Magnatune: mid-January picks

Back in Hectic Daily Life? These Albums will Sweeten Up Your Day!

There we are. It?s almost mid-January already, and most of us have settled back into our daily lives after the Holidays. For most of you, this probably means tight deadlines and a lot of stress. Hence, we decided to reach deep in our extended catalogue and come up with a few releases that are particularly relaxing and upbeat. Be it at your company, your shop or at home: this will certainly make you help relax even in the middle of your hectic life. Enjoy!

Satori: Relax With Forest

Release date: 10/16/2010
Ambient, New Age, Space Music

The sounds of nature have helped humankind relax since the early days. Nowadays, tech helps us weave together music and the sounds of the forest to create something new and unique. With ?Relax with Forest?, Anjey Satori aims at helping his listeners meditate, heal and becoming increasingly relaxed. And he does so with success: his music is elevating, soothing and deeply relaxing. Did you enjoy your daily dose of Satori already? If not, we highly recommend you to do so!

http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/satori-relforest

To Life!: Tasabasaba

Release date: 07/29/2013
World, New Age

Tribal landscapes, rhythmic dance, and hypnotic trance: that?s what Tasabasaba promise in their album ?To Life!? And the landscapes they create are intriguing, unique and compelling while never becoming too intense. Thus, the music is perfect for leaning back and indulging in daydreaming. However, due to its nature, it is also perfectly suited for shops, offices, or any other space where music is supposed to melt into the background and bring people in the right mood to discover products and stick around for a while. Just take an earful and let Tasabasaba convince you to join them on their journey. We wish you tons of fun!

http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/tolife-tasabasaba

Anthony Salvo: Finding Sanctuary

Release date: 2/18/2011
Classical

In his first release, Finding Sanctuary, Anthony Salvo goes on a journey into relational and spiritual intimacy. With the help of his computer and violin, the classical musician creates landscapes to dive into, lean back and enjoy a few quiet minutes in contemplation. Like the above-mentioned albums, his work can be enjoyed in private while managing to perfectly melt into the background of a store or office space. Thanks to the beauty and serenity of his music, you can be sure that listeners will stick around as long as they can. We highly recommend checking out this artist and letting him guide you into his unique, intimate realm.

http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/asalvo-sanctuary

Four Stones: La Vie Chill

Release date: 12/4/2005
Alt Rock, Rock, Happy Hour, Remix

Chill: that?s exactly what we?re looking for here. And with their subtly rocky, elegantly jazzy melodies, that?s exactly what Four Stones achieve in their album ?La Vie Chill?. With their elaborate mixes, they create an intriguing lounge-style of music that isn?t only perfect for businesses but also for private use. In its own way, this music is modern, relaxing and spreads a positive vibe. In short: it spreads ?chill?. Check it out for yourself ? maybe, this album is to become your favorite go-to music for stressful winter days?

http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/fourstones-viechill


Kat Webb: A Better Picture

Release date: 09/29/2013
Jazz, Blues, Funk

Are you more into soul music and jazzy vibes? Then, you?re about to fall in love with Kat Web. In her album ?A Better Picture?, she shows herself and her smooth voice from her best side. In its own way, soul has a somewhat relaxing effect on people. Discover now how this Southern singer can sweeten up your day with her fabulously positive music. À découvrir!

http://magnatune.com/artists/albums/katwebb-betterpicture


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Description:Smooth, sultry Rhythm and Blues from a Southern songstress
Genre:Jazz
Artist:Kat Webb
Album:A Better Picture

A Better Picture is Kat Webb's sophomore album of original soul music. It draws on the numerous musical styles in Webb's background, including some folk from her home state of Texas, some blues from the South, and some New Jack Swing from her new home on the East Coast.

It was co-produced by world-class musician and veteran producer, Christian Ver Halen (Maya Azucena, Kendra Ross), and musician and band leader, Jesse Fischer (Soul Cycle, Gretchen Parlato).



Description:Music as a journey through tribal landscapes, rhythmic dance, hypnotic trance.
Genre:World
Artist:To Life!
Album:Tasabasaba

TASABASABA fuses North African, Middle Eastern, and contemporary grooves to create a unique and compelling trance music genre like no one else. "Funky World Global" has been used to describe the sound, although one might want to add 'tribal', 'organic', and 'soulful' to the mix! African djun djuns and aboriginal didjeridoo drive the primal rhythm, made contemporary by this fresh California group. This is the first full-length release from the Bay Area World Music Trio "To Life!"



Description:solo and layered violin music on the theme of relational and spiritual intimacy
Genre:Classical
Artist:Anthony Salvo
Album:Finding Sanctuary

"Finding Sanctuary" is a musical portrait of a journey into relational and spiritual intimacy. Evocative, layered violin tracks describe an inner landscape, from the longing Meet Me There, exuberant Yes, a triumphant Finale and solemn contemplation in Studio Improvisation. It is warm, questioning, uplifting, and at times joyful. In this, Anthony Salvo's solo debut album, his unique compositions and elegant execution create a compelling soundscape of the challenges and celebration of intimacy.



Description:healing, meditative ambient new age
Genre:Ambient
Artist:Satori
Album:Relax With Forest

Sounds of Nature for relaxation and meditation. Chill out while you listen to the sounds of forest and gentle music. The album starts with fortepiano playing, and then the music gradually gets more meditative, creating a deep effect.



Description:groove soaked ambient chill
Genre:Alt Rock
Artist:Four Stones
Album:La Vie Chill

The album title says it all: this is a thick slice of chill outedness and downtempo groove in the form of original compositions by Victor Stone, laced with subtly funky samples. "Til My Cup Runs Over" is a brilliant track and shows Victor Stone's skill at weaving relaxed jazz melodies throughout his work, and "Walk Like Me" and "Cleaning His Gun" are also great specimens of the grown-up, nighttime vibe that Stone is so good at creating. La Vie Chill Blue Velvet than Ibiza, so it's an album that's right in line with the neo-lounge movement of late: sophisticated, modern, and fabulously nocturnal.