3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Exquisitely breathtaking., Oct 10 2007
By Anthony Keith Forkush "Vashkan" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Common Places (Audio CD)
I happened by accident (is there ever an accident?) to have the Soundscapes channel on my digital cable and one of the most beautiful pieces of music I have heard in years played. The song was called "Common Places" by an artist named Starr Parodi from the CD of the same name. I was instantly moved beyond words. In the past few months I have heard three musical statements that have touched my soul deeply: Mychael Danna's soundtrack to the film "Water", Maneesh De Moor's CD "Sadhana" with the incredibly haunting piano piece "Pure Essence", and as of tonight Starr Parodi's "Common Places". The emotion in Starr's playing reminds me of the depth of my late mother Barbara's piano playing. Memories of those I have loved and lost pour into me and I am touched by that longing (en Espanol "Anello")that reminds us of our eternality. Shades of George Winston, Bruce Hornsby, and Keith Jarrett.
What beauty! Thank you.
Om Sai Ram, Om Shanti Shanti Shanti.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Mood altering music, May 11 2008
By D. Clay - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Common Places (Audio CD)
I recently heard several cuts from Starr Parodi's CD Common Places on "Echos", an NPR radio program that plays electronic and other types of Space music. It stood out because it was solo piano. But what really captured me, was Starr's musical style. Her music is captivating and haunting and will instantly transport you to another place, another time. Since there are no words, I recommend playing this CD as background music in the home, car, or office. It will calm you and take you on a journey. You will also notice re-occuring themes in the music, where familiarity will bring you full circle, back to a place you once were. Enjoy!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Delightful & Ambient, Sep 18 2007
By Kim N. Tran "Book Heiress" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Common Places (Audio CD)
First and foremost, I can't explain to you how great it is to finally listen to a musician that knows her stuff!!! The more and more I listen to it, I became completely entranced, and amazed, especially with the way that she and producer Jeff Fair collaborated. Mrs. Parodi definitely knows her music, and I'm so glad that I bought this CD! Definitely worth the money!:P