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Waylon Jennings – Never Could Toe the Mark (1984/2019)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 27:35 minutes | 529 MB | Genre: Country
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © RCA – Legacy
Never Could Toe the Mark was released at a pivotal time for Jennings, who was trying to get sober after over twenty years of drug abuse, beginning with amphetamines in the late 1960s and early 1970s and cocaine into the mid-1980s. In the audio version of his autobiography Waylon, he recalled that he was in such bad physical shape that he decided to take off April 1984 so he could clean up and get his health back, although he still intended to use: “I told Jessi [Colter, Waylon’s wife] I’d always be a drug addict and I’d always do cocaine, and that this was just temporary, to slow it down.” Jennings rented a house in Arizona and went cold turkey, and it was largely because of his young son Shooter that he decided to quit drugs for good.
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Orchestra Nazionale della Luna – Orchestra Nazionale della Luna (2017)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 58:58 minutes | 654 MB | Genre: Jazz
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Jazz Avatars
The Orchestra Luna album began the musical legacy of Rick Berlin, the composer/singer who goes by his birth name, Richard Kinscherf, on this Epic Records debut in 1974. The seven-piece ensemble was truly groundbreaking in a world that doesn’t take kindly to innovation. Where the Who were content to write rock operas, Kinscherf and his band put opera to rock. This adventurous mix of songs, written as if they were Broadway show tunes backed by a rock band with jazz and classical influences, might sound like a bit much, and 11 minutes and 53 seconds of “Doris Dreams” never had a chance of Top 40 success, or an edit that could get it there, but that idiosyncrasy is part of what makes this album so daring, and special. Co-produced by Rupert Holmes, the man who gave us “Escape (The Pina Colada Song,” a monster smash in 1979, and the cannibal anthem “Timothy” in 1971, the choice might not seem appropriate on the surface. But Holmes’ unheralded work for Barbara Streisand and the Broadway musical Drood actually makes him a perfect choice to oversee this project. “Miss Pamela” has wonderful Randy Roos guitars blending with Rick Kinscherf’s pretty keyboards, keyboards that could have inspired Billy Joel, sounding very much like his 1978 hit “Just The Way You Are.” It’s when Kinscherf’s expressive vocal kicks in that all comparisons to traditional pop go out the window. The cover of the Adler/Ross classic (you gotta have) “Heart” is a standout here, as it was in their live show. Seven of the nine tracks are penned by Rick Kinscherf, and themes that resound in “Fay Wray” (the heroine from the epic King Kong) travel throughout the artist’s career. This album may be tough for some to take, but the Tom Werman liner notes put things in a nice perspective. They opened for Roxy Music in Boston when this album was released, and were even more avant-garde than the legendary headliner. The band dropped the “Orchestra” from their name and became the original Luna, releasing a 45, “Hollywood,” while the rest of their album was held up in litigation. They re-emerged as Berlin Airlift, then Rick Berlin: The Movie. In 2001, the former Rick Kinscherf, known as Rick Berlin, fronted the Shelley Winters Project. That sound has little in common with the early pictures painted by the exquisite “Love Is Not Enough” or musically bizarre “Boy Scouts” off this album (“Back in the boy scout camp/the moon was very full”). These themes, like the references and inspiration from films, continued to flavor Berlin’s music through the years, although the Peter Barrett narrations would fall away. Moody and impressive in its gamble, this is also noteworthy in that guitarist extraordinaire Randy Roos can be heard in his formative years. ~ Joe Viglione
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Yuri Honing – Memory Lane (2001) [Reissue 2008]
PS3 Rip | SACD ISO | DSD64 2.0 > 1-bit/2.8224 MHz | 48:09 minutes | Scans included | 2,01 GB
or FLAC(converted with foobar2000 to tracks) 24bit/88,2 kHz | Scans included | 1,02 GB
Li plays with a rare combination of virtuoso skill & poetic interpretations, each note he plays a reminder of why, in 2000, his music inspired the jury of the 14th International Chopin Piano Competition to give out the 1st top prize in 15 years to the then 18-year-old boy . . . “His maturity is obvious from the arrangements of the rhythmic transitions to the superb control of strength variations, which is known as the most difficult part of Chopin’s compositions”, (notes director Zhang Guoyong, who conducted the concert.) “It won’t be long before he is a maestro,” Zhang predicts.
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Andreas Scholl & Tamar Halperin – The Family Songbook (Deluxe Version) (2018)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 46:33 minutes | 465 MB | Genre: Folk
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Berlin Classics
On “The Family Songbook” Tamar Halperin and Andreas Scholl combine the sounds of the Middle East with classic children’s songs from the West, harpsichord with country-music sounds and sing-along songs with lullabies. This is a family album for the entire family.
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Ana Belén, Victor Manuel – Canciones Regaladas (2015)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 51:24 minutes | 1,02 GB | Genre: Pop, Latin Pop, Vocal Pop
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Legacy Recordings
Ana Belén and Víctor Manuel are back with an sensational album. It’s been 30 years they recorded their last album “Para la ternura siempre hay tiempo / There is always time for tenderness”. Now, they come back with confidence and strength with “Canciones regaladas / Gift songs”, 12 beautiful and extraordinary songs written by Rubén Blades, Leonard Cohen, José Alfredo Jiménez, Carlos Berlanga, Chico Buarque, Astor Piazzolla, Billy Joel or José Alfonso.
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Action Bronson – Mr. Wonderful (2015)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 49:25 minutes | 603 MB | Genre: Rap
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Vice Records – Atlantic
Benefiting from mixtapes like rock bands used to benefit from pre-debut tours, chef turned rapper Action Bronson is wonderfully loose and comfortable on his first full-length, the audaciously and aptly titled Mr. Wonderful. Album opener “Brand New Car” forgoes the usual bombastic intro for a cheeky, goofy track, one that stops and starts at will while offering “That girl on top of me: pornography/She only want me for my guapery” in a voice that’s gruff and powerful. Billy Joel is skillfully sampled by producer Mark Ronson on the cut, while highlight “Terry” later uses the Piano Man’s name as a sign of success (from then’s “First time whacked off, was a Penthouse” to now’s “Billy Joel at the Garden/Should I get a skybox?”), but all the insider chef talk, all the cutting-edge alt-hip-hop references, and all the left-field production ideas from the underground days remain, as Mr. Wonderful is a subtle way to join the major leagues/major labels. Hooks and radio-worthy moments are supplied by the edgy likes of Chance the Rapper as “Baby Blue” bubbles with soul and venomously breaks up with an ex, sounding as if De La Soul could show a pimp hand. Closer “Easy Rider” clues into the freedom-driven spirit of its movie namesake and offers an elaborate, ambitious journey that proves both Action and co-conspirator/frequent producer Party Supplies make things sound “effortless,” which could easily be misconstrued as “slacker.” Other, less accessible examples include the exotic “The Passage” and “A Light in the Addict,” a compelling six minutes’ worth of sound art and rap-jazz. Through it all, Bronson balances brutish punch lines with a stunning wit, and tempers his lust for world travel and opulence with self-deprecating jokes, and yet, Mr. Wonderful is still just a tad too big and busy for the newcomer, as EP-sized intros always seemed more right-sized with Bronson. The merely curious can try one of those taster platters before gorging themselves on this rich, delicious meal.
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A Great Big World – Is There Anybody Out There? (2014)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 44:29 minutes | 553 MB | Genre: Pop
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Epic
Is There Anybody Out There? is the debut album from American pop duo A Great Big World. Its single “Say Something” achieved considerable success after Christina Aguilera heard the song, decided to collaborate on the song and a re-recorded version was released. The reception to the album has been mixed. The album debuted on the Billboard 200 at #3.
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Audrey Horne – Devil’s Bell (2022)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 48:13 minutes | 594 MBGenre: Hard Rock
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Napalm Records Handels GmbH
Audrey Horne / DEVIL’S BELL – Powerful, heavy, melodic, in-your-face! These are the main-attributes of Audrey Horne’s music. Formed in 2002, the Norwegians underline with every new album that they are here to stay. The band is an unstoppable energy bomb firing on all cylinders during their live-shows. With a weak spot for hard rock’s classics and loaded with an endless amount of passion, these guys are just infectious.
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Andreas Scholl & Tamar Halperin – The Family Songbook (2018)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 45:32 minutes | 456 MB | Genre: Folk
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Berlin Classics
On “The Family Songbook” Tamar Halperin and Andreas Scholl combine the sounds of the Middle East with classic children’s songs from the West, harpsichord with country-music sounds and sing-along songs with lullabies. This is a family album for the entire family.
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Twisted Sister – Come Out And Play (1985/2017)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 45:58 minutes | 1,0 GB | Genre: Hard Rock
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Source: Qobuz | Front cover | © Rhino Atlantic
Armoury Records begins the process of remastering and reissuing a number of albums from New York metal band Twisted Sister. “Come Out And Play” is the follow up to the monstrous “Stay Hungry” album that catapulted Twisted Sister to the masses. “Come Out And Play” includes a number of stylistic diversions, including a lighthearted cover of the ’50s standard “Leader of the Pack”, and a song in which several non-heavy metal stars (Billy Joel, Brian Setzer, among others) are featured, “Be Chrool to Your Scuel”. There are also songs that are reminiscent of the band’s heavy metal past, like the title track and “Kill Or Be Killed”.
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Jazz Funk Soul (Jeff Lorber, Chuck Loeb, Everette Harp) – Jazz Funk Soul (2014)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 49:03 minutes | 0,99 GB | Genre: Jazz
Official Digital Download – Source: HDTracks | Digital Booklet | @ Shanachie Entertainment
Recorded: JHL Sound, Pacific Palisades CA, Automotive Recording, Irvington NY, Rue Harp Studios LA, CA
Jazz Funk Soul is the new Smooth Jazz super group featuring 3 of the most important hit makers on the scene today: Jeff Lorber, Everett Harp and Chuck Loeb. As artists and producers they are responsible for selling millions of albums and scoring close to 50 #1 Smooth Jazz radio hits! As a touring ensemble, they are wowing audiences from coast to coast. (more…)
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Title: 12-12-12
Release Date: 2015
Genre: Documentary
Director: Amir Bar-Lev
Artist: Jon Bon Jovi, Eric Clapton, Roger Daltrey, Michael Dempsey, James L. Dolan, Dave Grohl, Mick Jagger, Billy Joel, Alicia Keys, Chris Martin, Paul McCartney, Keith Richards, Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, Bruce Springsteen, Michael Stipe, John Sykes, Pete Townshend, Eddie Vedder, Alexander J. Vietmeier, Roger Waters, Charlie Watts, Harvey Weinstein, Kanye West and more
Production/Label: Universum Film GmbH/Robin Hood Foundation
Duration: 01:45:53
A mix of live performances and behind-the-scenes footage from the televised benefit concert to raise relief funds for victims of Hurricane Sandy in 2012. (more…)
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Title: 12-12-12
Release Date: 2015
Genre: Documentary
Director: Amir Bar-Lev
Artist: Jon Bon Jovi, Eric Clapton, Roger Daltrey, Michael Dempsey, James L. Dolan, Dave Grohl, Mick Jagger, Billy Joel, Alicia Keys, Chris Martin, Paul McCartney, Keith Richards, Chris Rock, Adam Sandler, Bruce Springsteen, Michael Stipe, John Sykes, Pete Townshend, Eddie Vedder, Alexander J. Vietmeier, Roger Waters, Charlie Watts, Harvey Weinstein, Kanye West and more
Production/Label: Universum Film GmbH/Robin Hood Foundation
Duration: 01:45:53
Quality: Blu-ray
Container: BDMV
Video codec: AVC
Audio codec: DTS, PCM
Video: MPEG-4 AVC 18998 kbps / 1920*1080p / 23,976 fps / 16:9 / High Profile 4.1
Audio#1: English DTS-HD MA 5.1 / 48 kHz / 4208 kbps / 24-bit (DTS Core: 5.1 / 48 kHz / 1509 kbps / 24-bit)
Audio#2: English LPCM 2.0 / 48 kHz / 2304 kbps / 24-bit
Subtitles: German
Size: 21.22 GB
A mix of live performances and behind-the-scenes footage from the televised benefit concert to raise relief funds for victims of Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
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An unforgettable and unique concert to celebrate the 90th birthday of the renowned harmonica player Toots Thielemans. This Blu-ray features his European Quartet with special guests: Kenny Werner (piano) and Trijntje Oosterhuis (vocals) recorded live at le Chapiteau Opera de Liege, May 17, 2012.
Pianist Karel Boehlee, drummer Hans van Oosterhout and double-bass player Hein Van de Geyn support Toots in the passion which is for him like breathing: making music! To play music to his audience is the only thing Toots Thielemans wants in his life. This recording is a feast for the ears and eyes and very touching indeed!
Toots Thielemans – Belgium’s most celebrated jazz musician – composed and recorded the jazz standard “Bluesette” in 1962, with lyrics added by Norman Gimbel the song became a major worldwide hit. He has performed on many film scores, such as Midnight Cowboy, The Getaway, Sugarland Express and Cinderella Liberty. Toots has played concerts and made recordings with leading jazz and pop stars, such as George Shearing, Ella Fitzgerald, Quincy Jones, Bill Evans, Jaco Pastorius, Natalie Cole, Pat Metheny, Paul Simon and Billy Joel.
Tracklist:
1 On Green Dolphin Street
2 The Days of Wine and Roses
3 I Loves You Porgy & Summertime
4 I Do It For You Love
5 The Dolphin – With Special Guest Kenny Werner
6 Sinatra Medley (All The Way/My Way) – With Special Guest Kenny Werner
7 Smile – With Special Guest Kenny Werner
8 Midnight Cowboy
9 Dat Mistige Rode Beest (Turks Fruit)
10 Somewhere over the Rainbow – With Special Guest Trijntje Oosterhuis
11 For My Lady
12 Bluesette
13 What a Wonderful World
Description: Reference quality DTS demonstration Blu-ray disc. Great for testing and demonstrating your surround system.
Includes more than 2 hours of great sounding pop, rock, heavy metal, dance and classical music.
BDMV and Certificate folders for burning on BD-25 with Blu-Ray burner
or for playing with for example Arcsoft Total Media Theatre or other BD PC players. VLC Player also plays individual tracks in BDMV/STREAM folder.
Without any copy or regional protection. With Title Menu and Auto-Loop function for In-store demo. Cover and Disc Label for printing included.
All clips on this disc were included in their original form and unmanipulated, so please be aware of the volume diferences between the clips.
Audio Codecs : DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS-HD High-Res Audio & DTS
Video Codecs Full HD uncompressed h.264 & VC-1
except track 13 contains upscaled SD video
Contains following tracks in 5.1 or 7.1 surround
1 Celine Dion – A New Day Has Come
2 Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds – Crash Into Me
3 The Police – Every Breath You Take
4 Julieta Venegas & Marisa Monte – Ilusión
5 Roy Orbison – Blue Bayou
6 Simply Red – For Your Babies
7 Lady Antebellum – Need You Now
8 Elton John – Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me
9 Michael Bublé – Save The Last Dance For Me
10 A-ha – Crying In The Rain
11 Pink – I Don’t Believe You
12 Beyonce – Halo
13 Andrea Bocelli – Melodramma
14 Dido – White Flag
15 Billy Joel – My Life
16 Brand New Opry Vol.1 – Lowlands
17 Natalie Cole & R. Studdard – When I Fall In Love
18 George Michael – Father Figure
19 Cliff Richard – Somewhere Over The Rainbow
20 Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood – Can’t Find My Way Home
21 Michael Bolton – Hope It’s Too Late
22 Take That – Patience
23 Foreigner – I Want To Know What Love Is
24 Heart – Battle Of Evermore
25 David Garrett – Asturias
26 André Rieu – An der schonen blauen Dona