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Suzuki Violin School CD, Volume 1 $10.99 Compact disc recordings of Suzuki Violin School volumes 1-8. Volumes 1-4 are available performed by either David Nadien or David Cerone. Volumes 5-8 are performed by Koji Toyoda. Volumes 1-3 now available performed by Shinichi Suzuki himself….

Paul Gilbert: Intense Rock, Vol. 1 and 2 $16.51 Intense Rock takes you step by step through the techniques that will enable you to play terrifying licks. In this exciting presentation, Paul Gilbert teaches you his personal exercises and sequences for incredibly fast and clean alternate picking, 3-note-per-string scales, sweep picking and string skipping….

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David Dikeman’s Command Performance Dog Training System – Vol. 1 & 2 $19.99 Developed over a 20 year period, The “Dikeman Method” has been recognized as a practical and effective traing tool by Veterinarians and leading dog proffesionals. David’s common sense approach will enable you to confidently train your dog, quickly and easily….

Rapier For The Stage And Screen: The De Longis Method Volumes I & II $17.00 For actors who wish to increase their skills and hobbyists who want to further their appreciation of choreographed swordplay, this video teaches Mr. De Longis’ unique style of stage and film swordfighting in short, sequential, easy to follow lessons. The video includes parries, cuts and thrusts, basic and advanced footwork and emphacizes safety and skill….

Implementing Self-directed Work Teams: The Breakthrough Method for Increasing Productivity, Sparking Innovation and Reducing Costs Vol 1-3 $42.80 …

Egoscue: Pain Free Workout Series Vol. 1 and 2 $17.43 PAIN FREE WORKOUT SERIES VOL 1 & 2 – DVD Movie…

Physique 57 3 Disc Workout Series Volume 2 $49.95 The Wait is Finally Over… Physique 57 is proud to announce its new DVD Workout Series Volume 2. An energetic three-DVD set starring Tanya Becker, Creator of the Physique 57 technique, and Shelly Knight, Physique 57′s Director of Training, West Coast, along with a great mix of Physique 57 instructors and clients. The three-disc DVD Series that produces rapid, obvious results includes: Classic …

Beginning Banjo Volume 1 $20.72 If you’ve never played banjo before, this is the place to start! We teach you all the basics of Scruggs-style three-finger bluegrass banjo picking. We use no tablature because each tune is explained note-by-note. Develop your ear as you learn to play. It’s easy the Murphy Method way! No Tab. Tunes include Banjo In The Hollow, Cripple Creek, Cumberland Gap, Foggy Mountain Breakdown, and John Hardy….

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Bach: 6 Cello Suites, Vol. 1 $16.98 Though only resurrected by Pablo Casals in the early part of the last century, the Six Suites for Solo Cello of J.S. Bach have been catapulted to an almost deified position within the cello repertoire; as such, they are among the most frequently recorded (and frequently debated) of Bach’s works. Cellists and even historians are rarely in agreement as to the “proper” method of performance, or even the exact instrument that Bach had in mind when he composed the suites. Cellists continuously record the suites, and some artists even make multiple recordings throughout their career as their relationship with them changes. What this all comes down to for listeners is a matter of personal preference in style and approach. For listeners on the fence, or for those who are still unfamiliar with these magnificent compositions, this recording of the first three suites by cellist Martin Zeller is an excellent place to start. Zeller’s approach is neither strictly Baroque “period practice,” nor does he play with the overt and overdone romanticizing that other misguided cellists have chosen to employ. Rather, Zeller maintains the Baroque sensibility while allowing for some well-timed and appropriate rubato, subtle changes in rhythm, greater dynamic variability, and just a hint of romantic stylization. Perhaps the most enjoyable aspect of this disc, however, is its exceptional sound quality. Though recorded in a church, there’s no trace of the boomy, overly reverberant quality that exists on many church recordings of the suites. Rather, listeners are surrounded by an unadulterated account of Zeller’s powerful, warm, rich sound. ~ Mike D. Brownell, Rovi

Blackout! Vol. 2 $15.98 With each having individual obligations all over the place, it took ten years for Method Man and Redman to record a follow-up to 1999′s beloved Blackout!, but one listen and you’d think it had only been ten days. Interplay during the intro proves that none of the chemistry is lost, then the slow-grinding “I’m Dope Ni**a” declares that happy and horribly high days are here again, with mentions of Club Nouveau plus Tango & Cash putting a date stamp on the duo. Their fine vintage is displayed two tracks later when “Dangerous MCees” spits “Even Herbie Hancock know where to Rockit” over a beat that’s identifiably Erick Sermon. It’s topped by the Phyllis Hyman loop Pete Rock cuts for the preceding track, “A-Yo,” a superior weekend anthem featuring Saukrates from Redman’s Gilla House group. With the sound of the South having exploded since the first Blackout!, the hypnotic highlight “City Lights” with guest Bun B plus a UGK sample is identifiable as post-2000. Also of its time is the dreaded Auto-Tune device, which corrects some pitch here and there, although its polish is negated on “I Know Sumptn” by the very Redman lyric “Check my bowel baby/This is the mother load.” Mentions of riding jet skis on land and all sorts of other absurdities sit next to innovative viewpoints on sleaze, then “Dis Iz 4 All My Smokers” does the weed song right as the blunt brothers roll over a DJ Scratch track that sounds heavily influenced by RZA. Speaking of Wu-Tang members, Raekwon and Ghostface appear on the key cut “Four Minutes to Lock Down,” an intense barrage of Shaolin lyrics that helps anchor an album that’s often just a party on wax. The original deserves the top spot, but think of this as the Godfather Part II of reckless boom-bap rap and you’ve got an idea of how well this Blackout! satisfies. ~ David Jeffries, Rovi

Blackout! Vol. 2 $14.99 With each having individual obligations all over the place, it took ten years for Method Man and Redman to record a follow-up to 1999′s beloved Blackout!, but one listen and you’d think it had only been ten days. Interplay during the intro proves that none of the chemistry is lost, then the slow-grinding “I’m Dope Ni**a” declares that happy and horribly high days are here again, with mentions of Club Nouveau plus Tango & Cash putting a date stamp on the duo. Their fine vintage is displayed two tracks later when “Dangerous MCees” spits “Even Herbie Hancock know where to Rockit” over a beat that’s identifiably Erick Sermon. It’s topped by the Phyllis Hyman loop Pete Rock cuts for the preceding track, “A-Yo,” a superior weekend anthem featuring Saukrates from Redman’s Gilla House group. With the sound of the South having exploded since the first Blackout!, the hypnotic highlight “City Lights” with guest Bun B plus a UGK sample is identifiable as post-2000. Also of its time is the dreaded Auto-Tune device, which corrects some pitch here and there, although its polish is negated on “I Know Sumptn” by the very Redman lyric “Check my bowel baby/This is the mother load.” Mentions of riding jet skis on land and all sorts of other absurdities sit next to innovative viewpoints on sleaze, then “Dis Iz 4 All My Smokers” does the weed song right as the blunt brothers roll over a DJ Scratch track that sounds heavily influenced by RZA. Speaking of Wu-Tang members, Raekwon and Ghostface appear on the key cut “Four Minutes to Lock Down,” an intense barrage of Shaolin lyrics that helps anchor an album that’s often just a party on wax. The original deserves the top spot, but think of this as the Godfather Part II of reckless boom-bap rap and you’ve got an idea of how well this Blackout! satisfies. ~ David Jeffries, Rovi

Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai: The Album $9.99 Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai [Japanese Version] is prime RZA unlike the more widely available version of the soundtrack. The beats are stripped down and clean, each with a samurai twinge to them. The album stands alone very well not just as a DJ tool but for good hip-hop instrumentals. The quality of RZA’s beats and the overall flow of the album really make it inexcusable that this version of the soundtrack wasn’t more widely available. RZA’s widely praised work on Kill Bill, Vol. 1 may be the reason the album is finally being made accessible outside of Japan. It also makes you wonder if post-Kill Bill this would be the official soundtrack to Ghost Dog. All of the instrumentals have the crisp funkiness that fans of Wu-Tang will be familiar with. RZA has always had a cinematic feel to his music, but it’s only through the instrumentals that it can fully be appreciated. One of the few vocal tracks on the album, “Fast Shadow,” features Wu-Tang Clan doing a freestyle. The rhymes fit the beat and flow, but the mixing of the song takes away from what would be a standout track on the album. Some of the vocals are distorted, but you can still hear Method Man flow and pause perfectly to the beat. RZA made great music for Ghost Dog, but it is too bad that so few people got to hear it. ~ Matt Whalley, Rovi

H? tel Costes, Vol. 4: Quatre $19.98 The Hotel Costes series continues to compile darkly attractive lounge music for listeners with an ear open to the sounds of percussive drum’n'bass. Many of St? phane Pompougnac’s picks revolve around the Thievery Corporation sound (Imada, Gotan Project, Dublex Inc.), serrated breakbeats quietly slamming into intelligible jazz and emphasis-free house music. Early on, there’s little beating the Method’s “I’ve Got a Cat.” A taut production and cheerful, simplistic female vocals — the title includes every piece of lyric — float over what can realistically be described as a slide guitar gurgling salt water. With its adaptable selection, Hotel Costes, Vol. 4 rolls over much of its competition; it’s never too stern and it’s compiled with a light, often unmixed touch. ~ Dean Carlson, Rovi

Remixes, Vol. 2: 81-11 $44.98 Remixes 2: 81-11, an inevitable sequel, contains a handful of early remixes not contained on Remixes 81-04, as well as a dozen selections from the Playing the Angel (2005) and Sounds of the Universe (2009) singles, and is filled out with 14 newly commissioned remixes. Among the older highlights are Francois Kevorkian’s percussive ? Dub in My Eyes? mix of ? World in My Eyes? (which also resembles a muscular version of Kraftwerk? s ? The Telephone Call,? a track he happened to mix four years prior) and the Tim Simenon/Mark Saunders mix of ? Strangelove? (a radical overhaul that nonetheless sticks to the original? s core elements). For the Angel and Universe singles, the group held up its reputation of seeking diverse and cutting-edge producers, from Stuart Price (as Jacques Lu Cont) to Efdemin, for remix duties. Most of these later mixes can be polarizing for DM fans, as they reflect the course taken by ? remix culture? throughout the 2000s; they are less like true remixes and more like brand-new productions with heavily treated snatches of Dave Gahan’s vocals. This remains all the more true for the 2011 mixes, granted by the loved-or-hated likes of Eric Prydz (of Steve Winwood-sampling ? Call on Me? fame) and international pop-chart overlords Stargate. More likely to keep the fans? ears perked: new mixes from ex-members Vince Clarke and Alan Wilder. Clarke? s ? Behind the Wheel? is wonderfully sleek and slightly ominous, while Wilder? s ? In Chains? is all dark ambience until the three-minute mark, when it gradually ascends into a meticulously layered grind. Once again, the compilation was offered on CD in three-disc and one-disc sets. The latter is more like a sampler with no discernible method to the selection process, and those who take that option will miss out on the Clarke and Wilder mixes, as well as numerous highlights. ~ Andy Kellman, Rovi

Sci-Fi, Vol. 2 $5.99 Features:[None specified]Menus:Side #1 — 1. Roadhouse [11:22] 2. What Wheeler Wants [4:46] 3. The Gila Strikes [9:15] 4. Mr. Smith [9:15] 5. Discovery [12:18] 6. Home Life [3:49] 7. Train Wreck [3:51] 8. Lizard Lesson [9:08] 9. Political Pressure [7:16]10. Ultimate Sacrifice [11:29] 1. Escape [6:31] 2. The Score [6:59] 3. Convinced [12:53] 4. Another Element [5:05] 5. Motives [11:20] 6. Invisible [7:17] 7. The Heist [4:01] 8. X – 13 [2:26] 9. Double Cross [6:41]10. Aftermath [7:37] 1. Military Test [6:08] 2. Doc Martin [8:54] 3. Secret Research [6:00] 4. Dragnet [6:50] 5. Truth Serum Trip [5:13] 6. Giants [4:56] 7. Bribery [5:45] 8. State of Shock [9:42] 9. Madness [4:18]10. Crazy Like a Fox [4:40] 1. Nervous [9:25] 2. Suspicions [7:19] 3. Call Me Ted [6:28] 4. Another Element [12:34] 5. Beauty and Poison [3:39] 6. Conspiracy [10:00] 7. A New Team [7:49] 8. Murder [8:57] 9. Admission [6:06]10. Dues to Pay [7:39] 1. Experimental Method [4:45] 2. Show Off [5:16] 3. Desperate Act [8:09] 4. Donor Search [3:27] 5. Union of the Damned [7:10] 6. Old Friends [5:52] 7. Pageant [2:53] 8. Trust Me [7:10] 9. Mutant Revenge [10:09]10. Death’s Release [2:36]

USED: Pollen: The Swarm, Pt. 3 $5.99 Since the first installment in 1998, the Swarm compilation series has been synonymous with the Wu B-teamers, phoned-in contributions from core members, and few and far between hidden gems (think Ruthless Bastards and Ghost’s “Cobra Clutch” off of Vol. 1). Pollen: The Swarm, Pt. Three follows this formula to a T. Throughout the 15-deep track list, we get ample offerings from refugees from second-tier Wu-Tang outfits like Killarmy and Sunz of Man as well as a new set of Shaolin upstarts, while Method Man, the RZA, and the GZA are present on a handful of disappointing cuts. The one aptly titled track credited to the Wu-Tang Clan, “Tang Clan-Assed Out,” feels haphazardly thrown together, with Meth providing perhaps the most cringe-worthy verse of his career before the GZA brings in a promising racial-profiling narrative that fades out almost as soon as it starts. Elsehwere, the RZA’s vocals on the one Bobby Digital cut, “You Must Be Dreaming,” were surely recorded while he was suffering from the flu. Undoubtedly, there’s plenty to dislike about this compilation and, among all the flotsam and jetsam, the Killah Priest/Remedy collaboration joint, “The Testimony,” succeeds in standing out as especially bad. Still, Pollen does hold at least two gems. The Wu’s most reliable founding member manages to come through; Ghostface alongside his Theodore Unit brethren Trife, and Solomon Childs delivers a short but sweet street-banger with “Smooth Sailing.” While the undeniably ill rapport between Remedy and Jo Jo Pelligrino on “Transportin’” recalls Ghost and Rae’s best circa 1995 drug trafficking vignettes. ~ Matt Rinaldi, Rovi

USED: Sound Design, Vol. 1 $6.99 The first thing you might notice about Marques Wyatt’s first high-profile mix CD, following his underground 1998 mix on Masterton, is his economic use of records. Unlike most mixes that tally up 20 or so tracks, this CD is a lean 14. No matter, since Wyatt wisely chooses songs that change and grow on their own as the minutes between mixes peel by. He quickly marks off the three main styles of house found in his flight case, with jazzy, Latin, and tribal each represented on “Ain’t No Running Away,” “Sole on Your Shoes,” and “Let It Ride,” respectively. From there, Wyatt expertly moves back and forth between these distinct yet connected styles, meaning that with every few minutes comes a new vibe to groove on. This is perfect for house fans who like their tracks catchy and memorable. Unfortunately, this method has the tendency to remove the trance-inducing properties that extended periods of repetitive beats can possess. And occasionally the mixing itself suffers from excessive shifting of the gears. But this is really a minor complaint when faced with such stellar selections such as Solee’s “Beau Mot Plage,” which, even in this heartier Freeform Five mix, remains one of the most unique and sublime tracks in all of electronic music’s history. Wyatt might just want to spend a little more time on connecting the dots, even if those dots are all shining diamonds of their own. ~ Joshua Glazer, Rovi

USED: UNITED DJ’S OF AMERICA998 $4.99 Resident Los Angeles DJ and Crystal Method remixer lurches around on a lot of glockenspiel trance which at least makes an effort amidst the progressive-friendly smog of southern California. Synchro’s “Power On” is all fraught vocals and flangey roundabouts, but for some reason it works. Same with Taylor’s own “Slide” — probably thanks to a sense of Orbital muso leanings and some lanky charm this side of a beaming dim-wit still wearing surgical masks all over his head. Superficial, plastic — like L.A. itself — but United DJ’s of America, Vol. 10 still shows that American dance music doesn’t have to be as insipid as documentaries like Better Living Through Circuitry might indicate. ~ Dean Carlson, All Music Guide

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