Solid Colors (Repackaged)

Liz Story | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (April 29, 1997)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Windham Hill Records
• ASIN: B000000NFE
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #131,212 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Solid!, January 22, 2000

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Isadar "Mainya Music" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Solid Colors (Repackaged) (Audio CD)

This is by far my favorite album by Liz Story and by any solo pianist if I'd have to choose. This album and her second "Unaccountable Effect" have a pleasant recording quality and piano sound that isn't present in any of her later projects. But they are all still worth owning because of the artistic and composition value. I think the engineer Steven Miller had something to do with the awesome sound on these two... Maybe it was the piano... I don't know. Liz also contributed an arrangement of "Greensleeves" on the 1985 original "Winter Solstice" compilation that Windham Hill released and Steven Miller did the engineering on that track as well. In fact, that was the first song I heard from Liz and was so moved by the mood and atmosphere I went out and bought her entire catalog at the time! I am a solo pianist myself and have released two albums of works (available here at amazon.com under the artist name, "isadar") and my latest CD includes a cover version of her song "Wedding Rain" the opening cut from this album. I tried emulating the environment of this album and I think I came near the mark. In any case, you will not regret buying this album if you have a love for piano. Just be aware that if you are looking for schmaltzy romantic piano music this may NOT be the CD for you. Liz's music is very unique. When she plays, her phrasing is like many small "hic-ups" - it's very light, flowing and very unusual. Beautiful! This album will be with me forever. The best track on this masterpiece is cut #3. "Without You"

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Solo Piano!, August 6, 2001

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E. M. Holderman (Perryville, Kentucky USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Solid Colors (Repackaged) (Audio CD)

Solid Colors is a beautiful compilation of melodies, most of which where written by Story herself. This is one of her earlier works, released in 1982, and is also my favorite Liz Story cd. This cd ranges in a variety of emotion, which makes for a wonderful blend of music. Like George Winston, Liz Story is an anchor for Windham Hill Records. Bravo to Will Ackerman on his ability to showcase great talent (He is the founder of Windham Hill and incidently, produced this cd). She has a lovely flow to her playing. I listen to this cd over and over and over......For some reason, it reminds me of the Fall season. Maybe Solid Colors is a suitable autumn name afterall. If you aren't familiar w/ her music, this would make a great cd to start with. "17 Seconds to Anywhere" is another good one. I can tell you this, this is some great music to relax with and if you enjoy solo paino, then you'll love Solid Colors...any season, day or night!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Whimsical reveries for solo piano, December 31, 2003

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Brianna Neal (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Solid Colors (Repackaged) (Audio CD)

Redolant with imagination, fancy and emotion, the piano stylings of Liz Story are always appealing and the gentle, modern keyboard fantasies on "Solid Colors" are no exception. I normally prefer hearing the sounds of multiple instruments playing together, but Story's gentle, accoustic improvisations are so rich and varied that I find I really don't miss the backup band. Though this Narada CD tends to be classified in the nebulous, ever-widening net of "New Age" music, I'd categorize instead as light jazz, of the sort you'd expect to enjoy hearing over brunch at a fine city restaurant. It makes a great backdrop for a brunch of your own too, served warm at home for a few good friends. For more of Liz Story's stylish compositions and superb musicianship, check out her many other releases. If you enjoy her work, you may also like the work of pianist Keiko Matsui as heard on her albums "White Owl" and "Doll"--more orchestrated but equally whimsical and passionate.