Todd Ryotoshi Norcross releases another spectacular instrumental piano CD, "Ancestor." Norcross, who is no stranger to the music scene as he has composed several albums, skillfully performs on the piano with a fine style and grace. His songs are warming and inviting and leaves you wanting to hear more of this artist. The opening track, "Rise of the Son," draws you into the beautiful melody as Norcross plays the piano with a soulful passion. The title track, "Ancestor," has a magical tonality as it impresses with it regal style. "Ghost," is a song with mystic qualities and will seep subtly into your soul. Another song, "Peanuts Jam," has a nice walking bass line and a fun loving melody. Fans of instrumental piano music will truly take pleasure listening to the stunning melodies on the wonderful album, "Ancestor."
Sunday, July 29, 2012
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Island Pleasures
Frank Tuma releases another splendid instrumental World/Latin CD, "Island Pleasures," that is overflowing with warm and inviting melodies. Tuma has an inspiring talent of creating fresh and original songs that make you feel as if you are on a tropical island dancing to the grooves of upbeat and melodic melodies. The song, "My Hawaiian Flower," makes you want to kick back and soak up the energy of warm sun while sipping on a cool tropical drink. Another song, "The Way You Move," is electrifying as it moves with an alluring sensation and will surely have you dancing in no time. "I'm Happy When I Samba," has a cheerful ambiance as it is richly textured with dynamic instrumentation. If you are looking for some fun tropical flavored songs then you will take delight when hearing the delicious songs on the terrific album, "Island Pleasures."
Improvisation
Highly talented musician, Irina Zemtsova, releases another fabulous instrumental single, "Improvisation." This single is focused around the sounds of World Fusion and you will be mesmerized by the palette of richly textured industrial like soundscapes it has to offer. There is a somewhat dark and mysterious tonality which gives this song an interesting appeal. As you listen to this song an angelic like female voice passionately vocalizes a chant while the tribal percussive beats engage a solid and consistent rhythm. There are also delicate strings (some have space like qualities) which weave a mystifying tone and there are also searing guitar riffs. You will thoroughly enjoy the magnetic World Fusion song, "Improvisation," as it impresses with its electrifying intonation and free flowing melody.