Music, writings and art of TN: CD Reviews

"Todd Norcross certainly leads a manifestly interesting life. There should be a book written about him. He is a master ninja by day, a philosopher in the evening and a tireless musician at night. He is (pun intended) a prolifically dangerous musician."

"Todd Norcross' "The Best of Orchestral Pieces" is proof that hard work can create beautiful things. Norcross is a master of using his craft in the most interesting if ways. ...this is a fine piece of of work." Alan Forbes

"..Best of Classical Pieces" is not only good, it is great!"

"...from the pizzicato of delicate strings in "Piano Concerto" to the dynamism and sapience of "Thundersteed", to the climactic cantata of "Waltzing with Gods", the compositions Norcross creates never fail to connect with the numinous thoughts in all of us. "The Best of Orchestral Pieces" is a fine piece of work."

"I know of no other modern artist who can delve into so many areas and conquer what has got to be a daunting task. He(Norcross) makes it not only work, he makes it sing!"
Julian White

"Taiken 2 is astounding in every way! A simple must for anybody who enjoys rhythm..."

Todd Ryotoshi Norcross' Taiken 2 is a heart-stirring empowering inspiration, To-Shin Do heart spirit in musical form. I urge all my friends to have this CD in their home, dojo and car!"

"Brotherhood of the Moon is a simple joy to behold. The profusely eclectic Norcross adds magic and depth to his songs and melodies. ...a real accomplishment for a real musician."

"BTM is beautifully produced in an unusually style mixing celtic and new age sounds...a very stunning acheivement for a very prolific writer."

"Todd Norcross pulls no punches with this consideration of what happiness is, where it comes from, and how so many people go about doing all the wrong things in hopes of finding it. This is no soft pat on the head; make room for everyone to feel OK with whatever they are doing presentation. Some people are going to squirm facing these timeless truths that Todd shares so directly here.
I love it! I recommend it highly!"
An-Shu Stephen Kinryu Jien Hayes-Black Belt Hall of Fame/Founder To-Shin Do Kasumi An Martial Arts

"Todd's self titled CD is truly amazing! It is written from the heart and I have listened to it at least thirty times in the past month. Each new listen brings more and more memories and enjoyment."

"Wow! The newest release Brotherhood of the Moon album is his best yet. The instrumental CD has a haunting quality that is very inviting and continues to keep you on the edge...waiting to hear what is next. Truly an awesome creation.

"...possessing an inherent ability to communicate through sound, Norcross travels down many roads to places of beauty and solitude."

"I was very captivated by the rain and the subtle melodies playing throughout various instrumentation by Norcross. ...a wonderful way to spend a lazy afternoon with a very meaningful and poetic album."

Todd Norcross had me on the opening track and didn't let go. This album is a finely crafted gem. Pop music tastefully played surround common themes of love and loss. This is fresh and unpretentious music. I miss the days when songs like these used to chart. Don't listen expecting to hear Lindsey Buckingham. That's not fair to Norcross. There are many influences here, and the album reminds me of a few different artists. I am reminded of The Lightning Seeds. The sweet exuberance on these tracks takes me back to the best of 1960's AM radio, where I fell in love with music in the first place. Todd's heart is in this music. "I get tired of brushing my teeth, with nobody to kiss" (Tired) is inspired songwriting. And it's all his own writing and performing. (Timothy Kee, North Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA)



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I have listened to Todd Norcross' album several times and I must say its really good. His guitar work is very solid. I do hear a lot of Fleetwood Mac / Buckingham influences. I think that Todd would be a great addition to Lindsey's touring band. (Bill Yoegel)



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His music has carried me through quite possibly the lowest point in my life. It continues to give me life. This Fleetwood Mac fan will enjoy this one forever. (Kel LaClare)



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Todd's ability to paint so many musical colors is truly amazing. This record is a testament to his talents as a writer, producer, engineer, and muti-faceted musician. There's surely something here for everyone within the 21 tracks of this album. I particularly enjoyed picking out the Buckingham/Wilson-esque moments but make no mistake, Todd comes accross as an innovative original artist with a sound all his own. Don't miss it! (Christopher Zerbe, Santa Barbara, California, USA)

"Todd Norcross is a multi-genre musical genius who seems create new innovative sounds with each new project..."

Mr. Norcross,
The Brotherhood of the Moon album is my favorite CD ever! I play it all day long where I work...just beautiful!

"Brotherhood of the Moon will delight any new age aficionado...a near perfect aggregation of sound."

"In an era of ever declining song craftsmanship and one hit wonders whose flavor of the day sounds like 10 other of their compatriots, Todd Norcross continues to deliver his unique pop sound with the release of his latest CD.

Newcomers to Todd's music will be struck instantly upon the first few notes of the opening track "Guitars". No, this is not your typical run-of-the-mill guitar player. Intertwined and beautifully intricate, this track showcases Todd's prowess, musicality, and style.

From there, the album cascades into kaleidoscope of thick vocal harmonies, catchy hooks, eloquent finger-style and rock guitars – all signature production qualities of T.N. recordings. There are many sonic journeys here not to be missed. As Todd writes, engineers, produces, and plays all instruments on all tracks, what can you say but "Wow". This artist wears many hats and all of them fit to perfection.

If you like what you hear now, you will not be disappointed either in Todd's previous works and I encourage you to take a moment to hear them as well. A renaissance man in the digital age, Todd Norcross is surely making his mark on the music world that will last for many years to come."

Christopher Zerbe - Music Producer/Recording Artist

Composer Todd Norcross’ latest CD “Brotherhood of the Moon” is a real triumph. His exquisitely crafted music elicits peace and energy, aliveness and contemplation, purification and exhilaration, all at the same time. Brilliant work!


Stephen K. Hayes
Author/An-shu Founder To-Shin Do Martial Arts

Member Black Belt Hall of Fame

Todd Norcross' progressive musical skills cannot be overstated. There are few alive today free from the throws of corporate machinery that can produce so many diverse sonic multitudes that can tame even the most jaded of listeners...

Mr. Norcross, your new CD has played non-stop for almost three weeks now. I keep falling more and more in love with the lyrics and music. You are a Godsend to me. Your biggest fan, Alicia

"...his stye is instantly recognizable. His melodical sense is amazing and I find myself humming his tunes days after..."

"Taiken- is the best martial arts music I have ever heard. I like it better than Kodo."

"Your songs brought me out of a very dark time when I was breaking up. Thank-You for sharing your gifts with others."