The Most Popular Classical TV Themes In The Universe

Kenneth (F. J. Ricketts) Alford (Composer), Johann Sebastian Bach (Composer), Ludwig van Beethoven (Composer), Johannes Brahms (Composer), Frederic Chopin (Composer), Claude Debussy (Composer), Antonin Dvorak (Composer), George Frederick Handel (Composer), Gustav Holst (Composer), Aram Khachaturian (Composer), Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (Composer), Jacques Offenbach (Composer), Sergey Prokofiev (Composer), Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov (Composer), Camille Saint-Saens (Composer), Erik Satie (Composer), Bedrich Smetana (Composer), John Philip Sousa (Composer), Richard [1] Strauss (Composer), Franz von Suppe (Composer)

Product Details

• Composer: Kenneth (F. J. Ricketts) Alford, Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, Johannes Brahms, Frederic Chopin, et al.
• Audio CD (September 7, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Denon Records
• ASIN: B0002NRRPG
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #256,636 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

• This item is part of The Most Relaxing Series.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wow....better than I first thought.., April 11, 2007

By	Elizabeth "Books-n-Music 4ever" (SE Pennsylvania, USA) - See all my reviews

I came across this CD (from a "Relaxation" series) by accident and thought, oh no, just another compilation of classical music tidbits---and taken from TV commercials/shows yet---oh, spare me! But how wrong I was. Despite its boast of being, "The Most Popular Classical TV Themes in the Universe" title (and because the price was reasonable for a 2-CD set), I bought the CD and was amazed by the quality of the recordings. I was disappointed when neither the manufacturer nor Amazon.com provided a listing of the artists on the recordings; as after hearing some of the tracks, I wanted to buy the artists' complete renditions. My favorite track on this CD, Debussy's "Clair de Lune," is performed so movingly, so stirringly, so hauntingly, that I wish I knew who recorded it. Not all tracks are arranged for orchestra. An example is Handel's "Largo from Xerxes," which is arranged for harp-and-flute, an arrangement which I found delightful and reminiscent of times in the 18th century when the elite held their salons and provided such music at these events. There is no singing on any tracks; it's pure instrumental. I didn't purchase my copy for "relaxation," as the series promotes, for the CD is just as enjoyable to play anytime, anywhere, and especially with a quality headset!

3.0 out of 5 stars Unverified as 'best in the universe', October 10, 2009

By	Nathan Beauchamp "Dakotad555" (Oak Park, IL USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 100 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Are these really the most popular classical TV themes in the entire universe? To make that claim one must assume that we are in-fact, alone. I know for a fact that we are not.

You see, I was walking my dog Mr. Gutsy through our local park to go buy some Twinkies at the 7-11 when I suddenly heard a low hum. At first I thought it was the high power lines that run over the top of the mobile home park I live in, but this hum was deeper and more musical than the static of high voltage. I looked up and saw a small blue light directly above me. As I watched, it grew larger and brighter and the humming increased until it was almost unbearable. Mr. Gutsy started howling and yanking at the end of the piece of nylon rope I use as a leash until he damn near ripped it out of my hands. That blue light was now so bright it was lighting up the ground around me so that I could literally count the cigarette butts littering the sidewalk.

I'm not easily scared. Even when my ex wife came home drunk and angry one night and pulled my 44-magnum out from under the mattress and threatened to pop me in the backside I didn't panic. But watching that blue light turn into a massive blue disk complete with pink strobe lights running around its edges, I have to say I felt a sick feeling in my stomach.

Mr. Gutsy finally got the rope loose and tore off into the woods. I don't know why I didn't follow. I just couldn't. All I could do was stand there as the ship grew larger. The next thing you know I blanked out. I don't know how long I was out, but when I woke up I was strapped down to a silver operating table, naked and alone. The metal was freakin' cold against my bare skin. At that moment what I really wanted more than anything was to be back in my trailer heating up an Aldi freezer burrito and drinking the champagne of beers. I lay there for what felt like hours, unable to get loose of the binding silver bands around my wrists, ankles, and midsection. I'd heard aliens were into anal probing, and I was pretty worried about what that would be like. I imagined it would be cold and painful and humiliating. Let me tell you, it's all of those things and more.

But back to the point: after being dropped into an Iowa corn field three days late, unsure who I was or how I got there and with a very sore backside, I can definitely tell you we are NOT alone in the universe. I don't know if the anal probers that took me have tv shows or what they're about, but I have to assume they do since TV is pretty much the best invention ever. And if they do, they might have some theme songs, and those songs just might be better than some in this collection.

So I say these are pretty good TV themes, but there's absolutely no way to be sure they are the best in the universe. Buy them if you like TV themes. Oh, and a word to the wise: if you ever are walking to a 7-11 to buy Twinkies late at night and a blue light comes down from the sky, take a lesson from Mr. Gutsy and run!