Scallon, a former actress who has shared the stage and screen with actors like Liam Neeson, Glenn Close and Cate Blanchett, was called to open her private healing practice in 2000, after a life-long history of personal spiritual experiences. All seven Sounds of Sirius CD recordings have evolved directly from the Irish-born Scallon’s Light work known as Healing with the Sounds of Sirius. Each recording is a healing modality in its own right, available for people to use in the sanctuary of their own homes.

“These sacred harmonics are a Song of Love for humanity at this crucial time in our evolution, Divine assistance to help us flow with the major change in consciousness that is occurring on our planet at this time,” she says. “Each CD is a journey of about one hour; a ‘healing’ that has been channeled through from Spirit in the recording studio in one take. Ideally, one dedicates time to receive the full healing, at least for the first listening. An excellent alternative is to fall asleep to them each night. As the conscious mind is released, relaxation and rejuvenation can take place at a very deep level.”

Visit TheSoundsOfSirius.com or read the press release on PRWeb.

But if you want a somewhat longer video of Kitaro’s new live material, take a look at this one.

In almost every culture and religion, one finds a special significance accorded to the Vernal Equinox. Owing to the dramatic change that it brings about in the environment, when day and night are approximately equal in length, the Vernal Equinox has become a religious and cultural symbol representing the triumph of good over evil, of light over darkness, of life over death.

It sounds fascinating, doesn’t it? Read all about it on constancedemby.com.

Sa, June 12th, 20h
Schwaz/Tirol – Germany
Woodroot-Festival

Fr, July 16th, 20h30
Gutenbrunn/NÖ – Austria
Bühnenwirtshaus Juster

Sa, November 20th, 20h
Pressbaum/N.Ö. – Austria
Sacre Coeur

And if that wasn’t enough, Gandalf has this exciting news to his many fans:

Currently Gandalf is working on the composition of a new orchestral project which is planned to be released on CD and performed live in Vienna on the occasion of his 30th Anniversary in 2011.

So yes, Ganfalf fans has a lot to look forward to! And while you are waiting, see the excellent video below from last year where Gandalf is performing together with  Merike Hilmar (cello) and Christian Strobl (percussion), who both also contributed to the recording of Gandalf’s album Sanctuary.

See more on Gandalf’s homepage.

Bryan El is the artist title with a minds eye resemblance when confronting electronic music and where his first album Out Of This World began to witness a calculating number of people to his quickly multiplying fan base. 

Those familiar with the classic symphonies of Bryan El would be compelled to look you straight in the eye then admit his music carries a modern day or futuristic atmosphere, and some might even say his visionary projects are somewhat revolutionary.

Northwest Europe is the geographical homeland where Bryan was educated and currently lives, arriving at his stair stepping music ambitions after having studied Graphical Arts at Belgium’s Holy Technical Institute, along with a professional career and creative interests in website design.

Spiritual Evolution marks the second Bryan El album, where some stereotypical guidelines in music are crossed, and synthesizer boundaries seen in many modern electronic influences begin a new interpretation.  To me, Bryan boldly speaks this universal language loud and clear, marked by his spirited crusade of premium brand electronics in a fascinating second symphonic proclamation.

Spiritual Evolution closely examines the challenging theories that make synthesized music a great formula and what can be interpreted from the use of electronic components and one steadfast individual.  Integrating Contemporary New Age, Electronic, Groove, and Chill Out touch, every precise beat becomes relative motion in this modern day configuration.

Ascension makes your first trek into the deep symphonic creations of 13 song origins known front and center by an escalating song of beauty.  During keyboards methodical exhibit of eerie ambience, glowing strides measured out by cellos back and forth inclinations, sway in time behind strong percussion rhythms in an effective blend of unifying ambience.

Dreamscape literally rises above like a hand waving crowd given the pronounced upper tempo showing the lofty abstract of this logistical dreamscape.  While rising to a high plateau on synthesizer, the keyboard staccato notes nicely contribute to equal groove timing, and deeper bass percussion entertains a pronounced beat while progressing into a conjoined helix of modernistic apparitions.

Lightly steady rhythms give Sunburst & Airwave a well blended symphony along with a modern common denominator akin to song Moonshine, with the exception of a more elevated tempo.  The mid range Arcana hazily drifts towards an ethereal plane, much like the heavier percussion and choral backed piano rendition heard in Soulbound.

Fantasia first appears to have a light linier florescence on the outer surface, yet there lays a deeply mysterious vector line etched parallel within this song.  This imaginary line soon unfolds in a moderate tempo harmony with timpani, bass, and snare percussion holding steadfast in their revolving rhythms.

When keyboards enter a beautifully drawn out melody, soprano vocals strongly unite with their tenor and deep bass equivalents to incorporate powerful sketches of light contrasting mystery.

Solaris XL is an iconic song most popular with fans of Bryan El and while this upbeat revision holds a vogue mindset with a completely new matrix, the spirited melodic glow that made this selection most popular, is once again expected to acquire renewed acceptance and favor of those loyal to Bryan.

Those familiar with the name Bryan El have surely acquired this newest world class symphony for their collection.  Newcomers will hopefully visualize their first opportunity to discover the candescent fascination behind Bryan’s unique brand of great symphonic music most are sure to see as revolutionary.

Visit bryanel.com website to sample / purchase or CD Baby.com page.  Be sure to visit Bryan’s profile page at amadearecords.com website and then check out the large selection of great musicians showcased at the AMAdea Records label.

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Today I have been looking for articles from the 1990s – and wow, the golden age was not meant to last. In 1992 Billboard published an article that was featured in the Anchorage Daily News. It reads:

A new age appears on the horizon for new age record labels, as a number of imprints depart from their traditional instrumental marketplace for forays into rockabilly, R&B, rock’n’roll and other genres.

Executives from such labels as Music West, Private Music, and Windham Hill Production, in particular, have taken roster diversity to heart, citing economic necessity and label maturation as key reasons for the apparent trend.

In other words; the labels had become wealthy in the late 1980s, but their market was shrinking and they had to adapt or die. We all know what happened… To quote mr. Sam Sutherland of Windham Hill Productions; “New Age was a classic boom-to-bust story”.

Read the article here.

Getting to know more about David Wahler should be of interest to many knowing his debut album Antiquus created quite a sensation and currently under consideration at ZMR album awards in 4 categories. Likewise, Antiquus ranked high in our own New Age Music Best of 2009 albums, giving you a clear indication about his first successful introduction into his new career.

David’s current release A Star Danced is just as impressive you will find, and my recent review of A Star Danced is now posted at NewAgeMusic.nu & NewAgeMusicWorld.Com.

Visit his new website at davidwahler.com to sample / purchase 

E.S. Posthumus’ music is hard, fast, melodic and very dramatic. All the 15 tracks on the album is like the Requiem for a Dream soundtrack; dark and hard-hitting.

It might not sound like new age music right away – but give it some time, and you’ll hear that it actually is close to the group Era in sound  – but a bit harder and without the Gregorian samples.  

It is not for meditation or quiet moments of reflection. But if you need a soundtrack for your morning jog, this is perfect. Simply perfect. Angry new age music?

Sample the album on CDBaby.

As a follow-up to the interview, John Adorney has been invited to a meet-and-greet  cruise on May 16th.  This is a monthly event put on by DJ and KSBR, and it’s hosted by the ocean institute in Dana Point, CA.  The boat leaves harbor at 10am, and ventures out into the waters where incredible sea life can be seen – whales (it’ll be great blue whale season), dolphins, sea lions, etc.  Adorney’s music will be played through loudspeakers over the waters.  More information will be posted on the website ocean-institute.org

Lisa Downing is one name to search for, and Vision Quest Entertainment is another search term you can try.  With either result, Lisa Downing’s name will appear since this business was originally her own record label and now a combined talent agency doing business as Vision Quest Entertainment, representing over 1200 musicians in Colorado.

Now that we know Lisa Downing as a businesswoman, let me tell you about her busy career as composer, recording artists, and concert pianist.  Lisa performs in many concert venues including corporate and private events, along with conducting workshops and concerts with Liz Story and Joseph Akins, among many additional reputable artists.

Teaching piano along with her academic studies, Lisa attended the University of Colorado at Denver and Metropolitan State College to study music and piano performance.  Graduating with a degree in Traditional and Nontraditional Music with Keyboard Emphasis in 1982, her educational pursuits appear to be nicely balanced too.

A Delicate Balance is her 2010 Solo Piano, New Age, Neo Classical release, in an album title that is pretty well equal to her business and creative endeavors as a Solo Pianist.  What’s interesting about the inside cover of this CD is the special written diary about the thoughts behind each song’s composition which uniquely portrays Lisa’s intimate expressions during some rather personal moments in her life. 

I did enjoy reading her diary of songs while listening and preparing for this review of A Delicate Balance since it meticulously brought her personal recounting for each composition into the picture, giving her piano melodies a conclusively heartfelt and well spoken reflection.

Without giving away all of the diary secrets, many songs like The Gift, reflect a wonderful positive expression by the classical phrasing leading to the uplifting feel given by full register piano runs.  This song aligned in a moderate tempo made me think of the intrinsic treasures a gift giver feels and the unexpected joyful surprises a recipient receives.

The song Lost nicely portrays the first quiet moments in piano composition before well placed notes makes one realize that someone dear has lost their way, leading to deeper moments of pause and curiosity by her intonation.  After bolder dynamic chords suggest a winding road of lost hope, an upbeat conclusive ending happily points to a more familiar direction, ending with a more moderate calming tone of security.

Indecision is a faster moving piece where treble runs are shown like racing thoughts of indecisiveness, where lower register chords lean towards equal balance in an affirmative way, reflecting the decisive moments in life that are pretty much universal to everyone.

No Matter What I Do involves a special dedication and meaning to Lisa and does reflect this by quieter phrases giving way to pause, leading to a wider path, where positive chords suggest a new resolve in this scenario, ending in a more relaxed contemplation.   

Lisa’s prior albums Think On These Things is much like her current personal melodies with well timed moments of reflection, and her Holiday CD Christmas for Two are traditional holiday arrangements you will easily recognize and are easy to find CDs.

A Delicate Balance is a fine Solo Piano album with the personal Lisa Downing expressive touch.  Reading her song diary while listening to her latest musical gift about finding many delicate lines during the search for perfect balance is sure to please everyone, provided they take the time to search and then find this talented artist for themselves.

Visit this Vision Quest Entertainment artist at LisaDowning.com to sample / purchase or visit her CDBaby.com page here.

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It is such a joy to be a Tangerine Dream fan!

On September 5th, 2009, more than 20.000 people pilgrimaged to the tropical peninsula of Izu on the Pacific shore about 130 miles off from Japan’s capital Tokyo. On the occasion of the immensely popular “Metamorphose Festival” TD performed some of their highlights accompanied by an enthusiastic young Japanese crowd. A fantastic warm summer night out in South East Asia.

The DVD also contains three clips from “BEHIND THE SCENES” which will give you an intimate insight of TD backstage, the streets of Tokyo and a bit of Japanese culture.
Here is a presentation of the tour, which still is on the road. London in April will be BIG.

See the track listing on the Eastgate Shop.

The new songs are Oasis Moon and Inner Journey.  

And while we are talking about Karunesh;

make sure to visit his great website for samples from all his many albums.

But sadly there are not many times in grown-up life you are able to throw everything aside and just stretch out in a field and do nothing but looking up. Even in your holidays you will find yourself constantly on the move, even when the idea was to stay still and relax.

This is where Michele Ippolito’s new album In The Clouds has something profound to offer. This one hour long album successfully recreates the very atmosphere of looking up and imagining actually being in and among the clouds. Ippolito’s second album (first being Mystic Moods from 2005) strikes a perfect balance of lightness and vastness; it is not too bright and it is not too cold either.

Simplicity is a keyword here. I find Michele Ippolito’s arrangement to be tasteful and very well done. I must admit that I am a fan of analogue synths, and Ippolito’s is using some fine choir and string synth banks – but it must be said that some listeners might find the sound to be a bit dated. But even if you fall under this category, give it a chance because the album’s true quality lies in the gentle ambient melodies. Michele Ippolito is classically trained on piano and this can easily be heard in the flute, harp and string melodies, which for some reason reminds me of classical music.

In The Clouds strikes a perfect balance of lightness and vastness; it is not too bright and it is not too cold either.

BT Fasmer

The atmosphere is very much the same throughout the album, but on some parts have a more detached and cold feel, while other parts are considerably brighter – just like a day in the field. After all, the sky is constantly changing. It is hard for me to select one or two favorite tracks because they are all connected, but I absolutely love the colorful second track On Skylark’s Wings. 

Other reviewers have compared Ippolito to Chuck Wild’s massively popular Liquid Mind project. I think that is a good comparison, and Wild’s fans will feel right at home here. But Ippolito has managed to create an album that just might be a little lighter and less complex – all in a good way.

For this In The Clouds has been nominated for the 2009 Zone Music Reporter Awards in two categories. After all, looking at the clouds is perhaps the most relaxing thing you can do.

In The Clouds is simply a perfect album if you need something from a 5 minute to a 1 hour timeout. If you give yourself just a small dose of this before a stressful business meeting or a large family gathering, you will for sure find back to that priceless inner calm you felt as a child when you were cloud gazing in a green field. Anything that can give such an effect must be considered a gift to the listener.

What a wonderful and remarkable album!!!

Sample In The Clouds on CDBaby - where you can also find Michele Ippolito’s previous album.

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A more recent album released under the new age music umbrella to reach such heights is Hypnotica’s The Sphinx of Imagination (2003). It has been on the very top of CD Baby’s New Age Music chart for years and has received more enthusiastic 5 star reviews than any other title in the genre.

Even celebrity Neil Strauss of the New York Times has commented the Sphinx phenomenon:

So what is it? It is a 51 minute 50 second CD called ”The Sphinx of Imagination” which comes emblazoned with the warning, ”Do not listen to while operating any type of machinery.” Intended to be heard in its entirety on headphones, the CD uses music and words to speak to the unconscious of the listener. Its intent is to do a little rewiring and expand listeners’ perceptions, open their minds and allow them to change themselves, sort of like a Grateful Dead concert without the band or the drugs.

To describe The Sphinx of Imagination accurately is actually very hard. On one level it is a story told by Hypnotica that takes you on an imaginary voyage. One another level it is deeply relaxing music and sounds. It truly is a multi-layered story.  Through the power of suggestion, Hypnotica leads you through landscapes and images of your own creation. No two people will experience the same journey – and every time you listen to The Sphinx of Imagination, your own experience changes.

Hypnotica used six years to design and develop the albm. With a background in linguistics and the study of the human mind, he carefully crafted the story – and worked closely with sound designer Denver Clay to blend together impact words with just the right musical sounds and frequencies.

The Sphinx of Imagination is one of those albums that actually are more than the hype surrounding it. It is very much a world of its own, that you get to explore and enjoy when you get this album. It is some of the most interesting music this reviewer has ever heard, and it changes every time I listen to it. It is a proof that the ears are the doorways to the mind.

And if you don’t believe me, New York Times or the 1000s of positive reviews posted – you can always try a 20 minute free sample at Hypnotica’s web page. This album will become everything you want it to be.

Go to CD Baby.

Because this recording utilizes microphones in the space, along with a small blend of the sound board mix, the audience is sometimes heard, as it’s all a part of the living breathing space created that evening. I made the choice to not include any audience response or applause at the conclusion of the concert, since outside the live context, ending the recording into the deeper silence felt more appropriate.

Disc one is called Embracing the Space and disc two Merging with Grace. This is truly epic music that transforms a gray day into something larger-than-life; listening to it feels a bit like embracing space and eternity.  

If you buy the album from Steve’s shop, he will autograph his CD’ by request at no extra charge – and they are sent you from Steve’s house in the Sonoran desert!

Sample it on steveroach.com

It has not been updated much recently, but what’s there is excellent: here you get a nice presentation of her long and impressive career (like the picture to the right), see information about her concerts and you can also visit her dedicated sample page – where you can sample every track released by this 5-time Grammy nominee. There is just so much here to see and listen to.

So do yourself a favor and visit Suzanne Ciani. You will not regret it.

David Wahler is the musician orchestrating Antiquus in a like manner, where his time signature expertly directed a unique phrasing in tempo, dynamics, and articulation, leading to welcoming salutations of praise during the final reception at the end of his first orchestration.

Antiquus is a greatly applauded 2009 album surprising many by the paramount success granted to such a relative newcomer in the New Age music industry. The consistent airplay and high ranking in Zone Music Reporters charts is widely recognized, along with pending nominations for 2009 in 4 categories, yet to be decided. Likewise you will find Antiquus is held in high regard with our own NewAgeMusic.nu Best Albums of 2009 Awards, so these merits do speak quite clearly.

Music itself is not new to David since he began playing piano by ear at age 7, then formal music studies in college academics before directing several theater directing productions, performing with the Rockford Symphony Orchestra & New American Theatre, while also teaching music appreciation to disadvantaged and handicapped children.

David again steps onto the conductor’s podium for a second time. With all eyes watching, and with several decisive taps of the hand baton, he confidently cues in his current 2010 release A Star Dances, in an encore performance notably holding great expectations.

Composed, performed, and arranged solely by David Wahler, this album represents a heartfelt narration surrounding his family circle past and present, where resolution of personal life challenges are reflected as a unique source of inspiration for his music’s identity, lovingly embraced by his close family heritage.

A Star Danced is New Age, Contemporary, Electronic, Ambient, Neo Classical, and Orchestration, nicely displayed by his directing hands, where it becomes apparent this second release sharply manifests a sweeping one and two and timing, in relation to the precision delivery of his already admired discography.

The song Quest is the Epic alpha and omega heralding in 14 classics of A Star Danced, and perhaps a fine talking point of those like myself giving their own conclusions about his second release. To me, this sensational wonder is a revelation to behold, given the heavenly virtuoso trumpet intonation with pronounced percussion taps unveiling moderate rhythms while keyboard and tenor vocals gently mesmerize. Having these bold dynamics and a contrasting sheer ambience of lightly drawn out vibrato notes, it could be telling of a more calming and peaceful resolution made during some of our most challenging moments.

The atmosphere in the Title Song by soft soprano and tenor vocals echo nicely behind droplet-like keystrokes and percussion rhythms blending into one relaxing starlit entity. The Seeds of Time are generously sown by guitar soloist Brent Gunter, where his evolving impressions are backed by moderate keyboards and celestial choir.

Come Gentle Night has a light sway led by beautiful keyboard bell tones similar to Peaseblossom & Reverie. Sigh Away Sunday & Vespera are new images holding a conforming poise from the well conducted Antiquus album, giving fresh ambient patterns to the ensemble of songs.

Yvonne is a heartfelt rendition where harp and piano melody embrace to portray a most positive affirmation, and where keys changes bravely touch on an optimistic melodic tone.

It is in this song where piano, strings, and harp join in a tribute to a special person, and where the significance of someone very dear to David is personified.

Missing You is first composed in singular piano notes where a solemn melody gives a peaceful and serene placement of solitude in the earliest moments while nicely responding with a graceful tribute. Piano notes resolve in a most dignified phasing, giving rise by a reverent conclusion, where ordained notes of respect and solidarity become intertwined in the loving arms of melancholy.

Quest ( Reprise ) makes a return odyssey to the dynamic opening impressions, becoming the concluding exodus to again reveal the bold aesthetic testimonial of David’s second album. Devoted to his unique signature which retains your interest and imagination from the first cue to the final cutoff note, I do expect honorable recognition will be given to David Wahler & A Star Danced, pending this album’s overall final reception.

Visit davidwahler.com to sample and purchase or at his CDBaby.com page. You may read our own NewAgeMusic.nu Best Albums of 2009 Awards and my review of Antiquus on our pages dedicated to David Wahler.

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On board the Oldfield’s boat Sea Dragon, moored off St Thomas in the US Virgin Islands, Fanny Oldfield has been exploring her husband’s music and writing a diary about her experiences.

The diary contains Fanny Oldfield’s personal view of her husband’s music. One thing is certain though; she has not been his biggest fan in the past. In fact, she hasn’t heard that much of his music at all. Only a few albums and some selected tracks. So the diary of her voyage through his music starts with his most recent album Music of the Spheres. She writes:

Music of the Spheres is an album that I do know and have listened to many times. I heard Michael working on it. One of my pleasures was to make dinner and if Michael left the studio door open I could hear, from the kitchen, what he was working on in the studio. That is how I heard the sounds of this beautiful album for the first time. The actual first time I heard it properly was in a mastering studio in London. Wow, it was just fantastic… The music took me on a journey away from London, England, Earth!

Read it on Tubular.net - where it has got a lot of attention from MO’s fans. 

What an interesting project! Also be sure to check out Fanny Oldfield’s nice photo art.

Apparently Llewellyn’s many fans will in the near future get some first class distant healing…

The album will be released on the Paradise Music label.

And, while you are at it, take a look at the nice free mp3s from New Earth Records’ magnificent collection of recordings.

From what I can hear the album will be closer to the World genre than new age music – with plenty of African singing (and not just samples as in the classical Deep Forest albums). But, as with Deep Brasil, there are segments that are obviously very true to the old Deep Forest sound too – so new age music fans have a lot to look forward to here.

As always, Eric Mouquet is expected to give his fans a treasure chest of ethnical sounds – just like he has on his previous albums.

Be sure to visit mr. Mouquet’s Facebook page too.

Members of Peter Buffet’s Ning forum can now see an exclusive interview with Peter while he is recording the book. About the recording process he says:

Recording the audio book was very different from writing it! It was a lot more strenuous than I anticipated and a very interesting process to attempt to bring the words on the page to life.

Read all about the titles here.

Here is a description from MG Music:

Clifford brings us ASCENSION II – The Healing Touch, the sequel to the huge hit that launched his career. Quite possibly his best album ever, Cliff surpasses himself and leaves us mesmerised. Whereas Gods of Olympus had great themes and historic power. A beautiful and sublime release and sequel to the hit ‘Ascension’ which started Clifford’s career 25 years ago. The music has a grace, divinity, subtle, gentle, and perfect for anyone in need of refreshment, healing and cleansing. The production is superb with shimmering sounds and themes that build and flow together as effortlessly as ripples on a pond.

Sample it here. What beautiful music!!!

Timothy Crane is an artist title using a creative touch with the music technology of today by composing piano music, then adding key instrumentals along with orchestra effects that become full structured works of music he and his close friends enjoy creating. 

Dragonfly is the second release where Timothy plays a leading role as pianist and co-producer of his second album, along with Jason Rowsell who also played bass and mixing.  Friends Rick Henly performs on guitar and percussion effects, while Ryan Day engineered and mixed the album.  Having one last credit I don’t want to miss, Jason Rowsell’s young daughter has a cameo role by quietly laughing on cue during the beginning of song, A Child’s Goodnight. 

The Other Life I Dream is the first album I enjoyed equally from this talented group.  When asking Timothy what was the primary objective on this current release, and what set Dragonfly apart from the first album.  Here is his reply :

With Dragonfly, my focus was more on composition.  Each piece reflects an attempt to craft an instrumental tune that is memorable, unique to the overall album, and noticeably piano-driven, produced by independent musicians who want nothing more than to continue to create and play music.     Timothy Crane

Dragonfly is where I discovered more natural forms of instrumentation become closely acquainted with an animated entity in 11 song classics.  A few songs carry the rhythmic tones that might remind some of a highly recognized female artist at first glance, but I soon found each song is composed with a singular structuring in each melody belonging in a modern New Age, Piano, Instrumental, Cinematic theme.

Dragonfly indeed takes flight with first song  2×2.  In a graceful piano based dance of the keys, a real beauty of a melody greatly captures your attention by the upper tempo modern rhythms.  Well placed staccato notes from strings carry this steady motion while wonderful orchestration carries the appropriate rhythms that lead to a natural form of musical attraction.

Sylvan Grove holds much of the same beauty by piano leading in an upbeat theme while horns and strings inscribe a smooth blend into another most positive melody.  Higher octave piano notes in Star Cross Moon are the first gentle indications of a nice correlation in melodic shades, and when numerous major to minor key changes make a full emotional presence felt during refrains, the result is gratifying.

A Child’s Goodnight is a playful theme that soon matures in a full chord and heartfelt movement, while Salish Sunset in again, a more moderate tempo, along with light recollections in piano phrasing, join with oboe to impart warm tones to the overall picture.

Theft in Eb Major is more of a classic thought in composition with major and minor chords extending vibrant hues while building momentum.  Woodwinds warm breezy notes blend with background choral vocals to instill a more celestial feel with this song.

Theme of Rachel Scott is another focal point where medium range keystrokes give way to lower chords feel of depth and richness, blending nicely with orchestration to become one beautiful entity.  Vasilissa the Beautiful entertains a most peaceful beginning only to be suddenly interrupted by an enthralling performance from piano, choir, and deep thunderous percussion, quickly taking flight as if suddenly startled from a comfortable resting place.

Title song Dragonfly is an impassioned piano solo signaling the finale of this lightly animated album, in a conclusion where I felt every colorful detail was closely examined while producing this incorporated album, becoming the right choice for many people desiring popular music creations having a natural attraction.

Visit timothycrane.com website to sample / purchase, or at his CDBaby.com page.

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Although he’s best known as a musician, Kitaro is involved with many spheres outside of music. For instance, he has a fireworks group which performs at festivals in Japan.

“We use the traditional bamboo fireworks,” he said, adding that they carry them like upright bazookas. “It’s very dangerous and my wife and managers have told me not to do that. But I like to do that. It’s a man thing.”

Let’s hope he doesn’t blow up!

Read the interview here. There are 4 nice pictures of Kitaro too.

On The Wellness Expo  you can buy essential oils, candles, chimes and unique jewelry and then top it all off with reflexology treatment for your feet. Featuring 70 wellness/metaphysical vendors and 24 lectures. If you have any CDs you’d like autographed by 2002, please bring them along. There will also be CDs available for purchase.

So if you are in Australia on the 13^th of March you have the chance to experience a rare and special Tubular Bells performance. Read all about it here.             Source: Tubular.net

The first time I ever heard whale music — which became sorta popular at the dawn of the New Age phenomenon — I literally thought it was a joke. But, no. People literally recorded the mournful cries of whales and either released them as “solo” works or put gentle, peace-inducing backing tracks comprised of lush strings or oboes or flutes or even the sound of incense sticks smoldering into a microphone.

And more:

Think about this in light of the latest killer whale/human tragedy at amusement parks. Maybe the whale’s music was a sort of primitive Siren’s Song — designed to lull us into trust and comfort so they could turn on us and shred us like sides of mutton tossed into a hay thresher!

Or perhaps killer whales have their own music distinct from the New Agey peace-shrieks of the other whales. And the killer whale music sounds like Norwegian Satan Metal, only with a slight, effervescent bubbly tone because, after all, it’s underwater.

As a Norwegian I can only say; this is very likely. Very likely indeed. I will make sure to check iTunes often for this new Satan Metal/whale music crossover. 

Read the whole article here.

From everything I am, I deeply thank you for the wonder, the magic, the love, the radiance. You are a divine gift to this world and all of
Creation! Thank you for being here and sharing your beauty, your love, your vastness.

Constance Demby’s music is truly magical. You can check it out on Amazon if you don’t believe me – or the concert response above.

This is to our Australian friends; next week you have the chance to experience Terry Oldfield and his wife Soraya and their wonderful Sound Journeys. They weave a rich tapestry of healing sound and music with flute, crystal bowls, strings, symphonic gongs, percussion and voice. Terry is well known for his nature recordings, which always give the listener a profound sense of connection to Mother Earth. The seminar’s goal is to transport the audience to a space of deep relaxation and peace. It is in this space spontaneous healing can occur.

Terry writes:

Throughout history the power of sound through music has been used to move people to states of inspiration, joy, meditation, wellness, grief, war and stillness. Sound bypasses the intellectual mind and goes straight to the feelings center. Music can make us dance, laugh and cry; music is ever present in every celebration of life from birth to marriage and finally death.

Read more on TerryOldfield.com

Speaking from her Franklin, TN-based Tuscan Sun Studios by phone, Seay (pronounced “say”) explains her delight at receiving the honor, saying “I was shocked and humbled to be included in such an amazing list. There were many artists in that list I’ve respected over the years, like 2002, Secret Garden and Christian artist Michael W. Smith. “Migration” by Peter Kater and Carlos Nakai is one of my all time favorite New Age Albums, so just to be in the same category with all of these musicians was a huge surprise!”

See the whole presentation here.