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1.0 out of 5 stars Zoverstocks Lies
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2012
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Zoverstocks Lies to the client. They Post a very different item from what they send you. Twice I have tried buying this item, without realizing I was buying it from the same seller. Twice they have sent me the wrong CD. They need to get that monkey off their computer and have their postings checked.
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2012
Verified Purchase
Zoverstocks Lies to the client. They Post a very different item from what they send you. Twice I have tried buying this item, without realizing I was buying it from the same seller. Twice they have sent me the wrong CD. They need to get that monkey off their computer and have their postings checked.
Unfortunately, you just sank the rating on the group and CD you claim you want. I think so, at least. It's kinda difficult to figure out.
Matinee, by Sharkboy
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Superior pianist, inferior composer
Robertson Thomas | Hapcheon, Gyeongnam, South Korea | 03/21/2005
(1 out of 5 stars)
"The first composition starts with a cheap imitation of the well-known Bach toccata. The so-called fugato section is inconsequential. If that is the extent of Nanes' contrapuntal skills, I feel sorry for him.
The slow movement consists of a melody in one hand with arpeggios in the other hand, just like his nocturnes. That must be his only way of composing slow movements. He overuses the variation form, probably because that is an easy form to improvise. There are a few interesting special effects, but he dwells on those special effects long after they lose their novelty.
In the first movement of the so-called etude, he strikes random discords to show us that he is a modern composer. In the "espressivo" movement of this composition, he once again falls into his celestial nocturne rut.
If you take a poll, you may find that my estimation of Richard Nanes is a majority view. An announcer for a classical radio station informed me that Nanes' name is a big joke among classical radio stations. He finances his self-promotion with a family inheritance, but it does little good. When this particular radio announcer receives unsolicited CD's from Nanes, he gives them away as contest promotions, only to find them on the racks at the used CD store the following week."
Item:
Robertson Thomas | Hapcheon, Gyeongnam, South Korea | 03/21/2005
(1 out of 5 stars)
"The first composition starts with a cheap imitation of the well-known Bach toccata. The so-called fugato section is inconsequential. If that is the extent of Nanes' contrapuntal skills, I feel sorry for him.
The slow movement consists of a melody in one hand with arpeggios in the other hand, just like his nocturnes. That must be his only way of composing slow movements. He overuses the variation form, probably because that is an easy form to improvise. There are a few interesting special effects, but he dwells on those special effects long after they lose their novelty.
In the first movement of the so-called etude, he strikes random discords to show us that he is a modern composer. In the "espressivo" movement of this composition, he once again falls into his celestial nocturne rut.
If you take a poll, you may find that my estimation of Richard Nanes is a majority view. An announcer for a classical radio station informed me that Nanes' name is a big joke among classical radio stations. He finances his self-promotion with a family inheritance, but it does little good. When this particular radio announcer receives unsolicited CD's from Nanes, he gives them away as contest promotions, only to find them on the racks at the used CD store the following week."
Item:
Zeeba Neighba
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axolotl
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Now, back to crappy reviews...
Nick Ripley
5.0 out of 5 stars This CD is GREAT!
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 1999
I like this disc a LOT! The Faustina track RULES and so does the SNZ one!
Do not buy this unless you have excellent taste!
P. S. I have been warned. I won't be buying this.
Nick Ripley
5.0 out of 5 stars This CD is GREAT!
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 1999
I like this disc a LOT! The Faustina track RULES and so does the SNZ one!
Do not buy this unless you have excellent taste!
VA ~ The Garden Place
P. S. I have been warned. I won't be buying this.
axolotl
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In further redemption of this thread:
axolotl
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In further desecration of this thread:
Shting! Fizzzy waahhhhhh-joop! Eeeeeee....
Jay Ballenger | chapel hill,nc | 10/20/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Blort, mik, unglart meeng sehy throo. Andaba trey smooke lonlon fonwit tay ta. Mayshweee! Sodooy uss elfafay verand pih kupthee salb, um."
Shting! Fizzzy waahhhhhh-joop! Eeeeeee....
Jay Ballenger | chapel hill,nc | 10/20/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Blort, mik, unglart meeng sehy throo. Andaba trey smooke lonlon fonwit tay ta. Mayshweee! Sodooy uss elfafay verand pih kupthee salb, um."
Elevator Drops : People Mover
Elevator Drops : People Mover
axolotl
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Paul D. Painter
5.0 out of 5 stars Simply the best album ever created.
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2009
If you've heard this album, you've won.
If you've heard this album while looking over the white rock fence of The Caves, you never leave.
Island Outpost 1
axolotl
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One of the Worst CDs ever
blbooks | 08/20/2005
(1 out of 5 stars)
"The only reason to own this CD is if you enjoy "showing off" really bad music to your friends and family. "You've got to hear this...it's so bad!" Some of the songs on the album are instrumental, and other songs have vocals. But neither are a blessing to the ears. The CD is good for a laugh, but not much else. Might make a good gag gift. It would be a hard contest indeed to vote for the worst song on the album (or for that matter, the best song on the album) but my vote is "Take My Breath Away.""
blbooks | 08/20/2005
(1 out of 5 stars)
"The only reason to own this CD is if you enjoy "showing off" really bad music to your friends and family. "You've got to hear this...it's so bad!" Some of the songs on the album are instrumental, and other songs have vocals. But neither are a blessing to the ears. The CD is good for a laugh, but not much else. Might make a good gag gift. It would be a hard contest indeed to vote for the worst song on the album (or for that matter, the best song on the album) but my vote is "Take My Breath Away.""
Various Artists
Love Movie Themes
Love Movie Themes
I guess this is sort of like a lot of mini reviews
A New Generation Of Teenagers Listen to "Smells Like Teen Spirit" for the first time
A New Generation Of Teenagers Listen to "Smells Like Teen Spirit" for the first time
axolotl
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This is less a review than an admonition: "You had two jobs (typist, proofreader) but we only pay you for half of one."
P. S. I thought the final "l" was an exclamation point at first.
P. P. S. I sincerely apologize for posting this in such a highbrow site.
Various Artists :: Ain't Your Older Bros Heavy Meatl
P. S. I thought the final "l" was an exclamation point at first.
P. P. S. I sincerely apologize for posting this in such a highbrow site.
Unsomnambulist
Staff member
Meatl:: It's what's for dinnrl
axolotl
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BEAT THE MEATLS!
axolotl
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1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed bird lover
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2015
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I was very disappointed; thought there would birdsong heard but one was supposed to pick out the"sound" of the bird in the music.
4 people found this helpful
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2015
Verified Purchase
I was very disappointed; thought there would birdsong heard but one was supposed to pick out the"sound" of the bird in the music.
4 people found this helpful
Baroque Festival Orchestra, Souter, Giles :: Music for Bird Lovers
Music by Vivaldi, Couperin, Rameau, Mendelssohn, Grieg, Rossini, et al.
Music by Vivaldi, Couperin, Rameau, Mendelssohn, Grieg, Rossini, et al.
axolotl
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Two comments for the price of free:
Amazon Customer
1.0 out of 5 stars ???
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2003
I dont know how this album could get any worse, besides if they made Fred Durst the lead singer. And if that happened it would be sooo bad that it would create a black hole of awfulness and it would destroy the Earth. And, contrary to popular belief I have heard this album, I wasted [money] at a retail store for this awful piece of music.
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Bob Estes
5.0 out of 5 stars Great - wish they were still here
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2003
I don't know how this album could get any better. Maybe if they created an earth around this album. I'd move.
3 people found this helpful
Amazon Customer
1.0 out of 5 stars ???
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2003
I dont know how this album could get any worse, besides if they made Fred Durst the lead singer. And if that happened it would be sooo bad that it would create a black hole of awfulness and it would destroy the Earth. And, contrary to popular belief I have heard this album, I wasted [money] at a retail store for this awful piece of music.
Helpful
Bob Estes
5.0 out of 5 stars Great - wish they were still here
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2003
I don't know how this album could get any better. Maybe if they created an earth around this album. I'd move.
3 people found this helpful
Techno-Squid Eats Parliament ~ Self-titled
Nickyboy
Staff member
Now I want to hear it.Two comments for the price of free:
Amazon Customer
1.0 out of 5 stars ???
Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2003
I dont know how this album could get any worse, besides if they made Fred Durst the lead singer. And if that happened it would be sooo bad that it would create a black hole of awfulness and it would destroy the Earth. And, contrary to popular belief I have heard this album, I wasted [money] at a retail store for this awful piece of music.
Helpful
Bob Estes
5.0 out of 5 stars Great - wish they were still here
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2003
I don't know how this album could get any better. Maybe if they created an earth around this album. I'd move.
3 people found this helpful
Techno-Squid Eats Parliament ~ Self-titled
axolotl
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Well then, here is another review from a former member. [I will place a quote coffin around it, because it's huge.]
axolotl
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I find this review to be odd. He does what he discourages others from doing.
Pressing just fine.....
Highlander | Canton, Ohio | 07/01/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Although I usually discourage people from giving bad ratings when the product they receive is defective under the circumstances described in a few of the reviews here I completely agree. It made me reconsider before buying and I waited several months before taking the chance, well I am glad to report that the copy I was sent is perfect. No noise or any other issues with the quality of the pressing.
As for the sound of the album I am very pleased. The seperation is very pronounced and the music distinct and clear. I compared it with the original recording and this is definitely a step up. In my mind easily worth the $20.
Hopefully there are no more pressing problems with this album and reviews will be on the recording itself."
Pressing just fine.....
Highlander | Canton, Ohio | 07/01/2010
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Although I usually discourage people from giving bad ratings when the product they receive is defective under the circumstances described in a few of the reviews here I completely agree. It made me reconsider before buying and I waited several months before taking the chance, well I am glad to report that the copy I was sent is perfect. No noise or any other issues with the quality of the pressing.
As for the sound of the album I am very pleased. The seperation is very pronounced and the music distinct and clear. I compared it with the original recording and this is definitely a step up. In my mind easily worth the $20.
Hopefully there are no more pressing problems with this album and reviews will be on the recording itself."
Does it really matter at this point?
Neil Young: Everybody Knows This is Your Underwear Nowhere
axolotl
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Saved by The Song
Gaile Gamble | Seattle, WA, USA | 10/18/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"We were on the last leg of a long road trip, headed West in our old gas-guzzling car. We had one more mountain range to go to reach our destination and around mid-afternoon we began climbing rapidly into the higher elevations. After a while the winds picked up and snow started falling heavily. Within a couple of hours, we started to notice that the only other vehicles on the road were big rigs and snow plows. The gas tank was getting low. Every time we took a turn-off, following signs to gas stations, we would drive for several miles to find that the business was closed. We had no choice but to keep going. This went on for miles. Then the gas tank was on empty. We kept driving. Gradually, I became gripped by an almost uncontrollable fear as I realized the actuality of our situation. I started playing "Light of This World" on my cassette player, over and over, blasting the song into my headphones. As the passenger, I felt totally helpless. I noticed that it was about 2 am. We kept driving, and I kept listening and praying that the batteries wouldn't run out. Listening to, and singing along with, the song was the only thing that kept me from going into a state of total, uncontrollable terror.
We continued driving ON EMPTY for 3 hours, until 5 am. When we started to come down out of the mountains, there was no more snow. In the distance, we could see a light. As we got closer, we could see that we were approaching a truck stop. I thought it was a mirage.
It was open. We got gas, food and batteries, and were even allowed to use the showers (only truckers were normally allowed to use them). We felt that we had been given a miracle. I believe the music opened the channel for this to take place. This was my most profound experience with music therapy!!! Thank you, Constance!!!"
Gaile Gamble | Seattle, WA, USA | 10/18/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"We were on the last leg of a long road trip, headed West in our old gas-guzzling car. We had one more mountain range to go to reach our destination and around mid-afternoon we began climbing rapidly into the higher elevations. After a while the winds picked up and snow started falling heavily. Within a couple of hours, we started to notice that the only other vehicles on the road were big rigs and snow plows. The gas tank was getting low. Every time we took a turn-off, following signs to gas stations, we would drive for several miles to find that the business was closed. We had no choice but to keep going. This went on for miles. Then the gas tank was on empty. We kept driving. Gradually, I became gripped by an almost uncontrollable fear as I realized the actuality of our situation. I started playing "Light of This World" on my cassette player, over and over, blasting the song into my headphones. As the passenger, I felt totally helpless. I noticed that it was about 2 am. We kept driving, and I kept listening and praying that the batteries wouldn't run out. Listening to, and singing along with, the song was the only thing that kept me from going into a state of total, uncontrollable terror.
We continued driving ON EMPTY for 3 hours, until 5 am. When we started to come down out of the mountains, there was no more snow. In the distance, we could see a light. As we got closer, we could see that we were approaching a truck stop. I thought it was a mirage.
It was open. We got gas, food and batteries, and were even allowed to use the showers (only truckers were normally allowed to use them). We felt that we had been given a miracle. I believe the music opened the channel for this to take place. This was my most profound experience with music therapy!!! Thank you, Constance!!!"
Constance Demby: Light of This World
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