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A Sampling of Reviews for Rob's Music
"Rob Costlow takes contemporary solo piano light years beyond typical new age sentimentality...reflective, cleanly elegant work to which you'll return again and again." - Magnatune.com
"Rob Costlow definitely has his own style. His original compositions are refreshing and I would recommend his CDs to all music lovers. Keep your eyes and ears on this guy."
- Jim Brickman (Platinum selling pianist - www.jimbrickman.com)
"Rob's music is inspiring and full of emotion, which allows the listener to adapt it to their own tastes and styles seamlessly. Nothing is forced (no words, just the instrument), which creates a calm and relaxing atmosphere for various occasions or pure solitary enjoyment."
- Kelly Perdew (Winner of The Apprentice 2 and successful entrepreneur)
"For lovers of piano whether classical or contemporary, Rob Costlow's music is highly recommended. There are pianists that play with precision and there are pianists that play with precision and passion. Costlow is one of those. He has that rare ability to combine flawless performance with soulful renderings of beauty that touch you deep inside."
- Karen Newton (Innerchange Magazine Music Reviews)
"Wow Rob, 'Meant to Be' has just made the hairs on my arm stand on end. How wonderful that you haven't succumb to doing a cheesy cover...or that you're happy enough to allow your music to stand up on its own two feet without any accompianment. I am VERY impressed."
- Podcast Paul (Podcast host)
"It's nice to hear something different, and though I'm not
what one might consider a "new age" fan, you're
influences give you a greater depth, and roundness
that translates into something I can listen to, and
enjoy. I can't stand music that bores me, and yours
did not."
- Garland T (Producer and Podcast host)
"5 out of 5 Stars. This album (Sophomore Jinx) is truly unique!"
- Joshua Anderson (Creator / Webmaster of
Streams-of-Time.net)
"Rob Costlow's music inspires and soothes the soul. Thanks for the magic, Rob. Your passion and genius come through beautifully. Now get back to the studio and bring us even more!"
- Brian Johnson (Philosopher and founder of thinkArete.com)
"As someone not familiar with instrumental music, I was surprised to find such an enjoyable and thought provoking experience. Well, I'm a Rob Costlow fan after hearing Sophomore Jinx through a friend. I find his music relaxing, inspiring and nostalgic. I'm looking forward to his next album."
- Dan Keller (Founder of Lifeletics)
"Wonderfully creative and inventive piano work."
- Zoe Montana, (DJ of Radioio Acoustic - www.radioio.com)
"Rob Costlow is one of the best new solo pianists that I have heard in years."
- Steve Parente (Owner of Smiling Ear Radio)
"Firstly, let me say that I don’t usually do this sort of thing and this is not my usual cup of tea and to be honest, I got it for my fiancé, I usually listen/like well produced hip/trip hop, drum n' bass and Jazz, mainly modern. This music is wonderful. It is beautifully played and in places it moved me to tears. It made me think of all the people and things I love and move me in this world. I hope this doesn’t sound too stupid and sloppy, but who cares if it does. If you want to hear someone/something rather special, put your feet up and hear this! If you are disappointed see a doctor because there must be something wrong with you (only my opinion). Wim Mertens and Philip Glass spring to mind. I may be wrong, but again who cares. :) I don’t know what else to say other than this is proper, phew and WOW!
- Fan (United Kingdom)
"Your music, it's beautiful! It's actually made me want to begin listening to piano music again...and believe me, that's a grand task in itself."
- Fan (Fair Oaks, CA)
"Rob's music has a very powerful narrative element."
- Fan (Arlington, VA)
"Every artist of any caliber needs positive reviews, and Rob Costlow stands out from the outset. I felt throughout the album that Rob was going to breakout into song, but instead kept the sweet flow of ivory in the listener's ears. James Blunt watch out because there is a new guy in town. I see big things from Rob in the future..."
- Fan (Luxembourg)
“I discovered Rob's music after hearing the song "I Do" on "The Daily Source Code" podcast. I quickly went out and bought "Sophomore Jinx." After listening to the whole album I got back on the web and bought "Woods of Chaos" as well. Rob's work has a very unique style to it. I highly recommend that you check out www.robcostlow.com and listen to the streams that are on his site. If you like solo piano tracks, Rob Costlow is one of the most talented pianists that I have heard in a long time. A definite five out of five very big stars!”
- Fan (Missoula, Montana)
"To really enjoy every note...sit back, close your eyes and it's as if you are right there next to Rob and his piano. Crisp and clear with nothing in the way to overpower the beautiful highs and lows of his notes just as it should be. There is nothing more simple, yet complicated and moving as Rob Costlow's acoustic music."
- Fan (Mountain Home, Arkansas)
"Movie music looking for a movie. I don't normally like instrumentals unless they are exceptional... I like the piano. Great playing with a very evocative feel."
- Fan (Northamptonshire, United Kingdom)
"It doesn't get much better than this... beautiful work on the piano with relaxed pauses. Clearly a well trained musical genius on this composition. Nothing to criticize here, the artist has clearly found his niche and has no problem getting the sound from his mind to his instrument! Well done."
- Fan (Daytona Beach, Florida)
"I ordered the CD because my wife and I were listening to "L.A./Passing By" on Radioio Acoustic last week, when she said that would sound nice in the bedroom. That was all the encouragement I needed to order."
- Fan (Crowley, Texas)
"Very pretty and clean and would serve well in a movie track. Obviously real talent on the other end of the line. This is either one very nice instrumental or you need to turn the vocals up a little."
- Fan (Fruitland, Maryland)
"Smooth relaxing piano music that fits perfect on a romantic evening. Warm sounding acoustic piano, nothing better than the real thing!"
- Fan (Antwerpen, Belgium)
"This piano performance is delivered with obvious emotion and passion. The melody is beautiful and really draws me in."
- Fan (Los Angeles, California)
"Wow! This is gorgeous. The melody moved me and took me out of my world for just a few minutes. I wanted more. Wonderful."
- Fan (Sheridan, Wyoming)
"Real mood music. I imagine you could have this placed in TV & film effortlessly."
- Fan (Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada)
"As a fan of prog-rock music, when I hear the words "solo piano album", it often makes me cringe. The thought of a well-honed keyboard player going acoustic and showing off their dexterity and, more so, their ego. These artists tend to be appalling songwriters and such albums are barely listenable despite the instrumental prowess they display.
Thank heavens for Rob Costlow!
One listen to "Woods of Chaos" is enough to convince anyone that Rob is not only a skilled pianist but also a very gifted and (for want of a better word) efficient songwriter. It's not an album where he shows off how fast he can play the piano, but one that displays the moods he can evoke with it. And before you go thinking he's another Richard Clayderman, his writing isn't romanticized and sugar-coated dross at all - it's hard to describe: it's too modern to be classical and too diverse to be new age. What's even more surprising is that a full album of solo piano instrumentals is incredibly easy to listen to in one go - a rare feat.
Play the opening track, "Meant to Be" and that speaks for itself. You'll be back for more - I guarantee it."
- Fan (United Kingdom)
"I recently came upon your music while listening to Magnatune.com's Internet radio feed to iTunes. Your music is soooo wonderful! The emotion in your music is something that is sorely missing in most music today. Please keep writing music as you become inspired to write. Whatever you are doing now is working."
- Fan (location not disclosed)
"This disc is very refreshing and full of soul. You do not have to be a connoisseur of piano to like this music. It has something for everyone. Rob I can't wait for your next trip to the studio."
- Fan (location not disclosed)
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