Michael J Harrington | Phoenix, Arizona USA | 03/18/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Michael Jones joins the elite of new-agers that TRULY put melody and feeling into their music, and as a result create GREAT CD's like this one. I have had this CD for 10 years, and I never tire of it. And after seeing what has happened to 'new age' since then, I cringe when I see others take a spotlight away from this man...Anyhow, get it now - you won't regret it. I am a big Lanz, Brickman, Winston and Story fan - you won't be disappointed with the complex and heartfelt melodies from this man!"
Stunning Album
Michael J Harrington | 01/25/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Written at the time when Michael Jones was at his peak, this is an outstanding album. Beautiful melodies make this a glorious listening experience from beginning to end. Particularly beautiful are the album's opening two tracks. Jones seems to play with such a delicate touch that makes it seem deceptively easy. I could swear I could hear rain in the opening bars of "After the Rain".
A pleasure to listen to, this album is surpassed only by his prior album "Amber", which is out of print.
Fans of quality, highly original piano music will surely not be disappointed. Narada are moving well away from this type of music, so buy it whilst it's still available!
Highly recommended."
Sensative and Relaxing Piano
Lawrence Ryan | Kansas City, Missouri United States | 06/25/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I consider myself a Music Lover and a firstly a Classic Rock fan, But like many loyal fans of Quality music, I am drawn into the Quiet many times in my life....desiring solice and Peace. I am not sure if Michael Jones had that in mind when writing music for Piano, But this is what I take away from each listen. His songs are Epic with No Loose meanings wandering around in your head when listening.....Simple But very smart! New Age music is considered something to meditate with.....I feel differently......I think this is something you can Meditate ON! I own Most of Jones' cd's with the exception of two. I consider myself a Michael Jones fan Before George Winston or David Lanz. Both of whom I dearly respect. But Jones appeals to what is right for me in Piano Music. If your searching for what is right for you....give Michael Jones a try starting with "After the Rain"....then go on to "Seascapes" and "Pianoscapes"."
Subtle sophistication
Lawrence Ryan | 04/28/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I just want to second the comment that Michael Jones, among others such as David Lanz and Jim Chappell, are worlds more evocative than artists such as Yanni or Tesh, who unfortunately tend to dominate the perceptions of many when it comes to the genre of "New Age." In short, give "After the Rain" a try. As a first look behind the stereotype, it might open the way to all kinds of comparable great music."
Timeless!
wolfmagik | 01/19/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is a beautiful masterpiece that has been part of my collection since it was put out.......I highly recommend this wonderful CD for anyone's collection!"