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Voices of the Valley

Childrens Toy Shop > Classical Music > Classical
by: The Fron Male Voice Choir

November 20, 2006
Excellent voices overpowered by incongruous orchestral accompaniment.The richness of the voices was spoiled for one who wants a male voice choir to be just that.This cd does more than it says on the tin,unfortunately.

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One Chance

Childrens Toy Shop > Classical Music > Classical
by: Paul Potts

July 16, 2007
Isn't it amazing what TV and a whole bucket load of hype can do.
This guy would not get a part in an amateur production of Gilbert & Sullivan!Of course it's all a question of "the kings new clothes",if we criticise him we don't have a heart/cannot hear how well he sings, or just don't appreciate talent.(Where is it?)
Well, Mr Potts sings off key(often)and when he finds the key he continues by singing flat.
Make the best of it Mr Potts because the fickle world of "popular" music will soon tire of you,and when they do they will tear you to pieces, as they discover the fabrication that has been passed off as talent.
Talent cannot be invented,as has Paul Potts,it comes naturally;and this voice is decidely unatural.

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Second Nature

Childrens Toy Shop > Classical Music > Classical
by: Katherine Jenkins

October 21, 2004
I have grown to love Katherine Jenkins during the past few months for I think she is one of the best singers around at the moment.

I bought this CD for one reason, and one reason only, the track Vide Cor Meum. This duet was used in the film Hannibal, and also during the death scene of the Leper King Baldwin IV in the film Kingdom of Heaven. Here, Katherine sings the duet along with the Welsh singer Rhys Meiron. It is a divine work, beautifully played and sung.

But, to my absolute joy, I also discovered that this CD has numerous other wonderful tracks which are a joy to listen to. I loved it throughout, especially the tracks:

Time To Say Goodbye; O Sole Mio; Song To The Moon; and Mozart's little gem: Laudate Dominum. ... Read More:

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A Night at the Opera

Childrens Toy Shop > Classical Music > Classical
by: Queen

November 21, 2005
This album is the best album you will ever buy. I looked for it for years and thanks to another site and amazon I found it. God bless t'interweb. Music-wise you will be treated to an almost journy through Queen becomig a group to a supergroup. Bohemion aside the star of the show is 'Love of my life'

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The Essential Philip Glass

Childrens Toy Shop > Classical Music > Classical
from: Classical

October 07, 2002
If you have never listened to minimalist music this should be your point of departure. I have played this CD to the unsuspecting, as background music, and in the process won over the even the most ardent sceptics.

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Meditation - Music for Relaxation & Dreaming

Childrens Toy Shop > Classical Music > Classical
by: Various Artists

October 16, 2000
Lovely relaxing CD. But, title misleading, is in no way a meditation CD. But, still a nice calm CD to have.

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Braveheart - Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Childrens Toy Shop > Classical Music > Classical
from: Universal Classics

June 18, 1999
I recently listened to my copy of the Braveheart soundtrack and I can say that it is easily one of my favourite film scores that James Horner has composed and I will certainly be purchasing the second album with the DVD. There are many film soundtracks that I plan to buy and even re-buy for James Horner but Braveheart is certainly one that I recommend for people who are unfamiliar with his work as his other best scores are also good but for me the Braveheart music stands out on it's own.

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Mozart: Die Zauberflöte

Childrens Toy Shop > Classical Music > Classical
from: Great Recordings of the Century

September 04, 2000
There really isn't much to say.

Yes, this is an "old recording" and it shows the technology of its age with a slight lack of bright crispness, but DON'T LET THIS PUT YOU OFF.

There are some performances that are genuinely special and even if they were recorded in 1964, before the advent of digital recording techniques, they remain special nevertheless. This performance has gravitas, power, majesty and sublime magnificence.

Yes, I'd accept that Lucia Popp could have done with being a bit more fearsome - she is, after all, the epitome of monstrous evil - but that is the tiniest of criticisms when you're wallowing in her GLORIOUS voice and utterly brilliant coloratura.

This is the best recording of Die Zauberflote I've ... Read More:

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Over the Hills and Far Away: The Music of Sharpe [SOUNDTRACK]

Childrens Toy Shop > Classical Music > Classical
from: Virgin

April 29, 1996
Before watching Sharpe I had never heard of John Tams, and quite frankly my music collection was the poorer for it! This album is a fantastic mix of score from the shows and traditional folk songs of the period performed by Tams and his mate Barry Coope with an amazing guest performance from the wonderful Kate Rusby. A must have for all fans of John Tams, Kate Rusby, Sharpe and great British folk music!

Nar x

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Indiana Jones: The Complete Soundtracks Collection

Childrens Toy Shop > Classical Music > Classical
by: Original Score

November 11, 2008
This is a must buy set but why is the British customer paying almost twice as much for the same set, £43.49, as the US customer, $47.99,? Can someone please explain this?