Best known as Hollywood's ""Piano Teacher to the Stars"" with film coaching credits that include: Holly Hunter The Piano, Tom Cruise Interview With A Vampire, Sandra Bullock The Net, Scarlett Johansson, Barbara Hershey,... more » Kevin Spacey, Jack Black and more, Margie Balter shows her true passion on this, her emotional debut solo piano CD.« less
Best known as Hollywood's ""Piano Teacher to the Stars"" with film coaching credits that include: Holly Hunter The Piano, Tom Cruise Interview With A Vampire, Sandra Bullock The Net, Scarlett Johansson, Barbara Hershey, Kevin Spacey, Jack Black and more, Margie Balter shows her true passion on this, her emotional debut solo piano CD.
CD Reviews
Not sure how I stumbled on this one.....
JRay | Wisconsin | 09/16/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Hey!! Love this album. I really enjoy piano music playing constantly at my house. This album is very upbeat and relaxing all at the same time. I am enjoying it very much. I am playing it constantly and haven't gotten tired of it yet. I will be looking for an album from her in the future and buying it!!!"
This album is lovely
Dmaraire | Los Angeles | 09/28/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This album filled with contemporary piano music is both whimsical and imaginative. Track number 1, my favorite, entitled The First Baywatch literally transforms me from my bedroom at home to the beach in Santa Monica. It invokes images of a serenely peaceful setting, waves crashing, sun beaming, and then transitions me, up the pier, where bikers and carnival goers alike watch passerby moving leisurely, and enjoy a day near the Ferris wheel.
The artist transitions from traditional piano, into marimba esq percussionary melodies displaying a range of musical talent not easily matched or attempted.
Best enjoyed with a glass of wine and a good friend or three, this album more than suffices as background music for your next dinner party. Eat drink and listen to the sounds of Margie Balter's Music from My Heart..."
My kids love Music From My Heart
L. Berger | Los Angeles, CA | 08/26/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"My two boys, 3 and 5, absolutely love Margie Balter's Music From My Heart. My husband and I used to listen to it all the time but it has now become the property of our sons who ask to listen to it every night before bed (Looks like we'll need to buy another).
Music From My Heart is such a beautiful, soothing, absolutely fantastic CD. Three cheers for Margie Balter!! We can't wait for the next CD.."
Emotional Solo Piano At It's Best
Michael Fraumeni | Los Feliz, CA | 08/16/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I recently purchased a copy of 'Music From My Heart' and was immediately struck by the strength of the songs. From the brooding "Whisper In The Dark," to the playful "Bluesie," to the jazz-influenced "Miles & Mefa," there is something for every listener. It blends so many styles (new age, classical, jazz, & blues) and then adds melodies catchy enough to bridge the gap into the pop world. What amazes me is that Margie is able to include so many influences while still creating an album that is masterfully cohesive. It's a straight through listen every time.
It is rare that an artist is so successful in displaying a unique and significant voice on their debut offering, but that is exactly what Margie Balter has done here."
Beautiful, relaxing and invigorating piano music...
Maura A. Murphy | Los Angeles, CA | 08/14/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
""Music From My Heart" is a beautiful cd of Margie Balter's piano pieces that I love to put on to clear my
head and mellow the atmosphere of the city out. The cd has slow and uptempo pieces, but the feeling from it is all of relaxation and escape. Definately recommend this cd to anyone who loves the sounds of the piano and the places its music takes them."
Track Listings (13) - Disc #1