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"CD Review of Sol Knopf's "Patience & Time""

'Patience & Time' combines straightforward lyrics and rich melodies, immersed in the quiet confidence of an emerging artist pursuing his life's passion. Sol Knopf creates a style all his own with real life experiences wrapped in elements of country, soul, pop and rock.

The Knopf style is represented by his gift for knowing when and how to use strong, varied rhythms and inventive structures. His focus is evident in everything from complex arrangements to simple melodies in a range of original songs demonstrating his seasoned talent as a producer, musician, singer and songwriter. The compositions themselves paint musical tales of the arc of human experience filled with inspiration (Good Love Takes Time), satire (Chocolate Song), heartfelt emotion (Searching For You, You Were The One), and joy (Wrapped Around My Heart); as much as of a life tainted by struggle, sorrow and disappointment (Midnight Ride, Where Have You Been & Dancin' With The Bottle).

You Were the One is a standout capturing the essence of 'youthful love lost' with masterful artistry in its sheer simplicity. Here, less IS more as Sol's voice acts as a separate instrument, communicating the honesty and vulnerability in lyrics like "wanting you so bad and knowing I'll never get you back" complimented by the strength of a plaintive and pleading piano melody.

Overall, it's a compelling glimpse into the evolution of an artist who's uniquely his own. I for one can't wait to see what he does next.

Bette Hanson
Executive Producer
CBS 3/CW Philly 57 - CBS 3/ CW Philly 57


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Patience and Time c2007

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Sol Knopf is a singer/songwriter from Smyrna,DE with a soulful voice and a passion for writing music. His songwriting influences include Jimmy Webb, John Hiatt, Don Henley, Doug James, Mike Reid, Tony Arata and many, many more...His music is an adult contemporary blend of Rock, Pop and Americana.

Sol started performing full time at the age of 20 and worked with numerous groups. In 1990 he flirted with a short but exciting record contract with Atlantic Records while playing guitar with regionally popular Mike Hines and The Look. Sol has appeared on TNN and has sung for countless events in the northeast part of the country.

Most of the time Sol performes solo. Sol has developed his songwriting with the help of his friend and mentor Doug James (best known for co-writing "How Am I Supposed To Live Without You" with Michael Bolton BMI song of the year 1991).

CD Review by Emmy Award winning TV Producer Bette Hanson

'Patience & Time' combines straightforward lyrics and rich melodies, immersed in the quiet confidence of an emerging artist pursuing his life's passion. Sol Knopf creates a style all his own with real life experiences wrapped in elements of country, soul, pop and rock.

The Knopf style is represented by his gift for knowing when and how to use strong, varied rhythms and inventive structures. His focus is evident in everything from complex arrangements to simple melodies in a range of original songs demonstrating his seasoned talent as a producer, musician, singer and songwriter. The compositions themselves paint musical tales of the arc of human experience filled with inspiration (Good Love Takes Time), satire (Chocolate Song), heartfelt emotion (Searching For You, You Were The One), and joy (Wrapped Around My Heart); as much as of a life tainted by struggle, sorrow and disappointment (Midnight Ride, Where Have You Been & Dancin' With The Bottle).

You Were the One is a standout capturing the essence of 'youthful love lost' with masterful artistry in its sheer simplicity. Here, less IS more as Sol's voice acts as a separate instrument, communicating the honesty and vulnerability in lyrics like "wanting you so bad and knowing I'll never get you back" complimented by the strength of a plaintive and pleading piano melody.

Overall, it's a compelling glimpse into the evolution of an artist who's uniquely his own. I for one can't wait to see what he does next.

Bette Hanson
Executive Producer
CBS 3/CW Philly 57