Essence of It [CD-single] [Import]

Essence of It [CD-single] [Import]

Essence of It [CD-single] [Import]

Track Listings
 
1. Essence Of It
2. Thee Maddkatt Chourtship Mix Harry Havana's Boogie City
3. Thee Maddkatt Courtship Mix Felix's Open Air Mix
4. Essence Of It (Elegia Remix)

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
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Essence of It,Elegia,F Communications
Witness: What a Mighty God - Spirituals and Gospels for Chorus
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Historically important choral music, wonderfully performed!
 Witness: What a Mighty God - Spirituals and Gospels for Chorus
James Bohn , Michael Jorgenson , Steve Burger , Gordon Johnson , Jay Young , Michael Abels , Dale Adelmann , Harry T. (Henry) Burleigh , Brazeal W. Dennard , Adolphus Hailstork , Jester Hairston , Jack Halloran , Robert A. Harris , Moses Hogan , Sanford Moore , Robert Scholz , Richard Smallwood , William Henry Smith , Andre Thomas , Philip Brunelle , Sigrid Johnson , Joe Pulice , Robert Commodore , Charles Kemper , Yolanda Williams , Brian Link , Vocal Essence , and VocalEssence Ensemble Singers
Manufacturer: Clarion
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
GospelGospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B0001FVEPE
Release Date: 2004-02-10

Tracks:

  1. Witness: Jack Halloran
  2. Hush! Somebodys CallinMy Name: Arranged by Brazeal W. Dennard
  3. Death Is Gonna Lay His Cold Icy Hands on Me: Arranged by Andrhomas
  4. Walk Together, Children: Arranged by William Henry Smith
  5. Were You There?: Arranged by Robert Scholz
  6. Elijah Rock: Arranged by Moses Hogan
  7. This Train: Arranged by Sanford Moore
  8. Jesus, Lover of My Soul: Music by J.S. Bach; text by Charles Wesley, Arranged by Richard Smallwood
  9. My Lord,What a Mornin : Arranged by Harry T. Burleigh
  10. Go Down, Moses : Arranged by Robert A. Harris
  11. In Dat Great GittinUp Mornin: Arranged by Jester Hairston
  12. Crucifixion: Adolphus Hailstork
  13. Go Where I Send Thee:Arranged by Andrhomas
  14. Swing Low, Sweet Chariot: Arranged by Dale Adelmann
  15. Go,Tell It on the Mountain: Arranged by Sanford Moore
  16. What a Mighty God : Arranged by Michael Abels

Album Description

Stirring spirituals and rousing gospel melodies sung by the superb voices of VocalEssence conducted by the renowned conductor Philip Brunelle, joined by vocal jazz ensemble Moore by Four.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Historically important choral music, wonderfully performed!.......2004-05-25

For over 10 years, The VocalEssence Ensemble Singers and Chorus (conducted by Philip Brunelle) has presented an enduring series of concerts showcasing the talents of trailblazing African American composers. Now this wealth of music is available outside the concert hall through a series of recordings called WITNESS.

WHAT A MIGHTY GOD presents 20th Century choral arrangements of music from the African American spiritual tradition rooted in spirituals and gospels, including Harry T. Burleigh's "My Lord, What a Mornin'" (1929), "Walk Together Children" (William Henry Smith, 1937) and more contemporary composers like Sanford Moore's "Go Tell It On The Mountain" (1993.)

There are excellent notes about the genre, however, in light of the historical significance of this music I'm surprised and disappointed to find no biographical information about the composers, not even birth and/or death dates, with this CD. I feel this is a crucial component in an "outreach" project like this, especially since most of these composers are not well known. Still I highly recommend it for the music alone.

The other three CDs are available as single titles, or in the boxed set THE WITNESS COLLECTION which includes:

WHAT A MIGHTY GOD: Spirituals and Gospels for Chorus
DANCE LIKE THE WIND: Music of Today's Black Composers
GOT THE SAINT LOUIS BLUES: Classical Music in the Jazz Age
SKYWARD MY PEOPLE ROSE: Music of William Grant Still
Johnnie Be Eighty. And Still Bad!
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Absolutely marvellous......
  • The Big Kahuna
  • Johnnie Be Bad SO Good!
  • Johnnie Be 80 and Still Bad!
  • Best Yet...
 Johnnie Be Eighty. And Still Bad!
Johnnie Johnson
Manufacturer: Cousin Moe Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Blues | Styles | Music
PianoPiano | Blues | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B0009E3KR2
Release Date: 2005-04-19

Tracks:

  1. Beach Weather
  2. Find Me A Woman
  3. The Blues Don't Knock
  4. Lucky Four
  5. Better Sell My House
  6. A Good Day

Product Description

Recorded near the end of 2004, this is the last recording from Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Legend Johnnie Johnson. The first studio release from The Father Of Rock & Roll in ten years is also his last. After a hospital stay in August & September, Johnnie came back strong. Hale and hearty of spirit, he was in top playing form & always ready to play. You can hear his heart all through this recording, Johnnie s performance leading a band of world class St. Louis musicians through all original material. rock & roll, blues, & Johnnnie s unique hybrid of jazz, swing,& boogie woogie, laid on a foundation of blues & gospel. It is likely that Johnson knew this could be his last recorded statement. And it was a very personal project. Beach Weather is about Johnnie s life & frame of mind, Lucky Four about Johnson s fourth wife. Find Me a Woman, A Good Day, people who know Johnnie would tell you those lyrics could fit him as well. The 2 hard blues, just listen to Johnnie on em. Johnnie's was the deepest blues. The blues is at the base of everything Johnnie played. Johnnie would take you all the way home. Nobody did a turn around like Johnnie Johnson. Johnnie would make the earth move every time. All the songs on the project were a collaboration between Johnson, producer Jeff Alexander, & Rich McDonough. Mention must be given to the band. Rich McDonough is one of the finest guitar players on the scene today. His lead work through the 2 deep blues is exemplary, and his slide on Beach Weather is right on. The interplay between Johnson and McDonough through the entire recording is delightful, thrilling, and instructional. Gus Thornton's bass lines are tailor made for Johnnie Johnson, noone sounds like Gus. He is the man. And Joe Pastor is a wonderful, intuitive drummer. Listen to former Blues Brother frontman Larry Thurston sing "The Blues Don t Knock" and you may start a petition to bring him out of retirement. And Victor Johnson is another guy who should be a household name. There was a lot of feeling here. Johnnie Be Eighty. And Still Bad! Johnnie's last statement. Recorded on home turf, outside St. Louis, live in the studio, with friends.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Absolutely marvellous.............2005-08-28

.....you can use any superlatives you like. The great late J.Johnsons last recording has an extremely cool as well as intimate feeling. The songmaterial is simply awesome, written by Jeff Alexander, who is also the primus motor behind the project. (...)
If you are a genuine blues lover, then do yourself a huge favour and order this CD now! Also recommending the project
"School for fools" by Larry Thurston, wonderful CD as well.

5 out of 5 stars The Big Kahuna.......2005-08-15

If you like the blues you're gonna love this. Johnny Johnson may be gone but his music lives on. This was his last recording, which is a shame because he didn't leave a large library of music. The song "The Blues Don't Knock" by itself is enough to warrant the purchase of this CD, yet luckily all of the tracks are good. Got the blues? Not if you don't own this.

5 out of 5 stars Johnnie Be Bad SO Good!.......2005-06-11

If I was a piano I would not want anyone but Johnnie Johnson to play me. Beautiful, vital music. The melodies are magical, and Johnnie's left hand just fills up the songs. I love Rich McDonough's guitar playing! I love the whole band, and love the vocalists. The dynamics are incredible. You do not hear`this kind of dynamics in recordings enough anymore! The Blues Don't Knock is one of the most powerful songs I have ever heard! And Beach Weather is just a happy good time catchy stick in your brain not go away song. Johnnie was a special man. This is special music.



5 out of 5 stars Johnnie Be 80 and Still Bad!.......2005-05-31

Johnnie Johnson's rolicking boogie woogie blues piano on tracks 1,2,4, and 6 make my blue days sunny! I can't feel down when his gifted fingers dance over the keyboard painting a happy sound! Track 3's "The Blues Don't Knock" is a true blues lovers delight with Johnnie painting the mournful sound with his piano talents, Rich McDonough's guitar crying from the innermost depths and Larry
Thurston's always great vocalization interpreting Jeff Alexander's intuitive lyrics. Thurston's smooth, rich sound is on all tracks except 5. Victor "Big Daddy" Johnson supplies the perfect vocal interpretation of a woman tortured man on "Better Sell My House." This CD of Johnnie Johnson at his best and still bad is a work of art. Thanks to Jeff Alexander for making it happen so the rest of us blues lovers can enjoy "Johnnie Be Eighty and Still Bad! Mary C., KZUM, Lincoln, NE

5 out of 5 stars Best Yet..........2005-05-20

I can't stop singing "It's Beach Weather Baby",,. What a cool song, and it's about a happy man! Johnnie Johnson is my hero! I love this cd. The piano bounces my blues away! " A Good Day" is old time rock and roll, with words of strength and integrity. " The Blues Don't Knock" is sure true in my life.The music on here is great The songs are great. And where did this band come from? Amazing players, incredible vocals, A all around must have recording. I can't stop listening to it.

So sad Johnnie is gone, but it sure sounds like he went out rockin! "It's Beach Weather..." up in heaven for sure.
Doin' It Old School Style
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Old school at its best
  • The flavor of DC's streets
Doin' It Old School Style
Rare Essence
Manufacturer: Rare One
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | R&B | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B00005B1AL
Release Date: 2001-05-08

Tracks:

  1. "In" Crowd
  2. Hey Buddy Buddy
  3. Get on the Wagon
  4. Cherchez la Re
  5. Take Me Out to the Go-Go
  6. One on One
  7. Mickey's Solo
  8. Lock It
  9. No Ordinary Love

Tracks:

  1. Video and CD-ROM

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Old school at its best.......2007-05-03

If you know anything about go go then you know that rare is the best. Get it!

4 out of 5 stars The flavor of DC's streets .......2005-01-27

Those of you living in the DC and Baltimore areas are probably already familiar with the Go-Go genius that is Rare Essence. Go-Go is a percussion-driven musical form unique to this area of the country and pioneered by the likes of Chuck Brown. Rare Essence keeps the old school flavor of Go-Go alive using horns and heavy beats, and infuses it with a healthy dose of R&B, Hip-Hop, rock, funk and dance music. The blend comes of perfectly. In fact, those of you who have seen Rare Essence live know that their covers of songs by Jay Z and Sade often surpass the original artist recordings. You would be hard pressed to find a musical genre (or a band) that combines so many musical themes, and pulls them off so well.
'Doin' It Old School Style' is a slice of infectious funk-pop-hop-rock that will keep you on your feet.
DC's best-kept secret is Rare Essence. Now, HOW IS YOUR FUNK?
Pieces
Average customer rating: 2 out of 5 stars
  • Easy to Forget
 Pieces
Jenni Alpert
Manufacturer: SoundIt Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Jazz | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CAKENQ
Release Date: 2005-04-05

Tracks:

  1. Moonshine
  2. Untied
  3. Lonley Bottles
  4. Simple Mood
  5. Seasons
  6. Trials and Tribulations
  7. Little Secrets

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Easy to Forget.......2007-06-10

Jenni Alpert has a breathy voice that somewhat resembles Suzanne Vega. "I hope that God is watching. I hope that He can see what we have done," she sings on the opener "Baltimore" that has a haunting quality. Unfortunately, as a singer, Alpert slides off and around notes rather than actually hitting them. Her band does a great job backing her. "Fallin" is a bluesy weeper that brings to mind Louise Taylor's excellent CD Written in Red. However, as a vocalist, Alpert's voice wisps around her notes & does not resonate like Taylor's affecting singing. As a songwriter, Alpert's songs often create a mood as in "Below Sea"; however, they also fail to stick in your head after you listen to them. "Black Crow" is a dreamy songscape with strings that only needs a more memorable melody to connect. Alpert has a great band. But the vocals and the material make this set easy to forget. Taxi!
9 Three Times
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		9 Three Times
    Euphoria
    Manufacturer: Marathia Entertainment Group
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B000CADY8S
    Release Date: 2002-12-31

    Tracks:

    1. Intro/Who Am I
    2. Can't Be Me (Hellenic Version)
    3. Don't Be Afraid
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    Sensory Perception
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      		Sensory Perception

      Manufacturer: Ninewells Music International
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      Is It Normal
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        		Is It Normal
        Hillary Johnson
        Manufacturer: Blue Max Records/Abacus
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
        ASIN: B000CAEAZE
        Release Date: 2005-10-18

        Tracks:

        1. Beautiful Day
        2. Open Your Eyes
        3. Paradise
        4. Is It Normal
        5. Empty Face
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        Rescue
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          		Rescue

          Manufacturer: Word Incorporated
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          GospelGospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
          ASIN: B000CAGW8M
          Release Date: 2005-06-28
          'Joey Dynamite'
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            		'Joey Dynamite'
            Bazooka Joe Gotti
            Manufacturer: rugged legend records
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

            GeneralGeneral | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
            ASIN: B000CAF44K
            Release Date: 2005-05-31

            Tracks:

            1. Pre Game Show
            2. Joey Dynamite
            3. Who's on the Mic?
            4. Radio Skit
            5. Do That Shit (184 BPM Fast Version)
            6. Freestyle Rip: w/Kevvy Kev Mike Nice Genstar
            7. When I Pull Through
            8. Buy Ya Own (Don't Bootleg Skit)
            9. Survivalist of the City Streets
            10. Return of the Big Cat
            11. Livewire
            12. Chicano Funky Worm (Break)
            13. Shootin the Gift
            14. Rap Actors
            15. Witness Protection w/Donlo Mannie Doreang
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            Resident Alien
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              		Resident Alien
              C.A.C
              Manufacturer: Renaissance Records
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD

              GeneralGeneral | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
              GeneralGeneral | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music
              ASIN: B00006D2HN
              Release Date: 2002-04-09

              Tracks:

              1. Adios (Intro)
              2. Resident Alien
              3. It Doesn't Matter
              4. Beat of a Different Drum
              5. Skit
              6. Call Me feat. Six-Shot & Heather Marie
              7. The Requiem
              8. D.D.P
              9. Hardcore feat. Bionik & RAS
              10. Julio's Scared
              11. Love Me feat. Heather Marie
              12. Hands on Walls feat. FIP
              13. Let Us In (Interlude)
              14. Realize feat scratches by DJ Raj Smoove
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