''Hear the Masses'' is the debut album by

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, (see

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), a self-produced and self-published release consisting of 10 original instrumental compositions ranging from upbeat piano to orchestral ballads. It was recorded between world tours with

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and

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, and Joseph invited most of the Yanni band to contribute. They include Charlie Adams (drums, percussion);

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(fretless bass);

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(vocals), and

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-winning violinist

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. Other guest artists include Larry Preston (guitar), and Terry Brau — featured on numerous Bradley Joseph recordings — playing trumpet, saxophone, and

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. "It's Bisharat's virtuostic violin that immediately attracts the listener's attention in the opening of 'Rose Colored Glasses' ...an upbeat song that has driving, forward momentum", states Music Outfitters. The "Gift" begins as a slow, dour march with vocal expressions by Joseph and Jeanette Clinger, but the tune quickly develops into a "buoyant" piano solo by Joseph. "Friday's Child" is a "dynamic blend of piano and sax". Music from this release has been utilized during

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's "Local on the 8s" segments including "Rose Colored Glasses", and "Friday's Child" which is included in the 2008 compilation CD, '' The Weather Channel Presents: Smooth Jazz II'' Joseph often references the past when he names his songs and his music is frequently reminiscent of his rural Minnesota roots. "Wind Farmer" was inspired by childhood visits to a relative's farm near

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, says Anne Polta of the ''West Central Tribune''.

Track listing

#"Rose Colored Glasses" – 3:24 #"The Gift" – 4:24 #"Friday's Child" – 4:33 #"Wind Farmer" – 3:16 #"Pictures In My Mind" – 2:29 #"Hear The Masses" – 4:44 #"The Bridge" – 7:19 #"Goodbyes" – 3:56 #"Amala-Dayo" – 2:54 #"A Single Step" – 4:40

Credits

–

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, vocal expressions * Charlie Adams –

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s and

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–

violin The violin, sometimes known as a ''fiddle'', is a wooden chordophone (string instrument) in the violin family. Most violins have a hollow wooden body. It is the smallest and thus highest-pitched instrument (soprano) in the family in regular ...

*Terry Brau –

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– vocal expressions *

–

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*Larry Preston –

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Production

*All compositions written, recorded, and produced by

. *Mixed by –

& Dugan McNeill *Mixed at – Psychic Dog Studios *Mastered by – Clearsong *Creative Direction & Promotion – Dan Jensen *Art & Design – Pat Carney Studios, Inc. *Portrait Photography – Ann Marsden *Makeup – Cheryl Nick *Inside Cover Photography – John Pederson

Inscribed quote

"Dedicated to my parents -- 'For always trusting my dreams & beliefs. This album is a reflection of your love'".

References

External links

Official Website
* ''Hear the Masses''at

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