When The Sun Set - Music

Http //www.Tonimakhoul.Com Building Upon The Romantic Themes Of His Previous Recordings Letter To My Love And Eternal Love The 14 Tracks Of Toni Makhoul’s Powerful And Sweeping Recording Dancing Hearts Inspire And Challenge The Listener To Share That Love In A Universal Way. As He Says In His Liner Notes “Instead Of Spreading Violence Wars Crimes Hate Lies Dishonesty Selfishness And Destroying Our World Let Us Protect It And Make It Better. Let Us Spread Love.” Building Upon President John F. Kennedy’s Famous Quote The Composer And Musician Adds “Ask Not What The World Can Do For Your Ask What You Can Do For The World.” The Joy Of Dancing Hearst Emerges From Makhoul’s Keen Ability To Bring A Wide Range Of Musical Styles And Cultural Influences Together. He Begins With A Mix Of Haunting Tones And Colorful Exotica On The Seductive “Unforgettable Moments ” Then Lets His Piano And Accordion Dance Around An Exotic Percussion Groove On “Prisoner Of Love.” The Easy Grooving Sax And Piano Driven Ballad “Before You Leave” Is Mournful With A Touch Of Hope Which Bursts Open To The Joyful And Whimsical Flamenco Dance-Romance Of “Mi Amor” – Inspired By A Trip To Barcelona. Makhoul’s Latin Magic Continues On The Festive Horn-Fired Fiesta “El Cielo De Mexico.” He Then Eases Down Into The Opening Reflective Piano Elegance Of “A New Beginning ” Which True To Its Title Becomes A More Playful And Hopeful Expression Filled With Piano And Harmonica. Makhoul Explains The Danceable Soaring And High Energy “Surrender To Love” As A Song That “leads To An Unexpected Place...To The Music Of Hearts!” That Place Is Partly Propelled By A Spirited Accordion Melody With Lively Piano And Acoustic Guitar Harmonies Which Create A Collective Tropical Jam Vibe. Composed Above The Skies Of New York As He Arrived From Paris “American Sunshine” Is A Sensual Swaying Romance That Starts With Richly Textured Latin Percussion And Flamenco Guitar And Then Eases Into A Lower Tone Sax Melody – For A Complete Look At The Emotions Of Love. The Emotional Ballad “Because You Loved Me” Is One Of Makhoul’s Most Passionate Expressions Ever Starting With His Gentle Acoustic Guitar And Growing In Intensity To Become A Flamenco Fusion Piece With Soaring Strings And A Dynamic Sax Melody. The Global Fusion Extends To South America On The Next Track The Deeply Grooving Funky And Discofied “Brazilian Eyes ” A True “carnival” Of Thumping Joy High Energy Accordion Strings Brass And Guitar. “When The Sun Set” Was Composed When Makhoul Was Watching A Lovely Sunset In India. Typical Of Such A Quiet Reflective Moment It Features Elegant Strumming With A Haunting Trumpet Harmony Lush Atmospheres And A Touch Of Harp. The Final Three Tracks Fully Capture The Range Of Dynamics That Define The Makhoul Experience. “Salsa Del Mundo” Is A Fun Energetic Latin Romp With Dancing Piano And Accordion Lines Horn Blasts And True Salsa Magic. “Deep In My Heart” Is A Classic Piano And Saxophone Centered Ballad – With Just A Touch Of Sax - Conveying The Innocence Of A New Romance With Just A Touch Of Sax. The Collection Wraps With The Title Track “Dancing Hearts ” A Joyful And Hopeful Soaring Piece That Beautifully And Infectiously Manifests Makhoul’s Desire To Replace Sadness With Joy. It’s The Perfect Parting Message A Freewheeling Vision Of Global Unity That’s Also Light On Its Feet. read less