Collective Force
Track Listings
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1. Orange Is The Colour Of Joy
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2. The Sun’s Coming Out
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3. All Ways Us
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4. Highland Bossa Nova
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5. Home
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6. Walking In The Dark
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7. Summer’s Gone
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8. Orange Is The Colour Of Joy (Backini Mix)
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9. Blindman’s Blues
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10. Time For Jesus
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11. Toodle Oodle Ooh !
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12. Toodle Oodle Ooh !
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13. Every Step Of The Way
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14. Collective Force
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15. Long Forgotten
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16. Sounds Of The Garden
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17. Baba Numsana
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18. Spirit Song
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19. Rowan Berries
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20. Henry Fosebrook And The Woodland Orchestra
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Editorial Reviews
From the Artist
Martin’s debut album was ‘Boat To Bolivia’ in 1985 with his band the Daintees, it received critical acclaim immediately and supported by their regular tours the band gained a reputation as a top notch live act. After 3 more albums Martin felt disenchanted with major label politics and sought to distance himself from the business, he released a further 3 albums before retreating to his remote base in the Scottish Highlands, where armed with a number of guitars, a P.O. Box address and a website he released a whole stream of low-key albums, sold only to his loyal followers.
Album Description
First conceived in 2001 around the time of Martin’s first steps back into the limelight with a session for the Janice Long Show, Collective Force sees him returning to record with a full band for the first time in many years. The album is mostly recorded at Pete Rawson’s Redwood Studios in the Highlands and Pete’s generosity meant that Martin could work without the usual financial and time restraints he was used to in the past. For a week in November 2001, the recordings moved to the opposite end of the UK resulting in the ‘Sussex Sessions’. Engineered by Rob Quickenden (aka Backini), these sessions resulted in key contributions from ace session man B.J. Cole (ex-Verve), cajun and western swing fiddler Bobby Valentino (ex-Hank Wangford), Peter Coyle (ex-Lotus Eaters) and Sussex based gospel choir Brighton Goes Gospel Unplugged. The result of all this is an album of sunny, spiritually happy sounds, musically as varied as usual and successfully fusing Martin’s style and the traditional types of music that inspire him.
Collective Force, Music, Martin Stephenson, Adult Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Folk, New Age / Meditation, Pop, Singer/Songwriter
Average customer rating:
- Collective Force/3rd Force
- Eh, not so hot.
- Sounds for many occasions
- Happy Grooves
- A Higher elevation in sound...amazing stuff
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Collective Force
3rd Force
Manufacturer: Higher Octave
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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| Jazz
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Jazz Fusion
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Smooth Jazz
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Meditation
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ASIN: B00004S37P
Release Date: 2000-03-30 |
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- Listen To Your Heart
- Here Comes The Night
- Revelation Of The Heart
- No Doubt
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- Lift Me Higher
Amazon.com
The image of three interlocking triads on this compilation's cover helps illustrate the intent and appeal of 3rd Force. At their best, the group's members--multi-instrumentalists William Aura, Craig Dobbin, and Alain Eskinasi (plus an ever-changing list of guest lead instrumentalists)--cross-pollinate melodic New Age, smart grooves, and understated jazz textures to produce a brand of pop-minded lite jazz that is clever, fluid, and often infectious. Not every track succeeds as memorably as the smart and sassy "In the Full Moon Light" (with Rick Braun on flugelhorn) or the sweetly propulsive "You Gotta Be Real" (Peter White on acoustic guitar), but the 3rd Force formula is, for the most part, consistently attractive. Two new selections (both largely generic) open Collective Force, so if you own all or most of the four albums sampled here, you may not need this collection. Yet for those new to 3rd Force, or anyone inclined toward smooth-jazz with a melodic-pop nexus, Collective Force makes a very tasteful introductory package. --Terry Wood
Customer Reviews:
Collective Force/3rd Force.......2007-06-19
This Is A Very Enjoyable CD! On The Laid Back Side & Great For That Sunday Morning Wakeups With The Newspaper And A Cup Of Coffee! Also Great For Those Days When The Mood Is Laid Back, Maybe A Little Retrospective Or Had A Long Workday And Just Need To Unwind With A Glass Of Wine! A Good CD For Backround Music For Casual/Laid Back Dinner Parties!
Purchased From Amazon: Service And Delivery Was Quick...THANKS AMAZON!!!
Eh, not so hot........2006-02-23
I bought this album on the strength of 'Bridge of Dreams.' Although the rest of the album is OK, there is little for me to get excited about. Very little improvisation, sparse almost barren arrangements and canned drums/cheesy cymbal sounds do not trip my trigger at all. Your mileage may vary.
Sounds for many occasions.......2001-08-12
This CD is excellent listening for all occasions ... as dinner party background music, for Sunday-morning-read-the-paper-and-drink-coffee times, for e-pay of bills and other computer activities, and for that calming effect in rush hour traffic. Needless to say, I listen to this CD alot, it is one of the "standards" in my collection, and has been under the Christmas tree for many of my family members and friends.
Happy Grooves.......2001-02-08
I have worked with William Aura, Craig Dobbin and Alain Eskinasi for years on my own stuff, and from actual studio experience I know how they create music and their respective backgrounds. It pains me to read reviews from folks who have zero knowledge of these artists' extensive training and experience. Absent that awareness, a person need only listen to the exquisite, intricate blending of instrument voices and themes in any given song mix to understand the degree of expertise necessary to create the many levels present in their sounds.
I first met William in the mid-1980s in San Diego when he had his hugely popular band called "Heartspace". There was never a dull concert or moment with that group of talented wild men and women. Since then, William has moved at a fantastic pace from his earliest roots in relaxation/new age music into the forefront of lite or smooth jazz grooves. His catalog of music, both old and new is timeless and graceful. Craig is a classically trained musician whose keyboard talents are also utilized in commercials and other ventures apart from this group.
Alain, a native of Amsterdam, the Netherlands, has travelled to Africa and elsewhere to study and experience the cultural influences of native artists with their unique percussive instruments and keyboard styles. He gigs with many well known bands worldwide. This trio of musicians are refreshingly open, untiringly adventurous and have the pleasure of being creative colleagues with other awesome artists like Craig Chaquico, Peter White and LA gig meister Bony James plus many others who often contribute to 3rd Forces' albums.
William is a master at the mixing console and many, like myself, view him as the man with the "golden ears" for his knowledge of sound balance and pitch is that perfect and refined. Collectively, 3rd Force brings together musical imprinting from many cultural influences and exciting people in contemporary music worldwide and one may find these tasty aural treats expressed in each new release.
This album, "Collective Force" represents some of the best tunes from their earlier CDs and certainly those which have stood the test of time on radio airwaves. What is especially meaningful to me, both personally and artistically, is a wonderful freshness in their ever evolving approach to music. When I listen to their albums I am never, ever turned off by vile, abusive lyrics or harsh, meaningless compositions. 3rd Force knows how to keep you uplifted and groovin' with their sounds.
A Higher elevation in sound...amazing stuff.......2000-09-04
3rd Force has a astounding sound and is simply a joy to listen to. The music is mellow and whispy and romantic and surreal. If there aren't a smash success now.............just wait! They will be. I would love to see them live.
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The Killswitch Collective
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Manufacturer: Smash Alley Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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Collective Force
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Manufacturer: Voiceprint/Collective Force
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| Alternative Rock
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ASIN: B000068FP4
Release Date: 2005-03-03 |
Tracks:
- Orange Is The Colour Of Joy
- The Suns Coming Out
- All Ways Us
- Highland Bossanova
- Home
- Walking In The Dark
- Summers Gone
- Orange Is The Colour Of Joy (Backini Remix)
- Blind Mans Blues
- Time For Jesus
- Robert Smith Wright In Person
- Toodle Oodle Oohi
- Every Step Of The Way
- Collective Force
- Long Forgotten
- Sounds Of The Garden
- Baba Num Sana
- Spirit Song
- Rowan Berries
- Henry Fosebrook And The Woodland Orchestra
Album Description
2002 release for British folk-rock singer/songwriter. Highlights include, 'Orange Is The Colour Of Joy', 'The Sun's Coming Out', 'All Ways Us' & 'Higland Bassanova'. 20 tracks.
Album Details
First Conceived in September 2001 around the Time of of Martin's First Steps Back Into the Limelight with a Session for the Janice Long's Radio Two Show, Collective Force Sees Him Returning to Record with a Full Band for the First Time in Many Years. The Album is Mostly Recorded at Pete Rawson's Redwood Studios in the Highlands and Pete's Generosity Meant that Martin Could Work Without the Usual Financial and Time Restraints He was Used to in the Past. Engineered by Rob Quickenden (Aka Backini), These Sessions Resulted in Key Contributions from Ace Session Man B.j. Cole (Ex-verve), Cajun and Western Swing Fiddler Bobby Valentino (Ex-hank Wangford), Peter Coyle (Ex-lotus Eaters) and Sussex Based Gospel Choir Brighton Goes Gospel Unplugged. The Result of all this is an Album of Sunny, Spiritually Happy Sounds, Musically as Varied as Usual and Successfully Fusing Martin's Style and the Traditional Types of Music that Inspire Him.
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ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B000CAFMP6
Release Date: 2005-01-18 |
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Collective Force
Martin Stephenson
Manufacturer: Collective Force UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| Alternative Rock
| Styles
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General
| New Age
| Styles
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Meditation
| New Age
| Styles
| Music
Singer-Songwriters
| Pop
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Pop Rock
| Pop
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General
| New Age
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ASIN: B00006L5F0
Release Date: 2002-10-15 |
Tracks:
- Orange Is The Colour Of Joy
- The Suns Coming Out
- All Ways Us
- Highland Bossa Nova
- Home
- Walking In The Dark
- Summers Gone
- Orange Is The Colour Of Joy (Backini Mix)
- Blindmans Blues
- Time For Jesus
- Toodle Oodle Ooh !
- Toodle Oodle Ooh !
- Every Step Of The Way
- Collective Force
- Long Forgotten
- Sounds Of The Garden
- Baba Numsana
- Spirit Song
- Rowan Berries
- Henry Fosebrook And The Woodland Orchestra
Product Description
1. Orange Is The Colour Of Joy
2. Suns Coming Out, The
3. All Ways Us
4. Highland Bossanova
5. Home
6. Walking In The Dark
7. Summer Gone
8. Orange Is The Colour Of Joy - (Backini remix)
9. Blind Man's Blues
10. Time For Jesus
11. Robert Smith Wright In Person
12. Toodle Oodle Oohi
13. Every Step Of The Way
14. Collective Force
15. Long Forgotten
16. Sounds Of The Garden
17. Baba Num Sana
18. Spirit Song
19. Rowan Berries
20. Henry Fosebrook And The Wood Land Orchestra
Format: CD
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