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1.Gilbert & Sullivan: Princess Ida from: Newport Classic February 15, 2000
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When I was a lad it was the custom of high schools and junior high schools to record their annual musicals and produce privately pressed records for the principals and their families. The results were always amateur beyond belief, but nobody expected professional results. After all, these recordings were made primarily as keepsakes for everyone involved with the show. Well, this recording of "Princess Ida" by Ohio Light Opera is kind of like those old homemade school recordings. Granted the orchestral playing is professional, and many of the voices passable - but more often than not the principals seldom rise to the occasion; the King Gama here being as miscast as when Sir Malcolm Sargent thought it would be a good idea to put Sir Geraint Evans into the patter roles for his ... Read More

2.Gilbert & Sullivan: Princess Ida from: Newport Classic January 01, 2000
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When I was a lad it was the custom of high schools and junior high schools to record their annual musicals and produce privately pressed records for the principals and their families. The results were always amateur beyond belief, but nobody expected professional results. After all, these recordings were made primarily as keepsakes for everyone involved with the show. Well, this recording of "Princess Ida" by Ohio Light Opera is kind of like those old homemade school recordings. Granted the orchestral playing is professional, and many of the voices passable - but more often than not the principals seldom rise to the occasion; the King Gama here being as miscast as when Sir Malcolm Sargent thought it would be a good idea to put Sir Geraint Evans into the patter roles for his ... Read More

3.Gilbert & Sullivan: Princess Ida; Patter Songs from: Avid Records UK May 22, 2007
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Many decades ago the singer George Baker told me in an interview in the early 1970's that the reason he was asked by EMI to take over the comedy parts in the 1960's Malcolm Sargent Gilbert and Sullivan stereo recordings was because it was felt that Sir Geraint Evans, fine singer though he was, had failed to capture the spirit of the roles. The same case could be made against Nelson Eddy in his detour into the Savoy Operas. When noted Basso John Charles Thomas decided to let his hair down in the 1940's he did a recording of "When I was a Lad" for RCA that was startling, fresh and VERY un-D'Oyly Carte like. . Here Eddy hits all the notes and does his best to inject some "character" to some of the songs but it's all very workmanlike and pedestrian. I am no stranger to these recordings and I always ... Read More

4.To Myopic Mutts by: Zwerg September 13, 2005
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Many decades ago the singer George Baker told me in an interview in the early 1970's that the reason he was asked by EMI to take over the comedy parts in the 1960's Malcolm Sargent Gilbert and Sullivan stereo recordings was because it was felt that Sir Geraint Evans, fine singer though he was, had failed to capture the spirit of the roles. The same case could be made against Nelson Eddy in his detour into the Savoy Operas. When noted Basso John Charles Thomas decided to let his hair down in the 1940's he did a recording of "When I was a Lad" for RCA that was startling, fresh and VERY un-D'Oyly Carte like. . Here Eddy hits all the notes and does his best to inject some "character" to some of the songs but it's all very workmanlike and pedestrian. I am no stranger to these recordings and I always ... Read More

5.Name Your Displeasure by: Various Artists December 11, 2001
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Many decades ago the singer George Baker told me in an interview in the early 1970's that the reason he was asked by EMI to take over the comedy parts in the 1960's Malcolm Sargent Gilbert and Sullivan stereo recordings was because it was felt that Sir Geraint Evans, fine singer though he was, had failed to capture the spirit of the roles. The same case could be made against Nelson Eddy in his detour into the Savoy Operas. When noted Basso John Charles Thomas decided to let his hair down in the 1940's he did a recording of "When I was a Lad" for RCA that was startling, fresh and VERY un-D'Oyly Carte like. . Here Eddy hits all the notes and does his best to inject some "character" to some of the songs but it's all very workmanlike and pedestrian. I am no stranger to these recordings and I always ... Read More

6.Midnight Horror by: Twilight Ophera December 05, 2005
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Many decades ago the singer George Baker told me in an interview in the early 1970's that the reason he was asked by EMI to take over the comedy parts in the 1960's Malcolm Sargent Gilbert and Sullivan stereo recordings was because it was felt that Sir Geraint Evans, fine singer though he was, had failed to capture the spirit of the roles. The same case could be made against Nelson Eddy in his detour into the Savoy Operas. When noted Basso John Charles Thomas decided to let his hair down in the 1940's he did a recording of "When I was a Lad" for RCA that was startling, fresh and VERY un-D'Oyly Carte like. . Here Eddy hits all the notes and does his best to inject some "character" to some of the songs but it's all very workmanlike and pedestrian. I am no stranger to these recordings and I always ... Read More

7.Midnight Horror by: Twilight Ophera February 29, 2000
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Many decades ago the singer George Baker told me in an interview in the early 1970's that the reason he was asked by EMI to take over the comedy parts in the 1960's Malcolm Sargent Gilbert and Sullivan stereo recordings was because it was felt that Sir Geraint Evans, fine singer though he was, had failed to capture the spirit of the roles. The same case could be made against Nelson Eddy in his detour into the Savoy Operas. When noted Basso John Charles Thomas decided to let his hair down in the 1940's he did a recording of "When I was a Lad" for RCA that was startling, fresh and VERY un-D'Oyly Carte like. . Here Eddy hits all the notes and does his best to inject some "character" to some of the songs but it's all very workmanlike and pedestrian. I am no stranger to these recordings and I always ... Read More

8.Music of the Spheres by: Mike Oldfield March 25, 2008
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Never really cared for Mike Oldfield's previous works, I enjoyed Tubular Bells the song but not the Tubular Bells album. I own "The Best of" album but wasn't really inspired enough by that to purchase any of his other albums. So when I purchased "Music of the Spheres" I felt I was taking a real chance and might not enjoy it - fortunately I was wrong. Strong melodies are supported by orchestra and choir. It's like a sound track to a movie where they used only the most beautiful and melodic pieces. This is not Tubular Bells and I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys beautiful orchestral music.

9.The Coldest Season by: DeepChord Presents Echospace September 11, 2007
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This is great stuff to listen to through headphones. Mesmerizing! If you were ever into Tangerine Dream you should like this.

10.Sophisticated Daydream from: Kobe Maru August 26, 2003
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This is great stuff to listen to through headphones. Mesmerizing! If you were ever into Tangerine Dream you should like this.

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