Wake the Dead

Wake the Dead

Track Listings
1. Should've Killed Me
2. Wave Ya Guns-N-The Air
3. Let's Get It On
4. That's What I Do
5. Love 4 the G's
6. Plot
7. I Gotcha' Back
8. Cloudy Days
9. Wake the Dead
10. Anything I Say
11. Pimpin' Ain't the Same
12. Ground to the Top
13. Do-Or-Die 4 Life
14. She's a Killa'
15. Murder She Wrote
16. 817 Homicide
17. Homicide City
18. Shouts!

Wake of the Flood
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • One to have in your collection
  • Admittedly a bit inconsistent , but still a personal favorite
  • A great disc for rainy days
  • Here Comes Sunshine
  • ALL THE YEARS COMBINE, THEY MELT INTO A DREAM
 Wake of the Flood
Grateful Dead
Manufacturer: Grateful Dead / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000E1ZBEU
Release Date: 2006-03-07

Tracks:

  1. Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodeloo
  2. Let Me Sing Your Blues Away
  3. Row Jimmy
  4. Stella Blue
  5. Here Comes Sunshine
  6. Eyes Of The World
  7. Weather Report Suite: Prelude/Part I/Part II (Let It Grow)
  8. Eyes Of The World (Live)
  9. Weather Report Suite (Studio Acoustic Demo): Prelude/Part I/Part II (Let It Grow)
  10. China Doll (Studio Outtake)

Album Description

Following the Dead's early Warner Bros. LP's and their evolution from a San Francisco hippie phenomenon to one of the biggest bands on the planet, these five album masterpieces chronicle the creatively expansive portion of their long, strange, and amazing trip beginning in 1873 when they launchd their own label. Rhino's remastered & expanded editions celebrate the Dead's immortal music with state-of-the-art sonics and a wealth of fresh-from-the-archives bonus rarities.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars One to have in your collection.......2007-03-20

Simply put, the moment I heard this from front to back, I had to make it part of my Dead Collection.
Better late than never! You'll find some classic stuff in this one that really defines how the Dead make you feel when you listen to their unique style and sound.

4 out of 5 stars Admittedly a bit inconsistent , but still a personal favorite .......2007-02-13

Wake of the Flood marked the (studio) debut of the Dead's "jazzy" phase that really culminated in Blues For Allah's modal romps. Not that the entire album fits comfortably into such a generalization. Half Step can be seen as a contining exploration of the stylistic vein Hunter and Garcia had mined for both Garcia's 1st solo lp (gambling metaphors appear in Loser and Deal) and the new material on Europe '72. Garcia's masterful integration of many forms of American music is evident in Half Step's seamless melding of country and blues influences and Vassar Clement's fiddle playing injects a Jazz vibe channelled indirectly perhaps
through Western Swing.

The next song, Keith Godchaux's Let Me Sing Your Blues Away, is OK, but in my opinion, detracts from the album's flow because of it's fairly "pop" character. Unlike many folks, it seems, I am a big fan of his keyboard work, but this particular song sounds like it wandered in from an entirely different musical universe.

Row Jimmy was one of Garcia's favorite tunes, and has always been one of my top-ten Dead tunes. It's long, and I can see why some find it monotonous. But emotionally it find it very affecting-- it seems to address something very fundamental about the human condition.

Stella Blue is just a gorgeous tune, and the alternately soaring and crying pedal steel playing really heightens the mood of somewhat world-weary introspection. It must be one of the most emotionally intense tunes Garcia and Hunter ever came up with. What a beautiful piece of music!

Here Comes Sunshine has been often described as "Beatlesque" and one can certainly hear it that way, if one desires. The imagery is solidly Dead, though, even if the melody does evoke fab-four-ness to some extent.

Throughout Wake the interplay between Lesh, Weir and Garcia is quite stellar, but it reaches its apex in Eyes Of The World. Another great tune that has been given many terrific live performances, but the studio version is still very nice. Like the album as a whole, the energy level is a bit lower than one might prefer, but one when is in an appropriately mellow mood, this fits the bill very nicely. Check out Phil's gorgeous bass playing on the outro!

The final tune(s),a "magnum opus" of sorts for Weir as a composer, combines many influences fairly successfully. You have a Baroque-style guitar intro and liturgical organ playing courtesy of Keith Godchaux, who was certainly the most gifted Dead keyboard player in terms of convincingly covering a very wide stylistic range, leading into a somwehat sombre meditation on cycles-- seasonal and otherwise-- that is nevertheless extremely lyrical, like most of the tunes on this album. This flows into a dynamic Spanish-tinged section that in turn opens into a jam, with horns and Garcia's lead guitar intertwining. Personally, over the years I've found the leads in this section a bit disssatisfying... but of course, it is unrealistic to expect the Dead's studio jams to approach their live shows. Too bad the Playin In The Band on Ace was such a fluke, but hey, like the Stones song goes, "you can't always get..".

I have no idea how this music will sound to younger folks. This album came out while I was in high school and it's impossible for me to untangle my experience of that period from the music itself. Plus the fact that I so often listened to it in an ahem, altered state, has no doubt affected my connection to it on a "cellular level"! Probably not the best Dead album to start out with, but the 70's have always been my favorite Dead decade, and this one delivers that lyrical quality that marked the passage from the 60's, kind of like Hot Tuna's Phosphorescent Rat. It doesn't reach for hot jamming-- instead there is a quality one might term Grace-ful Dead. Coupled with a strongly introspective lyrical flavor, it's probably best appreciated when one is in the right mood (one reviewer mentioned rainy days and that sounds about right). Nothing wrong with that, though.


5 out of 5 stars A great disc for rainy days.......2006-12-02

This album feature alot of classic Dead material such as Half Step, Eyes, Row Jimmy, Stella Blue and Let It Grow. The performances are all really nice. The interplay between band members on here is very good. The overall effect is kind of laid back and mellow. The "new" bonus tracks are great.

5 out of 5 stars Here Comes Sunshine.......2006-05-21

This album is somewhat of an oddity within the Grateful Dead's canon. It sort of combines the folk-oriented song structures of "Workingman's Dead" and "American Beauty", along with the more jazz-oriented sound that they would approach more on "Mars Hotel" and "Blues For Allah".

"Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodleoo" is an interesting opener. The lyrics are very folky, but interplay between Jerry Garcia and Bob Weir's guitars, Keith Godchaux's piano, and guest violinist Vassar Clements really makes it different from anything else that they've ever done in that style.

"Let Me Sing Your Blues Away" is a rarity for The Dead. This song is both composed and sung by Keith Godchaux. His voice is probably the least impressive of anybody in the Dead. He sounds like a struggling Pete Townshend. The song however blazes from the saxophone courtesy of Martin Fierro and Donna Jean's vocal melismatics.

"Row Jimmy" is another slow folky song. Godchaux break's his tradition of grand piano with his use of Hohner Clavinet, Fender Rhodes Piano, and Hammond Organ on this song. Garcia utilizes a very "Cosmic Charlie"-esque slide guitar sound during the verse interludes. It's also a rare feature for 4-part harmony between Garcia, Weir, Lesh, and Donna Jean that was hardly ever utilized.

"Stella Blue" yet another slow folky song. It's one of pain and desperation in the vein of "Black Peter" and "China Doll". It even features very Pigpen-like organ playing by Godchaux (something of a tribute to a member who at the time was dying), and a rare post-1972 appearance of Garcia's pedal steel guitar.

"Here Comes Sunshine" feature the Dead's first use of synthesizer, which would be expanded on, on "Mars Hotel".

"Eyes Of The World" is another mold-breaker for this album. It would become the classic concert staple, but the album version stands on it's own. However the usual concert segues between this and "China Doll" were always solid and always a staple.

The albums true shining moment, "Weather Report Suite" the only artistic rendering of Bob Weir and lyricists Eric Anderson and John Perry Barlow.

It's a song in 3 parts;
"Prelude" - is perhaps the quietest thing that they ever recorded. You can hear a snippet of this played by Weir on the Steppin' Out set as a tune up between "Ramble On Rose" and "Black Throated Wind".
"Part 1" - is a mellow song about the change of seasons. It features Keith Godchaux on a mellow Fender Rhodes, and Garcia on pedal steel through a Leslie Speaker, giving it a tone of desperation. Interestingly, the transition to "Let It Grow" at the end of this always give me goosebumps.
"Part 2: Let It Grow" is something of an oddity in the Dead's canon. It once again features that mysteriously rare 4-part harmony that The Dead were never keen on reproducing live, but also breaks some rules with the inclusion of 12-string acoustic guitar courtesy of Dougie Sahm of the Sir Douglas Quintet, and a blazing horn section and Sax Solo from guest musician Frank Morin.

It's a good album by itself, coming after the live 1-2 punch of "Skull and Roses" and "Europe '72", it was time for a studio album, and "Wake Of The Flood" perfectly filled the void, and really showed how versatile musicians Keith & Donna were in the studio, in a way that they were unable to show on "Europe '72".

5 out of 5 stars ALL THE YEARS COMBINE, THEY MELT INTO A DREAM.......2006-04-21

A broken angel sings, from a guitar, In the end there's just a song ... (still that song) Come's cryin' like the wind, Down every lonely street that's ever been...(Stella Blue). That song at the end is Weather Report Suite, but the journey through this wonderful album is like a dream in a way.

I have had Wake for almost 30 years, and it was always up there on my list of favorite DEAD albums. I personally was a bit more into Blues for Allah, American Beauty and Workingman's on the studio album front since they really absorbed me as a teen. After all these years, I truly have to say this is the equal (in my mind) to every "best" album of the DEAD you can think of, live or studio! I know many DEAD lovers will quibble, but this in some ways is their most perfect recording...so smooth and pleasant. Not quite the fire and spontaneity of Blues for Allah, but at least as much underlying beauty and musicianship. Not quite as catchy as American Beauty or Workingman's...but just as great songwriting and consistency. The quiet nature of some of the songs require careful and meditative attention to fully appreciate, but is it ever worth it. Stella Blue for instance, is sweet enough to reduce you to Jello. I personally love the Weir song Weather Report Suite - very intricate and well-crafted (the demo on the remaster is great too, bare bones beauty of guitar and vocal). Row Jimmy Row plucks the old soul fibers with it's catchy slow shuffle. This provided much material for concerts of the future.

Here Comes Sunshine MIGHT have made a better beginning and introduction to Wake; The signature chimey, joyful Garcia guitar intro, Lesh bouncing off the walls, takes your spirit immediately to Dead Heaven. That song sticks in your head like gum on hot pavement, has a great hook and the title itself sets up the anticipation and atmosphere (ears will quickly find congruity with the lyrics: "Wake of the flood, laughing water ... get out' the way"). With that change, Vassar Clements nice additions (fiddle) in Toodeloo would be less of an abrupt (intro, new sound) change - that song would nicely lead into Weather Report Suite it seems to me. You will be picking up the pieces of your emotional body double after Stella Blue ... Let Me Sing Your Blues Away would be welcome relief between it and Eyes Of The World (another charming song that wrings-out drops of your love for humanity, if you still have it in you).

I now have both of the unbelievably great box sets to replace the many records and cassettes (and a few older cd's), and the sound quality is something I clearly was missing! They have never sounded so good before! The addition of an earlier (and different) version of China Doll goes further to make this album perfect. There is also a 17 minute live Eyes of the World that kicks! Wake is absolutely one of the deepest DEAD records in my opinion and will certainly reward anyone who opens their ears and lets it soak into their souls. Really people, turn it up and ENJOY --- it doesn't get much better than this (the people who constantly try to tell everyone that only the live albums are worthy are trippin').

It all rolls into one, and nothin' comes for free, there's nothing you can hold for very long ... It seems like all this life was just a dream (Stella Blue again).
PEACE!
Wake
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Desert island DCD
  • Wake - same old same old
  • Lisa Gerrard has the voice of an angel
  • AMAZING!!
  • The Best Music of Its Kind!
 Wake
Dead Can Dance
Manufacturer: 4ad / Ada
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00007KN3A
Release Date: 2003-05-20

Tracks:

  1. Frontier (Demo)
  2. Anywhere Out Of The World
  3. Enigma Of The Absolute
  4. Carnival Of Light
  5. In Power We Entrust The Love Advocated
  6. Summoning Of The Muse
  7. Windfall
  8. In The Kingdom Of The Blind
  9. the Host Of Seraphim
  10. Bird
  11. Cantara
  12. Severance
  13. Saltarello
  14. Black Sun

Tracks:

  1. Yulunga
  2. The Carnival Is Over
  3. The Lotus Eaters
  4. Rakim
  5. The Ubiquitous Mr. Lovegrove
  6. Sanvean
  7. Song Of The Nile
  8. The Spider's Straagem
  9. I Can See Now
  10. American Dreaming
  11. Nierika
  12. How Fortunate The Man With None

Album Description

Posthumous double-disc best of from duo whose unclassifiable sound combined ancient world musics with industrial electronics. Critically acclaimed throughout their 12-year career, both Brendan Perry & Lisa Gerrard have gone on to successful movie soundtrack work. This collection is released as a more affordable alternative to 2001's lavish box-set 'Dead Can Dance 1981-1998'. 26 tracks & a 24-page full color booklet featuring liner notes, song lyrics & photos. 4AD. 2003.

Album Details

A Condensed Compilation of Highlight Tracks Personally Chosen by Brendan Perry from their Limited Edition Box Set, Released on 4ad in 2001.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Desert island DCD.......2007-05-03

This is a really great "desert island" Dead Can Dance CD that has great bits from all their phases. In fact two years ago I was studying abroad in Germany and heard they were on tour...I caught their show in England. Lucky me. But..I have had most of their work on vinyl and I had lost a few (if you can believe that..life is crazy and sad sometimes)so I needed a good comp to listen to for a refresher crash course in DCD. This fit the bill and I went nuts over it. Only one number from "Spleen and Ideal" and nothing from their first album. Now I have the awesome box set and my dumb friend lost my "Wake" but I still may buy "Wake" again even though I will have everything on it. It's just a great handy dandy overview of their career until this supposed "break-up" phase which I don't buy for a second is over. Addicting. Beautiful. Stunning. Inspiring. Cool.

4 out of 5 stars Wake - same old same old.......2007-04-12

I love the music, DCD are so hypnotic and this is as good as any other album - oh wait, it IS the music that's on any other album ... and that's my criticism. Almost every track I recognised from Toward the Within or Silver Tree, both of which I love and play regularly.
It is a good album anyway and I would recommend it to anyone who isn't sure whether they will like DCD - a very good introduction to the work of these amazing musicians, especially Lisa Gerrard who has an incredible vocal range and great skill in composition.

5 out of 5 stars Lisa Gerrard has the voice of an angel.......2007-01-15

I've been a fan of DCD since I was in high school and I'm now in my early thirties. I absolutely love this album, Lisa Gerrard has such an amazing voice that I am often moved to tears at the beauty of the songs on this album. Although each song is a gem, my favorites are "Host of the Seraphim", "The Carnival is Over", "Summoning the Muse" and "Song of the Nile". This is an excellent cd for someone who is new to Dead Can Dance or an old fan like myself.

5 out of 5 stars AMAZING!!.......2006-04-04


These two (Brendan & Lisa) could put out a CD of them singing the phonebook ...... and I'd eagerly buy a copy!!!!

To describe their music as "surreal" is an understatement. You don't just LISTEN to Dead Can Dance music ...... You EXPERIENCE it!

Get this collection - You won't be disappointed!!

5 out of 5 stars The Best Music of Its Kind!.......2005-11-09

Saw them on October 4, 2005 (My Birthday) and I was totally blown away. Upon leaving the venue, I made up my mind to purchase "WAKE" as well as "Into the Labyrinth". Both were on my shopping list and I purchased both and don't regret a minute of it! My favorite songs on this collection are: YULUNGA, HOW FORTUNATE THE MAN WITH NONE, THE CARNIVAL IS OVER, RAKIM, SANVEAN, I CAN SEE NOW, AMERICAN DREAMING, THE HOST OF SERAPHIM, and CANTARA. Disc 2 features the more "known & loved" songs. On the contrary, Disc 1 features songs which I only know 3/4 of. For those who aren't aware of this remarkable duo & their equally remarkable band...you MUST buy "WAKE". It's definitely worth owning because of the quality of sound & the selection of tracks. Every track will move you, mind, body & soul.

Lisa Gerrard & Brendan Perry are 2 of the finest vocalists & musicians to walk to earth. When I saw them live for the first time, I was awestruck by Lisa's remarkable, versatile & creamy voice, as well as Brendan's calm, smooth vocals. When I closed my eyes during the songs at the concert, I was at peace. Sometimes you have to listen to the music at live concerts with your eyes closed, to get the full effect. What I discovered is the phenomenal similarity between their Studio recodings and their live music. There's virtually no difference between the both...that's how cleverly this band has mastered their craft. And that's why they've managed to earn such grand appreciation & countless fans. This compilation marked the end of DCD as a duo in 2003. Fortunately, they're back & even better than before.

Disc 1 Tracklist:
01- Frontier (Demo) - 3:00
02- Anywhere Out of the World - 5:07
03- Enigma of the Absolute - 4:14
04- Carnival of Light - 3:30
05- In Power We Entrust the Love Advocated - 4:10
06- Summoning of the Muse - 4:57
07- Windfall - 3:31
08- In the Kingdom of the Blind, the One-Eyed are Kings - 4:10
09- The Host of Seraphim - 6:17
10- Bird - 5:00
11- Cantara - 5:58
12- Severance - 3:21
13- Saltarello - 2:36
14- Black Sun - 4:56

Disc 2 Tracklist:
01- Yulunga (Spirit Dance) - 6:57
02- The Carnival is Over - 5:42
03- The Lotus Eaters - 6:42
04- Rakim - 5:38
05- The Ubiquitous Mr. Lovegrove - 6:14
06- Sanvean - 3:46
07- Song of the Nile - 8:00
08- The Spider's Stratagem - 6:41
09- I Can See Now - 2:56
10- American Dreaming - 4:30
11- Nierika - 5:45
12- How Fortunate the Man with None - 9:09

The only complaints I have are extremely minor. First, the liner notes booklet seems to be slightly off (alignment-wise). I think it was intentional, yet it looks quickly put together. Secondly, "THE WIND THAT SHAKES THE BARLEY" is missing in the tracklist. That 1 song is so poetic and haunting, sung by Lisa Gerrard. It's definitely worth a lend of your ear, given you've not heard it yet. With that out of the way, I'd like to talk about the discs themselves. Disc 1 is painted a matte, metallic Coppery-Bronze, and Disc 2 is a lovely matte, Blue. Regarding the packaging, everything is housed in a 2CD jewel case, which opens like a regular case, but the inner tray opens from left to right, rather than right to left. This is just to clear up any difficulties anyone may have, upon trying to open the fragile CD tray. The booklet has a lovely 7-page bio of the duo & band + on the last 2 pages, the tracks are listed chronologically, as they were released. It gives you an idea of what album you may want to buy next.

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Wake the Dead
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • amazing
  • ARE YOU INTO GOOD PUNK???
  • It's interesting
  • Hardcore, not Metal or Metalcore, there is a BIG difference!
  • They own so much!
 Wake the Dead
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Manufacturer: Victory Records
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Release Date: 2005-02-22

Tracks:

  1. False Idols Fall
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COMEBACK KID have gained more momentum in the heavy musicscene this year than most bands do their whole career. With the 2003 release of their debut album, Turn It Around, and tours in North America,Europe, Australia, and Japan under their belts, the world is learning that COMEBACK KID are a force to be reckoned with. Originally formed as a side project to the Canadian hardcore act, FIGURE FOUR, the passion and energy of COMEBACK KID quickly took precedence and made them a full-time priority. Metal/Hardcore website Lambgoat.com stated, "these guys know how to play proficient, rewarding hardcore...this is one of the most solid releases I've heard in a long, long while." With a full-time label behind them, COMEBACK KID are unstoppable, and their debut album on VICTORY RECORDS, Wake The Dead, is a must-have for every fan of hard music with a message.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars amazing.......2007-07-13

probably the most influential album i own, to me personally of course. I've based my life around the lyrics of this album. Before i got into punk/hardcore/metal i was the token loser kid at school who never stood up for himself and never got empowered to take charge of anything. All thats changed and i have this album (among a few others) to thank for that. Bottom Line go buy this album and stop whining about your life. Get up and do something about it

5 out of 5 stars ARE YOU INTO GOOD PUNK???.......2007-06-07

Well I am and if you are into good punk rock, then you will surely like this CD. I've listened to cd so many times now, that I still like it. It is great to be headbanging to, and breaking walls. I see some commentors, compare this band to SUM41, and I can see why, because there style does sound similar. Though I have to say, this album is nothing like SUM41's album CHUCK, in my opinion (I'm entitle to my opinion too!) it is way better than the album chuck. Its also a good album to be working out with also, because it is very energetic! As I said all the songs are good, it is hard to say which song is the best from the album.
If you are a punk rock fan you will like this album, I know you will. If you like metal and hate punk rock, then you should be looking at other cd's cause this band will surely not be fitting your taste!

4 out of 5 stars It's interesting.......2006-07-21

It's interesting how several of the past reviews say this band isn't like Underoath and several other labeled Hardcore bands. Few seem to know what pure Hardcore music sounds like. This is a totally Hardcore band. Completely fits into this genre. And concerning the review a few past "yelling" is more of the idea than "screaming." I enjoy screamo music. It is one of my favorite genres, but it is pretty disappointing that you have to be a screamo band to be hardcore anymore. That is not what hardcore is.

4 out of 5 stars Hardcore, not Metal or Metalcore, there is a BIG difference!.......2006-07-19

Anyone who reviewed this and said it isn't hardcore doesn't have the slightest clue what hardcore is. Hardcore is not As I Lay Dying and it certainly is not Underoath like the reviewer "January" claims. Comeback Kid on the other hand is very much hardcore. Hardcore is Minor Threat, Bad Brains, Sick of It All, etc. and while Comeback Kid isn't that good yet, they certainly can be one day and this album is a good step in that direction. If you want to get into hardcore, check out this record and their first album "Turn It Around."

5 out of 5 stars They own so much!.......2006-07-05

This cd is just pure intensity. From the start to the finish it never slows up and Im glad it was short because hearing it live is a trip. Whoever tried to compare CBK to Underoath and As I Lay Dying, your an idiot. I love both of those bands but they are not in the same sub genre as CBK. They are old skool hardcore.

And if mr im busy and dont wanna register wants to step into a CBK pit thinking they suck as much as Sum 41 he'll get knocked down and trampled. Those pits are insane because the guy has such a great voice and the band goes crazy.

If you like old skool hardcore or bands like Bane and With Honor pick this up. You will not be disappointed.
Wake of the Flood
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • 30 Years Later
  • Very Underrated and Timeless
  • MY FAVORITE DEAD
  • You must have this CD
  • The quintessential Marin County album
 Wake of the Flood
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ASIN: B000002VJJ
Release Date: 1995-10-10

Tracks:

  1. Mississippi Half-Step Uptown Toodleoo
  2. Let Me Sing Your Blues Away
  3. Row Jimmy
  4. Stella Blue
  5. Here Comes Sunshine
  6. Eyes Of The World
  7. Weather Report Suite: Prelude/Part 1/Part 2

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars 30 Years Later.......2007-03-24

Like a reviewer who posted earlier, I've had this album for 30 years. A bit longer, actually. I've never tired of it. Listening to it used to be a Sunday evening ritual. After a too-long hiatus, I've been listening to it again more frequently of late. I can't analyze it technically, and I don't want to. It just really comes together in a special way. When I'm not listening to it but remembering the tunes and lyrics, I sometimes think it doesn't really seem like that big a deal. But when it's on it's captivating. It reminds me of Van Morrison's Astral Weeks that way. Some of the songs draw you in and command your attention for reasons that are hard to explain. If I could only own two Dead albums, it would be this one and American Beauty.

5 out of 5 stars Very Underrated and Timeless.......2006-02-17

Well folks, I finally took the dust off this one and gave it a listen - the first one in many a year! I was somewhat surprised at how crisp and varied the songs were - during their tours, many songs from this album were played - "Row Jimmy Row", especially "Here Comes Sunshine", "Half-Step Mississippi Uptown Toodeloo", "Eyes of the World" - even Keith Godachaux's solo was quite a toe tapping song. Pleasant tunes, opening up the can and pulling that rabbit out of the hat again, the Dead never cease to surprise me - even when retro-listening to their albums of yore.

Give this a listen folks - many times you'll catch yourself humming the tunes therein and taking pause to wonder why such an album was never up there on the charts. A timeless wonder indeed! You'll thank this 58 year old hippie when you do!!!

5 out of 5 stars MY FAVORITE DEAD.......2006-02-16

I like the feel of this album. It's relaxed, and I know that might sound redundant when speaking of "The Dead" but this is more relaxed than usual. It just sounds like the group is playing whatever they want to play the way they'd like to play it. They don't seem to be under much pressure and you can hear it in the music. I know that sometimes you can get diamonds from pressure but sometimes it's nice to know that some of your favorite artists are enjoying themselves as much as you are. The musicianship is still top notch and Robert Hunter's lyrics are as introspective as ever. The suprise to me is just how good Bob Weir's "Weather Report Suite" is. The prelude is one of my favorite parts in all the world of music.

5 out of 5 stars You must have this CD.......2006-01-14

I've never met anyone- of any taste in music- who didn't like this album. This isn't abnoxious rock n roll, it's not acid tripping weirdo sixties crap. This is just plain GOOD MUSIC- composed, written, and executed beautifully and thoughtfully. It spans generations- your dad, grandma, 6 year old neice and next door neighbor will all like it. Guaranteed. Just get it.

4 out of 5 stars The quintessential Marin County album.......2005-08-02

Marin County occupies the beautiful peninsula just north of San Francisco's Golden Gate bridge. The perfect Mediterranean climate, gently rolling hills, misty glades and soaring redwood groves make it one of the most beautiful places in the world to live (and also one of the most expensive; sigh).

This is where the Grateful Dead made its home for most of its career, and WAKE OF THE FLOOD evokes the laid-back hippy vibe of the place better than any other album. I put it on when I want to remember the years I lived there, working at Lucasfilm's idyllic Skywalker Ranch (where Mickey Hart was often seen cackling over the mixing board in the scoring studio, and Jerry would wave at you cheerfully as he rolled past on a bicycle).

Some of the Dead's best songs are here: The plaintive "Row Jimmy" and "Stella Blue," "Here Comes Sunshine," and the incomparable "Eyes of the World," surely one of Hunter's wisest lyrics, set to a joyful groove that makes you feel like a summer morning. Jerry's voice is very relaxed; his friendly, wavering pitch and whimsical guitar work fit the material like a tight black T shirt. :)

Sadly, not all of the songs are successful. "Let Me Sing Your Blues Away" is comparatively weak, and the busy "Weather Report" suite almost spoils the relaxed atmosphere established by "Here Comes Sunshine" and "Eyes of the World." Nevertheless, WAKE OF THE FLOOD rates as one of the very best studio albums by the Grateful Dead, together with WORKINGMAN'S DEAD, AMERICAN BEAUTY and BLUES FOR ALLAH.

Other "Marin County Vibe" albums include the Youngblood's ELEPHANT MOUNTAIN, David Crosby's IF I COULD ONLY REMEMBER MY NAME, Paul Kantner's BLOWS AGAINST THE EMPIRE and Jerry's first solo album.
Buckdancers Choice
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • If you like the Dead...
  • Love the Dead and Celtic music all rolled into one!
  • Great instrumentals
  • Love it!
  • Give this a twirl!
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Wake the Dead
Manufacturer: Redwing Records
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ASIN: B0001I2C0M
Release Date: 2004-03-16

Tracks:

  1. The Reconciliation / Scarlet Begonias / The Rose In The Garden
  2. Dermot O'Beirne's / The Other One / The Pipe On The Hob
  3. Uncle John's Band
  4. Boys of Ballinafad / U.S. Blues / Connaught Man's Rambles / Where's The Cat / The New Fiddle
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  6. Prodigal Town
  7. Playing In The Band / Paddy Fahey's / Sean Frank's / The Tempest
  8. Ripple / If I Knew The Way

Album Description

Following the surprising success of their debut, "A Celtic Celebration of the Grateful Dead," WAKE THE DEAD returns with their eagerly anticipated second release, "Buckdancer's Choice." This hot Northern California band's unique blending of Celtic traditional music and the songs of the Grateful Dead is delighting Deadheads, folkies, jam band fans, and adventurous music lovers alike.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars If you like the Dead..........2007-03-15

This irish acoustic disc puts an interesting twist on some tried and true Gratefule Dead classics. The different instruments blend well, and it can get good and spacey if you know what I mean.

5 out of 5 stars Love the Dead and Celtic music all rolled into one!.......2007-03-10

I have heard cuts from this album on my local Pacifica radio station for several years and finally decided to track it down. I think you may need to already be a fan of Celtic music in order to enjoy this interesting and creative blend of music but I don't think you have to be a fan of the Grateful Dead to "get" it. The Celtic musicians are some of the best around, each adding their mastery to the romantic tunes which blend old traditional tunes with Dead songs.
I have listened to the lead singer, Danny Carnahan, many times in person and I love how his gentle voice and the lilting arrangements bring out the beauty in Grateful Dead songs that don't always translate so well in live concert recordings. An extra bonus is finally understanding the lyrics to Dead songs I have heard many times!

4 out of 5 stars Great instrumentals.......2005-09-09

The basic idea of Grateful Dead songs interpreted by a Celtic band and interspersed with traditional Irish numbers is terrific. The instrumentals are uniformly complex and wonderful, performed by highly skilled musicians. I love the way the music transforms itself--one moment it's an air or a reel, then suddenly, before you know it, it has become "Scarlet Begonias" or another Dead song. My one reservation is the vocals. Wake the Dead's lead singer's voice is pleasant but a little thin; it lacks the heartiness some of these songs require. Still, I'd love to hear the band live.

5 out of 5 stars Love it!.......2004-12-29

This is a great CD! I have listened to all of my Dead cds and the bootlegs till I know every note! This is such a nice switch! I adore it!

5 out of 5 stars Give this a twirl!.......2004-05-18

After their debut CD, it's nice to have these folks back. For those unfamiliar, Wake The Dead plays traditional Celtic acoustic instruments and combines traditional Celtic tunes with classic Grateful Dead songs in a way that puts a new spin on the whole tribute genre . . . in a delightful way. As the title suggests, this time around Deadheads get "Wake's" Celtic take on "Uncle John's Band." Other gems include the classic "Ripple." However, my favorites may be "The Other Once" and a little known Robert Hunter number, "Prodigal Town." Also, if you get a chance to see them live, do it!
Siegfried (Goodall Ring Cycle/Chandos Opera in English)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Goodall's Siegfried
  • "Do you know what Wotan wills?"
  • Slow and steady wins the race
  • Absolutely better than you think, the best of Goodal's Ring!
  • Better than you might think....
 Siegfried (Goodall Ring Cycle/Chandos Opera in English)
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Manufacturer: Chandos
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ASIN: B000056KNC
Release Date: 2001-02-27

Tracks:

  1. Act I.: Prld - Barry Tuckwell
  2. Act I., Scene 1: Wearisome Labour! - Gregory Dempsey
  3. Act I., Scene 1: Hoiho! Hoiho! - Alberto Remedios/Gregory Dempsey
  4. Act I., Scene 1: Well, There Are The Pieces - Alberto Remedios/Gregory Dempsey
  5. Act I., Scene 1: A Whimpering Babe - Gregory Dempsey
  6. Act I., Scene 1: Much You've Taught To Me, Mime - Alberto Remedios/Gregory Dempsey
  7. Act I., Scene 1: I Found Once in The Wood - Gregory Dempsey/Alberto Remedios
  8. Act I., Scene 1: And Now These Fragments - Alberto Remedios/Gregory Dempsey
  9. Act I., Scene 1: He Storms Away! - Gregory Dempsey
  10. Act I., Scene 2: Hail There, Worthy Smith! - Norman Bailey/Gregory Dempsey
  11. Act I., Scene 2: I Sit By Your Hearth - Norman Bailey/Gregory Dempsey
  12. Act I., Scene 2: What You Needed To Know - Norman Bailey/Gregory Dempsey
  13. Act I., Scene 2: The Fragments! The Sword! - Gregory Dempsey/Norman Bailey

Tracks:

  1. Act I., Scene 3: Accursed Light! - Gregory Dempsey
  2. Act I., Scene 3: Hey There! You Idler! - Alberto Remedios/Gregory Dempsey
  3. Act I., Scene 3: Have You Not Felt Within The Woods - Gregory Dempsey/Alberto Remedios
  4. Act I., Scene 3: Give Me These Pieces - Alberto Remedios/Gregory Dempsey
  5. Act I., Scene 3: Notung! Notung! Sword Of My Need! - Alberto Remedios/Gregory Dempsey
  6. Act I., Scene 3: Hoho! Hoho! Hohi! - Alberto Remedios/Gregory Dempsey
  7. Act II.: Prld - Barry Tuckwell
  8. Act II., Scene 1: In Gloomy Night By Fafner's Cave I Wait - Derek Hammond-Stroud
  9. Act II., Scene 1: To Neidhohl By Night I Have Come - Norman Bailey/Derek Hammond-Stroud
  10. Act II., Scene 1: Not My Plan! - Norman Bailey/Derek Hammond-Stroud
  11. Act II., Scene 1: Fafner! Fafner! You Dragon, Wake! - Norman Bailey/Derek Hammond-Stroud/Clifford Grant
  12. Act II., Scene 1: Now, Alberich! That Plan Failed! - Norman Bailey/Derek Hammond-Stroud
  13. Act II., Scene 2: We Go No Further! - Gregory Dempsey/Alberto Remedios
  14. Act II., Scene 2: So He's No Father Of Mine - Alberto Remedios

Tracks:

  1. Act II., Scene 2: Could I But Know - Alberto Remedios
  2. Act II., Scene 2: See My Mother - Alberto Remedios
  3. Act II., Scene 2: Ha Ha! At Last With My Call - Alberto Remedios/Clifford Grant
  4. Act II., Scene 2: Who Are You, Youthful Hero - Clifford Grant/Alberto Remedios
  5. Act II., Scene 2: The Dead Can Tell No Tidings - Alberto Remedios/Maurine London
  6. Act II., Scene 3: Hehe! Sly And Slippery Knave - Derek Hammond-Stroud/Gregory Dempsey
  7. Act II., Scene 3: Tarnhelm And Ring, Here They Are - Alberto Remedios/Maurine London/Gregory Dempsey
  8. Act II., Scene 3: Be Welcome, Siegfried! - Gregory Dempsey/Alberto Remedios/Derek Hammond-Stroud
  9. Act II., Scene 3: You Lie There Too, Mighty Dragon - Alberto Remedios/Maurine London
  10. Act III.: Prld - Barry Tuckwell
  11. Act III., Scene 1: Waken, Wala! Wala! Awake! - Norman Bailey
  12. Act III., Scene 1: Strong Is Your Call - Anne Collins/Norman Bailey
  13. Act III., Scene 1: You Unwise One, Learn What I Will - Norman Bailey
  14. Act III., Scene 2: I See That Siegfried's Near - Norman Bailey

Tracks:

  1. Act III., Scene 2: My Woodbird Fluttered Away - Alberto Remedios
  2. Act III., Scene 2: Young Man, Hear Me - Norman Bailey/Alberto Remedios
  3. Act III., Scene 2: Child, If You Knew Who I Am - Norman Bailey/Alberto Remedios
  4. Act III., Scene 2: With His Spear in Splinters - Alberto Remedios
  5. Act III., Scene 3: Here in The Sunlight - Alberto Remedios
  6. Act III., Scene 3: Come, My Sword! - Alberto Remedios
  7. Act III., Scene 3: Hail, Bright Sunlight! - Rita Hunter/Alberto Remedios
  8. Act III., Scene 3: Siegfried! Siegfried! Glorious Hero! - Rita Hunter/Alberto Remedios
  9. Act III., Scene 3: And There Is Grane, My Sacred Horse - Rita Hunter/Alberto Remedios
  10. Act III., Scene 3: Oh! I Cared Always - Rita Hunter/Alberto Remedios

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Goodall's Siegfried.......2007-06-22

This is completely worth it. Other reviews aptly pointed out everything good, and this *is* good--brilliant. Alberto Remedios is the best Siegfried I've ever heard, and Rita Hunter is a stunning and convincing Brunnhilde. If I could give this more than five stars, I would.

4 out of 5 stars "Do you know what Wotan wills?".......2007-06-12

Okay, so we have the Solti, Bohm, Karajan, Goodall, Boulez, Janowski, Levine, Haitink, and Sawallisch Rings on the market (I haven't listened to the other Ring recordings yet, sorry to say). And all of these leave me to one conclusion: the many differences lead me to believe that all of these ring sets have their own authenticities and setbacks. And here they are:

TIMING (Estimate):
Solti's Ring: 14 hours, 30 minutes
Bohm's Ring: 13 hours, 30 minutes
Karajan's Ring: 14 hours, 50 minutes
Goodall's Ring: 16 hours, 50 minutes
Boulez's Ring: 13 hours, 40 minutes
Janowski's Ring: 14 hours, 0 minutes
Levine's Ring: 15 hours, 20 minutes
Haitink's Ring: 14 hours, 10 minutes
Sawallisch's Ring: 14 hours, 0 minutes

CONDUCTING:
Solti: Solti's conducting is driven with sheer muscle, but sometimes he makes the Ring overemotional. His Walkure & Gotterdammerung Preludes are clear examples: they're annoyingly bombastic. Nonetheless he almost seldom loses control with anything. His clear focus on the drama is astonishing.

Bohm: I must say his live Bayreuth recording brings out some of the best. He puts more faith in the orchestral score, but he also gives it more intensity. His tempi are some of the quickest, but they still don't seem rushed at all (except maybe "Wohin schleich'st du eilig und schlau"). I especially like his "Forging Scene" & "Hagen Summons the Vassals"; both are the most energetic on disc.

Karajan: Karajan's chamber approach is very interesting. Instead of going for the drama or the energy, the conductor goes for the beauty. Almost everything in his Ring sounds very ethereal because of his excessive use of lyricism. His orchestral preludes (except Walkure Act 1) sound more beautiful than others, and much of the soft parts (such as Siegfried Act Three Scene Three) are controlled nicely. His "Funeral March" and "Immolation" are recommendable. Siegfried Act Three Scene Two could have improved with more tension.

Goodall: Oh, boy. While I do praise Goodall with his amazing attention to detail, his ridiculously sluggish tempi will tick some Wagnerites off: nothing is faster than andante. But I did enjoy listening to the slow beauty of his "Wotan's Farewell/Magic Fire Music". This was recorded live and sung in English.

Boulez: Here it is, folks - the controversial Centennial Ring. To fit the Ring Cycle in the industrial age, Boulez gives it a very Schoenbergian, Bartokian atmosphere. Much of his tempi are very quick, very Bohm-like, though they're still not as fast as Bohm. Keep in mind, though, this live Ring works only if you hear AND see it (the DVD's work best).

Janowski: This is a very classical Ring. Instead of bombast, spacious, or lyrical passion, maestro Janowski gives us the straightforward approach. He goes straight for Wagner's original intentions (precise tempi, dynamics, flow of leitmotivs, etc.), which makes this another exquisite Ring. "Hagen Summons the Vassals" is probably the fastest I've ever heard (along with Sawallisch's). Rheingold Scene Four can be best described as "sensational".

Levine: While he does stay true to the score like Bohm, this conductor makes for a somewhat dull Ring. His handling of the orchestra is nice, but the moderately slow tempi he chooses is flawed. It should be more animated. His beautiful "Funeral March" and "Erda's Warning" are two of the few flawless features.

Haitink: This might be seen as a disappointment. If you want great conducting, then this is for you. If you want a persuasive array of singers, look somewhere else. Haitink's conducting saves this work from being a total flop. There is nothing quite like his Rheingold & Gotterdammerung ("Siegfried's Rhine Journey" is a bit forced, but magnificent nonetheless).

Sawallisch: I guess you can say that Sawallisch is half-Karajan, half-Janowski. While he does stay true to the orchestral score like Janowski, he also puts in a little Karajan-like lyricism. At some points he loses track with orchestra and singers (as does every live recording) but Bohm has more control. This was also recorded live.

ORCHESTRA:
Solti's Vienna Philharmonic: The woodwinds are the most beautiful in Solti's Ring (the "Forest Murmurs" is clear evidence of that). French horns and Wagner tubas make this a recommended listening. The strings in "Heda Heda Hedo" could've added a bit more work, but they are strikingly spectacular everywhere else. The orchestra gives it their all in Siegfried Act Two & Three, but they are at their weakest in Walkure Act One & Three (Bohm's Bayreuth does it better). Overall, it's the loudest and certainly most bombastic out of all the Ring orchestras combined.

Bohm's Bayreuth Festival: The ultimate Wagnerian orchestra gives it their all. The brass both high and low are the most powerful, while the woodwinds are the most delicate. The strings are muffled only a few times, otherwise the eighteen anvils are perfectly loud and clear. Erda's scenes aren't as effective as Janowski's, but the entire Walkure is more successful than Janowski's when it comes to tone & technique. Overall, this orchestra is the most dramatic.

Karajan's Berlin Philharmonic: The entire orchestra sounds polished, not to say that it is bad. Indeed the drama is still there, but much of the suspense is lacking (the scenes with Fasolt and Fafner come to mind). The brass sometimes overpowers the strings, which can be a serious problem. Gotterdammerung "Three Norns" Scene sounds very mysterious, very eerie.

Goodall's English National Opera: This orchestra sounds nice, even if the sluggishness can bring them down at times. The Flight of the Valkyries doesn't sound too good in a slow tempo, but the entire orchestra does sound lucid here. Siegfried Act Two Prelude is the creepiest. All of the leitmotivs are heard loud and clear, just like in Janowski's version.

Boulez's Bayreuth Festival: While it doesn't really pack the same punches as Bohm's Bayreuth, it still delivers a stunning performance. Orchestral interaction between characters (Ex. Siegfried's motifs mixed in with Mime's motifs) fares better than Berlin's and English National's. Rhine maiden motifs are given more wit, while the Dragon motifs are played with less eeriness. Beauty makes up for the irritatingly quick "Wotan's Farewell".

Janowski's Staatskapelle Dresden: This orchestra has the same force & flair as does Boulez's Bayreuth Festival, only Dresden sounds much clearer due to the fantastic digital sound. Even minor details are heard clear in this Ring. The strings imitate the Siegfried forest very well, while the woodwinds representing the songbird are wonderful (but not as wonderful as Solti's songbird). Dresden's "Magic Fire Music" (along with Berlin's) is the most extravagant.

Levine's Metropolitan Opera: The brass and woodwinds are the true stars. The strings sound too tired to continue on in Siegfried & Gotterdammerung. The Finale to Rheingold is absolutely stunning (the trumpets and trombones will not disappoint), and the Second Act of Walkure is the most impressive, the most refined.

Haitink's Bavarian Radio Symphony: This may very well be like Metropolitan, only this sounds much more poignant. The strings sound better and the percussion sound clearer. The leitmotivs are almost never screwed up. First scene of Rheingold will take one's breath away.

Sawallisch's Bavarian State: Wrong notes in this live recording won't matter, as the entire orchestra gets everything going in all four nights at the opera. The strings never surrender to imperfection, and the winds are marvelously aligned. I just wish that some of the singers would keep up with the orchestra.

SINGERS:
-Wotan
Solti: Hans Hotter is the superior Wotan. He sounds powerful throughout the Ring (except Rheingold, in which a less stellar George London performs).

Bohm and Janowski: Theo Adam in Bohm's live recording is another treat. While he is not as equally impressive as Hotter, he can certainly conjure up everlasting emotions. Adam sounds weaker in Janowski's studio recording, but he still doesn't disappoint.

Karajan: Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau plays Wotan in "Rheingold," while Thomas Stewart replaces Fischer-Dieskau in "Walkure" and "Siegfried". I don't think Fischer-Dieskau was a good choice; he sounds too humane and too light. Stewart makes an astounding improvement in both "Walkure" and "Siegfried".

Goodall: Norman Bailey has that divine spark that Hotter used to cherish. He's heavy and unblemished, and he handles the English text with flair and sheen.

Boulez: If you watch Donald McIntyre on the Centennial Ring production, then you can tell that he's a fine "industrial" Wotan. If you just hear him on CD, then you'll be disappointed. His diction is weak, his emotions are forced, and his voice sounds robotic. The DVD's will do.

Levine and Haitink: James Morris is a notch below Hotter, Adam, and Bailey, but he overpowers Fischer-Dieskau pretty much throughout the Levine's and Haitink's Ring.

Sawallisch: I may be biased, but Robert Hale just didn't do it for me. He sounded dull and tedious, and his Wotan's Farewell wasn't enough to sadden me.

-Brunnhilde
Solti and Bohm: Birgit Nilsson is the best Brunnhilde on the market. Her Valkyrie cry is delightful, and her final scene in Gotterdammerung is brilliant beyond belief.

Karajan: Regine Crespin is without a doubt one of the finest Brunnhildes after Nilsson. She's fantastic in Walkure Act Three. I just wish she stayed on as the Valkyrie later on in the Ring (Helga Dernesch is no good in Gotterdammerung, sorry to say).

Goodall: Rita Hunter is at her strongest in Walkure and Siegfried. She is at her weakest in Gotterdammerung. What may have caused her downfall in the fourth installment? "The world may never know."

Boulez: How can anyone not be impressed by the Brunnhilde of Gwyneth Jones? One can almost feel her excitement during Siegfried Act Three, and her fear in Walkure Act Three. Her weakest point is probably during her Gotterdammerung Prologue (a bit too stressed).

Janowski: Jeannine Altmeyer is basically the most controversial Brunnhilde on CD. Some people say that she's too light and weak, while others say she sounds young and very enchanting. I'm with those who think Altmeyer was a good choice, but you yourself (the shopper) are going to have to decide whether she's good or not.

Levine and Sawallisch: Hildegard Behrens is just like Nilsson and Crespin: while she's not the best, she is definitely another perfect Brunnhilde of choice. She's at her most dazzling when she performs Walkure (Levine) and Siegfried (Sawallisch).

Haitink: Hmph. I was hoping that Eva Marton would do well here. I was seriously let down by her strained singing. She does okay in "Annunciation of Death", but she is at her worst in "Immolation".

-Siegmund & Sieglinde
Let's see. For the Siegmunds, we have James King for Solti and Bohm, Jon Vickers for Karajan, Alberto Remedios for Goodall, Peter Hoffman for Boulez, Siegfried Jerusalem for Janowski, Gary Lakes for Levine, Reiner Goldberg for Haitink, and Robert Schunk for Sawallisch. For the Sieglindes, we have Regine Crespin for Solti, Leonie Rysanek for Bohm, Gundula Janowitz for Karajan, Margaret Curphy for Goodall, Jeanine Altmeyer for Boulez, Jessye Norman for both Janowski and Levine, Cheryl Studer for Haitink, and Julia Varady for Sawallisch. Hmm . . . Jerusalem is good . . . and so is Vickers . . . Janowitz is charming, and so is . . . Oh, what the heck? All the singers for Siegmund and Sieglinde are fantastic. Three exceptions, though: Goldberg and Schunk don't sound heroic enough, and Norman for Levine doesn't sound young and innocent enough.

-Siegfried
Solti and Bohm: Wolfgang Windgassen may very well be the best Siegfried for the ages. His `Forging Scene" in both renditions are defiantly inspiring. His last scene in Gotterdammerung is celestial and overwhelming.

Karajan: Jess Thomas (Siegfried) and Helge Brilioth (Gotterdammerung) may not be as ideal as Windgassen, but they do know how to be a magnificent heldentenor. Thomas pulls it off with Act One and Three.

Goodall: Wow! What a singer that Alberto Remedios! He never drags in either of the last two installments, and he uses the correct emotions in every scene that he is in.

Boulez: Is Manfred Jung a good tenor? Yes. Is he a good Heldentenor? NO. He doesn't have that heroic voice like Windgassen and Remedios. Again, the DVD's are your safest bet.

Janowski and Sawallisch: Rene Kollo's Siegfried is a poetically expressive one. In Janowski's version he sounds playful when he's in Mime's home, and he sounds willed when he's in the Gibich Hall. He is not good enough in Sawallisch's version, however. His tiresome "Forging Scene" is obvious evidence of that.

Levine: Oh, Reiner Goldberg. At least you tried. Seriously, he sounds too tedious (especially in Gotterdammerung Act Three Scene Two) and too old. Levine should've chose Kollo or Jerusalem when he recorded his studio Ring.

Haitink: Have you ever seen Siegfried Jerusalem on the Levine/Metropolitan DVD? Well, here he is again, and this time, he sings with more valor and enthusiasm. Bravo!

-Alberich
Solti and Bohm: Gustav Niedlinger has a heaviness that overwhelms a few other baritones. When he sings his only sequence in Gotterdammerung Act Two Scene One, his emotion is so pure that his son Hagen would've drowned himself in tears (Too melodramatic? Sorry about that.). The only problem is that his character sounds too one-dimensional. Alberich isn't just some cardboard-cutout bad guy. He has a very good reason why he wants to take revenge on the world. Overall, Niedlinger is amazing throughout Wagner's Ring (He deserves many awards for "Bin ich nun frei?").

Karajan: I guess you can say that Zoltan Kelemen tries his best throughout. He is not good in Rheingold, but he gets better in Siegfried and Gotterdammerung.

Goodall: Derek Hammond-Stroud is three-dimensional, but not that much. Still, he can sound very demanding in Rheingold Scene One and Siegfried Act Two Scene One.

Boulez: What we have here is the weak Alberich of Hermann Becht. When he's in Nibelheim, the authority isn't there. When he's in the Neid-Hohle forest, the creepiness isn't there. And when he's near the Gibich house, the misery isn't there. Even on DVD he's unsatisfactory.

Janowski: Siegmund Nimsgern may be the most humane Alberich yet, but it's all good. He sings with more passion than Kelemen and more robustness than Hammond-Stroud. Niedlinger's ferociousness puts him below, however. "Schaf'st du, Hagen, mein sohn?" is noteworthy.

Levine and Sawallisch: Ekkehard Wlaschiha is one hell of a vigorous Alberich. I praise him in Rheingold Scene One and Three. His performance in Siegfried (both versions) could've improved with more distrustfulness towards Mime and the Wanderer.

Haitink: No offense, but Theo Adam as Alberich? Come on . . .

-Mime
Solti and Karajan: Gerhard Stolze is the creepiest Mime ever known to humankind. This dwarf outsings other Mimes on the market. When he sings "Die stucken! Das Schwert!" his anger and fear is the most effective to almost all Ring listeners.

Bohm: Erwin Wohlfahrt wins second place. He gives a first-rate performance in Siegfried Act One, but loses some of his edge in Act Two. He is an exceptional Mime nonetheless. Look for him in Karajan's Rheingold, also.

Goodall: Gregory Dempsey isn't emotional enough. He doesn't sound fearful or depressed at all, which makes him the dullest Mime for the Ring.

Boulez and Levine: Heinz Zednik is yet another excellent Mime, VERY fun to listen to. There is much humor and eccentricity in his voice, and that's what makes his dwarf much more compelling than Dempsey's dwarf. His performance in Rheingold Scene Three is pure gold, while his performance in Siegfried (particularly "Willkommen, Siegfried!") is a stunning achievement.

Janowski: Peter Schreier is for Siegfried, while Christian Vogel is for Rheingold. Vogel is less than perfect, while Schreier is way beyond outstanding. Schreier is less ghoulish and more benevolent, more three-dimensional than Stolze and Wohlfahrt. He is equal to Zednik when it comes to humaneness and lyricism. The only flaw I can find is his handling of "Die stucken! Das Schwert!" He could've added a bit more fear in that sequence.

Haitink: Peter Haage sounds like he's entertaining young kids. His version of Mime is a bit childish, and the dark humor that the dwarf brings out sounds-over-the-top here. Nonetheless, he is still entertaining to listen to ("Wer halfe mir?" has never sounded better).

Sawallisch: Helmut Pampuch is just like Schreier and Zednik: he's very VERY good. Nuff said.

-Loge
Solti: Set Svanholm may be the weakest Loge. He is not very ominous throughout all of his scenes, and his lack of a sinister atmosphere is greatly affects the entire Rheingold. But he'll soon be forgotten later on during the Trilogy.

Bohm: Why the heck would the conductor have Wolfgang Windgassen play both Siegfried AND Loge? The demi-god needs to sound different from a son of a Walsung. Again, another Loge that's marred by lack of cunning.

Karajan: Gerhard Stolze is easily the most entertaining Loge to listen to. He has the wit, the craftiness, and the untrustworthiness that the character deserves. His scenes in Scene Three are delightful.

Goodall: Emile Belcourt isn't as good as Stolze, but he certainly can make some of the best of an English-speaking Loge.

Boulez and Haitink: I can summon Heinz Zednik's performance in just three words: Brilliant Beyond Belief!

Janowski: Peter Schreier is the most eccentric out of all of them, and that's a fact. Much of his singing involves imagination, peril, vengeance, and deviousness. Belcourt and Zednik depend only on vengeance and deviousness, Stolze only imagination and deviousness, Windgassen and Svanholm only peril. His odd conversations with Alberich and the gods/goddesses are classic.

Levine: Siegfried Jerusalem doesn't seem like a good choice for Loge. He's better off playing Siegmund or Siegfried, but not a demi-god.

Sawallisch: Robert Tear is on par with Stolze and Zednik. Sometimes he takes things too low, but all is forgiven with his management of character development.

-Everyone Else
Uh-huh, what can I say? Everyone else does a good job in all Ring recordings. Matti Salminen is the perfect Hagen (Janowski, Levine, and Sawallisch), while Kirsten Flagstad is the most brilliant Fricka (Solti). Anja Silja is the most memorable Freia (Bohm), while Kurt Moll makes the most fabulous Hunding yet (Janowski, Levine, and Sawallisch). The Norns and Rheinmaidens do a splendid job in Solti, Janowski, and Levine. The Vassals (male choir) are at their unsurpassed in Bohm, Goodall, and Boulez. The only flawed Erda is Anne Collins (Goodall), maybe too light and too heavy at times. All in all, no one here is graded C or lower.

CONCLUSION: I have yet to listen to Barenboim's Bayreuth presentation, Neuhold's Badische version, and the essential mono recordings (Furtwangler, Krauss, etc.), but I'm pretty sure that have their advantages and disadvantages. So there you have it. We have the histrionic Solti, the energetic Bohm, the otherworldly Karajan, the spacious Goodall, the industrialized Boulez, the truthful Janowski, the unhurried Levine, the abnormal Haitink, and the serious Sawallisch Rings. They have their own authenticities and setbacks, and they certainly have their own significances for Ring listeners everywhere.

The Box Set: Wagner: The Ring Cycle (Box Set)
-The Rhinegold (Part 1): Wagner: The Rhinegold
-The Valkyrie (Part 2): Wagner: The Valkyrie
-Twilight of the Gods (Part 4): The Twilight of the Gods (Goodall Ring Cycle/Chandos Opera in English)

5 out of 5 stars Slow and steady wins the race.......2007-02-07

Yes, we all know that Reginal Goodall's Wagner is VERY deliberate (read slow) at times. When I heard the late Rita Hunter singing in Sydney in the 80s, I asked her about working with Maestro Goodall, she said he was one of the most thorough and demanding conductor's you could wish to work with.

For me, this whole cycle is desert island material because the English translation is just superb. Fine singing and marvellous playing from the ENO orchestra.

5 out of 5 stars Absolutely better than you think, the best of Goodal's Ring!.......2005-05-03

As good as his die Walkure is, Goodall's Siegfried is even better. For me this is the most difficult opera of the entire Ring and Goodall pulls it off with honors indeed. Remedios is a wonder! Wish we had had him in the Met Ring Cycles of the past decade. Hunter again is a wonder with beauty and strength of tone. Once more I enjoy Bailey. I found That Alan Blyth in Gramophone 5/01 and I seem to appreciate him. It would seem that Goodall gives this opera all the wonderful performance it needs. Not an easy show to pull off. This recording absolutely belongs in any Wagnerian's collection. Had I been at this live performance, I definitely would not have fallen asleep and would have regretted its coming to its inevitable end. And the orchestra rises to the occasion splendidly. From Siegfried's climb to Brunhilde's rock until the end of the duet, the orchestral playing is rich, very moving bordering on the monumental just because it is live and thus more of a risk than a studio recording. Hunter is nothing short of stunning. The duet alone makes the recording a must have. Too bad artists are not fully appreciated until we no longer have them around to enjoy. Thank God this is on CD to be enjoyed at the listener's command.

4 out of 5 stars Better than you might think...........2002-03-17

I had to think more than twice before purchasing this recording, especially since it isnt at a budget price, but I dont regret having done so. Wagner's original German language opera sung in English might seem more like a novelty recording (or a horrifying experience to hardcore Wagner fans) than a serious approach to the music, but surprisingly it works (for the most part). For the listener who doesn't speak and understand German this is a great way to understand Wagner's opera, as the connection between text and drama is made clearer--though I sometimes wish the singers diction and pronunciation were a bit clearer--but hey, its still opera and a complete English only libretto is included (along with a scene by scene summary of the drama, a summary of the preceding two operas, and an essay and photos of this particular project). Overall the orchestra and conducting is up to par and the sound is clear, balanced, and spacious, the only annoying thing being the audience clapping after the end of each act--its a live 1975 recording. While this is no substitute for the original in German, think of it as a great resource ... to understanding Wagner's opera cycle for listeners without the time or inclination to learn German.
Wake the Dead: A Celtic Celebration of the Songs of the Grateful Dead
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • What a combo!
  • lyric and beautiful
  • Wake the Dead
  • She Didn't "Like" The Dead, Until She Heard This
  • More Jackalope than Jackstraw
 Wake the Dead: A Celtic Celebration of the Songs of the Grateful Dead
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Arista
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004YRFL
Release Date: 2000-10-10

Tracks:

  1. Banks Of Lough Gowna/The Reunion/Friend Of The Devil
  2. My Marianne/The Wheel
  3. Christmas Eve/China Cat Sunflower/Bank Of Ireland/The Bear/Bertha/Cliffs Of Mostar
  4. Lord Inchiquin/Sugaree
  5. Coleman's Cross/Bird Song
  6. Brigid Cruise/Black Muddy River
  7. Touch Of Grey/Jack The Lad/Boys Of Malin/Trip To Windsor
  8. Row Jimmy

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The malleability and durability of the Grateful Dead's songs are proven once again with these pleasant though hardly riveting Celtic-tinged readings. The highlight here is the way Danny Carnahan and his cadre of musicians seamlessly fuse traditional Irish jigs and reels with familiar Dead favorites, as bouzouki, mandolin, harp, uilleann pipes, and whistle all contribute to the mix. Yet, this collection is a bit too pristine and even-keeled to be a truly satisfying listen, lacking the adventurousness, vibrancy, and emotional bite that made the Dead special. While Deadheads may not find much to savor here, fans of New Age, Celtic string bands, and hushed folk music may enjoy these lovely versions and may be surprised at how lovely many of the Dead's melodies are. --Marc Greilsamer

Album Description

Debut CD of the world's only Celtic All-Star Grateful Dead jam band. Bay Area festival favorite Wake the Dead weaves together sizzling Irish jigs, reels, and airs with the most singable songs of the Grateful Dead. The band's unique takes on favorites like Sugaree in waltz-time or the bagpipe romp through Bertha have been critically acclaimed worldwide. Combining fiddle, pipes, guitar, mandolin, bass, Celtic harp, and percussion, this is pure, toe-tapping, all-acoustic joy.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars What a combo!.......2007-07-06

I've seen them live twice and will again in late July.
Marvelous group of players with a unique repertoire of songs.

5 out of 5 stars lyric and beautiful.......2005-05-13

Wonderful Celtic tunes along with well done Grateful Dead favorites.

Tasty mandolin and drumming.

A real joy.

5 out of 5 stars Wake the Dead.......2003-09-01

Losing the Grateful Dead was hard. After Jerry died, there were a sudden spate of cover albums, and this may be the finest of them. It is both closer to the soul of the original and more original than most. Wake the Dead has created a synergy from traditional "Celtic" music and the songs of the Grateful Dead, an energetic interpretation with no sloppy sentimentalism, nothing nostalgic in tone. The musicianship is as high as the Dead and the melodies and harmonies sweeter and clearer than what Dead ever managed. Wake the Dead play with both precision and passion.

The music sings down my nerves, as if it were reverberating through time. Old music, new music, immortal music, all tied together with strings of the fiddle and other instruments, notes speaking of death and rebirth, the music itself seems to make promises for the future while fulfilling some of the promises that Jerry had made.

This album is neither an imitation of the original nor a bold new interpretation of known material. It's a brilliant gem, a crystalline piece of music not to be missed.

5 out of 5 stars She Didn't "Like" The Dead, Until She Heard This.......2003-07-02

My wife never considered herself a fan of the Dead, didn't really like their music. Then a friend gave us this and it is hard to get anything else on the CD player! Wake the Dead is a bunch of seriously talented Celtic players (I've managed to catch them live a few times now) that also happen to think the Dead's catalogue of original music is something to be treasured. They have put together arrangements that meld Dead with traditional Celtic tunes into some kind of jams that the Dead themselves would smile upon. So . . . acoustic and folky . . . the lyrics and the melodies shine through. Check it out!

3 out of 5 stars More Jackalope than Jackstraw.......2003-01-23

This well-meaning group of pleasant-voiced and solid-pickin' Northern Californians is neither Celtic nor, obviously, the Grateful Dead. Despite the promising premise, this recording delivers the spirit of neither.

Celtic tunes (played in a Bay Area Bluegrass style) are crudely spliced onto Dead tunes, with virtually no exploration of the intriguing possibilities of cross-cultural interpretation.

Where's the crazy joy or tragic edge of Celtic music? Where's the zany inventiveness of the Dead? Not here. Just bland No-Cal readings of both.

This disc is so annoying, I'd give it 2 stars, but out of respect for the group's music competence and noble goals they get three stars from me. But no further listens.
Songs to Wake the Dead
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    Alien Sex Fiend , Gitane Demone & Marc Johx , Switchblade Symphony , The Shroud , Rosetta Stone , Big Electric Cat , Children on Stun , Nosferatu , Spiral Trance , and Corpus Delicti
    Manufacturer: Cleopatra
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    ASIN: B000EHWUVQ

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    Track Listing: 1. Alien Sex Fiend - Magic (Pyramid Mix) 2. Demonix - Perv (Remix) 3. Switchblade Symphony - Dollhouse (The Damned Mix) 4. The Shroud - Caged Bird 5. Christian Death - Hour of the Wolf 6. Eva O. - Angel of Death 7. The Wake - Procession 8. Rosetta Stone - Adrenaline (Hard Mix) 9. Big Electric Cat - Christabel 10. Corpus Delicti - The Shelter 11. The Damned - Grimly Fiendish (live) 12. Die Form - Bite God 13. Children on Stun - Leveled Out 14. Nosferatu - Farewell My Little Earth 15. Spiral Trance - Close Your Eyes
    Wake Up Dead
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • A grower but once you get in your hooked
    • vailtrail.com/ weekly shuffle/ CD Review by Samantha Donen
    		 Wake Up Dead
    The Nervous Return
    Manufacturer: La Salle Records
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    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0002VEPE4
    Release Date: 2004-09-28

    Tracks:

    1. Dramahead
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    3. Red Camaro
    4. Murder Weapon
    5. Wake Up Dead
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    7. It's Not Enough
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    Album Description

    This music is the sound of defiled Hollywood hallucinations, channeling the feral aggression of Iggy's Detroit, the romantic melancholy of post-punk London, and Bowie's darkest glam fantasies. Their sound and live shows are threatening and electrifying, making you laugh, turning you on, and pissing you off, sometimes all within one song. PARENTAL ADVISORY.

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    4 out of 5 stars A grower but once you get in your hooked.......2006-02-10

    Yes I confess I bought this a) the cover looked soo cool b) The Nervous Return sounded quite cool name and the songs have cool names C) theres the tenuous Blink 182 link d) I can sniff out good albums and I am 90 percent effective. OK this is post punk, stoneresque rock if you like punk pop then this record might just be too difficult for you, but those who like the idea of fugazi/Pennywise mixed with queens of the stone age with a melodic edge and a sense of urgency then you will like this, the songs fade in and breakdown with amazing guitar work. Oh yeah the vocalist has a hint of 80s about him that is most prominent on So and So from such and such. I can reccommend this to anyone who is sick and bored of generic bands that don't inspire, the first listen may not hook you but be persistent . not for everyone.

    4 out of 5 stars vailtrail.com/ weekly shuffle/ CD Review by Samantha Donen.......2005-11-03

    The Nervous Return, Wake Up Dead
    One day you are just cruising along thinking everything is OK and then you wake up dead. That's the idea behind the latest album from L.A. pop rock band, The Nervous Return. Wake Up Dead creates a sense of urgency in their first album with intense driving music that lyrically targets the apathetic. It's like a combo of Queens of The Stone Age, Foo Fighters, Descendants, and Offspring. Perfect album to listen to if you are pissed off. Web link: thenervousreturn.com.
    Storm in the Land: Music of 26th North Carolina
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • A 'must-have' for afficiandos of 19th Century Brass Bands
    • Civil war Music
    		 Storm in the Land: Music of 26th North Carolina
    American Brass Quintet Brass Band
    Manufacturer: New World Records
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    ASIN: B0000649O1
    Release Date: 2002-04-30

    Tracks:

    1. Dixie/Bonnie Blue Flag
    2. Southern Victorial March
    3. Here's Your Mule
    4. Canary Bird Waltz
    5. Slow March From 'Belisario'
    6. Trovatore Quickstep
    7. Rock Me To Sleep, Mother
    8. 26th Regiment Quickstep
    9. Bettraite Polka
    10. Serenade
    11. Melange Waltz
    12. Col. Vance's March
    13. Dead March
    14. India Rubber Overcoat Medley: India Rubber Overcoat/Old Slave/Long, Long Ago
    15. Maryland! My Maryland!/Old North State
    16. Col. Hoke's March
    17. Sleepers Wake
    18. Covenant
    19. Die Ehre Gottes
    20. Rifle Regiment Quickstep
    21. Waltz
    22. Come Where My Love Lies Dreaming/Annie Of The Vale
    23. Lorena/Bright Smiles

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars A 'must-have' for afficiandos of 19th Century Brass Bands.......2003-05-06

    Impeccable performance by professional musicians, using antique instruments. The arrangements which include quicksteps, polkas, waltzes and hymns are from the only complete set of Confederate Band Books to survive. Thirty-plus pages of liner notes on the music and the instruments by Dr. Nola Knouse of the Moravian Music Foundation are almost worth the price itself. This CD is a must for anybody who likes Civil War Brass-Band Music.

    5 out of 5 stars Civil war Music.......2002-07-01

    I found this to be an excellent CD - very good tunes/ good tempi/ and generally very enjoyable - I particularly liked the two waltzes that are included - I can thoroughly recommend this recording

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