Jamendo : Sophomore Jinx

Sophomore Jinx

by Rob Costlow - Contemporary Piano

piano solo melodic acoustic reposant ambient sensible romantic emotion calm

9 tracks

50:10

1	I Do	3:27
2	L.A./Passing By	8:28
3	Lost or Found	4:18
4	Summer Garden	4:46
5	Bliss	7:54
6	Goodbyes	5:08
7	Forever	6:25
8	Oceans	4:45
9	Family	4:59

Describe your album

Sophomore Jinx is my first professional recording effort. This album is about second chances, hopes, dreams, and following my passion.

Reviews

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twofistededitor

Uniquely Gorgeous

12/05/06

Solo piano albums run a few risks. The most common are to be boring and monotonous, and another is to strive so hard for a clever edge that the music itself gets lost. This album has neither of these problems.

The music is complex without being complicated, and edgy without being contrived. Track 4, "Bliss", is especially beautiful. The modulations and crackle in the sound make for something truely wonderful.

ax2usn

Exquisite, Soul-Lifting

12/05/06

Surprisingly joyful! 'Summer Garden' evokes memories of running and laughing in springtime meadows, each note like a flower's caress against bare legs; the aptly-named 'Bliss' is as cool and refreshing as a summer rain; from the first notes, 'Forever' inspires visions of firelight and starry nights; 'Oceans' seems to ebb and flow like a midnight tide against soft skin...

The artist's talent is outweighed only by his passion for his music, a passion evident in every selection.

Beautifully done; highly recommended.

(*I do not relate to the album title's concept...it seems foreign to the delicately crafted and passionate music*)

SaReGaMa

Kitsch

11/02/07

If you like Kitsch - this's the right album for you.
Good for romantic scenes in soap operas. Somewhat mechanical though.

coniAk

just beautiful

19/07/06

This album is absolutely great. The piano is soft and peaceful.
After listening to this album, I was.. refreshed, the sound is just awesome. It's a very good thing knowing that there are still some truly amazing artists out there. Good Job on this one!

muturi

Soul Food

31/03/08

I am totally hooked. This guy is gifted...a true genius.

IrishPrince

well crafted

23/05/08

Sophomore Jinx is a well crafted collection of nine piano pieces. They are easy to listen to while you work. Costlow's style reminds me of George Winston. Where I think this collection falls short is that all of the pieces seem to have the same quick tempo. I was hoping that some softer, more introspective pieces were interspersed within the collection. The pieces seem to run together and none seem to particularly stand out on their own.

However, the album is good and well worth the download. It holds up well to repeated listening. I look forward to Costlow's next effort.

MsGhetto

So Talented

13/03/08

Rob Costlow is a gifted artist. This is a lovely album, that is touching and inspirational.

In fact, with his permission, I will be using the following songs in various presentations I have created for parents and teachers.

"I Do", "Bliss" "Goodbyes" and "Forever" will add a tender yet powerful sound to my haunting images.

I encourage everyone to listen and purchase this wonderful compilation of music.

turbolawyer

Semplicemente magnifico

20/05/06

C'è poco da aggiungere. La musica di Rob Costlow si presta facilmente all'ascolto, e coinvolge emotivamente: l'esecuzione al piano è magistrale, e le melodie sono veramente ottime.