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 Sweeping, seductive, and superlative!, 2006-02-24
Figueras offers the listener a triumphant collection of evocative songs. Let's dispense with a possible concern. This CD is sub-titled "Lullabies". Anyone going to sleep listening to Figueras should see either a hearing or a brain specialist. While they may pacify children, adult listeners will be exhilarated by the sweeping range of her voice and exquisite presentation. Figueras' expressive style simply transcends descriptive praise. From soaring appeals to the heavens to quiet, soothing reassurances, she demonstrates the magnitude of her evocative skills. One can sense constrained passion in each song as she moves from one culture to another through the collection. That one of the pieces was commissioned for this collection is further proof of the extent she provides the listener - she's not confined to neither time nor place.What is most clearly manifest in this musical anthology is Figueras' professionalism and her Catalan background. Unlike the operatic divas who have deigned to release popular renditions, she demonstrates how someone who truly understands the music of mountain villages or plains communities in any nation can elevate even the most "common" music. The selections range over five centuries or more, reinforcing the impression that nothing exceeds the capacity of her elegant voice to convey feeling to the enraptured listener. Each of us will likely settle on a favourite selection. Predictably, my own is a Catalan piece of an anonymous composer. Perhaps because the lullaby is in her native tongue, the richness of Figueras' rendition evokes intense emotional response. Would that i'd been born a Catalan! Alia Vox was launched to give fresh impetus to the recordings of Figueras, her husband Jordi Savall and the groups they have created together. This CD will remain a testimony to their efforts to produce the highest quality discs. The sound is excellent, clearly imparting voice and background instruments alike. With 18 selections from a variety of eras and locations, the notes for this CD are extensive. The text of each tune is given in the original and seven other languages. Could scholarship and the universality of music be given finer endorsement? [stephen a. haines - Ottawa, Canada]
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Artist:
Various Artists
Merry rock-mas, 2002-01-05
This is a great album for those who don't like the old carrols! This album has it all, I mean I just listened to it all christmas and I got myself in a great mood for the holidays!!!This is a must buy for all christmas's!!!
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Artist:
Frantic Flintstones
 This CD is NOT for the faint-hearted - lol, 2002-03-13
As the title says The Frantic Flintstones led by Gavin "Chuck" Harvey ROCK OUT ,the two collections comprising this CD pull together some of the best tracks from the Flintstones` early neo-RaB days and showcase several tracks that the guys have revisited for various labels over the years like "Hot Head Baby","Ol` Black Joe" and "Bedrock".The latter seasonably recreated as "O Little Town Of Bedrock".As the title of the second part claims it is "Not The Christmas Album" ,although it does boast three Flintstone-warped Elvis Christmas classics ,"Blue Christmas" ,"Santa Bring My Baby Back To Me" and "Santa Claus Is Back In Town" which justify the title somewhat.All in all a welcome CD release of these vinyl gems and for me a worthwhile addition to any collection owned by a fan of the genre.
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Artist:
Low
To the casual observer, the holidays are the happiest, jolliest time of the year: the blinking lights, the merry carols, the parties, the good cheer on every street corner and in every shop. However, the statistics tell us that, for many, the holidays are the time of year when depression reaches its annual peak. It is for these people, then, that American slow-core three-piece Low have released Christmas, their collection of heartbreakingly downbeat holiday songs. The eight songs on this mini album are a mix of new compositions--"If You Were Born Today", the sparkling "Just Like Christmas"--and traditional favourites--"Silent Night" and their sublime take on "Littl...
For Christmas Past Present and Future, 2007-12-24
Christmas again - what better time to review Low's superb festive album which portrays a more common Christmas experience for many than the forced jollity of your Slade or Wizzard mega-hit.
This eight-track CD is a beauty. Four original Low songs show great variety - from the pure pop of `Just Like Christmas' with its sleigh bells ringing to the hauntingly spiritual telling of the Nativity in `Long Way Around the Sea'.
The cover versions of old (roast) chestnuts are simply inspired. `Silent Night' has wonderfully simple acoustic arrangement whilst `Little Drummer Boy' has never sounded like this before. It is drenched in guitar reverb and feedback a la My Bloody Valentine but is incredibly moving.
`Christmas' obviously has special resonance at this time of year but the CD can be enjoyed as much in July as December. It is by turns melancholy, thoughtful, reflective and beautiful. Can you ask for more for Christmas?
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Various Artists
A middle-of-the-road rock and pop assortment, The Edge of Christmas repackages chestnuts such as Bing and Bowie crooning "Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy" and Dave Edmunds's version of Chuck Berry's classic "Run Run Rudolph." In between there are marginal readings of "Please Come Home for Christmas" from Pat Benatar, "Winter Wonderland" by the Cocteau Twins, and Queen's "Thank God It's Christmas." The real treasures are the Pretenders' "2,000 Miles," a wistful, tender lament about being away from loved ones during the holidays, and the Waitresses' zesty minor classic "Christmas Wrapping." The scruffiest gem is the Pogues' "Fairytale in New York," with animated vo...
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Rated: Exempt
Staring:
The Darkness
Don't Let The Bells Ring (Darkness), 2009-02-06
This Item was received well before Christmas. It was well packed and had reasonable postage. Highly recommended seller. I particularly was impressed by the display for this item. I would certaily recommend again this company.
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Rated: Exempt
Staring:
Backstreet Boys
backstreet brill!!, 2009-04-18
What a bargain! I paid £1.61 for this dvd (the postage and packing were more expensive!) and have had hours of fun singing and dancing along with the boys! Love this type of music and can thoroughly recommend this to everyone. I shall be on the lookout for more bargains like this!
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Artist:
Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Wow - - Fabulous!, 2007-02-01
This is a truly fabulous production in every way - the glorious music and almost unbelievable spectacle of the unsurpassed Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square makes this DVD the best Christmas concert I have ever seen.
Filmed in the Conference Centre next to The Tabernacle in Salt Lake City, Utah, this choral spectacular of 360 singers and the orchestra of over 100 players has got to be seen to be believed - this is a concert just boiling over with the joy of Christmas and also contains some very deeply moving and spiritually uplifting performances by the sensational choir and orchestra. With superb contributions by actress / singer Audra McDonald and actor Peter Graves I can guarantee you will thrill to the beauty and emotion of this 2005 Christmas extravaganza.
The opening of the concert is nothing short of sensational - the dancers process into the hall to the mind blowing "Carol Of The King" perfomed by the fabulous singers and orchestra.This sets the scene for the rest of the concert - only the Mormons could put on a production of this scale.
The size of the concert hall itself is breathtaking and the spectacle of choir,orchestra and dancers is stunning.
One cannot fail but to be impressed,touched and deeply moved at the quality of the musicianship and commitment of the people of the Mormon Church as they are all volunteers in both choir and orchestra.
This concert will stir up all kinds of emotions within you and whether or not you are a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, or any other church for that matter, you will surely feel the spiritual meaning of the Christmas message in this magnificent concert. The picture quality and stereo sound are excellent and if I could award twenty stars it would be inadequate - this is one not to be missed.
Happy viewing and listening.
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Artist:
Andre Rieu
Christmas with Andre Rieu, 2010-01-20
I must admit that I hadn't heard of Andre Rieu until I saw him on the Royal Performance on tv and straight away bought his latest disc and dvd. I have since purchased a few more including Christmas with Andre Rieu where he tells the story of his chilhood christmasses and thoroughly enjoyed it. When I listen to his cd's I can almost see his face and how he enjoys his music. Looking forward to buying more
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Various
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