Customer Reviews

Coastal America

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It's easy to let Tim Janis play in the background, his work is very soothing. But something caught my ear very early in the tracks. There are strong ethnic and cultural elements woven throughout this album. In one track, with a very New England flavor to it, I thought I detected some Irish rifts. In the track "Olympic Coast", my home area, there is a definite Northwest Coastal Native American influence. The album ends with the track "In Africa" with some clear African vocals.

The entire album has a feeling of Americana, spiced up with the "Tossed Salad" of everything else that makes up our culture. I know I'll enjoy listening to this album many times over. I'll also have to pay attention closely a few more times, to see if I can pick out any more cultural references.

I saw this performed live on PBS and looked it up on Amazon right away. I'm a fan of coastal themes more then I am a Tim Janis fan, but he's growing on me rapidly.

I discovered Tim Janis on a trip to Kennebunk, Maine in 2000. I was in a shop that was playing his music. I was immediately taken by the uplifting, soothing and beautiful melodies. Some of the pieces have a Celtic flavor, and although his music has a distinct style, each composition is unique. I believe I have all of Tim Janis' CDs. I recommend all of them, but I am particularly enthralled by The Promise, which is very romantic and lush. The though has crossed my mind when I listen to my collection of Tim Janis CDs that if someone close to me were seriously ill, this would be the most therapeutic music I could give them.

What beautiful music, just the kind you can relax to. This is what we need more of these days.

All of Janis work is enjoyable to listen too. He has a unique sound that is very relaxing.

Another beautiful CD from Tim Janis....if you're looking for something relaxing and easy to listen to, this is it!

Like an aural chill pill...good music to zone out with, a pleasant nebulous group of chord progressions. Usually puts me to sleep by the second "tune."