Enigma – Electronic music meets Gregorian Chants
June 25, 2011 by marcome
Filed under Ambient Music, New Age Music
Enigma first caught my attention because of the Gregorian chants they integrated into their music, especially on their third album Le Roi est Mort, released in 1996. But I have to admit that my favorite CD remains McMxc A.D. in which they succeeded in combining electronic music, electrical guitars and Gregorian chants!
Rather than a band, Enigma is a musical project that mixed electronic music with traditional elements from the beginning. Imagine a time when the music world just got used to synthesizer beats!
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New Age Meditative Singers Karunesh and Deva Premal
May 29, 2011 by marcome
Filed under New Age Music
I don’t know if you chant but there is something about the Buddhist way of meditation that has healing powers and many people swear by it. If you have Buddhist friends, they will often “chant for you” to wish you well or help you through a roadblock in your life – a truly wonderful concept that really works, just like our “traditional” prayers.
New World Music Voice: Lisa Gerrard from Dead Can Dance
May 24, 2011 by marcome
Filed under New Age Music, New World Music
Australian artist Lisa Gerrard is a female vocalist who has inspired me ever since her breakthrough debut album with Dead Can Dance came out in 1984. Hard to believe that this dynamic artist just turned 50! Here’s a post reflecting on her many successes.
Lisa Gerrard in concert in 2009
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Love Songs You’ll Love
February 12, 2011 by marcome
Filed under Ambient Music, New Age Music
You don’t have to be a romantic at heart to enjoy love songs. But if you are… this is certainly a wonderful time of year! From Valentine’s Day to spring romance – even weddings might be on the horizon for you or someone you know.
Classic, enduring love songs celebrate the range of emotions. From new love to heartbreak, there is something for everyone. Don’t believe me? Come along and let’s enjoy some classic musical selections about love. Even if you don’t envision Cupid fluttering around or hear angels singing choruses above, you’re bound to feel your heart lift a little.
Don't you love to hear those silly love songs? (image from GCD3 on Flickr)
Pat Metheny Group – A Passion for music & perfection
October 18, 2010 by marcome
Filed under New Age Music, New World Music
I’ve always been fond of jazz music and one band that I’ve followed almost since its inception is the Pat Metheny Group. Currently comprised of Pat Metheny, Lyle Mays, Steve Rodby and Antonio Sanchez, the four-member group takes jazz and jazz fusion to a new level. The orchestration is an assortment of robotic instruments that Metheny controls with his guitar and foot pedals – a CD by the same name was released in 2010.
Love has strings attached – Pat Metheny at the Milano Jazzin’ Festival
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