto lyric-writing. As for the "someone left the cake out in therain" line, with all the references he makes to having lost agreat love, coupled with "and I'll never have that recipe again"he is writing about the recipe of love...at least, that's myinterpretation. As for McCartney being a better songwriter. Ilove McCartney. In my opinion, his work is superior to Lennon'stunes. But McCartney's not a better somgwriter...he's just adifferent kind of songwriter. You cannot compare McCartney toWebb. As for Richard Harris' singing...it took me a while, atfirst, to become accustomed to his voice, for he always soundedflat to me. But with time, I've come to realize that no one elsecould have done a better job on these songs than that wild, crazy and talented Irishman. His name will be forever associatedwith "MacArthur Park" and that cake that melted in the rain.

My Favorite Version.......2006-07-24

...of course it's not everyone's cup of tea. That's why there's so many choices out there. Incidently Jonathan W. Williams' review offered a pound sterling to anyone who figured out the lyrics. I'm not saying that I have the difinitive answer, but I'm told that MacArthur Park is, or at least was, the Bowery of San Francisco, a place where people, who were once full of promise, go to drink it all away, and watch their formerly structured lives "melt" in the rain, no matter how long it took to "bake" it.

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speedy delivery
Wonderful too !
Excellent Music
Even better than her first?
Oh mon dieu...Alizée...

Mes Courants Electriques
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ASIN: B00008NR5X
Release Date: 2003-03-18

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The Second Album from the Young Corsican Singer who Follows the Libertine Philosophy of her Mentor, Mylene Farmer. Her Debut Album "Gourmandises" Sold Over Four Million Worldwide and Garnered her Many Awards, Including the World Music Award for Best New Artist. This One Promises to Be an Even Bigger Smash, Spearheaded by the First Single "j'en Ai Marre" (Or "i'm Fed Up" in English).

Customer Reviews:

speedy delivery.......2007-05-07

The delivery was very quick. the product intact. the CD sounds great.

Wonderful too !.......2007-02-22

One of my favorite CDs.

If you love this you should also buy the DVD "En Concert." I have it and am absolutely delighted with it and its companion CD of the same name.

Excellent Music.......2007-01-04

My step-daughter laughed when she found out I was listening to this music. I'm a metal head from WAY back, and only discovered Alizee' because one of my friends daughters was playing it. I enjoy the melodies and arrangements, and am looking forward to the 3rd album, coming out sometime this year.

This music is "pop" music in French - however, it is infectious and satisfying in a manner that Christina, Britney and most other American "pop" stars arent. Maybe thats just because its in French, but that does NOT detract from the tight production and just dam good singing.

Even better than her first?.......2006-12-16

I'm not sure...I still don't care for her ballads. And some of her stuff is still kind of silly. But (again), what I like I *really* like. I'm torn to decide which album is best. That's because I'm torn over whether I like "Veni Vedi Vici" or "J'Ai Pas Vingt Ans" more. Not sure. I recommend both albums as well as her live DVD. Her music is (overall) very upbeat, catchy and melodic. I don't speak a lick of French but it doesn't take anything away from the music (for me) at all. I could care less about her 'image' or her 'packaging'. Being in America I am pretty much immune to that stuff. As far as lip-synching live, it doesn't matter. She's *very* easy on the eyes and very charismatic whether she's really singing or not.

Oh mon dieu...Alizée..........2006-03-15

All I have to say is, I hope that more female French speaking/singing artists come out as beautiful and talented as Alizée. I just found a video from a live performance of hers, and I was literally blown away. Although I have no clue what she's singing about, the song was "J'En Ai Marre!" and it was catchy enough to get hooked on.

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"And now... Ladies and Gentlemen"
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Rather touching and beautiful in a "world weary" way!!!
AH! AT LAST A REAL SINGER

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If You Go Away
What Now My Love
Un Homme Et Une Femme
The Summer Knows
I Wish You Love
Yesterday When I Was Young
Les Moulins De Mon Coeur
Autumn Leaves
Where Do I Begin
Syracuse
Le Mer
If You Go Away (reprise)
And Now; Ladies & Gentlemen

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While not a soundtrack per se, this suite of songs was inspired by Claude Lelouche's And Now...Ladies and Gentlemen (2001). In the film, French singing star Patricia Kaas portrays a nightclub chanteuse suffering from a brain tumor who falls for a similarly afflicted thief (played by Jeremy Irons.) Given the plotline, it¹s not surprising that the tunes are drawn primarily from the classic chanson tradition. But strangely, Kaas interprets most of them in the maudlin English translations once favored by the Rat Pack, Rod McKuen, and Bobby Darin. Even so, and despite her consistently over-cautious phrasing, the vocals are attractively languid and husky, inflected with a dead-pan world-weariness that Marlene Dietrich would have recognized. However, it would be pleasant to hear Kaas essay this repertoire in a more intimate, warm-toned setting. As it is, her voice is periodically overwhelmed by echo plus poorly calibrated electric bass and keyboard lines. --Christina Roden

Customer Reviews:

Disappointed.......2007-05-19

When we ordered this DVD we thought we would have another Frida Boccara. Instead, we found the music was bland. Also, the songs were all sung in English except one verse of one song.

"And now... Ladies and Gentlemen".......2007-03-14

I loved the movie, saw it several times, that's why I bought the CD and was not disappointed

Ladies And Gentlemen.......2007-01-18

Haunting, captivating,sexy an unbelievable album. The movie "Ladies and Gentlemen" staring Jeremy Irons, patrica Kaas the singer and many other stars is one DVD you must purchase.

Rather touching and beautiful in a "world weary" way!!!.......2007-01-11

I can't get enough of this album at the moment, for some reason! Anyone who cares to look through my reviews will see that this album is quite a strong departure from my usual tastes in music. So I have to say that this album has impressed me, even though it is decidedly not the usual sort of thing I like.

The album consists of chansons, torch songs and standards, mainly sung in English, not that French bothers me at all! (in some ways, I probably would have preferred it if more of the songs were sung in French) However, Patricia Kaas has won me over on this album with her very stylish and touching renditions of these songs. She sings with precision and style. She phrases the songs well, sings with directness and simplicity, and she doesn't resort to anything overwrought or hysterical, overall, her approach is that of a mature and intelligent adult. Does that make any sense?! Probably not. Most of the songs have a melancholy nature and expect a lot of music in minor keys!

This album sounds very good late at night and I like to listen to it whilst having a glass of wine on my own. Yes, I do feel the urge to shed a tear or two when I listen to Piano Bar.

AH! AT LAST A REAL SINGER.......2006-02-26

in an era of falsetto and shrill voices what a pleasure to find a real voice. She sings so richly and deeply where ever you are and what ever you're doing you pause to listen.

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Fly Zucchero Sugar Fornaciari
The Zucchero we all love is back!

Fly
Zucchero Sugar Fornaciari
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ASIN: B000I2IZ9S
Release Date: 2006-10-16

Tracks:

Bacco Perbacco
Kilo
Occhi
Quanti Anni Ho
Cuba Libre
Delicato
Amore nell'Aria
Pronto
Let It Shine
Troppa Fedelt
Nel Coslu
Flying Away [*]
Shine [*]

Album Description

2006 album from this talented Italian superstar who blends Italian Pop with Electric Blues and has achieved worldwide success although he has never grown beyond cult status in the U.S. 13 tracks including 'Bacco Perbacco', 'Shine' and 'Flying Away'.

Album Details

The Italian Singing Superstar's 2006 Issued Full Length Album was Produced by Don Was, who Helps Sugar Explore Roots and Blues in a Manner that Showcases his Remarkable Voice...and It's Just Where He Belongs! Includes the International Single "Cuba Libre!". Featured Players Throughout the Album Include the Legendary Brian Auger, Jim Keltner, Lenny Castro, Davey Farragher (Of Elvis Costello's Imposters and Ian Dury's Blockheads), Randy Jackson, Waddy Wachtel, Kenny Aronoff, Pino Palladino, Matt Chamberlin, Michael Landau and Many More.

Customer Reviews:

Fly Zucchero Sugar Fornaciari.......2007-03-08

Amazing Album! Just as good as the Greatest hits. Zucchero is fabulose!

The Zucchero we all love is back!.......2006-11-22

The expected release of FLY in the US is finally here!
It has all the usual elements of Zucchero,no surprises here. The ever fascination with Louisiana and the Mississipi is present once again with the Gospel Choir and blues guitar riff in Let It Shine (Which is included as a bonus track in English as Shine)the other bonus track is the English version of Occhi (Flying Away).The rest of the tracks is sheer signature Zucchero. However , the track that caught my ear was Cuba Libre. This is no brainer, if you are a Rock'n'Roll fan you will clearly identify this song as a scrambled/reshuffled California Dreamer by The Pappas and the Mammas,flute and all. Again no surprises here, Zucchero has done this in the past. If you rememeber well, he took Clapton's Wonderful Tonight; sped the tempo up and came up with Wonderful World, he even had Clapton as guest guitarrist!
The hand of legendary producer Don Was is noticeable in the first track Bacco perbacco, very funky a la Zucchero.The rest of the album for our delight is the Zucchero we all love, soulful and heartfelt ballads of love,fidelity,Blues and Rock'n'Roll. An essential in every Zucchero fan's collection.

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Romance Is Back
The Italian Engelbert!
Mama Mia!
Viva La Dolce Vita ...
Benissimo

The Italian
Patrizio Buanne
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Release Date: 2006-05-01

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Mondo (My World)
Amore Scusami (My Love, Forgive Me)
That's Amore [*]
Man Without Love
Parla Pino (Theme from The Godfather)
Che Sar
Come Prima (For the First Time)
'Italiano
Home to Mamma
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Soli
On an Evening in Roma
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Credi in Te (Believe in Yourself)
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Man Without Love [English Version]
Il Mondo [Italian Version][*]

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UK Special edition features three exclusive tracks plus enhanced section.

Customer Reviews:

Romance Is Back.......2007-04-27

I saw this guy in Sacramento on April 6. What a desparately needed talent in our everyday world of chaos. His voice is like velvet and the music is beautiful. This Italian boy is Bravisimo!!! I can't wait to see him again. He takes me to Italy everytime I listen. I am in love again...

The Italian Engelbert!.......2006-08-04

This is a great cd! Patrizio has brought back the romantic croonings of Engelbert, for the modern era. On a few of the Engelbert remakes, Patrizio sounds so much like Engelbert it is uncanny. Every song is terrific, with rich & emotional filled vocals. Personal faves are "Il Mondo" & "Man Without Love". Even people that don't understand Italian will enjoy every song on here. My suggestion would be to get it today, you won't be disappointed.

Mama Mia!.......2006-07-06

Can't wait to see him in a live performance at New Jersey's State Theater in New Brunswick, NJ on Wed., July 26th. A fabulous voice. Sends me back to Naples every time. Ciao! Valeria

Viva La Dolce Vita ..........2006-07-05

Impressive Debut CD. I play this all the time at work and everyone wants go to Italy, and know who is singing. This music is as beautiful and relaxed as Dean Martin's classic versions. The newer songs are just as fun. Enjoy this CD and Ciao.

Benissimo.......2006-06-05

I got another version of his albumn from a friend and love them both...what a marvelous voice the songs warm your heart and soul...better than Jerry Vale...I listen every day and am so happy...wish he were on American television or radio...his talent should not be limited...waiting for his next albumn...benissimo....

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Amazing
excellent and fresh
An American Perspective of Outlandish's Music
Love Outlandish
2 songs so far

Closer Than Veins
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Release Date: 2006-07-24

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2006 Issued International Edition of the Third Studio Album from the Danish Award Winning Hip Hop Trio, Originally Issued in their Home Country in 2005. With this Album, They Move Beyond their Hip Hop Roots to Fashion Songs in World Groove Styles Dealing with the Melancholy Joys of Life as Well as Social Indignation. Their Sound is More Versatile Than Ever, Thanks to a Self Confidence Built by their First Two Album Successes and Has Enabled them to Explore and Incorporate Other Styles of Music.

Customer Reviews:

Amazing.......2007-03-31

The rhythm, the sound, the lyrics - all awesome! A must hear for all outlandish fans.

excellent and fresh.......2007-03-10

With a wide variety of songs, this colection is a must have. Don't forget, the message is clean and positive. Highly recommended for parents to give to their kids.

An American Perspective of Outlandish's Music.......2007-01-23

Where to start?...I guess like this: What kind of music so eclectic and unique would have listeners and fans spanning continents from South America, to Europe, to middle East, to Central Asia and beyond uniting different tounges and cultures?-- Outlandish from Denmark of course!
I first saw these guys on LinkTV's world music. Their songs are mostly in English and Spanish but have a fair amount of Danish, Morroccan, and Pakistani.
Their music is just as diverse. They're mostly of the Hip Hop genre, but is originally European, and not American Hip Hop wannabe at all! However, they insert influences of Argentinian, Arabic, and Eastern European music -- truly a product of the Music Earthchild!
Personality? They are quite vocal in their lyrics, not just entertaining, but soothing to the soul no matter what religion or faith you are. If you're sick of curses and booty-calls in regular Hip Hop music, this is a good alternative. Two of their members are muslim, Isam and Waqas, and no doubt they incorporate their faith in it, but they are harmonious with their Catholic member, Lenny, producing an awakening and uniting message (esp. during these troubled times).
Isam and Waqas were born and raised in Denmark with Morroccan and Pakistani descent, respectively. Lenny emigrated from Honduras.
They have received the SoPot Award 2006 from Poland, and were nominated and won as best Danish music for 2006 MTV Europe Awards.

Love Outlandish.......2007-01-12

I love Outlandish and I love this album. The convergence of Moroccan,Amazigh, Indo-Pakistani, and Latin music influences are simply amazing. Unlike most R&B/Hip-hop/Rap artists out there, these guys have great, responsible, purpose-driven lyrics and they are proud of it. They are extremely talented and I'm surprised they are not well know in the States. Hope that changes soon.

2 songs so far.......2006-09-18

I heard Callin' U and Closer to vein with Sami Yousef and they are really good and I recommend them to people who wants to hear nice music, modern and without swearing and bad words and music to the soul and mind. It's geart I like them, i'll look for the other songs and listen to see other work from this band

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Great album
It was okay!
Honey moon song :-)

Joyful
Ayo
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Release Date: 2006-06-20

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Without You
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How Many Times?
And It's Supposed to Be Love
Watching You
Only You
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2006 album on the French Charts. Polydor.

Customer Reviews:

Great album.......2007-02-15

Love this album. Heard of it in France where she has a huge success right now. Fresh voice and smooth soul/jazzy/afro melodies change from the commercial music we are surrounded with. "Down on my knees" and "Life is real" are the one I prefer but everything is great.

It was okay!.......2006-12-15

I was little disappointed with some of the songs, haven't listened to it very much, but her music is unique.

Honey moon song :-).......2006-08-07

This is my first review on Amazon.com :-) I have heard song "Down on my knees" on my honey moon in France and it just won't get out of my head. When we got home, I got on Internet and started to search wondering who is this artist... After few mouse clicks, I discovered "Ayo - Joyful"! Great music, great rhythm, great voice! And just few minutes ago, I got her whole album and am still repeating this song, although I liked the others too (after one listening). This will be in my player for days, I'm sure :-)

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