This is a very pretty cd. The songs are uncomplicated and easy to listen to. A nice way to unwind at the end of the day! As far as more enticing, illusionary music, I tend to prefer Living the Drama, by Kendell Healy. Also enjoyable after a long day, it evokes more passion. If you like brickman, check out www.kendellhealy.com You'll really love this, too. May the classical hits keep coming!

Neophyte Brickman's effort is admirable on this outing, but where in the world is the Rolling Stones'-like swagger and 'tude of earlier records?? Cuz it sure as hell ain't here!! Talented Brickman shines bright on a few memorable tracks on "Picture This," but the album lacks the Guns 'n Roses'-type grit of his earlier chart-topping efforts. Please don't misunderstand: A few key tracks on "Picture This" are guaranteed to get ya slam-dancin' on a Saturday night, but the record leaves behind the Brickman cockiness so prevalent on earlier projects.

Well, hang in there, Brickman fans, for I think this piano metal-head might just have a few restless tricks up his sleeve yet. Word on the streets is that Brickman is gearing up for a HOT summer tour with his fellow rehab buddies in Velvet Revolver. Stay tuned for more...

BRICKMAN SHINES YET AGAIN!!!!

That's what the CD does for the listener. It takes you back to a simpler time where things were easy and sweet. A very soothing CD.

Great for quiet evenings.

I adore all kinds of piano music, from classical, to New Age, to jazz, with stops in between. Of my fairly large collection, this CD is at the top of my list of favorites. I can play it over and over and never get tired of it. It always gives me a happy thrill listening to it. There isn't one song of the 13 on the CD I don't love, but the first one, Dream Come True, is a particular favorite. If you enjoy beautiful music without words as either soothing background melody as you work (I'm a writer, and it is great for that), or to listen to with great pleasure in and of itself, this CD is for you.

This album was my first introduction to Jim Brickman, and a good one indeed. Only trouble, it spoiled me and later CDs of his were disappointing because of the larger number of love song vocals and smaller number of piano solos.

Especially impressive to me was "You Never Know" with Boney James' saxophone. The sax and the piano practically sing together in perfect harmony.

Also impressive, as mentioned by others, is "Frere Jacques". This is a very introspective interpretation, done very thoughtfully for the most part, but with a brilliant contrapuntal passage.

And of course the hit, Martina McBride's beautiful and delicate vocal version of "Valentine".

These are the high points, but the entire set has conversational, good-natured flow to it. Very highly recommended.