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Laurence Cummings, FestspielOrchester Göttingen - George Frideric Handel: Rodrigo (2019)

Posted By: ArlegZ
Laurence Cummings, FestspielOrchester Göttingen - George Frideric Handel: Rodrigo (2019)

Laurence Cummings, FestspielOrchester Göttingen - George Frideric Handel: Rodrigo (2019)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 900 Mb | Total time: 75:53+59:40+32:48 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Accent | # ACC26412 | Recorded: 2019

For a long time, a large portion of Handel’s early opera Rodrigo was thought to have been lost. It was not until 1974 that the printed libretto turned up again and nine years later the third act was found in the Earl of Shaftesbury’s Handel collection. On August 29, 1984, finally, the work was revived during the Innsbruck Festival of Early Music and in 2019 it’s on the programme at the Göttingen International Handel Festival.

Alex Betto, Umbra Lucis Ensemble - The Lost Fresco: Music for the Anghiari Battle (2019)

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Alex Betto, Umbra Lucis Ensemble - The Lost Fresco: Music for the Anghiari Battle (2019)

Alex Betto, Umbra Lucis Ensemble - The Lost Fresco: Music for the Anghiari Battle (2019)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 368 Mb | Total time: 63:20 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Urania Records | LDV14054 | Recorded: 2014

The Umbra Lucis Ensemble present an intriguing disc portraying the Anghiari Battle in works by Byrd, Dowland, Andreuccetti, Dufay, de Victoria, Hume and others. The relationship between music and war bears witness to the ethical dimension of music and its impact on the human. But warfare is also a metaphor and sign of the battles to which the existence is voted: amorous disputes, moral duels … In a word: the dialectic between shadow and light that which incessantly beats life. Shadow and light that has marked, according to the contemporary chronicle, also one of the symbolic events of the Italian Renaissance: he Battle of Anghiari.

The Marian Consort, Rory McCleery - Jean Maillard: Missa Je suis Déshéritée (2013)

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The Marian Consort, Rory McCleery - Jean Maillard: Missa Je suis Déshéritée (2013)

The Marian Consort, Rory McCleery - Jean Maillard: Missa Je suis Déshéritée (2013)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 297 Mb | Total time: 70:19 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Delphian | # DCD34130 | Recorded: 2012

Jean Maillard's life is shrouded in mystery, and his music is rarely heard today. Yet in his own time his works were both influential and widely known: indeed, the musicologist François Lesure held him to be one of the most important French composers of his era. Who better, then, than Rory McCleery's Marian Consort to give this composer's rich and varied output its first dedicated recording? Their characteristically precise and yet impassioned performances bring out both the network of influence in which Maillard's music participated its Josquin-esque pedigree, and influence on successors including Lassus and Palestrina and its striking, individual beauty.

C.J. Lewis - Dollars (1994)

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C.J. Lewis - Dollars (1994)

C.J. Lewis - Dollars (1994)
Label: MCA Records, Black Market International | mp3 / Flac (image+.cue,log,scans) | Time: 49:46 | 116,3 / 437,5 Mb
Genre: Reggae, Dancehall, Reggae-Pop

C.J. Lewis - Dollars (1994) is a reggae-infused pop album by British singer C.J. Lewis. Known for his upbeat and catchy tracks, C.J. Lewis gained prominence in the 1990s with his blend of reggae, dancehall, and pop influences. Released at the height of his career, Dollars is a feel-good album featuring vibrant beats and playful lyrics that resonated with fans of reggae-pop crossover music.

VA - Armada Lounge Volume 3 (2010)

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VA - Armada Lounge Volume 3 (2010)

VA - Armada Lounge Volume 3 (2010)
Label: Armada Music | Flac (image+.cue,log,scans) | Time: 1:15:43 | 496,6 Mb
Genre: Chillout, Lounge, Ambient

VA - Armada Lounge Volume 3 (2010) is the third installment in the Armada Lounge series, a collection of chilled-out tracks curated by Armada Music. Known for its blend of downtempo, ambient, and deep house tunes, this compilation delivers a laid-back, relaxing experience, perfect for unwinding.

The Metro-Tones Inc. - Get Together (1973/2013)

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The Metro-Tones Inc. - Get Together (1973/2013)

The Metro-Tones Inc. - Get Together (1973/2013)
Label: Clinck Records | FLAC (tracks + .cue,log) | Time: 30:35 | 190,8 Mb
Genre: Funk, Soul, Gospel

The Metro-Tones Inc. - Get Together (1973/2013) is a rare soul and gospel album originally released in 1973 and reissued in 2013 for a new generation of listeners. Known for their harmonized vocals and uplifting lyrics, The Metro-Tones Inc. crafted music blending soul, gospel, and touches of funk, reflective of the era's rich musical diversity.

Gwen Guthrie - Lifeline (1988) CD-Rip

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Gwen Guthrie - Lifeline (1988) CD-Rip

Gwen Guthrie - Lifeline (1988) CD-Rip
Label: Warner Bros. Records | Flac (tracks+.cue,log,scans) | Time: 51:48 | 346,2 Mb
Genre: Soul, Funk, Disco, Pop

Gwen Guthrie - Lifeline (1988) is a soulful R&B album by American singer Gwen Guthrie, known for her powerful voice and hits like Ain't Nothin' Goin' on But the Rent. Released in 1988, Lifeline features a mix of danceable tracks and smooth ballads, showcasing her versatility as a vocalist and songwriter.

General Public - I'll Take You There (1994) CDM

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General Public - I'll Take You There (1994) CDM

General Public - I'll Take You There (1994) CDM
Label: Epic Soundtrax | Flac (image+.cue,log,scans) | Time: 34:10 | 309,3 Mb
Genre: House, Downtempo

General Public - I'll Take You There (1994) is a cover of The Staple Singers' iconic song, reimagined by the British band General Public. Released as part of the soundtrack for the film Threesome, this version blends the original soulful vibe with a more upbeat, dance-rock style, characteristic of General Public's punk and new wave influences. The track was a commercial success, peaking at #22 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #38 on the Canadian RPM Top Singles year-end chart in 1994.

Radiohead - Lost Treasures 1993 - 1997 (1997)

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Radiohead - Lost Treasures 1993 - 1997 (1997)

Radiohead - Lost Treasures 1993 - 1997 (1997)
FLAC (tracks) - 761 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 297 MB
2:09:37 | Alternative Rock, IDM, Downtempo, Experimental | Unofficial Release | Label: Parlophone

Double CD with Inedit Songs, B-Sides, Acoustic Versions and Remixes. "THIS IS A DOUBLE ALBUM AIMED AT THE AUSTRALIAN MARKET" subtitle on the front cover.

Louane - Solo (2024)

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Louane - Solo (2024)

Louane - Solo (2024)
WEB FLAC (tracks) - 276 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 104 MB
44:22 | Pop, Chanson | Label: Universal Music Division Island Def Jam

Louane revient avec « solo », un nouvel album qui nous montre une facette inédite de l'artiste. Elle s’affirme, embrassant pleinement ses émotions, sans crainte d'essayer de nouvelles choses ou de se mettre en danger. Après 11 ans de carrière, on découvre une œuvre dans laquelle l’artiste se réinvente et expérimente plus que jamais. Ce nouvel album célèbre les nombreuses facettes de sa personnalité, lui offrant, grâce à ceux qui l’accompagnent, une liberté inédite lui permettant d’exprimer son individualité. Une escalade en solo, sans filets, à la force de sa conviction et de son talent.

Buddy Miles - Expressway To Your Skull / Electric Church / Them Changes / We Got To Live Together (Remastered) (2021)

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Buddy Miles - Expressway To Your Skull / Electric Church / Them Changes / We Got To Live Together (Remastered) (2021)

Buddy Miles - Expressway To Your Skull / Electric Church / Them Changes / We Got To Live Together (Remastered) (2021)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks, cue, log) - 859 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 314 MB
2:16:11 | Blues Rock, Classic Rock, Funk, Rhythm & Blues | Label: BGO Records

Two CD set containing Ex-Electric Flag drummer Buddy Miles' first four albums for Mercury Records, dating from 1968, 1969 and 1970. One side of Electric Church was produced by Jimi Hendrix, who Miles first met in 1964. Them Changes' made the US Top 40, spending nearly 18 months on the charts. With the demise of The Experience, Hendrix formed Band of Gypsys with Miles on drums; however, this was fairly short-lived and Miles reformed the Express.

The Marian Consort, Rory McCleery - O Virgo Benedicta: Music of Marian Devotion from Spain’s Century of Gold (2010)

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The Marian Consort, Rory McCleery - O Virgo Benedicta: Music of Marian Devotion from Spain’s Century of Gold (2010)

The Marian Consort, Rory McCleery - O Virgo Benedicta: Music of Marian Devotion from Spain’s Century of Gold (2010)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 346 Mb | Total time: 75:10 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Delphian | # DCD34086 | Recorded: 2010

For their debut recording, the six-strong Marian Consort explores music from late 16th- and early 17th-century Spain. This fascinating programme celebrates the rich compositional fruits of the Siglo de Oro’s intensely competitive musical culture. These luminary works, all dedicated to the Virgin Mary, demand performances of great intelligence and vocal commitment. The youthful Marians respond absolutely, bringing hushed intimacy and bristling excitement to some of the most gorgeously searing lines in the history of European polyphony.

Adrian Butterfield, London Handel Orchestra - George Frideric Handel: Chandos Te Deum & Chandos Anthem No.8 (2018)

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Adrian Butterfield, London Handel Orchestra - George Frideric Handel: Chandos Te Deum & Chandos Anthem No.8 (2018)

Adrian Butterfield, London Handel Orchestra - George Frideric Handel: Chandos Te Deum & Chandos Anthem No.8 (2018)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 311 Mb | Total time: 65:35 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Onyx | ONYX4203 | Recorded: 2017

In 1717, Handel was in dire straits. Living in London, his pension of 200 pounds a year for teaching the Royal princesses had stopped, and the public's enthusiasm for opera had faded. Fortunately, he was to gain a new patron: James Brydges, Earl of Carnarvon and Duke of Chandos. Brydges offered Handel residence at Cannons, his newly built palace in Edgware, then a rural area outside London. Set up as a rival court to King George I, he employed Handel to replace Johann Pepusch as Kapellmeister. Among his commissions were the Chandos Anthems and Chandos Te Deum.

Giovanni Guglielmo, L'Arte dell'Arco - Giuseppe Tartini: Complete Violin Concertos [29CDs] (2015)

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Giovanni Guglielmo, L'Arte dell'Arco - Giuseppe Tartini: Complete Violin Concertos [29CDs] (2015)

Giovanni Guglielmo, L'Arte dell'Arco - Giuseppe Tartini: Complete Violin Concertos [29CDs] (2015)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue & Log) ~ 8.99 Gb | Total time: 29:52:46 | Scans included
Classical | Label: Dynamic | # CDS7713/1-29 | Recorded: 1996-2010

To publish this complete edition of Giuseppe Tartini’s Violin Concertos is not only a source of pride for a record label like Dynamic, which in its 36 years of activity has built a considerable catalogue of violin music. This edition is an artistic and historical document of indisputable musicological importance for anyone wishing to have a philologically reliable testimony of this aspect of 18th-century Italian instrumental music, valuable, therefore, for more than the mere dimension of listening.

Steve Reich - Four Organs / Phase Patterns (Remastered) (1970/2016)

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Steve Reich - Four Organs / Phase Patterns (Remastered) (1970/2016)

Steve Reich - Four Organs / Phase Patterns (Remastered) (1970/2016)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks, cue, log) - 186 MB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 73 MB
31:54 | Modern Classical, Contemporary, Minimal | Label: Superior Viaduct

Digitally remastered edition of this 1971 release. Steve Reich remains one of the most important figures in 20th century music. Though he studied at the prestigious arts institutions Julliard and Mills College, by the mid-1960s Reich set about dismantling the very orthodoxy that he had been trained in. Four Organs is the ultimate minimalist composition. Performed by Reich, Phillip Glass, Art Murphy and Steve Chambers, four identical Farfisa organs strike a single chord and gradually lengthen each note to produce polyrhythms between the players. Anchored by Jon Gibsons stoically-steady pulse on maracas, the piece deconstructs its opening burst to a sustained mass of sound - stretching the tones to create (in Reichs words) slow-motion music. Inspired by Reichs early training on drums, Phase Patterns treats the keyboards like tuned percussion instruments: a basic rhythm pattern is played in unison and almost imperceptibly increases tempo to move out-of-sync. Each progressive cycle emphasizes unique figures that are not generated by an individual alone, but rather emerge from the communal expression of the group. Originally released on Shandar in 1971, Four Organs / Phase Patterns is one of the most highly regarded avant-garde recordings in the past 50 years. This CD release features cover photography by artist Michael Snow and is recommended for fans of Neu!, Glenn Branca and Tim Hecker.