Slow Motion [CD-single] [Import]

Track Listings

1. Slow Motion

2. In My Life

3. Set It Off

4. U Understand

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Taken from the rapper's 2004 album 'Juve the Great - Screwed and Chopped'. The title track is b/w 'In My Life' & two non-LP tracks, 'Set It Off' & 'U Understand'. Universal.

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No, no, no, no, no
I'm in love with David Gray...
Captivating Sound
Great CD
I cannot believe how good this is

Life In Slow Motion
David Gray
Manufacturer: Ato Records
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B000AA305M
Release Date: 2005-09-13

Tracks:

Alibi
The One I Love
Lately
Nos Da Cariad
Slow Motion
From Here You Can Almost See The Sea
Ain't No Love
Hospital Food
Now And Always
Disappearing World

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On his seventh album (and first for Dave Matthews' ATO label), David Gray refines his sonic palette with wonderful results. The first record made in a "real" studio and the first done with an outside producer (MOR hotshot Marius De Vries), it's a nice improvement over 2002's lukewarm, sparsely electronicized New Day at Midnight. There's quite a bit of diversity afoot; "Hospital Food" begins with a sheen of '80s-cheese keyboards, while "Alibi" has an orchestral pop arrangement that brings to mind Rufus Wainwright collaborating with Jeff Lynne (and yes, that's a good thing). The album's title seems to refer as much to the fact that the album took three years to appear as the way the songs unfold glacially. With his band really fortifying him throughout, parts sound like Coldplay unplugged. But where that band's lyrics start with self-doubt and burrow inwards from there, Gray seeks absolution, something beyond himself. He also seems to have a sense of humor. It's too bad Six Feet Under is off the air; this entire album would make a great soundtrack for a special episode. Slow Motion is, in its subtle way, a huge step: the blue eyed folk-soul singer's first truly stadium-ready album. --Mike McGonigal

Customer Reviews:

No, no, no, no, no.......2007-06-12

Why, please someone tell me, would one of the best guitarists on the scene keep turning out mediocre piano tunes? I would lead David away from the keyboard and then smash the danged thing to smithereens. Then I would hand him a guitar and return to the audience. I mean, would you go see Richard Thompson if you knew he was going to play piano? Or Tony Levin play French Horn? Come on David, knock us out with six strings. Leave the ivory keys to Chris Martin. And the sea thing? We didn't like Christopher Cross when he did it. Why would we like it any more now? Now do what I say, David, and play son, play!

I'm in love with David Gray..........2007-05-23

If anyone can sound hot on their album, it would have to be David Gray. Cadence, gritty tone, deliberate phrasing of each line-- you can really FEEL what he's singing. This album (from what I understand) is heavier instrumentally, and has an orchestral sound. In my opinion, a beautiful accompaniment to Gray's voice, which can stand prefectly stand alone as well. A must buy!!!

Captivating Sound.......2007-05-21

Enjoyed the passion of the songs and the powerful music. Lyrics are interesting. What David writes about his lyrics and his new style of music was interesting. Just a good, emotionally moving, but mellow compilation of songs that may cause you to pause and think.

Seeing the lyrics were helpful, because his enunciation is not good at all times. I fell asleep while watching TV and the title song "Life in Slow Motion" was playing on an "ER" episode and the melody and passion behind the lyrics awoke me from my sleep.

Great CD.......2007-05-19

I love this CD and every song that is on the CD!! David Gray is not sold at Target stores in my area. To find the time to track a Borders or a Barnes and Knoble that sells CD's is too much of my time wasted in my day. So I went to Amazon.com and ordered the CD on a Thursday night. I selected standard shipping and received my CD on Monday. I am planning on purchasing more of his CD's and will do so on Amazon.com.

I cannot believe how good this is.......2006-12-27

This CD is addictive, I also bought others from David, nothing, and I mean nothing, comes close to this masterpiece. Listen at least twice and then you are hooked, I was humming in the shower without knowing it..this is an awesome cd, right now, my favorite...wow what a find...if you enjoy music, you should love this!!!

Don't buy his old stuff, David, we are waiting for your NEXT

WOW

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A great voice with songwriting to back it up

Slow Motion Addict
Carina Round
Manufacturer: Interscope Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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The Disconnection
The First Blood Mystery
Ladyland
Stromata
The Reminder

ASIN: B000F3UAF2
Release Date: 2007-06-05

Tracks:

Stolen Car
How Many Times
Gravity Lies
Ready To Confess
Want More
Take The Money
Down Slow
Come To You
Slow Motion Addict
January Heart
The Disconnection
The City

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A great voice with songwriting to back it up.......2007-07-07

Slow Motion Addict, Carina Round's third album and second for Interscope, was my introduction to this great voice. Carina has a talent for writing catchy yet dark pop songs that stick in your head for days, as is evidenced with this album.
The album starts off with a bang on "Stolen Cars" one of the albums best songs. It features an insanely catchy chorus showcases Carina's use of hard/soft dynamics. This song is followed by the still upbeat "How Many Times" which is another great song. After that is "Gravity Lies" and "Ready to Confess" which still keep the energy up. While "Gravity" one the best songs lyrically here goes back to the loud/soft dynamic, "Ready to Confess" is just an all out rocker. This followed by one of my favorites, "I Want More" it is a fun, well written song. It begins with one of the best lines on the album:"It's not me/I'm representing someone who died during the conversation" The vocals are very emotional here.
Track #6 is an album highlight. "Take the Money" is a sarcastic examination of the music industry and selling out. A very catchy, clever , well written song.
After this the album slows down a little. "Down Slow" is a good enough song but doesn't stick out like all the other songs. However, it is followed by the remarkable "Come to You" Carina's voice on the choruses just soars, and the multi tracking on the verses just makes for a beautiful song. A real pleasure to listen to. The title track is next, and is another great song,well sung, eventually fading into two minutes plus of lovely guitar drone. Instrumentally, this song is one of the more impressive here.
"January Heart" is a gorgeous slow ballad, followed by another,"The Disconnection", which was the title of her second album. The strings on this track make it stand out, but it is overshadowed by the two tracks surrounding it. Closing everything out is the masterful, slowly building "The City" which culminates in Multi-tracking of Carina's voice singing us out. It's a beautiful sound.
Overall, this album puts other female singer-songwriters and singer-songwriters in general to shame. Carina's voice is a thing of beauty that deserves to be heard by all. Normally I don't like when the faster and slower material is separated so clearly as it is on this album but in this case it works well. I would highly recommend this to pop music fans, singer-songwriter fans, or just fans of good music in general. No doubt will rate as one of 2007's best albums.

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Look out Mr. Hodgson, Rick is shining!
Slow Motion has Devotion!
Supertramp in the heart.
Get over it already
supertramp's best album

Slow Motion
Supertramp
Manufacturer: EMI Int'l
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Supertramp
Some Things Never Change
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ASIN: B000060K0Q
Release Date: 2002-04-01

Tracks:

Slow Motion
Little By Little
Broken Hearted
Over You
Tenth Avenue Breakdown
A Sting In The Tail
Bee In Your Bonnet
Goldrush
Dead Man's Blues

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Supertramp's 11th Studio Album, their First New Material in Five Years. Joining Founder Rick Davies (Vocals and Keyboards) Are Veteran Supertramp Members John Helliwell (Saxophones) and Bob Siebenberg (Drums), Mark Hart (Vocals, Keyboards and Guitars), Cliff Hugo (Bass), Bob's Son, Jesse (Percussion), Lee Thornburg (Trumpet) and Carl Verheyen (Guitars), the Same Band Known to Fans from 1997's 'some Things Never Change'.

Customer Reviews:

Look out Mr. Hodgson, Rick is shining!.......2007-03-07

Yes, I am a huge Supertramp fan. I have enjoyed both flavors of Rick and Roger. This offering shows Rick Davies blossoming as a jazz and blues muscian. I don't wish to get in a debate as to who's albums are better now that Roger Hodgson and Rick Davies parted ways, but it is nice to hear a band as opposed to layered tracks by one individual no matter how talented the player. The song entitled "Over You" is worth the price of this wonderful CD alone. Buy this CD now and put it on in the background and let its beautiful infectious melodies wash over you. Repeated listening will reveal the musical genius of Mr. Davies and company. On a side note - I still cling to the dream of a reunion of all of the Supertramp men producing another album together. That and world peace of course.

Slow Motion has Devotion!.......2006-12-11

This CD has some great sounds. I miss Roger, but he's making good sounds of his own. Supertramp has made some good music and it's nice to know they still can. To Rick & Company--keep it up we still love your tunes!

Supertramp in the heart........2006-11-08

Slow Motion is a sophisticated jazzy, light-funk-infected pop album, released by the same group 20 years + after Crime of the Century and Breakfast in America.
All the songs on this album are Supertramp songs in the heart; and If you are a Supertramp fan, you will find this album a real Jewel.
Recommended; specially for all the old fans of this group.

Get over it already .......2005-07-19

OK so Roger left the band....this we've known for a long time...its time to get over it. Facts: Rodger has not been as good and supertramp have not been as good since...period. so lets start judging each individual release on its own and not compare it to the past. People get older and everything changes. Slow motion is a decent, if not really good supertramp release...I was pleasantly surprised when I bought this...it does have some not-so-great numbers, but its still a good solid record. (Its much better, by far than free as a bird....I do not have somethings never change so I cannot say how slow motion relates). If you truly like the band, you will enjoy this CD. (also Rogers last release- Open the Door was an amazing CD that gets 4and half stars!)

supertramp's best album.......2005-05-17

slow motion is absolutely brilliant and is as good as breakfast in america.it is does not get any better than this.ignore the one star reviews and get this cd.five stars.

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Great Classical Spectrum

Classic Chillout, Vol. 2
Various Artists
Manufacturer: EMI Classics
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Release Date: 2004-03-09

Tracks:

Any Other Name - Nikolaj Bloch
Vision - Richard Souther
Song Of Tears - London Philharmonic Orchestra
Largo - Reginald Kilbey And His Strings
Hedwig's Theme - Nic Raine
Sheep May Safely Graze - Sir Neville Marriner
II. Adagio Un Poco Mosso - Philharmonia Orchestra
Cavatina - Manuel Barrueco
Eddie - Michael Nyman
Espiritu - Thomas Otten
Cinema Paradiso Love Theme - Ennio Morricone & His Orchestra
Pavane - New Philharmonia Orchestra
Pie Jesu - Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
Goldberg Variations - Maria Tipo
Agnus Dei - David Hill
II. Adagio Sostenuto - Dame Moura Lympany
Canzonetta Sull'Aria - Gianna Rolandi

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Aquarium - Katia & Marielle Labeque
Barcarolle (Les Contes D'Hoffman) - Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
Jean De Florette Theme - Toots Thielemans
La Valse D'Amelie - Yann Tiersen
Love In Slow Motion - The Planets
Heart Of The Volunteer - David Temple
II. Adagio - Ton Koopman
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Going Home (Largo) - Izzy
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Teleplene And Rubber Band - Simon Jeffes
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Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring - Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
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An Ending - Brian Eno

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Instrumental Chill Out of the Classical Variety, Not of the Dancefloor. Chill Baby!

Customer Reviews:

Great Classical Spectrum .......2005-03-21

These cd's are a great set of varied classical music. Pavane is my favorite. Additionally, Classical Chillout 2 offers theme music from Harry Potter and it is very well done.

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ONE good song. That's it. Everclear's losing it...
Why all the bad reviews?
????
for the fans
Am I Daydreaming?

Slow Motion Daydream
Everclear
Manufacturer: Capitol
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ASIN: B00008CLIJ
Release Date: 2003-03-11

Tracks:

How to Win Friends and Influence People
Blackjack
I Want to Die a Beautiful Death
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With the market for modern angst having been sold short by headline writers and color-coded terror-alert designers, what's a '90s-grunge-rooted rock band to do? In the case of Art Alexakis and Everclear, you bare your soul with a smile. On the evidence here, the melodic '70s pop affectations of his divorce-chronicling Songs from an American Movie, Vol. 1 seem to have permanently seeped into Everclear's sound. But they're considerably beefier than the album's straightforward production, wrapping dry observations about American life in bouncy, driving slices of pop-punk that are as infectious as they are wryly disconcerting. Tracks like the album's first single, "Volvo Driving Soccer Mom," and the spirited "How to Win Friends and Influence People" suggest that pervasive rumors of irony's demise have been overstated--or simply ignored--by a gleeful Alexakis and company. If it's an album that also argues that the band is working from formula, it's one they'd be wise to patent. Enhanced CD features include Web keys to performance footage, home movies, and B-side downloads. --Jerry McCulley

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ONE good song. That's it. Everclear's losing it..........2006-08-26

It's a totally guilty pleasure, but I LOVE LOVE LOVE "Volvo Driving Soccer Mom."
It makes me laugh, it makes me sing, it makes me dance.
Play it right before Fountains of Wayne's "Stacy's Mom." It's awesome.

OK fine.

The rest of the album is such a yawn that you begin to wonder what ever happened to Everclear?

Seriously, over the last three albums, they've really only come up with three decent songs..."AM Radio", "Wonderful" and "Volvo..."

Hey, their greatest hits album is terrific...but these last few separate albums are only for the rabid fans who'll like anything they put out...

Why all the bad reviews?.......2006-07-25

I would concider myself a casual listener of Everclear's previous works. This being said; I do not understand the negative reviews ,on Amazon, of this album. This is by far my favorite offering from these cats. If all of their albums sounded like this I would be a huge fan. An awesome album from a pretty good band.

????.......2006-05-16

I think that this album by EC sucks BIG time!
I have been a fan of these guys since 1995...i have just recently picked up this album, and regret that i ever did. It is so bad, it gave me a headache.....BAD music from a decent band

for the fans.......2004-12-18

if you have ever read the everclear website like i have, or any interviews, you probably would have noticed that Art and the boys believe that they have to grow as artists and continue to improve. Sure, you can make millions keeping the purist fans happy, like the ones that only listen to Sparkle and Fade or World of Noise because they're supposedly so much more raw and purer. But really, as a musician myself, where's the fun in writing the same song over and over without getting better as a writer?

i got this cd shortly after it was released, and little did I know, i was coming out of a relationship (i got dumped the same weekend). the song "Sunshine" I think is a beautiful number. It has similar overdubs like most all the songs have had on any everclear album. There's nothing wrong with adding extra guitars or using synth in any song. What I really noticed on this album, as a huge fan of part 2 of the American Movie duo, it seems to me that Art and the gang learned a lot about themselves as writers. If you liked "American Movie pt 2," "Overwhelming," "When It All Goes Wrong Again", and "Short Blonde Hair," you will definately enjoy this album. Most of the songs are just as cool and personal as those songs are.

the songs that realy stick out to me are "I Want to die a Beautiful Death" and "New York Times" ...there are two acoustic songs. "Chrysanthemum" is a very short, simple song similar to "THe Good Witch of the North" from American Movie pt 2. "Science Fiction" is the second acoustic song, and it is very much one of the greatest songs Everclear has ever done. It's just Art on guitar, with a very simple chord set-up, and some strings sythed.

If you're a pure fan, you will like this, but will insist on criticizing it because it isn't Sparkle and Fade. If you're a real fan, who likes hearing Everclear get more technical and more lyrically sound with every album, you will love this album as much, if not more than i do

Am I Daydreaming?.......2004-12-14

Everclear certainly has progressed over the years; for better or worse. This is Everclear's sixth full length attempt, and it shows. We get an array of slick production, mixed with pop hooks and Alexakis-standard lyrics (which are excellent I might add). Now, if you are a Sparkle and Fade fan or World of Noise fan, there won't be much on this album for you, as this is a catch mix between Vol 1 and So Much for the Afterglow, except maybe Blackjack or Volvo Driving Soccer Mom.
The album starts off with a few catchy rock 'em tunes (Beautiful and Blackjack among those) and then heads off into a more light and winded middle (Chrysanthemum, TV Show, etc.), and finishes of with a few WELL DONE songs (NY Times). The album, however, seems to be building up to this climax or high point, and when it comes time to deliver; it never does. As well, Alexakis' songs do seem redundant and the same from earlier albums (Da da da da-da da da), and my favorite song on the album, 'White Noise' is the hidden track, one minute after the last song on the album.
This album is good, but not great, as Everclear seem to be stuck in a dreary, overproduced whirl that they can't seem to get out of. Alexakis as well seems a little winded, but there are the highlights (TV Show, Blackjack, Science Fiction, White Noise). If you remember the fiery, passionate Everclear that I do from the mid-90's, you probably agree that this is not their best attempt.
If you are getting into Everclear, get Fade or Afterglow, and if you are an Everclear fan, you might like it, you might not, but take it for what it's worth.

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I love this album
great collection!
Five Stars

Slow Motion
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I love this album.......2007-05-25

I bought this as a cassette tape not long after it came out. I think I had heard it on public radio late at night and fell in love with it. Unfortunately, over time the cassette bit the dust. A few years ago I tried to find it on CD and couldn't. I ended up getting Fire in the Engine Room instead. I'm sorry to say those tracks just didn't have the same magic for me. On a whim I searched Amazon and discovered it's out of print. But I did pick up a used copy from one of the Amazon resellers. I'm happy to be able to listen to this album once again.

great collection!.......2003-09-26

I agree with the previous reviewer. I have loved this album since I first heard it in 1985. Unfortionately, I a had a break-in my Beetle (1973) and all my favorite cds were stolen. I can't find this in the stores or record clubs!

Get it if you can.

- Learlock1

Five Stars.......2000-02-22

I first heard Andy Narell on a five hour flight from LA to NY. The Jazz Collection sound track had the "Two Tone Shoes" track from the Slow Motion album. I was immediately entranced and repeatedly listened to the whole Jazz Collection so I could hear Two Tone Shoes over and over. I had no idea that steal drums could be so melodic. Also, I was amazed by the creativity of the piece. I immediately bought the album and was astonished to find that I loved all eight tracks on the album. I have become an Andy Narell devote. I own four of his albums and would give five stars to all but one of those albums: Slow Motion, Stickman, and Little Secrets.

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Nice Cross Over
Mike Batt FAILS
Great talent ruined by terrible songs
A Light Hearted Delight
Has potential, but lacks direction

Classical Graffiti
The Planets
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Classical Graffiti
Love In Slow Motion
Brandenburg Variation
The Journey Of A Fool
Clair De Lune
He Moved Through The Fair
Contradanza
A Letter From New England
Bolero Fantasy
A One Minute Silence (Classical Version)
Carmen Caprice (Acoustic Version)
Brandenburg Variation (Acoustic Version)
Bolero Fantasy (Acoustic Version)
Christmas Thingy

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The title of the Planets' debut album, Classical Graffiti, aptly encapsulates the latest project by Mike Batt, whose career has long steered a path between camp and classical, from serious orchestral concerts to pop hits, from film scores to masterminding the Wombles. Recently Batt gave the world Bond, and the Planets are even more of the same--four classically trained young women, this time partnered by four classically trained young men. The result is 16 Batt-arranged and produced tracks, both originals and covers of famous classical melodies, some acoustic, most given a polished MOR rock-dance twist. The Planets made their public debut supporting Deep Purple's 2002 UK tour and there's more than a hint of 1970s prog-rock, which, combined with an energetic feel, should go down a storm with an enthusiastic audience. Opening with an up-tempo, beat-laden "Adagio" from Rodrigo's Concerto de Aranjuez, the set includes "Contradanza", a Vivaldi-influenced Batt dance originally penned for Vanessa Mae, and a beautiful, slightly adapted version of the traditional "She Moved Through the Fair." --Gary S Dalkin

Customer Reviews:

Nice Cross Over .......2004-12-30

One can hear and appreciate the classical training of these fine musicians, and this attempt to cross over into more hip crowd. I appreciate that their attempts to do this with classical pieces did not venture too far out, e.g. Rodrigo is my least favorite piece. I do enjoy the Carmen Caprice pieces and the Brandenburg Varaitions are well done.

The pieces unfamiliar to me are quite good: The Journey of A Fool, He Moved Through the Fair, A Letter from New England.

The Christmas Trilogy is nice ending, with its swirling, winding version of What Child Is This, Holly & Ivy and In Dulce Jubilo.

Mike Batt FAILS.......2004-09-20

I guess Mike Batt can't get it right each time. Vanessa-Mae... fantastic. BOND.. Absolutely GREAT

The Planets?

....CRAP

This is just sad. If you want to hear crossover done right, get Vanessa Mae's best of and bond's born, shine, or classified.

Great talent ruined by terrible songs.......2004-08-27

It is obvious that they have a lot of talent. The first song has a lot of energy and is quite good. But after that, the tempo of all the songs is moderato at the fastest. Most of the songs that were chosen were just to slow of songs. It does not match up to the caliber of Bond, where I thought it would have.

A Light Hearted Delight.......2004-03-25

As a music teacher I found this album delightful. They seem to blend pop and classical in an interesting way. My general music students, many modern pop or rap fans really enjoyed the selections. It is generally very difficult to sneak in good quality music and have it appreciated. High school students do not listen to very much that is musical these days. After only a few tracks they kept asking to hear more. This is quite an accomplishment. I thoroughly enjoyed their reactions. I hope The Planets will record again.

Has potential, but lacks direction.......2003-07-16

The CD opens with a fantastic adaption of Rodrigo but goes downhill from there. Too many of the tracks have a generic, slow, elevator music sound to them, something I would not have expected from a CD produced and arranged by Mike Batt. Other tracks lack direction and come off as poor imitations of Vanessa-Mae. The Planets' rendition of Contradanza, a piece composed by Mike Batt originally for Vanessa-Mae, makes my ears bleed.

If you're a fan of classical crossover (as I am), this CD is still worthwhile to own. "Rodrigo" and "Classical Graffiti" show the potential of this group if they can develop more of a style and tackle some tougher material. Buy it with the caveat that you're not going to find the same creativity or dynamism as with the early albums from Vanessa-Mae or Bond.

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Hard Way to Die
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Bedtime Bone
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Rainbow Eyes
Day and Night

Customer Reviews:

halfpack2000@yahoo.com.......2002-01-13

i think this lp is a very good one. i especially like the song day and night.rock and roll you out,and you don't like us are also excellent.i bought this album in 1974 when it first came out. I'd never heard of man or any of the bands any of the members had ever played in.i am so glad that i bought it on a whim.no disappointments,just good guitar,lyrics,...it's not heavy like the scorpions or judas priest,but it's just as good!check it out!kick out the jams!

No Surprises, but still a strong album.......1998-12-18

When I first bought this album I was somewhat disappointed. The merging of Man and Help Yourself into one band for 'Rhinos' and the subsequent 1999 Space Party tour, was exciting. And the loss of Malcolm Morley and the reduction of the band to a four piece was a let down. Gone was the arena rock majesty of Roy Thomas Baker production. What followed was seemingly a hastily slapped together collection of very sparsely arranged songs.

Looking back on the album over twenty years later, however, it has held up surprisingly well. There are a number of great songs here, and they are performed with great energy. It's not surprising that this material stayed in the live set while 'Rhinos' was left by the wayside. Even when I saw them during the 1999 Space Party there was no material from 'Rhinos' in the set. True they only played four songs. This was also their last studio album for United Artists. They turned in one last live album to finish the contract and went off for a brief stay at MCA.

Witness: Dance Like the Wind - Music of Today's Black Composers
Average customer rating:

Historically significant choral works, wonderfully performed

Witness: Dance Like the Wind - Music of Today's Black Composers

Manufacturer: Clarion
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Quintets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
General | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music
General | Classical | Styles | Music
Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
Psalms | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
Classical | Indie Music | Stores | Music
ASIN: B0001FVEQS
Release Date: 2004-02-10

Tracks:

Mother To Son
We Shall Walk Through The Valley
Lamentations: Black Folk Song Suite
Lamentations: Black Folk Song Suite
An Old Black Woman, Homeless And Insdistinct
Dance Like Wind
Dance Like Wind
Dance Like Wind
Tambourines To Glory
My Soul Hath Found Refuge In Thee (Psalm 91)
Nocturne
Piece For String Orchestra
Piece For String Orchestra
Images, Shadows And Dreams: Five Vignettes
Images, Shadows And Dreams: Five Vignettes
Images, Shadows And Dreams: Five Vignettes
Images, Shadows And Dreams: Five Vignettes
Images, Shadows And Dreams: Five Vignettes

Album Description

Thought-provoking and moving music by eight modern composers spans the range of expression from solo cello to chorus, from jazz ensemble to woodwind quintet.

Customer Reviews:

Historically significant choral works, wonderfully performed.......2004-05-31

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.

DANCE LIKE THE WIND presents works by eight African American composers from various generations, though they all emerged after the neo-classical period of non-discrimination. You'll hear loyalty to classic idioms like the spirituals and blues, but also elements of more recent genres like R&B, gospel and rap. Enclosed are excellent liner notes and biographical information.

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

WHAT A MIGHTY GOD: Spirituals and Gospels for Chorus
GOT THE SAINT LOUIS BLUES: Classical Music in the Jazz Age
SKYWARD MY PEOPLE ROSE: Music of William Grant Still
DANCE LIKE THE WIND

Tracks:

Alibi
The One I Love
Lately
Nos Da Cariad
Slow Motion
From Here You Can Almost See The Sea
Ain't No Love
Hospital Food
Now And Always
Disappearing World

Customer Reviews:

A New Level of Perfection !!.......2007-02-23

For some who already know of David Gray this is an album that takes some getting use to. When my wife and I first listened to it it took us by surprise. We,like most are use to most David Gray songs being driven by his voice and a strong guitar. This album however has much more to added to it. Why shouldn't it? He has said himself that he is no longer the "underdog" but the "overdog" so he should start acting like it:) He has bought Church Studios and has a new producer to help him. Any one who has heard him live knows he is always working on past songs to make the most out of them. On this album he has taken some time off (3 years) and taken his time adding new levels to his song layouts and production. This is an album that was mostly written and performed on piano. We ended up listening to it twice in a row. The first time we didn't expect such a big production so the second time was to enjoy it now that we knew what to expect. I have found out that a lot of these songs were written to be used as a movie soundtrack and it sounds like that was the intent. From it's gradual introductions to it's slow tempo through most of the album it has a definite emotional theme that takes you on a soulful journey. Some have complained that this album is "too slow" and it may be compaired to his other albums but that should only bother those who haven't taken the time to listen to his words and beautiful melodies and accept this as it's own album full of his usual passion and power. After the first listen you will have each haunting and fun song stuck in your head. After getting all the singles for the wonderful bonus B-sides I'm convinced this should have been a double album.
The bonus DVD side has a wonderful "behind the scenes" video of Gray and his drummer Clune working on the album and Gray talking about what made him write certain songs. I love stuff like this. It shows the creation of the songs I cerish and lets us see Grays thinking and creative process. I only pray all his albums have features like this on them from now on. In todays world where there is so much room on discs why shouldn't they. I hope this helped:)

A beautiful, beautiful pop masterpiece........2007-02-15

Even White Ladder's the best work yet from David Gray, this CD gives something else: planning. What? Plannig? Yes... White Ladder was the last chance for Mr Gray to continue in the music bussiness and eventually it would be his best selling album. But here, you don't feel presion, hurry or even a simple mod. Everything here is where it has to be. Mr. Gray is a talented man and you can notice he planned everything in detail. He was so precise that you have to use hearphones to notice some details on his music and vocals (that's not a problem for me but maybe some people could think it is... besides if you use a Home Theather you'll notice everything). You have to listen this work several times to get it but when you do, you get an incredible experience. Don't waste your time thinking that Gray has left his talent behind... here is the proof you need to know that the better is yet to come. BTW... this edition DOES NOT offers 5.1 sound. Only PCM so you might want to consider your buying for the regular edition. If you are not an English speaker, you'll find this edition useful since the lyrics appears on screen while you listen to the music. I love that!

3-1/2 stars -- Life in steady motion.......2006-04-22

It would be too easy to say that David Gray's seventh album Life In Slow Motion isn't quite as good as his breakout album White Ladder. And I can't compare this disc to A New Day at Midnight because I didn't even know it existed until I came onto this site. If there's anything great to say about this album, it's that David hasn't strayed away from his style.

David's singing style has an acquired taste, so it might be easy for some to dismiss him because his voice is too weird, for example (this is especially shown in the first song, "Alibi"). The songs I like more than anything else are "Lately" and "Slow Motion". But one song that I can live without is "Hospital Food". Although even negative reviewers like it, I personally don't think it makes any sense.

Everything else on the album is pretty decent, although nothing really jumps out at you like "Babylon" or "Please Forgive Me". If you've been a fan of David Gray since day one, then you shouldn't be mad after you pick up this album.

Anthony Rupert

A Great Addition to Your Album Collection.......2006-01-08

Life In Slow Motion has everything a great album needs. It has upbeat songs such as Hospital Food and The One I Love, the latter of which will make you think, "This sounds great! Have I heard this before?" Life In Slow Motion also has slower songs that you can relate to when you are down; my favorite being Slow Motion.

Do not expect another White Ladder, as Life In Slow Motion has a very different sound.

The DVD side of the DualDisc contains a very neat lyric book. The lyric book's pages flip automatically as you listen to the album. The documentary is a great addition. I was surprised at how well David Gray performed in the studio and practice sessions. The quality of his voice is identical to the album. David Gray is a very talented performer.

Be aware that the CD side of the DualDisc will not play on some CD players. It plays fine on my computer running Windows XP but will not play on my 1996 Subaru car stereo.

Overall, Life In Slow Motion is a great album. You won't be disappointed.

David Gray.......2005-11-13

David Gray's newest release Life in Slow Motion is just that, Slow. I found it to be nice, pretty music, but it was way too slow for my liking.

It also was not that memorable of an album. After a listen, I could not look at the track listing and sing any memorable choruses. It just didn't really impress me that much.

The music itself is pretty and beautiful and he's got a great voice, but the album just isn't that special. It lack that extra something that made White Ladder such a wonderful album.

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