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Chris Spheeris — Dia del Sol (w/Anthony Mazzella)
Album: Brio
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7.2

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Total ratings: 275









Released: 2001
Length: 4:39
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 Mari wrote:
FreeBob wrote: Biography by Heather Phares New age composer/multi-instrumentalist Chris Spheeris began writing songs on his guitar as a teenager. Inspired by the sacred and folk music of his Greek heritage and other world music, classical music, and pop, Spheeris fused these elements together into his own unique musical style. The folk aspects of his music were prominent early in his career as part of a duo with guitarist/composer Paul Voudouris in the '70s and early '80s. After they disbanded, Spheeris began to create a more complex, keyboard-based sound, which he documented on self-produced demo tapes. One of these demos found its way to the A&R department at Columbia Records, with whom Spheeris signed a deal in 1985. The label released his debut album, Desires of the Heart, and Pathways to Surrender before he left in the early '90s to form his own label, Essence, which released most of his solo output and two reunions with Voudouris: Enchantment and Nothing but the Truth. Along with his solo albums, Spheeris has also composed scores for cable and public television documentaries. He released his Higher Octave Records debut, Dancing With the Muse, in early 2000.

Thank You for the info!
 kaz wrote:

I've been spoiled listening to local musicians in Mexico play classical pieces, I do not see this as special.




Well, good for you!  It may not be "special" for you,  but, it is  an EXCELLENT TUNE!!  Thanx RP!   
SUPERB!  Thanx RP!   
I've been spoiled listening to local musicians in Mexico play classical pieces, I do not see this as special.
edechewe wrote:
. sure they can play guitar, who cares:
It's like listening to a kid practice.
LOVE it.
OOoooooh. Pretty.
amazing song, great set of songs!! keep it up
Beautiful
A really nice cut from these two hometown (Sedona) guys. Chris' music has matured well over the years, and he is a top notch person as well.
im50something wrote:
I agree. RP does a really great job putting playlists together!
Bill knows his shit.
FreeBob wrote:
With this name, Spheeris, is he related to Jimmie Spheeris? Used to listen to him 30 years ago...could be his son...
Biography by Heather Phares New age composer/multi-instrumentalist Chris Spheeris began writing songs on his guitar as a teenager. Inspired by the sacred and folk music of his Greek heritage and other world music, classical music, and pop, Spheeris fused these elements together into his own unique musical style. The folk aspects of his music were prominent early in his career as part of a duo with guitarist/composer Paul Voudouris in the '70s and early '80s. After they disbanded, Spheeris began to create a more complex, keyboard-based sound, which he documented on self-produced demo tapes. One of these demos found its way to the A&R department at Columbia Records, with whom Spheeris signed a deal in 1985. The label released his debut album, Desires of the Heart, and Pathways to Surrender before he left in the early '90s to form his own label, Essence, which released most of his solo output and two reunions with Voudouris: Enchantment and Nothing but the Truth. Along with his solo albums, Spheeris has also composed scores for cable and public television documentaries. He released his Higher Octave Records debut, Dancing With the Muse, in early 2000.
tomcool wrote:
Very tasty, Bill. Thanks. 10:20 pm - Chris Spheeris - Dia del Sol (w/Anthony Mazzella) 10:16 pm - Porcupine Tree - Lips Of Ashes 10:11 pm - Kasabian - Cutt Off 10:07 pm - Thievery Corporation - Pela Janela (Feat Gigi Rezende) 10:03 pm - Medeski, Martin & Wood - Mami Gato
I agree. RP does a really great job putting playlists together!
trempel wrote:
Ther've been some complaints regarding the rating scheme. I think we should add a rating called "smooth as a baby's bottom"
One of my all time favorites from times past.
FreeBob wrote:
With this name, Spheeris, is he related to Jimmie Spheeris? Used to listen to him 30 years ago...could be his son...
No idea, but I remember Jimmy Spheeris too.
With this name, Spheeris, is he related to Jimmie Spheeris? Used to listen to him 30 years ago...could be his son...
Ther've been some complaints regarding the rating scheme. I think we should add a rating called "smooth as a baby's bottom"
Adjective... ... ... pretty.. ... ... this song is pretty... like me!!!!!!! I feel pretty, listening to this song & dats dat!!!!!!!!!
Very pleasing to the ear -- perhaps to the soul as well.
Maybe it's just the mood I'm in, but the endless syncopation really gets to me. I'm relieved that it's over now....
Liked it at first, starting to bore me now. Oh, good...it's done!
imagining drums and percussion with this...
Perfect Sunday morning music. Enjoying it greatly!
Underrated but almost always excellent. Keep an open mind....
sorry but it's just boring - I'm too bored to describe what type of boring.
edechewe wrote:
time for the mute button. sure they can play guitar, who cares:
FYI this artist does alot more than play the guitar. This is one of my favorite pieces.
edechewe wrote:
time for the mute button. sure they can play guitar, who cares:
errr...duhhhh :iamwith: Jesse Cook Billy McLaughlin Don Ross Michael Hedges ... Very cool tune. Thanks, Bill.
edechewe wrote:
time for the mute button. sure they can play guitar, who cares:
I do very much :-)
This would be great to hear live. Or great to have in the background while entertaining guests. But for straight up listening, it's not doing much for me.
This is one of the many things that I enjoy about RP- that every so often a flamenco or classical guitar piece comes up, and it brings back fond memories of listening to a very skilled friend play in a little coffeehouse years ago. For me, RP has become an musical echo to my life.
Beautiful and breezy. Love it.
time for the mute button. sure they can play guitar, who cares:
oooh, purty.
This is excellente.
Nice guitar work! I feel like I am sitting in a Mexican cantina. RP, take me away!!