David C. Deal - Transformations

I purchased this CD from David 3 weeks ago and I have listened to it, well over a dozen times. I knew I would want to write a review for him, but I wanted to get a true feel for the whole CD. The very first day I put it in my player, I found myself cranking it up, as each song played. I knew I was going to like this CD, but I had no idea, how much it would grow on me. With each listen, I picked up more depth of the music and more feel of each of the players involved. This was no "indie" artist CD I was listening to, this was as good as any CD I ever listen to. The quality of production, arrangement and musicianship was stunning me. Now, I hate to use artists to compare sounds, but this CD has styles ranging from Alan Parsons, Styx, Pink Floyd to a Disney Movie or a Broadway Production.

The CD opens with a Beautiful instrumental, featuring piano and flutes.......a very classical proggy ambient piece of music. This is followed by a heavier rock piece, with a touch of Styx influence, sung by Les Brooke, who has a fantastic voice. His 3rd track features the vocals Cynthia Lugo, who has an extremely beautiful voice. She also sings 3 other tracks on this CD and does so, with various styles of progressive rock, broadway, pop, blues and movie. She sings with such strength, you can't help, but be moved by her emotions. I don't mean to single out just a couple of the artists, because all of the players on this CD are TOPS at their instruments. David is the composer of all of the songs and the main player of keyboards on this CD. There are NO lame tracks and the CD moves quickly by and you're starting over, before you know it. The song arrangement is excellent, to keep the flow of music just right.

I HIGHLY Recommend this CD, for those who LOVE good music, in a rock style.........It's progressive and it's very pleasant listening. It'll get heavy, at times, but it's never overbearing. I give this CD...ALL of the Stars, I possibly can....+++++

David!!! Thanks, for the GREAT Music........and at $10.99, ya can't beat the price either......hehehehehehhe OH YEAH!!!! The packaging is PROFESSIONAL....SUPER!!! I couldn't believe how nice it was. It's the best "indie" CD packing, I've ever gotten and as good as any pro artists, as well.

Rob

Well.......hmmmm??....you might say. Who the heck are you to ask!?!?! Ok.....I say........I am a MIXPOSURE musical hobbyist, who LOVES this site and thinks, maybe I should bring out some GREAT THINGS, I LOVE about this site.

I see so many New Artists here and I try to listen to as many as possible. The problem is, I see you come and then you're gone. This site, to me, is such a different type of site, I feel you may be missing opportunities to REALLY get a feel, for what it's all about. Some people might think it's "cliquey", but it's FAR from that. Everybody is encouraged to take part in the Chats, the Radio Shows, the chance to meet people from all over the world, form collaborations, and just get yourself known. Mixpo offers so many interactive opportunities and I'd love to see more people take advantage of that. Some may think the music review process is crazy, but it's a fun way to get feedback, whether it's simple or involved. Isn't it nice to know, that at least, you are appreciated and your efforts are being spread world-wide?!?!?!?!?!

 You might look at your New Song stats and see you only have a few plays and a couple or even no reviews. DON'T let this be discouraging. You can BLOG your new song, introduce yourself in the forums or just do a couple of listens and comments........and the return will be there. MIXPO is not like MySpace, where you drop a song and wait........JOIN IN...HAVE FUN...I'd love to see more of you become an involved part of the family. I have met so many people here and had so many collaboration opportunities, it's amazing to me.

BUT HEY!!! Maybe the interactivity is NOT what you want.....that's cool too......It's just GREAT to see so many EXCELLENT new people join here at MIXPOSURE!!! It's GROWING and on the "Cutting Edge"........Be a part of it.......I can speak for many, I'm sure...We'd love to have you join in and have some FUN.

AND!!! If you need help to get around...there are PLENTY of us, who would love to help you. Believe me, once you get the hang of the site, it's easy.......and can be a HUGE promotional tool for you.

WELCOME ............. Loosen up ............. Have a GREAT Musical Experience.

Rob

I want to THANK, Chris Moore for his SUPER input in Co-writing this song. I put together some basic music and asked Chris to join me in a collab. Chris really surprised me with his enthusiasm and wrote a great fantasy story, which he sang. He also added his fantastic piano and organ playing.

Chris!!!! Thanks!!! SO MUCH!!! for doing ALL you did and giving me a gift to add to my musical memories.

Rob

I wanted to remind some people and tell others, who may not know me, why I like to "Review" and what "Reviews" mean to me. I worked in Record stores for many years, back in "the day". It was time when breaking a new artist was a whole lot of fun. I used to listen to just about evry new record that came in the store. Man, I LOVED finding new artists. I used to find "no name" bands....put "Review" tags on the album cover and Front Rack them, then push the heck out of them........Albums like the first Boston, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Genesis -Foxtrot, Selling England, and then some who didn't make it so big....Camel, ELO, Soft Machine, Alan Holdsworth.....and TONS of others. Anyway, I continue to LOVE to find and enjoy listening to new music. I LOVE the idea that I can personally express my thoughts to an artist and pat him on the back for a job well done. I could tell Mick Jagger ...GREAT GIG, I doubt he'd care. HERE.....It's appreciated by most artists. I know I enjoy a little recognition.....it feels good and I like to make others feel good about their work and themselves. Reviews don't need to be big words and technical drama.......just a thanks to an artist for a nice listen......or a HEY!!! Nice Job, Bro!!! Anyway, I enjoy it and LOVE doing it and I'm proud of hitting #.....tada!!!! 1000 !!! very very soon

Rob

Note: PIC...Me and My Grandson

I worked in record stores for 12 years, in the "day". I LOVED finding and promoting new music then and I do now. I get so wrapped up in listening and I appreciate the opportunity to comment to the artist. I mean...it's a Real World here. Do ya think Mick J. would care, if I told him Satisfaction was an awesome track. Somehow, I think he wouldn't care, he already knows it LOL!!!! SO!!! I just look forward to my listening time. I have my First 2 IMS CD's, I've been listening to. I will post them shortly, with little song reviews. MAN!!! I just LOVE to listen.

Rob