Music For Romantic Dreamers

Music For Romantic Dreamers

ASIN: B00005TNLW

Track Listings

1. Lonely Winter Beachwalk

2. Mojave Dawn

3. Island Home

4. Roadhouse Friday Night

5. Autumn Solitude

6. Love On A Stormy Night

7. Union Specific

8. Shooting Star

9. Sundown Slowdown

Editorial Reviews
From the Artist
I personally have had anxiety problems for a good part of my life. It has kept me from going many places I would have like to have gone. I tried, in the making of this CD, to bring some of those places to life for listeners. I wanted to make it so the listener could "close his eyes" and feel that he, or she was actually in the place, or atmosphere depicted by each musical selection.

Product Description
This CD is a program of instrumentals coupled with sound effects used in an effort to transport the listener, in his or her own imagination, to the locale and, or, atmosphere depicted by each musical selection. Many of the sound effects used in the making were recorded by the artist and are the real thing. It features romantic situations and can also be categorized as "Mood Music". The main part of the musical program was recorded with synthesizers, featuring many "one of a kind" New Age type digital sounds.

Music For Romantic Dreamers

Tracks:

Meadowlark
I Am Going To Like It Here
I Remember
Mr. Monotony
Dreamers
Silent Heart
Lud's Wedding
Three-Cornered Tune
If I Ever Fall In Love Again - Sarah Brightman Sarah Brightman
What Makes Me Love Him?
Chi Il Bel Sogno Di Doretta
Away From You
If Love Were All
Half A Moment - Sarah Brightman Sarah Brightman

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For those Sarah Brightman fans who didn't spring for The Songs That Got Away when it was a pricey import, this domestic release will be a must-buy. Originally recorded in 1989 shortly after she achieved international fame in The Phantom of the Opera, the album spotlights obscure American and British musical theater songs that either were removed from shows or were "lost" when the shows themselves slipped out of the repertoire. (Of course, some of the songs aren't nearly as obscure as they were in 1989--the opening track, Stephen Schwartz's soaring "Meadowlark," has since been claimed by Liz Callaway, Patti LuPone, and Betty Buckley, while Stephen Sondheim's "I Remember"--well suited to Brightman's glasslike tones--is now recognized as one of his most gorgeous and haunting compositions.) Brightman performs well on this diverse collection of entertaining and often lovely songs, including an early draft of Frank Loesser's "Fugue for Tinhorns," here sung as a triple-tracked, lilting waltz, and the Puccini aria "Chi il bel sogno di doretta," which foreshadows her later, more ambitious crossover projects. There's also a tune from Jeeves by then-husband Andrew Lloyd Webber, who produced this album not long before he and Brightman divorced in 1990. --David Horiuchi

Customer Reviews:

For Fans of Broadway (Sondheim, Hamlisch & Bernstein e.g.):.......2007-02-24

This is an interesting and surprising production that showcases the vocal prowess of Sara Brightman. It is not however, representative of the new and highly overproduced vocal productions that constitute her newer recordings. Although this production really allows the listener to hear a very melodic and unencumbered vocal performance, as it is pleasing in it's simplicity, yet meant for the more discriminating listener. Fans of Irving Berlin, Andrew Lloyd Weber, and Richard Rodgers will feel right at home here. For those seeking another major sonic production as in Eden, La Luna, Dive, or The Harem Tour this is not it! My criticism is not of her vocal prowess or production values but the apparently endless array of previously released material offered as a new and different recording. But I suppose that this is rather due to the greedy objectives of of A&M Records just trying to go to the bank, often and laden heavy with dollars. Nothing that any label wouldn't try to do. My advice with Sara Brightman is "caveat emptor" (buyer beware) check the disc carefully for redundancy of tracks within her discography. If you're a fan of this genre of music, you will probably respond quite well to this recording.

The songs that didn't get away.......2004-02-12

This is one of my favorite albums by Sarah. She surprised me with her ability to go from light opera to jazz. Here we don't find the over-produced albums such as Harem, just a superbly trained voice. No little girl breathy tunes here, just solid performances. This is the Sarah Brightman that I like to remember and enjoy. If you see this album and you're a Sarah Brightman fan, pick it up and treasure it. I'd like to see her do more of thisgenre, where she showcases her voice. Who ever thinks that Sarah has a small voice will be convinced otherwise by this album.

Songs that showcase Sarah's theatrical gifts.......2003-12-11

Before experimental albums like Dive and Fly, as well as the ones where her classically-trained voice enchanted millions, Sarah Brightman did a collection of musical and theatrical songs originally released in 1989, but reissued when she made it big with Time To Say Goodbye. Her vocal style leans towards the theatrical Broadway side, but more mellowed. But on songs like the strings-laden mid-tempo "Meadowlark" from Stephen Schwartz's The Baker's Wife, the way she would later do splendidly interpret Lloyd Webber's songs is in the making. Here are other highlights, including those that were reissued on Sarah's Encore album (2002).

Stephen Sondheim's "I Remember" is a sad ballad told from the POV of a window mannequin remembering the sights it has experienced throughout the seasons, but the memories are now hazy and at the end, it sings, "At times I think/I would gladly die/for a day of sky."

Some songs like "Lud's Wedding" from Bernstein's failed bicentennial musical, only seem to work due to Sarah's voice. Ditto for the simple "Three-Cornered Tune." Consisting of three verses, each repeated twice. However, Irving Berlin's "Mr. Monotony", a tune understandably cut from Easter Parade, is not a particularly inspiring song.

Marvin Hamlisch's "Dreamers" is one of my favourites here, as I have affinity to it, and I'm sure Sarah is one at heart as well. "Only dreamers have wings with which to fly far away", as in their own fantasies, but unfortunately, "sometimes dreamers are forced to leave their dreams far away", i.e. the harshness of reality. However, it paints them in a positive light and states that everyone needs to have some sort of dream "to take time to find treasures and mountains we can climb."

"Silent Heart" really showcases Sarah's voices, on how some things the heart is best left silent, as in things that really thrill it. "If I Ever Fall In Love Again" is taken from The Crooked Mile and is a nice love song Sarah really wraps herself in.

"Chi Il Bel Sogno Di Doretta" from Puccini's La Rondine is a great showcase of the operatic voice that would come into full bloom on Time To Say Goodbye. This song would be reissued on Encore.

"Away From You" by Richard Rodgers, and taken from a musical biog of Henry VIII (!!!). "The clocks are frozen and time's a traveler who's lost his way" is one of the sentiments Sarah conveys effectively. Also reissued on Encore.

"If love were all, I should be lonely" sings Sarah from Noel Coward's Bittersweet, "If Love Were All" was the one song that stood out for me when I first heard this CD. The ability of a talent to amuse is seen as a solid standing for mental security. A definite standout here.

From Lloyd Webber's Jeeves, the lush strings of "Half A Moment" features the vocal stylings familiar enough to those who have Sarah's Andrew Lloyd Webber Collection. It focuses on how important the capture of a moment to bright up a future rainy day is. Also reissued on Encore.

Initially, I dismissed this as the songs that should've stayed away. Although they lack the magical punch of Time To Say Goodbye or La Luna, it's still a worthwhile collection, because Sarah's clear birdlike theatrical/musicals voice makes it all worthwhile.

Good, for Sarah Brightman.......2003-08-25

Some people just love Sarah's voice, but I don't see what's so special about it. She sings in two sorts of ways, the first one is lovely, simple, forgetable, and the other sounds like Stitch with a high voice. This CD does her justice, though. A lot of the tunes are catchy and nice (how she sings them could be better) but the one I really like is "Three cornered tune." Now that's a good song! She does not have a particularly bad voice, but nothing interesting - that's for sure. And when she tries to act in her music she sounds even worse! But that's alright. After all, everyone has a different style. A highlight of this CD includes "Mr. Monotony," which, unfortunatly, did not come with lyrics in the CD case. Too bad, because its a great song. At the end of this record, though, she writes about these songs and - wow! It is amazing how many shows that song was taken out of! At one point it said it had Judy Garland singing it, and when I try to imagine her doing it I know that must have been awesome. I really want to hear Judy Garland singing this song sometime. Maybe I'll find it here on Amazon... But anyway, back to Sarah Brightman. The only other thing I can think of to say at the moment is that from what I've heard of her records, this is as good as it gets. And also, the track titled "Dreamers" is nice. I like the tune and she doesn't sing it too bad, either. It would be a good song to be played at a graduation. Only after a while the sound of it gets a little creepy and annoying. And its sticky, too. "Silent heart" is a classic, though she shouldn't sing it twice. For you see, she sings it, and then you think, "Ah, that's a sweet song. Wonderful words, soft tune," and the music gets at a great stoping point and then comes back for an encore (as one of Sarah's other records is titled). And then we have to listen to it all over again - and its not as good the second time. So overall is it good? Yes, it is. Though perhaps not good enough.

Pleasant, but not up to standard.......2003-06-22

I love Sarah Brightman's singing and her musical style as presented on Eden and La Luna. This CD is completely different in style from those two. I find it enjoyable, but it is not my favorite. Her singing is nothing special on this CD, it doesn't display her vocal range or talent in the way that her other CDs do, especially her CD "Surrender", her vocals are absolutely stunning on that CD.

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Beautiful Dreamers

Manufacturer: Wind Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000260IAY
Release Date: 2004-10-26

Tracks:

Bright Eyes
Heidenroslein
Solvejgs Lied
Silver Threads Among The Gold
Oh! Susanna
Believe Me, If All Those Endearing Young Charms
Beautiful Dreamer
La Paloma
Mammy, Please Don't Be Angry!
Merry Window Waltz
Die Lorelei
Nelly Bly
Serenade
Heidenroslein

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Another CD by the Beijing Angelic Choir

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a brilliant collection of galways best
a brilliant collection of galways best
Great performance, great gift

Nocturne

Manufacturer: RCA
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The Enchanted Forest: Melodies of Japan

ASIN: B000003ENM
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

Clair De Lune
Nocturne In E Flat, Op.9, No.2
Dreamers
Pan And The Birds
Meditaiton
Berceuse
Berceuse
En Bateau
Nocturne
Nocturne No.5 In B Flat
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Customer Reviews:

a brilliant collection of galways best.......2002-12-19

This is a wonderful collection of Galway at his finest. I would encourage you to enjoy and listen to one of our finest flautists of the present era.A wonderful collection including Chopin, Debussy.

a brilliant collection of galways best.......2002-12-19

This is a wonderful collection of Galway at his finest. I would encourage you to enjoy and listen to one of our finest flautists of the present era.A wonderful collection including Chopin, Debussy.

Great performance, great gift.......2002-09-01

Great music, wonderful sound, super performance. This CD is one of most soothing I know and it is Galway at his peek.

Tracks:

Lonely Winter Beachwalk
Mojave Dawn
Island Home
Roadhouse Friday Night
Autumn Solitude
Love On A Stormy Night
Union Specific
Shooting Star
Sundown Slowdown

Album Description

This CD is a program of instrumentals coupled with sound effects used in an effort to transport the listener, in his or her own imagination, to the locale and, or, atmosphere depicted by each musical selection. Many of the sound effects used in the making were recorded by the artist and are the real thing. It features romantic situations and can also be categorized as "Mood Music". The main part of the musical program was recorded with synthesizers, featuring many "one of a kind" New Age type digital sounds.

Customer Reviews:

SWEET, SULTRY, SEDUCTIVE ALBUM.......2002-02-15

Baker Knight has spent the last four decades writing hit after hit after hit for some of the biggest names in the industry. From Ricky Nelson and Elvis Presley to Mickey Gilley and Frank Sinatra, I've seen his name on so many songs I began to sit up and take notice any time I saw his name. I mean, anyone who can write for the King and then turn around and crank out hits for Frankie Laine, Hank Snow, Connie Smith, Dean Martin, and a whole host of others has got to be better than good.

So imagine my surprise when I found out he finally came out with his own albums...one of which I just gotta share. It's called "Music for Romantic Dreamers," and if you're looking for something that goes well with Bailey's Irish Cream and a relaxing massage, this album is it. It's all instrumental and it's all Baker Knight, manipulating and string twisting synthesizers to the nth degree.

This album is like a huge box of gourmet chocolates for your soul. For example, the first cut, "Lonely Winter Beachwalk," is like a soft but cool breeze nipping your cheeks as you walk along a deserted beach at sunset. Mood music? Oh yeah! But much more.

There's so much romance in this album, so much blue-eyed soul and spirit that it will take you by surprise. "Mojave Dawn" catapults the listener to soft autumn desert majesty, while "Island Home" flies you straight to the Hawaiian paradise and beyond.

You can chug along with the irresistible "Union Specific," lasso your most private yearnings on "Shooting Star," bask in the remoteness and seclusion of "Autumn Solitude," slip into an emotional hot tub with "Sundown Slowdown," and experience all the sensuality of soft rain, flickering candles, and a distant sax wooing every corpuscle in "Love on a Stormy Night."

Baker Knight is a technician, to be sure. To be labeled the "songwriter's songwriter" you have to be. But what he does with synthesizers, sound modules, rhythm composers, and his own ingenuity, is nothing less than miraculous. And the sound effects? Wait till you "taste" them!

I would have paid twice the price for this album and considered it a rare find. As it is, the genius of love and the eternal flame of raw, honed talent lifts this album to the top and keeps it there.

So sit back and lick your lips. Baker's driving this one! Ahhhhhhhhhhh.

Smooth Tunes.......2002-02-01

The music on this CD was awesome! It was one of the most peaceful and relaxing discs I have heard in a long time. Give this a listen.

Music For Romantic Dreamers.......2002-01-31

I thoroughly agree with the lady from Florida. This is an awesome CD.

Ultimately Relaxing.......2002-01-03

Music for Romantic Dreamers is not dentist office music...It takes you on a visual musical journey. Lonely Winter Walk puts you there on a Pacific beach watching the sea gulls and the crashing waves on the rocky shore. While listening to Mojave Dawn you can see the sunlight dancing off of the cactus flowers and sandy cliffs. Love On A Stormy Night is the ultimate in relaxation! The entire CD is awesome!!

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