The Contemporary Records Story [Box set]

Still the same is Liz Story's light-handed style that roams the keyboard with a steady flow of notes. Sometimes letting the melody lead, and other times letting it break through the surface of the music almost porpoise-like, with the same wry smile.

Influenced by both Mozart and jazzman Bill Evans, she has developed a style that bridges the gap between chordal and arpeggiated harmonies that seems to be as much self-expression as it is music. One leaves a Story album with a sense of having met the performer and being happier for it.

Music varies from the humor of "Captain April" to the romantic of "Beginner's Mind." "Out of Time's" introspective shifts are balanced by the jazz-like tonalities of "The Promise." The concluding piece "Remember Me This Way" is a beautiful, tiny fragment - unforgettable, and perfect in it's way.

Thank you Liz. My children were born to this CD. :).......2004-01-22

There is something about the way that Captain April begins that is precisely right. Real April begins the same way. This cd is captivating from the very first note. As a whole, I would be hard pressed to say that I have ever listened to an entire CD that has been more compelling. That is quite a statement to make. I am so very glad that heaven has graced earth with Liz Story, and that she has graced us all with her music. Both her perceptiveness and ability are remarkable.

~Like water cascading over a rocky cliff~.......2002-02-09

I don't know why but beautiful music always reminds me of something and this CD reminds me of waterfalls splashing over rocks amongst misty meadows. It's got to be the piano and the way the melodies ebb and flow that just feels like the magic and serenity of rushing water. The music just seems to carry you away in a lovely enchanting dream.

Bedtime "Story".......2000-11-27

This is a nice CD to listen to while I'm reading to my almost-3-year-old son and getting him ready for bed. He likes it so much that he will often curl up next to the CD player and drift off to sleep while it's playing! My favorite song, depending on what kind of mood I'm in :) , is either "Captain April", "17 Seconds to Anywhere" or "Out of Time". The whole CD is just beautiful.

A great album !.......2000-11-25

I bought this a couple of years ago and it remains one of my most played albums . She has a wonderfully distinctive way of playing the piano and it has the effect of making you relax totally . Not an awfull lot more to say other than it requires a few listens to grow on you and thats always the sign of good music .

Average customer rating:

Good but he's done better
anointed
KEEP ON PRAISIN' HIM DIETRICK!
A Wonderful testimony to God's Glory
THIS CD WAS TERRIFIC !!!!

This Is My Story
Deitrick Haddon
Manufacturer: Tyscot Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music

Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music

Christian Contemporary Music | Christian & Gospel | Styles | Music

Gospel | Christian & Gospel | Indie Music | Stores | Music
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ASIN: B00000J8HZ
Release Date: 1999-08-10

Tracks:

Welcome You (Interlude)
Fire
Story #1 Just a Vessel
Potter
Story #2 Inside the Man and His Ministry
This Is My Story
Don't Let Me Fall
Story #3 the Difference
Rise and Be Healed
Story #4 Sharing the Gift
Holy, Holy
We Welcome You
My Soul
Sweeter
Good Fight of Faith
Receive Our Praise
Sotry #5 the Insiration
Outpour
Story #6 the Man and His Message
Welcome You (Reprise)
Crew

Customer Reviews:

Good but he's done better.......2005-08-25

I first heard Haddon's music thanks to the smooth ballad "Sinner's Prayer" and went in search of the CD, LOST AND FOUND, and loved it. Since then, I've begun to borrow some of his other music from the library to see if would hold its own against that disc. On this one, Haddon is using all live instrumentation (no keyboard or drum programming)and tends toward a more traditional gospel sound for the most part rather than the R&B flavour dominating LOST AND FOUND.

HIGHLIGHTS:
"The Potter" paraphrases the simple truth that we are unmolded clay in the hands of God...still waiting to be perfected. It has almost a 70s soul feel with its organ and popping bass. "Don't Let me Fall" uses wailing 80s rock guitar in the mix in a song that reminds me of a slow jam I can't quite place. "Rise and Be Healed" is probably the strongest tune here ("You may be a lame man and you can't even walk/Rise and be healed/You may be a dumb man and you can't even talk/Rise and be healed"), proclaiming God's desire to heal people both physically and emotionally. "Holy,Holy" uses a guest appearance by Dietrich's mom Dr. Joyce Haddon for some great call and response vocals (particularly when Dietrich sings "Mama you taught me how to love Him, but now I love Him for myself" and she answers back "Keep on loving Jesus, baby!". "Sweeter" is a simple anthem of encouragement ("Weepin' just endure for a night, it's gonna get better,better,better as the day go by..") "Outpour" is based around Acts 2:17-18, the verse explaining that God's Spirit will be felt even more as the world approaches its final days. ("We need an outpour of Your Spirit, Lord/Send it down,send it down...") It's a slow hymn that would feel right at home in Sunday services.

LOWS:
There aren't any really awful songs but I could really do without the "interview" cuts (5 of them) in between the songs, as well as the "Welcome You (Interlude)" and "Welcome You (Reprise)". These devices of using partial tunes to bookend an album has become almost a cliche and brings the album as a whole down.

BOTTOM LINE:
If you're new to Haddon I wouldn't start here..I'd go with LOST AND FOUND or CROSSROADS instead. But if you already are a fan of his, you'll probably want this.

anointed.......2000-11-04

This cd really blessed me.It's the first cd that I've heard that contains interviews with the artist.This cd has inspired me .when I was ready to give up he inspired me to go on.I pray that this cd will be a blessing to all who hear it.

KEEP ON PRAISIN' HIM DIETRICK!.......1999-11-20

All praises be to GOD and HIS perfect holiness! I love this CD. It has great ballads & bumps. This young man is truly anointed. I've also seen his "Chainbreaker" video. That is also a definite "must have" and so is this CD. GET IT! GET IT! GET IT!

A Wonderful testimony to God's Glory.......1999-11-11

This is such a delightful collection of praise to our Heavenly Father. Deitrick sings from his heart and wants to get across to us his love for the Lord. This is enjoyable to both young and old. I do believe he has made his mark. Keep praising the Lord and telling your story!

THIS CD WAS TERRIFIC !!!!.......1999-09-17

This cd was truly heart-warming. I especially love the song "Don't Let Me Fall". I like this song mainly because we all want the Lord to be with us at all times. But there are times when we feel as though we cannot make it. In those times, the Lord takes over and he holds us. He will not let us fall. The cd will have you on your feet praising God. This is a great gift for anyone whether or not they like gospel music. Detrick Haddon is a very inspirational young man. If you thought that Kirk Franklin had the place rocking, you should listen to this cd. Detrick Haddon is on top now !!!!!

Tracks:

Tibet Art - Mark Isham
On The Forest Floor - Bob Holroyd
Le Desert Bleu - Xavier Descarpentries
The White Spirit - Uman
Ghost Dancer - Gabrielle Roth And The Mirrors
To Tree Or Not To Tree - Dean Evenson
Lydia - Tim Story
Ancient Evenings - Garry Hughes
Riding Windhorse (Buddhafields) - Heavenly Music Corporation
12:18 - Global Communication

Customer Reviews:

Nice massage music. .......2007-06-09

I own a day spa and my therapists all enjoy this music. It is great for relaxation.

The Best of Ambient Music.......2005-10-22

This is the sort of rare CD that you can turn on, set "repeat CD" and not touch it for the day; or even for days! I have had this CD for many, many years... and it has never lost its appeal. PS: This is NOT "upbeat" jazzy ambient; but, mellow "calm you down" ambient. Each track is unique.

Lydia.......2005-05-21

Most of the tracks on this album are very good, but Lydia by Tim Story is special. It is one of the most hauntingly beautiful pieces of music I have ever come across.

A tapestry of earth and music..........2002-09-06

This is a marvelously moving album to experience. While all the artists are different the album flows together very nicely. It moves along at its own pace, far far different than the pace of much of the everyday world in which we live. It is mellow and is not something you actively listen to although over time the melodies become quite clear and, oddly enough, captivating even exciting, though on a different level.

Play it in the background or play it in the car and suddenly an entirely different ambience is created. It's a beautiful work. I never tire of it and it embraces whatever mood I'm in and allows it to unfold in a rhythm all its own. You won't regret it a bit.

Path for yoga, for relaxation.......2000-10-16

As a Yoga instructor and artist I am constantly seaching for that special flow- that music that you consciously hear as you begin yoga or meditation, but has the ability to disappear into the recesses of your mind as your awareness attunes to a different level. Path invokes relaxation. It is fast enough to use in anything involving movement, yet not so fast you feel hurried in any way. I am not sure that it would be slow enough for pure meditation. Every musical creation on this CD is different, yet it flows seemlessly. I also bought YogaZone, Music for Yoga- it was good-a few shared artists- but nothing compared to Path. If you are looking for a complement to your yoga, or want some music to create a relaxed atomosphere this is it!