The Sound of The King's Singers

VA - The Perfect Roots & Blues Collection (2015)  Music

Posted by Rtax at July 5, 2022
VA - The Perfect Roots & Blues Collection (2015)

VA - The Perfect Roots & Blues Collection (2015)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks, cue, log) - 3.8 GB | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 2.9 GB
21:30:07 | Blues, Country Blues, Delta Blues, Cajun, Hillbilly, Gospel | Label: Sony Music Canada

Amazon Review by Stuart Jefferson
If you're a blues fan chances are you're already familiar with (if you don't already own) some/many/all of these albums. But if you don't own these sets (or have only a few) this is a good way to own all 20 albums in one nice, neat box. The sound is the same as the individual albums which is very good for the various periods when these tracks were originally recorded. The jackets are fairly thick cardboard and are reproductions of the original covers. The outer box is also of good quality. There's a 34 page booklet that has a few paragraphs on each disc, and track lists, but no detailed liner notes to really put this music into some kind of perspective, but information on these artists and styles is available in various blues books/encyclopedias and on the internet.
The Choir of Westminster Abbey, James O'Donnell, Robert Quinney - A Christmas Caroll From Westminster Abbey (2008)

A Christmas Caroll From Westminster Abbey (2008)
The Choir of Westminster Abbey, conducted by James O'Donnell; Robert Quinney, organ

EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue&Log) ~ 253 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 169 Mb | Scans included
Classical, Choral, Sacred, Christmas | Label: Hyperion | # CDA67716 | 01:03:34

This seasonal offering from The Choir of Westminster Abbey presents a delightful and unusual selection of music for Christmas. It encompasses many of the diverse themes of Christmas which have inspired composers across the ages: light shining in darkness; the tenderness of mother and child; the fulfilment of promise; and the warm merriment of corporate celebration. An excellent selection of contemporary carols features the composers Jonathan Dove and Bob Chilcott among others. The richness of twentieth-century church music is illustrated in works by Poulenc, Walton, Mathias and Leighton, and by the heartbreakingly lovely piece The little road to Bethlehem by Michael Head. Skilful arrangements of the traditional carols Silent night, In dulci jubilo and I saw three ships, complete this attractive seasonal release.

The Edwin Hawkins Singers - The Buddah Collection (2018)  Music

Posted by delpotro at Jan. 3, 2024
The Edwin Hawkins Singers - The Buddah Collection (2018)

The Edwin Hawkins Singers - The Buddah Collection (2018)
EAC Rip | FLAC (tracks+log+.cue) - 696 Mb | MP3 CBR 320 kbps - 288 Mb | 02:05:43
R'n'B, Gospel | Label: Floating World Records

Edwin Hawkins was an American gospel musician, pianist, choir master, composer, and arranger. He was one of the originators of the urban contemporary gospel sound.
Ray Conniff And The Singers - We Wish You A Merry Christmas (1962)

Ray Conniff And The Singers - We Wish You A Merry Christmas (1962)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue&Log) ~ 191 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 77 Mb | Scans included
Easy Listening, Vocal Pop, Christmas | Label: Columbia | # CK 8692 | Time: 00:31:14

Between 1957 and 1968, Ray Conniff had 28 albums in the American Top 40. He started out at Columbia Records as their home arranger, backing artists such as Rosemary Clooney, Johnny Mathis, and Johnnie Ray, with his orchestra and was eventually offered the chance to do his own record. We Wish You a Merry Christmas is packed with traditional holiday tunes that Conniff and his (25) Singers wove into a series of medleys. This album has a retro studio sound, which, upon listening, may conjure up images of Lawrence Welk singers strolling the stage, dressed in matching holiday garb. Sometimes melodramatic ("Ring Christmas Bells"), other times, bright and exuberant ("Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!"), it's good, clean fun for the whole family and a solid addition to any Christmas catalog.
The Conga Kings - The Conga Kings (2000) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

The Conga Kings - The Conga Kings (2000)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time - 68:46 minutes | 1,31 GB
Studio Master, Official Digital Download | Artwork: Digital booklet

Chesky Records proudly presents three of the world's greatest conga players' Candido Camero, Carlos "Patato" Valdes and Gionvanni Hidalgo' in The Conga Kings, a breathtaking Latin jazz summit. Renowned for their distinctive styles and blending of Afro-Cuban and Jazz rhythms, the three legendary congueros showcase their uncanny sense of groove on songs like "Tumbando Caña" and the traditional "Avisale A Mi Contrario". Bongos, bass, tres, flute and vocals accompany the congueros, each of whom performs on multiple drums.

King's Singers - Royal Rhymes and Rounds (2012)  Music

Posted by Designol at Sept. 27, 2022
King's Singers - Royal Rhymes and Rounds (2012)

King's Singers - Royal Rhymes and Rounds (2012)
EAC | FLAC | Image (Cue&Log) ~ 290 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 155 Mb | Scans included
Classical, Vocal Music | Label: Signum Records | # SIGCD307 | Time: 01:05:48

Royal Rhymes and Rounds is the King's Singers' contribution to the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the throne in 2012. There are ballads, part songs, madrigals, rounds, and anthems written during the reigns of (and some also in honor of) Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, Victoria, and Elizabeth II. The music from the times of Henry and Elizabeth I is especially strong since it was the era of a flowering of English song, which then lay relatively dormant for several centuries. The composers include such luminaries as William Cornysh, Orlando Gibbons, John Dowland, and Thomas Weelkes, as well as Henry himself, whose rousing ballad Pastime with good companie opens the album. It's in this transparent repertoire that the group sounds its absolute best. The singers' immaculate intonation, focused tone quality, and sensitive musicianship are remarkable.

King's Singers - Christmas (2003)  Music

Posted by Designol at Nov. 22, 2024
King's Singers - Christmas (2003)

King's Singers - Christmas (2003)
EAC | FLAC | Tracks (Cue&Log) ~ 260 Mb | Mp3 (CBR320) ~ 165 Mb | Scans included
Classical, Choral, Holidays | Label: Signum Records | # SIGCD502 | 01:10:47

Five centuries, seven languages, and six singers with 35 years of remarkable experience inform this rare collection of choral music. In the world-renowned King's Singers resplendent voices, ancient and modern choral music comes to life with all the blazing immediacy and timeliness of the gospel of the nativity. With 25 pieces of music–ranging from familiar works such as "Coventry Carol" to the obscure Tchaikovsky piece "The Crown of Roses"–the King's Singers move through this hallowed and festive set with the vocal mastery that only three-and-a-half decades of accomplished work together is capable of creating. A number of contemporary carols written in the last century by composers such as John McCabe, Philip Lawson, John Rutter, and others are balanced by pieces by Bach and a host of traditional works. Lawson's "You Are the New Day," performed with a string quartet, stands out as one of the more notable performances. Like most of their music throughout Christmas, it reminds listeners that the art of music often interprets divine aspects gladly realized here on Earth.
Blackie And The Rodeo Kings - Swinging From The Chains Of Love (2009)

Blackie And The Rodeo Kings - Swinging From The Chains Of Love (2009)
EAC | Flac(Image) + Cue + Log & MP3 CBR 320Kbps
True North Records, TN 515 | ~ 378 or 130 Mb | Scans(600dpi, jpg) -> 38 Mb
Country Rock / Southern Rock / Stoner Rock

Considering the amount of quality music the ad hoc Canadian singer/songwriter "supergroup" has released under the Blackie & the Rodeo Kings moniker – five albums, including a double from 1996-2007 – this 14-song, 55-minute set should have used the extra 20 minutes of its CD playing time to better advantage. The trio – Colin Linden, Tom Wilson, and Stephen Fearing, all solo artists with well-regarded catalogs of their own – began life by covering the songs of journeyman Canadian songwriter Willie P. Bennett before expanding into original material…
Various Artists - Swamp Pop By The Bayou (2014) {Ace Records CDCHD 1397}

Various Artists - Swamp Pop By The Bayou (2014) {Ace Records CDCHD 1397}
EAC rip (secure mode) | FLAC (tracks)+CUE+LOG -> 227 Mb | MP3 @320 -> 164 Mb
Full Artwork @ 300 dpi (jpg) -> 37 Mb | 5% repair rar
© 2014 Ace Records | CDCHD 1397
Rock & Roll / Rhythm & Blues / Louisiana / New Orleans

In the mid-50s, as rock’n’roll swept across the USA, the Cajun youth of South Louisiana and South East Texas absorbed the R&B sounds emanating from New Orleans. This was reflected in their music, making it so distinctive. They thrilled to the sound of Fats Domino, Smiley Lewis and Huey Smith and performed their songs with the bands they formed, while the area’s new breed of songwriters – Bobby Charles, Jimmy Donley, Jivin’ Gene, etc – assimilated the Crescent City style in their work. Swamp pop was born, although the genre had yet to be named.
Circus of Rock - Lost Behind the Mask (2023) [Official Digital Download]

Circus of Rock - Lost Behind the Mask (2023)
FLAC (tracks) 24-bit/44,1 kHz | Front Cover | Time - 62:48 minutes | 803 MB
Hard Rock | Label: Frontiers Records, Official Digital Download

Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the second release from Finland's Circus Of Rock, "Lost Behind The Mask". Circus Of Rock is a massive musical project masterminded by drummer Mirka Rantanen (King Company) and "Lost Behind The Mask" is the monstrous follow-up to the band's epic debut album.