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Here is our new FALL 2001 HEARTBEATS Hilites. If you haven’t received your own 12-pg. Summer HEARTBEATS Catalog 2001 or a FALL 2001 HILITES copy of the 20th Anniversary 40-page HEARTBEATS Catalog 2000- 2001 — please let us know so we can get you one asap! Or… download these catalogs direct from our home page. Some titles listed might not JONN SERRIE “Lumia Nights” — New music from Jonn Serrie has be in stock yet, but order freely — they are all on their way if not been a long time coming. And none of his legion of fans will be even already on the shelves… and ask about any others that may be of interest! slightly disappointed by this group of compositions and romantic musings. Unlike his recent collaborations with Native flutists, or his prior trilogy that touched upon more contemporary sounds, this is pure Serrie, with space drifts, carefully built contemplative modes, and slow-turning textures that offer soft, billowy clouds of cushioned listening. Includes title track that also appeared on his 2-CD collection, “Century Seasons.”($19.98) CD $15.98 SALLY OLDFIELD “Flaming Star” — A fantastic and surprising return to recording for this legendary singer from the UK. With hints of “Waterbearer” & a modern, “Adiemus”-like style, Sally shines brightly with her “Flaming Star,” full of world music elements, musical depth and beauty, and a Six of the defining artists of the genre have major new releases remarkable remix of her hit single ‘Mirrors’ from the classic “Water Bearer”. CONSTANCE DEMBY “Sanctum Sanctuorum” — “Sanctum In fact she masterfully weaves in traces and pieces of this seminal work, Sanctuorum” is majestic, sacred symphonic music, comprised of lyrically and musically, with very rewarding results. Could easily land the Gregorian chant, ambient atmospheres, and lots of that special ‘Demby #1 vocal spot for 2001…. on England’s New World label. CD $15.98 magic’. A journey into a sanctuary of sublime peace and serenity, this is The Nu Ambient scene is having a definite resurgence with a string of extraordinary new music from Constance Demby, seemingly at just strong Chillout, Nu Ambeint & down-tempo titles. Topping a long list is: the appropriate time. Originally conceived as the soundtrack music for LOST AT LAST “Lost at Last” (2nd CD) — Ready to Get Lost again? the video “Faces of the Christ,” this music has grown and expanded This group has really worked on this exciting new release, partially due to beautifully to take its rightful place next to “Novus Magnificat” and the expected mainstream major-label exposure that it is being given. The “Æterna”. The soaring passages of human emotions run the gamut from ultimate tribal/groove/world/ambient group, the core trio has never sounded soft & tender, to passionate & dramatic, with space elements throughout, better, with soaring vocal chants, Om’s killer keyboards, and the stringed seemingly as only this unique artist is able. Her music is to be treasured. instruments that pick out the intricate melodies. Remember, both of their Also by Demby: “Æterna,” “Novus Magnificat”+ more CD $15.98 CDs are now named “Lost at Last”! “Lost at Last” — the new one from STEVE ROACH “Core” — Are you ready for an entire disc of all new Windham Hill — is basically ‘off the map’ as far as tribal/groove/trancey dynamic electro-organic pieces which Steve Roach is personally very CDs go. The songs include a broader variety this time around, as well as a excited about? “Core” has evolved into perhaps the most powerful tribal/ few re-workings of a couple tracks from their classic first CD. Shades of trance/ electronic release from Steve to date. He achieves a sound flamenco stylings are heard, and a track that sounds somewhat like the continuity that I have never quite heard before. Track five, in particular, latest Santana CD is heard. While most tracks are still in an Eastern/exotic takes me where no music has gone before. There is a sustained sound groove, songs like ‘Gypsy Fire’ and ‘Peyote” continually stretch & obliterate and subtlety of layered percussion that seems to emerge from the inside, any boundaries. Also : “Lost at Last (1st CD; $14.98)” CD $16.98 from the “Core,” if you will. Deep space elements provide the bookends, and the chapters unfold like a stream of consciousness discovery which is personal, life-affirming, and filled with a strength and surrender that seems to sum up how far this artist has traveled with his creative spirit. Also: “Blood Machine (w/Vir Unis);” “Atmospheric Conditions;” “Light Fantastic;” “Early Man (2-CD);” “Midnight Moon”+ CD $15.98 STEVE ROACH “Time of the Earth” (DVD) -- An evocative 77 min. film by Steve Lasur with musical soundtrack by Steve Roach. The non- dialogue film has been compared to Baraka, Chronos and Koyaanisqatsi, although the pace is more subdued, with breathtaking scenery. Music PETER BENISCH — “Soundtrack Saga” — Considered his “debut,” is from “Early Man,” “Atmospheric Conditions,” “Dreamtime Return,” even after the deleted FAX title “Waiting for Snow” and rare import various collections & unreleased tracks. Now in stock.. DVD $19.98. “Lindego,” this one should propel Benisch all the way to the ranks of top electronic classics. Ambient soundscapes, deep rhythms, classic EM, and MICHAEL STEARNS “The Storm” — The new Stearns CD is again haunting vocals appear here and there with incredible, visual results. I can’t on Spotted Peccary, like the recent collaboration with Ron Sunsinger stress what a completely satisfying CD this is. It has everything — atmosphere, called “Sorcerer”. While it creates a journey-like experience, it gathers beats, drama, space, exotica, electronica, the legendary “Deep Space” sound music that has emerged from a body of work that was actually written & hints of Global Communication. What more could you want? CD $17.98 and recorded over the last seven years. It’s mostly pieces from film soundtracks, as well as works from “The Light in the Trees” on The next great Waveform releases are in stock. Amplexus. Also “Hantu” from “Soundscape Gallery 2” on Lektronic. EASTERN DUB TACTIK “Blood is Shining” - Once again Waveform So it’s kind-of a collection, kind-of a new CD. But the cohesiveness blazes a new trail of mixed bag stylistic collisions, head on, and it works plays out as a tale of transformation, and it occupies the disparate musical great. Worldly, upbeat exotic grooves meet Middle Eastern, hip hop, dub worlds of light and dark, though not as dark as the last one with Ron textures. From heavy duty rhythmic blasts to electronica effects that stand Sunsinger, although there are a couple of pieces in that mood. The back and hold their ground, this is one potent CD. Thematically it is in track “The Last Feeling” features acoustic guitar, percussion, and native celebration of the cultural rebels and visionaries who have given of their flute, over that signature Stearns sense of spaciousness. And the final lives to bring change to our world in positive and meaningful ways. Images track “Bajan” was composed by the Indian mystic Mirabai, and of Martin Luther King, Chief Crazy Horse, John F. Kennedy, Malcolm X, performed by Stearns & Viji Subramaniam. Also: “Sorcerer”CD $14.98 Mahatma Gandhi & others are seen in the artwork packaging. CD $15.98 Also available: “Within: The Nine Dimensions;” “The Middle of VARIOUS “Sunset Magnetic North” — Right after the amazing “Voodoo Time;” “Spirit of the Voyage” CD $16.98 Roux” on Waveform is another stellar collection, this time culled from the Also available (reissues): “Sustaining Cylinders;” “Morning Jewel;” Interchill catalog. Artists like Watershell, Makyo, Legion of Green men, “M’Ocean;” “Ancient Leaves;” “Floating Whispers” + CD $16.98 Adam Shaikh, Zion Train, Pilgrims of the Mind, Ekko are heard in new Also available by MICHAEL STEARNS: “The Lost World;” mixes, choice tracks or taken right from the previous collections from this “Encounter;” “Chronos;” “Planetary Unfolding” + CD $15.98 Canadian label, like “Interior Horizons,” etc. Snappy, dub-beat driven DEUTER “Buddha Nature” — Perhaps Deuter’s finest hour, this electronica for chillout & groove-active movement. Plays great... CD $15.98 new CD also contains what might be his longest piece, clocking in at VARIOUS “Voodoo Roux” — The newest Waveform release just might be almost 28 minutes. Combining all the best elements of his musical their best yet, & that’s saying a lot! This collection is easily one of the Best of styles, from a career that spans over 20 years, Deuter is in a meditative 2001, and will likely capture that spot on the Musical Starstreams year-end list. spirit while constructing masterful orchestration that lends itself to an The lineup is a dream, w/Tosca, Deep-Dive-Corp., Trance Groove, Potlatch, inner journey that would ideally accompany yoga, massage or any of MK-Ultra, Omnimotion, Journeyman +. The grooves create just the right the healing arts. Deuter’s flutes, guitars, keyboards and subtle percussion space for ultimate chill-out listening, with a spicy direction that offers the es- creates a flow that knows no end, illuminating the Buddha nature within. sence of aromatic trance from start to finish. As Forest says, “it’s in the sauce!” Also: “Sun Spirit;” “Garden of Gods;” “Nada Himalaya” +CD $14.98 For me, it’s a “Four A.D.” kind of thing! Are you ready for this? CD $15.98 VARIOUS “Sky Dancing #2” — Our friend Makyo recently compiled Germany’s Elektrolux label continues its seemingly endless parade of groove and released “Sky Dancing #2,” and it is every bit as good as the first one. to the max electronic music CDs. The latest are: Now in stock, the second Dakini label compilation, represents the cream GEORGE PALLIKARIS “Silk” — This CD, while released on Germany’s of neo-exotic electronica from around the globe, and the album is compiled Elektrolux label, was recorded and mixed in Greece.