'There are so many special moments that if you are a Taverner fan all I can do is to recommend strongly that you sample this CD' (CDReview)'To sum up, it is one of the joys of being alive in the 1990s to be able to hear this incomparable music so competently and sympathetically - in fact ideally - performed' (Organists' Review).
Tracklista: CD 1 1. Green Dream 2. It's You 3. A Walk On The Veldt 4. How Long Has This Been Going On 5. The Blindfold Test 6. Jungle Pogo Stick 7. Tanganyika 8. Wagnervous 9. And So Is Love 10. Coming Back For More 11. Something To Live For 12. Andante 13. Speak Low 14. Pottsville, USA 15. Don's Delight 16. Strange 17. Modes 18. Fair Weather 19. Close Your Eyes 20. Ev'rything I've Got CD 2 1. Take The 'A' Train/Perdido 2. Everything But You 3. I'm Just A Lucky So And So 4. Azure 5. I'm Beginning To See The Light 6. In A Mellotone 7. Just A-Sittin' And A-Rockin' 8. In A Sentimental Mood 9. Day Dream 10. It Don't Mean A Thing 11. Fat Mouth 12. Champs Elysees 13. Theme For A Starlet 14. Little Lost Bear 15. Lost In The Night 16. Pretty Little Theme 17. Frou-Frou 18. Cawn Pawn 19. Lullaby For Dreamers 20. Opening 21. Lady 'E' 22. Truth CD 3 1. Miss Movement 2. She's Funny That Way 3. Trinkets 4. More Than You Know 5. The Best Things In Life Are Free 6. Where Or When 7. Happy Little Dance 8. Newport News 9. I Don't Know Why (I Just Do) 10. No Speak No English, Man 11. Irma La Douce 12. Our Language Of Love 13. From A Prison Cell 14. She's Got The Lot 15. There Is Only One Paris For That 16. A Lot Of Livin' To Do 17. Baby Talk To Me 18. Put On A Happy Face 19. How Lovely To Be A Woman 20. Kids CD 4 1. Don't Get Lost 2. Autumn Leaves 3. New Rhumba 4. Way Down 5. Afternoon Of A Breeze 6. Lady Bird 7. Trio 8. Sun Yen Yen 9. A Voice Of The Night 10. A Different Journey 11. The Vulture 12. One Sheridan Square 13. Island Blues CD 5 1. One For Joan 2. Freedom Traveler - Part I. Prayer, Part II. Journey 3. Tales 4. Homeward 5. A Rose For Booker 6. Transfusion 7. Passin' Thru 8. The Second Time Around 9. El Toro 10. Transfusion 11. Lady Gabor 12. Lonesome Child
Tracklista: 1. Intro 2. Shine 3. Snowblind 4. The Devil We Know 5. Run 6. Better Human 7. Without You 8. Quiet Now 9. The One That Got Away 10. Systems Fail 11. Beautiful Life 12. We All Love
Tracklista:1. If Dreams Come True2. Let's Get Together3. Stompin' at the Savoy4. Blue Minor5. Lonesome Moments6. Don't Be That Way7. What A Shuffle8. Blue Lou9. Down Home Rag10. Facts and Figures11. Go Harlem12. That Naughty Waltz13. Strictly Jive14. Squeeze Me15. Harlem Congo16. Midnight In A Madhouse (Midnight in Harlem)17. Azure18. Spinnin' The Webb19. Who Ya Hunchin'?20. In The Groove At The Grove
1. LOVE SICK 2. WINSLOW HOMER 3. BEAUTIFUL DREAMER -FOR KARLE SEYDEL 4. A WORTHY ENDEAVOR 5. IT'S NOBODY'S FAULT BUT MINE 6. BABY CRY 7. BENNY'S BUGLE 8. TEA FOR TWO 9. NO TIME TO CRY 10. BETTER THAT A MACHINE -FOR VIC CHESNUTT 11. GOIN' OUT OF
The thirteen works recorded here range from the contemplative of the Nunc dimittis to the ceremonial of an anthem such as At the round earth’s imagined corners where the familiar Donne text receives a thoroughly fresh interpretation. This is music reaching out to a modern desire for immediate accessibility masking consummate artistry: ‘I can’t believe it’s not Rutter’, perhaps … Television credits for Geoffrey Burgon include the music for Brideshead Revisited and the pop chart-topping Nunc dimittis (recorded here) which introduced the BBC’s John le Carré adaptation Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy in 1979. But commercial success should not prevent us from recognizing, and appreciating, a depth of invention and mastery of formal conception which might just as well be described as being firmly rooted in the classical tradition, and particularly that of the Anglican Church. ‘The national soundtrack for the past three decades … Burgon shows what can be done with some simple ideas and a top-flight cathedral choir’ (The Independent) ‘The music is gratefully written for voices, expertly performed, and warmly recorded’ (BBC Music Magazine) ‘Geoffrey Burgon … has found a niche in contemporary English choral music because he wants to communicate, to write music that people want to hear … this immensely appealing music is superbly sung by the Wells Cathedral Choir who prove to have excellent soloists. The vivid direction by Matthew Owens is greatly aided by David Bednall’s creative organ contribution and Hyperion’s first-class recording in the cathedral. A disc well worth seeking out’ (Gramophone) ‘Musically, these performances are all that could be wished for in terms of technical accomplishment’ (Fanfare, USA) ‘The girls and men of Wells Cathedral directed by Matthew Owens give a riveting performance enhanced by the playing of David Bednall and Alan Thomas … in the popular field Burgon presses all the right buttons without risk of compromise’ (Choir & Organ Magazine) ‘Hyperion’s sound is terrific (does anyone record English choirs better than they?) and the production first class’ (Audiophile, USA) ‘Geoffrey Burgon’s music is beautifully crafted with a wealth of invention and on this Hyperion Records CD a treat awaits for those already familiar with his works as well as those new to his music … the Short Mass is marvellously realised by the Choir of Wells Cathedral and their performances throughout are excellent’ (Lifestyle Magazine) ‘Strong performances from the Wells Cathedral girl choristers and lay clerks … I was soon persuaded that this recording is a welcome addition to the Burgon discography’ (Cathedral Music)
Tracklista: 1. Tales from the Megaplex2. Hail Hail John Cale3. I'll Be Your Johnny On the Spot4. Texas Band5. Heavy Is the Head That Wears the Crown6. Song for Tom7. What's Your Name, Where Are You From, What Are You On?8. Town of Horseheads
Tracklista:1. Opening2. Forgetting3. Passengers4. Ice5. It's Understanding6. Out and Around7. Something That Happened8. Finale9. Closing
Tracklista:1. Baby Elephant Walk2. Are You Lonesome Tonight?3. Love Me Tender4. Gigi5. It's All in the Game6. Pretend7. Theme from the Brothers Grimm8. Three Coins in the Fountain9. Mona Lisa10. It's Not for Me11. Vaya Con Dios12. Because of You13. Young World14. Love Letters15. Secret Love16. She's Got You17. April Love18. Don't Break the Heart That Loves You19. Young at Heart20. Anything That's Part of You21. Young Love22. The Wonderful World of the Young23. Good Luck Charm24. Too Young25. Theme from My Three Sons26. Out of a Clear Blue Sky27. Night Theme28. Zero-zero
Tracklista: 1. Moonchild 2. Infinite Dreams 3. Can I Play With Madness 4. The Evil That Man Do 5. Seventh Son Of A Seventh Son 6. The Prophecy 7. The Clairvoyant 8. Only The Good Die Young