Press Reviews from Blue "A terrific release (...) It cannot be compared to similar `big´ releases because 'Blue' is just simply better." (Logo) "'Blue' is exceptional, remarkable (...) moods and emotions that became sound, calm and romantic, partly transfigured, but never mystical." (Mittelbayerische Zeitung)   Solitary Beaches, Peaceful Sounds"For a change, something totally different": Bernhard Kohles records an instrumental CD, "Blue".   Bernhard Kohles is tired of all the rhythmic whining and droning radio noise. Instead, Bernhard Kohles felt the desire to "hear something totally different for a change". His advantage: Kohles plays keyboard, can compose and operates, together with Horst Lustenberger, his own label from their headquarters in Donaustauf. (...) In this case, it is totally different: Kohles himself created a "totally different music". "Blue" is the title of the second album from the former Domspatzen who works under the artist name "Beaver". And in fact: "Blue" is different, exceptional, remarkable. An instrumental CD put together with only keyboards and samples, moods and emotions that became sound, calm and romantic, partly transfigured, but never mystical.   If you ask Kohles how "Blue" originated, he will first tell you: "I was on the beach..." This then makes it clear that he is not under the spell of esoteric. But dreaming, relaxing, listening to the sound of the ocean on a beach in Greece- who doesn´t that appeal to? "Beaver" is concerned with "inner peace, emotional balance" which is reflected in his music. Like Kohles first CD "Friends" (1993), "Blue" was also influenced by his good friend and painter Minas Vlahos that not only impressed upon him the "wild Greek island" Karpathos, but also designed the CD cover once again.   The music originated between April and June 1997. In this short time, "a concept album with 16 titles, composed almost right through, grew out of a general idea and diverse improvisations". "Once you are in the middle, you just flow from one title into the next", says Kohles if you ask him about his speed. Although he does not like to hear his music being compared with releases from "Yanni" - in fact Beaver lacks the Clayderman-platitude and orchestral bombastic - there is a gentle proximity to this genre. (...) Mittelbayerische Zeitung, Mario Kunzendorf Press Reviews from Friends "...the song repertoire is simply first class and really out-of-this-world! (...) a real jewel! (...) a technically brilliant product!"(Wochenblatt) "...a timeless product, one that you should devote more than just one ear to!"(Zentralnerv) "...even the cover is perfect! (...) ...phenomenal vocal arrangements (Ivy on the Water!) with Petra Soden´s exceptional voice! (...) terrific grooving arrangements!"(Mittelbayerische)   "...to be recommended."(Stadtzeitung) "...a wonderful melodious album- it pleases continuously without interruption, it´s Sade, Pat Metheny, sometimes cool instrumental, sometimes swinging jazz, sometimes pop, or simply captivating and beautiful! (...) one does justice to the Singer/Songwriter criteria with the climax "Especially for you"!"(Mittelbayerische)