Just Hold Still

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
The release of Just Hold Still feels very much like a new beginning for singer Kevin McPeak.

"For me the album is about not wanting to change but, at the same time, realizing you have to," reflects Kevin McPeak. "A lot of the songs were written during a really hard time for my family and that influenced my writing a great deal. I think it always will".

Brother Sean’s debut, Just Hold Still, was recorded and mixed in two small Chicago apartments and mastered by Dan Stout at Colossal Mastering in Chicago, IL. Just Hold Still is a mix of catchy, meaningful pop songs that are built on a lush blend of synthesizers, samples, vintage drum machines and electric/acoustic guitars. Brother Sean has been compared to such notables as: David Gray, Coldplay, Neil Finn and John Mayer.

Brothers, Kevin and Sean McPeak dug the roots for Just Hold Still in the summer of 2002 by collaborating with Chicago electronic musician Eric Pietras. "Kevin and I were at the beginning stages of Brother Sean and we were eager to add some new sounds, hearing Eric’s contributions over the songs were really exciting for us." comments Sean McPeak.

"Recording the album at home was such a huge learning process," says Kevin McPeak. "But now that we’ve done it I can’t imagine myself recording in a commercial studio ever again, it frees you up to experiment more and go deeper with each song. I think that’s a huge thing about Just Hold Still, there are a lot of layers and we wanted that, we wanted an album that people could listen to over and over and discover new sounds."

Brother Sean will be performing live starting Winter 2003.

Album Description
Memorable pop songs with strong vocals and a lush blend of synthesizers, samples, vintage drum machines and electric/acoustic guitars.

Just Hold Still, Music, Brother Sean, Alternative Pop/Rock, Memorable pop songs with strong vocals and a lush blend of synthesizers, samples, vintage drum machines and electric/acoustic guitars.
The John Adams Earbox: A 10-CD Retrospective
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Moved to tears
  • Nonesuch delivers.Again
  • harmonia in excelsis
  • Our greatest living composer
  • Wonderful CD
 The John Adams Earbox: A 10-CD Retrospective

Manufacturer: Nonesuch
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

DancesDances | Ballets & Dances | Classical | Styles | Music
QuartetsQuartets | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
All Works by AdamsAll Works by Adams | Adams, John | ( A ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
Ives, CharlesIves, Charles | ( I ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Concertos | Forms & Genres | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Classical (c.1770-1830) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Ives, Charles | Composers | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
Chamber MusicChamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
Vocal & SongVocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
General ContemporaryGeneral Contemporary | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music
PianoPiano | Keyboard | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
ViolinViolin | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Strings | Instruments | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Symphonies | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Sacred & Religious | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Classical | Styles | Music
San Francisco Symphony OrchestraSan Francisco Symphony Orchestra | ( S ) | Featured Performers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
Modern & 20th CenturyModern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
EnglishEnglish | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
ChorusesChoruses | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
OratoriosOratorios | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
Minimal TechnoMinimal Techno | Techno | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
ClassicalClassical | Box Sets | Stores | Music
Opera & VocalOpera & Vocal | Box Sets | Stores | Music
Similar Items:
  1. Steve Reich 1965-1995
  2. John Adams: The Dharma at Big Sur/My Father Knew Charles Ives
  3. 25 Years: Retrospective
  4. Century Rolls
  5. Stephen Albert: Symphonies Nos. 1 & 2

ASIN: B00001SID1
Release Date: 1999-10-19

Tracks:

  1. Lollapalooza
  2. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Judah To Ocean
  3. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Toot Nipple
  4. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Dogjam
  5. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Pavane: She's So Fine
  6. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Rag The Bone
  7. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Habanera
  8. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Stubble Crotchet
  9. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Hammer & Chisel
  10. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Alligator Escalator
  11. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Standchen: The Little Serenade
  12. John's Book Of Alleged Dances: Judah To Ocean (Reprise)
  13. Slonimsky's Earbox

Tracks:

  1. Two Fanfares For Orchestra - Tromba Lontana
  2. Two Fanfares For Orchestra - Short Ride In A Fast Machine
  3. Common Tones In Simple Time
  4. El Dorado - Part I. A Dream Of Gold
  5. El Dorado - Part II. Soledades

Tracks:

  1. Harmonielehre - Part I
  2. Harmonielehre - Part II The Anfortas Wound
  3. Harmonielehre - Part III Meister Eckhardt And Quackie
  4. Violin Concerto - Part I
  5. Violin Concerto - Part II Chaconne:
  6. Violin Concerto - Part III Toccare

Tracks:

  1. Chamber Sympony - Mongel Airs
  2. Chamber Sympony - Aria With Walking Bass
  3. Chamber Sympony
  4. Hoodo Zephyr - Tundra
  5. Hoodo Zephyr - Dissappointment Lake
  6. Hoodo Zephyr - Hoodo Zephyr
  7. Gnarly Buttons - The Perilous Shore
  8. Gnarly Buttons - Hoe-Down (Mad Cow)
  9. Gnarly Buttons - Put Your Loving Arms Around Me

Tracks:

  1. Ensemble - I Was Looking At The Ceiling And Then I Saw The Sky
  2. A Sermon On Romance
  3. Consuelo's Dream
  4. Mike's Song About Arresting A Particular Individual
  5. Tiffany's Solo
  6. Song About The On-Site Altercation
  7. Song About The Bad Boys And The News
  8. Your Honor My Client He's A Young Black Man
  9. Leila's Song; Alone (Again Or At Last)
  10. Three Weeks And Still I'm Outta My Mind
  11. Crushed By The Rock I Been Standing On
  12. Dewain's Song Of Liberation And Surprise
  13. !Este Pais! / This Country
  14. One Last Look At The Angel In Your Eyes
  15. Finale

Tracks:

  1. Lollapalooza
  2. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Judah To Ocean
  3. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Toot Nipple
  4. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Dogjam
  5. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Pavane: She's So Fine
  6. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Rag The Bone
  7. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Habenera
  8. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Stubble Crotchet
  9. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Hammer & Chisel
  10. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Alligator Escalator
  11. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Standchen: The Little Serenade
  12. John's Book Of Alleged Dances - Judah To Ocean (Reprise)
  13. Slonimsky's Earbox

Tracks:

  1. Harmonium - Negative Love
  2. Harmonium - Becuase I Could Not Stop For Death
  3. Harmonium - Wild Nights
  4. Shaker Loops - Shaking and Trambling
  5. Shaker Loops - Hymning Slews
  6. Shaker Loops - Loops and Verses
  7. Shaker Loops - A Final Shaking

Tracks:

  1. The Chairman Dances - Foxtrot For Orchestra
  2. Grand Pianola Music - First Movement
  3. Grand Pianola Music - Second Movement
  4. Grand Pianola Music - Third Movement: On The Dominant Divide
  5. Fearful Symmetries

Tracks:

  1. Nixon In China - Opening
  2. Nixon In China -
  3. Nixon In China -
  4. Nixon In China - Landing Of The Spirit Of '76
  5. Nixon In China -
  6. Nixon In China -
  7. Nixon In China -
  8. Nixon In China -
  9. Nixon In China - Cheers
  10. Nixon In China -
  11. Nixon In China - Opening
  12. Nixon In China -
  13. Nixon In China -
  14. Nixon In China -
  15. Nixon In China -
  16. Nixon In China -
  17. Nixon In China -
  18. Nixon In China -
  19. Nixon In China -
  20. Nixon In China -
  21. Nixon In China -
  22. Nixon In China -

Tracks:

  1. The Wound-Dresser
  2. Christian Zeal And Activity
  3. Five Songs - Thoreau
  4. Five Songs - Down East
  5. Five Songs - Cradle Song
  6. Five Songs - At The River
  7. Five Songs - Serenity
  8. Eros Piano

Amazon.com

Having earned his composing stripes after the 1960s, John Adams had the pioneering work of Steve Reich, Philip Glass, and Terry Riley close at hand as he ventured into his trade. And, while minimalism's historical continuum helps place Adams, he used Reich, Glass, and Riley (among others) only as a starting point. And here's proof: a 10-CD retrospective of nearly all Adams's recorded compositions on Nonesuch Records, the label that also issued Steve Reich 1965-1995 and Kronos Quartet: 25 Years. Adams's Harmonium, a choral work of startling energy and effervescence, appears here in a new recording, as do distillations of both The Death of Klinghoffer and Nixon in China, two path-clearing operas. Over the span of a career covered by Earbox, Adams has returned minimalism to traditional instrumental ensembles as well as to projects that at once advanced a political commentary and took that commentary back to orchestral audiences. And so, in far less time than his predecessors, Adams created works that now play like standard repertoire pieces: The Wound Dresser and Shaker Loops and the Violin Concerto--all of them are here. What these works demonstrate is a fierce creativity on the one hand and perhaps a hunger for commercial advances on the other. Adams may at times be a bustling free thinker, but he sounds ever conscious of what audiences are listening to. As for the works themselves, they remain every bit as daunting as when written.

Some may object to particular selections. I Was Looking at the Ceiling and Then I Saw the Sky, for example, hardly ranks with Adams's best work. But this box isn't a mere best-of; it's an almost-all-of. At times terrifically American--especially in the news-aware operas and their narrative pragmatism--Adams well deserves a major box set, and its coverage is appropriate to his varied, stylistically diverse output. As with any large-scale retrospective, Earbox--which fairly bristles with Adams's new composition, Slonimsky's Earbox--has spots where fans might balk at the quality of the composer's writing. But it's got a fantastic accompanying booklet along with its many hours of inarguably modern and thoroughly listener-friendly music. --Andrew Bartlett

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Moved to tears.......2004-03-18

Never before in my life was i moved so intensely and directly by classical music. I put the first cd in my player and a few minutes later tears are flowing. I find myself dancing and moving to a rythm i already seem to know. Wow, i just have to share that.

5 out of 5 stars Nonesuch delivers.Again.......2002-11-27

John adams is one of the most popular living composers of"modern" classical music[I believe the cutoff point, though arbitrary is usually WWII}.I came to him late, through my husband. Modersn classical music , I said? What the hell is that?My husband kept playing bits and pieces of adams for me, and more and more i found myself amazed. and swayed. His operas have been groundbreaking{Nixon in China} controversial{Death Of klinghoffer},his compostions sublimely beautiful{shaker Loops or harmonium].HIS STATURE IS WORTHY THEN OF SUCH A MONUMENTAL CAREER SPANNING BOX SET.This 10 disc set[great value, again from NONESUCH}encompasses Adams' entire career,and though there are some misses here{I was looking at the ceiling and then i saw the sky doesnt quite fit},it is still magnificent. the Highlights are ,{for me} the Wound Dresser, Chamber symphony,Violin Concerto, of course, Shaker Loops and Harmonuim are wonderful. The true jewels here are Nixon in China,the Chairman dances and the Death of Klinghoffer,which is simply a masterpiece. The set comes with a wonderful book, which contains essay's by Robert Hurwitz {An Uncommon Man}renaud Machart[John adams as seen from europe} and Essays before an earbox by Adams himself.A Chronology and dicography are included. A wonderful study of an American original,worth the investment, Highly highly recommended

4 out of 5 stars harmonia in excelsis.......2001-11-12

I must agree with Mr. Bartlett, particularly with regard to "Ceiling." It may well be because his Violin Concerto and Harmonielehre are so powerful. 4.5 stars.
Interesting, and likely intentional, is that two names in the extensive liner book fail to mention two great and glaringly obvious precursors: Carl Orff and Raymond Scott. Without "Carmina Burana," there would be no "Harmonium." Orff has his mark all over Adams's gifted and epic compositions. Similarly, though there are glib references to "cartoon music," the polymath engineer/musician Scott is a seminal figure in American music, and casts a large shadow over the witty juxtapositions and sense of play one loves in Adams's work. In all, an excellent career overview.

5 out of 5 stars Our greatest living composer.......2001-07-22

As a composer, I'm staggered that anyone could fail to be gripped by this music.

That anyone can use the words "spoiled, overrated" amazes me. I emphatically disagree with "A music fan"'s review.

I don't think it's "mind-numbing"; I think it's spiritual and exciting. To me it's the most substantial music being created in our times.

I'm really sorry that anyone could fail to enjoy it, and really recommend others to listen for themselves.

5 out of 5 stars Wonderful CD.......2000-04-02

This compilation should turn even the most curmudgeonly listerner into a fan. Beautifully recorded, great notes -- and it's a heck of a bargain!
Just Hold Still
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Brother Sean... Music at a level above
 Just Hold Still
Brother Sean
Manufacturer: Independent
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Pop | Styles | Music
Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Alternative Rock | Indie Music | Stores | Music
GeneralGeneral | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music
All Bargain TitlesAll Bargain Titles | Alternative General | Alternative Rock | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
ASIN: B0000D94II
Release Date: 2003-09-05

Tracks:

  1. When She Says
  2. 5pm
  3. No One to Blame
  4. What I Already Know
  5. One Day
  6. Morning Song
  7. Just Hold Still

Product Description

Brother Sean's debut album, recorded and mixed by the band in a Chicago apartment.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Brother Sean... Music at a level above.......2003-11-12

The "Just Hold Still" album by Brother Sean is tremendous. The lyrics for every song on this album draw the listener in like few songs in this age of music can. Brother Sean's unique musical style and sound take listening to a level above. They make you forget about everything else for a while. These guys explore music in a way that others will some day follow. Stand back Brother Sean has only just begun.
Dann Rogers
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Dann Rogers
    Dann Rogers
    Manufacturer: MCA
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD
    ASIN: B000653FA6

    Product Description

    Drums- Larrie London; Bass- David Hungate; Piano- John Jarvis; Synthesizer- Mike Lawler; Acoustic Guitar- Billy Joe Walker, Jr.; Electric Guitar- Reggie Young, Fred Newell; Background Vocals- Dann Rogers, Curtis "Mr. Harmony" Young
    Heart Rock: 40 Great Love Songs [Time-life Music]
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • TRACK LIST
    		 Heart Rock: 40 Great Love Songs [Time-life Music]
    Various Artists 1. Take My Breath Away -- Berlin 2. Joanna -- Kool & The Gang 3. Total Eclipse Of The Heart -- Bonnie Tyler 4. A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do) -- Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio 5. In Too Deep -- Genesis , Use Ta Be My Girl -- The O'Jays 7. All By Myself -- Eric Carmen 8. I Can Dream About You -- Dan Hartman 9. Still -- Commodores , Jr With Bill Withers 11. Sexual Healing -- Marvin Gaye 12. Just Remember I Love You -- Firefall Just The Two Of Us -- Grover Washington , Too Little, Too Late -- Johnny Mathis & Deniece Williams 16. Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me -- Gladys Knight & The Pips Even The Nights Are Better -- Air Supply 14. Do You Really Want To Hurt Me -- Culture Club 15. Too Much , Shake You Down -- Gregory Abbott 18. Being With You -- Smokey Robinson 19. I'd Really Love To See You Tonigh -- England Dan & John Ford Coley , 1. Minute By Minute -- The Doobie Brothers 2. Time After Time -- Cyndi Lauper 3. Almost Paradise...Love Theme From Footloose -- Ann Wilson & Mike Reno 4. Lotta Love -- Nicolette Larson 5. I'm In You -- Peter Frampton , 6. Run To Me -- Dionne Warwick & Barry Manilow 7. Endless Love -- Diana Ross & Lionel Richie 8. Secret Lovers -- Atlantic Starr 9. After The Love Has Gone -- Earth Wind & Fire 10. Torn Between Two Lovers -- Mary MacGregor , 11. Can't We Try -- Dan Hill With Vonda Sheppard 12. One Hundred Ways -- Quincy Jones Featuring James Ingram 13. L-O-V-E (Love) -- Al Green 14. You're Only Lonely -- John David Souther , 15. All Cried Out -- Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam 16. You're All I Need To Get By -- Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell 17. Keep On Loving You -- REO Speedwagon , and 18. I Go Crazy -- Paul Davis 19. Open Arms -- Journey 20. Hold Me Now -- The Thompson Twins 21. You Are So Beautiful -- Joe Cocker
    Manufacturer: Time Life
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B000MI5EOM

    Product Description

    Heart Rock (Disc A) Label: Time-Life Music Year: 1988 Track Title 1. Take My Breath Away -- Berlin 2. Joanna -- Kool & The Gang 3. Total Eclipse Of The Heart -- Bonnie Tyler 4. A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do) -- Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio 5. In Too Deep -- Genesis 6. Use Ta Be My Girl -- The O'Jays 7. All By Myself -- Eric Carmen 8. I Can Dream About You -- Dan Hartman 9. Still -- Commodores 10. Just The Two Of Us -- Grover Washington,Jr With Bill Withers 11. Sexual Healing -- Marvin Gaye 12. Just Remember I Love You -- Firefall 13. Even The Nights Are Better -- Air Supply 14. Do You Really Want To Hurt Me -- Culture Club 15. Too Much, Too Little, Too Late -- Johnny Mathis & Deniece Williams 16. Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me -- Gladys Knight & The Pips 17. Shake You Down -- Gregory Abbott 18. Being With You -- Smokey Robinson 19. I'd Really Love To See You Tonigh -- England Dan & John Ford Coley ---==== Heart Rock (Disc B) Label: Time-Life Music Year: 1988 Track Title 1. Minute By Minute -- The Doobie Brothers 2. Time After Time -- Cyndi Lauper 3. Almost Paradise...Love Theme From Footloose -- Ann Wilson & Mike Reno 4. Lotta Love -- Nicolette Larson 5. I'm In You -- Peter Frampton 6. Run To Me -- Dionne Warwick & Barry Manilow 7. Endless Love -- Diana Ross & Lionel Richie 8. Secret Lovers -- Atlantic Starr 9. After The Love Has Gone -- Earth Wind & Fire 10. Torn Between Two Lovers -- Mary MacGregor 11. Can't We Try -- Dan Hill With Vonda Sheppard 12. One Hundred Ways -- Quincy Jones Featuring James Ingram 13. L-O-V-E (Love) -- Al Green 14. You're Only Lonely -- John David Souther 15. All Cried Out -- Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam 16. You're All I Need To Get By -- Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell 17. Keep On Loving You -- REO Speedwagon 18. I Go Crazy -- Paul Davis 19. Open Arms -- Journey 20. Hold Me Now -- The Thompson Twins 21. You Are So Beautiful -- Joe Cocker

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars TRACK LIST.......2007-01-08

    Heart Rock (Disc A)
    Label: Time-Life Music
    Year: 1988

    Track Title
    1. Take My Breath Away -- Berlin
    2. Joanna -- Kool & The Gang
    3. Total Eclipse Of The Heart -- Bonnie Tyler
    4. A Woman Needs Love (Just Like You Do) -- Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio
    5. In Too Deep -- Genesis
    6. Use Ta Be My Girl -- The O'Jays
    7. All By Myself -- Eric Carmen
    8. I Can Dream About You -- Dan Hartman
    9. Still -- Commodores
    10. Just The Two Of Us -- Grover Washington,Jr With Bill Withers
    11. Sexual Healing -- Marvin Gaye
    12. Just Remember I Love You -- Firefall
    13. Even The Nights Are Better -- Air Supply
    14. Do You Really Want To Hurt Me -- Culture Club
    15. Too Much, Too Little, Too Late -- Johnny Mathis & Deniece Williams
    16. Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me -- Gladys Knight & The Pips
    17. Shake You Down -- Gregory Abbott
    18. Being With You -- Smokey Robinson
    19. I'd Really Love To See You Tonigh -- England Dan & John Ford Coley

    Heart Rock (Disc B)
    Label: Time-Life Music
    Year: 1988

    Track Title
    1. Minute By Minute -- The Doobie Brothers
    2. Time After Time -- Cyndi Lauper
    3. Almost Paradise...Love Theme From Footloose -- Ann Wilson & Mike Reno
    4. Lotta Love -- Nicolette Larson
    5. I'm In You -- Peter Frampton
    6. Run To Me -- Dionne Warwick & Barry Manilow
    7. Endless Love -- Diana Ross & Lionel Richie
    8. Secret Lovers -- Atlantic Starr
    9. After The Love Has Gone -- Earth Wind & Fire
    10. Torn Between Two Lovers -- Mary MacGregor
    11. Can't We Try -- Dan Hill With Vonda Sheppard
    12. One Hundred Ways -- Quincy Jones Featuring James Ingram
    13. L-O-V-E (Love) -- Al Green
    14. You're Only Lonely -- John David Souther
    15. All Cried Out -- Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam
    16. You're All I Need To Get By -- Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
    17. Keep On Loving You -- REO Speedwagon
    18. I Go Crazy -- Paul Davis
    19. Open Arms -- Journey
    20. Hold Me Now -- The Thompson Twins
    21. You Are So Beautiful -- Joe Cocker

    Music:

    1. L L L L L [Explicit Lyrics]
    2. Laurell
    3. Life, Love & Worship
    4. Live at Shepperton 1980 [Import] [Live]
    5. Live N Sleazy [Import] [Live]
    6. Looking Glass Conversations
    7. Lotus Love Call
    8. Make Things Nice
    9. Mary, Pt. 1 [CD-single] [Import]
    10. Mary, Pt. 2 [CD-single] [Import] [Live]

    Music

    music

    Music

    Live at the ABC Kingston 1962 [Import]

    Poulenc, Duparc: Songs

    Milano

    Recordando A Rigo Tovar

    Phantom Power [Import]

    Rossini: Il Barbiere di Siviglia (Highlights)

    Science Series: Dinosaurs

    MMC New Century Vol. 11

    Patricia Vonne

    My Turn

    Peace in Our Time/No Place Like Home [Enhanced]

    My Swinging World [Import]

    Night Drive [Import]

    John Lee Hooker

    Street Corner Serenade: The Greatest Doo Wop of the '50s and '60s