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Amazon.com: The pop charts were once regularly haunted by the melodramatic musings of pianists like Liberace, Ferrante and Teicher and Roger Williams, a sensibility that eventually gave way to the more New Age-y affectations of George Winston and his fellow Wave-format-friendly ivory ticklers. But if producer David Foster has his way, young Phoenix native William Joseph will do for instrumental piano music what the Foster-mentored Josh Groban, Michal Buble and Renee Olstead have done for classical crossover and crooner revivalism. Joseph is blessed with a forceful technique and an ear for drama (he composed the theme for his hometown NHL Phoenix Coyotes when just a teen) that recalls Williams in his prime, and approaches his material with a kitsch-be-damned, crowd-pleasing verve that occasionally invokes 1970s' prog-rock excesses (the artist's own title track and "Piano Fantasy") without apology. Bolstered by Foster's usual back-row-of -the-balcony production sensibility, Joseph tackles everything from the classics ("Ave Maria," "Eternal"'s reworking of Chopin) to Led Zeppelin (a version of "Kashmir" that's as over-the-top as the original), Kansas (vocalist Garou guests on the bathos-drenched "Dust in the Wind") and even Muse ("Butterflies and Hurricanes" as MOR melodrama) with supreme confidence, if considerably less subtlety. --Jerry McCulley Customer Reviews: Rating: 
Date: 2008-06-28
Within by William Joseph
This is the best CD out this year, I don't care what you say. It is so
special, the talent just oozes across the keyboard, bringing tears to your eyes.
I am so glad I am on this earth and can enjoy to the fullust his God Given Talent.
A piece of heaven here
Shirley Ross Rating:
Date: 2008-06-13
William Joseph's Excellent First Album
I first heard of William Joseph from a recent episode of Dr. Phil where I saw him perform two pieces, Beyond and Asturias. Asturias was amazing and Beyond almost brought me to tears. I knew I had to investigate this talented young man's work. I made the choice to order this album in addition to his new one Beyond, and am very glad that I did. All of William Joseph's compositions are soul-stirring, moving, heartwarming, and also at times there is an epic feel to his music. It can be very powerful, as you will see if you get either Within or Beyond. I recommend both. Rating:
Date: 2008-06-11
William Joseph, Within
This is the 'other' disc of his I purchased for Father's Day..
and I know that this one will be as happily received as the other
disc "Beyond" that I purchased. I am telling you, this young man
has a great style...he has managed to be true to the music yet put
a new twist on many songs. A wonderful gift for those who have
everything, need nothing...you know the type! Rating:
Date: 2008-05-17
Amazing Piano Classical-Pop Fusion
'Within' is a MUST purchase for people who like classical or pop music.---- Amazon needs to create a classical-pop fusion category for its music genres, because of albums such as this!-----There are plenty of artists who have broken into this genre now, in both singing and instrumental albums, and far more outside of the U.S..----- I eagerly anticipate the release of this young man's next piano work in less than one week!-------- For those who may be put off by having very different 'styles' on the same album, sometimes you need to re-arrange the tracks for your own listening experience.------I re-arranged the tracks to my taste for his magnificent ability to change styles and tempo., which is just what I want, but my classical 'sensibiities' often take some time to merge with my pop 'sensibilities' to where I am comfortable.------But when that does happen after some 'tinkering', all I can say is WOW!!--------and give me more of these wonderful artists who are willing to take a chance and 'fuse' genres.-------I am classically trained, and classical 'purists' will miss out if they cannot incorporate other styles into their creative listening.------This 'fusion' album is an immensely enjoyable ADVENTURE in finding a new genre!!----Don't miss out! Rating:
Date: 2008-03-30
William Joseph "Within"
I've seen this young man live...tried to buy the cd ..had to order it through Amazon... He is an outstanding pianist. The album is very contemporary with a strong classical interpretation. The selections are varied and listening to it ... many,many times over.. brings back the vision of his hands literally flying over the keyboard. For one so young,his talent is phenominal and being mentored by David Foster can only develop him into musical force to be reckoned with. I'm waiting very impatiently for future releases from him |
