A Place Without Noise

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An affecting pianist-composer long deserving of broader recognition, Wayne Gratz continues to specialize in stately, reflective expressions of the soul. His are earnest yet understated works that will speak eloquently to listeners who favor the impressionistic reveries of early Windham Hill and Narada recordings. Not as complex as Liz Story (though he's willing to venture into minor keys) and less pop-conscious than Jim Brickman, Gratz could be fairly described musically as a distant cousin of George Winston. Both find inspiration in nature, and both can silence a room with the wordless acumen of their searching, emotionally rich compositions. Gratz exhibits a slightly stronger romantic streak, here yielding several standout tracks: "Birds in Flight," "Center," "Willows," "Any Color but Blue," and "Whisper to Me"--all solo piano works with occasional faint accompaniment from synthesizer and cello. As on past recordings, Gratz sometimes tends to let pieces stall or simply peter out rather than reach a resolution ("Clouds," "Dreams"), but this is a tolerable flaw. A Place Without Noise is, as the title suggests, a solid choice to augment your quiet moments. --Terry Wood

A Place Without Noise,Wayne Gratz,Narada,Contemporary Instrumental,New Age,New Age / Meditation,Pop,Relaxation

A Place Without Noise

A Place Without Noise
A Place Without Noise
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Outstanding service
  • Unexpected Mastery
  • What a treasure!
  • Perfect for Massage
  • Another great effort by Wayne Gratz
 A Place Without Noise
Wayne Gratz
Manufacturer: Narada
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | New Age | Styles | Music
MeditationMeditation | New Age | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B000065CVZ
Release Date: 2002-05-07

Tracks:

  1. Clouds
  2. Mist Of A Waterfall
  3. Birds In Flight
  4. Center
  5. Sunday At Twilight
  6. Change Of Season
  7. Dreams
  8. Snowing
  9. Still Pond
  10. Willows
  11. Any Color But Blue
  12. Rain Is Falling
  13. Whisper To Me
  14. Onset Of Winter

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An affecting pianist-composer long deserving of broader recognition, Wayne Gratz continues to specialize in stately, reflective expressions of the soul. His are earnest yet understated works that will speak eloquently to listeners who favor the impressionistic reveries of early Windham Hill and Narada recordings. Not as complex as Liz Story (though he's willing to venture into minor keys) and less pop-conscious than Jim Brickman, Gratz could be fairly described musically as a distant cousin of George Winston. Both find inspiration in nature, and both can silence a room with the wordless acumen of their searching, emotionally rich compositions. Gratz exhibits a slightly stronger romantic streak, here yielding several standout tracks: "Birds in Flight," "Center," "Willows," "Any Color but Blue," and "Whisper to Me"--all solo piano works with occasional faint accompaniment from synthesizer and cello. As on past recordings, Gratz sometimes tends to let pieces stall or simply peter out rather than reach a resolution ("Clouds," "Dreams"), but this is a tolerable flaw. A Place Without Noise is, as the title suggests, a solid choice to augment your quiet moments. --Terry Wood

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Outstanding service.......2005-09-15

Items came in excellent condition and delivery time was very quick. I am very satisfied!

5 out of 5 stars Unexpected Mastery.......2004-09-27

Listening to albums from either end of a musician's career when 'good' has somehow changed into 'great' is something like time travel. You find that things that seemed less important initially have grown and developed and that the music maker has reached a level you never originally anticipated. I have always liked Wayne Gratz, whose Reminiscence has always been a favorite contemplative album of mine. But that album, which was very dependent on effect and accompaniment barely foreshadows what has happened in A Place Without Noise.

In this album Gratz has moves right into center stage. What accompaniment there is plays a Spartan role, and this entire album owes its presence to Gratz's skill, not the artificial drama of effects. The result is brilliant. Gratz reveals a muscularity and sense of rhythm that captures attention and keeps it focused. Reminiscense was an album to read by or watch out the window with - A Place Without Noise demands that you listen, and then rewards you for the attention.

It's hard to pick out a favorite. 'Birds in Flight' is usually the first piece that makes me sit up and take notice, but from that point on I remain a keenly attentive and happy listener. Something that Gratz has figured out how to reach touches something resonant in me with a musicality that is harmonious, heartfelt, and interesting. Highly recommended.

4 out of 5 stars What a treasure!.......2003-12-08

This CD is a treasure! I originally purchased this CD because the title is a pun on our family conversation about when we're tired of listening to heavily programmed music, then we want a "place without noise". I wanted something to play when we felt that way and it has proven to be 100% dependable. Probably 30% of what we listen to is piano: classical, jazz and "new age". This is different, more free than classical, not as overwhelming as classical & jazz, not as minamalist as Takemitsu, lighter than "new age" Winston or "unclassifiable" Bjorstad. It is focused, precise and gentle; it is not staged, it evokes a free spirit. It is a treasure!

5 out of 5 stars Perfect for Massage.......2003-11-06

This is a CD of beautiful, clear, inspired piano solos. I'm a massage therapist & use it frequently during sessions. What I look for in my music is beauty & peace combined. This CD is perfect for relaxation of any kind.

5 out of 5 stars Another great effort by Wayne Gratz.......2002-05-11

As he's done the last 3 CD's, this one is perfect! Beautiful and warm all over, this is a perfect CD for a crazy world.
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    		Spring Rain Piano and Rainfall
    Wayne Gratz
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | New Age | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B000J5C4SW

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