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Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
Over the past three and a half years, Rain on the Land has released two EP's, 1998's "the big red barn recordings", and "good to see" in 1999. The band's music has always possessed a pleasing and contagious sound appealing to many. Young and old have found their music powerful with lyrics of meaning and application. With all the opportunities they've had, they still strive for something more… Whether playing for groups of ten, or of one thousand or more, whether it's close to home, or miles away in places brand new, Rain on the Land's live show has seen many different areas but one thing has always been true: they love to play live and those in attendance agree. With all the experiences they've had, they still strive for something more…
The music they play is of one focus, the lyrics of one message, the direction of one mind. Every opportunity given to Rain on the Land has been from one source. This they realize, acknowledge, and for it are truly grateful. Both individually and collectively, they have come to learn that any good one does is by God alone, and their music is committed to the same, God alone. Every gift and every opportunity they have is due to His grace, and each member feels that the biggest responsibility they have is to use each gift and opportunity for His glory and to spread the message of the love of Jesus Christ. With all this in mind, they hope for something more…
Rain on the Land's third CD release, "something more", is a collection of songs that puts the band's strongest foot forward: powerful music with an even more powerful message. From the driving guitars and intent themes of "Minute More" and "Futile Notion", to the intimate song of true love "Compelled", Rain on the Land is eager to share all their Savior has done for them through music they truly love. But it's not just music to them, Rain on the Land hopes that you also find something more…
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Something More
Ginny Owens
Manufacturer: Rocketown Records
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ASIN: B0000634FY
Release Date: 2002-03-19 |
Tracks:
- Prelude
- With Me
- Run To You
- I Am
- Something More
- This Road
- I Know Someone
- Simply Love You
- The Hand
- True Story
- All I Want To Do
- Be Still
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Producer Monroe Jones gives Ginny Owens plenty of sonic latitude on her sophomore effort, Something More, showcasing the strength of her songwriting. With tasteful touches here and there, Owens lays down a simple yet rich vibe throughout this wonderful release. "I Am" and "Simply Love You" are two tracks that carry a steady yet subtle rhythm, all while allowing Owens's accessible pop voice to bring forth catchy choruses. "This Road" is another example in which less is better, enabling Owens to deliver a moving tribute to the author of her faith. While trying on some rhythm & blues for the title track, Owens gets the soulful message across without sounding trite. Indeed, producer Jones knows how to complement and supplement the music of this gifted artist. And once again, Owens gives us hopeful song-stories that chronicle how God moves in the lives of those around her. --Michael Lyttle
Customer Reviews:
Amazing!!.......2003-08-25
Others have already said this, but it is true: if you are in the midst of a battle? get this CD and then really listen to it. Admittedly, this is not some spunky, hanging around the house CD. This CD will change the direction of your thoughts that day and turn them towards God and how your relationship is with Him. I absolutely love this album. "I Am" is what I first heard and I had to hunt the album down because no one knew who did the song. The rest follows suit. Thought provoking and engaging. You will find yourself singing the songs long after the CD player is turned off. She really grabs you with her lyrics. The music does take a bit getting used to. It's quirky and sometimes unexpected. Still, it all fits together really well and once you get past it? You'll never imagine the song sounding any other way.
Amaaazing.......2003-07-16
Ginny Owens has the most beautiful, crisp, clear voice. Her lyrics are inspiring and very emotionally touching.
My Favorite!.......2003-06-04
This is such an awesome cd. I havent heard her other albums so I cant compare what is better but if they are better than this cd...they are awesome too! I love this cd and "I Am" is my all time favorite song! By far! It has a lot of meanings in it and you can very easily relate this song toyour very own life and that is awesome! I highly recommend this cd...she deserves it!
Love in HIM
Jess
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My Favorite!.......2003-06-04
This is such an awesome cd. I havent heard her other albums so I cant compare what is better but if they are better than this cd...they are awesome too! I love this cd and "I Am" is my all time favorite song! By far! It has a lot of meanings in it and you can very easily relate this song toyour very own life and that is awesome! I highly recommend this cd...she deserves it!
Love in HIM
Jess
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I loved it!.......2003-04-29
This is my first, (and only so far!) Ginny Owens Album! Her lyrics caught my attention on Christian Radio! Eventually I found out her name is GINNY not JENNY owens :) I ran to the store to get this album! I absolutely love it! From cover to cover!! One of the few cd's i play all the way through! Ginny is blind, and her references to it in her songs are an amazing testimony to her faith and full reliance on God! She challenges me through these tidbits of truth! :)
ENJOY!
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- Smart tunes, great playing, Wayne 'n' Herbie . . .
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Something More
Buster Williams
Manufacturer: In & Out Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B000005YLB
Release Date: 2005-05-09 |
Tracks:
- Air Dancing
- Christina
- Fortune Dance
- Something More
- Decepticon
- Sophisticated Lady
- I Didn't Know What Time It Was
Customer Reviews:
Smart tunes, great playing, Wayne 'n' Herbie . . ........2004-03-13
. . . What more could you want? This late eighties classic session on the German label In & Out (who also brought us the great and largely unheard band Roots) features Herbie Hancock (piano and keyboards), Wayne Shorter (soprano and tenor sax), Al Foster (drums), and the brilliant (and largely unknown) Japanese trumpeter Shunzo Ohno. With leader Buster Williams, who has played with Miles Davis, Dexter Gordon, Sonny Rollins, Art Blakey, Freddie Hubbard, Chet Baker, Woody Shaw, and McCoy Tyner, this is a killer band. Somehow, this disc has flown almost completely under the radar. And that's a shame, given the level of playing consistently on display.
The first thing one notices is that Ohno easily hangs with such top drawer jazz talent. He constantly solos with invention and conviction, his tone is dark, thick, and mysterious, and his conception definitely comes out of Woody Shaw. Shorter also is in fine form. Dividing his time about equally between soprano and tenor (and, personally, I'm thrilled to hear him devoting so much space to the latter), he shows that he has always been as brilliant a player as composer. He tenor tone--rich, meaty, hortatory--is unique in jazz.
One wonders why such glorious music has languished almost unheard. The reasons are probably pretty ready to hand. First, the packaging is atrocious. The typography is virtually illegible, the band members' names almost unreadable. Second, this label has never received proper distribution stateside. I believe I picked it up at Chicago's Jazz Record Mart, one of the most complete jazz stores in the country. Third, the late eighties were almost a dead zone for jazz.
What ought to happen is that some smart label like Evidence get the rights to this disc, repackage it, and heavily promote it. But as that probably isn't in the cards, the next best thing is for everyone who reads this review (all three of you) to snatch this baby up pronto. I guarantee you won't be disappointed.
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Search for Something More
Antifreeze
Manufacturer: Kung Fu Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B0000DIJQI
Release Date: 2003-10-07 |
Tracks:
- Birthday Weekend
- Tell Me
- Pointless Emotion
- Learning to Forget
- Counting Sheep
- Hurts to Hurt
- Search for Something More
- Goodbye, Good Luck
- Life's Little Details
- Dialogue
- Do You Remember
- Holding Back
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- they will soon be known
- Fun Music
- Great upcoming new band
- If you like to Have fun then buy this
- You've heard it before.....
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Slip into Something More Comfortable
Asteria
Manufacturer: Broken English
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ASIN: B000M06K9S
Release Date: 2007-02-20 |
Tracks:
- Drink Life To The Lees
- Pet Names And Fake Fights
- A Lesson In Charades
- The Taste, The Touch
- Slip Into Something More Comfortable
- Hold Fast, Stay True
- See You In Virginia
- Midnight Fix
- A Second Chance To Make A First Impression
- Just Enough To Make It Just
- Bonus Track 1
Customer Reviews:
they will soon be known.......2007-06-08
This CD is great. Asteria isn't quite popular yet but they are on their way there. I recommend this CD if you enjoy acoustic/indie music!
Peace
Fun Music .......2007-06-06
This music is upbeat and exiting. It's chillin music at its best.
Great upcoming new band.......2007-04-02
Love Asteria not only a great band/great new sound, great looking too!!! Can't ask for anything better than that! The only problem with this order was that 3 out of the 5 cases I received had broken cases. The CD themselves were fine.
If you like to Have fun then buy this.......2007-03-25
Don't buy this Album if you are boring, because boring people will hate this album because it will make you want bounce off every wall in your room. This album is just plain fun, makes you want to DANCE! DANCE! DANCE! And we all know the boys and the girls go DANCING. Buy this album you will not regret it. Something for everyone except boring people.
You've heard it before............2007-03-10
I'll make this quick....Asteria's "Slip into Something More Comfortable" is a nice effort by these NW Indiana guys but the problem is, its nothing that hasnt been done to death a million times already and alot better I may add. If your looking for something thats gonna be groundbreaking, move on.
Considering the average age in this band, the musicianship isnt bad. They do however show their age with the easy-cheez filled lyrics. As bad as that description is, the lyrics are worse.
Like I've said, their young kids so things could change but as of right now, I advise you to save your money and look in something else.
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Symphony 9: Introduction to Dvorak
Dvorak
Manufacturer: Naxos
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ASIN: B000069HGK
Release Date: 2002-09-17 |
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Something More
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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- “Something More” by Rob Thomas
- Target exclusive CD with 7 new tracks
- 3 previously unreleased songs
- 2 new mixes of the hit “Lonely No More”
ASIN: B00092S8OY |
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ASIN: B000274TFS
Release Date: 2004-05-25 |
Tracks:
- Be My Love
- Loveliest Night of the Year
- Che Gelida Manina [From LA Boh]
- Serenade
- You Do Something to Me
- Deep in My Heart, Dear
- Core 'ngrato
- Without a Song
- Vesti la Giubba [From Pagliacci]
- Golden Days
- They Didn't Believe Me
- Danny Boy
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- M'Appari [From Martha]
- Kiss
- Parlami d'Amore Mariu
- None But the Lonely Heart
- E Lucevan le Stelle [From Tosca]
- Song of India
- Danza
- Hills of Home
- Trees
Tracks:
- Because You're Mine
- Drink, Drink, Drink
- Questa O Quella [From Rigoletto]
- Toselli's Serenade
- Temptation
- Mattinata
- Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise
- If
- Marechiare
- You Are Love
- Fleur Que Tu M'Avais Jetee [From Carmen]
- Thine Alone
- FuniculFunicul
- Because
- Lolita
- 'A Vucchella
- For You Alone
- Una Furtiva Lagrima [From l'Elisir d'Amore]
- I'll Never Love You
- Drigo Serenade
- You'll Never Walk Alone
- Ave Maria
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- O Sole Mio
- Granada
- I'm Falling in Love With Someone
- Mamma Mia, Che Vo' Sap
- Donkey Serenade
- Diane
- Memories
- Donna E Mobile [From Rigoleto]
- Recondita Armonia (Tosca)
- O Holy Night
- More Than You Know
- Valnecia
- Celeste Aida [From Aida]
- Santa Lucia
- O Paradiso (L'Africaine) [From Because You're Mine]
- I Love Thee
- Cosi Cosa
- Torna a Surriento
- Addio Alla Madre (Cavalleria Rusticana)
- My Song, My Love
- Song Angels Sing
- I'll Walk With God
- Lord's Prayer
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Omen
Hana
Manufacturer: First World Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B00005AU7O
Release Date: 2001-04-24 |
Tracks:
- Falling
- Clear My Mind
- Remind Me Again
- Don't Follow
- Nothing Is Forever
- Too Much
- Asab
- Death
- Hide
Customer Reviews:
the voice of an angel.......2001-05-02
How does one begin to describe a voice as beautiful as Anisa Romero's? Haunting, lush, stirring...the adjectives keep pouring out. Easily the most expressive and talented vocalist I have ever heard. Couple that with the gorgeous audio landscape that Jeff Greinke has built for each song and you have an album that is more than music...it is a sensory journey. Put it on, dim the lights, close your eyes, and bask in the glory.
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- By no means bad!!!
- Buyer Beware!!
- Atrocious! Dont be fooled!
- A wonderful recording of some great Sondheim
- I just wish I'd been there!
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A Stephen Sondheim Evening (1983 Concert Cast)
Stephen Sondheim , Liz Callaway , Angela Lansbury , and Steve Orich
Manufacturer: RCA Victor Broadway
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ASIN: B000003F96
Release Date: 1994-01-18 |
Tracks:
- Invocation And Instructions To The Audience - Bob Gunton And Company
- Saturday Night - Company
- Isn't It? - Victoria Mallory
- Saturday Night (Reprise) - Men
- Poems - George Hearn/Bob Gunton
- What More Do I Need? - Liz Callaway
- Another Hundred People - Judy Kaye
- With So Little To Be Sure Of - Victoria Mallory/George Hearn
- Pretty Little Picture - Bob Gunton/Liz Callaway/Steven Jacob
- The House Of Marcus Lycus - George Hearn/Bob Gunton/Women
- Echo Song - Liz Callaway
- There's Something About A War - Cris Groenendaal/Men
- Being Alive - Judy Kaye
- The Miller's Son - Liz Callaway
- Johanna - Cris Groenendaal
- Not A Day Goes By - Victoria Mallory
- Someone In A Tree - Bob Gunton/George Hearn/Steven Jacob/Cris Groenendaal
- Send In The Clowns - Angela Lansbury
- Old Friends - Stephen Sondheim/Angela Lansbury/Company
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A revue created for the Whitney Museum's Composers' Showcase series (and sometimes known as You're Gonna Love Tomorrow), A Stephen Sondheim Evening collects songs with music and lyrics by Sondheim in a live 1983 concert featuring a top cast of Liz Callaway, Cris Groenendaal, Bob Gunton, George Hearn, Steven Jacob, Judy Kaye, and A Little Night Music's Victoria Mallory, with a special appearance by Angela Lansbury. While many of the songs were somewhat obscure at the time, they're rather familiar decades later, including selections from 1954's Saturday Night and outtakes from A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. And though the Fender Rhodes sounds dated, the cast and the performances are excellent. Callaway's "What More Do I Need" is still definitive, and Sondheim himself accompanies Lansbury's "Send in the Clowns" and leads the singers on "Old Friends." --David Horiuchi
Customer Reviews:
By no means bad!!!.......2005-01-04
I like this Sondheim Revue. The performers are good, and I appreciate that they don't try to be "clever" with Sondheim's music. They just performs it as it is written.
The orchestrations are...well...slim. But the synths aren't disturbing, except in Miles Gloriosus.
Otherwise some rare SJS gems are included here. And Angela Lansbury's Clowns is one of the few versions of this song worth listening to (it's not a bad song, but done so many times:P).
Buyer Beware!!.......2004-05-28
This is one of the better Sondheim tributes, but because RCA cut out 2 numbers from the original 2 lp set to fit on one disc, I can only give this 3 stars. I owned the original lp set, and wasnt aware of this omission until after I bought the cd. One of the best songs on the original, You're Gonna Love Tomorrow/Love Will See Us Through with Liz Callaway (among others) from Follies was cut. Inexcusable! There were several other lesser songs they could've cut instead if time was a problem. (Poems and There's Something About a War being two of them) In small print in the booklet it says the 2 cut songs are available on Collected Sondheim. Yeah, like I want to shell out 50 bucks to get those 2 songs when I have everything else on that compilation? If you havent heard the original set, you'll probably love this recording and there is a lot to love, including Angela Lansbury singing Send In the Clowns with Sondheim on the piano. But if you have heard the original LPs, Buyer Beware! Shame on you, RCA!!!
Atrocious! Dont be fooled!.......2000-04-29
This recording is really realllllllllly bad. The songs are terrific, of course, although the selection seems rahter arbitrary. And it is terrific to have a recording of lost gems like House of Marcus Lycus and Invocation. But otherr than that, this CD just stinks! The arrangements were scaled down to a piano (which really seems like its being piped in from a different concert hall) and a wince-inducing synthesizer. The voices are uniformly distant and tinny, the result - i assume - of poor mic placement. And WHO is this Stephen Jacob person, and how did he get it into his head that he's a singer? Every time he opens his mouth - I kid you not - I shudder. I was kind on this CD - I give it 3 stars only because it has some great songs on it, and Judy Kaye's Another Hundred People is very very good. But other than that, this is worthless.
A wonderful recording of some great Sondheim.......2000-04-13
I was at this concert, and this recording captures the excitement that the performers generated that night. A lot of Sondheim's best songs, and a generally strong group of singers. It's unfortunate that the CD release is missing two of the numbers that were performed that evening (and were included on the original LP release). Judy Kaye's "Being Alive" is a particularly glorious highlight of this CD.
I just wish I'd been there!.......1999-09-09
Live performances are tricky to record, and the result is often not nearly as satisfying as attendance at the event itself. This album, though, is different. "Brilliant" about sums it up. Besides including numbers that had been part of recorded scores before, it includes some that were cut from various musicals, or were never produced at all. Not only is Bob Gunton's performance of "Pretty Little Picture" far better than that on the original "Forum" cast album, it is, I think, done more in the fashion Sondheim intended. And two of the "cut" "Forum" numbers are delicious: "In the House of Marcus Lycus" is delightfully sly and filled with double-entendre, and George Hearn revels in the witty lyrics; and "There's Something About A War" is screamingly funny, especially at the point the soldiers lose control gloating about "houses to destroy --Hey! women to enjoy-- hey! statues to deface - hey! - mothers to debase - hey!...". Even the wonderful scoring for small ensemble works perfectly. (In "Something about a war" the fanfare, in the original cast album scored for brass, is performed by a synthesizer, and sounds wonderfully satirical, reminding one of Marvin Martian from the Warner Brothers cartoons.) The numbers from the (at the time) unproduced "Saturday Night" are great, especially Victoria Mallory's ecstatic "What More Do I Need?". The rendition of the moving "Someone In A Tree" is indeed, as others have pointed out, far better than on the "Pacific Overtures" album. And as a final pair of jewels we are treated to Angela Lansbury singing "Send In the Clowns", accompied by Sondheim himself, and then Sondheim and company singing "Old Friends" I could go on and on, but you get the picture. NOW, get the CD!
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O Come Emmanuel
David Nevue
Manufacturer: Midnight Rain Productions
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B00009VPH2
Release Date: 2002-11-21 |
Tracks:
- O Come, O Come Emmanuel
- Away in a Manger
- Watching Their Flocks
- Joy to the World
- Angels We Have Heard on High
- Silent Night
- Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming
- Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus
- Coventry Carol
- We Three Kings
- The Gift
- Some Children See Him
- God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen
- O Come, O Come Emmanuel
Album Description
'O Come Emmanuel' includes many of your traditional Christmas favorites in new and interesting arrangements. Through his music, David captures both the emotion and magnitude of the events surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ. From the haunting 'Silent Night' to David's rousing rendition of 'God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen,' you'll find this Christmas album a unique and enjoyable addition to your collection.
A Comment from the Artist...
"With 'O Come Emmanuel,' I've done my best to create a Christmas album a bit different than anything you've heard before. I realize there are a million Christmas CDs out there. That's one of the reasons I resisted the idea of doing a Christmas album for so long. I mean, do we really need another solo piano Christmas CD?
But one of my friends challenged me on this idea. 'Consider it an opportunity, David. Rather than thinking of it as 'just another Christmas album', think of it as music written to express the emotion of the Christmas story. Take these songs people have loved for years and wrap them around your piano style. People love your piano music, and they love Christmas music. So, put the two together. Just create a Christmas album you yourself would like.'
These words gnawed at me, and I began thinking about how I could use my music to tell the story of the birth of Jesus. And so, I started working on it, playing around with some of the popular (and more traditional) Christmas melodies and began adapting them into my personal style. Now I'm ready to pass the CD on to you. It's most definitely not your 'typical' Christmas album, but for that very reason I think you'll find it refreshing. Of all my CDs, I can easily say that 'O Come Emmanuel' is the album that I'm most proud of."
Customer Reviews:
from Solo Piano Publications.......2003-06-17
Being a piano teacher who starts students on Christmas music in early-November in preparation for the winter recital, I'm not always very receptive to reviewing Christmas albums much past Thanksgiving, but David Nevue's "O Come Emmanuel" is truly exceptional. David's retelling of the Christmas story with his solo piano arrangements and interpretations is deeply personal as well as spiritual and inspirational. The fourteen selections include two originals, and all are of a religious nature. David Nevue has a wonderful way of taking a simple melody line and making it full of meaning. His elegant playing style is never overly showy, preferring a direct and honest approach, which takes a lot more skill and heart than pure showmanship takes. Nevue set out to create a Christmas album that was truly something different, and succeeded well.
The CD opens and closes with hauntingly beautiful arrangements of the title song, rich in its dark minor key moodiness. "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" is one of the oldest Christmas carols still sung today, but in capable hands such as Nevue's the song is both ancient and contemporary, full of deep emotion that is ageless. "Away in A Manger" is a song that is often the first Christmas song learned in Sunday School, and Nevue introduces his lovely version with a one-hand melody line, emphasizing the children's view of this sweet song. He then brings in some of the other melodies (there are at least 40 melodies that go with this song!) that are often used, making each verse a little different. "Watching Their Flocks" is one of the two original pieces, and is quietly introspective, possibly suggesting the peaceful solitude of shepherds tending to their flocks late into the night - very beautiful. "Joy to the World" opens with a long, improvisational intro and then comes into the song itself at the chorus - a very interesting and effective approach. "Silent Night" is pure peacefulness. "Coventry Carol" is one of my favorites. Nevue again opens the piece with a long prelude that is mysterious and dark, and his interpretation of the piece itself is emotionally charged - a wonderful arrangement. "The Gift" is the second original piece, and it is also a real beauty in its simple honesty and gentle message. "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" is the most upbeat piece in the collection, with a jazzy treatment - starting out slowly with a rubato rhythm, and evolving into several variations. Great stuff! "O Come Emmanuel" is one of my favorite Christmas albums now, and I highly recommend it!
from Solo Piano Publications.......2003-06-17
Being a piano teacher who starts students on Christmas music in early-November in preparation for the winter recital, I'm not always very receptive to reviewing Christmas albums much past Thanksgiving, but David Nevue's "O Come Emmanuel" is truly exceptional. David's retelling of the Christmas story with his solo piano arrangements and interpretations is deeply personal as well as spiritual and inspirational. The fourteen selections include two originals, and all are of a religious nature. David Nevue has a wonderful way of taking a simple melody line and making it full of meaning. His elegant playing style is never overly showy, preferring a direct and honest approach, which takes a lot more skill and heart than pure showmanship takes. Nevue set out to create a Christmas album that was truly something different, and succeeded well.
The CD opens and closes with hauntingly beautiful arrangements of the title song, rich in its dark minor key moodiness. "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" is one of the oldest Christmas carols still sung today, but in capable hands such as Nevue's the song is both ancient and contemporary, full of deep emotion that is ageless. "Away in A Manger" is a song that is often the first Christmas song learned in Sunday School, and Nevue introduces his lovely version with a one-hand melody line, emphasizing the children's view of this sweet song. He then brings in some of the other melodies (there are at least 40 melodies that go with this song!) that are often used, making each verse a little different. "Watching Their Flocks" is one of the two original pieces, and is quietly introspective, possibly suggesting the peaceful solitude of shepherds tending to their flocks late into the night - very beautiful. "Joy to the World" opens with a long, improvisational intro and then comes into the song itself at the chorus - a very interesting and effective approach. "Silent Night" is pure peacefulness. "Coventry Carol" is one of my favorites. Nevue again opens the piece with a long prelude that is mysterious and dark, and his interpretation of the piece itself is emotionally charged - a wonderful arrangement. "The Gift" is the second original piece, and it is also a real beauty in its simple honesty and gentle message. "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" is the most upbeat piece in the collection, with a jazzy treatment - starting out slowly with a rubato rhythm, and evolving into several variations. Great stuff! "O Come Emmanuel" is one of my favorite Christmas albums now, and I highly recommend it!
from Solo Piano Publications.......2003-06-17
Being a piano teacher who starts students on Christmas music in early-November in preparation for the winter recital, I'm not always very receptive to reviewing Christmas albums much past Thanksgiving, but David Nevue's "O Come Emmanuel" is truly exceptional. David's retelling of the Christmas story with his solo piano arrangements and interpretations is deeply personal as well as spiritual and inspirational. The fourteen selections include two originals, and all are of a religious nature. David Nevue has a wonderful way of taking a simple melody line and making it full of meaning. His elegant playing style is never overly showy, preferring a direct and honest approach, which takes a lot more skill and heart than pure showmanship takes. Nevue set out to create a Christmas album that was truly something different, and succeeded well.
The CD opens and closes with hauntingly beautiful arrangements of the title song, rich in its dark minor key moodiness. "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" is one of the oldest Christmas carols still sung today, but in capable hands such as Nevue's the song is both ancient and contemporary, full of deep emotion that is ageless. "Away in A Manger" is a song that is often the first Christmas song learned in Sunday School, and Nevue introduces his lovely version with a one-hand melody line, emphasizing the children's view of this sweet song. He then brings in some of the other melodies (there are at least 40 melodies that go with this song!) that are often used, making each verse a little different. "Watching Their Flocks" is one of the two original pieces, and is quietly introspective, possibly suggesting the peaceful solitude of shepherds tending to their flocks late into the night - very beautiful. "Joy to the World" opens with a long, improvisational intro and then comes into the song itself at the chorus - a very interesting and effective approach. "Silent Night" is pure peacefulness. "Coventry Carol" is one of my favorites. Nevue again opens the piece with a long prelude that is mysterious and dark, and his interpretation of the piece itself is emotionally charged - a wonderful arrangement. "The Gift" is the second original piece, and it is also a real beauty in its simple honesty and gentle message. "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" is the most upbeat piece in the collection, with a jazzy treatment - starting out slowly with a rubato rhythm, and evolving into several variations. Great stuff! "O Come Emmanuel" is one of my favorite Christmas albums now, and I highly recommend it!
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