Sampler of the Lso

On this CD:

1. Aida, opera Act II: Grand March
Composed by Giuseppe Verdi
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Richard Hickox

2. Aida, opera Act II: Viene, guerriero vindice
Composed by Giuseppe Verdi
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Richard Hickox

3. L' Arlésienne, Suite I for orchestra, from the incidental music Suite No 2: Pastorale
Composed by Georges Bizet
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Rafael Fruhbeck de Burgos

4. Capriccio Italien, for orchestra (or piano duet), Op. 45
Composed by Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Gennady Rozhdestvensky

5. The Planets, suite for orchestra & female chorus, Op. 32, H. 125 Uranus: the Magician
Composed by Gustav Holst
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Richard Hickox

6. Egmont, incidental music, Op. 84 Overture
Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Wyn Morris

7. Die Walküre (The Valkyrie), opera, WWV 86b The Ride of the Valkyries
Composed by Richard Wagner
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Barry Tuckwell

8. Wein, Weib und Gesang (Wine, Women and Song), waltz for orchestra (with voice ad lib), Op. 333 (RV 333)
Composed by Johann II Strauss
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by John Georgiadis

9. Pomp and Circumstance, 5 marches for orchestra, Op. 39 No 1 in D major
Composed by Edward Elgar
Performed by London Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by Barry Tuckwell

Tracks:

Beija-Flor - The Jim Hall Quartet
Come With Me - Tania Maria
Straighten Up And Fly Right - Rosemary Clooney
Watermelon Man - Poncho Sanchez With Special Guest Mongo Santamaria
Listen Here - The Gene Harris Quartet
My Handy Man Ain't Handy No More - Carmen McRae
Airegin - Tito Puente
Blood Count - The Stan Getz Quartet
Love Walked In - Mel Torme, Rob McConnell and the Boss Brass
Serengeti - Cal Tjader
In Walked Bud - Art Blakey And The Jazz Messengers
O Nosso Amor - The Charlie Byrd Trio With Special Guest Ken Peplowski
Spring Will Be A Little Late This Year - Michael Feinstein With The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra

Customer Reviews:

Good Music.......2007-06-08

I rate 5 star for the music, 5 star for sound quality and 4 star for surround mix. I'm not disappoint when listen to this album, each track on this album is very well selected.

I enjoy even when I listen with red book player. The CD layer also very good when compare to SACD layer.

One of my favorite album.

very good sound.......2007-01-03

I am very pleasure when I heard this SACD, all the sound is clear and the multichannel works like a different instruments places around my room.

voices in the room .......2006-03-14

Nice jazz sampler should appeal to most tastes in mainstream jazz since it's not too funky or free-style. What's the real kicker here is the SACD quality. Certainly not what I would call a great test cd but still good for amazing friends with the detailed sonics and tight bass lines and realistic voices in the room effects.

Excelent.......2006-01-02

very good compilation.
sound quality on SACD is first rate.

Good jazz SACD sampler.......2005-06-06

I'm not a jazz fan, but purchased this SACD for testing the performance of my new SACD & DVDA player. I own a lot of DVD audio discs, but this one is my first SACD.
Sound is good and well separated on the analogue 6 channel output designed for playing such a disc. But the music taste of the disc producer is strictly a jazz taste which doesn't meet that of a lot of music listeners. Beija-Flor, Come with me and Watermelon man are fantastic.
As a conclusion, it's a reliable SACD sampler but not comparable to DVDA which has almost the same sound fidelity, and include further videos, lyrics, photos and interviews.

Average customer rating:

Great Transaction
Really tasty combo
Various artists and various quality
This ain't ABBA...
Unexpected and very cool!

Nordic Roots: Northside Sampler
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Northside Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000007TUD
Release Date: 1998-06-09

Tracks:

30-Year Jig - Vasen
Toadeater - Hedningarna
Imeland - Groupa
The Great Pie Pols - Chateau Neuf
Red Jacket - Swap
My Kantele - Loituma
One Day He'll Cry - Garmarna
Wedding March/Rowers Go Berserk - Vasen
Delivering The Light - Hege Rimestad
Foxwoman - Hedningarna
Weathervane - Wimme
Fanitullen - Tapani Varis
Sea Duck's Waltz - Olov Johansson
The Skvader - Hoven Droven
The Bear - Hedningarna
Texas - Wimme
The Blue Tune/The Legless Lizard - Den Fule
Klockar Aleksanteri - Troka
All The Young Men - Triakel
Way Down In Smaland/Swingpolska - Vasen

Amazon.com

In recent years, Northside Records has carved a unique niche as the American home of some of Scandinavia's finest folk and folk-rock artists. This compilation gives you 20 tracks by 15 of the brightest Northern Lights, including the Gothic, almost grind core rock of Hedningarna, winners of a Swedish Grammy for previous efforts, virtuosic fiddling and world percussion from Väsen, culture-clashing Celtic music from Swåp, a British-Swedish quartet, mutant swamp funk from Hoven Droven and the strangely compelling music of Tapani Varis's jews harp. As might be expected from people who spend half the year in frozen darkness, some of the tracks have a deeply melancholy feel, but the playing is always energetic enough to cast off a few rays of sunshine. --j. poet

Customer Reviews:

Great Transaction.......2007-06-27

Product arrived in time for a Swedish dinner that I was throwing. This was a wonderful addition to the event. Thank you!

Really tasty combo.......2007-02-13

Sometimes when musicians try to combine traditional and contemporary ideas, it does not appeal to me. But this one is a winner! I've been playing traditional Scandinavian folk music for 30+ years, and enjoy the addition of non-traditional sounds such as the African and electronic ones found on some of these cuts. This is really tasty music. Buy it.

Various artists and various quality.......2005-08-14

About half the music is really good and catching, but just as many of the melodies are boring or too similar to each other. The quality is very varied and while some of the music should rate as 5 stars, I choose 3 stars as an average for the whole cd.

This ain't ABBA..........2004-04-11

...and that's a relief. No, this is something better -- a truly unique compilation of equally unique artistes blending pre-Medieval tradition with post-modern flourishes.
I had heard of Garmarna and Hedningarna before buying this disc, but my knowledge of them was scant at best. As for the rest, I knew not a thing. But I took a chance and what a surprise. This disc touches on music that covers both ends of the spectrum: from quaint, straight ahead renditions from groups such as Chateau Neuf, Den Fule, and the instrumentally exciting Väsen, to the experimental stylings of fiddler Hege Rimestad, riff rockers Hoven Droven and the aforementioned Hedningarna.
The thing that will surprise most about this style of music is how immediate it all sounds, both foriegn and familiar at the same time. Hints of jazz and classical seem to pepper certain aspects of the arrangements of some, but the most obvious is the connection it bares to Irish folk music.
If you want a new musical experience and like what you've read here, I say take a chance on this and the other Nordic Roots compilations. From there, buy individual albums by the artists themselves, especially Hedningarna and Garmarna. (The Garmarna track here is not really representative of their newer material by the way, but still worth checking out!)

Unexpected and very cool!.......2003-05-25

"20 tracks, 78 minutes, Cheaper than Food!" proclaimed the sticker on this CD, peeking out at me from a store's disorganized rows of miscellaneous world music discs. `Cheaper than food?!' I thought, bewildered. `What sort of thing is that to say about a recording? If that's the best praise anyone can offer, it doesn't bode well for the quality of the content ...' But economy and curiosity won out and I bought it anyway. What a surprise--it was great! A caption from the back of the package sums up my reaction perfectly: "An ideal introduction to the vibrant traditional music scene developing across the Nordic lands: incredible playing, catchy tunes, brilliant arrangements and strange instruments playing pre-medieval as well as modern compositions. All this music at a very special price." Neo-traditional would probably be a better description of most of the selections, as they combine the quaintness of traditional tunes and folk instruments with elements of rock, technopop, jazz, world fusion music and new age. Swedish and Sami, Finnish and Norweigan, the groups featured on "Nordic Roots" display verve and virtousity, inviting the listener to delve deeper into this fascinating genre--obviously the reason for such an inexpensive sampler. Featured artists include Vasen, Hedningarna, Garmarna, Groupa, Hoven Droven and Wimme. Despite the fact that I actually have Scandinavian roots, I'd never had any exposure to the music of that region. So this album was well worth the price I originally paid--a totally new musical experience. Happily, NorthSide has continued this intriguing series, further introducing and promoting their artisits in "Nordic Roots 2" and "Nordic Roots 3", both of which are also "cheaper than food". Give one a try!

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Good songs
THERE'S NO DENYING
why surf music died
surf mania!
This is a Great CD!

War of The Surf Guitars
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Golly Gee
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ASIN: B000068D5W
Release Date: 2002-05-01

Tracks:

Sabre Jet (Ralph Rebel)
Continental Theme (The Boss Martians)
Side Slippin (The Supertones)
Bad News (The Volcanos)
Stella Vista (The Coffin Daggers)
Black Boots & Bikes (The Krontjong Devils)
Shangai Surf (The Supertones)
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Caught in the Undertow (The Retroliners)
Surf Hammer Live (Big Ray and The Futuras)
The Sweet Ride (The Supertones)
The Rafter (The Krontjong Devils)
The Wayback Machine (The Honkeys)
Pogo a Gogo (The Apemen)
Sand Pumper Live (The Supertones)
Malaguena (The Boss Martians)
James Bond (Ralph Rebel)
50 Bucks A Midget (The Penetrators)
Sol Si Do Si Mi Re La (Estrume'n'tal)
Bullseye (Footstompin Trio)
Avenue X (The Coffin Daggers)
The World We Knew (The Krontjong Devils)
The Wet Set (The Supertones)
Horrorscope (Big Ray and The Futuras)
Good / Evil (The Honkeys)
Run Chicken Run/Rawhide '63 (Footstompin Trio)
1000 ft. rd. (The Supertones)
Apollo (The Del-Vamps)
Step Lively! (The Retroliners)
It's So Easy (Johnny and The Shamen)
Bolero (Estrume'n'tal)
Sea & Shore (The Untamed Youth)

Album Description

The BEST surf instro CD of the year with 32 tracks of the coolest Surf music from Golly Gee Records and Double Crown Records. With almost 80 minutes of music from 15 of today's hottest Surf Instro bands - You need to own this disc. All killer - no filler!

Customer Reviews:

Good songs.......2007-04-04

You take Bullseye, The Wayback Machine, and James Bond, and listen to those. They are good cuts. Then the rest, some of which I really don't like. But you take those three, maybe a couple more - it's worth the discount price. For those, I'd recommend it. I put two of those on one of my mix cds right along with my remixes of Metallica live (SnD), Sabbath live (Into Void), Nugent (Please Don't), etc. And I can get tired of those, and never much listen to the lyrics at all. But I like listening to Bullseye and Wayback, over and over again. I'm very partial to guitar intrumentals, with some 'groove' and energy.

THERE'S NO DENYING.......2006-10-26

THAT THIS SURF MUSIC CD GETS YOU GOING. I AGREE WITH ONE OF THE OTHER REVIEWERS THAT THE SONGS MAY AT TIMES SEEM A BIT FORMULAIC, NEVERTHELESS IT IS STILL PRETTY GOOD AND BETTER THAN MOST OF THE CRAP YOU WOULD HEAR ON THE RADIO NOWADAYS. SO IT GETS AND EXTRA STAR FOR THAT BY ITSELF. HOWEVER, THERE IS NOT ONE CUT ON THIS CD THAT IS TRULY ORIGINAL.......AND IT LOSES A STAR FOR THAT!

why surf music died.......2006-07-28

While this may sound negative for the sake of bashing, i grew up with surf music and really like it. Heck I play it (as i imagine some of the people interested in this genre might too). WHile ther are one or four somewhat intersting cuts- this is quantity not quality surf.

Back in the day there werent as many super guitarists, but lots of pretty competant guys....well this cd shows that these cuts seem to be emulating that level of playing and creativity.

The best of the genre is great-this cd is a sampler of Golly Gees and Crown records 'stable'-personally i think it is stale and uncreative-kind of a modern surf thrash-suitable for modern day movie sound tracks-ie -I-IV-V's with insipid repeating hooks and bashing drums, the ballad in minor, but nothing taking the genre someplace new and better, or taking the old and putting a great new twist on it. Just my opinion.

I wouldnt buy this again, as I really found it formulaic and an imitation of the genre with little new or inspiring. and next time ill listen to more cuts more carefully before buying. The sound quality however is quite good, as are the catchy tune titles and group names.

surf mania!.......2004-04-11

The title of this alblum sounds a bit cheesy but the music in the CD is excellent. The songs sound much better on my stereo than the little speakers in my computer. This CD is a champ as far as giving you your moneys worth of songs. I could not find any songs I did not like to listen to and was very impressed with the Supertones songs on the alblum. While not quite as authentic as real 60's surf music I find the collection of songs here to be some of the very best of whats offered today in the modern day surf guitar sound.

This is a Great CD!.......2003-12-20

I picked this CD up after I purchased the other Golly Gee release "Rockabilly Rumble". Someone had recommended it and since "Rockabilly Rumble" was such a great record, I had to have this one as well. I was not disappointed at all. This is an incredible CD with almost and hour and a half of music! No boring tracks at all - and surf music can be boring. After listening to it all the way through I had to listen again and again. "War of The Surf Guitars" is definitely worth buying - even if you live in Texas and can't see the ocean ; )

Average customer rating:

Technically good , but lacks content
Excelente!!
A must have if you want to show off your HT SYSTEM
The must have SACD!

Telarc SACD Sampler: Sound and Vision
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Telarc
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000CRR3PG
Release Date: 2006-01-24

Tracks:

Icarus - Los Angeles Guitar Quartet
Flesh on Flesh
Don't Ever Let Nobody Drag Your Spirit Down - Rory Block, Eric Bibb, Maria Muldaur
Wenyukela (Raise Your Spirit Higher) - Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Twelfth - The Manhattan Transfer
Viven
French Fiddler - Michel Legrand, Oscar Peterson
Hallelujah I Love Her So - Monty Alexander, Kevin Mahogany
Why Are People Like That? - Junior Wells Chicago Blues Band
Let's Go Back - Junior Brown
Teen Town - Victor Wooten
Funky Tina - Spyro Gyra
I've Grown Accustomed to His Face - Tierney Sutton
Village Gait - The Yellowjackets
Cocowalk - Michel Camilo

Customer Reviews:

Technically good , but lacks content.......2007-01-22

Good cd , in a matter of technical interest about how a SACD would sound like, but i think it lacks quality in the music collection itself (artists,songs).

Excelente!!.......2006-11-10

Esta recopilación de Telarc de sus diferentes grabaciones en SACD, pone en nuestras manos una herramienta para explorar cada una de las posibilidades del sonido multicanal. Con una variedad de artistas y canciones de gran calidad, es un disco para gozarlo de principio a fin. Es la compañía ideal para una tarde de buena música.

A must have if you want to show off your HT SYSTEM .......2006-04-08

Vocals & Instruments are so clear that if you close your eyes you think that your listening to the actual performer LIVE. A must have CD for Hometheater Enthusist, surround buff or just loves Multi-channel Music, cant get better than this!!!!!!!! Highly Recomendable!!!!!!!

The must have SACD!.......2006-02-09

Without a doubt, this is the quisessential SACD for all SACD lovers. The sound on this disc is mindblowing and the warmth and clarity of the recording is flawless in all aspects. The discrete 5.1 surround mixing is done very tastefully and it's almost like being right there in the recording studio with all the instruments/vocals surrounding you in sheer bliss. All tracks on this SACD are brilliant and I think Ken did a great job in picking these selections from the magnificient Telarc/Heads Up SACD range. What's more, Ken gives you detailed info on the surround recording of each track telling you which instrument goes into which channel and the highlights to look out for in each track too. Check out the track from Ladysmith black mamboza, and also the spyro gyra and yellowjackets tracks. To sum it up, this is the only SACD you'll ever need if you want to show off your 5.1 surround SACD system. Well done sound & vision!

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Good Music
Excelent

Concord Jazz Sampler Vol.2
Various Artists
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ASIN: B0001FGBD4
Release Date: 2004-03-09

Tracks:

Reggae-Later - Monty Alexander's Ivory & Steel
Nature Boy - Nnenna Freelon
The Real Blues - The Ray Brown Trio
Seven, Come Eleven - Joe Pass
Goodbye Mr. Evans - Scott Hamilton
The Waters Of March - Susannah McCorkle
Whatcha Gonna Do - Pete Escovedo
It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing - Maynard Ferguson & Big Bop Nouveau
Funk Pie - Jack McDuff
No Moon At All - Karrin Allyson
Elucidation - Gary Burton
Silent Pool - Marian McPartland

Customer Reviews:

Good Music.......2007-06-08

Excelent.......2006-01-02

very good compilation.
sound quality is a first rate.

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"Blasted" away
Wow!
For those who like BIG organ works
Pure Majestic Power!
Excellent Performance by Murray

An Organ Blaster Sampler

Manufacturer: Telarc
ProductGroup: Music
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Organ Spectacular
Saint-Saëns: Symphony No. 3
Bach: Great Organ Works
Ceremonial Music for Trumpet & Symphonic Organ
Music for Organ, Brass & Percussion

ASIN: B000003CXP
Release Date: 1991-02-10

Tracks:

Toccata And Fugue In D Minor
Toccata
Toccata
The Emperor's Fanfare
Beaucoup Plus Largement
Dieu Parmi Nous
Finale
Rigaudon
Fanfare
Maestoso

Customer Reviews:

"Blasted" away.......2006-09-27

I am by no standards an expert on music, let alone organ music. I just purchased this CD because I love the sound of the organ, and wanted an album from a mix of artists before I started branching out to single composers. I would also consider myself an audiophile, only listening to high quality music with my portable headphone amplifier and Sennheiser HD-555's. Let me tell you, the quality is perfect, and the music is incredible! Such a full sound, it's *almost* as good as sitting in audience, only lacking the full body experience of organ music. I would recommend this to anybody looking to get a foot into the world of organ music.

Wow!.......2006-06-07

I happen to love organ music, even that tacky Saint-Saens
Third Symphony (with which this CD ends and just the third movement).

I grew up with E. Power Biggs, Virgil Fox, et al. and had never heard of Michael Murray (okay, it's been a while). I bought this delightful CD when it first appeared and before Amazon had been invented.

Upon hearing that most famous work with which Murray begins, I confess I was just this side of hysterical -- I was laughing with pure happiness. Murray's take on is it wonderfully over-the-top in the best possible sense. I have a son-in-law who is a musician and, indeed, does play the organ (i.e., if any of them have had pipes, I don't know, but I'm here to tell you, I don't want to hear ANY but pipe organs -- okay, I'm old).

At any rate, to hear this Toccata and Fugue played with such (carefully studied) abandon so tickled me, I called Brian (the son-in-law) and demanded that he listen while I put it on my stereo.

Now I'm going to send it to my son Bruce upon learning last night that he LOVES organ music. Who knew? He's 54 years old, for goodness' sake and never mentioned that little item before.

For those who like BIG organ works.......2005-09-04

This CD concentrates on the big, showy organ pieces that organists love to play. As an organist myself, I find that such numbers are usually more fun to play than to hear. Fortunately, this CD is very listenable, and makes the case for both playing and listening to these works. I'd buy it again; maybe more telling, I'm looking for some of the music, so I can go play it!

Pure Majestic Power!.......2003-07-20

Corey is right - this is an outstanding organ CD, one of the best I've heard. Murray plays some of the largest and most powerful organs on Earth, and uses the reed stops more than the usual organist to produce great effects and a wall of sound that are majestic in the extreme. The selections are all great virtuoso showpieces, and track #6 by Messiaen (Dieu parmi nous from La Nativite') is especially demonstrative of the great contrasts available in a large organ. The horizontal trumpets in this piece are predominant and very bright, contrasting with the snarling bass of the pedal organ.

A word of caution - this CD requires a capable stereo (think subwoofer) to sound its best. Trust me - if you listen to this CD on a good stereo and if you like organ music, you'll sit there with a big grin on your face and tears in your eyes as you listen to this CD.

Excellent Performance by Murray.......2001-11-09

This is by far one of the best organ CD's I have ever listened to. The variety is very good overall. From the state trumpets at St. John's to the mighty organ of First Congregational Church, Murray provides nice registration on all of the organs sampled. The Finale from Saint-Saens No. 3 is awesome with the Philadelphia Orchestra under Eugene Ormandy,s direction. Murray provides his own notes on the organs and the pieces in the booklet that is included. This is some fine organ music!!

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We love this cd
A taste of Capitols huge vintage catalog
Should Not be played at A.A. Meetings.
Louis Prima makes David Lee Roth sound like a virgin...
Ultra Cool

Ultra-Lounge: Tiki Sampler
Various Artists
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ASIN: B00000IP2Z
Release Date: 1999-05-04

Tracks:

The Munster's Theme - Jack Marshall
My Three Sons - Nelson Riddle
So Danco Samba - Wanda De Sah
The Look Of Love - Billy May
The Boy From Ipanema - Peggy Lee
Just A Gigilo/I Ain't Got Nobody - Louis Prima
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Moon River - Henry Jerome
The Inch Worm - Jack Costanzo
Brazil - Tino Contreras
Oh Honey - Gloria Wood
Guys & Dolls - Terry Snyder
Light My Fire - Zacharias
Happy Together - Mel Torme
Go Chango - Les Baxter
Cubano Chant - Martin Denny
A Taste Of Honey - Jackie Gleason
Come On A My House - Julie London
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Untitled - Various Artists

Customer Reviews:

We love this cd.......2007-01-10

My daughter is a big fan of this kind of music and anything tiki. This was a Christmas present for her and she loves it. Great quality and prompt service from Amazon. Thanks!

A taste of Capitols huge vintage catalog.......2006-09-23

The entire ultra-lounge series is excellent. However, all of the CD's in this collection only add up to a small tantilizing taste of the huge back catalog of vintage easy listening albums from the 50's & 60's - not to mention the Hawaiian LP's which are surpisingly underrepresented on the Tiki Sample and in the Ultra-Lounge series as a whole. Common Captiol/EMI, start releasing some of these vintage albums in their complete form!!!!!!!!!!

Should Not be played at A.A. Meetings........2006-06-01

This is a great CD. Full of tracks that are perfect for almost any occasion: The Beach, Backyard Bar-B- Ques, Vacations or just Relaxing. This is an album that supports drinking and a carefree lifestyle. It supports what I believe in so I support it!

Louis Prima makes David Lee Roth sound like a virgin..........2004-12-06

I never got the lounge music thing but this collection worked for me because it's the very best one or two tracks from the large amount of lounge CD collections available from Capitol. 23 tracks including Nelson Riddle doing My Three Sons, Peggy Lee doing The Boy From Ipanema, , Mel Torme butchering Happy Together, Les Baxter, Jackie Gleason, Julie London, Lena Horne, Nancy Wilson, and so on. Plus the theme's from The Munster's and Get Smart. Lot's of fun here.

Ultra Cool.......2004-06-06

I own all the ultra lounge CDs. This is a great sample set and a great place to start if you are new to the series. The Fuzzy Sampler is good too, along with Vegas Baby. Ultra lounge series has alwasy been heavy on instramentals...some great, some ok. This disc has a lot of intrumentals but every one is a gem! i love this CD and the entire collection. Not really Tiki music, but a cool set anyway. if you want more Jungle stuff ....try a Martin Denny CD or the Del-Fi title: Jungle Jive.

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Perfect To Fall Asleep To
3-Dimensional Pure Nature Sounds

Sounds of Nature Sampler
Suzanne Doucet , and Chuck Plaisance
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Echoes of Nature: The Natural Sounds of the Wilderness
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ASIN: B0009XFIX2
Release Date: 2005-07-12

Tracks:

Ocean Waves
Southern Swamp
Rainstorms
Desert Oasis
Forest Morning
Mountain Ranch
The River
Pine Forest
Thunderstorm
At the Lake
Summer Nights
Song of the (Humpback) Whale
The Rainforest
Bubbling Creek
Rolling Thunder
A Night in the Canyon
Before the Storm
Walk at the Beach
Waterfall
Wetlands

Album Description

The sounds for this series were recorded in 3D by Chuck Plaisance. His recording system is designed to simulate human hearing, using a binaural head microphone to capture depth, height, width, as well as directional movement. No special equipment is needed to get 3D sound from traditional stereo speakers. In fact, these albums will make your system - speakers or headphones - sound like it never has before. You are the experience.

All pieces contain compositions of pure Nature Sounds produced, arranged, edited and mastered by Chuck Plaisance and Suzanne Doucet. (aka Virtual Audio Environment).

Customer Reviews:

Perfect To Fall Asleep To.......2006-07-20

I bought this CD because I didn't really know which type of sound I'd relax most too be it ocean, rain, forest, etc. Well I love all the sounds on this sampler, and I play it every night. My hubby says that 20 mins into the CD there's a rooster crowing, but I wouldn't know because by that time I'm already fast asleep. Great stuff!

3-Dimensional Pure Nature Sounds.......2005-11-21

This excellent compilation of 20 different Nature Sound albums was out of print, but is now finally available again through ONLY NEW AGE MUSIC(repackaged and remastered). This album creates a journey through different Nature scenes all recorded by Chuck Plaisance, with a special microphone that simulates human hearing. The sounds were then edited and composed, arranged and mixed like an orchestrated piece but still remain pure Sounds of Nature. Like Bernie Krause Doucet and Plaisance take essential Nature Sounds and recreate an ambience that takes you even deeper into the essence of Nature.

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THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITES
One of the best samplers by Windham Hill
Best sampler ever
May be Windham Hill's best guitar sampler
Essential to your New Age Collection.

Windham Hill Guitar Sampler
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Windham Hill Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000000NH2
Release Date: 1997-04-29

Tracks:

On The Way - David Cullen
Prelude From The Bridal Suite - Eric Tingstad
Sun And Water - Danny Heines
Night Crossing - John Doan
No City Lights - James Gordon
The Emperor's Choice - Chris Proctor
The Handing Down - Edward Gerhard
Blue Ridge - Bruce BecVar
The Silver Plume Waltz - Bill Mize
Andecy - Andrew York
Cheyenne - Peter Maunu

Customer Reviews:

THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITES.......2005-12-08

THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE ALBUM. I LISTEN TO ALL KINDS OF MUSIC FROM HEAVY METAL TO NEW AGE MUSIC AND THIS IS IN MY TOP FIVE. THE MUSICIANSHIP IS OUTSTANDING. THE MELLOW TONES AND SOOTHING RYTHEMS ARE SPECTACULAR. SUN AND WATER IS PROBABLY MY FAVORITE ON THE ALBUM. I'VE BOUGHT THIS ALBUM THREE TIMES SINCE 1984 WHEN IT CAME OUT AND SOMETHING WILL ALWAYS HAPPEN TO IT. I WAS AFRAID THAT I WOULDN'T EVER HEAR IT AGAIN BECAUSE IT WAS OUT OF STOCK. BUT HERE IT IS! AND NOW I WILL OWN IT FOR THE FOURTH. IF SOMETHING HAPPENS TO THIS COPY, I'M SURE I WILL BUY IT AGAIN. BUT IF YOUR A FAN OF ACOUSTIC GUITAR(THERE ARE A FEW ELECTIC TOO), THIS IS THE ALBUM FOR YOU.

One of the best samplers by Windham Hill.......2005-06-09

All of the tracks on this album are simply magnificent, as evidenced by the previous reviewers. This album introduced me to some of the best guitar players out there, such as Bill Mize and Andrew York; their pieces on this album ("Silverplume Waltz" and "Andecy") are kings among equals here. My favourite track though is a choice between "No City Lights" and "The Hanging Down".

If you collect new age instrumental music, then your collection isn't complete if you don't have this album. I highly recommend it.

Best sampler ever.......2001-12-29

I bought this title shortly after its release in 1988. I still listen to it today. Enough said.

May be Windham Hill's best guitar sampler.......2001-12-07

Almost everything here is above average,and the dreamy,moody feel to the album will ensure repeated listenings."Prelude from the bridal suite" is outstanding."No city lights" by James Gordon captures a palpable sense of foreboding and loneliness."The handing down" has a soft,alluring melancholy."Cheyene" is o.k as is "Night Crossing".Classical composer Andrew York makes an appearence with a good piece in "Andecy".The best tune of the disc may be "The silver plume waltz" by Bill Mize.It has a sly tenderness that is undeniable.This is a compilation with great attention paid to atmosphere.It is an album for reflection,meditation or just listening to top notch compositions played with consummate skill.This sampler came out in 1988.I came across it in 1998, and I still pull it out every few weeks and give it another listen.Highly recommended.

Essential to your New Age Collection........1999-12-09

I am a big fan of solo guitar recordings and study the artform myself. This recording literally sets the standard for all other samplers & compilations I have bought since my purchase of this recording over 10 years ago. Beautiful arrangements and OUTSTANDING recording quality! You will be pleased with this purchase...

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ulra fantastic
Teach Me Tiger.. and how!
This is a great cd.
Ultra-Cool
Swanky!

Ultra-Lounge Sampler
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Capitol
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002U5V
Release Date: 1996-09-17

Tracks:

Swamp Fire - Martin Denny
Voodoo Dreams/Voodoo - Les Baxter
Taki Rari - Yma Sumac
Glow Worm Cha-Cha-Cha - Jackie Davis
Holiday For Strings - The Voices Of Walter Schumann
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Girl Talk - Howard Roberts
Go Slow - Julie London
The Peter Gunn Theme - Ray Anthony
Thunderball: Search For Vulcan - Leroy Holmes
The Pink Panther Theme - Hollywood Studio Orchestra
Teach Me Tiger - April Stevens
Cha-Cha-Cha D'Amour - Dean Martin
So Nice (Samba De Verao) - Billy May
French Rat Race - The Double Six Of Paris
I Love Paris - Jack Constanzo
Rock House - The Ernie Freeman Combo
Mr. Ghost Goes To Town - The John Buzon Trio
Bernie's Tune - Curley Hamner, Milt Bubkner
Tanya - Plas Johnson

Customer Reviews:

ulra fantastic.......2007-05-13

This albulm is an albulm that will take you back to the Rat Pack days of old. The songs all have a smokey joe kind of feel to them !! I love it!!

Teach Me Tiger.. and how!.......2007-02-06

This CD is worth the price for the one track "Teach Me Tiger." Similar to other CDs offered, this is one where a smoking jacket and a retro 50's vibe come to life. There are also other funky tunes in here that are sure to have you wondering if they were serious or just having a great party. Either way, it works well as party background music, although you may find yourself shushing everyone up to hear the lyrics.

This is a great cd........2007-01-10

This cd was a Christmas gift for my daughter and she loves it! Thanks for the prompt service Amazon.

Ultra-Cool.......2002-05-15

This CD is one of the greatest purchases I ever made. I was brousing the cd's a my local record store and came upon this fuzzy, ultra-hip complilation. I have bought this CD for friends and used it for entertaining. Almost anyone will love this cd, if simply for the humour in it! FANTASTIC!

Swanky!.......2001-12-16

an excellent potpourri of swingers music... It even has a few of the goodies such as Bobby Darin's "No one else could love you more" and of course they have jump jive and wail.

Very nice Cd to put on quietly while you're entertaining a lady friend.

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