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A listen to Apocalyptica's Apocalyptica brings with it the nagging urge to figure out where, exactly, the music fits. Certain moments -- entire tracks, even -- are given over to classical formality, and it is in those moments, steeped as they are in traditional loveliness, that a listener can come dangerously close to thinking he is hearing something lofty and important. He is not. Apocalyptica, the genre-splicing Finnish instrumental band that changed headbangers' perception of the cello, is not pretentious exactly, but its effect is the same as that of a rock band whose lead singer is audibly British: it sounds smart. Too smart, for instance, to issue from the headphones of a kid just discovering Black Sabbath or lining up for Slipknot tickets. Where Apocalyptica might fit, then, is not with heavy rock scenesters but with aging metal heads. It is not hard to envision tracks like "Fatal Error" and "Fisheye" booming from the speakers of a splashy convertible with a bald guy at the wheel. Elaborate fantasy-concocting gamers -- Dungeons & Dragons players and their descendants -- also stand a better chance than most of finding relatable rock bliss here. ~ Tammy La Gorce
Canadian pressing of the classically trained metal act's 2005 album. Universal.
Apocalyptica: Lauri Ylönen, Ville Valo (vocals); Mikko Siren (drums).
Personnel: Dave Lombardo (drums).
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Principally recorded at Petrax Studios, Hollola, Finland. Includes liner notes by Petri Silas and Eicca Toppinen.
Fans who remember Apocalyptica from its first two albums might have suspected that the four Finnish cellists would fade into obscurity after their stock of Metallica covers ran dry. Sure, the shtick worked well while it lasted, but the irony of classically trained cellists covering heavy metal will only hold listeners' attention for so long. This is why, on their third album, they've taken some risks. The ensemble has grown to feature a double bass, orchestral percussion, and distorted cellos. Plus, they stick strickly to their own songs, and, at a time when heavy metal has gone the way of dodo birds and disco, they've refused to abandon their roots. Cult, Apocalyptica's third album, is a meld of late-'80s melodramatic heavy metal and late-1800s romanticism. When it's all said and done, these Finns can flat out play. "Struggle" opens up with eerie insect noises and then pounces into a section that sounds eerily like Sepultura. Some of the harmonies on "Pray" are so cleverly placed they can be mistaken for a human voice for the first few notes. Every song is an epic, and every song is dark and heavy. It's not old school Metallica, but it is some of the most intelligent, original heavy metal being made today. ~ Kieran McCarthy
Third album from the Finnish cellists with guest Sandra Nasic (Guano Apes ).
Apocalyptica: Paavo Lotjonen, Perttu Kivilaakso, Max Lilja, Eicca Toppinen.
Personnel: Apocalyptica (strings); Eicca Toppinen (double bass, percussion).
Audio Mixer: Mikko Karmila.
Liner Note Author: Eicca Toppinen.
Recording information: Hollola Church (04/28/2000); Petrax Studios, Hollola, Finland (04/28/2000).
Photographer: Vertti Teräsvuori.
Arranger: Eicca Toppinen.
Additional personnel: Sandra Nasic (vocals); Hilli Hiilesmaa (percussion).
This is an Enhanced CD, which contains both regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files.
| | Apocalyptica Reflections CD (2003) Bonus Tracks; Enhanced CD
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From classical cover band devoted exclusively to performing Metallica's symphony-friendly epics to all purpose string ensemble interpreters of other heavy metal bands' music for the cello, to composers of original material fit to mingle with even more metallic translations, Finland's Apocalyptica had come a long way in the span of their first three albums. And, naturally, there were bound to be further innovations lined up for the band's fourth opus, Reflections, which arrived in 2003 bearing not a single heavy metal cover, and introducing several unexpected innovations into Apocalyptica's m.o., to boot. Chief among these was the addition of a drummer behind the group (recently paired down from quartet to trio), and since Apocalyptica's virtuosos would hardly stand for anything short of brilliance for such an assignment, that percussionist wound up being none other than Slayer legend Dave Lombardo, on whose Grip Inc. albums, group leader Eicca Toppinen had conveniently performed as well. One of those rare rock drummers whose sound and style is instantly recognizable, Lombardo was more than up to the task, providing the necessary flailing-limbs thrust behind dramatically driving originals like "Prologue (Apprehension)," "Somewhere Around Nothing," and "Resurrection" (which sounds like it should have originated as a metal song, but didn't). Apocalyptica also does without him on several compositions, of course, but they keep the experimentation coming by adding a pianist for the exquisite ballad "Far Away," discreet synth effects for the multi-faceted "Cohkka," full-on drum machines for "Heat," and a Spanish horn section for "Toreador II" -- Ole! And for those fans who simply want to hear them shred, there's plenty of that throughout this set, with the suitably named "Pandemonium" offering an especially blinding display. All in all, Apocalyptica's first foray into all-original material is nothing short of triumphant, and an eye opener for rock music fans who simply cam
| | Iron Maiden - Death On The Road DVDs (2003)
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Iron Maiden's live album DEATH ON THE ROAD captured the heavy-metal legends at a stop on their 2003 tour, which promoted both that year's DANCE OF DEATH and the best-of collection EDWARD THE GREAT. Recorded at the Westfalenhalle Arena in Dortmund, Germany, this concert film presents DEATH ON THE ROAD in visual form, with Maiden tearing through newer fare from DANCE OF DEATH as well as older classics like "Can I Play with Madness" and "The Trooper" for a potent showcase of singer Bruce Dickinson's soaring vocals and the band's trademark three-guitar assault.
This 3 DVD package is the companion to the double live CD released in 2005. Filmed in Dortmund, Germany during the 2003 Dance of Death Tour, this collection fully captures the incredible stage production and electricity of an Iron Maiden show. DVD#1 is mastered in PCM stereo; DVD#2 is mastered in 5.1 Surround Sound; and DVD 3 includes bonus extras including a 70 minute ducmentary. The DVD not only documents the drama and spectacle of the band's live performance, but also charts ...
| | Apocalyptica Worlds Collide CD (2007)
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In addition to laying claim to being (most likely) the world's only heavy metal band composed entirely of cellists, Apocalyptica are also compulsively listenable. The group's sixth studio album continues their trend of dramatic, intense ensemble work that veers from sweeping lyricism to thunderous staccato riffing. Slayer's Dave Lombardo contributes ...
| | Jason Becker Raspberry Jams CD (1999)
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There are few stories in rock music as tragic as that of Jason Becker. Just as six-string stardom was handed to him on a silver platter -- by landing a gig with David Lee Roth and appearing on the A Little Ain't Enough album -- Becker was stricken with A.L.S. (better known as Lou Gehrig's Disease), which by the mid-'90s had completely robbed him of his ability to play a musical instrument. Still, sporadic releases were issued, such as the odds and ends collection, Raspberry Jams, in 1999. Comprised solely of previously unreleased demos, you instantly detect Becker's impressive six-string ability (in a late-'80s and early-'90s sorta way), as evidenced by such selections as "Becker-Ola," "If You Shoot...Shoot -- Don't Talk," and a sweet and serene collaboration with Marty Friedman (Becker's former bandmate in Cacophony), "Black Stallion Jam." Fans of Steve Vai and Joe Satriani-esque guitar heroics will certainly appreciate Raspberry Jams. ~ Greg Prato
Personnel: Jason Becker (vocals, ...
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| | Deep Purple Come Taste The Band CD (1975) (Import) England; United Kingdom
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This 1975 release from U.K. rock legends Deep Purple featues vocalist David Coverdale (Whitesnake).
When Ritchie Blackmore departed Deep Purple in the mid-'70s and formed Rainbow (which featured Ronnie James Dio), his replacement was Tommy Bolin. To be sure, Blackmore was a darn tough act to follow, but Bolin proved himself to be a fine guitarist in his own right on Come Taste the Band, his first album with Deep Purple. But unfortunately, Bolin didn't have exceptional material to work with -- decent and likable, but hardly exceptional. While sweaty yet melodic cuts like "Dealer," "Lady Luck," and "You Keep on Moving" are far from bad, nothing here is in a class with "Smoke on the Water" or "Highway Star." Deep Purple's more hardcore devotees will want this album, though it's far from the best representation of their ...
| | Hope Conspiracy Cold Blue CD (2000)
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| | Gray At The Hollywood Palladium CD (2001)
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| | Black Sabbath Paranoid CD (1971) (Import) United Kingdom
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PARANOID proved to be Black Sabbath's most focused, consistent, and successful record. Leaving behind the amorphous, extended jams of their debut for focused songs and a more structured sound, Black Sabbath virtually wrote the book on heavy metal with the ominous, unforgettable riffs, thunderous rhythms, and dark themes on this release. There are some up-tempo rockers, the famous title track for one, but for the most part PARANOID oozes along like a bad dream, as on the slinky, creepy opener, "War Pigs," or the lumbering thud of "Iron Man" (which boasts one of the most indelible electric guitar riffs in rock history).
Digitally remastered 1996 reissue on Castle of the metalmonster's second album. Originally released in 1970, themulti-platinum reached #12 in the U.S., largely in part tothe hits 'War Pigs', 'Iron Man' and the title smash. Takenfrom the original master tapes, this edition also containsfaithfully restored artwork. Eight tracks total.
The album's title is apt: PARANOID is filled with an edgy aggression and lyrics about war, insanity, death, and destruction. Ozzy Osbourne's flat, affectless voice merges perfectly with Tony Iommi's fuzzed-out, sledgehammer power chords and the bruising bass and drum lines to create an intense, freaky, horror-show universe. There are elements of blues-rock and psychedelia (the floating "Planet Caravan," in ...
| | Carol Comune Season Of The Light CD (2007)
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Carol Comune’s technical precision and lyricism has earned her a reputation as one of today’s premiere pianists, performing extensively throughout the Eastern United States both as a soloist and as a chamber musician. She has been featured artist in Boston at New England Conservatory of Music, the Gardener Museum, Fogg Museum, Art Complex at Duxbury and Longfellow National Historic Site. She was featured at Lincoln Center and Steinway Hall in New York City; Harid Conservatory, Flagler Museum, Kravis Center, Maltz Theatre in Palm Beach County and her recitals have been featured on National Public Radio.A multi-talented musician an American composer, teacher, recording artist, Ms. Comune has produced through her company Elegant Entertainment & Co. (BMI) founded in 1985 six albums: “Intracoastal”, 1993; “Echoes from Coquina”,1991; “Farm of Dreams”, 1993; “Carousel Classics”, 1994; “Season of the Light”, 1997 and “Little Gems”, 1999. They include original compositions in the New Age genre, popular arrangements and classical repertoire for solo piano, string quartet, violin and piano, piccolo trumpet, soprano and four hands one piano.Her critically acclaimed albums are featured on commercial stations and National Public Radio in the United States and on broadcasting stations in the Far East, Canada, Europe and the World Wide Web.In 2005, Ms. Comune debut her original composition for piano solo; Variations on “O God, Our Help in Ages Past”-18th Century Hymn of William Croft( in memory of the crew of United States Space Shuttle Columbia, February 1, 2003) in a concert with her chamber group, Three Women at Steinway Hall, New York City. In 2003, Ms. Comune was a featured artist and e”.- Fantainvited to speak at New England Conservatory, Piano Pedagogy Intensive Weekend. Her presentation was entitled, “The Independent Teacher: Keeping the Standards.” In addition, Ms. Comune and her daughter Gealyn (at the time of age 6) performed and debuted their original compositions, “Gealyn and Msies for the Young-Four Piano Duets.Carol Comune started her piano studies at the age of three and received a scholarship for piano and solfege to study with Music Director and alumnus of the Paris Conservatory, Mme. Yvonne Combe at the French School of Music in Plainfield , New Jersey. She completed her prep years with a diploma of recognition and a frequent first place winner of the Agilite Competitions with honors. Ms. Comune is a graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music, Boston, Massachusetts (BM in Piano Performance with David Hagan); continued graduate studies in Piano Pedagogy with Jean Stackhouse (NEC); Composition with John Felice (NEC), influential mentor Donald Waxman and concert pianist Anthony di Bonaventura, a master teacher of international stature and pupil of the celebrated Russian teacher Madame Isabelle Vengerova.Since 1973, Ms. Comune has taught , coached, judged and accompanied hundreds of students, many whom have been recipients of achievement awards and winners of competitions for performance. She is a former piano faculty member, accompanist and chamber coach at New England Conservatory Preparatory School of Music; Berklee college of Music; New School of Music, Massachusetts; Conservatory of Music at Lynn University,Florida and continues a private studio. Ms. Comune is a member of the New England Piano Teachers Association, Music Teachers ...
| | John Darryl 2ND Winston Recordings Of John Darryl Winston 2nd CD (2008)
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John Darryl Winston II began his musical journey at the age of 4 by studying classical piano and guitar under Gail Gebhart, Wayne State University and Mary Lou Roberts, Suzuki Guitar Institute respectively. Now 8 years and many awards later he has over 100 songs in his repertoire that come from many different genres including; Classical, Jazz, Blues, R & B, Reggae, Popular, Folk, and Hip Hop. This collection of songs contains his favorites. Winston is already making a name for himself in Detroit having performed at Cobo Hall and the historic Fox Theatre. He has also won the support of the Mayor’s office as well as Michigan Governor Jennifer Granholm’s support, by performing at various events for her office including her 2007 inaugural event at the Charles H. Wright African American History Museum. With all of his accomplishments he proclaims his greatest as making his Middle School (Spain) basketball team. An avid Avatar and Naruto fan, he has written his own Japanese anime entitled Ninja Royale and wants to one day be a great filmmaker. Although this is primarily a classical CD, there are a few surprises. He shows his burgeoning vocal skills on a cover of John Legend’s Ordinary People and a reggae version of Bob Dylan’s timeless classic The Times They Are A-Changin’. Although Winston has primarily focused on the ivories in the last 3 years he shows his guitar prowess on two songs including a haunting version of the familiar Greensleeves. Finally, he rounds out the collection with everyone’s favorite, Linus and Lucy.The Recordings of John Darryl Winston II is a non-profit venture by the Winston Institute of Arts. The Winston Institute of Arts (WIA) has as its’ mission to enhance the quality of life in the Detroit community through art, education, and entertainment. All proceeds from the sale of this CD go to the fine, performing, and visual arts instruction of at-risk children in metropolitan Detroit. Melanee Felton and Ezra Niles appear courtesy of the WIAResearch says that listening to classical musical makes kids ...
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