Hear the Masses

Infobox Album
Name = Hear the Masses
Type = Studio album
Artist = Bradley Joseph


Background = lightsteelblue
Released = 1994
Genre = Instrumental rock
Adult contemporary (soft)
Smooth jazz
Length = 42:02
Label = More Core (1994)
Robbins Island Music (1995)
Producer = Bradley Joseph
Reviews = * [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:3h9sa9qgi23g All Music Guide] Rating|3|5
* [http://www.musicoutfitters.com/artists/joseph.htm Music Outfitters]
Last album =
This album = 1st
"Hear the Masses"
(1994)
Next album = 2nd
"Rapture"
(1997)
Misc = Extra album cover
Upper caption = Alternate Cover
Background = lightsteelblue


Lower caption = Original Cover

"Hear the Masses" is the debut album by Bradley Joseph, (see 1994 in music), a self-produced and self-published release consisting of 10 original instrumental compositions ranging from upbeat piano to orchestral ballads.

It was recorded between world tours with Yanni and Sheena Easton, and Joseph invited most of the Yanni band to contribute.cite web|author=Wheeler,Fred|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20041101084648/http://www.indiejournal.com/indiejournal/interviews/bradleyjoseph.htm |title= Interview with Bradley Joseph|publisher = Indie Journal (archived version of Indiejournal.com)|date =2002|accessdate=2006-12-21] They include Charlie Adams (drums, percussion); Ric Fierabracci (fretless bass); Jeanette Clinger (vocals), and Grammy-winning violinist Charlie Bisharat. Other guest artists include Larry Preston (guitar), and Terry Brau — featured on numerous Bradley Joseph recordings — playing trumpet, saxophone, and fluegelhorn. "It's Bisharat's virtuostic violin that immediately attracts the listener's attention in the opening of 'Rose Colored Glasses' Audio|Bradley Joseph Rose Colored Glasses.ogg|Listen ...an upbeat song that has driving, forward momentum", states Music Outfitters.cite web |url=http://www.musicoutfitters.com/artists/joseph.htm|title= Review of "Hear the Masses"|publisher = Music Outfitters|accessdate=2006-12-21] The "Gift" Audio|Bradley Joseph The Gift.ogg|Listen begins as a slow, dour march with vocal expressions by Joseph and Jeanette Clinger, but the tune quickly develops into a "buoyant" piano solo by Joseph. "Friday's Child" Audio|Bradley Joseph Friday's Child.ogg|Listen is a "dynamic blend of piano and sax".

Music from this release has been utilized during The Weather Channel's "Local on the 8s" segments including "Rose Colored Glasses", and "Friday's Child" which is included in the 2008 compilation CD, ""

Joseph often references the past when he names his songs and his music is frequently reminiscent of his rural Minnesota roots. "Wind Farmer" was inspired by childhood visits to a relative's farm near Olivia, says Ann Polta of the "West Central Tribune".cite news|last = Polta|first = Anne|title = Continuing Journey: Bradley Joseph sustains music career with songwriting, recording|publisher = West Central Tribune (wctrib.com) (Minnesota, U.S.)|date = 2007-02-08| url =http://www.wctrib.com/articles/index.cfm?id=16233&pnref=VTHE0E4F49E5|accessdate = 2007-02-18]

Track listing

#"Rose Colored Glasses" – 3:24
#"The Gift" – 4:24
#"Friday's Child" – 4:33
#"Wind Farmer" – 3:16
#"Pictures In My Mind" – 2:29
#"Hear The Masses" – 4:44
#"The Bridge" – 7:19 Audio|Bradley Joseph The Bridge.ogg|Listen
#"Goodbyes" – 3:56
#"Amala-Dayo" – 2:54
#"A Single Step" – 4:40

Credits

*Bradley Joseph – keyboards, vocal expressions
*Charlie Adams – drums and percussion
*Charlie Bisharat – violin
*Terry Brau – horns
*Jeanette Clinger – vocal expressions
*Ric Fierabracci – fretless bass
*Larry Preston – guitars

Production

*All compositions written, recorded, and produced by Bradley Joseph.
*Mixed by – Bradley Joseph & Dugan McNeill
*Mixed at – Psychic Dog Studios
*Mastered by – Clearsong
*Creative Direction & Promotion – Dan Jensen
*Art & Design – Pat Carney Studios, Inc.
*Portrait Photography – Ann Marsden
*Makeup – Cheryl Nick
*Inside Cover Photography – John Pederson

Inscribed quote

"Dedicated to my parents -- 'For always trusting my dreams & beliefs. This album is a reflection of your love'".cite album-notes |title= Hear the Masses|bandname=Bradley Joseph |year= 1995|format= CD liner|publisher= Robbins Island Music|publisherid=MCM-1D]

References

External links

* [http://www.bradleyjoseph.com/ Official Website]
* [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:3h9sa9qgi23g "Hear the Masses"] at Allmusic
* [http://www.discogs.com/release/782925 "Hear the Masses"] at Discogs
* [http://www.last.fm/music/Bradley+Joseph/Hear+The+Masses "Hear the Masses"] at Last.fm