Styles: Vocal
Year: 2000
File: MP3@320K/s
Time: 49:58
Size: 116,1 MB
Art: Front
(3:55) 1. Here And Now
(3:15) 2. How I Love You
(5:51) 3. Angel By Your Side
(4:15) 4. Kanaloa
(3:10) 5. Shelter For My Soul
(3:48) 6. Queen Of Your Heart
(4:37) 7. Ties That Bind
(4:41) 8. Ain't Foolin' No One
(4:21) 9. Over You
(3:03) 10. What's Left Of Our Dream
(5:42) 11. The Spirit Of Love
(3:14) 12. Silver Diamonds
This is the first solo cd by Anjani, who later went on to collaborate with Leonard Cohen on a quietly seductive record titled, Blue Alert. This self-titled CD is a cool collection of original acoustic, smooth jazz, and world music. These songs contain many references to Anjani's upbringing in the tropical, multi-cultured paradise of Hawaii. Anjani takes you on an intimate journey of revelation and celebration, portraying affairs of the heart with vision and integrity. What sets her apart from other vocally blessed singer/songwriters is her mastery of the keyboard. In the words of one reviewer, The arrangement on this song (Ain t Foolin No One) is so subtle and well filled out, it is a while before you realize it is only voice and piano, with no other accompanying instruments. Comfortable playing in diverse musical genres from jazz torch ballad (Over You) to ki ho alu (slack key guitar duet with Henry Kapono); and Okinawan melodies (Spirit of Love), each tune is an unexpected offering that reaches beyond pop fare. Fusion jazz virtuoso, Frank Gambale plays superb acoustic guitar on five cuts, most notably the latin tinged samba, Ties That Bind.
Anjani says, For years I wanted to do a record but I never got beyond the dream state. Lovers of enchanting ballads and heartfelt, sensuous imagery woven into wonderfully crafted songs, will be glad this artist started putting her dreams down onto disc. On one of the finest cuts, How I Love You, the mood is slow and mesmeric with gradual build-ups to, Wonder, magic, wild abandon, dance of passion There are several of these before we are brought to ground again, with the knowing melancholia of the final line: Time will tell me, how you love me. There is an ethereal, other worldly quality running through many of these songs, and moments of homespun philosophy too. There are no bad tracks and all the songs are well crafted poetic statements. There is a maturity about this work that belies its debut status. The song arrangements and lyrics are obviously the work of someone who has spent considerable time and patience honing her craft. On the first cut of the record Anjani tells us she is getting off to a late start. All I can say is whatever it took for this talent to ripen, judging by this stunning first record, it has been well worth the wait. ~ Stephen Carr Japan Update
Anjani, Hawaii-born, half-Okinawan, has released a self-titled, classy and superbly-produced beauty of a CD. The 12-song debut has elements of pop, folk, jazz and world music presented with an easy spirit and fresh finesse. Kanaloa, a stunning duet with Henry Kapono, is a gorgeous Hawaiian language tribute to the island of Kaho'olawe and is probably the most beautiful song on the CD. All in all, Anjani exhibits talent and authenticity with endless possibilities. ~ Les Reynolds Indie-Music.com
The first locally released album by Hawaii expatriate Anjani, is a beautiful calling card. All the songs are new; she wrote most and co-wrote the others. They create a musical portrait that opens with singles bar patter ( I m a Virgo moon with a Leo heart ) then gels as a memorable chronicle of life and love. Kanaloa, sung as a duet with Henry Kapono while Ozzie Kotani plays guitar, adds a sense of her island roots. Anjani is a soothing musical experience. ~ John Berger Honolulu Star Bulletin – Editorial Reviews http://www.amazon.com/Anjani-Thomas/dp/B000CADTHY
Anjani says, For years I wanted to do a record but I never got beyond the dream state. Lovers of enchanting ballads and heartfelt, sensuous imagery woven into wonderfully crafted songs, will be glad this artist started putting her dreams down onto disc. On one of the finest cuts, How I Love You, the mood is slow and mesmeric with gradual build-ups to, Wonder, magic, wild abandon, dance of passion There are several of these before we are brought to ground again, with the knowing melancholia of the final line: Time will tell me, how you love me. There is an ethereal, other worldly quality running through many of these songs, and moments of homespun philosophy too. There are no bad tracks and all the songs are well crafted poetic statements. There is a maturity about this work that belies its debut status. The song arrangements and lyrics are obviously the work of someone who has spent considerable time and patience honing her craft. On the first cut of the record Anjani tells us she is getting off to a late start. All I can say is whatever it took for this talent to ripen, judging by this stunning first record, it has been well worth the wait. ~ Stephen Carr Japan Update
Anjani, Hawaii-born, half-Okinawan, has released a self-titled, classy and superbly-produced beauty of a CD. The 12-song debut has elements of pop, folk, jazz and world music presented with an easy spirit and fresh finesse. Kanaloa, a stunning duet with Henry Kapono, is a gorgeous Hawaiian language tribute to the island of Kaho'olawe and is probably the most beautiful song on the CD. All in all, Anjani exhibits talent and authenticity with endless possibilities. ~ Les Reynolds Indie-Music.com
The first locally released album by Hawaii expatriate Anjani, is a beautiful calling card. All the songs are new; she wrote most and co-wrote the others. They create a musical portrait that opens with singles bar patter ( I m a Virgo moon with a Leo heart ) then gels as a memorable chronicle of life and love. Kanaloa, sung as a duet with Henry Kapono while Ozzie Kotani plays guitar, adds a sense of her island roots. Anjani is a soothing musical experience. ~ John Berger Honolulu Star Bulletin – Editorial Reviews http://www.amazon.com/Anjani-Thomas/dp/B000CADTHY
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un otro vez tambien, por favor?
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graacias Giulia
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