These richly orchestrated piano and synthesizer compositions on Sedona Suite by Tom Barabas reflect the singular beauty of the majestic red cliffs of Sedona, Arizona. Barabas' evocative melodies and rich harmonies combine ... more »with his articulate performance to satisfy both the intellect and the spirit. Sedona Suite also includes the talents of Dean Evenson on flute, Vince Cooper on guitar and Dave Blackburn on keyboards and percussion.« less
These richly orchestrated piano and synthesizer compositions on Sedona Suite by Tom Barabas reflect the singular beauty of the majestic red cliffs of Sedona, Arizona. Barabas' evocative melodies and rich harmonies combine with his articulate performance to satisfy both the intellect and the spirit. Sedona Suite also includes the talents of Dean Evenson on flute, Vince Cooper on guitar and Dave Blackburn on keyboards and percussion.
Diane W. from FAIRVIEW, OR Reviewed on 5/12/2007...
Nice, nice, mellow music.
CD Reviews
My all time favorite
02/15/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Of all the new age music out there today, this is by far, my very favorite. I have had this cd for over 10 years and I never get tired of listening to it. Tom Barabas is a genius at the keyboard and every selection he plays, goes right to my soul. If you have never listened to any of his music, this is a wonderful one to start with , but do not stop there, try them all, you will soon become a dedicated fan I can promise you....you will not be disappointed!"
FRIENDS HEAR IT ONCE AND THEY WHAT A COPY
06/18/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I WORK IN AN INTENSIVE CARE UNIT WHICH PLAYS MUSICS FOR THEIR PTS, SEDONA SUITE IS ONE OF THE MOST SOOTHING OF ALL THE MUSICS WE PLAY. BLOOD PRESSURES & HEART RATES NORMALIZE, LESS PAIN MEDS ARE REQUIRED, PLUS THE STRESSED OUT STAFF MIGRATES TO THE ROOM IT IS PLAYING"
Old Standards Never Die
Marc Ruby? | Warren, MI USA | 10/29/2004
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I'm going to join the group that has had this album around for a long time. It was one of the first tapes I kept in the car as regular background music, and I've probably listened to it so much that I have it memorized. The CD version is in my library, and it still gets dragged out with regularity. Obviously, I like it.
Barabas uses fairly conservative classical music styling in presenting his music, often playing over orchestration. There are occasional similarities to Liszt, and a definite debt to all romantic pianists. Structured, entirely likable, but with nary a hard edge in sight. Barabas is a talented musician, and it shows in his technique more than anywhere else, where he refuses to fall into any typical, new age pattern.
The one flaw is that the music is a bit over-orchestrated and high flown. This are things that only become apparent on repeated, focused listening, and shouldn't interfere in the least with your enjoyment unless you are a purist. I'm not, and think there should be at least one Barabas album in every collection. Sedona Suite would be a good choice.
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Both stimulating and relaxing ... all at the same time!
Barbara A. Castleman | Salem, OR United States | 06/12/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Sedona Suite is one of my favorite works. Part of it gives you tingles of lovely excitement while the rest is soft & sexy. (Makes you long to be in the arms of your mate!) Very special music. Barbara K., Woman To Woman Journal Sand Hill Cottage, Maui"
"This is, without doubt, the most beautiful collection of music ever. I fell in love with this CD the first time I heard it played in a New Age book store, and my feelings have never waivered. Each piece is different, yet they all fit together brilliantly. I have listened to most of Tom Barabas' other CDs, but this outstrips them all. If I was in a coma, I think this is the music that would bring me out again. If you don't buy any other CD in your life, it doesn't matter, as long as you have this one."