Phil Klein's 'My Irish Heart' Wins Praise from Music Critic David Abrams

SYRACUSE, N.Y., Jan. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With St. Patrick's Day two months away, Phil Klein is stepping up to get the festivities started with "My Irish Heart," a soulful, poetic CD of traditional Irish melodies. The collection features 30 songs and is virtually a two-for-one album, running nearly 68 minutes. More impressive, the play list features both piano and instrumentals, played purely impromptu by Klein - an 84-year-old composer/entertainer who's been called "Central N.Y.'s Premier Piano Man" and boasts a repertoire of 3,000+ tunes and six music CDs.

"Interesting challenges popped up in creating the CD, notably arranging these highly diverse, popular Irish favorites," Klein says. "Ultimately, the album's format resembles a journey back in time. An overture sets the tone, followed by tunes reflecting several key categories. The music's mood moves seamlessly, shifting from sentimental to rollicking and then into a martial feel. It concludes with a patriotic finale, complete with bagpipes fading into the 'mist.'"

Klein's CD doesn't end with what you hear. Packaged with traditional Irish graphics, the CD features a trifold insert highlighting song details and factoids. Each description delivers something fun and new to learn.

These efforts and more, painstakingly invested in both the CD's music and presentation, are paying off for Klein. Music critics and fans alike are raving about his final product, noting its authenticity, professionalism and beauty.

"Finally - a worthy sequel to Percy Grainger's unforgettable, lump-in-the-throat setting of 'Danny Boy,'" says David Abrams, an internationally revered music critic (CNY Cafe Momus), award-winning journalist and professor. "Phil Klein's 'Irish Heart' album conveys the melodic feeling and ethnocentric pride of these treasured Irish tunes, each played straight from the heart. Between the wistful sobs of remembrance, you'll find yourself singing along with Klein's magical fingers ...."

The "My Irish Heart" CD ($14.95) and download ($9.95), plus samples of the album's beloved Irish favorites, are available through Klein's website, OURMUSIC (http://www.songtale.com/irish.htm). Lyrics to all songs on the CD are available for free download at http://www.songtale.com/Lyrics of songs from MY IRISH HEART.pdf.

About Phil Klein's OURMUSIC

Phil Klein, a retired music professor, has spent his life in music, carving a unique niche in piano playing and performing timeless melodies from the 1920s, '30s, '40s and '50s. Today, he is a nationally renowned composer, vocalist, raconteur, music educator and beloved entertainer with loyal audiences nationwide. Klein's songs, albums and live performances fulfill a mission to preserve and rejuvenate a pure melodious musical tradition that is delightful, spirited and runs the full gamut of human emotions. His piano stylings, called "the best easy-listening piano music on the Internet," may be heard at http://www.songtale.com.

Contact:

Phil Klein
315-469-4675
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SOURCE Phil Klein's OURMUSIC