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Hear the Masses
Studio album by Bradley Joseph
Released	1994
Genre	Instrumental rock Adult contemporary (soft) Smooth jazz
Length	42:02
Label	More Core (1994) Robbins Island Music (1995)
Producer	Bradley Joseph
Professional reviews
All Music Guide *Music Outfitters
Bradley Joseph chronology
1st Hear the Masses (1994) 2nd Rapture (1997)
Alternate Cover
Re-release Cover

Hear the Masses is the debut album by Bradley Joseph, released in 1994 (see 1994 in music), a self-produced, self-published release under the More Core Records label. It consists of 10 original instrumental compositions ranging from upbeat piano to orchestral ballads. It was recorded between world tours with Yanni and Sheena Easton, and Joseph invited most of the Yanni band to contribute.^[1] They include Charlie Adams (drums, percussion); Ric Fierabracci (fretless bass); Jeanette Clinger (vocals), and Grammy-winning violinist Charlie Bisharat. Other guest artists include Larry Preston (guitar), and Terry Brau — featured on numerous Bradley Joseph recordings — playing trumpet, saxophone, and fluegelhorn. "It's Bisharat's virtuostic violin that immediately attracts the listener's attention in the opening of 'Rose Colored Glasses' Listen (help·info) ...an upbeat song that has driving, forward momentum", states Music Outfitters.^[2] The "Gift" Listen (help·info) begins as a slow, dour march with vocal expressions by Joseph and Jeanette Clinger, but the tune quickly develops into a "buoyant" piano solo by Joseph. "Friday's Child" Listen (help·info) is a "dynamic blend of piano and sax".^[2]

1. "Rose Colored Glasses" – 3:24
2. "The Gift" – 4:24
3. "Friday's Child" – 4:33
4. "Wind Farmer" – 3:16
5. "Pictures In My Mind" – 2:29
6. "Hear The Masses" – 4:44
7. "The Bridge" – 7:19 Listen (help·info)
8. "Goodbyes" – 3:56
9. "Amala-Dayo" – 2:54
10. "A Single Step" – 4:40

• Bradley Joseph – keyboards, vocal expressions
• Charlie Adams – drums and percussion
• Charlie Bisharat – violin
• Terry Brau – horns
• Jeanette Clinger – vocal expressions
• Ric Fierabracci – fretless bass
• Larry Preston – guitars

• All compositions written, recorded, and produced by Bradley Joseph.
• Mixed by – Bradley Joseph & Dugan McNeill
• Mixed at – Psychic Dog Studios
• Mastered by – Clearsong
• Creative Direction & Promotion – Dan Jensen
• Art & Design – Pat Carney Studios, Inc.
• Portrait Photography – Ann Marsden
• Makeup – Cheryl Nick
• Inside Cover Photography – John Pederson

"Dedicated to my parents -- 'For always trusting my dreams & beliefs. This album is a reflection of your love'".^[3]

• Official Website
• Hear the Masses at All Music Guide
• Hear the Masses at Discogs
• Hear the Masses at Last.fm