Afterthoughts

Track Listings

1. Time to Say Goodbye

2. Blue

3. Ashokan Farwell

4. Circling

5. Even Though

6. With You I'm Born Again

7. Shenandoah

8. Afterthoughts

9. Danny Boy

Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
Continuing in the tradition of George Winston and Lorie Line, Krsiti Kruse weaves a tapestry of color into her solo piano music. From warm and poignant melodies to dynamic sounds, this music is designed as nourishment for the soul. Kristi's concerts include inspiring hymn arrangements, new-age original compositions and a variety of well-known favorite songs.

Being passionate about music and it's power to touch people's lives prompted Kristi to start recording her arrangements and compositions. Her first recording "Afterthoughts" was released in March of 2001 and is an intimate and thoughtful collection of music--perfect for background music or for that quiet Sunday morning cup of coffee. She quickly followed up with "Little Gifts" a musical gift basket of holiday tunes and heartfelt original compositions. Her recordings are now being used for the Dubuque Community School's website and "FaithQuest" a United Methodist Church Visual production.

Kristi has been free-lancing in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area since 1991. Formally a Dayton's pianist, now she frequently entertains for the St. Paul Convention and Visitors Bureau, charity events and many private celebrations throughout the Minneapolis-St. Paul area. She has recetnly expanded her touring area to perfrom concerts at local churches in Dubuque, Iowa, Fargo, North Dakota, Eau Claire, Wisconsin and Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.

Kristi began taking lessons at the age of seven and soon acquired a partner as the family dog Penny would sleep under the piano bench as Kristi practiced.

Kristi received her Bachelors of Music Degree from the University of Wisconsin in Eau Claire and her Master of Music and Doctorate of Musical Arts degrees from the University of Minneasota in Minneapolis.

For more information contact Kristi Kruse at 612-339-2519 or kskruse@msn.com.

Product Description
The debut compact disc of Minneapolis' Kristi Kruse is an inspired collection of original and familiar songs played with warmth and intensity uncommon to solo piano.

It is a compendium of new age, intimate and warm songs. This is a performance that is "close to the heart."

Afterthoughts,Kristi Kruse,Kristi Kruse,An inspired collection of original and familiar songs played with an enchanting warmth uncommon in solo piano music.

Afterthoughts

Tracks:

The Summer Knows
Dans ses yeux
Je vivrai sans toi
What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your Life
I Was Born In Love With You
Dis-moi
Les enfants qui pleurent
The Moon And I
Celui-La
Les moulins de mon coeur
You Must Believe In Spring
La valse des lilas
Afterthoughts
Les parapluies de Cherbourg
Between Yesterday And Tomorrow

Amazon.com

Just in case the name of Michel Legrand is not familiar, he is the composer of the infuriatingly catchy "The Windmills of My Mind" (actually "The Windmills of My Heart" in the original French) and all the songs in Les Parapluies de Cherbourg, the charming Catherine Deneuve film musical. The material on this disc ranges from the smoky melancholy of "Je vivrai sans toi" ("I Will Live Without You") to the hyperbolic camp of "Celui-là" ("The One") but mainly hovers in the realm of anguished longing. Jessye Norman uses the material to show off the extraordinary range and flexibility of her voice. She slips between a pure, almost boyish sound and a full-throated luxurious warble with ease. But idiomatically she may not be to everyone's taste: for the most part this is the musical territory inhabited by the Billie Holidays of the world, and Norman's technique puts her at a disadvantage. Michel Legrand in his role as pianist is another matter, however. His carefully nuanced accompaniments flow with improvisatory ease, and inspire some great moments from the bass and drums. --Warwick Thompson

Customer Reviews:

Partly disappointing.......2007-04-04

I own many of Ms Norman's records, and she has just about the best classically trained voice around, but this record is very up and down. In short... her voice is overly classical for this type of music. M. Michel Legrand est genial... and his music makes this record.

Sublime, Incandescent .......2006-12-02

Like most of the reviewers here, this album has given me countless hours of sublime pleasure. It's pure gold. This collaboration embodies a wonderful honesty, authenticity, subtlety, and incandescence...qualities that are very rare nowadays. It's a must have for anyone who appreciates the subtle, sublime and the unpretentious. This album simply could not be better.

The silly comments made by the the first reviewer is an unfortunate testament to the muederous mediocrity of the common palate. The macdonaldization of the collective palate, renders most of us incapable of appreciating anything but the expected.

Both Norman and Legrand were simply sublime.

Breathtaking, magnificent....A MUST HAVE!!!.......2006-08-03

This is no doubt, a great CD by a great diva and a great composer...period. It's jazz singing at its very finest, with the most beautiful nuances and vocalization you'll probably ever hear. Jessye Norman, one of my favorite Sieglinde's, Ariadnes, and Kundry's, sings these songs in such an artistic and captivating way that I would gladly give in and say that this is one of the best CD's I've ever owned. Highly recommended!

CATASTROPHIC! .......2006-07-23

THIS ALBUM HAS BROUGHT ME TO THE BRINK OF... I HAVE NO QUESTIONS, FOR AFTER HEARING THIS, ALL MY ANSWERS...
this is the purpose of art-exhuming life

For intent listening and getting blown away.......2005-05-07

I just don't believe anyone would give this less than 4 or 5 stars, how can this be ?

I can't describe the listening pleasure I derived from hearing this. I don't like opera. No, worse than that. What with modern electronic sound equipment that can record the many hues of the human voice, opera is not singing, but "lunging". In actuality, we hear more meaning with other vocalising technologies. Plus, we are expected to believe that because of the complexities of performing this style of (mostly) archaic music that we are witness to genius living out the equivalent of solving Rubic's Cube right before our eyes. Let's show a little descriminative restraint, ladies and gentlemen. "Opera" could be a valuable adjunct to good theater. It's place in academia needs an adjustment, to say the least. Let's do other acts with ourselves.

But you can't top Jessye Norman, nonetheless. This recording blew me clean away.

Yes, the sound is lush. But it's worse (better, I mean) than that. This singer should stop you in your tracks, not just provide you with a lush feel. If you listen seriously -- well, each word, almost each and every separate word is like a natural, richly colored landscape painting.

I should have waited to collect my thoughts with more specific appreciative comments. There are some nice reviewer comments on this Jessye Norman work listed already here.

For those of you with odd music prejudices -- you'd be best to concern yourself with constructive commentary on some other CD rather than cannibalizing this superb and unique recording to compensate for your limits in listening comprehension.

I almost jumped in the air after my first listen through. I still feel unmitigated joy from the work of all, here. No, it's not one that will fit neatly into everyone's pre-existing grooves and mental ruts. Wowee ! Six or seven stars at least.

Average customer rating:

You'll Love this Music!
An Amazing Work of Art by Steve Suvada
Finest American Composer for Classical Guitar
The Quiet Cove,

Pick: Interludes

Manufacturer: The Orchard
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00004RGEN
Release Date: 2000-03-29

Tracks:

The Interludes: Interlude I: On The Meadow
The Interludes: Interlude II: View From The Hill
The Interludes: Interlude III: A Fond Farewell
The Interludes: Interlude IV: Holiday
The Interludes: Interlude V: A Summer Garden
The Interludes: Interlude VI: On A Frescobaldi Theme
The Interludes: Interlude VII: Butterflies
The Interludes: Interlude VIII: Quiet Cove
The Interludes: Interlude IX: Abandoned Farm
The Interludes: Interlude X: Dancing Snowflakes
The Interludes: Interlude XI: The Bird Sanctuary
The Interludes: Interlude XII: Strolling The Pathways/The Sanctuary 2
The Interludes: Prelude: The Pine Grove/The Sanctuary 3
The Interludes: Interlude XIII: The Arbor/The Sanctuary 4
The Interludes: Interlude XIV: Emphatic Trifles
The Interludes: Interlude XV: Sundrops
The Interludes: Interlude XVI: Hyacinths
The Interludes: Interlude XVII: Poem
The Interludes: Interlude XVIII: The Pavilion
The Interludes: Interlude XIX: On The Carousel
The Interludes: Interlude XX: The Blue Bicycle
The Interludes: Interlude XXI: Piece Of Eight
The Interludes: Interlude XXII: The Arboretum In Autumn
The Interludes: Interlude XXIII: August Nocturne
The Interludes: Interlude XXIV: October Song
The Interludes: XXV: Day's End
The Interludes: XXVI: Second View From The Hill
The Interludes: Interlude XXVII: Fragments
The Interludes: Interlude I: Morning Mist
The Interludes: Interlude II: Peregrinations
The Interludes: Interlude III: From A Canoe
The Interludes: Interlude IV: Lullaby For Mandy
The Interludes: Interlude V: Badlands Cameo
The Interludes: Interlude VI: Ski Trails
The Interludes: Interlude VII: Afterthoughts
The Interludes: Interlude VIII: Pleasant Prospects
The Interludes: Interlude IX: Dearest Events
The Interludes: Interlude X: In A Mandan Council Lodge
The Interludes: Interlude XI: Endeavors
The Interludes: Interlude XII: Wanderings
The Interludes: Interlude XIII: A Touch Of Blue
The Interludes: Interlude XIV: The Chapel
The Interludes: Interlude XV: Echoes At Dawn
The Interludes: Interlude XVI: The Lonely Woods
The Interludes: Interlude XVII: Pleasant Encounters
The Interludes: Interlude XVIII: Woodland Lake
The Interludes: Interlude XIX: The Red Lakes, Minnesota
The Interludes: Interlude XX: Along The Shore
The Interludes: Interlude XXI: Tripping The Light Minuet
The Interludes: Interlude XXII: Western Hills
The Interludes: Interlude XXIII: Achievement
One Day In Time Suite: I- Morning
One Day In Time Suite: II- Midday
One Day In Time Suite: III- Evening

Customer Reviews:

You'll Love this Music!.......2006-04-26

This is my favorite CD! Mr. Suvada plays beautiful guitar. I hope to be as good as him someday. If I keep practicing, maybe someday I will make a CD is great as this one!

Justin M.

An Amazing Work of Art by Steve Suvada.......2004-07-21

This cd is a wonderful work of art that uses the natural sounding classical guitar to portay many beautiful landscapes. From quiet meadows to a holiday celebration, Steve Suvada depicts a wide range of Richard Pick's most beautiful songs. As a student of Steve Suvada, I can tell you that this cd is a small taste of his incredible talent as a very creative and devoted guitarist. You will surely be amazed by his ability to carry on the wonderful music of Richard Pick.

Finest American Composer for Classical Guitar.......2004-06-27

Richard Pick's music is some of the finest I've ever heard written for the classical guitar. He is truly one of the most underrated voices of his generation, and is wonderfully American and Naturalist in his themes. I hope people will listen to this wonderful performance by Mr. Suvada and thank him for perpetuating the music of this inspiring American composer...Richard Pick. It is obvious to the listener that he worked closely with Richard Pick in the production of this recording, so as to come up with the definitive interpretation of Pick's work. The two men made a marvelous team in the production of this beautiful record. Thank you for this gem of American Classical guitar music!!!!

The Quiet Cove,.......2003-12-17

Steve Suvada is the perfect player for this music. Richard Pick's music touches the soul, and can make you forget about any problems of the world that may be in your way. If you are looking for some beautiful music to chill out and relax with, this is a great Cd. If you are a guitarist and not familiar with Pick's music, then you should look into it.

Average customer rating:

Romantic Piano Music, Afterthoughts
Afterthoughts
Manufacturer: onestopsourcemusic.com
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music

Smooth Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000K2UHHE
Release Date: 2006-10-15

Tracks:

Waterfalls
When It's Over
The Chill Zone
Smooth Love
Small Moments
Singing Pianos
Afterthoughts
From The First Kiss
Romantic Journey
Love Moves

Product Description

If you enjoy Love Music, Piano Music, Romantic Dinner Music, Relaxing music, than this Cd is for you. Afterthoughts is a Romantic piano based Cd great for relaxing, a special evening, cocktail/dinner parties. Nick Tancraitor has been playing and producing music for 20 years. This Cd contains lovely piano melodies accompanied by Saxophones, Guitars, Violins etc. Every song is beautifull so it becomes a Romantic journey of listening..... from start to finish. YOU CAN SAMPLE/PURCHASE THE CD AT ROMANTICPIANOMUSIC.NET Enjoy and Thank You....

Average customer rating:

Afterthoughts
Dave Desmelik
Manufacturer: Dave Desmelik
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music

General | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CAGXV8
Release Date: 2004-10-12

Tracks:

Tear It Down
Never Been to Nashville
I Don't Know Anything
100 Times a Day
Silent Masterpiece
Too Good to Me
Another Day
If It Means That Much
So It Seems
I Told Myself
Sad Sunken Eyes
While It Lasted
Afterthoughts

Average customer rating:

Afterthoughts

Manufacturer: Pax Stereo
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

Spoken Word | Poetry, Spoken Word & Interviews | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000BGQTDK
Release Date: 2003-01-01

Tracks:

Unwed Mother, Unborn Child
Hickies & Scratches
Shadows In The Night
Afterthoughts
Texas Boy
Leave Me
Wrinkled Old Man
Sit & Wait
Leave Me (Reprise)
Pool Hall

Product Description

A joint effort between The Hemsley Foster Project and Richard Dedeaux of the legendary Watts Prophets. Merging Spoken Word and Jazz, Afterthoughts, features insightful commentary on current issues. Featuring the Poetry of Richard A. Dedeaux Produced By Mario Hemsley Music Written & Arranged by Mario Hemsley & Irvin Foste

Average customer rating:

Great Talent
Afterthoughts ... Music for the soul and spirit

Afterthoughts
Kristi Kruse
Manufacturer: Kristi Kruse
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | New Age | Styles | Music

General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00006IKD4
Release Date: 2001-04-15

Tracks:

Time to Say Goodbye
Blue
Ashokan Farwell
Circling
Even Though
With You I'm Born Again
Shenandoah
Afterthoughts
Danny Boy

Album Description

The debut compact disc of Minneapolis' Kristi Kruse is an inspired collection of original and familiar songs played with warmth and intensity uncommon to solo piano.

It is a compendium of new age, intimate and warm songs. This is a performance that is "close to the heart."

Customer Reviews:

Great Talent.......2002-09-13

If you appreciate true musical talent, love beautiful and inspiring music, Kristi Kruse's music is a must. Kristi has a talent waiting and needed to be recognized and enjoyed by the world.

Afterthoughts ... Music for the soul and spirit.......2002-08-29

In this busy, crazy, and sometimes angry world of ours, it is a gift to relax and listen to Kristi's arrangements of both original and classic music. I found the album a tool for helping me to relax at the end of a hard day, or to listen too simply for the soothing harmonies and flowing tonal art. Add this CD to your collection of "Music for your Soul and Spirit."

Average customer rating:

Images and Afterthoughts
Jason Reynolds
Manufacturer: Jason Reynolds
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CA3NAW
Release Date: 2004-05-11

Tracks:

There Is No One
Watching the Wheels
Standing in the Rain
Borrowed Time
What Will You Do?
Along for the Ride
Find My Way to You
Can I Be the One?
Home in the Clouds
Long Gone
How Do You Know?
Feelings
Won't You Stay?
Here We Go Again
Walking the Tightrope
Where Have You Been?
Show Me
Can Anybody Hear Me?
Understand
No Return

Average customer rating:

the whole cd

Afterthoughts
Richard Dedeaux & The Hemsley-Foster Project
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Styles | Music

General | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music

General | Rap & Hip-Hop | Indie Music | Stores | Music
ASIN: B00004SX3V
Release Date: 1999-07-01

Tracks:

Unwed Mother, Unborn Child
Hickies & Scratches
Shadows In The Night
Afterthoughts
Texas Boy
Leave Me
Wrinkled Old Man
Sit & Wait
Leave Me (Reprise)
Pool Hall

Album Description

"Afterthoughts" is a collaborative effort between Richard Dedeaux of the legendary Watts Prophets and The Hemsley-Foster Project. Features poetry and spoken word woven with elements of jazz and R&B. Check out TEXAS BOY, the unofficial GenX anthem for the longhorn state.For more information on Richard Dedeaux, visit Pax Stereo Online (www.paxstereo.com), where you can listen to full-length songs in RealAudio and download free MP3 song files!

Customer Reviews:

the whole cd.......2000-07-31

great work the watts prophets are the best! richard is great single also.

Average customer rating:

Haunting & Meditative

Afterthoughts

Manufacturer: Fancy Faire
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000A26T9E

Product Description

Piano Accompaniment by Bruce Robins except for those tunes played by Audrey with Stu Genovese on Tenor Sax! Recorded at Universal Studios, Chicago, Illinois. 17 Track Total Track Listing: 1. Mira 2. Too Far Above Me * 3. Dreamer 4. You Are for Loving 5. My Silent Love 6. I'm A Dreamer, Aren't We All? 7. Fools Fall In Love * 8. Nobody * 9. A Ghost of A Chance 10. Very Good Advice 11. Rain Sometimes 12. His Own Little Island * 13. But I Loved You 14. Time Heals Everything/I Won't Send Roses 15. And I Was Beautiful * 16. These Foolish things Remind Me Of You 17. Afterthoughts (* Indicates Audrey Morris Piano)

Customer Reviews:

Haunting & Meditative.......2005-09-09

Audrey Morris has a clear and unpretentious voice. Her phrasing is conversational but sophisticated. My favorite tune on this disk is Mira. If you like Mabel Mercer, Blossom Dearie or Jeri Southern, you will love Audrey Morris.

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