"The Passage" by Bradley Joseph from his album RAPTURE. 1997 Narada Productions. Copyright-free images courtesy of US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Created by asquad51 in memory of my mom - be free - this song just says that for me. Dedicated to my brothers and sister and all who miss her. Wikipedia contributors, "Rapture (Bradley Joseph album)," Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapture_(Bradley_Joseph_album) Rapture is the second album by Bradley Joseph, and his debut album on the Narada label, released in March 1997. This is an instrumental album in which Joseph wrote and conducted all of the scores. In addition to incorporating a core band including violinist Charlie Bisharat and drummer Charlie Adams, he utilized a 50-piece orchestra. It is an "expression of a life's work and dreams", featuring intimate piano pieces, quartets and full orchestrations, "combining smooth jazz with contemporary instrumental themes". It reached New Age Voice (NAV)'s "Airwaves Top 30" at #15 in July 1997. History: During his years of world-wide concert tours as keyboardist with Yanni and Sheena Easton, Joseph released his debut album, Hear the Masses in 1994. Subsequently, Joseph attracted the attention of Narada Productions via the world-wide web. Rapture was recorded at a number of different studios including Captain and Tennille's studio in Los Angeles, and Pachyderm Studio in Cannon Falls, Minnesota. In addition to utilizing a core band including Charlie Adams on percussion, Charlie Bisharat on violin, and Steven Trochlil on clarinet, Joseph brought in a 50-piece orchestra and conducted and wrote all the scores. Ken Moore of the Naples Daily News cites, "Joseph's music is backed by 15 talented musicians, some playing three or more different instruments that make up a symphony of sounds ranging from quietly pensive mood music to a rich orchestration of classical depth and breadth." It contains "...heavy flowing strings and emotion-filled keyboard melodies, as on 'A Lover's Return'", states the Johnson County Sun. A review of Rapture from New Age Voice states, "Joseph is smooth, painting romantic pictures in sound with voices and instruments that escalate from quiet, intimate passages to big, energetic movements. The arrangements are structured so that the trumpet can lead a line out on 'Be Still' signaling an introspective sort of mood. Yet the strings swell on 'The Passage', engulfing the listener in an ocean of sound. Even cuts that start quiet, such as 'Healing the Hollow Man' or 'Blue Rock Road' ebb and flow between quiet moments and crescendos." John Blake of The Atlanta Journal notes that often New Age music sounds as if it should be played in a supermarket. The songs can sound like musical cotton candy — soft, airy and ultimately uninteresting. "For the most part, Bradley's music doesn't make that mistake." "The music is cinematic, filled with introspective piano solos, swelling violins, and a hypnotic song pacing that allows the listener to daydream." Album credits: Personnel: All songs composed, arranged, and produced by Bradley Joseph. Bradley Joseph -- keyboards, vocals. Charlie Adams, Marc Anderson -- percussion. James Anton -- electric bass. Gordy Johnson -- string bass. Daniel Neale, Aron "Pumpkin" Trooien -- guitar. James Wheeler -- drums. David Levin, Clystie Whang -- vocals. Charlie Bisharat -- solo violin. Terry Brau -- bass clarinet, trumpet. Melissa Hasin -- solo cello. Brian Pearson -- flute, trumpet. Jennifer Schumacher -- English horn, oboe. Steven P. Trochlil -- clarinet. "Special thanks to the St. Olaf Players." Recorded at Pachyderm Studio, Cannon Falls, MN. Engineered by Bob DeMaa and Bradley Joseph. For educational and entertainment purposes only, no copyright infringement intended. Tracks: A Lover's Return Feel Jewel Healing the Hollow Man Blue Rock Road Robbins Island Stray A Stolen Kiss The Gallery Be Still Coastal Highway Storyteller The Passage More about this artist: http://www.bradleyjoseph.com/

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