Blue Bolero

Chris Standring | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 30, 2010)
• Original Release Date: 2010
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Ultimate Vibe Recordings
• ASIN: B00337DRHK
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,843 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

With his sixth CD, Blue Bolero, Chris Standring returns with a left-turning musical project so daring in its scope but still so true to his sound that it's destined to be one of the year's most-discussed projects, while certainly sure to be remembered in years to come as a highlight of the guitarist's works. He's taking a chance with Blue Bolero, but it's one his fans will certainly embrace as they follow Standring's ever-evolving career. "I think this one is probably the most honest CD I have recorded so far," Standring says. "I didn't care about commercial constraints. I didn't care about having special guest performers on the album for the sake of creating a sales and marketing perception. Everyone who performed on this CD was there because I felt they were the absolute best to help realize this album."

Blue Bolero, to be released March 2, 2010 on the Ultimate Vibe Recordings label, is a CD that retains Standring's familiar pop hooks while liberally tying it all together with orchestral elements. At the same time, the robust sonic landscape digs deep into jazz territory with an organic trio powered by Standring, drummer Dave Karasony and upright bassist Larry Steen. "It's been my ambition for years to record an album with an orchestra," Standring says, who spent a year and a half fleshing and refining the CD. "Every time I thought I was finished, I thought about what I could do to make it better. I really pushed myself to the edge with orchestration and arranging. I didn't want to make the music too dark and windswept - overall it is certainly meant to be fun - but at the same time it has musical elements that reflect my musical training, influences and cultural surroundings. The music is based around several themes and represents a very reflective mood throughout."

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Different but LOVE it!, June 19, 2010

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Kelly Jerred (Rapid City, SD) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Blue Bolero (Audio CD)

My first exposure to Chris Standring was his album Groovilicous and I loved that so much I've purchased every album of his I could find before its release and after it. So when I heard he was coming out with a new album, Blue Bolero, I was anxious to check it out. I listened to song samples on his web site and was shocked. This wasn't the Chris Standring, who's music I had grown to love. I took a chance......and it took a listen or two to reset my mental expectations, but with every play I began to understand the concept of change....it doesn't have to sound the SAME to sound GREAT, and I've grown to love this version of Chris Standring too. I've been listening and loving it since before it was heard on any radio station and am happy to see that MANY people share my love for this album and just heard it was #2 on the charts......soon to be #1 for sure! An added bonus to purchasing this album is that you get to download a couple of cool tracks that didn't make the album......and they are GREAT tracks as well...I especially like the track "HOLE IN MY SHOE".....you get the URL inside the CD case. There are other bonuses on the website.....many tracks of past albums to download for free....and even got to download a whole out of print album, Main Course, as a bonus to purchasing one of his newer albums, Love and Paragraphs. I recommend Blue Bolero....you will love it too!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Blue Bolero" bangin', June 17, 2010

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T. Marshall "TLovesToRead" (Burtonsville, MD) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Blue Bolero (Audio CD)

I absolutely love this CD !!! But my favorite song on the CD is "March of the Bowler Hats". Can't get enough of this song; love the instrumentals. Chris Standring I really think this should be your next single release. Keep up the good work Chris.

P.S. Am also loving "Gentle Persuasion" on the Groovalicous CD. :D

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tasty playing by a great guitar player, July 17, 2010

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Charles Brown - See all my reviews

This review is from: Blue Bolero (MP3 Download)

Great guitar playing and songs, which are a little different than what you hear on the radio nowadays. I'm happy for your success, Chris and keep up the good work!