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Cape of Good Hope

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Relaxing, Refreshing, Romantic... Jim Wilson Has scored a winner with "Cape of Good Hope." As you listen, you get a strong sense of what Jim's Music is all about. A truly gifted Artist, Jim's music touches your heart and soul. One song I would like to comment on is "Picasso's Midnight Stroll"... The feeling I get from this song, is a bit haunting, yet a very sensuous melody. The vocal arrangement of Dan Fogelberg is almost hypnotizing. Jim Wilson has brought a vivid feeling to this song with his amazing touch of the keys. You can almost smell the rose petals..and see the candles flickering away.. The Accordion adds a special touch. Harmonious, breathtaking and sexy..

5 stars for this cd? I say 10! A Wonderful work of art... Good Luck Jim..

I have to be honest in reviewing this cd.....
I bought it to hear Dan Fogelberg's contribution to it.
I am firstly a Dan Fogelberg fan, if he hums a song....I want it.
Which is close to what he does for "Picasso's Midnight Stroll".
"Picasso's......is a dreamy mysterious song.
Dan lends a very haunting wordless vocal, along with a beautiful female harmony......like two lovers wading through a placid park.
Jim Wilson has once again chosen his accompanying musicians well.

Buy this Cd for its simple quality.
It is relaxing and it is soothing.
But don't fall asleep to it.....you may miss its gift.
Each song is a deep breath and sigh.

I recommend also "Northern Seascape".
These two sorta go hand in hand!

This is yet another wonderful album of original instrumental tunes (only one track has vocals) by pianist/composer Jim Wilson, and it's a real find. "Cape of Good Hope" is a gorgeous follow-up to his debut album, "Northern Seascapes", and in some ways, it can be compared to the type of recordings that Jim Brickman creates, but this is more lyrical, interpretive, and has more variety than some of Mr Brickman's works. Highlights, for me, include the title track with it's flowing melody and nautical theme, "Discovery", and "Can't Find My Way Home" (1st version), with a lovely sax/acoustic guitar accompaniment. Add to that an all-star lineup of back-up musicians, (too many to name, but Dan Fogelberg, Peter White, and Richard Elliot are all included), and you have the makings for an album that will most likely spend a lot of time in your CD player. This really deserves to be heard.

This is one of the very best cds that I own. Very beautiful and relaxing. Buy it now!!

This CD is very special. The background vocals of Casey Stratton are hautingly beautiful. And Dan Fogelberg on "Picasso's Midnight Stroll" is an added pleasure.

In Cape Of Good Hope, contemporary instrumental pianist Jim Wilson presents a series of pieces drawn from his PBS television special. Instrumental in developing a revolutionary MIDI-adaptor for the acoustic piano which allows it to interact with computer sand synths, Jim Wilson is a pioneer in American music technology as well as a consummate composer and performer. Assisted by a series of prominent musicians, the Jim Wilson performance in Cape Of Good Hope includes: Friend (2:30); Susanna (4:14); 'Til I See You Again (4:52); Discovery (4:03); Picasso's Midnight Stroll (5:52); More and More (4:34); Can't Find My Way Home (3:33); Home in the Heartland (4:09); Etheria (4:15); Donna Lynn (2:56); Can't Find My Way Home: Radio Mix (3:34); 'Till I See You Again: Reprise (0:45), and the title piece, Cape of Good Hope (4:45).