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I have to have this cd!!! I heard a clip of op 139 on NPR one morning and almost cried. Absolutly gorgeous (and more importantly, honest and emotional). I don't even know what the rest of the 2 cds is going to be like, and honestly, that doesnt matter. I will have that song!! Thank you for the beautiful music. Jordan Muller, OR
"I immediately found my favorite pieces which created that magic space of resonance in me and was quite shaking to join you into a world I could not foretell in the beginning and which created images of hundreds of new perspectives." Elizabeth Marton, film maker, Sweden ("Ich war Sabina Spielrein")
"Vienna, Austria has seen its fair share of the world's greatest composers. Now add Thomas Barth to that list. Calling his music "audible energy", Thomas composes and performs piano compositions that recall the Renaissance period. His songs are beautiful and indeed have a lot of amazing energy to them. But somehow they're still relaxing and gorgeous. Take in a deep breath and enjoy "Beyond Black & White". - J-Sin, editor's pick, www.smother.net.
"Eine außergewöhnliche Produktion, deren Anschaffung außergewöhnlich empfehlenswert ist." Thomas Feist, www.crossover-agm.de
Thomas Barth - BEYOND BLACK & WHITE: This Austrian keyboardist has put together some very calm/collected compositions for listeners who want to feel the "heart" of a chord (or a series of them). It isn't "jazz", per se, nor can it be lumped in the (dreaded) "New Age" category... it's pure emotion... laid back most of th' time, as on the opener, "Father To Son", or with "spooky" intros, as on "Where I Come From". The word that comes to mind when listening through Thomas' solos is "new"... not new in the sense of "never been done before"; rather, it's new because it's "his take" on what's around him, and his talent is clearly in communicating to the listener exactly what his feeling is. I found this a very pleasant listen.. it gets a HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for all those who like something in between jazz & new age that isn't cliché-laden. Rotcod Zzaj, Improvijazzation
"Beyond Black and White is a great CD." David Oldham, WQFS
"We have added Beyond Black and White to our new releases shelf." Scott Stevens, CFRC
"Beyond Black and White has a very clear and pronounced grand piano style." Flyingman Mark Caldwell, WAWL
"We seem to be getting a good reaction from featuring it on our overhead play system. I think it has pretty good potential for sales." Downtown Records, Harrisonburg, VA
Wonderful sound and wonderful energy! Really good piano music!" Five Seasons, Ocean Springs, MS
"Each piece has a haunting and emotional vibe to it, as Barth performs the songs as if the piano was an extension of his body." (Pete Pardo, seaoftranquility.org, Music for the New Intellectual)
"Today
I received the copy of your newest album BEYOND BLACK & WHITE
you so kindly sent me. Thank you so much! I will add it to the
station library for sharing your music with my listeners from now
on."
"Your music is confident. That is what sets it apart from all the others. It is confident, it is strong. You know where you are going, your songs are deliberate. As I was trying to say in the interview, you don't just play the piano, you PLAY the piano. You are playing the whole instrument." "Yes, I did notice about the CD- and again: I hear tons and tons and tons of instrumental piano music: The way you play and the sound, just everything about this CD is totally different from any performer out there right now. I don't know how to explain it, I don't. But it just totally, overall. The whole presence of your sound is different. Maybe it's just a quality step above all of that. I don't know -but I was immediately drawn to this CD just because it was like this. Your playing, your compositions - everything was different." "The sound and the dynamics of the piano are so pure. I get so many Acoustic Piano Solo CDs that I play on my show, but none of them have the recording quality that this CD has. It is amazing, the difference is truly black and white." "What I like the best, especially in the last song that we heard: It is so dynamic. And then you have very quiet parts that are just perfect. There is no sound of a pedal, because that's what you hear a lot in poorly recorded acoustic piano: The sound of a pedal." "What you have mentioned about music being a sacred language: My thought was that it takes a special person like you to translate that language. And that's what you do. Because you bring it to us, a place where people understand it." Mary Bartlein, host/ producer of Instrumental Saturdays, WMSE (all quotes refering to "Beyond Black and White") "You
have such presence as a performer- it was as if watching you go
within while expanding outwardly at the same time. It is the mark of
true native talent and cultivated skill to be able to do that- and
so beautifully.Thomas, the magic you bring to your playing resonates
so beautifully with all who have the privilege of listening." "Thank
you so much for the CDs. I listened to them on my journey upstate:
your music is exquisite." "Your
CDs are really amazing!" "The
CDs arrived and they're perfect - just the type of music I find not
only calming and relaxing, but also conducive to meditation, thought
creation etc. You really are a talented composer. Thank you very
much!" "You
are quite a diverse artist. Your music is very inspiring and I'm
excited to see what the future holds." Aloha
E' Thomas, I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Beyond Black & White. While you
played, I quietly read a book, and went to bed listening to your
soothing music. You have known about the research studies made with
children with Attention Deficit Disorder (learning disabilities) who
listen to Mozart's music to help calm them down. Well your music has
that same miracle effect. Mahalo nui loa, from the bottom of my
heart! "Barth's success is our gain!"
"Your concert was sensational because you are sensational! I
am sure all that listened were under a magnificent Shamanic Trance
of joy...I am so..o...o happy for you and all those that you
touch.....Keep up the great work. You are blessed." "Thank
you for the gift of the inner peace your music has bestowed upon
me." "May
the ethics of Barthland someday help to form a credo for a better
world.Thanks for the wonderous website; look forward to hearing the
CD." A sound and philosophy that transcends cultural bareers in
favor of global synergy and solidarity. I enjoyed listening to it!"
"Music is a true, innate, gentle pulse of our
culture. Through your magic, one senses the heart that produces the
pulse. Keep your inspiration coming to this earthly plane. We need
your music!" "Thanks again for the music. We will be better
radio because of it." Your CD, I'm happy to announce, has been very
well received by the listeners. Well, you are a superb musician and
your CD for those fans of good music is a gift."
"This is indeed a great record. I can recommend
this album to everybody." Still enjoying your CD...FABULOUS!!! Touches my
heart at each listening. I am crazy for it!!! Indeed if music is a
reflection of one's self than you must be made inside of the most
soulful patterns!! "Dear Thomas Barth, your CD is excellent. We
can all not express our thanks in words for your heroic efforts. You
are a true professional, Thomas. We hope that you enjoyed the
experience as we all did on that beautiful evening. I will never
forget it. Looking forward to more musical deliverance. Thank you so
much for sharing your talents. " "Thanks to you and Ms. Fahl for another wonderful evening, it`s always a pleasure to forget life for a little while." (Fan mail after a Mary Fahl concert) "Thomas Barth komponierte und dirigierte eine erlesene
Mischung aus Jazz, folkloristischen Klängen mit Elementen der
Minimal Music, der ich mich bereitwillig auch stundenlang hingeben
würde." I believe that the master piano builder Fazioli has built his
instruments for musicians of this caliber and maturity and I am
hungry for more music coming from Thomas Barth. "Beyond Black and White" is simply stunning. I will play it
tonight in the "Jazz Night". A wonderful effort and one of the best
recordings I have recently heard . It comes rightat you and is
touching in the best sense of the word. Congratulations! "Deine
Doppel CD Beyond Black & White, ich werd sie heute in der
Jazznacht spielen - ist ein Wahnsinn, eine reife Leistung ,eine der
wunderbarsten Aufnahmen, die ich in letzter Zeit gehört habe. habe
sie mir jetzt noch einmal genau durchgehört - 'das' springt direkt
rüber, ist ergreifend im besten sinn des Wortes. Gratuliere !"
...Jazz of another kind..." "...noted and accomplished pianist and composer..." "The whole album is like a perl among all jazz
releases worldwide and should get a GRAMMY..."
"I've listened to the CD, it's KILLER." "As expected you are on the path lined with great things of
your doing. Greatness begets greatness. So nice to share part of the
trip with you." "Godspeed on your recordings - may the Spirit speak through
you." "If more people were like you, the world would certainly be
different!" "You have a new fan for life. You may put me on your list to
buy any and every release you ever put out." The reason you are succeeding is that you are talented and
your music has emotion and depth. "Seven Worlds covers the full spectrum of emotions. I can be
in the worst mood, put the CD in and it lifts my thoughts."
"The superlatives are plenty when one listens to this
beautiful music. Splendid! This is a first class effort which should
in all aspects be a winner." "One of the best groups I've heard in a long
time." "Bountiful, rich emotions." "Thomas Barth has achieved a transcendence that
is rare in new music. His music touches both the past and the
future, staying true to his core roots of forging new roads on the
frontier of sound."
"Your music is really cool! I especially like
the "I Wish" track on 7 worlds... it got me grooving all over
kitchen and living room! Keep at it!" "I have listen quite a lot for your CD by now.
I must say I think it has some very nice tunes. As I'm a great fan
of Mike Stern I like these tunes best. Thank you for groovy music."
"Thank you for your CD 7 worlds, it's very
nice, especially for playing on the radio. If you start to tour with
your dream band, let me know." Thanks to you and Ms. Fahl for another wonderful evening,
it`s always a pleasure to forget life for a little while.
"I just had the pleasure of listening to
"Father to Son" and "Sleeping Beauty" on your website downloads.
They are lovely. Just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed
them." "The CD is terrific. I would listen to it all
the time if I had not lent it to my next door neighbor, the jazz
musician, and he has not returned it himself." "Great record! Great playing, very emotional."
"Such wonderful compositions. I feel happy when
I hear it. I feel the deep meaning and the
message." It is always heartening to cross paths with others of a
similar mindset. I had a chance to visit your website and your
writings are as beautiful as your music. "There is so much going on in this CD, I
thoroughly enjoy every minute of it." "The music has a way of transforming one's
mood. It elevates my spirits." "Seven Worlds is a very moving and well thought
out musical piece." "I will pray for his success to continue, and I
am certain that it will. The soul speaks through the mind. And the
heart over-hears." "My roommie has tried to nab my CD for his
listening pleasure many times!" "The music on your CD has a nice "swinging"
quality to it that I don't find in most of the other "electronic"
jazz that I listen to."
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