It's a rare day indeed that I get a CD from an artist that I can truthfully say does not have a bad track in the bunch. I'm more than happy to announce that's exactly what I must say about this one. There simply isn't a bad one in the bunch. No fillers here at all.
Force Field is a pleasantly varied, mix of 10 tracks that are very well written and brilliantly performed songs by these clearly outstanding musicians. With many of the songs displaying a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Seemingly drawing from what I can only imagine are from their own real life experiences.
3rd Force is one of those groups that have the ability to just bowl you over with their collective talent. The kind of musicians it's really a treat to be able to listen to.
One of the refreshingly nice things about this CD is the way all of the participating artists seem to be really enjoying themselves. Combine that with the overall presentation and you've got one of this groups most impressive releases ever.
Overall Force Field is an outstanding release. What I call must have music. I give it two thumbs up and is most definitely a worthy addition to any Smooth Jazz collection. Truly an outstanding Smooth Jazz CD. One of those that is completely void of any wasted time, as each track is simply superb.
While this entire CD is really very good some of my favorites are track 3 - The Closer You Get, track 8 - Step Into My Life, and track 10 - Once In A Lifetime
My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 4 - Give It All You Got. Great track!
Force Field Release Notes:
3rd Force originally released Force Field on Feb 23, 1999 on the Higher Octave label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. Revelation Of The Heart 2. Something Special 3. The Closer You Get 4. Give It All You Got 5. Straight Up 6. Secret Sauce 7. Bridge Of Dreams 8. Step Into My Life 9. 7th Heaven 10. Once In A Lifetime
3rd Force: William Aura (vocals, keyboards, bass, percussion); Alain Eskinasi (guitar, keyboards, bass, percussion); Craig Dobbin (piano, keyboards). Additional personnel includes: Grant Geissman (guitar, nylon string guitar, slide guitar); Craig Chaquico, Brian Hughes (guitar); Richard Hardy (flute, bamboo flute, clarinet, saxophone, horns); Paul Taylor (soprano saxophone); John Klemmer, Bryan Savage (saxophone); John Halbleib (trumpet, flugelhorn, horns).
I wish it weren't the case but, it's not everyday that I get a CD from an artist that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can't force myself to get through. Not at all the case with Hang Time. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.
Hang Time is a nicely varied, mix of 12 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly superb artist. Most of the songs display a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Seemingly drawing from what I can only imagine are him own personal experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions like love, heartbreak, pain, failed relationships and unattainable romance. They're all here.
Smooth Jazz music fans will recognize some of the well known guests that have been assembled to play along with Tisdale on several of the tracks. Artists like Jeff Lorber and Dave Forman just to name a couple.
If you're a Wayman Tisdale fan, or just a fan of Smooth Jazz music this is a CD your collection simply should not be without.
Listen to Hang Time and I believe you'll find there's not much to dis-like about it. The songs are inspired, the production is simply outstanding, and Wayman Tisdale is clearly in top form. So much so that if you're even mildly into Smooth Jazz music you'll enjoy this CD.
While this entire CD is really very good the truly standout tunes are track 1 - Ready To Hang, track 4 - Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now, and track 10 - The Time Is Here.
My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 11 - Off Into It. Wow!
Hang Time Release Notes:
Wayman Tisdale originally released Hang Time on Jul 13, 2004 on the Rendezvous Records label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. Ready To Hang 2. Creative Juices 3. Cruisin' 4. Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now 5. My World 6. Hang Time 7. Better Days 8. Everything In You 9. Even When 10. The Time Is Here 11. Off Into It 12. Glory Glory
Personnel include: Wayman Tisdale (vocals, acoustic guitar, keyboards, bass instrument, programming); Jeff Lorber (guitar, keyboards, percussion, programming); Dave Forman (guitar); Jason Rahn (trumpet, flugelhorn); Jimmy Varner Soul (keyboards, programming); Alex Evans (bass instrument); Michael White (drums); Jeff Byrd (percussion). Recording information: Soulstar, Sherman Oaks, CA; Basement Studios, Tulsa, OK; Chase's Place, Phoenix, AZ; From Above Music, Youngstown, Ohio.
Clyde Lee Dennis has sinced written about articles on various topics from CD Review, Keyboard Synthesizer and CD Review. Clyde Lee Dennis a life long music enthusiast, writes CD reviews and is also the Food and Dining Editor at Dallas.eNewsBriefs.com covering topics like. Clyde Lee Dennis's top article generates over 110000 views. to your Favourites.