Summer Daydreams
Encyclopedia
Summer 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. It was released on August 4, 1998.
According to Kern's bio in his official website, "Le Jardin" and "Return to Love" were used in the Korean
Endless Love
series Autumn in My Heart.
Kevin Kern, whose In the Enchanted Garden
has become a cherished favorite in over 40 countries. Subtle colorings, including violin
s, cello
s and clarinet
, combine with gentle and eloquent piano
songs to evoke a setting for Summer Daydreams.
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
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. It was released on August 4, 1998.
According to Kern's bio in his official website, "Le Jardin" and "Return to Love" were used in the Korean
South Korea
The Republic of Korea , , is a sovereign state in East Asia, located on the southern portion of the Korean Peninsula. It is neighbored by the People's Republic of China to the west, Japan to the east, North Korea to the north, and the East China Sea and Republic of China to the south...
Endless Love
Endless Love (TV series)
Endless Love was the unofficial title for a set of four Korean drama series directed by Yoon Seok-Ho, produced by KBS stations.- Structure :...
series Autumn in My Heart.
Track listing
All compositions by Kevin Kern.- "Le Jardin" – 4:51
- "Once in the Long Ago" – 5:26
- "Twilight's Embrace" – 7:00
- "Water Tapestry" – 2:55
- "Pan's Return" – 4:36
- "Pastel Reflections" – 4:31
- "Whisperings" – 5:02
- "Summer Daydreams" – 5:18
- "Dance of the Dragonfly" – 3:58
- "Return to Love" – 4:23
Liner Notes
Music as luminous and intimate as a Monet painting has become the standard from pianistPianist
A pianist is a musician who plays the piano. A professional pianist can perform solo pieces, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers, solo instrumentalists, or other performers.-Choice of genres:...
Kevin Kern, whose In the Enchanted Garden
In the Enchanted Garden
In 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...
has become a cherished favorite in over 40 countries. Subtle colorings, including violin
Violin
The violin is a string instrument, usually with four strings tuned in perfect fifths. It is the smallest, highest-pitched member of the violin family of string instruments, which includes the viola and cello....
s, cello
Cello
The cello is a bowed string instrument with four strings tuned in perfect fifths. It is a member of the violin family of musical instruments, which also includes the violin, viola, and double bass. Old forms of the instrument in the Baroque era are baryton and viol .A person who plays a cello is...
s and clarinet
Clarinet
The clarinet is a musical instrument of woodwind type. The name derives from adding the suffix -et to the Italian word clarino , as the first clarinets had a strident tone similar to that of a trumpet. The instrument has an approximately cylindrical bore, and uses a single reed...
, combine with gentle and eloquent piano
Piano
The 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...
songs to evoke a setting for Summer Daydreams.
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... - Jeremy Cohen – ViolinViolinThe violin is a string instrument, usually with four strings tuned in perfect fifths. It is the smallest, highest-pitched member of the violin family of string instruments, which includes the viola and cello....
- Thalia Moore – CelloCelloThe cello is a bowed string instrument with four strings tuned in perfect fifths. It is a member of the violin family of musical instruments, which also includes the violin, viola, and double bass. Old forms of the instrument in the Baroque era are baryton and viol .A person who plays a cello is...
- Luis Baez – ClarinetClarinetThe clarinet is a musical instrument of woodwind type. The name derives from adding the suffix -et to the Italian word clarino , as the first clarinets had a strident tone similar to that of a trumpet. The instrument has an approximately cylindrical bore, and uses a single reed...
- Bob Ward – French horn
- Terence Yallop – Executive Producer