Dedication to his craft is what I hear. the sound is a true effort.  It is a true honor to have this CD in my collection
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John Steiner and producer JS Kingfisher offer 11 compositions that shut me up and stop me in my tracks. “Out of the Blue” is, perhaps, a very brave album. In an age where music is too often seen as just another calculated commodity -- a “product” marketed by bean counters and corporations for the purpose of separating consumers from the contents of their wallets -- Steiner provides a touching example of what artists can do when they’re true to their muse. This album is like rain for the thirsty. As the title suggests, it’s a gift out of the blue. 

The work is spacious, beguilingly simple, elegant and fulfilling. Through a broad range of tonal palettes and temperaments, listeners are invited to slow down and really hear what is too often missed in our frazzled, beat up world: Beauty and the simple joy of simply being. 

The production values and engineering compliment the material perfectly (kudos to Ashley Moore and Mike Bemesderfer at Spark Studios), showcasing how Steiner and cellist Anne Lerner-Wright work together like one voice and heart. Highlights include a delightful (and delightfully unexpected) cover of the Lennon / McCartney tune “Julia” (from The Beatles white album).

For me, the only problem with the album is that it ends too soon. I find myself using the “random repeat” button on my CD player to make the album last longer. If you’re burnt out on predictable “new age” sugar water -- but long for its original intent -- “Out of the Blue” may be just what you’re looking for.
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With Romantic and Impressionistic influences, THIS is the perfection of Classical embracing Easy Listening. These elegant, moving and cozy pieces for piano, cello and vocals are the epitome of this genre and unlike the "elevator music" that typically bombards this style, you will be speechless at how beautiful it can be. This is WAY beyond new age; WAY too intelligent to skip past. 
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Modern classical music.  Perfect blend of instruments and voices combined to produce this masterpiece.  John's piano work is spiritually fulfilling.
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