Tranquility

Track Listings

1. Land of Forever - 2002

2. Fairy Wings - Kevin Kern

3. Reflections of Love - Hilary Stagg

4. Royal Lake - Mars Lasar

5. Hanalai Bay - Govi

6. Appalachian Sunrise - Gary Remal Malkin

7. Flowing Blue - Bernward Koch

8. Voice in the Night - 2002

9. In the Realm of the Summer Stars - Ceredwen

10. In the Realm - Jon Oliver

11. River - Ayman

12. Go Easy - Govi

13. River Runs Through It - Anastasi

14. Pray for the Wind II - Brian BecVar

15. Pleasant Dreams - Hilary Stagg

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Tranquility, Real Music's sampler, invites the heart into realms of reflection and serenity. Over seventy minutes of music composed by eleven Real Music artists, Tranquility includes the angelic harp of Hilary Stagg and the tender, eloquent piano of Kevin Kern. Poetic, inspired, expansive and healing, this music shimmers. --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Tranquility,Various Artists,Real Music,Contemporary Instrumental,Environmental,Jazz Music,Meditation,Nature,New Age / Meditation,Pop

Tranquility

Tracks:

Merano - The Ambrosia Singers/Anders Eljas/Murray Head
The Russian And Molokov/ Where I Want To Be - The Ambrosia Singers/Anders Eljas/Tommy Korberg/Denis Quilley
Opening Ceremony - The Ambrosia Singers/Anders Eljas/Bjorn Skifs
Quartet (A Model Of Decorum And Tranquility) - Elaine Paige/Tommy Korberg/Denis Quilley/Bjorn Skifs
The American And Florence/Nobody's Side - Elaine Paige/Murray Head
Chess - LSO/Anders Eljas
Mountian Duet - Elaine Paige/Tommy Korberg
Florence Quits - Elaine Paige/Murray Head
Embassy Lament - Tommy Korberg/The Ambrosia Singers/Anders Eljas
Anthem - Tommy Korberg

Tracks:

Bangkok
One Night In Bangkok
Heaven Help My Heart
Argument
I Know Him So Well
The Deal (No Deal)
Pity The Child
Endgame
Epilogue: You And I / The Story Of Chess

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Chess is a musical that sounds like it shouldn't work but instead succeeds surprisingly well. This is the original concept album that was recorded before the musical was staged in London. Chess is the story of a love triangle told against the backdrop of an international chess tournament during the height of the cold war. The composers are Benny Andersson and Bjorn Ulvaeus (the Bs in ABBA) and the lyrics are by Tim Rice, who supplied the words for Andrew Lloyd Webber's Jesus Christ Superstar and Evita, as well as Disney's Aladdin (with Howard Ashman), The Lion King, and Beauty and the Beast. The six-member cast does a beautiful job with the songs, which are a combination of ballads, rock, and operatic choruses. Murray Head's version of "One Night in Bangkok" became a surprise hit in the mid-'80s and it still turns up on the turntables in dance clubs around the world. --Michael Simmons

Customer Reviews:

This should never have worked at all.......2007-06-18

And on that basis alone, you've got to cut it some slack. Fortunately, not all that much slack turns out to be necessary.

While "Chess" may be a document of an era that no longer exists, there's a lot more going on than the surface metaphor. It holds up very well indeed. When it aims for humor, it generally succeeds, and likewise when it aims to devastate. What more can you ask for?

A GREAT AND OFTEN OVERLOOKED MUSICAL FROM THE 80-IS.......2007-03-04

`Chess' is a musical that should be counted among the best of what the 1980-is had produced: side by side with `Cats', `The Phantom of the Opera', `Les Miserables' or `Miss Saigon'. The score as heard on this concept album, written by Björn Ulvaeus and Benny Andersson (formerly of ABBA) and with the exceptional lyrics written by Tim Rice, stand proof to this. And yet, due to various reasons, like the changing of the director half way through London staging; a heavy rewrite for Broadway and a pan review from Frank Ritch (a.k.a. `The Butcher of Broadway'), `Chess' seems to be unjustly neglected.

This concept album is the main reason why the show has so many ardent fans until this day. Tim Rice wanted to write the show with the main plot revolving around chess for years and after his long time partner Andrew Lloyd Webber remained uninterested, he found the new collaborators in Ulvaeus and Andersson. The subject matter follows two international chess players in a championship, a Russian (Tommy Körberg) and an American (Murray Head) and a woman called Florence (Elaine Paige) who is a manager to the American but falls in love with the Russian. The story also draws a parallel between the game of chess and the cold war/real life situations.

This concept album was recorded in 1984, two years before the original London production took place. As the authors noted in the accompanying booklet, it was a work in progress and thusly the story is not quite readable here from the musical numbers alone. Despite that fact (which is amended by the synopsis included in the booklet), this album remains a winner. The score (played here by the London Symphonic Orchestra) itself makes an intriguing bland of the famous ABBA sound, the classical; the rock and the pop enhanced by the orchestral solo passages and the strong choral parts. The lush orchestrations add an epic touch to it and on the whole it is melodic and hummable, packed with great tunes. Some of the songs achieved huge success outside the musical: `I know him so well', a duet between Elaine Paige and Barbara Dickson, held the number one spot on the UK singles charts for 4 weeks in February 1985 and won Ivor Novello Award as the Best Selling Single; Murray Head's `One night in Bangkok' became one of the biggest dance hits of its time, often heard today. Some other notable tunes include `The Anthem' (Russian's deliberation on his homeland); the soaring rock songs `Where I want to be' and `Pity the child' (in the former, the Russian reflects upon his life under the spotlight; in the latter, the American ponders about his own unhappy childhood) or the gentle `Heaven help my heart' (in which Florence weighs up her relationship with the Russian).

A special reference must be made to Tim Rice's excellent lyrics. With `Chess' he managed to keep up to the high standards he set himself in `Jesus Christ Superstar' and Evita'. Again in this case he shows he is a lyrical wizard, with his familiar cynical touch. `The story of chess', in which he gives a history of the game in a couple of crafty verses, is a pure masterpiece. The same can be said of the song `I know him so well', where the two women reexamine their relationship with the same man. As a whole, `Chess' owes a lot of its appeal to Tim Rice's written word.

The cast on this album ranks the high standard of the material. The principal parts (sung by Elaine Paige, Tommy Körberg and Murray Head) are delivered in a strong and impeccable fashion.

This 2-disc edition comes with a booklet containing a note from the authors, a text about chess, a full synopsis and a libretto, together with the photos of the principal singers.

Anyone interested in the modern musical theatre should find `Chess' to be a great score with great lyrics, which should be enough to satisfy any aficionado.

Chess.......2007-01-15

A magnificent musical, i have enjoyed the music since i first heard it and read the storyline. Had been unable to find it in our local music stores.Very pleased to find it on your site.

One of my favorites!.......2007-01-12

I love "Chess"! I still remember the first time I heard the single "One Night in Bangkok" on my car radio. I thought it was so unusual and so very cool, so I tracked down the album and bought it. Then I taped it onto a cassette, which is what I've been listening to for years, so I finally broke down and got it on CD. Of course, it's on my iPod now. I've seen the musical, and I loved that, too.

Concepts get better with practice.......2006-11-27

I love this show! That said, I do not care for this version of it. The inclusion of the word "concept" in the title means it is just that. This was, thankfully, not the final version of the show that would later spawn the hit song, "One Night In Bangkok".

With most Broadway musicals, the musical numbers tell the basic story of the show. If you listen to the recordings of Phantom, Mama Mia, Beauty and the Beast, you can discern the basic storyline of the show. Listening to this particular recording of Chess, though, will leave you wondering "What was that?" The Broadway arrival of Chess saw a much needed reworking of the storyline and arrangement of the musical numbers. This recording seems too much like a mish-mash of songs that don't really relate to each other.

For musical fanatics (like myself), I say "yes, you should have this recording in your collection", if only to understand how much work went into the show before it opened on Broadway.

If you are only buying the album because of "One Night In Bangkok", purchase the Broadway recording instead; you'll be much happier with the performance by Phillip Casnoff rather than Murray Head.

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Etheric and oh, so soothing.
The Best of the Best!
Superb!
Beautiful, Relaxing and yes TRANQUIL
This CD helps me create, do homework, or just unwind...

Tranquility
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Real Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Land Of Forever - 2002
Fairy Wings - Kevin Kern
Reflections Of Love - Hilary Stagg
Royal Lake - Mars Lasar
Hanalai Bay - Govi
Appalachian Sunrise - Gary Remal Malkin
Flowing Blue - Berward Koch
A Voice In The Night - 2002
In The Realm Of The Southern Stars - Ceredwen
Into The Realm - Kevin Kern
The River - Ayman
Go Easy - Govi
A River Runs Through It - Anastasi
Prayer For The Wind II - Brian BecVar
Pleasant Dreams - Hilary Stagg

Album Description

Tranquility, Real Music's sampler, invites the heart into realms of reflection and serenity. Over seventy minutes of music composed by eleven Real Music artists, Tranquility includes the angelic harp of Hilary Stagg and the tender, eloquent piano of Kevin Kern. Poetic, inspired, expansive and healing, this music shimmers.

Customer Reviews:

Etheric and oh, so soothing........2007-07-24

Hands down, my absolute favorite relaxation CD. After a long and stressful day at work, I can put on this CD and instantly start feeling every muscle relax and the tensions melt away. Often I pamper myself by listening to it while soaking in a bubble bath w. a glass of wine by candlelight. And talk about a sleeping pill w. no hangover! This mind-altering, mood-elevating, soul-cleansing panecea of a CD is worth every penny. If I were a doctor, I would prescribe it for all my patients.

The Best of the Best!.......2002-11-15

All of the tracks on this CD reflect the very best of the diverse world of New Age music. Not generic or annoying, this collection is soothing and pleasant, creating an ambience of tranquility, just as its title implies. High caliber composing and musical sophistication is evident throughout. Among my extensive new age and ambient collection, this one remains a favorite.

Superb!.......2002-03-26

As I find myself "aging gracefully" (hah!), music has become a daily healing necessity. This CD is perfect for anyone seeking tranquility. It is absolutely beautiful, a joy to listen to.

Beautiful, Relaxing and yes TRANQUIL.......2001-05-12

I loved this CD! It is a great CD for those who like to listen to classical music, but not the regular classics with screeching violins and loud orchestras. This CD has beautiful melodies that are great to go to sleep to or wake up to or sit in the bath tub and listen to. It's wonderful, listen to it if you need to sit back and relax.

This CD helps me create, do homework, or just unwind..........1999-02-19

I suggest you purchase this CD if you are searching for an experience with music that lifts your soul and spirit and invites you to concentrate and unwind in a relaxing and gentle way. I first heard this CD from my library; now I am purchasing it myself.

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Our Favorite!
Sea of Tranquility
Wonderful, wonderful music
My favourite from one of my favourite musicians

Sea of Tranquility
Phil Coulter
Manufacturer: Shanachie
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Silver Threads Among The
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Customer Reviews:

Our Favorite!.......2001-07-28

My wife brought me this from WalMart not knowing the artist. I have fallen in love with it as have most of my family members, most of whom have gone out and bought their own copies of it. I have just ordered three more of Phil Coulters releases and find that I love them all. A GREAT ARTIST with great renditions!

Sea of Tranquility.......2000-07-30

A few years ago, my husband and I were sitting in pub in Killarney.Suddenly, this soft gentle simply beautiful music came on. Both of us were enchanted and the barmaid told us the name 0f this bewitching album. We loved it and before we went home to Colorado, we had bought 3 or 4 more tapes.Since that time, we have bought every album he has put out. To us, Phil Coulter is everything a genius leprechaun should be. Though I am not so old I have told my family that his music is all I want at my funeral someday. He lulls, he soothes, he calms. He is amazing.

Wonderful, wonderful music.......1999-08-14

This music could be listened to for hours. One of the most relaxing CD's I have heard in many many years. Definitely well worth the money.

My favourite from one of my favourite musicians.......1999-07-31

Since 1987 this selection has been my way to relax after a long, hard day. I love all Coulter's music but this is the best. At last I am replacing my word-out cassette with the CD!

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How do you define "perfection"?
One of Coulters best...
Everfresh
American music that captures the American experience...
Phil Coulter's American Tranquility CD Review

American Tranquility
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Release Date: 1994-10-18

Tracks:

Shenandoah
My Old Kentucky Home/I Dream Of Jeannie
Now Is The Hour
The Streets Of Laredo/Irene Goodnight
Home Away From Home
The Girl I Left Behind Me/The Yellow Rose Of Texas
Home Sweet Home/The Wabash/Carry Me Back To Old Virginny
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Phil Coulter began his career as a prolific songwriter for everybody from Them to the Bay City Rollers(!). Indeed, if his output went no further than "Puppet on a String" and the much-covered "The Town I Loved So Well," he would be assured of an honored place in the Celtic pop-rock pantheon. However, during the '90s he made a not-too-sudden turn and produced several nicely arranged easy-listening/New Age projects, most of which still sell incredibly well. After essaying Irish and Scottish themes on the many other Tranquility albums, he and his ensemble are heard here in a songbook of American melodies, including tunes by Stephen Foster. Among the selections are "Shenandoah," "Beautiful Dreamer," "The Streets of Laredo," "The Green Leaves of Summer," "The Yellow Rose of Texas," and "There's No Place Like Home." Fans of country-and-western-style, piano-led instrumentals will love American Tranquility. --Christina Roden

Customer Reviews:

How do you define "perfection"?.......2006-11-10

I have all of Coulter's CDs. Each is better than the next. Relaxing but still lively and stirring. Everyone should like all of Coulter's music.

One of Coulters best..........2006-05-02

I have every one of Phil Coulter's CD's, and this is one of my favorites. The song Hoedown is on another CD also, but something about this one.....I can't listen sitting down, or at least have to clap and "jig" with every available body part! When that last song finishes, I often have to just play the whole thing all over again. Great music!!

Everfresh.......2006-03-31

I can listen to this over and over without tiring. Selections, arrangements, performance all A+

American music that captures the American experience..........2001-03-25

I especially enjoy music by American composers and compositions that traditionally appear in hymnals and/or are performed at school concerts, etc. If you enjoy beautiful American music/songs this CD is for you.

A dear friend introduced my wife and I to Phil Coulter by playing a tape of "American Tranquility" several years ago. We were so impressed that we immediately purchased the CD and played it repeatedly while driving pass the lush green fields in the "Great State of Iowa."

It's perfect music for "motoring" across the countryside, or as background music for work areas or classrooms.

The arrangements of these traditional favorites are original and vary from song-to-song, track-to-track.

I'm waiting, somewhat impatiently, for "American Tranquility II."

Phil Coulter's American Tranquility CD Review.......2000-07-11

I first heard this CD while listening to the "Sounds of the Season" music channel on DirecTV, during the 4th of July holiday. Over the next few hours as I listened to the music being played in the background on this channel, I kept running to the television screen every so often when they played a song I liked. I noticed a lot of the songs were by Mr. Coulter on the CD you are considering purchasing today. It is a wonderful 4th of July type - bring back old fond memories of a simpler time CD to play! Trust me, buy it, you will be glad you did!

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Complete Relaxation
A calming voice ...
Very Helpful
stressed out

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This Deep Relaxation Guided Imagery Healing Series CD was created in order to bring guided relaxation, enjoyed by my psychotherapy clients, to everyone. Deep Relaxation helps you to release muscle tension, to relax body and mind, or to drift off into deep sleep. This CD helps to elicit feelings of calm and tranquility. Each part of your body is encouraged to relax with the help of peaceful background music composed specifically to induce a state of calmness. This CD can give you the feeling of having taken a mental vacation from a stressful day. It will assist you to create relaxation whenever it is needed. Benefits of this Deep Relaxation CD benefits may include: soothing headaches and chronic pain; reduced blood pressure, improved sleep, improved mood, decreased anxiety; release of tension; increased ability to cope and easing of depression. Other benefits include: creation of a deeper connection to one s higher power and improved ability to quiet the mind prior to meditation or prayer. For best results use this CD one to 3 times daily for a month. You may find it helpful to use it at work, at home, at bedtime or during travel. You may download a free Stress Evaluation Form to measure improvement at www.createtranquility.com.

Customer Reviews:

Complete Relaxation.......2007-03-10

I have found this CD to be an invaluable tool in assisting and training
patients to acheive deep relaxation. The music and verbal
guidance ease the mind and body creating an atmosphere where true healing occurs.

A calming voice ..........2007-01-29

Sandy's "Deep Relaxation" CD is the first thing I listen to after a long, stressful day at work. Her calming voice, coupled with the relaxing music, helps ground me when I'm feeling lost, upset, or uneasy. I strongly encourage anyone who is looking for a healthy way to unwind or in need of a calming influence in his/her life to listen to this CD.

Very Helpful.......2007-01-09

Deep Relaxation is the perfect way to wind down after a busy or stressful day. The music and guidance by Sandy McDermott helps you relax all your muscles, and alleviate aches or pains in your body. I find listening to this CD after a day of working at the computer or after traveling most helpful to ease tension and relax my body. I highly recommend this CD.

stressed out.......2007-01-06

I was getting all stressed out for an MRI scan, as I'm a bit claustrophobic. However, we put Sandy's cd on during the scan, and I was so relaxed I almost fell asleep! Thank you Sandy, for getting me through a difficult situation!

Sandy's voice if very soothing and calming. I can highly recommend this cd for anyone who needs to relax during a stressful situation, or just wind down at the end of a stressful day. If you're having difficulty sleeping at night--this will do the trick!

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Classic Tranquility CD
superlative
The most beautiful music that is so very romantic and free!
Classic Coulter with emphasis on his compostions

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The 'Derry Air
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The Spinning Wheel
Maggie
Scorn Not His Simplicity
Boulavogue
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Customer Reviews:

Classic Tranquility CD.......2006-08-06

I am very happy with my purchase, and have been enjoying the CD.The item was as described and arrived promptly.
Thank you

superlative.......2004-02-04

This is my favorite Phil Coulter CD. I love this collection of popular Irish music that starts with a memorable rendition of "Danny Boy" and continues with charming melodies to the last song. I wish every CD could be this good.

The most beautiful music that is so very romantic and free!.......1999-11-04

Whether driving through the mountains with the top down, the beauty of the scenery and the feel of the music blending is breathtaking. On the beach with the mist in the air, the sunset and music fills the heart. I am married, 56 yrs old, and Phil Coulter makes you so aware of yourself and the beauty surrounding you. This was my first album and my favorite. I am now trying to replace the tapes with the cd's.

Classic Coulter with emphasis on his compostions.......1999-06-26

In this album Coulter shows his vocal abilities on selections he composed - they are hauntingly lovely and he sings them a bit like Rod McKuen used to . This is one of my favorite Coulter albums and he is my favorite artist.

Scottish Tranquility: Piano And Orchestral Classics

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A.Barre
Moving
Great CD for Road Trips
Scottish Tranquility
Stress relief

Scottish Tranquility: Piano And Orchestral Classics
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Not many composers have worked with Elvis Presley, Cliff Richards, The Dubliners, and Planxty. Such is the strange musical world of Phil Coulter, who has recorded a series of Tranquility records that emphasize lush orchestral arrangements of various national folk music from Ireland to America, and on this title, Scotland. "Lush" is the operative word here, as he spins classic Scots melodies like "Ye Banks and Braes" and "Auld Lang Syne" into Mantovani-like flourishes for piano and orchestra, punched up with a fuzzy but gentle electric guitar and drums to give it "punch." It's the apex of Celtic nostalgia, and you will love it or hate it based solely on your tolerance for lots of airy strings, rippling piano lines, and reverbed, mountainous flute sounds. Coulter has had a lot of gold and platinum recordings over the years, so there's plenty of fans for his Celtic lounge act. --Louis Gibson

Album Description

The biggest selling Irish artist ever takes on the music of the sister Celtic republic on one of his best selling albums ever. Performed with expert perfection on piano and with light orchestra, the music takes your mind on a mental tour of the Scottish homeland, emotional and haunting. Music Club. 2004.

Album Details

The Biggest Selling Irish Artist Ever Takes on the Music of the Sister Celtic Republic on One of his Best Selling Albums Ever. Performed with Expert Perfection on Piano and with Light Orchestra, the Music Takes Your Mind on a Mental Tour of the Scottish Homeland, Emotional and Haunting.

Customer Reviews:

A.Barre.......2007-01-12

I love this CD. It is both relaxing and inspirational. This is one of Coulter's finest.

Moving.......2006-02-10

I first heard this album while walking through a small shop in Sisters, Oregon, and was quite taken with Coulter's interpretation of these Scottish songs. When I want to relax, this is one of the first album's I think of.

Great CD for Road Trips.......2005-08-27

This is probably our favorite CD to play when we're on the road. Wonderful arrangements of many familiar Scottish ballads. Whenever we come to a town with a Scottish name, we love to crank up the volume on "Scotland the Brave"!

Scottish Tranquility.......2005-07-29

This is, by far, one of the best musical recordings I have ever heard. I intend to get some more of Phil Coulter's albums. To put it simply - He's GREAT!!!

Stress relief.......2003-06-22

Very relaxing. Love to listen and play my mandolin along with this music. Great music for stress relief.

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Sounds of Spa: Tranquility
Various Artists
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Good Quiet Time Music
An Easy Winner
Real Music
from Solo Piano Publications
Tremendous Offering from Kevin Kern

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The Touch Of Love
The Way Of The Stream
A Million Stars
High Above The Valley
Ancient Guardians
Cauldron Of Healing
Filled With The Light
Through The Veil
Softly Falling
The Winding Path

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Embracing the role of fellow spiritual seeker as well as composer, pianist Kevin Kern invites listeners to find a safe, comfortable place in their imaginations and tag along on what his CD packaging describes as a "self-guided healing visualization." For those favorably inclined toward such musical journeys of the soul, Kern proves to be a sincere and capable guide. His slowly unfolding piano works (periodically embellished with acoustic guitar, flute, strings and understated electronics) are soft, serene and, on occasion ("High above the Valley" and "Through the Veil" in particular), memorably attractive. The foil-stamped/die-cut/textured paper packaging for The Winding Path, Kern's sixth career release, is first-rate; the story line it contains, centered on the discovery of a "cauldron of healing," is a matter of personal taste. As for the music, Kern's compositions can intermittently seem a touch too sweet or simplistic, but the overall flavor is peaceful, relaxing and, considering the context, admirably refined. --Terry Wood

Album Description

Kevin Kern has become a universal name for beautiful, relaxing music. This intimate, piano-led path through nature creates a resonance of tranquility and peace for pure listening pleasure. "The Winding Path" is ideal for masage, meditation and relieving stress. Kern is joined on several tracks by top new age duo, 2002.

Customer Reviews:

Good Quiet Time Music.......2006-11-05

I like this CD very much, it is good relaxing music.
The only thing I don't like is the fact I can't rip it into my computer - that is very annoying because that was one of the main reasons I purchased it - so I could add it to my Calm Music MP3 compliation on my computer. Because of this I won't be purchasing more of Kevin Kern's music.

An Easy Winner.......2005-08-26

A strange thing happens every time I listen to this album - I hear the first few cuts and then there's a blur and the last cut is going by. This isn't meant as a negative, but it does point out that this is one of those albums that quickly blends into whatever I'm doing and becomes part of the environment.

Much to my surprise, Kevin Kern is a native Detroiter (there's not a lot of New Age music getting made up here). His training is classical, with a lot of mentoring by George Shearing. The combination has made him a master of improvisation, with a knack for taking the melodic path. Winding Path is his sixth album, done in 2003. It spent some 15 weeks on the charts, which is a pretty solid accomplishment.

This is a 'group' album - Pamela Copus on various woodwinds and Jeff Kinski on Guitar are the core players, (listen to the first two cuts - Touch of Love and Way of the Stream) but several others add their talents to make the album something of a surprise to those who think of Kern as a solo pianist. He also experiments a bit with sound effects and such (High Above the Valley).

I'm hesitant to say this is his best album, but once I decide to pay careful attention to it, it is certainly one of his most interesting. A lot of the work is quite subtle. I give this one an 'A' for listenability. Yet another reason to put a stereo in the woodshop.

Real Music.......2003-06-13

"Winding Path" is a rare great album, a must-have for all who loves emotional, intelligent, comforting piano-based music... Thank you very much, Kevin, for this wunderful and timeless record.

from Solo Piano Publications.......2003-06-04

As a long-time fan of Kevin Kern's music, I'm excited to say that I think "The Winding Path" is his best album to date. Due to a serendipitous equipment failure just prior to the recording sessions, this album is much more acoustic than previous albums and the "canned" strings are all but gone. Kern recorded this album on an amazing Hamburg Steinway that he refers to as "God's own piano," and his passion for this instrument sings through on each piece. Joining Kern on this album are 2002 (Pam Copus does an incredible job on all of the wind instruments, and Randy supplies bells and other sounds), Jeff Kinsky on guitar, Jeremy Cohen on violin, Terence Yallop on bells on one track, and Kevin's wife, Pam, on rainstick. And then there is that piano. The combined forces produce a "great big soundscape" (Kevin's quote) that may surprise some of his fans. The music is still very gentle, soothing, and uplifting, but the feel and quality of the album is bigger and fuller. I love it! Kern says that the difference in his approach to this album is that this music will be the "heart and soul and center" of his live appearances - concert audiences are in for a real treat!

"The Touch of Love" opens the album on a rather ethereal note. The 2002-influence is really strong on this piece, and it is a truly beautiful collaboration. Pam Copus' flute has such a feeling of yearning, combined with sweet voices, and that marvelous piano (and pianist!). "The Way of the Stream" is a gorgeous guitar/ piano duet with a few additional sounds for color. "A Million Stars" is a wonderful piece that Kern created in the studio at Terence Yallop's suggestion that he "play the sky." (Pieces like this make my fingers itch!) The clarity and sparkle of the upper registers of the piano are perfect for depicting a clear night skyscape away from the lights of the city. This is definitely one of my favorite Kern pieces (not just from this album). "High Above the Clouds" begins with the sound of a thunder storm; Pam Copus comes in on Native American flute, playing a lovely, melancholy melody. Then the piano picks up the melody and develops it. The piece becomes a flute and piano duet with some background accompaniment. "Through the Veil" is a classic Kern anthem with the addition of a rhythm track. Mostly piano and guitar (with Pam on rainstick!), the melody is compelling and heartfelt - another one of my favorites on this album. My favorite track on "The Winding Path" is the title track, which features Kern on piano, Copus on flute, and the incredible Jeremy Cohen on violin. An achingly beautiful piece, this one touched me deeply each of the ten or so times I've heard it.

Bravo to Kevin Kern and company for producing a "real" standout! A guided visualization is included in the liner notes for those who are so inclined, but the music is vivid and colorful enough that you can probably produce your own daydreams to accompany it.

Tremendous Offering from Kevin Kern.......2003-06-04

"The Winding Path" is Kevin Kern's latest CD for Real Music, and what an outstanding collection of tracks is to be found on this 44 minute disc.

With far more emphasis on blending other instruments with his exquisite piano playing, this CD is quite different from his previous efforts. Long-term Kern fans need not worry, however. The additional accompanying instruments merely enhance the beauty of his piano playing, and make this one of my all-time favourite CDs.

2002 fans will be delighted by the duo's quite prominent presence on the disc. From Pamela Copus's gorgeous flute playing on tracks 1 and 10, plus harp on track 2, to Randy Copus's percussion on tracks 2, 5 and 9, it is not difficult to see why some of the tracks have a 2002 feel to them. I agree with Kathy Parson's observation that this is very evident on the first track.

All the tracks are strong on this CD, but favourites include tracks 1, 3, 8 and 10. I note that Kevin dedicates Track 3,"A Million Stars" to "all those who reach for the stars". This is likely to be a popular track with his fans, partly because it is extremely beautiful, and also because it truly is solo piano.

This CD is exceptionally well presented, and has a wonderful feel to it. The CD insert contains an introduction to guided visualisation, where the listener is invited to go on a relaxing journey whilst listening to the music.

It may be of some interest that this CD was apparently going to be originally called "Leaf, Twig and Petal". I think that the change of name was a wise move, and is more befitting of the content.

On a par with "In the Enchanted Garden", this CD is right up there in terms of melodic beauty, and way beyond it with regards presentation. Kevin is using other instruments to compliment his piano playing, and this shows a willingness to move forward with his music. It, in no way, detracts from the beauty of the lead instrument.

Tracks:

Evenings With My Angel (Stevan Pasero)
Nautical Nights (Michael Becker/Stevan Pasero)
Pinnacles (Michael Becker/Stevan Pasero)
A View From Her Window (Michael Becker/Stevan Pasero)
Rivers Rund Deep (Jean Claude Bensimon/Stevan Pasero)
Window Seat (Dave Hubbard)
Cradled By Your Warmth (Michael Becker/Stevan Pasero)
Waterfall Creed (Dave Hubbard)

Album Description

Whether it's a moment of meditation, a quiet bath, or a serene Sunday morning, Tranquility will set a peaceful mood for true relaxation.

Customer Reviews:

Absolutely Gorgeous!.......2001-05-05

So few recordings that purport to be relaxing actually are. Most seem to just be "sleepy". Tranquility/Silence follows rain is simply the most well-thought-out CD of this type that I have encountered. It's relaxing, but it's also exhilirating in a serene sort of way. You can tell these are composers, not just musicians fiddling with their latest keyboard patches.

Each song is a journey that gently sweeps the listener off to pastoral soundscapes of tremendous beauty.

I love this record!

Relaxing and beautiful.......2001-03-05

I listen to this CD almost every night before bedtime. It's perfect to help whittle away the stresses of the day and help me to not think about tomorrow's stress. The music is peaceful and will help you float into and stay in the present moment.

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