SUMMER BACKROADS m u s i c MUSIC-BY-MAIL CATALOG ~ 2002 ~ We proudly present the SUMMER 2002 HEARTBEATS CATALOG. I have separated the titles by style, catagorized by the main musical styles BACKROADS offers. This brochure has nearly all new reviews, since the last Catalog! Nu Ambient titles, Chant & Vocal releases, Space Music, Music for Healing Arts, World Music, and a wide variety of Electronic Music, Guitar, Contemporary & Tribal Primal sounds. If you don’t yet have a copy of the 20th Anniversary 40-pg. 2001 HEARTBEATS Catalog, please call (800-767-4748), email ([email protected]) or download it in its entirety in .pdf format from our Web site (www.backroadsmusic.com). Be sure to check our Web Site for the Summer “SELL-OFF” list, & our list of “Previously Played” CDs, along with other updates. Keep those orders coming, and watch for more bulletins & news about transitions here at Backroads in how we present the music. Please accept our deep appreciation for your musical interest & enthusiasm.As always, please ask for any other titles you are looking for. DEVA PREMAL “Embrace” SHASTRO “Shaman’s Healing” New and Featured Possibly the most beautiful CD of the century! The With each subsequent release, Shastro seems to take his third release from the artist by whom all chant artists carefully conceived ideas to a new level. On his latest CD, ISHQ “Orchid” are measured is beyond words, with impeccable mu- he joins the unique grouping of artist such as Anugama, The fantastic “Orchid” is beyond dreamy, and very pos- sicianship, pure vo- Deuter, Klaus Wiese (of sibly #1 for 2002 so far. The single CD version sells for cals, and a divine “El Hadra” fame) with $16.98, available from Canada’s Interchill label, and it sense of spirit. There music that is hypnotic, contains plenty of soothing rhythms, deep beats, and ex- is an ease of flow sensual, repetitious (in a cessive space to float in... Sounds of waterfalls and birds here, from sacred to good way!) and perfectly underline deep synth pads, opening into expansive vistas celebratory, with suited to healing set- of ambient space. This one has it all! rhythmic tracks in- tings. Using Native CD $16.98 terspersed against flutes, ethnic percussion, MOODSWINGS “Horizontal” those with a slower, and extended play for- This 2-CD set is quite an amazing surprise, both on its more inward sense of mat throughout four own merit and from the past success and reputation of the connectedness. Fol- lengthy tracks, Shastro Moodswings CDs. Ex-Pretenders drummer James Hood lowing the tremen- offers a timeless sound is the ambient persona dous earlier successes of Deva Premal’s mantra al- that will be ideal for Yoga, massage, or any of the healing arts. of Moodswings & his bums—“The Essence” and “Love Is Space,” “Em- This is patient music of high quality and heartfelt feelings. new masterpiece, brace” captures again that rare simplicity of beauty Also by SHASTRO & NADAMA: “Celestial Reiki” “Horizontal.” James and truth. Deva Premal, at the height of her art, shares Also by SHASTRO: “Oasis Night;” “Tantric Heart;” “Zen Hood came to renown the wisdom of the mantras with a voice that is rich Notes (w/NADAMA);” “Shanay;” “Malimba Moon;” as a rock drummer, es- and assured, and is joined by a sensual groove pro- “Shambhala;” also by NADAMA: “Healing Touch” pecially with The Pre- vided by some of today’s finest world fusion artists. CD $14.98 tenders. But the Brit- Produced by Miten and keyboard wizard Kit Walker ANDREA BAUER “Cello Songs for Silence” ish-born musician be- (Walela, Kitaro, Pagan Love Orchestra), “Embrace” After establishing herself as a principal cellist with sym- gan hearing a more ex- features a fully developed musical dynamic due in phonies in the US, Berlin, Andrea Bauer found that her pansive, electronic large part to the virtuoso performances by such top leanings toward jazz, ambient and oriental music deserved sound and started re- musicians as Jai Uttal (dotar and distinctive vocals), equal time. She played with the Ray Brown Trio, James cording as Moodswings. In the early 90s he had a dance Nepali native Manose (bamboo flute), Miten (vo- Morrison, Natalie Cole (on her “Unforgettable” world hit with the song, “Spiritual High,” featuring vocals by cals), Ty Burhoe (tablas, star protege of Zakir Hussain) tour she played the cello solos) and many others. But it was The Pretenders’ Chrissie Hynde. Hood’s new & Marquinho Brasil (assorted exotic hand percussion). a trip to California where Andrea found “her own music” Moodswings album, Horizontal, is a double CD excur- Deva Premal reaches new heights with “Embrace” in coming to her and she recorded the Cello Songs for Silence sion into deep ambient expanse with lush compositions, offering this beautiful gift of great depth. This is mu- CD as a result. The sounds of the cello seem to evoke sweeping lyricism, including some haunting leads by sic to enchant and befriend you, providing hours of yearning and poignancy, and that is certainly the case here, pedal steel guitarist B.J. Cole and a pair of vocals from solace and inspiration. Later this summer will be an- but the sound that she pleads, coaxes and draws from her Julee Cruise. Fans of ISHQ, Global Communication & other CD by Deva Premal & Miten -- “Satsang,” -- instrument seem to go way beyond these feelings, into a Solarquest will absolutely love this CD, a double disc to with beautiful chants & songs recorded live in concert. place of devotion, of silence, of stillness & reaching for the dive deeply into...Often featured on Echoes, this is a re- Also available: “Love is Space;” “Essence” heavens. It’s a privilege to offer “Cello Songs for Silence”. cording to delve into deeply, with great rewards for the lis- CD $14.98 CD $14.98 tener. It is surprisingly almost beat-free. Instead we are DAVID PARSONS “Maitreya: The Future Buddha” ARCHETRIBE “Earthtones” treated to washes of watery tones, subdued, muted drum Another new David Parsons CD, and what more I was reminded of some of my favorite recent CDs when I sounds and microtonal pedal steel sounds that slide over could you ask for? For over 20 years, Parsons, who listened to Archetribe. Coming to mind were Mars Lasar amorphous surfaces. The two vocals, which appear on hails from New Zealand, has been providing quintes- “Karma,” Open Canvas, or the best of David Arkenstone’s disc two, are impressionistic and suitably moody. sential space music, with strong ties and influences latest CDs, and it all adds up to one of the best ethno-tribal 2-CD $18.98 from the Tibetan re- ambient releases in years. Uniquely blending rhythm and Also available: “Psychedelicatessen;” “Mood Food” gions. Penetrating exotic textures alongside its use of melodies, played on CD $17.98 tones, musical hom- flutes, duduk, and clarinet, with healthy infusions of MARTIN/KLAMT/ROWND “Convergence” age of a respectful na- tribal-ambient elements, the album is a marvel of varied Three prominent artists from the Spotted Peccary label ture, and experiential moods and tempos through its fourteen tracks. The group have joined together here for a tour-de-force journey knowledge of each includes a name which should be known to any fan of elec- with numerous dimensions of sounds. Deborah Martin, culture that is repre- tronic music - Larry Fast from the pioneering group Syn- who has three of her own recordings, brings her own style sented, take Parsons’ ergy (synthesizers). In addition, Jamal Mohamed plays of keyboards and percussion, and a keen sense of the creations way above percussion (to the max!), Flavio Gaete on viola, Ken Field earth. Greg Klamt, whose last recording dates back to the norm. This is mu- with various flutes, Gunnard Doboze on duduk and clari- 19__, adds flutes, didg, keyboards and ambient sensibili- sic inspired by the net, and Dave DeMarco takes care of bass and baritone ties that carve deep into space, as well as being the amaz- deep spiritual beauty guitar. Led by the synths, guitars, voice, and percussion of ing artist who provides the artwork for this label’s award- and mesmerizing tones of Indian and Tibetan music Matthew Davidson, the group Archetribe moves through winning covers. And Mark Rownd, of “Painting Twi- and culture, combined with a deep spacemusic elec- moods which, at times, dark, mysterious, even a bit fore- light” fame, adds a palette of pure space and texture to the tronic sensibility. Every track is relaxing and inspiring boding, with equal emphasis on soloing and superb en- project. Native rhythms, flutes from different cultures, & takes the listener to higher and more subtle states. semble work. Very engaging, and a CD with broad cross- and all manner of chimes, cymbals, tubes and rattles Great use of voice & sitar help to balance his keyboard over appeal from world music aficionados to ambient and comprise the cohesive sounds that guide the journey. mastery. Journey deep into stillness & peaceful space. even ethno-tribal fans as well. Matthew’s previous work Also by MARTIN: Deep Roots;” “ (w/David Also: “Shaman;” “Ngaio Gamelan;” “Dorje Ling;” on “Blue Forest Mass¸” gave some indication of where Gordon);” “Under the Moon;” also by KLAMT: “Fluxus “Himalaya;” “Tibetan Plateau/Sounds of Mothership things were headed musically, but “Earthtones” surpasses Quo;” “Fulcrum;” also by ROWND: “Painting Twilight” CD $16.98 and preconceived ideas of how it would all fit together. CD $14.98 Also available: “Parikrama;” “Yatra” 2-CD $27.98 CD $14.98 CRAIG KEYES “Earthwalks” Space Music KELLY DAVID “Broken Voyage” This is a powerful musical journey which blends vocals, STEVE ROACH/VIDNAOBMANA “Inner Zone” This is a very deep and heavy ambient record, with ethno- guitar, Native American flute, African drums, violin and Steve Roach and Vidna Obmana meet at the tribal leanings rhythms sparingly but effectively em- rattles with an exotic influence. Craig Keyes is the main InnerZone to further explore their intermittent mu- ployed, and in the background, lush use of onsite record- artist behind this project, bringing his passion, creativity sical dialogues. Less tribal and more spaciousness ings of outdoor sources. It’s very organic in its textures, and and strong sense of na- await within. Slow the gear list includes a nice chunk of anealog for all you ture in his honoring of beats thunder in the purists. Steve Roach mixed the album and plays on several all people, past and distance behind tracks, adding electro present, who walk the drifting trails of grooves in parts that are earth in self-discovery. ephemeral textures. thunderous yet still un- Moving vocals, by Various tracks shim- derstated. Strange Keyes and Amy Faust, mer like an eerie vor- rattles, great atmospher- are reminiscent of Sa- tex of processed flute ics & haunting metallic cred Spirits, or the stir- fluids amid the spa- soundscome and go like ring work of Jerry cious unknown, oc- some strange wind. It’s Alfred, and the synths, casionally interwo- like a soundtrack to a guitars, flutes and per- ven with pulsing journey among mysteri- cussion provide the ideal backdrop to get the message rhythmic currents of fractal grooves. Beneath the ous islands in the South across, equally on the instrumental tracks. This is potent swirling, densely constructed brew of the title track, Pacific… the sort of music for groups or circles, for movement and dance, & ‘InnerZone,’ which runs over 25 min., a murky pulse places where you could be the guest of honor at dinner and for travel listening, whether in the car, jogging, biking or causes its own imprint, fading periodically during the the main course as well. Top debut of the year so far. viewing nature while letting the imagination run. A wel- piece’s prolonged evolution. Throughout the CD, CD $14.98 come addition to our Native visions titles, this is music in primordial mists move in sweltering gusts of lightness TERRA AMBIENT “The Darker Space reverence that has plenty of edge and a dynamic spirit. and dark created by barely recognizable fluctuations, Terra Ambient is Jeff Kowal (rhymes with vowel) who lives CD $14.98 rippling drones, light textural accents and a few fairly in Pittsburgh, PA. “The Darker Space” is his debut CD, VIBRATRIBE “Vibratribe” obscured beatsystems. These organic abstractions are and it is packed with awesome soundscapes and atmo- Fans of Lost at Last, Tya, Waterbone and drumming with like a hybrid electro-acoustic mix with deep tribal spheres. It is a set of deep tribal minimalism. Jeff borrows perfecto electronica touches will totally love this CD! The leanings and earthy textures. It all adds up to more from many diverse influences, such as Roach ,Pearce or work of Tommy Brunjes, than 73 minutes of esoteric explorations led by Steve Peter Gabriel’s soundtrack work, and puts his own unique who is Layne Redmond’s Roach and Vidna Obmana, furthering this timeless spin to the proceedings. Jeff’s tribal-ambient rhythms are partner, Vibratribe is one legacy for their many fans. layered in the background, craftily blending with spacy, al- killer CD. The choice vo- Also by ROACH & FAYMAN: “Trance Spirits” (New!) most shadowed synth washes, and spreading out its beauty cal tracks are in the vein of Also available: “Streams & Currents;” “Core (#1 2001)” with a very expanded reach. The atmospheres are wide and Lumin, Dead Can Dance “Early Man (new 2-CD version);” “Midnight Moon;” the textures are arid, creating an organic desert ambience. “Atmospheric Condition;” “Light Fantastic;” “Body and the afore-mentioned Electric;” “Truth & Beauty: Lost Pieces II;” “Cav- As usual Space for Music is at the leading edge of new Space Lost at Last. The beats ern of Sirens (w/Obmana)” (request list of Steve Roach titles) music artists, and this one adds up to a contender for debut and rhythms get deeper CD $15.98 of the year, amongst some pretty heavy competition. Defi- and more in the groove as nitely an artist to keep eyes and ears on as his style develops. the CD progresses. And MATT HARRIS “The Cure May Never Come” CD $12.98 the combination of tempos, transitions and midstream Don’t get caught up in the concept, unique as it may THOM BRENNAN “Satori” and others be. What Matt is doing here, though, has never been changes are fantastic all the way. A+ Thom Brennan has a few new titles, and more on the way. Also available by LAYNE REDMOND: “Trance Union;” done before: creating a “long form” work whose com- ponent parts can be reconfigured in an infinite num- Just in is “Satori,” a, CD for quiet, expansive listening. “Chanting the Chacras: Roots of Awakening” Thom Brennan’s first release on Zero Music is a new long CD $15.98 ber of ways, each creating a coherent piece. I’ve listened to a couple of random plays, and it works as a compo- form work that slowly shifts and moves, revealing subtle TI-CAL “Coriolis” nuances at every turn. A fine example of long, folding, A five-form exploration of synthetic texture, rich and sition no matter how you slice and dice it. The process does not overwhelm the music but complements it. drifting soundworld creations. Also available again are lusciously layered, from the UK label that released both “Vibrant Waters” and “Shimmer” two recent new Maitreya “From the Mothership” and Christian On musical merit alone, Harris’s style may remind some of Brian Eno; keyboard laden, sparse in parts, titles, with high-quality packaging and much better Knudsen ”Hav. ”Coriolis is the work of brand new ambi- sound. “Secret Faiths of Salamanders” and “Mist” are also ent artist Ti-Cal, a seamless combining of analogue and by turns tranquil and edgy. One of the year’s most in- triguing CDs and surely a great headphone record. in stock as well as his earlier “Mountains” and Beneath digital sound, evolving through five distinct phases of Also available: “Blind Cinema” Clouds“. That’s seven, count ‘em 7 Brennan works! synthetic texture Pulsing analogue undercurrents wander CD $14.98 Also: “Vibrant Waters;” “Shimmer;” “Secret Faiths of beneath lingering overtones and light shimmers to create Salamanders;” “Mist;” “Beneath Clouds;” “Mountains” a warm blanket of sound, in continuous movement with JOHN LYELL & BRENT REILAND CD $14.98 the gentle swell of crescendoing soundwaves. Con- “Synthetic Universe” PAUL AVGERINOS “Words Touch” sciously observe every detail, or just allow yourself to sink Synthetic though their co-created universe may be, This self-produced new CD may be the best yet from through its luscious layers . . . From Council of 9. John Lyell & Brent A. Reiland forge their sonic galax- Avgerinos, who has released four excellent CDs (Sky of Also available from Council of 9: MAITREYA “From the ies with warmth, light and heartfelt care. “Synthetic Grace, Muse of the Round Sky, Balancing Spheres and Mothership;” CHRISTIAN HOY KNUDSEN “Hav” Universe” puts gentle Maya: The Great Katun). All earlier titles are available, too, CD only $17.98 new wrinkles into the & this new one has a cohesive, floaty quality that offers a PARIJAT “Transcience” fabric of space music serene yet deep listening space. With Jeff Pearce, David Direct from Germany, this is one of those special CDs without veering dra- Darling, Brian Keane & Kevin Fortune aka Braheny with that finds its way into your heart on first listen. With matically from their his Wind Synth, it’s a truly fantastic lineup! “Words soothing guitar tex- noteworthy debut, Touch” is a subtle and delicate tapestry of gentle melodies tures, and a spiritual “Wormholes”. Deli- and exquisite sound design and is perfect for massage, beauty in every groove, cate synthnotes meditation, relaxation and contemplation. Transcience is a work of trickle over star-seek- Also available: “Sky of Grace;” Muse of the Round Sky;” art, music for turning ing drones and low Balancing Spheres;” “Maya: The Great Katun” in, and returning tonal pulsations pro- CD $14.98 home, music which pel the listener LISA WALKER “Grooved Whale” supports the space of through gently swishing starstreams and ephemeral waves. There is a lovely spookiness, powered by light By recording her violin underwater and adding subtle elec- healing and relaxation. tronic coloration, Lisa has created an exciting new ap- Parijat plays acoustic tribal rhythms, loon-like wails and soft piano musings. This is the appealing brand of space music in proach to interspecies music. The sounds are haunting, guitars, keyboard, bass, hypnotic and thoroughly engaging, as she seamlessly inte- percussion, electric si- which one can weightlessly sail with little or no turbu- lence or unexpected detours. John Lyell & Brent A. grates whale songs into the musical environment. Her clas- tar and other instruments, all of which flow and blend in sical violin training and deep sensual connection with the gently masterful ways. Fans of Bruce BecVar will really Reiland’s new sonic galaxies move through their own regions of space with a subtle elegance. watery world of the whales creates aural magic. This CD is enjoy this CD. attracting a lot of attention through airplay on Echoes and CD $15.98 Also available: “Wormholes” CD $14.98 very favorable reviews from coast to caost. CALL: 1.800.767.4748 www.backroadsmusic.com CD $15.98 KEVIN KELLER “Across the Sky” more Space Music YUVAL RON “In the Shallows” Across the Sky effectively joins the atmospheric qualities ZERO OHMS This music leads one on an awesome journey by composer of the best ambient and space music with the structural “Unafraid of the Impending Silence” & “Sweven” Yuval Ron at the keyboards and the mesmerizing voices of qualities of classical music. It is melodic yet textural, lyri- Two titles by Zero Ohms on the Space for Music la- Bulgarian singers Tsvetanka Varimezova and Angela cal yet kinetic, and harmonically more complex than bel. Zero Ohms uses wind-controlled synthesizers to Rodel, who appear on most ambient music is generally found to be. Images of create explorations in the two centerpieces of the natural world sub- ambient spaces. His this recording. Sub- tly weave themselves music is filled with titled ‘Soundscore for into Keller’s music; the haunting, atmo- the Getty Courtyard,’ it natural ambience of- spheric chords which was performed live, like ten recalls starry nights engulf the listener in a meditation in the melting away to dawn. deep breaths and tex- space and about the Keller plays piano and tural landscapes. space. Other instru- keyboards, providing “Sweven” has a series ments include clarinet, the sonic constella- of such explorations bowed saz, dudek, tions over which Tania into sound that re- metal water bowl, gen- Simoncelli’s spacious veals primordial memories. “Unafraid of the Im- erating a sound chamber of subtle movement and deep cello & Mark Fassett’s pending Silence” finds Richard Roberts aka Zero yearning and expression. “The Getty building will never discreet bass play. The entire CD is excellent, but the trio Ohms creating a single track piece for continuous be the same after this!” “In the Shallows” is highly recom- is at their best in the two extended suites - “Across the looping on your CD player. It is a perfect comple- mended for Continuum work. Sky,’ & “Six Echoes of Summer/The Blossoms of Change’ Also available: “In Between the Heartbeat” ment to computer use, sleeping or quiet spaces. CD $14.98 - the former with its effervescent quality, and the latter CD $12.98 with its more dramatic style and rich chromaticism. Also: “Supreme Infinite Essence” “Atma-Spheric ROBERT RICH “Shamballa” Keller’s brilliant new CD evokes many emotions - and Conditions;” “Glass Bead Game” CD $14.98 This CD is also on Space for Music, an excellent perfor- like cloud trails mixed with shadows across the musical SKIN TO SKIN “Temenos” mance from a live show in Shamballa, California by the landscape, they seemingly weave their way across the sky. pioneering Robert Rich. With over 20 albums to his Also available: “Pendulum” This new Waveform release finds a stylistic shift for one of our favorite ambient dub/chillout labels. name, Robert Rich has helped define the genres of ambi- CD $15.98 ent music, dark-ambient, tribal and trance, yet his music BRANNAN LANE “Tribal Spirit” “Temenos” is more in the organic, TUU vein, with space music orienta- remains hard to categorize. Part of his unique sound This is a great CD. Fans of “Lost Caverns of Thera” will tion that includes comes from using home-made acoustic and electronic in- love it. Even those who shy away from Tribal drums only tribal elements like struments, microtonal tunings, computer-based signal need to hang in there just a little to get to the atmospheric Suspended Memories processing, chaotic systems and feedback networks. The spaces that are equal parts tribal and pure ambient pen- or Temps Perdu might “Shamballa” recording is an excellent example of his many etrating space. With the drumming portions serving as use. Skin to Skin is ac- pioneering techniques during live performance. As the bookends for the cohesive recording flow, this CD is en- tually a duo from credits show: Robert Rich - Synthesist, Lap-Steel Guitar, gulfing, engaging and ultimately inspiring. With strong Sweden who create a Flutes, Sound Design, Programming and Production. An leanings towards music of an organic nature, “Tribal deep, lush, reflective accurate taste of Rich in concert. Spirit” is truly a best of both worlds journey, an adventure soundscape for inner CD $12.98 awaiting those who are willing to take the trip. As a new journeys. Besides mu- MAX CORBACHO title in Brannan’s Lane expanding catalog, we watch this sic to guide you to your own “inner cave,” there are “The Resonant Memory of the Earth” artist developing a broader reach and envision him get- chant-influenced, mesmerizing vocal treatments Wow, what an impressive release Max did! It was really ting better and better from the delightful vantage point alongside inventive instrumentation. worth waiting for. Knowing Max’s other well-received re- that offering this excellent music brings. Lane also has CD $15.98 leases ‘Vestiges’ and ‘Far beyond the Immobile Point’, this new CDs on his own label, “Hypnotic Drift;” “Relax- ROBERT RICH & IAN BODDY “Outpost” one is even more expansive. The 4 pieces take you into new ing Effects of Water,” quiet & relaxing like his “Sleep ‘enlightening’ places. The opening piece ‘Remote Sens- Cycle” — as well as a Space for Music CD, “To Earth With a rich body of experience to draw upon, Robert Rich & Ian Boddy conjoin their sounds to document ing’ starts with long stretched, breathing sounds and then and Back” which is more in ambient/electronic terrain. after 10 minutes it changes into some darker, powerful CD $12.98 an otherworldly excursion through strange sonic ter- rains to an isolated “Outpost,” home of alien/organic space. It feels like an approaching desert storm of an un- Order ANY Brannan Lane CD & receive FREE “Troposphere” evolutions. Eerily reconfigured ethno-percussion known measure and power. A place of loneliness as well as BRANNAN LANE / VIDNA OBMANA “Deep Unknown” falls into the simmering void which surges into the a place where warmth embraces you. The final 38+ min- Somewhere between Tennessee and Belgium there exists electric swirls and irradiated gleams. Sparse rhythms utes piece continues the beautiful shimmering warm a “Deep Unknown” world of cavernous spaces which and bass pulsations steer the ever-morphing waves of sound with an excellent, entrancing rhythm-pat- come alive under the synthesized luminescence of soundscape into weirdly ethereal regions. Powerful tern, into a never ending place... Brannan Lane and Vidna Obmana. “Deep Unknown” cinematic swells are counterbalanced by lighter drifts CD $12.98 seems to be primarily a Brannan Lane production in and backed by thin-but-active rhythms. At the end, Space for Music which Vidna Obmana co-produces, performs & com- ‘Last Outpost,’ it all winds down in a slow-moving poses (and recycles) the first 3 pieces. Dark, wispy sounds Space for Music is becoming a bona fide label, with, again, murkiness which is there, until the final fade. It all better than MP3 quality CDs. New from SPACECRAFT traverse sonic streams which seem to crisscross in search adds up to a more-”atmosphere”-than-”music” of something... unknown. Brooding, sometimes creepy is “Inside the Inside” and new from CRAIG PADILLA soundtrack to whatever surreal mind-travels you are two titles, “Folding Space & Melting Galaxies,” and organics of darkly atmospheric tones build the surrealistic might concoct, an impressive sound-shaping from underworlds. Brannan’s solo trek covers the final 4 tracks, “Temporal Suspension (w/Skip Murphy)”. We have Robert Rich & Ian Boddy , who actually worked to- also picked up KENT HECKMAN’S “Transitions” (w/ arriving at a (mostly) quiet desolation which continues to gether (yes... in the same studio; twice, even, on two the end, the moody tones of soundshaping ambience. Darling, Manring, Gerber and select vocals) and more to continents...) to create these fascinating scenes of eso- come. Plus GILES REAVES (“Deep End,” “Sacred CD $12.98 teric listening. Also available: BODDY & REUTER “Distant Rituals;” Space,” “Sea of Glass,” “Kaleida Visions”) and earlier ZERO OHMS / BRANNAN LANE “Soundfall To The Infinite” SPACECRAFT titles are in stock ªEarthtime Tapestry;” “Soundfall To The Infinite” finds Zero Ohms & Lane IAN BODDY “Box of Secrets;” DUB ATOMICA “Auto- nomic (Boddy & Mullaney);” CENTROZOON “Blast” “Summer Town;” “Cybersphere” “Hummel” etc.). blending expansive flute sounds with synths and assorted Each CD $12.98 indigenous accessories to create serene skyways and a (Reuter & Bernhard Wostheinrich) Other new Space for Music label titles are by SHANE floatation zone of restrained splendor. Warmly drifting CD $16.98 Also by ROBERT RICH: “Bestiary;” “Seven Veils;” SANDERS (“Jellyfish;” new artist, sound designer and veils of flute drones hover above the plains of endless “Stalker (w/Lustmord);” “Fissures (w/Alio Die);” “A alternate guitarist/synthesist), JOHN ROSE space, subtly moving in misty motions. Repeating note Troubled Resting Place;” “Numena/Geometry;” + (“Cosmogenesis”), MATT BORGHI (“Elegy for patterns slowly glimmer amid vaporous, slightly shifting CD $15.98 Time;” pure, deep space music), HANS JOACHIM airwaves. The title piece, ‘To The Infinite,’ at 19 min. in IAN BODDY “Shrouded” ROEDELIUS (“Veni Creator Spiritus;” sound collages length, hangs in weightless suspension, resonating with with Eric Spitzer-Marlyn), MAX CORBACHO (see warmth & energy; while Gordon Rhyne’s overtone sing- Live recording from Boddy’s Stars End concert in above), TONY GERBER (has six CDs under his own ing is woven into the ever expanding strands.. With an 2000, & his first for the Space for Music label. Another name, including “Blue Western Sky,” “Altamira,” “and impressive collection of assorted (& often processed) flutes fine CD from Space for Music, new label of the year! one with JOHN ROSE (“Airwaves”), and MASON at his disposal, Zero Ohms blows peaceful winds into CD $12.98 Request our “Essential STEVENS (“Lunar Waves” — in a Pink Floyd vein). Lane’s synth-and-more soundscapes. On Space For Music Each CD $12.98 CD $12.98 Space Music list” NEBULA DRONE “A Long Fade into Virtual Light” KIP MAZUY “Sweet Nectar of Silence” LIFE IN BALANCE “Deeper” From Cologne, former home of the Cosmic Couriers, We are quite excited to offer the fourth title from this An exquisite portrait, using “enhanced shakuhachi and comes Nebula Drone, a new electronic outfit that flashes artist who now resides in New Zealand. His past titles quartz bowls”. Out of the holographic sea of vibrational back to the early sound of classic Klaus Schulze, TDream have possessed that rare combination of pure serenity energy comes this recording. It is a solidified form of vibra- & perhaps a smidge of “Affenstunde’. Their music is and depth of emotion which allows the listener to fall tional medicine that can assist in the balancing of our elec- filled with glissandos of undulating synthetic freely, sans gravity, into the meditative space Kip cre- tromagnetic bio-fields soundscapes, dark gothic drones and spatial effects. The ates. Anticipation for this new CD, called “Sweet and help in the re-pat- tracks inspire feelings of deep inner peace, & the farthest Nectar of Silence,” is high, and there wil be no disap- terning of cells through reaches of space, literally taking the mind on a cerebral pointment from any listeners, old or new. Beautiful a system of entrainment voyage to another realm of consciousness. Take the trip! cover art with exquisite, delicate music to match. An on a molecular level. Us- CD $12.98 altogether appropriate title, too! ing the high frequency Also available: “Beautiful Sound;” “Now is Forever;” transmission of chakra CRAIG PADILLA “Vostok” “Elements of Ecstasy” It’s been interesting to see/hear the evolution of Spotted tuned quartz crystal CD $17.98 bowls and the Japanese Peccary. The label has expanded its boundaries to include JAMES JOHNSON/MA JA LE “Seed” the subarctic ambiance of “Vostok,” a hypercooled im- shakuhachi flutes, they mersion by Craig Padilla. The single 51:53 track echoes This collaboration is the first new Hypnos title of create a sonic environ- with the reflective depths of an Antarctic subglacial lake, 2002. A trio of ambient/atmospheric horticulturists ment for pure vibra- organically stewing in slowly rippling lows & sonar-like (Christopher Short and Paul Vnuk, Jr of Ma JA Le tional restoration and expansion. Knowing that sound is a highs which shimmer across the upper regions. Simulta- with James Johnson) graft germinal forms of explor- wonderful vehicle for intention to travel on, our focus is to neously vaporous and liquid, musical traces swirl in atory musicianship into an evolving entity; its lush, enhance the listener’s own intuitive abilities. They use in- longform cycles of ebb-and-flow, sometimes even emit- twisting tendrils bear sweet sonic fruit. “Seed” yields struments made of silica and carbon, these tools which are ting distant rhythmic elements. Rushing breezes stir captivatingly organic listening. Wispy atmospheres tuned to the human energy system, speak directly to our chiming note patterns and loonlike tones, buoyed upon of high and low pressure circulate where beauty and very DNA. Everything is vibration and everything is giv- the bassy currents as all the previously mentioned activi- mystery meet on sedate (though almost spooky) ter- ing us information and knowledge. Helixes and galaxies ties pile up in separate-yet-connected layers. Percolating rain. Musical auroras fill the air with entrancing un- imprint circular forms of spiraling sacred geometric tone thusly for awhile, everything then begins to drift apart dulations eventually fading to virtual silence... allow- patterns that make up the design for this human expres- and fade in wondrous whispers and rumbles, always un- ing the pieces to bloom with swirling flute strands & sion called life. Think Klaus Wiese meets Stephan Micus, derscored by the oceanic rise-and-fall. Various resur- gently thumping drumskins within a bed of subtly or something along those lines, and you have it. This is an gences seem to be a natural part of this naturalistic envi- drifting vapors. Sparsely sprinkled piano notes arise amazing piece of music for bodywork of any kind, and ronment as its sonic life goes on... deep and chilled, the from a thin, shifting haze, while eerie breezes sweep in plays very long deepening ever onward and inward. tidal floes of Vostok will carry you into Craig Padilla’s icy- from the horizon, burying ‘Seed’ into a strange CD $12.98 though-hospitable soundworlds. An A-+ recording like wonderworld of biogenetic sound mutations, where RICHARD BONE “Disorient” we have come to expect from Spotted Peccary. streaming glimmers spiral overhead while rumbling Bone’s new CD allows us to continue referring to Mr. CD $14.98 contortions slowly writhe below. New lifeforms Bone as “the artist who can do no wrong”! With the 10 Also available: “Folding Space & Melting Galaxies;” sprout from the fertile imaginations of Ma JA Le & culture-merging tracks of Disorient, Richard Bone beefs “Temporal Suspension (w/Skip Murphy)” Each CD $12.98 Johnson. Part-music, part-ephemera, these sounds up his signature synthworks with heartier rhythm sections expand beyond the horizons of your listening space. and warmer bass tones... a nice move! Like an oversized KIT WATKINS “The Gathering ~ Set 1” and “The Also: “Butterfly Chamber;” “Odyssey;” “Forgotten Gathering ~ Set 2” and “Music for the End” Places (w/Thompson);” “Entering Twilight;” “Surrender” music box, “In Japa” tinkles in pretty piano-and-chimes, Three new CD’s from Kit Watkins capture a rare evening CD $14.98 to be infused with sub-bass impulses. More distinctly “ex- otic” “Barhoom’ works characteristically “ethnic” sounds of live performance of his solo work. “The Gathering ~ VIR UNIS / SAUL STOKES “Thermal Transfer” Set 1” and “Set 2” are each hour-long CDs, available in- into a stylized swirl of drones, drums cymbals and soft- The third Binary release, and first ever collaboration though-spirited flutations. Eastern-ish strings pluck and dividually, from Kit’s concert from The Gathering in between Vir Unis and Stokes, Thermal Transfer is also March 2001 in Philadelphia, hosted by Chuck van Zyl of drift easily above ‘Sudanaram,’ buoyed by the breezes of the most uptempo, high energy recording yet released faint vocal currents and a light rhythm. The faraway roar Star’s End radio. Following The Gathering, Kit per- by Hypnos or its related labels. In fact, this recording formed a live radio concert in the wee hours of 2:00 AM of ‘The Inland Sea’ is awash with slow tonal cycles, stringy is the very reason that the Binary label was created — counterpoints and twittery birds. Strange bedfellows play - 3:00 AM on Star’s End radio which is captured on “Mu- so Hypnos could bring you excellent electronic mu- sic for the End.” Consisting of ambient electronics & en- together nicely in ‘Intricate Autumn,’ where urbane piano sic, even if the style in question was too “hyperactive” lounginess is backed by the more-primal nature of jungle vironmental night time sounds from Linden, VA, Music for the typical Hypnos label release. Chicago synthe- for the End will appeal to fans of “Circle,” “Rolling drums. Seductively throbbing percussion invigorates the sist Vir Unis and Berkeley e-musician Saul Stokes per- brass-and-string sounds of ‘Arabaya.’ ‘Patterns of Motion’s’ Curve” & “Thought Tones 1 & 2”, along with other formed 2 years ago at Philadelphia’s Gathering Music more environmental space discs. gamelan-esque bongs are spattered with wandering beats Also: “Rolling Curve; “The Unseen;” “Holographic Tap- series. A mutual appreciation of each artist’s indi- and tinkling ivories. Sassy and sedate combine on the estry,” “Wet Dark & Low;” “Kinetic Vapors;” “Beauty vidual niche of electronic music created the perfect funky bass and elegant orchestral floes of ‘Buddha’s in Drifting;” “SunStruck;” “Thought Tones 2;” + others environment for collaboration. Baghdad’, a fitting endpiece. Nothing actually Disorient- CD $16.98 Also by VIR UNIS: “Live (SFM);” “Aeonian Glow” ing about it, unless you’re befuddled by its magical gentle- Also available by SAUL STOKES: “Abstraction;” TONE GHOST ETHER “Condor Sail Curve” and “The “Outfolding;” Zo Pilots;” “Washed in Mercury” ness... Richard Bone interweaves his restrained, some- White Space” and “Hydrogen 2 Oxygen” CD $14.98 times-nearly-minimal electronic music with a slightly revved- up sense of rhythm-play. There are tracks that This newly formed trio has three simultaneously released OÖPHOI “Athlit” discs, each featuring Kit Watkins & a couple cohorts of his. O’Hearn fans will even flock to. Very well done, though The latest from Hypnos is the US debut of Italian Tone Ghost Ether was realized through a natural interac- perhaps too “light” for the hardcore experimentalists, but drone-ambient artist Oöphoi. If the more deep, tion between three musicians/multi-instrumentalists - a fine diversion for most ears, & a must-own for Bone fans. slow-moving ambient drone style is your focus, you’ll Kit Watkins, John Tlusty and Brad Allen - searching for a Also: “Ascensionism;” “Electropica;” “Coxa”CD $11.98 love this. It’s just short of 74 min., one continuous common form of expression. By means of a series of in- Also available: “Etherlands;” “Spectral Ships”CD $14.98 ambience. There’s space music and then there’s formal improvisational gatherings, recorded on Sunday SUZANNE DOUCET & GARY MIRAZ “Resonance” DEEP space music, and this one is deep, deep, deep. afternoons in early 2001, Tone Ghost Ether produced Put on the headphones and slowly drift.... This is a deep listening CD of musical meanderings by what were to become their 3 debut CD releases -—“The CD $14.98 Suzanne Doucet & Gary Miraz. Their CD is built on im- White Space (Mind Trips...),” “Hydrogen 2 Oxygen Also: “Time Fragments #3;” “Time Fragments #2;” pressionistic, surrealistic (Acid-Jazz stylings...somewhat);” & “Condor Sail Curve “Time Fragments #1;” “Celestial Geometries;” “Mare improvisations. Light (Ambient space);”— elegant and tonally rich musical ex- Imbrium;” “Mare Tranquillitatis;” “Mare Vaporum;” pulse rhythms, unusual cursions into the future. All of the music by Tone Ghost “Behind the Wall of Sleep;” “Upquat;” “Night Currents” sounds and effects & Ether is improvised and played in real-time without over- CD $16.98 space music built on dubs. The use of live looping devices adds to the often ASHERA / ANTHONY WRIGHT “We Gaia” melody & shifting drone densely textured sound. Minimal editing is sometimes This is the 4th & possibly best CD from Ashera/An- layers cover six rather performed after recording, but the nature of the imme- thony Wright. It is like music for watching the most lengthy tracks. Like liq- diacy of this music remains intact. The style of Tone Ghost beautiful sunrise imaginable, with washes of sunlight uid portraits, the music Ether falls naturally into a number of familiar pigeon- & subtle tones of fragrant beauty. It features heavenly of “Resonance” takes on holes: ambient, acid-jazz, world-fusion, electronic... but voices, pedal steel guitar and some outstanding tradi- its visual qualities and then there are the hybrid genres where mind-trips and tional ambient passages. A must have for space fans! otherworldly realms alien worlds might only exist within the imagination, Also available: “Cobalt 144;” “Colour Glow;” “Ambi- with a grace and ease that can be revisited often. later to materialize beyond the realm of possibility.... ent Selections (2-CD, $16.98) Also available: “Reflecting Light;” “Resonance” CD $16.98 CD $14.98 CD only $14.98 more Space Music VARIOUS “[email protected]” Nu Ambient & Chillout ALPHA WAVE MOVEMENT & JIM COLE “Bislama” On this new collection, 19 tracks fill 2 CDs with more OOZE “Where the Fields Never End” “Bislama” is a collaboration between ambient/synth art- do-it-yourself soundscapes from members of the One of my favorite new Chillout CDs, Ooze combines ist Alpha Wave Movement and Jim Cole, who provides [email protected] mailing list. The compila- the best sounds of the likes of Sounds from the Ground, overtone voices. It takes tion brings together the soundscapes of similarly- Saafi Bros, Thievery Corp. and Tosca into a mind-bending the listener on a voyage to thinking explorers which were voted in from dozens swirling mix of beats, echoes, space and downtempo jam- the contemplative ambi- of contributions. In this election, everyone wins! The ming. Well-constructed tracks follow one right after an- ent spaces of a rarefied 69 minutes of disc one begin with the spacey vibes of other, and the whole thing rocks and grooves as well as plateau & through imagi- Gas (Mat Jarvis), then Mikael Hillborg’s diffused pi- anything else out there right now. Get it! nary villages filled with ano notes and chimes. Industrial /organic textures CD $17.98 ancient ceremonies and imbue Isomorph’s “Subterranean Bells” with intrigu- DIANE ARKENSTONE “Aquaria” distant chants. Slowly ing moodsfollowed by Ashera, Forrest Fang’, and Ja- son Sloan’to close the first CD as “A Dawn in the This is quite a surprising 2nd effort from the talented Ms. evolving tribal percus- Arkenstone. While still sion throbs and pulses, as Emptiness” simply caresses the soundwaves with more serene ivory twinklings. Other Disc 1 notables dreamy and lush, this is hypnotic drones and more reminiscent of sweeping synth textures include Harri Hämeenkorpi/Jussi Väisänen, Tonelab, Stephen Philips and Farfield. The second set Wendy Stark, Monica are interwoven with the most primal of instruments, the Ramos & even Enigma human voice. Together, Cole and AWM weave fascinat- (almost 78 min.) begins with eM’s minimalistic sonic cosmos, then subtle floatations from Numina and in its rhythmic makeup. ing, serene tapestries of harmonic overtone singing and We simply can’t stop mystical chanting interlaced with exotic world percus- then Jonathan Hughes in beatless serenity. Shimmer- ing and buzzing with enigmatic energy, “Nine” from playing this CD, a la the sion mix and melodic ambient electronics. This is ambi- “Deep Space” sound of ent music with an ancient and primitive sense. Falling You features robotic female words, elegant strings & unusual textures. Craig Padilla’s breeze- John Stanford. Exquis- Also by JIM COLE: “Godspace;” “Skys;” “Coalescence” itely hypnotic & allur- Also by JIM COLE / MATTHIAS GRASSOW: “The Hollow” swept “Between Realms” creeps across a semi-spooky droneworld. Also heard are dreamSTATE, Musical ing, this is a CD to love. Also by ALPHA WAVE MOVEMENT: “Drifted into Deeper Also available: “The Healing Spirit” lands;” “Concept of Motion;” “Edge of Infinity” Nature, Amongst Myselves & Jack the Tab. Even CD $15.98 CD only $16.98 coming from so many sources, the tracks of LESIEM “Mystic Spirit Voices” MICHAEL STEARNS “The Storm” “[email protected]” tend toward the shapeless/ “Enigma meets Pink Floyd” is what the sticker says, and it The new Stearns CD is again on Spotted Peccary, like the celestial regions and are for the most part impressively means figuratively or thematically, not literally! But the recent Ron Sunsinger collaboration, “Sorcerer”. While it rendered with the care one would expect coming music of this new power-packed group, rises way above creates a journey-like from the core of ambient aficionados, and with skills any generic or derivative slant, with potent passages that experience, it gathers one may not have realized were lurking there. really do recall both Enigma and Pink Floyd, as well as music that has 2-CD $14.98 Delerium and others in this genre. Worldbeat loops, emerged from a body New from NUMINA is “Sanctum Sanctorum” — a Gregorian chants, guitars and dreamlike voices and more of work that was actu- surprising coincidence considering the name of add up to a unique brand of mystic-pop. From the same ally written and re- Constance Demby’s CD from last year is almost ex- label that released XCulture. corded over the last actly the same! NUMINA now has 4 CDs available through Backroads, and “Evolving Visions” was in Also available by XCULTURES: “One World, One People” seven years. It’s mostly CD $15.98 pieces from film the Top 5 for 2001. soundtracks, as well as CD $14.98 SHAKATURA “Shakatura” works from “The Light Other recent entries include new CDs by One of the first major Chillout CD of 2002, and a must- in the Trees” on Am- GEODESIUM, and IASOS, and don’t forget have for those who like the titles on our Nu Ambient lists. plexus. Also “Hantu” from “Soundscape Gallery 2” on CYBER ZEN SOUND ENGINE, TELOMERE, Shades of Makyo, Zero One, Banco de Gaia, and Saafi Lektronic. So it’s kind-of a collection, kind-of a new CD. DEAN DE BENEDICTUS, JASON SLOAN, Brothers, all extremely But the cohesiveness plays out as a tale of transformation, SEAN WASHBURN, and TACIT BLUE. Just ask! tasteful and groove-a- and it occupies the disparate musical worlds of light and licious! Other influences dark, though not as dark as the last one with Ron IMPORT WATCH: also permeate this tasty Sunsinger, although there are a couple of pieces in that disc, with the beats and Rudy Adrian “Concerts New Zealand tempos backed off far mood. The track “The Last Feeling” features acoustic Air Sculpture “Fjord Transit;” “Thunderhead” + guitar, percussion, and native flute, over that signature enough to avoid techno- Stearns sense of spaciousness. And the final track “Bajan” Arcane “Future Wreck;” “Gather Darkness” heaviness, and filtering was composed by the Indian mystic Mirabai, and per- Asana “Shrine;” “Trikuti” through some of the atmo- formed by Stearns & Viji Subramaniam. Ron Boots“Liquid Structures in Solid Form” spheric passages that Also available: “Sorcerer” Cerulean (aka ASANA & Head Space Technology) people love about Makyo CD $14.98 “Ectoplasm;” “This Level Earth” and the “Sky Dancing” se- Also available: “Within: The Nine Dimensions;” “The Paul Ellis “Appears to Vanish” ries. Shakatura is the product of Bay Area artist Galen But- Middle of Time;” “Spirit of the Voyage” Fanger & Kersten “Splashdown;” “Interkosmos” ler, and he has hit a global/ tribal/electronica bullseye. Also (reissues): “Sustaining Cylinders;” “Morning Jewel;” Free System Project & AirSculpture & Friends CD $14.98 “M’Ocean;” “Ancient Leaves;” “Floating Whispers” ”Okefenokee 2001;” ”Okefenokee Dreams” TOSCA “Suzuki in Dub” & “Different Tastes of Honey” CD $16.98 The Glimmer Room “Tomorrow’s Tuesday” New are 2 CDs by Tosca, including the legendary “Suzuki Also by STEARNS: “The Lost World;” “Encounter;” in Dub” and also “Different Tastes of Honey” with mul- “Chronos;” “Planetary Unfolding” + CD $15.98 Kubusschnitt “The Singularity;” “The Cube” John Lakveet “Sequentiagate” tiple varied remixes of the track “Honey’ from “Suzuki.” LIQUID MIND “Liquid Mind V: Serenity” “Suzuki” was our #1 Nu Ambient CD in 2000.This new Like a perfect summer breeze, Liquid Mind offers respite Paul Nagle “Red Book–Blue Book” (2-CD $21.98) import again has a great sound, maximum grooves, and a from the hot, fast-paced world we all live in. The warm, Otarion “Creator;” “ Evolution” very chilled out feeling. The ever-changing beats capture a relaxing sound of Liquid Mind continues to evolve com- Dom Scab “Analogical Confessions” hypnotic rhythm and winning string of effects. We have fi- positionally, and offers that unique appeal of playing Spyra “Elevator to Heaven” (3-CD BOX $51.00) nally received the legendary “Suzuki in Dub” — which perfectly in the background, for use in circles, counsel- Syndromeda “In Touch with the Stars;” “Alien was selling as an overpriced import, and is definitely worth ing, meditation, & group sessions, while it takes on all Abduction Phenomenon;” “Birth of a Black Hole” the wait and living up to the high acclaim! kinds of nuances at louder volume to open up new di- Synopsis “Tales From The Holodeck” Also available: “Suzuki;” “Opera” mensions of listening pleasure. "Serenity" is in the same T-Bass UK “The Fabulous Neutrinos;” CD $17.98 style of its predecessors, both musically & visually, with a “The Infection of Time” CYBERTRIBE “Sacred Memories” &“Dharma Café” warm sound enhanced by distant angelic voices and lush Tranquility “Core” Cybertribe shows up again (and again), first with the reis- instrumentation that is never syrupy or too sweet. "Liq- Transceive “Intrigue” sue of their debut, “Sacred Memories”. These guys are uid Mind V: Serenity" is a peaceful and soothing musical gaining a lot of visibility and airplay on Starstreams, etc.. journey, designed to help you relax deeply, and is a won- Under the Dome “Demon Haunted World” Waveworld “Another Strange Day on Gonxa” And just released is “Dharma Café,” with DJ remixes in a derful background for massage, meditation, healing, hypnotic chillout form, with tracks by Barry Harvey, yoga, pilates, reiki, shiatsu, tai chi or reflexology. WeirD “A Different Kind Of Normal” Mazino, Rhyner, GMG and others. Tempos range from CD $14.98 Various Artists “Beyond Me” down tempo to chillout-pop to spacey lounge type music. Also available: “Unity;” “Balance;” “Slow World;” “Am- Import CDs $16.98 (unless otherwise noted) Also available: “Immortality” bience Minimus” CASS $9.98, CD $14.98 (Ask about any others you are looking for) CD $14.98 SPIRIT NATION “Winter Moons” Nu Ambient & Chillout World Music The newly revamped Triloka label released “Winter VARIOUS “Buddha Lounge” CHEB I SABBAH “Krishna Lila” Moons” last year, and it was found to be an intricately This superb collection of tracks, mostly from Europe, Third in the trilogy by the DJ Science master who explores rhythmic and spirited global/ambient sound. Spirit Na- really plays well. It is surprising that it comes from the mixes of diverse musical styles on this excursion into tion has now reissued their classic first CD, self-titled Sequoia label, and in- Bhajanz, the devotional music of India, South and North. “Spirit Nation” on Red Feather Music. Falling in the cludes tracks by label Fascinating traditional sounds and vocals blended with realm of Sacred Spirits, Lunar Drive or Robert Mirabal. artists Zingaia, Dave cutting edge ambient and dance floor elements. CD $15.98 and Steve Gordon, Also: “Maha Maya: Shri Durga Remixes;” “Shri Durga” AMETHYSTIUM “Odonata” and Gary Stadler with CD $15.98 From the label that brought us the Bella Sonus CD Stephannie. Addi- PREM JOSHUA “Water Down the Ganges” “Enamoured” comes a new entry into the Delerium and tionally, there are Take a trip on a boat floating down your inner John Stanford family of intoxicating musical takes. With choice cuts by Peter Ganges...This album enters your senses with rich images this group, you will Mergener, Roedelius, of the East- from meditative compositions to rhythmical find a hypnotic, allur- Alquimia, and energetic pieces - all masterfully played on instru- ing sound based on a Drum’n’Space, ments like sitar, santoor, bamboo flute, soprano sax, tabla, balanced mix of maxi- Althea W., Opera to etc. Prem Joshua & Manish Vyas, both extraordinary mum laid back groove Relax and more. Punchy ambient rhythms and multi-instrumentalists, composers and musical partners rhythms & melodic dreamworlds of textured beats make for a winning for 15 years - have been recording and giving concerts to- repetition, the kind blend of healing grooves to hang with. gether all over the world. This is their first album under that you want to keep CD $14.98 both their names - an inspired collection of compositions on going indefinitely. VARIOUS “Chillosophy 2” played with high craftsmanship - melting the traditional “Odonata” is similar as From Germany comes the followup to musical boundaries of East and West. well to the GREAT “Chillosophy,” one of last year’s most sought after Also: “Dance of Shakti;” “Mudra;” “Sky Kisses Earth” new Diane Arkenstone imports. Round two offers a wide and varies ambient CD $15.98 CD, “Aquaria”. There seems to be less of this melodic dub and chill-out gathering featuring Ooze, Legion JAI UTTAL “Mondo Rama” chillout music these days, so we welcome groups like of Green Men, Stress Assassin (see below), Jai’s debut for the Narada label finds his usual mixed bag Amethystium with open ears. Omnimotion, Patio, Vibrasphere, and others less CD $15.98 and potpourri of styles, from Indian-pop to kirtan chants, known in these parts. A uniquely eclectic offering. with the wide-body sounds of his Pagan Love Orchestra SLOWDECK “ Multiple Offenses ” Also available: VARIOUS “Chillosophy (Healer, Pope of stretched in all directions. Slowdeck exhibits more than a passing similarity to that Gegga, Ooze, Karl-Axel Bissler+);” VARIOUS “New Entry Singing in Sanskrit, En- unique style of sound originating at least partly in Bristol, (Leif Hatfield, Ooze, Depth Klang, Jules Verne -- A+);” glish and Hebrew, Jai has England, and labeled by the music press as Trip Hop. To STRESS ASSASSIN “Within the Office of Eye and Ear (aka Henrik Jonsson -- seriously dub-wise!);” ABRACA- rarely been in better voice, our sensibilities that means slowed down, spacey with a cover version of breakbeats with occasional whispery vocals that exhibit a DABRA “Abracadabra” (fascinating CD covering Israeli, African and Dub cultures feat. Idan Kupferberg -- a la Zohar); “Tomorrow Never somewhat dark, grainy texture suitable as soundtracks VARIOUS “More Bass than Space” (2-CD, A+ collection) Knows” a highlight for the stylish, film noir movement. Slowdeck’s exotic, CD $19.98 among many others. The well cast cinematic shadows of UK electronica, should go VARIOUS “Earth’n’Bass” usual suspects are on a long way toward awakening or refashioning a desire to hand, like Geoffrey Gor- Here is a pumped up collection of well-known and explore more of this decidedly underappreciated musical don, Tina Malia, Peter style. “Multiple Offenses” deals a hand from the dark more obscure groups Apfelbaum and Will Ber- all assembled for caverns of the offbeat with a decadent symposium of ur- nard. In addition, Ben Leibach, on a variety of instru- maximum lounge & ban, jazzy, discordant breakbeats and shadowy ments and keyboards, and Omar Faruk Tekbilek on Turk- dance floor pleasure. downtempo head spaces. With grainy black and white ish ney flute, join in. Sung with great devotion and emo- Featured is both new overtone, the music of Lacelles mingles quite nicely with tion, each song is imbued with a passionate longing to music and remixes by the breathy vocals and hypnotic lyrics of Vanessa Darby meet the divine in all its many forms. to create a clubby, urban soundtrack for the sensual and Transglobal Under- Also available: “Shiva Station;” “Beggars and Saints;” seductive for some heady late night tête-à-têtes. ground (Tarika), “Monkey;” “Footprints” CD $15.98 Manu Chao, Karsh CD $15.98 Water Music is back with a whole slew of new titles, with Kale, Peter Kruder TULKU “A Universe to Come” more are scheduled in the weeks ahead. Top of their list: (Bebel Gilberto), Bill Laswell (Gigi), Dub Elements of music from Persia, Egypt, the Mayan culture, ELECTRIC SKYCHURCH “Sonic Diary” Farm (Krishna Das), Ex-Centric Sound System, Temple aboriginal and Native American are all mixed into a tasty It’s been over six years since we heard from this seminal of Sound, etc. Eclectic traditions & digital futurism. brew of mystical global rhythms and uniting voices. This group, who issued the classic “Knowoneness”. Their lat- CD $15.98 is the third Tulku release, and it is intoxicating in its take on est starts out slowly but quickly picks up steam. Jumping VARIOUS “Traveler ‘02” Ayahuascan and tribal translations. Each of the previous with both feet full force into the tribal groove ambient Tulku titles, which are space they helped to create years ago Producer, artist, Here is the 4th annual collection from Six Degrees, now back in print again, composer, journalist and DJ, James Lumb is the founder still at a low price with maximum beats and global has been different, each and front man of Electric Skychurch, and he knows sev- styles. This CD is supremely danceable, with an ener- dedicated to exploring eral sonic worlds intimately. James, a true Renaissance gized mix of African, Caribbean and Asian sounds mystic musical tradi- Also: “Traveler ‘01;” “Traveler ‘00;” “Traveler ‘99;” tions & diverse voices man for the new Millennium, was a pioneer in the fusion CD $11.98 of rock and electronic music, is heard here showcasing his from global origins. ample talents at pumping out ethno-exotic beats to pro- VARIOUS “The Future Sound of Gaeldom” Featured artists include pel his atmospheric textures of pulsing tribal beats with Fifteen various artists aren’t just fiddlin’ around when Jai Uttal, Tim Reynolds ample global styles included. James has produced re- they introduce current electronica into traditional of the Dave Matthews mixes of such heavyweights as Brian Eno and Bob Scottish sounds on “The Future Sound of Gaeldom”. Band, Krishna Das, Marley, and is equally adept at performing live, spinning Capercaillie, Mairi MacInnes’, Paul Mounsey, Salsa Benjamin Mahua of the Shippibo tribe from Peru, & pro- in a DJ booth, producing tracks and remixes, & compos- Celtica, and Martyn Bennett/Martin Low. The high- ducer/programming wizard Jim Wilson. ing in a studio. Whatever James performs bears a signa- spirited alterations are never too dominating, allow- CD $14.98 ture lyricism- a poetic quality to both the words & music. ing the cultural roots to spread in emotion and energy. Also: “Seasons of the Soul;” “Trancendance” CD $15.98 CD $15.98 CD $12.98 KODO “Mondo Head” new Water Music collections: BANCO DE GAIA “Last Train to Lhasa” & “Maya” Here’s a global collision for you: Taiko masters Kodo team “Café Ibiza (Vol. 1, 2)“ Two out-of-print titles from Banco de Gaia are back with production/guru of world grooves, Mickey Hart. “Café Del Sol (Vol. 1, 2, 3)“ in print. While many people have felt “Last Train to The results are rhythmic and then some, with an eclectic “Chill Out Bombay” Lhasa” is their classic, I have always placed “Maya” at array of instruments &a variety of drums, top pan-cultural “Chill Out in the City (Vol. 1, 2)” the peak of their catalog of titles, old or new. “Maya” sonic tapestries from Africa, India and East Asian cultures. “Chill Out Lounge (Vol. 1, 2, 3)” happens to be their first, and it paved the way for Guest artists include Greg Ellis and Azam Ali (from Vas), “Excursions: A Journey into Chill Out” (Newest!) groups like Loop Guru, Atman, Global Spirit, etc. Zakir Hussain, Arto Tuncboyaciyan & the Gyuto Tantric Watch for the rest of the Banco de Gaia catalog soon... Choir. It’s vintage Kodo all the way, with a whole new edge. “Purified: The Liquid Lounge (2-CD)” (2-CD) Also: “Best of Kodo;” “Ibuki;” “Live at Acropolis” + “Sub Zero: the Essential Chill Out Collection” (2-CD) 2-CD $19.98 (“Last Train...”); CD $12.98 (“Maya”) Also : “Igizeh;” “Magical Sounds of...” CD $16.98 CD $18.98 2-CD $21.98; single CD $15.98 MOROCCAN SPIRIT “Moroccan Spirit” GABRIELLE ROTH “Bardo” OLIVER MTUKUDZI “Bvuma” Exotic, hypnotic music from the same enigmatic artist Here is the follow-up to “Refuge” which also featured Here are ten new songs in the true Tuku style. Mtukudzi is — “The Brave” — who is responsible for B-Tribe, Sacred deep vocals by Russian Boris Grebenhikoff, along known as “the voice of Africa,” & counts Bonnie Raitt as Spirit and Indigo Spirit. With the help of many excellent with the earth rhythms & tribal sounds of Roth & the one of his biggest fans. He blends traditional forms of Middle-Eastern musi- Mirrors. This is music that envelops the listener. Pic- mbira music, the South African mbaganga style, the met- cians and vocalists, ture yourself in the mountainous steppes of Tibet or ropolitan beats of Zulu and the rural trance rhythms of “Moroccan Spirit” some similar nether region. There are traces of folk in- Zimbabwe’s Shona people. His guitar and voice, sup- finds the same lush struments offering their melodic strains as if rising ported by his band, The Black Spirits, with female backing production and steady from the distant villages below, The songs are sung in vocals and a solid rhythm section, carry this breezy, rootsy rhythms as its prede- a tongue that remains undefined in its manner of music to a place of massive appeal and satisfaction. cessors, but in a whole speaking to all peoples. Deva Premal and Miten help Also available: “Paivepo;” “Tuku Music” new cultural center. launch the lofty, soaring tone right from the opening CD $15.98 Great beats & arrange- track, with her purity of voice & spirit lifting us through JAMES ASHER “Shaman Drums” ments, production and her gentle caress of Here’s a greatest hits collection on the new label imprint ethnic stringed instru- sounds. Recurring from New Earth, called Sammasati. This best-selling artist ments fit the theme to a themes appear and has found great success with his energetic, drum-centered “T”. From the sensual, slower tracks to the more rhythm- fade throughout, works. This CD has no less than five tracks from his classic centered percussive paths, “Moroccan Spirit” is a moving with a flowing, lilt- “Feet in the Soil,” plus others from several worthwhile experience. Dancers — take note; this Spirit’s for you. ing feel that draws Asher releases. The opening track, however, is the real Also: “Indigo Spirit;” “Sacred Spirit II;” “Sacred Spirit” the listener in further gem. It’s a collaboration with Sivamani, a master drummer CD $16.98 with each track. And from India, & is previously unreleased. A joyful explosion ANCIENT FUTURE “Planet Passion” underneath it all, that would be at home on a Mickey Hart CD, it sets the It’s been seven years since we had new music from An- rolling world-beat tone for the engaging revue that follows. Asher rocks. cient Future, one of the first true world music groups percussion and earth Also available: “Kali Thunder/Tigers Remix;” “Feet in the emerging from the New Age genre and Narada label. On rhythms are ever Soil 2;” “Feet in the Soil;” “Tigers of the Raj” + others the new CD, subtitled “A Mythical Story of Love Around present, from an array of drums, with a kinetic, metal- CD $14.98 the World,” we find Matthew Montfort at the helm, lic yet grounded sound at the core. Boris Grebenshikov’s LUMIN “Hadra” playing scalloped fretboard guitars, Manose Singh on luscious baritone delivers the 8 songs in ways that are Linking the cities of here & now with the unknown deserts bansuri flutes, Liu Qi-Chao with Chinese flutes, Hadley trancy & chant-like. Weaving exotic voices and cross- of faraway lands, “Hadra,” a veritable oasis of hybrid de- Loudon on bass, marimba and gongs, and Emam on cultural elements throughout the sparkling, penetrat- lights, awaits. Here the nights are il-Lumin-ated by mysti- tablas. Well-rounded, evocative, and spirited... ing tapestry, The Mirrors find that perfect balance cal, musical crossbreeding. Follow a caravan led by multi- CD $15.98 point where chant, world & healing music join as one. instrumentalist Jeffery BENJY WERTHEIMER “Circle of Fire” Also available: “Tribe;” “Refuge;” “Luna;” “Stillpoint;” “Ritual;” “Bones;” “Initiation;” “Totem” Stott, sample-and-drum This is an exciting new CD $15.98 ace Michael Emenau & trancey songstress, Irina World music and rhyth- SHABAZ “Shabaz (formerly Ali Khan Band)” mic CD from ex-Ancient Mikhailova, and others. Future percussionist. This potent group just signed with Ark21, released a Stott plays oud, ham- With guitarist/sitarist brand new CD, & has taken their hybrid sound to a mered dulcimer, dumbek, Tim Ellis, Randy Mead, new global/universal level. They combine eleven gen- riq & other ethnic instru- and a few choice vocals, erations of vocal history with modern global sensibil- ments. He and Emenau Benjy blends Indonesia, ity and wicked beats. And we do mean wicked! The were previously in the Africa and India styles core trio of siblings Sukhawat Ali Khan and Riffat group Stellamara, & they with Western improv. Salamat with multi-instrumentalist Richard Michos share training in classical, This is great music for create ecstatic, vocal magic and take the Qawwali Sufi jazz and world music, primarily Middle-Eastern. A blur of dancers, for a full spec- tradition to places it has never been before. womanly wails, light strings, electro/ethno-rhythms and trum of expressive movement. CD $15.98 throbbing bass pulses give way to subtler floes of voice & tones. Also available: “Soul of the Esraj” MYCHAEL DANNA “Monsoon Wedding” (Soundtrack) With urban-gypsy appeal, richly bowed instrumentation, CD $15.98 Monsoon Wedding is Mychael Danna’s 2nd collabo- serpentine vocal strands & zesty percussion, Lumin weaves SHELDON SANDS “Dead Sea Strolls” ration with film director Mira Nair, (“Kama Sutra” impressive sonic tapestries with time-honored materials. Here’s a flowing new entry into our Middle Eastern, was first), and he has again compiled a winning Also available: “Datura” world music offerings. Sands creates a collaboration be- soundtrack. Danna explores a wide range of emo- CD $15.98 tween some of the most distinguished Israeli and Pales- tions, from solemn to celebratory, through different BYRON METCALF “Not Without Risk” tinian musicians, rising beyond any cultural or political generations of Indian culture. The contemplative The second solo effort by percussionist/didg player Byron barriers. The evocative melodies, intricate rhythms and “Good Indian Girls” & “Hold Me, I’m Falling” feature Metcalf follows his collaboration with Steve Roach, inspired improv gives “Dead Sea Strolls” a winning feel. Danna’s trademark piano ambience over traditional “Serpent’s Lair”. On this new CD, he lets out all the stops, CD $15.98 Indian instrumentation, and the vivacious “Baraat” and dives straight into the heart of percussive, juicy music, SAMITE “Kambu Angel” sounds like a Punjabi variation on Dixieland, while with deep rhythms, a Samite has been showing up a lot lately, but he’s surely no “Delhi.com” ventures into ethno-techno territory. bottom that won’t quit, newcomer, whether singing on Will Ackerman’s compo- Sukhwinder Singh’s “Today My Heart Desires” serves & high-caliber produc- sitions or playing his own works. Samite shines with a up lively bhangra rock, and Laxmikant Pyarelal’s “To- tion. Guest s include soulful serenity and “Kambu Angels”, while recorded day the Weather Plays Tricks on Me” (sung by Mohammed Steve Roach, Ron Oates, earlier than “Stars to Rafi) swoons with strings & male vocals. The soundtrack’s Jamie Keehan and Jack Share,” is equally capti- pleasing variety of Eastern music mirrors the film’s old Coddington. Through vating. His voice is an and new worlds living within a singular culture. the fusing of organic emotional, intimate in- Also available: “Kama Sutra” drums and percussion, strument, and com- CD $17.98 didgeridoo, and sonic bined with instru- HASSAN HAKMOUN “The Gift” atmospheres, various ments like the electric Hakmoun is from Ghana, with several prior CDs, but indigenous instruments kalimba (African none this accessible. His latest transcends genre label- and voice, invites and challenges the listener to push the thumb piano) & wood ing, as he plays the three-stringed African bass lute boundaries of their own reality. The risk Byron takes is the flutes, he orchestrates known as the Sintir, working its pentatonic scale and journey of venturing into new depths & levels of one’s self. an African minimalist driving rhythms alongside his penetrating & hypnotic Also available: “Helpers, Guides and Allies” chamber music. Samite’s music is born from pain and ex- voice. By nature, this country’s music is a hybrid of CD $14.98 ile. He escaped the turmoil of Uganda, including grow- African and Arabic music. Add Western fusion & the NANA SIMOPOULOS “Daughters of the Sun” and ing up with Idi Amin and came to this country 14 years possibilities seem unlimited, with a female chorus, “After the Moon” and “Gaia’s Dream” ago. He only got back to Africa four years ago, and that handclaps, ancient chants, & ecstatic, lively rhythms Prolific on sitar, bouzouki, fretless guitar and using her experience suffuses the sound of “Kambu Angels”. This is that will likely heal the spirit, too. Paula Cole appears voice sparingly, Nana works with a host of fine artists like music that affirms life & gives strength, drawing from a on one track; another holds a strong reggae vibe next Steve Gorn, Badal Roy, Ustad Sultan Khan, Arto gentle sweetness, a timeless knowing & universal wisdom. to its positive lyrics in a dancehall arrangement. Set Tuncboyiciyan & others. Sinewy, sensuous and flowing Also available: “Stars to Share” aside any ideas & jump in. That means both feet, please. world music strains blend & move in a fascinating tapestry. CD $15.98 CD $15.98 CD $15.98 HUKWE ZAWOSE/ MICHAEL BROOK “Assembly” Vocals & Chants GALALISA STAHR “Shri Ma” Ace producer/guitarist Michael Brook has done several THOMAS BARQUEE “Missa” This is the 2nd CD from our favorite new chant artist who projects for Real World and his latest finds him teaming This is an ambitious but closely held group of songs we feel deserves a wide au- up with esteemed musical tradition-keeper & one-man that span the borders between sacred chant music and dience. Two long pieces national treasure of Tanzania, Dr. Hukwe Zawose. Truly world music excursions. While the voice remains the offer a warmth and depth global music a la Deep Forest, with many modern ambi- core sound, in its infinitely appealing forms & varia- of feeling drawing on the ent touches, “Assembly” is a sparkling, ground-breaking tions, the surrounding ensemble of instruments and artist’s experience with piece of music, with Zap Mama’s Marie Dualne on guest rhythms provide a living backdrop of inspiration, circles, native healing, & a vocals. The music is gorgeous, melodic and magical, emotion and beautifully achieved conception. I thor- beautiful voice, all set in driven by irresistible grooves. Fantastically mind-blow- oughly enjoyed Barquee’s previous “Temple,” which lovely musical backing. ing, yet not casual listening! Ancient modern to the max. was ranked quite high on our Best of the Year list, and Reminiscent of Crimson Also available: “Chibite” series with Singh Kaur, CD $15.98 which we still carry, but “Missa” seems to reach a place even deeper and more expansive. The impassioned this will appeal to fans of SOULFOOD “Latino Groove” and “Flamenco Soul” songs touch the core of spiritual yearning & liberation, Deva Premal, Rasa, etc. Two more new Soulfood titles continue to expand this Also available: “Euphoria: Heaven on Earth” without forsaking the path and journey necessary to CD $15.98 outstanding label. “Latino Groove” features the hot truly take one there. In combining excerpts from the Latin dance grooves of Estaire Godinez, who has played Roman Catholic mass with ancient chants/mantras SHAMAN’S DREAM “Prana” with Prince and George Benson. “Flamenco Soul” is an & Indian elements amongst the world music flavors, The third CD from Chuck Jonkey & Craig Kohland, aka exciting CD of passionate flamenco guitar, by Pedro this is truly a global statement, from the inside out. Shaman’s Dream, veers somewhat from their previous two Cortes, with the Soulfood addition of exotic instrumen- Also available: “Temple” works. “Prana” is loaded with chant vocals, village voices, tation and global soundscapes. This one will stand easily CD $15.98 and a hypnotic, soothing edge that provides an ideal back- next to any of the new flamenco releases on the market. PETER MAKENA “Heart of Kindness” drop for Yoga or journey work. It’s an allurinf journey into Also available: “Wing Makers;” Yoga Dream;” “Spiritual Peter Makena has already found a devoted following world fusion trance music, with hypnotic melodies and Massage;” “Ancestral Voice;” “Breathe (2-CD)” rhythmic grooves that feature master musicians, tradi- CD $15.98 from his love songs & spiritual verses. His latest, “Heart of Kindness,” with supporting vocals by Deva Premal tional chants and exotic environmental sounds from In- AGRICANTUS “Ethnosphere” & Miten, is one of the dia, Bali, Java, Thaliand, Korea, India, Tibet, Costa Rica This world music group has a release that is brand new on & the Peruvian Amazon. For Anugama or “El Hadra” fans... most soothing and Also available: “Bindu;” “Breathing” the Milan label, offering more chillin’ global sounds inspiring vocal titles CD $15.98 from Italy. Although there are a few imports floating we’ve heard. As fine as around from Agricantus, their debut in this country his others certainly MANISH VYAS “Sufi Splendor” wwas a “Best Of” release from the Hearts of Space label. were, this moving This hypnotic musical prayer, played on sarod, santur, And it found an excited following with a taste for the hy- CD is a notable leap bamboo flute and frame drum, was recorded live in a mon- brid styles it meshed and proliferated. forward on all levels. astery in India. Acclaimed percussionist Manish Vyas Also available: “Best of Agricantus” Blending chants, takes the lead here, a role he usually yields to Prem Joshua. CD $15.98 original songs, verses Subtitled “Music for B-TRIBE “Spiritual Spiritual” & sutras with heart- Whirling Meditation,” As we continue to explore this exotic, romantic CD, it easing music makes this is trancey music that keeps getting better and better! The fourth from B-Tribe, for a celebration of Peter’s expression of some of the works well as accompa- it comes across as less rhythmic and “Enigma-like” than world’s religions. The joining of voices opens up that niment for Yoga prac- their prior three, but that does not say it is found to be very space of receptivity and uplifting joy. At the heart tices, movement, and lacking in rhythms. The Brave is the artist behind B’Tribe. of kindness is found freedom and truth. Stunning. other of the healing arts. Also: “Sensual Sensual;” “Suave Suave;” “¡Fiesta Fatale!” Also: “Open to Grace;” “In Love;” “Lovesongs & Sutras” Vocals by Ma Prem CD $16.98 CD $15.98 Sarasa, give the listener a DOLPHINA “Goddess Workout: Warrior Goddess” JENNIFER BEREZAN “Praises for the World” chance to experience the This is the follow-up to her best-selling belly-dance mu- Jennifer Berezan’s latest CD “Praises for the World” is intoxicating sounds of sic. Once again this Southern California dance teacher her most refined spiritual project, an hour-long this devotional practice. and video artist has gathered a cream of the crop group of chant/ prayer celebrating humanity & its relationship Her passion builds as the chants gain momentum, joined musicians and put together some snappy, upbeat belly with our beautiful but endangered planet. Drawing by Vyas’ percussion, and added djembe and flutes. dance music to accompany her classes, videos and work- on the talents of her closest musical friends and guest CD $15.98 out/dance settings. Making the music are Suzanne Teng, artists from other cultures, “Praises for the World” is a WILL ACKERMAN “Hearing Voices” Gilbert Levy, Fritz Heede, Naser Musa, George Hamad, unique long-form recording that can be used to create An exceptional new release featuring an array of vocalists, Nark Manoukian, and others. or enhance any healing setting: yoga, dance, prayer, from Happy Rhodes to Samite, all interwoven into Will’s Also available: “Goddess Workout;” “Spa Workout” chanting, ritual, massage, meditation, or to generate ever so tasteful guitar playing. Expansive and soulful. CD $15.98 an uplifting, ambient space in the home. Jennifer While seeing Ackerman’s name in a list of vocal releases VARIOUS “Buddha: Transcending Space & Time” takes the most simple mantric phrase, “Praises, praises might seem out of place, this is fully a vocal release, sur- This is a two-disc series of field recordings exploring the for the world,” and weaves it into an ever-evolving rounded by perfectly matched music that carries the voices past and present of Buddhism. The first disc takes an in- spiritual suite. As the music softly develops, she brings and lyrics to their destination with the greatest of ease. timate look at the beauty and simplicity of traditional together artists from different cultures and disciplines CD $16.98 Buddhist worship rituals. Recorded live at various in an offertory sung in a number of languages from KATHY ZAVADA “Journey Home” temples & monasteries in Tibet, India, Thailand & Japan, Spanish and Portuguese to Hindi and Tibetan, deliv- Kathy’s latest offering of chants and spiritual songs is her this program includes daily prayers and chants, with the ered also in poetry and most blissful to date. With 3 long-playing chants sung in natural ambiance of birds chirping and children playing enhanced by the Sanskrit & English, she takes you to a place of deep peace in the background. The 2nd disc features contemporary voices of crickets, & tranquility. Produced by Kit Walker, who produced the devotional pieces, composed by artists like Michael birds, frogs, nature recent Deva Premal CDs, & accompanied by flutes, piano, Askill and David Parsons, who also produced this release. sounds & Canadian tablas, keyboards, percussion and bass, Kathy’s pure and 2-CD $27.98 owls that recall her silky soulful voice offers a great space in which to sing OMAR FARUK TEKBILEK “Alif: Love Supreme” own childhood in ru- along, dance or do yoga with, or for general inspiration. ral Canada. Jennifer Also available: “Union;” “I’m Right Here;” “Mother’s Song” On his label debut for Narada World, the renowned then adds guest artists Turkish musician, Omar Faruk Tekbilek, continues to CD $15.98 who have inspired SASHA LAZARD “The Myth of Red” carve out new terrain in his east meets west projects. His her: founding mem- music transcends boundaries and cultures, while always This exciting new vocalist already has an international fol- bers of Bobby McFerrin’s Voicestra (David Worm, lowing as an innovative new talent. “The Myth of Red” is staying true to his own roots. “Alif” features twelve folk- Joey Blake), Pakistani Qawaali singer Riffat Salamat, loric and Sufi songs from Turkey, Greece and other lands, a fusion of classical art songs, Russian folk tunes & Operatic cellist Jami Sieber, and others. Pulitzer Prize winning arias, all mixed with electronic rhythms and tribal beats honoring love in all its forms. With impeccable musi- author Alice Walker reads her own poem of praise to cianship, and an equal balance of passages that are per- and the violin playing of Lili Hayden. Her appeal around the earth, which the dynamic singer Patti Cathcart the globe has been to both classical lovers and dance-club cussive and evocative, this is a release that is not necessar- (of Tuck & Patti) turns into a breathtaking vocal im- ily easy listening but more complex & rewarding as a result. audiences alike, with her haunting, well-developed sound, Also available: “One Truth;” “Dance into Eternity (collec- provisation. “Praises for the World” was created for and for the new genre dubbed “Trance Opera”. Remixes tion);” “Crescent Moon;” “Mystical Garden;” “Whirling” deeply personal journeys of the soul. Also available: “Returning;” “She Carries Me” by Delerium and DJ Spooky are energetic highlights. CD $16.98 CD $16.98 CD $15.98 TERRY OLDFIELD “Turning Point” JONATHAN GOLDMAN “Ultimate Om” VARIOUS “Planet Chant” This English composer and multi-instrumentalist comes The accom-pl;ished chant master returns to the bliss- A collection of vocal tracks that spans the globe, this CD from a famous musical family — brother Mike & sister Sally! ful sounds of healing music with the peaceful, multi- goes from the chanting of Lama Gyurme and Choying But Terry is as prolific as either, with over 20 recordings. textured environments of “Ultimate Om.” Utilizing Dralma to the choral sounds of Saraband, the Bulgarian His latest is his most polished, an ethereal blend of poetic a Pythagorean ratio of 2:3 (associated with calmness) Ensemble Angelite, and Ladysmith Black Mambozo. beauty, flute enhanced melodies and gorgeously textured and recorded in the keynote of “C,” the vast expansive Chants from varied traditions such as Qawwali, Hindu, soundscapes. Oldfield’s lyric images touch on themes of tones lull the listener into a state of comfort and secu- Bhakti Yoga, the Native American Church, Tibetan Bud- letting go, loss and discovery, images of sea & sky. The title rity. The sounds of hundreds of voices chanting dhist, and more. Other artists include Sheila Chandra, refers to the use of heavenly vocals to augment the music. “Om” in unison, laced with vocal harmonics and Krishna Das, M Path, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan and Russian Also available: “Across the Universe;” “All the Rivers mixed with the technical wizardry of the artist Weave, State Symphony. Gold;” “Spirit of the World;” “Spirit of Africa;” “Spirit creates an expansive sonic environment conducive to CD $15.98 of India;” “Spirit of Tibet;” “Out of the Depths” deep healing and inner balance. VARIOUS “Planet Yoga” CD $15.98 Also available: “Medicine Buddha;” “The Lost This is a 2-CD set of Indian chants, songs and ambient KRISHNA DAS “Breath of the Heart” Chord;” “Celestial Reiki;” “Chacra Chants;” soundscapes providing the perfect environment for Yoga, The long awaited new CD by Krishna Das is my favorite “Trance Tara” + others CD $14.98 meditation, exercise, of his so far. It was produced by Rick Rubin, a definite in- contemplation and dustry heavy. Besides the extremely cohesive, and peace- BHAKTI “The Beloved: Yoga of Devotion” peaceful relaxation. ful feel of the Kirtan-style chanting, there is a to be ex- Here is a spirited release of chants and mantras featur- Disc 1 is the vocal por- pected all-star cast, with Steve Gorn, Ty Burhoe, Benjy ing the beautifully interwoven vocals of Gerhard tion, with Deva Premal, Wertheimer, Wah!, Benmont Tench, Lili Hayden, Franhauser and Shruti Divyam, with a number of Dave Stringer, Rasa, Jai Michael McCarthy & others. There are six different other singers. All of Uttal, Bhagavan Das, chant/mantras on the CD, with four of them in the 13- the vocals are sup- Wah!, & an unreleased 16 min. range. Sing along, flow with, or just kick back ported by the silken track by Krishna Das. and let the Krishna Das magic come on in. It’s spreading instrumental backing Disc 2 is mostly com- fast, & people from all walks of life are embracing this of Chinmaya Dunster prised of music from soothing, spiritual style of music making. We also have & others, with guitar, Benjy Wertheimer’s “The Yoga of Chant,” (comes on either VHS or DVD) of flutes, harp, violin, “Soul of the Esraj” release, sandwiched between tracks by Krishna Das in stock... darbouka, keyboards Drala and Ali Akbar Khan. Works like a charm. A special Also available: “Pilgrim Heart;¸” “One Track Heart” and more. The con- daily Yoga postures pull-out is even provided! CD $15.98 temporary arrange- 2-CD $21.98 Also available: “Live on Planet Earth 2-CD $19.98 ments and new inter- SALLY OLDFIELD “Flaming Star” Also: “The Yoga of Chant” DVD $24.95, VHS $19.95 pretations of chants A fantastic and surprising return to recording for this leg- WAH! “Savasana” like ‘Om Namah Shivaya” and “Sita Ram” sound endary singer from the UK. With hints of “Waterbearer” The new CD from Wah! Is a cohesive, sensitive effort. fresh and inspired. It’s another fine new chant CD. CD $14.98 & a modern, “Adiemus”- “Savasana” refers to the deep relaxation practice which is like style, Sally shines often done at the end of Yoga classes. These are spontane- BHAGAVAN DAS “Now” brightly with “Flaming ous recordings “in the This CD is a slice of time, from this classic character Star,” full of world music moment” with only who has a prime place in the cultural unfolding and elements, musical depth the basic focus in has been a peer & friend to Ram Dass, Timothy Leary and beauty, and a remark- mind. The resulting ef- & others. “Now” is a decidedly modern approach to able remix of her hit fect is one of restful ancient Indian chant traditions, merging Bhakti yoga single ‘Mirrors’ from the prayer, and these traditions with the wizardry of modern studio capa- classic “Water Bearer”. In chants are easily adapt- bilities. In a swirling amalgamation of loops, beats & fact Sally masterfully able to any practive, be sampling, Bhagavan Das’ powerful voice carries the weaves in traces and it Yoga, meditation or chants beyond the imagination into true experience. pieces of this seminal relaxed listening. The Also: “Kumari Puja;” “Kailash Kirtan;” “Harbin Kirtan” work, lyrically and musically, with very rewarding results. opening and closing CD $15.98 CD $15.98 pieces are invocations, MIRABAI “This Love” with the tracks in beween comprised of mostly familiar, ROSE MOORE “The Spirit of Silence” Discovered by fellow New Mexico artist and This CD is going to reach a lot of people. First of all, it is simple chants such as ‘Govinda Jaya Jaya,’ ‘Radhe,’ ‘Hare Backroads best-seller Shaina Noll, Mirabai has put Krishna,’ ‘Om Namah Shivaya,’ ‘Shree Ram,’ etc. produced by The Brave, the enigmatic artist responsible Also: “Hidden in the Name” (2-CD $19.98); “CD Krishna” together an exquisite and deeply moving release. for B-Tribe, Sacred Spirits, Indigo Spirit, and recently, While it is at the very least a collection of spiritual CD only $15.98 Moroccan Spirit. Now he tries his hand at producing this songs designed to touch the heart, it is ever so much GYUTO MONKS “The Perfect Jewel” vocal artist who was last heard on “Sacred Spirits II”. Rose more than that.The songs are from the mystic poets has her own CDs, which have a contemporary, Native feel Recorded at Mickey Hart’s studio, this new CD is a close such as Mirabai, Rumi, Lalla and Ghalib, circa to them. But “The Spirit of Silence” is surprising because knit glimpse into the majesticv, multiphonic chanting 1200’s-1700’s. With a jazz-tinged feeling & passages it sounds more like Enya than the artist herself! And in this these monks have been practicing since the founding of reminiscent of Joni Mitchell’s middle period work, case it is a high compliment, not just report of sound-a-like the Gyuto Tantric University over 500 years ago. These this is a vocal tour-de-force. The backing musicians attempts. Each song represents a step along a spiritual path. chants are more prayer than entertainment, coming have a lot to do with the excellence of this project: CD $16.98 from a place of deep trancelike states, and emanating out Eddie Daniels, Glen Velez, Steve Gorn, Bruce PAUL SCHWARTZ PROJECT “Earthbound” to the listener. The Gyuto Monks are also heard on the Dunlap, Geoffrey Gordon, & others. Beautiful. soundtracks to “Kundun” and “Seven years in Tibet”. CD $15.98 On his fourth release, and first of all-original material, Composer-producer Paul Schwartz explores themes in- Also available: “Freedom Chants from the Roof of the World” VARIOUS “A Woman’s Voice” CD $16.98 spired by the night. He generates a lush, dreamy sound Here’s an alluring collection from the New World la- that will appeal to fans of Enigma, William Orbit and MICKEY HART bel with 12 tracks by mostly unknown female artists “Over the Edge & Back: The Best of Mickey Hart” Caroline LaVelle. In fact, some of Earthbound echoes the from the UK and Australia. Highlighted by Sally feeling of LaVelle’s 1995 album, “Spirit,” as well as Orbit’s This collection has tracks from all of Mickey Hart’s solo Oldfield, with her title track from last year’s “Flaming work on Madonna’s “Ray of Light.” Known for placing releases, including more obscure cuts from “Apocalypse Star”, there are Enya-esque tracks, ambient pieces, sampled and re-edited opera classics over orchestrations & Now,” and “Diga Rhythm Band”. Rounding out the col- those with indigenous instrumentation, tracks that dance grooves on the classical crossover hits by Aria, lection is a previously unreleased track composed by are lush & romantic, & plenty of insightful, thought- Schwartz now invokes combinations of neoclassical mu- Hart and Philip Glass, Zakir Hussain and Giovanni provoking lyrics. Artists include Juliana, Pia, Sarah sic, dance grooves, and ethereal pop, and he deploys a 30- Hidalgo originally performed by an assembly of 100 Jones, Sharon Sage, Sarah Hopkins, Susanna & more. piece orchestra on many of these new tracks. Vocalist percussionists for the opening ceremony of the 1996 CD $15.98 Lisbeth Scott lends her talents to several pieces, including Centennial Olympic Games in Atlanta. Hart is joined VARIOUS “Gifted: Women of the World” the electronica of “The Dark of the Night” and the heavily on various tracks by a mix of musicians that include A new Real World collection with two Sheila orchestrated “Ravens,” with its haunting string melody to Jerrry Garcia, Babatunde Olatunji, Airto Moreira, Flora Chandra tracks that may be a preview to her return to match the poignant and morose lyrics. Folk singer Tara Purim, the Mint Juleps vocal group, Bruce Hornsby, and singing “regular” songs, which would be incredible MacLean sings on the downtempo pop of the title track, the Gyuto Monks, among others. Also: “Supralingua;” “Mystery Box;” “Planet Drum;” judging from her songs here. Also heard are Yungchen while the composer delivers a solemn piano “Nocturne” to “At the Edge;” Apocalypse Now;” “Diga Rhythm Band” Lhamo, Susana Baca, Susheela Raman, Morenta, etc. end the CD; his nocturnal musings are warm & welcoming. CD $16.98 CD $15.98 CD $16.98 Instrumental Highlights YOGA ZONE presents “Garden of Peace, Vol. 1” NICHOLAS GUNN 2002 “Across an Ocean of Dreams” and “Ocean of Peace, vol. 2” “Through the Great Smoky Mountains” This is the year for 2002! More dreamy, Enya-esque mu- These Higher Octave releases create a musical sanctu- Platinum-selling flutist Nicholas Gunn continues his ef- sic, with lots of gentle ary of sound that allows spirit to find that state of forts to preserve the national parks of America, shifting his hooks and romantic yoga, of divine union with self and spirit. The music focus to the Great Smoky Mountains. Fans of his usual moods. The vocals are tracks, by many different artists, are taken from the musical panoramas will be right at home with the sounds selectively placed, with Higher Octave catalog, including Brainscapes, Peter of his African/Native American tribal textures, percus- harps, strings, guitars, Davison, Yulara, Deuter, Aura (“Garden of Peace”); sion-driven rhythms, and warm, earthy melodies. Track B-Tribe, Chris Spheeris, Spotted Eagle, Tom Vedvik, themes range from the first light of the new day to sun- etc. plentiful. The suc- rd cess of this group, Moroccan Spirit, 3 Force (“Ocean of Peace”) & more. shine reflecting off waterfalls, with pine trees and rocky which continues to CD $16.98 peaks in the lead roles. 10% of the proceeds will go towards grow in leaps and SYLVIA NAKKACH “Music Meditation: Unwind” the preservation of this Smoky Mountain region. bounds, is due to the Ethereal yet grounded, serene, deep listening music. Also: “The Great Southwest;” “Return to Grand Canyon;” accessible nature of This is the 3rd title by this sound healer, providing an “Passion in My Heart;” “Music of the Grand Canyon” + their truly beautiful, ideal hour of soothing, grounded ensemble sounds CD $15.98 well-conceived music and the heartfelt nature of their ap- suited for massage, meditation, etc. Voice, English ERIK WOLLO “Wind Journey” proach to the studio setting in which they thrive. horn, Oboe (Paul McCandless), guitars, duduk, An exciting new Spotted Peccary CD by a familiar name Also available: “River of Stars;” “Land of Forever;” cello, esraj, keyboards and slight percussion add up to has appeared on their new sub-label, Wanderings. This “Chrysalis;” “Savitri;” “Wings” a superb set of music. Hans Christian of Raa produced. spectacular work is by CD $15.98 Also available: “InSide;” “Ah!” Norway’s Erik Wollo, SUZANNE CIANI “Pianissimo 3” CD $15.98 who released “Guitar Beautiful piano tracks by Suzanne Ciani with a romantic, DRALA “Drala” Nova” as the Wanderings flowing quality that she makes all her own. These songs This CD on the new Dharma Moon label is a collabo- debut, although as an include many of her favorites, all performed as solo piano ration between Steve Gorn & David Nichtern and is artist his catalog dates pieces. A wonderful gift idea for a loved one, family ideal for Yoga, contemplation and the healing arts. back a decade. Any fan member or yourself! The music is spacious and flowing, blissful yet of Patrick O’Hearn or Also available: “Turning;” “Seventh Wave Live;” “Dream grounded. Gorn’s lyrical bansuri flutes and David’s Wollo’s previous gems Suite;” “Pianissimo 2;” “Pianissimo;” “Velocity of Love” dancing acoustic guitar playing make for a fine com- will jump for this musi- CD $14.98 bination that is starting to find a wide and enthusias- cal world of rich, vibrant RILEY LEE “Yoga /Tranquility” tic audience for those who seek music just like Drala. textures, rhythmic pulses On this one, the name says it all! Riley lee is a grand mas- CD $15.98 and hypnotic melodies that compel the listener to discover ter of this time-honored tradition, and this release evokes TIM FARRELL “Skydancing” the passion and inspiration of this highly crafted music. It’s a complete submersion into sound that speaks directly to a sense of serenity with the gentle simplicity of expressive Through heavy airplay on the Echoes radio program, solos. This is Shakuhachi flute music for the healing arts, the heart and soul of those who yearn to discover new & finger-style guitarist Tim Farrell has found quite a bit far-away lands. Explore this new masterwork - by one of ideal for yoga, meditation, and massage. of visibility after years of honing his craft. We now Also: “Buddha’s Dream” “The Very Best of: Postcards the true artists of the genre. Wollo is at his best here. carry this classic release, which immediately lands Also available: “Guitar Nova” from Bugnon;” “Sanctuary;” “Satori;” “Oriental Sunrise” way up high on our list of featured acoustic guitarists. CD $15.98 Also available: “Songs from Clarowood (New)” CD $14.98 GARY STROUTSOS “Echoes of Canyon de Chelly” CD $14.98 DAVID ARKENSTONE “Visionary” Recorded on location, these meditational sound scapes KITARO “An Ancient Journey (2-CD)” New 2-CD collection culled from all aspects of coexist in beautiful harmony with the natural setting, as After 3 decades of music-making, Grammy awards & Arkenstone’s catalog on Narada. While this artist has be- the ancient rock walls provide a deep acoustic resonance more than two dozen releases, it’s a tribute to Kitaro come more prolific than ever, with numerous current that expands the sound of the instruments. Stroutsos, of that he still finds new ground in which to aim his mu- projects in circulation, his older recordings remain the Greek-Italian ancestry, and Paul Thompson, a Navajo sical creativity and expression. This 2-CD set evokes classics to revisit. The reach and variety of his works is quite flute maker/educator whose roots are from Canyon de the worlds of our ancient forebears — the Sumerians, astounding, combining rock-based elements with new age Chelly area, take turns presenting original & traditional Egyptians, Mayans, Incas and early Asians. Besides sensitivity &, always, a visionary sense as the title indicates. compositions for Cedar, Rivercone and Dakota flutes. his magical synth sound, Kitaro adds traditional CD $18.98 Also available: “Pacific Moon;” “The Native Heart” Middle Eastern and Chinese instruments, a chorale GOVI “Mosaico” CD $15.98 and sonorous flute passages. From dreamy back- This is the eighth Govi release, and, as usual, he seems to SOULFOOD “Yoga Rhythm” & “Spiritual Massage” grounds to fully-realized global rhythm tracks, this is tour the Americas to gather his cultural potpourri of joy- 2 new Soulfood titles, high-quality as usual, and worth a full adventure awaiting for listeners that take the trip. ous, spirited guitar music. A Calypso-like tune, panfluted checking out. One is rhythmic and useful for active Yoga 2-CD $24.98 reggae rhythms, and Caribbean romantic dreams are all and Movement; the other is ideal for bodywork, etc. Also available: “Ancient;” “Gaia;” “Light of the Spirit;” touched upon. Additionally, there are Spanish flavors, “Yoga Rhythm” features DJ Free aka Soulfood, with his “Best of Kitaro, vol. 2;” “Silk Road I” + others sliding sitars, and sweet melodies that are airy and tropi- keyboard grooves, flutes and distinctive chanting, along- CD only $15.98 cally tinged. Keyboards by Karunesh add a nice depth of side ace percussionist Brent Lewis & with additional SECRET GARDEN “Once in a Red Moon” feeling to this engaging CD, from Higher Octave. didg, sitar and piano. While more energetic than you A mature and at times moving work, “Once in a Red Also available: “Seventh Heaven;” “Andalusian Nights”+ might imagine for Yoga, it is also quite suitable for primal Moon” fortifies Secret Garden’s stature as a marquee CD $16.98 movement of any sort. “Spiritual Massage” is in a much New Age act. The duo of Irish violinist Fionnuala VARIOUS “Freedom to Love” quieter vein, and features guest artist Peter Schimke Sherry and pianist-composer Rolf Lovland refine This CD, with a combination of in-house artists from whose piano motifs flow endlessly across a base of key- their classical/contemporary/ Celtic mini-epics in Real Music and other labels, has mostly unreleased tracks, boards and Native flutes. Both CDs are enhanced with a small orchestral and choral settings. Each piece elicits plus key tracks such as Patrick O’Hearn’s ‘Beyond this lot of extra goodies, including bonus MP3s. reflection, celebration, or atonement with the divine. Moment” from his latest CD. You will hear choice pieces CD $15.98 Highlights include the gospel-fueled “You Raise Me by Karunesh, Kevin Kern, 2002, David London, Danny VARIOUS “SLOW MUSIC FOR FAST TIMES” Up,” sung by Brian Kennedy (Riverdance) and fit- Wright, Element, etc.. Tranquility galore from 13 differ- This is a bargain-priced 2-CD set from the annals of the tingly conducted by Steven Mercurio (musical direc- ent artists on a label that is known for this kind of sound. Hearts of Space catalog. It is a reminder of just what out- tor for Andrea Bocelli). And a riveting, slow-building CD $15.98 standing artists were once part of this musical grouping. plea for peace, “Elegie,” features the voices of Anuna. LISA LYNNE “Maiden’s Prayer” Also: “Dream Catcher (collection);” “Dawn of a New Many have moved on to other labels or indy releases, but Century;” “White Stones;” “Songs from Secret Garden” If the streets of Los Angeles could talk, they would surely all of these once recorded for this label: Roach, Danna, CD $16.98 tell the story of this hard working harpist. For nearly 6 Rich, Stearns, Darling, Braheny, Story, Coyote Oldman+! years, Lisa Lynne has been performing for crowds totaling PAT THOMI “Pyramids” CD $15.98 well into the millions, and has sold over 400,000 records. VARIOUS “SLOW MUSIC FOR YOGA” Yes, we finally tracked down this ambient/guitar mu- Lisa Lynne’s New Earth debut, “Maiden’s Prayer,” com- sic that’s been played relentlessly on Echoes. We like A fine collection from Hearts of Space aimed right at the bines her extraordinary harp playing with world-class this artist a lot, as he shows influences from Roach to musicians of the Celtic, Renaissance and Persian Cultures. 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Best-Sellers & favorites Our Back Pages • Highlights of Past Catalogs DANNY HEINES “What Worlds They Bring” 1 Anugama Shamanic Dream II 15.98 ALEX JONES “Kali’s Dream” A striking new release 2 Patrick O’Hearn So Flows the Current 15.98 We are always so pleased to be able to offer classic titles from guitarist Danny 3 Patrick Bernard Sublime Relaxation 14.98 that have such a devoted following. “Kali’s Dream” is just Heines, whose excellent 4 Constance Demby Sanctum Sanctuorum15.98 such a title, with its joyful piano melodies, pure & crystal- back catalog of 4 titles is 5 John Stanford Deep Space 15.98 clear to evoke a subtle still available. On his new 6 Deva Premal Love is Space 14.98 and beautifully magical CD, Danny merges 7 Lost at Last Lost at Last 2 16.98 feeling within. Re- world music styles with 8 Suzanne Sterling Bhakti 14.98 corded in 1982, it his own trademark 9 Deva Premal The Essence 14.98 sounds as alive as ever. sound, adding throat- 10 Gary Malkin Graceful Passages (2-CD/Book) 27.98 Alex writes with a kind singing, all manner of 11 Karunesh Zen Breakfast 15.98 of magic, and Doug percussion, and guest ap- 12 Peter Benisch Soundtrack Saga 17.98 Cutler enhances the pi- pearances from Irina Mikhailova, Tina Malia, Vicki Randle, Kip Kuepper, 13 Tina Malia Shores of Avalon 14.98 ano melodies with his Yshara, Michael Manring, and Ty Burhoe. His amazing 14 Global Spirit Global Spirit 14.98 gently expressive style. The listener feels peace guitar playing remains central, from acoustic to radically 15 David Darling Cello Blue 15.98 innovative, but with many other elements this is much 16 James Asher Feet in the Soil II 14.98 & deep body relaxation. CD $15.98 more than a guitar CD, dazzling as that part is. Fantastic! 17 Steve Roach Core 15.98 CD $14.98 18 Various Artists Fahrenheit Project 17.98 ROBERT MIRABAL “Music from a Painted Cave” 19 Various Artists Sky Dancing #1 17.98 This is the music from Mirabal’s outstanding live show FUTURE FEATURES 20 Rasa Union 15.98 that has toured the nation. He also was one of the leads of the “Spirit” show, a Native-inspired stage show of dance, These titles are due over the next couple months. Some 21 Prem Joshua Dance of Shakti 15.98 are actually already in stock, while others, though always 22 Liquid Mind Liquid Mind IV: Unity 14.98 music and cultural roots. Mirabal has been making top- notch music for years, from atmospheric flute music to subject to change, have future dates. The parade of great 23 Boozoo Bajou Satta 17.98 new music is quite endless ... Ask about any others of interest. 24 Barbara Borden Beauty in the Beat 14.98 full-blown rock “alter-Native” releases. His “Taos Tales” 25 Sacred Spirit Sacred Spirit II 16.98 was one of my favorites last year, and the music on this ALPHA WAVE MOVEMENT “A Distant Signal”CD $16.98 26 Klaus Wiese El Hadra 15.98 new live effort has tracks from that release. But to hear ABSOLUTE AMBIENT “Music for a Busy Head” CD $17.98 27 Mars Lasar Karma 15.98 them in this format, as well as many selections from other DAVID ARKENSTONE “Spirit of Tibet: A Musical Odyssey 28 Bella Sonus Enamoured 15.98 Mirabal CDs, is like having something you love come to BAKA BEYOND “East to West” (import) CD $17.98 29 Blackfish Pole Navigator 17.98 life, fully breathing and moving in the third dimension. PATRICK BALL “Fair Play” CD $16.98 30 Robert Haig Coxon The Silent Path 14.98 Also: “Taos Tales;” “Song Carrier;” “Warrior/Magician”+ EVA CASSIDY “Imagine” CD $16.98 CD $14.98 LEVI CHEN “Alhambra” CD $14.98 AZAM ALI “Portals of Grace” (due by 8/1/02) DEUTER “Buddha Nature” THE CIRCULAR RUINS “Confluence” CD $14.98 Perhaps Deuter’s finest hour, this new CD contains what DAGDA “Hibernia: The Story of Ireland” CD $15.98 On her highly-anticipated solo debut, Vas’ evocative DEEP FOREST “Music Detected” vocalist Azam Ali renders innovative interpretations of might be his longest piece, clocking in at almost 28 min. CD $17.98 medieval sacred and love songs, masterfully weaving Combining all the best DEEP FOREST “Pacifique (soundtrack)” CD $21.98 traditional European period instruments, like hurdy- elements of his musical DEUTER “Like the Wind in the Trees” (coll.)CD $14.98 gurdy, rebec, and vielle, with the rich vocal ornamenta- styles, from a career that BILL DOUGLAS “Homeland” CD $15.98 tion & instruments of her own Middle Eastern heritage. spans over 20 years, DUBTRIBE SOUND SYSTEM “Bryant Street” CD $16.98 Also by VAS: “In the Garden of Souls;” Offerings;” Deuter is in a meditative EARTHTRYBE “Rhythm of the Earth” CD $15.98 “Sunyata;” also by GREG ELLIS “Kala Rupa” CD $15.98 spirit while constructing EKO “Evolution / Best of EKO” CD $16.98 PATRICK BERNARD “Love Divine” (due by 9/1/02) masterful orchestration ROBERT FOX “Far Distant Shore/Voices from the Inner that lends itself to an in- Ear” (2-CD; the Missing Albums 1989-90) This is the tenth CD in Patrick’s illustrious career. 2-CD $24.98 ner journey to accom- PETER GABRIEL “Long Walk Home” (soundtrack) Would you imagine that it would be his most tender, CD $16.98 pany yoga, massage or spiritually uplifting, and romantic as well? In his best CHLOE GOODCHILD “Fierce (9/1)” CD $15.98 the healing arts. Deuter’s voice, having done all of the instruments, producxtion, JAMES JOHNSON “Butterfly Chamber” CD $14.98 flutes, guitars, keyboards & subtle percussion creates a flow etc. in his new home studio, Patrick has never reached LOKUA KANZA “Toyebi Té” CD $15.98 that knows no end, illuminating the Buddha nature within. AL GROMER KHAN “Future Lounge” (New Earth) CD $14.98 deeper, higher to the heavens, or sounded better. Also: “Sun Spirit;” “Nada Himalaya;” “Reiki: Hands of Light”+ Also available: “Sublime Relaxation,” “Atlantis Angelis AL GROMER KHAN “Lexus,” (Intuition label) CD $17.98 II;” “Manuscripts du Silence;” “Mantra Mandala;” CD $14.98 LARRY KUCHARZ “CyberChoralColors” CD $14.98 “Amor Immortalis;” “Mystik Energie;” “Shamanyka;” KATER/NAKAI “Through Windows & Walls” NEBULA (new group w/Oophoi, Wiese, Tau Ceti) CD $16.98 “Solaris Universalis,” “Atlantis Angelis” CD $14.98 Five years later, this acclaimed musical partnership re- PREM (SNATAM KAUR KHALSA) “Love” CD $15.98 unites for their most expansive effort yet. The intertwin- RAY “Åscend to Love” CD $14.98 DVD Listings ing of piano and Native flutes is enhanced by the addition ROACH & FAYMAN “Trance Spirits” CD $15.98 Baraka (Stearns + others) (IMAX) of chants & percussion, in a transformational journey. SHULMAN “Soundscapes & Modern Tales” CD $17.98 DVD $20 Also: “In Concert;” “Migration;” “Honorable Sky”+ Blue Planet (IMAX series) DVD $25 CHRIS SPHEERIS “Brio” and “Adagio” CD $14.98 Infinity’s Child (Paul Haslinger) DVD $20 CD $14.98 LISA THIEL “Mother of Compassion (9/1)” CD $16.98 Lightdance (Santana) DVD $25 PRIMEAUX & MIKE “Bless the People” RUSSEL WALDER “Pure Joy” CD $15.98 Luminous Visions (+ free CD; T. Dream) DVD $25 The 10th release from this duo, who combines their XUMANTRA “Dance of Life” CD $15.98 Natura Poetica (Suzanne Ciani) DVD $25 voices in the most sacred, healing ways. They sing harmo- MARY YOUNGBLOOD “Beneath Raven Moon” CD $14.98 Oasis (Tangerine Dream) DVD $25 nized peyote songs of the Native American church, atmo- ZERO 7 “Simple Things” CD $17.98 Time of the Earth (Steve Roach) DVD $20 spheres of peace & harmony from the sacred blending of VARIOUS “African Odyssey” (Real World) CD $16.98 What a Blast (Tangerine Dream) DVD $20 voices. Repetitive waves of relaxation from the Earth upwards. VARIOUS “Asian Travels 2” (Six Degrees) CD $15.98 Yoga of Chant (Krishna Das) DVD $25 Also: “Evolution;” “Sacred Path;” “Walk in Beauty”+ VARIOUS “Hi Fidelity Dub #3” CD $15.98 request full listing of DVD titles; large IMAX section... CD $16.98 VARIOUS “Voodoo Roux Doux” CD $15.98