These new works have made possible the enshrining of diverse practices in new, original music. Michael's musical paths have been paralleled by an active engagement with the chiaroscuro of material and spiritual frontiers. The human essence is beyond time and place, but like the sun's rays on a mirror, our essence is reflected in the physical and mental capacities we work with in this world. He believes that all well-crafted music aimed at serving the higher life of humanity is spiritual. The fusing of the intellect with emotional honesty and aspiration is the nexus for discovery of truth and beauty in all the sciences and arts.

Some of these works use alternate tunings which provide the guitar with a unique resonance, sometimes ostensibly sounding like the Persian tar or the Arabic oud, and at other times like a classical guitar but with an expanded range and a more evocative voice.

1. Ancient Beauty
2. Lament For Terra
3. Inner Landscape
4. The Caspian
5. Desert Song
6. Na'mayn
7. Gregoriana
8. Al Andaluz
9. Awen
10. Chant

Listen to: the entire album.

Release date: 3/4/2011
Michael Knopf lives in Teneriffe Australia

Tagged as: New Age, Other, Cool Guitar

1. A Balm for Sisyphus by Luke Gartner-Brereton: music for minds
2. Breath of Life by Cobb Bussinger: Melodic, passionate, introspective and transcendent journeys to the heart
3. Sancta Camisia by Hans Christian: new age meets Indian cello
4. Light and Shadow by Cari Live: thoughtful expressions through intelligent new age
5. By The Way by Tilopa: healing magic of the japanese zenflute
6. Heartstrings, Call of the Harp by Joel Bruce Wallach: magical, heart inspiring music
7. The Once and Future Harp by Cheryl Ann Fulton: Genuine Harp Virtuosa - Medieval, Welsh Triple and Celtic Harps
8. William Byrd for Guitar by Daniel Estrem: colorful classical guitar
9. Seraphim by David Modica: layers of lush acoustic guitar
10. Atmosphere by Giorgio Costantini: Intense and minimalist new-classic piano and cinematic orchestration
11. Christmas Guitar by Jeff Wahl: acoustic new age and jazz guitar.
12. Christmas Music by Magnatune Compilation: the best music from Magnatune
13. Soyes Loyal by Asteria: late-medieval vocal and instrumental music
14. Second Sight by Jami Sieber: enchanting cello compositions
15. Reflections - music to soothe and uplift the spirit by Healing Muses: early music for healing
16. Hope by Kendra Springer: lyrical piano music to lift your spirits
17. Lovers by Paul Avgerinos: beautiful ambient space music
18. Sabbath Day's Journey by Lydia McCauley: intriguing piano compositions with dynamic accompaniment
19. Wabi Sabi by Cari Live: thoughtful expressions through intelligent new age
20. Rain Trip by Toni Iniguez: classical guitar and Nature

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