Reservoir

Alicia Bessette (Artist, Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Performer: Alicia Bessette
• Audio CD (November 26, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Wachusett
• ASIN: B00007JNZE
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #623,631 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Open Your Hand

2. Under Water Looking Up

3. Mantle Clock

4. Harrington Trail

5. What Did You Wish For?

6. The Chestnut Tree Dreams

7. Fille and Sweet

8. Caller's Place

9. Cape Cod Letters

10. Shapeshift

11. Soon

12. For Celia

13. Reprise: Mantle Clock

Editorial Reviews

RESERVOIR is the first recording of original piano solos by Alicia Bessette.

Bessette’s piano disregards fads, unifies genres, and dives into inner landscapes of memory and fantasy. The resulting sounds are alluring, evocative, and true to their source. With its ethereal melodies, RESERVOIR could be the soundtrack to a fall day in New England. Each track wraps the listener up in its own story, capturing singular moments, such as snow melting, or the thought that crosses your mind before you blow out candles, or the act of sitting in a parked car, listening to rain.

Bessette performs her own compositions under the Wachusett Records label, in collaboration with producer Benj Lipchak. Reservoir is published by Wekepeke Music (BMI).

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wondrous... Outstanding!, February 9, 2005

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Good-Energy Programmer (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Reservoir (Audio CD)

It is February, and it is about 65 degrees outside (Sorry - I'm in Florida!). The windows are open and Alicia's cd Reservoir is playing. And I think I am in heaven. It is both provocative and ethereal. I am a writer and it is the perfect background as I am creating. One of the best CD's I've bought in a long time. Highly recommended!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars from Solo Piano Publications, June 22, 2003

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

"Reservoir" is an impressive debut of original solos and variations on familiar themes by pianist Alicia Bessette. Drawing on memories of growing up and experiences in nature, Bessette takes us on a most enjoyable tour of meaningful places and events in her life. Most of the pieces have a nice easy flow to them, but a few are bigger and a bit more turbulent.The CD opens with "Open Your Hand," a sweet and light-hearted piece that conveys an almost child-like innocence. "Under Water Looking Up" is one of my favorites. It has a beautiful, gentle flow, and yet sparkles like light dancing off of water. There are no hard edges - just a soothing tranquility. "What Did You Wish For?" begins with the melody of "I Could Have Danced All Night," played in the style of a music box. As a child, Bessette actually heard this song on her aunt's music box, and wondered what the future would hold for her. The song is fluid and dreamy like a young girl's imaginings. "The Chestnut Tree Dreams" is darker and a bit more classical in feel. "Shapeshift" is a real beauty. The opening moments seem inspired by Bach, but as the title implies, the themes shift into other forms seamlessly, creating a fascinating piece. I also really like "Soon," which has a sense of urgency or impatience at the thought of something coming, and wanting that something now! "Reservoir" is a very promising debut from Alicia Bessette, and I look forward to seeing what comes next!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars CD Library Essential, December 2, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Reservoir (Audio CD)

New, fresh and totally enjoyable. Variations bring in the familiar and new compositions will become familiar. I love listening for personal enjoyment. Is also is great for background music during dinner or parties. Hope this is the first of many!!