Comfortably Numm
Music/New Age
Soothing Music From Bernward Koch
Flowing, released in 1989, was Bernward Koch’s first album – it was especially successful in the United States, as well as Asia, with the hit song, Ever Returning. Bernward Koch (born 1957) is a German composer, pianist and keyboardist. Additionally, he plays percussion, bass, and guitar. His music mainly evokes a soothing and calming style, … Continue reading
Sails Of Joy – Energetic Music From Govi
Sails of Joy is the opening cut on Guitar Odyssey, an upbeat, guitar-centered instrumental album from Govi. The album is a blend of guitars sweetened by South American pan pipes and sensual rhythms. Govi plays flamenco guitar, electric guitar, charango, keyboards and percussion on Guitar Odyssey. All the music is composed, arranged, and performed by … Continue reading
Castles in the Air – Dreamy Music from Blonker
The Tree of Life is a wonderful, chillout, guitar-centered instrumental album from Blonker. The song Castles in the Air stands out among the songs on the album as one of the most memorable – it’s a catchy, dreamy creation from Blonker. The artist Dieter Geike, alone, is Blonker. A German composer and musician, he is skilled … Continue reading
Dream Spiral – Enchanting Harp Music From Hilary Stagg
Dream Spiral (1991) 45 minutes Hilary Stagg Dream Spiral reflects the vision of a lucid dream Hilary Stagg experienced, wherein he created “an uplifting musical tapestry.” Through the gentle power of harp, accompanied by violin, keyboards and guitar, Stagg’s vision comes to life on this recording with deep, heart-felt sensitivity. . Hilary Stagg (1957-1999) Hilary Stagg (Real Music … Continue reading
Slider – Ambient Pedal Steel Excursion from Bruce Kaphan
Slider (2001, 57 min) Ambient Excursions for Pedal Steel Guitar Bruce Kaphan Slider is an atmospheric/ambient pedal steel guitar exploration of new possibilities for a never-fully-exploited instrument. The album achieves something rare in popular music – it puts a new face on pedal steel, and is a creative synthesis of ambient, pop, country, Indian, electronic music. Slider … Continue reading
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