Midnight Noon

Editorial Reviews
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Among instrumental artists tagged with the "New Age" label, former Jefferson Starship guitarist Craig Chaquico is one of the few who energized the genre with music bearing a distinctive personal imprint. Chaquico's early recordings (Acoustic Highway, Acoustic Planet) were amiable affairs made memorable by their waves of chiming, glistening chords and refreshing pop-rock propulsion. Yet smooth jazz flourishes gradually crept into his compositions, absorbing his guitar into a generic sax-bass-keyboard mix that obscured his individual stamp. Midnight Noon, his eighth release, is a modest but encouraging move toward more of a middle ground. Chaquico, said to play 50 different guitars on this recording's 10 likeable, upbeat selections, still exhibits an allegiance to jazz (with brassy big-band and Latin accents surfacing at random intervals), yet includes a few pop-infused charmers ("Her Boyfriend's Wedding," "Outlaw in the City," "Always with You") that serve as welcomed throwbacks to his original, looser sound. While at times it sounds as if Chaquico is composing tautly structured television themes ("Jazz Noon"), several of his animated solos (try "El Gato") remind you just how well this guy can play. --Terry Wood

Midnight Noon,Craig Chaquico,Higher Octave,Adult Alternative,Contemporary Instrumental,Electro-Acoustic,New Age,New Age / Meditation,Pop,Smooth Jazz

Midnight Noon

Tracks:

Her Boyfriend's Wedding
Dream Date
El Gato
Bobby Sox
Always With You
Jazz Noon
Dia Del Zorro
Girls' Night Out
Equinox
Outlaw In The City

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Among instrumental artists tagged with the "New Age" label, former Jefferson Starship guitarist Craig Chaquico is one of the few who energized the genre with music bearing a distinctive personal imprint. Chaquico's early recordings (Acoustic Highway, Acoustic Planet) were amiable affairs made memorable by their waves of chiming, glistening chords and refreshing pop-rock propulsion. Yet smooth jazz flourishes gradually crept into his compositions, absorbing his guitar into a generic sax-bass-keyboard mix that obscured his individual stamp. Midnight Noon, his eighth release, is a modest but encouraging move toward more of a middle ground. Chaquico, said to play 50 different guitars on this recording's 10 likeable, upbeat selections, still exhibits an allegiance to jazz (with brassy big-band and Latin accents surfacing at random intervals), yet includes a few pop-infused charmers ("Her Boyfriend's Wedding," "Outlaw in the City," "Always with You") that serve as welcomed throwbacks to his original, looser sound. While at times it sounds as if Chaquico is composing tautly structured television themes ("Jazz Noon"), several of his animated solos (try "El Gato") remind you just how well this guy can play. --Terry Wood

Customer Reviews:

Great.......2007-03-15

My favorite for him is acqustic highway. This isn't as great as that but worth buying!

Very Disappointed.......2006-09-09

Thomas Edison said that genius was 1% inspiration and 99% Motorola V300 Phone (T-Mobile)

Amazon.com Product Description

Overview
Compatible with T-Mobile cell phone service, the Motorola V300 features an Internet browser, integrated VGA digital camera, MMS text messaging, and more, all displayed on a large, high-resolution 176 x 220 pixel, 65,000 color screen. The V300's clamshell design also provides a 96 x 32 pixel, two line external screen, which displays caller ID, date, time, and various status icons (including text message waiting, voice message waiting, battery and signal strength, and voice and message mail, among others) without users having to open the phone. There's even a blue backlight for nighttime viewing. <TABLE ALIGN="left" BORDER=0 CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 WIDTH=160> <TR ALIGN="left" VALIGN="middle"> <TD><IMG SRC="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/b0000wzwsi-photo-id.jpg"></TD> </TR> <TR ALIGN="left" VALIGN="middle"> <TD>Assign pictures to everyone in your phonebook and have photo caller id every time your phone rings</TD> </TR> </TABLE> Calling Features
Used simply as a phone, the V300 features a compelling, ergonomic design and a 4-way scroll key for easy menu navigation. Primary calling features include speech recognition, which allows users to speak a pre-saved name, number, or function and the phone will call it up automatically; as well as an integrated speakerphone, auto redial notification, call forwarding, call waiting, hold, alternate line/dual name, turbo dial keys (2-9), ringer/vibrate suppress, multiple call timers, multiple key answer, vibrate mode, memory for last numbers dialed and received, and a phone book of up to 1000 entries, including Personal Information Manager (PIM) functionality with picture caller ID. Messaging and Internet
<TABLE ALIGN="right" BORDER=0 CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 WIDTH=180> <TR ALIGN="left" VALIGN="middle"> <TD><IMG SRC="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/b0000wzwsi-inst-message.jpg"></TD> </TR> <TR ALIGN="left" VALIGN="middle"> <TD>The V300 has instant messaging with real-time chat. </TD> </TR> </TABLE> Mobile messaging features are fairly standard: via MMS, users can send, edit, forward, and receive image and text messages to and from compatible phones or PCs. Images and ring tones received via MMS can be saved in phone's handy image gallery. There's also instant messaging capability, conventional email, and built-in iTAP software, which provides predictive text assistance. The V300 supports TTY functionality for the hearing impaired. The V300's built-in Microbrowser also gives users wireless Mobile Internet access to directions, stock quotes, airline information, entertainment, and more. Users can also download MP3 polyphonic ring tones, wallpapers, and other applications and games. Two games, Bejeweled and Prince of Persia, are included with the phone. Organizer Organizer features include a 1000 contact phone book with photo caller ID, a date book, and Mobile Phone Tools compatibility, which (combined with software that is sold separately) lets users create, edit, and synchronize date book and phonebook entries with your PC. <TABLE ALIGN="left" BORDER=0 CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 WIDTH=180> <TR ALIGN="left" VALIGN="middle"> <TD><IMG SRC="http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/b0000wzwsi-ring-mixer.jpg"></TD> </TR> <TR ALIGN="left" VALIGN="middle"> <TD> The V300 can use polyphonic Mp3s for ringtones--use one of the 21 pre-loaded sounds, or make your own with the online mixer.</TD> </TR> </TABLE> Fun and Games
For fun, the V300's integrated digital camera includes zoom and brightness adjustment functions, as well as 5 MB of memory for picture storage or for saving wallpapers, screensavers, ring tones, and games downloaded from the Internet. Ringtones are supported by a 22 KHz polyphonic speaker with 24 chord capability. Users can also assign different tones for different callers saved the V300's phonebook, and for messages, faxes, and reminders. Vital Statistics
The Motorola V300's security features include call restrictions, keypad lock, phone lock, application lock, and new password capability. The phone weighs 4.3 ounces and measures 3.5 x 1.93 x 1 inches. Its Lithium Ion batteries are rated at up to 390 hours talk time, and up to 200 hours standby time.

Customer Reviews:

Bad Charger!!!!.......2007-01-16

DO NOT BUY THIS PHONE!!! NOT EVEN FOR FREE!!! This is an old phone, and will be out of production soon. Because it has a bad charger connection. It will stop charging after a little while. You cannot buy the charger from any T-Mobile store!! It is a bad design and they know it!!! They already switched to another charger that's more reliable for other phones.

Dropped calls, T-Mobile no help.......2006-12-24

I have had this phone for 2 years or so... Very soon after I bought it, it started dropping calls. I could be in an area with good reception and yet during the middle of a conversation I would notice that the other person had stopped talking. "Hello? Hello?" They could still hear me, but I could not hear them. This problem has persisted and despite three calls to T-Mobile threatening to switch to another carrier I haven't been offered any incentive to stay. I am currently scoping out the deals to switch to another carrier.

Top-notch, but broke after 1.5 years.......2006-12-21

My V300 developed a problem after a year and a half. I got it free with a new T-Mobile plan, and without a contract it would have cost $200.00. What happens is that when I would flip open the phone, the little button that controls whether or not the screen turns on doesn't un-press all the way, so the screen keeps blinking on and off, as if I were closing and re-opening the phone. It's like if the button on your refrigerator were stuck halfway, and the light kept blinking on and off. This has made it impossible to answer calls or type text messages, because if I nudge the buttons the wrong way, the screen turns off and then on again.

However, I have been shopping for a new phone, and I am sorely disappointed that other phones, even the fancy overly-expensive ones, are not as elegant as this one. There are two outstanding points that I like: the interface and the buttons.

The interface was professional, well-organized, and had several layers of submenus. The phone also allows you to access six menus at the touch of a button, rather than making you scroll through one huge list just to access your phonebook or text messages, for example. There are no silly frills that may get in the way.

The numeric section of the buttons are raised circles and are spread far apart. I have yet to see this on any other phone. This is a HUGE advantage when using your thumb to locate and press a single button with ease. I have pretty thin fingers, but I still find it annoying using other phones because I often press the wrong button simply because my thumb spreads out too far. Not so with this phone. The top buttons, which feature the standard four-way directional arrows and a button in the middle, as well as five buttons surrounding that, are equally easy to press. You do not have to worry about accidentally pressing the other buttons because the buttons on this phone are very springy and do not wiggle around in their sockets.

I would take into consideration the fact that my phone broke to an unusable point after a year and a half, after the warranty expired, and that at least one other reviewer's phone broke as well. I do not know how long the other reviewers owned their phones, but the V300's seem have a history of malfunction. The advantages over other phones may be worth the risk, though.

Solid and Reliable.......2006-10-12

Myself and my wife have both had a V300 for over a year now and it is a great phone. It is reliable and takes a beating! I say that as we have two young children who always manage to get their hands on our cell phones, and needless to say they have taken some abuse and have never broken!
The receiption is great. Menu's could do with some improvement, but the camera and picture taking ability makes up for an areas that are lacking.
However, if you're looking for a phone with all the bells and whistles, the V300 isn't for you, but if you need a phone that's sturdy then this is for you.

BRILLIANT!!!.......2006-08-23

I love this phone! I have it and it is great! And I am not just saying this because I have it. It really is ! Sure, my sister has a video camera in her phone but mine has more music software and ringtones- polyphonic, classic ,ritual and normal.
This phone is considered a great buy and when selling cost £129.00!
I am nearly 11 but I still have a phone.
It has a lovely sleek design and is my fave colour - blue!
The weight is perfect.
Consider buying this phone, it is what YOU WANT!!!

Design- The design of this phone is like any original cellphone, except better! It has the usual, a tall cylinder at the top that has a soft, smooth feel. It has a camera build up at the front {the circle with a red illluminating circle} and the possibilty is VGA Z00 MAX. It is a nice shade of blue with bright silver metallic shades. At the front there is a small screen that lights up blue and tells the time and says T-MOBILE. There is a blue necklace attach that is clipped to the top.
Camera- Great! You can zoom up to x6 and it is great use in the sunlight. Unfortuantley, however, there is no video recorder. But you can send photos in messages and emails, and can have your very own album and pcture scroller! Perfect.
Games- There are two free games, Monopoly and Stuntman. They are good graphics and quality, and have a good model to the game. Stuntman, is a series of levels on which you have your very own car or racing car and have directions on where to go. If you do something specific or pass a particular place you have options and instructions that tell you how to unlock your stunt. Then they are stored into the database, and at certain times you can look up the stunt you want to do and jump, flip and flip on two sides as well as MUCH MORE!
You will probably know Monopoly ;}
There are also Java games and downloadble network games that are 3d but you have to buy them for perhaps £2 or $3
Music- Very good. Not al polyphonic which is excellent. Also buyable music like 50 cent and Rhianna
Ringtones- The best you will find in a phone. Also music can be transferred to ringtone.

EVERYTHING ELSE YOU WILL FIND OUT! Hope this helped. :}

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