By Heart: Piano Solos

Editorial Reviews
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"By heart" is a succinct and accurate appraisal of a lovely, low-key album of 11 piano solos (with occasional string embellishments) and a concluding vocal track. By Heart paints a picture of Brickman as a thoughtful, sometimes pensive, creative soul who quietly cherishes idyllic romantic notions yet reluctantly, realistically, acknowledges that they may forever lie just beyond his ever-hopeful grasp. Such a realization, though, does not blunt Brickman's expressive longing at the keyboard, and By Heart unfolds as a touching, clear-eyed chronicle of a restless but gentle heart. The title track, with little-known Laura Creamer handling vocals, offers some of the weakest production yet strongest emotional clout of nearly any vocal selection Brickman has since recorded. Revealing and rewarding listening. --Terry Wood

By Heart: Piano Solos,Jim Brickman,Windham Hill Records,Jazz Music,New Age,New Age / Meditation,Pop

By Heart: Piano Solos

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By Heart

Jim Brickman

a simplistic CD without all that noise

Jim Brickman's instrumental work at its best

Beautiful Melodies

By Heart: Piano Solos
Jim Brickman
Manufacturer: RCA Victor
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Jazz | Styles | Music
General | New Age | Styles | Music
Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music
General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music
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ASIN: B000000NKR
Release Date: 1995-04-11

Tracks:

Angel Eyes
Lake Erie Rainfall
Looking Back
In A Lover's Eyes
Nothing Left To Say
Little Star
Sudden Inspiration
Where Are You Now?
If You Believe
On The Edge
All I Ever Wanted
By Heart

Amazon.com essential recording

"By heart" is a succinct and accurate appraisal of a lovely, low-key album of 11 piano solos (with occasional string embellishments) and a concluding vocal track. By Heart paints a picture of Brickman as a thoughtful, sometimes pensive, creative soul who quietly cherishes idyllic romantic notions yet reluctantly, realistically, acknowledges that they may forever lie just beyond his ever-hopeful grasp. Such a realization, though, does not blunt Brickman's expressive longing at the keyboard, and By Heart unfolds as a touching, clear-eyed chronicle of a restless but gentle heart. The title track, with little-known Laura Creamer handling vocals, offers some of the weakest production yet strongest emotional clout of nearly any vocal selection Brickman has since recorded. Revealing and rewarding listening. --Terry Wood

Customer Reviews:

By Heart .......2007-03-13

Jim Brickman does it again with this CD. He is especially good at soulful melodies and pieces. I love this CD . I couldn't wait to listen to the next song. I hope that you will enjoy this CD as much as I have!!

Jim Brickman.......2007-02-16

It's an awesome cd. Saw him in concert here in Houston Feb. 13 '07
His magical fingers played blissfully on the piano. This cd is as always, beautiful romantic music. You won't be dissapointed!

SJE

a simplistic CD without all that noise.......2007-02-12

I love this CD! Relaxed and beautiful, his playing can take you to dream land. The background music doesn't take away from his beautiful piano playing, it enhances it. I love listening to this CD when I want to unwind. It is so beautiful that when I heard it on the radio, I just had to buy the CD.

Jim Brickman's instrumental work at its best.......2006-12-31

This is the best Jim Brickman's work I think. Vocals are at a minimum. Just his playing which is all I want. Highly recommended.

Beautiful Melodies.......2003-05-10

This CD has the depth to keep you refreshed and feeling romantic each time you listen to it. Following the quick-capturing first track, "Angel Eyes," Jim Brickman goes on making each track a beautiful melody to surround you with comfortable and intimate feelings.

My own favorite pieces in this CD include "Looking Back" which is in a calm retrospective sentiment, "If you believe" which I found uplifting, and "All I ever wanted" which is very soothing. The sixth track, "Little Star" is actually another version of the children song "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star," which Jim Brickman has made it so serenading.

The title track, "By Heart," which Jim Brickman put it the last, is special with the female vocal, Laura Creamer, that is very energetic in delivering emotions.

Piano Solos
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Simple... but absolutely wonderful!

Piano Solos
Joe Churchich
Manufacturer: Joe Churchich
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | New Age | Styles | Music
General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music
General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00005KIRK
Release Date: 2001-05-28

Tracks:

Andy
Change of Heart
December
Elegy
I Love You
January
Lost in Love
Mandy
Musicbox
Sappy
Seashore
Sky
Sunday
Time
Until Then

Album Description

A joyous and warm celebration of music for the heart. "Piano Solos" represents over fifteen years of compositional efforts by Joe Churchich. This collection of songs is perfect for an evening of relaxation or accompaniment in your daily activities.

Customer Reviews:

Simple... but absolutely wonderful!.......2001-05-28

I absolutely love the songs on this record. It's been a while since I've been able to sit back and actually relax while listening to something... but the songs here are so calm, that I found no other choice but to sit back in an easy chair and listen. Bravo!