River Runs Free

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
Terry Farmer is emerging as a singular and unique voice in the acoustic music world. His music is a fusion of Folk, Classical and Rock & Roll all wrapped in a massive and sensitive heart. In May 2001 Terry was selected as a New Folk Finalist at the Kerrville Folk Festival in Texas.

Farmer has been a force in the Michigan music scene since the mid-eighties. His career as a player and band leader has taken him to all four-corners of the country, from the Rose Bowl, to network television, to the Traverse City Opera House to many a dark biker bar across the Midwest. His music is continually evolving but there remains in his songs a core of folk and rock-n-roll. Recently, he spent 5 years studying classical guitar at the University of Denver and The Cleveland Institute of Music. He has once again returned to his song writing, and folk and rock-n-roll roots with River Runs Free, a solo CD released on Terradactyl Records in 2000.

Album Description
The songs on "River Runs Free" reflect the years Mr. Farmer has spent polishing his song-writing skills. Each one of these songs, in fact, shines like a unique diamond, some of which call for contemplation, some for celebration, and some which ask that the listener simply put all biases aside and be receptive to a new thing. Mr. Farmer's voice masterfully controls the mood of these songs, and invites the listener to not merely hear the lyrics but to experience them. Comparisons will fail when describing such a music, but I occasionally found myself brought back to the primal feelings of wonder, joy, and sadness that attended my early-childhood attachment to the music of John Denver. There is no question that Farmer's music is all his own, however; whatever sources have inspired him over the years have been transformed into a music that ultimately asks that you accept on its own terms. It is a pleasure to discover that Mr. Farmer, in requiring this acceptance of th! e listener, rewards the listener with these gems that acquire meaning and depth with each repeated listening.

Tracks:

Feather Theme From Forest Gump
Main Theme From A River Runs Through It
Robert and Mary From Rob Roy
'We Meet Again' From Jerry McGuire
The Ludlows From Legends Of The Fall - Paul Patterson
'You Must Love Me' From Evita
Love Theme, 'Doe Eyes' From The Bridges Of Madison Couny
Colors Of The Wind From Pocahontas
'On Earth As It Is In Heaven' From The Mission
Suite: I. 'Whale Play'/II. 'Farewell And Freedom' From Free Willy
Love Theme From Forever Young
Love Theme From Cinema Paradiso
Main Theme From Rudy
Main Theme From Chaplin
End Credits From Grumpier Old Men
'Act Of Faith' From Bugsy
Main Theme From Schindler's List - Alexander Kerr
Reunion And Finale From Gettysburg

Customer Reviews:

Hooray for Hollywood.......2007-07-22

I bought this CD to go with an Academy Awards/Hollywood Walk-of-Fame theme party at work. It was the perfect accompaniment and mood setter.

It was February and a group of us decorated the lounge with black, gold, and silver tableclothes and balloon bouquets, and scattered around clap boards and faux film strip on the tables, along with movie trivia cards and black and gold wrapped mints. I made a walk-of-fame star for every employee and taped them on the walls around the room. We also laid down a red carpet from the entrance of the room to about the center with the decorated tables flanking both sides. We sat up the snack table with a sign that said, "Studio Commissary" and went with theme snacks like "James Bonbons with Halle Berry sauce," and "The Queen's scones." Each week we took a quarter of the walk-of-fame starts and posted them on the bulletin board for the staff to write peer compliments under. At the end of the week these stars were taken down and the next set of stars was posted.

This CD really set the mood for employees as they entered the lounge for the first time on that first day after it was decorated, and during the party at the end of the month. The month ended with an Academy Award party with an Oscar going to each employee for outstanding effort in whatever category (best dressed, best supporting staff member, most animated story teller, most pleasant entercom voice, most punctual, best sense of humor, most artistic, etc.), and they were given their stars with the peer compliments attached to the back. Everyone commented on how special they felt and how neat the theme was. Good morale booster.

This CD would also be perfect for the ambiance at your own Academy Awards party at home. Print out those ballots, cast your votes, pop some popcorn and pass around the Juji fruits, and let's watch the Oscars!

Kunzel does it yet again!.......2004-11-23

Kunzel & The Cincinnati Pops do a great job everytime, and this is no exception. I'm telling you, if you ever thought that purely intrumental/orchestral was unattractive, this will change your mind. Never a disappointment!

Movie Music.......2002-12-12

If you love that music from all those movies you've seen, then this is the CD you want! It is fantastic!! I want more!! I hope Erich Kunzel will come out with some music from older movies and maybe some TV programs. Listening to his music is better than watching the movie.

More than Beautiful!!.......2002-12-11

This is the absolute best CD they ever put together! And that is saying a lot as we are very picky about what music we like. This is the kind of music that makes you 'feel' deeply. It encourages you to dream big and love living! Forget the grooves, drums and bangs and listen to something incredibly beatiful! You won't be sorry for the money invested in this one bit of sanity in such a hectic world.

This is the one you should own.......2002-10-27

If you are looking for just one solid collection of memorable movie themes, this is it. Other CDs mix marches and fanfares with quieter tracks, which makes for a jarring listening experience at times. This CD, however, has a consistent feel all the way through. Melodic, calming, and, best of all, interesting. These movie tracks weren't selected simply for their sound, but also because they are GOOD. You get the best of the best: James Horner, Alan Silvestri, Jerry Goldsmith, John Williams, Ennio Morricone, and Randy Edelman.

Average customer rating:

Wonderful Pick
Terry Farmer is Awesome

River Runs Free
Terry Farmer
Manufacturer: Terradactyl Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

General | Folk | Styles | Music

General | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music

General | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00005MNUJ
Release Date: 2001-06-28

Tracks:

Free
Do It
River Runs Free
Where the Crow Flies
Second Hand Rose
One Hundred Years of Solitude
Apache Wind
Purpose of the Pain
Dusk on Equinox
Who Could've Been
Slow Wind
Older Than I Know

Album Description

The songs on "River Runs Free" reflect the years Mr. Farmer has spent polishing his song-writing skills. Each one of these songs, in fact, shines like a unique diamond, some of which call for contemplation, some for celebration, and some which ask that the listener simply put all biases aside and be receptive to a new thing. Mr. Farmer's voice masterfully controls the mood of these songs, and invites the listener to not merely hear the lyrics but to experience them. Comparisons will fail when describing such a music, but I occasionally found myself brought back to the primal feelings of wonder, joy, and sadness that attended my early-childhood attachment to the music of John Denver. There is no question that Farmer's music is all his own, however; whatever sources have inspired him over the years have been transformed into a music that ultimately asks that you accept on its own terms. It is a pleasure to discover that Mr. Farmer, in requiring this acceptance of th! e listener, rewards the listener with these gems that acquire meaning and depth with each repeated listening.

Customer Reviews:

Wonderful Pick.......2003-02-26

I grabbed this at a Celtic festival in Dubuque, on a lark, Terry was singing on stage, covers of some other band. I had no clue what I was getting, but I'm glad I did. He has an excellent voice, surprising vocal range and touching wonderful lyrics.

Give it a chance, I'm sure the River will win you over as well.

Terry Farmer is Awesome.......2001-11-22

This is an outstanding CD. Terry's musical style is a mix of folk and rock. If you like acoustic guitar, this CD is for you. Terry is an excellent guitarist and songwriter. The guitar is very clean and bright, the lyrics from the heart. This CD is great for all ages, my 9 year old son loves it. If you get a chance to see Terry live, its well worth it.

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