Embracing the Wind

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Kevin's Kern's fifth album, Embracing the Wind, is a collection of inspired emotional themes, deftly articulated through soft piano, warm rhythms, and acoustic guitar. The opening track, "Blossom on the Wind," begins with the gentle sound of a raindrop, a single note of stillness that sets the mood of this effort. For this particular work, Kern and producer Terence Yallop returned to the original source of their inspiration, the piano itself. With a tape continually running to capture each moment of expression, Kern and Yallop tapped into their own familiar wellspring of feeling, from the uplifting "Bathed in Dawn's Light," to the passionate "From This Day Forward," a piece that Kern composed for his fiancé in honor of their wedding day. While Embracing the Wind is a reflection of Kern's self-described "musical journey" through a myriad of influences, it maintains a classic simplicity of sound and arrangement built around a well-balanced framework of song structures. It's plain to see that he's grown considerably out of the first wobbling steps of New Age music into his own right as a composer and a pianist. Embracing the Wind is Kern's own acknowledgement of his coming-of-age as an artist, and like most things that get better with time, "Embracing the Wind" is to be savored slowly, appreciated newly again with each listen. --Leslie R. Marini

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"It might surprise his listeners to hear that Kevin also plays impassioned jazz, the classics, gorgeous Beatles arrangements, jams alongside anything that moves (recently it was Rio-flavored didgeridoo) and he spontaneously creates melodies from images I offer him in a darkened recording studio -- with the tape running. Like the wind that can churn an ocean, uproot trees and yet be gentle enough to carry pollen on a summer breeze, Kevin has many faces. It has been my profound pleasure to work with and learn from him at the very source of his creative process. He has a love, a passion and a discipline for his craft that is truly inspiring. On Embracing the Wind, Kevin's fifth album, he welcomes some new influences to his musical palette. I know you will enjoy them". ~ Terence Yallop, President, Real Music

Embracing the Wind

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Embracing the Wind

Embracing the Wind

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Embracing The Wind

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Embracing the Wind
Kevin Kern
Manufacturer: Real Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | New Age | Styles | Music
Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music
General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music
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ASIN: B00005AVEG
Release Date: 2001-04-03

Tracks:

Blossom On The Wind
Through Your Eyes
Childhood Remembered
The Silence Of Knowing
Above The Clouds
Bathed In Dawn's Light
From This Day Forward
A Secret Glove
Fantasia's Lullaby
A Gentle Whisper

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Kevin's Kern's fifth album, Embracing the Wind, is a collection of inspired emotional themes, deftly articulated through soft piano, warm rhythms, and acoustic guitar. The opening track, "Blossom on the Wind," begins with the gentle sound of a raindrop, a single note of stillness that sets the mood of this effort. For this particular work, Kern and producer Terence Yallop returned to the original source of their inspiration, the piano itself. With a tape continually running to capture each moment of expression, Kern and Yallop tapped into their own familiar wellspring of feeling, from the uplifting "Bathed in Dawn's Light," to the passionate "From This Day Forward," a piece that Kern composed for his fiancé in honor of their wedding day. While Embracing the Wind is a reflection of Kern's self-described "musical journey" through a myriad of influences, it maintains a classic simplicity of sound and arrangement built around a well-balanced framework of song structures. It's plain to see that he's grown considerably out of the first wobbling steps of New Age music into his own right as a composer and a pianist. Embracing the Wind is Kern's own acknowledgement of his coming-of-age as an artist, and like most things that get better with time, "Embracing the Wind" is to be savored slowly, appreciated newly again with each listen. --Leslie R. Marini

Album Description

"It might surprise his listeners to hear that Kevin also plays impassioned jazz, the classics, gorgeous Beatles arrangements, jams alongside anything that moves (recently it was Rio-flavored didgeridoo) and he spontaneously creates melodies from images I offer him in a darkened recording studio -- with the tape running. Like the wind that can churn an ocean, uproot trees and yet be gentle enough to carry pollen on a summer breeze, Kevin has many faces. It has been my profound pleasure to work with and learn from him at the very source of his creative process. He has a love, a passion and a discipline for his craft that is truly inspiring. On Embracing the Wind, Kevin's fifth album, he welcomes some new influences to his musical palette. I know you will enjoy them". ~ Terence Yallop, President, Real Music

Customer Reviews:

The absolute best of Kevin Kern !.......2006-05-31

IMHO, this is THE best of Kevin Kern bar none! The melody is so beautiful it hurts while warms your heart at the same time. This CD is a keeper in my audio system for sure.

The quality is on par with George Winston but has more warmth and angelic beauty. Winston's work is more on clear/chilly side and can be appreciated in different mood.

Embracing The Wind.......2006-02-28

I thought "Embracing The Wind" by Kevin Kern was quite an album. Very relaxing music. I heard the 1st track,"Blossom On The Wind" on a United Airlines flight from Chicago to Buffalo,NY. Overall,I thought the album was very well done.

Good Listening.......2005-08-15

This is the second album of Kern's that I've spent time with, the first being Beyond the Sundial done some three years previously. The years have made Kern a bit less dry and jazzy, although he doesn't quite make the leap into overheated romanticism, much to my relief. There is a thin line between new age slush and good popular piano work, and Kern manages to stay on the good side.

He will even fool you a bit. 'A Gentle Whisper' starts out with a string chorus that you know is going to go over the edge, and just when you think all is lost, Kern cuts across the theme with his piano and everything falls into place. The touches of Burt Bacharach are still that as well, especially in 'From This Day Forward.' Kern has a tendency towards pretentious song titles, but don't be fooled.

As is often the case, Kern gets help from a few of his friends, but it is guitarist Davis Ramey who runs away with the show. 'Through Your Eyes' is an outstanding, and complicated duet where both Davis and Kern manage to show off their ability to put music together. Davis also appears in 'Bathed in Dawn's Light', and 'A Secret Grove,' but neither touch the power of the first piece.

The album stands up to repeated listening well, which suits my listening style well, since albums tend to stay cued up on my iPod for some time. I intend to explore more Kern as soon as I'm able.

Beautiful Music.......2003-06-29

I'm not used to this type of presentation of music, but its singular use of piano chords and natural progression are a lovely introduction.

Beautiful Music.......2003-06-29

I'm not used to this type of presentation of music, but its singular use of piano chords and natural progression are a lovely introduction.

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