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Tosun Debut Renews the Spirit

George A. Gesner | New York, NY United States | 07/31/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The inherent beauty of music is that it can touch us on several levels. However in our fast-paced, instant-gratification, and "never scratch the surface" world, we are often afraid to dive deep and let the music swallow us whole. Sylvia Tosun takes that bold leap on her debut album, as she guides us through the celestial spheres of our brains, the romantic depths of our hearts, and then finally taps into our primal pulse where passion rules. With her angelic voice, Tosun takes you close to the sun to feel its warmth and radiance. Once you are under her spell, she takes you even closer where you virtually feel the heat of the flames before she brings you back to the cool water. As a writer, Tosun's innate sense of melody and rhythms pervade this album. As a performer, her dramatic persona and vibrant voice will have you flying through a flurry of emotions. When you add in the expert and symbiotic production of Harold Stephan of Amelia's Dream; the sympathetic cast of world-class musicians; and the talented and insightful co-writers from October Project, you end up with six beautiful, well-crafted songs that will renew your spirit and force you to reexamine your everyday life."

Slick production, great music, epic

George A. Gesner | 09/04/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If I were a teacher, I'd have my students write a movie to this soundtrack. One minute you feel as if your careening across the desert, the next minute you're in France, and the next a late night gypsy rave. Not that the words have anything to do with this. Its the vibe the music presents. The words are images unto themselves, holding up vivid fantasy in audio stereoviews to your mind's eye. Nice. tight. professional. Anyone who is interested by the spectrum and risk music can take in general, will love this."