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‘Close To You’
‘Close To You’ Gives voice
to the stars!
Reviewer: Jeannie
Sanders from MI (www.myspace.com/pethikemou)
‘Close To You’ lifts you up to the
stars, dips you in the sea, and warms you with the sunshine of a gentle guitar
on this profoundly soothing collection. Guided securely at the hand of a
confident talent, ‘Close To You’ coaxes you to relax
and asks you to feel nostalgic; you will feel transported, yet comforted and
safe when you are in the presence of this work.
It
is strong and lovely!
Enchanting, Captivating, Smoldering....Need I say
more.....
Reviewer:
Bridget Nickols from CA
Aldo, and his music are a credit to his profession. He
is an extremely talented man, and musician. His music is so soothing, and
peaceful that I have found that when I am feeling on edge, all I need to do is
turn his CD on and within minutes I feel relaxed and at peace.!
Awesome, engaging & moving!!!
Reviewer:
Joseph Stefanick from PA
This is one of the best new CDs that I have in
my collection. Aldo's music is moving, very engaging and just plain awesome. I
listened to the CD numerous times in my car while traveling recently. I had
Goosebumps and tears at times; Aldo really puts his emotion into the music!
This CD is a definite buy!
"my senses come
alive, 'Close To You'..
Reviewer:
Debbie
The commanding reverbaration
of the deep, rich sound draws your attention, demanding you to listen… then
gentle strokes, the kind that cause goose bumps, filter through the evils the
day brought and gently places you on a warm, sandy beach, the ocean lapping at
you heels as you drift, with each note, of the heartfelt, soul enhanced music.
5A ~ An Adorable Acoustic Aldo Album
Reviewer:
William K. Smothers from Hockessin, DE
An instrumental album that has both
upbeat Jazz grooves and low-key New Age soothing melodies, all with wonderful acoustic
guitar playing by Aldo. This album's New Age Jazz sound is just wonderful. It
should get a lot of playing time in your office and/or at home when you need to
unwind! Not quite sure who to compare Aldo with...he has his own unique guitar
sound. At times Aldo's playing on "Close to You"
reminds me of Govi (Tracks 2 & 3) and at other
times he sounds a little like Peter White (tracks 4 & 9), Thom Rotella (Track 6) or Chris Spheeris
(Track 10). Aldo on this album sounds nothing like the blues/rock guitarists
Santana, Satriani, Clapton, or Atkins mentioned by
the previous reviewers (at least not to my ears).
Really great music, I enjoyed it immensely.
Reviewer:
Shannon Nations
The music was inspiring and relaxing at
the same time. It even made me cry. Please keep playing your music; you have
touched my soul as well as my heart.
Luv
Excellent Guitar Music
Reviewer:
Robert Lee Johnson from
One of the Best Contemporary Guitar CDs
I have ever heard. My Guitar Heroes are Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed, Andres
Segovia, Julian Bream, John Williams, and I have to put Aldo in the class with
the finer Guitarists.
Aldo Thanks
Reviewer:
The CD is wonderful. My 3yr old likes it
alot. We listen to it in the morning before I drop
her off to the sitter and in the afternoon.
I
can't wait for the next one.
Excellent Album! When is the next one!
Reviewer: Lance Yarbrough from Oxford , MS United States
I like guitar music from Bill Monroe, Eric
Clapton, Chet Atkins to Joe Satriani.
It looks like I will have to add ALDO to the list.
Just to wait for the
slow fade up on Track 1, which is the title track, "Close To You"
gives a sense of anticipation. Almost a tingle in the upper part of your spin
and your ears can not wait to feel the strums of the strings. "Silent
Star's" accompaniment gives a listener an Enya-like
harmony yet adds an indescribable feeling to the music. Every one the ten
tracks are an experience. I only wish that ALDO would give some indications to
what inspired each song other than the title as a clue.
If you were looking for
a contemporary classical guitar album, on par with the skill, power of
performance and creative genius as other performers like Yanni
and Carlos Santana? This is the album for you. The album is excellent for
background dinner music, relaxing, or other appropriate adult activities.
Phenomenal!
Reviewer: Jeanna S. from
Aldo’s music is relaxing, meditative and
moving. “Close to You” creates the perfect atmosphere
for any environment; it will make a connection with any mood or setting. Highly
recommend for anyone who loves listening to beautiful, creative music. I listen
to this CD constantly, and look forward to more from ALDO in the future!
Transcendent, Touching, Tantalizing... My new
favorite CD
Reviewer:
Katie from
Aldo, with his Close To You is a rare
talent. While his style is difficult to name, one might compare the music to
that of Ottmar Liebert, Enya, or Enigma. The acoustic guitar is full and mellow,
but never too sweet. It lends itself to dinners by candlelight, lazy Sunday
mornings, long drives, or as a stress reducer at the office. I listen to this
CD all of the time. In short, I highly recommend that you listen to a sample,
and then purchase it without delay. You will not be disappointed!
Great CD while entertaining with friends
Reviewer: Joe
I. from Wilmington, DE
When I first listened to this
CD......the first song Close to You jumped out at me.....It is not only an
uplifting song....but I believe it's the heart and soul of this CD and the
first step of how this CD brings listeners within a journey of moods..... My
personal favorites....close to you,Angelina,The
Dance and Reborn.... I'm looking forward to Aldo's second now that I have this
CD in my collection!!!
Cannot say enough about how much I enjoy this CD!
Reviewer: Sam
Rosano from Philadelphia, PA
I listen to this CD making dinner,
relaxing at the beach, or just sitting on my deck with a glass of wine. We love
it and so do my in-laws. It's very unique that people are always asking about
the artist. I've been asked to bring this CD to a few parties. GET YOUR OWN!
Brings relaxation to a new level
Reviewer:
Marc H. from PA
Brings relaxation to a new level. My
wife & I have listened to this with a bottle of wine, & we have also
played this in the car on our way to Church.
Mellow mood, great for relaxing
Reviewer:
Bernie G. from
Great overall quality on the recording.
Aldo's picking style is really out front. His classical guitar phrases embody
the whole mood of the album. If you like the works of Jessie Cook or Peppino D'Agustino, you should
really consider ALDO's new cd.
This CD is TERRIFIC! When's the next one coming out?
Reviewer: Nic
D
I just loved this CD. The only thing
that I consider a drawback is that it doesn't last forever! The songs honestly
take me to some place other than the place I'm trying to get away from when I
listen to it. I wish it were a tape so I could flip it to side B and get
another ear full. My toddler daughter cannot resist going to sleep when she
listens to it; it's so peaceful and wonderful. Please put another out real
soon!
My favorite relaxation CD!
Reviewer:
Lorie Sollenberger from
This CD is fantastic. I listen to it
often and have shared it with family and friends - who also love it. The songs
are diverse, creative, and beautifully performed.
A very soothing and romantic collection of original
songs that lighten the spirit!
Reviewer:
Denise I.
As a person with a very long commute
each day to and from work, things can become quite stressful. I recently
purchased the Close To You CD and find myself listening to it each day in my
car as the soothing solos take my mind off of an otherwise hectic time! The music
literally transfers you to a quiet / tranquil place. My husband and I enjoy
kicking back in the evenings after dinner and enjoying the romantic mood the
music brings as well.
Stress Relieving
Reviewer: MS
Woods from
I listen to this CD mostly in my car. I
would highly recommend it to anyone who needs to transition from work to
family.
GREAT listening anytime Can't
wait for the next CD!!!
Reviewer:
Chris Bowers from PA
Great addition to a music connoisseur
collection! Bravo!
Aldo's music is beautiful!
Reviewer: Farrokh Attarzadeh from
I first came across the Aldo music
through the latest release of a CD called Passion by Soothingmusic.com. This CD
was actually the 2005 release of Mehdi, that I happened to have all his CDs and enjoy them all
very much. Having listened to the Aldo tracks (3 of them) so many times, I
decided to have the full CD by Aldo which I got about a month ago. Aldo's music
is beautiful and all tracks sound just great. I recommend this CD to all instrumental
music lovers.
“Close To You”
is available for special full MP3 album purchase through the online record
store CD Baby; An MP3 album is a zip file with a folder containing:
1) MP3 files, one per-song, for easy
use in any computer, iPod, or MP3 player.
2) JPG of the album cover.
3) Text file full of info from that
album's page: song titles, notes, and links.
4) The MP3 audio files are very high
quality, about 200kbps VBR, encoded using the “LAME” MP3 encoder on its
audiophile settings. Your MP3s will play on any hardware.
5) The "Close To You" MP3
album will be available for download in your CD Baby account, forever.
“Close To You”
is also available for physical CD purchase through CD Baby.
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