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Symphony No. 8 : Symphony of a Thousand

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from: Universal Classics

Release Date October 15, 2007
After a profoundly insightful reading of Mahler 2 recorded in Vienna, Boulez again opts for structural clarity, pure subtle tone and delicate textures in this gargantuan piece, bringing out details hardly heared before and, finally, saves the work from its latent aura of regression (thanks to Adorno's verdict): it never sounded more like a perfect link between the 7th and 'Das Lied von der Erde' than on this disc.

In so many other recordings it seems as if increasing tempi would keep the work's immense forces from falling apart or, worse, delicate details are buried under crashing drums and full-throated choruses for dramatic effect. Boulez, who delivers one of the slowest Eighths on record, obviously had thought through the score ... Read More:

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Hairspray

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by: Various

Release Date November 26, 2007
Hairspray is an excellent film with equally excellent music. The music, which was composed by Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman is a complete knockout and the ensemble cast deliver the goods. This collector's editon features an extra disc which features a song peformed by Nikki Blonsky, which was cut from the film, entitled "I Can Wait", as well as demos of songs which did make it into the film and various other recordings specially made for this album. The CD is great value for money and any Hairspray fan will love it! The album also includes a booklet containing lyrics as well as stickers and photocards of the cast of characters. Amazing! :]