World in a Drop of Water

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One of the thrilling dimensions of folk music in the '90s is the imaginative freedom its core figure, the singer with his guitar, has found. Michael Fracasso takes the lessons of his influences--the lyrical density of Dylan and the vocal flights of Buddy Holly and Lefty Frizzell--and shapes them with ambitious, Beatlesque arrangements. Much of the success of Fracasso's third recording owes to producer Charlie Sexton, who layers these songs of bittersweet optimism with so many guitars they attain the character of small symphonies, the musical equivalent of Fracasso's lyrics, the discovery of whole worlds in the smallest moments. But even the most electric creativity would sound hollow without melodies to carry them, stories to tell, and a voice to convince you. Fracasso has all three. --Roy Kasten

World in a Drop of Water,Michael Fracasso,Bohemia Beat,Contemporary Folk,Country,Country & Western,Folk & Traditional,Pop,Singer/Songwriter

Average customer rating: HIS BEST SO FAR Consistently Revealing

World in a Drop of Water Michael Fracasso Manufacturer: Bohemia Beat ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music Contemporary | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music Traditional Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music General | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Love & Trust A Pocketful of Rain Back to Oklahoma: Live at the Blue Door When I Lived in the Wild ASIN: B000003NOI Release Date: 1998-02-10

Tracks:

1. Hospital
2. Chain Link Fence
3. Jar Of Pennies
4. Started On The Wrong Foot
5. Changed Your Mind
6. Gold
7. Your Gift To Me
8. Our Finest Hour
9. World In A Drop Of Water
10. Marie
11. Sleep Becomes You

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One of the thrilling dimensions of folk music in the '90s is the imaginative freedom its core figure, the singer with his guitar, has found. Michael Fracasso takes the lessons of his influences--the lyrical density of Dylan and the vocal flights of Buddy Holly and Lefty Frizzell--and shapes them with ambitious, Beatlesque arrangements. Much of the success of Fracasso's third recording owes to producer Charlie Sexton, who layers these songs of bittersweet optimism with so many guitars they attain the character of small symphonies, the musical equivalent of Fracasso's lyrics, the discovery of whole worlds in the smallest moments. But even the most electric creativity would sound hollow without melodies to carry them, stories to tell, and a voice to convince you. Fracasso has all three. --Roy Kasten

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HIS BEST SO FAR.......2001-08-19

This newest venture by Fracasso is his best work yet. It's a much more pop oriented album than his last one "When I Lived In The Wild". But you still get the angelic voice of one of today's best folk singers. He's also turning into one of our best songwriters. The creative juices are really flowing here, helped along with the flawless production of fellow Texan Charlie Sexton, who also contributes his talents on many of the instruments played here, including some of the fabulous multi-layered guitar work. Many of these songs have a Beatlesque quality to them. Especially OUR FINEST HOUR and the title track WORLD IN A DROP OF WATER, with their Sgt.Pepper like orchestral backing. But for me, the songs that really standout are STARTED ON THE WRONG FOOT, GOLD, and YOUR GIFT TO ME. Songs Lennon and McCartney only wished they had wrote. This album should have a nice crossover appeal for both the folk and pop fans alike. Fracasso is as good a songwriter as the Forbert's, Ely's, and Escovedo's out there. I just hope one day he gets the recognition he deserves. As for "World In A Drop Of Water", it is a very satisfying listen from beginning to end, and comes highly recommended.

Consistently Revealing.......1999-03-06

I think of Michael Fracasso as one of music's treasures - kind of like a great secret you keep to yourself. His work is easily as important as fellow Austinite Alejandro Escovedo but for whatever reason Al gets all the press. "World (in a drop of water)" finds him more reflective than the outstanding "When I Lived In The Wild." These songs reveal their depth slowly over repeated listens. For example, the opening "Hospital" carries the listener along with it's driving music and lyrical hooks and then you realize the song is about an addict and a teenager's death. Of course that's my the way I see it, which is another of Fracasso's strong points - his songs lead to many interpretations. In "Changed Your Mind" the partners seem to get together again - I think. That's not to say that you'll be scratching your head listening to these songs - there are many upbeat tunes here that will have you singing the hooks for days - see "Chain Link Fence" and "Started On The Wrong Foot." Finally, all songs are sung in Fracasso's angelic voice. The musical accompaniment is outstanding throughout with many unique instruments to grab your attention. Charlie Sexton's production brings the songs to life without going overboard. Perfect thinking man's Rock/Folk.

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Chants and Psalms Manufacturer: Saydisc ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Sacred & Religious | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems Vocal & Song | Early Music | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music | Requiems General | Classical | Styles | Music Compilations | Classical | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Chants | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music ASIN: B000004541 Release Date: 2000-09-23

Tracks:

1. Latin Chant: Gaudeamus (Processional) - The Monks Of Prinknash Abbey/The Nuns Of Stanbrook Abbey
2. Latin Chant: Mass-Cum Jubilo: Kyrie - The Monks Of Prinknash Abbey/The Nuns Of Stanbrook Abbey
3. Latin Chant: Mass-Cum Jubilo: Gloria - The Monks Of Prinknash Abbey/The Nuns Of Stanbrook Abbey
4. Latin Chant: Mass-Cum Jubilo: Sanctus - The Monks Of Prinknash Abbey/The Nuns Of Stanbrook Abbey
5. Latin Chant: Mass-Cum Jubilo: Agnus Dei - The Monks Of Prinknash Abbey/The Nuns Of Stanbrook Abbey
6. Latin Chant: Media Vita - The Monks Of Prinknash Abbey/The Nuns Of Stanbrook Abbey
7. Latin Chant: Gaudeamus (Recessional) - The Monks Of Prinknash Abbey/The Nuns Of Stanbrook Abbey
8. English Chant: Keep In Your Minds - The Monks Of Prinknash Abbey/The Nuns Of Stanbrook Abbey
9. English Chant: Like As The Deer - The Nuns Of Stanbrook Abbey
10. English Chant: Let All Creation - The Monks Of Prinknash Abbey/The Nuns Of Stanbrook Abbey
11. English Chant: Into Your Hands - The Monks Of Prinknash Abbey
12. English Chant: To The Lamb Of God - The Monks Of Prinknash Abbey/The Nuns Of Stanbrook Abbey
13. English Chant: O Give Thanks To The Lord - The Nuns Of Stanbrook Abbey
14. English Chant: The Daughter Of The King - The Nuns Of Stanbrook Abbey
15. English Chant: Send Forth Your Spirit - The Monks Of Prinknash Abbey
16. English Chant: Alleluia - The Monks Of Prinknash Abbey
17. English Chant: Te Deum - The Nuns Of Stanbrook Abbey
18. Psalms And Readings: Thirsting For God: Rorate Coeli (Traditional Advent Chant) - The Nuns Of Stanbrook Abbey
19. Psalms And Readings: Thirsting For God: John 7:37-39: 'If Any One Thirst, Let Him Come To Me' - The Nuns Of Stanbrook Abbey
20. Psalms And Readings: Thirsting For God: Ps 138 (139): 'O Lord, You Search Me And You Know Me' - The Nuns Of Stanbrook Abbey
21. Psalms And Readings: Thirsting For God: Ps 21 (22): 'My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?' - The Nuns Of Stanbrook Abbey
22. Psalms And Readings: Thirsting For God: Good Friday Responsory: 'Now Is The Judgement Of This... - The Nuns Of Stanbrook Abbey
23. Psalms And Readings: Living Water: Psalms 113 (114): 'Alleluia! Christ The Lord Has Conquered... - The Nuns Of Stanbrook Abbey
24. Psalms And Readings: Living Water: Ps 137 (138): 'In The Presence Of The Angels, I Will Bless... - The Nuns Of Stanbrook Abbey
25. Psalms And Readings: Living Water: John 4:4-14 'A Spring Of Water Welling Up To Eternal Life'... - The Nuns Of Stanbrook Abbey
26. Psalms And Readings: Living Water: Easter Canticle: 'Alleluia, Christ Is Risen, Alleluia'/Ps 22... - The Nuns Of Stanbrook Abbey

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A Drop of Water in the Mighty River Shigeko Suzuki Manufacturer: Bmg ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Dance & DJ | Imports | Stores | Music International | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B00005NRRR Release Date: 2001-08-22

Tracks:

1. Drop Of Water In The Mighty River
2. Drop Of Water In The Mighty River

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