Salon Orchestra Favourites, Vol III

Advantages: A decent collection of varied music
Disadvantages: Several 'sections' of music

...and Chorus of Milan 6. Adagio for Strings - Philadelphia Orchestra 7. Eternal Knot - Adiemus 8. Sarabande - Academy of Ancient Music 9. German Requiem (Extract) 10. Nimrod ('Enigma' Variations) - London Symphony Chorus & Orchestra 11. Summer (The Four Seasons) III: Presto 12. Façades - London Chamber Orchestra 13. March and Canzona (Music for the Funeral of Queen Mary) - Philip Jones Brass Ensemble 14. Bolero (Conclusion) - The London Symphony Orchestra 15. March to the Scoffold (Symphonie Fantastique) - The London Symphony Orchestra 16. 'Unfinished' Symphony I Allegro Moderato (Opening) - Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra 17. Lamb - Vasari Singers... Read review

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Advantages: Truly Beautiful
Disadvantages: None.

...I was introduced to the cafe del mar series by a friend back in 1995, what a long time ago! I have never been to the famed cafe in Ibiza, but have purchased all the volumes in this series upto Vol 6. I stopped here because the man that puts them togther stopped, there are others and i'm sure they are good, but they won't be as good as this! Jose Padilla is the master mind behind volumes 1-6, he has such a good understanding of music and the way that it can influence moods and feelings and his selections on the cds are outstanding. I will review each of the 6 as I get the time, but here we will deal with the first... There are 12 tracks on the cd, I think you can still by it in the shops but remeber that it is now 10 years old!! This volume mixes tracks by Leftfield, Underworld, A man called adam and others, The penguin cafe orchestra... Read review

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Advantages: Creates an atmosphere felt with very few albums
Disadvantages: You have to be in the right mood to listen to it

...Already being the proud owner of five different cradle of filth albums, when my dad decided he disliked "Damnation and a day" i offered him a few quid for it. What i received was my favourite Cradle album. The album creates a huge atmosphere and in depth world. This is mainly done because it features the 40-piece Budapest Film Orchestra and 32-piece Budapest Film Choir. The concept The album is in four parts. The first two parts tell of the fall of lucifer and the third and fourth parts are about satan's manipulation on Earth. So overall the album is based on the old testament. The lyrics The lyrics are some of my favourites. "Angels in raiments, As pure as coal, Taking their payments, In tortured mortal souls" The lyrics arn't for the faint hearted and arn't too popular with Christians but they are intelligent. You cannot... Read review

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