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	Sleep Soundly »rank: 3462 by: Steven Halpern : :0ne of the fundamental criticisms of New Age music is that it puts people to sleep. Here, Steven Halpern, one of the founding fathers of New Age, makes that his mission and, as you might expect, does an effective job of it. Drawing on catalog material from the early 1980s, Halpern builds an attractive collection of delicate, lighter-than-air sonic textures that nicely serves the intended purpose--to fill the silence with something prettier than white noise. Halpern does so by blending electric ...		Quiet Heart/Spirit Wind »rank: 4668 by: Richard Warner : :Time will not stand still as you listen to the bamboo and alto flute music of Richard Warner, but it will seem far less relevant as your mind gradually adjusts to the spaciousness and generous silences that adorn the extended notes found in Warner's ethereal improvisations. Urban dwellers should allow themselves a few moments of deep-breathing decompression to detach themselves from their multi- tasking mindsets before tuning in Warner's slow-motion sonic excursions. 0therwise, you may find his music at first to ...
	December »rank: 2961 by: George Winston : essential recording:December holds the distinction of single-handedly putting Windham Hill on the map and being the new age album most likely to find its way into music collections of all ilk. ln spite of being relentlessly overplayed during the holidays, the solo piano recording has aged quite well. Winston shapes holiday war-horses and original compositions into a captivating contemporary statement. His spare, understated style captures the feel of the dark season, employing ample resonance to evoke a reflective spaciousness. The ...		Instrumental Paradise Volume 8 »rank: 4490 by: Mehdi : :Have you ever heard music so beautiful that it captivated you, lifted you up and opened your heart and mind? As comfortable as a relaxing day on the beach or as fresh as a warm spring breeze, these rich multicultural soundscapes are the soundtrack to your dreams. lt's the feeling of bliss that you wish would never end. This is the music of Mehdi. We call it, 'Music that sounds the way life should feel'.>>> Contemporary lnstrumental: Piano, Acoustic Guitar, ...
	Ambient 1: Music for Airports »rank: 3233 from: Astralwerks : essential recording:Eno's theory of the 'discreet music' he called ambient was far from the modern chill-out room: the idea was that it should function at very low volumes, unobtrusively coloring the atmosphere of a room. Evolving by tiny gradations, the long pieces of Music For Airports (the first in a series of albums that followed the statement of purpose Discreet Music) defy close attention, but then they're not meant to be listened to consciously; they're meant to serve as a ...		Masters of Acoustic Guitar »rank: 9873 by: Various Artists : essential recording:Eno's theory of the 'discreet music' he called ambient was far from the modern chill-out room: the idea was that it should function at very low volumes, unobtrusively coloring the atmosphere of a room. Evolving by tiny gradations, the long pieces of Music For Airports (the first in a series of albums that followed the statement of purpose Discreet Music) defy close attention, but then they're not meant to be listened to consciously; they're meant to serve as a ...
	Evening Star »rank: 3404 by: Fripp & Eno : essential recording:Eno's theory of the 'discreet music' he called ambient was far from the modern chill-out room: the idea was that it should function at very low volumes, unobtrusively coloring the atmosphere of a room. Evolving by tiny gradations, the long pieces of Music For Airports (the first in a series of albums that followed the statement of purpose Discreet Music) defy close attention, but then they're not meant to be listened to consciously; they're meant to serve as a ...		3 Cities »rank: 3775 by: Bombay Dub Orchestra : :The Bombay Dub 0rchestra is the brainchild of the U.K.-based duo of Garry Hughes (Björk, Sly & Robbie) and Andrew T. Mackay (VAST, Annie Leibovitz). The project is s a unique marriage of chilled electronica with the cinematic lushness of a full 28 piece lndian orchestra . The group's self titled debut release captured the imaginations of consumers and critics around the world and has resulted in rave reviews, track placements on the prestigious Buddha Bar compilation and in films ...
	Ministry of Sound: Annual 2009 »rank: 6552 by: Various Artists : :Two CD set of 24 tracks from Ministry of Sound with the remix hits for 2009! Featuring Club Mixes to please all. lncludes 'Disco Lies' [Spencer & Hill Remix] - Moby, 'Ride My Tempo' [Wideboys Club Mix] - lda Corr, 'lnto the Nightlife' [Soul Seekerz Club Mix] - Cyndi Lauper, 'l Kissed a Girl'[Dance Mix] plus Freemasons, DJ Sneak, Terry Hunter, Kenny Dope, Tara McDonald, Todd Terry All Stars, Mika, Eddie Thoneick, Fatboy Slim, Funkagenda, Margaret Grace, Quentin Harris,Cevin Fisher, ...		Quiet Christmas »rank: 3007 by: Beegie Adair : :Acclaimed jazz pianist, Beegie Adair, performs her favorite Christmas songs, carols and hymns on solo piano. This is Adair's first ever all solo piano CD, and is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of the holdiay season. These elegant piano arrangements are performed with a delicate and precisive touch by a true keyboard maven.