# albums

artist: Jerry Palmer
albumname: Cherry Picking
sku: jpalmer-cherry
upc: 876809008260
also:
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description:
The Album "Cherry Picking" is a recording of acoustic guitar based compositions interweaved with piano, accordion, violin, percussion, drums, bass, and soprano sax. There are several different styles of music represented hear to keep the listeners appetite satisfied and desiring more. These compositions are very subtle, like the lush, moving sounds of "The sculptor" featuring guitar, accordion, and violin, to the rhythmic flamenco strains of "Little Nevada", and the experimental sound of Harp guitar and soprano sax featured on the piece, "Falling".


artist: Jerry Palmer
albumname: Nevada Winds
sku: jpalmer-nevada
upc: 876809009588
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/nevada-winds/id423030457
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description:
The instrumentation on the recording consists of steel and classical guitar, as well as flute, piano, cello, and oboe. If you are in the mood to relax or meditate, this is a great collection of compositions written to evoke a mood of reflection and emotion. Jerry has masterfully written pieces on guitar and piano that are tender reminders of images from past and present.


artist: Jerry Palmer
albumname: Soul Gardener
sku: jpalmer-soulgard
upc: 876809008857
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/soul-gardener/id409600178
also:
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description:
The recording "Soul Gardener" is a collection of guitar compositions that range from ambient to Celtic and rock. Jerry is a multi-instrumentalist and is featured performing with steel string guitar, 7-string guitar, classical guitar, bass, keyboards, and vocals. The music glides effortlessly from the beautiful classical guitar stylings of "Esta" and "Margaret's Lullaby" to the ambient 7-string guitar work on "Deeper" and "3 windows".

The Celtic flavored song "Fresh Aire", is a fun uptempo song that attempts to emulate Celtic dancers using percussive guitar and violin. "Air Guitar", "Zeppelin" and "Soul Gardener" are percussive solo guitar pieces that will be a delight to guitar lovers!

This album will soothe you, excite you, and revive you.


artist: Jesse Manno
albumname: Sea Spirits
sku: manno-sea
upc: 876809001872
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=257934912&s=143444
also:
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artist: Jesse Manno
albumname: Songs from the Second World
sku: manno-second
upc: 876809006006
also:
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description:
Benford, Manno and Jones serve up an "East meets West" tour de force: a collaborative feast in which each composer brings three pieces to the table to be infused with each other's ingredients and spices. This rhythmically charged blend of instrumental pieces ranging from festive to introspective features Jesse Manno on Oud, Bouzouki, saz, Flutes and Vocals, Peter Jones on Piano, Accordion and Harmonium and Tigger Benford on Tabla, Drum set and Frame drums.


artist: Jesus in Japan
albumname: Traces
sku: jesus-traces
upc: 876809008871
also:
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description:
More than a simple collection of compositions, Traces represents an attempt by the artist to convey subtle and sometimes complicated emotional states. Each composition is a trace, an impression of experience on the mind. To appreciate mere traces, the mind must be quiet, so these pieces are quiet. This album is the culmination of several years of work and self reflection.


artist: Jive Ass Sleepers
albumname: Funk Factor
sku: jiveasssleepers-funkfactor
upc: 876809009939
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/funk-factor/id426773308
also:
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description:
Jazz Funk lovers rejoice, album number four is packed full of more laid back funk grooves and soulful jazzy moods. Blending a retro seventies vibe with a modern twist, infectious melodies on guitar, horns and keyboards are served over toe tapping rhythm sections. Tight production with a gritty edge this is the perfect album for all Acid Jazz fans who dig music from artists such as The Crusaders, Brand New Heavies, Ronny Jordan, George Benson and Jeff Lorber to name a few.


artist: Jive Ass Sleepers
albumname: New Jazz Galaxy
sku: jiveasssleepers-galaxy
upc: 876809007577
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/new-jazz-galaxy/id336074982
also:
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description:
Jazzier than the Gettin Down to Business but just as funky we find another collection of tracks featuring catchy horns, vintage keyboards, funky bass-lines and even a touch of swing. This album is both classic and modern in its sound so relax, pour a glass of wine and enjoy some time in a new jazz galaxy.


artist: Jive Ass Sleepers
albumname: Gettin Down to Business
sku: jiveasssleepers-getbiz
upc: 876809006785
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/gettin-down-to-business/id336080272
also:
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description:
70s infused jazz-funk meets contemporary production in a set of danceable grooves and chilled out moods. With an emphasis on simple catchy melodies, jazzy improvisation and a funky beat, the sound is crisp and tight so put it on and groove on down the highway.


artist: Jive Ass Sleepers
albumname: Scratch
sku: jiveasssleepers-scratch
upc: 876809002312
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/scratch/id369479543
also:
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description:
Album number three sees further adventures into jazz and funk, this time also exploring elements of reggae, latin and even some turntable scratching. The grooves are mostly laid back but still funky enough to make you want to dance. Electric guitar is predominantly featured, weaving jazzy, melodic lines over some solid drums, bass, keyboards and horns.


artist: Joachim Heimbaecher
albumname: Piano Colors
sku: jheimbaecher-pianocolors
upc: 847646008560
also:
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description:
My music is to tell stories and the language in music is the center of my work. Occasionally dissonance or rapid changes within the formal structure make the melodies appear sometimes gloomy and at other times gentle.

Structures bring developments in motion and create melodies. These relationships are constantly rediscovering and therefore always creating new stories.


artist: Joe Palese
albumname: Before You Go
sku: jpalese-beforeugo
upc: 847646001981
also:
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description:
The music on this album was originally inspired by a question from a friend, "Why don't you combine your Yoga practice with your music?"

With that I set out to compose music that would be a nice back drop for a Yoga practice but at the same time just interesting, mellow instrumental music. Using sounds, harmonies and melodies from various parts of my music and yoga background this album was a joy to create.


artist: Joe Smith and the Spicy Pickles
albumname: High-Fidelity
sku: joesmith-highfidelity
upc: 847646008843
also:
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description:
Denver-based vintage jazz group Joe Smith and The Spicy Pickles present High-Fidelity, an album of all original swing music inspired by the classic small group sounds of the late 30's and early 40's. The concept behind "High-Fidelity" is to provide a smart recording of new, danceable tunes for the swing and blues communities.

The album aims to give dancers and listeners alike more of what they love, but haven't heard before. The band leader and self-admitted purist, Joe Smith, deliberately cut out all of the excessive noise that detracts from the album's primary objective: delivering quality music. Devoid of crowdfunding, pretentious artwork, and politics, the music speaks for itself.

With the debut of "High Fidelity", the Pickles bring forth the band's identity. They do not intend to merely mimic the greats, but aspire to create new tunes that celebrate the refined spirit of pre-war swing and entertainment. Written with historic acumen in composition, arrangement, tempo, rhythm, and sound quality - along with true vintage instruments and set-up - the band crafts an accurate and authentic sound that reintroduces American swing to a new generation.

As a group, the band honed their recording process and musicianship to provide a pristine sound that is decidedly unique. The album opens and closes with the band's theme song "Slow Cookin'" in an homage to the big band era's days of radio shows. "The Pen is Mightier" pays tribute to the small group Goodman sound featuring a melody played by Elijah Samuels on clarinet, Joseph Chudyk on vibes, and Al Scholl on guitar. Featuring Prescott Blackler on trombone and Adam Sammakia on bass, "The Baltiquerque Stomp" is a fast, driving number with a nod to early jazz. "Benny's Blues" is an ode to current New Orleans trumpet player, Ben Polcer, and "It's Alright for a Night" pays tribute to Cole Porter. The band takes inspiration from Billy Strayhorn and the Duke Ellington Orchestra for "The Gherkin Train", which features Elijah Samuels on tenor sax. All tracks on the album were composed and arranged by horn players, Elijah Samuels, Prescott Blackler, and Joe Smith.


artist: Joel Bruce Wallach
albumname: Enchanted Daydreams
sku: jbwallach-encdaydreams
upc: 847646001196
also:
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description:
Enchanted Daydreams: gracefully beautiful neo-classical solo piano, united with the refreshing healing vitality of the new age. Enchanted Daydreams awakens the magnificent worlds within us with iridescent harmonies and vividly flowing melodies.

Joel creates an absorbing sound world that pleasurably enlivens our waking dreams. These enticing musical gems cultivate the sparkle in our hearts and help us re-discover our feelings of delight, hope, and inspiration.

Enchanted Daydreams encourages us to bring our awareness to our daydreams. We feel the evocative waves of musical harmonies as they shift. We notice our inner fanciful reveries. As we befriend our inner world, it shares its wonders with us, and this enlivens our body, nourishes our heart and mind, and enjoyably awakens our soul to the most satisfying universal truths. And as we gaze at the world around us, we realize that we are experiencing that world in a special new way.

Our daydreams might seem to be innocent diversions amidst our daily life, and yet daydreams can be profound pathways to our deeper self. When we touch our potential through our daydreams, we access the inner magic and power of our inner living wellspring. And in our modern world, where everything has become a chaotic mosaic built of countless fragments, our daydreams may be the gentle healing call from our deeper essence - a source within that always seeks to comfort, guide, and even transform us.


artist: Joel Bruce Wallach
albumname: Heartstrings, Call of the Harp
sku: jbwallach-heartstrings
upc: 847646005262
also:
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description:
These evocatively ethereal and emotional harp works were originally created as dreamy piano pieces. And yet, this modern impressionistic style was actually inspired by the sparkling sound-world of the classical harp. I had the sense that if this music could speak, it would ask to be presented with the timelessly magical sound of the solo harp.

The sweet sound of the harp helps the music touch rare and subtle feelings within you with healing sound vibrations that harp uniquely shares. Let these heart-inspiring harmonies sweep gently through your body and soul. May these harp-songs bring you peace, tranquility, and the refreshing aural scent of wonder and delight.


artist: Joel Bruce Wallach
albumname: In Moonlight
sku: jbwallach-inmoonlight
upc: 847646004180
also:
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description:
These elegant neo-classical solo piano works evolve at a graceful pace that cultivates your wellbeing at every level.

The moon is subtle, and though it doesn't generate its own light as the sun does, the moon offers its own distinctive subtle and mystical gifts for you to explore. Let the magical piano works of In Moonlight support your heart in feeling safe, peaceful, and glad to be alive.

Take a nice slow breath,
Let yourself contemplate and dream,
Hear the whisper of eternity, echoing through all of time,
Resonating through your consciousness...
And peacefully explore the delicious beauty of this moment with In Moonlight.


artist: Joel Bruce Wallach
albumname: Magical Tales
sku: jbwallach-magicalt
upc: 847646002001
also:
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description:
Magical Tales - Sagas For Solo Piano

Magical Tales features beautiful neo-classical solo piano that transports you to wondrous subtle dimensions rarely felt consciously.

Your heart and aura will harmonize with the magical possibilities that this music evokes in your deeper being.

A portal opens... there is room for you to breathe... you allow yourself to float freely and as far as your imagination takes you... rediscovering places within you that are given permission to flourish freely.

The seahorse expresses the universal truth in its mystic spiral tail, and reminds you of your own inner treasure, which is your capacity to dream and to create from your essence.


artist: Joel Bruce Wallach
albumname: Memories Midnight Scented
sku: jbwallach-mmscented
upc: 847646004173
also:
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description:
These elegant neo-classical solo piano fantasies help you peel away the stress of the day, and help you relax into your essence - that meaningful inner realm rarely accessed amidst the bustle of daylight hours.

Whether you're wanting to discover peace in your heart, find balance in your mind, or just revel in the delightfully sweet aroma of musical fantasies, the rare beauty of Memories Midnight Scented can help you nourish the deepest essence of your being.

Let the music gently waft its enjoyably delicate fragrance into your space, and let yourself be inspired by these magically serene flights of musical fancy that resonate within your heart and soul.


artist: Joel Bruce Wallach
albumname: Passions and Fantasies for Solo Piano
sku: jbwallach-passions
upc: 847646000366
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/passions-fantasies-for-solo/id432545560
also:
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description:
Neo-classical new age solo piano.

For those of us with a taste for quiet reflection.
We breathe in the fragrant delight that lives within this gloriously full moment.
And we are inspired by the sacred space that opens up within us. Welcome.

Passions And Fantasies is a deliciously subtle sensory feast of enchanting solo piano harmonies, in a flowing neo-classical new-age style. This music inspires us with inner peace and delight, and even helps manifest our sacred space within. Inspired by the elegant neo-classic fantasy miniatures of Chopin, Satie, Faure, and Debussy, Joel's sound world awakens and delicately nurtures the rich space of timeless beauty that exists within our soul. We discover delicious atmospheric delights flowing as a musical stream within our heart - a rippling breeze that gently awakens and liberates the scent in the flower fields of our mind.

When we let the harmonies gently activate those rare, yet subtle essences within us that have been forgotten amidst the chaos of daily modern life, we breathe a sigh of relief. This music lets time expand in a curiously wonderful way, as the spiritual gift of each song resonates within our heart and soul. This music frees us to embrace the infinite sacred space that truly exists within each enchanted moment in time.

We tend to think of passion as being extravagant or ungrounded, but passion has a centered and balanced expression as well... Ancient mystic sages have said that passion, joined to spiritual awareness, becomes a unifying mystical experience. We discover this by gently breathing into the richness of this moment, enjoying it, and feeling our heart and mind savor the taste of this subtle experience. As we become gently focused and centered in each wonderful musical moment, this reveals the sacred divine space within us. Our sacred space within includes our living individual self, and also includes the infinite universe... a paradox that brings a smile to our heart.

When the 19th century neo-romantics and impressionists were expressing their flights of musical fantasy, they were gently extending the musical language from the structured classical musical principles that came before them. They were revealing how freely flowing fantasy can be passionately expressed within a stabilizing - yet flowing and evolving - musical structure. This shows us how passions and fantasies can flourish within the balanced presence of mindfulness and harmony. These are not contradictions, but give us hope that we can learn to be peacefully centered and passionately alive to our highest ideals in each moment.

And so it is that we can unite the neo-classic ideals of balance with the loftily expansive impulses of the new age. Just as the yin-yang symbol expresses the unity of polarities, so too can neo-classical new-age music be its own living yin-yang symbol that heals us with its unifying and expansive harmonies.

May we let our passions find delightful expression within the sacred space of each mindful breath we take. And may we discover that our fantasies for a peaceful and enlightened world are more than fantasies, because they are the true impulses of our soul, seeking to express the timeless realities and infinite possibilities of peace, happiness, and harmony in this world.


artist: Joey Fehrenbach
albumname: Don't Wake Me
sku: joeyfehrenbach-dontwakeme
upc: 876809009953
also:
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description:
Don't Wake Me is the follow up to Joey Fehrenbach's successful Mellowdrama album. This album is every bit as intoxicating as the previous album, but perhaps on a more upbeat note. While Mellowdrama was a bit moodier and melancholy, Don't Wake Me is very emotionally uplifting.


artist: Joey Fehrenbach
albumname: Mellowdrama
sku: joeyfehrenbach-mellowdrama
upc: 876809009946
also:
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description:
Mellowdrama captures what it sounds like to fall in love, to remember old friends, to feel lonely, and to feel at peace and safe indoors on a rainy day. Joey Fehrenbach uses intricate melody and atmosphere to create sonic backgrounds that capture the essence of the human soul. This is the one thought-provoking laid back electronic album not to miss.


artist: John Fleagle
albumname: Worlds Bliss - Medieval Songs of Love and Death
sku: fleagle-bliss
upc: 876809001841
itunes: NONE
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artist: John Holowach
albumname: Elements
sku: holowach-elements
upc: 876809005627
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=267133443&s=143444
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description:
John Holowach leads us into his assemblage of cleanly elegant downtempo electronic tracks with some spare, astringent strings, then opens things up significantly with trip-hop influences, haunting echoes of classical, and a wonderfully airy, spacious feeling overall. Elements is a beautifully chilled out album, but also a subtly crisp and energizing one-a great choice to play at work.


artist: John Jackson
albumname: Bad Things Happen All The Time
sku: jjackson-badthings
upc: 876809004897
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=257796701&s=143444
also:
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description:
What is it about Bad Things Happen All The Time that makes it seem both instantly familiar and totally original? Maybe it's how relevant Jackson's writing is, with genius lyrics that reference war, history, and the frustration felt with those who turn a blind eye to these. Or maybe it's how sophisticated the melodies are; they stick after just one listen, like a less elliptical Radiohead or something Bono might have written had he become a solo performer instead of a stadium rock god. Though bitingly critical, this music is never dispassionate or cynical. There are layers here, countermelodies, instrumentation...heart. The title track, "Bad Things Happen All the Time," is a brilliantly subtle critique of the misguided optimism of political leaders, and is an absolute must-hear.


artist: John Williams
albumname: Dusty Porch
sku: williams-dusty
upc: 876809001834
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=257797507&s=143444
also:
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artist: John Williams
albumname: Long Ride Home
description: Hot, country-rock instrumentals.
sku: williams-long
upc: 876809001827
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=16684827&s=143444
also:
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artist: Johnny House
albumname: JH
sku: johnnyhouse-jh
upc: 847646005859
also:
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description:
This album incorporates its own blend of electronica, house and techno with some jazz, easy listening and rock influences.

Notes on the songs:

A scattering quantum of light finds that....(1)

.... Like dewdrops we watch this morning sky as it comes by (2) Such shimmering beacons of delight, traveling the distances of our own hearts (4) It's a marvelous journey, to take us safe home (6) ....

... But the thundering night has made its call (3) Man is but a bleeding shadow, to the sea of the light (5) And our shrieks resonate into immensity, longing for the flight (7) ...

Will you join it through the memory of your mind? (8)


artist: Jon Swift
albumname: Bent Oh Man
sku: jonswift-bentohman
upc: 847646009130
also:
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description:
Bent! Oh Man by OreJon Swift

Instrumental.
Experimental.
Improvised.
Mostly Pretty Sounds.
Acoustic and electric sources.

Drums, Horns, Synths, Guitars, Muchos Effectos.

Moods created or possibly disturbed.
Excellent for painting, dishwashing and woolgathering.

Full spectrum from Crashing, Crazy Freakouts to Zen, Lullaby-ish Softness.


artist: Jon Swift
albumname: Travelog
sku: jonswift-travelog
upc: 847646007280
also:
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description:
Soothing Acoustic Guitar Instrumentals; "....a rare and beautiful album....great melodies and guitar playing set in haunting arrangements." Owes more to pop, classical, and eastern music than jazz. Natural sounding instrumentation.......a nice contrast to noodling new-age synths and saxophones. An unique soundtrack in search of a movie, a good movie.

Swift excels at creating melodies and embellishing them with subtle supporting arrangements. Layers of additional guitar, piano, and percussion give many of the pieces an ensemble sound but it is all the work of an individual.

Though well produced, the album has a quasi low-fi aesthetic that lets the melodies speak for themselves and gives the album a more intimate feel than the mass of contemporary instrumental music that tends to be hyper-polished and without soul.

Travelog is a soothing and intriguing album that works well as a backdrop to your relaxations but is also clever enough for intent listening.


artist: Jonathan Freeman-Attwood and Colm Carey
albumname: bachconnections
sku: jfa-bach
upc: 876809001940
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/bach-connections/id370503168
also:
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description:
'Bach Connections' celebrates the kaleidoscopic art of Johann Sebastian Bach in an invigorating recital of concerto movements, chorale preludes and fantasias. Framed by two exceptionally ebullient concerto allegros, the programme neatly juxtaposes Bach's mentor Buxtehude with a distinguished 19th-century performer-composer (Sigfrid Karg-Elert), alongside a famous re-working of a Venetian work (Alessandro Marcello) and a supremely lyrical essay by a highly-regarded student of Bach's (Johan LudwigKrebs). The modern transcriber-performer finds his own peculiar connection with J.S. Bach in original new repertoire for the thrilling combination of organ and trumpet. In the words of Gramophone, 'the present disc can hardly be bettered'.


artist: Jonathan Freeman-Attwood and Iain Simcock
albumname: Sonatas For Trumpet And Organ
sku: jfa-sonatas
upc: 876809002121
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/sonatas-for-trumpet-and-organ/id370502117
also:
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description:
'Baroque Trumpet and Organ' is a dazzling display of quintessential, early eighteenth-century sounds at their most resonant and instantly harmonious. Including some of the period's most celebrated figures, such as Girolamo Frescobaldi, Tomaso Albinoni, Georg Philip Telemann and Georg Muffat, this opulent and expressive programme explores some of the period's finest canzonas, sonatas, suites and concertos in rejuvenated arrangements for these two 'kings of instruments'. The BBC Music Magazine described this disc as 'a project whose every facet declares itself handsomely devised and superbly realised'. Beware the gunshot in one track!!


artist: Joram
albumname: Moments of Clarity
sku: joram-moments
upc: 876809001810
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=257797618&s=143444
also:
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artist: Joseph Nimoh
albumname: Reflections
sku: josephnimoh-reflections
upc: 876809005849
also:
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description:
This album was inspired by a season of stillness in my life. These beautiful melodies and harmonies paint my thoughts and reflections during that time in my journey through life. Blending elements of classical, jazz, and contemporary music, Reflections is a stunning collection of solo piano melodies soaked in genuine emotion. This album highlights the power of the piano to evoke a spectrum of emotions. Gentle and meditative, the music presents a wealth of harmonic as well as melodic character and nuance. I do hope to convey to my audience that though the vicissitudes of life may at times cause despair and pain, there is hope and restoration in Jesus.


artist: Juan Sanchez
albumname: Rebirth
sku: juansanchez-rebirth
upc: 847646009970
also:
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description:
My name is Juan Sánchez and I am a composer. I started taking piano lessons at the conservatoire when I was 14 and during the end of the 80's until the end of the 90's I played keyboards with different bands. In 1995 I went to London to study music and technology, and I lived there for five years.

In 1999 I started making instrumental Ambient electronic music and since then I have been creating music for multimedia and sound libraries for music producers.

I have been very grateful with my job as an Ambient music composer and sound designer, but I did not feel completely fulfilled with this as I always dreamed about becoming a professional pianist and composer. However, I didn't have the confidence to pursue a career as a professional piano music composer. I felt that this was only for very talented musicians and I did not see myself this way.

One day, I discovered the music of Max Richter and Ludovico Einaudi and I felt in love with their compositions. I've always been a fan of Ambient music, and this is the music I was creating at that time. But after listening to the music from these artists, I loved the way they were mixing classical music with electronic sounds, with the piano as the main instrument. I then started discovering other artists, such as Nils Frahm, Olafur Arnalds and others called Neo Classical composers and I was very inspired by all of them. So I started composing music in this style.

The first piece was a Neo Classical/Ambient piano composition called "Rebirth". In March 2019, I released "Rebirth" as a single on Spotify and other music streaming platforms, and to my surprise, it was very well-received. People started adding it to their playlists, and I was receiving very good feedback from listeners and music bloggers who gave me some very positive reviews.

This gave me the confidence to start creating more Neo Classical/Ambient piano focused music and I was releasing each composition as a single on Spotify. My audience was growing and the feedback was incredible, I was happy and also very surprised as I had never thought that my music could be so well received.

I was also very lucky to have the support of New Age/Neo Classical music promoter BT Fasmer who runs the popular New Age Music Guide blog. He recommended me to release all of the singles as an album. So I followed his advice and released the album "Rebirth" in September 2019. Thanks BT for your support!

The positive response I am receiving for this album is just incredible, every day I receive comments on Twitter and Facebook about how beautiful the album is. Some people have told me that the album has created an impact in them in a way some other albums don't. Some other people said that they cried when they listened to it as it touched their souls. I am very happy for how things are evolving with the album and very grateful with the people's reaction, this for a composer is such a great achievement.

Some people have asked me why I named the album "Rebirth", they wanted to know what was the meaning behind this title so here is the explanation:

During the last two years I've started to learn how to reprogram my brain and overcome my self-limiting beliefs that were hindering my growth by taking personal development courses, now I feel that in some way I am becoming a new person hence the title of the album "Rebirth".


artist: Judson Hurd
albumname: Thankful
sku: judsonhurd-thankful
upc: 847646006054
also:
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description:
Love is the universal language and the thing that binds us all together. It comes in many forms and has given me much of my inspiration over the years. Love is beautiful and can be a difficult feeling to describe.

I hope that my music does it justice and that anyone who listens will feel what I felt when composing each song. I dedicate this to my wife because she has stood by my side, encouraging me to keep writing. Hopefully I am able to express what words cannot describe as I continue on my journey.

This album is dedicated to my strong and beautiful wife. I composed the album over a span of seven years, encompassing my experiences with personal growth, life, and the most important is love.


artist: Julia Findon
albumname: Parlour Cornet Solos
sku: juliafindon-victorianacorent
upc: 847646009314
also:
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description:
An album of 16 nostalgic melodies from years back, beautifully performed as cornet solos with a variety of backings, including brass band, saxophones, piano and harmonium. Some more well known than others, they're all presented and played with great style by London cornet player Julia Findon.


artist: Julian Blackmore
albumname: Essence Vol 1
sku: julianblackmore-essence
upc: 847646006740
also:
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description:
Electronica meets ambient, and fuses with spirituality, in this exciting new project by New York based composer and producer Julian Blackmore.

Deeply hypnotic pads and pulsing textures ebb and flow to create a soothing soundscape, reminiscent of Tangerine Dream or Brian Eno's ambient work. Each 20 minute track is carefully structured to take the listener into a deeper state of relaxation before returning to the surface.

Take a moment...

Essence Vol.1 is a 40 minute sound journey in two parts, ideal for use during meditation or yoga, guided hypnosis, or simply for relaxation.


artist: Julian Blackmore
albumname: Solitude
sku: julianblackmore-solitude
upc: 847646006795
also:
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description:
Dark electronica meets ambient in this exciting new project by New York based composer and producer Julian Blackmore.

Deep hypnotic pads and pulsing synthetic textures ebb and flow to create a dark and eery soundscape, reminiscent of Tangerine Dream or Autechre. If you like your ambient music on the darker side, this EP is for you.

'Solitude' is a one-track, 20 minute EP.


artist: Justin St-Pierre
albumname: L'Insulaire
sku: justinstpierre-insulaire
upc: 876809008086
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description:
Justin St-Pierre released The Insular in late 2015. Essentially composed in Montreal, it has been finished in New Caledonia, a small pacific island, dreamed land on the other side of the world.

The Insular is the artist's third album, after Rafiot (2009) and La Faille (2012). For a year now, Justin St-Pierre has been traveling the world, looking for inspiration and multicultural sharings. His music is an invitation to travel, inspired by the feelings and the places he came across over time. Full of emotions, the instrumental pieces have to be listened to with attention, because they touch the heart and soul in such subtle ways. Let yourself go...


artist: Justin St-Pierre
albumname: La Faille
sku: justinstpierre-lafaille
upc: 876809008079
also:
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description:
La Faille (The Fault) is Justin St-Pierre's second album, which he published in 2011 as a tribute to his native land, in which gold mining still constitutes an important industry. Dedicated to his father, who died in the mines, this album also is a way to say goodbye to this region. Deep and soulful, La Faille will make you dream of vast landscapes and lead you into the depths of Mother Earth.


artist: Justin St-Pierre
albumname: Rafiot
sku: justinstpierre-rafiot
upc: 847646009574
also:
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description:
Justin St-Pierre started fingerstyle techniques in 2003 and explored this way of playing guitar while owning a cultural bar in North Quebec called "Rafiot". The guitarist built his album thanks to the many artists that played there and inspired him. Rafiot is the story of all the people that sat at his bar, all the legends and the discoveries.


artist: Kaila Flexer
albumname: Kaila Flexer and Friends, Original Music Inspired by Far-Flung Fiddle Traditions
sku: kflexer-kflexerfriends
upc: 847646007501
also:
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description:
Kaila Flexer is a violinist, composer and music educator. In addition to founding acoustic groups Third Ear and Next Village, which showcase her original compositions, Kaila has performed with violinist Shira Kammen, KITKA Women's Vocal Ensemble, violinist Hollis Ashby and the silent film band Club Foot Orchestra.

Kaila is half of the duo, Teslim (with multi-instrumentalist, Gari Hegedus), who have collaborated with Ross Daly, Kelly Thoma and Miles Jay, Hamed Nikpay and Tobias Roberson.

From the panoramic "Lucid Dreaming" to the Slinky "Bride's Knot", Flexer's first two CD's showcase her love of Balkan and Brazilian music, bluegrass, klezmer and jazz - she gathers inspiration from the gardens of the traditional and vernacular to sow new and expansive musical landscapes.

This is a musical gold mine: so many fiddle traditions are seamlessly drawn into a series of mysterious songs, with humor leaking from many corners. These musical short stories fly all over the globe, often coming to rest in some indeterminate but vivid urban ethnic enclave. The uncannily entwined folk styles spin out each tale like a hummingbird's life, full of unexpected turns, asides, and sudden direct flight.
Darol Anger, violinist

Deadly serious musicianship leavened with a buoyant, wink-and-a-nod spirit, Next Village is a spicy, protein-rich repast of regional tastes combined into a plucky fusion cuisine that's anything but the flavor-of-the-month.
James Rotondi, musician/journalist

All songs by Kaila Flexer except the following:
Trapeze Secrets by Flexer and Jovino Santos Neto
Tune of Choice by Flexer and Mike Marshall

Musicians on these tracks:
Kaila Flexer, violin
Nikolai Prisakar - accordion
Joel Davel - marimba and percussion
Cindy Browne - double bass
Julian Smedley - violin, octave violin
Mike Marshall - mandolin
Matt Eakle - flutes and apple juice jug
Rob Ickes - dobro
Tom Miller - percussion
Aaron Johnston - drums and percussion
Brian Rice - percussion
Jovino Santos Neto - piano
Andy Narell - steel pan


artist: Kaissa
albumname: Looking There
sku: kaissa-lookingthere
upc: 876809008802
also:
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description:
LOOKING THERE is an album of modern African music with elements of rhythm 'n' blues, pop, and jazz. Showcasing various rhythms from Cameroonian Makossa to reggae, Afro-beat and R'n'B, Kaissa's music connects with the listener without artifices. Kaissa has drawn from her country's cultural vibrancy and her family's musical tradition. The themes are love, loss, sociopolitical issues, women's rights, hope, optimism, poverty, war, unrest, honoring ancestors and immigration. Holding it all together is the focus on her hauntingly beautiful voice, powerful yet silky. She still entertains by delivering downright fun dance songs for the pure party enjoyment!

Kaissa says, "I strongly believe that my mission as an artist is not only to entertain and bring joy, but also to offer an artistic and cultural understanding of each other by creating a cultural bridge over racial, cultural and ethnic differences."


artist: Kalyan and Sambodhi Prem
albumname: Cello Circles
sku: kalyansam-cellocircles
upc: 847646006689
also:
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description:
Cello Circles is an album of improvised cello and acoustic guitar with rich musical textures and beautifully crafted original compositions. Hear the many colors and nuances of the cello, the Emperor of the Orchestra.

Kalyan's playful approach to the cello merges with eight compositions that celebrate the music and sound of one of the most loved instruments of the classical orchestra. With tones of depth, beauty and joyous spontaneity, Kalyan's cello soars higher and higher on the rich textures of Sambodhi Prem's guitar.

Recorded between 2001 and 2008 Cello Circles has taken its own time to come to a point of completion. Started as a fun project between friends living on opposite sides of the globe, this album organically grew into a richly orchestrated ode to the many colours and nuances of the cello.

Sambodhi Prem has been a recording artist with releases dating back to the mid-eighties, mostly guitar-based instrumental music and introspective titles for relaxation.

Kalyan is a classically trained cellist and multi instrumentalist, with skills on stringed and wind instruments. This album has his cello in the main role, but there are also plenty of minor roles for a host of interesting instruments that he plays.

The Indian dilruba is heard on two pieces, plucked on the intro of 'Leaving Space' and bowed on the last piece 'Spring Water', the Japanese kyotaku flute can be heard on 'This Moment'. And there are the more familiar sounds of the fretless bass and the recorder, all played by Kalyan.

By no means is this an album of world-music mishmashes, the tone is focussed on the cello but there's enough breathing space for many other sounds to have a place. Most pieces are 'down-tempo', but with a constantly changing landscape of sounds.

The compositions were written by both players - Sambodhi did most of the production and the recording of the backing tracks. You can hear that lots of thought went into the compositions, as the music is never repetitive and it holds your interest even after repeat listenings.

Sambodhi Prem says:

"My collaboration with Kalyan has been a wonderful journey of reaching across physical oceans, but with a musical closeness and creative richness - resulting in 8 compositions where the sound of the cello merges with my guitar, the textures of my studio, and the range of other instruments that Kalyan plays.

During the recording of Cello Circles I was mostly living "down-under" in Australia and New Zealand, while Kalyan lives in Canada. We collaborated from afar, working together for the love of music, for our own entertainment, until we found that music had emerged which we felt to share with more people than just our closest friends.

At the heart of this music is improvisation - the starting point that guides us when we create. Add a little bit of musical luck and a few blessings from the gods of technology, plus a heavy dose of work to bring things to completion - making music is a bit like cooking - timing and tasting is everything.

Over the course of this recording, which started in 2001 and was released in September 2008, I've fallen in love with the sound of the cello. Kalyan's approach towards the instrument is playful, yet deep. His meditative energy makes the instrument the perfect vehicle for his musical expression. Being an experienced musician on Indian instruments like the dilruba and the rudra veena gives him a point of reference very few cellists have. He brings so much to the instrument and to this project, I feel truly honored to be working with him.

I love the cello because it's able to express great depths of sadness and is equally able to reach the heights of joy - expressing a special kind of joy - a joy that has a depth unique amongst musical instruments.

I also want to mention that I've been fortunate having Sandipa help me with the delicate process of making music long-distance and receiving her great support. She created a beautiful painting, Harmony in Lily Flat Major, while this album was being recorded which you can see on the cover.

One of the best things in my life is to create music with a friend and feeling the connection and shared understanding when all the pieces fall into place and there is an expression of both our uniqueness, merged into one flow. I have experienced this while playing in a live setting, but to have that same feeling on a recording has been a most wonderful gift."

What people are saying about Cello Circles:

"A big and hearty congratulations on your orchestral and sonic triumph of sound and soul with your gifted as well colleague Kalyan. You are both genius of creating a sonic tapestry that is masterful. Each of you give us so many voices to listen to and as a cellist I would have to say that Kalyan is a first rate modern jazz and world music cellist and like you exhibit gifts as a multi instrumentalist. You are both stunning and profound, congratulations."
David Darling, Grammy Award Winning Composer and Cellist and Founder of Music For People, USA


artist: Kammen and Swan
albumname: Wild Wood
sku: shira-wildwood
upc: 876809000776
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=257923963&s=143444
also:
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artist: Kara Nomadica
albumname: Kara Nomadica
sku: kara-kara
upc: 876809007430
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/kara-nomadica/id336088817
also:
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description:
Kara Nomadica is a fusion of ancient and exotic instruments from the Middle-East, North Africa, and Australia. This album captures a fresh new sound that is driven by traditional iqaat (rhythms) and maqamat (micro-tonal scales) of Turkey and the Arab world. The band's original compositions attain a truly unique synergy while also breathing new life into a select repertoire of traditional Middle-Eastern classics.

Denver music reviewer John Zwick says, "Kara Nomadica is what happens when you bring together a mess of overqualified music geeks with Middle Eastern instruments you've never heard of...it's a damn captivating sound."


artist: Kat Webb
albumname: A Better Picture
sku: katwebb-betterpicture
upc: 847646005552
also:
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description:
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).


artist: Kate Semmens and Steven Devine
albumname: Delicatessen
sku: semmensdevine-delicatessen
upc: 847646005576
also:
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description:
A beautiful selection of English Restoration and Baroque song, performed by the radiant clear soprano of Kate Semmens. Famous pieces such as Henry Purcell's Music for a While and If Music be the Food of Love are presented alongside a gem of a cantata by John Stanley, Pleasure Garden songs by William Boyce and Maurice Greene and other repertoire by John Blow, Henry Purcell and William Croft.

There are also harpsichord solos by Henry Purcell, John Blow and Maurice Greene, played by Steven Devine.


artist: Katherine Roberts Perl
albumname: Vol 1 - Well Tempered Clavier Book 2 'Sharp Keys'
sku: kperl-clavier1
upc: 876809006297
itunes: NONE
also:
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description:
Johann Sebastian Bach's pure polyphony gets along grandly with Katherine Roberts Perl's improvisatory spark for a recording that is fresh and fluid, yet also skillfully precise. Many musicians are intimidated by the complex, cerebral nature of the fugues, but Perl's expressive gifts and masterful sense of timing mean that she took great pleasure in these compositions, and her delight definitely comes through in the recording. Perl chose to performs these pieces in related key groups, which she describes as "a much more organic choice for the player." Here she starts with the sharp keys of book two, going around the circle of fifths. The other installment visits the flat keys, progressing through the other side of the circle. Her choice makes for a more natural, and highly rewarding listening experience. Says Perl, "It is with great reverence and humility that I attempt to communicate the awesome breadth, not only of Bach's compositional skill, but the power of his emotional and spiritual expressions."


artist: Katherine Roberts Perl
albumname: Vol 2 - Well Tempered Clavier Book 2 'Sharp Keys'
sku: kperl-clavier2
upc: 876809006303
itunes: NONE
also:
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description:
Johann Sebastian Bach's pure polyphony gets along grandly with Katherine Roberts Perl's improvisatory spark for a recording that is fresh and fluid, yet also skillfully precise. Many musicians are intimidated by the complex, cerebral nature of the fugues, but Perl's expressive gifts and masterful sense of timing mean that she took great pleasure in these compositions, and her delight definiely comes through in the recording. Perl chose to performs these pieces in related key groups, which she describes as "a much more organic choice for the player." Here she starts with the sharp keys of book two, going around the circle of fifths. The other installment visits the flat keys, progressing through the other side of the circle. Her choice makes for a more natural, and highly rewarding listening experience. Says Perl, "It is with great reverence and humility that I attempt to communicate the awesome breadth, not only of Bach's compositional skill, but the power of his emotional and spiritual expressions."


artist: Katherine Roberts Perl
albumname: Vol 1 - Well Tempered Clavier Book 2 'Flat Keys'
sku: kperl-clavier3
upc: 876809007492
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/vol-1-well-tempered-clavier-book/id339075415
also:
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artist: Katherine Roberts Perl
albumname: JS Bach French Suites
sku: kperl-french
upc: 876809004972
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=257797584&s=143444
also:
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description:
This amazing harpsichordist is known for shaking up the conventional rules of playing by emphasizing the instrument's expressive aspects over its formal ones. Her performances are positively brimming with charisma and passion, and her sense of timing is influenced by the American idioms of blues and jazz, so it's bold, urbane, and full of natural asymmetries that let Johann Sebstian Bach breathe.


artist: Katherine Shao
albumname: JS Bach Keyboard Works
sku: kshao-jsbach
upc: 876809008956
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/js-bach-keyboard-works/id411989143
also:
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description:
Johann Sebastian Bach's harpsichord music perfectly embodies the sometimes contradictory nature of the instrument. From the languid lute-like textures borrowed from the French clavecinistes, to the abstract clarity that made it the supreme vehicle for the rigor of his counterpoint, Bach's music blends these elements with such mastery that it achieves a timeless crystallization of the sensual and the intellectual, the antique and the modern. His compositions define the harpsichord at least as much as the harpsichord, above all other instruments, defines Bach.

Commentators have pointed to French influence in many of Bach's works; but the style and spirit of the great French harpsichord tradition is perhaps best expressed in the Partitas, in spite of their Italianate title. The form of an overture followed by a suite of dances has its roots in the operas of Lully; by Bach's time, this framework had been so thoroughly appropriated by German composers that one may speak of a distinctly German style of suite. Here, however, the dances are so ethereal and textural that they could have come from the pen of Couperin. Only the counterpoint of the Overture and the muscular gravity of the Capriccio are unambiguous in their provenance.

The youthful Toccata in E minor harkens back to the models of Italian masters like Frescobaldi. Improvisatory sections alternate with abstractions of the recitato style before giving way to a rhythmically driven three part fugue on an unusually busy theme.

The Fantasy and Fugue in A minor does not appear in any of Bach's published collections and follows the model he would later exploit so kaleidoscopically in the Well-Tempered Clavier. The Fantasy is based on a descending tetrachord, which gives it a nostalgic, harmonically static feel, while the long, dense, chromatic double fugue that follows balances the work with unmatched severity.

The Prelude, Fugue and Allegro in Eb major may have been originally composed for lute, and the long sections on pedal tones of the Prelude are at the very least imbued with the spirit of that instrument. In the following double fugue, Bach employs a unique compositional tactic: a full "da capo" recapitulation of the opening page, giving the listener a rare second chance to appreciate his deft juggling of the thematic material. The rollicking finale in triple meter completes and complements one of his sunniest keyboard compositions

- written by Gonzalo X. Ruiz


artist: Kathleen McIntosh
albumname: Kathleen McIntosh plays Bach
sku: kmcintosh-bach
upc: 876809006570
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/kathleen-mcintosh-plays-bach/id441996238
also:
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description:
Beautiful playing and superb recording team up to put the listener right on the bench beside the performer in this second recording from the Maricam Studio. McIntosh essays some less frequently played Bach works, emphasizing the lyrical and expressive, the wonder and the endless variety of Johann Sebastian Bach.

"The playing is fresh and insightful, eager and probing; its artistic skies are sunny with discovery...The French Overture proceeds with perfect poise...while the Fantasy and Fugue in A minor is like listening to McIntosh build a palace of sound...Highly recommended."
Craig Smith - The Santa Fe New Mexican


artist: Kathleen McIntosh
albumname: JS Bach (Inventions and Sinfonias)
sku: kmcintosh-bachinvsin
upc: 847646000748
also:
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description:
JS Bach - Inventions and Sinfonias - these are small works of art, beautifully crafted in two and three parts and exploring a variety of tonalities. They were written by Johann Sebastian Bach for his son, Wilhelm Friedman, when the child was only nine years old, and today they are often undervalued as simple teaching pieces.

McIntosh makes a convincing case otherwise, exploring the artistry and imagination of each individual piece beyond its technical demands. Also included are Bach's "Little Preludes".


artist: Kathleen McIntosh
albumname: Boismortier (Harpsichord music)
sku: kmcintosh-boismortier
upc: 847646000731
also:
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description:
Boismortier: Harpsichord music

Joseph Bodin de Boismortier was born in 1689 in the Age of Enlightenment, a period of enormous optimism. By 1724 he had begun to self publish, and he achieved great financial success without having to rely on the largess of patrons. His music is elegant, witty and charming - but mostly written for players of modest technical ability, his amateur customers. Nonetheless, his near contemporary, Jean-Benjamin La Borde, wrote of his work in 1780 that "whoever takes the trouble to search through this abandoned mine will find enough bits of gold to make an ingot."

The four suites on this album are the only works for solo harpsichord in Boismortier's huge output. The music fits the instrument so beautifully that it surely counts among the gold. Each movement bears a feminine title, many of which call to mind specific ladies in the composer's circle. La Choquante, for example, is the one who loves to shock!

The album ends with five keyboard transcriptions from the last scene of Boismortier's ballet-comique, Don Quichotte [chez la Duchesse] of 1743. Drawing on example of his close contemporary, Jean-Phillip Rameau, the artist has arranged the aird and dances of the final scene. In keeping with the French craze for things exotic - and having nothing at all to do with Cervantes' story - a contingent of Japanese people arrives, singing "Vole, Amour, regne sur nos ames!" - Fly, Love, reign in our hearts!


artist: Kathleen McIntosh
albumname: Antonio Soler Sonatas
sku: kmcintosh-soler
upc: 876809006648
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/antonio-soler-sonatas/id441992114
also:
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description:
"Padre Antonio Soler" - Sonatas for Harpsichord

The eleven Soler sonatas move from the intimacy of "cante" to the fire of flamenco, capturing the color and drama of Spain. Beautiful playing and a superb recording put the listener right on the bench beside the performer.

"This is probably the finest recording of selected sonatas of Soler that I have heard; indeed, I find it even more satisfying than the fine performances on a modern piano by the esteemed Alicia de Larrocha." - Victor Hill, "The Diapason"


artist: Kato Kahra
albumname: Kora
sku: kkahra-kora
upc: 876809008338
also:
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description:
A mix of world music and contemporary electronica. Kato Kahra is an independent musical project which was formed in 2007 by two music producers, Tomas Hradec and Kamil Kavecka, who colaborate with various artists from all over the world. Kato Kahra mixes electronic music with any interesting live instruments and vocals.


artist: Kato Kahra
albumname: One Music
sku: kkahra-onemusic
upc: 876809008833
also:
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description:
A mix of world music and contemporary electronica. Colourful music filled with multiform ideas which paint routine days with daydream imaginations. Feel unique, exotic and non-bored rhythms which will surround you during playing this album.


artist: Katrina Wreede
albumname: Add Viola and Stir
sku: katrinawreede-addviola
upc: 847646008782
also:
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description:
Stir up a tasteful mixture of humor, wit, drama, and passion from one acoustic viola with a few good friends. Katrina Wreede, a former Turtle Island String Quartet violist and composer, creates unique and compelling jazz, blues, tango, classical, and swampy, swingy, pulsing sound collages in her trademark "California Eclectic" style.

Flow from a "martini and melancholy" cool jazz blues into a jazz waltz blend of Bill Evans and Dave Brubeck, including an eastern European "Take Five" section. There's a Latin jazz melody inspired by French Impressionist composer, d'Indy, an ebullient tango with accordion, the elegant and introspective "Scenes" for harp and viola, a blindingly fast, Baroque-flavored groove called "Romp", and the powerfully intense cry to the heavens, "Invocation #3", accompanied by giant chimes.


artist: Kavanah
albumname: Cirque Montage
sku: kavanah-cirmontage
upc: 847646001370
also:
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description:
This soundtrack to the hit traveling circus show, Cirque Montage, is an eclectic mix of World Music, Electronica, Jazz and Cirque. Composer Martin St-Pierre and vocalist Kate St-Pierre are both Cirque du Soleil and Dragone (Le Reve) alumni.


artist: Ken Bonfield
albumname: Legacy
sku: kenbonfield-legacy
upc: 847646009765
also:
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description:
Legacy, Bonfield's fifth solo CD and second all solo-guitar album, is a retrospective collection of some of his finest compositions. Recorded on Alan Carruth's custom baritone and harp guitars, it's an incredibly rich and diverse collection of music. The tonality is amazing. Recorded live in the studio by Tom Eaton, this is a true audiophile recording capturing Bonfield's finest recordings at the height of the guitarists career.

1. Renaissance: An upbeat folk tune performed on long-scale baritone.

2. Angela's Ashes: A moody piece inspired by Frank McCourt's Pulitzer prize winning memoirs of the same name.

3. Centerline: Inspired by a scene from the movie Pulp Fiction-highly textured, and performed on Harp Guitar.

4. Mirage: A rhythmic dance through the dunes of an Egyptian desert.

5. The Passing: Originally composed for a dying mother many years ago, this is one of Bonfield's most heart-tugging compositions; performed this time for those lost in the Newtown, CT massacre.

6. Nightfall: Bonfield's favorite time of the day is the 'gloaming' hour-that time between night and day that is somehow filled with magic, promise, and occasionally doubt.

7. The Water is Wide: This traditional piece finds rare depth and angst while performed on Bonfield's short-scale baritone.

8. Homage: This up-tempo romp is dedicated to one of Bonfield's first fingerstyle heroes, Leo Kottke.

9. Summer Rain: Bonfield's masterpiece, originally included in his debut CD, Mystic Morning has grown substantially over the past 20 years. Just listen to the thunder of those sub-bass strings from the Harp Guitar!

10. Longing for the Day: a prayer for peace, a prayer for love, and a prayer of hope.

11. Wismean's View: Bonfield's song of a hawk soaring over a canopy of trees may be one of his strongest melodies.

12. The Name of the Wind: Another piece inspired by literature. This time it's the writing of Patrick Rothfuss and his Kingkiller Chronicles: The Name of the Wind and Wise Man's Fear.


artist: Kendra Springer
albumname: Hope
sku: kspringer-hope
upc: 876809008659
also:
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description:
Lyrical piano music to lift your spirits.

Hope, that elusive yet ever present thread in all of our lives... this solo piano album explores many different facets of hope.

Starting with the title track: Hope, an original neoclassical song exploring the theme and setting the stage. The songs are both original material and with an eclectic mix of old folk songs, hymns and classical themes flowing seamlessly through the music .

The lyrical piano melodies sing and explore the ever rising and falling cycle of life, joy, pain, happiness, disappointment, but ever present hope.

"I hope you find your cares gently soothed away and your troubles eased as you listen. No matter where you are or what you are going through let your soul be stirred. May it bring you hope." ~ Kendra


artist: Kenji Williams
albumname: EPIC
sku: kenji-epic
upc: 876809001780
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=284217781&s=143444
also:
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description:
Traveler, documentary filmmaker and musician Kenji Williams makes beautiful music aimed at the mind, body, and spirit. With tracks previously released through Flying Rhino and Bedrock, ABA Structure's sound could be described as progressive or trance. But Kenji steers clear of all the usual tricks on EPIC, employing electro beats, dynamic arrangements, sparse but devastatingly effective melodies, and flashes of emotional clarity, while Irina Mikhailova provides soulful, otherworldly vocals. On closer listen, Williams's original sound is more in tune with the great experimental techno of Dave Moufang, Russ Gabriel and the Black Dog. From the ambient skank of "Luna Dub" to the gorgeous tech-house of "Houseboats" and the deep breakbeats of "Yelo", Kenji unassumingly activates the imagination and takes us deep into a world of animated spirit.


artist: Kenji Williams
albumname: Faces of Epiphany
sku: kenji-faces
upc: 876809001773
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=284217782&s=143444
also:
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description:
e.piph.a.ny (n):
1. A revelatory manifestation of a divine being.
2. A sudden manifestation of the essence or meaning of something.
3. A comprehension or perception of reality by means of a sudden intuitive realization

"Faces of Epiphany" is a 9 track album by artist Kenji Williams of ABA Structure. There is perhaps no other musical release that integrates such rich violin orchestration with intoxicating/progressive techno, tech house, and tech trance. From track 1 - Spirit Walker's hawking arabic vocal, to track 3's pre-released #1 hit track - "Illusion" (released on a Bedrock compilation, but never released on CD until now), to track 4's straight up sexy vocal house track "Never look Away", to the deep violin-electro track 5 "Death and Rain" to the track 6 dark tech-house anthem "2K1", track 7's ecstatically uplifting "Tokyo Story", and closing with track 9's Underworld style tech trance of "Soul Captain". This album re-defines the "exotic - cutting edge" across a wide spectrum of music from 126 bmp to 140bpm. Already getting critical acclaim, this album is not your typical electronic dance album. It is high quality art. Timeless, long lasting, and trend setting with an untouchable violin element that can be found nowhere else, "Faces of Epiphany" will be a global hit from underground DJs, to mainstream licensing projects.

"I have heard nothing comparable. An outstanding release and timeless classic"
Mushroom Magazine


artist: Kenji Williams
albumname: Tektonik Illusion
sku: kenji-tektillu
upc: 876809001766
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=284219262&s=143444
also:
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artist: Kenji Williams
albumname: Worldspirit Soundtrack
sku: kenji-worldspirit
upc: 876809004095
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=284219260&s=143444
also:
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description:
A live recording of the sold-out "Worldspirit" performance given at historic Sweet's Ballroom in Oakland, this album features Kenji Williams' airy, futuristically floating compositions, written and performed specifically to accompany the life-sized paintings of Alex Grey that were projected during the event. Grey's paintings combine traditional Buddhist imagery with brilliant depictions of human anatomy, and the music Kenji Williams wrote to accompany it is both peaceful and hypnotic, serene and radiant.


artist: Keri Newdigate
albumname: Still Waters
sku: knewdigate-stillwaters
upc: 847646003374
also:
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description:
Music to soothe your soul, soothe your nerves, soothe your child... Music to help to you relax, unwind, meditate, go to sleep, recharge your batteries, refresh your inner self, rejuvenate your spirit, think, ponder, wander, meander, remember.

If your life is busy and you feel bombarded by noise, images or deadlines, Still Waters will help you unwind, de-stress, relax and find a peaceful sanctuary. Suitable for massage, reading, creating, work, quiet times, before bed or to calm your children.

Listeners' comments:
"Mesmerizingly beautiful; "thoughtful, meditative, centred"; "enriching, soothing, uplifts me to a different spiritual level"; "it helps my body to relax"; "I use it to study."

ABOUT THE MUSIC
This music is still - the movement is slow and gentle and has an innate tranquillity and slowness. In our sometimes overwhelmingly busy and stressful lives, Still Waters creates a quiet haven of serenity, a cool spring of peacefulness where your weary body and beleaguered spirit can be restored and feel refreshed. Some pieces have a slow, rocking movement, reminiscent of a mother rocking her child. Others are circular, returning to a familiar theme. Some have a deliberately slow tempo, to lower the heartbeat and blood pressure. Others make use of a 'pivot note' - one note around which others move - with the analogy of one steady point from which we take our bearings.

Keri Newdigate says: "I like to think of some of the pieces as tone poems, where there is a simple melody, but the music is atmospheric and has a sense of narrative. There are some intervals which almost have a physical effect on me, eg octaves. They make me feel strong and connected to myself. When I use other intervals like the fourth or fifth, it feels 'pure' to me, as well as stable and solid, as if standing on firm ground. "I love to sit and meander musically at the piano, listening to the overtones of the piano, and allowing the music to be 'called out' of me. As I explore intervals and tone combinations, a musical motif often arises, and I follow it to see what emerges.

My compositions usually surface organically, especially when I am 'tuned in' to the piano, and my soul is engaged in the listening process. In this state of flow and contemplation, I often feel deeply spiritually restored and refreshed and am aware of a sense of inner healing taking place. "I like to think that my music will assist lateral thinking, that there would be a sense of spaciousness, an opportunity to 'go anywhere', to allow the mind to float where it will and take you on an inner journey. The music is not meant to interrupt or interfere with the flow of thought, but to enhance your experience and create a sense of peace."

SOOTHE YOUR CHILD
Mothers have used it to calm their children. Cindy says "we always use it at the end of the day when we're driving home. It helps the children to chill". Kerryn and Sunelle, both Music Therapists, used it to settle their children down to sleep at night. Kerryn: "This CD was my lifeline! I used it almost every night (and day) for the first 2 years of my son's life. It is the most peaceful bedtime music... and best of all, it is not electronic! It soon became his sleep association and after a long day, it was soothing for me too! It is now my baby shower gift of choice."

Sunelle: "The music on Still Waters became a very special part of the bedtime routine with my baby, Ben. The beautiful music contributed to creating a calm and soothing atmosphere - perfect for settling a baby. Even today, at 18 months, Ben still loves the music. It takes both of us back to that very special time and it has become our special music to cuddle to."


artist: Kerry Politzer
albumname: Blue in Blue
sku: kpolitzer-blueinblue
upc: 847646001509
also:
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description:
I believe that after listening to Kerry Politzer's latest offering, Blue In Blue, listeners will be wondering why they've never heard of her before. I believe that she should be a household name (at least in households where people listen to jazz). Hopefully this recording will put her closer to that.

Kerry Politzer has everything you would want in a jazz pianist: chops, invention, tone, emotion, rhythm and originality. She has influences and depth in her improvisation and her composition, but she clearly has her own sound and her own unique thought process. "Desolation or Hope" is representative of this. It's essentially a tone poem, harmonically and compositionally advanced and yet it has a simple message and a singularity which makes a great improvisational vehicle. On "Early Spring Chill", Kerry shows her magnificent ear for melody but also her ability to use harmony to give us an emotional journey.

"November" is such a simple melodic idea but it sets and mood so perfectly. This tune might become a standard jazz tune in the future. Kerry shows off not only her marvelous playing but her comping skills behind the incredible saxophonist Donny McCaslin.

"Washington Park" is a great trio tune: deceptively simple sounding but the form is irregular. Kerry is able to make this irregularity seem natural in her composing and improvisation. Bassist Paul Beaudry provides the perfect balance of solid support and loose playful interaction. You can clearly hear Kerry's love of Brazilian music on "Shifting Clouds"; again, she makes it seem easy. 7/4 time can seem lopsided, but not on this performance. This is a really nice quartet version of the song. A lot of rhythmic drama occurs. "Brazilian Accents" obviously shows the influence of Hermeto Pascoal, but it actually started out as a compositional exercise during her study with Charlie Banacos. And "Sing" is a beautiful samba melody, very typical of Jobim or Chico Buarque. Kerry's solos show her understanding of the samba feel, so organic and distinctive. "What Will Be" is another potential jazz standard. The tune is masterfully constructed, taking simple ideas and tossing them around in a highly artistic and unpredictable way. The rhythmic interplay is on a very high level on this track. It's kind of in a Chick Corea's" Now He Sings, Now He Sobs" vein, but dare I say even more rhythmically advanced. "Blue in Blue" and "Left Unsaid" are two very intense ballads which show a brooding emotionalism which is wonderful to witness. This is where the listener will hopefully forget about whether this is a jazz record or what have you, and just revel in the moment, and ultimately be moved by the music of Kerry Politzer.

by George Colligan


artist: Kerry Politzer
albumname: Labyrinth
sku: kpolitzer-labyrinth
upc: 847646000427
also:
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description:
"Labyrinth" takes the listener on a maze of harmonic twists and turns. The edgy saxophone of Andrew Rathbun counteracts Politzer's lyrical piano lines, and both soloists are featured in a program of Brazilian-influenced modern jazz. Upbeat tunes like "Rhodes Rage" and the title track balance moodier tunes like the 9/11 tribute "After The Smoke, Memories" and the solo piano "Waltz for Charlie," named after Politzer's late mentor, jazz guru Charlie Banacos.


artist: Kerry Politzer
albumname: Watercolor
sku: kpolitzer-watercolor
upc: 847646000410
also:
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description:
Watercolor is an impressionistic jazz piano trio album that features many colors, emotions and tempos. Each piece evokes a different mood. Although this album is obviously influenced by pianist Bill Evans, one can also catch glimpses of Thelonious Monk, Keith Jarrett, and traditional bossa nova. Recorded on a dark, rich-sounding Steinway D, this is an album for jazz piano aficionados.


artist: Kettleblack
albumname: Bullfrog
sku: kettleblack-bullfrog
upc: 847646003381
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description:
Bullfrog is the second release from blues/rock band Kettleblack. The album features the debuts of Aaron Barnes on bass, as well as Brian Lara on drums. The new players, coupled with Sam Sasso on lead vocals/guitar and Jon Siembieda on guitar, combined with the unique setting of recording the album in the home studio of Aaron Barnes (self recorded, self engineered, and self-produced by Kettleblack), creates a rootsy earthiness to the rock and roll tones on this album.

The spectrum of influences for Kettleblack can be heard on this album, from throwback-sounding songs like "Oh Well", to more modern rock such as "Wait For It", power ballads like "Same Day", and pop rock with "Wake Up (Norma Jean) and "Free Love".


artist: Kettleblack
albumname: Kettleblack
sku: kettleblack-kettleblack
upc: 847646002537
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description:
The vibe that Kettleblack gives off is of a throwback to the jammin' bluesy rock bands in smoke-filled roadhouses that the band's influences all got their starts in. The fact of the matter is though, that Kettleblack has a larger sound conducive to bigger theatres and arenas, with hook-filled singalongs from song to song. The Faces, Black Crowes, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, and Jimi Hendrix would all be proud.

This first Kettleblack album (self-titled "Kettleblack") is a mixture of originals written by Sam Sasso and Jon Siembieda over the past several years. Both songwriters (and guitar players) brought their talents together to combine into this EP.The album was tracked at the Lincoln Lounge in Venice, CA by Steve Refling. In addition to lead guitar, Sam Sasso sings lead vocals on all of the songs.

Kettleblack hopes you enjoy listening to this music as much as the band enjoyed making it.


artist: Kettleblack
albumname: Kettleblack (instrumental)
sku: kettleblack-kettleblackinst
upc: 847646002544
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description:
An instrumental, loud, gritty, wild, dark and dirty blues album!

The vibe that Kettleblack gives off is of a throwback to the jammin' bluesy rock bands in smoke-filled roadhouses that the band's influences all got their starts in. Kettleblack has a larger sound, more conducive to larger theatres and arenas, with hook-filled singalongs from song to song.

The Faces, Black Crowes, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, and Jimi Hendrix would all be proud.

Kettleblack hopes you enjoy listening to this music as much as the band enjoyed making it.

The first Kettleblack album (self-titled "Kettleblack") is a mixture of originals written by Sam Sasso and Jon Siembieda over the past several years. Both songwriters (and guitar players) brought their talents together to combine into this EP.The album was tracked at the Lincoln Lounge in Venice, CA by Steve Refling. In addition to lead guitar, Sam Sasso sings lead vocals on all of the songs.


artist: Kim Ribeiro
albumname: 40 anos de Musica
sku: kimribeiro-anos
upc: 876809008550
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/40-anos-de-musica/id385586082
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description:
This is a Jazz record of many experiences, meetings, an album full of rich sounds, brilliant instrumentation, unusual melodies, tempo changes and delicate textures. Flautist and composer Kim Ribeiro wanders across varied genres, from traditional jazz, jazz fusion, Brazilian jazz, and aspects of both early 20th century classical as well as minimalism.


artist: Kim Ribeiro
albumname: Diverso Universo
sku: kimribeiro-diversouniverso
upc: 876809001438
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description:
The name of the group refers to the universe of classical music, revisited by a typical jazz quartet (Kim Ribeiro - flute, Valéria Mendonça - piano, Berval Moraes - bass and Roberto Rutigliano - drums) with liberty in rhythm and expression, but with complete respect for the original pieces. The arrangements are by Valéria.
The work shows the evolution of occidental music from two voices in Baroque to Romanticism and the contemporary tendencies.


artist: Kim Ribeiro
albumname: Majestic
sku: kimribeiro-majestic
upc: 876809004187
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/majestic/id371576909
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description:
Brazilian flute player and composer Kim Ribeiro performs his own pieces with his ensemble (with flute, acoustic guitar, fagot and percussion), as well as works from the Brazilian and Classical repertoire. You'll find a major emphasis on Brazilian rhythms such as the 'choro' or 'little lament' (which is actually characterized by a fast and happy rhythm, virtuosity and improvisation).


artist: Kinky Atoms
albumname: White Noise
sku: kinkyatoms-whitenoise
upc: 847646004944
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description:
White noise is a heterogeneous mixture of sound waves extending over a wide frequency range. The first album of Kinky Atoms reflects the desire to cover the noise of the outside world. Noise represents the unnatural and exhausting pace of life, but it's also the actual acoustic pollution in certain areas of the planet. White noise covers the noises of the world, and Kinky Atoms find themselves in their natural dimension: the music. How far is the inner peace if the human body is besieged by the noise of the busy society today?


artist: Kirsty Hawkshaw
albumname: The Ice Castle
sku: hawkshaw-ice
upc: 876809006181
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=277014648&s=143444
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description:
In her extraordinary career, Kirsty Hawkshaw has collaborated with some of the world's top electronic artists including Delerium, BT, Orbital, and DJ Tiesto. Her latest album is a sublime work of ambient electronica that reflects a serenely modern sensibility and a quietly cosmic perspective on the genre. Her foray into ambient started in the 90's with "Pulusha," a collaboration with Global Communication's Mark Pritchard, and her talent has been evolving ever since, resulting in an incredible piece of minimalist heaven.


artist: Kitka
albumname: Nectar
sku: kitka-nectar
upc: 876809001759
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=258047985&s=143444
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description:
Mysterious yet joyful and celebratory as well, the close harmonies of the Eastern European women's vocal music ensemble, Kitka, provide a moving and deeply satisfying listening experience. Nectar features eighteen earthy and ethereal Balkan and Slavic folksongs including Kitka fan favorites such as "Shto Mi E Milo," "Dumai Zlato," "Tsintsharo," and "Hopp Ide Tiszt-n."


artist: Kitka
albumname: The Rusalka Cycle - Songs Between Worlds
sku: kitka-rusalka
upc: 876809000301
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-rusalka-cycle-songs-between/id219176699
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description:
In Slavic folklore, Rusalki are the restless spirits of women who have died unjust, untimely or unnatural deaths. They inhabit the waters, forests, and fields, luring people to them with their mesmerizing songs and wild laughter.

Performed by the eight powerful vocalists of Kitka, The Rusalka Cycle is a riveting dream-like journey that weaves traditional Eastern European folk song together with original music by Mariana Sadovska. This CD features Kitka singing as you've never heard them sing before. With stirring accompaniment by cellists Moses Sedler and Elaine Kreston, and percussionist Kevin Mummey.

For more information please click on their press release at:
Kitka press release


artist: Kitka
albumname: Sanctuary - A Cathedral Concert
sku: kitka-sanctuary
upc: 876809001148
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sanctuary-cathedral-concert/id275388340
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description:
This recording is a collection of sacred and secular songs performed by Kitka, Tzvetanka Varimezova, and some very dear musician-friends in a series of cathedral concerts that took place in resonant spaces throughout California and the Midwest. The tracks on this CD were recorded live in the exquisite natural acoustics of St. Stephen's Church in Belvedere, California. Kitka offers these songs with the intention of creating a sonic sanctuary, a place of refuge where the spirit can soar.


artist: Kitka
albumname: The Vine
sku: kitka-vine
upc: 876809001742
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=257909806&s=143444
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description:
The third album release from internationally-renowned women's choral group KITKA, The Vine represents a further excursion into the musical traditions of Bulgaria, Russia, Hungary, Bosnia, Albania, Ukraine, Macedonia, Croatia and Georgia. This American 8-voice ensemble, based in the SF Bay Area,, performs the enchanting harmonies of the Balkan region "with flawless intonation, rhythmic precision and consistent beauty of tone...The melodies' unusual harmonies, rooted in village cultures ancient and earthy, include striking juxtapositions and rhythmic sophistication." (Jason Serinus, Bay Area Reporter) Recorded in the sublime acoustic environment of Skywalker Ranch in Marin County, California, The Vine also features well-known instrumentalists Peter Maund (percussion), Shira Kammen (rebec and vielle), Linda Tillery (cajon and djembe) and Cheryl Ann Fulton (lever harp).

The Vine begins with a beautiful arrangement of a Bulgarian song Subrali Sa Se Subrali , which tells the mysterious story of a group of young women spinners who lie down to sleep. Upon awakening, they discover various pieces of clothing and jewelry missing. An interplay between the quotidian and the symbolic, the particular and the universal, haunts many of these songs, bringing a poignancy that is heightened by KITKA's haunting harmonies. The songs express the range of women's experience, from love and heartbreak, healing, motherhood, a deep connection to nature and spirit, as well as women's particular experience of wartime strife, as in the Bulgarian lament Dor Tri Mi Pushki Pukama:

Three rifles fired, three heroes fell.
Three heroes fell, three mothers wept.

Recorded at Skywalker Sound, San Rafael, California in March 2001.

Kitka: Leslie Bonnett, Shira Cion, Catherine Rose Crowther, Deborah Dietrich, Juliana Graffagna, Janet Kutulas, Ann Moorhead, Lily Storm. On this album, Shira Kammen and Cheryl Ann Fulton also play.


artist: Kitka
albumname: Wintersongs
sku: kitka-wintersongs
upc: 876809001735
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=258048587&s=143444
also:
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description:
Kitka's popular wintersong concert forms the basis of this album of ancient seasonal songs from Eastern Europe. The ensemble's layered, richly harmonic sounds lends itself perfectly to the Carol of the Bells (""Shchedrik," track 17) and there are several a cappella tracks like "Shen Khar Venakhi," "Otche Nash" and "Dontojno Jest" that are so profoundly beautiful and peaceful that you'll want to play them over and over again. This is one of those albums where we'd definitely recommend purchasing the highest quality audio files (WAVs) over MP3s so that you can really hear all the incredible layering in the arrangments and performances. They take longer to download, but in this case?it's completely worth it.

Kitka has been featured on A Prairie Home Companion, Performance Today, Crossroads, John Schaeffer's New Sounds, Hearts of Space, Harmonia, and the Putumayo World Music Hour. Accompanying Kitka on this album are guest artists Rumen Shopov on tambura and bouzouki, Peter Maund on percussion, and Dan Cantrell on accordion. The Kitka singers also accompany themselves on bells, percussion, violin, flute, and tamburas.


artist: Kiwi
albumname: Mischief Reigns
sku: kiwi-mischief
upc: 876809008819
also:
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description:
Kiwi's 2010 effort Mischief Reigns is the kind of album that reveals new layers of itself each and every time you listen. Themes such as life, death, love, and loss are set to a rich fabric of roots rhythm and bass, punctuated by killer horn arrangements and delivered in sultry harmony by a male/female vocal duo. Adding to the unique sound are a variety of percussion and keyboard instruments. With sharp songwriting and lyrics in both English and Portuguese, this up and coming 9-piece from Jersey City NJ is guaranteed to have you hooked.


artist: Kiwi
albumname: On the Move
sku: kiwi-onthemove
upc: 847646005323
also:
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description:
Infusing the Northeast with reggae-rock is the Jersey City-based group Kiwi. After close to a decade of performing, Kiwi has hit their stride. Featuring a new lineup, the group is now set to release their second full length album.

Rooted in reggae rhythms and tropicalia-inspired melodies, Kiwi dynamically fuses jazz and soulful grooves into a uniquely uplifting sound. Following the release of 2010's Mischief Reigns, and tours around the Northeast and Brazil, the 8-piece outfit have released their much anticipated album, On the Move.

Recorded at New Jersey's Homefront Studio, the album was mixed and mastered at Moresound Studio by the infamous, Jocko. Formally of John Browns Body, Jocko was the soundman entrusted for years with John Brown's Body's signature sound.

When asked about the experience Kiwi front man Alex Tea explains "working with Jocko is really what brought out the sound of the record and made it shine. In addition to being a true wizard in the studio, he's the most warm and humble person, we got some class A hospitality while we were up in Syracuse for the mix."

Commenting on the sound of On the Move, Kiwi described the record as expansive with brass-heavy arrangements that echo the classic reggae and RandB of the late 60s and early 70s.

The new record features influences from Tea's extended stay in Brazil, as Brazilian instruments play a large role in shaping the sound of the record. The group also included an original love song sung entirely in Portuguese called "Aprendiz".


artist: Koshanin
albumname: Over Seven Seas
sku: koshanin-oversevenseas
upc: 847646006238
also:
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description:
On the album "Over Seven Seas" Koshanin blends musical traditions from the Balkans and Mediterranean with contemporary Western music styles. Music on this album features original solo piano compositions and unique piano arrangements of traditional folk tunes.

Koshanin treats piano as a modern-day folk instrument and creates music that resonate with the subtle sounds of ancient world, disguised in modern arrangements. Characterized by an abundance of odd time signatures, classical and jazz techniques, as well as a minimalist approach, these delicate musical tales stand at the meeting point of the East and West, reflecting Koshanin's own journey.


artist: Koshanin
albumname: Under the Sacred Tree
sku: koshanin-sacredtree
upc: 876809009175
also:
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description:
"Under The Sacred Tree" is Koshanin's second solo piano album. This collection of piano pieces features original compositions as well as his unique arrangements of select traditional folk songs from the Slavic lands, including Russia, Serbia and Macedonia. Koshanin further explores these folk melodies and the odd time-signature characteristics of the music from the Balkan region, reviving them in a new, non-traditional context. His continuous search for beauty and simplicity in music gives this album a peaceful, reflective mood.


artist: Kourosh Dini
albumname: April 13, 2013
sku: dini-aprilthirteenth
upc: 847646005569
also:
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description:
Live performance by Kourosh Dini:

1. "Moonlit Rocks" - A very relaxing piano/synth combo starts the performance. It's the only real ambient piece of the entire work.

2. "Moon Patrol" - Fun synthesizer playing with echoes, arpeggios, and interweaving melodies.

3. "Startled by Dawn" - Usually a quietly played piece, this version finds much more energy and power before drifting off after a collision into the moments where the notes begin to fray. Written in A Aeolian mode.

4. "Alight - Burden" - First part is a strong, brazen piano and clear structures. The second part transitions to synthesizer. Grungy with echoes, some ethereal, some crushing. F Aeolian mode.

5. "Unwritten - Unsung" - A piece that has been evolving for at least 20 years now. C Aeolian mode. Unwritten is the first of pieces in which I transitioned from writing by way of notation into writing through an iteration of improvisation. Neither is right or wrong, though I do seem to have a readier access to the sense of play in the live medium.

6. "Dandelion (Synth)" - More recent work written in Bb ionioan mode. Generally, I play this as a pleasant piano piece. Here, I decided to go with the synth, having built its momentum throughout the performance and wanting to return to it before wrapping up.


artist: Kourosh Dini
albumname: Live At Bliss Gardens
sku: dini-bliss
upc: 876809006792
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/live-at-bliss-gardens/id281868564
also:
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description:
The music for Live at Bliss Gardens was recorded as a live performance from within a virtual world. Kourosh Dini has been performing as his avatar, Kourosh Eusebio, within Second Life weekly for the last 3 years.

The performance venue was a unique place where a piano could sit by a waterfall and people could listen in the shade. For an example of the experience, watch the second life YouTube video on Kourosh's homepage.


artist: Kourosh Dini
albumname: Calm
sku: dini-calm
upc: 876809001803
also:
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description:
The mind's natural rhythms are reflected in its sounds, symbols, and words. Calm brings a soothing and relaxing state of mind by following the mind's ebbs and flows and invites the listener into a meditation of mind.


artist: Kourosh Dini
albumname: Legends' Mist
sku: dini-legends
upc: 876809007553
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/legends-mist/id346386542
also:
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description:
Legends' Mist is a series of stories and mythologies of a hidden village isolated from the world. No known paths exist to this village and the village knows of no world outside it. These works are their hopes, desires, fears and dreams.


artist: Kourosh Dini
albumname: Ontogeny
sku: dini-ontogeny
upc: 876809001858
also:
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description:
Ontogeny is a conceptual work designed to represent the sequence of life from conception to death. It is entirely composed in the medium of one synthesized voice as a symbol of the journey of any one person. It is the most artistically unified piece of Kourosh's works to date.

Mark Lush, Midwestbands.com gave it the following review.
"I am a musician, but after listening to Kourosh Dini's latest release Ontogeny, I have come to the realization that I am not an artist! There is no way that I can imagine how he was able to conceptualize and create this project! I mean, it's one thing to have an idea to create a soundscape representative of life from birth to death; it's another to actually put pen to paper, fingers to keys, and sound to tape, and come out with a finished project that is believable and convincing! Like a sculptor or a painter, Kourosh saw a void, and filled it with something beautiful!


artist: Kourosh Dini
albumname: Sun and Earth
sku: dini-sunearth
upc: 847646001646
also:
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description:
In youth, we find play nearly anywhere and any time. Caregivers bring us playgrounds by way of security and opportunity to explore.

As adults, we find success by building and thriving in playgrounds we make ourselves. Success is in the moments we fill work with play.

Play is a relaxed focus connecting the world and ourselves in mutual discovery, transformation, joy, and fulfillment.

It is in play where we find our own meaning.

It is without play where we risk depression.

Depression is a cloudy, listless world where meaning is empty. Relationships ring hollow, work is tortured, and confusion reigns as the playgrounds collapse.

The mountains, rivers, and canyons drawn as our emotional landscapes begin early. Their grounds continue to form, shift, and become throughout life.

When mired in sadness, we can find meaning in exploring and cultivating the landscapes towards a hope that they will one day again foster and inspire play.

Water, Sky, Sun and Earth present these emotional landscapes in quiet contemplation.

Water and Sky reflects depression through notes of sorrow and occasional moments of awed beauty appearing from behind the clouds.

Sun and Earth offers a peaceful, contemplative play bringing to mind a toddler in a simple and relaxed focus of play.

by Kourosh Dini, MD
Musician - Author - Psychiatrist


artist: Kourosh Dini
albumname: Water and Sky
sku: dini-watersky
upc: 847646001639
also:
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description:
In youth, we find play nearly anywhere and any time. Caregivers bring us playgrounds by way of security and opportunity to explore.

As adults, we find success by building and thriving in playgrounds we make ourselves. Success is in the moments we fill work with play.

Play is a relaxed focus connecting the world and ourselves in mutual discovery, transformation, joy, and fulfillment.

It is in play where we find our own meaning.

It is without play where we risk depression.

Depression is a cloudy, listless world where meaning is empty. Relationships ring hollow, work is tortured, and confusion reigns as the playgrounds collapse.

The mountains, rivers, and canyons drawn as our emotional landscapes begin early. Their grounds continue to form, shift, and become throughout life.

When mired in sadness, we can find meaning in exploring and cultivating the landscapes towards a hope that they will one day again foster and inspire play.

Water, Sky, Sun and Earth present these emotional landscapes in quiet contemplation.

Water and Sky reflects depression through notes of sorrow and occasional moments of awed beauty appearing from behind the clouds.

Sun and Earth offers a peaceful, contemplative play bringing to mind a toddler in a simple and relaxed focus of play.

by Kourosh Dini, MD
Musician - Author - Psychiatrist


artist: Kourosh Dini
albumname: Zen and the Piano
sku: dini-zenandthepiano
upc: 847646009680
also:
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description:
Zen and the Piano is a suite of pieces composed as a relaxing set of solo piano works that functions well either for foreground or background music. It can be used at the spa or while working.

Several pieces are long-standing works that have evolved throughout the years. Others are compositions created over shorter spans of time and will likely never be performed again. The mix creates a broad ecology that holds together well.

Zen and the Piano began as a soundtrack to a course on developing workflow skills called Zen and The Art of Work, but has since evolved to be a stand-alone album of instrumental piano music.


artist: Kourosh Zolani
albumname: Peaceful Planet
sku: zolani-peaceful
upc: 876809001728
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=257910029&s=143444
also:
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description:
Koroush has received numerous awards for his performances and compositions. His CD album, Peaceful Planet was awarded the Best Solo Instrumental Album of the Year among 10,000 albums from 85 countries in the Just Plain Folks International Contest of 2004. His CD was also selected as the winner of spring's contest by jurors of 2003 Call to Arts Festival in the category of Aesthetics and Harmony.


artist: Kristian Taus
albumname: Clouds
sku: kristiantaus-clouds
upc: 847646005019
also:
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description:
A moodful collection of mainly solo piano pieces. This collection musical constellations, carefully sneaks around a wide array of emotions in the form of a calm, and sometimes melancholic soundscape.

Using the music as a form of emotional communication, as it is done with movie scores and the like, Kristian Taus attempts to communicate the sights, sounds and moods experienced in everyday life, and draws inspiration for this album from childhood memories, travelling or just a walk in the forest.


artist: Kristian Taus
albumname: Lights
sku: kristiantaus-lights
upc: 847646005026
also:
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description:
Lights is a moodful blend of beautifully crafted ambient and minimalistically tracks. Utilizing every instrument from modded pianos, string sections, glockenspiels, accordians and various altered string instruments makes up the unique sound that this album contains. Using the music as a form of emotional communication, as it is done with movie scores and the likes, Kristian Taus attempts to communicate the sights, feelings and moods in the reflection of hectic modern day life.


artist: Kristian Taus
albumname: Movements
sku: kristiantaus-movements
upc: 847646005033
also:
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description:
A beautiful collection of tracks ranging from a rhytmic soundscape to the ensnaring minimalistic ensemble pieces. Movements is the result of Kristian Taus taking his first baby steps outside the melancholic soundscape and including hope and wonder in the inspirational foundation for the creation of tracks. While still remaining within the unique sound that Taus has build up over the years.


artist: Kurt Hunter
albumname: Up Too Late
sku: kurthunter-uptoolate
upc: 847646003978
also:
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description:
An album of catchy, upbeat pop tunes you'll be singing all day, brought to you by a refreshing blend of acoustic and electric instruments. Each song brings a new flavor, vibe, and a set of unforgettable lyrics everyone can relate to.


artist: Kurt Hunter
albumname: Up Too Late (instrumental)
sku: kurthunter-uptoolateinst
upc: 847646004005
also:
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description:
An album of catchy tunes you'll be singing all day, brought to you by a refreshing blend of acoustic and electric instruments. Each song brings a new flavor and vibe everyone can relate to.

This is the instrumental version of the album by the same name.


artist: Kyven
albumname: For Commercial Use Only
sku: kyven-forcommercialuseonly
upc: 847646007297
also:
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description:
Kyven's "For Commercial Use Only" brings a whole new set of upbeat pop, inspiration, 'go for it' attitude songs. Complete with constant melodic vocal hooks, rockin' piano and synthesizers over punchy drum machines, each song takes the listener on a journey of soul searching, independence, and wanting more.

The title came about while Kyle and Steven were poking fun at their own incredible success of licensing their music to television, film, and radio..."for commercial use only" seemed to sum up their musical experience with Kyven.


artist: Kyven
albumname: For Commercial Use Only (instrumental)
sku: kyven-forcommercialuseonlyinst
upc: 847646007303
also:
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description:
Welcome to the instrumental version of Kyven's "For Commercial Use Only" where you can add your own lyrics to a whole new set of upbeat pop, inspiration, 'go for it' attitude songs. Complete with constant melodic vocal hooks, rockin' piano and synthesizers over punchy drum machines, each song takes the listener on a journey of soul searching, independence, and wanting more.

The title came about while Kyle and Steven were poking fun at their own incredible success of licensing their music to television, film, and radio..."for commercial use only" seemed to sum up their musical experience with Kyven.


artist: Kyven
albumname: Hands Down
sku: kyven-handsdown
upc: 847646002476
also:
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description:
On Hands Down, Kyven aims to bring the male voice back into the dance hall mix by channeling New Order, Pet Shop Boys and Duran Duran, while giving their audience the electro beats, melodies and grooves it craves.

The boys exude a mix of strength and humility through driving tracks interwoven with moments of levity and contemplation. Kyle and Steven's stories of excitement, loss, friendship, longing, hardship and letting loose spring directly from their experiences in New York's urban landscape - a landscape that for too long has been awaiting the return of strong male vocals in irresistible anthemic pop.


artist: Kyven
albumname: The Singles
sku: kyven-singles
upc: 847646003503
also:
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description:
The Kyven Singles album is a unique blend of thee group's signature catchy melodies, lush vocal harmonies, and throw back synth beats.

Each song on the album has a life all its own from upbeat summer dance tune "Higher Love" to the darker club sound of "My Mistress", all pull different emotions but all are undeniably Kyven.

In addition to the ear-candy synths and hooky leads, the messages in each song are clear and true. Falling in love, finding power within to overcome, willing to lose it all, and living it up in the music. Kyle and Steven cover it all with these four singles.


artist: Kyven
albumname: Summer 2014
sku: kyven-summer
upc: 847646006955
also:
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description:
Kyven's Summer 2014 album is a nonstop energy rush full of memorable vocal hooks and catchy synth leads. The songs are all full of passion, determination, and drive. The creative pop lyrics share a story of blazing one's own trail while the beats keep you dancing and craving more.

Strong songwriting and production come to life in Kyle and Steven's work, exemplified in the slick vocal harmonies by Kyle and Steven's piano and keyboard playing throughout every song.


artist: L2A2
albumname: Tracks for Film and Television Vol 1
sku: l2a2-filmmusic
upc: 847646011249
also:
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description:
This album pulls no punches. As a composer, I have written these instrumental songs to easily invite the listener in and get to the point - be that an epic emotional or motivational dramatic narrative - they will drive you through a range of emotions.

These songs will enhance visual settings.

You can expect to hear full orchestration stratospheric Epic cinematic style cues ranging from modern to ancient emotional viking female/male distant ethereal vox style storytelling to full on orchestrated and electronic synth interventions. It is all here.


artist: La Nuova Musica
albumname: Il Circolo Di Giulio Caccini
sku: nuova-caccini
upc: 876809006259
itunes: NONE
also:
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description:
Countertenor David Bates formed the chamber music group La Nuova Musica, and here he is joined by some of Europe's most talented Baroque specialists to perform the works of Italian composer Giulio Caccini and his disciples. As a composer and singer, Caccini took part in the sumptuous "intermedi" of the time, the elaborate dramatic and musical spectacles that were one of the precursors of opera. He was hugely influential, training dozens of musicians to sing in a new style, and here that style and influence are both explored and celebrated. Exquisite.


artist: La Primavera
albumname: English Renaissance Music
sku: primavera-english
upc: 876809001674
itunes: NONE
also:
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description:
La Primavera, features talented players from Canada and the U.S.A. performing the repertoire my group La Primavera performs. Most of the songs are in English, two are in Italian. The instrumental pieces feature viola da gamba, recorder and lute.


artist: La Reverie
albumname: Ancient Mosaic with Guitar
sku: reverie-ancmosaic
upc: 847646000564
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/ancient-mosaic-with-guitar/id441970348
also:
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description:
The guitar is related to the repertoire of the lute and the vihuela as the piano is to the harpsichord or organ. This magical instrument, as Stravinsky said (referring to Andres Segovia's guitar) "sounds little, but goes far".

The guitar has given me the opportunity to immerse myself in the works of great and historical composers such as those recorded in Ancient Mosaic with Guitar. I consider it a privilege to be able to receive through their scores, the sensitivity of such maestros.

The works of Esaias Reusner, Luis de Milan, Ludovico Roncalli, etc, sound good on the modern Spanish guitar, a direct descendant of all those old instruments for which they were written. I just had to play them freely and with respect, feeling them as part of the guitar and without trying to make them sound as anything other than what they intrinsically are. The recording of Ancient Mosaic with Guitar was made several times over the last few years. I never consciously set out to make an album like this, I was simply interested in a particular piece, and so studied and recorded it. Finally, I found I had enough stylistically homogenous material to produce an album.

Two musical friends participated: the soprano Palmira Irisarri, who sings on tracks 3, 5, 7, 10, 13 and 15, and the percussionist angel Martin, who plays on track 16. My thanks to both of them.

It was very gratifying for me to work with Palmira Irisarri, an excellent soprano and musicologist. Her singing is distinguished by her sweet, natural timbre and the perfect tuning of her voice. No doubt her style is perfectly suited for these Spanish Renaissance pieces, so often interpreted with later centuries' approaches.

Track 16, "Improvisation about Quand voie", deserves a separate paragraph. It is not an old piece, but is based on a familiar melody in the repertoire of the troubadours "Quand voie la flor nouvelle", anonymous. This is a recreation of the original, but with a completely modern interpretation, adding parts of my own composition.

Esteban Canyar


artist: La Reverie
albumname: Cantica
sku: reverie-cantica
upc: 847646007310
also:
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description:
This album, entitled Cantica, is an unusual mixture of early and Spanish music. Most pieces include spurious parts - as it were. They are our own compositions and arrangements, whose purpose is to comment on the pieces from the present time, holding a conversation with that old music.

The idea is to recreate the music of other times from a modern perspective with music instruments, connecting both worlds, old and new, mixing sounds from both of them in the same piece of music. This composition technique is what unifies our repertoire, making it homogeneous.

The members of La Reverie - musicians with long artistic careers - have performed with renowned and diverse music groups and institutions, such as the Symphonic Orchestra of Malaga's Higher Conservatory of Music (Spain), Inocu (Italy), El Sombrero del Alquimista (Spain) and El Tercer Ojo (Bolivia). Their music has been heard in various cities and festivals, such as the International Music Festival in Cadaques (Girona), the Salon de los Espejos (Hall of Mirrors, the elegant performance venue in Malaga's Town Hall) or Granada's prestigious International Festival of Music and Dance.


artist: La Reverie
albumname: Alma de Cuerda (Soul of String)
sku: reverie-string
upc: 876809008246
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/alma-de-cuerda-soul-of-string/id385580217
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description:
La Reverie have extensive experience in Early and Eastern music, in this album they propose an improvised take on a selection of pieces by European composers of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, namely Manuel de Falla, Erik Satie, Edvard Grieg, Federico Garcia Lorca, Claude Debussy and Francisco Tarrega.

La Reverie work the sounds of the guitar, the santur and the oud for the magic and timbric novelty with which they recreate this repertoire. Enhancing the oriental flavour which underlies pieces like Gnossienne No. 1 or Dance of Anitra, and along with the guitar, achieve a dreamlike atmosphere.


artist: Ladislav Jelinek
albumname: Ladislav Jelinek plays Beethoven
sku: ljelinek-beethoven
upc: 847646001172
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description:
The Piano Sonata No. 21 in C major, Op. 53, also known as the Waldstein, is considered to be one of Beethoven's greatest piano sonatas, as well as one of the three particularly notable sonatas of his middle period. The sonata was completed in the summer of 1804. The work has a scope that surpasses Ludwig van Beethoven's previous piano sonatas, and notably is one of his most technically challenging compositions. It is a key work early in his 'Heroic' decade (1803-1812) and set the stage for piano compositions in the grand manner both in Beethoven's later work and all future composers.

A bagatelle is a kind of brief character piece. Beethoven meant the six bagatelles to be played in order as a single work, as the keys of the pieces fall in a regular succession of descending major thirds,
- (the above text is quoted in part from wikipedia)

"his interpretation is distinguished by a deep intellectual access to the work, an extraordinary nobleness and excellent presentation...perfect technique, tonal well-balanced and fluid play of L. Jelinek.
PhDr. Ludvik Kasparek - Press spokesman of Czech Philharmonic Orchestra, Prague

"his interpretation is strong in expression and winged by the perfect technique...a remarkable CD production"
Frankfurter Neue Presse - Germany


artist: Ladislav Jelinek
albumname: Ladislav Jelinek plays Liszt
sku: ljelinek-liszt
upc: 847646001226
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description:
Ladislav Jelinek plays Liszt... brilliant pieces by Franz Liszt (1811 - 1886).

Ladislav Jelinek's splendid interpretation is distinguished by a large dynamic span and radiates a wonderful poetic charm. This is a brilliant experience for the listener yet continues also in the well-known paraphrase of Verdi's Rigoletto. The composer taxes the pianist severely, without any hesitation we can denote this piece as one of the highest summits of pianistic virtuosity. This is an exceptionally demanding task, which Ladislav solves with a perfect result. He plays absolutely relaxed and self-assured, with an astonishing easiness as he glides over all of the numerous technical cliffs.


artist: Ladislav Jelinek
albumname: Ladislav Jelinek plays Smetana and Dvorak
sku: ljelinek-smetana
upc: 847646001233
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description:
Ladislav Jelinek plays Smetana and Dvorak - a completely different atmosphere unfolds with the Silhouettes. Ladislav interprets these intimate, graceful little works with an exceptional sense of detailed fine work, weighing the dynamics as if on an absolutely exact balance - each piece in his performance is a little world in itself. His interpretation is strong in expression, winged by the perfect technique.

As an interpreter of deep inner enjoyment Ladislav Jelinek appears likewise in the popular Humoresque No. 7 from the homonymous cycle of piano pieces op. 101 by Dvorak.

With his interpretation of "Macbeth and the Witches" from Bedrich Smetana, Ladislav Jelinek became the winner of the first Smetana Piano Contest in Hradec Kralove (Czech Republic).


artist: Laetoli Steps
albumname: Laetoli Steps
sku: laetolis-laetolis
upc: 847646000991
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description:
Laetoli Steps' album is about movement, whether physically or spiritually. Moving home, moving on, moving to. The songs are influenced by a wide array of music, most notably indie-folk and alt. country. This album features musicians from Cornershop, Thunderclap Newman, Debutant Hour and My Rocket 88.


artist: Lara St John
albumname: Bach Violin Concertos
sku: lara-bach
upc: 876809001667
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=65045873&s=143444
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description:
One of today's most exciting and bestselling classical violinists celebrates her favorite composer. Need we say more? Probably not. But perhaps you'll be interested in what some others have said: "I felt as though I were hearing the music for the very first time." -American Record Guide. "St. John's approach to these demanding works is a combination of supple grace and power." -Strings Magazine "She makes the most ordinary passages come to life. Strongly recommended." -Gramophone Magazine


artist: Lara St John
albumname: Vivaldi - The Four Seasons
sku: lara-fourseasons
upc: 876809007959
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/vivaldi-the-four-seasons-piazzolla/id306363056
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description:
Here comes Lara St. John's newest recording, featuring the Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra of Venezuela and Eduardo Marturet. The disc features Antonio Vivaldi's seminal work, the Four Seasons, which is the top-selling classical work of all time. There is tremendous interest in this orchestra, and this is the first time it has recorded with St. John following successful recordings with the Deutsche Grammophon label.


artist: Lara St John
albumname: CD1 - Bach - The Six Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin
sku: lara-sonatas1
upc: 876809006136
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=263260360&s=143444
also:
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description:
Her first Magnatune release is our all-time best-selling album, and now Lara St. John's "awe-inducing" recording of Bach's Sonatas and Partitas for Violin Solo is here as well. When most classical artists record technically challenging works like this one, they typically have to repeat certain phrases over and over during the recording process, but when Lara St John recorded this album at Skywalker Ranch, she played only complete versions of each movement, so the resulting music sounds incredibly fresh and alive. Her approach is especially appropriate for Johann Sebastian Bach's Six Sonatas because they're known for their musical freedom of movement. "Breathtakingly beautiful," says Allmusic.com.


artist: Lara St John
albumname: CD2 - Bach - The Six Sonatas and Partitas for Solo Violin
sku: lara-sonatas2
upc: 876809006143
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=263260360&s=143444
also:
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description:
Her first Magnatune release is our all-time best-selling album, and now Lara St. John's "awe-inducing" recording of Bach's Sonatas and Partitas for Violin Solo is here as well. When most classical artists record technically challenging works like this one, they typically have to repeat certain phrases over and over during the recording process, but when Lara St John recorded this album at Skywalker Ranch, she played only complete versions of each movement, so the resulting music sounds incredibly fresh and alive. Her approach is especially appropriate for Johann Sebastian Bach's Six Sonatas because they're known for their musical freedom of movement. "Breathtakingly beautiful," says Allmusic.com.


artist: Laura Dreyer
albumname: Mysterious Encounter
sku: ldreyer-mystencounter
upc: 847646000755
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description:
Laura Dreyer and "Mysterious Encounter" is a highly original mixture of Brazilian rhythms and textures combined with the exciting spontaneity of jazz improvisation and catchy lyrical melodies. Featuring the compositions of saxophonist/flutist Laura Dreyer, the band's infectious grooves and sensuous harmonies will appeal to audiences on many different levels.

Laura formed "Mysterious Encounter" in 1989 out of a desire to explore Brazilian musical idioms in a jazz context, both as an improviser and a composer. She has performed with such noted Brazilian musicians such as pianist Dom Salvador, guitarist Romero Lubambo, drummer Portinho, vocalist Leny Andrade, percussionist Helcio Milito and pianist Weber Iago, and many other well known jazz musicians. The other band members have performed with Sivuca, Tania Maria, Andy Narrell, Paquito D'Rivera, Claudio Roditi, Toots Thielemans, and many more. Their combined talents produce a rich mixture of Brazilian jazz that is fresh and distinctive!


artist: Laura Inserra
albumname: Hang
sku: inserra-hang
upc: 876809007263
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/hang-collections-works/id341663292
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description:
John writes: my always-interesting friend Chris Allen started taking lessons in a newly-invented percussive instrument called the "Hang". He introduced me to his teacher Laura, and this is her first album dedicated to this instrument.


artist: Laura Inserra
albumname: Musical Incense - volume one (Hang and Guitar Duets)
sku: inserra-incense1
upc: 876809007904
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/musical-incense-volume-one-ep/id339047650
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description:
Musical Incense is an ambience, a feeling, a mood, a sonic tapestry, an atmosphere that doesn't demand attention. Sounds drift in and out of awareness, like the scent of nearby incense...

Join Laura Inserra (Hang) and Darren Gibbs (Electric Guitar) for the release of these captivating musical dialogues. Special guest Pauchi Sasaki (Violin).

An enchanting evening of cross-fading musical pictures, of risk-taking coupled with the patience to listen and evolve. Because this is music about listening and experiencing each in our own way, the room will be set up for you to get comfortable and enjoy the spacious and nurturing sounds however you wish.


artist: Laura Inserra
albumname: Musical Incense - volume two (Hang and Guitar Duets)
sku: inserra-incense2
upc: 876809007720
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/musical-incense-volume-two-ep/id339055908
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description:
Musical Incense is an ambience, a feeling, a mood, a sonic tapestry, an atmosphere that doesn't demand attention. Sounds drift in and out of awareness, like the scent of nearby incense...

Join Laura Inserra (Hang) and Darren Gibbs (Electric Guitar) for the release of these captivating musical dialogues. Special guest Pauchi Sasaki (Violin).

An enchanting evening of cross-fading musical pictures, of risk-taking coupled with the patience to listen and evolve. Because this is music about listening and experiencing each in our own way, the room will be set up for you to get comfortable and enjoy the spacious and nurturing sounds however you wish.


artist: Leda Atomica
albumname: Leda Atomica
sku: leda-atomica
upc: 876809002602
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description:
Leda Atomica's self-titled follow up album has just been released. With singles like, "PURE" and "WITHOUT YOU", this record really thrusts it up a few notches and shows the power and rawness that this band can exude. Recorded at the famous Swinghouse Recording Studios in Hollywood, this is solid L.A. Rock and Roll!


artist: LehtMoJoe
albumname: Aisle7
sku: lehtmojoe-aisle
upc: 847646002667
also:
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description:
This album sees LehtMoJoe confronting the seemingly difficult challenge of pairing the nostalgic synth-pop from his youth with the more updated polish and electro sheen fans of his music have come to expect.

What Leht did with the more club-oriented trait of Justice/Daft Punk/SebastiAn in 2009 he's attempted to do with the wistful sounds of Joe Jackson, Julian Lennon, Phil Collins and Vanity 6 that he first began recording onto cassettes from the radio back in the late 80's. "Growing up, we were remodeling our house and would frequent Home Depot and Payless Cashways for materials on the weekends, and outside of my brother cutting his finger on a razor blade we found in the store, or picking up the phones in the aisles and making noises into them, it was pretty boring," says Leht. "The one constant that would amuse me however was the song selection that was played in the stores. Hall and Oates, Phil Collins, and Billy Ocean dominated back then. So this is a throwback to that kind of music, sonically interesting with memorable melodies."

Helping LehtMoJoe accomplish this task on Aisle 7 were musicians like Max Brown, Sedrick Stylez, Xavier Marquis, and Sara Dean whose distinctive personalities played a large part in shaping the album's characteristic attitude. In short Aisle 7 is full of those rare powerful instances that will one day be remembered, no doubt, as some of the genre's defining moments.

"I think this album is some of my best work, incorporating techniques from the electronic based music I am very comfortable with, alongside a more traditional approach to songwriting," says LehtMoJoe. "For me, there is a greater feeling of accomplishment creating these kinds of songs. Taking a random lyrical melody in my head and turning it into a complete track is a bit different from my previous album, which is more rhythmically driven."


artist: LehtMoJoe
albumname: Hindsight
sku: lehtmojoe-hindsight
upc: 847646010723
also:
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description:
LehtMoJoe's Hindsight sees the artist and producer expand his musical vision into an increasingly exciting territory. From the other worldly and spacey "Absolute Zero" to the hard charging electronic singed rock anthem "Forever and a Day", Leht deftly handles the angsty overlap of neighboring genres without overwhelming the listener. Noticeably less playful than previous releases, Hindsight is very much a product of the times, highlighted by the standout track "Cancelled". "It's a critique of the omnipresent narcissism in culture, which goes well beyond just social media's sanctimony." says LehtMoJoe. Expect more trademark synth work punctated with crunchy guitars and guest vocalists on his latest release.


artist: LehtMoJoe
albumname: Nofilter
sku: lehtmojoe-nofilter
upc: 847646007037
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description:
LehtMoJoe's third album corralls enough effects and trickery into a single frame to make a pepperoni hotpocket look totally amazing. As scattered as the flood of images that bear the ubiquitous hashtag, so too is the spread of Leht's music.

Featured in mixes by Grammy winner Mark Ronson, a major motion picture starring Kevin Durant, and multimillion-view YouTube videos of beagles mating, LehtMoJoe is acclaimed for his versatility and dynamic range. With #nofilter, Leht continues this propensity, bravely tossing melody and heavy beats at the electrified Jurassic Park fence.


artist: LehtMoJoe
albumname: Spaghetti Western
sku: lehtmojoe-spaghetti
upc: 876809005719
also:
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description:
An energetic and skillfully executed disc with influences ranging from electro to hip-hop to pop, rock, and beyond. LehtMoJoe's full length solo album "Spaghetti Western" pushes the boundaries of today's music with fresh sounds and remarkable ingenuity. Showcasing impressive range, it is sure to engage a wide variety of audiences. Guest spots by Anonymous and Anthony Sass.

"Spaghetti Western" remains a disc that smartly combines various rock, hip-hop and electronic elements into an impressively cohesive unit or, in simpler terms, a prepackaged dance party, ready made for rump shaking."
- Dallas Observer, July 2009


artist: Les Filles de Sainte Colombe
albumname: German music for Viols and Harpsichord
sku: filles-german
upc: 876809001636
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=257910248&s=143444
also:
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artist: Liamkins
albumname: Liamkins
sku: liamkins-liamkins
upc: 847646007174
also:
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description:
"The Liamkins album has a very clean and distinctive style that combines a lot of old classic blues yet sounds upbeat and modern - very unusual but very attractive to the ear."
Paul Tostevin, engineer, motocycle builder, music lover


artist: Liamkins
albumname: Reason Softly Speaks or Just Makes It Louder
sku: liamkins-reasonsoftly
upc: 847646007389
also:
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description:
"I was really impressed by the album. It was well produced and arranged. I especially liked "Breath Of Spring", "Forever And A Half", "I Wanna Get You Back" and "Countryside"
Paul Romaine, Broadcaster, Writer, Radio Show Host

"Yury (George) Liamkin is an amazing artist and songwriter. His addition to the roster of Respectable Artists Management and Publishing is one that is irreplaceable. Yury's songs are melodic and detailed. If Paul McCartney had somehow been born in Russia instead of the UK, he would have ended up being Yury Liamkin.

Both his acoustic singer/songwriter songs and his rockers heavily reflect influence by The Beatles, in particular, Paul McCartney in both his Beatles and his Wings tenure and solo career as well. He is nothing short of honest and brilliant as a songwriter and a performer.

Previously, Yury was a member of the Russian band Updivers and they were signed to a deal with Warner Records Germany. As a solo artist, his songs scream movie and television adaptation! Melodic, reflective, emotional compositions that capture the heartstrings of the listener. What a talent! I am sure you will agree!"
Geoff Eaton President Respectable Artists Management and Publishing, Inc


artist: Lie Big
albumname: Severed
sku: liebig-severed
upc: 876809007171
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/severed/id256411026
also:
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description:
Brooding, heavy, melodic uncompromising post grunge metal. Like wading through a sludge of heavy riffs, crunching guitars and haunting vocals. Think Alice In Chains, Soundgarden and King's X in a blender full of dirt.

Lie Big have more to offer than just the huge wall of sound and anger that is "Overcome". Take the measured attack of "Last One Standing", the drifting harmonies of "When" and the complexities of the title track, this is far from a one trick alligator. The album bristles with energy and anger from start to finish. "Underside" drags you under with it, then pummels you into submission, "Substitute Lovers" disturbs you and "I Am I" delivers its message like a note attached to a melodic house brick........

Growing up in a small town tastes pretty much the same wherever you are in the world. Smoke too much. Drink too much. Get your heart broken; maybe even break someone elses. Feel alone until you find a song or a band that speaks to you. Feel less alone when you pick up an instrument and meet others who feel the same. Form a band, rehearse drunk, rehearse straight, laugh a lot, swear constantly, sweat; bond.


artist: Lilly Wolf
albumname: Play Loud
sku: lillywolf-playloud
upc: 847646006474
also:
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description:
"Play Loud is a pretty straight-forward album title, but the motivation and song contents go deeper than just partying. This was my first dance album. Prior to this I'd put out an LP of indie pop songs, some of them very pretty and sparse, but the response was always muted at live shows. I got tired of people just sitting and watching me and not really participating. So for a change, I wrote several songs that could be played at a party, you know, 4-on-the-floor dance music, but I kept writing lyrics about things that are important to me.

'Everybody On Your Block' epitomizes the album's style, with lyrics about depression and failure over an irresistibly catchy synth-driven beat."
-Lilly Wolf


artist: Lilly Wolf
albumname: This Painted Life
sku: lillywolf-thispaintlife
upc: 847646006467
also:
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description:
The title for This Painted Life comes from a quote in Nabokov's Invitation to a Beheading: " ...in my dreams the world would come alive, becoming so captivatingly majestic, free and ethereal, that afterwards it would be oppressive to breathe the dust of this painted life."

The inspiration for the songs and lyrics mostly came from screwing stuff up in my personal life, and by examining the ways I felt trapped inside the lifestyle I'd adopted. Or that had adopted me. Id become kind of a spectator to my own life, like I'd wake up and do the things that were there to do, and it was eating at me in way I didn't notice until well into my twenties. Dr. Nu once suggested calling the album "'Fear and Loathing in Your Twenties" cause it's about a bunch of the things that can mess you up at that age. Things like materialism and greed, or getting hung up on a person who's bad for you.

- Lilly Wolf


artist: Linda Wood
albumname: Duel
sku: lwood-duel
upc: 847646000779
also:
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description:
Although Australia-based singer-songwriter Linda Wood has been compared to Kate Bush, Tori Amos, Rickie Lee Jones, and even a bit of Doris Day, she is a true original with her own style - described, perhaps tongue in cheek, but somewhat accurately, as "quirk pop." In truth, her music is a melting pot of divergent spices and flavors that come together in one of the most unique sonic blends that I've heard in a long time.

Threads of jazz, blues, Latin, hip-hop, techno, pop, and cabaret, create a musical tapestry on which her diverse vocal stylings are embroidered. On the title track an ambient synthesizer sound and slide guitar open the album, providing a brief intro reminiscent of Pink Floyd, which soon dissipates into a groove of bongo drums and a funky hip-hop beat, with subtle flourishes on accordion providing a surrealistic touch. At this point, you know you are in for something out of the ordinary.

The rest of the album doesn't disappoint. Besides being an extraordinary vocalist, Linda Wood is a talented and imaginative songwriter and storyteller, with her compositions and arrangements enticing the listener through unexpected twists and turns. Choosing a few highlights on the album is difficult, because there are so many worthy choices, and I genuinely loved everything on it. From the Santana-like vibe of "Goodbye Perfectionist", to the jazzy Stray Cat Strut jive of "Get Out Of My Life" with it's Andrew Sisters style harmonies, to the driving techno tribal beat and middle Eastern-inflected vocals of "Peter Pan", there is so much to like. There's also an unlisted bonus song at the end - a poignant ballad about loss and healing.

One of the most quirky, yet endearing songs is "Bittersweet," a psychedelic carnival ride of a tune, complete with yodeling, triangle, and tuba that would not have been out of place on an early Frank Zappa record or Fellini soundtrack. While there are some offbeat combinations of instruments and elements on the album, they are artfully integrated and add textures that put a stamp of originality on the music. But it is clearly the vocal talent of Linda Wood that is the shining star here and illuminates an emotional gamut from sassy and sultry to longing and vulnerable. She is seemingly capable of handling any style with ease and grace, as well as having done an outstanding job of multi-tracking background vocals and harmonies in interesting ways.

"Duel" is a very professional sounding and extremely well produced CD with a lot of obvious attention to detail in the musical production as well as in the album's artwork, which has a bit of a Stevie Nicks ambience. Some of the arrangements are intricate yet accessible. The deeply expressive and artistic nature of "Duel" is no surprise considering Linda's extensive background in musical theatre, having been involved in productions in Australia, England, and New York. This album reveals an impressive talent with great potential, and one that will, I'm sure, develop a loyal following as listeners discover the genre blending alchemy of Linda Wood's music.
Michael Diamond - ReviewYou.com


artist: Linda Wood
albumname: Return
sku: lwood-return
upc: 847646006078
also:
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description:
Over the course of its eleven songs, Wood embraces pop mixed with an assortment of different flavors, including singer/songwriter, rock, Latin, and jazz. All of it is tied together with Wood's strong, pop sensible voice and stellar musical performances from her backing musicians. The subtle and unusual addition is, of course, a ukulele. Rather than colouring the entire album it is blended beautifully into the instrumentation in a way that represents the ukulele-wielding songtress' style very well. The gentle upbeat feel of the album is definitely easy listening.

An honest album that is both nostalgic and fresh, Return is, for the most part, a reminiscence about the choices Wood has made that have in turn made her. These reminiscences are personal and universal, such as a first kiss, body image struggles, love hoped for, loneliness, and frustration in relationship.


artist: Liquid Rainbow
albumname: The Blue EP
sku: liquidrainbow-blueep
upc: 847646010129
also:
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description:
BLUE
With the sound from the blue EP, you will be finding yourself in a place beyond the clouds, your mind will be drifting from the deepest ocean to the bluest skies Blue is a very special colour that means a lot in our quest the sound coming from the kaleidoscope is getting closer and closer.

FRANK WIZARDD: Vocals & Lyrics, Backing vocals, Keyboards
DUBMASTER CONTE: Bass, Drum programming, Synth
ROBY B: Lead & Rhythm Guitar
Mixing and Mastering by Dubmaster Conte @ Magic Garden Studios


artist: Liquid Rainbow
albumname: 8 x 8
sku: liquidrainbow-eightx
upc: 847646005415
also:
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description:
Let your mind swim in the musical vibrations of "8X8", an experiment in Electronic/Rock/Dub music by Liquid Rainbow from Italy with a psychedelic touch.

"8 x 8" is made from 8 original songs and 8 dub versions reimagined and dubbed by their producer and bass player Stefano. The tracks were recorded and mixed after touring and lots of rehearsals to transmit a "live band touch" in every song.

All the rehearsals, recordings, mixings and album mastering were taken in the band studio "Magic Garden". With this album Frank, Stefano and Roby welcome you into their musical experience that will drive the listener to new landscapes, oceans, magic gardens, black fires and even entities from space. So layback, open your heart, wake up your soul and enjoy this genuine musical Journey.


artist: Liquid Rainbow
albumname: The Green EP
sku: liquidrainbow-greenep
upc: 847646010112
also:
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description:
GREEN
A new colour and a new step to understanding the sounds coming from the kaleidoscope. Green is the colour of nature with all of its shades and complexity.
It corresponds to a new chapter that will bring you into nature, woods and green fields.
RELAX and lay down on the clean and pure grass, listening to the Liquid Rainbow sound.

FRANK WIZARDD: Lead and backing vocals, Lyrics, Melodica, Keyboards, Rhythm Guitar & Tape Echo
DUBMASTER CONTE: Bass, Drum programming, Synths
ROBY B: Lead & Rhythm Guitar
Mixing and Mastering by Dubmaster Conte @ Magic Garden Studios


artist: Liquid Rainbow
albumname: The Indigo EP
sku: liquidrainbow-indigoep
upc: 847646010136
also:
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description:
INDIGO
Our quest is on the right path, the sound coming from the kaleidoscope is getting closer and closer and it sounds much clearer now. This EP is a journey that brings back deep and lost memories; the indigo colour reveals the deepest thoughts and memories of our history, something now clear to us.
Now only one piece is missing...

FRANK WIZARDD: Vocals & Lyrics, Melodica, Keyboards, Vocals Fx's
DUBMASTER CONTE: Bass, Drum programming, Synths
ROBY B: Lead & Rhythm Guitar
Mixing and Mastering by Dubmaster Conte @ Magic Garden Studios


artist: Liquid Rainbow
albumname: Landscapes and Treasures
sku: liquidrainbow-landscapesntreasures
upc: 847646008003
also:
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description:
Music Fragments from rock to dub

Lose yourself in the different dimensions of music, Landscapes and Treasures is structured around the themes of Love, Friendship, Nature, Space travelling and the fun of three people that make music to communicate at higher level.

The songs of the album are small windows on different state of reality or alternative futures and come from a melting pot of life experiences and explorations, the band took a different approach to the music for this album re-recording and expanding old demos and refreshing the sound for "Ambient Spaces" and "Souls and Frequencies". Some tracks were recorded at the Magic Garden Studio, others in a special session recorded on the italian Alps.

Stefano Contini and Francesco Allegro performed as multi-instrumentalists with special contributions by long time band friends, Stefano Truini ("The Unseen Power") and Piero Marchesi from Entheogenic Sound Explorers (beats for "Love not Fear" and "Dreams from an Alternative Future). Roberto Beretta played most of the guitar parts with his Liquid Rainbow touch.

You will be surrounded by the trees and travelling at the speed of light, you will find yourself walking under the stars and enjoying the nature around you and suddenly you will be looking at the landscapes of an alternative world on a parallel universe

Welcome to a Place beyond the clouds.

The Album is dedicated to our beloved mascot "Geppa", the great dog and Friend who was always in the studio with us during our jamming and recording since and before the beginning of the adventure called "Liquid Rainbow" (you can hear her voice in some of our new tunes), for sure now she found her special place in another dimension but here on Planet Earth we will always miss her.

Liquid Rainbow are:

Stefano Contini (aka Dubmaster Conte): Bass, Production, Arrangements, Beat-programming, Percussions, Keyboard, Sampler, Synths, Fx's and Dubs

Francesco Allegro (aka Frank Wizard): Vocals, Backing Vocals, Lyrics, Arrangements, Keyboard, Sampler, Synths, Acoustic Guitar, Slide Guitar, Beat-programming, Tambourine

Roberto Beretta (aka Roby_b): Electric guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Bass on "Colorful mountains"

A very special thanks to Marta, Geppa, Re Nee, Families and Friends.

Dedicated to Geppa.


artist: Liquid Rainbow
albumname: The Orange EP
sku: liquidrainbow-orangeep
upc: 847646010099
also:
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description:
ORANGE
In this second chapter, we find new clues that allow us to better understand the sound coming from the kaleidoscope.
The orange colour bring us to a warm and energetic realm with a mood that guides us in this very peculiar journey.
In this ep, you will find a live version of the band's classic "the Magic Garden".
Enjoy!

FRANK WIZARDD: Vocals & Lyrics, Backing vocals, Keyboards
DUBMASTER CONTE: Bass, Drum programming, Synths
ROBY B: Lead & Rhythm Guitar
Mixing and Mastering by Dubmaster Conte @ Magic Garden Studios


artist: Liquid Rainbow
albumname: The Red Ep
sku: liquidrainbow-theredep
upc: 847646009819
also:
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description:
How does a kaleidoscope sound? What kind of music emerges from the synesthesia? In this series of seven eps named after the seven colours of the rainbow, you might find some answers.

The first volume (The Red) is here: strong tunes where you can get lost in a forest of groovy patterns, surrounded by electronic and acoustic instruments. This music connects you to something deep and fun.

Nice to see you again. This is the first chapter of our journey: "The Red Ep"

More infos: https://liquidrainbow.bandcamp.com/ https://www.facebook.com/liquidrainbowofficial/ https://www.dubmasterconte.com/


artist: Liquid Rainbow
albumname: The Violet EP
sku: liquidrainbow-violetep
upc: 847646010143
also:
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description:
VIOLET
We need one more colour to end our quest; violet brings with it an energetic vibration that concludes our journey of discovery into the sounds coming from a kaleidoscope. This release is full of pure energy and power that make us remember that there's no beginning and no end. On this EP, you will hear live versions of three of the band's classic "rock" tunes.
We can see the entire kaleidoscope now and listen to its beautiful sound. Thank you for following us in this colourful musical journey. See you in the next musical Trip

FRANK WIZARDD: Vocals & Lyrics, Backing vocals, Keyboards
DUBMASTER CONTE: Bass, Drum programming
ROBY B: Lead & Rhythm Guitar
Mixing and Mastering by Dubmaster Conte @ Magic Garden Studios


artist: Liquid Rainbow
albumname: The Yellow EP
sku: liquidrainbow-yellowep
upc: 847646010105
also:
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description:
YELLOW
The colour of the third chapter is Yellow: the colour of the Sun and of the energy that transports the music into a magic realm with tropical rhythms and new musical explorations, filled with positive vibrations and creative emotions.
You can hear this energy in the live versions of three of the band's classics. Have fun with us.

FRANK WIZARDD: Vocals & Lyrics, Backing vocals, Melodica, Keyboards
DUBMASTER CONTE: Bass, Drum programming, Synths
ROBY B: Lead & Rhythm Guitar
Mixing and Mastering by Dubmaster Conte @ Magic Garden Studios


artist: Lisa DeBenedictis
albumname: Fruitless
sku: debenedictis-fruitless
upc: 876809001629
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=257912716&s=143444
also:
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artist: Lisa DeBenedictis
albumname: Mixter One
sku: debenedictis-mixterone
upc: 876809004323
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=258054161&s=143444
also:
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description:
The synth pop heaven of the "Structured Emotion" track alone is worth the price of admission here; it's an exuberant, tender, and appropriately enough, a perfectly structured remix of "Below" by Magnatune favorite Lisa Debenedictis, whose coolly beautiful voice lends itself perfectly to every style represented on this album?from the sleek, downtempo fare of Deutscheunschuld and CallMeYang to the savvy jazz doubletakes of OakHonour and Teru.


artist: Lisa DeBenedictis
albumname: Tigers
sku: debenedictis-tigers
upc: 876809003425
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=258051460&s=143444
also:
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description:
Here are some very mellow, "ethereal, shimmering textural pop" songs by Lisa DeBenedictis for your enjoyment.

Lisa is one of the most remixed artists on the 'net, because she kindly posts her a capellas with Creative Commons licenses for others to remix. One of those remixes of her voice, "Brilliant Daze", by professional hip hop musician and producer Pat Chilla the Beat Gorilla, even found its way onto a lonelygirl15 video.


artist: Lisa DeBenedictis
albumname: Welcome to Our World
sku: debenedictis-welcome
upc: 876809009731
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/welcome-to-our-world/id422966266
also:
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description:
WELCOME TO OUR WORLD: Lisa DeBenedictis and Friends

"Welcome To Our World" features new songs by Lisa DeBenedictis remixed by the best remix artists on the web. Most the vocal samples and some of piano samples used are taken from tracks recorded for Lisa's upcoming full length release, "Easy Killer," which is due out by Summer 2011.

During the songwriting process, Lisa uploaded many of her vocal tracks to ccmixter.org for remixing (visit http://ccmixter.org/people/lisadb to hear many other fine remixes that did not fit the mood of the CD).

Remix Artists Featured:
oldDog a.k.a. Ross Lorraine (Tracks 1, 7) Ross is an accomplished composer in the UK as well as an innovative remixer. Both remixes included on this CD won "Editor's Pick" at ccmixter and have inspired several YouTube videos.
http://olddogsmusicblog.blogspot.com

johnathon_data a.k.a John Souter (2, 5) One of Lisa's favorites at ccmixter for his mesmerizing backing tracks.
http://ccmixter.org/people/johnathon_data/profile

Magmavander (3) Hailing from France, the "frenchy but chic" Magmavander offers up a sexy, sophisticated, jazzed up interpretation of "Easy Killer."
http://ccmixter.org/people/magmavander/profile

Vidian a.k.a Geodessia Gallant (4) From Toronto, Canada. One of the best House artists on ccmixter.
http://ccmixter.org/people/Vidian/profile

The Extreme a.k.a Christian Bohlke (6) "The Extreme was born in Koln/Germany on 13th December 1974. Today he lives in Weingarten/Pfalz which is between Speyer and Landau. Since the good old Commodore Amiga was born, music is his passion."
http://extreme-chillout.de/cms

WeirdWired (8) "Lonely As The Moon is a special song inspired by the real story of a women burning down the house of her family. This was the first collaboration between WeirdWired and Lisa Debenedictis dating back to a time where Garageband was still "online" and WeirdWired published their first album, "Time." The original track will appear on the album "Displaced" (coming 2011).
www.weirdwired.com

Rayhan Khan (9, cover art) Not just a great musician but also an Animator (3D/2D) plus Motion Graphic Artist. Khan contributed the beautiful "Fruitless" remix, and also did the cover art for "Welcome To Our World."
http://ccmixter.org/people/rehankhan/profile

Durden a.k.a. Daniel Moreno (10) Durden is "a self-taught musician and producer exorcised by music. My music is produced mostly by that "dark side" inside every one of us; that's the reason for the sad, nostalgic or even aggressive sound in my songs." No wonder I like him.
www.reverbnation.com/durden

The B. (11) A member of WeirdWired, "The B." is a producer/engineer/musician living near the Swiss/German border.
www.weirdwired.com

JSP a.k.a Simone Perone (12) From Rome. "20 years ago I bought a Fender Stratocaster, nowadays I use synths, samplers and some software. To make music is a need, and I love it."
http://ccmixter.org/people/jsp/profile


artist: Lisa Lynne
albumname: Lisa Lynne and the Elfin Love Tribe, Instrumental Songs of Good Cheer
sku: lisalynne-elfintribe
upc: 847646008058
also:
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description:
The Elfin Love Tribe plays with a bountiful collection of instrumental tunes to lift the spirit and celebrate life. Celtic Harps, World flutes, Swedish Nyckelharpa, mandolins and dulcimers weave and exquisite and festive array of musical delights.


artist: Lisa Lynne
albumname: Hope and Dreams
sku: lisalynne-hopesdreams
upc: 847646007808
also:
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description:
I really love this new recording. People often ask me which album is my favorite, and its a question that's impossible to answer. Its like trying to choose favorites between your children. Even though I don't have any children, I can relate to the fact it takes about nine months to make one, and several more to recover from delivering it. This album is all new music written from my innermost and simplest heart. When I hear it, and I've heard it a lot, it still takes me to a whole other place, and if I'm driving I will miss my exits. So if I had to say my favorite of the moment, "Hopes and Dreams" would be it. Mostly for sentimental reasons though.

This past year I have been spending a lot of time developing a music program at City of Hope Cancer Center. Part of the program is teaching patients and staff to play the harp. The other part is actually going into the wings, the chemotherapy rooms, the new patient areas and the ICU, and simply playing my harp. I sit for hours and just let the music float around the rooms. After a few minutes the hustle bustle quiets down and as I observe the scene my heart does a meltdown. There aren't words to describe the experience here, none could do justice, the only thing I know for sure, is that the people here are having a profound spiritual experience. This place of hope and healing where I sit and play all day is a miracle, something blessed, and I am lucky to be hanging around these people. So it is there that I pass my time and I try and write some lullabies for the soul. This new music has been useful in comforting the patients, and the staff loves hearing this music, so I decided to make a record of the melodies written while playing for them.

Since so much of my live playing is improvisation, I can write and change things and try things, and I'm actually writing as I go. If I love a melody I will incorporate it into my performance over and over until I remember it perfectly. If I can't remember it later, than it was a fleeting moment that got away. Sometimes that happens too. "Hopes and Dreams" is a very mellow album, and somehow uplifting too. For those of you who favored "Love and Peace" and "Moonsongs" you will feel the same about this. I hope you will find it a comfort as well.


artist: Lisa Lynne
albumname: Life is but a Dream
sku: lisalynne-lifebutdream
upc: 847646007761
also:
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description:
Celtic harp lullabies for children of all ages. Classic familiar melodies done simple and sweet.

Life is but a dream came about in a most unusual way. A family member, who is an architect at a hospital in Denver, installed a sound system throughout the building. One of the goals was to play 10 seconds of Brahm's lullaby throughout the hospital every time a baby was born. The architect asked me if I had a version of it. I searched and couldn't find one that felt magical and gentle enough, so I just decided to record it myself. With just a simple Celtic harp and a glockenspiel (bells), I recorded a version and sent it over. The hospital played the lullaby whenever a baby was born and people were so charmed by it. They wanted to know what the music was, could it be played longer, and how to buy it.

Fast forward one year; two family members had their first babies. Again, I looked all around for a recording of baby lullabies as a gift and couldn't find one that I found totally gentle, so I decided to record a dozen more lullabies and give it to them as a gift. They all had the same response as folks in the hospital. The songs are fairly short so it only added up to 30 minutes of music, which is not enough for an album. Friends and family were adding this music to their baby photo slide shows, I was amazed on how cute that was. Inspired by, "The wee ones"

Fast forward another year: I now play my harp every week between concerts at the pediatric units of two Kaiser hospitals in Los Angeles; and Huntington Memorial. When I interacted with the children, they sing along on the songs they know.

That moved me to find all the lullabies and children's melodies I could think of; and some tunes I loved as a little girl when I first started playing guitar. I wanted to record them all to give to patients and families that I met.

I dove into recording all the rest of the tunes. It was actually a challenge because these are the simplest arrangements I've ever recorded. It's not as easy as it sounds. I had a mocking bird keep showing up at my studio window every night. So if you listen closely on some of the tracks, you will hear him singing. The songs are all so short, and since there is no singing on them, I added some of my own sections to compliment the magic melodies inherent in the tunes.

As I looked for cover art, I wanted something special and put the word out to my circle of friends. One dear friend, who owns a beautiful gift store called Gypsy Palace in Gainesville, Florida, brought me her favorite baby card. I loved it right away and wrote to the artist and photographer Valerie Tabor Smith, asking what it would cost me to license the cover for this album. The artist was warm-hearted, gracious, and moved by my work in hospitals. She gave full permission and wanted to contribute the work. She herself is actively involved in helping kids. You can see her other work at www.valerietaborsmith.com/.

This project has had its own life force. I hope it will be useful in soothing little people, and big people too!


artist: Lisa Lynne
albumname: New Morning
sku: lisalynne-newmorning
upc: 847646007792
also:
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description:
This album was a true labor of love.. It started its conception from us being on the Winter Solstice Tour. The label would hire musicians to back the featured artists. We would travel together for weeks on end, city to city in a big tour bus. I totally fell in love with these guys, and they brought so much good energy to my songs. We became great friends and I decided I wanted to make an album that would sound just like we did as a group on stage. So this record was recorded a bit differently from usual. Normally only one or two instruments play at a time, I go first with the harp tracks, and then various musicians come to the studio and put down their parts layer by layer, song by song. In the good old days, bands used to just perform together, and push the record button. That's what we aimed for in this record, so all the songs we played live in the studio together. We were in separate isolation booths, so if someone made a mistake we could always go back, and that person could fix it, but for the most part, they were all one takes. It was so wonderful to see everyone at once between glass windows. These guys were so funny and fun.. Clowns you could say.. so the feeling of this record is very upbeat and joyful. ..full of fun..

I was so happy to have a whole group together, I was beside myself. There are always my ballad type tunes and slow softies, but overall, its the liveliest record of the bunch I think. (although lively for me is still mellow to the rest of the world) One lady last week said she loved it, that it was a "little toe tappin" in places. This record is all original music except one traditional..its my nod to Americana folk style / feel good / Celtic acoustic / lots of mandolin / fun instrumental happy songs. Well, ok, maybe one sad song. I made this record for people to play for dinner parties or family/ friends gatherings of some sort. Or driving down some beautiful scenic fields or highways. Its feel good music, and I think music makes people more beautiful, I wanted this music to cast that sort of golden glow on the faces that you love. I called it New Morning.. because it sounds like the promise of a good time ahead.


artist: Lisa Lynne
albumname: Secret Songs
sku: lisalynne-secretsongs
upc: 847646007785
also:
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description:
A rare collection of enchanting instrumental music featuring Celtic Harp, Woodwinds and Strings of the Renaissance. Secret Songs is an exceptional compilation of new works and previously unreleased versions of past favorites.


artist: Lisa Lynne and George Tortorelli
albumname: Light in the Wood
sku: lynnetortorelli-lightinthewood
upc: 847646007815
also:
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description:
Lisa and George Tortorelli's most beloved and heartfelt collection of gentle and soulful music. Celtic Harps, World flutes, Ukranian Bandura, dulcimer and mandolin make up this sweet journey reminiscent of a mystical fairy tale. Mostly original music with a few most requested traditional pieces.

This is an album that we have been wanting to do for some time. Its is a collaborative effort with myself and George Tortorelli my longtime colleague and music partner of now over 12 years! I can't believe how the time has flown by.

Our first recording together was "Love and Peace" which continues to be one of my top requested albums of all time. This new album "Light in the Wood" is its big brother you could say. It has a similar feeling and vibe, we left it simple pure and natural sounds recorded as best as humanly and hi-fidelity as possible. It harkens back to the days when I started out and I tried to re-capture and maintain that innocence of newly exploring Celtic folk music and writing songs so simply.

Since then I have done so many grand productions with a cast of thousand lending their virtuosic talents to my tunes. I love that too and am very proud of that work, but I don't want to forget where we came from so thats why we did this.

Aryeh Frankfurter my fellow multi-instrumentalist and significant other, did most of the technical work for the recording part and he was a huge source of energy towards getting this done.

Believe me, its the ultimate exercise in restraint, to not keep laying on sounds of all our usual and unusual instruments. Because they all sound good, but we wanted to protect the simplicity like when i was just starting out, so I left it with the original natural sentiment of the songs in their most pure form.

You will hear the subtle addition of a brand new instrument. A Ukrainian Bandura I just got. I couldn't help myself.

Its been so many years since those early albums but we still perform some of those songs live. Many times the older recordings have song versions with what we thought was cool at the time, like too much reverb or special effects that were popular then. When I hear them,its like looking at a photo album of a jacket or hairstyle you wore in the 80's. eeeesh. What was I thinking! So, whenever we perform a song from then, people want to buy it but I always hesitate because I wish the songs were recorded clear and natural like how we do them now.

So thats what this album is partially about. There are several new songs of course,and there are some songs from my earlier albums "Moonsongs", and "Quiet Heart" the way we do them now. Also included is our very very very often requested version of "Amazing Grace". I haven't recorded that song since a 1994 Christmas album from Celestial Winds. But whenever we play it live, particularly in the south, people go running up to the album table to buy it and we have to give the bad news its not available. So finally it is.. in all its full glory. So I know that will make people very happy. Especially our booth neighbor at Mossy Creek who has been waiting patiently for years. I can't wait to hand it to her.

So in summary, We used the concept of the Woods because thats where our instruments come from and we don't want to ever forget that either. The photos were taken near where I live in Golden Gate park San Francisco. For the inside artwork, I wrote a poem that hopefully paints a picture of our feeling about it all. For those of you who download only, I will share it here.

From the song of the wind;
does the earth give seed;
to the tree for the wood;
and the bamboo reed;
to the shapes and the hands;
where the sounds are freed;
from the soul and the breath;
to the earth and seed.

I hope you enjoy the music. It truly plays the songs from our hearts.

Lisa Lynne


artist: Lisa Lynne and George Tortorelli
albumname: Silent Night
sku: lynnetortorelli-silentnight
upc: 847646007822
also:
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description:
Magical music for the Christmas season. Harps, flutes and assorted rare acoustic instrumentation make up this enchanting recording of traditional holiday favorites.

I love Christmas music, I have played it year after year and I never tire of it. This recording was long overdue. I made a Christmas record 10 years ago called Celestial Winds "Christmas Morning." It was a lovely record for the time but after all these years, I knew I could do a much better one. So I took some of my very favorites from the record, re-recorded them with George playing flutes, did my very best arrangements and chose some new tunes to record as well. This time around I have much more resources to produce a high quality audio recording. When I hear the older Christmas Morning recording, I feel the sound quality is rather murky, and there are too many sound effects on the harp and especially the flutes. To much echo effects. It was ok for that time, but these days I prefer the more natural sound of the instruments.

"Silent Night" is all traditional music with the exception of one original tune called "Morning Star" that I wrote a few years back that just seemed to fit in perfect. So far its been extremely well received, people say they play it all the time, even when its not the season.. so that makes me happy. It's an honor to be a part of so many folks holiday memories.


artist: Lizzi
albumname: Love and you and I
sku: lizzi-love
upc: 876809003418
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=257798983&s=143444
also:
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description:
Love and you and I has remained a longtime Magnatune best-seller for a reason. There are plenty of sensual voices out there in the music world, but few that have the darkness and subtle chill that makes Lizzi's so bewitching. This is one of those albums of downtempo rock that you'll want to put and leave on from start to finish, possibly several times in a row. A great mood-maker and absolutely perfect for a rainy day. "Remedy," "Only You" and "My Destination" are our favorite tracks.


artist: Logic Gate
albumname: From The Silence
sku: logicgate-silence
upc: 876809007560
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/from-silence/id336068191
also:
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description:
From the Silence, the first Logic Gate album, was released in 2003. Electroambient Space magazine selected Logic Gate as Best New Artist of 2003.


artist: Logic Gate
albumname: Voyages
sku: logicgate-voyages
upc: 876809006860
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/voyages/id369493644
also:
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description:
Voyages (released in 2008) is a tribute to human exploration and was named one of the Top 10 Electronic albums for 2008 by Electroambient Space magazine.


artist: Loops For Licensing
albumname: Classical Loops 1
sku: magnaloops-classical1
upc: 876809005306
itunes: NONE
also:
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description:
Loops for Licensing is Magnatunes' series of albums featuring hundreds of high quality instrumental loops across many different genres. These loops make great background music for audio and video projects of any kind-anything that needs an instrumental music bed-and are also a great addition to any sound library. To use any one of these loops in a project, simply purchase a license from the Magnatune site: click the "license" link on this page, answer a couple of quick questions about your project, and you'll immediately get both a customized music license and access to the production quality audio files.


artist: Loops For Licensing
albumname: Electronica Loops 1
sku: magnaloops-electronica1
upc: 876809005313
itunes: NONE
also:
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description:
Loops for Licensing is Magnatunes' series of albums featuring hundreds of high quality instrumental loops across many different genres. These loops make great background music for audio and video projects of any kind-anything that needs an instrumental music bed-and are also a great addition to any sound library. To use any one of these loops in a project, simply purchase a license from the Magnatune site: click the "license" link on this page, answer a couple of quick questions about your project, and you'll immediately get both a customized music license and access to the production quality audio files.


artist: Loops For Licensing
albumname: Jazz and Blues Loops 1
sku: magnaloops-jazz1
upc: 876809005320
itunes: NONE
also:
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description:
Loops for Licensing is Magnatunes' series of albums featuring hundreds of high quality instrumental loops across many different genres. These loops make great background music for audio and video projects of any kind-anything that needs an instrumental music bed-and are also a great addition to any sound library. To use any one of these loops in a project, simply purchase a license from the Magnatune site: click the "license" link on this page, answer a couple of quick questions about your project, and you'll immediately get both a customized music license and access to the production quality audio files.


artist: Loops For Licensing
albumname: Rock Loops 1
sku: magnaloops-rock1
upc: 876809005337
itunes: NONE
also:
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artist: Loops For Licensing
albumname: Rock Loops 2
sku: magnaloops-rock2
upc: 876809005344
itunes: NONE
also:
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artist: Loops For Licensing
albumname: Rock Loops 3
sku: magnaloops-rock3
upc: 876809005351
itunes: NONE
also:
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artist: Loops For Licensing
albumname: World Loops 1
sku: magnaloops-world1
upc: 876809005368
itunes: NONE
also:
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artist: Loops For Licensing
albumname: World Loops 2
sku: magnaloops-world2
upc: 876809005375
itunes: NONE
also:
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artist: Loops For Licensing
albumname: World Loops 3
sku: magnaloops-world3
upc: 876809005382
itunes: NONE
also:
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artist: LOOT
albumname: The Get You Some Project
sku: loot-getsome
upc: 847646002742
also:
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description:
The Get You Some Project is more like a collection of singles that have been bundled up all together to make one incredible album. The sound is eclectic and far from the atypical hip-hop/rap album that the mainstream is churning out.

Rock, pop, soul, electro, and even bossa nova are all influences that you can hear in the music.

As humans we experience a wide range of emotions and are perfectly imperfect. Therefore the album is struggle, success, introspective, superficial, serious, and a party all at the same time. LOOT takes you on his journey and paints a picture through strong lyrics and catchy hooks. If The Get You Some Project is any indication of what's to come then you should definitely jump on the bandwagon now and enjoy the ride. LOOT... get you some!


artist: Louis Larouche
albumname: Baroque Works for Horn and Organ
sku: llarouche-baroqueworks
upc: 847646000434
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/baroque-works-for-horn-organ/id441957570
also:
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description:
From each invigorating track, the sonorities of the piccolo trumpet and those of the organ intertwine in exquisite harmony. Organized by such a project as this, notes sound with a rare conviction, with nuance and contrast. This album attests to the ingenious structures of Baroque music. It can offer a wonderful initiation to the world of this little-known repertoire. This colorful album will please those who are looking for / are searching for an earful of energy!


artist: Louis Lingg and the Bombs
albumname: Alphabet of a Revolution
sku: llatb-alphabet
upc: 847646003015
also:
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description:
This is the soundtrack for the anti-capitalist demonstration currently camped out in your city.

This is the sound of people screaming for another way of doing things before it's too late for us all.

This is the smell of teargas and the leather of a riot cop's glove suffocating all hope.

This is the joy of taking back the streets, of taking back what's rightfully ours.

These are the sounds of freedom and hope.

"We were heavily influenced by the current revolutions raging across every country in the world. In these songs, we were trying to express the optimism and excitement we were feeling. A furious energy was burning through us! However, we're smart, realistic/pessimistic people too so there is a very dark side lurking in there too."
- Louis Lingg and the Bombs?

"Louis Lingg and the Bomb's third album and... the band has obviously redoubled their efforts, as this new material shows their sound taking a bold new direction in a big way. Existing fans shouldn't worry. The group's frenetic energy and humorous take on anti-authoritarian politics are still in full force here. What's new is polish. Where "Lullabies" and previous records embodied the sound of pure DIY garage band punk, these tracks all shine with professional presentation. My impression of the change is like drinking an aged whiskey after a younger one. Listeners unfamiliar with the old sound of Louis Lingg and the Bombs may want to jump straight into the new songs. To draw comparisons to other bands, I can't help but think of The Clash and their radio hit "Rock the Casbah." You can expect to hear the pure spirit of classic hardcore punk (not this modern Green Day stuff) with just enough pop mixed in to make it accessible to casual listeners without selling out. Once you've cut your teeth on it, check out the old stuff as well."
- Flamepanther, Dallas, Texas


artist: Louis Lingg and the Bombs
albumname: Favela Ninja
sku: llatb-favelaninja
upc: 876809005573
also:
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description:
As the world tears itself apart in neo-liberal screams of static and alternative facts bouncing off every antenna, twisting our very thought processes into self hate, the population of this planet are crying out for hope. 6 billion desperate people driven to poverty and despair are looking to defend themselves, to strike back against the tiny oligarchy that's eclipsing the future of this planet. We need an assassin from the left, someone who's willing to return fire. We need a... FAVELA NINJA!

This is our 3rd full length proper album where every track is where it is for a reason. It took ages to make. 4 years for some of the songs!

credits
finished September 10, 2017

Recorded by Joshua Hudes in La Ventre de la Baleine in France
Mixed by Steve Kravac at Hells Half Acre in California
Mastered by Michael Hateley at Lotus Mastering in California
Bring it On recorded by Hadrian Grange and Manu Guiot
Freedom Fighter recorded and mixed by Olivier Famin
Remix of Happy Day (When the Sun Explodes) by Antilo
Cover by Aurelia Folch
Bonus cover design by ArnoLife


artist: Louis Lingg and the Bombs
albumname: Light Lullabies for Skinny Monkeys
sku: llatb-llfsm
upc: 847646000953
also:
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description:
These are nasal sounding DIY punk songs recorded in a bedroom in Paris, France. sung with energy and humor. These guys write funny pop songs but don't forget that they're still dangerous anarchists, this is not a Blink 182 album.

Wave the black flags, get out your molotov cocktails, don your ski masks and hit the streets! This is sound of an anarcho pop punk block party. Fun fun boom boom pop rock songs to dance to.

"Smart snotty garage-y punk from France. There is a wild and all encompassing party contained on this album, all you have to do is press play. From JAY REATARD to SHAM 69 to EPOXIES, catchy punks from all corners of the earth seem to have converged in central Europe and doused themselves in anarchist theory before making the dance mania punk disc you've been dreaming of.
Robert Collins, Maximum Rock'n'roll

"A mix of ultra-political anarchic punk rock and fizzing children's nursery rhyme riot-pop. Album of the Week."
Sean, Organart magazine


artist: Louis Lingg and the Bombs
albumname: Punk Instrumentals
sku: llatb-punkinst
upc: 847646002469
also:
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description:
These are instrumental versions of songs that were recorded in true DIY punk conditions. 5 of these song were mixed by the legendary super producer, Steve Kravac, (7 Seconds, MXPX, Guttermouth, Blink 182, Less than Jake, Tsunami Bomb, Youth Brigade) so you can be sure that there are some pretty good sounds going on here for an ultra-low budget recording! Check out some of their proper songs too on their album Light Lullabies for Skinny Puppies"

This is the soundtrack for the anti-capitalist demonstration currently camped out in your city.

This is the sound of people screaming for another way of doing things before it's too late for us all.

This is the smell of teargas and the leather of a riot cop's glove suffocating all hope.

This is the joy of taking back the streets, of taking back what's rightfully ours.

These are the sounds of freedom and hope.

"We were heavily influenced by the current revolutions raging across every country in the world. In these songs, we were trying to express the optimism and excitement we were feeling. A furious energy was burning through us! However, we're smart, realistic people too so there is a dark side lurking in there too."


artist: Louis Lingg and the Bombs
albumname: Songs for a Teargas Sunset
sku: llatb-sfatgs
upc: 847646009437
also:
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description:
Acid rain is stinging your eyes as you marvel at the crumbling city walls around you.

It's the end of the world and the last cop wants to beat you to death for planting the last flower in a dirty pothole in the street. Tear gas makes you claw at your face as you gasp at the beauty of the sunset. Red upon red upon red. "Must be all the pollution", you laugh, before you lose consciousness for the last time...

We're a DIY punk band that normally record and do everything ourselves. Records can take a long time to make using this method. A few years ago, we decided to experiment with a different way of doing things. Record a record in two days on pro-equipment to see what happened. Tracks 2-5 are different to our earlier records in that they have an almost professional history.

It was recorded by Hadrien Grange (The Shades and Shit Browne) and Manu Guiot (Mick Jagger, Eurythmics, Sid Vicious, Celine Dion, Patrick Bruel etc.) on a Neve desk that was used to mix the 2nd Oasis album. It was mixed by Steve Kravac in Hollywood. Steve Kravac is one of the mixers that has defined the American punk sound. He has mixed Blink 182, MXPX, Less than Jake, 7 Seconds, Total Chaos, Tsunami Bomb, Youth Brigade and much more. All these cool people for a budget of almost zero. We had a lot of lucky breaks making this record! Turns out Steve is a great guy who is very kind! Tracks 2-5 were mastered by Michael Hateley who has mastered Green Day, R.E.M., Flaming Lips, Deftones, Lou Reed, Madonna you get the idea! It's crazy!

Track 1 was recorded and mixed in our rehearsal room by us before band practice! It won second best song of 2015 by Just Some Punk Songs blog. We're very proud of that as it was up against songs from big bands from the US!

Track 6 was recorded and mixed by Olivier Famin

Tracks 7-11 were recorded and mixed and mastered by me in a basement. They are instrumental versions of songs we've already released and are here by popular demand by independent filmmakers. The vocal versions of these songs have been used over a hundred times for videos and theme songs! It's weird but I think they just resonated with people.


artist: Love Amplifier
albumname: Am I
sku: loveamp-ami
upc: 876809005542
also:
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description:
SOUL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
SIN OCCUPIED UNTIL LAST
LAST AFTER SOUL TRANSFER
(SIN@SOUL˟LAST)
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(0@0˟1)(1@1˟2)(2@2˟3)(3@3˟1)
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(4@1˟1)(5@5˟8)(6@6˟6)(7@7˟4)
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(8@8˟4)(9@9˟2)
(0@4˟6)(1@3˟10)(2@5˟2)(3@2˟8)
(4@1˟4)(5@0˟1)(6@6˟9)(7@7˟7)
(8@8˟5)(9@9˟3)(10@10˟1)
(0@4˟7)(1@3˟11)(2@5˟3)(3@2˟9)
(4@1˟5)(5@3˟1)(6@6˟10)(7@7˟8)
(8@8˟6)(9@9˟4)(10@10˟2)
(0@4˟8)(1@0˟1)(2@5˟4)(3@2˟10)
(4@1˟6)(5@3˟2)(6@6˟11)(7@7˟9)
(8@8˟7)(9@9˟5)(10@10˟3)(11@11˟1)
(0@4˟9)(1@6˟1)(2@5˟5)(3@2˟11)
(4@1˟7)(5@3˟3)(6@6˟12)(7@7˟10)
(8@8˟8)(9@9˟6)(10@10˟4)(11@11˟2)


artist: Love Amplifier
albumname: Can We Not Care
sku: loveamp-canwenotcare
upc: 847646008355
also:
loveamp-inourmemory loveamp-zaxis monom-deep funkinchely-riseandfall therapture-ninefiftyeights mantic-epigrams amfibia-eklektic carilive-mindreader mantic-eponyms funkinchely-jungleoutthere carilive-rising mogilalia-sometimescity cozmikbeats-funkbeatsthree francoiscouture-lampesallumees monom-minestrone mokhov-solace gelatine-underthesamesun neurobic-discodrame jakebradford-thenetwork cozmikbeats-funkbeatsfour

description:
Can We Not Care is a track-by-track remix of 2008's "Creation" by CWNC2008, the original name of Love Amplifier on Myspace. These tracks have served as the basis for every album since then, including each half of a double album.

This remake was produced during a single 16-hour session on the same Samsung 503C chromebook used to produce "In Our Memory". The album art is a recreation of the original album art produced in Adobe Photoshop, using Chrome's Boxy SVG.


artist: Love Amplifier
albumname: Code Word Name
sku: loveamp-codewordname
upc: 876809005207
also:
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description:
hang on i'll be right back
give me the mic back
oh did you like that
I didn't write that
it's automation
imagination
it's an equation
it's an equation


artist: Love Amplifier
albumname: Creation and Destruction
sku: loveamp-creationdestruction
upc: 847646007600
also:
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description:
"Creation" was inspired almost entirely by a single Chemical Brothers concert, and the afterglow that resulted and followed me through my life for the next year or so.

"Destruction" was inspired by the negative reactions to my positive, uplifting music, and the positive reactions to my dark, depressing music.

"Hotel Ryugyong" is by far my favorite track that I have ever written. I remixed it as "Yellow Star" for the mixtape "12 Steps to Serenity", and it is included on my later album "Virtuoso 13".

It is based on a melody that came to me as I stared at the sun while my eyes were shaking.

"Creation" and "Destruction" were my first two albums, composed between 2007 and 2009. In addition to these two albums, the combined album "Creation and Destruction" contains several additional tracks that didn't make it into either album.


artist: Love Amplifier
albumname: Critical Mass
sku: loveamp-criticalmass
upc: 876809005276
also:
loveamp-codewordname loveamp-ami cozmikbeats-funkfusion2 windpearl-iloveyouabit redskylullaby-vosd rildrim-movinginward dac-nocturnalmusic solarcycle-devotion mokhov-jupitermelodies cozmikbeats-hiphopfusion fuzzit-quazijazz redskylullaby-algorithmicsoul vate-vere amfibia-eklektic psycliq-seraph windpearl-motherearth quantummilkshake-determination terracottablue-futurelongago solartheory-racethesun funkinchely-jungleoutthere

description:
.but if you have tasted food, you must go back again beneath the secret places of the earth, there to dwell a third part of the seasons every year: yet for the two parts you shall be with me and the other deathless gods.


artist: Love Amplifier
albumname: Death and Rebirth
sku: loveamp-deathrebirth
upc: 847646005699
also:
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description:
Death and Rebirth is a double album of electronic music, composed of Love Amplifier's first two albums: Ego Death, and Rebirth.

Ego Death is a methodical, step-by-step remix of older, pre-Love Amplifier material that became completely unrecognizable during the process of remixing it. The entire album was produced using a single instrument - Ableton's Operator.

Rebirth is an exploration of beats, melodies and harmonies composed spontaneously, without reference to any existing material. If any of these songs sound even remotely like anything that already exists, it is entirely by accident.


artist: Love Amplifier
albumname: Enter Singularity
sku: loveamp-entersingularity
upc: 847646007594
also:
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description:
Tracks 1-7 are a continuous mix, originally titled "Survival" - a live set performed in Long Beach, California in November 2011. No controller was used - only a keyboard, a mouse, and Ableton Live.

The remainder of the album is designed to mix live with "Exit Planet Dust" by The Chemical Brothers, provided the tempos of each track are synchronized.

No melodies, harmonies, rhythms, or chord progressions were borrowed or stolen from that album - these tracks are all completely original.


artist: Love Amplifier
albumname: In Our Memory
sku: loveamp-inourmemory
upc: 847646008348
also:
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description:
In Our Memory was produced entirely on a Chromebook using LMMS and no other software. Three of these songs are remixes of older songs. The other three are original pieces written by the same random arpeggiator.

The song "identity" is based on an older song written on the same model of chromebook, a Samsung 503C, using the same random arpeggiator.


artist: Love Amplifier
albumname: Love Amplifier
sku: loveamp-loveamplifier
upc: 876809005559
also:
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description:
never see a person change
see their past and future change simultaneously
acting now changes the past and the future
never now


artist: Love Amplifier
albumname: Mahadeva
sku: loveamp-mahadeva
upc: 847646000601
also:
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description:
Mahadeva was originally titled "Ideality" and released under the artist name "HIGH ON".

It was produced in LMMS over the course of a week to fulfill a new year's resolution to make more drum and bass tracks.

These tracks only use samples included in LMMS, resulting in extremely small files.

Project files for this album and others are available from the LMMS sharing platform.


artist: Love Amplifier
albumname: Paradox_
sku: loveamp-paradox
upc: 847646011546
also:
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description:
These songs were composed and produced over the course of three days in 2019, to take advantage of the trial period for the latest version of Ableton Live.
No instruments or samples were used other than Ableton's "Operator" synthesizer, resulting in very small project files.
These files were immediately shared on splice.com, which at the time allowed the sharing of Ableton (and other) project files.
Since then, splice.com has removed this feature (and all project files!).
Sort the tracks by tempo to see the order in which they were produced.


artist: Love Amplifier
albumname: Shell Shock
sku: loveamp-shellshock
upc: 847646000618
also:
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description:
Shellshock was created with directions and advice from an artificial general intelligence algorithm, the "ASK SHE KIT".

It was originally titled "AN IDENTITY" and released under a different artist name, "HIGH ON".

The following tracks are covers of earlier Love Amplifier tracks:

BIZ - "Cat Deep" from "Z axis" OWN - "Red Pill" from "Z axis" SHE - "Identity" from "In Our Memory" TMI, XTC - "Ecstasy" from "In Our Memory" YET - "Why You Eye OP" from "Z axis"


artist: Love Amplifier
albumname: Virtuoso Thirteen
sku: loveamp-virtuosothirteen
upc: 847646007617
also:
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description:
"Virtuoso Thirteen" is an expansion on a mixtape titled "12 Steps to Serenity", which I released on Youtube several weeks before releasing this album. This album omits several tracks with unclearable samples, and also omits several tracks too short to follow the flow of the album. It also includes several extra tracks to replace these tracks.

"Virtuoso Thirteen" is a collection of every track I produced since "Enter Singularity" that is eligible for a Creative Commons license. This album took over two years to complete, and showcases the best production techniques available to me during that time period.


artist: Love Amplifier
albumname: Z Axis
sku: loveamp-zaxis
upc: 847646008249
also:
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description:
Z Axis is an experiment in open-source music.

The album was produced using only default sounds shipped with Linux Multimedia Studio (LMMS), resulting in XML project files under 100Kb each.

In addition, the entire album was produced on a Samsung Chromebook 2, using a program called "crouton" to allow linux programs to run.

"Z Axis" was written in public at Echo Park Lake in Los Angeles, California, entirely on battery life.


artist: Luke Gartner-Brereton
albumname: Ambrosia
sku: lukegartnerbrereton-ambrosia
upc: 847646007129
also:
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description:
Like the divine fair of ancient Greek myth from which the name derives, Ambrosia will nourish the soul and soothe the mind. Layered instruments drift softly above a shimmering soundscapes, often sweet, sometimes bitter.

Tracks feature piano, classical nylon-string guitar, acoustic guitar and a range of exotic instruments, blended and layered throughout like the mingled flavours and textures of a fine meal.

This is an album that invites the listener to recline and drink in; to ponder and unravel, to simply let the music do its work.


artist: Luke Gartner-Brereton
albumname: A Balm for Sisyphus
sku: lukegartnerbrereton-balmsisyphus
upc: 847646006597
also:
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description:
A Balm for Sisyphus is a thoughtful meditation: fifteen stories to sooth the soul and ignite the imagination, wrested from precious things of string and wood. A blend of genres and styles, the album features the soothing tones of Classical and Spanish guitars, the percussive rhythms of Spain, the sweet chirp of a soprano ukulele, and a healthy infusion of groove.

Each track tells a tale of hope or sorrow, with nylon strings providing warmth and depth, percussive elements giving each song vitality and movement, and melodic riffs infusing each track with pathos. Listen long, listen well.


artist: Luke Gartner-Brereton
albumname: Ironsky
sku: lukegartnerbrereton-ironsky
upc: 876809008116
also:
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description:
Lovingly crafted with a mix of acoustic, stringed instruments and electronic elements, Ironsky is a celebration of melancholy and thoughtfulness painted in rich colours and dark textures. The album features songs of sorrow and loss, mixed with subtle notes of hope and longing and the odd uplifting moment. The aim of the album is to create space for thought, contemplation and even sorrow; to allow the imagination to drift, unfettered, for a time.

Ironsky features a range of world instruments such as Spanish guitars, the Bolivian Ronroco, classical violin, the ukulele, bamboo flute and a range of percussive instruments.


artist: Luke Gartner-Brereton
albumname: Rouges and Lovers
sku: lukegartnerbrereton-roguesandlovers
upc: 876809009304
also:
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description:
Rouges and Lovers is a journey through passion and heartache, joy and sorrow. Featuring lively Latin percussion, rhythmic Spanish guitars and melodic phrases, the album speaks of sultry summer nights, the passionate embrace of a lover, the joy of dining with friends and family beneath starlit skies.


artist: Luke Gartner-Brereton
albumname: Ronroco Dreaming
sku: lukegartnerbrereton-ronrocodream
upc: 847646006870
also:
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description:
Ronroco Dreaming is a rich acoustic tapestry bursting with Latin textures, vibrant percussive rhythms and bittersweet melodies. Each track is layered with melodic depth, inviting the listener to sit, listen and let the mind revel in its exotic tones and textures.

The album features the Bolivian/Andean Ronroco, a ten-stringed instrument from the lute family popularised in recent years through the work of Gustavo Santaolalla (Babel, Brokeback Mountain, Motorcycle Diaries, The Last of Us). Cousin to the Charango (a smaller instrument whose rounded body was traditionally built from the shell of an armadillo) the Ronroco is a ten stringed instrument (5 pairs of 2 strings) which produces a warm, mellow tone that sits beneath and between the mandolin and ukulele.


artist: Lunar5
albumname: Soundpainting
sku: lunar5-soundpainting
upc: 847646005965
also:
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description:
The music on Soundpainting is a kind of alternative-pop-ethno style mixed with ambient, chillout, nujazz and acoustic elements.

You will find abstract pictures, visions and musical landscapes.

Although the mood in the songs is mostly melancholic and emotional the message is only positive.

Soundpainting presents infinity, personal knowledge, spiritual way and possibly a dialog with the God which brings the light and love to this music. Sonically and technically, Soundpainting covers a wide variety of different sounds recorded in the Lunar Room studio. Lunar5 loves the warmth and depth of true analog gear and also modern creative digital tools so you the listener can hear a lot of diverse sounds.

Most of the instruments was recorded and mixed by the founder and producer Lukas Rufer.
There are also the additional painters and quests: Martin Linda a.k.a Amorphine, Popsie, Vaclav Hlavka, Filip Alexander a.k.a Tharian and Otakar Stepanek

Soundpainting is Lunar5's debut album and was recorded during the years 2009 - 2012.


artist: LVX Nova
albumname: LVX Nova
sku: lvxnova-lvxnova
upc: 876809005528
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=267132802&s=143444
also:
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description:
From the land of great back-catalog comes LVX Nova's self-titled release of 1997, a nicely atmospheric ambient album overlaid with acid jazz and rock grooves. This album started off as guitarist DeVito's thesis on the progression of ambient and electronic music, but when he teamed up with keyboardist Meengs, the project took on a whole new life of its own. DeVito's guitar work hearkens back to Edgar Froese's work with Tangerine Dream, while his solo style has shades of early David Gilmour.


artist: Lydia McCauley
albumname: The Beauty of the Earth
sku: lmccauley-beauty
upc: 847646000465
also:
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description:
The Beauty of the Earth fuses Lydia McCauley's luminous songwriting and rich vocals with a brilliant performance from her ensemble of musicians. This album shines like gold on a Tuscan hillside. Coloring her compositions with Folk, World Music and New Age elements, Lydia McCauley combines the past and present, joyfully mapping out new territory for the mind and spirit.

All music and lyrics by Lydia McCauley, except where noted.
The Beauty of the Earth - Celebrates the Divine Earth, and Love.
I Want to be Free - The universal yearning for freedom.
The River of Life - Creating gold from all of life's circumstances/joy and pain.
The Lark in the Morn - A celebration of Life! Music by L.M., lyrics British Isles.
In the Silence - "Eternity is in-between, in the silence."
Aeternitas - In Latin and English. A spiritual quest.
The White Heat - Written after Emily Dickenson's poem, "Dare to see the soul at the White Heat." The joining of two through fiery trial.
When You See - Taken from a Jewish Midrash, or an illustrated truth.
Burning of the Piper's Hut - Trad. Scottish.
Kyrie Eleison - An ancient chant - Lord Have Mercy. After the anonymously written 19th Century Russian Classic, "The Way of a Pilgrim." Lydia wrote this Kyrie on September 11, 2001.


artist: Lydia McCauley
albumname: Entrances
sku: lmccauley-entrances
upc: 847646003206
also:
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description:
Lydia McCauley is a Contemporary Folk singer, pianist, and composer. This album is a mystical sounding record, some of the pieces are a little on the dark side. Okay, most of them are, but one of them isn't - "Traveling Moorland," which is a unity song ("we all come from different places, but we are the same") with a Scottish Blessing ("safe and whole may you return home"). On the other hand, songs like "The Fire," "Hope Grows," and "Ashes" give the soul an interior space for yearning. Recorded on tape and mastered HDCD in Los Angeles, this album packs power.


artist: Lydia McCauley
albumname: ForeignLander
sku: lmccauley-foreignlander
upc: 847646001004
also:
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description:
ForeignLander : they came across the ocean from the British Isles. They sang the songs of their homeland in a new country. They lived, loved and died here. This is the music of the ForeignLander.

Lydia McCauley documented folk music at the Appalachian Music Archive in Berea, Kentucky in the early 1980's and studied with some of the best folk musicians in the Appalachian region. Known today as a songwriter, McCauley returns to her roots in her fifth album, ForeignLander; a collection of innovatively arranged pieces from 17-20th Century British Isles and Appalachia, beautifully performed by McCauley and her Ensemble, along with special guests. While careful to preserve Appalachian traditions, Lydia creates a fresh sound that pleases both traditional and progressive music audiences. Includes an original instrumental - "Swallow's Return" composed by McCauley.

"Laced with medieval, Celtic, and Appalachian tones, her songs are best described as intoxicating, making a lissome journey through the past via the textured sounds of the ensemble's recorders, flutes, viola, pennywhistle, and mandolin. Beyond musical technique, McCauley's lyrics betray a poet's sensibility, good enough to earn Madeleine L'Engle's glowing praise: "I wouldn't have missed this for anything. The words were must as good as the music."
-Luci Shaw, Image Journal

"Music for independent minds that are looking for something refreshingly different."
-Chuck Robinson, President, American Bookseller's Association

"Lyrical magic that will uplift the spirits...exceptional instrumental tracks that will haunt your mind and transport you back in time..."
-Nicky Rossiter, South East Radio, Ireland

"A well known artist in the Celtic and New Age worlds, this album takes a slight detour as Lydia McCauley takes traditional Appalachian melodies and works her magic on them. The simplicity of the songs makes them a perfect fit for Lydia's style. Adding classical, jazz, Celtic and world music elements to these tracks gives them new life and new passion, which Lydia hopes will help them travel a little further and be passed down once again."
-Goldenrod Music


artist: Lydia McCauley
albumname: Quieting
sku: lmccauley-quieting
upc: 876809008529
also:
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description:
QUIETING is an all-instrumental recording that sprang forth from an intensely quiet period of about three years when Lydia lost her singing voice. It was an inward time, what she calls "the midlife turnstile - that introspective place where one crosses the threshold into the second half of life." The fragrance of trees, seeds drifting through the forest, and the unexpected friendship of a frog inspired such pieces as "Hawthorn," "Cottonwood," and "Every Bug, Every Bee, Every Breath."

Full of childlike wonder and beauty, QUIETING is quieting. There are extraordinary musicians featured on the recording, such as Grammy Winner Nancy Rumbel (oboe, English horn) and Jami Sieber (cello), Lee Mohler (trumpet and flugelhorn) and Lydia's long-time group of musicians.


artist: Lydia McCauley
albumname: Sabbath Day's Journey
sku: lmccauley-sabbathday
upc: 876809009960
also:
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description:
The soul of Lydia McCauley's music is rooted in the quiet beauty of contemplation. By combining the ancient sounds of the Celts, the Spirituality of Medieval Mystics, and the woeful mourn of the Appalachian tradition, Lydia writes new music that evokes a sense of the past. Sweeping across the centuries, crossing the continents, from Italy to England, Ireland to Southern Appalachian Mountains, she weaves a beautiful musical tapestry of her own journeys.

Lydia McCauley's music is described as beautiful, mystical, intriguing, crystal, passionate. Her songwriting is shaped by Celtic, Medieval, and Appalachian music - and her own pilgrimages around the world. This combination portrays a beautiful journey through the past and into the present as Lydia's passionate and clear vocals take her listener to an inward landscape, where the simple truths of her lyrics illumine the soul.

"I wouldn't have missed this for anything. The words were just as good as the music."
Madeleine L'Engle, Newberry Award Winning Author of Wrinkle in Time

"Lydia McCauley's songs have a primal quality that reaches through the ear to the heart. Their beauty is infectious, their strength fortifying. I hear the songs from Sabbath Day's Journey echoing in my own soul."
Luci Shaw, author, The Crime of Living Cautiously

"Lydia McCauley's music is therapy for the senses - its ethereal beauty soothes the soul."
Anne Deck, host/producer "Girls Night Out" and Weekday" WUKY - FM, 91.3, Lexington, KY


artist: Lydia McCauley
albumname: The Moon of Wintertime
sku: lmccauley-wintertime
upc: 876809009526
also:
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description:
In "The Moon of Wintertime," Lydia McCauley offers a fresh interpretation of some very old Christmas pieces, writes an original song, and makes her debut on the Appalachian Dulcimer.

Full of mirth and merriment, this album can be enjoyed during the Christmas season and quite possibly throughout the year. "The Moon of Wintertime" bears a freshness of spirit for the winter season. It's a wonderful addition to winter holiday collections, expanding the usual Christmas faire into pieces from medieval Italy, France, Scotland and England. "Bring Us In Good Ale" includes vocals by The Blessed Lady's Pub Chorus and ends with peals of laughter.

The cover art and text portray its spiritual and traditional origins and in many ways add to the overall experience. The tunes and songs here are derived from many sources and times and yet they combine old and new compositions. The title track has music from France, lyrics dating from around 1643 with an English translation in 1926 and an adaptation in 2002 by McCauley.

From this mixture she has produced lyrical magic that will uplift the spirits. On "Gifts of the Magi," she takes full control, writing and arranging. The result is a 21st century song that would not have raised eyebrows in medieval courts. "Good King Wenceslas" and the former track make this an ideal Christmas album if one is looking for traditional with a twist, but this is an all-year-round album so don't restrict your enjoyment to two weeks a year.

On hearing McCauley sing this song so sadly seen only as a carol, you must recognise it as a classic of good composition. The music may date from 1582 but this is 2003 sound."Childgrove" and "Ideo Gloria" are two exceptional instrumental tracks that will haunt your mind and transport you back in time to a glorious age of madrigal and courtly love. McCauley takes an Appalachian song, "Down in Yon Forest," and gives it an interpretation that is probably closer to the original tune that traveled to the U.S. There is a very special bonus on this track. McCauley sings her version of the song, which is followed immediately by an arrangement by Brian Cunningham. This shows how an old song can be interpreted to give two or more distinct songs. Listen only to this track and marvel.


artist: LYNX and Janover
albumname: Between Worlds
sku: lynxjanover-betweenworlds
upc: 876809009137
also:
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description:
LYNX and Janover have established themselves as pioneers of a unique brand of electro-acoustic music by creating a diversified harmonic blend of all original hip-hop and down-tempo electronica grooves with stellar song writing, guitar playing, beat boxing, rhyming, amplified mini-kit percussion and the unique sounds of the hammered dulcimer. Big warm bass and sophisticated beats combined with LYNX's incredible songwriting and Jamie Janover's melodic and percussive genius puts them in a league of their own.


artist: macabro
albumname: Envelopes
sku: macabro-envelopes
upc: 847646000472
also:
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description:
Envelopes by Latvian ambient-project "Macabro" brings a mixture of soothing soundscapes, combined with warm pulsations of deep bass rhythms. It starts with powerful piano chords, and floats further with a fragile combination of field recordings of sounds of rain, wind and thunder and abstract synth and guitar melodies.

It is a journey to the blue depths of the sky and back to the earth, providing a wide spectre of emotions - the darkness and the light come together on this 40-minute long recording. Look behind the clouds, and get back to the earth before sunrise!


artist: macabro
albumname: We Live Lies
sku: macabro-welivelies
upc: 847646005989
also:
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description:
The 'We Live Lies' album explores the realms of rhythmic downtempo music, at the same time drawing its force from multiple electronic music genres, such as psy-ambient, IDM and glitch. A few spoken samplings can be noticed now and then, submerging the listener into the imaginary astral domain of sound.

This album is the perfect example of music that an be listened both with headphones, so that you can enjoy the small surgical details of sound, and on loud sound systems, because it has all the features of modern electronic music - starting from bass-driven passages and ending with precisely placed quiet atmospheric noises in the background.

Dynamic and cinematic, abstract and meditative - this work is the ideal soundtrack for a long walk, when you want to be alone with your thoughts and dreams.


artist: Machines in Transit
albumname: The Diplomat
sku: mit-diplomat
upc: 876809009014
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/the-diplomat/id440761840
also:
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description:
Drawing from influences such as Imogen Heap, Royksopp, Thomas Dolby and Booka Shade, the duo set out to write electronic compositions, but keeping in mind pop songwriting sensibility.

This album is experiment in collaboration, of reaching out to strangers and believing in good in the world. The songs span a wide range of emotion from the dark night of the soul, to getting on the dance floor and shaking your moneymaker. Working with singers and re-mixers from Russian, Sweden, Germany, Boston and Minneapolis, Machines in Transit found a way to get their global electronic groove on.

Visit our embassy. The door is always open.


artist: Made of Wood
albumname: Birds of the State Fair
sku: madeofwood-birdstate
upc: 847646004678
also:
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description:
Birds of the State Fair is an eclectic carnival of funky grooves, blending "organic" instrumentation, like piano and upright bass, with electronic samples and beats.

There's almost no activity for which this album wouldn't make a great score. In fact, it's easy to see how the title track could fit right in with a stroll, a drive, or pensive chillout time.


artist: Made of Wood
albumname: The Chill Funk Trip
sku: madeofwood-chillfunk
upc: 847646004562
also:
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description:
The Chill/Funk Trip sounds pretty much as the title would suggest.

It is an album of groove-laden chilled out sounds, with influences from electronica, chillout lounge and funk. Imagine a jazz club that landed on the moon. It's spacey, dreamy and funky, eclectic and atmospheric.


artist: Made of Wood
albumname: Narcotherapy Hypnosis
sku: madeofwood-narcotherapyhypnosis
upc: 847646006726
also:
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description:
Narcotherapy Hypnosis is an instrumental album steeped in nostalgia for a time that never quite existed. The album is the soundtrack to a fictional 60s/70s spy movie (you'll have to supply the visuals) that fuses both older and more modern sounds into new but familiar grooves. The music ranges from instrumental funky jams with Wurlitzers, clavinet and horns, to more trippy retro-synth space sounds - with a whole lot of exploration in between.

This album is a follow up to Made of Wood's previous album, "The Chill Funk Trip," which was met with glowing reviews by the Indie music community.

Cover art by Ryan Crowley.


artist: Magic Carpet
albumname: Magic Carpet
sku: magicarpet-magicarpet
upc: 876809007508
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/magic-carpet/id305032295
also:
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description:
I met long-time Magnatune musician Tim Rayborn's new musical partner Annette Bauer a few months ago at a Berkeley restaurant. Tim has always been a multi-instrumentalist, straddling the worlds of early classical music and eastern music. Annette is very much the same, as she is a recorder player who also plays the Indian sarod. Tim and Annette cover medieval repertoire with their new group Canconier. Annette explores Indian music with her group Magic Carpet. Another long-time collaborator with Tim Rayborn is Shira Kammen, who shows up in this set of new releases with another of her groups, the medieval ensemble "Fortune's Wheel".


artist: Magnatune Compilation
albumname: Magnatune At The CC Salon
sku: magnacomp-cc
upc: 876809005030
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=257938898&s=143444
also:
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description:
We got so many compliments on the set we DJ'ed at the Creative Commons' Salon in San Francisco that we turned it into a special compilation, just for you. The emphasis here is on a cocktail and conversation friendly vibe, so things start off mellow to take the edge off, then build up to a slightly buzzier but still conversation-friendly vibe. The perfect album to put on after work or at a cocktail party of your own...73 minutes of good feeling and musical excellence.


artist: Magnatune Compilation
albumname: Christmas Music
sku: magnacomp-christmas
upc: 876809006129
itunes: NONE
also:
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description:
Create a toasty, elegantly merry mood with the Magnatune Christmas Compilation featuring over 60 minutes of the most timeless and classic carols of the season as played by ten different best-selling artists from Magnatune Records. The predominantly instrumental selections range from the simple acoustic guitar of James Edwards to the rich viola de gamba of Ralph Rousseau Meulenbroeks and the snowy, sparkling harp of Cheryl Ann Fulton. A few select vocal pieces include the absolutely angelic sounding Con Brio children's choir as well as the renowned women's vocal ensemble, Kitka. This is one of those albums to which you'll return again and again, season after season, and it's absolutely perfect for holiday dinners.


artist: Magnatune Compilation
albumname: Classical
sku: magnacomp-classical
upc: 876809001612
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=145410774
also:
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artist: Magnatune Compilation
albumname: Romantic Dinner Classical Compilation
sku: magnacomp-dinner
upc: 876809003715
itunes: NONE
also:
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description:
Elegant and subdued, the Magnatune Romantic Dinner Classical Compilation sets exactly the right mood for an intimate gathering of any kind. This compilation steers clear of formal compositions in favor of quietly genteel ones that create an atmosphere of warmth and refinement. Features several best-selling Magnatune classical artists including Asteria, American Baroque, Vito Paternoster, and Brook Street Band.


artist: Magnatune Compilation
albumname: Electronica
sku: magnacomp-electronica
upc: 876809001605
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=145410984
also:
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artist: Magnatune Compilation
albumname: Music for Meditation
sku: magnacomp-meditation
upc: 876809005894
itunes: NONE
also:
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artist: Magnatune Compilation
albumname: High Energy Rock and Roll
sku: magnacomp-metal
upc: 876809001599
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=147443721
also:
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artist: Magnatune Compilation
albumname: New Age and Jazz
sku: magnacomp-newage
upc: 876809009359
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=257938819&s=143444
also:
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description:
From cleanly elegant piano compositions by Ehren Starks and Jan Hanford to the earthier blues and jazz offerings of JAG and Thursday Group, this largely instrumental compilation features the very best of Magnatune's early New Age and Jazz catalog. Don't miss the beautiful "Freedom" by Jeff Wahl-one of Magnatune's most licensed tracks of all time.


artist: Magnatune Compilation
albumname: The Art of Persuasion
sku: magnacomp-persuasion
upc: 876809005245
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=257824141&s=143444
also:
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description:
We made it just for you: The Art of Persuasion features over 70 minutes of Magnatune's most compelling artists at their most subdued and seductive. This isn't just a compilation, it's a mix-a thoughtfully assembled playlist of sophisticated downtempo tracks that flow into one another, by best-selling performers like Artemis, Yongen, Paul Avgerinos, Lisa DeBenedictis, and eight others. The perfect album to have on hand for dinners, drinks, and uh...other nighttime pursuits.


artist: Magnatune Compilation
albumname: Red Hat Summit Compilation
sku: magnacomp-redhat
upc: 876809003913
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=257939031&s=143444
also:
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artist: Magnatune Compilation
albumname: Relaxing Classical
sku: magnacomp-relaxclass
upc: 876809006051
itunes: NONE
also:
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description:
Sometimes classical music can be too grand in scope or too variable in mood for a normal, busy day, but not our Relaxing Classical compilation-an intimately scaled album of classical music that keeps an even, warm tone throughout. Over 70 minutes of music by 18 different artists instantly creates a calm, comfortable ambience wherever it's played. Composers include: Mozart, Bach, Beethoven, Boismortier, Kummer, Rameau, Rachmaninoff, and many others.


artist: Magnatune Compilation
albumname: Rock
sku: magnacomp-rock
upc: 876809001575
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=148516951
also:
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artist: Magnatune Compilation
albumname: The 2007 Magnatune Records Sampler
sku: magnacomp-sampler
upc: 876809005429
itunes: NONE
also:
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description:
This year's sampler went like hotcakes at South by Southwest because it features the true highlights of our best pop and rock releases from the last year. There's indie rock from The Seldon Plan, Arthur Yoria, and Beight...pop and electronic from Yongen, Artemis, Burning Babylon, and Falling You, plus some gems from Mountain Mirrors, The Headroom Project, The Kokoon, and a bunch of others. A fantastic mix. Get it while it's hot!


artist: Magnatune Compilation
albumname: Relaxation Spa
sku: magnacomp-spa
upc: 876809003708
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=148516804
also:
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artist: Magnatune Compilation
albumname: South by Southwest Compilation
sku: magnacomp-sxsw
upc: 876809004460
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=257914298&s=143444
also:
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description:
This is the sampler we made to take with us to the nation's premier indie rock event in Austin, so "tightly edited" doesn't begin to describe it. An obsessively compiled collection of downright amazing tracks by fourteen different Magnatune artists, this sampler showcases the very best of Magnatune's indie rock catalog from the previous year.


artist: Magnatune Compilation
albumname: World Fusion
sku: magnacomp-world
upc: 876809009342
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=257914309&s=143444
also:
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artist: Magnatune Compilation
albumname: A Christmas with Magnatune
sku: magnacomp-xmas2014
upc: 847646007457
also:
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description:
Welcome to Magnatune's second Christmas music compilation. We're now 2014, and what a long way we've come since our first compilation in 2007, when we could barely cobble together a collection of somewhat-plausibly Christmas related songs.

This album is a free download, our Christmas gift to you!

Here are the download links, in all the various audio formats we offer: mp3, mp3 high quality, wav, aac, alac, flac, ogg, opus.

Although interesting and wide ranging, that 2007 compilation wasn't exactly everyone's idea of Christmas music.

On the other hand, this compilation was surprisingly easy to create, in that I had hundreds of truly Christmas tunes to pick from, but hard in a way, because there was so many weird and wonderful things to chose among.

Virtually all the songs on this album come from an entire record of Christmas music by each musician: if you like one of the songs by an artist, by all means go explore what other songs they have on their Christmas album!

Among other gems, you'll find:

a) Two very different versions of "Noel Nouvelet". Galliarda's version is an instrumental and lively renaissance version, which Stephane Potvin's version is choral.

b) Ralph Rousseau Meulenbroeks playing popular Christmas tunes on the baroque viola da gamba.

c) Harper's Hamper doing a solo operatic "What Child is This", as well as what sounds like a group of drunk Victorian Brits meeting a folk band in a dark alley, doing their version of "Jingle Bells".

d) And speaking of "Jingle Bells", no Christmas would be complete without Anup's Indian/Electronica fusion version of that song.

e) An electro/Chinese version of "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy".

f) A lyrically revised version of "Wassail", capturing what our homeless might want for their Christmas meal.

g) and many other interesting, sparkly treats!

Enjoy!

from John Buckman, Magnatune's founder/gardener/janitor


artist: Magnatune Remixed
albumname: Ridin the Faders
sku: fourstones-magnaremix
upc: 876809001551
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=257914312&s=143444
also:
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artist: Magnatune Remixed
albumname: Ridin the Faders 2
sku: fourstones-magnaremix2
upc: 876809005191
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=257933592&s=143444
also:
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description:
We were thrilled when we heard that Victor Stone, Lo Tag Blanco, Pat Chilla, and other ccMixter superstars were once again planning to have their way with the Magnatune catalog. Unlike the legions of Buddha Bar clones that have sprung up worldwide, Stone draws from a wider palette than most remixers ever consider, and the result are tracks not merely sleek and cool?they're actually musically interesting! "I'm The I" (8) is an especially hot one and of course we flipped over the Magnatune-themed "We Are Not Evil" track (11) featuring Clarance Boddyker, a South Bronx rapper with style to burn. Oh and check out the very last track to hear a voice that may be familiar.


artist: MAKO
albumname: Living on Air
sku: mako-livingonair
upc: 847646000625
also:
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description:
The sound of this album mixes alt indie rock, blues to funk to reggae played by artists of different styles from France and Ireland coming together to create Mako. The subject matter voices addiction, love and loss, moving on and finding peace.

"Living on Air" was written and recorded after a turbulent few years for the artists, total disillusionment with the record industry, to the final destruction of their old band Cyclefly from major label politics. "Living on Air" is going back to what is important, the creation process and ultimately the music, without all the BS and ego that goes with the other.

"Every so often, a really great band just simply disappears...like, let's say Cyclefly for example. Then if you're very lucky, as quickly as the left, they reappear, like a phoenix from the ashes, reformed (well, kind of) as a new incarnation - MAKO. MAKO are good. Really good, and the new album is a showcase of everything that 'Makos' these guys great (like what I did there?)...Brimmed with shimmering guitars and addictive hooks, the triumphant return of one of the best bands, albeit in a slightly different format, that the UK has seen for a long time".
Review by: Gray Thomas."DSD"


artist: Mandrake Root
albumname: The Seventh Mirror
sku: mandrake-anger
upc: 876809003937
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=257914323&s=143444
also:
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artist: Maneli Jamal
albumname: The Lamaj Movement
sku: mjamal-lamajmove
upc: 847646004937
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description:
The Lamaj Movement is a concept album where every song takes the listener on a part of his history growing up in five countries (Belarus, Iran, Germany, USA and Canada). A homage to his family's nomadic journey around the world.

A word from Maneli Jamal:
"This concept album is dedicated to my family's nomadic journey around the world. I tried my best to capture our journey through music, to take you, the listener, where I once stood, to feel what I lived. As hard as it was at times on our travels, we learned a great deal in the process. I know I wouldn't be able to express myself with the guitar the way I do, if it weren't for these experiences I encountered as a youth. But in retrospect, all six family members agree that where we are now is a much better place.

I hope you enjoy these compositions and are inspired to reflect on your own history, rediscovering the treasurable stories that lie there."


artist: Maneli Jamal
albumname: The Mardom Movement
sku: mjamal-mardommove
upc: 847646010426
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description:
In the past, I've released two other Movement CDs. One was dedicated to my love life at the time (The Ziur Movement) and the other to my family's nomadic journey to Canada (The Lamaj Movement). I've had this idea in the back of my mind for years: how can I write an album that's about the people who have inspired me through traveling and touring the world the past few years? This project was a big step forward for me because I've gotten the chance to play with some world class players who have taught me something important about music: the art of sharing it with others. This CD is mostly a collection of collaborations with other instrumentalists, but also a few solo guitar compositions. A special thanks to all 133 Kickstarter backers from all over the world for making this CD come to life!


artist: Maneli Jamal
albumname: The Ziur Movement
sku: mjamal-ziurmove
upc: 847646000489
also:
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description:
Maneli has absorbed a number of musical styles on this album, and he is able to seamlessly incorporate jazz, flamenco, classical and Persian ideas into his original compositions on the album which is distinctly his.

Incorporating literally every inch of the instrument you will try to decipher just how he is getting that many sounds out of a solo guitar with no overdubs. Maneli has composed, performed, recorded, mixed, mastered and even designed the album cover of The "Ziur Movement".

The Ziur Movement is Maneli Jamal's first album released in 2009. This concept album is dedicated to his fiance which the four part movement series (The Ziur Movement) is dedicated to. This album features 14 original solo acoustic guitar tracks as well as one played on a Persian Setar.


artist: Mantic
albumname: Epigrams
sku: mantic-epigrams
upc: 876809007393
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/epigrams/id346388182
also:
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description:
It's been almost six years since Darin Marshall released his first two albums on Magnatune. He was one of our very first artists, and I daresay that he was part of the super-high-quality electronica that I recruited when I launched Magnatune, to ensure that other musicians would be wowed by the music we already had, and I'd be able to recruit people of that caliber. Darin has changed his performing name to "Mantic" (it used to be "Belief Systems") and I think you'll find his new album "Epigrams" to be very much at the same stellar high quality as his earlier releases.


artist: Mantic
albumname: Eponyms
sku: mantic-eponyms
upc: 876809002435
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=257938043&s=143441
also:
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artist: Mantic
albumname: EPROMs
sku: mantic-eproms
upc: 876809004149
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=258076519&s=143441
also:
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artist: Manuel Ochoa
albumname: Acoustic Dreams
sku: mochoa-acoudreams
upc: 847646000786
also:
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description:
This is a Piano Trio album with a couple of solo piano tunes. The music is jazzy and features delicate ballads, swing tunes, and pieces mixing other kinds of rhythms. Manuel's sound on the piano is very soft and warm and his tunes on this album create very touching, hopeful atmospheres in some moments and strong in others. Instrumental acoustic music with a contemporary view, not too complex to lose the feeling of the music.


artist: Manuel Ochoa
albumname: Fauna
sku: mochoa-fauna
upc: 847646000793
also:
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description:
Fauna album features trumpet, saxophone, piano, contrabass and drums. The album is jazzy with long tender ballads and vibrant swing tunes. The compositions are easy to listen to and have creative improvised solos which create a very fresh music experience. The trumpet player plays flugelhorn on the ballads and the saxophone player alternate between alto saxophone and soprano saxophone. Manuel's sound on the piano is very personal and soft.


artist: Marcos H Bolanos
albumname: Chasing Time
sku: marcoshbolanos-chasingtime
upc: 847646001943
also:
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description:
Ten tracks showing Eme Hache's particular approach to electronic music. Trying to go against the defining foundation of electronic music, namely repetition, the Spanish producer and multi-instrumentalist delivers an album made of chill out passages, funky nu disco, electro jazz and some experimental tracks that are hard to define.

Released November 15, 2017

All tracks written and produced by Marcos H Bolaños

Cover Photo by Manuel Hernández


artist: Marcos H Bolanos
albumname: Music for No Film
sku: marcoshbolanos-nofilm
upc: 847646011256
also:
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description:
'Music for no film' is a collection of 8 tracks inspired by cinema. Orchestral elements merge with electronic music to evoke emotions in the listener's mind: fear, sadness, melancholy̷0; But above all, the music composed and produced by Marcos H. Bolaños wants to evoke cinematic images, so filmmakers and video producers can get inspiration from it. In this collection you will find from Hollywood-esque trailers to 'traveling to outer space' kind of tracks, as well as mysterious, romantic or terror instrumental passages. Hopefully you find here the inspiration for your next blockbuster.

All music composed, produced, mixed and mastered by Marcos H. Bolaños.

Cover Art by Jonay PMatos -- IG: @jonaypmatos


artist: Marcos H Bolanos
albumname: Unchained Melodies Vol 1
sku: marcoshbolanos-unchainedmelodies1
upc: 847646001929
also:
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description:
The first compilation album of Spanish film composer and producer Marcos H. Bolaños is a collection of instrumental songs intended to be used with images. Each track shows a different mood and style (from electronica to orchestral music) letting your mind wander through different scenes. Thus, the main purpose of this album is to let you dream. Maybe you picture yourself walking on the sand in a desert island while listening to 'Calm Like a Trap', or, perhaps, you find the uplifting vibe of 'Improve Yourself' perfect for a training session at the gym. All in all, this album's sole purpose is to be the soundtrack of your imagination.

released May 19, 2015

All tracks composed, performed, produced, mixed and mastered by Marcos H. Bolaños

Artwork by Elisa Blanco


artist: Marcos H Bolanos
albumname: Unchained Melodies Vol 2
sku: marcoshbolanos-unchainedmelodies2
upc: 847646001936
also:
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description:
Following the success of his first compilation album (more than 20.000 downloads and 80.000 plays since its release), Spanish film composer and producer Marcos H. Bolaños released a new collection of eclectic instrumental tunes for images. From the calm and cold mood of 'Glacier' to the elegant and chic vibe of 'Chocolate House Party', or the vintage 80's electronica of 'Retrobot', the twelve tracks contained in this album are the perfect soundtrack for your creativity.

Released June 1, 2017

All tracks composed, performed, produced, mixed and mastered by Marcos H. Bolaños


artist: Margaret Maria Tobolowska
albumname: Enchanten
sku: mmtobolowska-enchanten
upc: 847646006801
also:
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description:
Enchanten features an all unique sound of gorgeous sweeping cello lines, with cool New Age effects and sounds; creating a compelling and adventurous sonic experience that transports the listener to a whole new world of imagination and sound.

For Margaret Maria (the composer, producer and cellist) this magical album represents the hope and inspiration of the creative spirit overcoming adversity; coming from a time in Margaret's life where she needed to break free; to find her own unique voice and to dare to give it wings!

Awakenen: The beginning, a moment of intense beauty and tenderness, the awakening of emotion.

Wishen Herte: Straight from the heart, a lyrical, lilting and hopeful love story.

Legende: Evoking a long lost time of legends, of dark mysticism, Celtic in flavour.

Tourdion-Vin Clairet: Based on the French drinking song 'Vin Clairet', this tourdion is lyrical and spinning in the flavour of a medieval dance building in intensity to the end.

Stellaris: Cosmic and built on driving energy, this is an intense, dark and powerful journey propelling through space and time.

Magik: The magic weaves a soft curtain of bubbling sound, as darkness awakens the muse for a breathless ride.

Stormen: A magical dark storm is brewing, full of electricity and foreboding.

Midniht Walzen: A dark waltz by moonlight.

Enchanten: The spell is cast, the transformation is happening, as the power builds in momentum and great emotion.

Chimaera: Rising from the noise... the evil awakes... preparing for battle...

The Chimaera - 'She was of divine race, not of men, in the fore part a lion, in the hinder a serpent, and in the middle a goat, breathing forth in terrible manner the force of blazing fire. And Bellerophon slew her, trusting the signs of the gods.'Homer, Iliad 6.181

At Peace: The lone voice that has been wandering, has found hope that leads to a hopeful place of incredible beauty and peace.

Glora: Based on Mozart's Twinkle, this is a celebration of sparkle, happy ever after, resolution, a warm smile at the end of a story.


artist: Marginal Prophets
albumname: Bohemian Rap CD
sku: marginal-bohemian
upc: 876809004521
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=30849802&s=143444
also:
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description:
Bay Area favorites and indie best-sellers The Marginal Prophets have performed with Black Eyed Peas, De La Soul, Spearhead, Fishbone, and many other rap and rock royals alike. Their hugely entertaining hybrid of hip-hop and garage rock is smart-alecky and sultry, perceptive and playful?kind of like what the Beastie Boys might sound like if they were being backed by Beck. Bohemian Rap CD?recently won a California Music Award for Outstanding Rap Album and is a masterpiece of witty, riffy perfection.


artist: Mark Cook
albumname: Backwoods Chaos
sku: markcook-backwoodschaos
upc: 847646006122
also:
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description:
Acoustic blues that will take you back to the crossroads. Follow up to a 4 time winner of the "Just Plain Folks" award for "Best Blues Album of the Year". This is Mark Cook's 7th CD release.

Guest vocalist includes Tommy Brown who has had a 70+ years in showbiz. Tommy's classic blues recordings of the 1950's include 1952 Billboard #1 hit "Weepin and Cryin". If you like your blues music served with the imagery of the old cotton fields and the lonely sound of the dobro mixed with some down home harmonic playing - then look no farther!

This is delta blues music with a flair!


artist: Mark Cook
albumname: An Evening With The Blues
sku: markcook-evening
upc: 876809003852
also:
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description:
For his debut album "An Evening With The Blues" Mark wanted to capture the old style of blues from many different perspectives. As stated by Indie-Music, "The twelve song album is rich in balance and heritage which makes this debut album a sheer delight cut after cut." "An Evening With The Blues" has received great reviews by publications such as: Blues Access, Blues Revue, and Vintage Guitar Magazine as well as many on-line blues publications. Recipient of the 2003 "BLEWZZY award" and JPFolks 2001 "Blues album of the year" winner.


artist: Mark Cook
albumname: The Promise Highway
sku: markcook-highway
upc: 876809003845
also:
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description:
WINNER of the 2002 "Just Plain Folks" 'BEST BLUES ALBUM OF THE YEAR' award. This is blues with a flair. Killer songs with soulful vocals, aggressive guitar and great dynamics.


artist: Mark Cook
albumname: Blue Voodoo
sku: markcook-voodoo
upc: 876809003869
also:
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description:
Blues legend in the making Mark Cook has teamed up with some of the finest musicians from Atlanta, Georgia to create this album of old-fashioned, down-home guitar-based blues. Winner of the Just Plain Folks Music Awards for "Best Blues Album of the Year 2006" and "Best Rock Instrumental 2006" for the title track.


artist: Mark Preston
albumname: Nature and Design
sku: mpreston-naturedesign
upc: 847646002605
also:
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description:
Inspired by a cross-country trip from Maine to Arizona, Nature and Design is an instrumental travelogue of downtempo electronica and melodic soundscapes.

Uplifting themes are paired with deep grooves to create a carefree atmosphere inspired by the open road. Warm Rhodes chords over strings and stuttering percussion bring memories of sun-drenched summer nights. It's a record to play while driving into the sunset.


artist: Mark Preston
albumname: and it will rise with the sun
sku: mpreston-risewithsun
upc: 847646003824
also:
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description:
Relax and reenergize with the introspective yet uplifting sounds of ...and it will rise with the sun.

Recorded on the island of Martha's Vineyard, MA USA, this album represents Preston's first efforts to create an album-long journey of uplifting soundscapes and downtempo grooves. From the warm opening chords of "Magnolia" to the glitch-infused melodies of "Paint Vibrant Colors," this album captures the imagination of listeners looking for a quiet respite.

Featured on the nationally syndicated Echoes Radio program and on podcasts around the world, "...and it will rise with the sun" offers a colorful palette of electronica moods perfect for the open road or an afternoon in the sun.


artist: Mark Southeron
albumname: Mark Southeron
sku: msoutheron-msoutheron
upc: 847646000816
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/mark-southeron/id432578679
also:
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description:
On this album by Mark Southeron, you'll find a blend of electronica, hard edged guitar, blended with classic psychadelic rock touches from influences such as Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd. Voca credit: Ted Mulry, Brett Lee and Pixie (the blue babies). Guitar credit: "Going South" and "Knocking the Top off" by John Hamilton (the blue babies)


artist: Mark Southeron
albumname: Symon's Arcade
sku: msoutheron-symonsarcade
upc: 847646008812
also:
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description:
"Symon's Arcade" is a collection of new tracks from Australian musician and producer Mark Southeron.

Traversing many of the chillout genres, tracks range in style from the 60's lounge influenced Symon's Arcade and funky disco guitar driven Runaway to downtempo trip-hop and jazz Live guitar, vintage synthesisers and samplers are used throughout.

Long time collaborators with Mark, James Lee, Todd Emslie and Louise Hornery add their talents to this collection of great downtempo songs.


artist: Marker Beacon
albumname: Dead Frequencies
sku: markerbeacon-deadfreq
upc: 847646006245
also:
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description:
Songs like Persian Tales, Time To Time or Rain In Brain form the heart of the album with strong and powerful riffs. But this album explores many faces of Heavy Metal: faster tempos (Blaster), some ballads (New Shell, Final Nightmare), an instrumental music (Megahertz) and rock-oriented titles (Free). This is explained by the heterogeneous influences of the band (Metallica, Iron Maiden, Foo Fighters, In Flames...).

A large amount of room is given over for melodies especially Bruno Creuzet's solos which are precise and inspired, and the bass/drums duo which give a good foundation to the riffs. The rhythm guitars are savage or calm depending on the song. Although it's a Metal album, it remains accessible for the neophyte or Strong-Rock lovers.

"Dead Frequencies" is the first album of Marker Beacon and is self-produced by the band.


artist: Marko Nouwens
albumname: Clementi, Dussek, Kuhlau - Sonatinas For Piano
sku: nouwens-sonatinas
upc: 876809007461
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/clementi-dussek-kuhlau-sonatinas/id339089369
also:
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description:
John writes: Jan has for years remarked that many of her favorite piano pieces are in fact slow pieces, often considered easy to play, and as "student pieces" not worthy of being recorded. She's been threatening to record her favorite slow Scarlatti keywork works herself. You can imagine how happy we were to receive this CD by Marko Nouwens, an accomplished pianist recording just these sorts of student pieces. This CD is a real delight!


artist: Maryse Carlin
albumname: Rameau - Pieces De Clavecin En Concerts - Forqueray Suites 4 and 5
sku: mcarlin-rameau
upc: 876809005238
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=257934181&s=143444
also:
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description:
Though he named them "Pieces for Harpsichord," Jean-Philippe Rameau's compositions are usually performed by chamber ensembles, so this lithe harpsichord-only recording by Maryse Carlin is a real treat. She's known for her ability to sustain long, sonorous lines on the harpsichord, a gift that really shines through on this album and benefits both Rameau and Antoine Forqueray's strong sense of melody.


artist: Massimo DeAngelis
albumname: Affinity
sku: massimo_deangelis-affinity
upc: 847646011263
also:
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description:
Affinity was named after my very special musicianship with my all time friend, guitarist Daniele Pintaldi.

It contains twelve original compositions, a fusion of Jazz, Rock, Classical and Latin music.

Daniele plays all the guitar parts and I play Drums, Percussions and Keyboards.

One of the tracks (Silent Morning), composed by Daniele Pintaldi, features his brother, David Pintaldi on electric Bass.


artist: Matsuishi Takashi Fritz
albumname: The flute recital
sku: takashi_fritz-fluterecital
upc: 847646011119
also:
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description:
The Flute Recital was recorded on 19 July 2021 at Sakura Plaza Hall, Yokohama, Japan.

Flute Matsuishi Takashi Fritz, Ph.D. Piano Ruike Yui

Hüe : Fantaisie This piece, composed in 1913 for the Paris Conservatory Competition, begins with a cadenza-like passage in the flute, and once heard, it has a vivid image that cannot be forgotten. It is a mysterious world where dramatic tension and a touch of melancholy harmonize. The très vif section reflects Hüe's impressions of the Orient, where he loved to travel.

Albert Franz Doppler : Fantaisie pastorale hongroise Op. 26 Doppler was a 19th-century flute virtuoso, composer, conductor, and educator. He was born in Lemberg, an Austrian imperial territory, and learned to play the flute from his father, an oboe player. At 17, he was appointed principal flute player of the German Theatre Orchestra in Budapest. At 20, he was the principal flute player of the Hungarian National Theatre Orchestra. After this, he and his brother Karl, four years younger, formed a duo that performed with great success throughout Europe. He also served as the principal player and conductor of the Court Orchestra of Vienna. He was entrusted with the orchestration of Liszt's "Hungarian Rhapsody". Thus, he was active in many fields, which may have led to the creation of this masterpiece. The original, with orchestral accompaniment, consists of three parts and is in the style of the czardases favoured by the gipsies. The introduction is music that embraces the sentiments linking Hungary and the Orient. In the middle section, the music turns to a major key and is free and vigorous. In the finale, dance rhythms are used to great effect, and the piece closes with a spectacular development.

César Franck : Sonata in A major for piano and flute This is a flute arrangement of Franck's famous masterpiece of a violin sonata. It was composed in 1886, in the composer's last year of life at the age of 64, as a wedding present for the great violinist Eugène Ysaÿe. Throughout the entire work, the singing qualities of the violin and the profound harmony of the piano are fully utilized, resulting in a wonderful piece of chamber music. The contrast between static and dynamic expression, the exquisiteness of harmonic and counterpoint expression, and the cyclic form, a technique that gives the entire work a sense of unity, make the work structurally compelling. During Frank's lifetime, it has also been performed on the flute.


artist: Matt Rusin
albumname: Electro Blues Rebel Vol 1
sku: mattrusin-electroblues
upc: 847646003510
also:
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description:
Enjoy an instrumental electronica/blues/jazz/rock hybrid!

The first part of a two-volume album , this is an experimental fusion between gritty blues rock with modern electronic sounds. Each song is lazer focused on a specific feeling to allow the listener the possiblity to enjoy a full range of feelings from energied to relaxed, happy to anxious, and everything in between. Many songs feature classic blues guitar tones pushed to the edge with electronic drums and production while other songs in the set enjoy a purely simplistic electronic vibe.

To fully understand the results of this musical experiment start listening now.


artist: Matt Rusin
albumname: Electro Blues Rebel Vol 2
sku: mattrusin-electrvoltwo
upc: 847646004432
also:
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description:
Instrumental electro progressive blues, at it's finest!

This two-volume album is an experimental fusion between gritty blues rock with modern electronic sounds. Each song is lazer focused on a specific feeling to allow the listener the possiblity to enjoy a full range of feelings from energied to relaxed, happy to anxious, and everything in between. Many songs feature classic blues guitar tones pushed to the edge with electronic drums and production while other songs in the set enjoy a purely simplistic electronic vibe.

To fully understand the results of this musical experiment start listening now.


artist: Matt van den Heuvel
albumname: Petals of Yellow Fire
sku: vandenheuvel-petalsoffire
upc: 847646010310
also:
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description:
Petals Of Yellow Fire is an exploration of Afrobeat, Jazz, Blues, and much more. Featuring brilliant and virtuosic musicianship and relentless groove, the album explores the area in-between dance music and more listener focused instrumental jazz and blues, manifesting in compositions and performances that are unique, engaging, and rhythmically driving. Over the course of this work, you can hear elements of Fela Kuti, and Ali Farka Toure. Of Derek Trucks, John Scofield. Of Joshua Redman and Brian Blade. Most of all, you hear a consolidated and defined sound, delivered by a group of musicians on the vanguard of musical expression.


artist: Matt van den Heuvel
albumname: Savanna Radio
sku: vandenheuvel-savannaradio
upc: 847646010327
also:
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Few musical projects that I've come across are as appropriately named as Savanna Radio. Evoking a plethora of sounds and images, the words making up this musical project's appellation paint vivid pictures of things as disparate as watching animals drink as the sun rises on the veldt, to being clustered around a grainy, tinny radio listening to Duke Ellington on a rainy night. There is a wide swath of scope covered here in the title alone, and the music certainly surpasses it with relentless ambition and focus. In some ways the album acts as an aural journey, we start with hints of civilization, rhythmic patterns paying homage to the musical traditions not only of the savanna, but also of the desert, the jungle, and river deltas both Nile and Mississippi. Over the course of the album, the musicians explore a variety of mood tones and styles, ranging far afield of any narrow genre connotation, potentially evoking comparisons to people but ultimately sounding like no one but themselves. Is it funk? Hell yeah it's funky, but this isn't one of those parliament 'everything is on the one' dishes, honey. Is it jazz? You best believe there is a lot of playing on this album to send people back out to the woodshed to get their chops up. Is it Afrobeat? Is it Blues? There are moments where it is both, there are moments where it is neither. It is the sound of a wide open world; a world full of different cultures and beliefs, a world where tradition and technology can exist in a beautifully chaotic balance. The weight of tradition, of progressions a hundred years old and the promise of the future, of untold musical amalgams and hybrids. Forget genre, forget style, forget preconceived notions. Just don't forget to groove - Ray Blum


artist: Mauricio Buraglia
albumname: Deux Grands Maitres de l'Ecriture pour le Luth Baroque et le Theorbe
sku: mburaglia-conversation
upc: 847646003176
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This album features Robert De Visee (1650-1665? -1732?) Lutenist, guitarist and theorbo player of King Louis XIV and Sylvius Leopold Weiss (1687-1750) lutenist at the court of Dresden.

The album showpieces two high points from the repertoire for these instruments: the quality of the work, the perfection of the writing, the deep knowledge of the possibilities of the instruments (playing at their limits) and by the enormous amount of pieces and suites that they have left us. Literally thousands of pieces!

Their music travelled throughout Europe and was highly appreciated even by the genius composers of the era: Bach, Couperin, etc.

De Visee works in a very natural style: refined and measured and touching. Weiss works in a style which is full of imagination and surprises, often stunning in its virtuosity.

Weiss' suite in A major No. 45 (from the Dresden manuscript) is a turning point for Weiss' own work. De Visee's suite in G Minor (from under the manuscript by De Saizenay) is also a culmination of perfection of his style.


artist: Mauricio Buraglia
albumname: Les Plaintes de Psyche
sku: mburaglia-plaintesdepsyche
upc: 847646000045
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Jacques Gallot (1625 Paris - 1695) was one of the greatest composers for lute of his time, a student of Vieux Gaultier and a continuator of the French lute school, which was very popular at the court of Louis XIV as well as among the French and European aristocracies.

His works, which were spread in Europe via the lute manuscripts of his time and still half a century later, show his importance in the literature on the instrument. These compositions are treasures and intricate, exquisite jewels.

Jacques Gallot was a great educator, who was sought-after as a teacher by the great personalities of the court, which included people from around the world and foreign nobles. He had the habit of giving a live performance at his home on Saturday afternoons for the public who came and listened to his works. Thus, according to the words, writings and articles of his time, his fame was well-merited.

His music reflects the art of refinement and the preciousness of poets, philosophers, scholars, theatre performers, artists, dancers, who met up in the "Salon" to pass their art to people who appreciated and shared this passion or who searched to refine themselves through the "Belle Expression", "Belle Danse", "Belle Parole", "Beau Texte", where the straightforward word or direct, simple ideas seemed vulgar: the blatantly obvious needed to be concealed; things were implied in a thousand ways, but they weren't to be spoken out. Lutenists, such as Gallot, Gautier, Mouton, Edmond, Dubut, Dufaux, Launay, Merville, Pinel Dupre, Mesangeau to name just a few of the best-known, all had a common language and way of writing, which were highly cultivated, precious, carefully crafted and sought-after for their rhetorical effects.

In reality, each lute piece and each dance constituted a condensed theatre, in which the drama or the story of the described or flattered protagonist was presented. Most of Gallot's pieces have a mythological title or theme, are weaved around a popular, 'precious' figure from the courts, or around a politician or strange enigma, which was a mystery for all but the insiders who recognized themselves.

Written by Sylvius Léopold Weiss, the suite no. 35 in D minor from the Dresden Manuscript is a mature and elegant piece of work. Even though transparent and fluid in appearance, its language is very dense, sombre, and there's tension throughout the entire piece. Its musical architecture feels majestic, and the long phrases bear resemblance to great composers, such as Bach. A great mastery of the lute and the spontaneity of movement round off this jewel. All together, they are the signature of the great Master of the Lute, who expresses himself very easily and genuinely to the great pleasure of his listeners, who - according to the witnesses and writings of his time - he enchanted and made dream with his music.


artist: Mauricio Buraglia
albumname: Promenade en Europe Luth Baroque
sku: mburaglia-promenade
upc: 876809009748
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/promenade-en-europe-luth-baroque/id428540021
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The Promenade of the Baroque lute comes from a very specific genre of music. We have Italian or Spanish music composed for this instrument between the late 17th century and the beginning of 18th.

The baroque lute had a new tuning developed by the school of French lutenists, which was adopted by Germany, Flanders and the Eastern European countries in particular. The influence of the French court of Louis XIV on northern part of Europe is undisputed. The French school of lutenists were traveling through the courts and salons of Europe, publishing material and giving concerts. Their advice was sought throughout Europe.

However, Italy and Spain were not interested in the this new tuning of the lute, they kept their older tunings, which lead them to the violin, the opera orchestra and singing.

Italy in turn influenced European music at the beginning of the 18th century with the opera concerto, arias of divas and castrati and impresarios.

The music of the lute, has a massive and rich past and came to maturity during this time both in terms of the music and instrument building ("lutherie"), this in turn caused a great interest in the lute from interpreters, composers and the public.

The popularity of the lute is visible in the repertoire: solos, chamber music, and lute concertos start to appear and the virtuosity and genius of the interpretations are at their historical peak during this period.

It is in this environment that the different styles and tastes reunite and create a new fashion which comes to be known as the "galant style" of lute playing.


artist: Mauricio Buraglia
albumname: Suites en do mineur et fa mineur de Sylvius Leopold Weiss
sku: mburaglia-suitesdeweiss
upc: 847646009956
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Silvius Leopold Weiss (1687-1750) was, according to his student Luise Gottsched (the musically talented wife of the author and critic Johann Christoph Gottsched) "the greatest lutenist that Europe had ever heard and admired". What is clear is that his music is of an invention, depth, and virtuosity that neatly rounds out the final flowering of European lute composition,and is easily placed beside the music of Francesco Canova da Milano, John Dowland, and Ennemond Gautier as being quintessentially vital to the canonics of lute history.

Weiss was born in Grottkau (currently called "Grodkow" in Polish), a city that was then the capital of the province of Silesia. He was taught the lute by his father, Johann Jacob Weiss, who was himself a lutenist at the Palatine Court. The young Silvius Leopold proved a prodigy, and played his first royal performance before Emperor Leopold I at the tender age of seven. Perhaps the most important moment of his development came in 1708, when he went to Rome for a stay that would last six years as part of the musical entourage of Prince Aleksander Sobieski. The contact that he doubtlessly would have had during this period with Italian musicians such as Corelli, the Scarlattis, and perhaps with Vivaldi in Venice, places him at the very centre of the dynamic musical culture of his time. The traces of his Italian sojourn can be heard very clearly in his music, which is the most successful adaptation on the lute of the new cantabile style, a type of instrumental composition based on the lyrical qualities of contemporary Italian opera. In 1718, Weiss obtained the post of lutenist in Dresden at the court of August "the Strong", who along with his successor Frederick the Great, gathered some of the best-known musicians of the period, including Johann David Heinechen, Pantaleon Hebenstreit, Johann Georg Pisendel, Francesco Maria Veracini, Johann Joachim Quantz, Adolf Hasse and his wife Faustina Bordoni. Not only was Weiss surrounded by such musical luminaries at court, but in 1739, he is known to have stayed as a guest in the home of J.S. Bach himself.

Weiss was to spend the rest of his life in Dresden - even refusing the incredible offer of an annual salary of 2000 Thaler from the Viennese court in 1736, presumably in order to remain part of the city's vibrant musical life. He eventually became, in 1744, the highest-paid instrumentalist at the court with a salary of 1400 Thaler. Perhaps it was due to his extraordinary talent that one of the most incredible anecdotes of his life came to pass: in 1722, a jealous violinist named Petit tried to end Weiss' brilliant career by biting his thumb off! Luckily, Petit failed in his attempt, although Weiss' hand was seriously wounded in the encounter. After several months of recuperation and much speculation, Weiss was ultimately able to resume playing and composing music such as we hear on the current recording. Despite his success and high salary, when Weiss died he left almost nothing to his family. Perhaps this has to do with the eleven children he had with his wife, Maria Elizabeth, who he married at about the time of his appointment in Dresden.

In 1750 seven of his children were still alive and his impoverished widow appealed to the Elector for financial aid, eventually securing a position as a nursery maid. Indeed, family fortunes do not seem to have improved. Weiss' grandchildren would later ask the Dresden court to return to them the great lutenist's theorbo, in order to sell it for a sum that would permit them to buy firewood. Fortunately, the more than 600 pieces for the lute that Weiss left behind provide an artistic legacy of unparalleled wealth for modern connoisseurs of lute music.


artist: Mauricio Buraglia
albumname: Versailles et Dresde les Cours du Roi Luth
sku: mburaglia-versailles
upc: 847646009116
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Charles Mouton (1617-1710) Complete Works of the First Book in A Minor

His father was a member of Paris' petite bourgeoisie. His mother came from a wealthy family with many musicians. And yet, we know little about his education and youth.

A lot of the information we do have comes from fellow poets, actors, dancers, men of letters, courtiers and lutenists who frequented the Parisian salons. Jean -Francois Sarasin who not only frequented the leading personages from literature and the academic world but who also stood in the service of the Count of Chauvigny and was a protege of Chancellor Richelieu composed stanzas with the title "Le mouton Fabuleux": for Mister Mouton, excellent lute player with a diabolic virtuosity. Mouton's were found again in 1673, at the court of Savoy with his friend Sarasin.

In Turin, he played lute in several performances. In fact, Turin was a court, at which French music was trendy and where many instrumentalists from the court of Versailles went to. Once back in Paris, in 1680, Le Gallois recognized him as "one of the masters who are admired by everyone".

He then published his first book. He was a renowned soloist and gave lute lessons in Paris. His work was known all across Europe and, hence, people came from everywhere to be taught by him. Flattered by the circles close to the court, he had Rene Milleran as a student - the English and German teacher of the King of France. Mouton had a devotion to his teacher, "the old" Gautier, and to the charms of the sound of the new lute. In his concern for the clarity of the play, he gives us - in those two books - all of the information about the ways, finger techniques, articulations and movements that are required to create all of the ornaments and characteristics that create that charm and, in that way, bring the "touching lute" to life. His style is a mix between the "ancient" style brise of his teachers and predecessors and of the new Italian cantabile, which stands for a very melodious bass line, a very refined harmony, a metric that is worthy of the great poets and dancers, and especially a refined, very French melody which is worthy of Michel Lambert and of the art of the "Doubles" that were trendy at the French court of that time.

Philippe August Le Sage de Richeee had the honor of having been one of his students. This leads us to Breslau, the place of birth of Sylvius Leopold Weiss, which the following leading lutenists called their home: Reusner, Le Sage de Richee, Meusel, Baron Kropfganss, Straube and others.

The works that were written by Weiss based on French works of Gallot and are characterized by his tendency to use "French-style overtures" - the likes of the Courante, Gavotte, Paysanne, and Chaconne dances that were so cherished at the court of Louis XIV - in the majority of his suites

The suite in C major probably is from Weiss' Italian period, as the influence of Scarlatti is obvious. Through its vivid counterpoints and imitation and its mirrored largo, the overture is magnificent. The Courante is highly elaborate with very long phrases in the style of Bach. The Bourree with its many ornaments is very popular; the Sarabande in a gallant and refined style which is notable for the harmonic mastery of Weiss is very profound; the Menuet which is still popular in its dynamic is very developed and written in a complex writing style; the Presto is always a playful and inventive but formally controlled firework - at the time, there clearly was no composer who could potentially have held a candle to lutenist Sylvius Leopold Weiss. Despite the critiques of recent lutenists who found his style a bit repetitive and redundant, the depth of his music is worthy of the greatest. In fact, the great Weiss still even surprises those who have a deeper knowledge of his works.

Mauricio Buraglia


artist: Mauricio Buraglia
albumname: Sylvius Leopold Weiss Suites en si Bemol et la Majeur
sku: mburaglia-weiss
upc: 876809009755
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/sylvius-leopold-weiss-suites/id441973345
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Silvius Leopold Weiss (1687-1750) is without doubt one of the greatest musicians of his time and one of the greatest figures of the lute throughout all periods of the instrument.

He was a great traveler and attended many musical meetings to play with the masters of European music: Bach, Scarlatti, Handel, Buffardin, Hasse, Quantz and Corelli.

His many writings and poems show us his magical vitality as a composer. Known throughout Europe, envied by musicians, he has composed over 600 pieces for lute, without counting the many works lost or "destroyed" and according to the legend, those works "not to be copied and kept secret".

Surrounded by a fantastic troupe of musicians at the court of Dresden, his meeting and friendship with JS Bach and participation with the Collegium Musicum, his various sojourns in Italy, his knowledge of the music of his time made him an accomplished composer. The influences of Italian opera, concertos, sonatas for violin, knowledge of French music on the lute, the operas of Lully culminated in him being the musical worthy of the great Bach. The meeting of French taste and rhythms, Italian Cantabiles and dazzling German form with its highly developed phrasing is obvious when you listen, play or analyze his work.


artist: Mauricio Buraglia
albumname: Sylvius Leopold Weiss Suites no 36 et 40 Lobkowitz
sku: mburaglia-weisssuites
upc: 847646011058
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The manuscript of Dresden - D-Dl - Ms. Mus. 2841-V-1 - in the Sächsische Landesbibliothek contains 6 volumes of music by Sylvius Leopold Weiss. It was written in French tablature and copied by hand by several copyists. Interestingly, it also includes many autographs of Weiss himself.

The manuscript of Dresden is an important source, since it contains 34 suites spanning from 1706 to Weiss' death. It includes many late sonatas, which reveal his mastery of composition.

Suite or Sonata 36 in D minor First manuscript volume Allemande: in the French style, almost an opening. However, its Italian cantabile full of modulating and dissonant chords creates suspense. Courante: very developed in style imitation, polyphony, and rhythmically rich. Bourrée: typical popular melody. Sarabande: Cantabile, almost adagio. Menuet: elegant gallant in German style. Allegro: direct, very orchestral melody in which a violin and a bass seem to hold a dialogue.

Suite or Sonata 40 in C major Probably handwritten by Weiss himself With the enigmatic dedication P.S.A.M.L.D. from Lobkowitz januaruis, « Pour son Altesse Sérénissime Monsieur le Prince de Lobkowitz » "For His Serene Highness The Prince of Lobkowitz" Second volume of the manuscript

Entrée Spiritoso: Very beautiful example of an Ouverture à la Française with a beautiful cantabile and a German form; one of the most beautiful pages of Weiss. Courante: very developed work that can certainly be regarded as very mature. However, it misses an end; the piece stops at the moment of a remarkable modulation at measure 160 and leaves us perplexed and dissatisfied. Lutenists and musicologists have sought the rest in different manuscripts. It looks like one of Weiss' riddles that were intended to challenge the performer. I wrote the last ten measures because I like this suite, and I was unhappy about otherwise not being able to bring it to completion. It was published in the « Luth Dorée » editions. Paysanne: dynamic and virtuoso folk dance. Sarabande: still one of the most beautiful pieces of Weiss, melodically sublime and very inspired. Menuet: always elegant and very virtuoso in constant modulation. Allegro: A very strange and curious piece with a melody in octaves, full of difficulty and almost a technical "study" for the right hand. It offers a mixture of Scarlatti and Weiss Italian-era techniques. This Allegro is rich in arpeggios and interesting scales. It pushes the technique and the possibilities of the lute (and challenges the lutenist)!


artist: Mediva
albumname: Gabriels Message - Festive Music From Medieval England
sku: mediva-gabriel
upc: 876809001537
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/gabriels-message-festive-music/id370466291
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Gabriel's Message is a celebration of Advent, gathering together pieces from 13th-15th Century English manuscripts which depict the Angel Gabriel's visit to the Virgin Mary. Gabriel's Message is an anthology of Christmas past, from harsh winds to crackling fires, a peal of bells or a baby's cry, it captures the sounds of winter with both its hardships and its festivities.


artist: Mediva
albumname: Viva Mediva
sku: mediva-vivamediva
upc: 876809005405
itunes: NONE
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Mediva burst upon the early music scene in 1998 with an hit concert at the Royal Academy of Music, and their concerts have been sell-out events ever since. Made up of an eclectic mix of ten musicians, this group makes medieval music sound startlingly modern through fresh arrangements, high-level sound design, and world-class performances by singers and multi-instrumentalists from throughout Europe. On this album, the highly sophisticated polyphonics of 14th century Italy intermingle beautifully with Spanish cantigas composed for the Virgin Mary, and the overall effect is surprisingly dramatic and exciting. Features a range of exotic medieval and Arabian instruments such as oud, saz, shawms, recorders, harp, psaltery, fiddle, and percussion, as well as a range of singing techniques to suit each repertoire. Standout tracks include "Ivo bene," "Mandad ei Comigo,' and "Adiu Adiu Dous Dame" in which the performer's voice magically transforms into a woodwind at certain points throughout the song.


artist: Memories of Tomorrow
albumname: Waiting for Dawn
sku: mot-waiting
upc: 876809001520
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=257914350&s=143444
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Some more electronic music for you: "Waiting for Dawn", a melodic trance track from Memories Of Tomorrow. Great female vocals and a great rhythm. Turn up the volume.


artist: Mercy Machine
albumname: The Devil I Know
sku: mercy-devil
upc: 876809004200
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=257939477&s=143444
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Darkly confessional and intimate, The Devil I Know delves into the issues of the no-longer-young years in which affectations have become habits, youthful skepticism has hardened into jaded cynicism, and the prospect of romantic love starts to seem so complicated as to be nearly impossible. Jazno Francoeur's songs are structured as loose recitations with subtle harmonies and a plaintively beautiful cello backdrop. Recommended tracks include "The Devil I Know" and "Orlando."


artist: Mercy Machine
albumname: The Devil I Know - The Remixes
sku: mercy-devilremixes
upc: 876809006891
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"The Devil I Know: The Remixes" is a remix concept based on Mercymachine's last release, "The Devil I Know", which tracks an imaginary priest's descent into chaos. This fictional character is a tragic figure, yet not without faith or merit. Remix artists from around the world took turns interpreting his allegorical descent from the basilica to the Bowery, and eventually to the abyss. Highlights include Q Burns Abstract Message (The Devil I Know - Ticking Clock Mix) and The Man I Create (Gabo - Tuscan Devil Mix).


artist: Mercy Machine
albumname: In Your Bed
sku: mercy-inbed
upc: 876809001490
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=257802851&s=143444
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artist: Mercy Machine
albumname: In Your Bed - instrumental mix
sku: mercy-inbedinst
upc: 876809001513
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=257914470&s=143444
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artist: Mercy Machine
albumname: In Your Bed - the remixes
sku: mercy-inbedremix
upc: 876809001506
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=257939691&s=143444
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artist: Mercy Machine
albumname: Mercy Machine
sku: mercy-mercy
upc: 876809001483
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=257939387&s=143444
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artist: Merry Ellen Kirk
albumname: Firefly Garden
sku: mekirkt-fireflygdn
upc: 847646002612
also:
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description:
Sometimes at night fireflies light up; and so we catch them and put them in a jar. Living beings they are, and little lamps they become until they burn out and die. They serve one purpose - to entertain.

A song holds within itself a certain power of the same measure. When it is created, it holds captive the thoughts and ideas, emotions and inner turmoil of its creator...over time the song grows and evolves, and though it may mean different things to different people, its final end is to give the listener pleasure.

And so, here you are - my jar of fireflies.


artist: Merry Ellen Kirk
albumname: Invisible War
sku: mekirkt-invisiblewar
upc: 847646002988
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description:
Glittering narratives: songs that spring up wildly from her subconscious and bloom into vibrant, lilting melodies. Her sparkling piano refrains sweep and spill into fresh, sweet rivulets of notes; her lyrics weave bright, halcyon tales of dream sequences, the light and dark polarities of the human experience, and beauty in its many forms.

Sometimes at night fireflies light up; and so we catch them and put them in a jar. Living beings they are, and lamps they become until they burn out and die. They serve one purpose--to entertain. A song holds within itself a certain power of the same measure. When it is created, it holds captive the thoughts and ideas, emotions and inner turmoil of its creator...over time the song grows and evolves, and though it may mean different things to different people, its final end is to give the listener pleasure. And so, here you are - my jar of fireflies.

"Invisible War" is my first jar...a collection of some of the first fireflies I ever caught; mostly they were just sprouting their wings in that time, learning all about life, exploring the world, and frolicking about with me in fascinating places like Mongolia, where I lived until I was eight. Really I caught the first specimen in this particular jar when I was fifteen - "Song of the Open Road" - based on the Whitman poem of the same name.

Now, at 21, I'm always chasing around a few fireflies at a time, attempting to master the art of capturing the most elaborate creatures. The idea is that the better the creature, the longer it will stay alive and the brighter its light will shine. We need bright light, see, because it's dark sometimes, very dark.

I have dreams about how the world should be. Indeed we live in a place which was meant to be beautiful; though we oftentimes ruin it ourselves by default. In science there is the idea of entropy - the tendency of things toward disorder. If a vase is sitting on a little table, it's quite probable that it could fall off and shatter into a hundred pieces, if not rather unlikely that all those pieces would jump back together again and shape themselves once again into a beautiful vase--unless of course someone worked very hard to glue it all back together into something new and different.

Unfortunately the implications of this in real life are much more complicated than a single vase shattering to the ground. We see natural disasters that destroy and reshape lives; wars, rumors of wars that create tension and dissension between people groups; poverty, disease, starvation, and everything that lies between.

These are the things which burden my heart, and the things which I've always felt compelled to express through my music. If all I do in life is shine a little light into the dark spaces of the world, my time on earth will certainly not have been wasted.

So I catch fireflies.

Here's a short quote about Invisible War - "Merry Ellen's CD is excellent. I like the single "Blinding Me" the best. It fits her voice and style of delivery to great effect I think?"
- Mark Isham, Grammy, Emmy, and Clio Award Winning Film Score Composer (Crash, October Sky, Fly Away Home, Of Mice and Men)


artist: Mexeena
albumname: Ether
sku: mexeena-ether
upc: 876809005023
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/ether/id369502450
also:
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description:
Imagine Ether as that sweetish scent found deep in your memory. A collection of sounds that have been carefully hidden, but proving strangely compelling. Embark on a musical exploration with Mexeena's soft vocal guiding you down a faintly familiar path. Encounter sparse acoustic guitars freeing themselves from the darker, textured recesses. Follow your senses as you continue through stimulating, yet calming, tracks. Go ahead, breathe in the turquoise air. Find found sounds and pulsing beats, cast out bad dreams while you absorb yet another melody. Unearth your earpiece and make a space in your ether.


artist: Michael Kastrup
albumname: Slow Tunes
sku: mkastrup-slowtunes
upc: 876809008680
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/slow-tunes/id399658992
also:
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description:
This album could be considered as a soundscape of silence. Its main purpose is to provide the listener with a relaxing, non-disturbing background. There are six different moods to choose from and they can be played in any order. The music is meant to be played at very low volume, with full range speakers that reproduce the important lows and mid lows frequencies which are essential for this kind of soundscape.


artist: Michael Lovatt
albumname: Binary Emotions
sku: michaellovatt-binaryemotions
upc: 876809008147
also:
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description:
Michael Lovatt channels Berlin's minimal underbelly into these four sweet n sour slices of deep broken tech. His second EP for Ricochet is even heavier on the bass than 2014's Attractor, with colder pads, silkier legato, choppier hats and bouncier FM kicks leading the hypnosis. Classic drum machines mingle with modern minimal textures in Waves, slowing to a subtle 101bpm swing for the pounding downtempo of Pulse. The warm darkness of Reduction contrasts Michael's surgical grooves against a snarling, spacious bass wash. Binary Emotion ends things on a high with more classic synth work, taking on a melodic electronica slant to bring us back from the depths. London's Muni Manuka follows with a choppy resequencing of Waves, and San Francisco minimal guru Marshall Watson primes us for his forthcoming EP on the label with an even more expansive take on Reduction's progressions.

www.ricochetrecords.org


artist: Michael Murphy
albumname: The Most Beautiful Things
sku: mmurphy-beautifulthings
upc: 847646006931
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description:
The Most Beautiful Things was inspired by reflection. That feeling of security and comfort because we know how the story goes. When the senses perceive a familiar stimulus our minds create the images of our veiled past.

The smell before it rains reminds me of the purple mountains of Colorado, as a storm would fog the peaks with the gray haze of the rain. The smell of freshly cut grass takes me back to the hills of my grandparents golden pastures, and blankets of snow covering the radiance of Christmas lights reminds me of a chilling December breeze.

I encourage people to remember their past. To recapture their forgotten drive and desire for life, to make old dreams new, and find joy in their journey.


artist: Michael Tiernan
albumname: Jumping In
sku: mtiernan-jumpingin
upc: 847646002650
also:
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description:
Jack Johnson meets Coldplay, Kerouac meets Confuscious. Winner of the Triple A Album of the Year from the Los Angeles Music Awards in 2005, and also Finalist for the Kerrville New Folk Competition Jumping In is Michael's full-band debut. Honest, raw, emotive, and rockin', its folk, its rock, its bluegrass, rolled up in one.


artist: Michael Tiernan
albumname: LA Can Wait
sku: mtiernan-lacanwait
upc: 847646001349
also:
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description:
Michael Tiernan's 4th studio album LA Can Wait is Coldplay meets Jack Johnson, Kerouac meets Confucius. It's an album for both the goal-driven workaholic and the free-spirited contemplative. It takes you from the beach to the city, from the temple to the tavern, and leaves a little bit of your heart in each place.

But still the question is - Why can L.A. wait? Mostly because of a few phone calls Tiernan has received the past couple of years. One went like this: "Don't worry Mike, I am Strong". Tiernan hung up the phone and couldn't believe it. Stage 4 cancer, his own brother. 2 years later, as Tiernan was recording tracks in the studio for "Strong", the very song he had written about his brother Joe's battle with the terrible disease, he received another call, this time from the hospital. Joe was passing away. Tiernan played the song for his brother on the last morning of his life. That song, "Strong", is the swirling center of Michael's emotional and inspiring new album, "LA Can Wait".

Yet "LA Can Wait" is not about death, and is certainly not a downer. "LA Can Wait" is actually an incredibly celebratory album that reveres each unique color in the spectrum of life, from birth to death, with the over-arching mandate to appreciate and enjoy every moment in between, as the album's laid back last track, the flip-flop wearing beachy anthem, "Easy", proclaims.

In fact, a cancer-survivor himself, Tiernan penned two of the most tender of love songs, "LA Can Wait" and "Father and Child", inspired by a couple other calls he got - the ones where his wife said, "I'm pregnant". Having been a year away from being ordained a Catholic priest in Rome just several years before, kids were never in the picture. But life changes in an instant, and this new set of Tiernan's tunes are feel-good and sometimes tear-jerking reflections about all the amazing twists of life, especially the unexpected ones.


artist: Michael Tiernan
albumname: Spaces
sku: mtiernan-spaces
upc: 847646001356
also:
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description:
Spaces plays on the ideas of several different spaces in our lives. From the all-important space we find in our own hearts that we must enter into to meet our purpose, our inspiration, and even our suffering; to the space between people in relationship, both physical distance between the two, as well as emotional distance, or closeness, between them.

Spaces plays on all these spatial "ratios" that are operative in life, and treats topics such as self, love, God, and society. Several tracks from Spaces have been featured on national TV shows such as ABC's "Men in Trees" and MTV"s "Real World". Music from spaces also helped garner Michael several awards, including the 2007 International Acoustic Music Awards Male Artist of Year Runner up, the 2007 Songwriter of the Year, Pacific Songwriting Competition, and won a spot as a finalist in the 2008 Great American Song Contest.


artist: Michael Travisano
albumname: The Dogs of Rome
sku: mtravisano-dogsofrome
upc: 847646008362
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description:
Every morning in Rome, a parade of people walk their dogs on the paths lining the ancient Aurelian wall that circles the city's center. Almost none of the dogs are on leashes and almost every one of them doesn't need to be. They're big and they're tiny. They hang out and jump and sniff. Some seem to be filled with unabashed playful joy, others seem contemplative, and some seem to be on a mission to find something new. The morning is filled with the sounds of their human companions yelling at them to hurry along and catch-up... 'Stella! Vieni! Andiamo! Vieni qui! Stella! STELLA!!! 'NDIAMO!!'

The music on The Dogs of Rome is about them, or more accurately, it is a reflection of the stuff of life through our relationships with them: their sharing of our joy, their worry with and for us, their unconditional love. All of the music was written with a direct view of the Aurelian wall and is both a dedication to Mike's time spent living in Italy as well as a reflection of the American popular music that continued to be a soundtrack playing in the background.


artist: Michael Travisano
albumname: White Whale
sku: mtravisano-whitewhale
upc: 847646008164
also:
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description:
Like the famous novel that inspired its title, White Whale reflects the passionate (and sometimes obsessive) pursuit of a dream despite the challenges that try to impede it. Being inspired by personal experiences that cover life's full spectrum from great loss to even greater love, the pieces work together to provide a soundtrack that is shared by everyone: that the beauty of life is worth the struggle that it can take to see it.


artist: Michelle Bellerose
albumname: Animal Powers
sku: mbellerose-animalpow
upc: 847646001240
also:
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description:
The music on Animal Powers is a blend of electronics and hand-played instruments with a distinctly experimental twist. It comes from a tender heart sent out into the world most sincerely.


artist: Middle-Earth Ensemble
albumname: Lavender
sku: middleearth-lavender
upc: 876809008734
also:
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description:
Middle-Earth Ensemble's second release draws influences from the Mediterranean, Middle East, Asia, North Africa and Brazil. Original world fusion music featuring stirring multi-lingual vocals, as well as a few dance classics and percussive solos.

2006 Zaghareet Magazine's Golden Belly Award for best music group, Middle-Earth's new fusion combinations are crisp, easy to follow and yet stretch the imagination. Those exposed to "Lavender's" fragrance, report its earthy appeal, soothing quality, its soulful feel, and its new take on favorite classics.


artist: Middle-Earth Ensemble
albumname: Passage_
sku: middleearth-passage
upc: 876809008499
also:
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description:
Middle-Earth Ensemble creates a unique gypsy infused sound inspired by music of the Mediterranean and Middle-East. Their music has fueled the hips of many a belly dancer in the Southern California area and beyond. Their latest album "Passage" emphasizes their original material while continuing to draw on traditional and fusion styles as varied as Arabic, Turkish, Moorish, Spanish, Gypsy, Celtic, and Classical.

The title track "Passage" includes Indian tablas and exemplifies the fusion that Middle-Earth has created, capturing an urgency and tension/release throughout its journey. Other notable tracks include "Mirayah's Veil" a dream-like ballad set to a chiftetelli and marked by harmonics of 12 string acoustic guitar and stirring vocals. Bellydance afficionados will surely recognize the new renditions of " Rompi Rompi" and "Tamr Henna". Another original "King Ramzy" will appeal to tribal belly dancers, and also includes a stunning re-mix as a bonus track. Two new drum solos appear with powerful, complex yet danceable arrangements.

This release transcends the belly dance genre and includes a variety of styles and sounds that would be sure to please anyone interested in or curious about Middle-Eastern music.


artist: Midway Still
albumname: Note to Self
sku: midwaystill-notetoself
upc: 847646002773
also:
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description:
Noise and melody working together to make a pop-punk gem.

This album is packed full of songs that equal or surpass the band's earlier efforts, with plenty of Husker Du-like pathos and flashes of Byrdsian vocal harmony adding a joyous innocence to proceedings. As in their earlier work, there's the gruff vocals, aggressive yet melodic guitar, Keith Moon-style power drumming and the catchiest hooks since, well, the last Midway Still album.

After releasing their second album, "Life's Too Long", into the post-grunge world of 1993, Midway Still returned to the studio after a mere 17 year gap to record "Note To Self".


artist: Mijo
albumname: Fata Morgana
sku: mijo-fata
upc: 876809003982
itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=257804451&s=143444
also:
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description:
Mijo (AKA Michel Jordan) began his musical adventures on flute and piano at the tender age of 8. By age 11 he had branched out into woodwinds, playing alto sax in the school orchestra until the fateful day in 1977 when his family moved to Germany and he was forced to leave the saxophone behind.

Luckily, this did not spell the end of his career - upon arriving in Germany, he promptly put his talents to good use on a Gibson western guitar, expanding his repertoire with lessons and collaborations with Thomas Reuther, who went on to become a noted classical guitarist in his own right.

The two went on to eventually form the Turkish/Oriental fusion band 'Grup Fakir', with several other musicians, and received critical acclaim and an offer to tour Turkey in the mid-1990's. Unfortunately the band dissolved shortly after recording their first demo cd, but Thomas and Michel continued their forays, delving into musical motifs that firmly straddled Greek and Turkish origins.

In 1995 Michel met new cohorts, Christian Wolff and Michael Fey, who he went on to produce and perform live soundscapes and themes to Fachhochschule - Frankfurt theatres production of Shakespeares' 'Midsummer Nights Dream' and 'Macbeth'. Again, his efforts met with resounding success, both personally and publicly.

Michel and Christian went on to form the experimental acoustic/electro-fusion/jazz/techno/blues-rock band 'Ultraschall', playing on a weekly basis with guest artists from around the world, including Christian Schmidhofer of Embryo.

In 1999, Jordan and Fey teamed up, under the Sensor II moniker, to produce some new tracks with a more electronic edge, cuts of which rose to the top of the charts on Garageband.com and were included on the Garageband 'Best of Electronica' compilation CD. It was through Garageband that Artemis connected with Jordan to eventually produce the track 'Hypno' on Artemis' latest release 'Gravity'.

'Fata Morgana' is Jordan's latest effort, a sensual trip that beats a path across time and genre, melding the past, present and future sounds of world music.


artist: Mijo
albumname: Timely Manner
sku: mijo-timelymanner
upc: 847646010501
also:
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description:
All Lyrics written by Simone Born & Michel Dean Jordan
Vocals by Simone Born/Backing Vocals on My Emotions by Michel Dean Jordan
Guitar, keys and programming: Michel Dean Jordan
Produced, mixed & mastered by Michel Dean Jordan
Recorded at Duckpool Studios
Artwork: Jörg Langhorst & Michel Dean Jordan


artist: Mikal Evans
albumname: Build a Cannon
sku: mevans-buildcannon
upc: 847646003848
also:
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description:
With haunting lyrics, piercing melodies, a sexy voice and a big guitar, Mikal Evans' new album Build A Canon draws you in and punches you back with nine songs that dust off the old folk-rock themes of love, loneliness and anger.

Using her own kind of poetry, Evans mixes real life themes of growing up and getting out with a lyrical mysticism that leaves her just out of reach. It's a formula that has won audiences in her native South Carolina, to DC and New York.


artist: Mikal Evans
albumname: A jailhouse, a kingdom
sku: mevans-jailhouse
upc: 847646004111
also:
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description:
Mikal Evans' debut EP is rich with thick reverbs, dark, gritty guitar tones, her unique musical expression conveys honest human emotion. From the haunting opening track, "Dark Hushes Light", to the rocking hit song "Drunkest Hour", these are songs that demand to be taken seriously.


artist: Mike Goudreau Jazz Band
albumname: Je Reste Accroche
sku: mikegoudreau-jereste
upc: 847646009239
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description:
Sherbrooke, March 2015 - The Eastern Townships prolific composer/singer/guitarist and producer Mike Goudreau presents his 17th album Je reste accroche, featuring 12 new original songs, 11 of which are sung in French!

This is Goudreau's 2nd Blues album featuring all French vocal original songs. The 1st album "Nous avions rendez vous", released in 2000 on the Montreal based Bros Label had a successful run with concerts at Montreal's Francofolies in 2001 and a live recording at la Maison de la Culture de Frontenac, recorded by Radio-Canada's "Silence on jazz" and broadcast coast to coast!

With Je reste accroche, you'll discover a good-timing mix of contemporary Blues and traditional Blues with diverse influences : Chicago Blues, Swing, Jazz, Rock, RnB, Country and even a Reggae! Mike Goudreau is accompanied by long time cronies and musicians, Maxime St-Pierre (Michel Cusson, Jean-Pierre Ferland, Alain Caron) on trumpet and horn arrangements, the brilliant saxophonist Dany Roy (Garou, Bet-E and Steph, Suzie Arioli), Nino Fabi (Garou, J.C. Lauzon) on keyboards and the rhythm section of Jean-Francois Begin on drums and percussions and Jonathan-Guillaume Boudreau on bass.

Goudreau wrote all the songs on the album with the help from lyricists and collaborators Michel Aubin, Lise Gaudreau and the Frenchman Jacques Mege. Diverse song subjects such as : relationships, love, breakups, partys, friends, society and lighter stories with a comical edge. The always instantly recognizable "Goudreau" signature is in the music and grooves. A Blues album that defies the convention that Blues is solely sung in English. Finally a Blues album that all francophones can understand in the language of Moliere!

Recorded and engineered by Jimmy Lord at Studio Plante Verte in St-Julie, Quebec and mastered by Steve Corao at Sage Audio in Nashville, Tennessee, this recording can stand beside the big Blues productions from the USA. The proof is in the pudding since Mike Goudreau's music productions have been heard on dozens of network TV shows and films from the United States in the past 7 years, such as : Dirty Sexy Money (ABC), Army Wives (Lifetime), Kath and Kim (NBC), George Lopez Show (TBS), Justified (FX), Scoundrels (ABC), Friday Night Lights (ABC), Let's Make a Deal (CBS), Memphis Beat (TNT), Auction Kings (Discovery), American Pickers (Discovery), Oddities (Discovery), Hung (HBO), Defiance (FX), The Fosters (ABC Family) and most recently the TV movie "North Pole" (Bravo/Hallmark).

For the past 25 years, Goudreau continues to expand his horizons in the world of music not only in Quebec and the United States, but also, all over the world! We invite you to rediscover this great Canadian talent!

www.mikegoudreau.com
info@mikegoudreau.com


artist: Mike Goudreau Jazz Band
albumname: Look for the Sunshine
sku: mikegoudreau-looksunshine
upc: 847646008850
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Whether it's a Sinatra-style crooner, groovy instrumental, dreamy bossa-nova, romantic ballad, New Orleans-style Dixieland or a finger snappin' blues, everyone from the most particular connaisseur to the jazz newbie will be enchanted with this eclectic mix of jazz. Mike Goudreau presents his album 'Look For The Sunshine, co-written with Michel Aubin.

As with all of Mike's albums, he has surrounded himself with some of Quebec's most talented musicians and arrangers: Trumpet player Maxime St-Pierre who has arranged for Celine Dion, Jean-Pierre Ferland, Claude Dubois, Michel Pagliaro, among others, also co-wrote the big band swing song "Happy Go Lucky Blues". The brilliant Dany Roy (musical director for Garou) plays some amazing sax solos on 6 tracks. Trumpet ace Roger "Rocket" Walls is back for solos on 2 songs. Silky-smooth pianist Sylvain Daigneault plays some great piano throughout. Long-time collaborator and saxophonist-arranger David elias arranged 2 songs and plays some great sax. Other wonderful players include Jonathan Boudreau on upright bass, Patrick Morin on drums, Jean-Francois Begin on percussions and drums, Serge Arsenault on trombone, Maurice "Mo" St-Pierre on clarinet, and Nino Fabi plays some groovy B3 organ.

The album was recorded by long time collaborator Jean Custeau at Studio Bleuciel in Stanstead, Quebec. Mastering was done at VAD studios in Sherbrooke by David elias, and Heather Sampson did the graphic artwork and pictures for the album.


artist: Mike Goudreau Jazz Band
albumname: TGIF
sku: mikegoudreau-tgif
upc: 847646009178
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Mike Goudreau launches his 16th album, "T.G.I.F." (Thank God It's Friday), comprising 12 new compositions from the Eastern Townships blues and jazzman.

For the occasion, Goudreau sings, plays bass, guitars and 6-string banjo, as well as being the composer and writer on all 12 tracks. He's accompanied by long-time cronies, brilliant saxophonist Dany Roy (Garou, Bet.e and Stef, Susie Arioli), Maxime St Pierre on trumpet (Michel Cusson, Alain Caron, Pagliaro ), Serge Arsenault on trombone, Stephane Jette on drums and the fleet-fingered Nino Fabi on keyboards.

For "T.G.I.F.", Goudreau pulls out all the stops with an eclectic mix of styles and grooves on this album. The title track "T.G.I.F'' is a dynamic jump blues, a signature style that has set Goudreau apart from many of his peers with that contagious swing that he's become so well known for these past 20 years! Other surprises are blues rock songs "Ain't No Guitar Hero", "Don't Get Close To You", influenced by the music of Stevie Ray Vaughn, Robben Ford and Eric Clapton. We find other influences such as Dixieland jazz on "Jack's Place", country blues on "I Got Your Letter", jazz on the instrumentals "Swingin' The M and M" and "Blue Note Shuffle", a touch of gospel on "Give Me Faith" and funk on "Chillin' The Funk", all of which showcase that Goudreau remains much more than a one-trick pony.

Recorded and mixed in his hometown of Stanstead at Studio Bleuciel, and mastered at Sage Audio in Nashville, Tennessee, this recording sounds like a big blues production from the USA, which is a great testimony of how Mike's production skills have blossomed over the past 20 years. That's another reason why Goudreau's music has been heard on dozens of US network TV and films as well as web commercials and Youtube videos, something not many other Canadian blues artists/writers have achieved. Yet despite these successes, he still remains one of Canada's best kept blues and jazz secrets!


artist: Mike Goudreau Jazz Band
albumname: Time for Messin Around
sku: mikegoudreau-timeformessin
upc: 847646009222
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Mike Goudreau presents his 15th album, "Time For Messin' Around", comprising 11 songs with 8 new compositions and 3 covers from the Eastern Townships blues and jazzman. Says Goudreau: "We've got something here that might surprise blues fans old and new!"

For the occasion, Goudreau is accompanied by long-time cronies Jonathan-Guillaume Boudreau on bass, Jean-Francois Begin on drums, and the saxophonist David elias on one song. Also appearing as special guest is Pascal "Per'' Veillette, a very unique and talented harmonicist who brings a particular exotic flair with his participation on two songs.

For "Time For Messin' Around", Goudreau goes back to the "roots'' approach as he did on his 2006 album "The Grass Ain't Greener".The instrumentation is stripped down to the basic guitar, bass and drums on most tracks for a grittier sound, and most of the basic tracks were recorded live in the studio.

This is a "party" vibe album, with the first track that sets the tone immediately, right on to the last one. A few funk rhythms, Texas shuffle, country blues, blues rock, Southern rock vibes that'll make you want to dance your blues away! Also a sizzling authentic and soulful slow blues sung "en Francais", which has been one of Mike's trademarks for the past 20 years and counting.


artist: Mike Goudreau Jazz Band
albumname: 20 Years of Bop and Blues
sku: mikegoudreau-twentyyears
upc: 847646009215
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In celebration of 20 years of performing, writing and producing blues music, Mike Goudreau and The Boppin' Blues Band are proud to present their anniversary album, 20 Years of Bop and Blues. The record offers 13 new original songs ranging from swinging to funky, from New Orleans to blues-rock, with some southern soul and gospel thrown in for good measure!

This latest Boppin' offering features Mike Goudreau on vocals and guitar, Jonathan Boudreau on bass, Jean-Francois Begin on drums, David elias on tenor and baritone sax, Serge Arsenault on trombone, and Maxime St-Pierre on trumpet. The BBB is joined by guests Lorrie Goodman on B3 organ, and special guest Pierre Lacocque, of the Chicago band Mississippi Heat, on harmonica.

All songs are by Mike Goudreau, including the help of co-composers Lorrie Goodman, Jonathan Boudreau and Jean-Francois Begin. Also participating to the French lyrics to one song is long-time BBB friend Michel Aubin.


artist: Mike McGuill
albumname: Lost Horizons
sku: mmcguill-losthorizons
upc: 847646006818
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Mike McGuill's debut release on Magnatune draws from a deep pool of styles and influences, artfully fusing electronic and synthesised sounds with real-world instruments and sound design elements.

Dance and electronica-inspired beats and rhythms underpin dramatic, lush and melancholic musical arrangements, with a touch of jazz thrown in. Guitars, mandolins, brass and strings co-exist with deep electronic grooves. Prepared pianos, celestas and music boxes intertwine with restless, unsettling beats.

This is a collection of atmospheric tracks intended to evoke abandoned landscapes, half-forgotten memories, and lost horizons.


artist: Mike McGuill
albumname: Modern Carols
sku: mmcguill-moderncarols
upc: 847646003152
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Mike McGuill's latest Magnatune release, Modern Carols, is an ambitious collection of modern instrumental interpretations of some of our best-loved Christmas melodies.

On Modern Carols, Mike blends his trademark electronic edge and innovation with the fun, warmth and nostalgia of the holiday season, to create a genuinely unique festive sound, and an album that's the perfect fit for an alternative Christmas experience.

Traditional seasonal favourites are given an up-to-date twist, with arrangements that take inspiration from across the broad church of today's electronic and alternative sounds.

From a playful, toybox-orchestra re-telling of 'Joy to the World', to a Mark-Ronson-style big beat rendition of 'We Three Kings'; from a pulsing, ambient take on medieval choral song 'Coventry Carol', to a dream-like 'Silent Night' arranged for piano, double bass and tape loops, this is an adventurous, imaginative and thoroughly modern Christmas album.

Perfect for anyone looking for something a bit different in their seasonal listening.


artist: Mike McGuill
albumname: Sleep Mode
sku: mmcguill-sleepmode
upc: 847646008140
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Mike McGuill's latest Magnatune release, Sleep Mode, is his most commercial to date, and probably his most eclectic.

The music of Sleep Mode is firmly grounded in Mike's trademark electronic innovation, yet also pays homage to some of the classic sounds of popular music's past - from vintage funk and jazz to soul and synth pop.

As with Mike's previous releases, live instruments intertwine artfully with electronic sounds here - be it growling double bass and primal, pulsing drum machines on opener 'Think Tank', or drifting, jazz-room brass and enigmatic tape delays on title track 'Sleep Mode'.

Sleep Mode's arrangements, sound design and mix were all deliberately geared towards creating a record that's at once familiar, evocative, nostalgic - an ode to some of the classic grooves of the past - while remaining unmistakably innovative, forward-thinking, future-facing.

By turns catchy and caustic, chilled and challenging, Sleep Mode invites you to switch off and dream.


artist: Mike McGuill
albumname: Stult
sku: mmcguill-stult
upc: 847646007198
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Mike McGuill's second album on Magnatune is his latest collection of instrumental electronica pieces.

Like his first (Lost Horizons), new release Stult combines synths and electronics with real-world instruments and sounds.

At times aggressive, brooding, dramatic, at others drifting and contemplative, Stult experiments with splicing, looping, noise and other non-harmonic sound sources, while remaining firmly grounded in melody.

During the writing process, two things were ever-present in the room: live International Space Station webcam feeds of the Earth from above; and 24-hour rolling TV news coverage from around the globe.

And these two visual sources became the main sources of inspiration for the album.

Something of the juxtaposition between these two things - the tranquillity of floating weightlessly in endless, cycling orbit, set against the tension, conflict and chaos sparking and twitching continuously on the surface below - is ingrained in the skin of the music of Stult.

The music shifts restlessly between the two moods, at times drifting and detached (Tranq, Orbit), at others frenetic and threatening (Fission, Transmit), and often combining both sensations at once (Fusion, Culma).


