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| The Movie Album Classical Pictures; John Bayless | 
 enlarge | Artists: John Bayless, Luis Enrique Bacalov, Giacomo Puccini, Michel Legrand, Joaquin Rodrigo, Nino Rota, John Williams, James Horner, Sergey Rachmaninov, Harold Arlen
Label: Angel Records
Category: Music
List Price: $16.98
Buy New: $11.12
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (5 reviews)
Sales Rank: 45229
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 55560
UPC: 724355556028
EAN: 0724355556028
ASIN: B000002SLY
Release Date: November 19, 1996
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Tracks:
| • | Il Postino, From The Postman - Visi d'Arte, From Tosca | | • | El Canto de Ensarria - The Summer Knows, From Summer Of '42 - Concierto de Aranjuez, 2nd Movement | | • | A Time For Us, Love Theme From Romeo And Juliet- Adagio In G Minor | | • | Theme From Schindler's List - Prelude In C-Sharp Minor - Hatikva (Interlude) | | • | Somewhere Out There, From An American Tail - Rhapsody On A Theme Of Paganini Variations No.18 | | • | When I fall In Love, From Sleepless In Seattle - Liebestraume | | • | Moon River, From Breakfast At Tiffany's - Piano Concerto No.2, 1st Movement | | • | Beauty And The Beast, From Beauty And The Beast - Prayer From Hansel And Gretel | | • | Over The Rainbow, From The Wizard Of Oz - Legends |
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| Customer Reviews:
Very moving masterfully played-- goose bumps and all April 27, 2008
Bayless is very versatile. He is the kind of player that is a master improviser and dances with his music dynamically. He's very creative and a virtuoso player.
The only "critique" of this album I would say is the somewhat synthesized sounding drums and percussion which starts in the middle of some of the pieces.. To me it sounds kinda cheesy.. but this album was produced in the mid 90's and maybe that was more hip then. I like the music to be raw and as natural as possible.
Other than that, it's excellent, super soothing and more inspiring than your average "relaxing" music.
Wonderful, sensitive playing.... November 1, 2003
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Ah, reader, consider this album. I have been listening to Bayless music for years, from Bach Meets the Beatles to his crazy happy birthday album in a dozen styles (Stravinsky's Rite of Birthday, a favorite), but this one has something special going on. The playing is so beautifully, and sensitively played that one is really swept away by the original movie tune, interwound with a classical piece, so seamless and amazing. One of my all-time favorite albums.
John Bayless is awesome October 13, 2003
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
He's such a great talent, I was lucky enough to meet him almost 2 years ago. I got this CD autographed! :) He was such a nice person and performed so well on the stage. Buy this album, it's really awesome!
The One CD in My Collection I Never Tire of Listening To March 24, 2001
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
John Bayless had a vision for this album---to combine the most beautiful classical pieces along with the most romantic and engaging movie themes of all time. The arrangements and the way in which he weaves the varous pieces together, sometimes playing both themes simultaneously, are incredible. They lift you up and carry you away. The various instrumental additions (such as the guitar in track 2, drums in track 6, strings in track 5, the sound of the wind in track 4) add just the right touch---lightly sprinkled in when needed. As a professional pianist myself, I also appreciate his considerable technique and the emotion with which he infuses his music. Anyone who likes classical music and movies should own this CD. Anyone who has friends who like classical music and movies should purchase this CD for them. They will love you for it. It is my favorite CD. I never tire of listening to it.
Gorgeous arrangements. Very dramatic and melodic. November 16, 1999
16 out of 16 found this review helpful
Don't be scared off by the "clown-like" picture on the cover. This album, by a true piano virtuoso/arranger, blends familiar movie and light classical melodies together into unique arrangements. Every time it's been on while I have guests, someone always asks "What's that beautiful music?"
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