Electro-fantasy wizard Gary Stadler sees two of his fantasy-oriented releases put together here on one CD. Released by Sequoia in 2000. ~ Chris True
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Liner Note Author: Gary Stadler.
Personnel: Gary Stadler (cello, piano, synthesizer); Singh Kaur (vocals, 12-string guitar, piano, synthesizer); Steve Gordon (electric guitar); Glenno Falkenberg, Glenn Falkenberg (harp); Jennifer Deirmendjian (violin); Sahib Amar Khalsa (viola).
Audio Mixer: Gary Stadler.
Drum for Life CD music. 2007 compilation, part of WEA UK's excellent Platinum Collection series which features a plethora of digitally remastered hits straight from the WEA vaults gathered together on one CD. This title from the California rockers features some of their biggest hits and album favorites including 'Listen To The Music', 'China Grove', 'Black Water', 'What A Fool Believes' and many others. 16 tracks. Warner.
Drum for Life album. Samadhi is a collaboration between Czechoslovakian vocalist Nada Shakti and guitarist/multi-instrumentalist Bruce BecVar. But while Shakti's vocals are based on the ancient chants of India, BecVar's blend of Western synthesizer soundscapes with slight touches of Indian instrumentation suggest Samadhi is based more in the traditions of new age than anything else. "Gayatri Mantra-Illumination Mantra" is awash in reverb and accompanied by a forest of rattling percussion instruments; keyboards patter somewhere in its echoing depths as Shakti intones a mantra. Likewise, "Jyoti, Jyoti" sounds like it was recorded in an enormous cavern. Shakti's chant chases itself around in circles over keyboard effects straight out of the new age how-to handbook. Shakti and BecVar do make concessions toward reverence, letting tracks like "Jaya Narayani" and especially "Sita Ram" exist with little or no synth tinkering. But there's the feeling that the duo isn't as concerned with the tradition as it is with creating spiritual relaxation music for an eager Western market. Like free-trade organic coffee that's mass produced at a factory, Samadhi has the flavor of its heritage but not the satisfying taste. This can be a drawback or a plus, depending on your outlook. For fans of world-influenced new age, the record will offer plenty. But for those curious about India's chants or looking for a more organic sound, Samadhi might not be the best place to start. ~ Johnny Loftus
Personnel: Nada Shakti (vocals, chant); Bruce BecVar (percussion).
Arrangers: Nada Shakti; Bruce BecVar.
Drum for Life songs. Tianjin Buddhist Music Ensemble: Li Jinwen, Wang Fengrui, Zhang Shicai, Zhang Shenglu, Pan Shizhong, Zhang Yujie.
The Dayan Ancient Music Association: Sun Ziming, He Linghan, Xuan Ke, He Hongzhang, Chen Quiyuan, Yang Zenglie, He Jiaxiu, Wang Chaoxin, Niu Shiguang, Huang Limei.
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Drum for Life CD music. Audio Mixer: Bradley Cook.
Recording information: Prairie Sun Studios, Cotati, CA.
Photographers: Eric Nakamura; Chris Brown .
Blag Dahlia includes: Blag Jesus, Vadge Moore.
Personnel: Whölley Smökkes (guitar); Vadge Moore (drums).
Drum for Life songs. Disney's Up: Songs & Story features four classic songs from the popular animated film, including "Up, Up and Away" and "Another Day." It also includes a 16-minute spoken word rendering of the original story.
Drum for Life album. DJ Orlando's deep house set on Afterhours encompasses a wide range of jazzy textures and late-night grooves, including tracks from Eddie Amador, Gruvtools, Rosie Gaines, Naked Music NYC and G-Force. ~ Keith Farley
Personnel: Jack'n'House (vocals); Todd Gardner (trumpet).
Recording information: The ...
Drum for Life music CDs. Track Listing of songs: Va Bene, Va Bene Cosi'; Colpa D'alfredo; Deviazioni; Fegato, Fegato Spappolato; Albachiara; Bollicini; Valium; Voglio Andare Al Mare; Ogni Volta; Vita Spericolatta; Siamo Solo Noi;
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