“Joe Adams is a gifted composer with an emotional sense of melody that escapes many who write “modern” music for orchestra. His pieces are atmospheric, evocative snapshots of time, worthy of notice for film or video soundtracks, special projects, or just sitting back to listen and dream. Looking forward to hearing more from this talented composer.”
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“Clever, intuitive, and profoundly expressive, Adams’ music vacillates between intellectualism and agonizingly raw emotion. Unapologetically so, he treats music the way any composer should—with dignity, clear vision, and a craft that is insurmountable. Above all, he persistently fulfills that consummate desire of changing peoples lives, moving them through realms of absolute wonderment.”
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“Joseph’s music provides a modern sound scape that is as easily accessible by the listener as it is exciting for musicians. He weaves together advanced techniques and compelling tonalities in a way that makes his music thrilling for the performers while maintain an inherent sense of phrasing and form that keeps the listener engaged. As a musician I thoroughly enjoy performing his music and as a listener find it captivating to listen to.”
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“Joseph Adams is a wonderfully professional and personable composer and collaborator. He constantly strives to push the boundaries of his work and expand his knowledge of his craft. He has the rare ability to form trusting and constructive relationships with instrumentalists, always insisting that music making is a collaboration in which all roles are of equal importance. The spark of joy that he brings to his work and rehearsals makes him a guaranteed pleasure to work with.”
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“I’ve known Joe as a composer for a number of years, and first came into contact with him when he was about to begin his Masters Degree at the Hartt School of Music, in Hartford CT. Joe’s music is attractive and he’s a bright, conscientious music colleague. One of his greatest strengths is his collegial, professional relationship with a wide variety of musicians. He has a great ease with people and communicates his openness to collaboration and common work with everyone. I enjoy his work and find him to be one of the music people who can be consistently trusted.”
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“Joseph was a pleasure to get to know at the Charlotte New Music Festival. He was prepared and presented himself with great professionalism. Generally, he was just a wonderful addition to the festival, with friendly interactions with staff and guests, genuine personality, and his sophisticated and artful music!”
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“Joseph Adams tenaciously tackles projects with great energy and exuberance. He commits day and night to producing sweeping compositions that are not only challenging but emotionally charging for audience and performers alike. Epic is no small word for Joe; his work possesses a larger-than-stage magnitude that produces worlds in pockets of stage time. If you need a composer to capture the Pacific Ocean in a depth of instruments, here is a daring one who does the job – and does it well.”
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“The music of Joe Adams ensnared me from the first time I heard it. The soulful richness and complete accessibility is moving and exhilarating, as there are new colors, new combinations of sound and a new addition to the compositional style. There is a complex structure that our ears haven’t heard since the large works of Richard Strauss. He has the ability to mix emotions, from elation to fury, mixing rage with sensuality, and calm relaxation with the giddiness of a child. In combination with these new mixtures he also writes extremely well for every instrument! Adams’ music is the complete package and I can’t wait for my chance to sing it!”
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“Mr. Joseph Z. Adams is a national treasure, a true melodic genius within the music industry. My team and I created a film, and Mr. Adams was eager to jump aboard! He saw its potential and worked tirelessly to develop a score that not only complimented the film, but elevated it to new heights! His range from subtlety to dramatic were made apparent throughout the film, and the timing with which he was able to capture the appropriate emotions was nothing short of brilliance. Mr. Adams worked well around our deadlines, and I know I speak, not only on behalf of myself, but on behalf of my team, when I say that I give him a solid 10/10 recommendation! If you want your work to reach new heights and help you experience feelings you never knew you had, then I would suggest networking and connecting with Mr. Joseph Z Adams!”
