stevendejong
| | Posted: Apr 24, 2013 - 13:57 | |
stevendejong wrote:I tend to agree. Nice background music, this, over rather simple chord progressions. But the more I hear it, the more I like it... Although, yes, I would love to hear some Thomas Newman now. |
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philinnz
(Wellington, New Zealand) | | Posted: Apr 10, 2013 - 23:09 | |
yawn....must be bedtime - no can't be, haven't had dinner yet  |
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birdiestobehad
(sitting beside the golf course wishing I was playing) | | Posted: Mar 25, 2013 - 17:31 | |
tkosh wrote:
I can cite any number of guitar players better than Alvin Lee. From now on I'll listen to nothing but Eric Clapton. Why bother listening to anything inferior?
Well played, old chap! Couldn't agree more. |
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nicolewe
| | Posted: Mar 10, 2013 - 12:30 | |
9 > 10. Good for the ears.
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Tomasni
| | Posted: Feb 22, 2013 - 06:43 | |
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ricguy
(between gigs...in the OC, CA) | | Posted: Feb 20, 2013 - 16:09 | |
One of my absolute favorite composers/artist
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IndyDoug
| | Posted: Feb 07, 2013 - 03:39 | |
I get chills whenever RP plays LE. Godlike. |
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fredriley
(Nottingham, UK) | | Posted: Jan 20, 2013 - 08:16 | |
Proclivities wrote:
Is the "nadir of mawkishness" better or worse than the "apex of mawkishness"?
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coyote620
(Near the river, USA) | | Posted: Dec 06, 2012 - 10:21 | |
This entire album is wonderful.
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gypsyman
(just passing through....) | | Posted: Sep 16, 2012 - 17:12 | |
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Joyride76
| | Posted: Aug 23, 2012 - 23:22 | |
Simple composed in Aminor but with great effect inside :)
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GalileoCoffeeCo
| | Posted: Aug 23, 2012 - 23:17 | |
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Proclivities
(Carrboro, NC) | | Posted: Aug 16, 2012 - 05:48 | |
Profesh wrote:I can cite any number of singer-songwriters (predominantly female) whose compositions exhibit greater nuance, complexity and emotional depth than anything Einaudi has ever produced: Fiona Apple, Regina Spektor and Imogen Heap, to name but a few.
Not quite the nadir of mawkishness that was 'I Giorno', but only Philip Glass is more adept at banality masquerading as profundity - why not listen to Thomas Newman instead? Similar modus operandi; infinitely more talented.
Overall Verdict: 3/10
- R. Is the "nadir of mawkishness" better or worse than the "apex of mawkishness"? |
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tkosh
(Minnesota) | | Posted: Jul 15, 2012 - 19:14 | |
Profesh wrote:I can cite any number of singer-songwriters (predominantly female) whose compositions exhibit greater nuance, complexity and emotional depth than anything Einaudi has ever produced: Fiona Apple, Regina Spektor and Imogen Heap, to name but a few.
Not quite the nadir of mawkishness that was 'I Giorno', but only Philip Glass is more adept at banality masquerading as profundity - why not listen to Thomas Newman instead? Similar modus operandi; infinitely more talented.
Overall Verdict: 3/10
- R.
I can cite any number of guitar players better than Alvin Lee. From now on I'll listen to nothing but Eric Clapton. Why bother listening to anything inferior? |
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whtahtefcuk
(Flagstaff, AZ, USA) | | Posted: Jul 15, 2012 - 19:09 | |
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stevendejong
| | Posted: Jun 14, 2012 - 04:02 | |
Profesh wrote:I can cite any number of singer-songwriters (predominantly female) whose compositions exhibit greater nuance, complexity and emotional depth than anything Einaudi has ever produced: Fiona Apple, Regina Spektor and Imogen Heap, to name but a few.
Not quite the nadir of mawkishness that was 'I Giorno', but only Philip Glass is more adept at banality masquerading as profundity - why not listen to Thomas Newman instead? Similar modus operandi; infinitely more talented.
Overall Verdict: 3/10
- R.
I tend to agree. Nice background music, this, over rather simple chord progressions. |
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photolew
| | Posted: May 13, 2012 - 09:01 | |
Couldn't agree more....this is one of the few tunes Ive ever rated as a 10
PopKombo wrote:
Interesting comments. I find this to be a beautiful piece of music but it sure does generate a lot of hate mail ... It's mood music. I don't think it's meant to be listened to so critically note for note. But as mood music it sure seems to put a lot of people in an angry, pissy mood so maybe it doesn't work as such. As for me, I'm it puts in a good place. It works for me. Funny though ... I can't stand Yani ... go figure ...
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timmus
| | Posted: Apr 19, 2012 - 13:15 | |
Do the Ludovico Einaudi and Florence & The Machine CDs ever manage to burn out or delaminate at Radio Paradise?
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NeuroJoe
(Central mASS) | | Posted: Apr 19, 2012 - 13:14 | |
You spent all them high falutin' $10 words, save some for future asinine comments!
Profesh wrote:I can cite any number of singer-songwriters (predominantly female) whose compositions exhibit greater nuance, complexity and emotional depth than anything Einaudi has ever produced: Fiona Apple, Regina Spektor and Imogen Heap, to name but a few.
Not quite the nadir of mawkishness that was 'I Giorno', but only Philip Glass is more adept at banality masquerading as profundity - why not listen to Thomas Newman instead? Similar modus operandi; infinitely more talented.
Overall Verdict: 3/10
- R. |
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Profesh
(The Cosmic Lounge.) | | Posted: Feb 16, 2012 - 05:26 | |
I can cite any number of singer-songwriters (predominantly female) whose compositions exhibit greater nuance, complexity and emotional depth than anything Einaudi has ever produced: Fiona Apple, Regina Spektor and Imogen Heap, to name but a few.
Not quite the nadir of mawkishness that was 'I Giorno', but only Philip Glass is more adept at banality masquerading as profundity - why not listen to Thomas Newman instead? Similar modus operandi; infinitely more talented.
Overall Verdict: 3/10
- R.
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fredriley
(Nottingham, UK) | | Posted: Feb 08, 2012 - 06:48 | |
PopKombo wrote:
Interesting comments. I find this to be a beautiful piece of music but it sure does generate a lot of hate mail ... It's mood music.
IMO it's evocative of the title which translates as "becoming", and I've always felt as if it musically described something growing into being and maturity. His other numbers are equally evocative of their titles - for instance, "Primavera" really does sound like the joys of Spring, fresh flowers, sharp showers, etc. You could say that his numbers 'do what they say on the tin' ;) I honestly can't see why some folk hate this minimalist music. I can see how many might think it boring or elevator music, but hatred? Personally, I thank RP immensely for introducing me Einaudi's music, as to me it's beautiful, emotional, evocative and has complexity in its minimalism. I'm still kicking myself that I didn't hear about yer man playing in Nottingham until after the event - D'OH!! |
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PopKombo
(SoCal) | | Posted: Jan 07, 2012 - 12:06 | |
Interesting comments. I find this to be a beautiful piece of music but it sure does generate a lot of hate mail ... It's mood music. I don't think it's meant to be listened to so critically note for note. But as mood music it sure seems to put a lot of people in an angry, pissy mood so maybe it doesn't work as such. As for me, I'm it puts in a good place. It works for me. Funny though ... I can't stand Yani ... go figure ...
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nicknt
(Milan Italy) | | Posted: Dec 14, 2011 - 14:21 | |
Highly overrated Italian composer. He thinks he's kinda Philip Glass, it's jusr boring.
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KurtfromLaQuinta
(Yep. I'm still here in La Quinta.) | | Posted: Dec 14, 2011 - 14:19 | |
justsomeone wrote:Sublime elevator music...
 Especially if you want to take a nap while riding. |
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KalleB
(German Plain) | | Posted: Dec 14, 2011 - 14:18 | |
Sorry, but it's simply boring, repetitive, cheap.
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whtahtefcuk
(Flagstaff, AZ, USA) | | Posted: Dec 14, 2011 - 14:15 | |
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justsomeone
(Between a rock and a hard place) | | Posted: Nov 12, 2011 - 21:33 | |
Sublime elevator music...
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Hannio
(Austin, TX) | | Posted: Oct 12, 2011 - 07:59 | |
99vfr wrote:Sounds like Yanni... I like it!
Ouch. |
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JustJeff
(Somewhere in Kansas) | | Posted: Oct 04, 2011 - 12:00 | |
I love this guy's music. Simply amazing.
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calypsus_1
| | Posted: Sep 10, 2011 - 20:18 | |
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