Simple Things: Jim Brickman: Amazon.ca: Music

1. The Promise

2. Simple Things

3. Catching Twilight

4. Night Rain

5. Another Tuesday Morning

6. Gate 41

7. Waiting For You

8. Journey

9. Devotion

10. One And Only

11. Catching Twilight

12. A Mother's Day

13. It Must Be You

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Genuinely moving at times, a bit sentimental at others, pianist Jim Brickman's seventh career release is ultimately a worthwhile, satisfying package. Adhering to the simplicity theme, Brickman front-loads the disc with 10 melodic, nonvocal tracks (a gracious nod to longtime fans), then tacks on a trio of vocal selections. Even instrumental hard-liners, though, should indulge in the disc's fetching title track. Penned with Beth Neilsen Chapman and sung sweetly by fresh country talent Rebecca Lynn Howard), it's a sparkling reaffirmation of Brickman's substantial pop songwriting skills. Those looking for deeper rewards will find them on "The Promise," a beautiful, reflective work that ranks among Brickman's finest compositions: the spare orchestrations (random violin, guitar, electronics) in the first nine pieces that focus the disc's emotional directness on Brickman's piano; the urbane grooves that energize "Serenade." Occasionally ("Catching Twilight," "Gate 41"), Brickman takes aim at easier emotional targets, playing more notes (with more force) than seems necessary, plus the heart-clutching "A Mother's Day" seems out of place here. But these are minor blemishes. Overall, it's an engaging recording. --Terry Wood

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3.0 out of 5 stars Good, but the same ol' Jim, Mar 5 2004

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Dan (In the Masses) - See all my reviews

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Don't get me wrong, I like Jim Brickman. But I'm just waiting for him to get out of the same 3 keys and play something that shows more skillful playing. Maybe I'm just a little tired of the "simple" sound. I've recently come across a new artist by the name of Josh Kramer, and I really like his sound. It combines the simplicity of Jim Brickman's style with a little more depth and complexity. There are no vocals however, so if you like those, don't buy it. But if you like good instrumental music, consider this album. It is called "Stepping Out" and I actually found it here on Amazon.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Great CD, Feb 19 2004

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"jeannew777" (Haverhill, MA United States) - See all my reviews

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This is a great CD. Jim Brickman at his finest. Still, my favorite pianist/composer is Kostia. If you like Brickman, but also like to hear a pianist that offers a little more of the intrigue, mysterious sound to his music, check out Kostia's Ten Pebbles and St. Petersburg Suite cds. Listen and decide who you like better for yourself!

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4.0 out of 5 stars The simple things in life, Dec 21 2003

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Sara Swihart (Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA) - See all my reviews
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I heard "Simple Things" on the radio and decided to buy this CD.

With most music today, you have to constantly adjust the volume because one track will be too loud and the next will be too soft. This CD keeps the volume constant, so every time a new track started, I didn't have to run to the CD player to adjust the volume.

This CD is also pretty mellow, so I can listen to it anytime, anywhere. It's one that you can just put on while you're cleaning or doing laundry. It is also great to put in, just to listen to while relaxing.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Almost perfect
Jim is flying high with some of his best works. Night Rain is very moving indeed (even if the DVD playing in the background of his concert goofed up). Read more

Published on May 16 2003 by H+E

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple Things
I just love this cd. Jim Brickman plays the most beautiful music I have ever heard! There is so much rage and hatred in the world that it is being expressed in most musicians... Read more

Published on Dec 19 2002 by Humming bird