Release Date: March
24, 2017
Label: Tony Chen Music
Chen: This
album comprises creations from 2014 to 2016, encompassing a variety of styles
that reflect the path I have walked during this time. You will experience
melodies and musical arrangements from both East and West, taking you to
different realms.
I could not have
said it any better than the artist. Tony is not a newcomer; this is his fourth
release. The title of album is a direct reflection of the music. It all sounds
so grandeur, proud and cinematic. I would put the emphasis on cinematic as I
could see it easily being a movie soundtrack to an epic film. Well at least the
first three tracks paint that kind of picture in your mind’s eye.
"The
Mighty Heroes, "Memory of Time-Space" and "A Merry Pace" are
befitting their titles. All three get the listener excited and mesmerized, as
one would be watching a fast moving and important scene in a movie. I do not
want to put Mr. Chen’s music in a box and call it soundtrack music but it sure
would make a great backdrop for the right motion picture. And that is not all,
“Will You Hold My Hand?” walks down a different path of peace and beauty, the
parallel world of the previous tracks. This provides a listener with a
definitive change of pace and an understanding of the abilities of the artist
to be diverse and expressive as much as one can from one track to the next.
Tony has the talent to pull off the big changes with his keyboard prowess.
The music on The
Mighty Heroes lends itself to the human condition and the many changes one
can experience during a 24-hour period. The textures, atmosphere and colors
created expresses everything the artist indicates on his website and as I
noted.
The many flavors of cultures worldwide are touched upon,
the far east, our western hemisphere and the traditional music combined with
the elements of new recording technologies initiates the formation of each
track.
I appreciated the value and worldliness that the artist
could convey throughout his music. Our world becomes one when we listen to
music. The internet can have the same effect on us all just as the music does.
With all the negative things that go on in our world and a tool like the
internet to reach a wider audience we have the artistry, pageantry and good
vibes of music from people like Tony Chen that can change things for the
positive.
Although I appreciated the slower paced and more simplistic
tracks and always do, I enjoyed the faster paced and more picturesque tracks on
offer in the collection even more. It reminded me of some of the greats that
came before Tony like Vangelis. If you like a mixture of instrumental music with
a contemporary approach and new age foundation, then you will enjoy what The Mighty Heroes delivers.
4.5/5
Stars
Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck
April 24, 2017
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Provided By New Age Music Reviews
Tracks:
01. The Mighty Heroes
02. Memory of Time-Space
03. A Merry Pace
04. Will You Hold My Hand?
05. A Nostalgic Melody
06. Glorious Celebration of Heaven & Earth
07. Flower Scent
08. Taste Asia - Delicious Chinese Cuisine
09. Heavenly Elegance
10. A Nostalgic Melody (Piano Solo)
Tracks:
01. The Mighty Heroes
02. Memory of Time-Space
03. A Merry Pace
04. Will You Hold My Hand?
05. A Nostalgic Melody
06. Glorious Celebration of Heaven & Earth
07. Flower Scent
08. Taste Asia - Delicious Chinese Cuisine
09. Heavenly Elegance
10. A Nostalgic Melody (Piano Solo)