Plácido Domingo"Encanto del Mar Mediterranean Songs" Feel the warmth and joy of the sea withthe legendary Maestro's intimate and personal new albumPlácido Domingo moves away from the drama and power of the opera stage to the warmth and peace of the Mediterranean Sea. On his new album, "Encanto del Mar," Domingo sings music from the rich tradition of folk and popular songs of the Mediterranean. Accompanied by a small group of musicians, he transports the listener to the warm sands of the beach, the calm lapping waves of the sea and the slowly setting sun. Working with celebrated producer/arra... [Read More]
The first volume of Orient Occident - released in 2006 - turned out to be a landmark in Jordi Savall's discography. For the first time, the maestro explored an extra-European repertoire, demonstrating the same musicological expertise he had shown with composers like Marin Marais. The album soon became a best seller. The second volume in this exploration focuses on Syria, alternating instrumental and vocal pieces. Musicians from Syria, Lebanon and Israel play alongside Hesperion XXI and illustrate the artistic and humanist process we have come to expect from Jordi Savall.
The collaboration between director Franklin J. Schaffner and composer Jerry Goldsmith produced several fantastic films and scores, but none have been more memorable than 1970's Patton. Goldsmith's grandiosely constructed marches and echoing trumpets express both the essence of the complex general as well as Schaffner's visual imagery. These trumpets find their way into nearly every part of the film's score, lending an aura of timelessness and invincibility to the conflicts that lay ahead. Even in "The Cemetery," they float beneath the heavy drums and light piccolos as testament to the sacrific... [Read More]
Clint Mansell (ex Pop Will Eat Itself) has created an amazing score for the hit summer film. Sahara is the first hit of the summer movie season and the soundtrack continues to thrill fans of the film! Starring Matthew McConaghey, Penelope Cruz, Steve Zahn and William H Macy, Sahara takes the audience on an action-packed trip through exotic settings and new challenges.
This ensemble, which specializes in film-score covers, revisits Bond in a roster that spans from Dr. No to Diamonds Are Forever. The focus is mostly on previously unreleased scores and action cues assembled into suites. The style, while grand and reverential, has the lackluster quality often inherent in semiclassical approaches to orchestral pop. The collection does shine occasionally, thanks mostly to the counterpoint of electronic keyboards and guitar touches that include Vic Flick--the man who provided the original surf licks on the familiar "James Bond Theme." The highlight is a nicely arr... [Read More]
Inspiration Series is a brand new series presenting popular works by famous composers, performed by the world's leading artists. This winter's first group of releases features titles that provide the perfect soundtrack for any special occasion, or simply for your everyday listening pleasure.
Filled with memorable incidents and unforgettable personalities, this is at once the captivating story of the life and death of classical recording and an opinionated, insider's guide to appreciating the
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