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Desires of the Heart

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CHRIS DOES A WONDERFUL JOB ON THIS CD. THIS IS STILL MY FAVORITE OUT OF ALL HIS WORKS. THIS MUSIC PUTS YOU IN A MELLOW AND CONTEMPLATIVE MOOD.

Anything Chris does is fantastic, and he always moves the spirit through his creative sounds. I've been a fan for 10 years. Finally, I met him in Sedona when he was playing at Rainbow's End. His personality matches his music - sweet and beautiful, sexy and exciting.

Chris's first & best album. He reminds me of a toned down 'Yanni', yet his music is deep & moody, excellent for those days you need to relax & let everything go.

This was one of the first "new age" CD's I ever purchased and it is still one of my favorites. It is great music for listening to while working late at night or relaxing on a Sunday afternoon. Meditative and relaxing.

Chris Spheeris is one of the best musicians I have heard in a long time. I don't like to think of myself as being old (48) but is today's music the worst music you have heard? It is so good to hear quality music in Chris Spheeris. The problem is that they don't play his music on the radio or in stores where people can hear it and get back to great music. I just by chance discovered his music and have been spreading it since to anyone that would listen. Thank you.

I remember hearing the title track on The Oasis in Dallas in 1987........I ran right out and bought the album. I have been listening on a regular basis now since then. Simply one of my favorite albums of all time. Now, when I listen, it takes me back to those wonderful days........when I was 32 years old. Thanks, Chris!

The compositions found on Desires of the Heart are nothing less than exceptional. From piano to Obo to Mandelin, his use and mix of these instruments makes it possible to listen over and over again, and never get tired of what you hear!

The warm, touching side of Chris Spheeris takes center stage in this instrumental album, which seems to have been reorganized and re-released in 1994 by Essence Records. Composer Spheeris is featured on keyboards and guitar, accompanied by wistful reeds, electric bass and light accoustic percussion. As with much of Spheeris' work, the selections on "Desires" don't fit neatly into any particular stylistic category. Accoustic and electronic instruments blend together seamlessly to create music that is emotive, heartfelt and approachable. Some pieces are pervaded by a subtle electronic ambience that lingers discreetly in the background, creating a relaxing, timeless atmosphere. Other selections are gently upbeat, moved forward by a progressive harmonic structure. All are pleasant and interesting, with good, appealing melodies and engagingly varied construction. Much of Spheeris' work on "Desires of the Heart" reminds me of Yanni's style, and fans of one should enjoy the other too. Try "Reflections of Passion" by Yanni, and for a more intense musical journey, inspired by many world-music elements, check out Spheeris' "Dancing with the Muse".