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J. Lovins "Mr. Jim" (Missouri-USA)
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"Red Cliff ... Taro Iwashiro ... Silva Screen Records (2009)", Nov 23 2009
Silva Screen Records presents "RED CLIFF" (Original Soundtrack Recording) -- Beautifully scored by renowned Japanese composer Taro Iwashiro whose previous works include SHINOBI, AZUMIM, MEMORIES OF MURDER, BLOOD & BONES, plus GENGHIS KAHN --- Avex Trax newcomer alan, a female artist from Tibet, sings RED CLIFF (End Roll Version)/THEME SONG OF PART ONE (Asian Version) and RED CLIFF - RIVER OF NO RETURN (End Roll Version)/Theme Song, the momentous theme song from the heart are both haunting and mesmerizing --- Much appreciation to the Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra and lyricist Francis Lee for their outstanding contributions.
Now is here is something about the film, as John Woo returns to Chinese Cinema for the highly anticipated all-star period war epic Red Cliff, which is sure to be the biggest Chinese film event of the year. Set during the Three Kingdoms era of ancient China famously depicted in the classic novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Red Cliff brings to screen the storied volley for power among Wei King Cao Chao, Shu King Liu Bei, and Wu King Sun Quan, focusing particularly on the decisive Battle of Red Cliffs. Tony Leung Chiu Wai and Takeshi Kaneshiro face off as legendary military strategists Zhou Yu and Zhuge Liang, alongside an amazing cast that includes Chang Chen, Hu Jun, Zhang Fengyi, Vicky Zhao, Nakamura Shido, and Lin Chi Ling a flick not to be missed as the soundtrack holds the film together as both complement each other.
Track listing
1. The Battle Of Red Cliff (03:05)
2. On The Battlefield (08:43)
3. Light Of The Evanescence (02:32)
4. Shadow Of The Evanescence (02:26)
5. Shooooot! (01:43)
6. Decision For Justice (03:58)
7. Secret Stratagem (01:51)
8. Closing In Upon The Enemy (04:13)
9. Unseen Locus (03:01)
10. Precious One (05:22)
11. Sound Of Heartstrings (01:35)
12. In Loneliness (05:35)
13. Beyond The River (04:19)
14. Red Cliff (End Roll Version) / Theme Song Of Part I (07:12)
performed by Alan
15. Outroduction Of Legend (05:16)
16. Red Cliff (End Roll Version) / Theme Song Of Part II (03:32)
performed by Alan
Winner of Best Original Film Score at the 2009 Hong Kong Fiilm Awards --- Performed by the acclaimed Tokyo Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra and the film's main themes features the performance of Chinese J-Pop star Alan.
Each track contains its own feelings, and each note reflects a moment in the film. There isn't a composition on this CD that cannot be instantly framed to a part in the movie. This is one of those albums that you can listen to straight through. Taro Iwashiro perfectly articulates screen to sheet in the way that only he can --- All in all, I would have to say that this CD is an essential for both fans of soundtracks, anime, and classical music alike -- Just the way we like 'em.
Total Time: 64:00 on 16 Tracks ~ Silva America 1296 ~ (11/10/2009)
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Home for Christmas
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"Home For Chrismtas (1990) ... Mickey Rooney ... VCI Ent. (2009)", Nov 21 2009
VCI Entertainment presents "HOME FOR CHRISTMAS" (1990-TV) (96 min/Color) (Dolby digitally remastered) --- An endearing story with 89 year old veteran actor Mickey Rooney --- His performance is as always superb, with teary eyed moments in some of his scenes --- Very believable as a homeless man who gives his all for others that are in the same boat he's in --- As we watch the story unfold we are reminded that we are blessed with many things taken for granted, but thare are others who are less fortunate on this planet --- Rooney still has the magic that has kept him and his craft alive all these years --- Recommend this to anyone who has the slightest inclination to help others in need during this holiday season -- or 365 days of the year.
BIOS:
1. Mickey Rooney (aka: Joseph Yule Jr.)
Date of Birth: 23 September 1920 - Brooklyn, New York
Date of Death: Still Living
SPECIAL BONUS FEATURES
TRAILERS:
1. A CHRISTMAS CAROL (Alastair Sim as Ebenezer Scrooge)
2. I'LL BE SEEING YOU (Ginger Rogers, Joseph Cotton & Shirley Temple)
Hats off and thanks to Robert Blair and his staff at VCI Entertainment --- VCI was named in Variety and Hollywood Reporter as the first company to produce and release motion pictures directly to the home marketplace --- order your copy now from Amazon where there are plenty of copies available on DVD, stay tuned once again for top notch releases --- VCI are experts in releasing long forgotten films and treasures to the collector -- looking forward to more Nostalgic Collections.
Total Time: 96 min on DVD ~ VCI Entertainment #8564 ~ (11/03/2009)
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Buck Rogers
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"70th Anniversary (1939) ... Buck Rogers (Buster Crabbe) ... Vci Ent. (2009)", Nov 19 2009
VCI Entertainment and Universal Pictures present "BUCK ROGERS:70TH ANNIVERSARY" (1939) (Dolby digitally remastered) --- adapted from Edgar Wallace novel with 12 Chapters of vintage serial episodes loaded with action sequences --- story line involves Buck Rogers (Buster Crabbe) and his young friend Buddy Wade (Jackie Moran) as they both crash land in a trans-polar dirigible flight on an Earth mountain top, will they be killed --- what is this strange gas of suspended animations --- have the years passed so quickly with Buck and Buddy now 500 years into the future --- who now rules the planet Earth with such tyrannical despot --- what can be done to overthrow the leader Killer Kane (Anthony Warde) who wants all under his "Zombie" control and in enslavement --- can Buck, Buddy and Lt. Wilma Deering (Constance Moore) overthrow Killer Kane and his ally Prince Tallen (Philson Ahn) of Saturn --- who will win out on this universal war, watch "War of the Planets" the final chapter of this inter planetary sci-fi exciting adventure.
CHAPTER TITLES:
1. Tomorrow's World
2. Tragedy on Saturn
3. The Enemy's Stronghold
4. The Sky Patrol
5. The Phantom Plane
6. The Unknown Command
7. Primitive Urge
8. Revolt of the Zuggs
9. Bodies Without Minds
10.Broken Barriers
11.A Prince in Bondage
12.War of the Planets
SPECIAL FEATURES:
1. THE STORY OF BUCK ROGERS - 70 years ago and 500 years in the future [8:52 min]
2. BUSTER CRABBE - ALL AMERICAN HERO - recorded 1972 - [25:29 min]
3. PHOTO GALLERY - [4:47 min]
4. BUCK ROGERS RADIO SHOWS EPISODE #1 - aired from 1932 - 1947 - [15:22 min]
5. BUCK ROGERS RADIO SHOWS EPISODE #2 - aired 11/07/1932 - [13:54 min]
6. 2009 COMIC-CON BUCK ROGERS PANEL - [28:58 min]
7. BUCK ROGERS VS. THE TIGER MEN FROM MARS (1935) - [7:59 min]
Special footnote, actor Buster Crabbe graduated from the University of Southern California and won the 400 meter freestyle in which he medaled in the 1932 Olympics, went to work for Paramount in "King of the Jungle" (1933), next role was "Tarzan the Fearless (1933), Crabbe returned to Paramount Pictures was featured in Zane Grey Westerns which were well received, then came the roles that made him a household word "Flash Gordon" and "Buck Rogers" at Universal Picture Serials (1936-1940), meanwhile PRC Studios was looking for a leading hero "Billy the Kid" and "Billy Carson" in the 1940's B-Western series and ran its course for six years, later made several television appearances and appeared in a series "Captain Gallant and the Foreign Legion" (1955-1957).
BIOS:
1. Buster Crabbe (aka Clarence Linden Crabbe)
Date of Birth: 7 February 1908 - Oakland, California
Date of Death: 23 April 1983, Scottsdale, Arizona
2. Constance Moore
Date of Birth: 18 January 1920 - Sioux City, Iowa
Date of Death:16 September 2005 - Los Angeles, California
3. Anthony Warde
Date of Birth: 4 November 1908 - Pennsylvania
Date of Death: 8 January 1975 - Hollywood, California
4. Jackie Moran (aka John E. Moran)
Date of Birth: 26 January 1923 - Mattoon, Illinois
Date of Death: 20 September 1990 - Greenfield, Massachusetts
5. Ford I. Beebe (Director)
Date of Birth: 26 November 1888 - Grand Rapids, Michigan
Date of Death: 26 November 1978 - Lake Elsinore, California
Great job by VCI and their staff, as the digital transfer is a clean, clear and crisp print much better than the other video labels --- This collection is loaded with quality extra bonus features not found in previous collections --- order your copy now from Amazon who has the best for your every growing hobby or addiction.
Total Time: 241 min on DVD ~ VCI Entertainment 8570 ~ (11/03/2009)
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"The Great American Songbook Collection ... Beegie Adair ... Green Hill (2009)", Nov 2 2009
Green Hill Productions presents "THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK COLLECTION", A collectors dream come true with a line up of instrumental gems from the best known composers in America, featuring the Beegie Adair Trio with Beegie on piano, Roger Spencer on bass, Chris Brown on drums --- Beegie continues to be the "Master of Interpretation" of the composers pen, as she perform seventy five great American Songbook Standards, lush arrangements are presented with the signature and style we've come to love --- This is a beautiful box set from cover to cover, with some of the most beautiful music ever written --- you've hit the jackpot -- Enjoy!
This gold plated collection comes with a 34 page booklet rich in texture with a wealth of biographies on the composer, treatment of each selection by Beegie, the songs with backgrounds on them one by one --- Small biography on our favorite keyboardist Beegie --- Last page is Song Index inclusive with song titles in alphabetical order --- All of this by Will Friedwald with credits of seven books on popular music and culture, also the morning host on Standard Time on Sirius Satellite Radio.
GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK COLLECTION (Track Listings & Total Times)
DISC ONE (1) - RICHARD RODGERS
1. Have You Met Miss Jones 2. The Lady is a Tramp 3. Bewitched 4. Dancing on the Ceiling 5. My Romance 6. It Never Entered My Mind 7. Where or When 8. I Could Write a Book 9. Spring Is Here 10. You Took Advantage of Me 11. Manhattan 12. My Funny Valentine [Total Time - 42:50]
DISC TWO (2) - DUKE ELLINGTON
1. Don't Get Around Much Anymore 2. In a Sentimental Mood 3. Satin Doll 4. Solitude 5. Caravan 6. Sophisticated Lady 7. I'm Beginning to See The Light 8. Mood Indigo 9. It Don't Mean a Thing 10. Daydream 11. Take the A Train 12. All Too Soon [Total Time - 44:29]
DISC THREE (3) - HOAGY CARMICHAEL
1. Georgia On My Mind 2. In the Cool Cool Cool of the Evening 3. Heart and Soul 4. Skylark 5. Old Buttermilk Sky 6. Stardust 7. Ivy 8. The Nearness of You 9. Small Fry 10. Memphis in June 11. Two Sleepy People 12. One Morning in May 13. I Get Along Without You Very Well (solo) [Total Time - 46:33]
DISC FOUR (4) - GEORGE GERSHWIN
1. 'S Wonderful 2. Our Love is Here To Stay 3. Someone To Watch Over Me 4. Fascinating Rhythm 5. I've Got a Crush On You 6. Love Walked In 7. Foggy Day 8. Embraceable You 9. They Can't Take That Away From Me 10. Soon 11. But Not For Me 12. Summertime [Total Time - 45:01]
DISC FIVE (5) - IRVING BERLIN
1. Alexander's Ragtime Band 2. Cheek to Cheek 3. How Deep is the Ocean 4. Say It Isn't So 5. Easter Parade 6. Always 7. Blue Skies 8. They Say It's Wonderful 9. Isn't This a Lovely Day 10. Remember 11. A Pretty Girl is Like a Melody 12. White Christmas 13. God Bless America [Total Time - 47:07]
DISC SIX (6) - JEROME KERN
1. The Way You Look Tonight 2. Pick Yourself Up 3. Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man 4. I'm Old Fashioned 5. A Fine Romance 6. All The Things You Are 7. The Song Is You 8. The Last Time I Saw Paris 9. Yesterdays 10. They Didn't Believe Me 11. Smoke Gets In Your Eyes 12. Long Ago and Far Away 13. Old Man River [Total Time - 46:18]
One can hardly pick a stand out, entire compilation draws on slow tempos with blends of original sentiment and gorgeous melodies --- Give a listen to the opening and closing selections on every disc, each one is an ultimate classic standard in its own right --- All songs have stood the test of time and many will go on forever --- Such vocalist as Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Rod Stewart have left their mark on the American Songbook, but these arrangement from Beegie serves up an inimitable instrumental style that completely gets under your skin and you're loving every minute of it.
Any pianist can play straight jazz, Beegie's timing is perfection and the group follows her lead --- Now as an added plus of presentation and signature style is something to hear and enjoy --- Must make mention they nail every track, but don't take my word for it --- Sample some tracks on Amazon, sit back and listen to an outstanding and accomplished jazz pianist make this her own --- must have for all music lovers and fans of Beegie.
Total Time: 6 CD Box Set on 75 Tracks ~ Green Hill 5607 ~ (11/03/2009)
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"Saber Rider & the Star Sheriffs ... Complete Series (1987) ... VCI Ent. (2009)", Nov 2 2009
VCI Entertainment presents "SABER RIDER & THE STAR SHERIFFS:COMPLETE SERIES" (14 September 1987) (30 min - 52 episodes on Six DVD's) ) (Dolby digitally remastered) --- In the late 21st Century (or early 22nd Century), humankind has reached the stars --- Many outposts and settlements have been made for several planets, and the modern space-age has merged with the legacy of Old West --- There are villans, outlaws, bounty hunters...and sheriffs --- The Star Sheriffs are the special operatives of Cavalry Command, Earth's law enforcement and defense patrol out in space, and along the New Frontier --- They are also ambassadors of good will to other planets in space --- But the main assignment of the Star Sheriffs is to protect the Galaxy from the growing threat of the Outriders.
This is the long awaited classic Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs was an animated TV series, aired from 1986 to 1989 --- During it's 52 episodes, it introduced us to another possible future for mankind --- Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs explore the new frontier, the wide-open ranges of outer space, where the legendary honor and virtue of the Wild West combine with vibrant extraterrestrial adventure --- Saber Rider is the dashing leader of the Star Sheriffs --- Their mission is to establish peace and unity against the Outriders, mysterious vapor beings led by the powerful Nemesis --- Joined by assorted rustlers and desperadoes, the Outriders challenge the Star Sheriffs to action-packed attacks --- Independently, the Star Sheriffs' efforts to maintain justice are admirable -- but when united, they are invincible.
The cast of characters include Saber Rider, Colt, Fireball, Jesse Blue, April, Nemesis, Vanquo, Gattler, Commander Eagle, General Whitehawk, Steed, Nova, Outriders, Outrider Spies, Cavalry Command Troop.
SABER RIDER DVD EPISODES:
DISC ONE (1)
1. Star Sheriff Round Up
2. Cavalry Command
3. Jesse's Revenge
4. Iguana Get to Know You
5. Little Hombre
6. Greatest Show on the New Frontier
7. Little Pardner
8. Brawlin' Is My Callin'
SPECIAL FEATURES ON DISC ONE (1)
1. Photo Gallery
2. Saber Rider Commercials
DISC TWO (2)
9. Wild Horse's Couldn't Drag Me Away
10.The Castle of the Mountain Haze
11. Oh Boy! Dinosaurs!
12 Four Leaf Clover
13 Highlanders
14 What Did You Do on Your Summer Vacation?
15 Jessie Blue
16 Show Down at Cimarron Pass
17 The Saber and the Tomahawk
SPECIAL FEATURES ON DISC TWO (2)
1. Cowboy Chase (Ramrod's Theme)
2. Saber's Battle Cue
3. Colt's Action Cue
4. Fireball
5. April
DISC THREE (3) Disc #3
18 All That Glitters
19 Sole Survivor
20 Legends of the Santa Express
21 Snakes Eyes
22 Famous Last Words
23 Sharpshooter
24 The Monarch Supreme
25 Gattler's Last Stand
26 Dooley
DISC FOUR (4)
27 The Hole in the Wall Gang
28 The All Galaxy Grand Prix
29 Snowblind
30 Tranquility
31 Bad Day at Dry Gulch
32 Snowcone
33 Sneaky Spies
34 Stampede
SPECIAL FEATURES ON DISC FOUR (4)
1. Sei Jushi Bismarck Clips
2. Dale Schaker Audio Interview
DISC FIVE (5)
35 The Challenge
36 The Challenge II
37 Born on the Bayou
38 April Rides
39 The Walls of Red Wing
40 Jesse's Girl
41 The Amazing Lazardo
42 I Forgot!
43 Lend Me Your Ears
DISC SIX (6)
44 Born to Run
45 The Legend of the Lost World
46 The Rescue
47 Eagle Has Landed
48 Cease Fire!
49 Alamo Moon
50 The Nth Degree
51 Who Is Nemisis?
52 Happy Trails
SPECIAL BONUS FEATURES (Check out the proper disc for features)
1. Photo Gallery
2. Saber Rider Commercials
3. Character Bios & Theme Songs
4. Sei Jushi Bismarck Clips
5. Interview with Musical Composer Dale Schacker (audio only)
This collection has a clean, crisp and bright video in clarity, plus the sound quality is outstanding. The behind the scenes and interview is of collectible status, sure to please the avid collector in all of us.
Hats off and thanks to Robert Blair and his staff at VCI Entertainment --- VCI was named in Variety and Hollywood Reporter as the first company to produce and release motion pictures directly to the home marketplace --- order your copy now from Amazon or VCI Entertainment where there are plenty of copies available on DVD, stay tuned once again for top notch releases --- VCI are experts in releasing long forgotten films and treasures to the collector -- looking forward to more Nostalgic Collections.
Total Time: 1200 min on DVD ~ VCI Entertainment ~ (10/20/2009)
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"Moments to Remember ... Beegie Adair ... Green Hill (2009)", Oct 31 2009
Green Hill Productions presents "MOMENTS TO REMEMBER: Timeless Pop Hits Of The 1950s", featuring the Beegie Adair Trio, whose members include drummer Chris Brown, a veteran of the Maynard Ferguson ensemble, and bassist Roger Spencer, who has played with the Les Brown Band, Ray Conniff, the Page Cavanaugh Trio and Pete Jolly. They are, she says, my main guys. They're so tuned into the way I visualize music that its effortless to play with them.
Beegie Adair one of the best kept secrets around...but the word, or should we say music is getting out there --- if you haven't discovered Beegie Adair yet, you don't know what you've been missing --- About her music Adair says, "Falling in love with jazz is like falling in love with a person, except with jazz you never get over it." --- Once in a while a musician comes along with impeccable technique, deep understanding of the jazz repertoire, an innate tendency to swing and the rare ability to communicate the heart and soul of a tune to listeners. That musician is Beegie Adair.
This was the music we listened to when growing in St. Louis, Missouri, every station had them playing at the swimming pools, teen hops and on the home radios --- Those were the days my friends when things were simple and everyone was happy and carefree --- Beegie and the guys capture those times when we were young and just starting out in life --- Memories come back with baker's dozen tunes that we can once again enjoy.
Moments To Remember:Timeless Pop Hits of the 1050s - (track listings, time and composers)
1. SECRET LOVE - [3:12] - (written in 1953 with music by Sammy Fain and lyrics by Paul Francis Webster. Its first performance was in the film Calamity Jane by Doris Day. It received an Academy Award for Best Original Song. Doris Day also recorded the best-selling record of the song)
2. BECAUSE OF YOU - [3:43] - (was written by Arthur Hammerstein and Dudley Wilkinson a recording by Tony Bennett recorded April 4, 1951 -- was the first major hit for him, reaching number one on the Billboard magazine charts and staying there for 10 weeks)
3. CANADIAN SUNSET - [3:42] - (written by Eddie Heywood with lyrics by Norman Gimbel. An instrumental version by Hugo Winterhalter and the writer Eddie Heywood reached #2 on the Billboard chart in 1956. A version sung by Andy Williams was also popular that year, reaching #7 on the Billboard chart)
4. MISTY - [3:25] - (written in 1954 by the pianist Erroll Garner. Originally composed as an instrumental following the traditional 32-bar format, the tune later had lyrics by Johnny Burke and became the signature song of Johnny Mathis, reaching #12 on the U.S. Pop Singles chart in 1959. It has been covered numerous times, perhaps most notably by Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan (1959)
5. OLD CAPE COD - [2:59] - (written by Claire Rothrock, Milton Yakus, and Allan Jeffrey, and published in 1957. The recording by Patti Page was released by Mercury Records as catalog number 71101; flip side "Wondering." It first reached the Billboard magazine charts on June 3, 1957. On the Disk Jockey chart, it peaked at #3; on the Best Seller chart, at #8; on the composite chart of the top 100 songs)
6. STRANGER IN PARADISE - [3:58] - ( a popular song from the 1953 musical Kismet and is credited to Robert Wright and George Forrest. Like all the music in that show, the melody was based on music composed by Alexander Borodin, in this case, the "Gliding Dance of the Maidens," from the Polovetsian Dances. Richard Kiley and Doretta Morrow (Man of La Mancha and King and I) performed the song in the original cast of Kismet. Vic Damone and Ann Blyth performed the song in the 1955 film. The most popular was recorded 1954 by Tony Bennett)
7. NEVERTHELESS - [3:09] - (written by Harry Ruby with lyrics by Bert Kalmar, first published in 1931. The song was recorded by Bing Crosby and by Rudy Vallée in 1931, and was revisited in 1950 by The Mills Brothers)
8. HEY THERE - [4:01] - (From the musical play "The Pajama Game", written by Richard Adler and Jerry Ross. It was published in 1954. It was subsequently recorded by a number of artists. The recording by Rosemary Clooney reached #1 on Billboard's chart in 1954. Another version was also recorded about the same time by Sammy Davis, Jr., reaching #16 on Billboard)
9. TEACH ME TONIGHT - [3:34] - (written by Gene De Paul, the lyrics by Sammy Cahn published in 1953. The biggest hit version of the song was recorded by The DeCastro Sisters, charting in 1954)
10. SO RARE - [2:51] - (Jimmy Dorsey was awarded a gold record for "So Rare," which was recorded on November 11, 1956)
11. TRYING - [3:29] - (written by Billy Vaughn published in 1958)
12. YOU BELONG TO ME - [3:04] - (credited to three writers: Pee Wee King, Redd Stewart, and Chilton Price. Jo Stafford became the most popular version. Issued by Columbia Records it was Stafford's greatest hit, topping the charts in both the United States and the United Kingdom (the first song by a female singer to top the UK chart). It first entered the US chart on August 1, 1952 and remained there for 24 weeks)
13. MOMENTS TO REMEMBER - [2:42] - (written by Robert Allen, the lyrics by Jimmy Arnold published in 1955. Recorded by The Four Lads on June 21, 1955 reached the Billboard magazine charts on September 3, 1955)
Stand up and take a bow Jack Jezzro (producer), Greg Howard (executive producer) --- recorded and mixed by Brandon Harkin at Wildwood Recording, Brentwood, Tennessee and mastered by Mike Haynes of 440 Digital, Nashville, TN --- after 13 tracks it does leave you wanting more --- and we know they'll be more down the road --- if you enjoyed this album, why do not try another new release "In A Sentimental Mood" (Green Hill 5563) featuring The Beegie Adair Trio --- relive the romantic songs of Duke Ellington with a smooth blend of instrumental jazz --- just the way we like it ... THE BEEGIE ADAIR TRIO!
Total Time: 44:14 on 13 Tracks ~ Green Hill 5591 ~ (4/21/2009)
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"I Hear A Symphony (2009) ... Royal Philharmonic Orch. & Crouch End Festival Chorus ... Silva America", Oct 27 2009
Silva America presents "I HEAR A SYMPHONY:THE CLASSIC HITS OF MOTOWN" --- On a unique journey through the hits as we unfold an overture via motown with haunting arrangements --- One of the best of the best music ensembles, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Ben Forster and featuring The Crouch End Festival Chorus conducted by David Temple --- On the easy listening side of the genre but sonically it generates the times --- Hearing is believing why not try some samples on Amazon and give us your reading.
I Hear A Symphony - Titles & Times (14 Tracks)
1. I Hear A Symphony (overture)
(Lamont Dozier, Brian & Brian Holland
Artist: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Crouch End Festival Chorus
2. Dancing In The Street
(William Stevenson, Marvin Gaye & Ivy Hunter)
Artist: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)
3. I Heard It Through The Grapevine
(Norman Whitfield & Barrett Strong)
Artist: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Crouch End Festival Chorus
4. Get Ready
(Smokey Robinson)
Artist: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
5. My Girl
(William Robinson Jnr & Ronald White)
Artist: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Crouch End Festival Chorus
6. Three Times A Lady
(Lionel Richie)
Artist: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
7. Papa Was A Rollin' Stone
(Norman Whitfield & Barrett Strong)
Artist: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
8. Just My Imagination (running Away With Me)
(Norman Whitfield & Barrett Strong)
Artist: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Crouch End Festival Chorus
9. For Once In My Life
(Orlando Murden & Ronald Miller)
Artist: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
10. Touch Me In The Morning
(Michael Masser & Ron Miller)
Artist: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Crouch End Festival Chorus
11. What's Going On
(Alfred Cleveland, Marvin Gaye & Renaldo Benson)
Artist: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Crouch End Festival Chorus
12. What Becomes Of The Brokenhearted
(James Dean William Weatherspoon & Paul Riser)
Artist: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
13. Someday We'll Be Together
(Johnny Bristol, Jackey Beavers & Harvey Fuqua)
Artist: Crouch End Festival Chorus
14. I Hear A Symphony (finale)
(Lamont Dozier Brian & Eddie Holland)
Artist: The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra & Crouch End Festival Chorus
Hats off to Mark Cox (guitar), Jay Cox (bass), Richard Barr (drums), Evan Jolly (keyboards), Chris Marshall (percussion), Simon Willescroft (Sax solo on "For Once In My Life"), Evan Jolly (Flugelhorn solo on "What's Going On") --- Well done at the helm is Rick Clark & Evan Jolly (producers), Reynold D'Silva (executive producer) --- Orchestra conducting honors go to Ben Foster (Best known as orchestrator and conductor on "Doctor Who" and as composer for the "Torchwood" series) --- Also the outstanding arrangements by Evan Jolly, with soaring passages of power, which lends heart and soul into each track --- Recorded at Britain's legendary recording studio Abbey Road by Jonathan Allen -- Rick Clark edited mixed & mastered at Silvatown Studios, Camden Town, London --- And of course our favorite label Silva Screen Records who were our presenters.
Total Time: 59:17 min on 14 Tracks ~ Silva America 1297 ~ (10/27//2009)
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"Darn Good Westerns ... Vol. Two ... Vci Ent. (2009)", Oct 23 2009
VCI Entertainment and Kit Parker Films presents "DARN GOOD WESTERNS VOL.2" (1949-1959) (B&W/Color) (Full Screen/Widescreen)--- (Dolby digitally remastered) --- Here we go again with the second installment of Westerns called "Darn Good Westerns", containing triple features, inclusive two discs we have some well balanced B-Westerns --- Some of the stars include Dane Clark, James Craig, Yvonne De Carlo, Preston Foster, Jim Davis, Sterling Hayden, Marie Windsor, Jon Hall, Frances Langford, Edgar Buchanan, Zachary Scott, Martha Vickers, Dick Foran, Russell Hayden, Richard Rober, Jackie Coogan and Robert J. Wilke --- So saddle up and ride the trails on DVD, compliments of VCI.
DISC ONE (1)
1. MASSACRE (1 June 1956) (76 min/Color) - Louis King (Director) - Dane Clark, James Craig
The story line is the capturing of some unfriendly Indians, unruly gun smugglers and Mexican Federales, will meet at the end of this reel.
BIOS:
Dane Clark
Date of Birth: 26 February 1912 - Brooklyn, New York
Date of Death: 11 September 1998 - Santa Monica, California
James Craig (aka: James Henry Meador)
Date of Birth: 4 February 1912 - Nashville, Tennessee
Date of Death: 28 June 1985 - Santa Ana, California
2. THREE DESPERATE MEN (12 January 1951) (71 min/B&W) - Sam Newfield (Director) - Preston Foster, Jim Davis & Ross Latimer
You will encounter outlaws, train robbers and bank holdups as each scene is filled with action.
BIOS:
Preston Foster
Date of Birth: 24 August 1900 - Pitman, New Jersey
Date of Death: 14 July 1970 - La Jolla, California
Jim Davis (aka: Marlin Davis)
Date of Birth: 26 August 1909 - Edgerton, Missouri
Date of Death: 26 April 1981 - Northridge, California
3. OUTLAW WOMEN (28 April 1952) (75 mins/Color) - Sam Newfield (Director) - Marie Windsor, Richard Rober & Jackie Coogan
The plot is a frontier town owned and run by women. And their leader is Marie Windsor who stands up to all outlaws and gives the men their come up pence, as only Windsor can do and my money is on her.
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Marie Windsor (aka: Emily Marie Bertelsen)
Date of Birth: 11 December 1919 - Marysvale, Utah
Date of Death: 10 December 2000 - Beverly Hills, California
Richard Rober (aka: Richard Steven Rauber)
Date of Birth: 14 May 1910 - Rochester, New York
Date of Death: 26 May 1952 - Santa Monica, California (road accident)
Jackie Coogan (aka: John Leslie Coogan Jr.)
Date of Birth: 26 October 1914 - Los Angeles, California
Date of Death: 1 March 1984 - Santa Monica, California
DISC TWO (2)
4. SHOTGUN Panhandle (24 April 1955) (80 min/Color) - Lesley Selander (Director) - Sterling Hayden, Yvonne De Carlo & Zachary Scott
Sterling Hayden gives a believable performance as the deputy, with Yvonne De Carlo and Zachary Scott bringing to the forefront some
wonderful scenes. This is nearly an A-Western genre in my personal view, as our characters unfold with a pins and needles Rory Calhoun screenplay
ending.
BIOS:
Sterling Hayden (aka: Sterling Relyea Walter)
Date of Birth: 26 March 1916 - Upper Montclair, New Jersey
Date of Death: 23 May 1986 - Sausalito, California
Yvonne De Carlo (aka: Margaret Yvonne Middleton)
Date of Birth: 1 September 1922 - Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Date of Death: 8 January 2007 - Woodland Hills, California
Zachary Scott (aka: Zachary Thomson Scott Jr)
Date of Birth: 21 February 1914 - Austin, Texas
Date of Death: 3 October 1965 - Austin, Texas
5. DEPUTY MARSHAL (28 October 1949) (60 min/B&W) - William Berke (Director) - Jon Hall, Frances Langford & Dick Foran
As the story goes a split-butt rifle was found as it was used in a rustling raid. Only thing to do is telegraph the Winchester Arms Company and ask the name of the purchaser based on their serial number records. Where will the guilt settle in this unusual story by William Berke and Charles Heckelmann.
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Jon Hall (aka: Charles Hall Locher)
Date of Birth: 26 February 1915 - Fresno, California
Date of Death: 13 December 1979 - North Hollywood, California
Frances Langford (aka: Frances Newbern)
Date of Birth 4 April 1913 - Lakeland, Florida
Date of Death: 11 July 2005 - Jensen Beach, Florida
Dick Foran (aka: John Nicholas Foran)
Date of Birth: 18 June 1910 - Flemington, New Jersey
Date of Death: 10 August 1979 - Panorama City, California
6. FOUR FAST GUNS (10 February 1960) (72 min/B&W) - William J. Hole Jr. (Director) - James Craig, Martha Vickers, Brett Halsey & Edgar Buchanan
Our hero takes a stand to restore order to a corrupt town. But wait, his outlaw brother is hired to eliminate him, thus a showdown is in the making. What happens next only purchasing this Western Collection will tell.
BIOS:
Martha Vickers
Date of Birth: 28 May 1925 - Ann Arbor, Michigan
Date of Death: 2 November 1971 - Hollywood, California
Edgar Buchanan
Date of Birth: 20 March 1903 - Humansville, Missouri
Date of Death: 4 April 1979, Palm Desert, California
Brett Halsey (aka: Charles Oliver Hand)
Date of Birth: 20 June 1933 - Santa Ana, California
Date of Death: Still Living
BONUS FEATURES:
1. Trailers
Massacre
Shotgun
Four Fast Guns
2. Interview with Robert L. Lippert, Jr., producer of MASSACRE
These are not award winning Westerns, but fun to watch --- Great job and thanks to Robert Blair and his staff at VCI Entertainment, who keeps this genre alive --- all my heroes have been cowboys!
Total Time: 448 mins on DVD ~ VCI Home Video KPF-598 ~ (10/20/2009)
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"The Chick Corea Songbook (2009) ... The Manhattan Transfer --- Four Quarters Ent.", Oct 18 2009
Four Quarters Entertainment presents "THE CHICK COREA SONGBOOK", features The Manhattan Transfer's latest release, spotlights Chick Corea's most recognizable material with an appearance by Chick Corea himself an original composition entitled "Free Samba" especially for this album --- This album which marks the quartet's first new record in five years, was inspired by the classic work of jazz great Chick Corea, and features fresh and exciting vocal interpretations of many of his popular compositions, including "Spain" and "500 Miles High." --- This release also features special guest appearances by some of the finest musicians in the industry including Christian McBride, Airto, Alex Acuña, Fred Hersch, Scott Kinsey, Gary Novack, Steve Hass, Jimmy Earl, John Benitez, Edsel Gomez and Lou Marini --- If you're a fan, this is a must have for your ever increasing music collection.
The Chick Corea Songbook (Track Listings)
1 Free Samba/Spain (I Can Recall) [5:15]
2 Prelude [3:10]
3 Spain (I Can Recall) [6:37]
4 One Step Closer (The One Step) [5:16]
5 Children's Song #15 [1:16]
6 500 Miles High [6:52]
7 Another Roadside Attraction (Space Circus) [4:21]
8 Time's Lie [3:54]
9 La Chanson du Bébé (Children's Song #1) [2:32]
10 Ragtime in Pixiland (Pixiland Rag) [1:46]
11 The Story of Anna & Armando (Armando's Rhumba) [6:15]
12 Free Samba Extended Version [8:16]
The Manhattan Transfer members are:
BIOS:
Janis Siegel
Date of Birth: 23 July 1952 - Brooklyn, New York
Date of Death: Still Living
Tim Hauser
Date of Birth: 12 December 1941 - Troy, New York
Date of Death: Still Living
Alan Paul
Date of Birth: 23 November 1949 - Newark, New Jersey
Date of Death: Still Living
Cheryl Bentyne
Date of Birth: 17 January 1954 - Mt. Vernon, Washington
Date of Death: Still Living
Hats off to The Manhattan Transfer (Producers), Yusuf Gandhi (Executive Producer, Album Concept), Alan Paul (Producer, Liner Notes, Vocal Arrangements), Chick Corea (Vocal Arrangements), Fred Hersch (Vocal Arrangements, Instrument Arrangement), Scott Noll (Engineer), Mark Wilder Mastering --- Strange feelings come over you with the labyrinthine nature of the music, which requires repeated listening for complete enjoyment --- This is definitely an artistic and technical triumph for our favorite vocal quartet -- Congratulations Manhattan Transfer on 40 years of making fantabulous music.
Total Time: 55:36 on 12 Tracks ~ Four Quarters Entertainment FRQE #1819 ~ (9/29/2009)
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"Parisian Cafe (2009) ... Beegie Adair ... Green Hill", Oct 17 2009
Green Hill Productions presents "PARISIAN CAFE", featuring Beegie Adair on piano, David Davidson on violin, Jeff Taylor (accordion), Roger Spencer (bass), Chris Brown (drums) -- featuring an array of some of most well-known French tunes on the planet --- Each track is filled with impeccable musical tones and melodic passages --- Join us on the sidewalks of Paris and enjoy this CD while sipping wine and tasting French cuisine.
Parisian Cafe (Track Listings)
1 The Last Time I Saw Paris / David Davidson [3:15]
2 April in Paris / David Davidson [3:16]
3 C'est Magnifique / David Davidson [3:29]
4 I Wish You Love / David Davidson [4:07]
5 La Vie en Rose / David Davidson [2:59]
6 Beyond the Sea / David Davidson [3:38]
7 If You Go / David Davidson [4:13]
8 C'est Si Bon / David Davidson [3:45]
9 Mam'selle / David Davidson [3:31]
10 I Will Wait for You / David Davidson [3:13]
11 I Love Paris / David Davidson [3:40]
12 Where Is Your Heart / David Davidson [3:14]
13 Autumn Leaves / David Davidson [3:32]
Beegie Adair went to work as a pianist on WSM-TV and Radio --- After 9 years at the station, she began freelancing studio work, in addition to TV orchestra work --- She was rehearsal pianist and utility keyboard on the Johnny Cash Show on ABC for 3 years --- She has many album credits with musicians all around the world, including John Stewart, John Loudermilk, J.J. Cale, Ronnie Milsap and Mickey Newbury --- Her TV credits include shows with Dolly Parton, Carol Burnett, Lucille Ball --- She has accompanied such artists as Urbie Green, Nat Adderley, Lew Tabackin, Perry Como, Wayne Newton and Henry Mancini in live concerts --- She has 23 jazz recordings with her trio, the Beegie Adair Trio, which consists of bassist Roger Spencer and percussionist Chris Brown --- She currently lives in Franklin, Tennessee with her husband, Bill who is an associate professor of jazz studies at the Blair School in Vanderbilt University.
Beegie has recorded 20 CDs, ranging from Cole Porter standards to Nat King Cole, Elvis and Sinatra classics to romantic World War II ballads. Her 6-CD Centennial Composers Collection of tunes by Berlin, Carmichael, Ellington, Gershwin, Kern and Rodgers became an instant collectible classic when it was released in 2002, and still going strong.
David Davidson, violinist, has performed around the world as concertmaster, soloist, and chamber musician. Currently, David is concertmaster of The Tennessee Summer Symphony and The Nashville Chamber Orchestra and member of The Nashville String Machine, the prestigious studio orchestra recording regularly for all major artists in the Nashville music community.
Hats off to producer Jack Jezzro, executive producer Greg Howard --- recorded and mixed by Brendan Harkin at Wildwood Recording, Brentwood, Tennessee and mastered by Mike Haynes of 440 Digital, Nashville, TN, Lee Wright (Graphic Design), Mike Haynes (Mastering) --- if you enjoyed this album, why do not try another new release "Dancing in the Dark: A Tribute to Fred Astaire" (GHD 5573), Fred & Ginger during their heyday in the 1930s with a smooth blend of instrumental jazz --- just the way we like it ... THE BEEGIE ADAIR TRIO strikes again!!
Total Time: 46:01 on 13 Tracks ~ Green Hill GHD 5631 ~ (6/30/2009)
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