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Billy Joel: Fantasies & Delusions, Op. 1-10
Billy Joel, Richard Joo
Billy Joel: Fantasies & Delusions, Op. 1-10
Genres: Pop, Rock, Soundtracks, Classical
 
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For nearly a decade now, Billy Joel has devoted himself to writing instrumental classical music. The results heard on Fantasies & Delusions show the "Piano Man" firmly rooted in Romanticism and short, expressive works ...  more »

     
   
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All Artists: Billy Joel, Richard Joo
Title: Billy Joel: Fantasies & Delusions, Op. 1-10
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Total Copies: 1
Label: Sony
Original Release Date: 1/1/2001
Re-Release Date: 10/2/2001
Genres: Pop, Rock, Soundtracks, Classical
Styles: Opera & Classical Vocal, Chamber Music, Historical Periods, Classical (c.1770-1830)
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 696998539723, 400075675729

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For nearly a decade now, Billy Joel has devoted himself to writing instrumental classical music. The results heard on Fantasies & Delusions show the "Piano Man" firmly rooted in Romanticism and short, expressive works that cover a range of moods. There are hints of Schumann and Chopin throughout the 10 solo piano compositions; Joel may wear his influences on his sleeve, but at least he has great influences. Some critics may scoff, but this is a solid debut--not a "classical crossover" attempt filled with infectious pop melodies, but an impressive recording of new piano works played solidly by Richard Joo. As with his pop creations, Joel doesn't strive for the cutting-edge and he certainly doesn't traverse the depths of human emotions (though the 11-minute "Soliloquy, Op.1" sounds a little overwrought). This is still a pleasant classical album that's infinitely listenable (and head and shoulders above recent "classical" works penned by Paul McCartney and other pop stars). --Jason Verlinde

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Lovely piece of wrting played very well
Glenn Soltes | Mississauga, Ontario Canada | 12/31/2006
(4 out of 5 stars)

"For all that say this is a hollow initation of past composers should remember that there has been little groundbreaking compsition for the last 50 years (maybe 100) and what is groundbreaking I can barely stand listening to. It is not Chopin .... it not supposed to be.



Listen for what it is and you will find it lovely piece of wrting played very well."