World - Miscellaneous CD - The Western image of bellydancing is associated with Greek or Middle Eastern restaurants, or some form of low-cost home Seduction. The truth, of course, is something different. It’s an ancient form of dance, requiring extremely complex body control to execute properly — and it’s original name, baladi, has nothing to do with the belly, translating instead as “country dance.” But whichever way you look at it, the music on this compilation is made for the dance, whether it’s the satisfying full Egyptian strings of Jalilah and Mokhtar Al Said’s “Enta Omri,” a piece originally written for the great Oum Kolthoum, or the stunning buzuq work of the late Mohamed Matar, whose nimble, inventive playing deserves greater exposure. The centerpiece, however, belongs to Nubian percussionist Mahmoud Fadl, with “Aament Bellah,” a piece written to illustrate the power of the dance to lighten spirits and the oppressive weight over everyday life. At 12 minutes, it demands a lot from the listener, but amply repays it with shards of musical genius from the ensemble, and a rhythm that can’t be denied. The music ranges from the classical compositions of Mohammed Abdel Wahab to folk pieces, presented in a manner that largely runs the gamut of Middle Eastern music. And if you get tired of using it for dancing, it makes excellent listening too. - The Rough Guide to Bellydance (CD)

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A little kink , the dvd is volume one of the voyeur series that explores being a voyeur in its many forms. A little kink is seperate stories about being a little bit kinky and being kinky is both arousing and naughty. In Seduction, a beautiful woman is consoled and then seduced by her handsome

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The story goes that the very happening Pharrell Williams asked music mogul and Interscope president Jimmy Iovine about his plans for Robin Thicke and then quickly snatched the artist up for his Star Trak imprint. Pharrell’s enthusiasm for Thicke — suave son of squeaky-clean celebrities Alan Thicke and Gloria Loring — suggests he’s one of the few who purchased his Interscope debut, 2002’s Cherry Blue Skies, which was relaunched a year later as Beautiful World before fading into obscurity. While Thicke returned to his successful career as a songwriter and producer — Christina Aguilera and Usher are just two of his many clients — a cult formed around his debut. In 2005, there was both the Star Trak announcement and Lil Wayne’s reinterpretation of Beautiful World’s “Oh Shooter” for his 2005 release Tha Carter, Vol. 2, but the promised Thicke album that would reap the benefits was delayed, then delayed some more, and the cult got worried. Finally landing almost a year after originally promised, The Evolution of Robin Thicke is flawed with too much softness upfront, a lazy flow that takes some getting used to, and a downright awful track called “Cocaine,” where style trumps substance, something that nearly happens the whole album through. Still, none of this means Thicke’s sophomore effort shouldn’t be embraced by those who appreciate his slightly eccentric take on slick blue-eyed neo-soul, because he’s still mostly Timberlake for the skeptical set, or Prince for those who pine for the Purple One’s over-stylized side project, the Family. Like old-school Prince, Thicke replaces every “you” with a “U,” every “for” with a “4,” and peppers his dreamy, sensual seduction numbers with brash and horny stingers. The bossa nova noir “Teach U a Lesson” feels comfortable and safe before Thicke’s professor character explains how his student can “earn some extra credit,” while “All Night Long” with Lil Wayne escalates from “All night long I wait 4 your lovin’ babe” to “All night..

When songwriter and producer Damon Aaron debuted his strange yet alluring Ballast for Plug Research in 2005, he showcased his love of folk, DJ club, and soul dressed in glitchy electronics. It was lo-fi, yet succeeded. Aaron has been on the scene playing guitar, producing, and performing under a variety of guises; he’s also worked with hip-hop mystic Divine Styler and Los Angeles’ brilliant spiritual club jazz collective Build an Ark. On 2008’s Highlands, Aaron and his collaborators — including the wonderful violist and composer Miguel Atwood-Ferguson from Build an Ark — weave a romantic tapestry of sophisticated songwriting skill employing lithe, seductive, and heartfelt babymaker soul; sultry laid-back hip-hop beats; and old-fashioned synth effects with fingerpicked guitars, flutes, saxophones, and organic percussion. Check “Matinee” and “Fire” (which would make for a killer 45) that open the set. In each case, slippery beats, naturally heartfelt sultry vocals, achingly beautiful — and simple — lyrics, a well-placed flute solo, and delicate and ethereal synths and hand drums are accompanied by Aaron’s killer guitar playing that is equal parts Americana roots and Curtis Mayfield. The contrast between the tunes is gorgeous: the former is a midtempo ballad where a man remembers and pleads for the return of his lost love; the latter is a nocturnal, shimmering meld of skittering beats and electronics in service to Seduction. Atwood-Ferguson’s viola, played arco and plucked against the popping bassline and swirling keyboards, wraps the vocal in a cocoon of warmth and emotion. “Floating,” despite its spacy guitars and reverb-laden synths, is on the jazzy soul tip, with a crisp yet mellow hip-hop loop. “Clouds” is like Jeb Loy Nichols fronting an all-star combo from Massive Attack and the Dave Matthews Band popping through a soulful jazzy take on reggae. The Matt DeMerritt saxophone solo is dubbed on top of itself to twin the lines for the extra soul effect, and th..

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CLASSICAL CD - For the 150th anniversary of the birth of Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg in 1993, it was inevitable that Deutsche Grammophon would release a disc of his songs sung by the magnificent Swedish mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter — just as it was inevitable that the label would re-release von Otter’s disc for the 100th anniversary of Grieg’s death in 2007. That’s alright: this is one of the truly immortal discs that should always be available. Why? Because it contains all the well-known Grieg songs — “Spring,” “Love,” “Seduction,” “Two Brown Eyes,” and “I Love You” — and it also contains 20 other Grieg songs that are nowhere near as well-known but easily at the same musical level. Beyond the repertoire, there’s also von Otter’s splendid voice — rich and creamy with a well-rounded upper register, a throbbing lower register, and total command over every aspect of technique — and von Otter’s soulful interpretations — warmly affectionate interpretations with sympathy for the songs’ sentimental emotionality and a deep appreciation of their acute sensuality. Accompanied by pianist Bengt Forsberg, her long-time on-stage partner, von Otter’s recital is one of the fundamental discs that belongs on any Grieg shelf and anyone who loves late Romantic art songs should hear it. By the time this disc was recorded in 1992, Deutsche Grammophon had mastered the new digital technology and the digital sound here is as clear, light, and as effortlessly immediate as the best stereo recordings. No higher praise is possible. - Grieg: Songs (CD)

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Enjoy these classic songs of feminine seduction and naughtiness from musical theater now! Titles include And All That Jazz (Chicago) * Follow Me (Camelot) * Let Me Entertain You (Gypsy) * My Heart Belongs to Daddy (Leave It to Me!) * Shady Lady Bird (Best Foot Forward) * That’ll Show Him (A Funny Thing Happened…) * and many more. ISBN 10: 0739050796 ISBN 13: 9780739050798 CATEGORY: P/V/C Mixed Folio VERSION: Piano/Vocal/Chords FORMAT: Book

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