The Symphony Sessions

I first heard the Symphony Sessions recordings in San Jose when a sound company was putting their equipment through the paces in preparation for an outdoor concert. I stood motionless in front of this wall of sound and felt my heart swell with emotion. In 1989, while making wedding plans with my beautiful fiance', I proposed the beginning of "Water Fountain" for my bride's slow walk down the aisle with her father. She agreed. At the ceremony, following the long march of the wedding party, there was a silence, inflated with anticipation, as well-wishers awaited my wife's entrance. Then... as delicate as the pearls around her neck, the opening piano motif sounded - then again, and she entered as the music began to fall like snowflakes on everyone. The crowd was utterly spellbound by the moment - a moment amplified one hundred fold by the perfect music. Thank you David Foster for, unknowingly, writing that song just for us.

The most incredible album of songs. I don't have a clue how many times I have played it. At least hundreds of times. David Foster is one of the most gifted people ever and his music has touched so many!

You know the old question, "If you were stranded on a desert island and could only have one album what would it be?" My answer: David Foster's Symphony Sessions! The greatest piece of music I have ever heard.

I bought this album a year ago, and I still cannot overcome the brilliance of this talented musician. He has the beautiful, triumphant songs like 'Firedance' and 'Piano Concerto In G', yet the highly emotional 'Just Out of Reach' and 'Water Fountain'. The oboe is especially nice to hear in some of the songs like 'Just Out of Reach', as well as many other instruments. I try to create my songs, but none flows as smoothly yet sophisticated as his. There is a song in here for just about everybody, whether you happen to be in a good or somber mood. It is perfect for every occassion.

This was the very first CD I ever bought, even before I owned a CD player. I had it on cassette, but knew without a doubt this was music I wanted in my life for some time to come. I highly recommend it to anyone who just loves music.

By the same token where's David Foster's stuff by his 70's band "Skylark?" Have been waiting for his immortal 70's hit "Wildflower" forever and a day now. Having a lot of his music here on iTunes gives me hope I guess, but still anything from "Skylark" has yet to arrive on iTunes. Oh well.

I bought this album when it originally came out and listened to it over and over. It moved me so much like no other music had ever done. Listening to this album, I think of everything that has passed in my life - the happy and the sad. But at the same time I am overcome with a happiness that I cannot describe. The Symphony Sessions is truly emotional music - David Foster has given us a masterpiece!

The song 'Winter Games' was comissioned for the '88 Olympics by Coca-Cola and I remember a fantastic video created for the song. David was playing piano and conducting a full orchestra at the same time out in the snow. Fabulous photography and imagery. When I hear this song I can still see those skiers swooshing down the slopes and David throwing his arms up conducting from the piano. This song turned me on to David Foster's talent and he is probably the finest producer (and accompaniest) working today. This is also the best song ever written for the Olympics.

This album is still as timeless now as it was when I originally purchased it in 1989. I still remember an A&E special for this album and David Foster saying he may never go back to computerized/electronic music after this. There are some vocals on this that are excellent also.

There are very few artists works that both define and distinguish. Foster's Symphony Sessions do just that- It is a masterpiece that has become absolutely timeless. While it was produced now many years ago, it distinguishes itself as the pure definition of David Foster- brillant, balanced, and timeless. It is an album that evokes dreams, sorrows, and absolute joy. Listen with your ears- your heart and your soul will soon be along.