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Just William

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by: Richmal Crompton

April 02, 2001
I first listened to Just William on a car journey to France and since then I have become hooked to these audio CDs. They are a perfect listen where ever you are and the stories are always very funny. In case you haven't read any Just William novels the basic plot of the tales follows William and his friends: Ginger, Henry and Douglas on adventures often resorting in trouble! There success lies in the excellent narrating of Richmal Crompton who is outstanding! If you have never heard these stories I urge you to buy one and you like me will become hooked! The stories are suitable for all ages so even adults will enjoy them!!!

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The Holiday (Zimmer)

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by: Original Soundtrack

January 22, 2007
I am not to sure if it is fair to compare this film with BJD. It has a lovely cuddly feel to it more so in fact. No baddies, good humour, not too predictable either. But one of the best films I have seen this year. It is certainly a girly film but that is not necessarily a bad thing. One for Christmas I think (the usual snow scenes filmed in Godalming and Shere UK)
So if your a girl or a sensitive man who doesn't mind shedding a few tears (I am), you MUST watch this film.
Andy Tyler

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Cabaret

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by: Original Sound Track

March 20, 1999
This CD wasn't so much released as it escaped. It has to be the worst recording of the songs from both the show and the film that I have ever heard.

Judi Dench does her usual professional job on her songs, believable, quirky and full of character. However, Jonathan Pryce seems to have no idea of what the MC is about at all. His German accent has been acquired from the "Accents R Us" bargain basket, and he presents none of the menace and joy that are present in the MC's songs. Maria Friedmann is simply winsome in Sally's character songs, though she does work to put across the Englishness of Isherwood's Sally in the Kit Kat Klub songs.

The orchestra is simply too big and cannot give the feel of a theatre show, plus ... Read More:

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The Most Relaxing Classical Music in the World

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by: Academy of St Martin in the Fields, Philharmonia Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra, Cambridge King's College Choir, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Slovak Symphony Orchestra, City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra

June 06, 2005
My knowledge of classical music is not so advanced, but it is a breed of music you must learn to appreciate if you get what I mean. I am to keen to expand my knowledge of classical music, so buying this album is a great starting point. Classical music is a breed of music which existed long time ago and is really old fashioned, but a real pleasure to listen to. It is very much instrumental orientated. You can hear the piano, violin or the flute with their distinctive sounds in the background.

The Most Relaxing Classical Music in the World is an excellent album featuring and honouring the talents of all the major acts to embrace their names in classical music combined in four CDs. Remember The Four Seasons, Fantasia, Concerto For Two Mandolins ... Read More:

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Rent

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by: Various Artists

March 20, 1999
This is probably THE best musical I have ever seen on stage ever (mind you, I haven't seen IDINA in Wicked yet, but I have seen Wicked, so this is saying something...) Loads of my friends didn't get why me and my friend were so in love with it until they saw it on stage. Now they listen to it all the time like we do. If you are open minded, and willing to listen to it all the way through to get the story, you'll get RENT fever too. Its phenomenal. Moo.

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The Mission

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by: Ennio Morricone

October 20, 1986
"The Mission" score demonstrates Ennio's mastery of dramatic music, characterised by texture, depth, emotion, turmoil, innovative orchestration (even counterpoint), layered with beautiful and original melodies that would make Puccini proud. On the other hand, there was room in the movie for 1 or 2 more original pieces to go with Gabriel's Oboe, Ave Maria Guarani, Brothers, and the River. Nevertheless, the Italian man is a genius.

Brendan Clarke

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Camp Rock

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"The Mission" score demonstrates Ennio's mastery of dramatic music, characterised by texture, depth, emotion, turmoil, innovative orchestration (even counterpoint), layered with beautiful and original melodies that would make Puccini proud. On the other hand, there was room in the movie for 1 or 2 more original pieces to go with Gabriel's Oboe, Ave Maria Guarani, Brothers, and the River. Nevertheless, the Italian man is a genius.

Brendan Clarke

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Notting Hill

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by: Various Artists

March 11, 2002
When i first saw the movie, i fell in love, not with Hugh or Julia's lines but, with the film's fantastic music.
This collection of songs has become my favorite ever since and i even danced "She" by Elvis Costelo in my wedding reception.
I strongly recommend it

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The House at Pooh Corner (BBC Radio Collection)

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by: A.A. Milne

August 05, 2002
I was not a fan of Winnie the Pooh. I found it hard to disassociate it from the horrible Disneyfication, but when a long car journey loomed, this was the only CD available and ploughing through fog and heavy rain, it amused not only the children, but me as well. Alan Bennett is great and repeated listens are not as irritating as expected. I'd wholeheartedly recommend it.

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Blade Runner Trilogy 25th Anniversary

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by: Vangelis

December 10, 2007
Blade Runner changed my life, I was born in 1979 so wasn't able to appreciate the film until it had been out a good 13 years (I actually saw the director's cut first). I bought the original soundtrack in 1999 and it has been an integral part of my life ever since, I have just discovered by accident that this album has been released, I'm so excited I might wee myself...

I apologise that this isn't actually a review but if you take my advice now to please buy this album then it was not a waste of your time to have read it. It is quite simply the most sublime soundtrack to a film ever made. A moment of clarity that only comes along once or twice a century...