Gypsy Valentine

Track Listings
 
1. Awakening
2. Gypsy Valentine
3. The Hallowed Stone
4. A Woman's Dance
5. Sacred Caves
6. Belle Claire
7. Night Of The Zebras
8. Forever
9. One Last Rendezvous
10. Can't Take The Nights
11. Rhythm Of Desire
12. It's A Miracle
13. Gypsy Reprise

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
Jamie DeFrates is a producer/composer living in Jacksonville, Florida. As well as songwriting, Jamie composes music for film and video projects at his recording studio and has contributed musical scores to several Emmy Award winners.

Product Description
"Gypsy Valentine" is the fifth CD by Jamie DeFrates. Over two years in the making, Gypsy Valentine is a compelling mixture of songs and instrumentals in a soft flowing acoustic rock style, with a touch of eastern percussion sounds and rhythms. It looks at the life experience with a sense of deep love and caring in a gentle and poetic way.

Gypsy Valentine,Jamie DeFrates,Jamie DeFrates Music,An intelligent, compelling mixture of songs and instrumentals in a soft flowing acoustic rock style melded with eastern percussion sounds and rhythms; a true celebration of love and passion.


Gypsy Valentine

Gypsy Valentine
Gypsy Valentine Curve
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • absolutely great
Gypsy Valentine Curve
Dilute
Manufacturer: 54-40 Or Fight
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000063CN7
Release Date: 2002-03-12

Tracks:

  1. Bea
  2. Arrows Pointed Down
  3. Queer Dork Song
  4. Rock And Or Roll
  5. Freedumb
  6. Intro
  7. Saving A Life
  8. Improsivisations

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars absolutely great.......2003-06-15

i cant think of a way to recommend this enough. one of my favorite albums of the year.

its jarring rhythm changes and catchy pop vocals arent really spectacularly original on their own, but theres something about how it all comes together which is really great. ive gotta say i was hooked by the insane catchiness of it (considering its math-rock ish). anyway, sure it doesnt make wild leaps in sound, but after hearing it thru a few more times, the way the songs are done, it doesnt really matter too much. its one of those albums you can put on and then 40 minutes just goes by without you noticing.

its a great album for sure, well worth checking out over the latest trend du jour. the only thing holding me back is the fact that it does repeat itself a little. its not a major problem, definitely not enough to justify giving it a miss.

anyone who's been waiting to hear someone make an album that sounds like the title "math-pop" might suggest should seriously check this out. for fans of the likes of rumah sakit as well as anyone who thinks their record collection needs a boost of enthusiasm and perkyness without resorting to the power-pop revival.

theres a dilute track on the fairly popular If the 20th Century Didnt Exist compilation, thought id just mention it, cause it REALLY doesnt do them justice, compared to what theyve done with this release.
The Gypsy Valentine Curve
Average customer rating: Not rated
    The Gypsy Valentine Curve
    Dilute
    Manufacturer: 54-40 or Fight
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
    Indie RockIndie Rock | Indie & Lo-Fi | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
    Experimental RockExperimental Rock | Rock | Alternative Styles | Alternative Rock | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Rock | Styles | Music
    Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
    Experimental MusicExperimental Music | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
    ASIN: B0000DEOIA
    Release Date: 2002-03-12

    Tracks:

    1. Bea
    2. Arrows Pointed Down
    3. Queer Dork Song
    4. Rock and Roll
    5. Freedumb
    6. Intro
    7. Saving a Life
    8. Improivisations
    Gypsy Valentine
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • blown away
    • Gypsy Valentine is beautiful
    • A Valentine' s Day Winner
    Gypsy Valentine
    Jamie DeFrates
    Manufacturer: Jamie DeFrates Music
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | New Age | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Pop | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music
    ASIN: B00005V9UL
    Release Date: 2002-01-11

    Tracks:

    1. Awakening
    2. Gypsy Valentine
    3. The Hallowed Stone
    4. A Woman's Dance
    5. Sacred Caves
    6. Belle Claire
    7. Night Of The Zebras
    8. Forever
    9. One Last Rendezvous
    10. Can't Take The Nights
    11. Rhythm Of Desire
    12. It's A Miracle
    13. Gypsy Reprise

    Album Description

    "Gypsy Valentine" is the fifth CD by Jamie DeFrates. Over two years in the making, Gypsy Valentine is a compelling mixture of songs and instrumentals in a soft flowing acoustic rock style, with a touch of eastern percussion sounds and rhythms. It looks at the life experience with a sense of deep love and caring in a gentle and poetic way.

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars blown away.......2002-08-29

    This CD just blew me away. It has so much depth and compassion.Jamie's voice is awesome and the arrangements are beautiful. This work will last.I've listened to it again and again.

    5 out of 5 stars Gypsy Valentine is beautiful.......2002-03-08

    I love this CD. I can't get enough of it. I play it over and over

    3 out of 5 stars A Valentine' s Day Winner.......2002-02-01

    If you are looking for a romantic gift for your Valentine, take her on a date and pop this CD in the car CD player on the way. It truly will set the mood. The music is senuous and haunting. I hear it playing in my head while I sleep. Jamie DeFrates has a wonderful voice and has combined his musical talents with some awesome musicians, including a violinist from the Jacksonville symphony. The keyboard background music by Sarah Deprin provides an array of other instruments which add to this CD's montage of musical treats. The jacket photo of the gypsy flamenco dancer epitomises the CD's Bohemian blend of songs including a nostalgic reflection on Paris during WWII (Belle Claire). My overall favorite song, "A Woman's Dance", is exactly how every woman wants to be admired by her lover.

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    1. Healing
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    4. Ice Flowers Melting: Music For Kantele, The Finnish Folk Zither
    5. Love Me Tender
    6. Lullaby: The Journey Begins
    7. Moonlight Dances
    8. Moonlight Moments
    9. Mountain Retreat
    10. Mystic Spirit Voices

    Pop Music

    pop music

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