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Beyond | 
| Artist: William Joseph
Label: Warner Brothers
List Price: $15.98
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Rating:  21 reviews
Sales Rank: 1315
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
MPN: 455228
UPC: 093624987406
EAN: 0093624987406
ASIN: B0014XCMV2
Release Date: May 20, 2008
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| Tracks:
| • | Standing The Storm | | • | Beyond | | • | Leningrad | | • | Heroes | | • | Once Upon Love(with David Foster) | | • | Kashmir (featuring Lucia Micarelli) | | • | Sweet Remembrance Of You | | • | Apasionada | | • | Return With Honor | | • | Cinema Paradiso | | • | Asturias (featuring Jesse Cook) | | • | A Mother s Heart |
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| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com
"I love William's musicality, his writing and the magic he weaves on the piano. He has a unique gift the whole world should hear."—David Foster
Josh Groban, Michael Buble and William Joseph have many things in common—they are young, they are not your typical music artists, and they are shepherded in their careers by illustrious producer David Foster. Groban and Buble have become major stars; Joseph is on his way. With his second major-label album, Beyond, the inventive, impassioned pianist and songwriter reaches beyond the boundaries of the contemporary instrumental genre to touch a new generation.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 16 more reviews...
Thank You William! May 25, 2008
Dean K. Staub
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
First, I'd like to say THANK YOU to William Joseph for giving us this kind of rare, piano driven, quality production!! -------Joseph is involved in almost every aspect of this album, and what we have is NOT 'new age' music as Amazon likes to classify it, but a piano driven, eclectic selection of well produced songs.-----Joseph's pieces, unlike a lot of 'new age' music, are NEVER far from a strong melodic structure. This music DOES have definite classical and even pop sensibilities, which make it perfect for my tastes!---------In other words, if you like a variety of piano driven songs, with a variety of speed and style within a structured, well-produced framework, then you will LOVE this album!!--------Yes, you do have to 'walk and chew gum at the same time' somewhat to keep up with the variety of selections here. Yet, if you are like me----- constantly looking for piano artists who are not afraid to venture beyond a 'purely classical' framework, yet will still show the beauty of the piano and all it can do with a little adventure outside 'the box' so to speak of a particular 'style' of music,--- then!, you are ready for an artist like Joseph William!------Then also, after you purchase this 'gift to your ears', go and get his first album 'Within'!------With such a fine selection of songs from two albums, now go ahead and re-arrange all his songs if you want according to your mood when you listen, and I very much appreciate Mr. Joseph giving us such a variety of musical moods that this can be done again and again.---- To be sure, you will love the piano even more because of these fine albums. I have not been able to stop listening to them since I purchased them! -----Thanks again William!!--------Can't wait for album number three.-------and happy listening everyone!
Will take your breath away! May 22, 2008
Lisa M. (CT)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I recently saw William Joseph perform in person and he was unbelievable! His talent is mesmerizing!
You will really enjoy this CD, if you appreciate groundbreaking talent!
A new star is born. May 25, 2008
Helen Patrice Sutton (New England)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
A new star is born by the name of William Joseph. I first saw him in Montreal as the opening act for Il Divo and even though the Centre Bell was full to the brim which meant close to 21,000 people and the sound had to be cranked up to an ear numbling level it was still GREAT. I have since bought his first CD and his second arrived only yesterday and has already been played twice. My one dissapointment, but not a complaint as so many artist do it these days, is a couple of tracks are repeats from the first CD. He has to many songs unheard to waste the space. I've got three words for him and his music GREAT, GREAT and GREATER!
Thank you for your dedication.
Excellent second album! May 26, 2008
The Countess
4 out of 5 found this review helpful
I owned Joseph's first album and absolutely loved it so I was definitely psyched to learn that he came out with a new one. Joseph has mad talent in conveying emotions through piano. Cinema Paradiso is nothing short of amazing! It makes my heart soar every time I hear it. All of the tracks are really pleasant and relaxing. If you love classical music, you should buy this album.
 Hi William & David (Foster) - Here's My Technical Review. I Also Need Your Help. May 25, 2008
Henry Chandra (Salt Lake City, Utah USA)
2 out of 20 found this review helpful
Hi William & David (Foster),
I know that you both read the posts here. Everyone will talk about the music, so, I'll hit on something that doesn't get discussed at all.
Great album, William! From one pianist & composer to another, I'd like to say that your style is coming out more and more, getting more distinct.
Since, I have plans to record with the London Symphony Orchestra next year for my own album, I'll share with you my findings of your new album.
I've listened to CD productions for many years, often to the minutest of details. I've studied Humberto's & other people's mixes and engineering over the years. I am a huge fan of Humberto, and a mega fan of you, David, album productions.
Now, you all probably hate me for telling you all this. I hope not, just observations on the technical merits.
When it comes to the production, your first CD was sufficiently better. The mix for Beyond is a little muddy when compared to Within. The stereo spread is not as wide, both on the piano and the orchestra. Plus, orchestra are mixed a little jammed to the center, instead of it being spread in the spectral space a little more. Groban's awake CD is beautifully balanced in the stereoscope, e.g. Romeo & Juliet & Smile.
The CFIII grand piano is a little out of tune on some tracks, most especially, Once Upon Love, and ringing with overtones a little bit, whereas the first album, the grand was magnificently smooth, no ringing. It sounded like a Hamburg Steinway D. The then technician did a wonderful tuning.
David, I am a tad surprised that you let passed the piano tuning on Once Upon Love.
By the way, the solo violin on Ave Maria, I can hear the electric current buzz from the microphone pre-amp, right when the the violin begins, you can hear it as the fader on the mixing board is being turned up. It was missed not being filtered out. I first noticed it when listening with headphones, but then I noticed it also without headphones. I know exactly when Humberto used the fader. Also, the violin could be pushed down just a tad, it gets overbearing at times, worst on headphones.
Jochem's mixes and mastering is not as smooth as Humberto's. (No offense Jochem, I'm a huge fan of yours). It doesn't have the warmth as Humberto's, and somewhat rough, with the piano solos be more in your face instead of being pushed back. The piano gets drowned during the tutti. Need to pull forward the piano just a little bit more during that time, and only during that time.Whereas the bass drum at times can be pushed behind the orchestra a little more, to support the orchestra, instead of leading it. Sweet Remembrance has good a mix of bass drum.
In the song A Mother's Heart & Sweet Remembrance Of You - beautiful songs they are, the mid-range mix is turned up a little too high, which makes the piano sound a little thumpy. Perhaps the miking of the lower keyboard is a little too close, thus, the treble sounds like it's further then the bass and mid.
Now, the brass at the beginning of Return With Honor, they didn't come cleanly and evenly. However, the strings of the Belgrade Phil is surprisingly good. I would thought that intonation would be an issue with them, (that's why I am using the LSO). The snares on Return and Sweet is nicely pushed to the back, instead of it being in your face, which can be overbearing.
The album could be warmed up more during mastering.
Solo trumpet on Heroes needed to be by Tim Morrison. He has a wonderful plaintive and heroic sound.
Please don't hate me for sharing these thoughts of mine. I know that you guys are professionals and are open to feedback, that's why I am willing to be honest with you guys. I do love the album, so don't think I'm being pessimistic.
But I also do need your help, David, with my own album. Will you please help me during the production? I'm serious!!
MahlerAdagio@yahoo.com
Henry
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