Naked Sunrise

Track Listings

1. Naked Sunrise

2. Perfect Day

3. Wide Awake

4. Escape Today

5. Low

6. Entropy

7. Slipping Breakdown

8. Destroyer

9. Self Destruct

10. Let Go

11. Sea

12. Time Heals

13. Human Needs (The Storm)

14. Demon Box

15. Midnight Panic

16. The Language Of Fear

17. Coming Down

18. Garden Of Illusions

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Pretty happy with where you are in life? Do the contents of your wallet define you? Are you as cool as those dancers on television because you wear the same khakis? If so, keep it up; it seems everything is working out great for you. If not, you may want to check out Naked Sunrise.

After three years of reclusive work in the studio, Nikhil emerges to deliver his long awaited, mammoth album Naked Sunrise to the masses. Playing and recording all the instruments himself, the guitar prodigy creates an intricate and beautiful work. Written and recorded only in the dark and blissful hours of the night after two in the morning, the music is the result of sleep-deprived supernovas of passionate improvisation. Naked Sunrise is more than an album it is an experience. It's unconventional song structures take you through a plethora of styles, sounds, images and textures. Pop melodies and virtuosity combine to make even the most progressive music accessible. The gorgeously poetic lyrics are expressed through highly emotive vocals that range from effect laced to tender and human. Largely a concept album, metaphors, clues and literary references abound in the lyrics, song titles, music, and artwork. The songs flow into each other like waves building in intensity. Melodies and lyrics are cleverly quoted in different songs with new instruments and textures, tying the cryptic message together even more. The designs and cover art are striking and beautiful. They hold the keys to understanding the concept along with the music. It is pleasantly surprising and rare, especially nowadays, to find well-crafted and meaningful artwork. The contrast between the direct music and the mystery behind the album is what makes it truly compelling. Whether you want to dissect every aspect of the music and artwork to see how it ties into the concept or want to wake up to the title track and spend your day immersed in a sea of beautiful melodies, Nikhil's Naked Sunrise will leave you more than satisfied it will leave you breathless.

Naked Sunrise,Nikhil,Nikhil

Naked Sunrise

Naked Sunrise

Naked Lunch
Average customer rating:

Quite possibly Howard Shore's best work yet...

great film,just as great music!

Naked Lunch

Manufacturer: Milan Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Movie Scores | Soundtracks | Styles | Music
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Streaming

ASIN: B0007NFL4A
Release Date: 2005-03-01

Tracks:

Naked Lunch
Hauser And O'Brien/Bugpowder
Mugwumps
Centipede
The Black Meat
Simpatico/Misterioso
Fadela's Coven
Interzone Suite
William Tell
Mujahaddin
Intersong
Dr. Benway
Clark Nova Dies
Ballad/Joan
Cloquet's Parrots/Midnight Sunrise
Nothing Is True: Everything Is Permitted
Welcome To Annezia
Writeman

Album Description

Naked Lunch showcases the collaboration between jazz artist Ornette Coleman and Academy Award winning composer Howard Shore(Lord of the Rings trilogy). This jazz soundtrack includes an ensemble collection of Coleman's musicians including J.J. Edwards, Aziz Bin Salem, David Hartley, Barre Phillips, Denardo Coleman and the London Philharmonic Orchestra.

Customer Reviews:

Quite possibly Howard Shore's best work yet..........2006-08-24

I've always enjoyed Howard Shore's work, even way before he became a household name with the mammoth scores for the Lord of the Rings trilogy. I personally feel that he is at his best when doing the scores for Cronenberg's works.

With Naked Lunch, I think Shore managed to create a perfect soundscape to go along with director David Cronenberg's crazed adaptation of William Burrough's cult novel. Shore, along with famed saxophonist Ornette Coleman, join together to create a strange hybrid of mood music and frenetic jazz that fits the film perfectly. This isn't typical jazz and is very free form but still, it's definitely one of the best film scores I've ever had the pleasure of listening to. It's not for everyone but if you appreciate a good, moody movie score, look no further for this is one of the absolute best.

Lastly, it reminds me a bit of the score that he did for "The Cell", due to the Middle East sounding bits laced throughout the album and out of all of his scores, I'd say it resembles that one the most. The lonely saxophone also reminds me of the score for "Angel Heart", the sax in which was played by Courtney Pine.

great film,just as great music!.......2005-11-20

coleman/shore together are like what miles davis and angelo badalamenti would've come up with!yes,it's that good!have a few stiff drinks,pop this in,and close your eyes...

Naked Sunrise

Average customer rating:

very disappointed
Pure creation! Awesome!
...and now for something completely different!
Aphex Rules, This Rules
ENJOYED IT A LOT! A BREATH OF FRESH AIR!!!!!

Naked Sunrise

Manufacturer: Nikhil
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000059LIN
Release Date: 2000-04-23

Tracks:

Naked Sunrise
Perfect Day
Wide Awake
Escape Today
Low
Entropy
Slipping Breakdown
Destroyer
Self Destruct
Let Go
Sea
Time Heals
Human Needs (The Storm)
Demon Box
Midnight Panic
The Language Of Fear
Coming Down
Garden Of Illusions

Album Description

Pretty happy with where you are in life? Do the contents of your wallet define you? Are you as cool as those dancers on television because you wear the same khakis? If so, keep it up; it seems everything is working out great for you. If not, you may want to check out Naked Sunrise.

After three years of reclusive work in the studio, Nikhil emerges to deliver his long awaited, mammoth album Naked Sunrise to the masses. Playing and recording all the instruments himself, the guitar prodigy creates an intricate and beautiful work. Written and recorded only in the dark and blissful hours of the night after two in the morning, the music is the result of sleep-deprived supernovas of passionate improvisation. Naked Sunrise is more than an album it is an experience. It's unconventional song structures take you through a plethora of styles, sounds, images and textures. Pop melodies and virtuosity combine to make even the most progressive music accessible. The gorgeously poetic lyrics are expressed through highly emotive vocals that range from effect laced to tender and human. Largely a concept album, metaphors, clues and literary references abound in the lyrics, song titles, music, and artwork. The songs flow into each other like waves building in intensity. Melodies and lyrics are cleverly quoted in different songs with new instruments and textures, tying the cryptic message together even more. The designs and cover art are striking and beautiful. They hold the keys to understanding the concept along with the music. It is pleasantly surprising and rare, especially nowadays, to find well-crafted and meaningful artwork. The contrast between the direct music and the mystery behind the album is what makes it truly compelling. Whether you want to dissect every aspect of the music and artwork to see how it ties into the concept or want to wake up to the title track and spend your day immersed in a sea of beautiful melodies, Nikhil's Naked Sunrise will leave you more than satisfied it will leave you breathless.

Customer Reviews:

very disappointed.......2004-07-05

while he is an excellent musician, the music is a let down - if you like joe satriani then check him out, but if you like tom morello/rage/audioslave type fat humbucker guitar sound and want to mix it with some heavy beats, check out the crystal method, overseer, and the dub pistols.

Pure creation! Awesome!.......2003-11-27

Nikhil achieves a sound indicative of a true, organic musician. He has created concepts and explorations of music that go far beyond any of the industry's "canned and spammed artists". If you are bored with the radio and your current collection or if you are looking for a change in perspective that is well-balanced, exciting, intuitive, and enjoyable, then definitely check out this album.

...and now for something completely different!.......2002-11-26

Nihil is a multi-talented musician in every meaning of the word: Not only that he himself played every instrument on this CD, did all the lyrics and finally even poduced it. He also combines many different styles of music to a very experimental unique-sounding album. Based on rock music dominated by an excellent guitar playing, Nikhil's songs show influences by almost every style of modern music. Sometimes hard, sometimes dreamy, relaxed or angry: The moods change with the styles. You can't really talk about particular songs. The album as a whole is a little masterpiece. If you're tired of all the well-established bands not daring to try something new, check out Nikhil's Naked Sunrise! You'll be surprised. In a positive way!!!

Aphex Rules, This Rules.......2002-06-05

I give it five stars for everyone who likes Aphex Twin! I like Nikhil's rock songs. The guy's obviously a monster guitar player, but it's the electronic stuff that caught my ear. It's like Richard D. James albums. Not your disposable club "electronica". It's more ambitious. You can tell most of it is live and not programmed. Also, no pre-packaged synth sounds. Nice touch! Instead, lots of Tom Morello-esque guitar sounds.

Oh yeah, don't listen to the reviews that tell you to buy some tasteless corporate music instead. The same problem is happening on the Aphex Twin pages. Some people just don't get Aphex, not to mention Radiohead, and the same thing is happening with Nikhil. Good music doesn't sound the same as everything else. These guys make their own rules. Deal with it! If you want to hear kicking rock guitar and new electronic music, this is a great record.

ENJOYED IT A LOT! A BREATH OF FRESH AIR!!!!!.......2002-06-05

This has a very ecclectic selection of songs and is hard to describe. Lots of excellent guitar playing and solos, proper chops and style, lots of electronic stuff, either really happy or a bit dark. Some songs pull you in right away and I can appreciate the others after more listens.

Like one review noted: It is complex, so linking the songs may not be easy for the casual listener. I doubt many people have read The Language of Fear as it is very difficult to come by, or will get the Kesey references, but it's nice to see literate musicians in a world where the current pop stars are more likely to make a concept album about a Teen magazine or the back of a hair gel can. The songs do have the repeated motifs and melodies that link them and pull it all together though. It isn't exactly hard to notice a melody on guitar that comes back in another song played on piano. So most music fans could enjoy it on their own level. Fans of Dream Theater, Tool and prog-rock understand repeated motifs and sounds. But you still don't have to be an active listener to enjoy it.

I took a chance buying it off an auto-recommendation too, but unlike some, I actually read the album description and reviews BEFORE I bought it. I disagree with the few negative reviews. For easy-listening, manufactured pop go for Britney or Michael Bolton. People who read the reviews beforehand would've seen the one that said, "Anyone who wants to hear real talent instead of overmanufactured pop songs that all sound the same must check this album out!" This review is exactly why I chose to buy the Nikhil CD. If you wanted N'sync on guitar, should've gone elsewhere. All in all, it's nice to hear people doing something different from force fed radio patter!

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