The first cool thing about Spencer Brewer's CD Cinematic is the cover: "Three Young Surrealistic Women Holding in Their Arms the Skins of an Orchestra" (1936) by Savidor Dali. OK, we can't judge a book (or CD) by it's cover, but hey, it's a start! In this case, it's a good one.

Cinematic is a two-CD set. One is called "Black and White," the other "Technicolor." The former is solo piano music; the latter has several of the same takes but is orchestrated. You'll hear a good range of music here. From, well, cinematic styles to Celtic-influenced pieces to animated jazz tunes.

Track #4, "Ode for Patricia," is a Celtic melody played with oboe, English horn, penny whistle, harp, cello, mandolin. Track #5 is called "Fellini's Carousel," and is aptly named for its slow but bouncing, carnival yet reasonable atmosphere. Track #9, "Cinematic" is very cool — with an atmosphere of mystery, possible danger (but not imminent), although there's a happy ending. Heartwood, Track #14 is Ben Hur-esque.

If you like harmonica, Norton Buffalo (who has played with Steve Miller Band and The Doobie Brothers) appears on a couple tracks. All in all, the songs are worth a listen. The CD is full of quality music.

I'm only sharing one track here (#1). It's called Quinessence from the Technicolor CD. If you like what you hear, buy the CD. It's a good buy.

Published by Spencer Brewer

Cover of Spencer Brewer's Cinematic:

"Three Young Surrealistic Women Holding in Their Arms the Skins of an Orchestra" (1936) by Savidor Dali.

Good choice Spencer!

TECHNICOLOR (Disk 2 Instrumentals)

1. Quintessence
2. Morning Glory
3. Blueberry Street
4. Ode for Patricia
5. Fellini's Carousel
6. Say What?!
7. Outer Limits
8. Trip to Glory
9. Cinematic
10. Lupin Swing
11. Last Chance for Eden
12. Dreamgift
13. Satie's Forgotten Dream
14. Heartwood