Respighi: Fountains of Rome; Pines of Rome; Roman Festivals

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...I have been to Rome once and immediately I was enveloped into another world. Two thousand years of history is still felt by all who wander amongst the spendid ruins of the Forum, the colossal size of which begs belief. Or you might be enshrouded in the magic of the fountains, particularly the Trevi fountain. Here you put in some coins and make a wish. You might sense the bustle of ancient Romans in the baths or the march of the legions in the Appian Way. Resphigi's music conjours all these sense very vividly, and his compositions do this this brilliantly. Conductors generally couple the three tone poems, The Pines and the Fountains of Rome plus the Roman Festivals. Of all the recordings, Charles Dutoit's account with the Montreal Symphony Orchestra is the best. It is rich, full blooded and very exciting. The only other rival recording... Read review

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Advantages: find out information about the band
Disadvantages: no video footage

...This cd rom is sound only with no footage of the band which is a shame! The interview is run by Matt Foister! Questions asked in this interview are mostly from fans all over the world.Such questions include - Does h have a girlfriend and what do the band do before they go on stage. This is the first official steps interview cd ever.This cd does not containt any steps music - only talking! The cd-rom also includes Tour dates , merchandise , competition , biography and discography. This cd rom is compatible for use with pc and mac. This cd was released in 1999. The running time of this interview is approx. 40 minutes. The cd rom case includes one or two pictures of the band! Great for finding out information about the band! 8/10... Read review

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Advantages: Its stirring, emotional and all blended together seamlessly
Disadvantages: Surely there could be more- I hear rumours of a second CD so maybe there is

...Gladiator was an awesome film. It had a real roller coaster thing going on, from the power of the opening battle scenes and the nobility of the Emperor's speech to Maximus. From the emotion Maximus goes through in his worst hours, right through to the variation of styles between the province of Zuchabaar and the might of Rome before culminating in an awe inspiring climax in the Colloseum, and then the deep emotion of Lucilla's speech at the very end, this film had it all. One of the things that kept the emotion bubbling right on top throughout the entire film was the stunning score by Hans Zimmer (previously of Broken Arrow and The Rock among others) Zimmers aim was to use music to display the different powers in the film, powers like the Roman Army, the Slavetraders commanding the slaves, the sheer power of the actual City of Rome... Read review

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