3rd Force

Track Listings

1. You Know My Heart

2. We Should Be Together

3. Ready for Love

4. Gift

5. Love's the Reason

6. Full Circle

7. Where It All Begins

8. 3rd Force (Prelude)

9. 3rd Force

10. Between Friends

11. Towards the Light

3rd Force,3rd Force,Higher Octave,Contemporary Instrumental,New Age,New Age / Meditation,Pop

3rd Force

Tracks:

In The Full Moon Light
No Doubt
You Gotta Be Real
Give It Up
Lift Me Higher
Echoes Of A Dream
Set Youself Free
She Whispered To Me
I've Got To Know
Smiles All Around
Thru The Shadows

Customer Reviews:

Vital Force: Excellent.......2007-02-16

I bought this particular CD because there was a song on it that I wanted. The song was "In the Full Moonlight". It was great! Actually, the whole CD is wonderful and the group, THIRD FORCE, is wonderful, also, in everything they do.

Best Album Ever.......2007-01-06

This is the only album I have bought that I enjoy ever cut on it. Some times, you buy an album for one song, which is what I did with this album. However, after listening to it from the first time I love all the songs that are offered here. I am 57 and have 100's of albums of music this one will remain my all time favorite. My 11 and 8-year-old daughters love this album also, it spans the generations.

Vitally Fun.......2006-07-18

I totally enjoyed discovering this group! In my opinion this is their best album! A wonderful selection of songs with such catchy and funky melodies. Their intros weren't just, let's jump into the song right away, they were actually intro's with varyied timing and with a progressive tranistion into the song. Great product, great recording and so much fun to listen to. Loved it and highly recommend it to anyone who loves instrumental jazz with a little funkiness to it. Enjoy!

The sum of the parts!.......2006-01-04

This is an invaluable album that denotes the fortunate confluence of several rhythms and tendencies. They were notably inspired with this work that links R&B, Smooth jazz, urban dance, jazz and enriched ethnic sounds. This is its third entry and the result could not be more exciting. Rick Braun in a very moving theme: In the full moon light: No doubt with Jeff Elliot in the commander helmsman. You gotta be real counts with the presence of the renowned Peter White and an suggestive and enigmatic introduction; Echoes of a dream, loaded of Arabian moods and the moving She whispered to me with Craig Chaquico makes of this album one of the best choices you can make in this season. .

An amazing blend of jazz, and New Age :).......2003-02-10

This 1997 opus is a marvelous blend of New Age, Jazz, pop, and some world color to it. Smooth Jazz has a tendency to fall into the generic formula of generic `elevator music' production and relatively bland unmemorable music. Don't misunderstand me, smooth jazz is nice to listen to but I like more but 3rd Forces "Vital Force" though is a shining standout and still holds up so well after all these years in the field of Smooth Jazz.

"In The Full Moon Light" begins the vital journey with an intoxicating Japanese harp intro and becomes a haunting worldly groove featuring stunning Flugel Horn playing by trumpeter Rick Braun. Few songs in the Smooth Jazz genre echo in my memory after so many years but this song absolutely took my breath away back when it was new in 1997 and today in 2003, it ranks as a marvelous and imaginative classic. "No Doubt" is a simpler but more danceable groove with a more upbeat, popish atmosphere that also features Rick Braun but with a muted trumpet. This song is very good and is a great song to play during a midnight backyard party. "You Gotta Be Real" is a dark, & haunting song with a more eerie atmosphere and features a welcome guest appearance from guitarist Peter White. I personally think that White is one of my favorite smooth jazz guitarist and his appearance gives "You Gotta Be Real" a lot of spark. "Give It Up" is a slightly more upbeat track with a slower beat and a sort of big band sound. A great song. "Life Me Higher" is a beautiful breezy song with a cloudier Saturday evening mood and the haunting breeze at the ending is beautiful. One of my favorite songs. "Echoes Of A Dream" is the darkest and the most complex song on the entire album. It starts with a somewhat dark undertone minor or major note fade-in and becomes an Asian colored song with somewhat of an Eastern Indian color to it and it's a very haunting and exotic song that sure stands out on the CD. "Set Yourself Free" brings us back into lighter territory after the darkness of the classic "Echoes" with a much more upbeat, jazzier song and a bluesier sound. "She Whispered To Me" is one of the best songs that 3rd Force have ever composed. It starts off with a haunting ambient intro and becomes an upbeat groove and to add to the beauty of the song itself, it also features Craig Chaquico with the lovely 12-string guitars and they all mesh together to create one of the best songs in Smooth Jazz and the best song on the entire album tied with "In The Full Moon Light". The chord progression is amazing. I love it! "I've Got To Know" is a step down from "Whispered" but is still a great track that kind of reminds me a bit of something from a Paul Hardcastle (Love his music) album. "Smiles All Around" is a much peppier and more upbeat song and is the most up-tempo song on the whole CD. This song gives a feeling of sunshine breaking through the clouds after a refreshing rainstorm. "Thorough The Shadows" brings the vital journey to a close with a refreshing mid-tempo jazz song.

There aren't many remarkable smooth jazz albums that have been made in recent years but "Vital Force" is one of those few. As I said before, smooth jazz is a very good genre IMO, but it suffers from formulaic `elevator music' sounds and "Vital Force" is a pivotal landmark album in modern jazz and is highly recommend for smooth jazz or New Age listeners. I would even go far as to recommend this to those who hate Smooth Jazz.

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Collective Force/3rd Force

Eh, not so hot.

Sounds for many occasions

Happy Grooves

A Higher elevation in sound...amazing stuff

Collective Force
3rd Force
Manufacturer: Higher Octave
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004S37P
Release Date: 2000-03-30

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.

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"SMOOTH & FUNKY ENUFF"
Great jazz group
Great but with two gripes
3rd Force Fantastic!!!! My Boys are back and in full Force!!
The Force Is With You

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ASIN: B00074CC6Y
Release Date: 2005-02-01

Tracks:

Believe In Me
Ask Me Why
Real Thing
You Got It
Get With It
An Open Heart
Is She Ready?
Gotta Gotta
This Is The One (Intro)
This Is The One
Inside The Rhythm

Album Description

The long anticipated release of Driving Force, 3rd Force's seventh recording on Higher Octave Music, adds an exhilarating chapter to the multi-faceted, gently exotic groove-oriented instrumental phenomenon that's been a mainstay of the smooth jazz format since the ensemble's self-titled 1994 debut. Featuring performances by Marc Antoine, Eric Darius, Brian Hughes, and Tom Scott, the album marks a bigger in-your-face sound for the band, honoring vintage Motor City funk and the original '70s urban cool.

Customer Reviews:

"SMOOTH & FUNKY ENUFF".......2007-04-13

3rd Force Thanks for staying on the music scene also congradulation if you do have this cd in your collection with great accomplishments and competition for the A/C smooth jazz genre, this is a awesome set of tracks for your driving listening force to another level of musical compositions(belive in me).

Great jazz group.......2006-01-15

I stumbled across 3rd Force while listening to the New Age channel on MSN Radio and I'm glad I did. Driving Force is a great CD when you want some light Jazz music to listen to. It's also a great CD if you want something to play as background at a dinner party. The Rippingtons have always been one of my favorites for easy listening Jazz/New Age and now I'll drop the Driving Force CD in the changer along with The Rippingtons "Weekend in Monaco" and have a great mix.

Great but with two gripes .......2005-06-07

This is DEFINITELY not the usual 3rd Force CD. "Driving Force" has a completely different feel and groove to it. The mellowness of past recordings has been replaced by an updated, contemporary sound. The familiar musical hooks are still there, but they're more in the background. Some bright new ideas are front and center and that's a good thing. The long, languid, and somewhat mind-numbing sleep-inducing long jams are gone. The tracks here are shorter , so there are more of them on this CD. They have a punchier and brighter sound, too. Nice to hear some "Special Guests", too. Especially Tom Scott. (I'm old enough to remember the "L.A. Express." Marc Antoine adds some nice guitar strokes, as well. The CD cover is a radical departure, too. No more leaves, flowers, or sand canyons. "Driving Force" has the band members jumping around in dayglow pink, purple, and yellow. Plus, there's SCRATCHING!!! Whoa! Pretty radical stuff for these guys. Now the two gripes: The first track ("Believe in Me") and the last track ("Inside the Rhythm"") are absolutely RUINED by vocals. This is my biggest pet peeve of New Age and Smooth Jazz recording artists today: Why in the world would you want to screw up your otherwise wonderful work with VOCALS???!!!!!!!! If you want to experiment with your sound, that's fine...but don't add vocals, especially to the first track...because that is what most people base their opinion of your CD on. When I heard vocals come in less than five-seconds into the beginning of this CD, I almost screamed "No!". When I ordered "Driving Force", I also bought the new CD from the Rippingtons. They screwed up their new CD with vocals, too. (See my review of "Wild Card"). I rounded out my order with some new Jeff Lorber and it is an incredible CD...I had forgotten what a great musical talent he is. Oh, and guess what? Lorber's new tunes are without vocals. No singing anywhere...THANK YOU JEFF!!!! So a word of advice to bands like Third Force (AND the Rippingtons): ditch the vocals. They simply don't work.

3rd Force Fantastic!!!! My Boys are back and in full Force!!.......2005-02-24

My Boys are back and in full Force!! Driving Force, this 7th CD from 3rd Force is truly what makes 3rd Force the outstanding band that they are! It is truly a refreshing blend of jazz, R&B grooves, new-age acid jazz, world music, and all the delectable notes and beats and sounds that make 3rd Force such a all-time favorite with me. I've been a true and devoted fan since the first self - titled CD "3rd Force" in 1994! I have all their CD's, and I am so excited for this new long-awaited release! The tracks are super edgy from the first intro of "Believe in Me", to the true chill jam "Inside the Rhythm". I jammed to the songs about 5 times or more back to back, every day since getting it last week and now making new favorites to my collection!!! 3rd Force also has a craft for creating the "intro" track for many of their songs on their CD's! "This is the One" is a TOTAL surprise! It starts out nice and mellow and then gets the party going!! The whole CD is true 3rd Force at their best, but even better with new rhythms that puts a twist on the music and it is so refreshing! The featured artists Tom Scott, Marc Antoine, Brian Hughes, and Eric Darius to name a few, are terrific and greatly enjoyed, and if these artists are your favorites (as with me) you won't be disappointed, but when 3rd Force does their tracks solo, it's like pure magic and supreme chemistry!! Add this CD to your collection, jazz lovers, it's danceable, grooving and worth a spin!! A shout out to all the fans - GET THIS CD!! If you enjoy Brian Culbertson (My Man - love him!!), Praful, Dave Koz, and Marc Antoine, I highly recommend trying out 3rd Force. Also check out all their other CD's as well, Collective Force is AWESOME and has all the best of the best tracks from all of their 5 previous CD's.
Much love to you all at 3rd Force- William, Alain, and Craig, and Xavier and DJ Radius, you've done it again!!! Congrats, and continue to ride the wave!! Peace!

The Force Is With You.......2005-02-15

Do you like your jazz shaken and not stirred or maybe with a twist of lime? Then this is the album for you! I have been a fan of Third Force for ten years and they are definitely my favorite band with their funky, yet velvety music. Driving Force may not be their best album, but it is a nice rebound from Gentle Force which tended to be a bit slow. Once again the band has collaborated with other great musicians to pull off another great album that adds pizazz to my day.

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Force of Nature review
9 years later and still good!!
A great combination of musical styles
Great to listen to for a stress reliever
Excellent tempos and instramentals

Force of Nature
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ASIN: B000003Z1A
Release Date: 1995-07-11

Tracks:

Forever Yours
Listen To Your Heart
Sundancer
Here Comes The Night (Intro)
Here Comes The Night
Behind Closed Eyes
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Vital Connection
'Til We Meet Again
3rd Force Party
Coming Home

Album Description

A captivating mix of guitars, keyboards and percussion put this world class trio, led by William Aura, on the charts with the release of their first album. Now, their enthralling second album revs up even higher with a circle of gifted special guests; Grammy-nominee Craig Chaquico, saxophone giant Boney James and chart-topping guitarist Peter White. Includes the beautifully melodic hit, "Here Comes the Night."

Customer Reviews:

Force of Nature review.......2007-03-23

Force of Nature and Vital Force are the first cds I have purchased by 3rd Force after hearing them on a satellite radio contemporary jazz station. Not a bad track on this CD and I am continually amazed at the variety of music on this cd and the addition of Peter White, Rick Braun and Craig Chaquico only add to it. Of the two, Force of Nature blows me away and is a great choice for anyone looking to add some great jazz/new age music to their library, you won't regret it

9 years later and still good!!.......2004-10-08

Recently picked up some old stuff. This CD is refreshing. It is a blend of new age and contemporary jazz sounds. The tunes move you. The guest musicians include Boney James and Craig Chaquico. Most Boney James fans don't know about his early work. Track 2 - Listen to Your Heart features Boney and is my favorite track. The rest is equally good. Find a good price and pick yourself a good bargain.

A great combination of musical styles.......2000-12-16

This is the first 3rd Force CD that I purchased. I didn't know anything about 3rd Force and was surprised at how enjoyable their music is - it was like getting that unexpected and pleasing Christmas gift. It is a blend of smooth jazz and new age styles, that will fit many listening moods. I have since purchased 2 other of their CD's and intend to purchase the most recent.

Great to listen to for a stress reliever.......1999-11-05

These fellows make the greatest smooth jazz to listento.Hope they continue to putout more great CDs.

Excellent tempos and instramentals.......1999-08-17

This music is a great combination of new age and jazz. The fast tempos and varied instrumentals make it pleasure to listen too over and over again. I particularly enjoy listening during massage. It is soothing, but does not put you to sleep.

Higher Octave Is . . . Smooth Grooves, Vol. 3

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Listen to this and have FUN !!!
Smooth and Upbeat

Higher Octave Is . . . Smooth Grooves, Vol. 3
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Manufacturer: Higher Octave Jazz
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Night Grooves, Vol. 1: The Best of Narada Jazz

ASIN: B00005N8UB
Release Date: 2001-08-14

Tracks:

Cafe Carnival - Craig Chaquico
There's No Wonder (Radio Edit) - Shilts
Dance With Me - 3rd Force
Promise Me - Jimmy Sommers
Rio Dawn (Edited Version) - Paprika Soul
Zuma Beach - Bryan Savage
Flyin' High - Yulara
Man About Town - Brian Hughes
Pacific (Edited Version) - Natural High
The Beautiful Game - Acoustic Alchemy

Customer Reviews:

Listen to this and have FUN !!!.......2002-02-02

Terrific, happy, upbeat jazzy pieces here. I love this CD!!
Great for spring cleaning!! Perfect for outdoor barbecues and pool parties....It adjusts the attitude to be friendly and enjoy the moment!
I highly recommend this collection of music. Zuma Beach is my favorite. Do yourself a favor and add this to whatever music collection you have. It's GREAT !!!

Smooth and Upbeat.......2001-12-24

Very nice collection of smooth, upbeat, instrumental music. I enjoyed every tune on the disc - quite a bit different than run-of-the-mill "light" jazz. Check out Shilts and Natural High while you're out for a weekend drive. Enjoy!

Higher Octave Is . . . Smooth Grooves, Vol. 1

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Simply fantastic!

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ASIN: B00000I8UW
Release Date: 1999-03-23

Tracks:

Soul Fruit - Brian Hughes
Soul Temptation - Brian Savage
In The Full Moon Light - 3rd Force
Did I Save? - Grant Geissman
Something Special - 3rd Force
Autumn Blue - Craig Chaquico
Mulholland Drive - Bryan Savage
Elegance On The Catwalk - Jonathan Cain
Rendezvous - Doug Cameron
Bandalero - Neal Schon
Here Comes The Night - 3rd Force

Customer Reviews:

Simply fantastic!.......1999-10-03

To all of you romantic people out there: Buy this CD at once! It's an instrumental CD which makes it so pleasant to listen to whatever your'e doing. And I'm sure that the people that enjoy this one will also appreciate "la Esperanza" which is one of the nicest guitar discs I've ever heard.

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I'm enamoured by "give It All You got"
Make Spyro Gyra seem like Coltrane
Ya gotta love this Smooth Jazz!
Great Fusion Jazz
Best "mood enhancer" I've heard

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ASIN: B00000I416
Release Date: 1999-02-23

Tracks:

Revelation Of The Heart
Something Special
The Closer You Get
Give It All You Got
Straight Up
Secret Sauce
Bridge Of Dreams
Step Into My Life
7th Heaven
Once In A Lifetime

Customer Reviews:

I'm enamoured by "give It All You got".......2004-08-03

Since I first heard that track Via radio probebly mid `99, knowing niether who Its maker was or what Namely, but vowing to herald It once I at last found out! It has entranced & en_veloped me with meditative, breezy, re-vitalizing essence ... I've basked In Its tranquil Aura , which amazingly Is their founder/producer's last name!

Make Spyro Gyra seem like Coltrane.......2003-04-18

This is a very nice CD, for sure, but does it ever get formulaic fast, the way Spyro Gyra never did.

Each tune starts with a slow feeler to set a tentative mood. Then we're into an underlay of completely uninteresting drums and percussion -- what passes for "funky" now -- soon overlayed by snippets of Andreas Vollenweider-like woodwinds, guitar, and keyboards. These are choked back to the point of asphyxiation so that things never get too interesting. Everything is held at a monotonous "family room" tempo with a break two-thirds through each track so we don't fall asleep.

Sorry, but this is music to discuss what happened at work today by, or read a novel by. Kenny G meets Whitney Houston, without the singing. None of it is memorable.

I still whistle Spyro Gyra licks that have stuck in my brain from 20 years ago. There's nothing wrong with the genre, man. It's just the careful milking of the schtick that gets tiring.

Ya gotta love this Smooth Jazz!.......2001-06-14

This is my first time hearing 3rd Force, but have been listening to smooth jazz for the past 20 years. I have heard this music on 94.7 the wave and didnt know who I was listening to, now that I know, It all makes sense. I absolutely love this stuff. This is the kind of music that just makes you feel good! I would highly recommend this CD if your looking for something to lift your spirits! This is the essence of smooth jazz!!!

Great Fusion Jazz.......2000-11-30

This CD is a great CD to have as background music or for you avid jazz listeners this is where it is at. Force Field combines the sounds of jazz sounds that you would normally hear such as instruments from the brass section, and also has what sounds like an electric acoustic guitar which blends in beautifully to create this masterpiece from 3rd Force. If you enjoy 3rd Force or are looking for more awesome music check out Craig Chaquico, an awesome guitarist that will awe and amaze you. Good luck shopping/browsing.

Best "mood enhancer" I've heard.......2000-04-15

What a great blend of jazz and contemporary sound. This is the type of CD that you put in, let play and then your mood noticeably improves. I never get tired listening to it.

Evolution: 1986-1996 (10th Anniversary): 'As in Music, So in Life' (2-CD Set)

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the best tracks on the higher octave label

Evolution: 1986-1996 (10th Anniversary): 'As in Music, So in Life' (2-CD Set)
Various Artists , 3rd Force Featuring Craig Dobbin , Abdel Kabirr & The Soto Koto Band , Acoustic Highway , Chris Camozzi , Craig Chaquico , Cusco , Deuter , Doug Cameron , and Fourteen Others
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ASIN: B000003Z1S
Release Date: 1996-05-21

Tracks:

Santa Fe - Ottmar Liebert
Nama Shivaya - Yulara
Native Tongue - Craig Chaquico
Here Comes The Night (intro) - 3RD Force Featuring Craig Dobbin
Here Comes The Night - 3RD Force Featuring Craig Dobbin
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Zanzibar - Neal Schon
From The First Look - Jonathan Cain
In The Hands Of Love - Ottmar Liebert
Sweet Talk - Craig Chaquico
Kelefa - Abdel Kabirr & The Soto Koto Band
Alain Eskinasi - Tree Of Life
Skyline Drive - Shahin & Sepehr
Golestan Interlude- Shhin & Sepehr
One Snowflake - Himekami
Montezuma- Cusco

Tracks:

Sacred Ground - Acoustic Highway
One Thousand & One Nights - Yasmine
Loose Change - EKO
Atahualpa - The Last Inca - Cusco
Starry Nite - Ottmar Liebert
Cielo Sin Nubes - Lara & Reyes
The Dreamers - Chris Camozzi
Rendezvous - Doug Cameron
Passage - Randy Tico
The Process Is Continuous - 3RD Force
Coral Blue - William Aura
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Footprints - EKO
Lullaby For Tara Rose - Peter Davison

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the best tracks on the higher octave label.......2002-01-08

Almost anything on the higher octave label is worth listening to! I have a number of the albums from where this compilation was derived but to have all the great tracks on one album is something special. If you enjoy modern instrumental then this is the album for you.

Higher Octave Is . . . Smooth Grooves, Vol. 2

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Glue It Into Your Car CD Player

Higher Octave Is . . . Smooth Grooves, Vol. 2
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Manufacturer: Higher Octave Jazz
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00004TWJA
Release Date: 2000-06-27

Tracks:

Shakin' Not Stirred - Brian Hughes
Last Summer - Bryan Savage
Borders - Craig Chaquico
Sweet Surrender - 3rd Force
The Panama Cat - Acoustic Alchemy
Take Five - Dancing Fantasy
Body Language - Jonathan Cain
Revelation Of The Heart - 3rd Force
Highway 1 - Neal Schon
Stay With Me - William Aura
Breathe Again - Doug Cameron
World As One - Grant Geissman

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Glue It Into Your Car CD Player.......2000-08-03

I am serious. Jam this CD into your car and don't take it out. I HAVE to drive on I-95 everyday, and I think that I'd give into the constant calling of road rage if it wasn't for this CD. Craig Chaquico, Neal Schon, Jonathan Cain, 3RD Force. How can you go wrong. My personal favorite - The Panama Cat by Acoustic Alchemy. I could be stuck behind 2 jack-knifed tractor trailors and not really care.

Tracks:

In The Full Moon Light - 3rd Force
Knocking On Forbidden Doors - Enigma
Barcelona Nights - Ottmar Liebert
Montezuma - Cusco
Dawa (Cradlesong) - Sacred Spirits
Heat (From 'The Fifth Element') - Eric Serra
Tempest - Jesse Cook
Cliffs Of Dover - Eric Johnson
Midnight Express - Neal Schon
Weather Storm - Massive Attack
Samba Pa Ti - Santana
Sure-As-Not (Full Whack Dub) - Afro Celt Sound System
Widescreen - Vanessa-Mae
Gabriel's Oboe (From 'The Mission') - Ennio Morricone
Cristofori's Dream - David Lanz
Gathering Of The Tribes - Craig Chaquico

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Editorial Review.......2006-11-06

"Unlike its predecessors, Pure Moods and Celtic Moods, Instrumental Moods doesn't follow any specific style. Instead, it strings together a number of instrumentals from different genres, from new age (Enigma), reggae (Afro Celt Sound System) and worldbeat (Cusco) to rock (Eric Johnson, Santana), film scores (Ennio Morricone), pop (Vaness-Mae) and trip-hop (Massive Attack). The only connection these songs have is their laidback tone, and that happens to be enough, since the diverse range of styles prevents the record from being monotonous. Not all of the songs are familiar, but there are enough recognizable pieces to hold the attention of the curious, as they discover that Instrumental Moods is fine mood music. ~ Rodney Batdorf, All Music Guide"

Another very nice "Moods" CD.......2002-06-14

"Instrumental Moods" continues the "Moods" series of New Age music. It is probably the weakest "Moods" CD, but then again, these are instrumental songs, so they don't have any searing vocals in them. The few vocals that *are* in the songs have no real lyric to them. Here's a quick run-through of the ones I liked:

1. "In the Full Moon Light"--3rd Force. A jazzy instrumental dance piece combining piano, percussion and some kind of brass instrument that sounds like a trumpet. Very cool, great opener.

2. "Knocking on Forbidden Doors"--Enigma. A very nice piece, and certainly worthy of being in the "Instrumental Moods" compilation. Just remember that since it is instrumental, it is not one of this artist's best works.

3. "Barcelona Nights"--Ottoman Liebert. A peppy flamenco song featuring distinctive percussion and guitar work. It's sure to make you sweat!

7. "Tempest"--Jesse Cook. Another flamenco song, but a bit more contemporary than "Barcelona Nights", and just as much fun to listen to!

8. "Cliffs of Dover"--Eric Johnson. A great electric guitar instrumental, and the only roof-shaker on the CD. Curiously, however, it reminds me more of Hawaiian surfers than cliffs in Delaware.

10. "Weather Storm"--Massive Attack. See #2.

13. "Widescreen"--Vanessa Mae. An achingly beautiful song, featuring a seductively played violin.

14. "Gabriel's Oboe"--Ennio Morricone. A slow song, featuring the soothing sounds of an oboe. A wonderful example of the brilliant soundtrack for "The Mission".

15. "Cristofori's Dream"--David Lanz. This exquisite piano piece has the honor of being the most beautiful song I've ever heard, and my favorite one on the album. It's also in "Pure Moods III".

"Monteczuma" and "Cradelsong (Dawa)" are two good songs that are also in "Pure Moods II", but "Monteczuma" is much shorter in this CD, and this edition of "Cradlesong (Dawa)" doesn't feature Cherokee Rose, so if you're only buying this CD for those two songs, just stick with "Pure Moods II".

The rest of the songs ("Heat [from The Fifth Element]", "Midnight Express", "Samba Pa Ti", "Sure-As-Not", "Gathering of the Tribes") are just dull, forgettable techno. However, I would still say that this CD is worth buying, and is certainly one of the best instrumental compilations out there. A "Pure Moods IV" will be released in October--I can hardly wait until then!

Very soothing and relaxing.......2002-04-03

I'm a huge fan of the Moods series. I almost have all but a couple of the cds associated with this series. I just recently acquired "Instrumental Moods". Now while I do enjoy this compilation, I can't help but wonder how this cd is any different from the Pure Moods cds. A lot of these songs would be ideal for any of the Pure Moods cd like Enigma's "Knocking On Forbidden Doors" and Sacred Spirits' "Dawa (Cradlesong)". Another interesting tidbit, David Lanz's "Cristofori's Dream" is also on "Pure Moods III". I guess someone wasn't looking when that cd was compiled. Asides that I thoroughly enjoyed the compilation. The music is very soothing to relax too after a long day at the office. I particularly loved the tracks by Sacred Spirits, Eric Johnson, Enigma, Cusco, Ennio Morricone and David Lanz. There isn't a song on this album I did not like.

Good but not great compilation.......2001-12-07

With any collection like this a mixed bag is expected.The majority of the songs are fairly good but not really memorable i.e. the songs by Liebert,Cusco,Massive Attack,Santana,Ennio Morricone. The highlights are David Lanz's Cristofori's Dream,a tender, romantic tune;Jesse Cook's The Tempest absolutely smokes with flamenco fire, and Eric Johnson's Cliffs of Dover is one of the all time great guitar instrumentals.Most guitarists weep when they hear this piece because they know that if they tried 50 years to come up with a work this good they couldn't.This work alone makes the album worth having.

Good but not great compilation.......2001-12-07

With any collection like this a mixed bag is expected.The majority of the songs are fairly good but not really memorable i.e. the songs by Liebert,Cusco,Massive Attack,Santana,Ennio Morricone. The highlights are David Lanz's Cristofori's Dream, tender, romantic tune;Jesse Cook's The Tempest absolutely smokes with flamenco fire, and Eric Johnson's Cliffs of Dover is one of the all time great guitar instrumentals.Most guitarists weep when they hear this piece because they know that if they tried 50 years to come up with a work this good they couldn't.This work alone makes the album worth having.

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