Customer Reviews

Destiny

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This is the best New Age collection that I've have ever listened to. It would be a good idea to give this CD to your loving partner as a present. "Destiny" is my most favorate one. I liked it so much that I practiced singing this song again and againg and again. Only if I can play the guitar or the piano for this one. I wish we could get the scores of this collection. If your partner can sing, this is the one to sing in duet. "The love of my life", and "Your Love" are so beautiful songs that no one can afford to missing. Other piano pieces are very beautiful too. This CD is, in a word, a treasure. Jim Brickman should publish the music score book of this collection !!! Please !!!

"Destiny" is the first album I have purchased by Jim Brickman and definitely will not be the last. The vocals were a welcome surprise and added to the overall mood of the album. This album would be good to share with the one you love ....

As a long-time lover of piano music, maybe it was destiny that my introduction to Jim Brickman should be his "Destiny" album. From the first song, "Part Of My Heart" I was hooked. The album gently builds with "Bittersweet" (a personal favorite) and "Meant To Be", followed by the delightful and lively collaboration with Herb Alpert on "Rendevous". Unfortunately the mood is broken by the jarring introduction of "Hush Li'L Baby" (a collaboration with Carly Simon). I skip this track automatically. "Crooked River" follows. The soft meandering notes of this song effectively restore the album's equilibrium. "Crossroads" livens the pace a tad, its smooth cresendo the perfect prelude to the rich vocals sung by Michael W. Smith on "Love Of My Life". With "Freedom", "By Chance" (another personal favorite) and "Rememberance" Jim so eloquently draws the listener into a symbiotic-like state with himself by simply playing solo. He follows this with a seamless return to vocal accompaniment with "Your Love" sung by Michelle Wright and the album's title cut "Destiny", a duet featuring Jordan Hill and Billy Porter. The final track of the album depends on which version you purchased--there are two. One features "What We Believe In" sung by Pam Tillis. The other (and the album I purchased) ends with the song "A Rainbow Connection" sung by Jim after a short personal introduction. If you don't have this version--get it! You will treasure it for life.

I am not in what I call "the "white-noise music" generation" -- the people that buy CD's all the time and that have to have music around them alll of the time -- (I missed the baby-boomers by about 5 years), so when I enter a situation where the music is thrilling, I thrill that I can thrill once again......one night I went swimming at the Y very close to closing time, I was all alone in the long pool, swimming laps, and the lifeguard had Jim Brickman's Destiny playing....it was another one of God's sweet surprises that showss how He loves me--to have the kinesthetic joy of swimming added to relaxing piano music was a great treat! I finagled around in my mind how I could justify buying the CD, since I don't usually buy CD's and I rarely play them, but I thought -- my 86 yr old mother -YESS.....she loved Roger Williams' piano music, and Herb Alpert, and she'll love Destiny....

I am not a regular listener of romanitic piano music, but happened to wander upon Brickman's music through the website, The Romantic Piano, (members.xoom.com/sims_music/piano/). I really enjoyed this CD, Brickman's music has such an improvised feel to it that I really like.

Noted for his original songs and a piano style that's fresh, contemporary, yet rooted in the classics, Jim Brickman enjoys a burgeoning national audience. While Destiny doesn't quite capture the charm and pace of his live performances, it's an ample showcase for his obvious talents. Subtle orchestration adds depth and sophistication to the material. With vocal or instrumental help from guest artists Pam Tillis, Herb Alpert, Carly Simon, Michelle Wright and more, Destiny works on several levels and for all ages. There's even a lullabye on each release, (this time, it's Hush, L'il Baby). Want to introduce your family to accessible, quality modern music? Then this fine album is one way to do it.

Sometimes you just want to get away from the World.You don't want to hear Rock and Roll,you just want to take it easy after a Hard Day at work.I bought this tape because I knew Carly Simon was featured on one of the cuts,"Hush Li'l Baby." Carly's vocals are fantastic,along with her Children,Sally and Ben.The hit single's,"Love of my Life," with Michael W.Smith,and "Destiny,"with Jordan Hill and Billy Porter, are wonderfull,but my favorite vocal is "Your Love," featuring Michelle Wright.The greatest Instumental is the Herb Alpert duet,"Rendezvous." The production on this cut is very different from Jim's other recordings.Its has a latin fill. Jim even sings one song ,"The Rainbow Connection." Brickman has a honest,nice singing voice that makes you fill good inside.If you are a Jim Brickman fan,you will enjoy"Destiny."

The first time I heard this music was on an international trip. I immediately ran out to buy the album. Now, it is the first thing I listen to when I come into work. Jim Brickman has a way of touching the keys so delicately that you fall into a void while listening to his music. Beautiful music that opens your mind and heart and reminds you of those who have touched your life. A must buy for anyone who is stressed out.

Jim Brickman's "Destiny" is brilliantly written. His collaboration with others on this project is amazing. I have followed Michael W. Smith's career for the past 15 years. His voice combined with Jim's piano accompaniment is very moving. They put to words what is often hard for us to say to our loved one. Thank you, Jim for a great CD! Thank you , Michael for yet another wonderful love song!

What an amazing CD. An awesome combination of instrumentals and vocals. The title track is my absolute favorite !!!