No Description Available.Genre: Reggae MusicRating: NRRelease Date: 15-NOV-2005Media Type: 3\ Mini DVD for PH"

Original score written by James Horner.Recorded at Air Studios, Lyndhurst Hall and Metropolis Studios, London, England. Includes liner notes by Ed Zwick.In writing for the silver screen, the successful composer must in some way evoke the director's vision of the story, the plot twists and the internal motivations that drive its characters and situations. Thus we have Bernhard Hermann's edgy, post-modern responses to Hitchcock's complex psychological situations, Nina Rota's puckish, circus-like counterpoint to Fellini's ambiguous allegories, and John Williams' sweeping, larger-than-life fanfares for the saturday afternoon escapades of George Lucas and Steven Speilberg's mythical heroes.There is something of a sepia tint to all Horner's music in LEGENDS OF THE FALL, as if one were leafing... Less

This French film became a box-office sensation to rival Titanic in its home country, succeeding largely by gene-splicing several different commercially robust Hollywood genres (chiefly the costume drama, horror film, and martial arts thriller) and pumping them up with a typically American sense of cinematic scale, if not emotional depth. Composer Joseph Lo Duca cut his teeth in commercials before beginning a successful collaboration with Sam Raimi in both films (the Evil Dead series, Army of Darkness) and TV (most notably Xena and Hercules), and his percussive, largely synthesized score for Wolf will be instantly familiar to longtime Raimi fans. With Spanish guitar arpeggios set against howling electronic effects, hoodoo-rhythmed electronic drums, horror-film jolts, and galloping action... Less

Personnel: Eric Davie (programming). Recording information: The Cabin In The Woods Studios, Detroit, MI; The Lotus Pod.Dark, eerie, head-nodding hip-hop is the province of Dark Lotus, and the outfit's third album, OPAQUE BROTHERHOOD, continues in that vein, moving into even darker, eerier territory. Several rappers for the roster of Psychopathic Records are on board, including Twiztid and Shaggy, while the beats are from newcomer Akuma. The lyrics detail violence and bloodshed, but it's the propulsive, bass-heavy tracks and layered atmospherics that gives OPAQUE BROTHERHOOD its ominous appeal.

Black Lodge Singers: Kenneth Scabby Robe, James Randall, Berta Laclair, Tracy Scabby Robe, Erwin Scabby Robe, Louise Scabby Robe, Candice Chief Scabby Robe, Myron Scabby Robe, John Scabby Robe, Emerson Scabby Robe, Algin Scabby Robe, Fred Ike, David Spotted Eagle, Jr., Don Jones, Skunk Scabby Robe, Matthew Scabby Robe, Shawn Scabby Robe.BROTHERHOOD was nominated for the 2004 Grammy Award for Best Native American Music Album.Audio Mixers: J. Douglas Geist; Tom Bee.Unknown Contributor Roles: Emerson Scabbyrobe; David Spotted Eagle, Jr.; Myron Scabbyrobe; Tracy Scabbyrobe; James "IPP" Randall; Erwin Scabyrobe; Mathew Scabbyrobe; Shawn Scabbyrobe; John Scabbyrobe; Kenneth Scabbyrobe; Algin Scabby Robe; Skunk Scabbyrobe; Don Jones; Louise Scabbyrobe; Fred Ike; Chief Scabbyrobe, Candice; Berta... Less

The Legend of Guqin featuring 9 tracks of traditional Chinese music performed on the guqin by Shan Kiu. She is accompanied on the album by the Daya Academy conducted by Nai-Chung Kuan. As is the case with the recent releases from the FIM label, The Legend of Guqin features a hard cover album package and liner notes that comes with a plastic slip cover. It's a very elegant packaging of the album. FIM owner Winston Ma says that this new Multichannel Super Audio CD is in a league with his company's SACD of "River of Sorrow" which is well known for its sonics among audiophiles. According to Ma "The immediate reception of this new album is just phenomenal. Audiophiles who have bought it have unanimously used it as the yeardstick for testing dynamics, harmonics and soundstage." Track Listing... Less

Meadowlark Ensemble: Rick Cyge (vocal chant, guitar, hand percussion, synthesizer bass); Joe Garcia (vocal chant, percussion); Allen Ames (guitar, violin, violira, mandolin); Lynn Trombetta (flute, pennywhistle); Andy Baade (piano, keyboards). Additional personnel: Steve Parrish (vocal chant).Recorded at Red Mountain Studios, Tempe, Arizona. Personnel: Rick Cyge (vocals, guitar, bass synthesizer); Steve Parrish (vocals); Allen Ames (mandolin, violin); Lynn Trombetta (flute, pennywhistle); Andy Baade (piano, keyboards).Audio Mixer: Clark Rigsby.Liner Note Authors: Lynn Trombetta; Rick Cyge.Recording information: Red Mountain Studios, Tempe, AZ.Arrangers: Allen Ames; Andy Baade; Lynn Trombetta; Rick Cyge.

Bouncing back from the deplorably mediocre Beneath the Surface, GZA reasserts his position at the head of the Wu-Tang corpus. The most obvious improvement is in the production, masterminded by various Wu-Tang acolytes of RZA's dissonant funkalistics. Beats are kept simple--one- and two-bar loops sampled from across the musical spectrum--but despite their austerity, they're impressively efficient sonic packages that complement GZA's own powerfully compact lyrical style. The self-proclaimed "ill rhyme kicker / with no parental sticker" rolls with almost nonstop braggadocio on the album, flashing his virtuosity with metaphorically inspired songs like "Fame" and "Animal Planet" and wordplay parties such as "Knock, Knock" and "Sparring Minds." The album's main liability is that it's consistent... Less

Personnel: Benjamin Taylor (vocals, guitar, piano, drum programming); Jill Dell'Abate (vocals); Peter Calo (guitar, piano, background vocals); David Saw (guitar); Mike Rowe (strings, flute, organ, Wurlitzer organ, keyboards, vibraphone); Sam Sharp (alto saxophone, tenor saxophone); Jamie Cullum (piano); Keith Ciancia (keyboards, drum programming); Jonathan Quarmby (keyboards); Larry Ciancia (vibraphone, drums); Ben Thomas (vibraphone, drum programming); Rick Marotta (drums, percussion); Sally Taylor (background vocals).Audio Mixer: Frank Filipetti. Recording information: 1, 000 Island Ranch Studios, Martha's Vineyard, MA; Elk Ears Studios, Evergreen; Legacy Recording Studios, New York, NY; Rak Studios, London, England; Vineyard Sound West, Los Angeles, CA.Photographer: Patrik Andersson.

2005 was a banner year for Valient Thorr, playing over 150 shows and winning their way into the hearts of the unlikely Van's Warped Tour crowd and bands like My Chemical Romance, Underoath, The Offspring, and Transplants with their raucous live set. Their new record captures the band's modern take on classic rock, recalling acts like Thin Lizzy, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Iron Maiden, and Kiss, presenting a refreshing blast in today's oversaturated pop-punk market.

Audio Remasterers: Dana Smart; Gavin Lurssen.Liner Note Author: Rich Kienzle. Recording information: San Quentin Prison, CA. Photographers: Don Hunstein; Jim Marshall ; David Gahr; Les Leverett; Alan Messer.Not to be confused with the LEGEND box set released around the same time in 2005, THE LEGEND OF JOHNNY CASH is the first single-disc compilation to span the country icon's entire recorded career. Although whittling Cash's massive catalogue down to a single disc is virtually futile, the Hip-O label has done an admirable job, resulting in a well-chosen 21-track history of the late Man in Black.THE LEGEND OF JOHNNY CASH begins with the singer/songwriter 's initial 1950s studio sessions for the revered Sun Records--"Cry! Cry! Cry!" and "Hey Porter"--which confidently introduced the world... Less

Personnel: Valient Himself (vocals); Odinn Thorr, Eidan Thorr (guitar); Lucian Thorr (drums).Audio Mixer: Fred Archambault. Recording information: The Hobbie Shoppie, Beverly Hills, CA. Photographers: Justin Lyon; Ryan Immegart.The true genius -- and correlated great tragedy -- about Valient Thorr is that, like heavy rock titans such as the MC5 and Ted Nugent, no studio album is likely to ever capture the sheer power and liberating revelation of their inspired, nearly evangelical live performances, which usually find charismatic frontman Valient Himself leading the band's wild electric mayhem to sanctified heights of a rock & roll prayer meeting. Well, but they can try, and Legend of the World is the Venusian/North Carolinian quintet's third stab at this challenge, and a tall order in... Less

Release Date: 2008-07-15, Audio CD, Boom Town

Celtic music is at the heart of Laura Powers' style which also incorporates New Age, Pop and Folk elements. The theme of her current project revolves around the mythology of the Celtic goddess. The production features Irish flute, mandolin, cello and Uileann pipes which provide the background for richly layered vocals. From songs like the mythical "Morrighan's Quest" to "My Avalon" her music captures the heart and soothes the spirit.

Dean Martin always seemed to manage to maintain a slight detachment from the world. The mundane things in life which have a habit of getting in the way of most of us, the trials and tribulations always seemed to wash over him as he effortlessly pursued successful careers acting in film, on-stage and TV and of course in music. Always carefree and cool his iconic status was assured with membership of the legendary Rat Pack and with Sinatra, Davis Jr and co he lived life to excess. Rules and consequences had no place in Martin's life which is probably why when you listen to these recordings the overiding sense of freedom and warmth which fills many of them will leave you feeling truly optimistic. Wonderful. * 2CD set boasting 50 classic tracks from this original Rat Pack star makes for a... Less

Black Lodge Singers: Kenneth Scabby Robe, James Randall, Berta Laclair, Tracy Scabby Robe, Erwin Scabby Robe, Louise Scabby Robe, Candice Chief Scabby Robe, Myron Scabby Robe, John Scabby Robe, Emerson Scabby Robe, Algin Scabby Robe, Fred Ike, David Spotted Eagle, Jr., Don Jones, Skunk Scabby Robe, Matthew Scabby Robe, Shawn Scabby Robe.BROTHERHOOD was nominated for the 2004 Grammy Award for Best Native American Music Album.Audio Mixers: J. Douglas Geist; Tom Bee.Unknown Contributor Roles: Emerson Scabbyrobe; David Spotted Eagle, Jr.; Myron Scabbyrobe; Tracy Scabbyrobe; James "IPP" Randall; Erwin Scabyrobe; Mathew Scabbyrobe; Shawn Scabbyrobe; John Scabbyrobe; Kenneth Scabbyrobe; Algin Scabby Robe; Skunk Scabbyrobe; Don Jones; Louise Scabbyrobe; Fred Ike; Chief Scabbyrobe, Candice; Berta... Less

2005 was a banner year for Valient Thorr, playing over 150 shows and winning their way into the hearts of the unlikely Van's Warped Tour crowd and bands like My Chemical Romance, Underoath, The Offspring, and Transplants with their raucous live set. Their new record captures the band's modern take on classic rock, recalling acts like Thin Lizzy, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Iron Maiden, and Kiss, presenting a refreshing blast in today's oversaturated pop-punk market.

Personnel: Carlos Núñez (gaita, tin whistle, ocarina, recorder, Jew's harp, bass programming); Reinaldo Hierrezuelo (vocals, guitar); Sonia Insua, Ma. Teresa Vazquez, Xiradela, Ines Vazquez (vocals, tambourine); Dulce Pontes, Luz Casal (vocals); Rafael Riqueni (guitar); Ry Cooder (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, mandola); Pancho Alvarez (acoustic guitar, bouzouki, mandolin); Mícheál O Domhnaill (acoustic guitar); Diego Bouzon (Spanish guitar); Derek Bell (harp); Amancio Prada (hurdy-gurdy); Enrique Iglesias, Laura Quintillan (violin); Seán Keane (fiddle); Matt Molloy (flute); Paddy Moloney (Uilleann pipe); Javier Colina (accordion, double bass); Kepa Junkera (accordion); Tríona Ní Dhomhnaill (piano, keyboards); Pablo Cano (harpsichord); Pablo Muzquiz, Aristoteles Limonta, Yuri Daniel... Less

Poems by the late & highly influential beat poet set to music, some of which are previously unreleased. Includes 'October In The Railroad Earth', 'Deadbelly', 'Charlie Parker', 'Bowery Blues' and 'Dave Brubeck'.. Comes packaged in a CD-sized hardback book

Legends of Country: Classic Hits from the '50s, '60s, '70s is a virtual history of what may be country music's most fertile period. The 57 country cross-over hits collected for this set include Johnny Cash's "Ring of Fire," Tammy Wynette's "Stand by Your Man," Willie Nelson's "On the Road Again" and many more.

Memphis & Chicago blues legends joined British blues icon John Mayall and his Bluesbreakers onstage, one special night in June 1982 at New Jersey s Capitol Theater. The concert turned out to bea summit gathering of some of the greatest names in blues music, when guitarists Albert King andBuddy Guy, harmonica player Junior Wells, and singers Etta James and Sippie Wallace all showedup to sit in with the band!

Personnel: Chico O'Farrill (conductor, arranger); Jimmy Cozier, Marshall McDonald, Bobby Porcelli (alto saxophone); Mike Migliore, Peter Brainin (tenor saxophone); Pablo Calogero (baritone saxophone); Jim Seeley, Matt Hilgenburg, Roger Ingram, Kenny Rampton, Peter Olstad, David "Piro" Rodriguez (trumpet); Gary Valente, Sam Burtis, Papo Vazquez, Jack Jeffers (trombone); Arturo O'Farrill (piano); Andy Gonzalez, Joe Santiago (bass); Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez, Willie Martinez (drums); Eddie Bobe (bongos, percussion); Joe Gonzalez (congas). Producers: Jorge Ulla, Todd Barkan, Arturo O'Farrill. Recorded at Clinton Recording Studios, New York, New York in December 1998 and in June & July 1999. Includes liner notes by Oscar Hijuelos, Enrique Fernandez and Nat ChediakHEART OF A LEGEND was... Less

Personnel: Sleepy John Estes (vocals, guitar); Hammie Nixon (harmonica); John "Knocky" Parker (piano); Ed Wilkinson (bass).Recorded March 24, 1962.Personnel: Sleepy John Estes (vocals, guitar); Hammie Nixon (harmonica); Johnny Parker (piano).In the late '50s Sleepy John Estes wasn't nearly as visible as he had been before and during World War II -- in fact, he had become so obscure that some historians wondered if he had died. But the blues veteran was still very much alive, and in 1962 a 63-year-old Estes (some claimed he was 58 or 57) made an impressive comeback with The Legend of Sleepy John Estes. Produced by Delmark president Bob Koester on March 24, 1962, this historic acoustic session finds singer/guitarist Estes joined by Ed Wilkinson on bass, John "Knocky" Parker on piano, and... Less

Personnel: Bill Plummer (sitar); Dennis Budimer, Ray Anthony (guitar); Hersh Hamel (sitar, tambura); Ray Neopolitan (sitar); Jan Steward (tambura); Tom Scott (flute, saxophone, electronics); Mike Lang (piano, harpsichord); Lynn Blessing (vibraphone, bells); Maurice Miller, Bill Goodwin (drums); Milt Holland (tabla).Liner Note Author: Frank Kofsky. Photographer: Irv Glaser.

Personnel: Marcus Printup (trumpet); Walter Blanding (tenor saxophone); Eric Reed (piano); Reuben Rogers (bass); Brian Blade (drums).Recorded at The Power Station, New York, New York on December 6 & 7, 1994. Includes liner notes by Tom Moon.Personnel: Marcus Printup (trumpet); Walter Blanding (tenor saxophone); Eric Reed (piano); Brian Blade (drums). Recording information: New York, NY (12/06/1994/12/07 /1994).Trumpeter Marcus Printup's debut as a leader in 1994 followed recordings as a part of the University of North Florida Jazz Ensemble and the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra. Accompanied by four other promising musicians in the early days of their careers, including pianist Eric Reed, alto saxophonist Walter Blanding, bassist Reuben Rogers. and drummer Brian Blade, Printup puts together... Less

At the heart of Nation Beat's Legends of the Preacher lies a totally original 21st century fusion between thunderous Brazilian maracatu drumming and New Orleans second line rhythms, Appalachian- inspired bluegrass music, funk, rock, and country-blues. Their explosive live show -- which is frequently known to burst into crowd-wide Carnaval-style drumming and singing -- is attracting music fans from a wide demographic: bluegrass and country music fans, Brazilian music lovers, outdoor festival-goers, and pretty much anyone who loves to dance and loves great music. Legends of the Preacher also features three mesmerizing collaborations with 2007 GRAMMY(R) award winners The Klezmatics. The work with The Klezmatics further extends their work as world groove excavators and mad scientists, and the... Less

New Model Army includes: Justin Sullivan (vocals, guitar, harmonica, keyboards); Nelson (guitar, violin, percussion); Robert Heaton (guitar, harmonica, synthesizer, drums); Dave Blomberg (guitar, keyboards, background vocals); Rachel Hunter, Tobias Unterberg, Samantha Rowe, Ed Wolstenholme, Becky Pugh (strings); Dean White (clarinet, keyboards); Ed Collins, Simon Pugsley, Stuart Edge (horns).New Model Army albums are uncompromising and jagged. Full of expectancy and dynamics. Yet Strange Brotherhood never really gets off the ground and certainly never soars the way the band did on any of their prior recordings. Almost lacking in passion, the album sprawls with a dissipated energy, all the more surprising given the four years since The Love of Hopeless Causes. Violinist Ed Alleyne Johnson... Less

Personnel: Steve Strohmeier, Brooklyn Slim Aka "Stoned Wheat Thin" (vocals, guitar, harmonica, kazoo); Ernesto "Lovercat" Gomez (vocals, guitar, harmonica); Arturo "the Jugman" Stile (vocals, harmonica); Eli "Sweet Son" Smith (vocals, washboard). Recording information: Brooklyn, NY (2006).

Liner Note Author: Domenic Priore.Recording information: 1963-1964.Arranger : Gary Usher.This collection of 20 surf instrumentals, all recorded in 1963 and 1964, is very much what you might expect of an anthology of lesser-known surf music on a quality reissue label such as Sundazed. That is, it's good, though not nearly as good as the very best '60s instrumental surf music anthologies, and can be confidently recommended to surf collectors. That's not only because it's rare (mostly originally done for very small labels) and pretty good, but also because even the biggest surf collectors won't have all of this, as eight of the tracks were previously unissued. There aren't many names among the artists that will strike chords of recognition, though the Pyramids of "Penetration" fame are here... Less

1. Imagine2. Instant Karma!3. Mother - (single edit)4. Jealous Guy5. Power to the People6. Cold Turkey7. Love8. Mind Games9. Whatever Gets You Thru the Night10. #9 Dream11. Stand by Me12. Starting Over, (Just Like)13. Woman14. Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)15. Watching the Wheels16. Nobody Told Me17. Borrowed Time18. Working Class Hero19. Happy Xmas (War Is Over)20. Give Peace a Chance