Easy Pieces

Easy Pieces

Easy Pieces

Track Listings
 
1. Shaker Flicker
2. Keno
3. Grunting and Walking Around in a Circle
4. Milovanova (For Vera)
5. Gallon of Hope
6. Sonata
7. Hospital No. 32
8. Love Theme (From Variete)

Easy Pieces,Lateduster,Merck,Lateduster are multi-instrumentalists running live drums, bass, guitar, turntables and keys through samplers and effects that culminate in a stunning end result.
Three Easy Pieces
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Like they never left
  • Like a late summer stroll on Newbury Street
  • welcome back, old friends
  • Return of the Tom
  • Strong return for BT
 Three Easy Pieces
Buffalo Tom
Manufacturer: New West Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000Q6ZH2E
Release Date: 2007-07-10

Tracks:

  1. Bad Phone Call
  2. Three Easy Pieces
  3. You'll Never Catch Him
  4. Bottom of the Rain
  5. Lost Downtown
  6. Renovating
  7. Good Girl
  8. Pendleton
  9. Gravity
  10. Hearts of Palm
  11. September Shirt
  12. CC and Callas
  13. Thrown

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Ever wonder what happened to Buffalo Tom, the seminal Boston trio whose early-'90s songs were splashed about alternative radio and MTV? They're back, and one spin of their first record since 1998's Smitten gives the impression that they never left and that a decade has gone by faster than a Tom Maginnis drumroll. The melodies still rumble with elegance. The choruses are instantly unforgettable. And the band's original members--Maginnis, Bill Janovitz (guitar/vocals), and Chris Colbourn (bass/vocals)--remain intact and chillingly in synch. While it might be apropos to say they have matured with age, as all three have seen 40 pass them by, the angst and innocence of these 13 songs could easily have come blasting out of 1992. Rockers "September Shirt," "Bottom of the Rain," and "Good Girl" surely entice, but it's the power-poppiness of "Renovating" and "CC and Callas" (both sung by the underrated Colbourn) that drift back to the band's staples like "Taillights Fade" and "Mineral." Add to that canon the radiant melody of "You'll Never Catch Him," where Janovitz's gravelly tenor complements a radiant hook that, together, recapture the brilliance of this essential American band. --Scott Holter

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Like they never left.......2007-07-18

It is hard to believe that Smitten came out so long ago (where did those years go). I was worried that this new effort would not be true and an Adult Contemporary version of the BT I knew of the 90s. Happily I was wrong. Three Easy Pieces is a very strong effort that ranks up there with their best. Gone is the uneveness of Smitten. Every song gets under your skin. They also are doing a good job of using Chris's strong and different vocals. He sings lead on four songs, and unlike most groups where another band member gets a few "token" songs to sing, his are just as great and provide a nice contrast. Buy it, You will likey.

5 out of 5 stars Like a late summer stroll on Newbury Street.......2007-07-18

Circa 1993 - Newbury Street, Boston... late afternoon showers followed by sunshine... listening to homemade comps of Buffalo Tom, Dino Jr. ... some of the best memories.

There is comfort in Buffalo Tom. Something there is about the chemistry between these three guys that makes the world feel half way right. Three Easy Pieces calls to mind all the amazing music made during their "popular years" back in the earlier to mid 90's; however, there's no hint of "formula". I don't think they set out to create "Let Me Come Over II". The songs on 3EP have that same melody, that same pop sensability, everything we love about Buffalo Tom. "Where are all those golden years?" - right here in 3EP.

4 out of 5 stars welcome back, old friends.......2007-07-17

I've been a huge fan of Buffalo Tom since the Let Me Come Over days, and over the years I've eagerly anticipated the arrival of each new release. With such a long gap since the last album, the band had drifted off my radar until recently when I did a random search for them and found that some fresh material was about to hit the street. Having listened to Three Easy Pieces now in its entirety, I have mixed feelings. Overall it is not an outstanding album, but the quality of the good songs and the pristine production more than makes up for the overall weakness of the opus. The opener "Bad Phone Call" immediately strikes you as being something new for the Tom - a lazy, country-tinged rocker that could almost be a love duet if it hadn't been sung by two heterosexual males. "Bottom of the Rain" is more familiar and would have fit right in on Big Red Letter Day, the bands crowning achievement of almost 15 years back. "You'll Never Catch Him" sounds more like Let Me Come Over era material, and is also excellent. However, the band's finest moment is "Lost Downtown," a song that could perhaps be their best ever. Bill Janovich sings as if he is a love-smitten teenager instead of a 40+ something. The gentle, melodic rhythm is complemented perfectly by the bouncing baseline and Janovich's impassioned vocals. It's a subtle piece that demonstrates just how amazing a songwriter Janovich is when he's on top of his game. The rest of the album is, unfortunately, fairly forgettable, and Tom Colburn's contributions are weaker than usual. There is no "Late at Night" "The Bible" or "Twenty Points" here, sadly. All said, this is a "must buy" for Buffalo Tom fans, and others would be recommended to download the above mentioned songs from itunes, lest they be disappointed by the album as a whole. Despite my mixed review, I will be praying to the rock gods that Buffalo Tom deliver at least one more album before they call it quits for good.

4 out of 5 stars Return of the Tom.......2007-07-16

Okay, so it's time to have a tempered review put up here. There will be no gushing, nor will there be no bemoaning hate. It's simply this; it's been a long pause since Smitten and it shows. I rather take issue with the Amazon review that this album is reminicent of past records... it does only in the respect that it "is" a Buffalo Tom record. When I initially put this album on, I'd steeled myself for a let down, as earlier return efforts this year had underwhelmed me. The good news... this is a decent Buffalo Tom record. The bad news... it's not outstanding and I don't hear anything on it that has "breakout" accessibility. Furthermore, a certain spark is somewhat dulled on here... a blunting of spirit, I guess from the passage of time, maybe. Smitten, their last effort, if a little overproduced, still had a sharper pop, spirit to it, even in sad songs. If you have liked Buffalo Tom all through their career, definitely get this. If you have not, start with an earlier Buffalo Tom release, just about any of them. Finally, my favorites and skips change over time, some songs grow on me, and some, I grow out of. My fave on this album, so far, is Pendleton, and I feel, personally, that the album's weakest tracks are ironically the first two. Cheers.~

5 out of 5 stars Strong return for BT.......2007-07-13

This is a band that has had strong effort after strong effort in its long musical career. It is quite mind boggling why this band never "made it" (pros and cons of "making it" not to be debated).

Three Easy Pieces is everything a Buffalo Tom album should be, if you are a fan of thier poppier and mellower albums. Bill Janovitz and Chris Colbourn's vocals and lyrics are as catchy as ever. Lost Downtown and Throw are classic BT work that you'll find yourself singing to yourself or outloud.

Long time fans should enjoy this one as much as I did and newer listeners should give it a whirl....it's worth hearing the complete work rather than a download of just a few tracks.
The Most Relaxing Piano Album in the World...Ever!
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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 The Most Relaxing Piano Album in the World...Ever!

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ASIN: B000059Q4Q
Release Date: 2001-03-27

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  1. II: Andante - Stephen Hough
  2. I: Adagio Sostenuto - Dame Moura Lympany
  3. Jesus Bleibet Meine Freude (Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring) - Dame Moura Lympany
  4. Nocturne No. 2 In E Flat - John Ogdon
  5. Clair De Lune - Dame Moura Lympany
  6. II: Adagio - Cecile Ousset
  7. Tango - Dame Moura Lympany
  8. Liebestraum No. 3 In A Flat - John Ogdon
  9. Waltz No. 9 In A Flat - Dmitri Alexeev
  10. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini - Cecile Ousset
  11. Traumerei - Dame Moura Lympany
  12. La Maja Y El Ruisenor - Magda Tagliaferro
  13. Nocturne No. 5 In F-sharp Minor - Maurizio Pollini
  14. Gymnopedie No. 1 - Aldo Ciccolini
  15. Fur Elise - Dame Moura Lympany
  16. Etude In E 'Tristesse' - John Ogdon
  17. Fruhlingslied - Daniel Adni
  18. II: Andante - Dmitri Alexeev

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  2. II: Romanze - Annie Fischer
  3. Aria - Maria Tipo
  4. II: Romance (Larghetto) - Garrick Ohlsson
  5. Granada - Gonzalo Soriano
  6. Waltz No. 15 In A Flat - Maura Lympany
  7. II: Largo - Andrei Gavrilov
  8. An Den Fruhling - Daniel Adni
  9. Nocturne No. 10 In A Flat - Daniel Adni
  10. II: Adagio Un Poco Mosso - Walter Gieseking
  11. La Fille Aux Cheveux De Lin - Dame Moura Lympany
  12. Cancons I Dansas No. 1 - Gonzalo Soriano
  13. II: Adagio Sostenuto (Opening) - Cecile Ousset
  14. Prelude No. 15 In D Flat 'Raindrop' - Dmitri Alexeev
  15. Gnossienne No. 1 - Aldo Ciccolini
  16. Berceuse - Jean-Philippe Collard
  17. Minuet In G - Dame Moura Lympany
  18. Berceuse In D Flat - Peter Donohoe

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars something to have.......2007-03-14

These CD's are filled with all the awesome relaxing songs for the evening when you need it. It is just one of those must have items in your CD collection.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent Music.......2007-02-19

This album was a "try and see" purchase but I love it. It makes great dinner music, great music to drift off to sleep with, or just nice background filler during social events needing a softer tone. It is not all solo piano music if that s what you are after; the other instruments blend very well however and don't challenge the piano playing. It is a piano album after all!

5 out of 5 stars buy now.......2006-09-01

Want to know why I think the piano is the best musical instrument ever invented? Because no matter how the piano is played, it will always sound good. Whether the music is fast, slow, quiet or loud, it ALWAYS delivers with an appealing sound. This is something you need to buy.

5 out of 5 stars Lovely.......2006-02-22

This is a beautiful calming cd. The playing is excellent and the pieces are well chosen.

5 out of 5 stars Aesthetically Pleasing.......2005-09-14

I simply love piano music. If you're looking to relax, enjoy a peaceful time, then you must check out this album. If you truly enjoy piano music, this album is by far one of the best you can purchase.

As it says....it is the "Most Relaxing Piano Album in the World...Ever..." Well, I haven't listened to all piano albums in the world, but I don't need to, this one is just perfect for me, and I think you will agree!

I would say the pianists' are extremely accomplished. At times, I would admit-it's a bit 'spine tingling'!

Baby Sleep
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • What is all the hype about?
  • great cd
  • My girls listen to this every night
  • I would give it more than 5 stars....
  • Great CD: soothing music by best performers. Worth every penny.
 Baby Sleep

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ASIN: B000005E5H
Release Date: 1997-04-22

Tracks:

  1. Scenes Form Childhood: Foreign Lands And People
  2. Scenes Form Childhood: Dreaming
  3. Scenes Form Childhood: Child Falling Asleep
  4. Dream Of Children: Andante
  5. Dream Of Children: Allegretto Piacevole
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  7. Study No. 5: Moderato
  8. The Nutcracker Suite Op. 71a: Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy - Tchaikovsky
  9. Notebooks Of Anna Magdalena Bach: Minuets 4 and 5
  10. The Indian Queen: Adagio
  11. Album Leaves: Lullaby
  12. Album Leaves: Cradlesong
  13. Prelude In C Major - Bach
  14. The Carnival Of Animals: The Swan
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  21. Contes D'Hoffmann: Barcarolle
  22. Piano Concerto No. 26 In D Major: Larghetto
  23. Melody
  24. Lullaby

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I think this music is intended for adults, though the photo on the cover is of a sleeping baby. In any event, Schumann's work, Scenes From Childhood, Op. 15, featured here is more likely to bolt you out of bed than put you to sleep, as the mike is far too close to the piano being played by Cyprien Katsaris. Purcell's Adagio from The Indian Queen is magnificent, performed by John Elliott Gardiner and the English Baroque Soloists. The Weird Award goes to triple harpist Tim Hobrough and lutenist Stephen Barber for their bizarre, spiky rendition of Minuets Nos. 4 and 5 from the Notebook of Anna Magdalena Bach. I would like to meet Bill Holland, producer of all these Atlantic Records classical compilations. He's programmed Satie's Gymnopedie No. 1 on three different CDs, billed alternately as sensuous, romantic, and now here: good for a long snooze. --Gwendolyn Freed

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars What is all the hype about?.......2007-07-09

I purchased this CD on the basis of the reviews written on Amazon. I have to say I am terribly disappointed. My son hates the CD, I listened to it and I am not all that impressed either. It is ok but nothing like described by other users.

5 out of 5 stars great cd.......2007-06-26

We play this cd every night at bedtime. It not only helps my baby stay asleep, but helps me fall asleep. The only issue I have is that one of the tracks near the end of the cd is a little louder than the tracks before it, so I just make sure I keep it on very quiet and it's wonderful.

5 out of 5 stars My girls listen to this every night.......2006-11-10

My girls (ages 3 & 5) have a hard time winding down at night. We have a regular bedtime routine (bath, snack, teeth brushing, books, hugs), but they still take forever to settle down and sleep. Adding this CD to the bedtime routine has really helped.

5 out of 5 stars I would give it more than 5 stars...........2005-11-18

I had this CD when my daughter was born 5 years ago, and it gave us such a soothing environment in which to bond during quiet times. We also put it on shortly before we'd put her down to sleep, and by 6 weeks she was sleeping through the night in her own crib. I think it was her sanctuary, and the music helped her feel comforted. We've since then completely worn out the CD (she listened to it through her 3rd year), and will have to buy a new one for our next little addition (coming soon!). I found it on this site and just listened to the samples from each track. Aahhh... very soothing for Mommy, too!
I also plan to get it as a baby gift for a friend. :)

5 out of 5 stars Great CD: soothing music by best performers. Worth every penny........2005-08-05

I listened to this CD countless times ever since I first bought it from BMG music service back in 1997. Compositions of this CD are popular classical hits. That is, you will likely recognize at least some of them if you listen to the sampler.

What sets this CD apart is supreme music performance. Every composition is performed flawlessly, with real feeling and passion. There is a good reason why this CD that was released in 1997 is still around and costs over ten dollars. This reason is called quality.
Ten Easy Pieces
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • One of my Top Ten
  • Ten Easy Pieces
  • A great starter album
  • Jimmy Webb, Master American Songwriter, Legend, Genius
  • Fabulous!
 Ten Easy Pieces
Jimmy Webb
Manufacturer: Angel Records
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ASIN: B000002UFV
Release Date: 1996-10-15

Tracks:

  1. Galveston
  2. Highwayman
  3. Wichita Lineman
  4. The Moon's A Harsh Mistress
  5. By The Time I Get To Phoenix
  6. If These Walls Could Speak
  7. Didn't We
  8. Worst That Could Happen
  9. All I Know
  10. MacArthur Park

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5 out of 5 stars One of my Top Ten.......2007-07-11

I grew up with most of these songs done by other artists. I never dreamed that Jimmy Webb was himself such a performer. I prefer each and every one of Jimmy's versions of the songs on this CD to the better known covers by Campbell, Garfunkel, Harris, etc. As another reviewer said, this would be in the small pile of CDs I would want with me on the desert island. The piano playing is impeccable, the voice is surprisingly strong (and aches with emotion), the arrangements are stripped down and simply beautiful.

Since buying this CD last year, I have tried others by Jimmy Webb. This one is miles above the rest. If I could give 10 stars I would.

3 out of 5 stars Ten Easy Pieces.......2007-05-06

Webb is a fine songwriter and pianist, but he's too interested in singing along with his playing. I purchased Ten Easy Pieces in hope that Webb's long rendition of MacArthur Park was the fine piano solo of the piece I had been looking for. I'm still looking.

5 out of 5 stars A great starter album.......2007-01-04

A great artist and a good man. This is a small tasting of his work that will have you needing more.

5 out of 5 stars Jimmy Webb, Master American Songwriter, Legend, Genius.......2006-11-23

Heed no negative reviews. Read the positive ones carefully, as they make their points well. The opening intro and cut on this CD, "Galveston," is as beautiful an opening as ANY you will ever hear. It sets the mood of what's to follow perfectly: beautifully spare arrangements, impassioned vocals, and a collection of some of the finest songs ever written. I have seen Webb twice in concert: once with Glen Campbell, and those two concerts are highlights for me. He uses his voice well and, what's more, he brings alive the poetry of his great lyrics to songs like "Witchita Lineman," "Highwayman," "If These Walls Could Speak" (check out the moving, bittersweet arrangement on this one!), and, most, improbably, brings out the pathos of the classic, "The Worst That Could Happen." This is THE Webb CD to start with: you will listen to it again and again. It's one of those CD's that never grow old. The songs are classic. The arrangements are first class (Michael McDonald sings back-up on "Galveston," and it's a revelation), and Webb's vocals are underrated. He knows what he's doing. His thoughtful, impassioned approach works as well on CD as it does in concert. He is one of the greatest American songwriters - on par with Porter, Foster, Gershwin, Bachrach, any of them. Buy this CD and savor it. It will be one of the best purchases of music you ever make. Guaranteed!

5 out of 5 stars Fabulous!.......2006-09-10

Jimmy Webb hits just the right note here with these interpretations of some of his better known songs. I caught Jimmy a few years ago on the now defunct "Roseann" daytime talk show. I was astonished at his ability, especially his vocal work. He is an outstanding entertainer and piano player. As a singer, I can only say he could have had a hit record himself with every one of his songs. If you like "real" music, you will love this!
Stravinsky: Works for Piano
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • A large sampling of Stravinsky's piano music.
 Stravinsky: Works for Piano

Manufacturer: EMI Classics
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ASIN: B0002XV2Z2
Release Date: 2005-02-15

Tracks:

  1. I. Allegro
  2. II. Vivo
  3. III. Andante
  4. IV. Allegro
  5. Scherzo
  6. 1. Con Moto
  7. 2. Allegro Brillante
  8. 3. Andantino
  9. 4. Vivo
  10. Souvenir D' Une Marche Boche
  11. Valse Pour Les Enfants
  12. 1. Andantino
  13. 2. Allegro
  14. 3. Allegretto
  15. 4. Larghetto
  16. 5. Moderato
  17. 6. Lento
  18. 7. Vivo
  19. 8. Pesante
  20. I. Qt. Note = 112
  21. II. Adagietto
  22. III. Qt. Note = 112
  23. I. Hymne
  24. II. Romanza
  25. III. Rondoletto
  26. IV. Cadenza Finala

Tracks:

  1. 1. Danse Russe: Allegro Giusto
  2. 2. Chez Petrouchka: Stringendo
  3. 3. La Semaine Grasse: Con Moto - Allegretto
  4. Piano Rag Music
  5. Tango
  6. I. Presto Doppio Movimento
  7. II. Andante Rapsodico
  8. III. Allegro Capriccioso, Ma Tempo Giusto
  9. I. Largo - Allegro
  10. II. Largo - Cadenza (Poco Rubato)
  11. III. Allegro
  12. I. Qt. Note = 110
  13. II. Qt. Note = 52
  14. III. Qt. Note = 72
  15. Qt. Note = 80
  16. Qt. Note = 104

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars A large sampling of Stravinsky's piano music........2005-03-04

I bought this cd primarily for "Movements for Piano and Orchestra", a short piece (about 9 minutes) using the 12 tone serial technique developed by Arnold Schoenberg. It is intriguing to hear the "neo-classicist" Stravinsky write in this style. To my ears, and I'm a fan of 12 tone, no new ground is broken here by Stravinsky (the piece was written in 1958-9, seven years after Schoenberg's death) but it's a good piece. The rest of the works are tonal.

I'm not knowledgable as to whether this cd contains all Stravinsky's piano compositions but there is a lot here. Michel Beroff is a fine pianist and the recorded sound is very good. The liner notes are lacking but I've come to expect that from "bargain" classical cds.

This is a two cd package. For $12, I'm very glad to have this set in my collection.
Bartok: Complete Solo Piano Music
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Microcosmos
  • Great value with a few flaws
  • eeh, I guess I don't like Bartok that much
  • Best classical value out there
  • 5 Stars for the music and performance
 Bartok: Complete Solo Piano Music

Manufacturer: Vox (Classical)
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ASIN: B00008X5AY
Release Date: 2003-05-27

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Sàndor, still active at 90 as this reissue appears, was a student of Bartók and a preferred interpreter of his music. Since this set appeared on nine LPs in the early 1960s, it has been the standard for Bartók's piano music; in this fine-sounding reissue, it still is. Sàndor can hit hard enough for such virtuoso pieces as the Piano Sonata and "Out of Doors," but he also retains the romantic element heard in the composer's own playing which tempers the harsher qualities of the music. While this collection isn't quite as complete as advertised (some early, insignificant piano music by Bartók is omitted), it includes all of Bartók's significant piano music, including such relatively obscure gems as the Bagatelles, eight Improvisations, and many delectable folk arrangements which will appeal even to listeners who think Bartók is too challenging for them. Vox's recorded sound, superbly remastered, resists obsolescence as effectively as Sàndor's performances. Even with the inclusion of the early books of "Mikrokosmos," which will appeal mostly to piano students, this set is worth several times the asking price. --Leslie Gerber

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Microcosmos.......2007-03-08

Sándor was a champion not only of Bartók's music but also of Bartók's style of playing. He often complained that people were too quick to see Bartók as ultra-modern, and to fail to appreciate the rich seam of lyricism that also runs through his music.

The piano music is dominated by short pieces, many of them written for piano students, notably the collections "Microcosmos" and "For Children". These, together with suites of folk dance arrangements, make up the bulk of the solo piano output.

Sandór plays these short, and often simple pieces, with neither too much nor too little art. As a gifted teacher, he knew unerringly how much music each of these small vessels held. The result is beguiling - but be warned: no-one can listen to the 153 short pieces of Microcosmos end-to-end. This is an anthology to be dipped into, not swallowed whole.

The remastering is pretty successful (fortunately - some of Vox's CD reissues are plagued by severe deterioration of the original tapes). And it's for half nothing-what's not to like?

4 out of 5 stars Great value with a few flaws.......2006-07-28

I am not a Bartok expert by any scale, but I do like the way these pieces, without exception, are played. There are, however, a couple of other problems.

As mentioned by an earlier reviewer, very few of the works are split into tracks - Mikrokosmos is divided into 7 for each of its six volumes, and to accomodate for a full CD. In these seven tracks there are 121 songs. I would have much preferred if the songs had been split into tracks. Almost the entire CD set is this way - Fifteen Hungarian Songs is one track, Fourteen Bagatelles, etc. It is very annoying when one wants to hear a particular song in those tracks and not the others.

Another detriment to the collection is the recording quality. It is decent most of the time, but in loud sections the piano buzzes. One might be able to ignore it, but I think that it detracts from the passion of the forte quite a bit.

Overall, for $18 it is pretty decent, but if you are like me and like to keep your music library neatly organized (and aren't extremely cheap), I would not recommend this set.

3 out of 5 stars eeh, I guess I don't like Bartok that much.......2006-07-25

I like the fact that Bartok is into the folk tradition and all, but he just tends to forget the fact that melody has to be SOMEWHERE in the music. I'm all for creative expression when you're sitting alone at the piano, but abstract music should be reserved for performance art. I like playing some of your stuff Bela, but I just don't want to listen to you.

5 out of 5 stars Best classical value out there.......2005-10-05

To put this set in perspective, for months I would go to my local Tower Records fishing for worthwhile classical CDs at least once a week. One of the discs that sat in the bins the longest was a single CD of Bartok piano music, played by Zoltan Kocsis. It was Volume 7 of a complete series. This CD listed for $17.99, and as long as I went to that Tower Records, it did not budge an inch, nor was its price amended.

Now, Kocsis is one of the greatest pianists alive, and if anyone is worthy of commanding a premium, it is him. And to be fair, that CD is going to be re-released on October 11 as part of a Collector's Edition - eight CDs, $63.97 MSRP. But it's already going up against this little gem, which contains five CDs with all of the truly great solo-piano works by an internationally recognized Bartok specialist for $21 - not much more than the cost of one CD from the other set. This kind of value is not to be taken lightly.

I came to this set with my impression of Sandor informed by his complete Prokofiev - ultra-hard, sometimes rhythmically slack, always melodically lacking in some way or another. But he held a very special feeling for Bartok, and saved his best playing for the great Hungarian. In passages like the first of the Three Csik Dances, the opening of the Improvisations Op. 20, or in the Ten Easy Pieces, there is a simplicity, charm and wistful homesickness that is quite touching. In pieces like the Out of Doors suite, the Sonata, or the Burlesques, there is a vicious, impulsive energy, a wicked sense of humor and an overabundance of overtones. It is never mindless, inappropriate or even overly harsh - it's just very, very loud.

In this set I like best the endless landscape of the Sonatina, the unusual colors and fragrances in the Etudes, the brilliantly conceived Bear Dance (the last of the Ten Easy Pieces), and the multifaceted, complex, gorgeous Improvisations. Any fan of Bartok should hear these.

4 out of 5 stars 5 Stars for the music and performance.......2005-04-04

This is a fantastic deal, but the problem with this Collection stems from the fact that the pieces are often not separated by tracks. This is especially annoying for the Children's Pieces and Mikrokosmos. There are so many pieces, one wears out the fast forward button and still may miss the particular piece one is looking for. The booklet is fairly insightful, and the performer is widely hailed as the supreme interpreter of Bartok's piano music. So aside from this slightly annoying at times and ridiculously annoying at other times flaw, this is one of the best deals in Classical music. Don't hesitate. Add it to the cart.
Philip Jones Brass Ensemble Greatest Hits
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • The Greatest brass ensemble...
  • Nothing better than this!
  • Welcome Back PJBE
  • Great start! Now where is the rest?
  • Nec plus ultra
 Philip Jones Brass Ensemble Greatest Hits

Manufacturer: Decca
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ASIN: B000056PRA
Release Date: 2001-01-23

Tracks:

  1. The Earle Of Oxfords March
  2. Renaissance Ste: La Mourisque
  3. Renaissance Ste: Bransle Quatre Bansles
  4. Renaissance Ste: Ronde
  5. Renaissance Ste: Basse Danse Bergeret
  6. Renaissance Ste: Ronde Mon Amy
  7. Renaissance Ste: Pavane Bataille
  8. Battle Ste: Galliard Battaglia
  9. Battle Ste: Courant Dolorosa
  10. Battle Ste: Canzon 'In Imitation Of An English Bergamask'
  11. Pavane
  12. The King's Hunting Jig
  13. Greensleeves
  14. Qnt No.1 in b flat, Op.5: Moderato
  15. Qnt No.1 in b flat, Op.5: Adagio
  16. Qnt No.1 in b flat, Op.5: Allegro Moderato
  17. Fanfare 'Narcisse'
  18. Sonatine: Allegro Vivo
  19. Sonatine: Andante Ma Non Troppo
  20. Sonatine: Vivo
  21. Sonatine: Largo - Allegro
  22. Qnt, Op.73: Allegro Vivace
  23. Qnt, Op.73: Chaconne
  24. Qnt, Op.73: Con Brio
  25. Spitfire: Prld And Fugue

Tracks:

  1. Fanfare For The Common Man
  2. Etude Characteristique No.1
  3. Sleeping Beauty: Waltz
  4. Four Pieces For Brass Qnt: Maestoso Alla Marcia
  5. Four Pieces For Brass Qnt: Scherzo
  6. Four Pieces For Brass Qnt: Andante Con Moto
  7. Four Pieces For Brass Qnt: Allegro Grazioso
  8. Ser in G, K.525 'Eine Kleine Nachtmusik'
  9. Ragtime Dance
  10. Frere Jacques
  11. Easy Winners
  12. Le Petit Negre
  13. Tarantella, Op.122
  14. Humoresque, Op.101 No.7
  15. Borage
  16. Tico-Tico
  17. La Peri: Fanfare
  18. Stadt Wein: Fanfare
  19. Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade I
  20. Pictures At An Exhibition: The Gnome
  21. Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade II
  22. Pictures At An Exhibition: The Old Castle
  23. Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade III
  24. Pictures At An Exhibition: The Tuilerie Garden
  25. Pictures At An Exhibition: Bydlo
  26. Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade IV
  27. Pictures At An Exhibition: Ballet Of Chicks In Their Shells
  28. Pictures At An Exhibition: Two Jews - One Rich, The Other Poor (Samuel Goldenberg And Schmuyle)
  29. Pictures At An Exhibition: Promenade V
  30. Pictures At An Exhibition: The Weekly Market At Limoges/Catacombs
  31. Pictures At An Exhibition: With The Dead In A Language Dead
  32. Pictures At An Exhibition: Baba Yaga/Great Gate Of Kiev

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The Greatest brass ensemble..........2007-01-19

Philip Jones brass ensemble shows you musicality on a high level. The feelings they are playing with are suberb...music is feelings, not technical.

Buy it...

5 out of 5 stars Nothing better than this!.......2006-07-11

There are many brass recordings available today with ensembles which are even technically more advanced, but nothing can compare with Philip Jones, because the PJBE is not only pure precision playing, it's musicality too and it's smart arranging. Jones understands how to use the characteristics of each instrument. He lets room for Tuba or Horn too, its not just Trumpet always playing the big parts like Empire Brass does.

5 out of 5 stars Welcome Back PJBE.......2001-10-19

It is ironic that London/Decca waited until many of the important members of the Philip Jones Brass Ensemble were dead before finally releasing this collection of highlights from the ensemble's considerable catalog. Don't misunderstand me! I am thankful for this substantial 2 cd set. For fans of the PJBE there is real cause for celebration; and for those who are just discovering the work of this important brass ensemble, you are in for a treat.

The remastering is first rate and you can't beat the 2-fer pricing. Get this set while its available because the wait for more will at best be a long one. Thankfully, I still have most of the PJBE recordings on vinyl and a good turntable for playing them. But I would still be near the head of the line to snatch up any subsequent reissues. Years ago I saw several of their recordings on cd, but foolishly passed on them, thinking they would be in circulation for awhile. Silly me. Like I said, grab this before they post the infamous notice "no longer available."

When the PJBE made it's first American tour back in the 70s I was already a huge fan. I went to hear them play, never expecting the concert to sound as good as the recordings. They opened with the Tylman Susato Renaissance Suite and their playing immediately blew away any Memorex memories of their recordings. Unfortunately, we will never again hear live such virtuosity and musicianship. The recordings DO serve as a fine memory of the first and foremost brass ensemble.

5 out of 5 stars Great start! Now where is the rest?.......2001-05-31

I have always been a huge fan of the Philip Jones Brass Ensemble. They set a very high standard of playing and the recordings, most of which are not available on CD, are excellent.

Where are their landmark recordings of such works as the Hindemith works for brass ensembles: Concert music for strings and brass, Morgenmusik for brass, Concert music for piano, brass and harps which they played flawlessly?

Where is their outstanding recording of the Gunther Schuller Symphony for Brass?

Please, Decca, give us more of the full course, not merely the teasers and encores.

Partial LP discography:

Baroque Brass: 1979 Baroque Venice: 1972 La battaglia (Battles for brass): 1981 Carnaval des animals: 1984 Classics for brass: 1972/73 Gabrielis in Venice: 1983 Golden brass: 1974 Just Brass: 1970 Konzertmusik (Hindemith): 1981 Modern brass: 1979 Renaissance brass: 1976 Arrival of the Queen of Sheba: 1983 Strings and brass (Gabrieli, Vejvanovsky, Vivaldi): 1970 Voices and brass: 1969 The world of brass: 1976

5 out of 5 stars Nec plus ultra.......2001-04-01

Un grand merci aux créateurs de ce projet. Retrouvez les pionniers du cuivres en 2cds, qu'elle superbe idée. Byrd, Bozza, Arnold, Susato, Ewald, Arban, et j'en passe. Vraiment se double album est un délice pour nos oreilles. Alors à quant un double album avec les oeuvres contemporaines telles que: Addison, Dodgson, Salzedo, Premru, Bennett ? Le plus vite possible !!! Merci
Schroeder's Greatest Hits
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Best 2-Dimensional Pianist
  • Best cd of its kind. Beautiful piano music.
  • Great Music
  • So happy to have this in my collection!
  • El Gruñon
 Schroeder's Greatest Hits

Manufacturer: RCA
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  3. A Boy Named Charlie Brown: The Original Sound Track Recording Of The CBS Television Special
  4. Charlie Brown's Holiday Hits
  5. Linus & Lucy: The Music Of Vince Guaraldi

ASIN: B000003FAM
Release Date: 1992-09-08

Tracks:

  1. Fur Elise
  2. Sonata In C, K.545: First Movement
  3. Excerpt from Anna Magdalena Book Excerpts: March - Bach
  4. Excerpt from Anna Magdalena Book Excerpts: Minuet In G Minor - Bach
  5. Excerpt from Anna Magdalena Book Excerpts: Musette - Bach
  6. Sonata No.11, K.331: Turkish March
  7. Sonata In C-Sharp Minor, Op. 27, No. 2 'Moonlight' : First Movement
  8. German Dances Wo0 42:: No. 1 In F
  9. German Dances Wo0 42:: No. 2 In D
  10. German Dances Wo0 42:: No. 3 In F
  11. German Dances Wo0 42:: No. 4 In A
  12. German Dances Wo0 42:: No. 5 In D
  13. German Dances Wo0 42:: No. 6 In G
  14. Moment Musical, In F Minor, Op. 94, No. 3 - Schubert
  15. Landler In G, Op.9, No. 21 - Schubert
  16. Anna Magalena Book: Minuet in G - Bach
  17. Sonata In C, L. 104
  18. Album for the Young: Happy Farmer
  19. Album for the Young: Melody
  20. Album for the Young: Wild Horseman
  21. Album for the Young: Siciliana
  22. Album for the Young: Knight Ruppert
  23. Album for the Young: Little Hunting Song
  24. Album for the Young: Little Study
  25. Songs Without Words, Op. 67, No. 4: Spinning Song (Songs Without Words, Op. 67, No. 4) - Mendelssohn
  26. Waltz in A-Flat, Op. 39, No. 15
  27. Album for the Young: German Song
  28. Album for the Young: Old French Song
  29. Album for the Young: Mazurka
  30. Album for the Young: Waltz
  31. Album for the Young: Neapolitan Dance
  32. Album for the Young: Polka
  33. Waltz In A-Flat, Op. 42 'Two-Four Waltz'
  34. Waltz In D-Flat, Op. 64, No. 1 'Minute Waltz'
  35. Well Tempered Clavier, Book 1, No. 1: Prelude (Well Tempered Clavier, Book 1, No. 1) - Bach
  36. Linus and Lucy

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Best 2-Dimensional Pianist.......2006-03-21

I love this album. Besides the familiar theme song, there are many pieces which we all learn to play as children studying piano. It's great to hear them. A great gift for young people studying piano.

5 out of 5 stars Best cd of its kind. Beautiful piano music........2006-02-25

I did not know what to expect when I ordered this cd. I ordered it primarily for the Lucy & Linus song but was pleasantly surprised with all the other selections of piano music. It is a cd of piano music that one would believe Schroeder would play. Classics from of course Beethovan and many other familiar favorites. I listen to this cd in the car and it is one of my favorite cd's.

5 out of 5 stars Great Music.......2006-02-24

Wonderful music to live by. I play this in my car instead of listening to annoying radio chatter. It is a great collection that ends with the Charlie Brown theme that brings back great childhood memories

5 out of 5 stars So happy to have this in my collection!.......2005-09-21

I had this cassette when I was a little girl...mom garage saled it accidentally and I had been missing it for a long time. Amazon was the only place I was able to find a copy of the CD and I was SOOO happy to see it in my mailbox. Just plain old piano classics...if you enjoy solo piano, this is a great one. Love it!

5 out of 5 stars El Gruñon.......2005-03-02

Very enjoyable CD. Simple and straight forward, a solo piano and selections from a long list of remarkable composers, followed up with the Peanuts tune Linus and Lucy with a jazz trio(piano, bass and drums) If this dosen't motivate a piano player nothing will. 5 stars!
Perchance to Dream
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • "Real" classical music for little ones
  • Very Relaxing, yet still super
  • Just what we harried ADULTS need to unwind!
  • Beautiful bedtime music for babies
  • Peaceful, beautiful, soothing piano music
 Perchance to Dream

Manufacturer: Delos Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

MazurkasMazurkas | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by J.S. BachAll Works by J.S. Bach | Bach, Johann Sebastian | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by BeethovenAll Works by Beethoven | Beethoven, Ludwig van | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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InventionsInventions | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
PreludesPreludes | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
BagatellesBagatelles | Short Forms | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
SonatinasSonatinas | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
IntermezzosIntermezzos | Theatrical, Incidental & Program Music | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
VariationsVariations | Forms & Genres | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Baroque (c.1600-1750) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Children's Music | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B0000006X2
Release Date: 1992-05-22

Tracks:

  1. Short Story
  2. My Deal Little Mother (Mein Mein)
  3. Andante from Sonata in C, K. 545
  4. Erinnerung (Remembrance)
  5. Sehr Langsam (Very Slowly)
  6. Abendlied (Evening Song)
  7. Schlummerlied (Slumber Song)
  8. Mignon
  9. Des Abends (Evening)
  10. Berceuse, Op. 56, No. 1
  11. Prelude Op. 28, No. 7 in a Major
  12. Mazurka Op. 68, No. 2 in a Minor
  13. Adagio from Sonata in F Major, Hob Xvi:23
  14. Sinfonia V in E-Flat Major
  15. Prelude in C Major from the Well-Tempered Clavier
  16. Aria in G Major from the Goldberg Variations
  17. Andante from Sonata in a Major, Op. 120, D. 664
  18. Intermezzo Op. 117, No. 1
  19. Bagatelle, Op. 119, No. 1
  20. Adagio Cantabile from Sonata Op. 13 (Pathque)

Amazon.com

This is a lovingly-presented and very touching recording. Solo piano works by such composers as Kabalevsky, Tchaikovsky, Mozart, Schumann, and Ravel come together in this collection intended to promote restfulness and calm in both children and adult listeners. With Carol Rosenberger's gentle playing, it succeeds marvellously. This disc is absolutely ideal for bedtime or times of quiet reflection. It might serve well in the car during traffic jams, too. Rather than just throwing together performances packaged on a theme (as a number of record companies are doing), Delos and Rosenberger seem to have tailored the interpretations to achieve the desired musical goal here. The liner notes have a lively section just for young readers. --Gwendolyn Freed

Product Description

Music for Babies/Childrem

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars "Real" classical music for little ones.......2003-02-27

I bought this CD for my elder son when he was tiny; he listened to it nightly (and often for afternoon naps), and his little brother is continuing the tradition. What I like best about this compilation is that this is REAL music - real Brahms, Mozart, etc - and not watered-down versions or arrangements of the classics (like the vast majority of "classical" compilations on the market these days). (I suppose I am just a crank about this, but I grew up listening to real music, and I want my kids to do the same.) The performances are gentle and understated - not what you would want in a concert, but just right for sedating a small one.

5 out of 5 stars Very Relaxing, yet still super.......1999-06-16

This CD is just wonderful for babies and adults and children. It has a good blend of music to introduce children to beautiful classical music. I think that the playing is just superb.

4 out of 5 stars Just what we harried ADULTS need to unwind!.......1999-02-12

An almost perfect combination of selections for relaxing background music, which is played frequently as our dinner music.

I would have appreciated a little less "electronic doctoring" as some notes (especially the lower range) don't sound quite "true", but then again it could be my ears!

Anyway, am delighted that it does what it was designed to do...provide an enjoyable time of relaxation. Thanks.

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful bedtime music for babies.......1999-01-04

This CD was given to us as a gift when our daughter was born and we always play it when putting her down for a nap or to sleep for the night. When we travel, we take it along to ensure that she will fall asleep as easily on the road as she does at home.The music is absolutely lovely and very soothing for infants and adults alike. We even ordered a second copy in case we were ever to lose or wear out the first one!

5 out of 5 stars Peaceful, beautiful, soothing piano music.......1998-10-22

This is one of the most peaceful, soothing and beautiful CD's I have ever heard. I think it would put you or your baby to sleep every night. The music selection is wonderful and the artist has a beautiful technique on the piano. I loved it.
Zoltán Kocsis plays Bartók
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Masterful interpretation of Bartok's piano works
 Zoltán Kocsis plays Bartók

Manufacturer: Philips
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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GeneralGeneral | Bartók, Béla | ( B ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
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ImprovisationImprovisation | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
ElegiesElegies | Requiems, Elegies & Tombeau | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
RondosRondos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
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GeneralGeneral | Sonatas | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
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GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B0009A41VA
Release Date: 2005-10-11

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Masterful interpretation of Bartok's piano works.......2005-10-21

Without a doubt Bartok is one of the most influential composers of the 20th century. Combining a deep understanding of the possibilities of eastern European folk music - particularly Hungarian and Romanian - with an extremely advanced harmonic and rhythmic vocabulary, Bartok composed some of the greatest works of the last century.

Although Bartok wrote some sublime orchestral music (The Music for strings, percussion and celeste comes instantly to mind), it is in the realms of string quartet and solo piano music that Bartok reigns supreme among 20th century composers in the humble opinion of this reviewer.

So. Here is an 8 CD set of all of Bartok's solo piano music by (argueably) the pre-eminent interpreter of his piano music. These are insightful, passionate performances beautifully recorded.

I for one am thrilled to have this set - particularly since many of these CDs were unavailable up till now. The box is also very reasonably priced compared to the separate CDs.

Highly recommended - modern music begins here.

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