MARK OH - MARK OH
Where is Babylon
[4:29]6.4 Mb
When the Children Cry
[3:51]5.6 Mb
I Surrender
[4:55]7 Mb
One More Try
[5:14]7.5 Mb
Let this Party Never End
[3:49]5.4 Mb
Summer Vibes
[3:42]5.2 Mb
Rock it
[4:53]7 Mb
Desire
[3:32]5 Mb
Face 2 Face
[3:44]5.3 Mb
Tokyo is Calling
[4:04]5.9 Mb
Because I Love You
[4:08]5.9 Mb
Never Stop that Feeling (Unreleased)
[3:37]5.1 Mb
DJ set (mix)
[57:28]82.7 Mb
Mark Oh "Mark Oh" Album Review
The Best Of Gilbert And Sullivan
At the end of the 19th century (1870's, 80's and 90's) the compatible duo of librettist and composer Gilbert and Sullivan popularized the pre-Broadway entertainment of Savoy opera. These were light operas or operettas whose content was satire and comedy, full of bouncy melodies and beautiful singing, highly entertaining theatrical works staged at London's Savoy theatre. Gilbert and Sullivan did not always get along and in fact there was a time when they ended their professional relationship because personal conflicts surfaced. But they managed to create the world's most beloved light operas, over 40 of them. Their most famous are what I call the Big Three- The H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates Of Penzance and The Mikado. Other works include their first hit Trial By Jury, The Yeomen Of The Guard, Princess Ida, The Gondoliers, Patience and several others. A standard signature of Gilbert and Sullivan was in the colorful cast- a comic actor with a special kind of baritone voice, a canary-like and sweet-voiced coloratura or lyric diva, a mezzo soprano with strong chest register and a lyric tenor as the romantic hero. On this album, English conductor Sir Charles Mackerras, a popular figure in the classical music scene and opera, guides the Chorus and Orchestra Of the Welsh National Opera in generally well-delivered performances of excerpts from the operas The Mikado, The H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates Of Penzance, Yeomen Of The Guard and Trial By Jury. Although I feel that the recordings made by the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company, with Isodore Godfrey conducting and starring the best cast of the Gilbert and Sullivan repertoire- the singers of the 60's and 70's- tenor Phillip Potter, soprano Valerie Masterson, baritone John Reed, Donald Adams and mezzo soprano Christine Palmer. Their version of the Pirates Of Penzance and the Mikado far outshine the Welsh National Opera in technical mastery and vibrant tone color. <p>But these are fine excerpts. Especially appealing is the famous and cheerful "Three Little Maids From School Are We", a trio that imitates Japanese style melody. Most of the Mikado does this, for it was inspired by Japanisme or the new fashion in Victorian England- everything Japanese, from prints to paintings to poetry. Gilbert and Sullivan simply "Japanized" their English operettas. The Finale "For He's Gone To Marry Yum Yum" is an ebullient and pleasant finale. Not featured here is the domineering and powerful Katisha, a figure who stands out in the Mikado. <p>The H.M.S. Pinafore is Gilbert and Sullivan's most popular work. The sea chanty "We Sail The Ocean Blue" opens the opera with appropriate atmosphere and it seems to fit perfectly with the other scene in which the Captain greets his crew and they sing his praises "My Gallant Crew..I am the Captain Of The Pinafore". A beautiful melody that seems to come out of a romantic Offenbach tune is "I"m Called Little Buttercup". The finale, not featured here, is also very engaging "For He Is An Englishman" which can almost resemble a British national anthem. The Yeomen Of The Guard was Gilbert and Sullivan's "serious opera" eventhough it remains very Savoyard. The plot deals with Tudor England and takes place at the London Tower. "I have a song to sing" makes use of what can be taken for an English ballad of the Renaissance. Trial By Jury, about the eccentric and hilarious activity of a court trial, has a sextet that although different in composition, has the sextet "Che Mi Frena" from Donizetti's Lucia Di Lammermoor in mind. All in all, an excellent recording sure to delight young and old.
Video Mark 'Oh - Fade To Grey
Mark 'Oh - Fade To Grey music clip.
DARIO G - HEAVEN IS CLOSER
Heaven is Closer 01 radio edit
[3:10]4.5 Mb
Heaven is Closer 02 Ralphie B vocal edit
[8:05]11.6 Mb
Heaven is Closer 03 Pulser remix
[7:40]11 Mb
Heaven is Closer 04 Pablo Gargano mix
[8:18]11.9 Mb
Heaven is Closer 05 X-Tended edit
[5:10]7.4 Mb
Dario G "Heaven is Closer" Album Review
Brilliant but forever "out of stock"
I heard it it on the Dance Floor Chart the first time in 2003. Eversince then I am looking for it - sadly without any success.
Video Dario G - Heaven Is Closer (Feels Like Heaven)
Music Video
DEE DEE - THE ONE
The One radio edit
[3:07]4.4 Mb
The One Extended mix
[5:52]8.4 Mb
The One Peter Luts remix
[7:52]11.3 Mb
The One Ian Van Dahl remix
[6:57]9.9 Mb
The One Kidjemet and Kovac remix
[6:43]9.6 Mb
The One 4 Clubbers remix
[7:03]10.2 Mb
The One Driftwood remix
[6:38]9.5 Mb
Dee Dee "The One" Album Review
Grease will always be the word!
I have loved Grease since I was little and I remember singing along with the characters. I bought the original soundtrack to the movie, but when I saw this special deluxe edition, I knew I had to buy it (I had already purchased the 25th anniversary DVD).
I loved the fact that the first disc included songs that were not in the movie such as "It's Raining On Prom Night" and "Freddy My Love." These were actually two of my favorite songs from the musical, so having them here makes this CD that much better.
I liked the Grease Megamix and the Dream Mix from the 2nd disc. In a strange way the megamix reminded me of the end of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Strange, I know but I was somehow reminded of that. Anyway, this is a great CD to add to your collection, especially if you've loved the movie either since it came out or since you first saw it on VHS. Grease is the word!
Video Dee Dee - The One
Dee Dee - The One
SYSTEM F - TOGETHER
Together
[3:23]4.8 Mb
The Sonnet
[3:58]5.7 Mb
Ligaya
[3:27]4.9 Mb
Ignition Sequence Start
[3:31]5 Mb
Dance Valley Theme 2001
[3:43]5.3 Mb
Deja Vu
[3:54]5.6 Mb
Spaceman
[3:20]4.8 Mb
Savannah
[3:45]5.3 Mb
Pegasus
[3:18]4.7 Mb
Reaching Your Soul
[4:36]6.6 Mb
Devotion
[4:20]6.2 Mb
Underwater
[4:07]5.9 Mb
Solarize
[4:50]6.9 Mb
Q-Rious
[3:44]5.3 Mb
Spread Your Wings
[3:56]5.7 Mb
System F "Together" Album Review
Mediocre, but for a reason...
As a huge fan of Ferry's work, I was disappointed at first to hear that this album wasn't getting a European release - but after hearing it I can see why. This album is targetted at the Japanese who love the uplifting, cheesy side of Ferry Corsten, and for that reason a lot of the tracks are, although obviously well-produced, distinctly lacking in originality.<p>'Ligaya' is deservedly known as a great track, though the version on this album is cheesed-up - just a radio edit, with lame vocals. However, anything involving Ferry Corsten has to be good. The highlights of this album are, in my opinion, 'Ignition, Sequence, Start!', 'Spaceman', and 'Solarize'. Ferry made use of a couple of these, along with 'Together', as actual releases, and they certainly highlight the impressive sides of the System F sound. Most of the tracks on this album have basically the same structure, with Ferry's simple percussion, animated basslines, and filter-swept JP8000 leads. The melodies are very uplifting and well arranged, but the system gets quickly repetitive.<p>The last two tracks, 'Q-Rious' and, even more so, 'Spread Your Wings' are almost offensively cheesy. 'Spread Your Wings' sounds completely like a pop song - poppy lyrics, a very basic uplifting melody, and typically quick breaks and build-ups. Other than these two questionable tracks, none of them are clear-cut poor productions, but simply carry a cheesy edge that would put some people straight off them.<p>This album still does stuff for me. It's probably the last we'll hear of this kind of stuff from Ferry, as he's moved on a bit with the electro Punk-esque style, which is probably a good thing for the industry. Sure, it's all pretty similar and some of the tracks are especially cheesy, but we've gotta remember that this shouldn't really be counted as an A-Grade Ferry Corsten album - it is targetted ONLY at the Japanese, and wasn't given a European release for a good reason.<p>It's almost like Ferry didn't want us to hear this, and only picked the cream of the album for vinyl releases in Europe, and I think had he released it in Europe, it would've met a bad reception - so the man has taken the right path with it. If you're a big fan of Ferry's work (especially his old work) then you'll still be addicted to this album, with its twisting riffs and all-round energetic feel.<p>Ultimately, it's probably not worth the import costs, but if you get the chance to listen to it, go for it. It's very easy-going.
Video System F/TOGETHER (Cyber TRANCE DVD)
System F/TOGETHER
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