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<description>Digital Entertainment is comprised of Professional DJs, sound engineers, lighting technicians and event planners. No event is too small or too large. We have the experience and knowledge to cater to any type of event, whether it is a &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.northjerseydjs.com/wedding-dj-nj.php?mc=spraci.com&quot; title=&quot;Wedding DJ in NJ and NY&quot;&gt; Wedding Reception&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.northjerseydjs.com/italian-dj-nj.php?mc=spraci.com&quot; title=&quot;Italian American DJ in NJ and NY&quot;&gt; Italian American Event&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.northjerseydjs.com/birthday-dj-nj.php?mc=spraci.com&quot; title=&quot;Birthday Party DJ in NJ and NY&quot;&gt;Birthday Party&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.northjerseydjs.com/sweet-sixteen-dj-nj.php?mc=spraci.com&quot; title=&quot;Sweet Sixteen DJ in NJ and NY&quot;&gt;Sweet Sixteen&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.northjerseydjs.com/prom-dj-nj.php?mc=spraci.com&quot; title=&quot;Prom DJ in NJ and NY&quot;&gt;High School Prom&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.northjerseydjs.com/school-dance-dj-nj.php?mc=spraci.com&quot; title=&quot;School Dance DJ in NJ and NY&quot;&gt;School Dance&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.northjerseydjs.com/anniversary-dj-nj.php?mc=spraci.com&quot; title=&quot;Anniversary Party DJ in NJ and NY&quot;&gt;Anniversary Party&lt;/a&gt;, &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.northjerseydjs.com/corporate-dj-nj.php?mc=spraci.com&quot; title=&quot;Corporate Party DJ in NJ and NY&quot;&gt;Corporate Event&lt;/a&gt;, or &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.northjerseydjs.com/fundraiser-dj-nj.php?mc=spraci.com&quot; title=&quot;Fundraiser DJ in NJ and NY&quot;&gt;Fundraiser&lt;/a&gt;. our professional and energetic staff will act as the Master of Ceremonies. 

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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 06:02:34 +1100</pubDate>
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<title>Woanders &amp;quot;Fete de la Musique&amp;quot;,</title>
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<description>Woanders &quot;Fete de la Musique&quot;, in Hamburg &quot;Tag der Musik&quot; - morgen @ Hafencity &lt;a href=&quot;http://wp.me/pzVqb-uS&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;http://wp.me/pzVqb-uS&lt;/a&gt; und anderen Orten. 
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<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +1000</pubDate>
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<title>SAM CLARK COMPETITION!!!</title>
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<description>Accomodation on the gold coast for 2 nights, entry into all the theme parks plus an
opportunity to win 15 computers and 15 cameras!
So get cracking!
to enter, simply go to:

http://www.samclarkmusic.com/

entry form is on the front page!</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 12:56:05 +1000</pubDate>
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<title>RT 24.03. live &amp;amp; unplugged @ Bernste</title>
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<description>RT &lt;a href=&quot;http://twitter.com/alexamsterdam&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot; target=&quot;twitter&quot;&gt;@alexamsterdam&lt;/a&gt; 24.03. live &amp; unplugged @ Bernsteinbar in 
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<pubDate>Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +1100</pubDate>
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<title>GOONEY GANG single I DO NUMBERS hit radi</title>
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<description>GOONEY GANG


Single


&quot;I DO NUMBERS&quot;





www.myspace.com/gooneygangent


DOWNLOAD
http://greenhitz.com/blasts/gooneygang/index.html



Contact:


wabejonent@gmail.com


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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 07:39:47 +1000</pubDate>
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<title>Pop, RnB &amp;amp;amp; Dance Music Productio</title>
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<description>Need a pop, r&amp;b or dance track for your project?! 
We provide pre-arranged instrumentals ready to go and custom arrangement services to singers and songwriters around the globe!
 
All session files are supplied on data CD, to allow for further recording of vocals, mixing and mastering in your own recording software or at a local recording studio closer to your home!
 
We have placed tracks with international acts in the USA, UK.&amp; Europe!
 
We're currently offering a generous discount to new, Aussie clients, please contact us for more details (And let us know you're from OZ!).
 
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<title>POP singer, Looking for female POP singe</title>
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<description>POP POP POP Band.
Hi Iâ€™m a 23 yo female from NOR Perth looking for POP female singer to join and make a band.  Itâ€™s a happy poppy band and Iâ€™m hoping that someone will be interested in joining.  I sing sweet and nice and am a happy bubbly person and am looking for the same from you.  Someone who is serious and dedicated to music and wants to take this all the way to the top.
Msg me.  ambrosiag@hotmail.com
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2008 17:02:55 +1000</pubDate>
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<title>I want to learn to play blues guitar</title>
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<description>I am 23 years old college student. I want to learn to play blues guitar. What are the best guitar and lesson books/DVDs for a beginner? I know a lot about blues music but I am not a musician. This is for personal enjoyment. I am not looking to be onstage someday. And is it necessary to play all of the little practice songs that follow w/e you just learned? Please answer me. Thank you,&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.spraci.com/boards/pop/97253.html&quot;&gt;Previous In Thread&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 31 May 2008 16:01:23 +1000</pubDate>
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<title>Re: SONGS WANTED FOR TROPFEST FILM</title>
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<description>this is old, but is ben dawson a fictional character? &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.spraci.com/boards/pop/95272.html&quot;&gt;Previous In Thread&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;</description>
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<title>Russ Aimz brings a 'Brand Nu Day' to a l</title>
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<description>Up and coming contemporary rock/folk/pop artist Russ Aimz, is busy testing out a handful of college and university radio waves. With uptempo songs like 'Brand Nu Day' and 'Pound Bend' goodtime summer numbers about swimming in rivers, fields of green and blue skies. Also 'Laura', a sweet but empowering song about helping to free middle aged women trapped in their lives and to follow their dreams, inspired after Russ saw a glimpse of an Oprah show. While'The Grampians song' is a contemporary mesmerizing ballad that delivers some much needed earthy sounds to the world.  

For more songs, reviews and to listen
www.russaimz.com


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<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jun 2006 16:18:32 +1000</pubDate>
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<title>Dave Shelton-Fall</title>
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<description>&lt;b&gt;Artist:&lt;/b&gt; Dave Shelton
&lt;b&gt;Title:&lt;/b&gt; Fall
&lt;b&gt;Genre:&lt;/b&gt; Rock-Pop
&lt;b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.broadjam.com/artists/artistindex.asp?artistID=30412&quot;&gt;Website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt; 
&lt;b&gt;Label:&lt;/b&gt; Independent
&lt;b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://cdbaby.com/cd/daveshelton/from/muzikman&quot;&gt;CD Baby Link&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

Dave Shelton is a bit of throwback with a classic rock kind of sound to his songs. He plays all the instruments, guitar, bass, drums, and even provides the background vocals to compliment his strong lead. The great classic rock sound gets a huge boost from the keyboard playing of Mark Christopher. He does the Hammond B-3 justice and does a nice job of layering in a driving groove for Shelton to put all of his instrumentation and voice on. To top it all off, the mix and sound quality are above average.

“Drive” is a rocker that reminded me of a good Lenny Kravitz tune, Shelton’s playing sounds like Kravitz and his vocals do as well. It has that non-stop energetic beat that never lets up and some killer lead guitar hooks that grab you right from the start. “Depression” is what it is lyrically; musically it is one of the meatier and layered tunes on the recording. There is a nice blend of vocals, instrumentation, and feeling throughout the track. All 11 tracks offer you some rock and pop with just a smidgen of the blues here and there to give it that much more depth and overall feeling. 

I like this guy Dave Shelton, he is multitalented-singing, and playing like this was his last shot to make it. Every artist should go into the recording studio that way, just a like an athlete that competes as if it was their last day on earth. You only have one opportunity to catch a listener’s ear; you may as well do it consistently throughout an album so the word spreads about your music. I can honestly say that Shelton accomplishes this, and there are so many that fall short these days, its refreshing and exciting to hear.

&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.muzikreviews.com&quot;&gt;© &lt;b&gt;Keith &quot;MuzikMan&quot; Hannaleck&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;

May 24, 2006

01. So Close  (3:16)
02. Angel  (2:55)
03. Goin Mad  (4:35)
04. I Could Be Wrong  (3:21)
05. Fall  (3:59)
06. Now  (3:23)
07. Near  (3:12)
08. Depression  (3:38)
09. First Day  (4:08)
10. Drive  (4:21)
11. Real  (2:36)  </description>
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<title>Chicago XXX</title>
<author>muzikman</author>
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<description>&lt;b&gt;Artist:&lt;/b&gt; Chicago
&lt;b&gt;Title:&lt;/b&gt; XXX
&lt;b&gt;Genre:&lt;/b&gt; Rock-Pop-Jazz
&lt;b&gt;Label:&lt;/b&gt; &lt;b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rhino.com/flashcards/chicago&quot;&gt;Rhino&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.chicagotheband.com&quot;&gt;Website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt; 

Chicago is the product of consistency and keeping key core members in the band for the last 37 years. XXX is their 30th studio recording and a total demonstration of their wherewithal and greatness as a thriving unit. I am the first to say I enjoyed their older material, the first five albums where incredibly good. Over the years, they have changed members and their style but what you hear is indisputably Chicago. The reasons for their success are many and probably the most important factor that contributes to that ongoing success is that they have managed to keep that base sound intact. The all-important horns are always there and the leadership of long time members like Robert Lamm, Walt Parazaider, James Pankow, Lee Loughnane, and Bill Champlin, serve as the guiding light of this modern day musical marvel. The vocals have sounded pretty much the same since Peter Cetera was at the helm. The have managed to find clones of his vocal style, thus making any of the changes seamless and smooth to the music buying public. To say they have been a commercial success is an understatement. 

There are 13 tracks on this CD and they all have the potential to be a hit single…no surprise there. Their output is comparative to The Beatles; every time they put an album out, they fill it with great and memorable songs. I cannot think of one band that is still actively recording that can do that. That is what makes Chicago so special. The first time I heard the album I thought it was a bit too pop oriented for my liking, and then as I gave it successive spins it gradually grew on me. The realization that this band had done it again hit me square between the eyes. The driving pop rhythms of love and loss are here, the great rhythm section, horns, fantastic vocals-all in place lined up like a well-practiced platoon with its marching orders. This recording is one that all the band members should be proud to add to the Chicago legacy.

The tracks that had me singing in no time were “King of Might Have Been,” “Caroline,” and the made for hit single “90 Degrees and Freezing.” This is a sure bet to be a chart topper, its archetypal Chicago and it reminded of the band in their prime. Sure, I still like the risqué progressive Chicago that played those immortal dates at Carnegie Hall, but this version of the band is very good and as I said before, who else is making music like this? This is quality music, the lyrics are not offensive or negative, nor do they promote violence or drug abuse, know how much trash is out there today selling by the truckload that offers all of that?...A little too much as far as I am concerned. The jazz purists will complain as usual and the old time fans may say it has too much syrupy pop for their gullets, but you know what? Its one of the best albums I have heard this year and the musicianship is simply outstanding. Listen to it a few times, I guarantee you will be hooked, even if you do not like it the first time just like me. Yes, it is very much mainstream and easy listening but is so very good!

&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.muzikreviews.com&quot;&gt;© Keith &quot;MuzikMan&quot; Hannaleck&lt;/a&gt;

March 30, 2006
 
01.  Feel  Daly  (4:01)  
02.  King of Might Have Been (3:52)  
03.  Caroline (3:39)  
04.  Why Can't We (4:07)  
05.  Love Will Come Back (3:48)  
06.  Long Lost Friend (4:33)  
07.  90 Degrees and Freezing (3:52)  
08.  Where Were You (4:17)  
09.  Already Gone (6:51)  
10.  Come to Me (4:36)  
11.  Lovin' Chains (3:56)  
12.  Better (4:41)  
13.  Feel  Daly (4:30)  

Credits:

Robert Lamm: piano, Wurlitzer, Hammond organ, vocals
Lee Loughnane; trumpet, flugelhorn, piccolo trumpet
James Pankow: trombone
Walt Parazaider: saxophones, flutes
Bill Champlin: Hammond organ, piano, Fender Rhodes, vocals
Jason Scheff: bass, vocals
Tris Imbodden: drums
Keith Howland: guitar
  
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<pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2006 11:28:24 +1100</pubDate>
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<title>Lareau-Changes</title>
<author>muzikman</author>
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<description>&lt;b&gt;Artist:&lt;/b&gt; Lareau
&lt;b&gt;Title:&lt;/b&gt; Changes
&lt;b&gt;Genre:&lt;/b&gt; Rock-Pop
&lt;b&gt;Label:&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rustrecords.com&quot;&gt;Rust Records&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot; http://www.lareau.net&quot;&gt;Website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

Larry Lareau may have a band named after him because he is the focal point, but the people behind him are as equally important. What would he sing to without them? Nobody knows better than Lareau how important the musicians are. Lareau’s vocals have an across-the-board contemporary rock sound, an infectious temperate rhythm that invites you inside the song.

Tracks like “Feelin’ It” say it all. You can feel the music every step of the way. Even though Lareau is singing about a relationship and the feelings behind the situation or circumstance, you cannot help process all of those feelings and thoughts pushed through the music. It’s a formula that works very well and the way his vocals follow the music is a thing of beauty, watching it all unfold before your ears is a sweet thing.

There are 12 tracks on this CD, and each is a rock-pop gem in its own right, peppered with pop polish just enough to make it all radio friendly for a wide audience. This is pleasing easy listening music with simple subject matter. It is all totally understandable and listenable, which is not a common thing these days unfortunately so it was not hard to enjoy. 

Larry Lareau and company offer something that is indeed rare and enjoyable-sincerity, good music and musicians that play it above average, and most importantly, talented vocals to match the music. 

Lareau has influences from Dave Matthews to Rob Thomas, albeit lighter and softer. That is not a bad pair of vocalists to be compared to should I say so myself. If rock-pop is your cup of tea then come drink from the cup, sip the golden nectar of the music gods courtesy of Lareau.

&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.muzikreviews.com&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;© Keith &quot;MuzikMan&quot; Hannaleck&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;

February 27, 2006

01. Changes  (3:34)
02. Take A Ride  (3:14)
03. I Need You (3:15)
04. Feelin' It  (3:51)
05. Better This Way (3:03)
06. Maybe You Think (3:04)
07. Another Life (3:21)
08. No Way To Be Sure (3:51)
09. Storm (4:10)
10. One Sided (3:15)
11, Quicksand (4:22)
12. Step Aside (4:25)

Rating-8/10

Credits:

Larry Lareau-lead vocals
Darrin Payne-drums, percussion, keys, supporting vocals
Chris Saxton-guitar
Pete Gool-guitar
Anthony Brown-keyboards
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2006 12:36:07 +1100</pubDate>
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<description>I am looking for the name and artist of a song. I only know I small portion of the song:

put the message in a box
Put the box into the car
Drive the car around the world...

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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2006 10:32:08 +1100</pubDate>
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<title>Live 8-July 2nd 2005 DVD</title>
<author>muzikman</author>
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<description>&lt;b&gt;Artist:&lt;/b&gt; Various
&lt;b&gt;Title:&lt;/b&gt; Live 8-July 2nd 2005
&lt;b&gt;Genre:&lt;/b&gt; Rock-Pop
&lt;b&gt;Format:&lt;/b&gt; 4 DVD Set
&lt;b&gt;Label:&lt;/b&gt; &lt;b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.hollywoodandvine.com&quot;&gt;Capitol&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.live8live.com&quot;&gt;Website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

Bob Geldof should be in politics. His accomplishments outside of music rival that of world leaders and Nobel Peace prizewinners. The fact he was able to get Pink Floyd back together for Live Aid part 2 says a lot about his persuasiveness and negotiating skills. &lt;i&gt;Live 8-July 2nd 2005&lt;/i&gt; is symbolic of eight world leaders coming together to make a difference in the world’s plight of hunger. Have they made a difference? I think not. Events like this have done more for awareness of hunger and funneling in cash flow than the superpowers of the world. Gathering the world together as one unit to put together their hands for a few days is not an easy task, but its all worth it and thousands had the opportunity to enjoy some of the best bands on the planet perform live while their money for the price of admission went towards those who are less fortunate. This was all certainly for a good cause and the greater good of mankind. 

It took me several days to navigate my way through the four DVDs and I had mixed feelings about the performances. The only member of the Who that seems to have that youthful energy left is Pete Townsend, considering the other two founding members are now gone, its now up to two of them to carry the torch, unfortunately it looks like just one is carrying on. Roger Daltrey sounded flat and uninspired and he obviously has lost a lot in the vocal department. Watching Pink Floyd reunite is worth the price of admission alone. It was akin to the now famous Eagles statement, “We will get back together when hell freezes over” but it finally happened any way. Perhaps this will lead to something else…we can only hope. Many of the bands I had never heard of actually. This is due to my living outside the box musically, my age, and covering reissues on regular basis for the majors, plus the fact that I am not plugged into radio or the latest hot major label acts. I live in an indie world most of the time by choice. I saw enough of the newer acts to know that most of them did not do a thing for me so I just moved on to the next act with a click. All of that aside, this was a worthwhile experience and worth checking out.

I saw this DVD set at Coconuts on sale for $35.00, now that is a steal for all the entertainment you get not to mention the outright historical value of what happened in this short span of time back in July. This is much more than a stocking stuffer for your resident music fan, its history, it is prolific in a worldly sense of the word, and above all, the statement made on this great day hopefully opened some ears and eyes to the horrid truth of world hunger in a day and age when it is not necessary. 

&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.muzikreviews.com&quot;&gt;© Keith &quot;MuzikMan&quot; Hannaleck&lt;/a&gt;

December 19, 2005

Rating-7/10

Product Details

Directors: Claire Popplewell, Geoff Posner 
Format: 4 DVD Box set, Color, Compilation, Live, NTSC 
Studio: Capitol 
DVD Release Date: November 8, 2005 
Run Time: 480 min (original theatrical or airing runtime) 

Theatrical Release Information

US Theatrical Release Date: July 2, 2005
Filming Locations: Chateau de Versailles, Versailles, Yvelines, France| Circus Maximus, Rome, Lazio, Italy| Hyde Park, London, England, UK| Makuhari Messe, Makuhari, Tokyo, Japan| Mary Fitzgerald Square, Newtown, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa| Park Place, Barrie, Ontario, Canada| Philadelphia Museum of Art - 26th Street and Ben Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA| Red Square, Moscow, Russia| Siegessäule, Tiergarten, Berlin, Germany| The Eden Project, St Austell, Cornwall, England, UK

  
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2005 13:11:56 +1100</pubDate>
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<title>Ultimate Isaac Hayes: Can You Dig It?</title>
<author>muzikman</author>
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<description>&lt;b&gt;Artist:&lt;/b&gt; Isaac Hayes
&lt;b&gt;Title:&lt;/b&gt; Ultimate Isaac Hayes: Can You Dig It?
&lt;b&gt;Genre:&lt;/b&gt; Soul-Pop
&lt;b&gt;Label:&lt;/b&gt; Stax-&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.concordrecords.com&quot;&gt;http://www.concordrecords.com&lt;/a&gt; / &lt;a href=&quot;http://fantasyjazz.com&quot;&gt;http://fantasyjazz.com&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.isaachayes.com&quot;&gt;Website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

Did you ever wonder why you never hear the name Isaac Hayes mentioned with all the greats, such as Stevie Wonder and Aretha Franklin? I think the man’s importance to music as a whole is apparent, even so, I believe that the word underrated applies here.

&lt;i&gt;Ultimate Isaac Hayes: Can You Dig It?&lt;/i&gt; should set the record straight. With two generous CDs and one bonus DVD, this makes a great package to enjoy the Hayes hot buttered soul. 

Hayes has an amazing breadth of material to enjoy and the more I hear his music, the more I recognize his importance to soul and pop music. I realize there are plenty of people out there that appreciate his art as I do; however, I feel that his leadership and incredible servitude to the industry and the genre have been overlooked somewhat. This is unfortunate but this set gives me hope things will change in that particular aspect of his career.

“Theme From Shaft” is one of my all time favorite tracks and his rendition of “By The Time I Get To Phoenix” stands as a watershed in his career right alongside the movie soundtrack work. I do not think I have ever heard such a true to life and down to earth version of “By The Time I Get To Phoenix” before. I mean this man defined what soul was; he typified it and lived it in every song performed, in the studio or on stage. 

The footage on the bonus DVD is quite good as well, it definitely makes for a nice capping of the two discs, although its just a taste of what it was to see Hayes perform live, 4 songs give you an adequate overview of his charisma and the power he had over an audience. I will reach for this often when I want to get down and be soulful, or for that matter to hear some great music.

&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.muzikreviews.com&quot;&gt;© Keith &quot;MuzikMan&quot; Hannaleck&lt;/a&gt;

November 22, 2005

Rating-8.5/10


&lt;b&gt;&lt;u&gt;Disc: 1&lt;/u&gt;&lt;/b&gt;
	
01. Theme From Shaft 	
02. Precious, Precious 	
03. Hyperbolicsyllabicsesquedalymistic 	
04. Ain't That Loving You (For More Reasons Than One) 
05. Never Can Say Goodbye
06. By The Time I Get To Phoenix 
07. Soulsville 	
08. Wonderful 	
09. Help Me Love
10. Need To Belong To Someone 	
11. Good Love 	
12. The Look Of Love 	
13. Do Your Thing 	Listen 	
14. For The Good Times 				


&lt;b&gt;&lt;u&gt;Disc: 2&lt;/u&gt; &lt;/b&gt;	
	
01. Walk On By 	
02. Joy (Part 1) 	
03. His Eye Is On The Sparrow 	
04. Brand New Me 	
05. If Loving You Is Wrong (I Don't Want To Be Right) 	
06. Someone Made You For Me 
07. Baby I'm-A Want You 	
08. Let's Stay Together 	
09. Theme From The Men 	
10. I Can't Help It (If I'm Still In Love With You) 	
11. Title Theme 	
12. Run Fay Run 	
13. Chocolate Chip 	
14. Come Live With Me 	
15. Disco Connection 	
16. Rock Me Easy Baby (Part 1) 
17. Medley: By The Time I Get To Phoenix/I Say A Little Prayer	

Bonus DVD:

1972 Performance At Wattstax: Rolling Down A Mountainside/Theme From Shaft/Soulsville From South Park-Isaac Hayes As “Chef”: Chocolate Salty Balls
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<description>&lt;b&gt;Artist:&lt;/b&gt; Big Star
&lt;b&gt;Title: &lt;/b&gt;In Space
&lt;b&gt;Genre:&lt;/b&gt; Rock-Pop
&lt;b&gt;Label:&lt;/b&gt; &lt;b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.rykodisc.com&quot;&gt;Ryko Disc&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;
&lt;b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.bigstarband.com&quot;&gt;Website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;
 
Big Star has not released a studio album since 1978’s &lt;i&gt;Third/Sister Lovers&lt;/i&gt;. Everything they recorded, only three albums, are classic pop-rock unadulterated pleasure. It put them into a space reserved for only the greats in recorded music. Their legend has grown beyond iconic status into mythical and as more time passes their music gains more validity and notoriety. Surely, beyond anything they could have imagined at this point in their careers. With all of this considered the anticipation for this album was great. Personally, I love their music. Alex Chilton has constructed and played some of the best music I have ever heard with the Box Tops, Big Star, and during his solo career. So it comes as no surprise that I placed high expectations upon their new album &lt;i&gt;In Space&lt;/i&gt;. In most cases when I do this, knowing better not to, I set myself up for disappointment, although rarely, I am very pleased and get what I expect. This was one of those occasions.

This band while different from the original Big Star lineup is still vital and fresh, even after nearly 30 years off. Chilton remains the centerpiece of attention with his signature emotive vocals and sharp guitar lines and Jody Stephens returns behind the drum kit. Half of the original members are back in the fold, so they are 50% of what they were. I would not expect a typical Big Star record, as you may find yourself let down. What I heard was a band that was tight and inspired, drawing from their eclectic roots to make one of the best rock-pop albums of the year. So how can a band be apart for so long and pull this off anyway? Well, when your good and have your craft down, its just a matter of a few practices, putting your ideas together, going back to the studio and letting nature take its course, right? Well, I tend to think it’s not that easy; however, Big Star makes it sound that way. Cream did it this year, it was a bit longer than 30 years though, and others have as well. While it is an unusual instance, it does happen and it makes it all so sweet for the band and their fans.
 
The closest thing to the old Big Star would be “Hung Up With Summer,” the rest of the album oozes with a rock-pop personification rarely heard these days. This proves the wherewithal of artists like Chilton and his mates. Everything that people were raving about, including yours truly, all these years was true. This is indeed “A Whole New Thing” for the listener young and old alike. 

Their funky punky rockin’ Memphis infused soul bleeds through your speakers on the simmering cuts “Love Revolution” and “Do You Wanna Make It.” There is no doubt in mind that yet another generation of garage bands will be inspired again to pick up some instruments and chase the all-elusive dream. The subject matter has not changed all that much, it never does with timeless music now does it? 

While they never ‘made it’ commercially Big Star certainly influenced legions of budding rock stars and this album probably will not reach great heights or have the commercial viability of current fodder that is being overplayed on your local radio station. No, this is not your everyday recording either; it’s another classic that should be cherished like all of those that came before it. We can only hope that this time they stick around to make a few more great albums just like this one.
 
&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.muzikreviews.com&quot;&gt;© Keith &quot;MuzikMan&quot; Hannaleck&lt;/a&gt;
 
November 17, 2005
 
01.  Dony (2:45) 
02.  Lady Sweet (3:41)  
03.  Best Chance (3:04)  
04.  Turn My Back on the Sun (2:38)  
05.  Love Revolution (5:51) 
06.  February's Quiet (2:45)  
07.  Mine Exclusively (2:32)  
08.  A Whole New Thing (3:53)  
09.  Aria, Largo (2:31)  
10  Hung Up with Summer (3:03)  
11.  Do You Wanna Make It  (2:46)  
12.  Makeover (3:42)   
 
Rating-9/.5/10
 
Big Star Is:
 
Alex Chilton-vocals, guitar
Jon Auer-vocals, guitar
Ken Stringfellow-vocals, bass and keyboards
Jody Stephens-vocals, drums
 

 

Keith &quot;MuzikMan&quot; Hannaleck
http://www.muzikreviews.com
http://www.muzikman.org
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<title>Pink Floyd-London 1966/1967</title>
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<description>&lt;b&gt;Artist:&lt;/b&gt; Pink Floyd
&lt;b&gt;Title:&lt;/b&gt; London 1966/1967
&lt;b&gt;Format:&lt;/b&gt; DVD/CD
&lt;b&gt;Genre:&lt;/b&gt; Progressive-Experimental Rock-Psychedelic
&lt;b&gt;Label:&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a href=&quot;http://www.snappermusic.com&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Snapper Music&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;
&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.pinkfloyd.com&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Website&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;

Peter Whitehead’s film &lt;i&gt;Tonite Let’s All Make Love In London&lt;/i&gt; focused on swinging London in the 60s. A friend of Syd Barrett’s suggested that his band would be perfect for the soundtrack of the movie. Whitehead was already familiar with Pink Floyd from the days (1964) when they practiced in the cellar of the building he lived in.

This piece of history is now available for the first time from UK label Snapper Music. I was amazed watching this nugget of culture and music. It is hard to imagine that this happened forty years ago. It does not seem possible. Its comparable to jumping into some strange time warp when you get involved watching an absorbing film like this.

The focus of the film is the youth of London. The talk of the day was their literal lust for the good times found in the cities nightclubs, namely the thirst for sex. While Pink Floyd’s music was light-years ahead of its time so was Whitehead. He captured a time in the course of our history in culture and music that shaped the future. There is some shocking footage, considering it was 40 years ago. One the first scenes to open the film are a completely nude girl covered in paint and the British flag as she fondles her nipples. This is something you would expect to see today, not in 1967. While it did come as a surprise, it should not have. It was a time of free love and personal expression, which seemed to have no barriers.

The original lineup of Pink Floyd included Syd Barrett, Nick Mason, Roger Waters, and Rick Wright. The DVD shows the band performing their freaked out psychedelic tripped out tracks, which I refer to as progressive or experimental rock, “Interstellar Overdrive” and “Nick’s Boogie.” What is nice about this package is that they included a CD you can play on your stereo as well. 

Whilst I felt swept away by the images before me, I was equally astounded of how advanced Pink Floyd was in the pre-David Gilmour era. I realize the importance of some other bands that were traveling down the same road like The Beatles and The Pretty Things but I have to say that this was simply an outstanding recording and film while providing a great example of the future of music developing and taking hold right before your eyes. They were truly innovative and a pioneer of a genre. This is history in the making for film and music-an all together awesome combination and a marvelous dedication to the creative arts.

&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.muzikreviews.com&quot;&gt;© Keith &quot;MuzikMan&quot; Hannaleck&lt;/a&gt;

November 9, 2005

Rating-8/10


DVD Features:
• Interstellar Overdrive (16:46)
• Nick’s Boogie (11:50)
• Interviews with Mick Jagger, Michael Caine, David Hockney &amp; Julie Christie
• Footage capturing the London scene in the late sixties
Also Included Bonus Audio CD
* Full length versions of ‘Interstellar Overdrive’ and ‘Nick’s Boogie’  </description>
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<author>muzikman</author>
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<description>&lt;b&gt;Artist:&lt;/b&gt; Larry Greene
&lt;b&gt;Title:&lt;/b&gt; Light Of The Way
&lt;b&gt;Genre:&lt;/b&gt; Contemporary Christian-Rock-Pop
&lt;b&gt;Label:&lt;/b&gt; Harmony Music Maui
&lt;b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.larrygreene.net&quot;&gt;Website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;

Larry Greene makes being Christian a cool thing with his energetic new album titled &lt;i&gt;Light Of The Way&lt;/i&gt;. Greene displays his love for the creator with heart warming and melodic lead and harmony vocals. For those that normally do not listen to this type of music, there is an opportunity to explore something different and to expose some unknowing friends that could use a lift. Because of the type of music that is set to all the lyrics, everyone ends up walking away with a smile in their hearts.

During the course of the 11 tracks Greene and his supporting cast, manage to keep it fresh with different styles of music, all the while getting his message across to the ears that may be open to receiving it. With a combination of religious rock and pop, your troubles melt away. The blend of Greene’s vocals and different configurations of the keyboards make for the most effective musical during this recording.

Anyone that walks the earth has the opportunity to enjoy this music; the only prerequisite is that you believe in a power greater than yourself, which most people have some level of understanding or personal interpretation. In this world of technology and corporate gluttony, it is refreshing to hear artists that are willing to step forward and put out some music with hope and a positive message. The world needs it now more than ever.

When the CD stopped spinning I think I walked away more enlightened by the message than the music itself. From a musical standpoint there are not any risks taken but it’s consistent. I enjoyed the pipe organ especially but felt there could have been more variety and depth with the music to parallel the sincerity and influence of the message. This is in direct relation to the overuse of the processed keyboard-drum beats. Perhaps more focus on acoustic guitar parts and the use of layered keyboards would make a difference next time Greene steps into the studio. Regardless of my critique, it was nice experience and something different for a change, and that made it an entirely enjoyable experience for this listener. 

&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.muzikreviews.com&quot;&gt;© Keith &quot;MuzikMan&quot; Hannaleck&lt;/a&gt;


November 2, 2005

Rating-7/10

Credits:

Larry Greene-lead and harmony vocals, guitar
Bill Perry-grand piano, pipe organ, keyboards and vocals
Mr. Miner-drums, percussion, bass and keyboards
Frank Chargualaf-vocals
Josette Naki-vocals
Shantel Silva-vocals


01. Accept the Blessings (3:38)
02. Become the Light  (3:36)
03. Seek the Light  (4:21)
04. Sing Alleluia  (2:28)
05. He is the Way (6:00)
06. With the Lord (3:19)
07. Let the Son (3:41)
08.He Stands &amp; Delivers (3:07)
09. He is Love  (4:26)
10. Today in Every Way (3:55)
11. Your Will be Done  (3:36)  </description>
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<title>The Jesse Labelle Band is AWESOME!</title>
<author>lefthook999</author>
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<description>Hey... 

I work with some really incredible artists... so I am just spreading the love... I do a
lot of shows in the Toronto area amongst other things... if you love checking out great
live bands... shoot me an email.. I can hook you up for sure... 

I just got some new tracks from Jesse Labelle... AWESOME SONGS! 

I think Melody, Harmony is a very beautiful thing... mostly I am inspired by GREAT
SONGS... and Jesse has the whole package... 

check out his website.. ! 

www.jesselabelle.com 

If you like what you hear shoot me an email and I'll add you onto my list and keep you up
to date on some really hot bands! we have numerous shows coming up in the next couple
months. 

Peace, Andrea 

Andrea - Music Vibe Productions 
Publicity, Artist Development &amp; Bookings 

E: lefthook_development@hotmail.com 

Publicity &amp; Artist Development- Lefthook Entertainment 

Jesse Labelle- www.jesselabelle.com 
Tyler Kyte- www.tylerkyte.com (under construction) 
Gavin Bradley- www.gavostyle.com 

Publicist &amp; Artist Development- Velour Entertainment 

Clifton David- www.cliftondavid.com 

E: clifton_david_info@hotmail.com 

Production &amp; Management: James Bryan www.lefthookent.com</description>
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<title>RISING STARR</title>
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<description>Phebe starr....up and coming singer you could help her on her way listen to her track and see what u think...http://soundcheck.ninemsn.com.au/charts.jsp?fvChart=allbyartist&amp;fvCurPage=16
reply tell me what u think </description>
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<description>hay my names phebe starr..read ur notice, interested but need more info where r u located ect soo if u could please tell me more and maybe even show me sum of ur work if possible...i write alot of music play gutiar and piano theres a song of mine on soundcheck music website this is the link 

http://soundcheck.ninemsn.com.au/charts.jsp?fvChart=allbyartist&amp;fvCurPage=16
this is just one of my songs but im in to all types of music...
 please reply soon
regards phebe starr &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.spraci.com/boards/pop/88959.html&quot;&gt;Previous In Thread&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2005 11:56:09 +1000</pubDate>
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<title>Singers &amp;amp;amp; musicians wanted – Bea</title>
<author>victostar</author>
<dc:date></dc:date>
<description>Looking for people who are tired of these innocently sweet pop love songs. Like myself.

I am a 23 year old white female singer/songwriter/lyricist myself. My music is a mixture of The Beatles, Michael Buble, Robbie Williams and Coldplay. 

Anyone interested - whether that would be musicians, singers, managers or just wannabes - I just want to make a unique and original band musically, lyrically and image-wise. Something different in a good way. 

I couldn’t care less about your age, looks, weight, height, colour and all that - it's talent and ambition what I'm looking for.
Original people from all over the world are welcome. I am located in Europe at the moment.

Please email me to victostar@hotmail.com, do not post here. 

Please no Britney Spears or anything like that :)) Although I don't dis her at all.&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.spraci.com/boards/pop/114123.html&quot;&gt;Reply&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Mar 2005 04:27:18 +1000</pubDate>
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<title>Singers &amp;amp;amp; musicians wanted – Bea</title>
<author>victostar</author>
<dc:date></dc:date>
<description>Looking for people who are tired of these innocently sweet pop love songs. Like myself.

I am a 23 year old white female singer/songwriter/lyricist myself. My music is a mixture of The Beatles, Michael Buble, Robbie Williams and Coldplay. 

Anyone interested - whether that would be musicians, singers, managers or just wannabes - I just want to make a unique and original band musically, lyrically and image-wise. Something different in a good way. 

I couldn’t care less about your age, looks, weight, height, colour and all that - it's talent and ambition what I'm looking for.
Original people from all over the world are welcome. I am located in Europe at the moment.

Please email me to victostar@hotmail.com, do not post here. 

Please no Britney Spears or anything like that :)) Although I don't dis her at all.</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Mar 2005 04:27:13 +1000</pubDate>
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<title>Looking for a song I heard! plz help</title>
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<dc:date></dc:date>
<description>I just heard this song on American Idol San Francisco.  If you saw it it was sung by a spanish guy who sung it really bad.  

the song is by a male artist and its slow pop it goes something like....&quot;I can't help it (or but) I don't understand................so many words&quot;

Plz help it was  good song I can't find the title or artist </description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2005 13:47:16 +1100</pubDate>
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<title>SONGS WANTED FOR TROPFEST FILM</title>
<author>msleeth</author>
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<description>WE ARE LOOKING FOR MUSIC BY AN AUSTRALIAN BAND AND/OR SINGER (NOT SURE YET WHICH GENERE) TO COMPLEMENT THE SCORE FOR A SHORT FILM TO SHOT SHORTLY FOR THE TROPFEST FILM FESTIVAL 

INFO ABOUT THE FILM: 
HAVING THE TAG LINE &quot;LOVE IS BORN ON THE AIRWAVES&quot;, THE FILM IS A COMEDY THAT COULD BEST BE SUMMED UP BY THE FOLLOWING SYNOPSIS: BEN DAWSON IS OBSESSED WITH A WOMAN HE'S NEVER MET - ONLY HEARD. WILL THE PERSON BELONGING TO THE SWEETEST VOICE HE'S EVER HEARD LIVE UP TO HIS EXPECTATIONS? 

YOU WOULDN'T BE PAID FOR THE USE OF YOUR MUSIC, BUT AS I'M SURE YOU KNOW, TROPFEST CAN BE A GREAT LAUNCING PAD - WE HAVE A GREAT SCRIPT (SO PEOPLE HAVE TOLD ME - ONE PERSON EVEN DESCRIBED THE ENDING AS 'HEARTFELT' - GOTTA BE HAPPY WITH THAT!), DIRECTOR ETC; VERY EXPERIENCED DIRECTOR OF PHOTOGRAHPHY, ALL ROUND PROFESSIONAL CREW - WILL BE A VERY PROFESSIONAL SHORT FILM. EVERYONE INVOLVED HAS HIGH HOPES FOR IT'S TROPFEST SUCCESS. 

IF INTERESTED (OR KNOW A BAND 0R SINGER THAT WOULD BE), PLEASE EMAIL ME AT micahsleeth@hotmail.com WITH A LINK TO SOME OF YOUR STUFF, OR SEND A CD ASAP TO 

MICAH SLEETH 
1601/666 CHAPEL ST, 
SOUTH YARRA, 
VIC, 3141 
AUSTRALIA

(PLEASE DON'T SEND ANYTHING YOU WANT RETURNED) 

HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.spraci.com/boards/pop/111440.html&quot;&gt;Reply&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2004 13:14:46 +1100</pubDate>
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<title>For DJs &amp;amp;amp; friends of DJs who can</title>
<author>natasha_84</author>
<dc:date></dc:date>
<description>Dear DJs, 

Just enquiring as to whether you all would like to be apart of our DJ mailout list for 2005. We are a company called Streetmedia and have been operating and working closely with Australian Record Companies for over 8 years. We are based in Sydney and offer a lot of products and services and in 2005 we are launching a new service called our DJ MAILOUT SERVICE. We have had a HIGH DEMAND FROM RECORD COMPANIES to bring on board this service and would LOVE to add you to our database of DJs.

To be on our mailing list this means you will receive FREE VINYL of product's we asked to service and WILL ONLY SEND YOU RECORDS THAT APPLY TO THE GENRES OF MUSIC YOU ARE INTO AND DJ. There will also be a DJ REACTION SHEET which would only take a couple of minutes to fill out and e-mail/post back after you've listened to the record for feedback, this is the only thing we ask for in return of the FREE VINYL.

Please let me know if you are interested and want to join our mailing list,

Cheers
Natasha

natasha@streetmedia.com.au or rowena@streetmedia.com.au
www.streetmedia.com.au&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.spraci.com/boards/pop/111615.html&quot;&gt;Reply&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2004 16:32:28 +1100</pubDate>
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<title>Ambient &amp;amp; Classical Crossover Music </title>
<author>rikraff</author>
<dc:date></dc:date>
<description>ARIA 3: METAMORPHOSIS is the third in the popular ARIA series that was created by Paul Schwartz.  The release fuses contemporary instrumentation with classic operatic melodies.  Hypnotic vocals, waves of orchestral sound, and fascinating grooves combine to make a new emotional, sensual and powerful sound.  This new recording features soaring soprano vocals by Broadway's Tony-nominated Rebecca Luker.  Recorded in the extraordinary acoustic of London’s Abby Road Studio #1, none of the vocals are sampled. 

ARIA 3: METAMORPHOSIS has recently charted on Billboard Magazine Classical Crossover Chart at number 29, as well as on the Current Classical Chart at number 24.

For an exquisite aural experience, visit http://aria-music.net/ecard/ for a listen.

Recent reviews for Aria 3:

“These albums are a fusion of old and new, with snippets of Classical and Operatic works arranged into chill-out dance tracks with a contemporary feel. The mood is ambient and relaxing, modern yet with a subdued power arising from the use of live voices and mostly acoustic instruments.” Jim Paterson, Mfiles UK
http://www.mfiles.co.uk/reviews-releases.htm

“Aria 3 will no doubt draw comparisons to Enigma for it's blending of ancient musical styles and modern grooves, and to Enya and Clanaad for it's prominent haunting female vocal and sweeping landscapes. All said, Aria 3: Metamorphosis is a worthwhile listen for anyone looking for a new aural experience. “ Andy Spain, Mediajonez
http://www.mediajonez.com/index.html?music/reviews-aria3_1104.html

“Light and dreamy for the most part, however, there is passion in the arrangements, especially where the classical aspect is most strongly developed. Metamorphosis is largely a relaxing album, sensual in places, with some powerful passages - but the emphasis is on laid back grooves and lullaby sounds that evoke the wings of angels.” Paul Jury, Morpheus Music
http://www.ephemerid.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/MorpheusMusic/reviews4.htm#aria&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.spraci.com/boards/pop/100418.html&quot;&gt;Reply&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 14 Nov 2004 07:47:17 +1100</pubDate>
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<title>Looking for a specific song..PLEASE help</title>
<author>mofosontherun</author>
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<description>&quot;here i am a thousand rainbows in the sky velvet kisses golden daffodils  take my hand and across the galaxy we'll fly you and i&quot;

I've been looking for this song everywhere and i can't seem to find it. If you have any idea what it could be PLEASE let me know</description>
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<title> INDIE MUSIC: Wampus Ramps Up for New Re</title>
<author>Wampus Multimedia</author>
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<description> 1. Wampus Ramps Up for New Releases
 2. Arms of Kismet Wraps Tour
 2. Get the Good Stuff: Releases from Wampus

 1. WAMPUS RAMPS UP FOR NEW RELEASES

 U.S. indie label Wampus Multimedia is preparing eight new releases for
2004. A schedule of at least one release per month will continue through
2005. Filling the slate for this year:

 -- Friction / The Complete Friction, PDF (June)
 In 1989-1994, Wampus published oodles of innovative contemporary fiction.
Distributed nationally, the quarterly Friction magazine counted Kurt
Vonnegut among its paid subscribers. Wampus will offer the whole enchilada
(18 issues) in affordable electronic format.

 -- Cafebar 401, CD (June)
 Brimming with darkly sweet pop hooks, Cafebar 401 blends Bowie-esque vocal
presence with danceable grooves rooted in Euro-rock. Their relentlessly
contemporary sound calls to mind Coldplay, Masters of Reality, Muse, Beck,
Soulwax, Radiohead, and Queens of the Stone Age. Don't want to wait for the
release? Get it now:

 http://cdbaby.com/cafebar401

 -- J.T. Bowman &amp; Lerlene Stackwood, CD EP (July)
 Rollicking like the illegitimate love child of Toby Keith and Faith Hill,
this &quot;love suite&quot; is a mischievous valentine to country music. Wildly
tuneful, it's Nashville pop for now people.

 -- Wampeters / Bloodline, remastered, CD (August)
 Originally released in 1993, this songwriting watershed finally sounds
like it should have in the first place. A literate curio of acoustic pop.

 -- Arms of Kismet / Cutting Room Rug -- Outtakes from Eponymous, CD
(September)
 When Arms of Kismet's Eponymous came out earlier this year, it featured 10
tracks. What it didn't include was the 10 songs that missed the cut. Here
they are.

 -- Donnie / Kissing the Kaaba, CD (October)
 Conceived in the mid-'90s, this cycle of a midwestern boy's unlikely
spiritual pilgrimage to Mecca predated John Walker Lindh's quest by years,
not months. Produced in 2004, it's a gut-busting classic for our times.

 -- Wampeters / Pagan's Nest, remastered, CD (November)
 Originally released in 1990, this eclectic juggernaut was packed with
subversive toe-tappers. Hear it the way it was supposed to sound at the
start.

 -- Doctor Peyote's Shagtime All-Stars, CD EP (December)
 Sometimes pop music needs a bullet right between the eyes. Don't look now,
but here it comes.

 Visit...
 http://wampus.com/store</description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2004 21:53:16 +1000</pubDate>
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<title>SINGER WANTED</title>
<author>PSYKLONA</author>
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<description>MY NAME IS PSYKLONA (SYKLONA) AND I´M IN A TRIO FEMALE ROCK, HIP HOP, R&amp;B ECT. GROUP. WE ARE LOOKING FOR A 3RD GIRL TO BE IN THIS GROUP. WE ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF GETTING A RECORD DEAL, BUT WE NEED TO HURRY UP AND FIND A 3RD GIRL, BECAUSE THE OTHER ONE RAN OUT ON US. WE NEED HER TO BE IN THE SACRAMENTO AREA AND TO GET ALONG WELL WITH OTHERS, YOU DON´T HAVE TO BE THE BEST SINGER, BUT CAN HOLD A NOTE. 
YOU MUST ALSO BE ABLE TO TRAVEL, CAUSE THE DEAL IS LOCATED IN L.A. 
PLEASE CONTACT ME A.S.A.P @ PSYKLONA@YAHOO.COM OR CALL 916-821-8503&lt;br /&gt; &lt;br /&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;http://www.spraci.com/boards/pop/98433.html&quot;&gt;Reply&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/b&gt;</description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2004 16:12:47 +1000</pubDate>
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<title>madonna 'like a prayer' remix help</title>
<author>slayerone76</author>
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<description>I am looking for a remix of Madonna's 'Like A Prayer.'  I have found it on Kazaa under Like A Prayer (Front 242 Remix) but it is distorted.

It's starts out with &quot;Life is a mystery ... Everyone must stand alone ... I hear you call my name ... and it feels like ...&quot; and then goes &quot;Jesus is here &lt;evangelistic voice&gt; ... Oh my God &lt;Madonna&gt;&quot; several times and then goes into the normal song.

Anyone have any ideas what remix this really is and where I can get a copy?  I have been told that Front 242 never did a mix of this song.  Any and all help is appreciated.
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2003 18:37:58 +1000</pubDate>
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