Six Classic Albums

If I were to rate this on value alone, how could I not give it five stars? You get an incredible amount of music for a comparative pittance. And if I had never heard any of the songs in this collection, I'm sure I'd have no complaints. But I have the "Percy Faith's Greatest Hits" album; and, although it's a mono album -- or, rather, because it's a mono album -- it retains the mixes done by the original producers when the songs were first released. The song "Delicado," as originally mixed, features the harpsichord of Stan Freeman in the foreground as the lead melody instrument. If you don't own the "Greatest Hits" album, go to Youtube and listen to "Delicado" there. Or just follow the Amazon link to the song being sold separately and listen to the sample:http://www.amazon.co.uk/Delicado/dp/B0059CB4Q8You'll hear what I hear -- in this remaster by Real Gone Music, the harpsichord has been buried by the background instruments, which have been pushed into the foreground. You can barely hear the lead instrument that's supposed to carry the melody.So, despite the huge selection of songs at an incredible price, which you have to like, the presentation, at least on that song, is badly distorted. Yes, it's still nice background music if you don't care about its authenticity. But if you think you're hearing what people heard when the song was released, you're deceived by this awful remastering job. Because my own acquaintance with Faith's catalog is extremely limited (I only knew a few of his hits from hearing them on the easy-listening station at work), there's no way I can tell if the rest of the songs on this Real Gone Music reissue resemble the original versions, unless I locate and buy the originals on vinyl -- and that ain't happening.So, much as I'd like to give this product a higher rating, the poor mastering of at least one of Percy's biggest hits -- and, the doubt this creates in my mind about the authenticity of the other tracks -- persuades me to give no more than three stars.[Update: Thanks to a helpful and knowledgeable customer (see the appended comments), I've since learned that this mix of "Delicado," which diverges radically from the 1952 mix in the "Greatest Hits" collection, is, in fact, true to the mix released on the "Music of Brazil" album that debuted in 1962. Consequently, I've revised my rating to the five stars this collection merits, considering that it offers so much music at such an uncommon discount, the inferior but authentic mix on that one song notwithstanding.]

The dealer shipped this item within a couple of days of the order. This CD compilation was received promptly and in great shape. It was a nice surprise to see so many musical selections on the CDs that were included in this collection. The recordings are original, but appear to sound better than I can remember when I heard them originally as a kid. Thank you for providing this voluminous material of great quality.

Always a great conductor of wonderful music. His arrangements have always filled my room with great sounding tunes. Quality of this recording has been done very well and I am very pleased to add it to my collection.

I appreciate that these albums are available on CD. Records are too labor intensive for me.

The first LP I bought was by Percy Faith. His style and use of instrumental coloring is always interesting. Not all of his recordings are the songs "you know and love," but some new compositions that are imaginative, fun or romantic. To get 6 albums in one set is a sheer delight. An amazing bargain with an amazing "star."

Purchased out of fondness for the past. Alas, my memory did me a disservice. Put it in the "Thrift Store" pile.

A pleasure to listen to! I love to listen to the songs that I enjoyed when I was younger. These are great arrangements, and invite the listener to just lie back and enjoy. Glad I got it.

The sound is exceptional. My problem is that the titles of the songs do not display while playing them in my vehicle.

Good music

I have played two of the discs in this set. Presently halfway through the third. This is incredible music, thoroughly enjoying it. His musicans are nothing less than masters of music.

I am satisfied with this item

A very good collection. I recommend these also

Big Band and Orchestral sound.

Best one yet

SASTIFIED

ok

Nostalgia at its best

Excellent! Great album.

RealGone est un label britannique qui offre de beaux coffrets de musique d'ambiance et de jazz, avec une restauration sonore flatteuse, mais avec une économie de moyens parfois regrettable : ainsi, pas de notices, et parfois des disques un peu chiches en musique... C'est visiblement le cas ici : Percy Faith, à la tête de son orchestre, n'a-t-il pas enregistré de très nombreux albums, tant en mono qu'en stéréo ? Pourquoi ne donner à entendre ici que seulement 6 petits albums ?La question se pose d'autant plus que la musique que Percy Faith arrange et dirige est d'une élégance incroyable, avec des cordes soyeuses à souhait, qui n'ont rien à envier à ce que faisait un Mantovani à l'époque. C'est que nous voici à la fin des années 50 et au début des années 60, à la grande époque des orchestres à cordes, en vogue depuis les années 30 au moins, et magnifiés par la découverte de la stéréophonie. The Melachrino Strings, Mantovani et ses violons en cascade, et donc ici Percy Faith, sont autant de concurrents... La restauration sonore est splendide, sans un souffle, et avec une stéréo superlative.Disque 1 : Viva ! the music of Mexico est un album coloré qui s'ouvre sur une version de Granada ébouriffante, à écouter les jours de pluie, quand tout est gris ; suit South Pacific, une autre perle sonore, encore plus exotique. On est donc surpris par les 19 plages du disque, et les 58 minutes de musique passent bien vite.Disque 2 : voici la suite de South Pacific... pour 5 plages, comme si le disque 1 ne pouvait contenir 24 plages... L'essentiel du disque est donc consacré au délicat Bouquet, un album langoureux, une musique parfaite pour une soirée en amoureux, un dîner au chandelles. 18 plages seulement, pour une heure de musique...Disque 3 : le coeur du disque, c'est la musique du film La mélodie du bonheur, The sound of Music, avec au moins trois tubes planétaires : l'air principal du générique, Do-Ré-Mi, et Climb ev'ry mountain. Pour compléter ce bel album, 6 plages de l'album Exotic Strings (les 6 autres suivent sur le disque 4)..., c'est un peu chiche. Au moins a-t-on une très belle musique.Disque 4 : retour au paradis de la musique latine, en vogue à l'époque : après la fin de Exotic Strings, voici The music of Brazil, une démonstration de virtuosité et de bonne humeur. On est un peu triste que le disque soit déjà fini.RealGone aurait pu caser au moins 7 albums, comme il le fait pour d'autres. Au moins a-t-on un aperçu des talents d'arrangeur de Percy Faith, et une musique d'une rare élégance, qui s'écoute facilement et avec bonheur.

tolle tanzmusik, habe den percy faith von einem eintänzer aus berlin empfohlen bekommen. so richtig good old music, als hintergrundabend bei einem gläschen wein absolut top. natürlich auch zum tanzen.

Il cofanetto di 4 cd contiene i seguenti album :- The music of Mexico ( 1957 )- South Pacific ( 1958 )- Bouquet ( 1959 )- The sound of music ( 1969 )- Exotic Strings ( 1962 )- The music of Brazil ( 1962 )

Stupendi brani musicali senza tempo.

DANKE ! ALES BESTENS !