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The CD starts off with a short sweet song called Dreaming and moves to Drifting which my first impression of is of a Tony Bennet song but better. The vocals show Mark's singing talent and diversity. His vocals show strength even in the softest parts of his music.
The music is skillfully composed and I feel that is what gives the depth to the music. Soft gentle ballads & pop/soft rock songs that have you drifting off to the music either from the gentle sweetness of it or its beat. In an interview with Maki, Mark noted he wrote the music to be enjoyed when driving on long trips. He felt it would give a balance to the stress of the driving. He succeeded in his goal but you don't need to be in a car to enjoy the CD!
I find the CD a little romantic, uplifting and just totally enjoyable. Unless you only like the hard sides of rock you will love this CD.
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The music is of pop, folk rock with more depth written in to the music. The songs are for the most part sweet and simple but there is nothing simple about the music. Personally, the music reminds me of the Beatles, Simon & Garfunkle, Peter, Paul & Mary, and Tony Bennet. I don't think Mark would consider Tony Bennet an influence on his music or that he would give that impression to anyone but that was my first impression.
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Track listing:
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All vocals and instruments played by Mark Johnson. Drum programming and background vocals on "So Wonderful" and background vocals on "Suddenly Sunshine" by Frankie Lee. Trumpet solo on "Amusement Serenade" by Bonner Griffith. Produced by Mark Johnson in "Closet of Sound" stereo at Cornelia Street in NYC. Richard "blitz" Livoni mixed "Lovin 'goes Fadin' at Blitz Recording Studios in San Diego. "So Wonderful" was recorded by Stewart lerman at New Breed Studios, NYC. "Last Night on the Roller Coaster" was recorded at Fred's Studio in NYC. Tag to " Last Night on the Roller Coaster " featuring Leonis Shinneman, Catherine Guard and Mark London Sims, was recorded in west Hollywood at the guest house on a Teac Porta Studio. "Dreaming" was recorded on cassette at Wendy Wall's Apartment in Greenwich Village. "Concrete lullaby" recorded at Backroom Studios in New Jersey. "Last night on the Roller Coaster" was recorded in New York City on a Tascam da 88. All other tracks recorded in New York City on Cornelia Street on a Teac four track, mastered by Matt Cartsonis. Graphic design: John McCoy. Management: John Brown III for Blade Music. To order visit the website at http://www.mark-johnson.com. E-mail Mark Johnson
Radioghost Records All songs copyright 2000 by Cold Weather Music/BMI. All rights reserved. Mark visited the International Pop Overthrow look for an upcoming interview with Mark on it and his music career and interests.!
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