Paul Hardcastle - Hardcastle 5

Artist:

Hardcastle, Paul

See Also:

Jazzmasters (The) Tangerine Dream Glass, Philip Vangelis

Description:

Audio Mixer: Paul Hardcastle.
Smooth jazz artist Paul Hardcastle is known for his synth-dominated instrumentals, and the fifth installment in his series of numerically titled albums (released in the mid-2000s) delivers more of the easy-listening ambient soundscapes for which he`s known. Some tracks have a smooth R&B flavor, while others are light fusion, and others still are atmospheric sonic explorations. Taken together, they create an aural experience that is gently relaxing yet full of colorful ideas and detail
Paul Hardcastle started out making propulsive electro-dance music in the `80s and subsequently became a smooth-jazz practitioner on his JAZZMASTERS albums. HARDCASTLE 5 splits the difference between the two, presenting a loungey, chill-out side of Hardcastle`s sound that`s a mixture of ambient, acid jazz, downtempo, and pop. The mostly instrumental tracks on 5 bear the smoothness and light, jazzy touches of Hardcastle`s JAZZMASTERS releases, but with a distinct link to the more electronic side of his musical personality.

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. In the Beginning
2. Lucky Star
3. Don`t You Know
4. Marimba
5. Closer
6. Return of the Rainman
7. Blew My Mind
8. Constellation of Dreams
9. Don`t You Know Pt. 2
10. Keep Movin On
11. Revival
12. Till the Next Time
13. Take 1

Album Information

Release Date:

02/05/2008

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Jazz Instrument

Subgenre:

Smooth

Label:

Trippin `N` Rhythm Records

Producer:

Paul Hardcastle

Catalog Number:

TNR24

Original Release Year:

2008

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

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