Emerge [Enhanced]

Keith Kramer (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 27, 2011)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Format: Enhanced
• Label: Navona
• ASIN: B005J59LW4
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #470,714 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars I highly recommend this CD., January 20, 2012

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J. A CASTELLI "jac12358" (Vineland, New Jersey USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Emerge (Audio CD)

If you love new music, or have a sense of adventure and crave new and creative works of art, this CD should be in your collection. I find this music far more engaging than most contemporary music releases. It was primarily written, performed and recorded outside both mainstream venues and academic settings, and to me this has given me the impression of a composer who has found and developed his own voice, his own style, and mounted this generous deluxe 2-CD endeavor entirely on his own terms, his personal sacrifice, and his vision. The integrity of his music is helped by surprisingly consistent impressive performances; I say surprisingly, because all too often new works are not given the preparation and passion they deserve, especially from an otherwise unknown composer. And although I occasionally sense shades and influences of other composers, it is undeniably Keith Kramer. This CD sits proudly alongside the works of the 20th Century's giants (and lesser-known geniuses and personal favorites of mine) and is a gem to own, not to be missed. You won't be disappointed.

(I was planning on doing a track by track but at this rate might turn into a very long review, so I might update/edit this later, folks.)

5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing collection., December 14, 2011

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Chris Bozanic Bevacqua - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Emerge (Audio CD)

I bought this knowing that the music would be based in classical style, but the addition of modern riffs and tones made the depth of these pieces unbeliveable. The tracks incorporate so many different genres, that while they are fresh, there is still a timeless quality to the album. Truly a CD to enjoy when you are craving inspiration!

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful adventure, December 4, 2011

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Paul Randazzo - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Emerge (Audio CD)

A wonderful adventure. An enormous range of experiences are contained in a collection of works that is at the same time cohesive. From the subtle to the overt, from the minimal to the complex, with contrasts within single works and between works, each piece is satisfying by itself but particularly exciting when experienced as part of the collection.