Just Sit Bach for J S Bach

Advantages: Romantic orchestral music
Disadvantages: Only 1 hour - eat quickly for a romantic dinner

...Johann Sebastian Bach, giant among Baroque composers, was a prolific writer whose versatility and creativity resulted in a wealth of musical works with a diversity ranging from sacred choral works, keyboard music to orchestra music. The CD, Concerto for Two Violins in D minor / Violin Concertos in A minor & E minor, is an orchestral recording conducted by Salvatore Accardo, in which two violins (Anne-Sophie Mutter and Salvatore Accardo) / solo violin (Anne-Sophie Mutter) are contrasted with a larger orchestra (English Chamber Orchestra) of strings and bass continuo instrument the harpsichord. Bach is often criticized for his strict attention to form. Whilst, I greatly admire Bach for his intellectual and methodical approach to composition, what I enjoy most is the harmonious and melodic music that results. This CD is a superb...

MAFARRIMOND 22.07.2004 · Read review
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Back to back Bach.

Advantages: Beautiful relaxing music. Rich instrumentation. Played with passion.
Disadvantages: Not all instruments are from the period.

...If I was ever asked to select my "desert island discs", top of my list would be Bach's Brandenburg Concertos. (I wonder if there's a category in the ciao café?. . . ) The six Brandenburg concertos, each with their distinct quality and sound requiring a different combination of instruments, are not only a delight to listen to but exemplify the intellectual musical genius of their composer, Johann Sebastian Bach. All six are composed in major keys creating and maintaining a cheerful, vivacious collection. The modulations of key demanded by the baroque conventions are skilfully completed and Bach's predilection for numbers and ornate touches are evident. I could say more but this isn't a musical analysis . . . I am not alone in my high estimation, The Brandenburg concertos are now probably the best loved and most frequently performed...

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Dr Bach rescue remedy

Advantages: A natural way to heal and help emotional well being
Disadvantages: None

...Dr Bach`s Rescue remedy has been a blessing for my daughter this year,she suffered from severe post-natal depression and hoped to overcome it with the support of family and friends rather than using prescribed medication. We both believe in Homeopathic remedies and often turn to the Internet for advice on herbal treatments. We have a smaller Holland and Barrett store within easy reach and have found the staff very helpful and informative. So armed with some knowledge gained from www.internethealthlibrary.com and assistance from the staff at Holland and Barrett,Evie decided she would try the Dr Bach Rescue Remedy. Where prescribed medicine made Evie wary,the Rescue remedy was a safe option. The whole idea is to choose the Bach flower remedy that is a suitable match for how you may feel. There are 5 types to choose from,they are...

Sarahjh1 10.11.2008 · Read review
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  Bach to the rescue

Advantages: Reassures and comforts me!
Disadvantages: Taste, might not work for everyone

...♣Doubting the miracle♣ It was around this time last year that my airplane phobia increased to an intolerable level. We were visiting my boyfriend?s family for Christmas ? and I simply could not face the plane journey back. His mother kindly told me that I needed to ?snap out of it? and handed me a little yellow box with Bach?s Rescue Remedy. I eyed it suspiciously. I never believed in such herbal miracles. But I took the box and sitting at the airport, I remember taking quite a bit of this product to calm my nerves. I honestly do not remember if it worked at the time, but I did make it back home somehow ? didn?t I? The bottle then disappeared in a draw, not to be remembered until ? ? I next encountered the Rescue Remedy when I left my somewhat quiet job for a hectic city job. A colleague handed me a leaving present in...

Delicate_Orchid 19.12.2004 · Read review
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Human Traces by Sebastian Faulks

Advantages: Amazing subject matter, well-handled and excellent characterisation
Disadvantages: May be a little long for some - but I didn't want it to end.

...This amazing novel had me gripped from the very first line! I'm a massive fan of Sebastian Faulks, but had been put of this novel by reviews which said there were passages which were too long winded and scientific. Lesson one - read it yourself and make your own opinion! This is an incredible book, not quite up there with Birdsong (my favourite book of all time - so far) but still amazing. I can't describe the story better than Fauks himself so: "The story begins in the 1870s with the lives of two young men: Jacques Rebière, a peasant's son in Brittany, and Thomas Midwinter, a merchant's son in Lincolnshire. Jacques has a naturally scientific turn of mind, in which he is encouraged by the help of the local priest. He is inspired by his desire to find a cure for the mysterious illness of his elder brother Olivier -- who hears...

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Sebastian Laminates Shampoo

Advantages: it has totally transformed how my hair looks and feels
Disadvantages: it is more expensive than other shampoos

...Years of perming, colouring and generally abusing my hair has left it frizzy and a total nightmare to control or style. Sent like a gift from the gods, Sebastian Laminates Shampoo is designed to help keep frizzy or dry hair under control and I am really pleased that it was recommended to me. So much so I wanted to share my experiences. Even though it is much more expensive than other regular shampoo and conditioners at £10 for 250ml I found that it lasts just that little bit longer than other shampoos because I only need a little amount to wash my hair which is currently down to my shoulders in length. When I use other brands, after washing my hair goes really dry and feels almost brittle to the touch. Some would call it straw hair. Using Sebastian Laminates Shampoo won't see dramatically different results over the short term, but two...

xx_wood_xx 29.11.2007 · Read review
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Bach Rescue Remedy

Advantages: Erm...easy to use.
Disadvantages: Doesn't work (for me) and tastes horrid!

...Bach Rescue Remedy is a product that has been mentioned in many (health and women's) magazines over the years. Article after article has told how great it is at calming nerves and helping people to cope with anxiety, and these articles often mention a celebrity fan that can't live without it. Before I tried it, I'd always considered it to be some kind of miracle product, up there with the likes of Clarin's Beauty Flash Balm and Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream, as I'd never heard a bad word said about it. Dr Edward Bach created the range of 38 'Bach Flower Remedies' in the 1920s and 30s. Each flower remedy (apart from 'Rock Water') is made using the flowers or blossoms of trees, bushes or wild plants. The flower remedies are not supposed to treat diseases or their symptoms, but instead, they are designed to focus on targeting...

cerysm 30.09.2005 · Read review
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Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks A Must Read

Advantages: Moving,well written,great sense of realism
Disadvantages: None

...Strangely I was first attracted to this book by the picture on the cover.It shows a soldier standing over a grave.As someone with an interest in military history, especially twentieth Century, I thought It may be of interest to me, I later read a review of it in one of the national newspapers and having liked what I read, decided that I would give it a try. I had not even heard of Sebastian Faulks before ,let alone read any of his other books. I was expecting a First World War story, full of action and tales of bravery-what I got was so much more. The books main character is Stephen Wrayford.The story begins in France 1910.A young man, Stephen is sent by his factory owning employer from England to France in order to try and learn some modern working practises that would help improve his employers companies prospects.He lodges...

murky5 03.02.2001 · Read review
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Bach - The Backup You Need!

Advantages: It Worked For Me!
Disadvantages: Alcohol Type Taste

...{{{ Bach Rescue Remedy Spray - To Comfort And Reassure }}} I brought my bottle from Sainsburys for 5.95 for 20ml. Spray twice on tongue Free from additives, suitable for vegetarians Ingredients include: Rock Rose, Clematis and Star of Bethlehem, Cherry Plum in a grape alcohol solution. { Reason Why I Brought It} I was due to fly to Majorca and I have in the past flights I have taken, suffered from panic attacks. I don't often get them while taking off or landing, but do tend to suffer mid flight. I feel as if I just need to step outside and get some fresh air, which of course I can't. As the seats in the plane are so close together, I also tend to feel very clostrophobic. A friend recommended Bach Rescue Remedy Spray to me, as she had the same flight problem. She had just flown to America and said it had worked...

ailuj34 21.04.2006 · Read review
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Serious & solemn: noble & majestic: Dance & Bach

Advantages: Clear definitions and analysis
Disadvantages: May go into too much depth for everyday reader

...Dance and the Music of J. S. Bach: Expanded Edition Written by: Meredith Little, Natalie Jenne Published By: Indiana U.P. Published: May 2001 Price: £20.50 The Authors Meredith Little and Natalie Jenne are eminently qualified and experienced to write this book. Little is an attorney practicing law. She taught at Stanford University and Aston Magna Academy and is an author of several articles on Baroque music and dance. Jenne is the Professor of Music Emeritus at Concordia University. She has published a number of articles relating to Bach and regularly conducts workshops on aspects of Baroque performance and in particular, the music of Bach. The Book This book was originally published in 1991 detailing the stylized dance pieces of the baroque period and the English and French Suites of Johann Sebastian Bach. In...

MAFARRIMOND 25.05.2004 · Read review
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