Too Close To The Sun

Sylvia Tosun

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 19, 2001)
• Original Release Date: June 27, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sea to Sun Records
• ASIN: B00005CDRA
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #339,655 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Runaway

2. Blue Sky

3. Too Close to the Sun

4. All This Time

5. Sleepless Dark Water

6. Nothing More Than This

Editorial Reviews

Green Man Review, March 2001

"Hypnotic, dazzling and compelling, a voice like a sultry angel, smoky and enchanting."

New York Resident, October 2000

"Tosun's gorgeous voice glides from whispery vunlerability to full-throated intensity as the interpretive moment demands."

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tosun Debut Renews the Spirit, July 30, 2001

By	George A. Gesner "gag_orders" (New York, NY United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The inherent beauty of music is that it can touch us on several levels. However in our fast-paced, instant-gratification, and "never scratch the surface" world, we are often afraid to dive deep and let the music swallow us whole. Sylvia Tosun takes that bold leap on her debut album, as she guides us through the celestial spheres of our brains, the romantic depths of our hearts, and then finally taps into our primal pulse where passion rules. With her angelic voice, Tosun takes you close to the sun to feel its warmth and radiance. Once you are under her spell, she takes you even closer where you virtually feel the heat of the flames before she brings you back to the cool water. As a writer, Tosun's innate sense of melody and rhythms pervade this album. As a performer, her dramatic persona and vibrant voice will have you flying through a flurry of emotions. When you add in the expert and symbiotic production of Harold Stephan of Amelia's Dream; the sympathetic cast of world-class musicians; and the talented and insightful co-writers from October Project, you end up with six beautiful, well-crafted songs that will renew your spirit and force you to reexamine your everyday life.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Slick production, great music, epic, September 4, 2003

By A Customer

If I were a teacher, I'd have my students write a movie to this soundtrack. One minute you feel as if your careening across the desert, the next minute you're in France, and the next a late night gypsy rave. Not that the words have anything to do with this. Its the vibe the music presents. The words are images unto themselves, holding up vivid fantasy in audio stereoviews to your mind's eye. Nice. tight. professional.

Anyone who is interested by the spectrum and risk music can take in general, will love this.

5.0 out of 5 stars Soothing, Relaxing, Under-rated..., March 29, 2009

By	The Succelerator "succelerator" (Chicagoland, USA) - See all my reviews

I first discovered Sylvia Tosun when I just had to delve into the liner notes of Trans-Siberian Orchestra's Beethoven's Last Night, to find out who that amazing voice was on the very last track. I just can't figure out why she hasn't been picked up by one of the big name lables.

At first, I was disappointed by the number of songs on this disk -- it ended way too soon. (There are only 6 tracks, which probably also accounts for the lower price.) The selection is a wonderful sampling of her vocal range and variety, showcasing her talents in a variety of original songs. The lyrics are as compelling as the melodies and rhythms, and the samples on the directory listing should only wet your appetite for the entire song.

The first song, Runaway, is nothing like any of the old songs of the same name by other artists. The title track will stir memories of the loves that made you feel that way, too. The last song ends rather abruptly, and very profoundly, if you're paying attention to the words.

I'm so glad that Jump In has finally come out, and love it as much as this one. Four of the tracks from this disk are repeated on the new album, with two versions of Sleepless. Nevertheless, I am still very glad to have both, and I'm sure you will be, too.