Never Felt the Sun by Julie Lavender — Imagine sleepwalking through your existence, numbed out, when slowly you begin awakening to life and the simple pleasures around you. You feel the sun on your skin, hear the rain, embrace the moonlight, and learn to love and be loved. This is the theme of Lavender’s latest […]
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1 Voice
March 12, 2014
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1 Voice by Seay — Incorporating Tibetan chant, classical and organic elements, plus Celtic and inspirational essentials this is an elegant production of voice, music and sound. Seay, who composed all of the pieces, sings and performs on piano, backed by bass, various guitars, didgeridoo and strings. But it is her unique voice — distinct, […]
Conceive: Music and Sound Therapy for Enhanced Fertility
March 11, 2014
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Conceive: Music and Sound Therapy for Enhanced Fertility by Pharmonics — This two-CD set combines a unique blend of pleasing sub-sonic vibrations, natural harmonics, ambient sounds and soothing rhythm and melody to guide the mind and body into a more relaxed and balanced state. The metabolic result of which is intended to lower stress levels […]
Seasons of Serenity, Seasons of Tranquility
March 10, 2014
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Seasons of Serenity, Seasons of Tranquility by Kathleen Swann and Ken Kaufman — Season of Serenity contains guided imagery with calming music. The words of Swann’s guided meditation were inspired by the writings of C.G. Jung and are supported by an oasis of sound created by composer Ken Kaufman. The words and images featured are […]
Still Chillin’
March 8, 2014
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Still Chillin’ by Gabrielle Roth + The Mirrors — These four tracks are like listening to a Zen garden, as each blends the timeless spirituality of pure space with the modern innovation of contemporary rhythm culture. This is for your quiet times, with gentle grooves, and a deep, sensuous ambiance that is the consummate blending […]
Mystic Canyons
March 7, 2014
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Mystic Canyons by Soulfood — The music is cinematic orchestration and indigenous instrumentation that is inspired by the spirit of Native American cultures. Sit back and let the music take you on a musical journey through the landscapes of the desert Southwest and the mystical badlands. The instrumentation blends nature sounds, acoustic guitar, grand piano […]
Sleeping Lotus
March 6, 2014
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Sleeping Lotus by Li Xiangting — The CD contains 11 serene guqin and xiao improvisational tracks and is the perfect complement to an interlude of relaxing, meditating or dreaming. These tracks blossom like musical haiku, with each note capturing a world of emotion, each song bringing deep peace. The guqin and xiao, or seven-stringed zither […]
Imaginary Piano
March 5, 2014
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Imaginary Piano by Gary Paul Bryant — There is nothing make-believe about the piano playing on this album, which employs a fusion of acoustic and electronic piano arrangements that takes listeners on an upbeat journey to musical wonderlands adorned with melodies and harmonies that touch the heart and awaken the soul. The keys resonate throughout […]
Sanctuary
March 1, 2014
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Sanctuary by Magna Canta — Rhythms of sensual melodies combined with smooth euro style dance beats make this an ethereal, trip hop groove-based release that takes elements of world, New Age and dance music to a higher ground. A place where past, future and dreamlike visions and voices of chant unveil spiritual hymns, and angelic […]
Portal
February 17, 2014
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Portal by Akasa — Akasa’s music is part New Age, part trance, part chill, world-tinged, healing and deeply moving. Since she often does wordless vocalizing or sings in Latin, it is best to let it take you where it will. It can be very trance-like with some of the tracks soft and slow, while other […]
Dreaming Time
February 17, 2014
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Dreaming Time by Forrest Smithson — This CD is constructed with electronic soundscapes to accompany the creation of vibratory environments for activation, remembrance, integration and expansion. The four tracks (from 15 to 25 minutes each) are much like a neo-classical modern symphony with four movements. www.forrestsmithson.com Reprinted from AzNetNews, Volume 33, Number 1, February/March […]
Horse Dreams
January 20, 2014
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Horse Dreams by William Paul — This recording is completely dedicated to honoring the spirit of the noble horse in all its real and mythical guises. Lavish soundscapes, as well as intimate melodies, celebrate unicorns and centaurs, magic ponies and celestial mares, fiery Arabian stallions and newborn foals, as the music captures the imagination. The […]
Relaxation Suite
April 16, 2012
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by Steven Halpern — This CD is 70 minutes of the ultimate in sound healing for stress relief, physical relaxation and inner peace. The music instantly transports you to your own oasis of serenity. From the very first notes, you may notice that you’re breathing more deeply. Tension in your neck and shoulders melts away, […]
March 13, 2014
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