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Coming Into View
Michael Logozar
2008 / Michael Logozar
53.5 minutes
“Coming Into View” is the debut release by pianist/composer Michael Logozar. A classically-trained pianist from an early age, the Canadian-born Logozar formed a recording studio and production company in Calgary where he composed and produced many styles of music for other artists. After many years, he decided to return to his own pianistic roots, and this beautiful and compelling CD of ten original piano solos is the result. Although the music is largely improvised, it is melodic, flowing, and very soothing. Citing David Lanz and Michael Jones as strong influences, Logozar’s playing style is very much his own. Gentle, delicate, and very expressive, this is a perfect CD for quiet dinners, relaxation, and getting lost in. It is a lovely and unobtrusive backdrop, but is complex and interesting enough to listen to over and over without it getting old. Logozar’s music can be heard underscoring a number of films and television shows, and has been nominated by the Los Angeles Music Awards and Unisong International Songwriting contests.
The CD begins with “Orchard Hill,” a graceful and very spare piece that sets the light and peaceful tone of the album. “Linger” is almost fragile in its delicacy - like a savored moment. “Soaring” seems to be depicting the freedom of floating on a cloud or gliding through space as in a dream - very calm and tranquil. “Autumn Rain” is one of my favorites - very dreamy and lightly percussive like the rhythm of a lazy rain shower (the kind I like to go walking in!). “The Promise” is a gorgeous ballad that comes from the heart - a deeply-felt and sincere vow set to music. “A New Day” conveys the warmth and anticipation of a fresh start - uncluttered and carefree. “If I Could” is another favorite - a daydream set to music with a leisurely pace and heartfelt melody. “Coming Home” is also a beauty - optimistic but somewhat bittersweet, as most emotional experiences are.
“Coming Into View” is an impressive freshman effort and is sure to turn more than a few heads. It will be released officially on November 1, 2008 and will be available at many online retail outlets; it will be available by mid-October from www.michaellogozar.com. Treat yourself to calming piano at its best!
Kathy Parsons
MainlyPiano.com
10/4/08 - Kathy Parsons - MainlyPiano.com
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Coming Into View (2008)
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Just a few short months after releasing his debut solo piano CD "Coming Into View", Michael Logozar has seen his music added to playlists on over 50 international radio and satellite stations and has been in the top 10 in the New Age Reporter charts. The CD has been featured on well known programs such as Hearts of Space, and stations like Music Choice Soundscapes and MaxTrax Spa.
"It's hard to say where the heart ends and the instrument begins" - Broadjam Review
Michael was born in Edmonton, Alberta Canada in 1975. At age four he started playing familiar songs on the piano by ear, and he was quickly enrolled in lessons to further his natural ability. While he spent much of his childhood performing Beethoven and Bach at regional festivals, his attention quickly turned to the music of emerging artists such as David Lanz and Michael Jones, artists who expressed a clarity of melodic beauty and simplicity.
After a move to Calgary, he formed a recording studio and production company to assist the growth of other artists. He wrote and produced for a number of artists in many styles of music, but underneath all the production, a core style of music remained untapped. After many years of fostering the talents of others he decided to return to his roots with the piano, doing what comes the most naturally.
Michael's debut contemporary instrumental piano CD, "Coming Into View," was released November 1, 2008. Nearly 20 years after his ears first caught the notes of the emerging contemporary instrumental piano scene, Michael is arriving with his own brand of improvisational, deeply melodic music.
His music can already be heard underscoring a number of films and television shows, and it has
garnered him nominations at the Los Angeles Music Awards and Unisong International Songwriting contests.
In the words of the Unisong team, "We would not be surprised to hear of Michael in some major capacity in the near future.”
"Coming Into View" brings into focus this new chapter of Michael's life with much more music yet to come. Michael can be reached via the contact section of his website at http://www.MichaelLogozar.com
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