View all albums and help us complete michael franks discography. I am from moscow, russia, but in the last 10 years i have been studying abroad in germany and now in england. If you cant find the song youre looking for, dont hesitate to make a suggestion. Listen free to michael franks blue pacific the art of love, woman in the waves and more. Blue pacific by michael torke 1961 performance score. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Our call center is temporarily closed due to covid19 restrictions. It was a pleasure to meet so many of you at the meetandgreet after the show. Get michael franks setlists view them, share them, discuss them with other michael franks fans for free on. Michael franks blue pacific lyrics and tracklist genius. Blue pacific is a smooth vocal jazz album by american singersongwriter and musician michael franks, released in 1990 with reprise. Check out blue pacific by michael franks on amazon music. Unfortunately each of the 3 main acts that evening besides mf, spyro gyra and steps ahead only got 40 minutes on stage, which is too short. Indespensable 1988 blue pacific 1990 dragonfly summer 1993 blue pacific is a smooth vocal jazz album by american singersongwriter and musician michael franks, released in 1990 with reprise.
Thirteen years ago, his blue pacific tightens up his smooth jazz sound. We said goodbye one last time at the louvre our long happy summer was through just lovers in paris as common as doves but i still think of y. Here by the blue pacific where the diamond water shimmers in the sun. Right now, as i am writing this message, i am listening to blue pacific album by michael franks, the piece woman in the waves. Blue pacific even walter becker producing couldnt help on this one. Michael franks people on the move pacific business news. In addition to his fine melodic skillset, he is a highly. Michael franks in california ca 35 records found whitepages. Listen to your favorite songs from blue pacific by michael franks now. I met an entire family of fans who had traveled there all the way from australia, several of whom had seen some of my shows in sydney with crossfire in 1980. The camera never lies great producer rob mounsey took the digital effects one step too far on this one and it lost the simple michael franks along the way. He described the album as meditative, lush and clearly the work of an artist intent on making personal music regardless of trends or airplay, blue pacific is as open and beautiful as the ocean for which it.
Meditative, lush and clearly the work of an artist intent on making personal music regardless of trends or airplay, blue pacific is as open and beautiful as the ocean for which it is named. Claudia and i were there for our third anniversary. Michael franks is an american singer and songwriter. Michael franks is an artist, whose music rises above many of the often perceived musical barriers that are, sadly, part of todays music scene. Michael franks born september 18, 1944 is an american singer and songwriter, considered a leader of the quiet storm movement. Yeah, turning to our beloved friend, the first time i listened to him was about a year ago, and it was the same album as i am listening to right now, and as always i had taken the album from hmv for three weeks with the. In the control room calling the shots, in addition to lorber, theres tommy lipuma with engineer extraordinaire al schmitt and walter becker.
His next studio album after three years, blue pacific 1990, was a change in his approach to compile a new album. Its a cozy day at home, and john is puttering around listening to his favorite pandora stationkenny rankin. He came up to have me listen to a song by michael franks this is your song, he said. His genre is best described as sultry soulful jazz, where franks voice and lyrical prowness is ideally suited. Jul 24, 2017 michael franks blue pacific reprise, 1990 9. We have resumed very limited warehouse and shipping operations. The following songs are not currently available, but you can activate an alert in order to receive an email when they become available. His songs have been recorded by shirley bassey, the carpenters, kurt elling, diana krall, patti labelle, lyle lovett, the. Matteo praised franks return to form and his best album since 1979s tiger in the rain, commenting that the album marked a total rebirth for franks. Michael is related to gloriajean j franks and anne elizabeth franks as well as 1 additional person. He has recorded with a variety of wellknown artists, such as patti austin, art garfunkel, brenda russell, claus ogerman, and david sanborn. Barefoot on the beach good, but michael offered nothing new here. Michael franks first album of the 90s and his first in three years was a complete return to form and his best album since 1979s tiger in the rain.
In july 2008, captain michael reported to uss boxer lhd 4 as the ships executive officer and completed a western pacific deployment. Michael franks, md, is a boardcertified urologist with virginia urology center in richmond, virginia. Kept in a tightly sealed plastic container or on a plate covered tightly with plastic wrap, these should keep for about a week refrigerated. Select this result to view michael g frankss phone number, address, and more. Features song lyrics for michael frankss blue pacific album. David michael frank showdown in little tokyo 1991 soundtrack opus codec. Franks is more confident of his singing on this understated, lowercase album. For michael franks fans or anyone who loves great smooth jazz music this cd is a must have. Select this result to view michael g franks s phone number, address, and more. Captain michaels staff tours include flag aide to vice admiral john nathman, commander, naval air forces and most recently was assigned to the operations directorate of the joint staff, joint chiefs of staff. He lifts his voice in track after track in a way he never did.
When i heard it, i knew i had to add it to the post with grandma monias recipe. He has recorded with a whos who of artists, such as patti austin. The fifth cd contains the rare live recording from michael franks with australian band crossfire. His songs have been recorded by shirley bassey, the carpenters, kurt elling. Losslessclub michael franks 19732018 flac, ape image. Understandably happy to be specific when im snorkeled and finned in the blue pacific. In 38 years and 18 albums, michael has collaborated with the greatest jazz and pop musicians and has created some of the most memorable west coast in the process. This box set offers the best of franks output on five cds. The pacific business news honolulu features local business news about honolulu. Features song lyrics for michael franks s blue pacific album.
The return of the production team of tommy lipuma and al. The piri 100 now in its 12th year, the knight frank prime. Feb 27, 2010 here i am hometown boy makes good writes one critic all my childhood i lived by the blue pacific anytime that reality makes me heartsick i come here just stare at the blue pacific 2979. He has recorded with a variety of wellknown artists, such as patti austin, brenda russell, art garfunkel, and david sanborn. The first four discs are separated into different themes. In the studio with franks we have jeff lorber, joe sample, larry carlton and others. This is one of those cd that you listen to and just let the entire thing. Michael franks chez nous live 1991 by appleblossoms2007. The cd is available from, and local record stores, with digital downloads from itunes and. Blue pacific michael franks to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. By the blue pacific where the gull still glides and waves divide the silence just like time. He is a smooth jazz singer and songwriter from the united states. Download michael franks mp3 songs and albums music. I met an entire family of fans who had traveled there all the way from australia, several of whom had seen some of my shows in sydney with crossfire in.
Franks calls eggplant his favorite of all his songs. Michael franks always surrounds himself with the very best artists and technicians. Here i am hometown boy makes good writes one critic all my childhood i lived by the blue pacific anytime that reality makes me heartsick i come here just stare at the blue pacific 2979. Download michael franks mp3 songs and albums music downloads. Michael franks tickets, 2020 concert tour dates ticketmaster. We also provide tools to help businesses grow, network and hire. Franks earned his medical degree from the university of maryland school of medicine and completed his residency at the university of pittsburgh medical center in pennsylvania. Basie summer jazz fest 2018 set for june 23 in red bank, nj. I typically try not to work on the weekend, but i just had to share this with you. He has recorded with a whos who of artists, such as patti austin, brenda russell, art garfunkel, and david sanborn. Download the wealth report 2019 knight frank nl real estate. Any michael franks fans here steve hoffman music forums. Blue pacific by michael franks on amazon music unlimited.
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