Absolute Master Piece!
929509
This is an absolute MASTER PIECE! I was fortunate to see Phlip Glass perform The Etudes live in San Francisco, the music stayed with me long after and I knew I HAD to have the CD set. Now I can listen, relax , close my eyes and see his concert once again. Maki Namekawa is the only "guest" that holds her own with Philip and compliments this CD excellently.
4083815
This is such an amazing piece! It came out a million times better than I thought it would be! It shipped fast too. Thank you so much. I am extatic right now!
4458604
I see a great deal of praise for the Cantata Profana in these reviews, and the performance is absolutely stunning. But my heart belongs to The Wooden Prince. Boulez and the Chicago make this piece sound like the towering achievement it really is. The sonorous "night music" passages are absolutely seductive and mysterious, and the massive climaxes (there are several) all sound absolutely thunderous yet crystal clear.

Since this CD was released in 1992, it has never left my top twenty discs or so, and I listen to it at least once a month. Truly, for me, a disc to treasure and revisit for a lifetime.
859842
This masterpiece 2-CD set is really a complete journey through modern day electronic music - Paul van Dyk at his best, he seamlessly brings us up to date on the state of affairs in trance, progressive, electonic music as we call it. This is a true electronic masterpiece, and hearing it over and over again is like wanting to listen to "Out there and back" over and over, or "Politics of Dancing" version 1 and 2. That same Paul van Dyk vibe we have all come to love and respect is present in this work, truely amazing sonic aural bliss, full on club massive. From massive build-ups to the thunderous dance beats that make you want to rave once again, this mix has got it!! Really, you can't miss this one :-)
4829829
I am a huge fan so I can only (with a clear conscience) give this the highest of high rating!  You will not be disappointed!
4526025
Erich Kunzel is a pure genius with this 3-cd masterpiece.  All of the music is masterfully written and is magnificently conducted to combine and form an exquisite piece of artwork.  Classics range from the Battlestar Gallactica Theme to the James Bond masterpiece: Goldfinger.  Together, with the Cincinatti Pops Orchestra, truly beautiful and breathtaking compilation.  You won't be dissapointed with this 3-cd feature.  It is truly wonderful
328197
This track is f@cking awesome! Once you play it, you won't stop! Absolutely incredible work of Art! Thank you P.O!
3041776
I got this CD back in July of 04'. I came back today to see what people are saying about this CD after about 6 months of its release. So much good stuff is being said I had to get a piece. Masta Killa is a ninja in the shadows, you are truly listening to a master at work! My favorite tracks are 5. Love Spell, 8. Whatever, 15. Silverbacks, 16. Masta Killa. That last track with Bruce Lee's voice sampled is the sickest jam. Buy this piece!
2240109
EVERYTHING concerning this shipment, from the ordering process to actually receiving my merchandise, EXCEEDED ALL expectations !  To rate The YellowJacket's... are ya kiddin'?  This jazz collective Masterwork reveals Patience and Polished compositions, crafted upon influences,  the likes of Weather Report, Lester Young, Stan  Getz, Eric Dolphy, while simultaneous and  brilliantly infusing Gospel, R & B and in particular  the unmistakably rich, distinctive Classical  music influences as interpreted by the Jacket's  co-founder and classically trained pianist, Russ  Ferrante. Thusly, "Politics" is a generous offering  of a more acoustic, organic, pristine recording. It  is solely a flawless, taintless accomplishment  of pure listenerphile ecstasy !  And it is that... the sole enjoyment and influence the music has  upon the listener. Give "Politics" a listen. Enjoy and prepare to be moved !!!
3893969
Wish there were more stars!! Absolutely beautiful piece!!!
2185957
I have been a fan of Masters At Work since forever and will buy ANYTHING they put out.  I am also a fan of classics and I love the WESTEND songs. This CD is just as I said...a work of art put simply as that!  I like when someone remixes a classic without taking away the original elements.  The MASTERS AT WORK do just that.  If you seriously liked the westend sound back in the day, you seriously won't be disappointed.  You simply must purchase this CD.  HUGE shouts to my favorite house artists and remixers...put simply:THE MASTERS AT WORK!You've done it again!  Bravo!
3517301
Among the many recordings of this work that I have heard, I have to surprisingly admit that this one is heads and shoulders above its competitors, even the several conducted  by Bernstein.  I say this for two reasons. First, Boulez wipes away all of the  unnecessary emotional emphasis so often applied by other conductors , and lets us hear this very, very beautiful work as most surely Mahler intended. We are left, then, to use our own intellect to really feel the music as it impacts us, individually. This is Boulez' masterful contribution. Secondly, the Vienna Philharmonic plays this music like no other orchestra in the world. There are so many parts that the orchestra plays like individual solo instruments. They never played better !!  Finally, the audio engineers are to be given high credit for the overall beauty of the sonics, which brings forth all the assets of this conductor and the orchestra. Every conductor and orchestra wants to make their mark by recording the Mahler symphonies, so there are many, many ones to choose from. This one, however, is THE ONE to pick if you really want to hear pure musical beauty. Be prepared to be overwhelmed.
2568438
This is hands down AMAZING!!!! If I could give it more than 5 stars I would
1977388
I am impressed by the perfect blend of instrumentation and narration Steve uses in this piece.  It is evident a lot of time and effort went into research for the project, writing the music, composing the narratives, and pulling it all together with the help of some very excellent musicians.  My personal favorites are 'Poem' and 'Densho'.  Job well done, Steve!

A worthwhile investment of time and money!
2409340
Mr. "500 reviewer" Turk has no clue what he's talking about. This CD is an innovative masterpiece.  You have to understand the music to appreciate it and critics of this album just don't understand.  First of  all you must stop the comparisons. LX once said that every album he makes  will have a different sound to it.  This CD certainly shows that this is  true.  Once you fall into the groove of this CD you will love it  infinitly.  The music is constantly changing and you are never subjected to  a boring loop.  This Orb cd more than any other makes it impossible to pull  the layers of the songs apart.  They are so deep and complex. All of the  songs are great on this CD.  My favorites are Plateau, Montagne D'Or, and  Slug Dub.  They are so entrancing that you will never want to take the cd  player off repeat!
4206557
Truly the king of ALL LIVE ALBUMS EVER PRODUCED period!  That includes a lot I've heard.  Seeing it live was the only thing that would top listening to it.  I saw it live and this brings it back every time!  OUTSTANDING doesn't do it justice.  Michael Jackson and his brothers are otherworldly on this because their vocals are identical to what you hear on their regular albums - not only without missing a beat -but improving the timing and a crystal translation.  Easily Best of All time!  Bring'em all!
2039954
This is a truly amazing piece of art.  Totally improvised and incredibly rich and deep, this CD gets played in our cars, house and anywhere else we can get it going on a daily basis.  It is best enjoyed as a whole, allowing the listener to truly transcend on a sonic journey.  I would recommend this for fans of Shpongle, Bluetech or any progressive ambient music.  The artists Jamie Janover, Michael Travis and Aaron Holstein have created a wondrous thing.