A. Clementi/Nova: Works

Advantages: Superbly written album
Disadvantages: may blur into one at first listen

...Heather Nova’s ‘Storm’ is by far one of the very best albums of the 21st century so far. I’m going to have to work hard to justify such a grand statement, but I truly believe this, so it shouldn’t be too difficult. I know in the past I’ve written reviews lauding albums which I did really like at the time, rating them at a maximum five starts when really they did not deserve this (Atomic Kitten and Hear’say spring to mind) but I was young and impetuous then. Nowadays I realise that it’s got to be a really special album to deserve such a high rating, and in my opinion Nova’s latest release is well worthy of this. I am absolutely in love with this album, due to its simplicity, passion and stylish bravery, and sincerely hope that this op will encourage people to give it a listen. Released in 2003, this is the most recent release from... Read review

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Advantages: Smooth, elegant piano music
Disadvantages: None whatsoever

...The Magic of Satie is a stunning collection of piano works composed by the French composer, Erik Satie (1866-1925), and eloquently performed by the French pianist, Jean-Yves Thibaudet. Most people will associate Satie with Gymnopédie his best-known piece, which has become very popular from its use in numerous film scores including Corina, Corina, Dinner with Andre and the Royal Tennabaums and of course the advert for Bournville Selection, so much so that his many other works are often forgotten. This magnificent album demonstrates Satie's extensive capabilities and gives a sense of his character. Satie, notorious for his gray velvet suit and bowler hat, composed the majority of his numerous piano compositions reflecting the French elegance and somewhat melancholic style prevalent at the time. Satie, however, was also an eccentric... Read review

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Advantages: Simply fantastic
Disadvantages: none.

...Well i'm back reviewing the Cafe del mar series as promised, this time I am dealing with volume 3. This cd was put together during the summer of 1996, in Ibiza at the Cafe del mar, Which for any one that doesn't know, is a world famous cafe-cum-club known for its chill-out themes and generally having a nice time, relaxing and being relaxed. Its a haven for taking time out at, and many a clubber would have visited here during their stay in Ibiza. As you have come to expect, there is a wide mix of music on these cd's, on this volume though, there is nothing wildly different, the tracks seem to flow into one another, Im not sure if this realy works, all the other compilations have something different on them that wakes you up and makes you sit up and listen, but here there is none of that, you realy could fall to sleep listening... Read review

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