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Contemporary Instrumentalist/Composer Ann Sweeten blends her classical roots with both jazz and musical theatre influences, "pianist perfection" (Linear Reflections).
Genre:
New Age: Neo-Classical
Release Date:
2002
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Ann Sweeten
Reflections
New Age: Contemporary Instrumental
Ann Sweeten
Passage
New Age: Meditation
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Prism
New Age: Neo-Classical
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Christmas Presence
Classical: Piano solo
Ann Sweeten
A Place in the Sun
New Age: Contemporary Instrumental
Sapphire Days
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Record Label: Orange Band Records
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SAPPHIRE DAYS CHARTS #3 IN RADIO!
SAPPHIRE DAYS NOMINATED FOR BEST NEO-CLASSICAL ALBUM AND BEST COVER ART - NAR LIFESTYLE MUSIC AWARDS 2004
ANN SWEETEN NOMINATED FOR BEST
NEW AGE/WORLD SONG - JPF MUSIC AWARDS 2004
Ann Sweeten - Biography
Internationally renowned Pianist/Composer
Genre: Contemporary Instrumentalist
Contemporary Classical Pianist/Composer, Ann Sweeten has crafted a signature sound over the course of 7 albums and two Italian compilations. Often placed in the New Age genre, her style is decidedly unique. Sweeten's music has aired and been reviewed across the world to wide critical acclaim. "Sapphire Days" hit #3 on the New Age Reporter airplay chart making it one of the most played albums of modern instrumental music in North America; her music also airs in eleven different countries. "Reflections" also charted #3 in Radio in 2002 and remained on the charts for 10 months running with an earlier album, "Passage" joining it. Sweeten blends heady technique with heartfelt passion and colors her melodies with synthesized orchestration resulting in a profoundly moving listening experience. Ann Sweeten is quickly becoming one of the most popular new pianists around.
Ann Sweeten is a Voting Member of The Recording Academy, an Ascap Popular Awards Recipient for 2002 - 2008 and was Sixth Place Finalist for Best New Age/World Song (Orange Band, "Passage") in the JPF Music Awards 2004 JPF received 140,000 song submissions and 10,000 albums from 45 states and 40 countries. Here's what the media is saying.....
"Ann Sweeten is an extremely talented woman in the music industry. Not just a musician, but a composer, arranger and producer, Ann is a pianist whose abilities are unrivalled. Technical composition, only to be expected from a background in classical, is blended with originality and passion, delivering pianist perfection." Linear Reflections
"If you haven't heard Ann Sweeten's music before, you are in for a treat because of her beautiful melodies and command of the grand piano." Jazz News
"Outstanding album!" Boston Post-Gazette
"Very much on the beam new age piano work, this set is well-textured and engrossing throughout, making Sweeten a sure bet to be one of those left-field sensations everyone thinks came out of nowhere. A winning adult music bet." Midwest Record Recap
"Ann Sweeten's Sapphire Days is quite simply one of the most graceful and quietly soothing albums I've heard. Very highly recommended!" Solo Piano Publications
"If you're inclined to just kick back and take in some beautiful and relaxing keyboard compositions, Ms. Sweeten's CD is one of the best piano albums we've heard. You can very clearly hear that she's been classically trained, but her playing style is relaxed enough to convey freedom from convention. You can't call this music 'Jazz', nor can you pigeonhole it as 'New Age'...because it's purely/simply 'Ann'. Highly Recommended! Improvisation Nation
She has six discs available: Reflections, Passage, Prism Christmas Presence, Sapphire Days and now,
A Place in the Sun.
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Sinfully Beautiful !!!!!
author: Adele
The most beautiful music that I've ever heard !! I play it over & over & over again. Can't get enough of it !!
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author: Kathy
Beautiful music. I play this album and Ann Sweeten's Reflection album for my baby grand daughter. It really helps her sleep well.
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Graceful and intimate
author: Kathy Parsons
Ann Sweeten’s “Sapphire Days” is quite simply one of the most graceful and quietly soothing albums I’ve heard. “Soothing” often implies ear candy, but that is definitely not the case here. A classically-trained pianist, Sweeten’s themes of nature and saving the environment and animals come from the heart, expressed gently but fervently. The pieces sound deceptively simple, but each is a perfect little gem. The pace and overall feeling of the album is consistent enough to sustain a mood or meditation, but treat yourself to listening to this music carefully and then let it carry you away to a peaceful, tranquil place - a “sapphire day!” All thirteen tracks are original, played on a Steinway grand piano, and Sweeten adds some synth washes for color and ambiance which are never obtrusive or distracting.
I really like this whole album, but a few of the pieces are exceptional. “Walking With the WInd” opens the CD with a wistful, dreamy piece that is both leisurely and passionate. The title song is optimistic and graceful with an absolutely gorgeous melody. “Smoke” is a little moodier, and describes wispy swirls of smoke as they rise and float away as well as the surges of smokey billows - very effective! “In the Shadows” is also a bit darker than the other songs, but is so evocative - this is my favorite of the collection. It is very introspective and bittersweet - I love it!
“Sapphire Days” is Ann Sweeten’s fifth album to date, but it is the first that I have heard. I’m really looking forward to getting better acquainted with this artist! Very highly recommended!
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Beautiful beautiful music!
author: Sheri Martin
After hearing Ann Sweeten's Sapphire Days, I wanted to call her and thank her for her beautiful music. From the moment I put it on, I could do nothing but sit down and listen. What wonderful moments, to take time to enjoy something so beautiful in my rushed overly busy life. Thank you Ann!
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