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Chartware Vol.2

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by: Various Artists

Release Date November 13, 2000

CD-Charts Position 2
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Mahler: Complete Symphonies

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from: Bernard Haitink Symphony Edition

Release Date March 15, 1994
Haitink's Mahler was where I started my search for ultimate recording for each symphony, and the first introduction to Mahler's music was Haitink's mahler 9th which impressed me enormously but quickly disappointed me as I found more and more greater recordings. It was same with Haitink's sluggishly slow 5th and the rather tame 8th which quickly found their way to a local secondhand shop.

Of all the recordings by Haitink, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th still stay on my shelves. 2nd is one of the finest among all 2disc recordings of the symphony, the climax being more expanssive and profound than many other recordings. That is same with 3rd with beautifully crafted and very moving last movement. 4th is wonderfully vivid and the slow movement is ... Read More:

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A Life In Time : The Roy Haynes Story

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by: Roy Haynes

Release Date March 31, 2008
Haitink's Mahler was where I started my search for ultimate recording for each symphony, and the first introduction to Mahler's music was Haitink's mahler 9th which impressed me enormously but quickly disappointed me as I found more and more greater recordings. It was same with Haitink's sluggishly slow 5th and the rather tame 8th which quickly found their way to a local secondhand shop.

Of all the recordings by Haitink, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th still stay on my shelves. 2nd is one of the finest among all 2disc recordings of the symphony, the climax being more expanssive and profound than many other recordings. That is same with 3rd with beautifully crafted and very moving last movement. 4th is wonderfully vivid and the slow movement is ... Read More:

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Mindcrime at the Moore: Operation Mindcrime Parts I & II Recorded Live in Their Entirety - 13-15 Oct 2006, Moore Theater, Seattle

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by: Queensryche

Release Date August 13, 2007
Having recently acquired the accompanying DVD on import, I must say I am looking forward immensely to purchasing the CD set as well and am particularly interested in hearing the extended versions as referred to by the previous reviewer.
On the DVD, both OM I & II come across as raw, powerful yet melodic pieces with, consummate performances from all members of the band as you would expect. The live `energy' of the band ensures that OM II grabs you more so than on the studio album.
Having seen Pamela Moore on the 2004 tour when they played OM I complete, the development of her contributions certainly compliment Geoff's vocals throughout this production and enhance the overall sound. Mike Stone looks and sounds comfortable in ... Read More: