AN INCREDIBLE ARTIST AND A MUST HAVE!!!!
Jesse V. Coffey | Lexington, Kentucky USA | 01/17/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Patrick Lee Hebert is the hottest artist this year and why some "major label" hasn't snapped this man up is beyond me. This man has serious talent! The melodies are haunting and evoke images in the imagination of lakes at sunset, snowy walks, and holding hands by firelight. The talent of the artist is evident from the first note and his technique is stirring, moving, and reminiscent of such greats as Van Cliburn. This is a CD for making love, meditating, or any thing that springs to mind. Don't miss out on a truly brilliant CD...you'll kick yourself, if you do."
Simply beautiful
LSB | New England | 01/16/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This collection of piano solos is simply wonderful. I put this CD on, and the woes and worries of the hectic day melt away in his paintings of sound. I see a bright future for this talented man, as both a performer and a composer."
From Solo Piano Publications
Kathy Parsons | Florence, OR United States | 01/15/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
""Murmurs", Patrick Lee Hebert's third solo piano album is, for the most part, a quiet and introspective journey through the deepest thoughts and emotions of a maturing artist and poet. Where Hebert's poetry tends to be extremely dark, his musical compositions never seem to hit a point of desperation. There is a lot of searching and yearning, but much of his music is on the gentle, contemplative side, and many of his pieces are dedicated to loved ones. The collection opens with "Another Early Autumn", a prelude to set the mood. The title track has an accompanying poem in the liner notes about a deep, dark dream of lost souls and whispers in the night. "Serenity" was composed for Hebert's wife, Caroline, and is full of grace, peace, and love - a very beautiful piece. "Hazes" is a bit more turbulent. Hebert has written a book of poetry with the same title, and I've read quite a few of the poems, many of which are full of conflicting emotions, pain, and even anger. This piece very accurately represents my interpretation of Hebert's poems with a broad range of feelings. This one and the closing track, "Fantasy in G Minor" are "big" pieces in comparison with the other more tranquil works, offering us a full picture of Hebert's composing and playing range. "Anticipation" is a sweet little song written while waiting for birth of Hebert's son. The melody could easily go into a music box. I also really like "Soul Search", which is very rubato and seems much less structured than most of the other songs. As the title suggests, this is another look inward, putting the search to music - one of my favorites of Hebert's pieces. Patrick Hebert is a young artist who continues to grow and evolve artistically. I really liked "The Poet's Dream", but "Murmurs" is even better. Highly recommended!"
Track Listings (15) - Disc #1