“Julian Loida is one of my favorite young percussionists on the scene today....The Bach pieces here are an example of hard work, every detail is in place and the music flows naturally from phrase to phrase.”

“Percussionist Julian Loida personifies the new breed of innovators who are captivating the music scene by re-imagining the classical tradition while respecting its origins. The result is fresh, exciting and highly listenable!”

“Julian has chosen some great works from the Bach solo library for this album. A true testament to hard work over his career...Beautifully done.”

“Julian has expertly assembled an album of the movements from the Bach solo Partitas and Sonatas that best highlight the distinct tonal qualities of the vibes, both the purity of a striking mallet and the warmth and subtlety available to only a fine player.”

“Julian reimagines these unaccompanied Bach movements so naturally and beautifully, you’d think they were all originally written for mallets. His creativity is met by his technical prowess on these live recordings, which is a rare and impressive accomplishment for any artist. It’s beautiful.”

“In this dreamy interpretation of carefully selected Bach classics, Julian both pays attention to detail and nuance while re-imagining the sonic placement of the notes giving this timeless material a fresh perspective.”

“This live album has all the earmarks of a great live recording……..its organic, soulful and played from the heart….a refreshing piece of creativity in the dryness of today’s digital world. Julian’s sense of dynamics and rhythm are quite deep for someone so young………. the pieces breathe with deep resonance that makes you feel as if you’re right in the room, the music vibrating within you…..”