Time of Refreshing

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
Rev. James M. Martin, who is both a author and conference speaker decided that apart from his skill as a preacher for twent-eight years he would step forward with his first solo album and declare to the world a message of hope and deliverance through song. A native of Portland, Oregon, Rev. Martin grew up singing gospel music and is well known as being the "Little Man with a big, but penetrative voice." Apart from his busy duties as a huband, father, Rev. Martin directs the J. M. Martin Ministries, a ministry design into reaching the world through music, layman training, and spiritual renewal.

Album Description
Time of Refreshing, produced by Jeffery LaValley who is credited and well known for many many recording incorporate a innovative flair that is bound to excited the fans of Gospel music. This CD will create a diversity of effective moods both with tradition and comtempory styles. Each song delivers a powerful message- hand-clappin," foot-stompin' Sunday morning church music.

Tracks:

String Quartet No. 1 In D: Andante Cantabile
Swan Lake: Odette And The Prince (Act II)
Piano Concerto No. 1 In B-Flat Minor: Andantino
Swan Lake: Pas de deux (Act III)
The Sleeping Beauty: Panorama (Act II)
Violin Concerto In D: Canzonetta (Andante)
The Nutcracker Suit (Selections): Dance Of The Sugar Plum Fairy
The Nutcracker Suit (Selections): Coffee Dance
The Nutcracker Suit (Selections): Tea Dance
The Nutcracker Suit (Selections): Dance Of The Reed-pipes
Rococco Variations: Final variation
Piano Trio In A Minor: Andante con moto
Piano Trio In A Minor: Variation I. L'istesso tempo
Piano Trio In A Minor: Variation IX. Andante flebile, ma non tanto
Piano Trio In A Minor: Variation XI. Moderato
The Sleeping Beauty: Vision Of Aurora
Serenade For Strings In C: Elegie: Larghtto elegiaco

Customer Reviews:

Tchaikovsky and Tchai.......2006-07-17

I wondered what do Tchaikovsky and Tea have in common, and then I remembered that in many countries across the world - the word for tea is "tchai". That aside, yes, this is a refreshing blend of music, perfect for tea time - relaxing and reviving at the same time, and quite a bit dreamy.

Teatime...or otherwise........2005-11-02

I've owned this for years & play it often. It IS perfect for teatime, as it makes pleasant background music which you can talk over....but is also great w/volume up in car w/it's rambunctious side and incredible instrumentation. A really nice blend of Tchaikovsky's pieces.

Tchaikovsky's Dreamier Music: A Soothing Album.......2005-07-31

"Set your Life to Classical Music" is a fine album series that feature beautiful classical music for background music of any occasion- weddings, barbecues, breakfast, beauty sleep, bathtime, reading a book, romantic dinner, massages you name it. And indeed many classical pieces are perfectly therapeutic sessions in themselves. This album features the more intimate-sounding, soulful, sweet and relaxing tunes of Tchaikovsky. He did compose heavier and more dramatically intense music- his later symphonies, his Overtures and operas. But here we hear no Russian fire or harshness. Instead we are treated to the charming Mozartian style works of the Roccoco Variations and the Piano Trios. The disc also features the Andantino from his Piano Concerto No. 1 - and that piece is almost a Chopin Nocturne, with beautiful soft rubato and dream-like qualities. Included here is also the Pas De Deux and Odette and Siegfried theme from his ballet Swan Lake, lilting and graceful as the dancers movements themselves. The dance divertissements from Nutcracker round out the ballet segments with charming allure. The melancholy String Quartet and Serenade For Strings is here as well and not to mention the beautiful, wistful excerpts from the ballet Sleeping Beauty, his greatest ballet. The Panorama and Vision of Aurora played with delicate strings and sublime technicality. This is indeed a "refreshing blend for body and spirit" and is in fact perfect to listen to while drinking tea cosnidering you drink tea. I have tried it and believe me the experience is very soothing and refreshing. Try putting this on in your miniature CD player with headphones, then go out into an outdoor, natural environment, a park or a backyard garden or patio, and drink tea or read a book and you will find this is a fine companion.

Beautiful.......2003-08-25

One of the best aspects of Tchiakovsky's music is the ocnsistency: he just DIDN'T compose any bad pieces. And with such consistency, you can compile a CD such as this.
THis CD gives you a proper taste of Tchaikovsky's style, and is a very nice sampler of some of his most famous works. This CD lacks some of his more energetically volatile works, but it thus lives up to its title. It is extremely relaxing, and soothes you as you listen to it. The works are melodic, and the orchestras and soloists are superb, especially in the Serenade and the Rococco Variations. I highly recommend this CD for anyone, even if you aren't a huge classical music fan.

Tchaikovsky's Most Enchanting Tunes.......2000-08-19

Like the title suggest, a good companion for tea time. Or any time. The music of Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky is beautiful, lyrical and full of a grace and charm that parallels to Mozart's. A great collection of music by the legendary Russian composer. He had a gift for making music in a style that did not sway away from Russian folk music but that added a Classical perfection, or better yet a Romantic mastership. Who can forget the Sleeping Beauty suite. Here is the Panorama scene.. gorgeous music. I recommend the entire ballet score. The Nutcraker and Swan Lake are also here. The Piano concerto no. 1 in B, Andante Cantibile and so much more. I garauntee any listener satisfaction.

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A Time Of Refreshing
Brenda Jefferson
Manufacturer: Smg
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music

Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music

Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000P5EQJQ
Release Date: 2007-05-29

Tracks:

Intro
Oh clap your hand
Strong Tower
Great God
Prelude
Shake Yourself
Thou Art Holy
Time of Refresing
Wait on the Lord
Dry Bones
I will trust in the Lord
On my side
God has a blessing for you

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This Time In Between -Island Spa Mix
David Feder
Manufacturer: Saltwaterblue
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | New Age | Styles | Music

Relaxation | New Age | Styles | Music

Jazz | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00020KB3O
Release Date: 2004-04-01

Tracks:

The Ride
Warm Wind
Island blue
Song for Nyan
Love and Fear
Madeline Maive
Suite in A
Leila's Dream
Bones' Lullaby
Creo
Black Emerald

Album Description

This is the text from the Pamphlet we are including with the

Ultimate Island Spa mix, "This Time in Between." How to use this CD The program of music on this CD offers an instrumental sequenced journey for healing therapy including preparation of the room atmosphere and the therapist's state of mind and energy level. The music then gently takes the healer and client to deeper and deeper levels of relaxation. After about an hour, the music gently brings the energy level up and leaves all involved with an uplifted spirit of hope and abundance. 1) Start CD. During songs 1&2, Prepare room atmosphere, light candles and incense. Prepare therapy surface. (table or chair) Greet client, ushering into your healing space, allowing her to relax and prepare. (undress, lay down, breathe) 2) Song 3 plays. Therapist returns and begins session. Music is still slightly upbeat but slowly easing the client out of her hectic world and into this time in between. 3) Music slows and stays mellow for the next five songs. Client drifts off to her own comfortable space. 4) With the next three songs, the musical journey begins to turn upward, slowly guiding the client back into a safe space. She is rejuvenated. And with the final song, uplifted yet still in a very mellow space. 5) Therapist and client are both left relaxed and energized.

Tracks:

Prelude For Voices
Carols Of Death: The Last Invocation
Carols Of Death: The Unknown Region
Carols Of Death: To All, To Each
Perceptions: Thought
Perceptions: Beautiful Women & Old Age
Perceptions: Each Of Us
Perceptions: To The States
Perceptions: A Farm Picture
Perceptions: Whoever You Are
Perceptions: To You
Five Rounds On Famous Words: Health
Thrift
Five Rounds On Famous Words: Caution
Five Rounds On Famous Words: Beauty
Five Rounds On Famous Words: Haste
Mail Order Madrigals: Attention, Ladies!
Mail Order Madrigals: Superfluous Hair
Mail Order Madrigals: Sweet Refreshing Sleep
Mail Order Madrigals: Dr. Worden's Pills
Esses: Suggestions
Esses: Serenata
Esses: Stillness
Esses: Sing-A-Ling
Orpheus With His Lute

Tracks:

Letters From Paris: Spring
Letters From Paris: The French Telephone
Letters From Paris: Summer
Letters From Paris: Colette
Letters From Paris: a. Interlude; b. Autumn
Letters From Paris: The Sex Of The Automobile
Letters From Paris: Winter
Letters From Paris: Mistenguett
Letters From Paris: Spring Again
In Time Of Pestilence: Adieu, Farewell Earth's Bliss
In Time Of Pestilence: Rich Men Trust Not In Wealth
In Time Of Pestilence: Beauty IS But A Flower
In Time Of Pestilence: Strenth Stoops Unto The Grave
In Time Of Pestilence: Wit With His Wantoness
In Time Of Pestilence: Haste Therefoe Each Degree
Give All to Love
Missa Brevis: Kyrie
Missa Brevis: Gloria
Missa Brevis: Sanctus
Missa Brevis: Benedictus; Agnus Dei

Tracks:

A Wreath Of Blessings: A House Blessing
A Wreath Of Blessings: Irish Blessing
A Wreath Of Blessings: Augustine's World
A Wreath Of Blessings: A Glasse Of Blessings
A Wreath Of Blessings: Chester Cathedral Blessing
Voices Of Peace: Agnus Dei
Voices Of Peace: Prayer Of St. Francis Of Assisi
Voices Of Peace: Pray For The Peace Of Jerusalem
Voices Of Peace: Peace
Voices Of Peace: Shalom! Pax Et Bonum
The Leaden Echo And The Golden Echo
Holy Sonnets - La Corona: La Corona
Holy Sonnets - La Corona: Annunciation
Holy Sonnets - La Corona: Nativitie
Holy Sonnets - La Corona: Temple
Holy Sonnets - La Corona: Crucifying
Holy Sonnets - La Corona: Resurrection
Holy Sonnets - La Corona: Ascention
Let's Touch The Sky: Anyone Lived In A Pretty How Town
Let's Touch The Sky: Love IS Thicker Than Forget
Let's Touch The Sky: If Ups The Word

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Forever Takes Time
Steve Coen
Manufacturer: Scena Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Country | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CAFK44
Release Date: 2004-03-09

Tracks:

Heaven on Earth
Too Good to Be True
Rainbow and Roses
Even Now
You Would
Forever Takes Time
Where Does Love Go?
Smoke in Her Eyes
Quaker State
Amazing Grace

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Destination
Ian Travis
Manufacturer: Calliope's Sisters
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00005Q70V
Release Date: 2001-09-01

Tracks:

Fly
Fine Line
Sign of the Times
Destination
Rain
Shine
Tear the Seam
Time
Wonder
Faraway
Grow
Paris...I think its going to rain.

Album Description

Ian Travis' new album Destination has a refreshing new alternative pop rock sound, that has thought provoking lyricks, sizziling guitar work and catchy sing along melodies. Songs that you will want to return to time and time again. Listen soft or listen loud but please listen well .

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Amazing Grace

Manufacturer: Suzanne Balcom
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CAFQ3E
Release Date: 2004-12-07

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Time

Manufacturer: Dark Delishious Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CA2YR0
Release Date: 2002-10-01

Tracks:

The Pain of Silence
Delaney's Smile
Colors
Connection to Grace
Dreams
Firedance
Rose of Eden
Her Eyz
Dancer
Time

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Before My Time

Manufacturer: Alabama Jubilee
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Country | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CA71O6
Release Date: 2002-11-19

Average customer rating:

A lush synthpop gem
Uninspired and forgettable
A hidden synth pop gem
NEW new wave!
A fantastic debut!

Avalanche
Synthesist I
Manufacturer: Satellite Symphonics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

Electronica | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

General | Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music

General | Pop | Styles | Music

General | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music

Dance Pop | Dance & DJ | Indie Music | Stores | Music

General | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music

Tracks:

Red Clouds
Lost Parade
Images
Captain, My Captain
, Aerial Dreams
Paralyzed
Hiding
Glides On
Another World
Mad Connection
Avalanche

Album Description

While listening to any of the songs on Avalanche, the debut release by I, Synthesist(a.k.a)composer/producer Chris Ianuzzi on his own Satellite Symphonics label) it quickly becomes evident that what you're hearing is indeed a coherent whole. This genre-transcending sound is not a fortunate accident, nor is it the result of slick, expensive studio production, but rather the synthesis of years of musical influence and experience for an artist whose talent and creativity enable him to listen to the past and hear the future.

And what of the influences? You'll hear traces of the pioneers here: Gary Numan, Kraftwerk, Fad Gadget, Ultravox. But the most exciting compound in this joyous chemistry may be the hint of bowie-esque rock sound, even reaching into territory covered by innovative musicians like Bjork.

There's a hit song here, and you'll know it when you hear it. There are remix-ready tracks poised to explode on international dance floors. There are words; Ianuzzi's command of the medium gives life and sound to the twitchy introspection that hovers behind post-millennial shoulders. And there's a lot more where that came from; proof that Chris Ianuzzi knows what he's doing-he knows he's going to keep Synthesizing-which, really, is what music and culture are all about.

Customer Reviews:

A lush synthpop gem.......2005-09-16

Chris Ianuzzi's solo debut recalls many turn-of-the'-80s influences, but not the ones that have been done to death these last few years. Instead of dry, primitivist electro, he's created polished, cerebral singer/songwriter synthpop a la Thomas Dolby. His gritty voice -- edged with the rasp of Peter Gabriel and the wail of David Byrne -- guides you through the dense, burbling production, telling stories of sci-fi romance and danger.

Uninspired and forgettable.......2004-11-03

This was a speculative purchase due to the editorial references to Numan, Kraftwerk and Ultravox. I have everything that Numan has ever released and about 90% of Kraftwerk's and Ultravox's output too. I didn't hear a trace of anything resembling those artist's creativity (I mean how can you imitate Numan? ;-) I'd say this piece of work sounds most like what John Foxx has been doing for the last few years, but without as much daring or melody. When I listen to something new I like to hear something which makes me want to hear a key track or two again and again. For me there are no key tracks and the whole album blurs into a wash of below par synth-pop. I bought Automatic by I Satellite some time ago and thought I'd like this too. I didn't.

A hidden synth pop gem.......2004-09-19

I just saw "I, Synthesist" last night with "The Cruxshadows" at a local venue. Prior to last night I didn't have a clue as to who "I, Synthesist" was and thought "Oh, just another opening act filler." Boy was I wrong. From the moment this one man band appeared on stage my ear was magically drawn into the beats, synths, and vocals emanating from the sound system. After the set, I didn't have to be told twice and immediately bought this album. I love it and if you like New Wave and modern day Synth Pop you'll love it as well. I'm amazed that I didn't hear more about Chris Ianuzzi before. All in all if you're looking for a nice, well crafted, and catchy electronic album to dance or bob your head to this is a great selection to make.

NEW new wave!.......2004-07-30

Some may call it a trend, some may call it nostalgia, and some may call it a musical renaissance, but the recent wave of new wave and synth pop revivalists seems to be going strong. Joining the ranks is I, Synthesist, the brainchild of New York composer/producer Chris Ianuzzi. The man has been brewing his special blend of electronic-generated bliss for sometime, having contributed his skills to the likes of HBO, The History Channel, and collaborating with Vangelis and Peter Baumann of Tangerine Dream. With such an impressive resume, expectations for a debut solo release may run high; suffice to say, Ianuzzi knows electronic music well and rises to the challenge wonderfully. I, Synthesist is pure avant-garde new wave synth pop the likes of which have not been seen or heard since Kraftwerk or Gary Numan. Running the gamut from creating pure mood and atmosphere to beautifully infectious dance sequences, the music on Avalanche is sure to get listeners moving their feet and aspiring musicians running for their keyboards.
Kicking things off is the song "Red Clouds," exemplifying what the disk has to offer. Ianuzzi's vocals are, for the most part, raw and unfiltered (with exception of the vocoder effects on "Paralyzed"); he comes across sounding like an American Stephan Groth. The lyrics are very futurist, recalling the attitudes of the `80's new wavers who looked forward to a shining new technological age in the 21st century. The electronics blend pulsating bass lines and dance beats with the familiar but oh so tried and true pop melodies; enough to give the futurepop EBM heavyweights a run for their money. Another standout is "Images," sounding like a mutant hybrid of older Depeche Mode mixed with Covenant. The music is of special note here, revolving around some unorthodox chord progressions, which belie the simplicity of the synth pop genre. "Captain, My Captain" sounds like the best song Gary Numan never wrote, with a synth melody that sounds eerily like those used on "Cars." Songs like "Aerial Dreams" and "Hiding" begin with a slow buildup of dreamlike soundscapes and sequences that gradually lead into more fodder for the dance floor.
I, Synthesist's Avalanche is an album the new wave crowd can be proud of. It manages to recall the sound of old while still having the ability to compete with the modern sound. It both complements and challenges today's futurepop and EBM scene with music and lyrics that may sound like old-hat, but are really just as relevant today as it was then. With Avalanche, Chris Ianuzzi makes a statement that I, Synthesist is here to revel in a new future. Listen and enjoy.

A fantastic debut!.......2004-05-13

I have seen I,Synthesist live several times and based on those shows I purchased "Avalanche".

The CD is fantastic from start through finish and I have found it a favorite for my car stereo. My favorite tracks so far are "Avalanche", "Images" "The Lost Parade", "Aerial Dreams", "Red Clouds" and "Captain, My Captain".

I highly recommend this CD and if you get a chance to see I, Synthesist perform do not pass up the opportunity. The songs are great live and cool visuals are used to enhance the show even more.

Frank J. Freda
http://www.halovox.com

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