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    HHH

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    Kiss Unplugged på vinyl, ny platespiller i dag ;D
     
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    Eksamensnervene er på plass, en halvtime igjen. Da går det vekselvis i



     
    Roberten

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    The Sonics - Gagarin 205, Aten, Hellas, 7.11.09
    Kan man få for mye Sonics ? Nei.
     
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    Ferdig med David Fosters bok; "Hitman", snurrer så igang med:

    David Foster - The Christmas Album





    http://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Album-David-Foster/dp/B000001Y5V

    Veldig bra review på amazon:

    Mark Clyde skrev:
    When you consider the fact that the man who virtually defined pop music culture, as we know it today, worked up a contemporary Christmas album, what you get is an extraordinary blend of traditional sounds with pop flare, mind blowing arrangements, and precise, almost perfect, musical integrity. I offer you : David Foster The Christmas Album.
    The Breakdown :

    >> Track 1 - Carol Of The Bells (Instrumental) <<
    An absolutely amazing rendition. Short, sweet, and oh so powerful. Considering that this piece (with the exception of the horns) is done entirely on keyboards, the Magical Mr. Foster puts his almighty thumbprint on this album and sets the pace for what's to come.

    >> Track 2 - Blue Christmas (Vocals: Wynonna) <<
    Bluesy rendition with a rich "piano bar" atmosphere. The orchestra makes all the difference.

    >> Track 3 - The First Noel (Vocals: BeBe & CeCe Winans) <<
    A Two parter. Nice violin work with a soft, angelic, vocal beginning (you can definitely pick up on the "Fosterization" of the music). Magically becomes a light, solid, jazz riff that is Foster all the way.

    >> Track 4 - It's the Most Wonderful Time Of The Year (Vocals: Johnny Mathis) <<
    Upbeat fanfare. Energizing. Very busy orchestration perfectly suited for this happy, happy song. Mathis is the only one that could have done this.....perfect choice!

    >> Track 5 - Grown Up Christmas List (Vocals: Natalie Cole) <<
    A Foster original. Much better than the Amy Grant version. Foster's bass work in this song makes it.

    >> Track 6 - O Holy Night (Vocals: Michael Crawford) <<
    Can the "Phantom Of The Opera" sing "Oh Holy Night"? Answer: "Oh YES!!!" Show stopping vocal performance with what is probably the most POWERFUL orchestration and music on the entire album (or any other album for that matter). The backing boys choir will raise the hair on the back of your neck (guaranteed).

    >> Track 7 - Go Tell It On The Mountain/Mary Had A Baby (Vocals: Vanessa Williams) <<
    The preacher's wife would love this one. Most people can't pat their head and rub their tummy at the same time, and likewise, most people can't sit down and listen to THIS song at the same time. Starts with a nice southern vocal rendition of Mary Had A Baby, the literally explodes into a foot stompin', hand clappin' full blown gospel rich Go Tell It On The Mountain. Excellent piano work!!!

    >> Track 8 - Ill be Home For Christmas (Vocals: Peabo Bryson & Roberta Flack) <<
    Very nice contemporary jazz version of the song (one of my favorites on the album). Boz Scaggs would be proud of this one. The electric bass work by the wonderfully talented Nathan East makes this juicy track worth playing over and over again.

    >> Track 9 - Mary's Boy Child (Vocals: Tom Jones)
    No Las Vegas Here. Mr. Jones rips a very good and powerful performance on this somewhat obscure and little known Christmas song. But hey, with Foster behind the wheel, you can't go wrong.

    >> Track 10 - The Christmas Song (Vocal: Celine Dion) <<
    Oh Celine, Celine.....what can I say. Absolutely beautiful. Makes you want to roast chestnuts on an open fire. Again, a swaying, piano bar feel with a composite orchestration thrown in for spice. If this song doesn't put you in the Christmas "mood", nothing will.

    >> Track 11 - Away In A Manger (Vocals: Tammy Wynette) <<
    After hearing this, you won't think of this song as a mere "children's" tune any more. Tammy's country vocal "twang" mixes beautifully with an angelic orchestration that will leave a pleasant smile on your face and a warm feeling in your soul. The narrative part of the song is mood altering. Excellent.

    >> Track 12 - White Christmas (Vocals: All Of The Above)
    Music Master Jeremy Lobbock teams with Foster to put the exclamation point on this album. Nice. Jazzy. Total Foster evident here. The transitions are perfect, progressions absolute. Gotta love it.

    Hey, buy this album. Put it on. Decorate the tree. Light a fire in the fireplace. Drink Egg-Nog. Have a wonderful Christmas!!
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    lydbjørn

    lydbjørn

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    Beatles: Revolver

    Synes at CD-en er noe lys, men uansett en meget god remastring, i forhold til tidligere utgivelser!
     
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    ErosLoveking

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    Fikk igår pyntet litt må min særdeles dårlige samvittighet når det gjelder dette bandet, og fanget opp to LP´er + 5 singler på platemessa

     
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