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 Music from the Earliest Times $12.98 Ces musiques du fond des ages. Music from the Earliest Times. 3 CD box containing: 1. Musique de la Grce antique (Ancient Greek Music). Fragments and reconstructions. Performed by Atrium Musicae de Madrid, dir. Gregorio Paniagua. Recorded in June 1978, first published as an LP in 1979. Total playing time: 52'39". 2. La Musique de la Bible Rvle (The Music of the Bible Revealed). Texts from the Hebrew Bible as they may have been performed in the Temple at Jerusalem. Reconstructed by Susanne Haik-Vantoura after notations found in Hebrew manuscripts. Performed by Adolphe Attia, tenor; Michel Scherb, barytone; Emile Kacmann, bass; choirs directed by Maurice Benhamou; Martine Gliot, celtic harp; Raymond Coust, lute; Grard Perrotin, percussion; Pierre Pollin, trumpet. With Susanne Haik-Vantoura. Recorded in November 1975 and first published as an LP in 1976. Total playing time: 38'40". 3. Alleluias et Offertoires des Gaules (Alleluias and Offertories of the Gauls). Pre-Gregorian chant from the 5th through 9th centuries reconstructed and sung by Iegor Reznikoff. Recorded in 1979 and first released as an LP in 1980. Total playing time: 51'33". These three CDs, re-released in a box in 1999, represent Harmonia Mundi's excursion into the world of truly ancient music. The oldest of the recordings is that made by a group of singers directed by Susanne Haik-Vantoura claiming to represent the music of the Hebrew Bible. It is impossible for me to make any kind of pronouncement on the authenticity of this material, I can only report that the notes claim that old Hebrew manuscripts contain a kind of musical (= vocal) notation which Mme. Haik-Vantoura has managed to decipher and then combined with certain verbal instructions on Hebrew singing to provide reconstructions of what old Hebrew singing might have sounded like in the post-Davidic temple. It seems to me that there are a lot of question-marks hanging over the whole proceedings, but the actual recording is in some respects convincing, although I can imagine that the Hebrews were also capable of a lot more joyful singing than the somewhat sombre chant to be heard here. The performers are obviously influenced to some extent by synagogue traditions. Nonetheless, this is a rare insight into music which had been forgotten for thousands of years. The playing time of merely 38 minutes is very short for a re-release. Gregorio Paniagua's reconstruction of ancient Greek fragments taken from manuscripts and illustrations is apparently quite authentic, and rests on thorough scientific research. Unfortunately, the CD version reproduced here only contains brief notes and no texts at all, making listening an even more perplexing task than it would have been with copious introductions. The music is definitely "weird", and this is not only a consequence of interpreting Greek music as atonal, but also, perhaps, a result of Paniagua's decision to cast his interpretation in a sad mould to reflect his sadness at the lack of surviving Greek music. Obviously, much of what can be heard here is speculative, and the use of percussion, in particular, may not to be everyone's taste. However, the analogue recording is, as with all of Paniagua's discs, absolutely superb, allowing one to hear every detail. Iegor Reznikoff's reconstruction of pre-Gregorian chants from Gaul is a highly subjective, meditative work in Latin. Reznikoff chants the pieces unaccompanied (except possibly for an occasional note that sounds like it could be from a harp) and it requires a good deal of concentration to immerse oneself in these strange-sounding, slow and very religious texts.  Across 110th Street $14.98 An excellent police thriller from the 1970s that isn't hugely well known, Across 110th Street is definitely one you shouldn't miss. In a dingy Harlem apartment, two men disguised as cops take down a mafia bank, stealing $300,000 and killing seven men, including two cops, in the process. But fresh on their tails are the New York police looking to arrest the three men responsible and the mafia looking for revenge and to get their money back. The only question is can the police find the trio before the vengeful mafia does? Made in 1972 and filmed in New York, the movie has a realistic, gritty feel to it. This isn't super-cops taking on the world, it's a strong, well-told story about the changing times when it comes to crime and punishment and how race issues play into the investigation. Don't be confused though, this isn't a 'message' movie. There's good action and a ton of 70s style to go around. Leading a strong ensemble cast, Anthony Quinn plays Captain Matelli, the NY police officer who's worked 33 years on the force and has seen the worst the city has to offer. He'll get the job done, even if its not the politically correct way. Yaphet Kotto is a strong counter to Matelli as Lt. Pope, an up-and-coming officer trying to do things by the book. Their methods differ and the confrontations grow, but at their most basic, Matelli and Pope want to get the crooks. Tony Franciosa is perfectly evil/slimy as Nick D'Salvio, the mafia enforcer gunning for the three robbers. Paul Benjamin leads the trio as Jim Harris, an ex-con with no money looking for a better life for his wife. It's a great part as Benjamin makes this character, a murderer/robber, a somewhat sympathetic person. The other two robbers include Ed Bernard as Joe Logart and Antonio Fargas (later Huggy Bear on Starsky and Hutch) as Henry J. Jackson. The DVD has the movie in its widescreen presentation that looks good if somewhat grainy. The graininess adds to the mood so it's not a huge issue, the movie still works regardless of how clear the image is. A trailer is added as the only special feature. Don't miss this one if you're a fan of cop movies with a hint of blaxploitation thrown in. Check out Across 110th Street!  President Bush Said Tomorrow's Going to be a Hard Day for a Lot of Americans Associated Press Collection Framed Art Poster Print, 31x39 $214.99 Art.com is the world's largest retailer of art prints, posters, photographs, and framed artwork. With our huge selection of over 400,000 prints, you'll easily find the perfect piece for your home, office, or classroom. Our art is printed on quality paper. When you order framed artwork, the piece is built by our team of in-house professionals. 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