Beach Life [Import]

Beach Life [Import]

Beach Life [Import]

Track Listings
 
1. Eached
2. Living In Ecstasy
3. Time Is Now
4. Time & Space
5. Cada Vez
6. Garden Of Love
7. Under The Water
8. Mouche
9. Remember
10. Samba Magic
11. Sense Of Danger
12. Mondo Grosso
13. To Be In Love
14. Get Get Down
15. Plastic Dreams
16. Where Love Lives
17. Sea
18. Song For My Brother
19. Why Does My Heart Feel So Bad
20. I See You Baby
See all 32 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Inspired by the Hugely Successful 'beach' Soundtrack, 'beach Life' is an Album featuring the Best in Cool, Chilled and Mellow Dance Music.

Beach Life,Various Artists,Wea/London
In This Life Together
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Thank you Kindred for Keeping Neo-Soul on the Map!
  • In This Life Together . . . . finally family music has exemplary appeal!
  • I Love This Group
  • LIFE AFFIRMING. WONDERFUL. KINDRED is fantastic.
  • Kindred Soul is all that!!!
In This Life Together
Kindred the Family Soul
Manufacturer: Hidden Beach Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000AOJ9G2
Release Date: 2005-09-20

Tracks:

  1. It's Kindred (Kindredlude)
  2. Thru Love
  3. Turn It Up
  4. Do You Remember
  5. The Question (Where Would I Be)
  6. Woman First
  7. Let It All Go
  8. Sneak A Freak
  9. Message to Marvin
  10. Ossie Davis Quote (Interlude)
  11. As of Yet
  12. Aja's Mom (Interlude)
  13. Struggle No More
  14. Definition Edit
  15. My Time
  16. In This Life Together
  17. Husband My Daddy (Interlude)
  18. Bed Time Story

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Thank you Kindred for Keeping Neo-Soul on the Map!.......2007-06-04

Deciding which albumn is better - their first or second - is no easy task. They're equally amazing. There's no doubt after listening to this duo on their sophmore cut that fate brought them together. Their songs are so positive and down-to-earth. The vocals are strong and harmonic. I have listened to this CD over and over many times in my car. I especially enjoyed track 6 and the title cut. Be sure to get their 1st albumn as well. Neo-soul and R&B fans love you Kindred!!!

5 out of 5 stars In This Life Together . . . . finally family music has exemplary appeal!.......2007-05-15

I must say, family music has never sounded better. Kindred the Family Soul has a full CD project hit! This CD will definitely have longevity and Kindred will definitely be remembered for years to come---just like Ashford and Simpson. With all of the "let's break-up" and get into self--"self absorbed" music on the market today, it is refreshing to hear "love of family" music that also speaks to the real-life family issues and struggles while possessing positive answers. This is a "let's be real with each other" project that speaks directly to the heart of family. All of the family issue bases are covered, with love, forgiveness and endurance being the answer. I would recommend this to all married couples, husbands and wives of all ages and durations of years. Let's get back to love, strength, forgiveness, compassion and endurance in family, and if you don't know how to express it in words to the one's you love, then purchase this CD and give it as a gift----enough said! Kindred the Family Soul should be right up there with Indie Arie and Amel Larrieux. These three artists have their own styles and direct messages that are definitely worth a listen. Keep Kindred the Family Soul's In This Life Together CD with your own personal family photo album, yes, it is just that good!

5 out of 5 stars I Love This Group.......2007-05-12

The CD really explores the in's and out's of married life as a young adult. I truly appreciate the honesty and love this couple expresses through the music.

5 out of 5 stars LIFE AFFIRMING. WONDERFUL. KINDRED is fantastic........2007-03-14

Add this project to your collection TODAY! I traditionally have a four track rule - if I like at least 4 tracks of a CD I purchase it. I LOVE (with a passion) 10 tracks on this CD. The ones I don't love I LIKE ALOT. It is music with a message - harmonies that move your body ...a project that affirms my soul. peace! - SHAASHAWN "the voyce" :)

5 out of 5 stars Kindred Soul is all that!!!.......2007-03-08

I also have their first CD. I enjoyed almost all of the songs on this album from the first time that I listened to it. It has a nice mellow sometimes up tempo flow and I really love the fact that this is ADULT music. No excessive cursing and misogyny.
Fashion TV: FTV Beach Life Essentials
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • super nice deep house
  • Excellent chick mellow deep house!!!!!!
Fashion TV: FTV Beach Life Essentials
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Music Brokers Arg
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0007KT0SQ
Release Date: 2005-02-14

Tracks:

  1. Miss U - Wax Hero
  2. Sunset - Ronan
  3. Cheek to Cheek [Ronan Remix] - Dual Sessions
  4. Skin of My Skin - Solimano
  5. Neverending [Real XTC Mix]
  6. Living It All - Raff
  7. Garden of the World [True Love Remix] - Liongold
  8. Destination: Love - Kauf,
  9. In This World - Rhod
  10. Clap Your Hands [Hand in Hand Mix] - Quadra
  11. We Got It
  12. Nothing Since Then [the JC Remix]
  13. Pretty Stranger [Vocal Mix]
  14. Around
  15. You + Me

Album Description

Music Brokers. 2005.

Album Details

Following the Popularity of the First Two Volumes ("Ftv Beach House" and "Ftv Winter Chill") Comes "Ftv Beach Life Essentials", the Long-awaited Third Installment of the Ftv Compilations. Once Again, the Most Exquisite Deep House is Presented which Has Been Highly Praised by the Critics in the Field. In No Time at All, "Ftv Beach Life Essentials" Has Become One of Best Selling Signs of Good Taste in the Panorama of Contemporary Music. Sharply Shifting Towards the Song, this CD Includes Resounding Tracks Like the Silky "Sunset" (Performed by Ronan featuring C. Shaw), the Electronic Soul of "Skin of My Skin" (Conceived by Solimano, Check Out "Dip", his Debut Album) and the Golden Evolutions of "Pretty Stranger" (By Golden Dreams), which Will Constantly Make You Feel in the Best World Possible. Here is an Album that Has No Expiration Date.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars super nice deep house .......2005-04-03

I love this album, its from FTV latin america, they are even better than the other ftv's networks, there are 3 albums from ftvla, and they are all excelent i recomend them all.. ftv winter chill, ftv beach house, ftv beach life essentials*

5 out of 5 stars Excellent chick mellow deep house!!!!!!.......2005-02-25

I loved this compilation by latin america fashion tv network. Very relaxing but very danceable choice of tracks. One of my favorite cd's. Also try Fashion TV:Beach House
Malt Shop Memories, Top Down Convertible Sound 2-Cd Set!
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    Malt Shop Memories, Top Down Convertible Sound 2-Cd Set!
    Ritchie Valens , Dion & the Belmonts , Ruby & the Romantics , Jan & Dean , and The Beach Boys
    Manufacturer: Time Life
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD
    ASIN: B000LZ9MWG

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    Disc 1 Song List: 1 A Teenager In Love Dion and the Belmonts 2 Our Day Will Come Ruby and the Romantics 3 Come Softly To Me The Fleetwoods 4 Take Good Care Of My Baby Bobby Vee 5 Runaround Sue Dion 6 Since I Don't Have You The Skyliners 7 A Little Bit Of Soap The Jarmels 8 He's So Fine The Chiffons 9 Devil Or Angel Bobby Vee 10 Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye The Casinos 11 Mockingbird Inez Foxx with Charlie Foxx 12 Hey Paula Paul and Paula 13 Angel Baby Rosie and the Originals 14 Donna Ritchie Valens 15 Sleep Walk Santo and Johnny Disc 2 Song List: 1 I Get Around The Beach Boys 2 One Fine Day The Chiffons 3 G.T.O. Ronny and the Daytonas 4 Surf City Jan and Dean 5 Hey Little Cobra The Rip Chords 6 California Girls The Beach Boys 7 The Little Old Lady (From Pasadena) Jan and Dean 8 Bobby's Girl Marcie Blane 9 Poor Little Fool Ricky Nelson 10 You're Sixteen Johnny Burnette 11 (Just Like) Romeo And Juliet The Reflections 12 Sally, Go 'Round The Roses The Jaynetts 13 Help Me, Rhonda The Beach Boys 14 Dead Man's Curve Jan and Dean 15 Summertime Blues Eddie Cochran
    1964: Shakin' All Over (Time Life Music Classic Rock)
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      1964: Shakin' All Over (Time Life Music Classic Rock)
      Major Lance , Brenda Holloway , The Hondells , Jumpin' Gene Simmons , The Velvelettes , Jimmy Hughes , Bobby Bland , The Impressions , The Searchers , and Gerry and the Pacemakers
      Manufacturer: Time-Life Music
      ProductGroup: Music
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      ASIN: B000FPHJBS

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      Song listing: 1 Roy Orbison Oh, Pretty Woman (2:58) 2 Major Lance Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um (2:22) 3 Peter & Gordon I Don't Want To See You Again (2:01) 4 Chuck Berry Nadine (Is It You?) (2:34) 5 Brenda Holloway Every Little Bit Hurts (2:53) 6 Beach Boys, The Don't Worry Baby (2:49) 7 Hondells, The Little Honda (2:05) 8 Jumpin' Gene Simmons Haunted House (2:35) 9 Velvelettes, The Needle In A Haystack (2:26) 10 Dionne Warwick Walk On By (2:53) 11 Gerry & The Pacemakers Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying (2:37) 12 Diana Ross & The Supremes Baby Love (2:39) 13 Searchers, The Don't Throw Your Love Away (2:17) 14 Ventures, The Walk, Don't Run '64 (2:25) 15 Marvelettes, The Too Many Fish In The Sea (2:30) 16 Little Anthony & The Imperials I'm On The Outside (Looking In) (3:09) 17 Jimmy Hughes Steal Away (2:28) 18 Bobby Bland Ain't Nothing You Can Do (2:31) 19 Jan & Dean Drag City (2:17) 20 Martha Reeves & The Vandellas Quicksand (2:36) 21 Impressions, The Talking About My Baby (2:32) 22 Bobby Vinton Mr. Lonely (2:39)
      Sure on This Shining Night: 20th-Century Romantic Songs of America
      Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
      • A Spectrum of Romance in American Musical Composition
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      Sure on This Shining Night: 20th-Century Romantic Songs of America

      Manufacturer: Hyperion UK
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      ASIN: B000002ZYW
      Release Date: 1997-04-10

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      3. When Stars Are In The Quiet Skies
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      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars A Spectrum of Romance in American Musical Composition.......2006-01-15

      Often American music is thought to be jaunty, combative, or tragic in content, especially when it comes to songs/lieder for the classical repertoire. This engaging CD takes umbrage with that misconception and in presenting some twenty-eight songs by various composers clearly identifies the romantic side of American composers.

      Here are songs well known and not so well known by familiar and not so familiar composers, and in the hands of tenor Robert White and pianist Samuel Sanders they all come across as important. Included are rarities by composers such as Amy Beach, Theodor Chanler, Isabelle Firestone, Eric Ewazen, Albert Hay Malotte, Marc Marder, John Musto and Richard Hageman, with popular composers Rudolf Friml and Sigmund Romberg, along with the greats: Ives, Schuman, Hindemith, Barber, Thomson, Korngold, Copland. Rorem, Bolcom, Corigliano, and Griffes. It is a huge spectrum of work and while some are less successful than other, they all are given respectful and loving renditions by White and Sanders. It is great fun to hear Firestone's famous 'If I could tell you' that opened the Voice of Firestone for so many years along side Samuel Barber's gorgeous 'Sure on this shining night' and Aaron Copland's settings of Emily Dickinson's poems.

      This a rare treat for connoisseurs of lieder and for lovers of beautiful songs. Recommended. Grady Harp, January 06

      3 out of 5 stars a rare gem of a CD.......2002-07-08

      Sure On This Shining Night is not my usual musical cup of tea...yet, it has become one of my favorite CDs. This collection of American Romantic songs has burrowed its way into my heart.

      There is a universality to the longing involved in Romanticism. These songs capture this feeling perfectly. From the first song to the last, these songs do one thing perfectly: evoke an emotional response.

      This is due in no short measure to the wonderful performance Robert White gives. Rather than being merely technically accurate, White actually gives each of these songs a life of their own. He achieves this effect by getting inside not only the words, but the feelings involved.

      Some of the highlights for me are: the lovely and memorable "Rose Marie," Ewazen's setting of Blake's "The Tiger," a moving version of "The Lord's Prayer" and the haunting "Never More Will the Wind."

      Samuel Sanders is a worthy musical companion to White. His playing is reciprocally lovely and introspective. The notes are extensive and informative as well.

      Even though it may be an acquired taste in our postmodern age, I give Sure On This Shining Night my full recommendation.
      1964 Classic Rock: The Beat Goes On
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        The Honeycombs , The Dixie Cups , Don Covay , The Reflections , The Murmaids , Roy Orbison , The Pyramids , The Rip Chords , The Searchers , and The Jelly Beans
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        Les Miserables - The Complete Symphonic Recording
        Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
        • Great, definitely go with this and TAC
        • Awesome
        • Bought it used - thank God!
        • magnificent!
        • Mixed Feelings
        Les Miserables - The Complete Symphonic Recording
        Claude-Michel Schonberg
        Manufacturer: Relativity
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        5. Les Miserables (1987 Original Broadway Cast)

        ASIN: B000003BVK
        Release Date: 1990-05-22

        Tracks:

        1. Prologue
        2. Valjean's Soliloquy (What Have I Done?)
        3. At The End Of The Day
        4. I Dreamed A Dream
        5. Lovely Ladies
        6. Fantine's Arrest
        7. The Runaway Cart
        8. Who Am I?-The Trial
        9. Fantine's Death
        10. The Confrontation
        11. Castle On A Cloud
        12. Master Of The House

        Tracks:

        1. The Bargain-The Waltz Of Treachery
        2. Look Down
        3. The Robbery-Javert's Intervention (Another Brawl)
        4. Stars
        5. Eponine's Errand
        6. The ABC Cafe-Red And Black
        7. Do You Hear The People Sing?
        8. Rue Plumet-In My LIfe
        9. A Heart Full Of Love
        10. The Attack On Rue Plumet
        11. One Day More!
        12. At The Barricade (Upon These Stones)
        13. On My Own
        14. Building The Barricade
        15. Javert's Arrival
        16. Little People
        17. A Little Fall Of Rain
        18. Night Of Anguish
        19. First Attack

        Tracks:

        1. Drink With Me
        2. Bring Him Home
        3. Dawn Of Anguish
        4. The Second Attack (Death Of Gavroche)
        5. The Final Battle
        6. The Sewers-Dog Eats Dog
        7. Javert's Suicide
        8. Turning
        9. Empty Chairs At Empty Tables
        10. Every Day (Marius And Cosette)
        11. Valjean's Confession
        12. The Wedding Chorale- Beggars At The Feast
        13. Epilogue (Finale)
        14. Bonus Track

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars Great, definitely go with this and TAC.......2005-08-31

        Right now, there are four official English-language versions of Les Miserables: the Original London Cast Recording, the Original Broadway Cast Recording, the Complete Symphonic Recording, and the 10th Anniversary Concert Recording. Les Mis' addicts are best served by purchasing all recordings, as they showcase different stages (as in the OLC and the OBC) of the development of this mega-musical, as well as the interesting variations in presentation and performances by the different casts and orchestras.

        If you're the average musical-theater listener who can't afford to buy all available English-language recordings, however, my advice would be to get the CSR (due to the fact that it's "complete") and the TAC recording (due to the fact that performer- and performance-wise, it's leaps and bounds better than all of the other recordings). You deserve no less.

        5 out of 5 stars Awesome.......2005-07-03

        I can't believe all the negative comments about Gary Morris. He is so much better in the role than Colm Wilkinson. I've seen Gary perform the part three times and there is NO better Jean ValJean (seen the play 14 times). It's an international cast and some of the accents do take time getting used to. But the power of the music supercedes it all. Listen with your heart people. It's so incredible.

        3 out of 5 stars Bought it used - thank God!.......2005-06-17

        "Les Miserables" is a marvelous musical; a stunningly faithful interpretation of Victor Hugo's masterpiece, with an inspiring storyline and unforgettable characters. There are 2 reasons for buying a Les Mis CD - (1) you've seen a performance and want ONE CD to remind you of it or (2) you've become a les Mis junkie (like me) and want multiple versions so you too can hold forth on the rival merits of Andy Warlow vs Michael Maguire, Patty LuPone vs Ruthie Henshaw, Frances Ruffelle vs Kaho Shimada vs Lea Solonga. If you are in the first category, you really want the Tenth Anniversary Concert. The TAC has the complete storyline (albeit slightly abridged), it was recorded live (so there's an unique intensity and chemistry between performers), and from top to bottom it has by far the best cast.

        However, if you're a serious Les Mis fan, you should buy this CD (in addition), simply because it does have the complete score. (The trouble with THAT is that it includes practically the only misstep in the whole script - if Jean Valjean has his number branded on his chest, then how is it credible that someone else will be convicted in his place?) I bought it for that reason and to hear other interpretations of the roles (in particular Andy Warlow's). I have all 4 versions, and they have all have their pluses and minuses, but frankly, I'm glad I didn't pay full price for this one. This version has a rather weak cast in general, but that does add to the fun arguing about it. On the plus side, it has Philip Quast ( THE BEST Javert, but he's even better on the TAC), Michael Ball (THE BEST Marius, also on the OLC and TAC versions), and Andy Warlow (a stirring Enjorlas for sure, but not THAT much better than Michael Maguire on the OBC and TAC). The scenes at the barricade are the best part of the CD. Kaho Shimada is an uneven Eponine, OK sometimes, less so at others. Debbie Byrne (Fantine) is OK, but I don't find her as moving as Patty LuPone (OLC) or Ruthie Henshaw (TAC). Tracy Shayne (Cosette) is irratating, not nearly as sweet as Judy Kuhn (OLB and TAC) or even Rebecca Caine (OLC). I find Barry James and especially Gay Soper (M. and Mme. Thenardier) grating as well.

        I really miss Colm Wilkinson (OLC, OBC and TAC). OK, he has a unique singing style, but such heart. Not always perfect, but so powerful and emotional. All his solos and "Confrontation" just stop me dead in my tracks. The sweetness and purity of his "Bring Him Home" and "Epilogue" move me to tears. But really, there must be someone else who can do at least an adequate job or the show wouldn't have run so long in so many venues. I am willing to listen to another interpretation, but not this one. This is the central role in the play, it really can't survive without a good performance here. Gary Morris is horrible as Jean Valjean, cringe-provoking at times, merely weak at others. He's totally overmatched by Quast in "Confrontation" and by everyone in "One Day More" and "Epilogue". I haven't tried the recommendation of one reviewer of listening while squinting and shaking my head hard, but I don't see how that will help. Morris's "What have I done?", "Bring Him Home" and "Valjean's Confession" make me cover my ears or send me running for the fast forward button, although "Who am I?" isn't so bad. (I just tried the head shaking trick, it didn't help.)

        5 out of 5 stars magnificent!.......2005-06-15

        Ok, I admit it. I have long been a fan of musicals, but I was only exposed to Les Mis a few months ago. My roommate loaned me this recording, and I fell in love. I played nothing but this soundtrack for the next several weeks.

        As this is the only recording I've heard fully, I cannot give any comparisons between the performers here and those on other versions, but I do wish to give my general impression of the cast.

        *Gary Morris (Valjean) - he has a strong, clear voice with which it is hard to find fault. He sings with emotion and passion, and I cannot imagine ever tiring of hearing him as Jean Valjean. If I had to give a complaint, it would be that I could imagine a voice with a little more distinct character...something a little riskier for the part of someone so complex.

        *Philip Quast (Javert) - wow, I love deep voices, and his is so rich! I love when he hits the low note near the beginning of "Confrontation" ...I've seriously replayed that part over and over again just because it sends shivers through me...haha, I think you get the idea. This guy is good.

        *Debbie Byrne (Fantine) - her voice took some getting used to because at first it seemed to me a little uncontrolled, almost like she could capture the fullness of the sound but not quite hit the notes. However, the more I listen to her, the more I enjoy her. Her voice has a wonderful texture, something you totally miss when listening to the super-clear, trilling sopranos that seem to be found all over most other musicals.

        *Kaho Shimada (Eponine) - her voice took a little getting used to as well. I was a little confused until I realized she was Japanese, for though I wouldn't say you hear an accent, her voice does have a very different quality to it. Still, I enjoyed her performance very much. Her voice is trembling with emotion the entire time, almost like she can hardly control it...it is quite moving.

        *Tracy Shayne (Cosette) - wow. I'm sorry, is Cosette supposed to be this shrill? Turn it off! While I'm impressed at some of the notes she hits, I don't think it's supposed to make you want to cover your ears.

        *Michael Ball (Marius) -Ball makes Marius, a rather annoying character if you ask me, into someone actually likable, if not lovable. He's passionate and romantic, but not vapid. Probably my favorite vocal performance.

        *Gay Soper and Barry James (the Thernardiers) - their voices are rather grating, but that's the point, right? Very entertaining performances...particularly in "Master of the House" (which, it's true, somehow manages to be stuck in your head all day).

        *Anthony Warlow (Enjorolas) - very appropriate voice...manly and vibrant. If he doesn't make you want to go out and fight, then there's no help for you!


        Overall, the performances were wonderful. I highly recommend this CD. A great recording of a great musical!

        4 out of 5 stars Mixed Feelings.......2005-04-20

        I bought this recently, and it was an object lesson in why I ought to research an item before purchasing it.

        For me, it's truly a toss-up as to whether this is a recording worth purchasing. The main benefit-a far from insignificant one-is that it is a complete recording full of much more materiel than can be found on the London or Broadway cast recordings. Basically, I was far from satisfied. The liner notes are error ridden, and the casting was not as good as possible. Gary Morris struck me as too young for the part, and Gay Soper (Mme. Thenardier) has a voice akin to the sound of fingernails on a chalkboard. But, in the absence of a complete Broadway recording, this still may be the best version available to buy. Be sure, however, to supplement it with another version. (The Tenth Anniversary recording might be the best.)
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            ASIN: B000RRWD92

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