The piano is always true to me. In times of despair, happiness, and joy, its mood is always my own. -- Bradley Joseph
The object is to transport my listeners to another place, some place sacred and spiritual that will make them glad they took the ride. -- Bradley Joseph

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Bradley Joseph "Far Away on Christmas Day"

http://youtube.com/watch?v=t-a1P6vC6wY

"Far Away on Christmas Day" is an original song composed by Bradley Joseph his album Christmas Around the World. NAV's top 100 radio playlist. "In a thousand different ways, people join together every year to celebrate Christmas with their own unique customs and traditions. Pianist Bradley Joseph has hand-picked songs from around the world and recreated them with his own unique style. Each melody contains history and meaning that has endured for centuries." "A mix of world beat, smooth jazz, soft piano,and a splash of holiday". In a review for Wind and Wire Magazine, Michael Debbage writes, "Author Jules Verne took his characters Around The World In Eighty Days. However, musician Bradley Joseph takes us around the world in one play of this 51-minute long CD. Partially a conceptual project, Joseph presents World Christmas melodies that have endured for centuries making this a unique Christmas project that allows you to enjoy it all year long." Debbage does go on to say that Joseph's stronger arrangements are via the less traditional ventures evident via the exotic Mexican-rooted carol "Riu, Riu Ciu" and the self-penned "Far Away On Christmas Day". "The latter shows influences of the fluid and flowing Bradley Joseph I have come to know and love", states Debbage. The only other self-penned composition is "A Minnesota Snowfall" that reflects a more "naked bare-boned ballad approach".
Track listing
"Quickly on To Bethlehem" (Przybiezeli do Betlejem) Poland
"God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen" England
"Ríu, Ríu Chíu" Mexico
"Sheep Fast Asleep" (Hitsuji wa Nemureri) Japan
"I Am So Glad Each Christmas Eve" (Jeg er glad hver Julekveld) Norway
"Far Away On Christmas Day" USA
"Praise The Lord O My Soul" Russia
"Silent Night" (Stille Nacht) Austria
"Joy To The World" Germany
"He Is Born" (IL est ne) France
"A Minnesota Snowfall" USA
"Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" Germany
Wikipedia contributors, 'Christmas Around the World (Bradley Joseph album)', Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 15 July 2008