Off The Bookshelf Traces Of Culture Search Music

Bookmark the site

Return to Homepage

US Shopping
UK Shopping

Music : Search

Search Music - select a category

1.Pieces of Africa by: Hamza El Din, Obo Addy, Kevin Volans, Terrence Kelly, Hank Dutt, David Harrington, Joan Jeanrenaud, John Sherba, Said Hakmoun, Radouane Laktib, Dan Pauli, Kronos Quartet March 03, 1992
Average Rating: >>More Details		List Price: $17.98 Off The Bookshelf's Price: $11.99 You Save: $5.99 (33%) Prices subject to change. Used Price: $2.76
If this CD has made this fantastic quartet known to a larger number of people, then, it's fine. But what a desappointment in terms of music ! A few interresting songs, but i can't feel any great inspiration in this commercial CD poorly surfing on the ethnic wave. A shame.

2.25 Years: Retrospective by: Suzanne Elder, Paul Hillier, David Krakauer, John Adams, Franguiz Ali-Zadeh, Ken Benshoof, George Crumb, Morton Feldman, Philip Glass, Osvaldo Golijov, Henryk Gorecki, Sofiya Gubaydulina, Arvo Part, P. Q. Phan, Astor Piazzolla, Steve Reich, Terry Riley, Alfred Schnittke, Peter Sculthorpe, Kevin Volans, Aki Takahashi, Ellen L. Hargis, Neal Rogers, Kronos Quartet October 27, 1998
Average Rating: >>More Details		Off The Bookshelf's Price: $99.98 Prices subject to change. Used Price: $75.99
This is really a set to treasure. The Kronos quartet's credentials, along with the Ardittis, as champions of new music are not in question, but whereas the Ardittis champions the avant-garde end of the spectrum, the Kronos focuses on the more, shall we call it "post-avantgardish" composers. Thus, Kronos has, in addition to playing and commissioning music by leading contemporary composers - in particular those associated with minimalism - made forays into world- and non-western (and even pop) music. Indeed, it is perhaps striking that none of the composers featured on this set are, at least originally, from Western Europe (but there is, to be fair, a disproportionate number of Americans here). Still, the material - mostly reissued from earlier Kronos releases - displays a wide variety of styles, ... Read More

3.Kevin Volans: Hunting: Gathering from: Black Box Classics November 26, 2002
Average Rating: >>More Details		Off The Bookshelf's Price: $17.98 Prices subject to change. Used Price: $14.16
I like these latter Quartets, but I doubt if I would listen a second time. Volans is a rare composer. His honesty has a nurturing quality if you ever hear him speak (Go to You Tube) of what he does, finding a context, knwos where he wants to go, and unashamed to be utilizing "other's materials" "cultures", or ones he claims to understand. Everyone likes to utilize accessible materials,it has become the only means to survive.Whether this makes for interesting culture, and useable saleable cultural products is another matter. The genre of the Quartet now seems to be saturated beyond belief. Like the free market itself when a "buzz" a "hook" is found, something that has market potential everyone utilzes it, but very few can make something original about it.Perhaps originality is also a forgtten ... Read More

4.White Man Sleeps by: Kronos Quartet, Charles Ives, Jon Hassell, Thomas Oboe Lee, Ornette Coleman, Ben Johnston, Bela Bartok, Kevin Volans October 25, 1990
Average Rating: >>More Details		List Price: $16.98 Off The Bookshelf's Price: $12.99 You Save: $3.99 (23%) Prices subject to change. Used Price: $1.25
This Bartok quartet # 3 is superior to the grammy winning Emerson Quartet rendition(I also own) both artistically & technically(sound recording/reproduction). This is an emotionally bright, joyful CD. The ONLY problem is deciding which tracks to skip if your listening time only permits 30-45 minutes.

5.Kevin Volans: Hunting: Gathering (String Quartet No. 2) (1987) - Kronos Quartet by: Hank Dutt, David Harrington, Joan Jeanrenaud, John Sherba, Kronos Quartet January 16, 1991
Average Rating: >>More Details		List Price: $10.98 Off The Bookshelf's Price: $8.99 You Save: $1.99 (18%) Prices subject to change. Used Price: $1.39
This Bartok quartet # 3 is superior to the grammy winning Emerson Quartet rendition(I also own) both artistically & technically(sound recording/reproduction). This is an emotionally bright, joyful CD. The ONLY problem is deciding which tracks to skip if your listening time only permits 30-45 minutes.

6.Johannes Fritsch: 3 Trios from: Cybele November 21, 2006
Average Rating: >>More Details		Off The Bookshelf's Price: $18.98 Prices subject to change. Used Price: $44.94
This Bartok quartet # 3 is superior to the grammy winning Emerson Quartet rendition(I also own) both artistically & technically(sound recording/reproduction). This is an emotionally bright, joyful CD. The ONLY problem is deciding which tracks to skip if your listening time only permits 30-45 minutes.

7.Volans: Concerto for Piano & Wind from: Chandos October 21, 1997
Average Rating: >>More Details		Off The Bookshelf's Price: $18.98 Prices subject to change. Used Price: $9.95
This Bartok quartet # 3 is superior to the grammy winning Emerson Quartet rendition(I also own) both artistically & technically(sound recording/reproduction). This is an emotionally bright, joyful CD. The ONLY problem is deciding which tracks to skip if your listening time only permits 30-45 minutes.

8."See, We Assemble" Tilman Hoppstock & Friends (Chamber Music with Guitar) from: Signum 1995
Average Rating: >>More Details		Used Price: $59.98
This Bartok quartet # 3 is superior to the grammy winning Emerson Quartet rendition(I also own) both artistically & technically(sound recording/reproduction). This is an emotionally bright, joyful CD. The ONLY problem is deciding which tracks to skip if your listening time only permits 30-45 minutes.

9.Late in the 20th Century, Vol. 1 from: Elektra / Wea June 25, 1991
Average Rating: >>More Details		Used Price: $2.29
This CD is a real classic among enthusiasts of Late 20th Century Music. It offers jazz, contemporary, and even minimalist genres of music. John Somebody started out as my favorite selection from this CD many years ago, as it makes a good example of spoken word turned into music. In addition, the Philip Glass selections make a wonderful introduction to his music. I could go on and on about all of the music on this Sampler, as all of it is excellent. I highly recommend this CD to anyone who is either an enthusiast of late 20th century music or anyone who is curious. My disclaimer, however, comes in that this is not for someone who is not open to new things. Some of the music on this CD can be like an acquired taste. In the meantime, enjoy!

10.Traces Of Culture from: Bvhaast January 01, 2003
Average Rating: >>More Details		Used Price: $25.74
This CD is a real classic among enthusiasts of Late 20th Century Music. It offers jazz, contemporary, and even minimalist genres of music. John Somebody started out as my favorite selection from this CD many years ago, as it makes a good example of spoken word turned into music. In addition, the Philip Glass selections make a wonderful introduction to his music. I could go on and on about all of the music on this Sampler, as all of it is excellent. I highly recommend this CD to anyone who is either an enthusiast of late 20th century music or anyone who is curious. My disclaimer, however, comes in that this is not for someone who is not open to new things. Some of the music on this CD can be like an acquired taste. In the meantime, enjoy!

page 1 of 3
1 2 3

Off The Bookshelf gives you a unique shopping experience, you can find all the products you like within a few minutes online, locate the latest charting CD's, DVD's & Games, read user reviews on the bestselling Books and Household products. All items are available to buy Used (at a greater saving) or New (at a great discounted RRP). Add the items to your shopping basket, pay securely online and we send these products to be delivered to your door. We take great pride in being able to offer you the great savings partnering with Amazon, offering you cheaper prices than the high street retailers, we have thousands of discounts on all the the items you can buy off the shelf and hope you find the website easy to use.

Thanks for visiting and browsing Off The Bookshelf

In association with Amazon.com

SME-WS
HolidayHavens - Holiday Rental Accommodation