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'Jazz Friends 2012', is a 16 track, Primarily Instrumental, Dominantly Jazz( Smooth/Modern), Various Artists Compilation album.
This Album's Title is NOT Misleading! It is a Predominantly Jazz Inspired Collection but there is a Considerable Amount of Excellent Music of Different Genres Fused with Jazz or completely Stand Alone Non-Jazz Works. This is Important to Note as New Comers or Listeners who simply are not overly fond of Jazz will miss some Exceptional Pieces by Jamendo Artists that they may otherwise overlook. Point being--give this Album a Audition before making Assumptions or having an Opinion.
Musically, The Selections that are Jazz mainly fall into the Smooth or Modern Jazz Categories which, in my opinion, means a more Melodic and "Symmetrical"- Harmony and Melody structure and most importantly not Discordant as Hard or Pure Jazz sometimes comes across.
Instrumentally( referring to the Jazzy Elements ), heavy use of Acoustic and Electric Piano, Warm Electric Bass, Drum Kits Galore, Saxophone, The Human Voice-( Track #4. 'O Canto Dos Palermas', JAC** and Track #10. 'Fame or Shame', Circe De Sacub & Southman), and Acoustic Guitar.
Among the Unadulterated Jazz for the Jazz Lovers..
Track #1. 'Savarnah', Pasqualino Ubaldini & Paolo Pavan', Starts the Album on an Effervescent "Evening in Santa Barbara" style of Mellow Dine and Dance variety of Light(Smooth) Jazz. Acoustic Guitar and a very "Sparkly" Piano Voice topped off with a "Tappy" Percussion Rhythm.
Track #11. 'ImproviJAZZtion', The Flanger Sound, has a Classic Jazz Sound replete with Saxophone, Acoustic String Bass, Lounge Piano and Generous Wire/Brush Work in the Percussive Elements; A Jazz Lover's Dream Anthem.
Track #8. 'Jam In Jazz-Guitar For My Friends', Philippe Mangold. Listen for Velvety Soft Electric Jazz Guitar, Prominent Electric Bass, African Tribal Inspired Drum work and even a hint of Synth Harmonization but make no mistake--this is a Jazz Song through and through!.
Among the Non and Fused with Jazz Selections:
Track #15. 'Song 3', Liquid Frame, Features a Throbbing Bass Synth Melody that is supported by unusually Higher Pitched Acoustic Percussion. A very Subtle Jazzy Sound is heard in a Funky Synth Line that vies with more Techno Oriented Background Synth Harmony.
Track #4. 'O Canto Dos Palermas', JAC** Listen for a Pop-Folk Rock Duet Anchored by Superb Guitar( Acoustic and Electric and Catchy Rhythm.
Track #16. 'Color Bits', Stefano Mocini & Roberto Daglio, has a Cool, Pop-Jazz Hybrid Vibe. Electric Piano and Synth Keyboard compete with a Slick Alternating Dueling Duet. Percussive Elements Feature a very Nice Xylophone Riff that Transform into a Synth Serenade. Saxophone is more Dominant than it appears on the Surface in this Song but it used in such a Understated Way it does NOT Scream "Jazz Sax".
It is a Long Album with Enough Music to a Good Chunk of the World Happy--if the People will take the Time to Listen ;-)
Disciple - "Master... what is reality?"
Master - "It's everything that you are."
Disciple - "Everything that I am?"
Master - "Yes... it's the perception you have, while a living being, of all the things that surround you."
Disciple - "And fantasy?"
Master - "Fantasy... is everything that you want it to be."
Disciple - "Everything?"
Master - "Yes... it's the capacity that you have, of visualizing beyond the perception of all the things that surround you."
Disciple - "And is there some kind of connection in between those two universes?"
Master - "You."
very pleasant very calming just what i need at the moment, it takes me back to my happy childhood, my mother had 5 brothers and 5 sisters so i had lots of cousins and remember the good old days. i know now just what my grand parents where talking about when they say not like the good old days lol any way you are on my favourite list to listen to. even as i write this i feel the sense of calming over whelming. brilliant fantastic, i know i don't speak French but it's just so beautiful, they say that music is the food of love well i want some more, congratulations on such a great album.
many thanks your new fan John.
The sound quality is good, the music is great as always, though I really miss Szandra, but still it's a very good album.
'Cavern..., Rock World', is a five track, Techno-Electronica Ambient album.
Five, Fantastically, Fabulous Techno(Lively, Melodic, Sound Effect Laden Aspects)-Electronica Ambient(Laid back, Lyrical and "Esoteric" Aspects)Songs that seem to come out of "Nowhere".
In my opinion, the Album's Title 'Cavern..., Rock World' may lead some Listeners to believe the Collection will be just another "New Age-ish", sit in the dark and chill out on the couch type of Music and NOTHING could be further from the Truth. The Five Songs Fire On ALL Cylinders.
Stylistically, Tracks Range from Mellow( Track #2. 'Cavern..., Rock World(Chill Version)' with its slow Tempo, Soft Electric Keyboard Melody to Dramatically the Soundtrack-esque-(Track #5. 'Cavern...,Rock World(Reprise)' which Supplements a Tight, Precise and somewhat Bouncy Melody with Lyrical Synth Keyboard and Running Water( as in Cave Springs or Lake Effects).
One of the More Unique Features in this Collection is how all the tracks are tied together with a Male voice over, 'Rock World' utterance that slips in and out of all the songs in a Ghostly Fashion. Likewise, the "Moving Water" Effect is sampled in at intervals and makes for a Interesting and Original Signature.
Overall, Melodic and Lyrical Techno Music that is extremely Satisfying.
im really feeling the beats. im a independent artist from the united states just tryin to link and collab, everything is good with the quality,the beats are different to,which is perfect for a creative writer. keep up the good work...real hip hop beats is back
Master - "What do your eyes peer through the garden?"
Disciple - "The flowers."
Master - "What is your quest?"
Disciple - "Truth."
Master - "What do you see?"
Disciple - "Beauty."
Master - "How do you see it?"
Disciple - "As an imperative."
Master - "For what?"
Disciple - "Life."
Master - "What do you see beyond beauty?"
Disciple - "Survival ... and death."
Master - "And what do you see in death?"
Disciple - "A stimulus for life."
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