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SOMEWHERE ELSE is the dream project of Killian Mansfield, a 16-year-old ukulele wizard from Woodstock, NY who lost his battle with rare form of cancer in August 2009. Eclectic, uplifting, fun and funky, SOMEWHERE ELSE is a mix of songs performed by Killian with critically acclaimed singers and musicians including Dr. John, Kate Pierson, John Sebastian, Todd Rundgren and Levon Helm. Proceeds benefit the Killian Mansfield Foundation http://killianmansfield.org, which supports and promotes Integrative Therapies for children with cancer. Produced and engineered by Ralph Legnini (former studio sidekick for Todd Rundgren and Nile Rodgers), SOMEWHERE ELSE includes world class rock, jazz, blues, country and folk musicians doing a lot of genre hopping, (picture B-52's Kate Pierson with renowned country fiddler Jay Ungar!) There is truly something for everyone on this remarkable CD.
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I happened across a link about this young man and his album. I would have been willing to accept a "loving hands at home" album. The articles all cited him as a child prodigy and - cynic that I am - I thought, "well, that's sweet." THIS KID WAS A RARE TALENT. Listening to the choices, the taste, experiencing the complete MUSICAL effect (totally divorced from knowing the source of the album) makes it unimaginable that he is gone from us. THIS IS MUSIC TO LIVE WITH. I'm so glad he was able to hang in there long enough to hear the finished result. I have thousands of albums. About 15 of them get to be in constant rotation in my life. NOW I HAVE ONE MORE. Listen. Buy it. Enjoy it endlessly!
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By B. Hallerman
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Somewhere Else is more than just an amazing album -- it is a labor of love that features Killian Mansfield, a 16 year old ukelele whiz from upstate New York, accompanied by high profile musicians like Levon Helm, Dr. John, John Sebastian, Laurel Masse and others. The result is a fantastic mix of playful, serious, jazzy, funky cuts -- all with a uke spin. They're all great, but the title cut, "Somewhere Else" is superb. And Killian's rendition of Prince's "Kiss" (vocals and uke interpretation) is wonderful. More important than all that, the album fulfills Killian's dream to raise money so that children battling cancer can receive integrative therapies such as acupuncture, massage, aroma therapy, etc. Tragically Killian lost his own battle just a week after the album came out.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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Somewhere Else is a blend of all the music I love. Killian Mansfield has managed to pull together disparate people with completely different styles, to make an album that hums with excitement, wit and joy. You'll be bopping long after the last song. Bravo. Hats & Eyeglasses: A Memoir
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
This Killian Mansfield CD is Lovely
What a sweet CD this is. Look up his history on the Internet and you will see why I bought this CD without having heard a note. It wasn't disappointing. Just simply lovely!
Published 2 months ago by Lavender Lace
3.0 out of 5 stars
disappointed
i was so disappointed after reading his story. i was dismayed that the quality of his music was not so good.
Published 23 months ago by cruizzer011
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great music, great story.
Great music, uke, acoustic, new artists. And to expand your appreciation for this man and the other artists involved in the project read the NY Mag story about a part of his life. Read more
Published on December 18, 2010 by Phage Student
5.0 out of 5 stars
The great and powerful KIllian Mansfield
I had the honor of meeting Killian and learning a good deal about how special a young man he was and continues to be. I am impressed by his musicianship. Read more
Published on September 23, 2010 by Richard J. Morris
5.0 out of 5 stars
A jewel.
While searching the Internet for information about Levon Helm, I stumbled upon this delight filled CD. Read more
Published on March 20, 2010 by Lennie B. Eichman
4.0 out of 5 stars
Uke music with a great story to boot...
I bought this purely based on the story at the time and because my own son was starting to play the uke. We both enjoyed listening to it and it gets frequent replay in the car.
Published on March 1, 2010 by J. Flood
5.0 out of 5 stars
MOVED
There are few things in life that truly move me. Not that I am unfeeling but my experience level is such that most of the time: been there and done that, i. e., war, etc. Read more
Published on February 20, 2010 by Jerry Autry
4.0 out of 5 stars
Somewhere Else is a nice memorial to a talented young musician
I heard Barbara Mansfield interviewed on NPR about her son Killian and his CD Somewhere Else, and I was so intrigued I had to purchase it. I was not disappointed. Read more
Published on February 18, 2010 by Earth Angel
5.0 out of 5 stars
Music that touches your heart
I bought this CD because I know the family of the boy who made it, didn't expect to like it much. It's quite wonderful, an eclectic collection of music very well performed, that... Read more
Published on February 1, 2010 by A. McKinney
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great CD
I bought 3 of these for gifts at Christmas and gave them to people in their 50's to teenagers. It's great for people with all different musical tastes. Highly recommend!
Published on February 1, 2010 by Sunshine Gal
