Blind To Reality

Blind To Reality

ASIN: B00005TNM6

Track Listings

1. Let There Be Hope

2. Let's All Go Down Together

3. Every Day "blind To Reality"

4. If You Really Want

5. Suddenly

6. Dangerous Age

7. I Would Do Anything

8. Believe In Me

9. Fade Away

10. Don't Be Afraid of the Rain

11. You Got The Freedom

Editorial Reviews
The Miami Herald, October 2001
"Raul Midon's latest album is a blending of James Taylor's Hourglass and Stevie Wonder's Innervision." Howard Cohen

Product Description
Blind To Reality is a blending of jazz improvisation and pop songwriting. The record features an outstanding guest appearance by jazz flute player, Dave Valentin on "I Would Do Anything!" Another noteworthy appearance by legendary percussionist, Sammy Figueroa. Altough the record on the whole is optimistic, it is also tinged with irony as can be found in "Let's All Go Down Together." It is pop "out of the box" peppered with elements of jazz, salsa, rhythm and blues, gospel and even folk music. “I like to celebrate the possible,” says Midon, “the highest, the best of possibilities for human beings. Collectively, we create an enormously powerful force that can change the world and overcome any obstacle.” His original works “Everyday” and “Freedom” echo these sentiments and can be heard along with nine more standout originals on this new, self-produced CD “Blind To Reality.”

Blind To Reality

Tracks:

Let There Be Hope
Let's All Go Down Together
Every Day "blind To Reality"
If You Really Want
Suddenly
Dangerous Age
I Would Do Anything
Believe In Me
Fade Away
Don't Be Afraid of the Rain
You Got The Freedom

Album Description

Blind To Reality is a blending of jazz improvisation and pop songwriting. The record features an outstanding guest appearance by jazz flute player, Dave Valentin on "I Would Do Anything!" Another noteworthy appearance by legendary percussionist, Sammy Figueroa. Altough the record on the whole is optimistic, it is also tinged with irony as can be found in "Let's All Go Down Together." It is pop "out of the box" peppered with elements of jazz, salsa, rhythm and blues, gospel and even folk music. “I like to celebrate the possible,” says Midon, “the highest, the best of possibilities for human beings. Collectively, we create an enormously powerful force that can change the world and overcome any obstacle.” His original works “Everyday” and “Freedom” echo these sentiments and can be heard along with nine more standout originals on this new, self-produced CD “Blind To Reality.”

Customer Reviews:

a strong album, but not as strong as STATE OF MIND.............2007-05-17

Raul Midon, a brilliant, distinctive flamenco/soul-inspired guitarist and vocalist, released another, less well-known album, before his groundbreaking STATE OF MIND. BLIND TO REALITY isn't as raw or "bare bones," as the latter album. In fact, Midon is accompanied by a few other accompanists, here. To tell you the truth, Midon is strongest when left to his own devices, so he can really shine. Raul composed all of the music on this album, as he did on the next album. The lyrics aren't as strong, here, but you know he is playing his heart out. Some of my favorite tracks are "(Everyday) Blind To Reality," where we get a sense of his life as a blind musician, "Believe In Me," which is romantic and soulful and "Don't Be Afraid of the Rain," which is slightly biblical in nature.

My verdict? True, die-hard Raul Midon fans should get this, just so they can get a better sense of "how it all got started." Also, on another note, there is another, lesser known album that Raul released under the name Midon (no first name), entitled GRACIAS A LA VIDA. On that CD, Midon celebrates his Latin roots. The half Argentinean musician channeled his beautiful music through his father's culture, as well as the soul music of his mother's side (she was an African-American dancer). I wish I could tell you about GRACIAS A LA VIDA, but I don't have it and haven't heard the music yet. That's another day and another review!

Not as good as 'State of mind' .......2005-07-08

I bought this album about a year ago after hearing Raul's work on Louie Vega's 'Elements of Life' album. If you've heard or bought 'State of Mind' and are wondering if this album is as good, you'll be a little dissapointed because it's not. However, it's still a pretty good cd and is worth buying because I guarantee you Raul Midon is going to be a big star and you'll want to have everything he's ever made.

Pure and honest music.......2002-11-17

There are two fundamental factors comming together on this release that make it an absolutely ,outstanding listening pleasure.
For one, Raul Midon's voice sounds pure and unforced, allmost liberated so that it just flows naturally and it's rich beauty can shine in every word.
Secondly, the lyrics are meaningful, positive and filled with such strong images,they easily capture one's imagination.
These two factors not only make for a strong combination,but are a clear sign of a great artist in his own right.
This is actually one of those cd's that sounds so fresh and inviting, it makes me feel good everytime I play it.

Tremendous Musicianship.......2001-11-28

On his latest album, "Blind to Reality", singer-songwriter Raul Midon offers up a work of tremendous musicianship that stirs forgotten emotions and evokes inspiration for a deep experience of life. What makes this album great is Mr. Midon's ability to display both musical and lyrical virtuosity without losing one ounce of feeling. Long-time fans may worry that the studio does not suit a peforming musician like Mr. Midon, but this album is not a live performance on tape. It is instead a chance for Mr. Midon to creatively present his music to the listener in a way only the studio can afford him, with rich with backing vocals, electric guitar adornments and new arrangements of familiar material (with some amazing musicians sitting in). This is exactly the case on tracks like "Dangerous Age", "Every Day" and "You Got the Freedom", where Mr. Midon builds a colorful and rhythmic new lanscape. Newer tunes "Suddnely", "Fade Away", "Let's All Go Down Together" and "If You Really Want" show that Mr. Midon is actually gaining artistic momentum. But the most gratifying part of this album is its lyrical content, in which the listerner can find messages laden with fresh perpectives on themes of love, hope and positivity. Ultimately this album is one of perspective: a unique and fascinating take on music and on life from a future super-star.

Midon's music captivates!.......2001-11-27

Blind to Reality is one fantastic collection of songs. Raul Midon shows a penchant for powerful lyrics balanced by equally strong instrumental prowess. The range of his voice seems limitless as he sings and he truly amazes as he does an impression of a flugel horn that sounds so real it's baffling. His lyrics are so powerful and timely that it seems he's as much a prophet as a poet. His style, though hard to label, is unique but he leaves no doubts that this is one musician who can get it done.

This is one disc that I will cherish until I wear it out. Then I'll buy another! Whether I'm down in the dumps or riding high, his music lifts me to new heights and offers hope in this difficult world.

This is one disc that wont disappoint!

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BLIND TO REALITY

Manufacturer: POLYDOR
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000AM17N2

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