Tracklista: 1. Fearless 2. Fifteen 3. Love Story 4. Hey Stephen 5. White Horse 6. You Belong With Me 7. Breathe (Feat. Colbie Caillat) 8. Tell Me Why 9. You're Not Sorry 10. The Way I Loved You 11. Forever And Always 12. The Best Day 13. Change
Tracklista: LP 11. Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend 2. When Love Goes Wrong (With Jane Russell) 3. Two Little Girls From Little Rock (With Jane Russell) 4. Bye Bye Baby 5. Ladies Of The Chorus 6. Every Baby Needs A Da Da Daddy 7. Anyone Can See I Love You 8. Kiss 9. One Silver Dollar 10. Down In The Meadow 11. The River Of No Return 12. I'm Gonna File My Claim 13. I Wanna Be Loved By You 14. I'm Through With Love 15. Runnin' Wild 16. Some Like It Hot 17. She Acts Like A Woman Should 18. You'd Be Surprised 19. Do It Again LP 2 1. A Fine Romance 2. After You Get What You Want, You Don't What It 3. Heat Wave 4. A Man Chases A Girl (With Donald O'Connor) 5. Lazy 6. That Old Black Magic 7. I Found A Dream (With Laurence Olivier) 8. My Heart Belongs To Daddy 9. Let's Make Love (With Yves Montand & Frankie Vaughan) 10. Incurably Romantic (With Yves Montand) 11. Incurably Romantic (With Frankie Vaughan) 12. Specialization 13. 'Rachmaninov'&'Chopsticks' (With Tom Ewell) 14. Happy Birthday (For President Kennedy); Thanks For The Memory
Tracklista: 1. Bodyguard2. I Don't Need No Man (Traditional)3. Tired Of This Life4. Twilight5. Private Little Hell6. Picture Show7. Kids In A Play8. Toy Piano9. Dig Me a Hole10. I'm In Love With The Night11. Goodnight Lover12. You Alone
‘A catalogue of revelations on how the Russian composer’s piano music should sound … one of the finest performances I’ve ever heard from the Scottish pianist—Osborne presented a textbook demonstration of clarity of thought and purpose … a philosophy which banished notions of Rachmaninov’s music as turgid, densely textured emotional upheaval in sonic form. This was so clear it had a rare purity, wholly refreshing the music in all its parts’ (The Glasgow Herald) ‘Textures that on the page look impossibly convoluted emerged wonderously clear, fluent and beauteous’ (Financial Times)Steven Osborne’s live performances of Rachmaninov’s preludes were greeted ecstatically by critics and audience alike: a new benchmark for performances of these works, and a new departure for this most subtle and sensitive of pianists. Now Steven has committed the complete cycle to disc—a surprisingly rare recording venture in itself. His matchless musicianship has rarely been so blazingly evident as it is here. Also apparent is his deeply individual relationship with the repertoire. This is a disc to treasure.Steven Osborne writes … ; Recently as I was exploring a book shop I saw the banner ‘Tragic Life Stories’ over an entire wall of books. I laughed, but I could have cried, and not in the way the authors presumably hoped. What a bizarre phenomenon this is, the sudden emergence of a genre of writing which apparently delights in describing personal misery at its most heart-breaking. Why do I mention this? Well, I adore Rachmaninov’s music—there are few composers who speak to me more directly. Yet I know a number of musicians, including some whose opinion I greatly respect, who think his music shallow, even cheap. I have a suspicion that for some of them, this music is a bit like one of these stories—not so much emotionally explicit as manipulative, calculated to draw the maximum sympathy from a credulous audience. (At least, this is what appears to underlie the famous entry in the 1954 Grove Dictionary which laments Rachmaninov’s ‘artifical and gushing tunes’.) It may be a tempting response to a composer whose music fits seamlessly into the classic film Brief Encounter, but the charge doesn’t really stand up to scrutiny: listening to Rachmaninov’s piano-playing, one hears a clarity and emotional discretion which is the antithesis of such sensationalism.I cannot dismiss all ‘Rachmaninophobes’ so easily, and there is an issue here which interests me: what does it mean for music to have depth? Compare Rachmaninov’s music to Schubert’s, and it seems to me clear that the latter contains much greater complexity of emotion. Schubert’s later works in particular blend innocence, violence, sublime playfulness, humility, dread, and innumerable other emotions in the most potent fashion; as a result, there are very many ways of understanding his music, depending on how one balances these conflicting elements. With Rachmaninov there is one element which dominates: a sense of melancholy to which his music returns again and again. Correspondingly, there is less ambiguity to the music. Does this make it less deep, less meaningful? I think the better response is to say it is less complex, because Rachmaninov expresses more profoundly than almost anyone else what it means to feel hopeless, to long for what is unattainable; the depth of feeling is, to me at least, unquestionable. This helps me make sense of the antipathy some have towards Rachmaninov’s music. The more ambiguous a piece of music is, the more likely we will find personal meaning in it. If, however, we are directly confronted with a rather depressive musical world, it is understandable that some will find that threatening, self-indulgent, or else simply uninteresting.I am of course overstating the case to make my point. Rachmaninov’s music can contain a wonderful variety of mood, as these preludes clearly show. Still, it is worth asking how many pieces here reflect a truly positive, outgoing frame of mind. Even the most sunny and ebullient—those in the major keys of B flat, C, E and A flat—have their moments of inwardness, the last three of these ending with a kind of retreat into privacy. I think this is a telling instinct in music which is otherwise so open, suggesting that the pull of introversion was difficult for Rachmaninov to overcome.‘Tragic Life Stories’ notwithstanding, it is possible to write an account of a difficult life which transcends details of abuse or neglect (as Frank McCourt’s Angela’s Ashes triumphantly shows). I think there is a real sense in which Rachmaninov’s music tells us such a story. It may be dominated by the pain and sadness of his life but it expresses much else besides, and when we reach the astonishing climax of the final prelude, I find it impossible not to be deeply moved that a man like Rachmaninov was capable of creating such a rich and life-affirming gesture.INTERNATIONAL RECORD REVIEW 'OUTSTANDING' AWARD; BBC MUSIC MAGAZINE INSTRUMENTAL CHOICE; GRAMOPHONE EDITOR'S CHOICE; THE TIMES CLASSICAL CD OF THE WEEK; THE SUNDAY TIMES CD OF THE WEEK ; DAILY TELEGRAPH CD OF THE WEEK ; MUSICAL OPINION RECORD O F THE MONTH'Outstanding Rachmaninov playing of acute perception, discretion and poetic sensibility, limpid, powerful and luminous in equal measure' (BBC Music Magazine)'There are few pianists who offer such range and depth of palette: not even Ashkenazy's seminal reading … This has award-winner written all over it' (Gramophone)'Extremely impressive all round … Osborne lavishes a remarkable level of authority on every one of these masterworks, playing with a rare combination of technical ease, tonal lustre and idiomatic identification. He also has the undeniable advantage of a magnificent Steinway instrument with a rich, opulent sonority and great solidity in its bass register … In summary, Osborne goes from strength to strength as he moves through the cycle, wrapping up the final page of the concluding D flat prelude in a blaze of glory … For a truly spellbinding modern account, Osborne now holds the winning ticket' (International Record Review)'Osborne is perhaps the most convincing since Vladimir Ashkenazy … His dazzling technique illuminates the virtuosic allegro and allegretto sections, and his playing has a Rachmaninovian pliancy and beautifully achieved rubato in lyrical passages. One of the piano discs of the year' (The Sunday Times) 'This sensational pianist … brings his technical wizardry and, above all, his penetrating musical intelligence to these much-recorded works of Rachmaninov… In his combination of modesty, inner fire and natural virtuosity he brings to mind that other Rachmaninov master, Ashkenazy' (The Observer)'The brilliant Scottish pianist Steven Osborne is unafraid of challenges … He scales the 24 preludes of the great Sergei, and does so with passion and authority … Osborne flies free without ever rampaging. Sorrow and sunlight, death and life, all Rachmaninov is here, in three dimensions, luscious colour and widescreen. A most exciting release' (The Times)'This is an absolutely superb disc, one of the very finest integral sets of these works I have ever heard. Osborne's playing is magnificent throughout … This issue simply has to go to the top of the recommended list' (Musical Opinion)'This astonishingly good full set recording … Osborne's musicality is exquisite, addictive and sensational. This is a disc you'll want to listen to over and over again' (The Scotsman)
Tracklista: CD 1 1. Crazy Arms 2. End Of The Road 3. It'll Be Me 4. Whole Lot Of Shakin' Goin' On 5. Great Balls Of Fire 6. You Win Again 7. Mean Woman Blues 8. Down The Line 9. I'm Feelin' Sorry 10. Breathless 11. High School Confidential 12. Fools Like Me 13. The Return Of Jerry Lee 14. Lewis Boogie 15. Break-Up 16. I'll Make It All Up To You 17. It Hurt Me So 18. I'll Sail My Ship Alone 19. Lovin' Up A Storm 20. Big Blon' Baby 21. Let's Talk About Us 22. The Ballad Of Billy Joe 23. Little Queenie 24. I Could Never Be Ashamed Of You 25. Old Black Joe 26. Baby, Baby, Bye Bye 27. John Henry 28. Hang Up My Rock And Roll Shoes CD 2 1. When I Get Paid 2. Love Made A Fool Of Me 3. What'd I Say 4. Livin' Lovin' Wreck 5. Cold, Cold Heart 6. It Won't Happen With Me 7. Save The Last Dance For Me 8. As Long As I Live 9. Money 10. Bonnie B 11. I've Been Twistin' 12. Ramblin' Rose 13. Sweet Little Sixteen 14. How's My Ex Treating You 15. Turn Around 16. Don't Be Cruel 17. Goodnight Irene 18. Put Me Down 19. It All Depends 20. Ubangi Stomp 21. Jambalaya 22. When The Saints Go Marching In 23. Matchbox 24. Hillbilly Music 25. Frankie And Johnny 26. Home 27. Hello, Hello Baby 28. Hello Josephine
W każdej dobrej opowieści, zamknięcie jednego rozdziału, powoduje otwarcie kolejnego. Tak właśnie wygląda droga bogatego w przebojowe single, siódmego albumu niemieckiego duetu Cosmic Gate. Materiał podzielony został na dwie części, które najpierw ukazały się w wersjach cyfrowych i jednocześnie otrzymały mnóstwo pozytywnych opinii, jak "Imponujący powrót do korzeni" (DJ Magazine) czy "Stworzony specjalnie dla klubów" (Mixmag). Przez wiele miesięcy kompozytorzy, producenci i wokaliści spędzali w studio długie godziny, tworząc niesamowite muzyczne dzieła wchodzące w skład unikalnego projektu pod nazwą "Materia". Super8 & Tab, Markus Schulz, Ferry Corsten, Arnej, Emma Hewitt, JES oraz Eric Lumiere, to już marki znane i cenione wśród społeczności klubowej, a Ilan Bluestone, Alastor, Sarah Lynn, Julie Thompson i Tim White, uzupełniają zespół zaangażowany w to przedsięwzięcie. Po kilkunastu tygodniach odsłaniania pojedynczych kart, nadszedł czas na pełną talię. Specjalny, dwupłytowy zestaw pt. „Materia Chapter One & Two” spina całość w jedną, spójną kolekcję od słynnych "kosmitów". Tracklista: CD 1 1. Fall Into You (with JES) 2. Spectrum (with Ilan Bluestone) 3. Edge Of Life (with Eric Lumiere) 4. Dynamic (with Ferry Corsten) 5. Fight The Feeling (with Alastor) 6. The Deep End (with Tim White) 7. am2pm 8. Fireflies (with Julie Thompson) 9. Halo CD 2 1. Materia (with JES) 2. Tonight (with Emma Hewitt) 3. Noom (with Super8 & Tab) 4. Bigger Than We Are (with Eric Lumiere) 5. AR (with Markus Schulz) 6. Someday (with Alastor) 7. If Not Now (with JES) 8. Folded Wings (with Sarah Lynn) 9. No Strings Attached (with Arnej)
Work 1Landschaft mit entfernten Verwandten, 'Landscape with Distant Relatives'
Tracklista: CD 1 1. Baby It's You 2. Bounce 3. The Bells Ring Out 4. House Cleaning 5. Goodnight Sweetheart, Goodnight 6. You Don't Move Me 7. Play It Cool 8. Let's Make Up 9. Do-Wah 10. Don'cha Go 11. Painted Picture 12. Hey, Sister Lizzie 13. False Love 14. Do You Really 15. Dear Heart 16. Why Won't You Dance 17. Since I Fell For You 18. Baby Come Along With Me 19. Please Don't Tease 20. You Gave Me Peace Of Mind 21. I.O.U. 22. Everyone's Laughing (With Al Smith's Orchestra) 23. You're Gonna Cry 24. I Need Your Kisses 25. I Lost You CD 2 1. Crazee Babee 2. Great Googly Moo 3. Tina 4. Stormy Weather 5. Here Is Why I Love You 6. Baby It's You 7. Heart And Soul 8. Trees 9. I Like It Like That 10. These Three Words 11. 100 Years From Today 12. People Will Say We're In Love 13. I Know 14. Bus Fare Home 15. A Lovely Way To Spend An Evening 16. Little Joe 17. The Posse 18. So Deep Within 19. Baby Sweets 20. I Love You For Sentimental Reasons 21. Meek Man 22. Turn Out The Lights 23. John Brown 24. Boot-Um 25. A Rockin' Good Way 26. I Ain't Givin' Up Nothin'
Wyjątkowa seria „& The City - Platinum Edition” to uczta dla melomana, stworzona i sygnowana przez Piotra Metza.„Smooth Jazz & The City”, kolejna odsłona bestsellerowej kolekcji, to cztery płyty ze starannie wyselekcjonowanymi utworami największych wykonawców gatunku smooth jazz. W jednym miejscu można spotkać to niebywałe zjawisko, które łączy ze sobą ciekawe style takie jak jazz, funk, soul i R&B oraz improwizacje, które przeszły do historii, jako klasyka tego gatunku.Tracklista:CD 11. Eileen Farrell - In Other Words (Fly Me To The Moon)2. Kenny Burrell - Autumn In New York3. Billie Holiday - One For My Baby (And One More For The Road)4. Stan Getz - Melancolioco5. Shirley Horn - Like Someone In Love6. Dinah Shore - Under A Blanket Of Blue7. Warren Baker's Little Jazz Band - Chasing Chopin8. John Coltrane - Every Time We Say Goodbye9. Miles Davis - The Man I Love (Take 2)10. Tina Brooks - For Heavens Sake11. Morgana King - Mean To Me12. Peggy Lee - Black Coffee13. King Curtis - Willow Weep For Me14. Sonny Rollins - Count Your Blessings (Instead Of Sheep)15. Johnny Hodges & His Orchestra - Satin Doll16. Duke Ellington - SolitudeCD 21. Aretha Franklin - Blue Holiday2. Billy Taylor Trio - Day Dreaming3. Ella Fitzgerald - April In Paris4. Kenny Burrell & John Coltrane - Why Was I Born?5. Jackie McLean - I hear A Rhapsody6. Joe Castro - Yesterdays7. Phil Woods Quartet - Falling In Love All Over Again8. Abbey Lincoln - Lost In The Stars9. Quincy Jones - Carnival (Manha De Carnival)10. The Dave Brubeck Quartet - Audrey11. Chet Baker - I've Grown Accustomed To Her Face12. Anita O'Day - Mack The Knife13. Count Basie & Sarah Vaughan - Lover Man14. Sergio Mendes - Satin Doll15. Carmen McRae - Skylark16. Louis Armstrong & Oscar Peterson - Moon SongCD 31. Frank Sinatra - Come Fly With Me2. Ray Conniff Singers - Stella By Starlight (Bonus Track)3. Gene McDaniels - In A Sentimental Mood4. Buddy DeFranco - Autumn In New York5. Jimmy Dorsey - All Of Me6. Nat "King" Cole - Embraceable7. Benny Golson - Autumn Leaves8. Chet Baker - Time After Time9. Jo Jones & The Bryants - Sweet Lorraine10. Wynton Kelly - Sidney11. Sarah Vaughan - Gloomy Sunday12. Bill Evans Trio - Haunted Heart13. Mel Torme - A Foggy Day14. Frank Sinatra - My Funny Valentine15. Johnny Mathis - Call Me16. Nina Simone - Something To Live ForCD 41. Duke Ellington & Johnny Hodges - Let's Fall In Love2. Stan Getz - Everything Happens To Me3. Jose Melis - Have You Met Miss Jones?4. Les Paul & Mary Ford - I'm A Fool To Care5. Jo Stafford - For You6. Dave Brubeck & Carmen McRae - Late Lament7. Abbe Lane - Any Man Can Be Had8. Ann Richards - I Couldn't Sleep A Wink Last Night9. Dinah Shore With The Red Norvo Quintet - I Can't Believe That You're In Love With Me10. Metropolitan Jazz Quartet - Dream Along With Me11. Nina Simone - Something To Live For12. Jean Thielemans - Don't Blame Me13. Annie Ross With The Buddy Bregman Band - Together14. Sarah Vaughan - Every Time I See You15. Paul Desmond - Desmond Blue16. Chet Baker - I Talk To The Trees
Tracklista:1. Josephine2. Call Me Up Some Rainy Afternoon3. One Song4. The Umbrella Man5. Penny Serenade6. I Get Along Without You Very Well7. Honolulu8. You're the Only Star in My Blue Heaven9. I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now10. Scatter-brain11. Looking at the World Through Rose Coloured Glasses12. (Back Home Again In) Indiana13. I Thought About You14. Ma! He's Making Eyes at Me15. Angel in Disguise16. Let's Be Buddies17. Because of You18. Everything Happens to Me19. I'll Be With You in Apple Blossom Time20. You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To21. Hit the Road to Dreamland22. I've Got Sixpence23. How Sweet You Are24. The Surrey With the Fringe On Top25. Saturday Night (Is the Loneliest Night in the Week)26. Magic Is the Moonlight27. My Dreams Are Getting Better All the Time28. It Might As Well Be Spring29. Doctor, Lawyer, Indian Chief30. G'bye Now