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Title: Turn Your Radio On

Subtitle: The Stories Behind Gospel Music's All-Time Greatest Songs

Author: Ace Collins

Narrator: Eric Turner

Format: Unabridged

Length: 8 hrs and 50 mins

Language: English

Release date: 02-01-10

Publisher: Zondervan

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 4 votes

Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music

Publisher's Summary:

Turn Your Radio On tells the fascinating stories behind gospel music's most unforgettable songs, including "Amazing Grace", "The Battle Hymn of the Republic", "He Touched Me", "I'll Fly Away", "Were You There?" and many more.

These are the songs that have shaped our faith and brought us joy.

You'll find out: what famous song traces back to a sailor's desperate prayer; what Bill Gaither tune was recorded by Elvis Presley in 1969 - and won a Grammy; what song was born during a carriage ride through Washington, D.C., at the onset of the Civil War.

Turn Your radio On is an inspiring journey through the songs that are part of the roots of our faith today.

Members Reviews:

Not what I expected

I enjoy gospel music and thought this would be a good way to get to know the history and artists.

Unfortunately beyond the first couple songs (Amazing Grace & Battle Hymn of the Republic) I didn't know the music so the stories behind them were not that interesting.

If a version of the songs was included at the beginning of each chapter this would have been far more interesting.

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Title: Metallica and Philosophy

Subtitle: A Crash Course in Brain Surgery

Author: William Irwin

Narrator: Jeff Preston

Format: Unabridged

Length: 10 hrs and 59 mins

Language: English

Release date: 12-31-09

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 14 votes

Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music

Publisher's Summary:

Hit the lights and jump in the fire, you're about to enter the School of Rock! Today's lecture will be a crash course in brain surgery. This hard and fast lesson is taught by instructors who graduated from the old school...they actually paid $5.98 for The $5.98 EP. But back before these philosophy professors cut their hair, they were lieutenants in the Metal Militia.

Members Reviews:

nonsence

if you are a metalice fan then this book is not for you, its way to deep and uninteresting. and misses the point.

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Title: You Must Remember This

Subtitle: Classic Songs from World War Two and the Stories Behind Them

Author: Maurice Sellar, Steven Seidenberg, Lou Jones

Narrator: Alan Howard

Format: Abridged

Length: 2 hrs and 22 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-05-09

Publisher: Hachette Audio UK

Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music

Publisher's Summary:

Remembering songs from the radio, from dance bands and music halls, from the popular films of the period, and from the ENSA tours that took British entertainers to the troops, this audiobook recaptures the spirit of the World War II years through the music and songs. It includes information about the legendary entertainers of the era, along with 23 full-length original recordings of the songs they made famous.

These songs, moving and inspiring in equal measure, allow a glimpse into a world at war and the heroic effort of the British people that eventually brought victory and peace.

Songs include: We'll Meet Again, The White Cliffs of Dover, In The Mood and Lili Marlene.

Members Reviews:

Memory Lane

Will we ever learn as warlike gestures are still being practised by our so-called leaders.

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Title: Soul Symphony of Yin Yang

Author: Zhi Gang Sha, Chun Yen Chiang

Format: Unabridged

Length: 36 mins

Language: English

Release date: 11-04-09

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Ratings: 3 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music

Publisher's Summary:

The Soul Symphony of Yin Yang is a powerful treasure from the Divine. It will help balance yin and yang within your soul, heart, mind, and body. This divine symphony can offer blessings of healing and rejuvenation. It can benefit your health on all levels: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. It also can offer blessings to all that exists, including Mother Earth, all planets, and all universes. It is a most precious treasure.

The Soul Symphony of Yin Yang was given by the Divine to Master Sha and Mr. Chiang. It carries divine frequency and vibration, with divine love, forgiveness, compassion, and light. Listen to it and receive love, peace, harmony, and joy. Listen to it and be purified, transformed, and uplifted. Listen to it and receive healing blessings for every aspect of your life. The Soul Symphony of Yin Yang is a divine treasure. We are extremely blessed.

Members Reviews:

Beautiful music

A very lovely work of music. Most enjoyable. Recommended

A Divine Music Gift and Blessing

I believe this is a audio music CD. If this is the CD I have, it is a music symphony with 4 movements with a blend of Eastern and Western instruments. The music is literally Divine! Mr. Chun Yen Chiang is a renowned composer in Asia and Dr. & Master Zhi Gang Sha, is a selfless and inspirational spiritual leader. The music is beautifully balancing and healing. I have this CD playing in my home almost 24/7. My family and I never tire of listening to this CD. I feel joyous and lighthearted listening to this music. I have given copies to friends who also report loving this CD! I just bought more copies to give to friends & family as gifts. I highly recommend this CD! It will bring you more blessings than you can ever imagine!

good songs

I like the CD with all the songs, but would like that the CD could have more songs, this is the only thing I didn't like about it, only 6 has songs, but I hope it has been for a good reason.

Beautiful Music

I really enjoy listening to this music. It's inspiring,beautiful,and soothing music. I play it over and over.

Heart Strings

This beautiful and soulful music heals, blesses and rejuvenates every aspect of your soul, body, mind and heart. You can listen to it endlessly and still find new moments of discovery. The music will transform the frequency of your situation, health and relationship.Tao Song and Tao Dance: Sacred Sound, Movement, and Power from the Source for Healing, Rejuvenation, Longevity, and Transformation of All Life (Soul Power)Soul Mind Body Medicine: A Complete Soul Healing System for Optimum Health and VitalityDivine Transformation: The Divine Way to Self-clear Karma to Transform Your Health, Relationships, Finances, and More (Soul Power)Blessings From Heaven

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Title: John Lennon

Subtitle: The Life, Volume 2

Author: Phillip Norman

Narrator: Russell Boulter

Format: Unabridged

Length: 14 hrs and 6 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-21-09

Publisher: Audible Studios

Ratings: 4.5 of 5 out of 8 votes

Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music

Publisher's Summary:

In three years of research, Norman has turned up an extraordinary amount of new information about even the best-known episodes of Lennon's folklore: his upbringing by his strict Aunt Mimi; his allegedly wasted school and student days; the evolution of his peerless creative partnership with Paul McCartney; his Beatle-busting love affair with a Japanese performance artist; his forays into painting, literature, and drugs.

The book's numerous key informants and interviewees include Sir Paul McCartney, Sir George Martin, Sean Lennon, whose moving reminiscence reveals his father as never before, and Yoko Ono, who speaks with sometimes shocking candour about her marriage to John.

Members Reviews:

Outstanding

I have been listening to this story every morning for the past month on my way to work through the centre of liverpool. I pass the Cavern, the statue of John and the seat dedicated to Eleanor Rigby. The combination is absolutely magical. The narration is clear and correctly paced and the story told in such detail that 40 years of life needs to be spread over 2 unabridged volumes.

I would thoroughly recommend this audiobook to anyone who, like me, missed out on this generation.

Perfect

I loved this audiobook, from the first minute to last. An unbelievable detailed and informative biography of the messed up genius. Listening to this has rekindled my love for the music of the best band ever .

Wonderful biography beautifully read

I have always loved The Beatles but was never that much of a Lennon fan - particularly his solo/Plastic Ono work. And I don't know why I downloaded this book. But I'm so delighted I did. It's more than a personal history, it's a social, political and cultural history too, beautifully written and fast-paced - despite its size.

Thankfully it's no fan-worship either. Lennon is portrayed as a cruel, nasty, spiteful, self-centred piece of work. But also a man who could be generous, charming, funny, talented and a forceful free-thinker. A compelling person who could enthral and appal in equal measure.

Phillip Norman has clearly made a herculean effort with his research. His writing is fresh, entertaining and crackles along. Although there are a couple of moments when he lunges into extremes "It was surely the most (whatever the circumstance).... in the history of the world ever.''

Russell Boulter's reading is sublime. He uses a variety of voices (I love his Aunt Mimi & Paul McCartney - and he even has a decent stab at Rolf Harris at one point!)

As Lennon might say: 'You know, I loved this book.'

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Title: Eating the Dinosaur

Author: Chuck Klosterman

Narrator: Chuck Klosterman, Ira Glass, Errol Morris, Keith Nobbs, Travis Tonn, Emily Tremaine

Format: Unabridged

Length: 6 hrs and 38 mins

Language: English

Release date: 10-20-09

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 567 votes

Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music

Publisher's Summary:

In Eating the Dinosaur, Klosterman is more entertaining and incisive than ever. Whether he's dissecting the boredom of voyeurism, the reason why music fan's inevitably hate their favorite band's latest album, or why we love watching can't-miss superstars fail spectacularly, Klosterman remains obsessed with the relationship between expectation, reality, and living history. It's amateur anthropology for the present tense, and sometimes it's incredibly funny.

Members Reviews:

Brilliant Way To Spend 6.5 Hours

Any additional comments?

My friends and I listened to this book on the way out to the cabin this year. I can honestly say that Eating The Dinosaur made it the most enjoyable car ride we've ever had.

Klosterman has the gift of being able to put what we are all secretly thinking into words. Usually that talent is reserved for brilliant comedians such as George Carlin or Jerry Seinfeld, but Chuck somehow manages to take it even one step further.

SPEND YOUR CREDIT ON THIS BOOK.

Enlightening, entertaining and very well produced

Chuck breaths humanity and wit into his essays. He also cleverly has his interview pieces with the actual interviewees and other clever pieces are performed with actors. Chuck uses pop culture to delve deep into the human psyche, finding existential truth in the oddest of places. This book made my two hour commute seemingly fly by in minutes.

Funny, thought provoking, in the author's voice

Humorous and philosophical essays in Klosterman's own pop-culture-writ-large idiom. Read by the author himself, and in some cases by his interview subjects (Ira Glass, Errol Morris). It's strange and interesting to hear someone reading their own remarks after the fact. Overall enjoyable, and if you've liked Klosterman's previous works you won't be disappointed. Lost 1 star just for being regrettably short, and in need of some kind of cohesive narrative (although this might apply to all his essay collections).

Not great, but Chuck does make you think

This collection of essays is a bit of a hodgepodge of narratives on pop culture, technology, and Chuck's innate observations on everyday life. There isn't a clear flow to the stories, which is annoying but somewhat intriguing all at the same time. He discusses topics ranging from the Unabomber to football, ABBA to time travel, all the while adding his unique flair of witty hipster-nerd humor. It had me laughing out loud during some parts and zoning off uninterested during others. If nothing less, this book will get your thoughts going.

Very Solid

This is some of Klosterman's best work. Like all his good audio books, it is read by the author. Highly recommend.

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Title: The Killers

Subtitle: The Alan Cross Guide

Author: Alan Cross

Narrator: Alan Cross

Format: Unabridged

Length: 17 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-01-09

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd

Ratings: 5 of 5 out of 1 votes

Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music

Publisher's Summary:

In this new audiobook, broadcaster and music writer Alan Cross narrates the definitive history of The Killers. Cross succeeds once again in revealing the fascinating history behind the music in the same compelling way we've come to expect from his long broadcasting career.

Rock on: listen to another

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©2009 Alan Cross; (P)2009 HarperCollins Canada

Editorial Reviews:

Alan Cross, a radio broadcaster and professional music enthusiast, writes and presents this excerpt from his longer audiobook series The Alan Cross Guide to Alternative Rock. In this particular segment, Cross introduces listeners to 21st-century indie darlings the Killers, reviewing the bands background and formation, as well as the creation of their first album and meteoric rise to the upper echelons of music fame, where they remain entrenched to this day. Cross provides a particularly lively performance here, presenting biographical information about the band in creative and engaging ways, and injecting a great deal of enthusiasm into his clear, articulate narration.

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Title: The Pixies

Subtitle: The Alan Cross Guide

Author: Alan Cross

Narrator: Alan Cross

Format: Unabridged

Length: 21 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-01-09

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd

Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 6 votes

Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music

Publisher's Summary:

In this new audiobook, broadcaster and music writer Alan Cross narrates the definitive history of The Pixies. Cross succeeds once again in revealing the fascinating history behind the music in the same compelling way we've come to expect from his long broadcasting career.

Rock on: listen to another

.

©2009 Alan Cross; (P)2009 HarperCollins Canada

Editorial Reviews:

Alan Cross' Artist Profile of The Pixies is an energetic, well-researched audio guide to this incredibly influential alt-rock band. A true tribute to these creative giants, Cross takes listeners from their start in Boston in the '80's, through their college-radio hype, British success, and major influence on performers such as Nirvana and David Bowie. Cross makes the point that even though The Pixies are one of the most critically acclaimed bands of all time, they never enjoyed the financial success they deserved, until they rejoined in 2004 to play a tour and festivals in the US and the UK. This is a must-listen for those interested in this enduring band.

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Title: The Smiths

Subtitle: The Alan Cross Guide

Author: Alan Cross

Narrator: Alan Cross

Format: Unabridged

Length: 21 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-01-09

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd

Ratings: 3.5 of 5 out of 5 votes

Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music

Publisher's Summary:

In this new audiobook, broadcaster and music writer Alan Cross narrates the definitive history of The Smiths. Cross succeeds once again in revealing the fascinating history behind the music in the same compelling way we've come to expect from his long broadcasting career.

Rock on: listen to another

.

©2009 Alan Cross; (P)2009 HarperCollins Canada

Editorial Reviews:

Professional music authority Alan Cross writes and performs this concise introduction to one of the most pivotal bands in the history of American music: the Smiths, led by legendary singer Steven Patrick Morrissey. Cross narration is frank, fast-paced, and highly articulate, while his authoritative tone lends the information presented an air of definitive authenticity. Cross also succeeds in briefly and succinctly contextualizing the Smiths among both their contemporaries and, more broadly, the musical and aesthetic fads driving popular culture at the time of their rise to fame, giving listeners a good sense of how and why this band resonated and, indeed, continues to resonate with so many fans to this day.

Members Reviews:

Read his book- and there are massive errors!

In what I assume is the book version of this audiobook, there are glaring mistakes about 3 songs and which albums they are from. The man obviously knows very little about the Smiths and has done little or no proper research. Unforgiveable

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Title: The White Stripes

Subtitle: The Alan Cross Guide

Author: Alan Cross

Narrator: Alan Cross

Format: Unabridged

Length: 20 mins

Language: English

Release date: 09-01-09

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd

Genres: Arts & Entertainment, Music

Publisher's Summary:

In this new audiobook, broadcaster and music writer Alan Cross narrates the definitive history of The White Stripes. Cross succeeds once again in revealing the fascinating history behind the music in the same compelling way we've come to expect from his long broadcasting career.

Rock on: listen to another

.

©2009 Alan Cross; (P)2009 HarperCollins Canada

Editorial Reviews:

Veteran Canadian music writer and broadcaster Alan Cross delves into the enigmatic history of one of the most famous alternative bands of the last decade. In clean and friendly tones, Cross tells the story of the band's start as a married two-piece in Detroit, the evolution of their unique sound, the internal and external tensions, their split, and current projects. Short but filled with intriguing facts and trivia, this is a great choice for listeners looking to beef up their knowledge of this influential act.