Da' Man

Da' Man

Track Listings
1. Introduction
2. Wake Up Y'all
3. Rap Phenomenon
4. LOVE
5. Mad Flow
6. Da' Cross
7. Let Go !!
8. The Crown
9. You Da' Man
10. Sir Bug Out
11. Drum Roll
12. 4Given
13. You Can Run
14. Crossroads Live

Editorial Reviews
July 1998 Review of Da' man by: Efrain Alicea a.k.a Brother E.- The Hip-Hop Zone
DA' MAN, Brothers Inc. 4 Da' Lord. I was anticipating getting this album for a long time. I was waiting for them to finally get their groove on for me to hear in my CD player. When I first got it the first thing I saw was their backs to me on the album cover, which I didn't like, until I really looked and saw that they were: 1) on top of the world, and 2) pointing to the heavenly realms! That right there hit me. Think about it, on top of the world, as in overcoming the world, as in conquering the world. Then pointing to the Heavens, as in pointing to the one that got them where they were, as in pointing to their reason for being. Aren't we supposed to do that? Shine on this earth, not be of it and point all the glory to God? Just a little preaching for you! And....that preaching is totally appropriate because if nothing else, you will always know that Brothers Inc. 4 Da' Lord is all about Jesus Christ.

There are 14 tracks which include an interview, interludes, testimonies and of course their music! Each cut is totally, unmistakably about Jesus Christ.

The first song track, #2 on your CD player, "Wake Up Y'all", is just that, a wake up call to us sleeping Christians that forget that we're not here just to be here, but we're here to serve the Lord. "Whatcha waitin' for?" Track #7 is a call to "Let Go" and let God into your heart. There's definitely an evangelistic theme to this song. Track #9, "Da Man", which is the one that won them 1st place in WWDJ's New Talent Search 1997, is a track that you will definitely NEVER forget, showing us that "God is the Man with the world in His hands!" Track #13, "You Can Run", is like a modern day Jonah story complete with water (see if you can figure that one out) cause, "You could run but you can't hide/once the Lord is in your heart He'll always be your side". This song was also adopted to Nicky Cruz' play, "Run Baby Run", which depicts the life of international evangelist, Nicky Cruz. Finally, there's track # 14, which is MY personal favorite track on the whole album. It's called, "Crossroads Live." Why do I like it? It's a full, live band, on the spot, top of the dome freestyle session with Sir Bug Out going off in the Spirit! This is definitely a great song!

Now, you might have noticed that I haven't talked about the beats or the style. That's because the beats are simply phat and the rhyming style is simply phat! There's really a little bit for everyone on this album, OLD school and NEW school. Most the tracks are produced by LOVE for 4 Da' Lord Productions.

The entire crew is Sir Bug Out, a.k.a. Bert Bocachica; Da' Cross, a.k.a. Rick Bocachica; The Crown, a.k.a. Michael Hamlett; and LOVE, a.k.a. Marcus Barker. Each one raps a little different and can virtually flow in any kind of direction.

I definitely recommend you pick this album up because like I said, there's something for everybody as well as the fact that Brothers Inc. 4 Da' Lord is totally about Jesus. There's no guess-work when it comes to what they rhyme about and that to me is Tru Hip-Hop, getting that message across! There simply IS no compromise!

Product Description
Da' Man is a Gospel Hip-hop CD with an East Coast feel. Song after song, hard hitting biblical lyrics are delivered over beats without compromising the positive messages. This is the first CD the group ever made. They have stepped up in all aspects of Hip-hop for their new release entitled "The Time Has Come", which is due to release late 1999.

Da' Man

Da' Man
Essential Bach
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • so amazing
  • Essential Bach is OK
  • Excellent collection of mostly recognizeable music
  • Exquisite Essential Bach
  • Good
 Essential Bach

Manufacturer: Decca
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004SPLF
Release Date: 2000-06-13

Tracks:

  1. Toccata And Fugue In D Minor: Toccata in D minor
  2. Orchestral Suite No. 3 In D Major: Air
  3. Prelude in C major
  4. Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 In G Major: Allegro
  5. Goldberg Variations: Aria
  6. Sleepers Awake: Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme
  7. Violin Concerto No.1 In A Minor: I Allegro moderato
  8. Jesu, joy of man's desiring
  9. Keyboard Concerto No.4: Allegro: I Allegro
  10. Cello Suite No.3: Bourees I & II: Bourrees I And II
  11. Concerto for Oboe & Violin In C Minor: Adagio
  12. Mass In B minor: Crucifixus
  13. Cello Suite No.1 in G Major: Praeludium
  14. French Suite No.5 in G major: Gigue
  15. Prelude in D Minor
  16. Brandenburg Concerto No.5 In D Major: III Allegro
  17. Matthaus-Passion: St Matthew Passion

Tracks:

  1. Brandenberg Concerto No.2 In F Major: I Allegro
  2. Concerto For 2 Violins In D Minor: II Largo, ma non tanto
  3. Lute Suite In E Major: Prelude
  4. Cantata: Sheep may safely graze
  5. Cello Sonata In G Minor: II Adagio (excerpt)
  6. Italian Concerto In F Major: II Allegro
  7. Weihnachtsoratorium: Pastoral sinfonia
  8. Violin Concerto No.1 In A Minor: II Andante
  9. Partita No.1 In B Flat Major: Gigue
  10. Orchestral Suite No.2 In B Minor: Menuet
  11. Orchestral Suite No.2 In B Minor: Badinerie
  12. Oboe Concerto In F Major: Siciliano
  13. Brandenberg Concerto No.3 In G Major: I Allegro
  14. Violin Partita No.2 In D Minor: Allemande
  15. Violin Partita No.2 In D Minor: Gigue
  16. Keyboard Concerto No.2 In E Major: I Allegro (excerpt)
  17. Cantata: Sanctify us by thy goodness
  18. Keyboard Concerto No.5 In F Minor: II Largo
  19. Concerto In A Minor: I Allegro

Amazon.com

It is not possible to fit 36 Bach masterpieces on two CDs, so what Essential Bach does is present individual movements from across a range of the composer's work. The anthology is clearly aimed at the newcomer, and the absence of booklet notes to put the music in context is disappointing. We are only given titles, performers, and what films the extracts have been featured in, from Rollerball to The English Patient.

On the plus side, most if not all of the music is instantly recognizable, by melody if not by name. Everything from the Brandenburg Concertos to "Air on a G String" to the B Minor Mass and St. Matthew Passion is represented. Performances range from 1960 to 1993, encompassing both early instrument and modern orchestra interpretations by a wide variety of forces, including Sir Neville Marriner with the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields and Raymond Leppard leading the English Chamber Orchestra. Given such diversity the result is unavoidably a patchwork, albeit one made from the finest materials, and as such is perhaps best treated as a sampler to aid exploration of the vast legacy of one of the very greatest composers who ever lived. --Gary S. Dalkin, Amazon.co.uk

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars so amazing .......2006-06-14

I love this kind of playing. this is my favorite classical cd.

3 out of 5 stars Essential Bach is OK.......2005-09-29

This is a good basic primer. A true Bach lover might find a better selection/orchestra.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent collection of mostly recognizeable music.......2005-03-18

LOVE LOVE LOVE this 2-CD set. I bought I a awhile back and have enjoyed it very much. My toddler likes it too. I think it's a great value for the money and may have to get another copy if this one wears out.

5 out of 5 stars Exquisite Essential Bach.......2005-02-01

Value and exquisite sampler of Bach on two CD's at an affordable price. Recorded by the likes primarily of Academy of the St. Martin-in-the-fields, Chicago Sympony, Boston Symphony, English Chamber Orchestra and with virtuoso performers as William Bennett, Heinz Hollinger, Pepe Romero, and Wolfgang Rubsam, one gets treated to wonderful Bach exerpts of all his fantastic breath and depth of chamber, symphony and choral works.

One will have to go to other places to find background on these marvelous compositions as the liner notes only list perfomer and date recorded.

5 out of 5 stars Good.......2004-07-13

This is a good album but for information on real choral music visit www.freewebs.com/bachster67/
Agnus Dei: Music of Inner Harmony
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Agnus Dei music of Inner Harmony
  • Simply The Best
  • Wow!
  • Profound sublimity
  • Beautiful music
 Agnus Dei: Music of Inner Harmony

Manufacturer: Erato
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000005E4J
Release Date: 1997-02-18

Tracks:

  1. Agnus Dei, op.11 - Barber
  2. Cantique de Jean Racine, op.11 - Faure
  3. Kyrie - Palestrina
  4. Ave Verum Corpus K 618 - Mozart
  5. Jesus bleibet meine Freude - Bach
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  9. Hear my prayer - Mendelssohn
  10. The Lamb - Tavener
  11. In paradisum - Faure
  12. Miserere mei, Deus - Choir Of New College Oxford

Amazon.com

Beyond this recording's new age packaging and title is a splendid sampling of some of the world's finest choral music, sung by one of the world's outstanding choirs. This "anthology of sacred choral music" spans 400 years and includes such masterpieces as Allegri's Miserere, Bach's "Jesu, joy of man's desiring," and Barber's exquisite Agnus Dei, which is the composer's choral setting of his famous Adagio for Strings. Along the way we also hear Mozart's sublime "Ave verum corpus," Elgar's "Lux aeterna," and the Kyrie from Palestrina's Missa Papae Marcelli. There has been a choir at England's New College, Oxford, since the year 1379, and this impressive line of experience shows in the intelligent, unfaltering, and finely polished performances by today's ensemble of 16 boys and 12 adults. --David Vernier

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Agnus Dei music of Inner Harmony.......2007-05-14

Not really my thing but mother in law loved it.

5 out of 5 stars Simply The Best.......2007-02-23

You'll love this music. This is music for all moments of your life

5 out of 5 stars Wow!.......2006-07-08

I'm a long-time listener of all things rock-'n-roll, from Classic rock, to Alternative, and even a little Metal. I first heard this CD while having dinner at a friends house a long time ago, and I loved it. I've always been enchanted with choir music, so I bought this CD. Well, after years of listening to it to help me to unwind in the evening, I somehow misplaced it. So I came to Amazon to order both I and II. Of the two CD's, the first one is still the best, and it still helps me to relax after a long day. The choir show tremendous range in their singing, the assorted instruments are well-played, and I can almost imagine myself sitting in a centuries-old cathedral, enjoying the music and how it rings throughout the cathedral.

Buy it. You won't be disappointed.

5 out of 5 stars Profound sublimity.......2006-02-27

This album offers music that is profoundly moving and sumbline. It takes the listener onto an inner journal of extraordinary emotional depths and heights

5 out of 5 stars Beautiful music.......2006-01-18

The first song I've heard on this CD is "Miserere Mei..." and I loved it the first minute. I've heard it from a friend who likes classical, and I would've never bought this on my own.

All other versions of these songs I've heard since don't compare to the versions on this CD. Maybe because it was my first listen, maybe they're just good.
Very Best of
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • A great introduction to the art of Placido Domingo
  • This is really the best.
  • If you like Placido at all, you must have this CD.
  • Rare And Great Domingo Classics
  • A real Bobby Dazzler
 Very Best of
Placido Domingo
Manufacturer: EMI Classics
ProductGroup: Music
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ASIN: B000083GOJ
Release Date: 2003-04-22

Tracks:

  1. Ill Mio Tesoro
  2. Un'aura Amorosa
  3. Dies Bildnis Ist Bezaubernd Schon
  4. La Ci Darem La Mano
  5. Vani Sono I Lamenti...Svegliatevi Nel Core
  6. Pays Merveilleux...O Paradis
  7. Quel Trouble Inconnu Me Penetre...Salut ! Demeure Chaste Et Pure (Faust, Act III)
  8. Ah! Tout Est Bien Fini... O Souverain, O Juge, O Pere (Le Cid, Act III)
  9. None But The Lonley Heart
  10. Lensky's Aria
  11. Donna, Non Vidi Mai (Manon Lescauy Act, II)
  12. Ah, Manon, Mi Tradisce
  13. Dammi I Colori...Recondita Armonia
  14. E Lucevan Le Stelle (Tosca, Act III)
  15. Ch'ella Mi Creda (La Fanciulla Del West, Act III)
  16. Dai Campi, Dai Prati (Mefistofele, Act I)
  17. Virgini Muse...Quando Al Soave Anelito
  18. O Sink Hernieder, Nacht Der Liebe
  19. Was Am Besten Er Kann...Hoho! Hohei!

Tracks:

  1. Se Quel Guerrier Io Fossi!...Celeste Aida
  2. Su, Profetessa...Di Tu Se Fedele
  3. Forse La Soglia Attinse...Ma Se M'e Forza Perderti
  4. O Tu Che In Seno Agli Angeli
  5. Su, Cacciator...Fontainebleau!...
  6. Niun Mi Tema
  7. Ach, Wie So Herrlich Zu Schau'n
  8. Sckenkt Man Sich Rosen In Tirol
  9. Gern Hab'ich Die Frau'n Gekusst
  10. O Vaterland...Da Geh'ich Zu Maxim
  11. Dein Ist Mein Ganzes Herz
  12. Mi Aldea
  13. Cancion Del Sembrador
  14. No Puede Ser
  15. Serenata
  16. Copillas De Belen
  17. Coplas Del Pastor Enamorado
  18. En Aranjues Con Tu Amor
  19. Jealousy Tango
  20. La Golondina

Amazon.com

Placido Domingo is a phenomenon, and every aspect of his artistry is on display in this 2-CD compilation, which includes arias from his signature roles in Italian, French, German, and Russian operas, and songs from Viennese and Spanish operettas. The original recordings range from the early 1970s to the present and show that though over the years his bright golden voice has taken on a darker, more burnished glow, it has retained the melting lyricism, the heroic ring, the thrilling top notes, and the focused intensity that make it instantly recognizable. (Comparing the Verdi arias included here with their counterparts of later vintage in the all-Verdi set The Tenor Arias bears this out.) The program demonstrates his stylistic and expressive versatility and his ability to instantly establish character and mood, from Lenski's sorrow (in Eugene Onegin), Cavaradossi's heart-rending despair (in Tosca), Otello's shattering agony, to Tristan's passion, Siegfried's exuberance, Faust's ardor (first in French by Gounod, then in Italian by Boito). In three Mozart arias, Domingo spins endless, perfectly shaped phrases with incredible breath control, then adds an oddity: the famous duet between Zerlina and Don Giovanni, a role he has not performed. Five Viennese operetta songs, one of which he also conducts, are delightful; there is a smile of pleasure in his voice, but not a hint of kitsch. By contrast, Tchaikovsky's "None but the Lonely Heart" is spoiled by an orchestration that is pure Hollywood. In the final Spanish group, he is on home ground and incomparable. This is a glorious record, a must for all lovers of great singing. --Edith Eisler

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars A great introduction to the art of Placido Domingo.......2007-07-04

Placido Domingo, of course, is one of the finest tenors of the latter part of the 20th century. This 2 CD set well captures his talent, showing the range of his singing. We hear cuts from Puccini and Verdi to Tchaikovsky and Wagner to Strauss and Handel. And even a traditional Spanish sung and some operetta thrown in for good measure!

This is a wonderful introduction to his artistry, and shows that he can sing well across a variety of styles and eras. Let's sample some cuts:

"Il mio Tesoro" (from Mozart's Don Giovanni) is a difficult aria to sing well. And Domingo is up to the challenge. He displays a smooth and rich voice. His is one of those distinctive tenor voices, like Tucker's or Pavarotti's, that is quickly recognizable. This is, as noted, a challenging piece and Domingo handles it well, showing off considerable vocal agility in the process.

From the same opera, "La ci darem la mano," a sweet duet with, in this instance, soprano Susan Graham. This seductive work is sung well by both parties and is a ravishing version.

From Puccini's "Tosca," "Recondita armonia." At the close, his voice rises above orchestra and chorus. Overall, well and richly sung.

And now for something very different. . . The "Forging Scene" from Siegfried. One may not think of Domingo as a heldentenor, but he does a serviceable job here. His voice sometimes appears a bit light, but, overall, he does estimable work. He catches Siegfried's spirit as he forges the shattered remains of his father's sword, "Nothung." When he sings the name of his sword at the close, with the leitmotif ringing out from the orchestra, it is an affecting moment.

Then, "Celeste Aida" (from Verdi's opera). A stentorian voice well deployed to meet the challenges of this wonderful aria. Some tenors scoop as they move from those lower to the higher notes; Domingo's voice is well controlled here. The final high note is well hit.

Strauss (Junior's) "Ach, wie so herrlich zu schau'n" is a romp! A fun piece and well sung by Domingo. He demonstrates, as before, excellent vocal agility.

Lehar's "O Vaterland" is also fun. It is a sprightly tune sprightly sung.

Finally, he ends the second CD with a traditional Spanish tune--"La Golondrina." He does not overpower this work with operatic technique. He sings it well and affectingly.

So, all in all, if one wants a good introduction to Placido Domingo's vocal oeuvre, this is a very strong starting point.

5 out of 5 stars This is really the best........2007-05-16

I have many of Mr. Domingo's recordings but I really love this one. He seems to get better with age. Some of the songs are on some of my other recordings but they seem new and fresh on this CD. I really think this is the best of Placido Domingo.

5 out of 5 stars If you like Placido at all, you must have this CD........2005-04-06

Placido Domingo has been around for so long, it is easy to take this great artist for granted. I totally agree with the previous reviews of this album; I can also say that I had the opportunity to hear him live in concert on April 2, 2005 in Biloxi, Mississippi, and his voice is still stunning. His opening aria that night was the prayer from El Cid, "O Souverain," which he dedicated to the memory of Pope John Paul II. This piece is the 8th selection on CD 1, and is from a 1997 live recording. His thrilling finish blew me away when I listened to it the first time, and and the crowd on the recording reacts the same way the Mississippi audience did when we heard him. That aria alone is worth the price of this CD set.

5 out of 5 stars Rare And Great Domingo Classics.......2005-03-08

EMI's "The Very Best Of" series is a wonderful way for the opera lover/novice or even connoisseur in training to get acquainted with the great singers of opera in the 20th century. It is possible that in a few years, the great singers of today (from the 90's up to now and further into the future) will grace the album covers of The Very Best Of...The Very Best Of Renee Fleming, The Very Best Of Salvatore Licitra, etc. This is not exactly the best of Domingo. It is more of a collection of rare and wonderfully expressive arias from operas that range all over the map- Mozart, Verdi, Puccini, Wagner, Meyerbeer, Gounod, Massenet. Now, here's the reason why so many people adore Domingo, myself included - Domingo is a Renaissance Opera Tenor. He has sung almost every tenor role in the opera universe. Even if he is, to some, the "tenor who sang with Pavoratti in the three tenors" he proves he's the strongest of the bunch, the most dedicated, the most prolific and most artistic. Domingo has a beautiful voice, with secure high register and dark, masculine middle chest voice and exciting dramatic electricity! He's sung more than 50 operas, in addition operetta and Spanish Zarzuela (the Spanish equivalent to musicals or operetta which is where he got started and his parents sung in Zarzuela) and he has also recorded Spanish mainstream love songs for Latin audiences. A winner of Grammies, an actor in movies about operas that he starred in (Tosca, La Traviata, Otello) and the most active tenor on tv broadcasts, he is just incredible and powerful.
He is a great force in opera.

Even in his old age, he does'nt seem to be slowing down or call it quits. Recent performances (2000-2005) include Eugene Onegin, the lead in Queen of Spades, Rasputin in Debra Dratell's Nicolas and Alexandra, Idomeneo and his next role Parsifal. He is the singular tenor who mastered every repertoire- Mozart (Don Ottavio, Tamino...unfortunately Domingo as Don Giovanni is a miscast because he is too noble and romantic and GOOD to be a bad guy)..to Puccini heros (Mario Cavaradossi in Tosca, Dick Johnson in Fanciualla Del West, Rodolfo in Boheme, Pinkerton in Madame Butterfly, Calaf in Turandot) Verdi heroes (Radames in Aida, Don Carlos, Stiffelio, etc) to the French repertoire...Gounod (Faust, Romeo) Meyerbeer heroes, Massenet hero (Des Grieux, Le Cid) and Saint Saens (Samson) the list goes on and on. When this man dies, an era will die with him. His legend will live on because he will leave behind dozens of albums, movies and memories......

5 out of 5 stars A real Bobby Dazzler.......2004-02-19

Fans of Mr. Domingo would be lucky to find a selection of music that more profoundly explores and exhibits the diversity of his vocal ability and interpretation than is offered on these two discs. Delicious displays of Mozart, ringing renditions of the most challenging high Italian roles, powerfully rounded accounts of some of the heavy German/Russian repetoir, and some noticably nostalgic songs from the light Spannish tradition provide an impressive catalogue of the great man's rich, focussed, technically impecable and singularly beguiling vocal talent. Those who are yet to form an opinion on any particular genre of the operatic spectrum would do well to start here, so eclectic is this album. Also, you might be reassured to know that, should you become an admirer of P.D.'s talent as a result of listening to this compilation, (it is difficult to resist), you will have no trouble finding other recordings by him. A record-breaker with more than 110 roles to his repetoir (40 is a respected total for an opera singer), he is the most recorded tenor in history, leaving more than 80 complete accounts to date of operas in the Italian, French, German and Russian traditions.
Fiorello! (1959 Original Broadway Cast)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Fiorello
  • A sleeper of the first order
  • A new York-centric non-hit
  • Laguardia isn't just an airport
  • a classic, underrated Broadway gem
 Fiorello! (1959 Original Broadway Cast)
Sheldon Harnick
Manufacturer: Angel Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002SOJ
Release Date: 1993-09-14

Tracks:

  1. Act 1: Overture - Fiorello Orch
  2. Act 1: On The Side Of The Angels - Bob Holiday/Nathaniel Frey/Patricia Wilson
  3. Act 1: Politics And Poker - Howard Silva/Chor
  4. Act 1: Unfair - Tom Bosley/Chor
  5. Act 1: Marie's Law - Patricia Wilson/Nathianiel Frey
  6. Act 1: The Name's La Guardia - Tom Bosley/Chor
  7. Act 1: The Bum Won - Howard Do Silva/Chor
  8. Act 1: I Love A Cop - Pat Stanley
  9. Act 1: 'Til Tomorrow - Ellen Hanley/Chor
  10. Act 1: Home Again - Bob Holiday/Nathaniel Frey/Patricia Wilson/Pat Stanley/Tom Bosley/Howard Da Silva/Mark Dawson...
  11. Act 2: When Did I Fall In Love - Ellen Hanley
  12. Act 2: Gentleman Jimmy - Eileen Rodgers/Chor
  13. Act 2: Little Tin Box - Howard Da Silva/Chor
  14. Act 2: The Very Next Man - Patricia Wilson
  15. Act 2: Finale - Tom Bosley/Patricia Wilson/Chor

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The team of composer Jerry Bock and lyricist Sheldon Harnick came up with only six shows--but what shows! In addition to the phenomenally successful Fiddler on the Roof, aficionados usually gush about 1963's She Loves Me and 1959's Fiorello!. The latter turned a not particularly appetizing topic--the years leading to Fiorello LaGuardia's election as mayor of New York--into a great musical. (It even won the Pulitzer Prize for drama, only the third musical to do so.) Harnick and Bock's versatility was in evidence as they wrote numbers in every Broadway style: novelty, ballad (about sweatshops), duet (the absurdly catchy and funny "Marie's Law"), and, of course, a rousing number that doesn't really fit anywhere but is so good that it simply must be included (Eileen Rodgers's "Gentleman Jimmy"). This may be one of the wittiest, most melodic shows you've never heard. --Elisabeth Vincentelli

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Fiorello.......2007-03-09

Great music. Only; I wish I had a DVD of the show.....

5 out of 5 stars A sleeper of the first order.......2007-03-06

Fiorello is a very dark comedy about the corrupt back-room politics, croneyism, and skulduggery surrounding Fiorello laGuardia's political career. Oh, and there's a romance thrown in. "Politics and Poker" in particular has a timely poignancy in light of the runup to the 2008 elections with Clinton, Obama, and -um - whoever the heck else is on the Democrat wanna-be list. I have to think there are some pretty stark parallels here. But then, that's what this timeless, delightful sleeper of an operetta is all about.

2 out of 5 stars A new York-centric non-hit .......2006-11-15

This never rose to the level of a 'hit'. At this time (2006) it is dated
technically and artisticly. It didn't win in '59, there is little hope that it will be remembered fondly in '06.
In the end I bought it for archival purposes only and I'm being kind.

5 out of 5 stars Laguardia isn't just an airport.......2006-08-07

Fiorello! was basically a play about New York City's great mayor, Fiorello Laguardia, that was turned into a musical by having an overture and 14 songs. Long ago, back in the late 1950s, I saw it as a child and really liked it - I've always wondered what it would be like to hear it again. Well, it is nothing less than spectacular! It has the best song about politcal corruption (!) ever written, Little Tin Box; a great song about a broken date, Marie's Law; a lyrical paean to back-room politics, Politics and Poker; and 11 others, all equally good (in fact, there's not a single dud in the score - as you would expect since it was written by the writers who did Fiddler on the Roof). The voices are great, the lyrics are all to the point, the music is unforgettable, and, for all those who don't know the story, the disc notes are really helpful. Maybe this is politcs seen through rose-tinted glasses, but it's wonderful to hear!

4 out of 5 stars a classic, underrated Broadway gem.......2003-11-04

FIORELLO! is a lovely, ahead-of-its-time musical, based on the career of New York mayor Fiorello La Guardia. It starred Tom Bosley as La Guardia with a dream cast including Ellen Hanley, Pat Stanley and Eileen Rodgers.

The score, an early collaboration from Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick (SHE LOVES ME, FIDDLER ON THE ROOF) is very strong, and includes several show-pieces like "Politics and Poker", "Little Tin Box" and "On the Side of the Angels".

Ellen Hanley (who had previously been criminally under-used as Polly Bergen's understudy in FIRST IMPRESSIONS) glows in the role of feisty Thea, the sweatshop workers' leader. She has two of the score's best ballads, "'Til Tomorrow" and "When Did I Fall in Love".

Pat Stanley (who earned a Tony for her performance in the disastrous GOLDILOCKS) gets the cute number "I Love a Cop". Eileen Rodgers (who later starred in a successful off-Broadway revival of ANYTHING GOES) sings the showstopping "Gentleman Jimmy", a manic flapper tune. FIORELLO! is a fantastic show in that it has no less than 3 strong female roles.

For those who only started following Tom Bosley's career during his 'Happy Days', the fact that he was a top-drawer musical theater talent will come as a big surprise. Bosley played the entire run of 795 performances. Bosley later made many more successful Broadway appearances including BEAUTY AND THE BEAST and (as of this review's writing) a triumphant stint in the Sam Mendes revival of CABARET.

This lovely reissue on the Angel Broadway label sounds as fresh as paint. An excellent remaster job and an excellent cast album.
Da Hit Man Presents Reggaeton Latino
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Some Good Tracks
  • papi chuli says this is raggaeton latino
  • Excellent Compillation of Reggaeton Hits
  • Don Don
  • DON OMAR IS #1
Da Hit Man Presents Reggaeton Latino
Don Omar
Manufacturer: Machete Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Latin Music | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000BT00FA
Release Date: 2005-12-06

Tracks:

  1. Reggaeton Latino (Chosen Few Remix) - Fat Joe
  2. Dile - Don Omar
  3. Ella Y Yo - Aventura
  4. Pobre Diabla - Mr. Vegas
  5. Dale Don Dale (Remix) - Fabolous
  6. Scandalous - Cuban Link
  7. Bandoleros - Tego Calderon
  8. Anque Te Fuiste (Remix) - Play-N-Skillz
  9. Hold You Down (Remix) - Jennifer Lopez
  10. Entre Tu Y Yo - Don Omar
  11. Ronca - Zion
  12. Guayaquil - Don Omar

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An arsenal of high-wattage guests and fresh beats spice up Da Hitman Presents Reggaeton Latino, an energetic remix collection that plays like a sizzling genre primer. Former preacher-turned-reggaeton ambassador Don Omar has assembled single remixes, collaborations, and a few new tracks for a collection that pumps and sways with effortless ease. There's nothing here that hasn't been featured on other albums, but the sum of so many hip-swiveling parts is pretty great indeed. Fat Joe and N.O.R.E. lend some grit to the title track; hip-hop star Fabolous brings a confident flow to "Dale Don Dale"; and reggaeton master Tego Calderon colors "Bandoleros" with his breezy, streetwise vibe. "Ella y Yo," a previously released pairing with Bachata group Aventura, still simmers, as does "Hold You Down," a silk-and-sandpaper duet with Jennifer Lopez that vastly improves on the wispy original. (Sorry, Fat Joe.) Standout track "Dile" gives Don Omar a chance to showcase his distinct vocal flow, but it's the album closer "Guayaquil"--a fiery, tropical cumbia--that proves this Hitman still has a few tricks up his sleeve. --Joey Guerra

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Some Good Tracks.......2007-02-22

I was blown away by the video "Reggaeton Latino," and had to check out the CD. Overall, it's pretty good. There are about three or four tracks that are good enough to make regular rotation in my music collection.

That being said, there's a LOT of filler on this album, and only the hardcore can withstand an entire hour of Reggaeton beats that start to sound like the same song over and over.

The best tracks are 1 "Reggaeton Latino," an anthem-type song that's ugly good. Track 6 "Scandalous" by Cuban Link has the infectious hook that makes it hard to keep the volume turned down. Track 5 "Dale Don Dale" featuring Fabolous has a strong, hitting beat that has to be heard (and felt). There are a few other good tracks in here, then the rest kind of sounds like generic Raggaeton filler that would work as background to a dance but not for listening.

5 out of 5 stars papi chuli says this is raggaeton latino.......2006-03-30

if you ask papi chulo, this is the dom omar cd to get, it has all da hitz como Pobre diabo, raggaeton latino, y mucho mas. Es nessesario para all fans of Don Omar. This is the latest music from the latin communities and it is worth chacking out, papi chulo loves altin music from the 1930's to today, and some people need to stop critisizing the music and just enjoy it. Soy latino y proud!!! Buy ths cd ahora

5 out of 5 stars Excellent Compillation of Reggaeton Hits.......2006-03-13

New to Reggaeton...but I quickly realize Don Omar is one of the best.

5 out of 5 stars Don Don.......2006-02-17

This CD is one of his best. I am an avid fan of William Omar Landron aka Don Omar, and I am just amazed of his talent and his voice. I love this man and this CD.

5 out of 5 stars DON OMAR IS #1 .......2006-01-15

HIS NEW CD OF DA HITMAN PRESENTS REGGAETON LATINO IS SO AWESOME. NO WONDER HE'S THE KING OF KINGS.
I DON'T ONLY SAY IT BECAUSE I LOVE HIM ONLY FOR HIM I ALSO LOVE HIS MUSIC AND THE WAY HE IS. HE IS A GREAT ARTIST.
MANY OF THIS REGGAETON ARTIST ARE GOOD AND THEY SAY THEY ARE #1, BUT SO FAR THW WAY I SEE IT, DON OMAR IS STILL AND ALWAYS WILL BE #1 , AND I AS A FAITHFUL FAN WILL KEEP ON SUPPORTING HIM TILL THE END ...

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Bach: Greatest Hits
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Teeming with classics
  • Excellent Introductory CD!
  • Good Introduction to Bach.
  • Bach For Dummies?
  • A super introduction to Bach
 Bach: Greatest Hits

Manufacturer: Sony
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ASIN: B000002A1B
Release Date: 1994-08-09

Tracks:

  1. Cantata No.147, Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben: Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring
  2. The Anna Magdalena Notebook, Ang. 114: Minuet
  3. Toccata And Fugue In D Minor, BWV 565: Toccata
  4. Toccata And Fugue In D Minor, BWV 565: Fugue
  5. Orchestra Suite In D Major, BWV 1068: Air
  6. Orchestral Suite In B Imonr BWV 1067: Badinerie
  7. Cantata No.208: Sheep May Safely Graze
  8. Invention No. 1 In C Major, BWV 772
  9. Magnigicat In D Major, BWV 243: Magnificat
  10. Sleepers, Awake (Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme)
  11. Invention No.4 In D Minor, BWV 775
  12. Invention No.8 In F Major, BWV 779
  13. Concerto For Two Violins, Strings And Basso Continuo In D Minor, BWV 1043: I. Allegro
  14. The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I, BWV 846: Prelude In C Major
  15. 'Brandenburg' Concerto No.2 IN F Major, BWV 1047: III. Allegro assai
  16. A Mighty Fortress Is Our God, BWV 302
  17. 'Brandenburg' Concerto No.3 In G Major, BWV 1048: II. Allegro
  18. Fugue In G Minor, BWV 578, 'Little'
  19. Suite For Lute In E Major, BWV 1006a: Gavotte en Rondeau
  20. Concerto For Harpsichord, Strings And Basso Continuo No.5 In F Minor, BWV 1056: II. Largo
  21. 'In dulci jubilo,' BWV 751
  22. 'Bist du bei mir' (If Thou Be Near): Aria
  23. Italian Concerto In F Major, BWV 971: III. Presto
  24. Sinfonia
  25. 'Goldberg' Variations, BWV 988: Aria da capo

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Teeming with classics.......2007-03-01

I purchased this for track #10, which I'd happened to hear on the radio...it stayed in my head until I tracked down the CD. I have a relatively basic working knowledge of classical music, so this long playing collection was an excellent and surprising introduction to several of Bach's diverse works...both well known and more obscure. Certainly a worthwhile addition to your classical collection.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent Introductory CD!.......2006-06-29

This CD is an excellent introduction to the works of Johann Sebastian Bach. It's certainly not exhaustive, but it's a start. It also includes pieces from Johann Michael Bach, as well as another composer (whose name escapes me at the moment) whose work was once mistakenly attributed to JSB. This entire series of CDs is perfect for those who wish to learn more about the Classical Masters. Start with this series, and then by all means, delve deeper into their respective repetoires. You won't be disappointed.

4 out of 5 stars Good Introduction to Bach........2006-02-27

I don't want to repeat what has been said already but this is a great indroduction to Bach. The variety on this release is good, but like has been said numerous times before, the amount of variety fails to set a single mood. But with a low price and a great deal of variety this is a great CD for those who want to start getting into Bach. Recommended.

4 out of 5 stars Bach For Dummies?.......2002-07-18

A smattering of short excerpts -- many not on their native instruments -- to introduce the great literature left to us by J.S. Bach. Some of the versions are truly inspired, a few are not.

If you like what you hear here, by all means seek out the full-length, original instrument versions!

5 out of 5 stars A super introduction to Bach.......2002-03-04

For someone who knows little about Bach and wants to learn something, you couldn't do better than to give them this CD. Ormandy and the Philadelphia Orchestra give their signature warm, plush sound to the work of the great Johann Sebastian Bach, making him sound very nearly like a Romantic rather than a baroque or classical composer. This is not a bad thing--some complain that Bach, with his mathematical leanings, leaves them cold. That isn't possible with the inviting material on this CD.
Handel: The Masterworks (Box Set)
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    		Handel: The Masterworks (Box Set)

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    ASIN: B00062FLI8
    Release Date: 2004-11-30
    Mendelssohn: The Masterworks [Box Set]
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Uneven quality but great value
    • A superb collection of Mendelssohn
    		 Mendelssohn: The Masterworks [Box Set]

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    ASIN: B00062FLJ2
    Release Date: 2004-11-30

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Uneven quality but great value.......2007-04-30

    Brilliant Classics has found a niche with their extremely low-price multi-disc collections of the work of a single composer or performer. The Bach, Mozart and Chopin Complete Editions are legitimately considered to be artistic and economical triumphs. But the Masterworks series are more uneven. Currently available from Amazon France at about a buck per CD, they're still a bargain for those interested in quickly building a music library. But it's worth keeping a few things in mind. Unlike the Bach and Mozart Editions, these are not always historically informed performances. In this Mendelssohn set, the Hanover Band puts in a cameo (in Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage), but most of the ensembles use modern instruments, techniques and proportions. This doesn't always work out, as in the case of the ponderously heavy recordings of the String Symphonies by an apparently full complement of Gewandhausorchester Leipzig strings (Mendelssohn likely wrote these early works for a much smaller group). The caliber of the performances varies too, ranging from good to poor, and from marquis musicians such as Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau to a few Dutch who-dats. The chamber musicians generally acquit themselves well (though the Octet recording is marred by an engineering flaw in the last movement, distortion, at least on my copy). But the symphonies suffer from some substandard performances, such as the Italian Symphony's live recording with not only audience noise but also ensemble flaws such as a distracting clarinet squeak in the first movement's recapitulation. Another strike is the lack of program notes. Brilliant's Complete Editions provide a booklet or CD-ROM with program notes, but here you'll need to do your own research.

    Despite these shortcomings, this set is still good value (at least at Amazon France's current price of 31 Euros). And it's a fine way to become acquainted with Mendelssohn's music.

    5 out of 5 stars A superb collection of Mendelssohn.......2007-03-24

    Let me preface this by saying that most of these works were not new to me - I own many other Mendelssohn CDs and have enjoyed his compositions for some time now. Also, this set is available much cheaper elsewhere, particularly from European retailers.
    The symphonies are well-performed. 'Reformation' is an inspired live recording. The 12 string symphonies, written in Mendelssohn's youth, are also included. The concertos are exceptional - the violin concerto is as good as you'll find anywhere. The oratorios Elijah and Paulus are included, as well as the complete chamber works and a diverse assortment of choral works. The last few discs include the Lied ohne worte, the epic organ sonatas, and excellent renditions of A Midsummer Night's Dream and Fingal's Cave. While there are a few sketchy performances in the choral and chamber works, the performances and recordings are generally very solid, and the body of work couldn't be better.
    Mad About Bach
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Excellent Music and Recording
    • This Uncultured Yahoo Loves It
    • Nice selection of Bach
    		 Mad About Bach

    Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000001GKE
    Release Date: 1993-07-13

    Tracks:

    1. Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 In G Major: Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 In G Major: Movement I
    2. Oboe Concerto In D Minor: Oboe Concerto In D Minor - Adagio
    3. Zion Hears The Watchmen Singing
    4. Orchestral Suite No. 2 in B Minor: Orchestral Suite No. 2 In B Minor - Badinerie
    5. Orchestral Suite No. 3 In D Major: Orchestral Suite No. 3 In D Major - Air On A G String
    6. Orchestral Suite No. 3 In D Major: Orchestral Suite No. 3 In D Major - Gavotte I - II
    7. Concerto In D Minor For 2 Violins: Concerto In D Minor For 2 Violins - Largo ma non tanto
    8. Suite In G Minor: Suite In G Minor - Bourree
    9. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring
    10. Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 In F Major: Brandenburg Concerto No. 2 In F Major - Allegro assai
    11. Concerto For Oboe And Violin In C Minor: Concerto For Oboe And Violin In C Minor - Adagio
    12. Gavotte In E-Flat Major
    13. Partita No. 3 In E Major: Partita No. 3 In E Major - Preludio
    14. Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 In G Major: Brandenburg Concerto No. 4 In G Major - Presto
    15. Sonata No. 1 In G Major: Sonata No. 1 In G Major - Adagio
    16. Mass In B minor: Mass In B Minor - Et resurrexit
    17. Two-Part Invention No. 8 In F Major
    18. Italian Concerto In F Major: Italian Concerto In F Major - Allegro
    19. Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 In D Major: Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 In D Major - Allegro

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Excellent Music and Recording.......2005-10-04

    It is a better recording than other classical music CD's I've had, and is an impeccable execution of Bach's work. It led me to buy other "Mad About" series CD's of which I'll comment elsewhere. "Mad About Bach" is a fabulous CD of which I never tire. It is motivating. I have been listening to this "Mad About Bach" CD music for 8 years and still love it as one of my favorites.

    5 out of 5 stars This Uncultured Yahoo Loves It.......1999-12-13

    I own and enjoy a good number of classical CD's but am far from an expert on what constitutes good and faithful performances. However, I can say that this CD is thoroughly enjoyable to me. My experience has been like lemur@earthling.net's, as many of these songs stay in my head, too, which is a great thing. A good bargain, too.

    5 out of 5 stars Nice selection of Bach.......1998-01-13

    It's nice to hear a variety of pieces (guitar, harpsichord, etc) on one CD. Some of these tunes I can't get out of my head. :-) END
    Classic Chillout, Vol. 2
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • Great Classical Spectrum
    		Classic Chillout, Vol. 2
    Various Artists
    Manufacturer: EMI Classics
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00005Y49H
    Release Date: 2004-03-09

    Tracks:

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

    Tracks:

    1. Time To Say Goodbye - Orchestra
    2. Aquarium - Katia & Marielle Labeque
    3. Barcarolle (Les Contes D'Hoffman) - Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
    4. Jean De Florette Theme - Toots Thielemans
    5. La Valse D'Amelie - Yann Tiersen
    6. Love In Slow Motion - The Planets
    7. Heart Of The Volunteer - David Temple
    8. II. Adagio - Ton Koopman
    9. Nimrod ('Enigma' Variations) - London Symphony Orchestra
    10. Going Home (Largo) - Izzy
    11. Sarabande - Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields
    12. Facades - John Harle
    13. Panis Angelicus - Halle Choir
    14. Teleplene And Rubber Band - Simon Jeffes
    15. Agnus Dei - National Youth Choir Of Great Britain
    16. II. Romance - Garrick Ohlsson
    17. Jesu, Joy Of Man's Desiring - Choir Of King's College, Cambridge
    18. II: Andantino - James Galway
    19. Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini - Cecile Ousset
    20. An Ending - Brian Eno

    Album Details

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

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Great Classical Spectrum .......2005-03-21

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

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