Lisa

Track Listings
1. Kanaka Wai Wai    
2. E Maliu Mai    
3. Trois Gymnopedies#1    
4. Pavane    
5. Beau Soir    
6. Vaga Luna Che Inargenti    
7. Vocalese    
8. Amazing Grace    
9. Ave Maria    
10. The Hawaiian Wedding Song    

Editorial Reviews
Album Description
A lovely blend of Classical and Hawaiian music,this cd was made on Maui, featuring all Maui musicains. The gorgeous vocals by Lisa Porter are backed up by harp, flute, a string ensemble, and piano. Some classics like Ave Maria are sung in Hawaiian for the first time.

Lisa, Music, E.Satie, Faure, Debussey, Bellini, Rachmoninoff, Newton, Schubert, King I.Aluli, Lisa Porter, Maui Musicians, Lisa Porter Michelle Romero Teresa Skinner Celia Canty Jim Spector Jean Pierre Toma Gene Argel Vania Jerome Liam Ball
The Drowsy Chaperone (2006 Original Broadway Cast)
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Hysterical! Genius! A Treasure!
  • Hysterically hilariously funny
  • awesome!
  • Fantastic!
  • Snoozefest!
 The Drowsy Chaperone (2006 Original Broadway Cast)
Sutton Foster , Bob Martin , Danny Burstein , and Beth Leavel
Manufacturer: Ghostlight
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ASIN: B000FJA9YI
Release Date: 2006-06-06

Tracks:

  1. Fancy Dress
  2. Cold Feets
  3. Best Man for the Job
  4. Show Off
  5. As We Stumble Along
  6. Adolpho
  7. Accident Waiting to Happen
  8. Toledo Surprise
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  10. Brides Lament
  11. I Remember Love
  12. I Do, I Do in the Sky

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Under its enigmatic title lurks a remarkably entertaining little show. The Drowsy Chaperone is a droll Canadian import that's part homage to the musical theater, part spoof. Narrated by the unnamed Man in Chair (Bob Martin), the show basically reenacts a 1920s musical named "The Drowsy Chaperone." This allows the creative team to match an inspired collection of familiar 1920s types---the flapper (Sutton Foster), the cad (Troy Britton Johnson), the zinger-slinging diva (Beth Leavel), the Latin lothario (Danny Burstein), the zany character actors (Georgia Engel, Edward Hibbert)---with witty, well-crafted pastiches of songs of that era. Penned by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison, the tunes are instantly hummable, while the ensemble cast is uniformly superb---you know the standard is high when the awesome Sutton Foster doesn't even stand out that much. Thankfully, the "meta" concept doesn't lead to arch-irony and detachment. A genuine affection for what makes musicals so fun shines throughout, making this a real keeper of an album. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

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Tarzan

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Hysterical! Genius! A Treasure!.......2007-06-27

I live in the midst of the theatre district in NYC and see tons of Broadway shows on a regular basis. I can honestly say I can't remember laughing harder than the first time I saw "Drowsy..." When Sutton Foster did her "Show Off" number I fell out of my seat, overheating with hysterical laughter. I've seen the show 3 times so far -- which is a first for me. The CD is great, too. Buy it and sing along! If you like over-the-top, unique, clever musical comedy, this is the show for you, baby!

5 out of 5 stars Hysterically hilariously funny.......2007-06-20

I saw this show with the original cast and found myself in the aisle . . . literally. I had an aisle seat orchestra Row G. Wow! This has got to be the funniest show I have ever seen. Bob Martin, Sutton Foster, Beth Leavel, and Danny Burnstein could not have done it any better. Energy was high, score was magnificant, and dialogue had me rolling. This is a fantastic show for teens to seniors to sit back, relax, and have a terrific time. Amazing!

5 out of 5 stars awesome!.......2007-06-17

i saw this show on broadway, and if you know anything about it you know that it is a 1920s musical that "the man in the chair" is adding his little comments all throught it. the cd includes most of them. it is fantastic, although i don't reccommend seeing the actual show on broadway, the cd is great and the songs are fun and catchy!

5 out of 5 stars Fantastic!.......2007-06-10

Just saw the play in NYC and the soundtrack captures all the fun. If you've not seen the show yet, go now! You'll love it.

1 out of 5 stars Snoozefest!.......2007-05-17

I must say the score doesn't live up to it's praise, completely boring! This almost put me to sleep! I had the misfortune of borrowing this CD from a friend and (with an open mind) can say the music from a supposedly good MUSICal is just plain boring...aborrida...need I say it in any other language for you? Now, I'm not denying the show isn't good, but how can a musical be good when the MUSIC in it is monotonous and unimpressive? Riddle me that! I can say one good thing: they got "drowsy" right in the title!
Mamma Mia! The Musical Based on the Songs of ABBA: A Decca Broadway Original Cast Recording (1999 London Cast)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Mamma Mia
  • Mamma Mia Musical CD
  • JUST GREAT MUSIC
  • Mamma Mia
  • Not good at all
 Mamma Mia! The Musical Based on the Songs of ABBA: A Decca Broadway Original Cast Recording (1999 London Cast)
Benny Andersson , Julian Poole , Jenny Galloway , Nicolas Colicos , Paul Clarkson , Bjorn Ulvaeus , Lisa Stokke , Eliza Lumley , Melissa Gibson , Siobhan McCarthy , Louise Plowright , Jenny Galloway , Bjorn Ulvaeus , and Stig Anderson
Manufacturer: Decca Broadway
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ASIN: B000031WEN
Release Date: 2000-10-17

Tracks:

  1. Overture/Prologue
  2. Honey, Honey
  3. Money, Money, Money
  4. Thank You For The Music
  5. Mamma Mia
  6. Chiquitita
  7. Dancing Queen
  8. Lay All Your Love On Me
  9. Super Trouper
  10. Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!
  11. The Name Of The Game
  12. Voulez-Vous
  13. Entr'acte
  14. Under Attack
  15. One Of Us
  16. S.O.S.
  17. Does Your Mother Know
  18. Knowing Me, Knowing You
  19. Our Last Summer
  20. Slipping Through My Fingers
  21. The Winner Takes It All
  22. Take A Chance On Me
  23. I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do
  24. I Have A Dream

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Put together by Abba's own Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus, Mamma Mia! manages to cram over 20 of the Swedish supergroup's songs into a threadbare plot. It goes a little like this: Young Sophie is getting married and she's trying to identify which of three men is her father. That's about it. Wisely, the musical doesn't mess around with the songs, save for the insertion of some dialogue or for having some of them performed by a man (it works amazingly well). Abba fans will jump on this import of the London production, but traditional fans of musical theater should consider it as well. After all, Andersson and Ulvaeus's songs have always felt as if they were more than isolated pop gems and actually belonged to a longer narrative. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Mamma Mia.......2007-03-22

I have not stopped playing this cd. It is just great! It makes any trip in my car most enjoyable Happy I bought it!

5 out of 5 stars Mamma Mia Musical CD.......2007-03-21

This is a grand list of songs from the original musical when it was first introduced in England. The songs from ABBA are very recognizable even if you haven't seen the show. But, making a trip to NY to see the Broadway production is a plus. ENJOY!

4 out of 5 stars JUST GREAT MUSIC.......2007-03-08

I RECENTLY SAW THE SHOW MAMMA MIA IN LAS VEGAS. ALWAYS LIKES THE MUSIC OF ABBA, AND THOUGH THE PLOT WAS THIN, THE MUSIC WAS WELL PERFORMED. IN THIS PARTICULAR ALBUM, THE ENGLISH ACCENTS WERE A BIT MUCH, BUT THE SONGS WERE GREAT. ALL I CAN SAY IS THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC, ABBA.

5 out of 5 stars Mamma Mia.......2007-01-29

Every time I hear the music and songs it brings back memories of seeing the Broadway Show

1 out of 5 stars Not good at all.......2007-01-09

This is not what we wanted. The British accents throw it was off. We just saw it in NY and this is not what we were looking for.
Lisa
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Wonderful!
  • Lisa! The best of the Celtic Women!
  • talented voice
  • Celtic Women - Lisa
  • A "Voice "that is truly a gift
Lisa
Celtic Woman , and Lisa Kelly
Manufacturer: Manhattan Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000CNF4L0
Release Date: 2006-01-10

Tracks:

  1. Siuil A Run
  2. Carrickfergus
  3. Life The Wings (From Riverdance)
  4. The Soft Goodbye
  5. Dubhdarra
  6. Home And The Heartland (From Riverdance)
  7. May It Be (From Lord Of The Rings)
  8. Homecoming
  9. The Deer's Cry (From The Pilgrim)
  10. Send Me A Song
  11. Now We Are Free (From Gladiator)

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful!.......2007-07-06

Celtic Woman is a musical ensemble comprised of five Irish and one New Zealander female artists - five vocalists (including Lisa Kelly), and one violinist. This wonderful album is a collection of 11 tracks, all the work of the incomparable Lisa Kelly. Lisa was born into a musical family, and is well known for her singing of classical and Celtic songs - she spent five years as the lead female vocal for Riverdance! I must say, this album shows off her ability to its best.

I like having nice music to listen to at work, and this album is one of my favorites. While working, I love the angelic sound of Lisa's voice sweeping out of my speakers. Overall, I found this to be a great album, one that is always wonderful to listen to. I give it my highest recommendations!

5 out of 5 stars Lisa! The best of the Celtic Women!.......2007-07-04

This is a wonderful CD, very relaxing to listen to on the porch with an ice tea in your hand. There are some repeats of her songs from "Celtic Woman" but they were my favorites anyway.

5 out of 5 stars talented voice.......2007-07-03

As with the other ladies, I was introduced to her music on Celtic Woman-Live at Slane Castle. She has a great voice and is a real entertainer. I wish that her album had been a DVD video. She is one of those singers that sounds good singing just about any song. Really liked the album and could have listened much longer. You will really like it.

5 out of 5 stars Celtic Women - Lisa.......2007-06-27

Besides being a beautiful girl, she sings songs the way they are ment to be heard. I really like all of the Celtic Women songs and I just cannot get enough. You will not be disappointed with her performance.

5 out of 5 stars A "Voice "that is truly a gift .......2007-06-26

The first time I heard Lisa sing was when I was flicking channels on the TV. When I saw the Celtic Woman that was on PBS, my first inclination was to pass it by. But to my pleasant surprise, Lisa was singing a song that I found captivating titled "The VOICE". From that moment I have been a fan of Lisa. First I bought the Celtic Woman CD and loved it, especially the songs sung by Lisa. I was so happy to find she had her own CD and bought it. My husband and I went to a live performance last week and found her to be even better in person. She appears very relaxed and has such a beautiful smile. Lisa obviously has been blessed with a gift that she shares with the rest of us. In additon to a wonderful VOICE, she is also blessed with a beauty both inside and out. She's a natural!
Gladiator: Music from the Motion Picture
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Not as good as I had hoped
  • Could give it 10 stars
  • Could have been sooo much better!
  • Awesome
  • Gorgeous ethereal, period-evoking music
 Gladiator: Music from the Motion Picture
Lisa Gerrard , and Hans Zimmer
Manufacturer: Decca U.S.
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004STPT
Release Date: 2000-04-25

Tracks:

  1. Progeny
  2. The Wheat
  3. The Battle
  4. Earth
  5. Sorrow
  6. To Zucchabar
  7. Patricide
  8. The Emperor Is Dead
  9. The Might Of Rome
  10. Strength And Honor
  11. Reunion
  12. Slaves To Rome
  13. Barbarian Horde
  14. Am I Not Merciful?
  15. Elysium
  16. Honor Him
  17. Now We Are Free

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Most modern Hollywood films have musical "temp tracks" laid in as they're edited, usually classical standards or music from other soundtracks that helps shape the dramatic and emotional intentions of works in progress. Sometimes these temp tracks become the score (as in "2001"), but more often they serve as a template for the film's eventual scorer. That said, we'll boldly climb out on a limb and opine that director Ridley Scott was listening to a whole lot of Holst's The Planets as he was cobbling together his modern gladiator epic. Credit Hans Zimmer for taking "Mars, the Bringer of War" and hammering its familiar harmonic and rhythmic Sturm und Drang into something serviceably fresh; cohort Lisa Gerrard generally handles the more ethereal, atmospheric passages. As epic in scope as its thematic inspiration (and with enough occasional nods to "authenticity" to make it work), this is nonetheless a work of often surprising nuances, and one that recasts the traditional heroic orchestral score in deliciously dark and ominous tones. Warning: repeated listening may inspire the invasion of neighboring countries. --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Not as good as I had hoped.......2007-06-11

Although the music is good, there is a lot that is not what I hade expected. I was watching the movie when I purchased the CD and I wanted to have the same music on the CD that I was listening to at the time. Not all of the songs that you'd like are on it. Thats my complaint.

5 out of 5 stars Could give it 10 stars.......2007-05-16

To me, the best of the best. A great score. I continue to listen to it over and over, never tiring of it.

3 out of 5 stars Could have been sooo much better!.......2007-05-11

I was disappointed with this soundtrack collection in that it could have been so much better. For a CD that you are going to sell, the producers should have hit the main themes and stuck to the powerful imagery of this magnificent film.

5 out of 5 stars Awesome.......2007-03-19

I am a proud owner of this album,which now joins my cherished CD collection.It is an album put together perfectly by two very good artists.The music is superbly performed,which makes most of the tracks very intense,due to the scenes in the film.A very good choice if you like powerful orchestral music with a touching vocalist(Lisa Gerrard).

4 out of 5 stars Gorgeous ethereal, period-evoking music.......2007-02-08

The score for "Gladiator", all recognition for the film aside, is beautiful and stands on its own as a work of beauty and scope. The score won a Golden Globe for Best Score, recognition that was deserved. The score is very period-evoking, reflecting many similarities to Gustav Holst's "The Planets", a classical work. Hans Zimmer borrowed heavily from the feel of "Mars", the second movement in "The Planets". The feel is absolutely perfect for the battle scenes in "Gladiator", but the highlight is in the ethereal, gorgeous music with Lisa Gerrard's voice. The end of the soundtrack stands out especially, ending with the semi-modern "Now We Are Free". "Gladiator" is an investment that should be on the top of the list of film music lovers and "Gladiator" fans alike.
Rome: Music from the HBO Series
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Incredibly beautiful and haunting.
  • You Won`t Be Disappointed!
  • Brings you back to the first episodes!
  • The Rise and Fall of Rome
  • The essence of Rome
 Rome: Music from the HBO Series

Manufacturer: Rykodisc
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ASIN: B000MGVBQE
Release Date: 2007-02-20

Tracks:

  1. Rome Main Title Theme
  2. The Forum
  3. Terrible News
  4. Niobe's Theme
  5. The Battle Has Begun (Caesar's Theme)
  6. Octavian & Octavia's Themes
  7. Riot In The Senate, Pullo Finds The Gold
  8. Caesar Reunites With Servilla
  9. Janus Breaks
  10. Marshall Law, The Temple
  11. Caesar's Seizure
  12. Hell Hath No Fury
  13. Vorenus Made Evocati, Servillia's Curse
  14. Farwells, The Storm
  15. The Raft
  16. The Death Of Pompey
  17. Octavia Seduces Octavian
  18. Cleopatra Seduces Caesar
  19. Triumph
  20. Mark Antony & Atia
  21. Vorenus Saves Pullo
  22. The Murder Of Julius Caesar
  23. Niobe's Fate

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After Carnivàle, Jeff Beal has given HBO another Emmy-nominated score, this time for the tale of sex, politics, and togas known as Rome. There's a long history of fabulously grand scores in the sword-and-sandals genre (Miklós Rózsa's Ben-Hur, Alex North's Cleopatra) but according to Beal HBO wasn't interested in classic big orchestral compositions, so he worked on a smaller--yet still lush--scale that emphasizes the ethnic instruments that could be found in the farther reaches of the Roman Empire. A Middle Eastern influence, for instance, can clearly be heard on "Rome Main Title Theme," "The Forum" and "Janus Breaks," among many others. If there's one signature sound on the CD, it's the recurring use of the flute, which can suggest emotions ranging from romantic ("Octavian & Octavia's Themes") to melancholy (paired with strings on "Farewells, the Storm") to dread (combined with percussion on "Caesar's Seizure"). The album starts running out of steam about two thirds of the way through, however, making one pine for a bit of orchestral bang for one's buck. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

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Rome: Music from the HBO Series features a dramatic score by Emmy award winning composer Jeff Beal (Pollock, HBO's Carnivale). A haunting album of ancient sounds and rhythms, the album perfectly complements the HBO series that chronicles the epic times that saw the fall of a republic and the creation of an empire.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Incredibly beautiful and haunting........2007-05-23

I waited for many months until HBO got around to releasing the soundtrack to this incredible drama series. If you are a fan of the series, then this is absolutely essential to add to one's music collection. The composer, Jeff Beal, reminds me a great deal of Brian Tyler--the producer of the Children of Dune soundtrack. Both artists incorporate a strong flair of Eastern elements into their music and the result is spectacular. My personal favorite of the Rome soundtrack? "Cleopatra Seduces Caesar" (and that episode is my favorite of the first season).

5 out of 5 stars You Won`t Be Disappointed!.......2007-05-15

This is an excellent soundtrack. If you liked the series Rome, you will love this CD. It transports you, and is excellent for a quiet evening at home, or a romantic one! A+++

5 out of 5 stars Brings you back to the first episodes!.......2007-05-14

When HBO canceled 'ROME', I was ready to fall on my gladius, but thank the gods who blessed me instead with "ROME: Music from the HBO Series by Jeff Beal". Now, I am just a CD Player away from reliving the spectacle that was "ROME" the series! This soundtrack is a must have for any serious fan of "ROME" or Roman history. Get it NOW or be cursed!

4 out of 5 stars The Rise and Fall of Rome.......2007-05-12

It is quite unfortunate that the epic HBO series `Rome' has been cancelled after two brilliant seasons. With a terrific cast, and sets that challenge those of big Hollywood epics, `Rome' remained an entertaining and historical show.

The score composed by Jeff Beal also added great texture and mood to the show. Using mainly instruments that existed at the time of Julius Caesar, Beal's themes remain present, yet do not draw attention away from the image.

The tracks are all compiled from the first 12-episode season and follow in a chronological order. However, there is no need for a second season soundtrack because many of the themes were recycled in very creative and useful ways. A highlight is definitely the track 'Riot in the Senate/Pullo Finds the Gold;' towards the end of the track there is sound and dialogue, (as HBO has done with several other soundtracks), of Caesar and Antony entering Rome with their army, as the musicians play a "cheerful" triumphant song for their arrival. The soundtrack overall is a great addition to HBO's list of series soundtracks.

5 out of 5 stars The essence of Rome.......2007-05-07

This soundtrack brought tears to my eyes. I had wanted to buy the tracks since the show first premeired. The CD captures the spirit of the show. From passion to tortured sadness, each track is beautiful and sure to bring a nostalgic smile to your face. Very haunting and ethereal.
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (2005 Original Broadway Cast)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Great fun, but not for the little ones!
  • Love it!!!!
  • Good but not great
  • Charming musical
  • TERRIBLE.
 The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (2005 Original Broadway Cast)
William Finn , Rachel Sheinkin , Derrick Baskin , Dan Fogler , Jesse Tyler Ferguson , Deborah Craig , Lisa Howard , Celia Keenan-Bolger , Jose Llana , Jay Reiss , and Sarah Saltzberg
Manufacturer: Ghostlight Records
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ASIN: B0009A1AMS
Release Date: 2005-05-31

Tracks:

  1. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
  2. The Spelling Rules/My Favorite Moment Of The Bee 1
  3. My Friend, The Dictionary
  4. The First Goodbye
  5. Pandemonium
  6. I'm Not That Smart
  7. The Second Goodbye
  8. Magic Foot
  9. Pandemonium Reprise/My Favorite Moment Of The Bee 2
  10. Why We Like Spelling
  11. Prayer Of The Comfort Counselor
  12. My Unfortunate Erection (Chip's Lament)
  13. Woe Is Me
  14. I'm Not That Smart (Reprise 2)
  15. I Speak Six Languages
  16. The I Love You Song
  17. Woe Is Me (Reprise)
  18. My Favorite Moment Of The Bee 3/Second
  19. Finale
  20. The Last Goodbye

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When was the last time you heard a musical with a truly hilarious book? Rachel Sheinkin has concocted such a thing for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, one of the most unexpected hits of 2005. Unfortunately, Sheinkin's wit is mostly lost on a cast album; fortunately, the show's songs are by the great William Finn. Set at the titular event, the musical never looks down on the competiting kids (played by adult actors), instead portraying them as endearingly nerdy but also smart, and endowing them with real personalities rather than predictably spelling-bee tics. The cast is uniformly superb, although personal faves include Sarah Saltzberg, playing Logainne Schwartzandgrubenierre with a delicious lisp ("Woe Is Me"); Jesse Tyler Ferguson, bringing sweet innocence to Leaf Coneybear ("I'm Not That Smart"); and Dan Fogler, in a breakout comic performance as William Barfee ("Magic Foot," sounding like a sly tribute to Kander & Ebb). This show may be small in scale, but it's a huge winner. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

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Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Great fun, but not for the little ones!.......2007-03-15

We thought this was great fun, very engaging in the tradition of the modern musical. Just be careful, there are a couple of cuts that are not for "the wee ones". But, my 2nd and 4th grader love all the other songs. They love "Magic Foot" in particular. We just skip past the "mature" material. I suggest you listen to it first so you know what to skip.

5 out of 5 stars Love it!!!!.......2007-03-08

This is a great cd. I loved it when I listened to it, but loved it more after I saw the show.

3 out of 5 stars Good but not great.......2007-02-06

I'd heard the opening number as well as "The I Love You Song" upon which I decided I'd like to listen to the entire soundtrack. I liked the concept behind the musical and thought it would be fun.

Upon first listening I have to say I was slightly disappointed. The style of singing is all the same: strong and loud and the melodic movement of the songs is generally all the same with lots of long notes that generally get prety annoying after awhile.

Some positives though...The songs move through the progression of the bee quite nicely with the "Goodbye" Songs and "My Favourite Moment From the Bee" songs adding a nice theme to the whole score.

"The I Love You Song" is still a personal favourite but "Woe is Me" is also a strong song and parts of "Pandemonium" with it's upbeat rhythm are toe tapping and enjoyable.

The characters are varied but their songs don't really do them justice.

Good but not great.

4 out of 5 stars Charming musical.......2007-01-10

Spelling Bee has a cute score with a number of memorable tunes. While the overall theme is quite comical, there are a few more serious moments when one of the characters talks about her absentee mother. "Magic Foot" is a total scream. This should be on the shelves of all lovers of musical comedy.

1 out of 5 stars TERRIBLE........2007-01-04

I am a huge fan of musicals and I was really excited to go see this one. I'd heard good things about it and I enjoy nothing more than sitting down in a theater and watching a good musical.

Sorry guys, it was AWFUL. The music was semi-decent, there weren't really any standouts although the I love you song tugs at your heartstrings a bit. But the heart of the matter is, there was NO STORY and NO PLOT whatsoever! I was so disappointed! It stayed in act 1 the entire show and never climaxed. The plot was "once there was a spelling bee. A bunch of kids competed until one of them won" (and really, nothing more happens than that.)

In comedy, things are more flexible and you don't necessarily have to have any structure to your story (although it generally makes for a better and more memorable show) but in this case, it wasn't even funny! I think I laughed twice throughout the whole show, and they were sort of halfhearted chuckles, like, wow, I can't believe they just told that overused joke... again.

I think that's the only reason they bring people in from the audience to improv a little bit (but don't leave much room for improv, anyway) - because if they didn't it would be so boring and pointless that people would be leaving the theater. I only stayed around because I kept thinking, "there has to be some point to this. There has to be some interesting twist at the end that makes it all worthwhile. Maybe nobody wins, and somebody learns something." And then it ended, and I was sorely disappointed.

Again, the music wasn't bad, but it certainly wasn't anything special. Most of the songs just blend together and sound the same. William Finn doesn't understand the concept of musical variance. The majority of the songs describe the characters' history but NOTHING EVER HAPPENS to any of them. That's not a story.

Anyway, enjoy the music if you're into it, but don't go see the show. It's a waste of time and money.
The Silver Tree
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		The Silver Tree
    Lisa Gerrard
    Manufacturer: High Wire Music
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000O78L32
    Release Date: 2007-05-08

    Tracks:

    1. In Exile
    2. Shadow Hunter
    3. Come Tenderness
    4. The Sea Whisperer
    5. Mirror Medusa
    6. Space Weaver
    7. Abwoon
    8. Serenity
    9. Towards The Tower
    10. Wandering Star
    11. Sword Of The Samurai
    12. Devotion
    13. The Valley Of The Moon
    14. Entry

    Amazon.com

    Few artists last long in the rarefied terrain occupied by singer Lisa Gerrard over the last quarter-century. She shares a passion with composers like Arvo Pärt in the unrelenting pursuit of the divine. In fact, Gerrard evokes Pärt a few times on The Silver Tree, her first non-collaborative solo release since The Mirror Pool in 1995. The Silver Tree is an album of ancient echoes, ghostly refrains, and hymns to the heavens. On "Abwoon," she intones the Lord's Prayer in Aramaic, orchestrating her own voice in choral harmonies that unfold beneath her like winds on waves. But "Spaceweaver" sends chills through the soul as Gerrard unlocks this peculiar nasal, back-of-the-throat snarl that she only adopts on such tracks, with a menacing blues groove that recalls "Meltdown" from her score to The Insider. You can hear much of Gerrard's soundtrack work mirrored here: "The Sea Whisperer" picks up at the spirit-affirming end of "Now We Are Free" from Gladiator. And I suspect that the 10-minute opus "Towards the Tower" might be her rejected overture for the film Constantine. With Ligeti-like voices, suspended glissando strings, and ominous percussion shifts, it certainly would work in the cinematic context of a supernatural thriller. The album has been available for half a year in Australia (worldwide via digital download), so as a bonus, the American release tacks on a bonus track, "Entry." Its thudding electronic drum loop and sketchy vocal makes for a disruptive exit. But until you get there, The Silver Tree is an embracing experience. Whether singing Aramaic, English, or that language of her imagination, Lisa Gerrard makes the most heavenly music heard on earth--and maybe beyond. --John Diliberto

    Album Description

    The title of the album is "The Silver Tree", not Silver Tree.
    Man on Fire
    Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
    • excelent soundtrack
    • Easy to the ears
    • THE RAVE
    • I'm touched...
    • not the music I expected from the showtrack
    		 Man on Fire

    Manufacturer: Varese Sarabande
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00028HOB8
    Release Date: 2004-07-27

    Tracks:

    1. Una Palabra - Carlos Varela
    2. Main Title
    3. Taxi
    4. El Paso
    5. Creasy's Room
    6. The Rave
    7. Pita's Sorrow
    8. Nightmare
    9. Bullet Tells The Truth
    10. Followed
    11. Smiling
    12. You Are Her Father
    13. No Mariachi
    14. The Drop
    15. Angel Vengador - Gabriel Gonzalez
    16. You Betrayed Me
    17. She's Dead
    18. The Crime Scene
    19. Pita's Room
    20. Gonzalez
    21. Oye Como Va - Kinky
    22. La Nina
    23. Creasy's Art Is Death
    24. The Voice
    25. Sanchez Family
    26. The Rooftop
    27. The End
    28. Man On Fire (Remix) - Hybrid

    Amazon.com

    Director Tony Scott's tale of an ex-Marine-turned-bodyguard (Denzel Washington) who responds to the kidnapping of his young charge and her family with a violence-drenched cycle of revenge and torture is driven by the filmmaker's typically manic visual sense. English composer Harry Gregson-Williams, whose conjured similar action-oriented synth-symphony fusion scores for The Rundown and Spy Game, deftly expands the dimensions of that bi-polar musical sensibility here, infusing it with gentle ethnic folk touches and the ever-savory sonic contributions of Lisa Gerrard. The composer matches Scott's visually jarring action sequences with a melange of strangled guitar riffs, metallic rhythms and aggressive electronic soundscapes, contrasting them masterfully against quiet piano passages and brooding symphonic pastoralism. Contemporary Latin ballads by Gabriel Gonzalez and Cuban singer/songwriter Carlos Varela help cement the score's foreign intrigue, while Gerrard (arguably the MVP of soundtrack utility players) contributes a smart remix of the title track and collaborates with Gregson-Williams on the haunting "The End," which also features her distinctly exotic vocals. The result is a spiritual cousin to Hans Zimmer's similarly compelling brew of electronica and world music for Black Hawk Down. -- Jerry McCulley

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars excelent soundtrack.......2007-05-14

    If you love the movie you will love the soundtrack, it is greatttt......

    5 out of 5 stars Easy to the ears.......2007-01-09

    This was a gift to my husband,,he loved the music during the movie and wanted this CD for a very long time. He was very suprised at Christmas, even the kids like listening to him play it over and over again.

    5 out of 5 stars THE RAVE .......2006-07-29

    YEAH i need help finding out the artist or group for THE RAVE please

    5 out of 5 stars I'm touched..........2006-05-20

    The film and the music makes a magnificent combination. I'm amazed by the pictures, the music and the way it all comes together in my mind. "Smiling" is one of the most beautiful songs I've ever heard and it makes the impression everlasting. I recommend this CD to anyone who wants to lean back after a hard days work and reflect on what's important in life. Because that's what this music does to you. I'm impressed.

    Per Jonsson
    Malmö, Sweden.

    1 out of 5 stars not the music I expected from the showtrack.......2006-03-25

    my husband and I were very disappointed. It was not the music we expected from the soundtrack. What happened to the real music?
    Catch the Moon
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Perfect roadtrip music for kids and parents too
    		 Catch the Moon
    Lisa Loeb , and Elizabeth Mitchell
    Manufacturer: Sheridan Square
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000L22WZ8
    Release Date: 2007-03-27

    Tracks:

    1. Big Rock Candy Mountain
    2. Little Red Caboose
    3. Oh Susanna
    4. Catch The Moon
    5. La Manita
    6. Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
    7. Stop And Go
    8. New Morning
    9. Oh Groundhog
    10. Butterfly
    11. Donguri/Rolling Acorn
    12. Free Little Bird
    13. Fais Do Do

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Perfect roadtrip music for kids and parents too.......2007-05-02

    We bought this for the baby when she was five months old almost two years ago in Woodstock at a wonderful little kid's store. What a find! The baby immediately loved it, but so did my then-five year old son. And so did my husband and I--the lovely renditions of folk and traditional and original work are wonderful. It bears the inevitable repeated listenings and is my now-two-year-old's favorite album still. I recently included the cover of Dylan's "New Morning" on a mix I made for my adult friend to celebrate her divorce. It's not really kids' music, at least not only kid's music. Buy this, and if you like it, buy everything by Elizabeth Mitchell, like You Are My Sunshine. You won't be sorry.
    Bach: Concertos
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • A Premier Bach Series Recording
    • A nice way to complete your collection of Bach's concertos...
    • "Best Bach - Box Set"
    • Pinnock is good performer
    • Unbeatable Value
    		 Bach: Concertos

    Manufacturer: Archiv Produktion
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    ASIN: B00004SAAY
    Release Date: 2001-03-13

    Tracks:

    1. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in D minor, BVW 1052: 1. Allegro
    2. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in D minor, BVW 1052: 2. Adagio
    3. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in D minor, BVW 1052: 3. Allegro
    4. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in E major, BVW 1053: 1. (without tempo indication)
    5. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in E major, BVW 1053: 2. Siciliano
    6. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in E major, BVW 1053: 3. Allegro
    7. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in D major, BVW 1054: 1. (without tempo indication)
    8. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in D major, BVW 1054: 2. Adagio e piano sempre
    9. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in D major, BVW 1054: 3. Allegro

    Tracks:

    1. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in A major, BWV.1055: 1. Allegro
    2. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in A major, BWV.1055: 2. Larghetto
    3. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in A major, BWV.1055: 3. Allegro ma non tanto
    4. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in F minor, BWV.1056: 1. (Without Tempo Indication)
    5. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in F minor, BWV.1056: 2. Largo
    6. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in F minor, BWV.1056: 3. Presto
    7. Concerto for Harpsichord, 2 Recorders and Strings in F major, BWV1057: 1. (Without Tempo Indication)
    8. Concerto for Harpsichord, 2 Recorders and Strings in F major, BWV1057: 2. Andante
    9. Concerto for Harpsichord, 2 Recorders and Strings in F major, BWV1057: 3. Allegro assai
    10. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in G minor, BWV1058: 1. (Without Tempo Indication)
    11. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in G minor, BWV1058: 2. Andante
    12. Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings in G minor, BWV1058: 3. Allegro assai
    13. Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C minor, BWV1060: 1. Allegro
    14. Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C minor, BWV1060: 2. Adagio
    15. Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C minor, BWV1060: 3. Allegro

    Tracks:

    1. Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C major, BWV1061: 1. (Without Tempo Indication) - Nicholas Kraemer
    2. Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C major, BWV1061: 2. Adagio ovvero Largo - Nicholas Kraemer
    3. Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C major, BWV1061: 3. Fuga - Nicholas Kraemer
    4. Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C minor, BWV1062: 1. (Without Tempo Indication) - Nicholas Kraemer
    5. Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C minor, BWV1062: 2. Andante - Nicholas Kraemer
    6. Concerto for 2 Harpsichords and Strings in C minor, BWV1062: 3. Allegro assai - Nicholas Kraemer
    7. Concerto for 3 Harpsichords and Strings in D minor, BWV.1063: 1. (Without Tempo Indication) - Nicholas Kraemer
    8. Concerto for 3 Harpsichords and Strings in D minor, BWV.1063: 2. Alla Siciliana - Nicholas Kraemer
    9. Concerto for 3 Harpsichords and Strings in D minor, BWV.1063: 3. Allegro - Nicholas Kraemer
    10. Concerto for 3 Harpsichords and Strings in C major, BWV1064: 1. Allegro - Nicholas Kraemer
    11. Concerto for 3 Harpsichords and Strings in C major, BWV1064: 2. Adagio - Nicholas Kraemer
    12. Concerto for 3 Harpsichords and Strings in C major, BWV1064: 3. Allegro - Nicholas Kraemer
    13. Concerto for 4 Harpsichords and Strings in A minor, BWV.1065: 1. (Without Tempo Indication) - Nicholas Kraemer
    14. Concerto for 4 Harpsichords and Strings in A minor, BWV.1065: 2. Largo - Nicholas Kraemer
    15. Concerto for 4 Harpsichords and Strings in A minor, BWV.1065: 3. Allegro - Nicholas Kraemer

    Tracks:

    1. Concerto for Flute, Violin, Harpsichord, Strings, and Basso Continuo in A minor, BWV1044 'Triple Concerto': 1. Allegro
    2. Concerto for Flute, Violin, Harpsichord, Strings, and Basso Continuo in A minor, BWV1044 'Triple Concerto': 2. Adagio, ma non tanto, e dolce
    3. Concerto for Flute, Violin, Harpsichord, Strings, and Basso Continuo in A minor, BWV1044 'Triple Concerto': 3. Allabreve
    4. Concerto for Oboe, Violin, Strings, and Basso Continuo in C minor: 1. Allegro
    5. Concerto for Oboe, Violin, Strings, and Basso Continuo in C minor: 2. Adagio
    6. Concerto for Oboe, Violin, Strings, and Basso Continuo in C minor: 3. Allegro
    7. Concerto for Oboe d'amore, Strings and Basso Continuo in A major: 1. (Without Tempo Indication)
    8. Concerto for Oboe d'amore, Strings and Basso Continuo in A major: 2. Larghetto
    9. Concerto for Oboe d'amore, Strings and Basso Continuo in A major: 3. Allegro ma non tanto

    Tracks:

    1. Concerto for Violin, Strings and Continuo in A minor, BWV.1041: 1. (Allegro moderato) - Simon Standage
    2. Concerto for Violin, Strings and Continuo in A minor, BWV.1041: 2. Andante - Simon Standage
    3. Concerto for Violin, Strings and Continuo in A minor, BWV.1041: 3. Allegro assai - Simon Standage
    4. Concerto for Violin, Strings and Continuo in E major, BWV.1042: 1. Allegro - Simon Standage
    5. Concerto for Violin, Strings and Continuo in E major, BWV.1042: 2. Adagio - Simon Standage
    6. Concerto for Violin, Strings and Continuo in E major, BWV.1042: 3. Allegro assai - Simon Standage
    7. Concerto for 2 Violins in D minor, BWV.1043: 1. Vivace - Simon Standage
    8. Concerto for 2 Violins in D minor, BWV.1043: 2. Largo ma non tanto - Simon Standage
    9. Concerto for 2 Violins in D minor, BWV.1043: 3. Allegro - Simon Standage

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars A Premier Bach Series Recording.......2007-03-26

    I purchased these recordings nearly 20 years ago, when Deutsche Gramophone was still selling them as five individual discs, and at over $20 per disc. With the re-release of the set of all five discs in a single, price-reduced "Collectors Edition" box set, the price has fallen by more than half, making this one of the outstanding values for high-quality Bach recordings on today's market.

    But what about the performances? Here's the best way I can sum it up. Having listened to these disks for some two decades, in the car, on the main home stereo system, on portable equipment, on the boom box, and etc., etc., it is, I imagine, inevitable that one ends up memorizing nearly every note. And with that familiarity comes the ability to detect flaws in the performance, missteps, missed beats, the occasional off-tone instrument. Here's the rub: it is difficult to locate any significant flaw in the performances. These performances are about as perfect as one can get, but having said that, there is more. The sound reproduction of this recording remains near or at the top of any Bach recordings with which I've become familiar, and remains in my own thinking the de facto standard by which other performances should be measured.

    Sound too good to be true? Pick up a set and see for yourself. And then relish the thought that you paid $40 for a set worth far more.

    5 out of 5 stars A nice way to complete your collection of Bach's concertos..........2007-02-21

    ...and cheap to boot. This, paired with the Brandenburg Concertos/Overtures compilation from Arkiv (also featuring Pinnock and the English Concert), gives any new Bach fan a fairly complete account of Bach's instrumental orchestral output. This particular package includes all of Bach's keyboard concertos (played exceptionally well by Pinnock), all of his violin concertos, and also his Triple Concerto (Harpsicord, Flute and Violin), several works for Oboe and Oboe D'Amour, and several double concertos (2 violins, and oboe and violin). Highlights are the D Minor Harpsicord concerto BWV 1052, the C Major concerto for 2 Harpsicords BWV 1061, the Oboe D'Amour concerto BWV 1055, the double concerto BWV 1060, and the violin concertos.
    This set sounds fantastic and is a great value to boot. Strongly recommended for those who loved Bach's Bradenburg concertos and Overtures and are looking for something new to sink their teeth into.

    5 out of 5 stars "Best Bach - Box Set".......2005-11-06

    This is undoubtedly the best Back box set I have heard. These Concerto's for Harsichord, Violin, Flute and Oboe are among the finest in classical music. Although the Harpsichord volume level could have been a bit higher overall the recordings are very good. I am very pleased with this CD set with so much music at a very good price. This is truly a collectors gem.

    4 out of 5 stars Pinnock is good performer.......2005-09-30

    Pinnock is good performer...I drop one start because BWV 1052-58
    Might sound better when it's played piano.

    5 out of 5 stars Unbeatable Value.......2004-12-15

    This set offers unbeatable value. The performances are uniformly excellent. Pinnock's Bach is brisk and sprightly when it should be, but also tender and relaxed when it must be. He is not afraid to slow down and savour the music, unlike many period-performance specialists. He is one of the world's great harpsichordists and his partners in the multiple concerti are also excellent. Simon Standage yields nothing to better-known soloists in the violin concerti.

    The sound is clear, deep, and only a little bit on the bright side.

    While you're at it, buy the Pinnock/English Concert complete Mozart symphonies. Sure, Mozart's first fifteen or so aren't anything special, but the set is superb and the price unbelievable.

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