Heart's Desire

Peter Kater | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 13, 2009)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Point of Light Records
• ASIN: B000059LXM
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #381,348 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars from Solo Piano Publications, July 24, 2001

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Kathy Parsons (Florence, OR United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Heart's Desire (Audio CD)

Pianist Peter Kater's first album in several years, and his debut on his new label, Source Music, is a powerhouse. It is only July, but I know this will be one of my "Top 5" albums for 2001. After "crashing and burning" (Kater's own description in a May `01 New Age Voice Magazine interview) and rebuilding his life and energies, Kater returns with a more focused and emotional self - as well as a more relaxed and happy one. The resulting music is dynamic, flowing, soaring, soothing, and just plain beautiful. A feeling of contentment seems to course through all of the music, but it is far from ear candy or meditation music. This is music that begs to be heard and understood, and felt. "Heart's Desire" is also a stunning showcase for wind-player, Paul McCandless - unquestionably one of the best musicians on the planet. Cellist David Darling also appears on several tracks, providing additional warmth and soul. Guitarist Randy Chavez, bassist Wade Mathews, and percussionists Larry Thompson and Robert Jospe also appear. Kater and McCandless seem like a match made in heaven, and are a seamless duo.

All nine tracks on "Heart's Desire" are exceptional, but I have three favorites. The title track is a gentle and very moving piece full of longing and hope. The melody is simple, but goes right to the heart. The full ensemble is present for this piece, but McCandless holds the spotlight with his soaring penny whistle. "Always and Forever" is a bit more upbeat, and again features McCandless on penny whistle as well as oboe and sax. Peter Kater is one of the best pianists out there, and he is to be commended for letting his ensemble players really shine, for not needing to be "the star" on every track. These musicians complement and enhance each other's performances so well that no one needs to be the star. The masters make it look so easy! "Soul Retrieval" starts at the low end of the piano with McCandless entering a few bars later on oboe. There is a gentle bass and drum accompaniment, and the other instruments join in as the piece just keeps building to an anthemic state, full of strength, beauty, and joy. After the peak, the piece quiets somewhat, feeling like a cool-down period after a huge burst of emotional or physical energy. A reprise of the title cut closes this incredible album on a peaceful, soothing note. I give "Heart's Desire" my highest recommendation.

2.0 out of 5 stars not his best, May 20, 2009

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Jo Cobbett "jobaco" (los angeles) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Heart's Desire (Audio CD)

i love peter kater's work
and this isn't one of the best; one or two tracks have that beautiful depth he is so elegant at conjuring in essence, or many of his other projects...

2 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome but reject the shamanism, October 16, 2003

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Ernie Mink (Denver, CO 80229) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Heart's Desire (Audio CD)

I love Peter Kater and most of his music without occult or shaman titles in them, because the truth is, it is part of a cult thinking and spiritual darkness. I studied it for years as I did other cults and I know people firsthand who were involved with the illuminated cult and "ism. Otherwise he has an excellent talent and beautiful spirit in music and melodic creation on the piano and you cannot deny that he has a God-given gift, if and when he ever acknowledges that is truly where it comes from.