Customer Reviews

Beyond

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First, I'd like to say THANK YOU to William Joseph for giving us this kind of rare, piano driven, quality production!! -------Joseph is involved in almost every aspect of this album, and what we have is NOT 'new age' music as Amazon likes to classify it, but a piano driven, eclectic selection of well produced songs.-----Joseph's pieces, unlike a lot of 'new age' music, are NEVER far from a strong melodic structure. This music DOES have definite classical and even pop sensibilities, which make it perfect for my tastes!---------In other words, if you like a variety of piano driven songs, with a variety of speed and style within a structured, well-produced framework, then you will LOVE this album!!--------Yes, you do have to 'walk and chew gum at the same time' somewhat to keep up with the variety of selections here. Yet, if you are like me----- constantly looking for piano artists who are not afraid to venture beyond a 'purely classical' framework, yet will still show the beauty of the piano and all it can do with a little adventure outside 'the box' so to speak of a particular 'style' of music,--- then!, you are ready for an artist like Joseph William!------Then also, after you purchase this 'gift to your ears', go and get his first album 'Within'!------With such a fine selection of songs from two albums, now go ahead and re-arrange all his songs if you want according to your mood when you listen, and I very much appreciate Mr. Joseph giving us such a variety of musical moods that this can be done again and again.---- To be sure, you will love the piano even more because of these fine albums. I have not been able to stop listening to them since I purchased them! -----Thanks again William!!--------Can't wait for album number three.-------and happy listening everyone!

Wow! What a CD - I love his style and talent! I have seen him play at Clay Aiken's concert and wanted to hear more. Truly a gifted artist.

I owned Joseph's first album and absolutely loved it so I was definitely psyched to learn that he came out with a new one. Joseph has mad talent in conveying emotions through piano. Cinema Paradiso is nothing short of amazing! It makes my heart soar every time I hear it. All of the tracks are really pleasant and relaxing. If you love classical music, you should buy this album.

A new star is born by the name of William Joseph. I first saw him in Montreal as the opening act for Il Divo and even though the Centre Bell was full to the brim which meant close to 21,000 people and the sound had to be cranked up to an ear numbling level it was still GREAT. I have since bought his first CD and his second arrived only yesterday and has already been played twice. My one dissapointment, but not a complaint as so many artist do it these days, is a couple of tracks are repeats from the first CD. He has to many songs unheard to waste the space. I've got three words for him and his music GREAT, GREAT and GREATER!

Thank you for your dedication.

I recently saw William Joseph perform in person and he was unbelievable! His talent is mesmerizing!
You will really enjoy this CD, if you appreciate groundbreaking talent!

I can't begin to match some of the more knowledgable, beautifully written reviews of this album by other customers, but suffice it to say that this is one of those rare CDs I find myself playing again and again. In fact, it is now a permanent resident in my car's CD changer. William Joseph is a superstar and my new musical hero. Each track is rich with musicality, emotion, and pure keyboard skill. The theme from Cinema Paradiso is sublime, and each of the other tracks is equally appealing for different reasons. You won't regret adding it to your collection if you enjoy great music played exceptionally well!

I loved "Within" and now I love "Beyond". I was introduced to William when he performed in Clay Aiken's Joyful Noise Tour in 2005 and immediately found that I loved the way he plays the piano. I had forgotten how much I liked hearing good piano music!

I hope to see him on tour again sometime. He's a very talented composer, musician AND overall nice person and I'm proud to be a fan!

I am on this morning to see if there were other cd's William has done before Beyond. I was fortunate enough last night to see his performance in Clearwater with Linda Eder. Saw him on Hitman with David Foster and was an immediate fan. Took my daughter and two of her friends who are all in college and they listened to his CD the whole way home ($20 at concert). He, like anything Linda Eder does puts your mind in another place and allows you to be in the moment. I recommend this for any and all ages!

I have to say, I have been looking for different types of piano and instrumental music that is strong and performed with a full heart of feeling. Well this is it, folks!! I have listened to such artists as David Foster, David Lanz, Jim Brickman, Yanni...etc. David Lanz did a very good album I believe it was called "The Symphony Sessions" as well with Mr. Foster. I liked it very much but Mr. Lanz tends to do songs mostly based on solo performances when I tend to like a little extra push and pizzaz in my music. Although, I do have to say that I truly enjoy his rendition of "Knights In White Satin". It is the best instumental arrangement of that song I have ever heard! Jim Brickman has done some very nice peices as he also ads various vocal performances to his music. David Foster however, has been the one key person when being able to hear a well produced melody or an entire album with music I tend to turn an ear towards. He not only worked with several young espiring vocal performers like Josh Groban, whom I can listen to over and over with much respect for his music, but has created many warm hearted piano music for such films as AI, A Color Purple, and my most favorite music of all time, St. Elmo's Fire. I feel I owe David a much gratitude of thanks for feeling my heart with your music over the years in movies and music such as Josh and this album in particular, William Joseph. For me, William is a new commer but after downloading his Mp3 from Amazon today and creating a CD and have listened to it in my home stereo and car stereo about 5 times, this has all the elements of rich, heart warming music that I have come across in a long time. Much like the peformers the create such wonderful music behind Josh Groban, this album brought me to tears several times. If music alone, without an added vocal arrangement, can pull those emotions out of me, then you are in my book!!! I hope you keep creating more and more music of which I will certainly buy. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

William Joseph, a protege of David Foster, continues his quest for international stardom with his second release "Beyond". His command of the piano is second to none and creates inspiring thoughts through his instrumental stories. This man is definitely going places.