Music of John White

On this CD:

1. Introit, Illusions, Ritual, & Dance, for cello & percussion
Composed by John White
Performed by Andor Toth
Conducted by Michael Rosen

2. Music of the Open Road, for orchestra
Composed by John White


3. Music for Violin & Piano
Composed by John White
Performed by Janna Lower, Kevin Sharpe

4. But God's Own Descent, for wind ensemble & choir
Composed by John White


Music of John White, Music, Andor Toth, John White, Michael Rosen, Kevin Sharpe, Ronald Burrichter, Janna Lower, 20th/21st Century Orchestral Music, Chamber, Choral, Choral Music, Classical, Classical Composers, Orchestral, Violin with Keyboard
Music for Compline
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Gorgeous
  • Great Premiere from Stile Antico!
  • Music for Compline
 Music for Compline

Manufacturer: Harmonia Mundi USA
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ASIN: B000LPRNSG
Release Date: 2007-01-16

Tracks:

  1. Libera nos. I & II (John Sheppard)
  2. Salva nos, Domine (plainchant)
  3. Christe, qui lux es et dies (William Byrd)
  4. In pace in idipsum (John Sheppard)
  5. In manus tuas (Thomas Tallis)
  6. Jesu, salvator saeculi, verbum (John Sheppard)
  7. In manus tuas I (John Sheppard)
  8. In manus tuas II (John Sheppard)
  9. Miserere mihi, Domine (plainchant)
  10. Miserere nostri, Domine (Thomas Tallis0
  11. Misere mihi, Domine (William Byrd)
  12. In pace in idipsum (Thomas Tallis)
  13. Christe, qui lux es et dies (Robert White)
  14. Veni, Domine (plainchant)
  15. Nunc dimittis Gradulia I (William Byrd)
  16. Te lucis ante terminum festal (Thomas Tallis)
  17. Gaude, virgo mater Christi (Hugh Aston)

From the label:

On its spectacular debut recording, the exciting young British vocal group stile antico presents a program of English Renaissance music associated with the office of Compline, the service that ends the monastic liturgical day. A who's-who of 16th-century British composers--including Thomas Tallis, William Byrd, and John Sheppard--is represented here by hymns, antiphons, responsories, motets, and psalms: the occasion not only for music of intimacy, elegance, and reflection, but for flights of breathtaking canonic and contrapuntal invention and harmonic daring.

Stile Antico is an ensemble of young British singers, fast gaining recognition as one of the most original and exciting new voices in its field. In 2005 the group won the inaugural Audience Prize at the Early Music Network International Young Artists' Competition, drawing critical praise for its `wonderfully vivid singing' and `perfectly focused and ideally balanced voices.' Since this success, Stile Antico has appeared throughout the UK, including at the City of London, Lake District Summer Music and Beverley and East Riding Festivals; engagements for 2007 include the York Early Music Festival. The group has also collaborated with Sting on tour in his project Songs from the Labyrinth, performing lute songs by John Dowland.

Working without a conductor, the members of Stile Antico rehearse and perform as chamber musicians, each contributing artistically to the musical result. Their repertoire ranges from the glorious legacy of the English Tudor composers to the works of the Flemish and Spanish schools and the music of the early Baroque. They are passionate about the need to communicate with their audiences, combining thoughtful programming with direct, expressive performances. They are also committed to developing their educational work, for which they have received generous funding from the National Lottery through Arts Council England.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Gorgeous.......2007-03-05

The English Tudor choral composers such as Byrd and Tallis composed some glorious music. Sit and listen in a darkened room and you will be transported back to another time and place. Wonderfully atmospheric and moving. The masters of this repertoire are Peter Phillips's Tallis Scholars, but this CD makes me think that they have some serious competition.

5 out of 5 stars Great Premiere from Stile Antico!.......2007-02-27

I got an e-mail from amazon recently to the effect of, "We've noticed that you've rated so-and-so, so we thought you'd be interested in the new release Music for Compline." I usually ignore such e-mails, but I thought I'd check it out. I was intrigued by the audio samples and so downloaded the album on iTunes.

I don't know how a group of young upstarts from Britain without a conductor were able to produce such a sound, but they did. "Music for Compline" focuses on music from composers in England during the transition from Catholicism to Protestantism- Byrd, Sheppard, Tallis, etc.- and as the title implies, it's music that would have been used during a compline service at the time. Compline, for those of you not familiar with the Liturgy of the Hours, is the last prayer service in the liturgical day. As such, the music is serene, contemplative, and prayerful.

The way Stile Antico has gelled as a group is amazing, especially considering they have no conductor. (Although they surely have at least a de-facto rehearsal leader) Their sound is clear and beautiful, and they display exquisite musicianship without being overly technical or icy. They are able to share their fresh (though informed) perspectives on early music with each other to create an organic sound, so not having a conductor actually turns out to be an asset for these young musicians.

Fans of the Tallis Scholars will love this CD. Arguably, Stile Antico is better than the Tallis Scholars in some ways. To elaborate, the Tallis Scholars, as good as they are, can come across as technical and icy, whereas Stile Antico never does, at least not to my ears. On the contrary, they have a warm, authentic sound. Not that I have anything against the Tallis Scholars.

In conclusion, for everyone who loves sacred choral music, or beautiful music in general, "Music for Compline" is a must-have. The musical serenity will be a refuge from stress, and will uplift your spirits.

5 out of 5 stars Music for Compline.......2007-02-05

One is somewhat spoilt for choice these days when it comes to recordings of specialist 'early music' vocal ensembles. In Britain alone, 'brand' names such as 'The Sixteen' and 'The Tallis Scholars', however different their respective approach, have become equally synonymous with excellence in ensemble, intonation, balance and blend. On this basis alone, one might be forgiven for mistaking this CD for another release from one of these fine, long-established choirs. However, this debut recording from 'Stile Antico' has something rather distinctive and individual to offer the listener. Working as a vocal consort without conductor, these are performances born out of an internal commitment and universal understanding within the group, together with an obvious love for this repertoire which they perform so admirably. It is deeply refreshing, in a professional environment where 'time is money', to hear an ensemble who have so noticeably spent a great deal of time 'living' with the music, no doubt both as individuals and collectively as a group. This crucial element of music-making, so often over-looked, is perhaps above all what makes this recording stand out. In fairness, the result is not necessarily superior to that of a conducted ensemble, where a different style of direction in the performances can be attained. But whatever one's preferences - 'Stile Antico' have certainly achieved a winning combination - communicative performances which are simultaneously meditative and emotionally uplifting.

Impeccable ensemble is evident throughout the disc, and this is especially impressive when accomplished within various well-judged slow tempi. Highlights in this regard include a wonderfully ethereal and sonorous performance of Tallis' rarely heard seven-part 'Miserere nostri', and Sheppard's intoxicating 'Libera nos I & II' whose marvellous longing dissonances are given just the right amount of time to register. Byrd's 'Miserere mihi' also receives a fine performance, and the same composer's exquisite homophonic setting of 'Christe lux es et dies' serves to demonstrate these singers' aptitude for naturally shaped phrasing and beautifully paced cadences.

The programming is cohesive throughout, combining familiar, celebrated settings with some rare gems, notably Hugh Aston's giant antiphon 'Gaude, virgo mater Christi', of which this is the first recording made available on CD.

Congratulations are also due to Harmonia Mundi for their superb recording quality, which captures splendidly not only the clarity of the voices, but also the magnificent acoustics of All Hallow's, Gospel Oak. Beautiful packaging together with intelligent, informative programme notes completes this excellent debut release.
Music for Compline [Hybrid SACD]
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    ASIN: B000LXSS5K
    Release Date: 2007-02-13

    From the label:

    On its spectacular debut recording, the exciting young British vocal group stile antico presents a program of English Renaissance music associated with the office of Compline, the service that ends the monastic liturgical day. A who's-who of 16th-century British composers--including Thomas Tallis, William Byrd, and John Sheppard--is represented here by hymns, antiphons, responsories, motets, and psalms: the occasion not only for music of intimacy, elegance, and reflection, but for flights of breathtaking canonic and contrapuntal invention and harmonic daring.

    Stile Antico is an ensemble of young British singers, fast gaining recognition as one of the most original and exciting new voices in its field. In 2005 the group won the inaugural Audience Prize at the Early Music Network International Young Artists' Competition, drawing critical praise for its `wonderfully vivid singing' and `perfectly focused and ideally balanced voices.' Since this success, Stile Antico has appeared throughout the UK, including at the City of London, Lake District Summer Music and Beverley and East Riding Festivals; engagements for 2007 include the York Early Music Festival. The group has also collaborated with Sting on tour in his project Songs from the Labyrinth, performing lute songs by John Dowland.

    Working without a conductor, the members of Stile Antico rehearse and perform as chamber musicians, each contributing artistically to the musical result. Their repertoire ranges from the glorious legacy of the English Tudor composers to the works of the Flemish and Spanish schools and the music of the early Baroque. They are passionate about the need to communicate with their audiences, combining thoughtful programming with direct, expressive performances. They are also committed to developing their educational work, for which they have received generous funding from the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
    Rogue's Gallery: Pirate Ballads, Sea Songs, and Chanteys
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    • another set of hopes are smashed
    		 Rogue's Gallery: Pirate Ballads, Sea Songs, and Chanteys
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    Amazon.com

    Johnny Depp and director Gore Verbinski hatched the idea for Rogue's Gallery while filming "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest"--that idea being to cast genteel rock superstars like Bono, Lou Reed, Bryan Ferry, Andre Corr, and Sting to reinterpret gritty seafaring standards for an exhaustive 43-track double-disc set produced by Hal Wilner. Throw in a bunch of credible folk stars (Loudon Wainwright III, Richard Thompson), their offspring (Rufus, Teddy) and a string of other curious characters (Jarvis Cocker, Antony) and what results is one of the strangest compilations in recent memory, if not exactly the most historically authentic or, well, digestible. Nick Cave embraces the role just a little too hard on "Fire Down Below," while Ferry can't help but sound like he's singing for the cast of "The Love Boat," but cut through the chaff and there is some real bootie here: Bono's "Dying Sailor to His Shipmates," Jolie Holland's "The Grey Funnel Line" and "Boney" by a mysterious tramp called Jack Sh**, which must be some kind of anagram for Johnny Depp. --Aidin Vaziri

    Album Description

    While working on the two "Pirates Of The Carribean" films, Johnny Depp and director Gore Verbinski became fascinated with the lore and fable of the pirates and sailors who ran the high seas. Enter legendary producer Hal Wilner, who brings his knack for matching maverick musicians with extraordinary material. Artists on this double disc set include Bono, Sting, Nick Cave, Bryan Ferry, Lou Reed, Richard Thompson, Lucinda Williams, Jarvis Cocker of Pulp, and many more. "Rogue's Gallery" offers a look at the hardships, the horrors, the lusts and lurid depths, and the crystal beauty that led men to the sea in ships for hundreds of years.

    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars Fun--but not great.......2007-07-03

    What a concept--a pirate song co-produced by Verbinski and Depp inspired by the "Pirates of the Carribean" series. It should be great and in places, it is. The big question I came away with is--who is Jack Sh**? That one definitely has me guessing.

    I won't belabor the song content or the production value. I think the most notable reviews have got that down pat, although I'm not marking down as far as they have because I'm giving points for originality being a fan of Spike Jones and some other truly demented people.

    One thing to note: this is not a CD you'd buy if you were looking for something to amuse your kids. Some of the content is very bawdy and Mom and Dad would have some serious 'splaining to do to the little pirates. There's both some language and some situations that are more twisted than a Hangman's knot.

    3 out of 5 stars aaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrghhhhhhhhhhhhh!.......2007-06-09

    Some of the songs are quite good(mellow)others a little odd. Its what I expected, but not what you would expect.

    1 out of 5 stars Disappointment would be an understatement.......2007-06-04

    It is not unusual to find sea shanties performed by not the greatest musicians or singers in the world. It is not unusual to find shanties sung by people who have difficulty keeping perfect pitch, or tempo. But at least they understand what the music is about, and sing it with heart and enthusiasm and a love for the genre.

    Hal Wilner should stick to whatever genre it is that made him know enough to be approached by labels, because he clearly has no understanding, and less enthusiasm for *this* genre.

    If you love lively music from the maritime era, you can only be bitterly disappointed by this collection. Out of 43 tracks, I found 15 that were salvageable. Sort of.

    I've already tossed this onto the pile to go to the resale shop. It wasn't worthy the cost of shipping.

    2 out of 5 stars Zzz..........2007-04-04

    I have to admit that I have no idea what kinds of music the pirates sang aboard their ships. I know it probably wasn't "yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me," but I expected something different than this. I think my expectations have been colored by groups like The Pogues, Flogging Molly, The Tossers, and the Real McKenzies. I have an annual Pirate Party and I was hoping to find some good music here to get people in the mood for a treasure hunt or pirate liar's dice, but instead, the music on this CD is something I'd put on if the party went on too long and I wanted to encourage people to leave. Some of it is actually awful and the rest is too slow and plodding to inject much energy into any situation.

    I appreciate what was attempted here (contemporary artists paying homage to sea chanteys in the spirit of our romanticized version of the pirate era) but it just doesn't really work. The effect is similar to what would be achieved if the London Philharmonic Orchestra attempted to play rap "music" with Luciano Pavarotti rhymin' while flashing gang signs.

    1 out of 5 stars another set of hopes are smashed.......2007-03-29

    the selection of titles attracted me. The quality of the arrangements, the voices, and the music---are all quite bad.

    It is VERY sad that these same titles, could not have been produced for quality. They sound like a nightmare.
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    5 out of 5 stars 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".

    4 out of 5 stars very beautiful.......2007-01-09

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

    5 out of 5 stars 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.

    5 out of 5 stars from texas--AND FROM A MUSIC LOVER.......2006-08-30

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    4 out of 5 stars 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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    8. Arresting Helena
    9. The White Queen Sleeps / The White Palace
    10. Rabbit Band
    11. The Library
    12. The Myth Of Creation
    13. Fish Street
    14. Looking Through The Window
    15. Giants Orbiting
    16. Outside Bagwell's
    17. Mrs. Bagwell's Rhumba
    18. Meeting The Sphinx
    19. Monkeybirds
    20. Dream Park / Meeting In A Dream
    21. Conjuring A Dome
    22. In The Dark Forest
    23. Betrayed!
    24. Close To You
    25. A New Life
    26. A Rather Tense Dinner Party
    27. Butterfingers
    28. Discoveries / Fight Or Flight? / Goodbye Evil Helena
    29. My Waltz For Newk
    30. If I Apologised

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Great movie, better soundtrack.......2007-05-19

    I just recently saw this movie and the only thing I could think about afterwards was that I had to get this soundtrack. I'm not usually a big fan of movie soundtracks, but this cd is unlike any other out there, soundtrack or not. The use of strings and carnaval type instruments is completely unique and makes this a must by for any fan of music.

    5 out of 5 stars great collection of unusual music.......2007-05-07

    Rented the movie on reccomendation from Netflix, it was pretty good. But the music was the star of the show. The soundtrack follows the course of the movie pretty closely, it's kind of like listening to the movie. Each track brings to mind a specific scene in the movie. One of the highlights is the ecclectic treatment of Burt Bacharach's "Close to You". Most will remember the super-sweet Carpenter's version, but this interpretation was the main reason I bought the music. Unusual augmented chord progressions and almost minimalist format (complete with the mechanical background sounds made by the female jack-in-the-box-like, life-sized, mostly metal toy dressers) make the tune as captivating as in the movie when they 'convert' the trapped Helena into the black princess. Great music to play while relaxing, too.

    5 out of 5 stars Supurb.......2007-03-08

    This soundtrack is truly a delight to listen to. It ranges from quirky circus music to deep and melodic mysterious tunes. It is a great CD to relax to and to use as background music for most any relaxing time hanging out with friends.

    5 out of 5 stars Amazing!.......2007-02-24

    This is a very good soundtrack to a very good movie. The music is amazingly composed and is nice to listen to.

    5 out of 5 stars excellent.......2007-01-17

    This CD is excellent! All the music from the movie in its entirety, all the songs are complete songs, and the songs are all top notch compositions.
    Peace Like a River
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Beautiful
    • A few bright spots, but also some disappointments
    • This CD Deserves SIX Stars!
    • every good adjective
    • Fabulous!
    		 Peace Like a River
    James Lucas , Janice Kapp Perry , John Rutter , Jean Sibelius , John Tavener , American Traditional , English Traditional , Spiritual Traditional , Mack Wilberg , Craig D. Jessop , Clay Christiansen , John Longhurst , Richard L. Elliott , Daron Bradford , and Meredith Campbell
    Manufacturer: Mormon Tabernacle
    ProductGroup: Music
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    ASIN: B00020H9W0
    Release Date: 2004-06-22

    Tracks:

    1. Sweet Peace
    2. Be Still, My Soul
    3. Peace Like a River
    4. All Things Bright and Beautiful
    5. Lord Is My Shepherd
    6. This Is My Father's World
    7. Wayfarin' Stranger
    8. Lord, Make Me an Instrument of Thy Peace
    9. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
    10. Deep River
    11. Lamb
    12. Child's Prayer
    13. It Is Well With My Soul
    14. Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep
    15. Gaelic Blessing
    16. Thou Gracious God, Whose Mercy Lends
    17. Come, Let Us Anew

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Beautiful.......2007-06-14

    This CD is a must have for any Mormon Tabernacle Choir fans. The music is very reverent and gentle, and should also appeal to those not from the LDS church, seeing as how most of the music is common to the wider Christian community. This CD is a fantastic addition to any music collection.

    3 out of 5 stars A few bright spots, but also some disappointments.......2007-01-19

    It Is Well With My Soul is one of my favorite-favorites and that is the main reason why I bought the CD; it turned out to be a huge let down on this album, they rearranged it so much that I almost didn't recognize it. Be Still My Soul is another reason why I bought it and it's good, but not great. Swing Low Sweet Chariot is where it starts to get good. The last two songs "Thou Gracious God, Whose Mercy Lends"
    and "Come, Let Us Anew" are very good reasons to buy this CD, they each have truely powerful passages and make the CD worth having. The Mormon Tabernacle Choirs 2006 release entitled Then Sings My Soul is by far the best that I've heard from them.


    5 out of 5 stars This CD Deserves SIX Stars!.......2005-11-05

    However, the rating scale has a limit of five. I own over 700 CDs of virtually every type of music. Peace Like A River belongs in a class by itself! I've never written a review before but, after listening to this STUNNING performance by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, I feel compelled to share my praise with that of the five other reviewers. If I were limited to one word, I would use the word "SUPERB" to describe this beautiful and moving CD. SIX stars for Peace Like a River! BRAVO!!!

    5 out of 5 stars every good adjective .......2005-08-06

    This album is all beauty and solace. The singing is pristine, the arrangements lush and often stirring--never saccharine. As with the previous reviewer, my first listing of "Peace Like a River" brought me to tears (especially "Peace Like a River," the sopranos in "Swing Low," and the bagpipes in "Thou Gracious God"). Buy this one.

    5 out of 5 stars Fabulous!.......2005-05-29

    The perfect recording to help you recover from a long, hard day. Showcasing the MTC's "new" sound in contemporary choral arrangements with its own orchestra and conductor, "Peace Like a River" brought tears to my eyes in selection after selection during my first listen -- and I'm not normally an emotional person! The title song together with "Deep River," "Swing Low" and "Be Still My Soul" are alone worth the cost of the recording. Get this one!
    Amazing Grace - A Country Salute to Gospel, Vol. 1
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Not Bad At All,
    • Country at its best!
    • Slow, maybe, but Beautifully Slow
    • A real blessing!
    • very good, but I like Volume 2 better
    		 Amazing Grace - A Country Salute to Gospel, Vol. 1
    John Anderson , Lari White , Charlie Daniels Band , Emmylou Harris , Martina McBride , and Allison Krauss
    Manufacturer: Sparrow
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    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000005KXK
    Release Date: 1995-07-03

    Tracks:

    1. Amazing Grace - Lari White
    2. Peace In The Valley - John Anderson
    3. Blessed Assurance - John Berry
    4. How Great Thou Art - Martina McBride
    5. In The Garden - Billy Dean & Susan Ashton
    6. Mansion Over The Hilltop - Paul Overstreet
    7. Beulah Land - Shenandoah
    8. I'd Rather Have Jesus - Alison Krauss & The Cox Family/Suzanne Cox
    9. Kneel At The Cross - Charlie Daniels Band
    10. Precious Memories - Emmylou Harris

    Amazon.com

    Amazing Grace, a compilation of well-known gospel standards, brings together some of country music's brightest stars. From Lari White's understated delivery of the title track to Martina McBride's mandolin led version of "How Great Thou Art" to the Charlie Daniels Band's soulful rendering of "Kneel at the Cross," Amazing Grace is a real treat for fans of both secular country music and white Southern gospel. Accompanied by a full band including a bittersweet fiddle and a steel guitar, Paul Overstreet kicks up the tempo with "A Mansion Over the Hilltop," while Shenandoah's "Beulah Land" recalls both Glen Campbell's take on high-lonesome balladry as well as the tight harmonies of Alabama. And sung by the sweetest voices of the genre, two of the loveliest tracks on the record are born of the bluegrass gospel tradition: "I'd Rather Have Jesus" and "Precious Memories," performed by Alison Krauss and the Cox Family and Emmylou Harris, respectively. --Paige La Grone

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Not Bad At All,.......2006-08-26

    This is a pretty decent cd. The music is beautifully done and it is awesome. It might be a little slow, but it is relaxing. there is only one song i really liked on this cd and it is, Wich Of Couse, Amazing Grace.

    5 out of 5 stars Country at its best!.......2005-01-29

    This Cd is awesome I've had it for quite some time. Shenandoah does one of my fav versions of Beulah Land. A blessing everytime I listen to it......STILL!

    5 out of 5 stars Slow, maybe, but Beautifully Slow.......2004-05-08

    I honestly don't understand why anyone would want to hear "Amazing Grace" any other way but slow. Lari White sings it beautifully, with reverence. That's the way most of these tracks are. The females are the highlight. Lari White, Martina McBride, Susan Ashton, Allison Krause, and of course Emmylou. The production values are better than you can find on any country gospel album. I think Martina McBride's "How Great Thou Art" is being played on loudspeaker at the pearly gates for eternity. I'm not overly religious or emotional, but this album sooths my soul and brings a tear to my eye.

    5 out of 5 stars A real blessing!.......2003-07-05

    Absolutely BEAUTIFUL! This TRADITIONAL version of these timeless classics really brings back the memories. What wonderful rendtions performed with the original scores and at a worshipful and appreciative tempo. This is not a youthful exciting version of the classics, this is the GOOD STUFF! The way I remember them, you can hear the sincereity and praise in the artists voices! This is a vocal and spiritual homecoming.

    4 out of 5 stars very good, but I like Volume 2 better.......2002-12-21

    I bought Volume 2 first, and liked it so much, I bought volume 1, but given the choice, I'd pick volume 2. This CD does have a much slower pace, but every song is quite lovely. You can't beat John Berry's "Blessed Assurance". A good choice if these are some of your favorite songs.
    Billy Elliot
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Stirring to say the least
    • London Musical
    • A review for fans of Elton John - Not musicals
    • Elton John's musical
    • Billly Elliot
    		 Billy Elliot

    Manufacturer: Decca Broadway
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000CS45RE
    Release Date: 2006-02-07

    Tracks:

    1. The Stars Look Down
    2. Shine
    3. Grandma's Song
    4. Solidarity
    5. Expressing Yourself
    6. The Letter
    7. Born To Boogie
    8. Angry Dance
    9. Marry Christmas Maggie Thatcher
    10. Deep Into The Ground
    11. He Could Be A Star
    12. Electricity
    13. Once We Were Kings
    14. The Letter (Reprise)
    15. Finale

    Tracks:

    1. The Letter - Elton John
    2. Merry Christmas Maggie Thatcher - Elton John
    3. Electricity - Elton John

    Amazon.com

    Based on the 2000 film about a young British boy who tries to escape a future as coalminer by training in ballet, Billy Elliot--The Musical feels like an exemplary screen-to-stage adaptation, making the best use of composer Elton John's melodic resourcefulness. Fans of John's regular output need to be warned that this album is show tunes all the way and that they'd be hard-pressed to recognize the songs as usual fare by the author of "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" and "Your Song." Still, they really should give the CD a chance. Fans of musical theater, on the other hand, will need no prodding. They are likely to be enchanted by this recording, which shows that John has thoroughly absorbed the genre's classic strain. The show is very catchy, with well-structured, dramatic songs and some genuine tearjerkers ("The Letter"). Sir Elton even proves he's listened to great "jazz hands" classics (some by Kander and Ebb, perhaps) on "Shine," which even requests some "ol' razzle dazzle." Teaming up not with usual lyricist Bernie Taupin but with the film's screenwriter, Lee Hall (and its director, Stephen Daldry), John has written a lovely stage score, as evidenced on this recording of the London cast. Note that John himself performs three songs from the show on a bonus CD. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Stirring to say the least.......2007-02-06

    What a stirring musical! I had heard so much about this musical having seen the film version and knowing a musical adaptation was going to be made. Several people had recommended it after have they had the opportunity to see it on the West End. Also being a huge fan of Elton John, enjoying his pop records as well as his musical ventures, I was really interested in giving this CD a listen...

    ...and I'm sure glad I did! Again, I'll say it's absolutely stirring. The chorus numbers are probably the most powerful particularly the opening number "The Stars Look Down" which features as a theme several times throughout the score. You can really imagine them filling an entire auditorium.

    Liam Mower as Billy has the sweetest most resonating voice. When he sings "The Letter" and his Mum joins in, you are moved to tears. Other great numbers include "Shine" where Haydn Gwynne gives her character of Mrs Wilkinson such a personality. Her voice isn't particularly outstanding but I love her character. It's nice to see characters like Mr Braithwaite being given some personality and filling out Grandma's back story with her own song "Grandma's Song". Other uplifting numbers include "Merry Christmas Maggie Thatcher" and "Expressing Yourself".

    There is mild language but it adds to the mood of the piece. All in all thoroughly entertaining and I can't wait for it to come to Sydney in 2008!

    5 out of 5 stars London Musical.......2007-01-10

    A bit different than the movie which was delightful, this soundtrack remains very loyal to the original.

    1 out of 5 stars A review for fans of Elton John - Not musicals.......2006-12-07

    First and foremost, I am huge fan of Elton John. Unfortunately, the same can not be said for my opinion of most musicals such as this. That being said, I would only ask that before you disagree with the value of this review, please take that into account. I've had this CD for quite a while now, periodically going back to give it ONE MORE TRY. And I just can't get into it. I find the music here to be so overbearingly scripted and unoriginal, that it immediately leaves my player for weeks before I try it again. And again.... The bottom line is that I've heard these songs before.... Many, many times.... The point of this review is by no means to knock the art of musicals. For those of you that are fans of them, I'm sure this soundtrack is a true joy to listen to and I hope you enjoy it. (I see that many of you do). This review is for those folks who, like me, were on the fence about buying this CD because they are ardent supporters of EJ's more pop-oriented music. Trust me on this one, if you have the special edition of Peachtree Road, or have already downloaded Elton's versions of "Electricity" and "The Letter", you have all you need from this release. As a last note, for those who are still not sure, Elton's version of "Maggie Thatcher" is a good indication of the kind of songs that permeate this soundtrack. If you enjoy his version of that, there is a very good chance you will like this CD more than I do. Thanks for reading.....

    4 out of 5 stars Elton John's musical.......2006-11-10

    Very British in its style with lots of thumping music.
    There are some beautiful songs -Electricity- that make the record collection worth having.

    5 out of 5 stars Billly Elliot.......2006-08-27

    Wow, what a musical. This is the best one Elton John has written. The subject, Billy Elliot, learning ballet in a working class English coal mining town is great. The movie was excellent but this sounds so much better. I am only sorry that the musical has not come to Broadway yet. Just wait until it opens! It will run forever. Get this album now.
    The Essential Tallis Scholars
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Great choral music CD
    • a voice teacher and early music fan
    • Lovely!!!
    • Beautiful, but a little cold
    • The Greatest Hits of a Pioneer Ensemble
    		 The Essential Tallis Scholars

    Manufacturer: Gimell UK
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    ASIN: B00009NJ20
    Release Date: 2003-09-09

    Tracks:

    1. Miserere
    2. Ave Maria For Double Choir
    3. Sicut Lilium I
    4. Praeter Rerum Seriem
    5. Pater Peccavi
    6. Ego Flos Campi
    7. Tota Pulchra Es
    8. Descendi In Hortum Meum
    9. Alma Redemptoris Mater
    10. Salve Regina
    11. Ave Regina Caelorum
    12. Gloria

    Tracks:

    1. Media Vita
    2. In Manus Tuas
    3. O Nata Lux
    4. Audivi Vocem
    5. Exaudiat Te Dominus
    6. Ah, Robin
    7. Salve Regina
    8. Kyrie
    9. Gloria
    10. Credo
    11. Sanctus
    12. Agnus Dei

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Great choral music CD.......2007-01-26

    This CD is excellent - a "must have" for every collection. Beautiful voices, relaxing music.

    5 out of 5 stars a voice teacher and early music fan.......2007-01-08

    The pieces on these two discs are taken from over fifteen years of recording by the Tallis Scholars, startng with the now-famous recording of Allegri's 'Miserere' from 1980. Allegri lived well into the Baroque era, dying in 1562, Therefore, he did not write the 'Miserere' in renaissance polyphony; and his chordal structure leaned toward the Baroque.
    Victoria's 8-part 'Ave Maria' and Palestrina's 'Sicut lilium' are both pieces iln a contemplative mood, the first making direct reference to the Virgin Mary, and the second indirect reference to her via the poetry of the 'Song of Songs'. The remaining selections on Disc l, maintain the consistent, intense sonority of Flemish polyphony.
    Disc 2 falls into two parts. The pieces by Sheppard, Tallis,White and Cornysh come from the first half of the sixteenth century and are part of the 'English School' of writing. Here the music is made up of long lines, more notes than syllables, with the emphasis on the part-writing and not the harmonic background.
    The second part of Disc 2 is Byrd's five-part Mass, which was written in the 1590's for a recusant Catholic community. Byrd's music has drawn closer to the Flemish style; that is imitative voice parts, largely syllabic in setting with the occasional examples of word-paintings, and the voice parts closer together. But the mood has a different intensity than the writing on Disc one; darker and more questioning. Never was polyphony more passionate than in Byrd's masses,of which the five-part is the crowning achievement.
    The members of the Tallis Scholars vary from year to year, and the list of participating singers is included in the accompanying booklet; but it does not tell you which singers are singing each year. That bothered me somewhat because I like to know to whom I am listening specifically. It does mention, however, that the solo group in Allegi's 'Miserere' is Alison Stamp (treble), Michael Chance (countertenor) Jane Armstrong and Julian Walker.
    The recording is outstanding in every way. Perfect balance between the voices, perfect emotional investment, flawless dicton and the most beautiful vocal sounds you will ever hear; just Two and One-half hours of pure pleasure!!!!!

    4 out of 5 stars Lovely!!!.......2006-06-02

    This set of CDs is truly wonderful. I am fond of sacred choral music and purchased the CD mostly to obtain the recording of Gregorio Allegri's "Miserere Mei." This song alone is worth buying the set. I heard it live by an excellent college choir in my hometown and immediately set out to find the best recording of it. Most buyers recommended this recording over the others. (By the way "Miserere Mei: by Gregorio is hard to find.) Additionally the other songs are also so relaxing, flowing, and meditative. I will be honest . . .the Tallis Scholars sing well but not as flawlessly as the Cambridge Singers. You will note that not every consanant is hit in unison, but this is not overly disturbing. (Still that is the only reason for giving four stars instead of five.) The sound is still lovely and the songs gorgeous. In Media Vita is another gorgeous song (first on second CD). If you haven't heard it, I'm sure you'll love the flowing melody!

    5 out of 5 stars Beautiful, but a little cold.......2006-02-06

    The Tallis Scholars are the zenith of this type of singing, but sometimes they lack the vocal warmth that they probably could achieve if they were guided to do so. Still, this is a great CD, and even better for the 2 CDs of fine and uplifting singing.

    5 out of 5 stars The Greatest Hits of a Pioneer Ensemble.......2005-09-27

    For years, Tallis Scholars have been quietly revolutionizing our recovery of sacred music. This is their "greatest hits" collection and quite great indeed. The Miserere which begins the set is alone worth the price of the set. The only fault with it is that it is so startling, so obviously genuine, that you will still be hearing it as you play through the rest of the set. The Scholars' ongoing recovery project only proves how integral music is to the human psyche, how essential the sacred is to basic human sanity. And how the severence of the two in the public space and the popular imagination -- the sacred from music -- has severely damaged us all en masse.
    100 Favorite Patriotic Songs
    Average customer rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    • not to great
    • Not so bad, 100 tunes for 4$
    • You get what you pay for.
    • Now I know why there were no song samples to listen to ...
    		 100 Favorite Patriotic Songs

    Manufacturer: Bci / Eclipse Music
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0000A1HT8
    Release Date: 2003-08-12

    Tracks:

    1. America the Beautiful
    2. All Quiet on the Potomac Tonight
    3. Ballad of the Green Berets
    4. On Top of Old Smokey
    5. Coyote Warrior
    6. Semper Fidelis
    7. Breeze from Alabama
    8. Onward Christian Soldiers
    9. Come Where My Love Lies Dreaming
    10. Patriot
    11. Sweet Betsy from Pike
    12. Marines' Hymn
    13. America Is
    14. When Johnny Comes Marchin' Home
    15. Happy the Soldier
    16. American Trilogy
    17. Home Sweet Home
    18. Washington Post March
    19. Enraptured I Gaze
    20. Jeannie With the Light Brown Hair
    21. Yellow Rose of Texas
    22. Over There
    23. Simple Gifts
    24. Liberty Bell
    25. Star Spangled Banner

    Tracks:

    1. God Bless the USA
    2. Yankee Doodle Dandy
    3. Katy Cruel
    4. I Vow to Thee My Country
    5. King Cotton
    6. Beautiful Dreamer
    7. America
    8. American Patrol
    9. Mine Eyes Have Seen the Beauty
    10. Mohican Dream
    11. Red, White and Blue
    12. Some Folks
    13. Liberty Song
    14. Pomp and Circumstance
    15. Hail to the Chief
    16. Bennington Rifles
    17. Peace on the Battlefield
    18. I've Been Working on the Railroad
    19. Under the Double Eagle
    20. Red River Valley
    21. My Country 'Tis of Thee
    22. Camptown Races
    23. Wild Blue Yonder
    24. Hands Across the Sea
    25. Fanfare for the Common Man

    Tracks:

    1. Stars and Stripes Forever
    2. Living in America
    3. Home on the Range
    4. Old Colony Times
    5. Clementine
    6. Invincible Eagle
    7. Ring Ring de Banjo
    8. Yankee Doodle
    9. Largo from "The New World"
    10. To a Wild Rose
    11. Hail Columbia
    12. Alexander's Ragtime Band
    13. Gettysburg
    14. Carry Me Back to Old Virginny
    15. Capitan
    16. Prairie Daughter
    17. Little Brown Jug
    18. Marching Through Georgia
    19. Entertainer
    20. Steamboat Around the Bend
    21. Revolutionary Tea
    22. Cassions Keep Rollin' Along
    23. Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier
    24. Amazing Grace
    25. Grand Old Flag

    Tracks:

    1. God Bless America
    2. National Emblem
    3. Soldier, Soldier Won't You Marry Me
    4. Anchors Away
    5. Oh, Susannah
    6. Tramp, Tramp, Tramp
    7. Toast
    8. Dixie
    9. St. Louis Blues
    10. Appalachian Spring
    11. Bonnie Blue Flag
    12. Old Hundreth
    13. Swanee River
    14. Battle Cry of Freedom
    15. U. S Field Artillery
    16. Sidewalks of New York
    17. Chester
    18. Auld Lang Syne
    19. Kingdom Come
    20. My Old Kentucky Home
    21. Hail to the Spirit of Liberty
    22. Battle Hymn of the Republic
    23. Shenandoah
    24. Abraham's Daughter
    25. This Land Is Your Land

    Customer Reviews:

    2 out of 5 stars not to great.......2007-04-04

    We were disappointed with this CD, but for the price I guess we can't expect much. I didn't care for the new style presentation of the songs. I like a more traditional rendering.

    3 out of 5 stars Not so bad, 100 tunes for 4$.......2005-06-22

    I red the comments of two other people who have bought this 4 CD BOX SET and it is not really so bad. I will even add that there are some excellent tunes. However, I must agree with the fact that few tunes seem to have been recorded 40 or 50 years ago, mainly when you hear the scratches of an old turntable but it is just 2 or 3 tunes. Furthermore, if you do not know American music, it is a good BOX SET to buy if you consider that you received 4 CD for 4$ including 100 tunes. On these 4 CD, I have heard some orchestration that I have never heard before and I consider that they are different but interesting. Any way, after hearing these 100 tunes, you will say to yourself that you like this tune, this other tune, this other tune and so on and you will be able to buy a more expensive CD with the tunes that you like. However, I have bought many CDs in the last few weeks and as you know, there are always some tunes that you like and some tunes that you do not like on every CD that you will buy. So, don't buy it at 25$ but at 4 or 5$ dollars, it is a very good choice for 100 tunes.

    1 out of 5 stars You get what you pay for........2004-07-04

    You get what you pay for. The singers put their own spin on the singing of each song. If you didn't hear the words you would not recognize some of them. Even some of the music sounds like a bad recording of music played on a turntable. Definitely not worth the price.

    1 out of 5 stars Now I know why there were no song samples to listen to ..........2004-07-04

    I wish this review had been here when I was thinking of purchasing it. I guess you get what you pay for. If you are thinking of buying this, you are better off recording your own CDs (or at least buying one that you can listen to a sampling of the songs). This album includes songs that were mere recordings of the songs playing on an old record player. It's almost so unbelievable that it is funny.

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