LISTEN UP!

I may have mentioned this before, but I strongly believe in the power of music. I can't tell you how often it has saved me. I was raised on everything from the Beatles to Beethoven to Jesus Christ Superstar. Now, my new job may have some frustrations, but the one thing I've been blessed with is new music. Oddly enough, it has always been there, creating a soundtrack to my life. The difference is now I'm selling it which means I have to atleast know the name of the artist playing. Often our in-store plays leave much to be desired, but I've been completely turned on to three new cds and I thought I'd pass them on to the multitudes that read this blog.

The first is a first cd by Tyrone Wells. This man's voice is like butter. Yes, the lyrics are quite emo, but I really enjoy it.

The next album is by Blue Stone. I think the best way to describe this music is new age/electronica. If you listen to track samples at the link you get an understanding of the hypnotic music, but only a small taste of the beautiful vocals. Trust me, it only gets better.

The final album is why I'm blogging. I am completely mesmerized, addicted, captivated, spellbound, entranced...oh hell, I'm obsessed!!! So obsessed I have to share it with the world, or atleast the two or three people who read this blog. Please spread the word if you remotely agree with me on this. Oh yeah, the cd I'm talking about is Deviations Project. Remember when synthesizers first became big and someone redid Beethoven's fifth symphony? Well these two guys put that to shame. The two men are Dave Williams who plays the keyboards and synthesizer and Oliver Lewis who, well to say he plays the violin barely does it justice. One tidbit that might give you a hint to his abilities is that he is known for playing "The Flight of the Bumblebee" faster than any other violinist. But it's not the speed, it's the emotion I feel in every note he plays. He began his career at the age of 12, so he has had plenty of time to perfect it. What makes this cd incredible is the marriage of his amazing talent and Mr. William's wonderfully unique interpretation of a wide variety of musical pieces. They cover everything from Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake to Bizet's Carmen to John William's heart wrenching theme from Schindler's List. If you are like me and love the violin, you have to give this album a listen and I hope that you will fall hopelessly, madly, completely for this. The high notes that Mr. Lewis hits in "Tootin' Carmen" break my heart every time! I want everyone to support this album because I need more, more, more! And, of course, I've been listening to it the entire time I've been writing this.

I'd love to hear your opinions of these cds and feel free to give me some recommendations.

My new God:

Oh yeah, did I mention he's hot, too? In my defense, I fell in love with him before I saw his pic. This is just icing on the cake. ;^)