Colours Two

Colours Two

Track Listings

1. Terracotta

2. Chocolate

3. Neutral

4. Khaki

5. Neon

6. Chocolate

7. Vanilla

8. Topaz

9. Cherry

10. Taupe

11. Emerald

12. White

13. Aqua

14. Sepia

Tracks:

Allegro Assai
Allegretto
Vivace
Andantino (The Red Rose)
Allegretto (The Lily)
Allegro Maestoso (The Laurel)
Molto Adagio
Kyrie
Gloria
Credo
Sanctus
Benedictus
Agnus Dei

Customer Reviews:

A Gratifying Arrangement of Liszt's "Gran Mass".......2007-07-11

Along with Erkel and Abranyi, Mihaly Mosonyi (1815-1870) is one of the elite Hungarian composers of the nineteenth century, although better known in his country than in other European regions. His music might not have reached international fame, but Liszt's approbation for his compositions is well-worth considering. Mosonyi showed Liszt gratitude in many ways, the most exemplary being his prodigious and impressive transcription of Liszt's "Gran Mass" for four hands. The beautiful and fervent music combined with Istvan Kassai's and Klara Kormendi's electrifying performance is enough to earn this Marco Polo release a solid five stars.

Some of Mosonyi's own compositions, however, are included beside his transcription of Liszt's "Gran Mass." The "Grand Duo" is essentially a piano sonata for four hands. Writing to the Hungarian composer Kornel von Abranyi, Liszt said, "Many of [Mosonyi's] Hungarian pieces remain classical, as opposed to the current wares..." Compared to contemporary works around 1847, the Grand Duo indeed sounds like something "between Viennese classicism and early Viennese romanticism," as the liner-notes writer says. The first movement is virtuosic and melodious, perhaps best described as a cross between Moscheles and Schubert. The middle movement, an innocent Allegretto, has occasional moments of Romantic lyricism and beauty, but the "Vivace" last movement certainly looks back to Classicism and even to the aesthetics of Beethoven. The "Three Colours of Burning Love," a collection of three miniatures, are not that interesting, but Mosonyi's "Festival Music" scores better with its Hungarian Rhapsody-like structure and mood.

Mosonyi's transcription of Liszt's "Gran Mass" is the triumph of this recording. The Mass was written around 1855 for the "dedication of the Esztergom Cathedral" in Hungary. According to Humphrey Searle, "This work caused considerable discussion at the time; Liszt was accused of imitating Wagnerian methods in it, and even of trying to 'smuggle the Venusberg in church music.'" Those who have heard the Mass know the work contains many exciting and gorgeous ideas. Liszt's enthusiasm for the Mass and the recurrence and reworking of motifs in each movement make for compelling music. Douglas Townsend points out that "The principal theme of the 'Agnus Dei' of Liszt's [Gran Mass], incidentally, is announced by the basses, and was inspired by Mosonyi's playing." This four hand arrangement resounds with strength and captures all of the drama and introspection of the choral work. Dr. Dezso Legany, the liner-notes writer, shares a similar view: "Mosonyi aptly reflects the orchestral colours in his transcription, which Liszt himself could hardly have bettered."

Bottom line: Mosonyi's compositions are pleasing enough diversions and the "Grand Duo" is a good, if admittedly average work. But Mosonyi's transcription of the mighty "Gran Mass" is a splendid and welcome homage to Liszt. The animated performance by the piano duo intensifies this music to such a high degree that the piano arrangement can, I think, stand on its own without reference to the choral Mass.

Average customer rating:

well worth the wait

Colours Two
Circulation
Manufacturer: Import [Generic]
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00009NJ5F
Release Date: 2003-09-09

Tracks:

Terracotta
Chocolate
Neutral
Khaki
Neon
Chocolate
Vanilla
Topaz
Cherry
Taupe
Emerald
White
Aqua
Sepia

Album Details

"colours Two" Collects Tracks from the Now Legendary Color Coded Circulation 12's and Puts them Back Together with Some Newer, Less Club Oriented Tracks.

Customer Reviews:

well worth the wait.......2003-08-29

Colours Two is the long awaited follow-up to Circulation's debut album some three years prior. Paul Davies and Matt Jackson a.k.a. Circulation have spent much of that time touring the world, which is much of the reason there was a three year gap between their albums. Two Colours has been well worth the wait.

This album presents a good variety and outstanding flow from beginning to end. Terracotta eases you into the album with some very smooth ambient tones blending seamlessly into Chocolate. Chocolate (the first one, this title actually appears as both track 2 and 6, starts to turn up the tempo a bit but still maintains some ethereal tones and overall soothing vibe.

The pacing of this album is a topnotch journey well worth experiencing. You will be taken from ambient, to down tempo, to dance floor hits and back down several times before this album ends. Most of the action takes place in the middle of the album starting with Vanilla and blending into Topaz, which would do Oliver Lieb proud, followed by a very funky Cherry. Taupe is a bit of a breather and is more of a down tempo track with some piano and guitar. After a clean break, the best one-two punch of the album comes with Emerald and White. Nothing less than topnotch dance floor tracks here.

The album ends with a cool down Aqua and then finally a very ambient Sepia. This is a journey you will be sure to want to repeat again and again. Every single one of the tracks is at the very least good and the vast majority are great to killer! If you like dance/electronic music in any way shape or form, you should definitely get a copy of this album. It's highly recommended and one that's well worth paying the premium for importing, if applicable

Colours Christmas: Two Christmas Colours Albums
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Colours Christmas: Two Christmas Colours Albums
Various Artists , Jeffrey Lams , John Andrew Schreiner , Tom Howard , Harlan Rogers , and Smitty Price
Manufacturer: Maranatha!
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Praise & Worship | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000JF7K5E

Product Description

A special 2 CD set from the Maranatha! Music Colours series. Consists of 2 previously released albums - 'The Gift: A Colours CHristmas' and 'Christmas Colours: 10 Instrumental Jazz & Easy Listening Favorites'. Limited Collectors Series. Over 20 songs.

The Colours of Praise: TWO - An instrumental Medley of 20 Praise Classics

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The Colours of Praise: TWO - An instrumental Medley of 20 Praise Classics

Manufacturer: Maranatha! Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Praise & Worship | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000EVJM2C

Product Description

Track Titles: 1. Blessed Be The Lord God Almighty/Somtimes "Allelula", 2. Oh Lord, You're Beautiful/My Jesus, I Love Thee/Cares Chorus/Spirit Of The Living God, 3. Praise The Lord Together/Praise Song, 4. How Lovely Is Your Dwelling Place, 5. Humble Thyself In The Sight Of The Lord/Sing Halleluja/Rock Of My Salvation, 6. Psalm 5/A Shield About Me, 7. You Are My Hiding Place/In Moments Like These/Praise You Father/Behold What Manner Of Love, 8. My Heart Longs For Thee/Holy, Holy, Holy Is The Lord Of Hosts.

Average customer rating:

Rare but extremely good tech-house
Buy this!

Colours Two
Circulation
Manufacturer: Circulation
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Ambient | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music
ASIN: B0000ADY87
Release Date: 2003-11-18

Tracks:

Terracotta
Chocolate
Neutral
Khaki
Neon
Chocolate
Vanilla
Topaz
Cherry
Taupe
Emerald
White
Aqua
Sepia

Customer Reviews:

Rare but extremely good tech-house.......2004-01-28

I heard most of these tracks and they're not bad at all. If you're into tech-house-trance, this is a must have rarity.

Buy this!.......2003-10-06

I have only ever heard two tracks by circulation, the fabulous "Turquoise" (on the first album) and "Topaz." I can tell you, I love Topaz to peices and will buy this CD just to hear it again.