My Romance: An Evening with Jim Brickman

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It's not the Grammy Awards. It's not the platinum discs. The premier status symbol among New Age-classified musicians is landing the starring role in your own public-television special, and pianist Jim Brickman deservedly joins the short list of artists granted such pledge-attracting exposure. Brickman's two sides--as composer of intelligent, pop-impressionistic instrumental works and as stardusted romantic songwriter--are displayed equally on My Romance, recorded live in Salt Lake City in March, 2000. Brickman, an amiable host, is in vigorous form here, and his instrumental selections again reveal his uncommon talent for pulling heartstrings from an elevated plane, intertwining lovely melodies with a wistful harmonic flair in ways that satisfy listeners cerebrally and emotionally. David Benoit contributes to a splendid duet on "Glory," one of the disc's five new pieces. Even so, ardent fans who own all of Brickman's earlier works may view this disc as an attractive souvenir but not an indispensable recording. Donny Osmond and Olivia Newton-John (who cowrote a new ballad, "Change of Heart," with Brickman) appear as guest vocalists, and Brickman himself makes an agreeable vocal debut on "The Love I Found in You," one of two pieces featuring Dave Koz. Although "Circles," a new instrumental, is surprisingly mundane, the back-to-back rendering of "Freedom" and "Edgewater," two of his most expressive compositions, is the disc's highlight. --Terry Wood

From Jazziz
New Age sensations Yanni and John Tesh have long since integrated their spirited live shows into the PBS Pledge Drive format. It was only a matter of time before the equally popular pianist Jim Brickman made the same leap.

My Romance: An Evening With Jim Brickman (Windham Hill) is a live performance recording (also available on VHS and DVD). Unlike his New Age compatriots whose shows often resemble slickly produced circuses, however, Brickman's genius lies in simplicity and intimacy. The most popular tracks from his best-selling CDs are warm and instantly hummable solo-piano pieces. On his studio recordings as well as here, lilting yet emotional numbers like "Picture This" and "Edgewater" touch the heart with no extra production. And to further up the intimacy ante on My Romance, Brickman invites audience members to pretend he is entertaining them in their living rooms.

The whole affair turns into a casual party where popular musical friends drop by for a number or two. The first of these is fellow pianist David Benoit, who duets with Brickman on a song the two composed called "Glory." Benoit's jazzy energy inspires Brickman to go beyond the reaches of soft-hearted romance and into the realm of spirited smooth jazz. Elsewhere, violinist Tracy Silverman adds a haunting classical feel to the reflective "Lake Erie Rainfall," while Dave Koz's emotional alto powers "Partners in Crime" and "The Love I Found in You." For the hits, Brickman relies on the big guns. Olivia Newton-John sings beautifully on "Valentine" and "Change of Heart." Former teen idol Donny Osmond sounds convincing on "Love of My Life."

While My Romance doesn't include a cover of the classic "My Romance," the disc is nonetheless a beautiful primer on the wonders of romance as well as a marvelous showcase for one of instrumental music's most irresistible performers.

--Jonathan Widran, JAZZIZ Magazine Copyright © 2000, Milor Entertainment, Inc.

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My Romance: An Evening with Jim Brickman

My Romance: An Evening with Jim Brickman
My Romance: An Evening with Jim Brickman
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • A pleasure to own it
  • Fantastic!
  • "Beautiful!!!"
  • Jazzy New Age
  • It's very bad
 My Romance: An Evening with Jim Brickman
Jim Brickman
Manufacturer: RCA Victor
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | New Age | Styles | Music
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  2. Destiny
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ASIN: B00004UEHP
Release Date: 2000-08-22

Tracks:

  1. Glory
  2. Rocket to the Moon
  3. Lake Erie Rainfall
  4. Picture This
  5. Love of My Life
  6. Freedom
  7. Edgewater
  8. Valentine
  9. Change of Heart
  10. Circles
  11. The Love I Found in You
  12. Partners in Crime
  13. By Heart
  14. Starbright

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It's not the Grammy Awards. It's not the platinum discs. The premier status symbol among New Age-classified musicians is landing the starring role in your own public-television special, and pianist Jim Brickman deservedly joins the short list of artists granted such pledge-attracting exposure. Brickman's two sides--as composer of intelligent, pop-impressionistic instrumental works and as stardusted romantic songwriter--are displayed equally on My Romance, recorded live in Salt Lake City in March, 2000. Brickman, an amiable host, is in vigorous form here, and his instrumental selections again reveal his uncommon talent for pulling heartstrings from an elevated plane, intertwining lovely melodies with a wistful harmonic flair in ways that satisfy listeners cerebrally and emotionally. David Benoit contributes to a splendid duet on "Glory," one of the disc's five new pieces. Even so, ardent fans who own all of Brickman's earlier works may view this disc as an attractive souvenir but not an indispensable recording. Donny Osmond and Olivia Newton-John (who cowrote a new ballad, "Change of Heart," with Brickman) appear as guest vocalists, and Brickman himself makes an agreeable vocal debut on "The Love I Found in You," one of two pieces featuring Dave Koz. Although "Circles," a new instrumental, is surprisingly mundane, the back-to-back rendering of "Freedom" and "Edgewater," two of his most expressive compositions, is the disc's highlight. --Terry Wood

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars A pleasure to own it.......2007-01-09

Jim Brickman CD always give us a great feel about how to express our feeling toward the other, I love it.

5 out of 5 stars Fantastic!.......2005-11-21

My husband & I also caught this special on PBS while channel surfing and we were hooked. My husband actually got me the DVD as a gift and I love it. If you grew up loving Olivia Newton John (as my husband & I did) and Donny Osmond (as I did), then you will love this. Donny Osmond sings Love of My Life spectacularly - it makes my heart melt every time I hear him sing it. My husband & I have now seen Jim Brickman in concert twice in the past 4 years. We will see him again if he comes back to Tucson. We met him last December and at that time I asked him if he could bring Donny Osmond with him next time and he said he'd look into it! I would NEVER say that Jim Brickman is a NEW AGE pianist; he is who he is and in my opinion, he is an amazing, gifted artist & pianist. I feel sorry for the people who did not like this - they are missing out on something very special.

5 out of 5 stars "Beautiful!!!".......2004-10-21

I first heard of Jim Brickman when I happened to come across the PBS Special while channel surfing late one night. Hearing his songs brought tears to my eyes. I was blown away at how touching and beautiful his music is. As soon as I realized that this CD was available in stores, I snatched it up ASAP. I will be getting married in a year from now, and I plan on using his songs in my wedding...especially "Valentine" and "Love of my Life"

5 out of 5 stars Jazzy New Age.......2004-06-25

Excellent music for evening reading and study. In addition, it is also prefect for evening cuddling. Should not miss this collection.

2 out of 5 stars It's very bad.......2003-10-24

The MC bothers me. In addition, the most of singers were not original and they sang awful. Don't buy this CD, but the original one.
Limited Edition Bonus Recordings From The 'My Romance: An Evening with Jim Brickman' Performance
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    		Limited Edition Bonus Recordings From The 'My Romance: An Evening with Jim Brickman' Performance
    Jim Brickman
    Manufacturer: Windham Hill
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | New Age | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B000KBMFDO

    Product Description

    Limited Edition Bonus Recordings From The 'My Romance: An Evening with Jim Brickman' Performance! Rare Limited Edition CD EP Featuring Three Songs From The "My Romance" Live Performance NOT Included On The Origial CD. (NOTE: This disc has three rare performances from the live show, NOT the entire concert.) This CD was only available to purchasers of the 'My Romance: An Evening with Jim Brickman' CD for a very limited time! TRACKS: Part Of My Heart; Remembrance; & Hero's Dream.

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