Monterey Nights

John Tesh | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 10, 1995)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Decca U.S.
• ASIN: B00000162N
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #232,258 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com essential recording

One of John Tesh's early big-sellers, Monterey Nights is a 1993 compilation that draws from five of the pianist's earliest recordings. It's a nice package, with ample variety in tempo, mood, and instrumentation to showcase Tesh's skill at crafting memorable pop-instrumental melodies. Two selections from his superb Garden City album, "The Waltz" (formerly "Waltz for Julie") and the title track, rank among his most attractive works, and an affecting piece such as "The Endless Road" (with a lovely cross-pollination of synthed-up female voices and muscular piano) demonstrates Tesh's ability to push the right emotional buttons with a minimum of melodrama. Some choices, such as the wearying title selection and its cheesy electronics, sound a bit dated, and the album's three original pieces are decent but unexceptional. Overall, this is an enjoyable overview of Tesh's early works. --Terry Wood

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This CD is a spirt lifting experience., November 1, 1999

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S. Lavoie "susanmarie45" (Massachusetts) - See all my reviews
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This is one of the CD's on my shelf that is always played on a regular basis. Sit on the couch, turn down the lights and be carried away. A true stress reliever and spirit lifter. Good Night Moon will bring you to higher places! A beautiful mix of music that will always be a favorite, and make you feel good!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars By far his best work., July 31, 1998

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This review is from: Monterey Nights (Audio CD)

Get a glass of wine, put this tape in, turn the lights down low, sit back and enjoy! The album is beautifully constructed from start to finish. He cradles you in his music as you float gently from one song to the next. I bought this in 1993 and still listen to it regularly.

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Relaxing, October 30, 2010

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Diana Bennett "free spirit" (olympia, wa) - See all my reviews
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I have had this CD for years. And each time I play it, it relaxes and soothes me. It works well with candle light and a nice wood fire. I do not believe this artist gets enough credit for his work as a composer and pianist.