Collective Force [Extra tracks] [Original recording remastered]

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
The image of three interlocking triads on this compilation's cover helps illustrate the intent and appeal of 3rd Force. At their best, the group's members--multi-instrumentalists William Aura, Craig Dobbin, and Alain Eskinasi (plus an ever-changing list of guest lead instrumentalists)--cross-pollinate melodic New Age, smart grooves, and understated jazz textures to produce a brand of pop-minded lite jazz that is clever, fluid, and often infectious. Not every track succeeds as memorably as the smart and sassy "In the Full Moon Light" (with Rick Braun on flugelhorn) or the sweetly propulsive "You Gotta Be Real" (Peter White on acoustic guitar), but the 3rd Force formula is, for the most part, consistently attractive. Two new selections (both largely generic) open Collective Force, so if you own all or most of the four albums sampled here, you may not need this collection. Yet for those new to 3rd Force, or anyone inclined toward smooth-jazz with a melodic-pop nexus, Collective Force makes a very tasteful introductory package. --Terry Wood

Collective Force,3rd Force,Higher Octave,Contemporary Instrumental,Ethnic Fusion,New Age,New Age / Meditation,Pop,Smooth Jazz

Tracks:

Dance With Me
Sweet Surrender
Bridge Of Dreams
In The Full Moon Light
You Gotta Be Real
You Know My Heart
Something Special
Coming Home
Listen To Your Heart
Here Comes The Night
Revelation Of The Heart
No Doubt
Give It All You Got
The Gift
Lift Me Higher

Amazon.com

The image of three interlocking triads on this compilation's cover helps illustrate the intent and appeal of 3rd Force. At their best, the group's members--multi-instrumentalists William Aura, Craig Dobbin, and Alain Eskinasi (plus an ever-changing list of guest lead instrumentalists)--cross-pollinate melodic New Age, smart grooves, and understated jazz textures to produce a brand of pop-minded lite jazz that is clever, fluid, and often infectious. Not every track succeeds as memorably as the smart and sassy "In the Full Moon Light" (with Rick Braun on flugelhorn) or the sweetly propulsive "You Gotta Be Real" (Peter White on acoustic guitar), but the 3rd Force formula is, for the most part, consistently attractive. Two new selections (both largely generic) open Collective Force, so if you own all or most of the four albums sampled here, you may not need this collection. Yet for those new to 3rd Force, or anyone inclined toward smooth-jazz with a melodic-pop nexus, Collective Force makes a very tasteful introductory package. --Terry Wood

Customer Reviews:

Collective Force/3rd Force.......2007-06-19

This Is A Very Enjoyable CD! On The Laid Back Side & Great For That Sunday Morning Wakeups With The Newspaper And A Cup Of Coffee! Also Great For Those Days When The Mood Is Laid Back, Maybe A Little Retrospective Or Had A Long Workday And Just Need To Unwind With A Glass Of Wine! A Good CD For Backround Music For Casual/Laid Back Dinner Parties!
Purchased From Amazon: Service And Delivery Was Quick...THANKS AMAZON!!!

Eh, not so hot........2006-02-23

I bought this album on the strength of 'Bridge of Dreams.' Although the rest of the album is OK, there is little for me to get excited about. Very little improvisation, sparse almost barren arrangements and canned drums/cheesy cymbal sounds do not trip my trigger at all. Your mileage may vary.

Sounds for many occasions.......2001-08-12

This CD is excellent listening for all occasions ... as dinner party background music, for Sunday-morning-read-the-paper-and-drink-coffee times, for e-pay of bills and other computer activities, and for that calming effect in rush hour traffic. Needless to say, I listen to this CD alot, it is one of the "standards" in my collection, and has been under the Christmas tree for many of my family members and friends.

Happy Grooves.......2001-02-08

I have worked with William Aura, Craig Dobbin and Alain Eskinasi for years on my own stuff, and from actual studio experience I know how they create music and their respective backgrounds. It pains me to read reviews from folks who have zero knowledge of these artists' extensive training and experience. Absent that awareness, a person need only listen to the exquisite, intricate blending of instrument voices and themes in any given song mix to understand the degree of expertise necessary to create the many levels present in their sounds.

I first met William in the mid-1980s in San Diego when he had his hugely popular band called "Heartspace". There was never a dull concert or moment with that group of talented wild men and women. Since then, William has moved at a fantastic pace from his earliest roots in relaxation/new age music into the forefront of lite or smooth jazz grooves. His catalog of music, both old and new is timeless and graceful. Craig is a classically trained musician whose keyboard talents are also utilized in commercials and other ventures apart from this group.

Alain, a native of Amsterdam, the Netherlands, has travelled to Africa and elsewhere to study and experience the cultural influences of native artists with their unique percussive instruments and keyboard styles. He gigs with many well known bands worldwide. This trio of musicians are refreshingly open, untiringly adventurous and have the pleasure of being creative colleagues with other awesome artists like Craig Chaquico, Peter White and LA gig meister Bony James plus many others who often contribute to 3rd Forces' albums.

William is a master at the mixing console and many, like myself, view him as the man with the "golden ears" for his knowledge of sound balance and pitch is that perfect and refined. Collectively, 3rd Force brings together musical imprinting from many cultural influences and exciting people in contemporary music worldwide and one may find these tasty aural treats expressed in each new release.

This album, "Collective Force" represents some of the best tunes from their earlier CDs and certainly those which have stood the test of time on radio airwaves. What is especially meaningful to me, both personally and artistically, is a wonderful freshness in their ever evolving approach to music. When I listen to their albums I am never, ever turned off by vile, abusive lyrics or harsh, meaningless compositions. 3rd Force knows how to keep you uplifted and groovin' with their sounds.

A Higher elevation in sound...amazing stuff.......2000-09-04

3rd Force has a astounding sound and is simply a joy to listen to. The music is mellow and whispy and romantic and surreal. If there aren't a smash success now.............just wait! They will be. I would love to see them live.

Dance, Club, Party (3 CD PACK / 38 Tracks) Leanora DeCapo, Lola, Jay Cee/No No, The Fu La-La's, The Rhymestones, Dionne Faux, The Original Latin All Stars, Cali Aleman/The Latin Rhythm, Tito Puente Jr., Lone Gunman Theory, The Shag-A-Delicks, Afrika Bambaataa, Cyre, Velva Blu, Nuyorican Soul, Black Magic, Taylor Dayne, Vanessa Daou, Sandy B, Groove Collective, Kenlou III, Fresh Fish, Soul Solution, Joi Cardwell, D'Still'd, Planet Soul, Ace Of Base, TWDY, Gemini, A.L.T./JV/Ciscone/Mr. Gee/Baby Beesh/C-Blunt/Sure/2 B/Bigg Robb, Lighter Shade Of Brown, Claudia Mia/Don Caligula, Katalina, Jonny Z, Laura Martinez, Chacho, Stevie B, Ambrozia

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Dance, Club, Party (3 CD PACK / 38 Tracks) Leanora DeCapo, Lola, Jay Cee/No No, The Fu La-La's, The Rhymestones, Dionne Faux, The Original Latin All Stars, Cali Aleman/The Latin Rhythm, Tito Puente Jr., Lone Gunman Theory, The Shag-A-Delicks, Afrika Bambaataa, Cyre, Velva Blu, Nuyorican Soul, Black Magic, Taylor Dayne, Vanessa Daou, Sandy B, Groove Collective, Kenlou III, Fresh Fish, Soul Solution, Joi Cardwell, D'Still'd, Planet Soul, Ace Of Base, TWDY, Gemini, A.L.T./JV/Ciscone/Mr. Gee/Baby Beesh/C-Blunt/Sure/2 B/Bigg Robb, Lighter Shade Of Brown, Claudia Mia/Don Caligula, Katalina, Jonny Z, Laura Martinez, Chacho, Stevie B, Ambrozia
Frozen - Lola, All My Life - Jay Cee/No No, Can't Take My Eyes Off You - The Fu La-La's My Heart Will Go On - Leanora DeCapo , Think Twice - Dionne Faux, I Like It Like That - The Original Latin All Stars, Everybody Salsa - Cali Aleman/The Latin Rhythm How Do I Live? - The Rhymestones , X-Files Theme (The Truth) - Lone Gunman Theory, Soul Bossa Nova (Theme From Austin Powers) - The Shag-A-Delicks, Planet Rock '98 - Afrika Bambaataa/The Soul Sonic Force Oye Como Va - Tito Puente Jr. , Barbie Girl - Velva Blu, Mind Fluid - Nuyorican Soul, Freedom - Black Magic, Say A Prayer - Taylor Dayne, Sunday Afternoons - Vanessa Daou, Make The World Go Round - Sandy B Holiday - Cyre , What A Sensation - Kenlou III, Bang Da Bush - Fresh Fish I Want You - Groove Collective , You Got To Pray - Joi Cardwell, Stopgo - D'Still'd, Set U Free - Planet Soul Can't Stop Love - Soul Solution , Player's Holiday - TWDY, Doctor Doctor (Party Mix) - Gemini, Player's City - A.L.T./JV/Ciscone/Mr. Gee Don't Turn Around - Ace Of Base , Lingerie (House Edit) - Claudia Mia/Don Caligula, DJ Girl - Katalina Whatever U Want - Lighter Shade Of Brown , Ritmo Latino (Trinity Mix) - Laura Martinez Ku Ku - Jonny Z , and Dream About You - Stevie B, Girl Like Me - Ambrozia El Pow Wow (Casa Salsa Club Mix) - Chacho
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000KOCVRQ

R.H.T.I. vol.2 [Comeback / Fever Called Love / Flux (Balil & Arno) / 137 Ambience / The Divine Order Of Things / Doppelganger / War & Peace Live / Otaku (Atypic) / Prophet / Pioneers Of The Warped Acid / Mihon #1]

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R.H.T.I. vol.2 [Comeback / Fever Called Love / Flux (Balil & Arno) / 137 Ambience / The Divine Order Of Things / Doppelganger / War & Peace Live / Otaku (Atypic) / Prophet / Pioneers Of The Warped Acid / Mihon #1]
[TRACK LISTINGS...................] , Flux (Balil & Arno) - Black Dog / Solar Flair - Skyflyer , 137 Ambience - Bi-Face / The Divine Order Of Things - Dominatrix Uk , Lovers & Family Doppelganger - Friends , War & Peace Live - Irresistible Force , Otaku (Atypic) - Black Dog , Prophet - Sequential , Pioneers Of The Warped Acid - The Hypnotist , Mihon #1 - Ongaku , and Comeback - Love Inc. / Fever Called Love - Rising High Collective
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000TB8JMQ

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The Killswitch Collective
Downbreed
Manufacturer: Smash Alley Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CADMFS
Release Date: 2002-09-17

Tracks:

Ode to Les
New to This
Story of a Scapegoat
Immaculate Deception
We Fall Down
D.N.A.
You Suck
My Phobia
M.T.V.
Lushmellow
Casualties
Pain You Feel
Fire It Up
Charlie Said
Choke
Cut Em' Down

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Collective Force
Martin Stephenson
Manufacturer: Collective Force UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music

General | New Age | Styles | Music

Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music

Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music

Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music

General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music

Alternative Rock | Imports | Stores | Music

New Age | Imports | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00006L5F0
Release Date: 2002-10-15

Tracks:

Orange Is The Colour Of Joy
The Suns Coming Out
All Ways Us
Highland Bossa Nova
Home
Walking In The Dark
Summers Gone
Orange Is The Colour Of Joy (Backini Mix)
Blindmans Blues
Time For Jesus
Toodle Oodle Ooh !
Toodle Oodle Ooh !
Every Step Of The Way
Collective Force
Long Forgotten
Sounds Of The Garden
Baba Numsana
Spirit Song
Rowan Berries
Henry Fosebrook And The Woodland Orchestra

Product Description

Tracks:

Orange Is The Colour Of Joy
The Suns Coming Out
All Ways Us
Highland Bossanova
Home
Walking In The Dark
Summers Gone
Orange Is The Colour Of Joy (Backini Remix)
Blind Mans Blues
Time For Jesus
Robert Smith Wright In Person
Toodle Oodle Oohi
Every Step Of The Way
Collective Force
Long Forgotten
Sounds Of The Garden
Baba Num Sana
Spirit Song
Rowan Berries
Henry Fosebrook And The Woodland Orchestra

Album Description

2002 release for British folk-rock singer/songwriter. Highlights include, 'Orange Is The Colour Of Joy', 'The Sun's Coming Out', 'All Ways Us' & 'Higland Bassanova'. 20 tracks.

Album Details

First Conceived in September 2001 around the Time of of Martin's First Steps Back Into the Limelight with a Session for the Janice Long's Radio Two Show, Collective Force Sees Him Returning to Record with a Full Band for the First Time in Many Years. The Album is Mostly Recorded at Pete Rawson's Redwood Studios in the Highlands and Pete's Generosity Meant that Martin Could Work Without the Usual Financial and Time Restraints He was Used to in the Past. Engineered by Rob Quickenden (Aka Backini), These Sessions Resulted in Key Contributions from Ace Session Man B.j. Cole (Ex-verve), Cajun and Western Swing Fiddler Bobby Valentino (Ex-hank Wangford), Peter Coyle (Ex-lotus Eaters) and Sussex Based Gospel Choir Brighton Goes Gospel Unplugged. The Result of all this is an Album of Sunny, Spiritually Happy Sounds, Musically as Varied as Usual and Successfully Fusing Martin's Style and the Traditional Types of Music that Inspire Him.

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Collective Intelligence Volume One

Manufacturer: Painted Puppy Productions
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B00025HE6Q

Product Description

continuous DJ mix

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What Else Is New

Manufacturer: The Producer's Collective
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Country | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CAFMP6
Release Date: 2005-01-18

TECHNO / TRANCE [2 CD PACK / 24 TRACKS] Love Inc., Rising High Collective, Black Dog, Skyflyer, Bi-Face, Dominatrix Uk, Friends, Lovers & Family, Irresistible Force, Sequential, The Hypnotist, Ongaku, Steve Johnson, Cortex, Citadel of Chaos, Donna, Helix, D-Zine, Tekno Dred, Brisk & Trixxy

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TECHNO / TRANCE [2 CD PACK / 24 TRACKS] Love Inc., Rising High Collective, Black Dog, Skyflyer, Bi-Face, Dominatrix Uk, Friends, Lovers & Family, Irresistible Force, Sequential, The Hypnotist, Ongaku, Steve Johnson, Cortex, Citadel of Chaos, Donna, Helix, D-Zine, Tekno Dred, Brisk & Trixxy

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000HKS7Q2

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