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Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
: :A trio of noted Australian musicians--Iva Davies, Richard Tognetti and Christopher Gordon--composed the film's score. They previously collaborated on 'The Ghost of Time,' a piece commissioned for the Millennium celebrations in Sydney, which came to the attention of Peter Weir. The director was so impressed, he played the piece on the Master And Commander set throughout production, and he asked its creators to write the music for his movie. The score interweaves 'Old World' and 'New World' music, reflecting the talents and backgrounds of its composers. Iva Davies hails from ...
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Moulin Rouge 2
from: Interscope Records
:Album Details:Volume Two Includes the Memorable Renditions of 'like a Virgin' and 'your Song' and 'the Pitch (Spectacular Spectacular).' It also features a Mix of the Nicole Kidman Song 'one Day I'll Fly Away.' :There are but two kinds of people in the world: Those captivated by Baz Luhrmann's heady, postmodernist musical romp Moulin Rouge--and everybody else. Oddly, the film's initial soundtrack release may have been the project's most traditional element, marketing a slate of pop-star contributions that gave listeners a sometimes-skewed perspective on its true musical charms. This follow-up corrects ...
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Christopher Parkening - The Great Recordings ~ By America's Preeminent Guitar Virtuoso
:Album Details:Volume Two Includes the Memorable Renditions of 'like a Virgin' and 'your Song' and 'the Pitch (Spectacular Spectacular).' It also features a Mix of the Nicole Kidman Song 'one Day I'll Fly Away.' :There are but two kinds of people in the world: Those captivated by Baz Luhrmann's heady, postmodernist musical romp Moulin Rouge--and everybody else. Oddly, the film's initial soundtrack release may have been the project's most traditional element, marketing a slate of pop-star contributions that gave listeners a sometimes-skewed perspective on its true musical charms. This follow-up corrects ...
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Varèse Sarabande - A 25th Anniversary Celebration
from: Varèse Sarabande
:Album Details:Volume Two Includes the Memorable Renditions of 'like a Virgin' and 'your Song' and 'the Pitch (Spectacular Spectacular).' It also features a Mix of the Nicole Kidman Song 'one Day I'll Fly Away.' :There are but two kinds of people in the world: Those captivated by Baz Luhrmann's heady, postmodernist musical romp Moulin Rouge--and everybody else. Oddly, the film's initial soundtrack release may have been the project's most traditional element, marketing a slate of pop-star contributions that gave listeners a sometimes-skewed perspective on its true musical charms. This follow-up corrects ...
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Audivi Vocem
from: ECM Records
:Album Description:CD-package includes 28-page booklet with an introduction by David Skinner in English and German and all sung texts. 'If clarity is a virtue, these people are saints', wrote France's Nouvel Oberservateur about the Hilliard Ensemble when their interpretation of Bach's motets was released in spring 2007. 'Never have these shining works sounded more beautiful' commented Die Zeit while the Guardian observed a 'supremely musical' rendering, 'overflowing with food for thought'. Last November the ensemble received a certificate of honor for their artistic achievements by the jury of Preis der Deutschen ...
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Simple Gifts: Christopher Parkening
:Album Description:CD-package includes 28-page booklet with an introduction by David Skinner in English and German and all sung texts. 'If clarity is a virtue, these people are saints', wrote France's Nouvel Oberservateur about the Hilliard Ensemble when their interpretation of Bach's motets was released in spring 2007. 'Never have these shining works sounded more beautiful' commented Die Zeit while the Guardian observed a 'supremely musical' rendering, 'overflowing with food for thought'. Last November the ensemble received a certificate of honor for their artistic achievements by the jury of Preis der Deutschen ...
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Russell Watson · The Voice
:Album Description:Full length LP from the British tenor that shot straight to the top of the UK classical charts. Features many beautiful renditions of classical & e-z listening standards, plus a version of 'Nessun Dorma', which Watson often sings before high-profile English soccer matches. :Russell Watson's story is a classic rags-to-riches fairy tale: The former welder, after years of singing in pubs and clubs, traveled from Salford, his hometown, to London. He turned up unannounced at the Decca offices and was promptly signed up by one of the most important classical ...
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For When You're Alone (Dig)
:Album Description:Full length LP from the British tenor that shot straight to the top of the UK classical charts. Features many beautiful renditions of classical & e-z listening standards, plus a version of 'Nessun Dorma', which Watson often sings before high-profile English soccer matches. :Russell Watson's story is a classic rags-to-riches fairy tale: The former welder, after years of singing in pubs and clubs, traveled from Salford, his hometown, to London. He turned up unannounced at the Decca offices and was promptly signed up by one of the most important classical ...
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Christopher Parkening with David Brandon ~ Virtuoso Duets
from: Angel Records
:Album Description:Full length LP from the British tenor that shot straight to the top of the UK classical charts. Features many beautiful renditions of classical & e-z listening standards, plus a version of 'Nessun Dorma', which Watson often sings before high-profile English soccer matches. :Russell Watson's story is a classic rags-to-riches fairy tale: The former welder, after years of singing in pubs and clubs, traveled from Salford, his hometown, to London. He turned up unannounced at the Decca offices and was promptly signed up by one of the most important classical ...
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Psalms: The Turtle Creek Chorale
from: Reference Recordings
:Album Description:Full length LP from the British tenor that shot straight to the top of the UK classical charts. Features many beautiful renditions of classical & e-z listening standards, plus a version of 'Nessun Dorma', which Watson often sings before high-profile English soccer matches. :Russell Watson's story is a classic rags-to-riches fairy tale: The former welder, after years of singing in pubs and clubs, traveled from Salford, his hometown, to London. He turned up unannounced at the Decca offices and was promptly signed up by one of the most important classical ...
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