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Robert's debut CD: Without Words is available here... Sample tracks - Go Listen! Order Online Now! (click PayPal button below) CAD $19.99 (taxes included - free shipping!) May also be purchased here on Wave 94.7 - Smooth Jazz  ...And here at CD Baby. |
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REVIEWS...Without Words Robert Tardik | Self Produced (2006) The Sunday shimmer and tropical warmth of Robert Tardik's instrumental version of Sting's ”Fields of Gold” doesn't need lyrics. On its own, elevated by Tardik's seductively pretty acoustic strings, the piece generates a feeling of summer transcendence; you don't need Sting's voice for the song to transport you into another world. On Without Words, Tardik showcases his mastery with the nylon guitar, his fingers weaving various moods and textures. On “Summer Time,” Tardik's crisp guitar work creates a lulling affect. It's almost hypnotic how Tardik subtly captures the laid-back atmosphere of vacation getaways. There are really no lyrics needed; the supple, dreamy music paints vivid illustrations of its own. With the next track, “Smoothy”, Tardik speeds up the tempo, producing an upbeat and thoroughly soothing vibe. However, the real key to Tardik's success is his eclecticism and willingness to adopt international flavors. “Salsa Nights”, for example, engages the ear with a saucy Latin beat; it's one of the best tracks on the record, sizzling with brazen sensuality and exotic colors. And this isn't just about Tardik's guitar playing, either. “A World Apart” features robust, thrilling percussion. The covers of “Fields of Gold” and Madonna's “La Isla Bonita” are courageous moves, displaying not only Tardik's versatility but lack of fear in crossing over into a pop field often shunned by jazz purists. But Tardik makes the songs his own. “Fields of Gold” has a mesmerizing afterglow, and “La Isla Bonita” strips away its old Top 40 gloss for a truly authentic taste of Spanish culture. Visit Robert Tardik on the web. Track listing: Summer Time; Smoothy; Salsa Nights; That's a Strut; Fields of Gold; You Know What I Mean; A World Apart; Take One; A Beautiful Sad Song; Get Up; La Isla Bonita; Manha De Carnaval; A New Life. Personnel: Robert Tardik: guitar. Style: Contemporary/Smooth Author: Michael Sutton All About Jazz Link to Original Review - http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=22941 ------------------------------------------------- 'TARDIK, ROBERT' 'Without Words' - Genre: 'Adult Contemporary' Our Rating: 9 out of 10 stars You can call it "smooth jazz" or "Adult Contemporary" or, is in the case of the opening cut, "Summer Time," even folk, but the crisp, soothing guitar work of Robert Tardik (http://www.roberttardik.com) defies categorization. Balancing a number of influences, Tardik has an eclectic palate that adds spice to these laid-back instrumentals. Tracks like "Salsa Nights" has a striking Latin pulse, punctuated by horns, that is hypnotic to the ear. You fall under Tardik's spell. "Salsa Nights" paints such vivid imagery in the brain that lyrics are not necessary. There's a sense of liberation in "Salsa Nights," the sound of inhibitions fall by the wayside, that is intoxicating. Tardik can segue from something as fiery and passionate as "Salsa Nights" to the tranquility of "That's a Strut" without losing a beat. The cover of Sting's "Fields of Gold" should help Tardik find a larger audience; it's nearly identical to the original, the biggest difference being that you don't hear Sting. Stripped of Sting's voice, though, it's truly a revelation, showing what a work of art "Fields of Gold" is, transcending the definition of pop. Tardik does it again on his version of Madonna's "La Isla Bonita," making it haunting and cinematic. Gorgeous. But Tardik on his own is already special and compelling. "A Beautiful Sad Song" is lush and drop-dead pretty. Author: Adam Harrington Whisperin & Hollerin © www.feeldesign.co.uk 2002 - 2006 Link to Original Review - http://www.whisperinandhollerin.com/reviews/review.asp?id=3707 ------------------------------------------------- WAVE FAVE Robert Tardik - Without Words If you're a fan of Jesse Cook and Johannes Linstead, but like a little more solid groove with your guitar, you will love Robert Tardik's debut CD "Without Words." His playing is soulful, playful and groove-ful. I love his WAVE 94.7 hit "Smoothy" - it truly is a smooth delight. "That's A Strut" continues to lay it down and Robert's take on the Sting classic "Fields Of Gold" is simple and stirring. I even like his version of Madonna's "La Isla Bonita"! Who knew Madonna could be smooth jazz? Robert is definitely one of my favorite new guitarists, perhaps because he plays with me on occasion! Check out his website at http://www.roberttardik.com/rt/ and come see us next month at South 202 in Milton and the Lowville Bistro! Author: Vickie van Dyke Midday Host Wave 94.7 FM Link to Original Review - http://www.wave947.fm/skin/graphic.php?sectionId=211&contentId=321397 |
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