Highlighting Hans Christian's unmistakable cello virtuosity, Surrender features the cello, this most soulful of instruments, in new and exciting musical contexts. The pieces on Surrender suggest a musical path that freely crosses the boundaries between Eastern and Western traditions in a fusion of cultural styles. where the classical/European voice of the cello, the Far Eastern or Middle Eastern sounds of an oud-like guitar, Balalaika or Shakuhachi are integrated with the modern pulse of electronic timbres. Each composition in this collection is decidedly different; passion dominates one piece, the next is reflective, another brings powerful rhythms - yet each is carried by a clear melodic voice which gives rise to a deep probing into the listener's soul. An intensely beautiful album that is an emotional rendering of compassion and transcendence.

1. Surrender
2. Tears for Ma
3. Shades of Blue
4. Shrouded
5. Capricorn Child
6. Reflections
7. Matritamah
8. Vulkanmusik
9. Rapture

Listen to: the entire album.

Release date: 9/29/2003
Hans Christian lives in Wisconsin USA

Tagged as: World, New Age, Indian Influenced, Remixed by Four Stones

1. Lights by Kristian Taus: Collections of melancholic and minimalistic soundscapes
2. Legends' Mist by Kourosh Dini: minimalist piano with slashes of ambient electronics
3. Fairy Peace by Dmitry Krasnoukhov: New age romantic piano music
4. The Dogs of Rome by Michael Travisano: Modern alternative piano to feel in your gut
5. Thankful by Judson Hurd: soft and relaxing ambient piano to soothe your mind
6. Fallen Gods by Rapoon: Ambient/World dream field
7. Twilight Archive by Twilight Archive: Ambient downtempo with a touch of jazz
8. Light in the Wood by Lisa Lynne and George Tortorelli: Celtic harp and bamboo flutes. Soft and soothing, perfect for quiet times and relaxation
9. The Kirghiz Light - CD 2 by Rapoon: Ambient/World dream field
10. A Solo Piano Christmas by Chad Lawson: Multi-award winning pianist and composer who is not afraid to put his hat in anything
11. Life is but a Dream by Lisa Lynne: Inspirational, uplifting, gentle, and soothing Celtic harp, World flutes, guitar and more.
12. Earth Embodied by Destiny Love: Inspirational singer/songwriter music for relaxation
13. Enchanten by Margaret Maria Tobolowska: Sweeping new age cello
14. Notebook by Barry Phillips: Scandinavian folkish cello
15. Wabi Sabi by Cari Live: thoughtful expressions through intelligent new age
16. Peaceful Planet by Kourosh Zolani: persian santour (hammer dulcimer)
17. Sun by Dejan Ilijic: piano landscapes meet electronic, jazz, Balkans
18. 33 by Mogilalia: surrealist, modern classical ambient with tranquil trascendence
19. Legend by Dmitry Krasnoukhov: New age romantic piano music

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