Customer Reviews

The Hours Between Night + Day

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I bought this CD based on the strength of the reviews written here, not fully knowing what to expect. Despite the fact that I am a fan and own a copy of Borrasca, a wonderful CD in its own right, I wasn't sure how I would feel about this particular collection. After listening to it only once, I was completely swept away. Unlike the more vibrant and catchy tunes of Borrasca, The Hours Between Day + Night is more mellow, smooth and laced with a very lovely jazz feel that blends seamlessly into a unique sound. With 19 songs, one of which is a Spanish language remake of Marvin Gaye's Mercy, Mercy Me (The Ecology), it is not only one of the longest CDs this listener has come across, but it's well worth the price. Do yourself a favor and add this to your collection. It's well worth it.

I happen to be quite a Liebert aficianado and I think that this album represents the hands-down best work he has ever done in his career. The haunting beauty of his Spanish guitar is here tempered with a charming lightheartedness that was no doubt inspired by the East-Indian locale. Works such as Neon-Ghost Sensei provide just the right touch of the experimental Ottmar that we experience in Opium. Alternately fiery and mellow, but always beautiful, Ottmar's composition and playing here display their strongest synergy. I HIGHLY recommend it, if you buy just one instrumental album in your life, you're reading its review.

Of all the music Ottmar has produced over the past 10 years, this is his finest. The musical and emotional depth of this work is remarkable. Upon the first listening I found myself becoming more and more engaged as I was being drawn through this musical journey "...between night & day." It's even better after repeated listenings! I'm still listening 5 years later. -Mark

I am a devoted Ottmar Liebert fan, and have purchased all of his disks. While I savor most,this (I believe his first) remains my favorite.

It is elegant,and rivetting: Soft, sensual, Latin American inspired acoustical guitar. While it might seem the perfect background music for relaxing with a book and a glass of wine, you will find yourself putting down the book and closing your eyes in order to devote your full concentration to appreciating this work.

An exceptional, sparkling CD just perfect for chillin' at the beach house or relaxin' by the fireplace as you unwind and contemplate the beauty of nature. Passionate and hypnotic beyond belief, the music really speaks to the soul and soothes the savage breast. Highly recommended! --MMR

This is flamenco at it's best! Liebert hypnotizes you with the upbeat and sometimes haunting sounds of the flamenco style of the guitar! The music touches you and makes you recollect memories of the past. I love it! You will too! Buy from amazon, this cd is somewhat hard to find, and if you do find it, it will be expensive. amazon has a good price. dont make the same mistake i did. Other than that, this goes down as a platinum album in my books. Great!

This is the one I need. If I'm troubled or tense or wake in the night, Bombay, Morning Arrival in Goa are here, and everything's ok. And "Havana Club" is the highest high... This is the album!!

This was the first cd by Ottmar that I purchased 3 yrs ago & I fell in love with this music! Since then, I have played it every night as I put my kids to bed --they would fall asleep listening to this beautiful calming music and I would have a wonderful evening just listening to it. We recently moved and it was temporarily "lost" but we found it again.

this one has his own stamp on it it doesn't sound like anyone els

OMG it couldn't be better. The music is relaxing and seductive at the same time. It is the type of music you can play during a perfect romantic dinner, or the one that you can play while you are working and not get distracted. The guitars are just awesome.