The Gift Of... Music

Nelson's Bible Dictionary defines music as being vocal or instrumental sounds with rhythm, melody, and harmony. In a sense, technical, that describes it all. Meaning inclusive of more than worship music God also gives joy, filling, and addition to life by the gift that good & special music is. Music with pictures or without I recommend:

Andrea Bocelli: A Night In Tuscany
(1997, Video, 86 Min.)

You do not have to be Italian or speak the language to be moved and bettered by experiencing the enchanting romantic classical and world renowned songs Andrea and featured performers Nuccia Focile, Sarah Brightman, and Zucchero, among others sing.
This video features 'Con Te Partiro', twice. Yes, it is that good. You'll probably recognize most of these songs but new and different better than ever before they'll sound. If you're anything like me you'll feel like reaching out and hugging every one never to let it go.

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Russell Watson: The Voice (2001, CD & Video.)

A new singing star from across the seas, Manchester, England, in his U.S. premiere. Reminiscent of the style and with the accompanying class of an Andrea Bocelli only the range in his voice is contemporary, to musical theatre hits, to opera, and very good. Songs from the Beatles' Bridge Over Troubled Waters, Ave Maria, Volare, and concluding with Puccini. Other songs featuring guests Lea Solanga and Natalie Cole. Not only is Russell good he is engaging and a showman in his songs and choices. Not over the top or affected the men as well as the women in his very large audience he performed for equally loved him and were at ease and happy enough to approach the stage smiling to greet him and shake his hand at the conclusion. According to PBS where I saw a fair portion of the concert on 08/07/01 the video contains more footage than shown in their broadcast. I highly recommend Russell Watson and his 'The Voice' Video, CD, or both. It is new so consider the date 08/07/01 when looking for it in stores or to order from video retailers.

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Andrew Lloyd Webber: The Royal Albert Hall Celebration
(1998, DVD & Video, 126 Min.)

____For Mr. Webber's 50th birthday a corp of his artists, Glenn Close, Donny Osmond, Antonio Banderas, Sarah Brightman, Lottie Mayor, Michael Ball, Teena Marie, Elaine paige, a choir, BoyZone, and others, as he affectionately calls them during the program, gathered in London to perform songs from his muscial theatre shows, 'Evita', 'Cats', 'Phantom of The Opera', 'Joseph And the Technicolor Dreamcoat', 'Aspects Of Love', and others. Seeing part of the concert on PBS was like being bitten by the musical theatre bug. It was fabulous. Particularly all of it that I purchased the tape to see what I had missed.

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Sarah Brightman
La Luna 2000, Angel Records, CD	Classics 2001, Angel Records, CD
Both excellent CD's throughout. 15 songs: (*, Favorites) 1) La Lune 2) Winter In July 3) Scarborough Fair 4) Figlio Perduto* 5) A Whiter Shade Of Pale 6) He Doesn't See Me 7) Serenade 8) How Fair This Place 9) Hijo de la Luna 10) Here With Me 11) La Califfa 12) This Love 13) Solo con Te 14) Gloomy sunday 15) La Luna	16 songs: (*, Favorites) 1) Ave Maria* 2) La Wally 3) Winter Light 4) Anytime Anywhere 5) Alhambra 6) Lascia Chi'O Pianga 7) Dans La Nuit 8) Serenade 9) How Fair This Place 10) O Mio Babbino Caro 11) La Luna 12) Pie Jesu 13) Figlio Perduto 14) Nessun Dorma 15) Bailero 16) Time To Say Goodbye

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Yanni: Devotion The Best Of Yanni (1997,Music CD) Fabulous.	Yanni: In The Mirror (1997,Music CD) I purchased this CD after I heard part of it played in the waiting area of a rescue mission. I was not disappointed with the entire CD.
	Yanni Live At The Acropolis (1994,Private Music CD, VHS) 10 songs 1) Santorini 2) Keys To Imagination 3) Until The Last Moment 4) The Rain Must Fall 5) Acroyali/Standing In Motion (Medley) 6) One Man's Dream 7) Within Attraction 8) Nostalgia 9) Swept Away 10) Reflections Of Passion

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Maranatha! Music: 20 Years of Hope
(1991, Music CD)

After I became a Christian I gave up every other form of music except Elton John and Amy Grant. Maranatha!, Praise and Worship music were like life to me and constantly I played them. 20 Years of Hope is my favorite CD which I've replaced at least twice and given. Favorite song 'You Are My Dwelling Place'. The CD, 20 years of their very best. Late or not I do not dispute it.

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Steve Green the mission (1989) I am not familiar with any other Steve Green work but it is trul hard for me to believe the mission can be topped. For some it may be too soft or thought marshmallowy worship in song but to me it is unfettered, joyous, love and praise for The Lord and though Steve Green sings for himself and through the experiences of family and love it feels and sounds as if he sings for me and I never sounded better or said the right words. Maybe Steve Green sings for you too. Try the mission you'll not be disapointed. 10 songs: (*, Favorites) 1) I Call You To Praise * 2) Symphony Of Praise 3) Mourning Into Dancing 4) the Mission * 5) The Refiner's Fire 6) Children Are A Treasure From The Lord 7) Guard Your Heart 8) Embrace The Cross * 9) The Victor 10) Anthem *

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03-24-2005