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More Music From Northern Exposure (1990-95 Television Series)

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I purchased this CD for music to accompany the digital pictures I took on a vacation to Alaska. What I didn't expect was to become somewhat addicted to certain selections. Now, I frequently listen to the CD in my car on the way to and from work. It is both relaxing and energizing. I particularly like anything by David Schwartz, who is responsible for the well known "Theme from Northern Exposure" (which is too short here--I wanted more). His other numbers on this CD, "The Ladder" and "Mooseburger Stomp" are rousing and fun. I fell in love with the beautiful, soothing, deep alto voice I heard in "Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams." What a surprise to learn that it belonged to Mary Ford (with Les Paul)! I hardly paid any attention to her in the 1950's. "Lay My Love" is infectious, anticipatory and wonderful. Who can resist the walking-waltz pace of "Un Mariage Casse?" Finally, Joanne Shenandoah will surely get her wish with her enchanting rendition of "I May Want a Man."

I bought the first CD and loved it, so i expected to love this one as well. This CD just isn't up to the same level as the first one though. the songs in large part are forgetable with the notable exeptions of the two native american songs at the beginning and end, the crane dance song (lay my love) and wrap your troubles in dreams. unless you just have to have everything NX related, want two good native american songs, or have the urge to try and teach a crane a mating dance, this CD just isn't worth it.

Please don't tease us; put all the music on all of the shows on a CD and we will buy it. Simple as that. There is so much weird music that sets a mood that I want to be in sometimes, and a CD with all the music would allow me to go where I want to be. Only a fool record producer would ignore a request like this!! Thanks.

Ilove this CD. I only wish that there were more CDs in the series. Most of my favorite NX music is played during the closing credits, rather than on KBHR.

I am not a reviewer. That's O.K. , taste is subjective anyway. All reviewers do is give an intellectualized reaction to the emotional experience of a piece of art (in the form of a movie, or a piece of music it matters not, the outcome is the same). With that in mind, let us proceed. We can all relate to the 45 second piece of music that is the shows theme. So I'll start there. The song has plenty of interest. I love it. Ever since the first time I heard it I thought it was "of a style" and have been trying to figure out what that style is, unsuccessfully. My belief is that if you like the theme, you will like the eclectic nature of this record. I definitely don't like repetitive music. And with one exception, this record satisfies. Both within each song and for the duration of the whole record. Ojibway Square Dance (love Song) is the reason that I bought the record and the only complaint about it is that it is too short. After a spoken introduction, there is only about a minute and a half of song. No matter, it's as much fun to listen to as it must have been to sing. Stir it up has a reggae flavor. Someone Loves You reminds me of some of the immensely popular Eric Clapton music. It's the song that doesn't appeal to me personally because of the repetitive nature of the music. Do you like EC? You might just like the song. The Ladder is an instrumental, not as much fun as the theme, but has an island flavor and , at least for me is a feel good, danceable song with lots of interesting instruments doing lots of changes. If You Take Me Back has the sound of vintage music. Kind of a New Orleans, bluesy, party feel. Un Mariage Casse (A Broken Marriage) is sung in another language. It's not something I skip on the record, but kind of a non event. It too has that New Orleans creole feel. There I Go Again is a sweet, soft, jazz crooner type song. Very likable. Lay My Love is the Brian Eno track. One of my personal favorite uses of music in the show, where Ed and Chris are dancing like birds at the end of the show. My limited exposure to Mr. Eno up until now has led me to believe that I, personally find his stuff too weird, but perhaps because of the limited dose here, I love it. The theme of the song will sneak up on you and leave a lasting impression. One of my personal favorites on the record (remember what we said about the subjectivity of music?) Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams (And Dream Your Troubles Away) Seems kind of like a lullaby that doesn't take itself too seriously. Another addition that is best in small doses. Great for a compilation. Perfect here. Mooseburger Stomp was written by the same guy that wrote The theme for NX and is just as likable. And as interesting. Are you catching on that I like the record a lot? Well, My favorite song on it is; I May Want A Man, The final selection. Sung incredibly well by Joanne Shenandoah. It's got a spoken introduction, A song from a woman to a man, in the Iroquois way. It's absolutely beautiful. If you like female vocalists, you can't miss. Yes, I was really surprised how much I liked this record. Even the order of the songs is well thought out.

nx is a really great collection of music, but I would like to hear more of the native peoples' music that they played in the series.

This show died way too young! The music will definitely bring you back to its magic if you were a fan. Even if you never saw the series, you can appreciate the amazing eclectic rythms that can uplift the somberest of moods! The only constructive criticism I would offer is that more Native American flavor be added to both CDs. There were so many incredible Native songs and chants during the show's run, like "Ojibway Love Song," that many of us would love to hear without having to watch the shows everytime. You could easily fill a CD with them. Please do!

I am in my vehicle often, on road trips between Iowa and Colorado to visit Grandchildren and take Girl Scouts to the mountains. I didn't realize what a lasting impression this CD made on my Girl Scouts and Grandchildren until one day the girls were in the car and suddenly all 7 began singing the opening Oijibwa song. They had learned it phonetically, just as I had. When 15 -16 year old girls say, "play the Northern Exposure music Gramma J.", you've got to guess it's a CD full of good music. I like to listen when I drive through unknown and unfriendly bumper to bumper traffic. It is soothing and rhythmically conducive to driving. Not to mention the good Northern Exposure memories.

I love both the NExp. CD's. I would like to know who to write to request another CD of NExp. songs. There are many more songs on the TV show that are not on the CD's. Many that I would like to hear again, but cannot unless I watch the TV show on the A&E network. Thanks for two great CD's.

This album is the best. It has a lot of the great music from NX. I like it better than the original soundtrack. If you are an NX fan, there is no question you must buy this album!