 | Brian Eno, Adam Clayton, The Edge Passengers: Original Soundtracks 1 Label: Island Original Release Date: 11/7/1995 Release Date: 11/7/1995 |
Review by:
IC B.. - 1/22/2025 2:28 PM
""Passengers: Original Sountracks 1" contains film music by Brian Eno, Adam Clayton, The Edge, Larry Mullen Jnr and featuring extra passengers Luciano Pavarotti, Howie B, Holi.
Highly interesting, and a great cross-section of unusual, mostly electronic music.
Tracklisting:
1: United Colours (5:31)
from "United Colours of Plutonium" (Tetusuji Kobayashi, Japan)
2: Slug 4:41
from "Slug" (Peter von Heinkeken, Germany)
3: Your Blue Room 5:28
from "Par-Dela Les Nuages / Beyond the Clouds" (Michael Antonioni, Wim Wenders, Italy)
Narrator: Adam Clayton
Organ: The Edge
4: Always Forever Now 6:24
end titles from "Always Forever Now" (John Leng Qi, Hong Kong)
Arranged By [String Arrangement]: Paul Barrett
Sequencer: Des Broadbery
5: A Different Kind Of Blue 2:02
from "An Ordinary Day" (Lurlene Clewman, USA)
Vocals: Brian Eno
6: Beach Sequence 3:25
from the film "Par-Dela Les Nuages / Beyond the Clouds" (Michael Antonioni, Wim Wenders, Italy)
Piano: Bono
7: Miss Sarajevo 5:41
from "Miss Sarajevo" (Bill Carter, USA)
Arranged By [String Arrangement]: Craig Armstrong
Tenor Vocals [Tenor Voice]: Luciano Pavarotti
Translated By [Italian Translation]: Anna Mazzarotto
8: Ito Okashi 3:25
from "Ito Okashi / Something Beautiful (Rita Takashina, performance at Wakan Hotel Theatre Performance Centre, Fukushima)
Vocals, Written-By [Co-writer]: Holi (2)
9: One Minute Warning 4:40
from "Ghost in the Shell" (Mamou Oshii, Japan)
Sequenced By [Rhythm Sequence]: Larry Mullen Jnr
Synthesizer [Additional]: Holger Zschenderlein
Voice: Holi (2)
10: Corpse (These Chains Are Way Too Long) 3:35
from "Gibigiane / Reflections" (Also Gianniccolo, Milan)
Saxophone: David Herbert (2)
Vocals: The Edge
11: Elvis Ate America 2:59
from "Elvis Ate America" (Jeff Koons, New York)
Engineer: Howie B.
Vocals [Call Vocal], Recorded By [Rhythm Track], Written-By [Co-writer]: Howie B
12: Plot 180 3:41
from "Hynotize" / Love Me Til Dawn (Peter Sedgeley, London)
13: Theme From The Swan 3:24
from "The Swan", (Joseph Mamat, Hungary)
14: Theme From Let's Go Native 3:07
from "Let's Go Native" (Roger Vuijkers, South Africa, unreleased)"
 | Ron Sexsmith Other Songs Label: Interscope Original Release Date: 6/17/1997 Release Date: 6/17/1997 |
Review by:
Bridgett M. (SingingInMySleep). - 1/19/2025 4:17 PM
"Ron Sexsmith is an amazing singer and songwriter, and Other Songs is an excellent album. The best endorsement I can give is to share how, the first time I heard him, he was the opener for someone who ended up being sick and couldn't perform. He became the headliner, and though he was unknown to me, once he started singing I was not disappointed at all. Two of my favorite songs here are "Strawberry Blonde" (one of the best story songs ever) and "Honest Mistake," but I love it all. I really appreciate how clearly he sings--all the better for hearing his fantastic lyrics. I don't understand how he isn't a household name; you can help correct this injustice by listening to him in your home!"
 | Tom Eslick Blackwater Original Release Date: 5/25/1996 Re-Release Date: 6/1/1996 |
Review by:
IC B.. - 1/16/2025 9:06 PM
""Tom Eslick is a decades proven singer/songwriter who has performed at clubs, colleges, and coffehouses throughout the northeast. His longest gig was a six year stint as house musician at the famed Trapp Family Lodge, and he has played for houses as small as The Press Room in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to a jam packed Sanders Theatre at Harvard University as a warm up for Fairport Convention. Tom's songs are a blend of humor and reflection, of satire and thoughtful commentary on events that affect us all. As one critic remarked, Tom is "Martin Mull embodied in a Segovian guitar master." Tom's performances, indeed, are showcased by intricate guitar work, with a string of engaging patter between beautifully crafted songs."
Tracklisting:
1: Anchored in the Past
2: It Depends
3: Eastbound Train
4: Blackwater
5: User Friendly
6: Run with the Sun
7: Yardsale Wedding Gown
8: I'm a YO!
9: Roll Along
10: New Math
11: My Old Car
12: One More Round"
 | Brian Setzer The Dirty Boogie Label: Interscope Records Original Release Date: 6/23/1998 Release Date: 6/23/1998 |
Review by:
Terry M. (tmulcahy). - 1/14/2025 9:26 AM
"Wonderful music! I enjoy every track. This CD remains near my six-CD player so I can throw it in there with some other favorites. I also put it on a thumb drive full of jazz and blues so I can listen in my car. CD players in cars have disappeared, and I'm not going to drain my phone data again with a Blu-ray connection. I used to have a used Toyota Prius with a six-CD player, but those are long gone now. The music is selected randomly, so this one stands out when it comes on."
 | Akili Akili Label: M-A Music International |
Review by:
Bruce T.. - 1/9/2025 1:13 PM
"Wonderful album in the New Age/World genre. Relaxing and enjoyable throughout. Unique in the genre. is the use of Trombone. The recording is all digital. The sound quality is as good as the music. Highly recommended."
 | Disneyland Resort; Don Dorsey; Jim Christensen, Paul Beaver Disney's Electrical Parade Release Date: 8/14/2001 |
Review by:
IC B.. - 1/7/2025 11:07 AM
""In 1972, when [Disney] Entertainment Vice-President Bob Jani suggested that music from"Fantasia" should accompany the new parade of lights for Disneyland, Producer Jack Wagner was surprised. Jack thought that something electronic, rather than orchestral, should accompany the unique parade. He asked Bob for 48 hours to prove his point. His instinct proved to be the spark that ultimately brought to life the unique musical sound that has become world renowned as Disney's Electrical Parade.
As Jack played tune after tune..his hopes were fading fast. Every selection was made up of electronic bleeps, twangs, far-out sounds and humorous-sounding tape loops. Nothing captured the truly magical spirit of the light parade. Once Jack heard "Baroque Hoedown" [by Jean-Jacques Perrey and Gershon Kingsley (1967)], within seconds he knew he had found the missing musical key to the parade.
A quick search of Los Angeles-based musicians turned up synthesizer programmer Paul Beaver, considered "the only guy" for synth work in Hollywood in 1972. Paul programmed the electronic sounds and two demo tracks were completed: a short patriotic medley and the original "Baroque Hoedown" recording with a synth bass line added. Bob Jani heard the latter and was thrilled.
The unique musical sound of Disney's Electrical Parade has remained timeless for three-and-a-half decades and has been heard by over 100 million people worldwide."
Thanks to http://www.dondorseyconsulting.com/dscoop-ep.htm"
 | Shotgun Jazz Band Yearning |
Review by:
Keith C.. - 1/5/2025 3:51 PM
"This is a very important album because Marla Dixon is singing and playing her heart out for us once again. The other most import work is "Steppin on the gas". No weak song on either album.
Get them while they're hot does not apply, Marla has scorched the life out of every song she has ever sung."
 | John [Composer] Adams, Philip Glass, Steve Reich, David C. Heath, London Chamber Orchestra Minimalist - The Music of John Adams, Philip Glass, Steve Reich & Label: Virgin Classics Original Release Date: 1/1/2006 Re-Release Date: 9/12/2006 |
Review by:
Antonino P. (Antonino). - 12/30/2024 1:19 PM
"I am a fan of so-called minimalist music and this is an excellent compilation of assorted minimalists"
 | Music From Party Of Five (1994- Television Series) |
Review by:
Bridgett M. (SingingInMySleep). - 12/19/2024 4:24 PM
"I'm including the track listings here since SwapaCD's information for this CD does not.
Track Listings:
1. BoDeans - "Closer To Free"
2. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy - "Cruel Spell"
3. Laurie Sargent - "Without Letting Go"
4. BT Featuring Tori Amos - "Blue Skies"
5. Chaka Khan - "Love Me Still"
6. Joe Jackson - "Stranger Than Fiction"
7. Syd Straw - "People Of Earth"
8. Stevie Nicks - "Free Fallin'"
9. Holly Palmer - "All I Really Want To Do"
10. Howard Jones - "If You Love"
11. Rickie Lee Jones - "Sunshine Superman"
12. Nanci Griffith - "It's A Hard Life Wherever You Go"
13. Rusted Root - "Send Me On My Way"
14. Shawn Colvin - "Climb On (A Back That's Strong)"
15. BoDeans - "Heart Of A Miracle""
 | Esso Trinidad Steel Band Van Dyke Parks Presents the Esso Trinidad Steel Band Label: Minky Records Original Release Date: 1/1/2009 Re-Release Date: 8/25/2009 |
Review by:
ROLAND C. (RockinRoland). - 12/14/2024 5:25 PM
"WOW! The first pan album that i ever bought and the same guys that I saw in The Bahamas in the late 70s. Can't believe that it's actually out on CD!!! Would love to get the DVD too, but I'd love to replace my worn-out vinyl, lol...."
 | Various Artists Peaceful Planet Label: Relaxation Original Release Date: 6/6/2000 Release Date: 6/6/2000 |
Review by:
IC B.. - 12/14/2024 1:57 AM
"This was certainly a nice surprise. Far from being standard-issue "relaxation music", "Peaceful Planet" presents the music of four accomplished "traditional" musicians from four regions of the world. Each segment is lovely.
Tracks 1-3 ("Spain") are original compositions by classical guitarist Cesar Fornes Berlanga. These are light, gentle pieces with a spontaneous, improvisational feel, paired subtly with the sounds of natural birdsong.
Tracks 4-7 ("South America") are presented by South Amercian musician Jorge Alfano, playing traditional instruments from the Altiplano.
Tracks 8-10 ("Zimbabwe") are musical explorations on mbira, by master player Erica Azim. The sound is like chiming layers of small, tuned bells.
Track 11 ("India") is by well-known North Indian musician G.S. Sachdev, who plays a raga in teental rhythm, pairing flute and tabla.
The booklet incuded is both respectful of each region's musical traditions and sufficiently detailed to provide the listener with a sense of what inspires each perfomer. I liked the balance found on this disc of well-chosen, diverse music, as well as acknowledgement of the skill, individuality and inspirations behind each of the four musicians. A very nice project, done tastefully."
 | Rem Monster Label: Warner Bros / Wea Original Release Date: 1/1/1994 Re-Release Date: 1/16/1998 |
Review by:
David K.. - 12/13/2024 12:08 PM
"Simply putâ¦a must have for your collection. Full of great tracks!"
 | Fleetwood Mac Behind the Mask Label: Warner Bros / Wea Original Release Date: 4/10/1990 Re-Release Date: 3/29/1990 |
Review by:
David K.. - 12/13/2024 12:05 PM
"I like this album a lot, but without Lindsey Buckingham, it almost seems like a different band other than Fleetwood Mac. Always great to hear Stevie and Christine, but there's not enough of them. Again, I do like itâ¦although it sounds like I don't ð. Overall, I do recommend it to other FM fans."
 | The Vaughan Brothers Family Style Label: Epic Japan/Zoom Release Date: 6/2/2009 |
Review by:
William H.. - 12/12/2024 4:53 PM
"Vaughan Brothers, Nuff said."
| Juggernauts Live Lunch Release Date: 11/29/2005 |
Review by:
IC B.. - 12/9/2024 6:27 PM
"Everything but the Shel Siverstein track at the end was recorded live in 2005 at WFPK in Louisville, Kentucky -- the "live" feel really makes this a fun record. The Juggernauts are a jug band, but not too trad, as you will figure out soon enough --!
Tracklisting:
Intro to the Juggernauts (by Scott Mullins)
San Francisco Bay Blues
Intro to Jug Band Music
Jug Band Music (Memphis Jug Band)
(Get Your Kicks on) Route 66
The Sheik of Araby
Intro - People are Strange (yep - the Doors)
Into to Lydia the Tattooed Lady
Lydia the Tattooed Lady (yep - Groucho Marx by way of Arlen & Harburg)
Banjoreno
Foldin' Bed
Chicken Pie
Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens
Intro to Who Walks In When I Walk Out
Who Walks In When I Walk Out
You Gotta Have Skin
Gimme Three Steps
Closing Credits
Plastic ("Special surplus bonus track!")
I'd love to give credit to the musicians here, but all I can tell you is this....the disc is dedicated to former member "Big Daddy T" from his old bandmates "Fish", "Roscoe" and "Smiley". How can a band with guys named Fish, Roscoe, Smiley and Big Daddy be anything but great?? Enjoy!"
 | Timeless Favorites - What the World Needs Now Is...Bacharach & David (CD) Label: Reader's Digest Music |
Review by:
IC B.. - 12/6/2024 11:41 PM
"Tracklisting:
*Jerry Whitman / Perry Botkin, Jr., and his Orchestra - Raindrops Keep Falling My Head
*Perry Botkin, Jr., and his Orchestra - I Say A Little Prayer
*Francis Goya, and his Guitar And Orchestra - Magic Moments
*Joe Reisman, his Chorus And Orchestra - (They Long To Be) Close To You
*Benny Goodman and his Orchestra - I'll Never Fall In Love Again
*Nelson Riddle and his Orchestra - The Look Of Love
*Jo Stafford and The Pied Pipers / Paul Weston and his Orchestra - What The World Needs Now Is Love
*Norman Percival and his Orchestra - Alfie
*Arthur Greenslade and his Orchestra - Casino Royale
*Les Reid and his Orchestra - The Guy's In Love With You
*David Firman and his Orchestra - There's Always Something There To Remind Me
*Beverly Kelly and The Young World Singers / Alan Copeland and his Orchestra - One Less Bell To Answer
*Billy May and his Orchestra - Walk On By
*Joe Reisman and his Orchestra - Do You Know The Way To San Jose?
*Alan Copeland, His Piano, Chorus, and Orchestra - Wives And Lovers
*Arthur Greenslade and his Orchestra - Reach Out For Me
*David Whitaker and his Orchestra - The Windows Of The World
*The Nick Ingman Orchestra - Anyone Who Has A Heart
*Louis Nunley / Hank Levine and his Orchestra - Twenty-four Hours From Tulsa
*Ken Thorne and his Orchestra - I Just Don't Know What To Do With Myself"
 | Various Christmas with Branson's Stars Label: Krb Music Release Date: 9/30/2008 |
Review by:
John M.. - 11/22/2024 8:39 PM
"Tracks
1. JOY TO THE WORLD - MICKEY GILLEY
2. DECK THE HALLS - BOXCAR WILLIE
3. ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS (DEAR IS YOU) - LOUISE MANDRELL
4. O CHRISTMAS TREE - TOM T. HALL
5. O HOLY NIGHT - LARRY GATLIN
6. O LITTLE TOEN OF BETHLEHEM - MICKEY GILLEY
7. UP ON THE HOUSETOP - BOXCAR WILLIE
8. JOLLY OLD SAINT NICHOLAS - TOM T. HALL
9. I HEARD THE BELLS ON CHRISTMAS DAY - LARRY GATLIN
10. SILENT NIGHT - LOUISE MANDRELL WITH PEDRO THOMAS"
 | Together for Christmas: Rosemary Clooney and Other Legends |
Review by:
John M.. - 11/15/2024 9:34 PM
"Tracks are all original recordings for a vintage sound.
1. Silent Night Jo Stafford
2 Holy Night Mario Lanza
3 Jingle Bells Perry Como
4 The First Noel (Instrumental) The Three Suns
5 Away in a Manger Mahalia Jackson
6 God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Bing Crosby
7 Winter Wonderland Benny Goodman & Orchestra
8 All Around the Christmas Tree Sammy Kaye
9 An Old-Fashioned Tree Guy Lombardo & Royal Canadians
10 It Came Upon a Midnight Clear Rosemary Clooney
11 Silver Bells Bing Crosby & Carol Richards
12 Auld Lang Syne Guy Lombardo & Royal Canadians"
| David Arkenstone Himalayan Passage Label: Uni/Northsound Release Date: 10/20/1998 |
Review by:
Roger L. (lonrog). - 11/14/2024 9:00 PM
"Outstanding music which is the norm for the superb music artist David Arkenstone. Arkenstone is one of those artists who can be depended on for excellent music."
| Richard Clayderman Romantic Christmas Label: Sony Release Date: 10/25/1990 |
Review by:
John M.. - 11/14/2024 8:16 PM
"Great CD â makes a great playlist with âmellowâ Kenny G Christmas tracks and Manhattan Strings."
 | Dean Martin The Dean Martin Christmas Album Label: Legacy Recordings Original Release Date: 8/4/2017 Release Date: 8/4/2017 |
Review by:
John M.. - 11/14/2024 5:06 PM
"4.8 stars on Amazon.
Tracks
1 White Christmas
2 Jingle Bells
3 I'll Be Home for Christmas
4 Blue Christmas
5 Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
6 A Marshmallow World
7 Silver Bells
8 Winter Wonderland
9 The Things We Did Last Summer
10 Silent Night"
| Various Artists Peaceful Christmas Label: Unison Records Release Date: 7/29/1997 |
Review by:
John M.. - 11/14/2024 4:54 PM
"A great instrumental Christmas Cd. 4.4 stars on Amazon."
 | Crooning & Swooning Christmas Hits |
Review by:
John M.. - 11/13/2024 9:55 AM
"Great Cd.
Tracks --
01 Eartha Kitt - Santa Baby.wav
02 Ella Fitzgerald - Baby, It's Cold Outside.wav
03 Perry Como - 0 Come, All Ye Faithful.wav
04 Nelson Eddy - Good King Wenceslas.wav
OS Mario Lanza - We Three Kings of Orient Are.wav
06 Mahalia Jackson - Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.wav
07 McGuire Sisters, The - Christmas Alphabet.wav
08 Bing Crosby - Little Jack Frost Get Lost.wav
09 Vic Damone - It's a Marshmallow World.wav
10 Patti Page - Christmas Choir.wav
11 Bing Crosby - Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town.wav
12 Gene Autry - Frosty the Snowman.wav"
 | Split Enz 20th Century Masters: Millennium Collection (Reis) Label: A&M Original Release Date: 1/1/1987 Re-Release Date: 10/25/1990 |
Review by:
Bridgett M. (SingingInMySleep). - 11/11/2024 5:04 PM
"This is an excellent greatest hits collection that always improves my mood. "Six Months in a Leaky Boat" is my favorite song here, and somehow I don't think I had ever heard it until this collection. Now I don't know how I lived without it for so long. If you like Crowded House, Neil Finn and/or Tim Finn but haven't given Split Enz a chance, here's a great place to begin."
 | Various Classical Music for People who HATE Classical Music Label: Direct Source Label Release Date: 1/1/2003 |
Review by:
Brian K. (Deposit). - 11/11/2024 2:28 PM
"A random selection of popular classical music pieces for those new to the genre.
Track Listings (12) - Disc #1
Symphony No. 5 in C minor ('Fate'), Op. 67: 1st Movement
Die Zauberfl'te (The Magic Flute), opera, K. 620: Overtre
Concerto for oboe (or violin), strings & continuo in G minor (reconstruction), BWV 1056R: Largo
Album-Leaf: Andantino in E flat major, for piano, S. 163a/2
Suite for flute, harpsichord (or violin) & continuo in A minor (Concerts et Suites No. 5/11), TWV 42:a3: Air A L'Italian
Canon and gigue, for 3 violins & continuo in D major, T. 337
Symphony No. 101 in D major ('Clock'), H. 1/101: Adagio Allegro
Water Music Suite No.1 for orchestra in F major, HWV 348: Air
String Quartet in F major: 2nd Movement
The Sleeping Beauty, suite for orchestra, Op. 66a: Waltz
Work(s): Violin Concerto in D Major. Last Movement
Carmina Burana, scenic cantata for soloists, choruses & orchestra: Fortune-Empress of the World
Track Listings (12) - Disc #2
Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D major, BWV 1068: Air on the G String (Orchestral)
Music for the Royal Fireworks, for orchestra, HWV 351: La Rejouissance
Symphony No. 3 in E flat major ('Eroica'), Op. 55: 1st Movement
Overture to La cenerentola (Cinderella)
Prelude for piano No. 4 in E minor, Op. 28/4, CT. 169
Symphony No. 103 in E flat major ('Drumroll'), H. 1/103: 1st Movement
Les Pr'ludes, symphonic poem for orchestra, S. 97 (LW G3): [Excerpt]
Symphonie fantastique for orchestra ('Episode de la vie d'un Artiste...en cinq parties'), H.48 (Op. 14): A Ball
Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35: Finale
Berceuse sur le nom de Gabriel Faur', for violin & piano
Symphony No. 29 in A major, K. 201 (K. 186a): 4th Movement
Mass in B minor, for soloists, chorus & orchestra, BWV 232 (BC E1): [Excerpt]
Track Listings (12) - Disc #3
Violin Concerto, for violin, strings & continuo in E major ('La Primavera,' The Four Seasons; 'Il cimento' No. 1), Op.8/1, RV 269: Al
Violin Concerto, for violin, strings & continuo in E major ('La Primavera,' The Four Seasons; 'Il cimento' No. 1), Op.8/1, RV 269: La
Violin Concerto, for violin, strings & continuo in E major ('La Primavera,' The Four Seasons; 'Il cimento' No. 1), Op.8/1, RV 269: Al
Work(s): Song Without Words
Concerto Grosso in F major, Op. 6/6: 1st Movement
English Suite, for keyboard No. 3 in G minor, BWV 808 (BC L15)
Horn Concerto No. 3 in E flat major, K. 447: 1st Movement
Album-Leaf: Poco adagio, for piano (after Beethoven op. 123), S. 167c
Music for the Royal Fireworks, for orchestra, HWV 351: La Paix
Intermezzo for piano in B flat minor, Op. 117/2
Symphony No. 94 in G major ('Surprise'/'The Drumstroke'/'Mit dem Paukenschlag'), H. 1/94: Adagio Allegro
Work(s): Bagatelle"