Krunk

Krunk

Track Listings
1. Bomb Threat
2. Move - K-9, Nardo
3. Get It Krunk
4. Pimp Thang
5. High Noon
6. Don't Hate Me - Nardo, Andre Walton
7. Whose Is It?
8. P.H. D's
9. I Get Nasty
10. Hand on Yo Strap
11. Bout My Hog
12. Remedy - Nardo, Andre Walton
13. Too Near Me
14. Plot Thickens
15. Move [Radio Edit][*] - K-9, Nardo

Hayren: Music of Komitas and Tigran Mansurian
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Highly Recommended!!!
  • What Could They Have Been Thinking
  • fragile & beautiful
  • One of the most beautiful classical CDs I have ever heard
 Hayren: Music of Komitas and Tigran Mansurian

Manufacturer: Ecm Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00008UAFW
Release Date: 2003-07-22

Tracks:

  1. Havik
  2. Garun a
  3. Krunk
  4. Chinar es
  5. Krunk
  6. Hov arek
  7. Hoy, Nazan
  8. Krunk
  9. Tsirani tsar
  10. Oror
  11. Antuni
  12. Oror
  13. Duet For Viola and Percussion

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended!!!.......2006-11-12

The CD incorporates the three great Armenian Musicians of the 20th century beginning with Komitas, followed up my Mansurian and accomplished by Kashkashian. This is a true and sincere call from an Armenian's heart and there is no need to look for operatic performance of Komitas. Mansurian interpret's Komitas as Brahms sitting in front of his piano was interpreting compositions by Beethoven. This is done in a highly professional manner, though those people who like to hear folklore music performed by opera singers may not necessarily like it, but it does not discerdit the true value of the music masterfully digitalized by the ECM.

1 out of 5 stars What Could They Have Been Thinking.......2005-03-24

I have great respect for the wonderful talent of Kim Kashkasian and the pieces I've heard by Tigran Mansurian are intriguing. Add to the the allure of works by Komitas, Armenia's most profound spiritual composer and folk song collector and this CD should be a no brainer recommendation. Sadly, it isn't that at all. It is rather one of the most ill concieved projects in the ECM catelogue.

For those who don't know Armenian music and musical history, Komitas was one of the first great Armenian composers of the modern era. He was trained as a choirboy and then as a priest in the Armenian church. Early in his life he determined to write down and preserve the folk music of his native land before it faded in the face of modernity. It was a good thing too, because much of it would have been destroyed by the Turkish genocide of the early 20th century. Komitas' music was minimal and yet perfectly matched to the haunting folk songs he collected. His songs won the respect of composers such as Debussy. Unfortunately, Komitas nearly perished in the genocide and witnessed first hand many of the atrocities. His mind was never the same and he spent the last years of his life hospitalized.

Komitas' songs are profound works, but they need a profound interpretation. Kashkasian does play viola on a few, but most of the songs are presented with piano, percussion and Mansurian's truly awful voice. Some might think that because the voice is tremulous that this gives Mansurian's interpretations a true folk character, but anyone familiar with the rich vocal traditions from which this music springs will immediately see that Mansurian just can't hold pitch. He doesn't microtonally inflect these pieces....he just can't sing them. Initially the voice is oddly endearing, but after he butchers several extraordinarily beautiful Komitas songs it becomes just plain ugly and ultimately revolting.

The shame is that the two Mansurian works on the disc, both for viola and percussion, are extraordinarily good. The first is a deeply folk influenced work for viola and mallets, which takes it's material from the scales and ornaments of Armenian music. The second is for similar forces but a longer work. It mixes Armenian idioms with an atonal language which is very convincing. On the strength of these two works I'd like to hear more from Mansurian the composer.

But NOT Mansurian the singer. If you are interested in his work, I would suggest trying other discs than this one. And if you are interested in Komitas, seek out one of several recordings by legitimate Armenian singers, or the lovely choral settings of these pieces. Komitas is well worth exploring, but not on this disc. Stay away from this like the plague!

4 out of 5 stars fragile & beautiful.......2004-02-20

A peculiar project (that's why we love ECM though) exploring both modern and folk music of Armenia.

The disc opens with "Havik" a piece for viola and percussion by Mansurian. It has some of the sparse, echoey percussion one might expect from Takemitsu. It doesn't sound like Takemitsu, that's just what it reminded me of effect wise until the viola enters and then it is clear this music is from the Armenian tradition with its sorrowful longing that never quite reaches despair, and actually inspires hope.

Next comes 11 songs by Komitas and adapted by Mansurian for varying combinations of viola, piano, voice and percussion. Despite a distinct lack of quality and vocal talent, Mansurian's voice (he also handles piano duties) there is an appealing quality to it as he howls with unreserved fragility. Only ECM could conceive something like this and actually make it work.

Komitas' music is laced with tender fragility and a soulful honesty that produces a pensive serenity. No translations are provided (or orignal texts for that matter), but in all honesty, knowing the words would probably just get in the way of the enjoyment of the music. These performances are fragile and gorgeous. Mansurian is almost like a child singing, and the pure passion of his performance makes it enjoyable to listeners as well.

I didn't hold this opinion of the disc the first time I listened, but the tunes are so infectious and powerful that the voice quickly grows on you. You will find yourself humming "Garan A" and the playful "Hoy, Nazan" after a few listens.

Kashkashian makes her viola soar, capturing the nuances of the kemancheh (a bowed instrument played in Armenia and Iran) on pieces like "Krunk." The disc closes with an 18 minute "Duet for Viola and Percussion". Percussion-wise, it employs marimba, xylophone, gongs, congas, etc and they are used to brilliant effect in its slow passages...showing that percussion need not be bombastic to be effective. Much of the piece is performed at a whisper, but it starts to growl about 12 minutes in, but even that is brief and the piece finally fades into silence.

5 out of 5 stars One of the most beautiful classical CDs I have ever heard.......2003-07-26

Simple folk loveliness.
The emotions this CD arouses are simply inexpressible. It is hard to articulate what it is about this CD that strikes me as utterly sublime.
The Komitas pieces Mansurian reinterprets are so magnificent and sad. The composer himself actually sings in his endearing off-key voice the old songs from his homeland, Armenia. Kashkashian is as always, a perfect beauty. There are moments on this CD where I actually felt like weeping because it was so beautiful. ECM is releasing a 2 CD set of the hitherto-neglected Mansurian this fall! Watch out for that one as well.
The Voice of Komitas
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Pure
  • alienating
  • Celestial music. Clean your Heart and Soul
  • Real Art
 The Voice of Komitas

Manufacturer: Trad. Crossroads
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000031G6
Release Date: 1995-08-15

Tracks:

  1. Mokats Mirza
  2. Hov Arek Sarer
  3. Gutan Yerg
  4. Havik
  5. Arorn Ou Tatrakn
  6. Kali Yerg
  7. Krunk
  8. Kele Kele - Armenak Shahmuradian
  9. Antuni
  10. Garuna
  11. Kujn Ara/Gna Gna
  12. Algyaz Khunki Tsar
  13. Hishestuk I Gisherin
  14. Cristos Pataragyal
  15. Urakh Ler

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Pure.......2004-04-14

This recording is something that you probably would not listen to in your car while driving to work in the morning. It is not something that you are likely listen to while washing the dishes. It is a piece of history and is a jewel for those studying Anthropology, ethnomusicology or any type of cultural studies. Komitas is the one of the most famous historical figures within the Armenian culture. We are fortunate to have a recording such as this one. Komitas is singing on the first couple of tracks. The other tracks are recording of one of his famous students with Komitas accompanying him on the piano.

2 out of 5 stars alienating.......2004-02-14

First, the title of the CD is misleading since it is not Komitas who sings, but a student of his. Second, the music may be celebrated by Armenians, but is in fact dull and lackluster: a mixture of opera and folklore, taking the worse sides of both arts. The whole experience is not unpleasant, but in the end I remained quite alienated from this type of music: it rang no bells (which was expected: I bought the CD so as to hear something new), but it did not make me more curious about Armenian music either. The quality of the first track is so poor, that it should have been omitted: even gthe greatest admirers of Komitas will certainly skip the piece anytime they listen to the other ones.

5 out of 5 stars Celestial music. Clean your Heart and Soul.......2001-02-18

Words cannot convey the divinity of this music... It is clean like child's soul, charming like the sky. It is the most "truthful" music one could ever had contemplated. These majestic melodies will bring you closer to your essence, your true "Self". It will forever change your perception of music and Beauty in general.

5 out of 5 stars Real Art.......2000-11-08

This is a fabulous documentary reproduction of a 1912 recording of the great Armenian priest and musicologist. This unusual music is so intense and refined in its composition and execution that it is difficult to listen to anything contemporary for some time afterward. The quality of the recording is unfortunately not what could be hoped for; still, even to have the recordings at all is a blessing. When I first received it, I listened to it 3 or 4 times, each time feeling the songs more deeply than before. This emotional experience has gotten me interested in all things Armenian.
Krunk - Greatest Hits
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Krunk in the hizzz-ouse
  • KrunK- GREATIST HITS RULES!!!...
 Krunk - Greatest Hits
Krunk
Manufacturer: Pretty Slick Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000009PYF
Release Date: 1998-08-11

Tracks:

  1. Generation X
  2. I Believe
  3. Teesdale Blvd.
  4. Bent
  5. U Wish U Were Me
  6. No Krunk 'Til Hammersmith
  7. I-Roc Around The Tree
  8. Bloodsucker
  9. Get Out Of My Kountry
  10. I Want You Dead
  11. Ten Shots...To The Back Of The Head
  12. Tomorrow

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Krunk in the hizzz-ouse.......2003-07-11

This record is pretty catchy. You've got James Kottak (ex-Kingdom Come, ex-Warrant, current Scorpions drummer) playing just about everything and handling the vocals as well. Just about every song on here is pretty good. If I have one criticism, it'd be that they all start to sound the same after a while. That aside, this is a superb CD from a band that probably got zippo in promotion or airplay, which is a shame, since just about any tune on here is as good or better than anything I've heard from Sum41 or Blink-182.

5 out of 5 stars KrunK- GREATIST HITS RULES!!!..........2002-12-09

A MUST HAVE FOR EVERY CD COLLECTION!!!!!!! WITH THE VOCALS OF THE SCORPIONS DRUMMER, JAMES KOTTAK, AND THE DRUMMING FROM TOMMY LEE'S SISTER, ATHENA, THIS CD KICK SOME SERIOUS BUTT!
Krunk IS WHERE CHEAP TRICK MEETS GREEN DAY ON A BAD DAY. THE GRUNGY SOUND OF THE GUITARS, THE RASPY VOCALS, THE POUNDING OF THE DRUMS, CAN'T ASK FOR MUCH MORE FROM THIS BAND. "I BELIEVE" IS A CLASSIC SONG THAT IS A FAVORITE OF MINE. "BENT" IS JUST A KICKING SONG WITHIN ITSELF.
DON'T WAIT ANY LONGER, GO GET THIS CD NOW!!!!!!!!
Krunk & Disorderlee (2000 Sikks)
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Krunk & Disorderlee (2000 Sikks)
    Guttafamm
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B000G8PG8M
    Release Date: 2006-04-18

    Tracks:

    1. Krunk & Disorderlee
    2. Y'all Don't Want No Drama
    3. Zone I'm In
    4. Dubble Up
    5. Wassup
    6. Mic in My Hand
    7. Uuh Wa Wa
    8. Sikk Insane
    9. 2 Fo' Thangz
    10. Down Here
    11. Keep It Gangsta
    12. Do It Tuff
    13. Actin' Hard
    14. Wake Up
    15. Smoke That Good
    16. Young Gutta
    17. My Niggaz
    18. We Play No Gamez
    Krunk
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • NASTY NARDO,ONE OF MEMPHIS BEST!
    		 Krunk
    Nardo
    Manufacturer: Big Shot
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000009OVY
    Release Date: 1998-07-14

    Tracks:

    1. Bomb Threat
    2. Move
    3. Get It Krunk
    4. Pimp Thang
    5. High Noon
    6. Don't Hate Me
    7. Whose Is It?
    8. P.H.D's
    9. I Get Nasty
    10. Hand On Yo Strap
    11. Bout My Hog
    12. The Remedy
    13. Too Near Me
    14. The Plot Thickens
    15. Move (Radio Edit)

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars NASTY NARDO,ONE OF MEMPHIS BEST!.......2006-08-14

    IF I`M CORRECT,THIS IS HIS 1ST RELEASE.IT CAME OUT IN 98`.I HAVE 1 LEFT FOR SALE,FACTORY SEALED, AS WELL AS 100`S OF OTHER RARE,OUT OF PRINT CDS AND TAPES.**** EMAIL**** FOR LIST AND PRICES!
    Unforgiven
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		Unforgiven
      UFG
      Manufacturer: Big C Ent
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
      Southern RapSouthern Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
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      GeneralGeneral | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
      ASIN: B000679MXI
      Release Date: 2004-10-12

      Tracks:

      1. Intro - Big C., Life, UFG
      2. We Ain't Playin - Lady Ice, Maureen Relling, Sammy Sam, UFG
      3. In the a - Cat Eye, DJ Dana, UFG
      4. Gutta - Big Gee, DJ Dana, Sammy Sam, UFG
      5. Bomb Ass Reffa - Point Blank, Maureen Relling, UFG
      6. Eff Yo Club - Big C., Castle Boyz, Sammy Sam, UFG
      7. Buck on Em - Big C., Life, UFG
      8. Ride Wit Me - Big C., Mr. Shorty, T Lo, UFG
      9. Get It Started - DJ Dana, Point Blank, UFG
      10. Power - Big Gee, Quic Nick, UFG
      11. This Ain't What U Want - Big Gee, Maureen Relling, Sammy Sam, UFG
      12. Any Time - Big C., Jay-Bo, UFG
      13. Ain't My Lady - Big C., DJ Dana, Maddam Dez, Sammy Sam, UFG
      14. Back Up - Big C., Maureen Relling, Sammy Sam, UFG
      15. Outro - UFG
      I'll Let It Go
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        		I'll Let It Go
        Triga
        Manufacturer: Krakin & Krunk
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
        ASIN: B00008DKAP
        Release Date: 2003-02-18

        Tracks:

        1. Intro
        2. I'll Let It Go
        3. Ambush
        4. Nocturnal
        5. Erotica Chic - Suga Free, Triga
        6. Fight Night (Skit)
        7. Krackin and Krunk
        8. Sneaky Pimp'n (Skit)
        9. Mislikely2inviteMe
        10. They Hate "Cause They Ain't Me" - One Luv, T.D.K., , Triga
        11. Know Me Ho
        12. Pimp Soup (Skit)
        13. Who You Piecin Wit
        14. Accapel
        15. Hijack
        16. Spit Flame - Triga, Yukmouth
        17. Whatever 4 da Cheddar
        18. Ain't Nothin Better Than Cash - C-BO, Triga
        19. Serve da News (Skit)
        20. Baby Baby
        21. Too Hot
        Reel Wreckordz Inc. Presents Dat Fire, Vol. 1: H-Towns Down South Compilation
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          		Reel Wreckordz Inc. Presents Dat Fire, Vol. 1: H-Towns Down South Compilation
          Various Artists
          Manufacturer: Reel Wreckordz Inc.
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B000CAKIVE
          Release Date: 2005-10-11

          Tracks:

          1. H-Town Texas
          2. Find Me - Kiotti
          3. U Don't Want None
          4. Peeling They Top Back - Mob
          5. I Don't Play - Big Pokey
          6. They Scared
          7. Push Whatever
          8. Southern Boyz
          9. Strip Show - Da Kinfolk
          10. Keep It Funky - Em - Jay
          11. H - Town Boyz - Wolfpack
          12. Loaded - K-Reno
          13. This One - Da Honorable
          14. Mo Gangsta
          15. Move Your Feet Now - Southern Intellect
          16. Can't Knock My Hustle - H.I.P
          Nothing Left 2 Hide
          Average customer rating: Not rated
            		Nothing Left 2 Hide
            Ron C , and Captin Krunk
            Manufacturer: Mack Time Records
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

            GeneralGeneral | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
            Pop RapPop Rap | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music
            ASIN: B000PUB49Q
            Release Date: 2007-07-31

            Album Description

            Krunk is not your average rapper - this talented 14 year ol has been in the lab for the past 2 years, working on his debut album. Ron C joins his on "Trendsetter 07", as well as the in your face "Come Get Some."
            Eye Kandy
            Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
            • Quality CD for the summer CD Changer
            		 Eye Kandy
            Dmystro
            Manufacturer: Dpe Records
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

            GeneralGeneral | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music
            ASIN: B0009JRXOS
            Release Date: 2004-09-28

            Tracks:

            1. Eye Kandy
            2. Stress Free Zone
            3. Lap Dance

            Product Description

            DPE Records Release first Eye Kandy Maxi Single off of the Debut "Just Listen DVD for Recording Artist DMystro.

            Customer Reviews:

            5 out of 5 stars Quality CD for the summer CD Changer.......2005-05-07

            Great music very high quality, ideal for most music lovers enjoy listening to the skills that are stimulating especially "Stress free zone."

            Rap Music:

            1. Let's Get It Started
            2. Make It Reign [Clean]
            3. Message (Phantom) [CD-single] [Import]
            4. Mobstability [Clean]
            5. Mobstability [Explicit Lyrics]
            6. MTV Presents: Hip-Hop Back in the Day
            7. N.O.R.E. [Explicit Lyrics]
            8. Now the Legacy Begins
            9. Rapmasters: From Tha Priority Vaults, Vol. 3 [Clean]
            10. Rapmasters: From Tha Priority Vaults, Vol. 4 [Clean]

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