Name: Dreams by Brian Culbertson
Brand: Brian Culbertson
SKU: 602537024223
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (70 reviews)

ALBUM

On Dreams, Brian Culbertson attempts to dig further into the vein he opened on 2010's XII, where he seamlessly married adult-oriented R&B to contemporary jazz. In fact, Dreams feels like a bookend of sorts. He employs an alternating cast of studio aces who include Alex Al, John "Jubu" Smith, Eric Marienthal, Michael Stever, Ray Parker, Jr., Rex Rideout, and Rob "Fonksta" Bacon, as well as a trio of vocalists: Stokley Williams (Mint Condition), Vivian Green, and Noel Gourdin. There are some stellar numbers here, including the Williams vehicle, "No Limits," a midtempo babymaker. Culbertson's acoustic piano, Smith's guitar, and some pronounced loops ride atop the bassline to frame the singer's mellifluous tenor. This cut is the sweet spot where neo-soul, adult R&B, and contemporary jazz create a classy pop sound. Green's moment, "Still Here," juxtaposes her taut vocal against acoustic piano and Rideout's fat synth bass with an insistent loop. The result is dramatic. Opening instrumental "Later Tonight" features some nice horn work from Marienthal, Stever -- and Culbertson on trombone -- and very fine guitar from Bacon. Its melody is instantly recognizable with the horns being used sparely but effectively in the mix. "In the City" may be the strongest of the instrumentals, with a deep bass groove and chugging, almost dubwise, rhythm. Here too, the horns fill the backdrop as Smith's guitar accents the bassline. All of these cuts are in the first half of the album. "You're My Music," sung by Gourdin, is a nice soul-pop bubbler and the title track, with its infectious melody and contrasting acoustic and electric guitars, offers a wonderful palette of textures. The three closing instrumentals, however, are less distinguishable. They seem to blunt the impact of the set's previous cuts rather than provide the kind of balance -- one suspects -- Culbertson was looking to create. As "Chapter Two" of XII, this works well, but as an album, Dreams doesn't reach its predecessor's heights. ~ Thom Jurek

1. Later Tonight

by Brian Culbertson

Primary Artist: Brian Culbertson; Main Performer
Composer: Brian Culbertson; Composer
Lyricist: Brian Culbertson; Composer
Executive Producer: Brian Culbertson
Michelle Culbertson
Dahlia Ambach Caplin; Production
Producer: Dahlia Ambach Caplin
Brian Culbertson
Michelle Culbertson; Production
Composer Lyricist: Brian Culbertson; Other

2. No Limits

by Brian Culbertson, Stokley Williams

Featured Artist: Stokley Williams; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Brian Culbertson; Main Performer
Composer: R Rideout
Brian Culbertson
T Jackson; Composer
Lyricist: T Jackson
Brian Culbertson
R Rideout; Composer
Executive Producer: Brian Culbertson
Michelle Culbertson
Dahlia Ambach Caplin; Production
Producer: Brian Culbertson
Michelle Culbertson
Dahlia Ambach Caplin; Production
Composer Lyricist: Brian Culbertson
T Jackson
R Rideout; Other

3. Your Smile

by Brian Culbertson

Primary Artist: Brian Culbertson; Main Performer
Composer: Brian Culbertson; Composer
Lyricist: Brian Culbertson; Composer
Executive Producer: Brian Culbertson
Michelle Culbertson
Dahlia Ambach Caplin; Production
Producer: Dahlia Ambach Caplin
Brian Culbertson
Michelle Culbertson; Production
Composer Lyricist: Brian Culbertson; Other

4. Still Here

by Brian Culbertson, Vivian Green

Featured Artist: Vivian Green; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Brian Culbertson; Main Performer
Composer: R Rideout
Vivian Green
Brian Culbertson; Composer
Lyricist: Brian Culbertson
Vivian Green
R Rideout; Composer
Executive Producer: Brian Culbertson
Michelle Culbertson
Dahlia Ambach Caplin; Production
Producer: Brian Culbertson
Michelle Culbertson
Dahlia Ambach Caplin; Production
Composer Lyricist: Brian Culbertson
Vivian Green
R Rideout; Other

5. In The City

by Brian Culbertson

Primary Artist: Brian Culbertson; Main Performer
Composer: Brian Culbertson; Composer
Lyricist: Brian Culbertson; Composer
Executive Producer: Brian Culbertson
Michelle Culbertson
Dahlia Ambach Caplin; Production
Producer: Dahlia Ambach Caplin
Brian Culbertson
Michelle Culbertson; Production
Composer Lyricist: Brian Culbertson; Other

6. You're My Music

by Brian Culbertson, Noel Gourdin

Featured Artist: Noel Gourdin; Main Performer
Primary Artist: Brian Culbertson; Main Performer
Composer: Brian Culbertson
T Jackson; Composer
Lyricist: T Jackson
Brian Culbertson; Composer
Producer: Brian Culbertson; Production
Composer Lyricist: Brian Culbertson
T Jackson; Other

7. Dreams

by Brian Culbertson

Primary Artist: Brian Culbertson; Main Performer
Composer: Brian Culbertson; Composer
Lyricist: Brian Culbertson; Composer
Executive Producer: Brian Culbertson
Michelle Culbertson
Dahlia Ambach Caplin; Production
Producer: Dahlia Ambach Caplin
Brian Culbertson
Michelle Culbertson; Production
Composer Lyricist: Brian Culbertson; Other

8. Madelena

by Brian Culbertson

Primary Artist: Brian Culbertson; Main Performer
Composer: Brian Culbertson; Composer
Lyricist: Brian Culbertson; Composer
Executive Producer: Brian Culbertson
Michelle Culbertson
Dahlia Ambach Caplin; Production
Producer: Dahlia Ambach Caplin
Brian Culbertson
Michelle Culbertson; Production
Composer Lyricist: Brian Culbertson; Other

9. Lights Off

by Brian Culbertson

Primary Artist: Brian Culbertson; Main Performer
Composer: Brian Culbertson; Composer
Lyricist: Brian Culbertson; Composer
Executive Producer: Brian Culbertson
Michelle Culbertson
Dahlia Ambach Caplin; Production
Producer: Dahlia Ambach Caplin
Brian Culbertson
Michelle Culbertson; Production
Composer Lyricist: Brian Culbertson; Other

10. The Journey

by Brian Culbertson

Primary Artist: Brian Culbertson; Main Performer
Composer: Brian Culbertson; Composer
Lyricist: Brian Culbertson; Composer
Executive Producer: Brian Culbertson
Michelle Culbertson
Dahlia Ambach Caplin; Production
Producer: Dahlia Ambach Caplin
Brian Culbertson
Michelle Culbertson; Production
Composer Lyricist: Brian Culbertson; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

10 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

50 minutes and 38 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

3/10 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

3/10 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Jazz, R&B, Soul, Crossover Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, Rock, Jazz-funk

Label

GRP

Music Distribution Service

UMG Global

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jun 11, 2012

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

602537024223

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Dreams

1. Later Tonight

2. No Limits

3. Your Smile

4. Still Here

5. In The City

6. You're My Music

7. Dreams

8. Madelena

9. Lights Off

10. The Journey

Technical Specifications

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Dreams

Product information

Release options

1. Later Tonight

2. No Limits

3. Your Smile

4. Still Here

5. In The City

6. You're My Music

7. Dreams

8. Madelena

9. Lights Off

10. The Journey

Technical Specifications