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Kathy Parsons | Florence, OR United States | 05/13/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Bradley Joseph's "One Deep Breath" is a fascinating combination of structured melodic pieces and free-form, ambient compositions that invite the listener to "Pause, take one deep breath, and go beyond your daily life. Music to awaken your mind and spirit, and inspire you to dream." The ten original pieces are played on piano and keyboard, with wordless vocals here and there. The influence of years of touring with Yanni is apparent in the richness of Joseph's sound, but his musical voice is his own. The opening track, "Is This A Dream?" contains chanting voices and a haunting, "dreamy" melody line that floats in and out on piano - a very beautiful and effective piece! "Wildflowers" is a bit more traditional, and is also lovely. The wistful piano brings images of brightly-colored wildflowers gracefully bending in a gentle breeze. I really like "Dance of Life", which is both joyful and pensive - almost anthemic in places. "Inside the Sky" is rhythmic and mysterious at the opening, and then becomes a much more ambient and free-form piano solo that floats among the clouds and mists of the sky until the rhythm re-enters, perhaps symbolizing gentle winds - definitely one of my favorite tracks! "If I Could Fly" is a happy little day-dream full of smiles and "what if's"."One Deep Breath" is breathtaking in its subtle beauty. It floats and meanders for more than ten minutes, bringing in ocean sounds that slide me into a dreamy stupor every time. I started listening to this CD in my CD alarm player in the mornings, and I could not stay awake all the way through this track! Under the circumstances, I think that's a compliment to Joseph's goal for his music to invite the listener to dream. Worked for me every time! In waking moments, this is one of the most soothing pieces of music around. The ocean almost instantly drains me of all stress, and the sounds of the surf within the music in this piece are wonderful. "One Deep Breath" is an exceptionally good CD - especially if you enjoy structure as well as experimentation on one recording. The combinations of styles work really well here, and I highly recommend this album."

It Just Gets Better!!

Kathy Parsons | 02/20/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Every CD I buy of Bradley's music I get goosebumps. One Deep Breath is no exception. I feel as if I just went on a trip to another world. Those of you out there that are wondering about getting his music.....don't wait any longer..you will not be disappointed!"

STUNNING!

Sunny | USA | 06/06/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This album is a soothing work of art and breathtaking in its subtle beauty! All stress just drains out of my body each and every time I listen to it! And Bradley has an elegant and radiant musical voice! I do wish he'd sing more in upcominig albums! I love all the tracks but my personal favorites are ONE DEEP BREATH and WATER VOYAGE."