To the Stars (Dig)

Chick Corea | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 24, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Stretch Records
• ASIN: B0002LR2J4
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #218,198 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

CHICK COREA ELEKTRIC BAND To The Stars (2004 US 17-track CD of music composed as a soundtrack to L. Ron Hubbards dystopian science-fiction novel. The digipak is nicely AUTOGRAPHED by Chick in black marker pen with picture sleeve story booklet and deletion drill hole mark SCD90432)

Customer Reviews

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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Captain Chick Corea leads the way!, September 3, 2004

A Kid's Review

This review is from: To the Stars (Dig) (Audio CD)

A beautiful shiny silver sleekly designed package was found in my mail box this morning, CCEB's To the Stars. Drooling in anticipation I tore open the package (which contains a nice colourful booket that has all of the cursory information required to see how Chick envisioned the pieces with his mind's eye) removed the disc and threw it into my PC for a listen.

Similar to some of the other CCEB albums from the past it's thematic (i.e. CCEB's debut from 1986, also inspired by science fiction author L. Ron Hubbard), a movie if you will, where every piece and interlude is tied together as a cohesive story. I could see this being staged as a theatre play. There is a blend of elektric and acoustic throughout. The opening piece immediately grabs your attention and pulls you in for the journey. Without getting too long winded here, let me just say that in my opinion it's a masterpiece and worth every cent. I already know it'll stay in my player for awhile and get many repeat listenings. There isn't a wasted moment to my ears either. It makes most fusion albums seem like disorganized rambling meaningless child's play in comparison, imo. This cd is a visionary well thought out production, tightly wound and Chick's composing and imagination here is top notch. The band plays passionately. Highlights for me include, "Check Blast" (roaring opener), "Johnny's Landing" (Weckl's awesome), "Hound A Heaven" (incredibly HIP opening groove factor on this one), "The Long Passage/Port View 6" (jam packed, many ideas at play, great unison ensemble passages, great little solo from Chick that starts shortly after the 3 minute mark, the tune then expertly ties into an epic close with Port View 6), the FABULOUS "Jocelyn the Commander" (at 2:37, Frank Gambale plays a haunting distorted solo in this one that suits the mood of the piece BEAUTIFULLY, just an amazing piece [perhaps the best track?] and I love how it ends!!!!) and the stellar album closing 2 part "Captain Jocelyn", especially the 2nd part(beautiful). I love those Port Views too, they are integral parts of the experience! EVERYONE should own a copy of this cd! It's really good!

10 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars They're making music., March 4, 2005

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Kelvin (San Francisco, California USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: To the Stars (Dig) (Audio CD)

There is such a high degree of complexity in the music of this CD that I am amazed that these gentleman pull it off with such ease. These "Cats" jam. And jam hard. This CD opens up full throttle with the intent of saying "we came to play". Then we are taken on a musical journey thru various chapters of a story being told to us. The songs/joints/stories all seem to blend nicely into a seamless tale. I gather that these musicians are having a sense of pure joy performing this music. I really appreciate the virtuosity of their musical performances. Looking forward to seeing this music performed live. As with most things of life, I guess it is either you like it or you don't like it. I like it. I would say listen to it a couple of times before passing judgement on it. Power to all those that create.

6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing CD, December 1, 2005

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Sameer Kazerooni (Bahrain) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: To the Stars (Dig) (Audio CD)

I am shocked at the negative reviews given by most people who reviewed this CD. Each CD done by this band was different from the other. This is exactly what makes chick corea a genuis. He is always trying to challenge himself and the musicians around him. The music and technique on the CD is breathtaking and complex and it requires listeners to be on the same wavelength with these incredible musicians. The tunes are well written and performed. Chick, you are the greatest.

From a real fan.