Search - Richard Carr :: Fogland

A Sunset on the Beach to Hear . . .

07/10/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This album, Fogland, by Richard Carr is as good as a Sunset on the Beach with water lapping, nature sounds. This album takes every listener on a journey through a mystical image that Carr captivates in a mysterious way. His New Age music is one of a kind and a must have. Every day I listen to this album and every song gives me joy after and while I am listening to it. Recommending this album by me is just no recommendation. It is a must have album. It is number one on the New Age charts in my heart. Thank-you Richard for your beautiful music and for giving me much peace in my life. -Rob"

Music that Touches the Heart

Kim Fulton | Denver, CO USA | 08/13/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The music from this album, shows what a talented artist Richard Carr is. His music finds a way into your heart and carries you off on a romantic and sweet journey of the mind. Each song on this album is deeply moving and seems to be able to affect the senses. My favorite piece off this album is Rocky Mountain Peace. With his amazing ability, Richard Carr managed to capture and put to music, the serene feeling of being in the Rocky Mountains. I cant wait for his next release"

From Solo Piano Publications

Kathy Parsons | Florence, OR United States | 07/10/2000

(4 out of 5 stars)

""Fogland" is a series of solo piano impressions of areas all over the country from the California coast and mountains, to the prairies and southwest, and on to Richard Carr's home in New Orleans. Carr is widely known for his evocative piano improvisations which are recorded without edits. Not surprisingly, since I live in the SF Bay Area and know a lot about fog, I especially like the title song and "Fogland Revisited", which closes the CD. Cool, mysterious, and gray, these two pieces really capture the feeling of the rolling mists along the coastline. "Revisited" seems to be more about being caught within the fog - a little fear creeps in as we loose our sense of direction and the fog settles in more densely. Deep fog can be ominous as well as beautiful, and "Revisited" expresses that very well. "Sonoma Coast Sunset" was inspired by one of my favorite places - a long rugged beach with majestic rock formations rising from the surf. Goat Rock Beach is a place I retreat to whenever I need a sense of peace and inspiration, and it sounds like Carr had a similar experience. "Canyon Memories" is also a favorite. Dwelling deep in the bass on the piano, this piece is full of mystery. The left hand holds a deep rhythm pattern as the right hand improvises over it, sometimes in the bass other times soaring to the upper registers. Bold without being showy, this is a fascinating piece. Other tracks include "Lazy Summer Night" (almost a dream-state), "Twilight Snowfall on the Prairie" (you can see light dance and twinkle on the snow as the moon begins to rise), "I Was Lost Until..." (dark and pensive, but not without hope), and "Champagne Improv" (introspective in places, celebratory in others, flowing, and melodic). While not mainstream new age piano, this is an excellent album for those who like their piano music more complex and cerebral. It isn't that accessible at first, but this album really grows on you as you discover what Carr is saying with his very personal music and style. It will take some time, but it's worth the effort!"