A Thousand Summers

Tim Janis

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 11, 2002)
• Original Release Date: 2002
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Tim Janis Ensemble
• ASIN: B000066RKS
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #140,850 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Track Listings

1. Morro Bay

2. A Thousand Summers

3. For Only A Moment

4. Cape Ann

5. Star Island (piano reprise)

6. Oak Bluffs

7. Grand Lake

8. September (piano reprise)

9. Alton Bay

10. Once In Time

11. Wildwood Crest

12. Ocean Isle

13. For You Alone (piano reprise)

14. Lighthouse Point

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

The world captured in the neoclassical mini-epics of pianist-composer Tim Janis is an idyllic place bursting with chest-swelling grandeur: breathtaking coastlines, luminous sunsets, endless amber waves of grain. Janis, performing on piano and synthesizer, expresses his vision by writing lushly orchestrated, soundtracklike works that he liberally adorns with swelling strings, yearning pennywhistle, emotive cymbal splashes, and heart-tugging crescendos--each brief piece charting a path to a happily-ever-after destination. The approach may be over-the-top for some listeners, but for others, it is an uplifting elixir of audio splendor. For Janis, that's the point. He is enthused by music's therapeutic potential and refers to his recordings and concerts as "music with a mission." So yes, at times Janis is a little guilty of overreaching in his pursuit of one shining moment after another. But the 35-year-old Maine resident, who operates his own independent label and in 2001 topped classical sales charts with his charitable Music of Hope, can also stir deeper emotions on a John Williams-like scale. Notable selections here include "Cape Ann," "Alton Bay," "Grand Lake," Ocean Isle," and a reflective piano interlude, "Star Island." The disc also has a hidden 15th track. --Terry Wood

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sooo Beautiful!!!, July 10, 2002

By	Beth Inisen (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews

I Love "A Thousand Summers." It's gorgeous, it's lush...it's really the most beautiful music I have ever heard. Tim Janis writes the soundtrack for life. I have some of his other CDs and this one is quickly becoming my favorite!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tim's Most Beautiful Compositions, July 29, 2002

By	rhymesayer "a1f2r3c" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This is probably Tim Janis's best work. The melodies are simply breathtaking. Tim usually comes up outstanding themes for his songs and this cd proves once again how great he really is. I dont know of a single composer who can come up with such memorable songs. Bravo!!!

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Thousand Cheers, June 16, 2002

By	elizabeth robison "zz4640" (Tucson, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

Tim Janis has more than surpassed himself in his new album. His compositions are stirring,moving and guaranteed to put you in a mellow,relaxed state of inner serenity. A Thousand Summers is aptly named as it evokes memories of summers past;feelings of today's summer,and dreams of future summers where the unknown will become the known. Just when you think you have heard the greatest track,you suddenly hear another one equally as great. The entire disc is completely listenable. He plays upon his fondness for celtic music by incorporating the flute and pennywhistle in several compositions. The violin accompaniments are near ethereal.Three tracks have a marvelous piano reprise.This album will only rouse your feelings of peace and harmony. Each time I play it I find I like it better than the last playing. I highly recommend it!