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Brian Crain: Spring Symphonies

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I ordered this CD after hearing a track on XM radio, and was not disappointed. This CD is not high energy but is able to keep your attention enough to be played in the car. I have problems with most classical music because they don't have clearly defined melodies. Spring Symphonies however, features clear and complex choruses. A few even managed to get stuck in my head! Brian Crain uses lots of different instruments, occasionally featuring the flute or clarinet. For the most part you will hear lots of flowing strings, which is just what i was looking for.

I heard a track from this album on Pandora and was taken away by it. I immediately looked up the album, previewed the songs and purchased the CD. I must say that this CD is by far, one of the most beautiful collections of songs that I have ever heard on one CD. Thank you Brian for a wonderful, inspirational, peaceful listening experience.

I love this artist! The symphonies are so wonderful and beautiful. It's great!

WARNING for those who think this has something to do with the symphony or with music, it is just static new age mental mush. There is an apparent attempt to associate the works with the classical symphony, but they are totally lacking in the elements of contrast and complexity. The symphony entails much more than nice melodic themes that are played repetitively without melodic development, lacking much harmonic development, relatively little dynamic changes, and almost no color alterations. Those who like Yanni can enjoy the work; those who want something with substance should avoid.