Rich from the Journey

1. Rich from the Journey

2. Thank You for Another Day

3. Shine All Your Light

4. Big Ol' Train

5. Espiritu Santo Bay

6. I'm So Amazed

7. There Is a Place

8. Yellow Sand

9. God's Acre

10. Wonderful Sound

11. This Is the Gift

12. Bells of Joy

Rich from the Journey,Kimmie Rhodes,Sunbird Records,Country,Folk & Traditional,Pop,She takes you on a spiritual journey, with songs that range from pop to country to folk. An inspiring and uplifting look at life.,Singer/Songwriter

Average customer rating: On the Subject of Intelligent and Sensitive Recitals Lovely A Beautiful Disc A stunning burst onto the world stage Wonderful songs, and a singer with great potential

Magdalena Kozená - Love Songs (Dvorak, Janacek, Martinu) Antonin Dvorak , Bohuslav Martinu , Leos Janacek , Magdalena Kozená , and Graham Johnson Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Dvorák, Antonín | ( D ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Janácek, Leos | ( J ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music All Works by Martinu | Martinu, Bohuslav | ( M ) | Featured Composers, A-Z | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Modern, 20th, & 21st Century | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Chamber Music | Forms & Genres | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music Vocal & Song | Romantic (c.1820-1910) | Historical Periods | Classical | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | Folk | Styles | Music General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Modern & 20th Century | Historical Periods | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Folk Songs | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music General | Songs & Lieder | Vocal Non-Opera | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music Deutsche Grammophon: Music | Specialty Stores | Music Similar Items: Songs: Magdalena Kozena Magdalena Kozená - Le belle immagini (Mozart, Gluck, Myslivecek) Lamento French Arias Bach - Cantatas BWV 199, 179, 113 / Kozená · Towers · Padmore · Loges · Gardiner ASIN: B00004SDO1 Release Date: 2000-08-08

Tracks:

1. Love Songs: Oh, Our Love Does Not Bloom
2. Love Songs: Death Dwells In So Many A Heart
3. Love Songs: Now I Stumble Past The House
4. Love Songs: I Know That In Sweet Hope
5. Love Songs: Gentle Slumber Reigns Over The Countryside
6. Love Songs: Here In The Forest By A Brook
7. Love Songs: In The Sweet Power Of Your Eyes
8. Love Songs: Oh, Dear Matchless Soul
9. New Miniatures: The Rich Sweetheart
10. New Miniatures: The Forsaken Lover
11. New Miniatures: Lounging
12. New Miniatures: The Inquisitive Girl
13. New Miniatures: The Cheerful Girl
14. New Miniatures: The Unhappy Lover
15. New Miniatures: The Request
16. New Miniatures: The Tall Tower
17. Songs For A Friend Of My Country: Ponies On The Fallow Land
18. Songs For A Friend Of My Country: The Lost Little Slipper
19. Songs For A Friend Of My Country: A Religious Song
20. Songs For A Friend Of My Country: An Invitation
21. Four Songs: You Heartfelt Songs
22. Four Songs: Oh, That Was A Beautiful, Golden Dream
23. Four Songs: In Pain, My Heart Often Broods
24. Four Songs: Silence On The Mountains
25. Lullaby
26. Songs For One Page: Dew
27. Songs For One Page: Unlocking With A Single Word
28. Songs For One Page: Journey To The Beloved
29. Songs For One Page: The Footpath
30. Songs For One Page: At Mother's
31. Songs For One Page: The Virgin Mary's Dream
32. Songs For One Page: Rosemary
33. New Slovak Songs: So Tell Me
34. New Slovak Songs: I Had A Blouse
35. Moravian Folk Poetry In Songs: Who Is The Posy For?
36. Moravian Folk Poetry In Songs: A Lover's Picture
37. Moravian Folk Poetry In Songs: Little Posy
38. Moravian Folk Poetry In Songs: Constancy
39. Moravian Folk Poetry In Songs: Love
40. Moravian Folk Poetry In Songs: Parting
41. Moravian Folk Poetry In Songs: My Lover's Horses
42. Good Night, My Darling

Amazon.com

The composers Antonín Dvorák, Leos Janácek, and Bohuslav Martinu might not be the names that first spring to mind when love songs are mentioned, yet this fascinating collection gives us a taste of what delights we have been missing. They range from seven Moravian folk songs, collected by Janácek at the turn of the century, to songs written by Martinu in the U.S. in 1942. There's also early Martinu--including songs he collected in Slovakia in 1920--plus the world-premiere recording of Songs for a Friend of My Country, a cycle he wrote in France in 1940 on his way to America. All of these songs are of interest in giving us another aspect of each composer's work; most have much more to offer. Many are achingly lovely, especially those by Dvorák--including his Op. 2, a reworking of four songs from a cycle he had written almost 20 years earlier, and Love Songs, a revision of eight songs from the same cycle. "Good night, my darling," from his 1886 cycle In Folk Tone, is worth the price of this CD alone. Czech mezzo Magdalena Kozená, who put together the program, sings with pure, attractive tone. Graham Johnson is her excellent accompanist. --Richard Fawkes

Customer Reviews:

On the Subject of Intelligent and Sensitive Recitals.......2005-05-19

Combing the recorded literature to find CDs that showcase singers who not only own brilliant vocal gifts but who also possess the intelligence to program recordings of lesser known works in a sequence that makes for intelligent recitals, it is becoming more obvious that there are many singers who opt for purity of purpose rather than 'salesmanship' of careers in the PR arena. Magdalena Kozená is one of these gifted singers whose intelligence and sensitivity match her physical and vocal beauty.

LOVE SONGS is a tastefully selected panorama of lesser-known songs by Kozená's fellow countrymen (Czech) Antonín Dvorák, Leos Janácek, and Bohuslav Martinu. And while many of the Dvorák and Janácek songs have been occasionally heard in recitals, the Martinu "Songs for a Friend of My Country", an exquisitely beautiful work written in 1940, here receives its World Premiere recording. Kozená's voice is in prime condition for these songs and she is ably accompanied by pianist Graham Johnson. The special flavor of these Slavic emotions and songs has rarely been so well captured.

But over and above the beauty of Kozená's performance of these neglected masterpieces shines the glow of her sensitive programming. Recordings such as these are rare and should be included in the libraries of those who appreciate the lieder genre. Highly recommended. Grady Harp, May 05

Lovely.......2004-03-25

This is a beautifully performed selection of Czech lieder. Kozena has a lovely voice and sings with precision and nicely modulated emotion. The accompanying pianist, Graham Johnston, is excellent. Despite the title, not all these songs are love or romantic songs but all are well worth hearing. The selection of songs is excellent. Different listeners will prefer different songs. For me, the highlight of this recording are the rarely heard Martinu songs, many of which exhibit the lyrical aspect of his compositional style. Recommended strongly.

A Beautiful Disc.......2002-01-06

This is simply a magnificent recording. I like it better every time I put it on. The voice is fresh, supple, and expressive. I even find myself trying to learn some of the Czech words (from the translation in the booklet) they sound so nice. Both Kozena and the brilliant piano contributions by Graham Johnson are faithfully caught on the recording. There is enough variety and contrast that one doesn't tire in the least (over the generous 67 minutes of playing time) of hearing these playful, sometimes poignant, songs. One of the best discs, in terms of programming, performance, and sound quality, of the past couple of years.

A stunning burst onto the world stage.......2001-12-17

Magdalena Kozena is suddenly known around the world, thanks to this stunning disc of 42 lieder from her Czech homeland. Most of the songs are short - some come in under a minute, the longest 3-4 minutes. Each is a little gem and many have never been recorded before.

Kozena's voice is sheer delight. She does have resonances in her voice which are reminiscent of her compatriot, Lucia Popp, but is certainly a mezzo - although she has chosen her repertoire well so we hear no strain at the top. Her low resonances are delightful and consistent with her head voice. To compare Kozena's voice to that of the late diva (Popp), it is more pure, more consistent in tone from top to bottom, and doesn't have so much of the `squeezey' quality which Popp used to great effect in evincing the passion of her characters. Kozena can empty her voice of vibrato or let it out rich and full, and uses all her vocal resources to great effect in contrasting the individual songs. She has astoundingly mature lieder-singer's technique for such a young singer.

This recording rightly won a Gramophone award this year. Kozena deserves all the accolades she receives for this - doubtless all listeners will develop their own favourites from these delightful miniatures.

Wonderful songs, and a singer with great potential.......2000-10-08

What a wonderful, carefully thought out CD! Kozena obviously revels in these rarely performed songs by Dvorak, Martinu, and Janacek, and Johnson accompanies with his usual ease and sensitivity. What a pity the piano is balanced distantly -- we hear little of Johnson's variety of touch and dynamics. As for Kozena, she is obviously an intelligent musician with a voice of great potential. It is qutie beautiful as it is, yet the colour is still rather pale. Yes, there is something of the late Lucia Popp's timbre, yet it has little of Popp's depth and range of colour. BBC Legends released a CD of Popp a year ago which includes three Dvorak songs also sung by Kozena. The differences are quite marked -- while Kozena's timbre and interpretation suggests a dreamy yet earnest youth, Popp brings out an autumnal glow and a sharp pain that pierces at least this listener's heart. Kozena has started a wonderful career. Only time will tell how her voice will develop. I do hope it goes in the direction of Popp's unique lyric timbre. No one could ever equal Popp (perhaps it's obvious by now that Popp is my favorite singer of all time), but perhaps Kozena will become something of Popp's heir, while still being her own person. I hope so. But her musicality is not in question. Let's keep our ears open!

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Rhythm Journey San Jose Taiko Manufacturer: San Jose Taiko ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CA9054 Release Date: 2005-09-13

Tracks:

1. Gendai Ni Ikiru
2. Hayaku
3. Impulse
4. Kinmoku
5. Free Spirit
6. Currents
7. Pandala
8. Iruka
9. Kagami
10. Spirit of Adventure

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Tracks:

1. Intermezzo Sinfonica - Wolfgang Meyer
2. Bolero (Excerpt) - Seiji Ozawa
3. The Flight Of The Bumblebee - Vladimir Ashkenazy
4. Summertime A Woman Is A Sometime Thing - Gil Shaham
5. Introduction - Variations I-VI - Tamas Vasary
6. Variation XVIII - Tamas Vasary
7. Danse Infernale Du Roi Kachtcher - Myung-Whun Chung
8. Final - Myung-Whun Chung
9. 'Moonlight': 1. Adagio Sostenuto - Emil Gilels
10. Prelude To Act I - Placido Domingo
11. No. 4 Havanaise: 'L'amour Est Un Oiseau Rebelle' - Placido Domingo
12. Act III, Entr'acte - Placido Domingo
13. Act III, no. 26 Duo Final (Excerpt) 'Ainsi, Le Salut De Mon Ame' - Placido Domingo
14. The Journey - Elliot Goldenthal & Band
15. Libertango - Luis Bacalov
16. Tango Espagnol - Nicanor Zabaleta
17. 2. Adagio - Orpheus Chamber Orchestra

Tracks:

1. Fortuna Imperatrix Mundi: O Fortuna - Arnold Schoenberg Chor
2. Uf Dem Anger: Tanz - Andre Previn
3. If I Were A Rich Man - Roby Lakatos And His Ensemble
4. 7. Aqarium - Martha Argerich
5. 13. Le Cygne - Mischa Maisky
6. 'Un Bel Di Vedremo Levarsi Un Fil Di Fumo' - Mirella Freni
7. The Typewriter - Frederick Fennell
8. Rhapsody In Blue (Excerpt) - James Levine
9. An American In Paris (Excerpt) - James Levine
10. Salut D'amour - Orpheus Chamber Orchestra
11. 'Mon Coeur S'ouvre A Ta Voix' - Grace Bumbry
12. 3. Presto - Pinchas Zukerman
13. Marcia Trionfale - Coro Del Teatro Alla Scala
14. 1. Moderato - Tamas Vasary
15. Etude In A Flat Major, Op. 25 No. 1 - Tamas Vasary
16. 'La Donna E Mobile' - Nicolai Ghiaurov
17. Venus, The Bringer Of Peace - William Steinberg
18. Danse Macabre, Op. 40 - Luben Yordanoff

Average customer rating: Feel closer to the tropics with this woman's voice ~~~~ WOW, Muito Bem ~~~~~ watercolours of Brazil When you really need Brazilian...

Watercolours of Brazil Manufacturer: Blue in Green Productions ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music Vocal Jazz General | Vocal Jazz | Jazz | Styles | Music International Jazz | Jazz | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Elis & Tom From Paris to Rio ASIN: B000063EMR Release Date: 2001-05-02

Tracks:

1. Mas que nada
2. O morro ntem vez
3. Cravo e Canela
4. Berimbau / Consola (medley)
5. Meu mestre cora
6. Pedro Brasil
7. Prato Feito
8. O amor em paz
9. A Felicidade
10. Ladeira da pregui
11. Samba em Preludio
12. Antes que seja tarde
13. O Barquinho
14. Tombo
15. Common Ground

Product Description

Téka uses the term New Bossa to describe her music. Sophisticated as bossa nova and yet incorporating a more contemporary taste to it in her own unique way; a mix of undulating bossa nova and American jazz. Her music has become an interesting combination of the sensual rhythms of Brazil and jazz.

Customer Reviews:

Feel closer to the tropics with this woman's voice.......2007-02-25

Her voice is warm and beautiful.
Her guitar playing is amazing, what a steady groove!
She is not comercial.
She is an ARTIST!

~~~~ WOW, Muito Bem ~~~~~.......2005-06-20

Wow, this is a great find.
I don't know why Teka has not gotten any more marketing; her style, her way of interpreting, her rendition to other jewels are just absolutely awesome, and many people would benefit tremendously with this piece of art; I don't think any serious Brazilian Jazz collection is complete without Teka's album.
I love it.

watercolours of Brazil.......2004-09-01

This woman is the real deal!
Teka, what a beatiful voice and what a great guitarist!
This CD is simply beatiful and an inspiration!
Please buy it!
You will love it!

When you really need Brazilian..........2002-11-27

You know the feeling when you do...when nothing else can help you make sense of a world clearly going to hell in a handbasket. Ah, but Teka...listen to this album by Teka. Just spend an hour or so with this exquisite Brazilian enchantress, and by the time you get to her cover of that Paul Winter/Ivan Lins new age workhorse, "Common Ground," maybe, just maybe, you might give the world another chance. This is beyond mere music for your jaded self...this gets at the soul, reveals it even. Plus, it swings 'til next week.

Average customer rating: Faith Resounds Better Than The Reviews Suggest It's different Spiritualized third LP loses edge of earlier work I fell in love with Kimmie

Rich from the Journey Kimmie Rhodes Manufacturer: Sunbird Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Styles | Music General | Country | Styles | Music General | Traditional Country | Country | Styles | Music General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | 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 Alt-Country & Americana | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music General | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music Singer Songwriters | Folk | Indie Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: Lost & Found Love Me Like a Song Windblown Picture in a Frame Jackalopes Moons & Angels: A Collection, 1985-1990 ASIN: B00004S5CO Release Date: 2000-04-25

Tracks:

1. Rich from the Journey
2. Thank You for Another Day
3. Shine All Your Light
4. Big Ol' Train
5. Espiritu Santo Bay
6. I'm So Amazed
7. There Is a Place
8. Yellow Sand
9. God's Acre
10. Wonderful Sound
11. This Is the Gift
12. Bells of Joy

Customer Reviews:

Faith Resounds.......2005-06-10

Apparently this 2000 offering was substantially different from Kimmie's earlier efforts. However, since this is my introduction to a delightful singer/songwriter, I have no preconceptions to be dashed. Instead, I find a woman singing about spirituality in a very personal and entrancing way. From the cover & insert photos of Kimmie walking in the water with her guitar, there is a sense of freedom & connection with the beauty of nature. On the high profile track, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings join Kimmie to sing the sweet "God's Acre." Its sweet simple melody & loping beat give an old-timey gospel feel that would be at home on Iris DeMent's "Lifeline" CD, "There is a pathway straight & narrow leading to the golden streams, There is a mansion ready for me in the valley fair & sweet." Produced by her son Gabe Rhodes, "Rich from the Journey" achieves a laid-back feel that harkens as much to San Luis Obispo as it does Kimmie's native Lubbock, Texas. "The Wonderful Sound" has a slow gorgeous melody, "Let your faith resound, make a joyful sound, one wish for peace is all we need to turn our world around today." The set concludes with the chugging "Bells of Joy" that'll set your toe tapping as you throw your arms skyward in praise. My favorite track is "Shine All Your Light" that marries a slow dreamy melody, Kimmie's trembling vocals and an exquisitely uplifting lyric, "Here under Heaven's eyes, down under Paradise, sometimes it seems like we're so small, Here on the shores that reach into infinity, how could we matter much at all? Would it be enough if each of us would give our love?" "I'm So Amazed" is a spiritually fragrant midtempo lighthearted romp that makes me hit the repeat button. "Rich from the Journey" is a satisfying set that deepens the more it saturates the sonic soul. Enjoy!

Better Than The Reviews Suggest.......2004-03-30

I'm lucky, I didn't have any preconceived notions of Kimmie Rhodes. I have fairly broad tastes in music, as well. My tastes run from harp, folk, classic country, English folk, and classical, to punk, heavy metal, British Invasion, and especially alt.country. I wasn't stuck in some shallow Nashville rut and unable to grow with a gifted artist like Kimmie Rhodes. It would be an over-simplification to think of Rich From The Journey as a cross between Nanci Griffith, early Amy Grant, and Enya. Kimmie has far more folk and country. Kimmie's lyrics have far more to offer than the hackneyed lines of Enya's lyricist, Roma Ryan, too. I think the gentle and lovely synthesizer washes are off-putting for those who prefer tired old recycled guitar riffs, steel guitar, and the stale pop/country formula. Those synthesizer washes, in several songs, provide an almost heavenly ambience that is appropriate and gorgeous for those songs. This collection is full of life-affirming positive tunes that never fail to brighten and soothe me. This is one of my most played cds and I selected the title track to be on my own compilation of favorite female vocalists. The duet with Gillian Welch is a delight, there's a Tex-Mex sounding tune, several life-affirming songs with spiritual references, a country/folk train song (This Ol' Train?), and more. This is a modern record by a real ARTIST who has rich and diverse influences, including folk and country. It is uplifting, rewarding, and satisfying. The lyrics are thoughtful, intelligent, and moving. The melodies are distinctive. The instruments are played well and it is well-produced with good sound. Kimmie's gentle but expressive voice is in fine form. This record is suitable for all ages and many tastes. Kimmie Rhodes is a beautiful person who has the courage to follow her muse on several songs that owe little to traditional country. This was my first Kimmie Rhodes record and I have 2 more already. I even found her exceptional website where I can get any of her cds autographed. I noticed she has a new record of duets with Willie Nelson. Those of you who can't stand any synthesizer sounds can always wait for the Dixie Chicks to do some screechy-voiced cover versions of these wonderful songs. I'm lucky. I believe there is music for every mood. This record is perfect for a certain peaceful mood or getting into that mood.

It's different.......2003-03-23

If you expect anything like Kimmie's earlier work (that I love), then
do not buy this before giving it a listen. I bought it unheard and gave it away after. This is more new age and if you like that, then this may be for you, but it did nothing for me.

Spiritualized third LP loses edge of earlier work.......2002-08-05

Having so brilliantly captured the essences of West Texas on her previous LP, this effort is a huge disappointment. Rhodes abandons her edgy country sound for soft, meandering instrumentation and melodies that often go nowhere, much like new age music. The lyrical content is filled with treacly '70s spiritualism, and Rhodes often reduces her delicate voice to an overweening whisper.

Those who were attracted to Rhodes' "West Texas Heaven" by the keenness of her poetic observations and the rootsy sound with which they were presented will find little to like here. Unless, of course, you also happen to like mellow, somewhat saccharine, idealism.

I fell in love with Kimmie.......2002-08-03

with this album. I had never heard of her before, until one day my husband brought home this CD. The tunes in this collection are melodic, uplifting, and relaxing at the same time. Great to listen to when feeling stressed. It is one of our favorites. I especially enjoy the title track, Rich From the Journey, Espiritu Santo Bay, and I'm So Amazed.

Average customer rating: Awesome!! Different!!

Ethnic Shiva in Exile Manufacturer: Trostlos ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | International | Styles | Music ASIN: B00099BRQI Release Date: 2003-06-10

Tracks:

1. Odysseia
2. Breathing
3. Dragon Dance
4. Night Heat
5. Floating
6. Manju
7. Shaman Fever
8. Oriental Distortion
9. Hollow Earth
10. Nomad
11. Ethnosphere
12. Aldebaran
13. Akasha
14. Myingmar

Customer Reviews:

Awesome!! Different!!.......2005-08-01

I first stumbled upon Shiva In Exile while playing around in iTunes radio section. I was feeling adventurous and went to the World Music section and found music that I wouldn't normally listen to. This is quite a world away from the norm and frankly, I like to get away from the norm every once in a while. I instantly fell in love with the independantly labled (Magnatune) composer. It's the kind of music you relax to or if you're feeling crazy, float off to another world. As someone interested in different cultures of the world, this fits right in with my craving for something new and different. I also recommend these indy names... Tilopa, Beth Quist, Solace, Stellamara, Tim Rayborn. If you like folk music, try Shira Kammen or Drevo, all under the Magnatune lable. Each song on this album makes you feel like you're experiencing eastern culture (particularly Indian) at its best. Great Composition!!

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Openings Susan Lincoln & Craig Toungate Manufacturer: Dromenon Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | New Age | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAFEAY Release Date: 2003-09-09

Tracks:

1. I Open to You, My Beloved
2. Way of the Truth
3. There Is a Light
4. Persistence of Vision
5. Fairies and Fireflies Dance at Dusk
6. Ave Generosa
7. Lorica
8. Bobo Maley
9. Aramaic Lord's Prayer
10. Hay una Mujer

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Hair Like Fire Rich & Royal Manufacturer: Rich & Royal ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAKXPA Release Date: 2005-11-01

Tracks:

1. June
2. River (I)
3. Officer Barry
4. Great Awakening
5. Would I We Were There
6. Culprit
7. Lodestone
8. Cabaret
9. No One Will Ever Love You
10. Am I the Love
11. River (II)
12. Father Furious and the Holy Terror Monks
13. Melody
14. Hair Like Fire

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Choices Mardi Milligan Manufacturer: Special Moments Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CAKM4W Release Date: 2005-08-30

Tracks:

1. New Beginnings
2. Where Do Angels Go
3. Your Lady's Leavin' You Today
4. Catch and Release
5. Sacred Place
6. Mosaic Heart
7. All I Do Is Do
8. White Roses
9. Montana Cowboy
10. I Love the Way You Love Me
11. Sailin' on the Water
12. Loving Thoughts
13. Montana Memories (You Are the Lady)
14. Your Love for Me (Daddy's Song)

Average customer rating: Up Close and Personal

Patterns Zane Kuchera Manufacturer: ZTK Productions ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Easy Listening | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000CA2RUY Release Date: 2005-09-06

Customer Reviews:

Up Close and Personal.......2007-03-18

I spent the morning listening to the songs on this CD. In a few words (well, more than a few) Mr. Kuchera's music is unique, beautiful, powerful, personal and moving. When a singer can open up his soul and share his feelings with people he's never met -- that's an artist. These are not merely lyrics set to music. They are moments and images accompanied by simplicity in music which, in their own way, produce rich images and memories for the listener to savor. By feeling comfortable about himself, he, in turn, feels comfortable about sharing these feelings. That's admirable!

If there is one negative about this CD it has to be this -- I wanted to hear more. I eagerly await the next collection.

Music Album:

1. Show Me Your Way
2. Sings Ballads and Blues (1945-1947)
3. Southern Pacific/Zuma
4. Standing Up for Country
5. Tender Loving Care
6. That Don't Impress Me Much, Pt. 2 [CD-single] [Import]
7. That Real Hot Boogie Boy: The King Anthology
8. The Best of Christmas
9. The Best of Robert Earl Keen
10. The Best of Roger Miller, Vol. 2: King of the Road

Music Album