Terry J. Hinkley

Kool Kat, May 27 2012

Another great set of songs that add to Yusuf's (Cat Stevens) legend. If you are a Cat Stevens fan then this cd is a must to own. Even if you are new to him it is worth buying. Fantastic songwriting and arrangements, beautiful voice and the music all combine for a great listening experience. No need to go into detail for this cd because every song is great.

Great Value/No Download/A Pity, July 12 2011

I would normally recommend this box set, because it is a great value and the recordings are top notch. The only problem, and it's a BIG one for me, is I cannot rip them to my music library and transfer them onto my MP3 player. They will play on my Windows Media Player, but for some reason they will not come up on the RIP screen. There should be a warning on the cd cover for this. I had a similar problem with a Deutsche Grammophon recording of Anne-Sophie Mutter and that was an actual WARNING that came up on the screen when I tried to rip the cd's. I hung on to them and eventually was able to add it to my Library. The warning did not reappear after a few months. So if you want to listen to… Read more

CB Rocks, Mar 23 2011

The Canadian Brass are what every other Brass Ensemble hopes to grow up to be. In my mind and ears they are the Upper Crust of the Classical World. Their personnel has changed many times over the years, even only having one "Canadian" in the group at one time. But they have always chosen the top talents to add or replace band mates. I have seen them play on TV numerous times, but have been unable to see them live so far (To my bad luck and dismay.). Their concerts have always been entertaining by adding fun and humour to their shows, but their recordings are most professional.
This compilation recording of Baroque music from Bach, Handel, Frescobaldi and Pachelbel is fabulous. With… Read more