Harpsichordist Helene Diot takes us on a journey between Amsterdam and London, where Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (1562-1621), William Byrd (c. 1540-1623) and Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625) enter into a dialog with toccatas, fantasies and variations. Sweelinck, mentor to a generation of organists, is a key figure in the transition from the Renaissance to the Baroque. He reveals a refined and visionary art, a synthesis of English and Italian styles that even inspired Bach himself.

A selection of 75 of the world's Best No.1 hit singles! Spanning across five decades, this album brings a huge variety of songs that have all achieved the No.1 chart position and have become genuine classics! Including: from the '60s,

O Guns N'Roses surgiu em uma época em que o mainstream musical era dominado pelos timbres eletrônicos e trouxe de volta à popularidade o rock cru e pesado, com riffs de guitarra marcantes e músicas capazes de agitar e emocionar. A estreia do grupo californiano, liderado por Axl Rose e amparado pela guitarra de Slash, aconteceu em 1987, com o primeiro disco Appetite For Destruction, que virou rapidamente um clássico por conta das músicas Sweet Child O'Mine e Welcome To The Jungle. Com o enorme sucesso, a banda não demorou para lançar novos discos: em 1988 veio G N' R Lies e, em 1991, os dois volumes de Use Your Illusion, contendo o clássico November Rain. Em 1993, a banda lançou The Spaghetti Incident?. Aos poucos, os membros foram deixando o conjunto, o que ocasionou um grande hiato, encerrado com o álbum Chinese Democracy, de 2008, último inédito do conjunto.

Cassandra Wilson's debut as a leader features the chance-taking singer in a funky M-Base setting. The overcrowded ensembles (played by altoist Steve Coleman, trombonist Grachan Moncur III, guitarist Jean-Paul Bourelly, bassist Lonnie Plaxico, and drummer Mark Johnson) did not leave much space for a singer, but the flexible Wilson did her best to find a role for her voice, and she sounds enthusiastic. In addition to group originals, the sextet performs "Blue in Green" (which has Wilson's lyrics) and "I Wished on the Moon."

Creedence Clearwater Revival As the tumultuous 1960s crashed into the '70s, few American bands could match the fevered output, unified vision, and consistent hit-making ability of Creedence Clearwater Revival. Despite hailing from Northern California, bandleader John Fogerty rooted his imagination in the Deep South, fusing vivid Southern imagery with a distinctive brand of rock & roll that combined swamp pop, blues, R&B, and country. Viewed as outliers in the Bay Area's overwhelmingly psychedelic music scene, CCR's punchy roots rock delivery, blue-collar work ethic, and comparative sobriety helped them quickly surpass their peers and become one of the most prolific and popular bands in the country. In 1969 alone they produced three major albums, headlined the Woodstock Festival, and introduced iconic songs like "Proud Mary" and "Fortunate Son" into the cultural lexicon. The latter of the two went on to become one of the defining protest songs of the Vietnam War, followed closely by "Run Through the Jungle" and "Bad Moon Rising," which, while not written about the war, nonetheless tapped into the nation's zeitgeist and had a similar resonance.

Ten Years After La carrière de Ten Years After est épinglée dans l'espace-temps des 9 minutes et 29 secondes de la prestation du guitariste Alvin Lee, au festival de Woodstock, en 1969. Cet épisode a sublimé pour toujours le parcours d'un groupe issu du British Blues Boom anglais. Le morceau de bravoure intitulé « I'm Going Home » ne doit pas occulter les cinq albums studio enregistrés entre 1967 et 1970 pour le label Deram, ni les albums en public Undead (1968) et Recorded Live (1973), qui représentent l'âge d'or du groupe. Parmi eux, les classiques Stonedhenge (1969) et Cricklewood Green (1970) permettent d'apprécier la formation à son apogée. Par la suite, Ten Years After signe avec Chrysalis (notamment pour l'album A Space in Time en 1971), puis se sépare en 1975. Il ne revient que quinze ans plus tard avec l'album About Time (1989), le dernier avec Alvin Lee qui décède en 2013. Entre temps paraissent Now (2004) et Evolution (2008), avec le nouveau chanteur et guitariste Joe Grooch. En 2017, Marcus Bonfanti prend sa succession sur A Sting in the Tale. Le coffret de dix CD 1967-1974 paru l'année suivante comprend les neuf premiers albums et les séances inédites de The Cap Ferrat Sessions, datant de 1972.

Unlike previous collections Epic has assembled, the double-disc The Very Best of Meat Loaf draws not only from his recordings for the label, but it also licenses his '90s comeback recordings for MCA. Which means, of course, that the 20-track collection is, indeed, the "very best" of Meat Loaf. Not all of his charting hits are here – "What You See Is What You Get," his 1971 single with Stoney, is absent, as is "I'm Gonna Love Her for the Both of Us," the only hit he had between the two Bat out of Hell albums – but all of the key album tracks from the two blockbusters are here, along with highlights from the sequels to the sequel, which means everything that anyone but a die-hard Meat Loaf fan could want is on this collection: ("Paradise by the Dashboard Light," "Two out of Three Ain't Bad," "You Took the Words Right out of My Mouth," "Bat out of Hell," "I'd Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)," "Rock & Roll Dreams Come Through," "Objects in the Rear View Mirror May Appear Closer Than They Are," and a remix of "Life Is a Lemon and I Want My Money Back").

This is an old rip from Ayanami (2001) that I found in my archives.I only share it for pure completist and archiving, the first generation sounds a lot better and the speed is slow here.I just converted the old files from shn to flac.
Free to do what you want.I also found the original artwork, not that great anyway.

Released in Europe on Castle Communications and distributed in the U.S. on Domino Entertainment, a label founded by producer Rob Fraboni, the album's tracks were all shuffled into a different order except for "A Little Bit of Love," "It Don't Come Easy," and "Use That Power." An oddity, but you could put the CD in your player on the shuffle setting and it would remain one of journeyman Alvin Lee's finest statements. The stellar track here is "Real Life Blues," which hit in spots around the states, notably in Texas and in Massachusetts.

Sweet Dreams is the second release for Telarc by modern soul singer Mighty Sam McClain. On these 13 tracks, McClain delivers a powerful mix of originals and covers similar to one of his greatest influences, Bobby "Blue" Bland. Recording at the legendary Bearsville Studio in Woodstock, NY, McClain utlized his regular band of Kevin Belz (guitar), Bruce Katz (piano), Barry Seelen (Hammond B-3), Tim Ingles (bass), and Jim Arnold (drums) along with the addition of the Mighty Horns on several cuts, giving the album an extra funky edge.

The culmination of an extraordinary 9-year collaboration with the London Symphony Orchestra’s Principal Guest Conductor, Gianandrea Noseda, LSO Live proudly presents Shostakovich: Symphonies Nos 1–15. A complete symphony cycle offers not only a comprehensive journey through a composer’s artistic evolution but also a unique glimpse into history, revealing the world as they experienced it. Few composers embody this more than Dmitri Shostakovich (1906–1975), whose career was profoundly shaped by the political pressures of Soviet Russia. His symphonies are known for walking the line between outward conformity and hidden defiance, often infused with irony and coded resistance.

2007 five CD set, a great installment in Sony/BMG's Original Album Classics series that brings together rare and out of print titles with some best sellers from the Sony/BMG Jazz catalog. Many of these albums have been unavailable on CD for some time and are sought after by collectors. Each set is presented in a high quality, rigid cardboard slipcase containing five 'vinyl replica' mini LP sleeves. This collection from the Jazz ensemble features the albums Inner Mounting Flame, Birds of Fire, Between Nothingness & Eternity, Apocalypse and Visions of the Emerald Beyond.

The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge presents a selection of ten favourite anthems from the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Featuring a line-up of composers from Basil Harwood and Charles Wood to Jonathan Dove and Matthew Martin, this is an album which anyone with an interest in Anglican church music should hear.

The new era begins in 2011 when the band gets together again in a slightly altered line-up. Clive, Mick and John Mitchell are once more joined by their old Arena pal, John Jowitt on bass! The question of a new vocalist is widely discussed by the fans and the eventual announcement of the choice of Paul Manzi, meets with enthusiasm and appreciation. The release of The Seventh Degree of Separation in 2011 confirms that the lineup is strong and Arena is in great shape! The Seventh Degree of Separation dwells on the subject of death and explores Frigyes Karinthy’s theory of Six Degrees of Separation expanded by the seventh degree, which, according to Clive, would link the living to the world of the dead. The release of the album is followed by the European tour during which some of the new material is presented in combination with Arena’s greatest classics.

Her debut album "Piece of My Soul" made a significant impact on the contemporary jazz scene, earning her the title of 'Best New Artist' at the Smooth Jazz Awards. Cole's unique blend of jazz, soul, and pop, coupled with her powerful vocals, has made her a favorite among jazz enthusiasts. Over the years, she has collaborated with some of the industry's most respected artists, further solidifying her standing in the music world. Cole's passion and dedication to her craft are evident in every performance, making her concerts a must-see for any music lover. Stay tuned to ConcertFix for updates on Khani Cole's upcoming performances. Experience the magic of her music live and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of jazz.