The Welsh-born singer Donna Lewis is one of those rare artists whose immense success on the pop radio charts disguises an exceptional and serious musicianship and breadth of repertoire. Lewis' new album,Brand New Day, reveals the range of her artistry, and may surprise listeners who know her only for herpop hits 'I Love You Always Forever,' 'At The Beginning,' 'I Could Be The One' and 'Love Him.'Produced and arranged by Lewis longtime friend DavidTorn, the genre-busting composer and producer, Brand New Day is an intoxicating set of jazz-inflected covers and Lewis originals in which she is joined by the eminent progressive jazzmusiciansEthan Iverson(piano) , Reid Anderson(bass) and Dave King(drums) . Palmetto releases the album March 10, 2015. With her distinctive, breathy voice and unique phrasing, Lewis brings a fresh immediacy to the covers on Brand New Day, including David Bowie's infrequently heard 'Bring Me the Disco King,' Neil Young's 'Helpless,' Damien Rice's 'Amie,' and Chocolate Genius' 'My Mom,' among others.The album also features two new Lewis originals, 'Sleep'and 'Brand New Day,'as well asapowerful remake of 'I Love You Always Forever.' For an artist used to the do-and-do-again perfectionism of pop music recording sessions, returning to the improvisational nature of jazz was an exciting prospect. It took nerve for Lewis to take on songs so deeply etched in the pop consciousness in such a stripped-down setting, but she recorded most of them in a single take. As a result, the record has live,organic, nearly ambient feel.'I Love You Always Forever' was such a hit for Lewis that, for many listeners, it will always be the thing for which she is remembered. Atlantic Records Chairman Doug Morris had been so enamored withthe demo for that song that he flew Lewis to New York to meet him and perform her material, and offered her a deal on the spot. It became the first song ever to get a million spins on American radio and the third best-selling song in the history of Atlantic Records. The record also was an international sensation, topping charts all over the world. Lewis' second album for the label, Blue Planet (1998) , spawned two hits: 'Love Him,' which topped the Billboard Dance charts, and 'I Could Be the One.' She soon began to reveal other dimensions of her creativity. While on hiatus to start a family, she left her mark on such projects as The Art of Noise's The Seduction of Claude Debussy.She began herlongtime collaboration with David Torn, a guitarist and studio wizard known for his film scores including Friday Night Lights, The Order and Lars and the RealGirl, as well as forhis work with rock legends such as David Bowie and Jeff Beck. In 2001, five electronically textured songs Torn and Lewis wrote and recorded for the Chute project were among the most requested on Los Angeles' KCRW for three weeks running. She released the acoustic Be Still in 2002 and the high-energy In the Pink in 2008. Still, the aptly titled Brand New Day is both a striking departure from anything she has done before, and the fullest realization of qualities that have always set her apart. As Time Out NY said before a recent NYC performance, 'If you really listened past the earworm chorus and bubbly beat of Lewis's debut hits, you quickly sensed that she was no flash in the pan. The classically trained...Lewis had a breathy coo that could recall Kate Bush, and used it with a flexibility that few pop princesses could muster.'
Palmetto Records
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753957217822
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Audio CD
Images Books I & II Preludes Book II
By Hamelin, Debussy /
EDITORIAL REVIEWS
A new album from Marc-Andre Hamelin is always cause for celebration. Here in his first Debussy recording for Hyperion Hamelin presents the two books of Images - Debussys coloristic masterpiece, a bewitching compendium of scents, colors and sounds. Also recorded here is the second book of Preludes, in a poetic and evocative performance.
Hyperion
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34571179209
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Audio CD
Get in Union
By Jones, Bessie
* Produced by Grammy-nominated Curator of the Alan Lomax Archive, Nathan Salsburg* Features 26 previously unreleased tracks. Unheard collaborations with Rev. Gary Davis, Sweet Papa Stovepipe, Mable Hillery, and others.* Remastered from Lomax's original tapesBessie Jones was one of the most popular performers on the 1960s and '70s folk circuit, appearing usually at the helm of the Georgia Sea Island Singers at colleges, festivals, the Poor People's March on Washington, and Jimmy Carter's inauguration. 'Get In Union' is a collection of her classic recordings with the Singers, combined with many previously unavailable solo and small-group performances captured by Alan Lomax between 1959 and 1966. Alan Lomax first visited the Georgia Sea Island of St.
Tompkins Square
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856225005074
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Audio CD
Blues People
By Bibb, Eric
The concept of 'Blues People' came to Eric Bibb when he was at the Blues Foundation Awards in Memphis. It inspired him to create a collection of songs about change and hope in collaboration with friends like Taj Mahal, The Blind Boys Of Alabama, Ruthie Foster (who he has been touring with), Michael Jerome Browne, Harrison Kennedy and many others. Eric Bibb is one of the highest profile international roots musicians, winning Acoustic Artist of the Year at the Blues Music Awards and having been nominated for a Grammy. He will be touring extensively to support this release.
Stony Plain Records
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772532137928
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Audio CD
Pepe Aguilar MTV Unplugged
By Aguilar, Pepe
EDITORIAL REVIEWS
2014 release. PEPE AGUILAR: MTV UNPLUGGED was recorded in the midst of an intimate & acoustic setting with family, friends, fans & members of the record industry at the prestigious Estudios Churubusco in Mexico City. Considered by critics as "A real star of Latin music," Pepe has garnered an impressive amount of awards, and to paraphrase the legendary Ruben Fuentes: "Pepe Aguilar is a before and after in Mexican music." With well over 16 studio albums, over 12 million in album sales, unprecedented credibility, and industry accolades including nine Grammy nominations, and a Latin Grammy win, Pepe Aguilar has firmly put the regional Mexican scene on the map across multiple markets.
Sony U.S. Latin
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888750144324
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Audio CD
Birdman
By Sanchez, Antonio
"Birdman" is the 2014 film by visionary Mexican filmmaker Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu (Amores Perros, Babel, Biutiful....), and winner of the Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay and Best Cinematography. Part comedy, part tragedy, "Birdman" tells the story of a washed-up actor (Michael Keaton) who once played an iconic superhero. He must now overcome his ego and family trouble as he mounts a Broadway play in a bid to reclaim his past glory. This unique film features a drum score composed by acclaimed drummer Antonio Sanchez (player on the Pat Methany Unity Group). The soundtrack features a selection of classical music.
Milan Records
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731383668920
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Audio CD
Dick's Picks Vol. 11 - Stanley Theatre
By Dead, Grateful
Dick s Picks Vol. 11 was not only the first concert from 1972 to be released in the series, but also was the first full concert from that hallowed year ever to be released by the Dead. At the time, it sparked some controversy it seemed like (and still does!) every Deadhead had his or her favorite 1972 show but as usual, compiler Dick Latvala came through with an (American) beauty, highlighted by one of the greatest Dark Star versions ever recorded, with a bonus of a one-time-only segue into Cumberland Blues. This volume also delivers an interesting set list marked by quite a bit of material from the debut solo albums by Jerry Garcia (Garcia) and Bob Weir (Ace), both of which had come out earlier that year. We ve seen quite a few folks claim this album actually tops Europe 72, but maybe a better way to put it is to say it complements it, with a bunch of new material added to the repertoire and a new, post-Pigpen line-up playing at a very high level on this side of the pond.
Real Gone Music
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848064003458
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Audio CD
Day Of The Dead
By Undead, Hollywood
Los Angeles based hip-hop/metal veterans Hollywood Undead have announced the release date of their forthcoming studio album, Day of the Dead. This is their fourth studio album. The album (the band s first since 2013 s Notes from the Underground), will be released March 31st on Interscope Records and will feature the current single and title track, Day of the Dead.
Interscope
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602547250520
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Audio CD
Tatuaje
By Crespo, Elvis
Publisher: n/a
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827865464422
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Full Irish
By Storm, Gaelic
All Music Guide - Mark Deming In 1996, Irish-born Patrick Murphy formed a band to play at the Celtic-themed pub where he worked in Santa Monica, California. A year later, Murphy's band was hired to play the Irish band performing for the steerage passengers in the blockbuster movie Titanic, and soon Gaelic Storm grew from being a promising local act to a group with international recognition, winning fans with their full-bodied blend of Celtic folk, world music, and contemporary folk-rock. A hard working band who've played over 3,000 live dates, Gaelic Storm released six albums between 2004 and 2013, and Full Irish: The Best of Gaelic Storm 2004-2014 includes a sampling of fan favorites from those albums,...
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Brand New Day
By Lewis, Donna
The Welsh-born singer Donna Lewis is one of those rare artists whose immense success on the pop radio charts disguises an exceptional and serious musicianship and breadth of repertoire. Lewis' new album,Brand New Day, reveals the range of her artistry, and may surprise listeners who know her only for herpop hits 'I Love You Always Forever,' 'At The Beginning,' 'I Could Be The One' and 'Love Him.'Produced and arranged by Lewis longtime friend DavidTorn, the genre-busting composer and producer, Brand New Day is an intoxicating set of jazz-inflected covers and Lewis originals in which she is joined by the eminent progressive jazzmusiciansEthan Iverson(piano) , Reid Anderson(bass) and Dave King(drums) . Palmetto releases the album March 10, 2015. With her distinctive, breathy voice and unique phrasing, Lewis brings a fresh immediacy to the covers on Brand New Day, including David Bowie's infrequently heard 'Bring Me the Disco King,' Neil Young's 'Helpless,' Damien Rice's 'Amie,' and Chocolate Genius' 'My Mom,' among others.The album also features two new Lewis originals, 'Sleep'and 'Brand New Day,'as well asapowerful remake of 'I Love You Always Forever.' For an artist used to the do-and-do-again perfectionism of pop music recording sessions, returning to the improvisational nature of jazz was an exciting prospect. It took nerve for Lewis to take on songs so deeply etched in the pop consciousness in such a stripped-down setting, but she recorded most of them in a single take. As a result, the record has live,organic, nearly ambient feel.'I Love You Always Forever' was such a hit for Lewis that, for many listeners, it will always be the thing for which she is remembered. Atlantic Records Chairman Doug Morris had been so enamored withthe demo for that song that he flew Lewis to New York to meet him and perform her material, and offered her a deal on the spot. It became the first song ever to get a million spins on American radio and the third best-selling song in the history of Atlantic Records. The record also was an international sensation, topping charts all over the world. Lewis' second album for the label, Blue Planet (1998) , spawned two hits: 'Love Him,' which topped the Billboard Dance charts, and 'I Could Be the One.' She soon began to reveal other dimensions of her creativity. While on hiatus to start a family, she left her mark on such projects as The Art of Noise's The Seduction of Claude Debussy.She began herlongtime collaboration with David Torn, a guitarist and studio wizard known for his film scores including Friday Night Lights, The Order and Lars and the RealGirl, as well as forhis work with rock legends such as David Bowie and Jeff Beck. In 2001, five electronically textured songs Torn and Lewis wrote and recorded for the Chute project were among the most requested on Los Angeles' KCRW for three weeks running. She released the acoustic Be Still in 2002 and the high-energy In the Pink in 2008. Still, the aptly titled Brand New Day is both a striking departure from anything she has done before, and the fullest realization of qualities that have always set her apart. As Time Out NY said before a recent NYC performance, 'If you really listened past the earworm chorus and bubbly beat of Lewis's debut hits, you quickly sensed that she was no flash in the pan. The classically trained...Lewis had a breathy coo that could recall Kate Bush, and used it with a flexibility that few pop princesses could muster.'
Images Books I & II Preludes Book II
By Hamelin, Debussy /
EDITORIAL REVIEWS A new album from Marc-Andre Hamelin is always cause for celebration. Here in his first Debussy recording for Hyperion Hamelin presents the two books of Images - Debussys coloristic masterpiece, a bewitching compendium of scents, colors and sounds. Also recorded here is the second book of Preludes, in a poetic and evocative performance.
Get in Union
By Jones, Bessie
* Produced by Grammy-nominated Curator of the Alan Lomax Archive, Nathan Salsburg* Features 26 previously unreleased tracks. Unheard collaborations with Rev. Gary Davis, Sweet Papa Stovepipe, Mable Hillery, and others.* Remastered from Lomax's original tapesBessie Jones was one of the most popular performers on the 1960s and '70s folk circuit, appearing usually at the helm of the Georgia Sea Island Singers at colleges, festivals, the Poor People's March on Washington, and Jimmy Carter's inauguration. 'Get In Union' is a collection of her classic recordings with the Singers, combined with many previously unavailable solo and small-group performances captured by Alan Lomax between 1959 and 1966. Alan Lomax first visited the Georgia Sea Island of St.
Blues People
By Bibb, Eric
The concept of 'Blues People' came to Eric Bibb when he was at the Blues Foundation Awards in Memphis. It inspired him to create a collection of songs about change and hope in collaboration with friends like Taj Mahal, The Blind Boys Of Alabama, Ruthie Foster (who he has been touring with), Michael Jerome Browne, Harrison Kennedy and many others. Eric Bibb is one of the highest profile international roots musicians, winning Acoustic Artist of the Year at the Blues Music Awards and having been nominated for a Grammy. He will be touring extensively to support this release.
Pepe Aguilar MTV Unplugged
By Aguilar, Pepe
EDITORIAL REVIEWS 2014 release. PEPE AGUILAR: MTV UNPLUGGED was recorded in the midst of an intimate & acoustic setting with family, friends, fans & members of the record industry at the prestigious Estudios Churubusco in Mexico City. Considered by critics as "A real star of Latin music," Pepe has garnered an impressive amount of awards, and to paraphrase the legendary Ruben Fuentes: "Pepe Aguilar is a before and after in Mexican music." With well over 16 studio albums, over 12 million in album sales, unprecedented credibility, and industry accolades including nine Grammy nominations, and a Latin Grammy win, Pepe Aguilar has firmly put the regional Mexican scene on the map across multiple markets.
Birdman
By Sanchez, Antonio
"Birdman" is the 2014 film by visionary Mexican filmmaker Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu (Amores Perros, Babel, Biutiful....), and winner of the Academy Awards for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Original Screenplay and Best Cinematography. Part comedy, part tragedy, "Birdman" tells the story of a washed-up actor (Michael Keaton) who once played an iconic superhero. He must now overcome his ego and family trouble as he mounts a Broadway play in a bid to reclaim his past glory. This unique film features a drum score composed by acclaimed drummer Antonio Sanchez (player on the Pat Methany Unity Group). The soundtrack features a selection of classical music.
Dick's Picks Vol. 11 - Stanley Theatre
By Dead, Grateful
Dick s Picks Vol. 11 was not only the first concert from 1972 to be released in the series, but also was the first full concert from that hallowed year ever to be released by the Dead. At the time, it sparked some controversy it seemed like (and still does!) every Deadhead had his or her favorite 1972 show but as usual, compiler Dick Latvala came through with an (American) beauty, highlighted by one of the greatest Dark Star versions ever recorded, with a bonus of a one-time-only segue into Cumberland Blues. This volume also delivers an interesting set list marked by quite a bit of material from the debut solo albums by Jerry Garcia (Garcia) and Bob Weir (Ace), both of which had come out earlier that year. We ve seen quite a few folks claim this album actually tops Europe 72, but maybe a better way to put it is to say it complements it, with a bunch of new material added to the repertoire and a new, post-Pigpen line-up playing at a very high level on this side of the pond.
Day Of The Dead
By Undead, Hollywood
Los Angeles based hip-hop/metal veterans Hollywood Undead have announced the release date of their forthcoming studio album, Day of the Dead. This is their fourth studio album. The album (the band s first since 2013 s Notes from the Underground), will be released March 31st on Interscope Records and will feature the current single and title track, Day of the Dead.
Tatuaje
By Crespo, Elvis
Full Irish
By Storm, Gaelic
All Music Guide - Mark Deming In 1996, Irish-born Patrick Murphy formed a band to play at the Celtic-themed pub where he worked in Santa Monica, California. A year later, Murphy's band was hired to play the Irish band performing for the steerage passengers in the blockbuster movie Titanic, and soon Gaelic Storm grew from being a promising local act to a group with international recognition, winning fans with their full-bodied blend of Celtic folk, world music, and contemporary folk-rock. A hard working band who've played over 3,000 live dates, Gaelic Storm released six albums between 2004 and 2013, and Full Irish: The Best of Gaelic Storm 2004-2014 includes a sampling of fan favorites from those albums,... See more details below Eligible for .