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Editorial Reviews
Eight variations of Canon in D ? Don't raise eyebrows, this CD is amazing! The Baroque Chamber Orchestra plays a traditional version on Baroque instruments, James Galway contributes a Celtic-infused flute rendition, and singer Cleo Laine even interprets it with a vocal component! Other contributors include Festival Strings Lucerne, Canadian Brass, Plasma Symphony Orchestra and more!
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52 of 55 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Pachelbel's Canon in D is my very favorite piece of music, so when I received this CD as an "early Christmas present" I was really happy.
I absolutely fell in love with the first track, which is beautifully performed by the Festival Strings Lucerne. I am a great fan of Baroque music played on Baroque instruments, so I also loved track eight, performed by the Baroque Chamber Orchestra under the direction of Ettore Stratta.
I didn't think I would like track two, which is a flute rendition by James Galway. Although it does make the Canon sound more Celtic than German Baroque, I did like it, probably because I'm a big fan of woodwinds. I did think the inclusion of two tracks by James Galway was one track too many, though.
I'm not a big fan of brass instruments, nevertheless, track three, performed by The Canadian Brass was lovely and they did stick to the melody of the Canon, rather then going off on tangents.
Track four, variations of the Canon performed by the Concord String Quartet was a surprise to me. I thought I would love it because I love string quartets, but the variations were just "too varied" and they made Pachelbel's Canon, at its heart, uplifting and joyous, sound more like a funeral dirge.
Tracks five, six and seven I found rather horrifying. They are all more or less "New Age" renditions of the Canon and, as such, simply unacceptable to me. Especially horrid was track five, which contains, of all things, a vocal. Cleo Laine has a very nice voice, but Pachelbel's Canon simply does not contain a vocal!
I thought about giving this CD three stars, but I felt that would be doing a disservice to tracks one and eight, especially, which in my mind, are flawless.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By Melissa
Format:Audio CD
I just bought this CD last week, and have listened to it non-stop. This is a must buy for anyone who is a fan of Johann Pachelbel, track number 1 Cannon in D is probably the most romantic piece of music of anytime. I have never heard any thing more beautiful, and if you are not a huge fan of classical music..give this CD a chance and you will be.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Pachelbel's Canon is definitely cream of the crop. It is for all ages and the more you listen to it, the more you appreciate it's beauty. I bought this CD as a gift for a friend. She said that this piece brought her tears, it was so beautiful.
Even though this collection is my favorite, I wish they had put in a piano solo. I also think that the vocalist in track 5 was not able to bring out the color in Pachelbel's Canon.
Overall, a brilliant collection of Pachelbel's greatest hit!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Collection
This is a wonderful collection of Pachelbel's Greatest Hit. I used to have this in cassette format and was glad to find it in CD.
Published 8 days ago by Joe Andujo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Oh, so soothing
I was having a terrible time sleeping one evening after a stressful day at work (I'm an RN.). So I downloaded this album and placed the Android on the nightstand and set it for... Read more
Published 24 days ago by FaerieElfin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Music
Eight variations of Pachelbel's Canon in D are all excellent. This album is very good for adding to several places in an MP3 playlist. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Steve
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great CD
Oh, what beautiful music. If you like classical music, then you will ove this one. I have listened to several times and it is very relaxing and most beautiful music. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Carol D. Pippin
5.0 out of 5 stars
PACHELBEL'S ALWAYS GOOD
THAT IS TO SAY HIS CANON IN D MINOR, AT LEAST FOR ALL OF US ACTUALIZATION, STEWART EMERY GRADS OF THE 70S!!!!!
Published 2 months ago by Violet VisionsPhyllis von Miller
5.0 out of 5 stars
This music will never die. A masterpiece that can be played with...
This music will never die. A masterpiece that can be played with any musical instrument, sung or hummed and will still sound great.
Published 3 months ago by seranil
5.0 out of 5 stars
Canon CD
Great item & exactly as described. Quick shipment. Thanks for quality item & great doing business with you. Highly recommend.
Published 5 months ago by mrs leslie t cox
3.0 out of 5 stars
Nice background music
I listen to this and other classical while I am working. Really helps me to stay focused and shut out the noise around me.
Published 7 months ago by tman1952
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pachelbel's Greatest Hits: Canon in D
Pachelbel is so relaxing to listen to. I enjoy it, my grandchildren soom so relaxed when I play it, and when I was a teacher my students used to enjoy listening to him.
Published 21 months ago by Kathleen T Trandem
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Pachelbel's Canon in D
This is a very good CD to play for relaxation and hear different variations of this Canon. For those of you aspiring to be songwriters and musicians, you may want to get this... Read more
Published on November 28, 2010 by Elizabeth
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