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Antonio Vivaldi Stabat Mater - Nisi Dominus- Concerto in G Minor

20 dec 06

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I find your review somewhat vague; it shows enthusiasm for this splendid work but relies more on personal taste than on explaining the merits of Bowman or Christopher Hogwood. Nevertheless, I recommend "Juditha Triumphant" by Vivaldi, a double CD featuring mezzo-soprano Gloria Bandinelli, which alternates more traditionally melodic parts with oratorios and, for me, represents the pinnacle of classical music, even more beautiful than this Stabat Mater - Nisi Dominus. Bye bye.

Buccarella, Cappello, Costagliola, Diatcenko Settimane Lisztiane

17 dec 06

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The terms you use are a bit vague; I believe that when talking about classical music, having some technical terminology wouldn't hurt. So I only have a faint impression of the effect this concert had on you...how to put it, better than nothing! I liked the part about the twelve-year-old violinist, though. Bye bye

Doom:VS Aeternum Vale

17 dec 06

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I really enjoyed your speech about the function of music, which, in order to reflect the less obvious or pleasant aspects of life, must also be of this kind. I find pure doom a bit challenging; I listened to Esoteric run away but more running away than actually heard, haha. However, I'm intrigued by the idea of listening to a band of funereal music, let's call them that, enough times to understand if it grabs me or not, because I'm sure that it's a type of music that, if it takes hold, won't tire you out for a while. Therefore, your review inspires me to continue the search. Congratulations on your writing style.

Blackmore's Night Under A Violet Moon

13 dec 06

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x Fabbiu: if you take a piece of advice, listen to "Beyond the Sunset - The Romantic Collection," which is infinitely more beautiful than Village Lantern, which as you say, gets tiring. In the album I recommend, there are interesting tracks that don’t become tiresome for quite a while (for example, "Ghost of a Rose").

Pain of Salvation Scarsick

13 dec 06

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Aside from the repetition about how they surprised you, I find your review well-written, especially in the long track-by-track where your enthusiasm behind the actual description shines through. I discovered them recently; I don’t mind them and I’ll go listen to something from this album. Bye bye

Blackmore's Night Under A Violet Moon

13 dec 06

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A lively and flowing review that is also detailed. With its positive and lighthearted energy, it brought me joy, I must say. But listen, if "Castles and Dreams" is the same as the one contained in "Beyond the Sunset," which it surely is, I absolutely loved it, and comparing it to a music box seems reductive: but as they say, de gustibus non disputandum est, and also when it comes to perceptions at this point.

The detail about Ritchie's mother's name is nice, and the track-by-track breakdown in the penultimate paragraph is "satisfying." I need to seek out this album. Bye bye!

Cocteau Twins Four-Calendar Café

12 dec 06

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The review flows, it's an easy reading that parallels the easy listening you write about, but with quality. The best part, in my opinion, is from "As a conclusion..." to "a love anthem for the daughter," where I can sense your enthusiasm for the C.T. They have never fully "convinced me," but after this review, I will try to listen to a couple of the tracks you suggest. Bye bye for now from For

Swallow The Sun Ghosts Of Loss

11 dec 06

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Not knowing the group but being attracted to the genre, I would have appreciated more details about the tracks you liked and a deeper dive into the comparisons with better-known groups. Aside from the generality of some statements (the riffing alone, for instance, doesn’t say much) often linked to your taste and expectations – nothing wrong with that, of course, but they weren’t accompanied by specific details about the style, the type of vocals, etc. – the review is accurate in its choice of words and pleasant to read.

Moonspell Memorial

7 dec 06

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pardon...the vote

Moonspell Memorial

7 dec 06

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A lively and fluent review with a wealth of details and a clear presentation of the genre. The analysis of the first two paragraphs is spot on. I understand that Moonspell are not for me – the adjective "bloody" has finally convinced me if I still had any doubts – but a review done this way, yes! Well done, well done!