Bradley Joseph
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Bradley Joseph, (born 1965), is a composer, pianist/keyboardist, arranger, producer, recording artist, who has toured and performed the world over with artists such as Yanni and Grammy-winner Sheena Easton.
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- The piano is always true to me. In times of despair, happiness, and joy, its mood is always my own.
- Album liner - Grand Piano (Narada Anniversay Collection)
[edit] On composing
- I am a composer first and foremost, and have always believed that being able to write memorable melodies is what sets musicians apart. My songs bring images to the listener's mind. The object is to transport my listeners to another place, some place sacred and spiritual that will make them glad they took the ride.
- Basically, I write from a two person standpoint. First, I let the song take hold and I put down the idea as a raw emotional statement. Then I let it breathe and come back, approaching from more of an objective point of view. This allows me to rediscover the true meaning I intended in the beginning, shedding new light on how I can best represent that to the listener. Musically I try to connect a common bridge between such exhilarating feelings as performing at the Acropolis, to the emotions each and every one of us feel everyday. In the end, a good melody will always stand the test of time.
[edit] On running a label
- All the information you need is available to you to have a successful career in music, if you're paying attention, and not closed off to anything. Remember, Perseverance is King.
- A lot of musicians don’t learn the business. You just have to be well-rounded in both areas. You have to understand publishing. You have to understand how you make money, what’s in demand, what helps you make the most out of your talent.
- Showcase article: Polta, Anne, "Continuing Journey: Bradley Joseph sustains music career with songwriting, recording", West Central Tribune, 2007-02-08. URL accessed on 2007-02-18.
[edit] Criticism
- All the songs were composed and arranged by Joseph, who clearly loves to layer sonic textures in melodies that continually delight the heart and the ears alike.
- Review: "Rapture". Planet Earth Music
- One strength of Bradley Joseph as an artist has been his keen ability to write inspiring music with appropriately titled songs that express that thought non-verbally. ...There is no doubting that Bradley Joseph holds up the legacy of Solo Journey in fine fashion. There are no diminishing returns here, just attributes of elegance, grace and beauty. That said, The Journey Continues has a wonderfully calming effect that will blissfully wash away your cares and concerns.
- Review: "The Journey Continues". Michael Debbage. Wind and Wire Magazine
- The influence of years of touring with Yanni is apparent in the richness of Joseph’s sound, but his musical voice is his own.
- Review: "One Deep Breath". Kathy Parsons. Solo Piano Publications
- ...all the songs are solid compositions and are performed with sincerity, grace, and an abundance of technique.
- Review: "One Deep Breath". Bill Binkelman. Wind and Wire Magazine
- Instead of attempting to fuse elements of different cultures like everyone else, he chose to rely on what he knows best - simple arrangements with assured piano playing.
- Review: "In the Heart of everyone". Yeoh Wee Tech. "The News Paper" (Singapore)
