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TWO NEW CD RELEASES!
OCEAN WAVES and FOREST SOUNDS - Digitally mastered CDs containing over one hour of calming sounds of the sea or forest sounds. They create a natural atmosphere designed for deep sleep, meditation, relaxation, the workplace, dinner time, morning coffee, driving, and for other special times in our life.
NEW AGE RETAILER MAGAZINE
Your classical music lovers will enjoy Suites & Sweets from pianist Bradley Joseph, a collection of heartwarming solo piano renditions of wonderful classical pieces by well-known luminaries Debussy, Bach, Mozart, and Beethoven. among others. Both the title and cover art make this an easy sell for Valentine's Day since few can resist the romantic allure of chocolate!
- Bill Binkelman
NEW CD RELEASE!
"Suites & Sweets " - Relaxing classical music on the piano.
White Bear Lake Pianist Delivers “Suite” Release
By Jane Fredericks / Press Publications
No doubt about it, music has been a sweet career for Bradley Joseph. The White Bear Lake pianist has performed for over 500,000 people throughout the world, worked alongside New Age megastar Yanni and ‘80s pop singer Sheena Easton. He’s issued 12 solo CDs and a series of best-selling DVDs. Last month, he released his latest CD, Suites & Sweets.
“Suites are a series of classical movements,” said Joseph.
“Sweets - something gratifying and delightful...it’s kind of a play on words.”
The new CD features compositions by Beethoven, Mozart, Bach and others. I took the best parts and movements out of those classical songs...and made it soft and calm all the way through, said the 44-year-old pianist. Kind of the same thing chocolate does - it gives you a little relief.
He worked with guitarist Dugan McNeill, a former band mate of Yanni in the Twin Cities rock group Chameleon. McNeill told Joseph that Yanni - who had become a New Age performer - was looking for a new piano player. Joseph recorded a demo tape, sent it out and Yanni immediately hired him. Joseph’s first performance with the New Age artist was before 20,000 people in Texas. It was a big jump, said Joseph. You don’t really realize it at the time, but there’s no in between - going from playing nightclubs to arenas.
He toured with Yanni from 1990-1995 (and during a later tour in 2003), playing Madison Square Garden, the Hollywood Bowl and the Live at the Acropolis concert. Eventually, he said, I needed to branch out. After recording one album for Narada Records, Joseph started his own company - Robbins Island Music - in 1998. He credits the internet as a powerful tool for musicians. You have more freedom, can profit more, can put things out faster and can go directly to your fans...it just makes a lot of sense.
Bradley's music now been played on these airlines!
TWO NEW CD RELEASES!
"Classic Christmas" - The true classics performed with solo piano. Go here for more info.
"Music Pets Love: The Holiday Edition " - Christmas songs selected from Bradley's Christmas Around The World, Hymns & Spiritual Songs, and Christmas Classics CDs that have ben re-mastered and remixed with your pets in mind. Go here for more.
"We Gather Together"
(from Bradley's Hymns & Spiritual Songs CD)
will be featured in a American Greetings music gift card the fall of '08.
The Weather Channel Presents: Smooth Jazz II CD
(which features Bradley's song "Fridays Child" from the CD Hear The Masses)
has been on Billboards Contemporary Jazz charts for 25 weeks!
Hymns & Spiritual Songs Piano Book w/ guitar chords - NOW AVAILABLE
88 pages printed in a large 12x9 page size with a coil binding for easy page turning. Includes all the songs from the CD.
Weather Channel CD on
Billboard Charts!
Only nine days since its release,
The Weather Channel Presents: Smooth Jazz II CD
(which features Bradley's song Fridays Child)
charted at #20 on Billboard.
Then it jumped to #9 a week later.
(The Weather Channel has been playing Bradley's song Fridays Child
during the television program "Local On The 8s" throughout the U.S..)
The Journey Continues: Intermediate Piano Book - NOW AVAILABLE
86 pages printed in a large 12x9 page size with a coil binding for easy page turning. Includes all the songs from the CD The Journey Continues. Click here to view
Bradley has started his own blog and will be posting messages and photos on a regular basis. You can access the blog from his homepage, or click below and bookmark.
Midas Records will release a CD titled The Weather Channel Presents Smooth Jazz II on June 10th. It will contain Bradley's song "Fridays Child" (from his CD Hear The Masses) and will be distributed by Universal Music.
Other artists on the CD include: Russ Freeman & The Rippingtons, David Benoit, Spryo Gyra, Joe Sample, Charlie Parker Quartet, Jeff Lorber, and Eric Marienthal.
Hallmarks Of Pride - Bradley was presented the "WPS Foundation Arts and Academics Hallmarks of Pride" award in a ceremony on April 25th. Each year the Foundation honors an individual who demonstrates outstanding achievements in arts or academics.
The Weather Channel has recently been playing "Rose Colored Glasses" and "Fridays Child" from the CD Hear The Masses during the "Local on the 8s" throughout the US. Click below to see a sample.
YouTube/Weather Channel Clip - "Rose Colored Glasses"
Music Dogs Love: While You Are Gone CD soars to #1 on amazon.com!
Music Birds Love: While You Are Gone CD just released.
"Rapture on the Radio" - Recent radio reports show Bradley's CD Rapture, has significant airplay throughout Germany, Thailand, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Interesting Note: The book titled "The Musicians Internet" by Peter Spellman, cited Bradley Joseph as one of the first artists to be discovered and signed to a record contract after being discovered on the World Wide Web. (bradleyjoseph.com launched in 1995)
In 1997 Narada Records was browsing the web for talent and came across Bradley's site, which led to a multi-record contract. Peter Spellman is Director of the Career Development Center at Berklee College of Music.
"Sirius Radio's Top 40" - Bradley has been ranked on "Sirius Radio's Top 40" chart
several times last year. You can support his efforts by requesting his music on channel SPA 73.
MySpace page - Visit Bradley's new Myspace page and become a Myspace friend.
