More Than Words: The Best of Kevin Kern
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More Than Words: The Best of Kevin Kern, or simply More Than Words, is the first compilation album
from American
new age
pianist Kevin Kern
. As with his preceding and succeeding albums, it is an album of instrumental songs. The compilation contains two new compositions, plus songs from all five of Kern's previous studio album
s. It was released in 2002.
The track listing printed is incorrect; track 14 is actually "A Gentle Whisper", taken from the same album as "Blossom on the Wind" was from. However, Kevin Kern's official website still lists the song as "Blossom on the Wind" and plays a snippet of that song when selected.
except track 4 (Lennon/McCartney
) and track 9 (Elton John
, Bernie Taupin
).
comes a wondrous collection of favorite Kevin Kern
classics.
Fourteen songs, including exquisite new compositions especially for this collection, to heal, uplift or simply bring a smile of tranquility to the listener. As reviewers have said,
Compilation album
A compilation album is an album featuring tracks from one or more performers, often culled from a variety of sources The tracks are usually collected according to a common characteristic, such as popularity, genre, source or subject matter...
from American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
new age
New Age music
New Age music is music of various styles intended to create artistic inspiration, relaxation, and optimism. It is used by listeners for yoga, massage, meditation, and reading as a method of stress management or to create a peaceful atmosphere in their home or other environments, and is often...
pianist Kevin Kern
Kevin Kern
Kevin Kern is an American pianist, composer and recording artist of New Age music. He was born in Detroit, Michigan. He is now generally recognized as a representative of the New Age style...
. As with his preceding and succeeding albums, it is an album of instrumental songs. The compilation contains two new compositions, plus songs from all five of Kern's previous studio album
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
s. It was released in 2002.
The track listing printed is incorrect; track 14 is actually "A Gentle Whisper", taken from the same album as "Blossom on the Wind" was from. However, Kevin Kern's official website still lists the song as "Blossom on the Wind" and plays a snippet of that song when selected.
Track listing
All songs composed by Kevin KernKevin Kern
Kevin Kern is an American pianist, composer and recording artist of New Age music. He was born in Detroit, Michigan. He is now generally recognized as a representative of the New Age style...
except track 4 (Lennon/McCartney
Lennon/McCartney
The Lennon–McCartney songwriting partnership is one of the best-known and most successful musical collaborations in history...
) and track 9 (Elton John
Elton John
Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE, Hon DMus is an English rock singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor...
, Bernie Taupin
Bernie Taupin
Bernard John "Bernie" Taupin is an English lyricist, poet, and singer, best known for his long-term collaboration with Elton John, writing the lyrics for the majority of the star's songs, making his lyrics some of the best known in pop-rock's history.In 1967, Taupin answered an advertisement in...
).
- "Above the Clouds" (From Embracing the Wind) - 5:25
- "Sundial Dreams" (From In the Enchanted GardenIn the Enchanted GardenIn the Enchanted Garden is the debut album from American New Age pianist Kevin Kern. As with his succeeding albums, it is an album of instrumental songs...
) - 4:45 - "Out of the Darkness Into the Light" - 4:16
- "In My LifeIn My Life"In My Life" is a song by The Beatles written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney . The song originated with Lennon, and while Paul McCartney contributed to the final version, the extent of his contribution is in dispute. George Martin contributed the instrumental bridge...
" (From In My Life) - 3:29 - "Through the Arbor" (From In The Enchanted Garden) - 3:45
- "From This Day Forward" (From Embracing the Wind) - 4:49
- "Threads of Light" (From Beyond the Sundial) - 3:10
- "Pastel Reflections" (From Summer DaydreamsSummer DaydreamsSummer Daydreams is the third album from American New Age pianist Kevin Kern. As with his preceding and succeeding albums, it is an album of instrumental songs...
) - 4:30 - "We All Fall In Love Sometimes" (From In My Life) - 4:23
- "Where Paths Meet" (From Beyond the Sundial) - 5:14
- "After the Rain" (From In the Enchanted Garden) - 4:11
- "Children at Play" - 5:07
- "Twilight's Embrace" (From Summer Daydreams) - 6:59
- "A Gentle Whisper" (From Embracing the Wind) - 3:59
Liner Notes
From five highly successful and internationally acclaimed albumsStudio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
comes a wondrous collection of favorite Kevin Kern
Kevin Kern
Kevin Kern is an American pianist, composer and recording artist of New Age music. He was born in Detroit, Michigan. He is now generally recognized as a representative of the New Age style...
classics.
Fourteen songs, including exquisite new compositions especially for this collection, to heal, uplift or simply bring a smile of tranquility to the listener. As reviewers have said,
Personnel
- Kevin KernKevin KernKevin Kern is an American pianist, composer and recording artist of New Age music. He was born in Detroit, Michigan. He is now generally recognized as a representative of the New Age style...
- PianoPianoThe piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
, KeyboardsKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
, ProducerRecord producerA record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music... - Jeff Linsky - GuitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
- Terence Yallop - Executive Producer