Romantic: The Ultimate David Lanz Narada Collection

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A broad overview of the two-decade career of David Lanz, Romantic collects music from his numerous studio albums plus four collaborative tracks and three compilation-only cuts. The pianist's works tend to fall into two categories: contemplative contemporary instrumental and classically influenced compositions. The latter is where he shines, as represented best by the sentimental stylings of "Cristofori's Dream" and "Return to the Heart," and the effervescent energy of "Vesuvius" and "Valencia." Most of these 27 tracks are solo piano performances. However, the soaring "Eagle's Path" (with Paul Speer) integrates rock guitar, and a few other pieces include orchestral instruments. This isn't a "best of" compilation, but the double-disc compendium is a good way for longtime fans to get lesser-known tracks and sample albums they are unfamiliar with. More important, it's a means for the uninitiated to learn about, and then seek out, other Lanz music of their choosing. --Bryan Reesman

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Romantic: The Ultimate David Lanz Narada Collection

Romantic: The Ultimate David Lanz Narada Collection
Romantic: The Ultimate David Lanz Narada Collection
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Really cool
  • Soothing and Calming
  • A Pleasant Collection
 Romantic: The Ultimate David Lanz Narada Collection
David Lanz
Manufacturer: Narada
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | New Age | Styles | Music
MeditationMeditation | New Age | Styles | Music
RelaxationRelaxation | New Age | Styles | Music
Solo InstrumentalSolo Instrumental | New Age | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music
Adult AlternativeAdult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music
Similar Items:
  1. Finding Paradise
  2. Cristofori's Dream (Bonus Tracks)
  3. Return to the Heart
  4. Spirit Romance
  5. Sacred Road

ASIN: B000062RAU
Release Date: 2002-03-12

Tracks:

  1. Valencia
  2. Masque Of Togaebi
  3. Take The High Road
  4. Leaves On The Scene
  5. Sitting In An English Garden
  6. Variations On A Theme From Pachelbel's Canon In D Major
  7. Summer's Child
  8. A Path With Heart
  9. Reverie
  10. Behind The Waterfall
  11. Return To The Heart
  12. Faces Of The Forest
  13. Wings To Altair
  14. Madre De La Tierra

Tracks:

  1. Cristofori's Dream
  2. Vesuvius
  3. Nightfall
  4. London Blue
  5. Dreamer's Waltz
  6. Heartsounds
  7. Eagle's Path
  8. The Dragon's Daughter
  9. Before The Last Leaf Falls
  10. Madrona
  11. Dream Of The Forgotten Child
  12. Courage Of The Wind
  13. Farewell Amparo

Amazon.com

A broad overview of the two-decade career of David Lanz, Romantic collects music from his numerous studio albums plus four collaborative tracks and three compilation-only cuts. The pianist's works tend to fall into two categories: contemplative contemporary instrumental and classically influenced compositions. The latter is where he shines, as represented best by the sentimental stylings of "Cristofori's Dream" and "Return to the Heart," and the effervescent energy of "Vesuvius" and "Valencia." Most of these 27 tracks are solo piano performances. However, the soaring "Eagle's Path" (with Paul Speer) integrates rock guitar, and a few other pieces include orchestral instruments. This isn't a "best of" compilation, but the double-disc compendium is a good way for longtime fans to get lesser-known tracks and sample albums they are unfamiliar with. More important, it's a means for the uninitiated to learn about, and then seek out, other Lanz music of their choosing. --Bryan Reesman

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Really cool.......2007-05-12

A lot of times you find in 2 CD sets that the 2nd CD can usually have some "fill-ins". Not the case with this set. Great music. David Lanz is awesome.

5 out of 5 stars Soothing and Calming.......2006-10-21

David Lanz is the best new age pianist ever. His style is smoother and calmer than George Winston and yet more melodic, styled, and "quieter" than Jim Brickman. With this new album, Romantic: The Ultimate David Lanz Narada Collection, Lanz brings out the best of his work with the additions of some new songs. Vesuvius and Valencia are among my favorites due to their great melodies and their soothing qualitites. David Lanz is the modern day Claude Debussy!

4 out of 5 stars A Pleasant Collection.......2002-06-18

For some reason, I had thought this CD was new work. Instead, it is a compilation from Lanz's other CS's: a repackaged assortment of favorite tunes. As a "sampler" of other CD's, it is immensely enjoyable.

Lanz collects favorite melodies which delight the senses. Some sound like a cross between Mannheim Steamroller and Yanni, but all-in-all, if you enjoy his finest original piano melodies, you'll enjoy this.

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