Raul Midon - Synthesis
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Artist: Raul MidonEdition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown)
CD Release Date: 2010-04-13
Music Label: Decca
Soundtracks:
- Don't Be A Silly Man
- Bonnie's Song
- T hese Wheels
- N ext Generation
- E veryone Deserves A Second Chance
- Don't Take It That Way
- When You Call My Name
- Invisible Chains
- A bout You
- Blackbird
- Why Am I Feeling So Bad
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Free Music Review: Anothter Amazing Album by An Amazing Artist!!!
Hit: 5 Stars
To be honest, my feeble words will fall short of all that should be said about this brilliant work of art. It is art, and it is brilliant! Raul, in my opinion, is one of the most talented individuals to grace our planet with his gifts. His voice is golden, his guitar playing is creative and energetic, and his songs express masterful musicality as well as poetic and meaningful in-sight. Every album he has created paints a picture of the heart of a man who sees the world more clearly than most, and Synthesis is no exception.
Synthesis is perhaps Raul's most mature and well rounded work to date. Dealing with dark themes and topics, Raul demonstrates that he has experienced the difficulties that life will inevitably bring to each of us. However, he also demonstartes the maturity to find meaning, beauty and truth in these realities. His courage and musical ability are evident from the start with "Don't Be A Silly Man", which is written and performed in the time signature 7/8. Many, if not most, artists do not have the courage or talent to even write or perform in this difficult time signature, much less open an entire album with it! He follows with much of what his fans have come to expect, such as his signature (and amazing, I might add) mouth trumpet solos. Raul surprises us with his exploration and integration of reggae and blues styles. He also surprises us with new themes such as anger and rage. Overall, Raul brings it all together with his consistent message of love and impressive musical ability. All who love music and crave depth should buy and listen to Synthesis!
Synthesis Poster
Raul Midón may be the most compelling "triple threat" to come along in years--a show-stopping guitarist, powerful pop/soul/jazz vocalist, and a remarkable, outspoken songwriting talent. His brilliance in all three areas is on vivid display on his third album, Synthesis, recorded by legendary producer and bassist Larry Klein (Joni Mitchell, Herbie Hancock) with some of L.A.'s finest musicians. The album features eleven new songs, including ten Midón originals and a stunning cover of The Beatles' "Blackbird." Raul Midón--who critics have compared to Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon, and Donny Hathaway--and his twin brother Marco both lost their vision as newborns. Another tragedy befell them at age 4, when their mother died. But their father, an acclaimed Argentinian dancer, instilled in his boys a strong work ethic, and they both achieved extraordinary success. Marco became an electrical engineer for NASA; and Raul, after a successful career as a session singer for such artists as Julio and Enrique Iglesias, Shakira, Ricky Martin, and Alejandro Sanz., has emerged as a brilliant singer/songwriter/guitarist. Midón has developed a percussive, flamenco/jazz guitar style that astonishes audiences and a silky smooth tenor, including "a spine-tingling falsetto and an uncanny ability to mimic a trumpet," according to People Magazine. Raul's first two albums brought critical acclaim, appearances on all the major late night T.V. shows in the U.S. and Europe, and multiple world tours. A World Within a World, in 2007, went a long way toward further establishing Midón as an artist "who contributes something lasting to the musical landscape," as NPR said of him. Guitar Player called Midón "one of those rare musical forces that reminds us how strong and deep the connection between man and music can sometimes be." And NY Daily News raves Midón is a "one-of-a-kind guitar and vocal sensation." The band from "Synthesis" includes session vets Vinnie Colaiuta (drums), Paulinho Da Costa (percussion), Dean Parks (guitar), and Jamie Muhoberac (keyboards), as well as Klein on bass. The result is an intimate, classic-sounding album that is sure to delight newcomers to Midón's music and those who've been following his remarkable talent for years.International Music CDs
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