Forever More: The Greatest Hits of John Tesh

John Tesh

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 22, 2000)
• Original Release Date: August 22, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Decca U.S.
• ASIN: B00004WJGG
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #56,951 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

No one is soon likely to persuade you to change your religion, and if your belief system won't allow you to view the music of John Tesh without a skeptical or derisive eye, then Forever More, Tesh's second compilation project (Monterey Nights being the first), will probably do nothing to alter your view. For the converted, though, this 13-track collection is a pleasant, wide-ranging sampler of the pianist-composer's varied output between 1989 and 1998. The package offers no new tracks or revelatory elements, and fans could argue with some of the selections. Grand Passion, a fine album of solo piano originals, perhaps could have been represented here by a stronger selection than its title track, and were two songs featuring vocalist James Ingram needed? Yet Tesh's fundamental skill is apparent: the capacity to pen accessible, heart-touching melodies and perform them with conviction, spirit, and sincerity. While tailored more for Tesh's easy-listening fans, the highlights of Forever More are found in its dynamic opening trio of selections, two of which ("Barcelona," "Concetta") come from Live at Red Rocks. Here's hoping that the commanding bravura that guided Tesh's earlier work will find its way into the studio for future projects. --Terry Wood

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great introduction and retrospective of John Tesh's works, September 8, 2001

By	Neal C. Reynolds (Indianapolis, Indiana) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Sure, I fully realize that John Tesh is one of the most bashed and trashed figures in the current music scene. He's a showman, maybe more showman than musician though that's arguable. But the bottom line is that I like the sound on this CD escept for the two songs by James Ingram. I respect those who have no use for Tesh--musicologiests, you might want to stay away from this. But those who enjoy Yanni and the Boston Pops orchestra should find much to favor here. So hold on while I tell you what I liked and why.

GARDEN CITY--The quiet, tentative intro and the ruthmic beat of the development, the build up on intensity as he plays around with the one key phrase. It's this kind of repetition of one phrase that separates those who like this style from those who don't.

BARCELONA--A musical portrait of the spanish city including the flavor of the well known bull ring. (I hate the idea of bullfighting, but it is part of the scene of that city.)

CONCETTA--A strident piece with modern dissonant moments and great stringed accompaniment.

ONE WORLD--Do I spot allusions to X-FILES?

BECAUSE YOU LOVED ME--Diane Warren's song popularized by Celine Dion, and from the movie UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL given full treatment here--a natural for the former Entertainment Tonight co-host.

GRAND PASSION--Piano and Viola blend

BASTILLE DAY--a quiet, rather soulful tribute

SPANISH STEPS--A danceable (almost) number here with jazzy overtones.

ONE MORE NIGHT--Warren Hill on alto sax and Tesh do their thing with this Phil Collins hit.

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best antidepressant! Love the feeling ....wow!, August 31, 2001

By	Dolores E. Keiper (Downingtown, PA. USA) - See all my reviews

A great combination of exilerating music to uplift anyone!
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars GREAT songwriter, January 3, 2003

By	"superconducter" (an undisclosed location) - See all my reviews

I am a fan of Rush and the B-52's and I like John Tesh. Some of the slow songs are dull, but Barcalona and all his fast songs ROCK. Not many reviews here. and one is from a loon. People are missing out! Remember, critics hate quality. They hate RUSH...enough said.