Private Thoughts

1. Eleanora's Falcon

2. Leavin' (Farewell to Antrim)

3. Private Thoughts

4. Going Back

5. Wandering

6. From Aaron

7. Reunion

8. Gentle Giants

9. Seven Sisters

10. Ross Thomas' Lullaby

11. Nice Morning

12. Looking Forward

Private Thoughts,Glenn Paul,Avalon (Rock Bottom),New Age / Meditation,Pop,Rock/Pop

Average customer rating: From Solo Piano Publications

Secret Places Private Thoughts Lesley Spencer Manufacturer: Gabriella Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | New Age | Styles | Music General | Classical | Styles | Music General | New Age | Indie Music | Stores | Music ASIN: B0007DB9KU Release Date: 1999-12-15

Tracks:

1. Song of the Wind
2. Childhood Revisited
3. Affairs of the Heart
4. Reflections of Love
5. Sweet Voice Within
6. The Lost Child
7. Only Yesterday
8. Piano Suite
9. Ballade
10. Serenade
11. Impromptu
12. Spirit Awakening
13. Joie De Vivre

Album Description

SECRET PLACES PRIVATE THOUGHTS combines the most evocative, soulful and thought provoking piano solos from pianist/composer/arranger Lesley Spencer's first three CD's. With her trademark highly expressive and clear writing style, Lesley is able to crystallize an emotion in a melody in a way that few artists can. These memorable melodies are sure to help anyone who is trying to get in touch with their feelings or who just wants to savor the moment. This is piano poetry at its best.

Customer Reviews:

From Solo Piano Publications.......2006-04-04

"Secret Places, Private Thoughts" is a gorgeous collection of original piano solos by multi-talented pianist/composer/arranger Lesley Spencer. As the title suggests, these pieces are mostly reflective and intimate, allowing the listener a glimpse inside of the composer's soul. Often, albums of this type convey feelings of pain and loss, but the thoughts and places reflected upon here are mainly warm and pleasant - not necessarily joyful, but optimistic and soothing. The music is varied enough for repeated active listening, but the tone and mood are fairly consistent, creating a feeling of an easy-going peace that would serve as a lovely backdrop for quiet activities. Lesley Spencer's other recordings have been mostly piano and ensemble works, so this solo piano album is especially welcome.

The CD opens with "Song of the Wind," a piece that sometimes swirls and dances and sometimes just kind of breezes along. This is a gentle, playful wind that catches falling leaves and keeps them from touching the ground. A beautiful beginning! "Childhood Revisited" celebrates innocence and beckons us back to simpler times. "Affairs of the Heart" is poignant and more than a little nostalgic, remembering good times and people who have come and gone from our lives. "Sweet Voice Within" is one of my favorites. Warm and gentle, this piece exudes a quiet joy. "Only Yesterday" is another favorite, with its powerful sense of longing. "Piano Suite" is a five-movement piece that illustrates five different emotions and states of mind. "Nostalgia" delicately conveys the sense of longing for the past; "Empathy" gives a feeling of true understanding and acceptance; "Longing" has a rubato rhythm and the deep bass notes of the piano evoke feelings of passion; "Affection" is light, warm, and sunny; and "Serenity" depicts that sense of perfect inner peace that can often be elusive. "Piano Suite" is a powerful and compelling work. "Ballade" feels especially personal to me. Its gentle flow and deep introspection seem almost naked in their sincerity and honesty. "Impromptu" is probably my favorite piece on this album. Deeply emotional and passionate, the listener is drawn in and held tight by this heartfelt musical tale. "Spirit Awakening" takes us back to the light and joyful side of life, and "Joie De Vivre" closes the album with a bit of musical sunshine.

"Secret Places, Private Thoughts" is an outstanding collection of deeply personal piano solos. The music is soothing and uplifting, but is far more substantial than "ear candy." Recommended!

Average customer rating:

Private Thoughts Glenn Paul Manufacturer: Avalon (Rock Bottom) ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Country | Styles | Music General | New Age | Styles | Music Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B00005Y8Q8 Release Date: 1998-05-26

Tracks:

1. Eleanora's Falcon
2. Leavin' (Farewell to Antrim)
3. Private Thoughts
4. Going Back
5. Wandering
6. From Aaron
7. Reunion
8. Gentle Giants
9. Seven Sisters
10. Ross Thomas' Lullaby
11. Nice Morning
12. Looking Forward

Average customer rating:

My Private Thoughts Leon the Jazzman Manufacturer: Old Young Fellow Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Jazz | Styles | Music ASIN: B000EPGUPA Release Date: 2006-04-25

Tracks:

1. Jazz Hip Tunes
2. Lucky Seven
3. Just Another Groovy Day
4. Feast or Famine
5. Keep on Trying
6. Time by Myself
7. Fast Lane
8. So Tight
9. Success
10. Sexy Body
11. In the Bedroom
12. Within My Private Thoughts
13. I Thought You Knew

Product Description

Jazz Hip Tunes, Lucky Seven, Just Another Groovy Day, Feast Or Famine, Keep On Trying, Time By Myself, Fast Land, So Tight, Success, Sexy Body, All Alone In My Bedroom, Within My Private Thoughts, I Thought You Already Knew

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