Mystic Decade [CD-single] [Import]

mystic decade [cd-single] [import]

Track Listings
1. This Mystic Decade
2. Hi-Lites

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
UK CD single taken from the band's 2004 album Audit In Progress. Tracks TBA. One Little Indian.

Mystic Decade,Hot Snakes,One Little Indian,5-Inch CD Singles,Rock

Mystic Decade [CD-single] [Import]
ONE STORMY NIGHT
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • One Stormy Night
  • The rain, the train and other things
  • Incredible Innovative for Time
  • nighttime
  • One Stormy Night- Great Plains Nostalgia
 ONE STORMY NIGHT
Mystic Moods Orchestra
Manufacturer: HDS
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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  4. The Sea
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ASIN: B0002KQO7G
Release Date: 2004-07-27

Tracks:

  1. A Dream
  2. Minstrel Soy
  3. Sayonara
  4. One Stormy Night
  5. In Your Arms
  6. Free Island
  7. Aja Toro
  8. Hot Bagel
  9. Local Freight
  10. Autumn Leaves

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars One Stormy Night.......2007-06-08

I purchased this way back when on a 33 1/3 record and had always wanted to get the CD of it. Listening to the CD brought back all the old memories of how relaxing and great the music was. I think the recording level could have been better as much of the time you are only listening to the rain fall and when some of the orchestra selections begin it is nearly impossible to hear it without turning the sound up (then down).
Still, a great CD!!

5 out of 5 stars The rain, the train and other things.......2007-03-12

ONE STORMY NIGHT was a landmark album. Released in 1965, this was a first time attempt to blend music and nature sound effects, specifically, a California thunderstorm. The album was a great success, and spawned a whole series of MYSTIC MOODS LPs over several decades. Another "first" this one can lay claim to is the earliest use of a fully transistorized mixing board.

At various moments throughout ONE STORMY NIGHT, thunderclaps, cloudbursts and other sounds blend perfectly with the tone of the songs. The orchestrations are appropriately restrained and pensive. A sound collage of freight train and rain is quite effective, as well. This is still a most lovely set of easy listening music, and is highly recommended.

5 out of 5 stars Incredible Innovative for Time.......2007-02-16

First heard this music in the 60's -- it is still wonderful and
innovative and emotional. I never tire of listening.

5 out of 5 stars nighttime.......2007-01-16

old album but the best mood music ever i still love it even if it is 30 yrs old

4 out of 5 stars One Stormy Night- Great Plains Nostalgia.......2007-01-12

"One stormy Night" captures the essence of the nostalgic side of life on the Great Plains in the 40's and 50's. The audio backdrop is a slow moving thunderstorm enhanced by the lazy, soft music of the Mystic Moods Orchestra
punctuated by occasional loud claps of thunder and enhanced by the distant barking of a hound and the lonesome wail of a steam locomotive's whistle.

The theme is versatile- solitary relaxation, romantic background music, or
the last sounds before dropping off for a nights sleep. It's an essential element of anyone's collection.
Sousa: Marches; Band of HR Royal Marines; Lt. Col. G.A.C. Hoskins
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Sousa By the Royal Marines
  • Still Among the Best
  • How Sousa Should Sound
 Sousa: Marches; Band of HR Royal Marines; Lt. Col. G.A.C. Hoskins
John Phillip Sousa , Lt. Col. G. A. C. Hoskins , and Band of HR Royal Marines
Manufacturer: EMI Classics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000CE7FX
Release Date: 2004-06-01

Tracks:

  1. King Cotton
  2. The Gladiator
  3. Semper Fidelis
  4. The Belle Of Chicago
  5. The Invincible Eagle
  6. Manhattan Beach
  7. The Liberty Bell
  8. El Capitan
  9. The Washington Post
  10. The Crusader
  11. The Black Horse Troop
  12. The Fairest Of The Fair
  13. The High School Cadets
  14. The Stars And Stripes Forever
  15. The Pride Of The Wolverines
  16. Hail To The Spirit Of Liberty
  17. From Maine To Oregon
  18. The Diplomat
  19. Powhatan's Daughter
  20. Kansas Wildcats
  21. Sound Off
  22. The Thunderer

Tracks:

  1. Hands Across The Sea
  2. The Royal Welch Fusiliers
  3. The Legionnaires
  4. Daughters Of Texas
  5. The Gallant Seventh
  6. Golden Jubilee
  7. Solid Men To The Front
  8. Marquette University
  9. The Beau Ideal
  10. The Rifle Regiment
  11. The Northern Pines
  12. Nobles Of The Mystic Shrine
  13. New York Hippodrome
  14. The Gridiron Club
  15. The Charlatan
  16. The Lambs
  17. The National Game
  18. On The Campus
  19. La Flor De Sevilla
  20. Jack Tar
  21. The Glory Of The Yankee Navy

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Sousa By the Royal Marines.......2007-03-31

This is a great CD re-issue of the Band of the Royal Marines School of Music under Graham Hoskins. This band did a three LP series on Sousa marches some years ago that was better than most on this very well covered topic. Sousa march recordings will always come and go, but some like this stand out more than others. For one, there is nothing like the panache of a Royal Marines band. Their sound is a time honored development that gets passed from one generation to the next. Even as the number of RM bands continues to change and downsize, there are now about four bands left in the service, their sound quality continues to be superb.

When these recordings were made RM bands were still at their height in the British service and their quality was amazing. Most bands numbered over 60 in this period, and that is why many Americans may be surprsed at the volume of music produced here. This is not one of your small, though excellent regimental bands! Americans tend to think that British military band instrumentation is on the thin side. Not so here! Of course Sousa always sounds best with either the Allentown band or the US Marine band.

This CD is evidence of how popular Sousa has always been in the UK, and with RM bands in particular. The selection here on two CDs covers most of the standard Sousa fair, with a few different selections here and there. Unfortunatley there are none of Sousa's fine transcriptions for classical music, or selections from his operettas. This music is always wonderful to have in combination with the marches as it shows how much variety he was capable of in his compositions. For that kind of concert the reader is referred to the very fine collection of Sousa music being done under the Naxos label by the Band of the Royal Artillery.

Here you will find a solid collection of Sousa's great marches. Roughly a third of those 136 compositions are contained here. The Royal Marines give a sharpe and clear sound to these works which should certainly inspire. You will also get a very nice idea how RM bands sounded back in the 1980s. Graham Hoskins was a fine director of music, typical of the inhouse genius of the Royal Marines Band Service at that time. He took this band on a USA tour in 1985 with the Arygll & Sutherland Highlanders. Devotees of Sousa should enjoy these spirited versions of the march king's music as performed across the pond.

5 out of 5 stars Still Among the Best.......2006-06-01

I bought two audio casettes with these marches back in the 1980's and wore them out. These performances are hard to beat for virtuosity, enthusiasm, and sparkle. The sound quality is outstanding. And there are some marches that are rarely, if at all, available.

5 out of 5 stars How Sousa Should Sound.......2006-03-07

Great value 2 cd disc set cut in the early 1980's & remastered the sound of the Royal Marines Band is nothing short of terrific. Judging by the sound would not be surprised for this to be a combined double RM band. These 1st chair players give Sousa's great marches that extra kick that takes the "March Kings" music to that higher level. By the center quick march!!!!
Call of the Mystic
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • The pleasure in the feeling of non-existence
  • ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL
  • This is great!
  • Masterful & mystical "new age music" from KARUNESH
  • Call of the Mystic~Karunesh
 Call of the Mystic
Karunesh
Manufacturer: Real Music
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00020HDXU
Release Date: 2004-05-11

Tracks:

  1. For the Joy of it All
  2. Hearing You Now
  3. Monsoon's Dance
  4. Mount Kailash
  5. Sunrise at the Ganges
  6. Zensual
  7. And the Grass Grows by Itself
  8. Ancient Voices

Album Description

While other genre labels like Narada and Windham Hill diversified from their new age roots, Real Music has been consistent over the years in providing nothing but the best music for relaxation, meditation and spiritual enhancement. Their most notable recordings come from an Eastern Buddhist mindset, with multi-instrumentalist Karunesh leading the pack on the strength of previous discs Zen Breakfast and Nirvana Café. His basic approach to contemplative music involves a blend of exotic textures (bells, chimes, Tibetan bowls, sitar and Chinese instruments) with easy grooves and rich walls of ambience. The new collection's trance inducing instrumentation and sensuous rhythms begins with a few minutes of pure ambience and sitar, before slowly introducing a gentle percussive line ("For the Joy of It All"); Avinash's graceful Indian violin carries a mournful beauty that is also part of the similarly hypnotic, easy grooving "Monsoon's Dance." Bikram's Bansuri flute floats through beautifully in key locations, such as the introduction of "Mount Kailash." While the uninitiated might feel that there's a certain repetitive nature to the tracks (which usually begin with sparse instrumentation before the electricity is turned on), the intention is more to invoke a sense of inner peace than to be truly innovative. The title of the richly textured "Zensual" sums up the mystical intent of the thought provoking exercise.

~ Jonathan Widran, All Music Guide

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The pleasure in the feeling of non-existence.......2006-05-28

I heard the song "Monsoon Dance" on sky.fm. I previewed other songs and then bought almost all songs. Others are fine too, just listened once.

It's been 4 days since I bought them. I am not listening to any other song than Monsoon Dance for almost 4 days, day and night.. I am usually obsessed with these kind of mystic songs, listening to one song at a time for days a stretch, even when I sleep.

Thats the effect of the song Monsoon Dance. Truly, the mystic feeling of non-existence is an amazing pleasure. I feel one with the entire universe when I listen to this song.

I wonder what the composer might have gone through to come up with such an amazing piece of music. The Indian violin's effect is rather deep.

5 out of 5 stars ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL.......2006-03-10

This is one of the most beautiful CDs I have every heard. I bring it everywhere when I need to relax. The sound of the instruments from India are just breathtaking.

2 out of 5 stars This is great!.......2006-01-12

....if you like really strange, annoying German people who try to go "native." This is nothing but commodified exoticism; music for spiritual enhancement my arse....

5 out of 5 stars Masterful & mystical "new age music" from KARUNESH .......2005-09-23

I discovered the music of this German-born composer/multi-instrumentalist by accident. I was browsing in the new age music section at a certain mega-bookstore, looking for the latest CD from Kitaro (one of my favorite artists.) Well, I didn't find the Kitaro disc that day, but another CD soon caught my eye, one by an artist I'd never heard of - "Call of the Mystic" by Karunesh. Curious about the cover-art and song titles, I put the CD on the store's headphone listening station. I was soon immersed in the music, and intrigued by its exotic sounds. Of course, these were only brief sound clips from the album, so as each snatch of music soon cut off, I was left wanting to hear more. I then came home, found the CD on Amazon, and ordered it (sorry to the bookstore, but your prices were just too high! : ) Anyway, to make a long story short, in the several months since then, I have become a major fan of Karunesh (pronounced "Care-un-ish", which is, I learned, also the sanscrit word for "compassion".) I have now also collected several titles from his extensive back catalog, and while all of his albums have their own strengths, I believe that "Call of the Mystic" still rates as one of his finest overall releases. With it's mystical/mysterious feel, warm synth textures, and heavy use of exotic instruments, this CD literally makes me feel better when I listen to it. I know that the term "healing music" is probably overused in this genre, but in this case the term really fits. It's one of those rare albums that somehow pulls the listener into its World, and transports them to a better state-of-mind for it's duration. (Kitaro is perhaps the only other new age artist who's work has this effect on me.) Like most of Karunesh's works, this album is fully instrumental (So those of you who do not like vocals/lyrics with your new age music will be particularly pleased!), with all of the tracks running in the 5 to 7 minute range (a good length for this type of music.) Now, as people usually like points of comparsion for reviews such as this, I would say that Karunesh falls into the same general "new age/instrumental/electronic" genre as Kitaro, Vangelis, or Patrick O'Hearn (although his music's rarely as gloomy as O'Hearn's can be.) However, comparisons can tend to be a tad misleading, and at the end of the day Karunesh is a unique artist who's music has a personality of its own...Here is a quick rundown of all the tracks: the album opens with "The Joy of It All", an Eastern-flavored track which benefits from a hypnotic percussion groove and the sitar work of special guest Govi (a respected new age artist in his own right.) "Hearing You Now" features piano/flute lines that rotate back and forth, and an ear-catching mix of both electronic & acoustic drumming. "Monsoon's Dance" gives us one of Karunesh's most memorable melodies, played with a gorgeous blend of piano, Indian violin, and synth/percussion backing. "Mount Kailash" has a deeply-spiritual feel, and is highlighted by another guest spot from Govi (this time playing what sounds like an acoustic guitar run through a digital delay effect...quite a beguiling sound, actually!) "Sunrise at the Ganges" is basically a sitar/flute duet set over a backdrop of synth chords and Indian-style drumming. "Zensual" takes on a darker, electronic tone, with some mysterious "reed"-like synth soloing, layers of keyboard ambience, and a sensual rhythmic groove. "And the Grass Grows by Itself" adds some contrast to the pevious track, based mainly around acoustic sounds and a fun, hopeful melody. This track also features the hum of a Tibetan singing bowl (an unusal sound that I have come to like.) Lastly, "Ancient Voices", the only track with no noticable percussion line, is made up almost entirely of sitar and woodwind sounds, and serves to end the album on a peaceful, contemplative note. All in all, this is an album (and artist) that should not be missed if you are a fan of new age music. I will have to agree with what another reviewer said about Amazon's soundclips, though. The brief clips here are all of the opening moments of these songs, before the main themes really kick in - so the CD really does need to be heard in its full context to be truly appreciated. Also, speaking of other reviews, I think it is quite remarkable that of the six customer reviews that have been posted of this CD thus far, EVERY single one has given it a perfect 5 stars!...Amen!

5 out of 5 stars Call of the Mystic~Karunesh.......2005-07-10

Even though this is my first experience with Karunesh, this album was exactly what I expected,...and I enjoyed the different selection of instruments used to evoke a light, whimsical, and meditative feeling of calm. Recommended for light meditation, yoga practice, or massage therapy.
STORMY WEEKEND
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		STORMY WEEKEND
    Mystic Moods Orchestra
    Manufacturer: HDS
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0002KQOBC
    Release Date: 2006-09-05

    Tracks:

    1. Love Is Blue
    2. If You Go Away
    3. Waltz for Tricia
    4. Theme from Stormy Weekend
    5. Lovers Lullaby
    6. Visions
    7. Come Saturday Morning
    8. I Can't Get Away from You
    9. Ne Dis Rien (Say No More)
    10. Theme from Stormy Weekend
    11. 4:22 A.M.
    12. Monday, Monday
    The Celtic Circle: Legendary Music from a Mystic World
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Some great tunes
    • Music from a Mystic World
    • the best
    • Mystical Circles would be a better title
    • Shadow's Word - The Celtic Circle: Legendary Music from a Mystic World
    		 The Celtic Circle: Legendary Music from a Mystic World
    Various Artists
    Manufacturer: RCA
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0000CAQ40
    Release Date: 2003-10-07

    Tracks:

    1. The Mystic's Dream (From 'The Mists Of Avalon') - Loreena McKennitt
    2. Runaway - The Corrs
    3. Factory Girl - The Chieftains
    4. I Will Find You (Them From 'The Last Of The Mohicans') - Clannad
    5. Eirigh Suas A Stoirin - Maire Brennan
    6. The Fellowship (From 'The Lord Of The Rings') - Howard Shore
    7. The Shores Of The Swilly - Phil Coulter
    8. Angel (From The Movie 'City Of Angels') - Sarah McLachlan
    9. The Rose Of Tralee - Nightnoise
    10. CuChulainn's Last Battle - Brian Dunning
    11. Our Farewell - Within Temptation
    12. Evangeline - Karen Matheson
    13. She Moved Through The Fair - Anuna
    14. Keening Of The Three Marys - William Coulter
    15. The Dragon's Breath - David Arkenstone
    16. 12 O'Clock - Vangelis

    Amazon.com

    Here we go again with yet another compilation of soundtrack excerpts and vaporous ditties, to be filed under "Celtic" and pronounced, one assumes, with a soft "c." Some of the selections, such as those featuring old hands like Loreena McKennit, Sinead O'Connor, Clannad, the Corrs, and the Chieftains, actually merit the moniker. But how a pair of embarrassingly twee tunes by David Arkenstone and Vangelis (!) made the cut is anyone's guess. Other choices of dubious provenance include Annie Haslam and Steve Howe's cover of an already hoary Yes tune, a squirm-inducing bit of overkill called "Elysium" (by Elysia, whoever that may be,) and Ryan and Rachel O'Donnell's flaccid reworking of Enya's "May It Be" from Lord of the Rings. "Hedwig's Theme" from the OST to Harry Potter also appears, courtesy of the City of Prague Philharmonic, even though the books never so much as hinted at the owl's nationality. --Christina Roden

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Some great tunes.......2007-01-20

    I acually bought this set several years ago and somehow lost one of the discs. I listened to the 2nd cd on a beautiful trip to Frankfurt and realized that I needed to have both cds. The music ranges in both sound and style and I think can appeal to all ages. I enjoyed the cds very much!!!

    5 out of 5 stars Music from a Mystic World.......2005-12-23

    There are 31 tracks on the 2 CD set. I will not even begin to review all of them. As a compilation, this works very well. It certainly matches the theme of the subtitle well. Like another reviewer, I am puzzled by the harsh critics. While I have never actually resorted to saying negative things about other reviewers, in this instance, I feel I must. Their reviews are influenced by their ignorance.

    Apparently, some think that only the Irish are Celts and only Irish music is Celtic. This is very inaccurate. Scotland is named for the Scots who came for IRELAND!!! The original inhabitants of Scotland were the Picts, who by the way were also Celts as are the Welsh and the Bretons of Brittany in France. Broadly, Celtic music can originate in Ireland, Scotland, Wales or Brittany. The problem seems to be that some folks wanted traditional Irish music, but the category of Celtic seems to be broadening in much the same way that Country Music has become broader than it was 40 years ago. I couldn't stand the old Country whiney music and still can't, but the newer country music is much more appealing. Stars like Garth Brooks stretched the narrow boundaries and appealed to much wider groups.

    Enya has done the same with Celtic music. It is not traditional Irish reels, jigs, and the like, but it isn't simply New Age, either. She has successfully blended the two, leaving her music with a Celtic heart. This album stretches the boundaries, but it stays to the theme of a mystic world. It does not stray far from Celtic roots. I do not believe that is in any way misrepresented.

    Concerning the reviewer that complained that they already had many of these tracks. That is not a problem with this 2 CD set. It is YOUR problem. You should have looked at the tracks before buying! I only have one duplication of the 31 tracks and that is because I also have the LOTR soundtrack. I do not mind having the repeated track as when I play this set, I get a very different mix than when the track is played in the context of the soundtrack. The change of context does affect the way in which the piece is heard. It works well in this compilation of mystic inspired tunes. So does "Hedwig's Theme." While Hedwig's nationality is not known, the entire premise of Harry Potter seems more Druidic Celtic than Anglo-Saxon. The reviewer that made the wry crack about including "Hedwig's Theme" apparently did not read the subtitle to the album. That explains the inclusion of this great piece of music by Williams. Oh, by the way, Williams is a common Welsh (CELTIC) name.

    If you are looking for traditional Irish music, than this album may disappoint. If you are looking for mystical music with a Celtic soul, then this album should delight. To be sure, listen to some of the tracks first, but don't let the negative reviews of some dissuade you from purchasing without listening first. I thoroughly enjoy this set and feel that I got exactly what I expected when I bought it. I would also highly recomment it to others.

    5 out of 5 stars the best.......2005-12-08

    the wife and i enjoy celtic music,and this cd is the best compilation of celtic artist!!!!!!! Love it!

    3 out of 5 stars Mystical Circles would be a better title.......2005-08-30

    This is great music, however, the use of Celtic is far from being a description. I agree with another reviewer who felt the title might be more appropriate with Mystical Circles. The introduction to the CDs written by Gerry Wetzel shows he doesn't know much about what's Celtic. Uilleann pipes and bodhran are both misspelled for heaven's sake!

    4 out of 5 stars Shadow's Word - The Celtic Circle: Legendary Music from a Mystic World.......2005-08-26

    *Sigh* Where to begin?

    To begin, this CD is not truly "Celtic." Celtic music comes from the land of Ireland and I found that some of this music does not originate from here. Don't get me wrong, it's good music, just falsly catagorized.

    Other than that, it is good music, however I feel it may have been better titles "The Mystic's Circle" or something along those lines. It contains music from excellent artists and has addictive and relaxing songs on this CD. Some from movies as excellent as the songs (i.e. The Mists of Avalon).

    If you want a good relaxation CD that is not quite instrumental yet has angelic like voices, this would be a good choice. Two discs, 31 songs brings a good relaxation and meditation session to clear's one's body, mind, and spirit. Though that it may be wrongly labeled in my opinion, it is still an excellent CD with excellent music.
    Mystic Spirit Voices
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • A Classic in the Genre
    • Very nice,,
    • Out of this world!
    • Rare perfection
    • Listen!
    		 Mystic Spirit Voices
    Lesiëm
    Manufacturer: Intent City
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B0000636SR
    Release Date: 2002-02-14

    Tracks:

    1. Lesiem
    2. Open Your Eyes
    3. Fundamentum
    4. Vivere
    5. Occultum
    6. Indalo
    7. Liberta
    8. Miracle Eyes
    9. Una Terra
    10. Mater Gloria
    11. Floreat
    12. Ave Fortuna

    Album Description

    enigma meets pink floyd (Lloyd Barde Backroads Music)

    Enter the spiritual world of Lesiem and take a journey through mystic spirit voices. Born out of a male voice choir whose experience is based on a 50 year tradition, Lesiem soars across the heavens with their own brand of mystic-pop. Combining Gregorian chants with worldbeat loops, guitars and dreamlike voices, Lesiem bring their own unique style of ancient tradition to the modern world, The eyes may be the doorway to the soul, but the voice is the chariot to the heavens....

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars A Classic in the Genre.......2007-01-17

    This is a classic in the genre and a cornerstone of any collection.

    4 out of 5 stars Very nice,,.......2006-11-06

    ,,,after having recently discovered the sound of Lesiem i think this one is propably their best over the years,,this is very cool music in my opinion and the voices and the beat brilliantly performed,,,my hats off for Lesiem and looking forward for a new material

    5 out of 5 stars Out of this world!.......2006-10-02

    This is the best chant fusion group to come along since Enigma! Gothic chant mingles with modern grooves, soundtrack-like orchestrations and occasional world music elements to produce a truly cinematic soundscape. It's easy to just slap a mindless beat down beneath some medieval sound-alike singing, and unfortunately it's been done a lot. But not by Lesiem. These compositions by Alex "'89" Wende are real music, with tradition in their structure, purpose to their variations, and power in their delivery. And the presentation is a true production, featuring eleven vocal soloists, a twelve-voice mail choir lead by Andreas Wiedernabb, and an assortment of electronic and acoustic instrumentalists including composer Alex Wende on keyboards. Dark, mysterious, sometimes soaring and sometimes solemn, this is not really music for dancing or meditation. It's music to exercise or work to, and to pay attention to, letting the vibes resonate within your body and the images play through your mind for one cool trip. Compare to the work of Enigma, which brought mainstream popularity to this sort of music in the 1990s. Each of the two groups has their own style--Lesiem's chorals are fuller, powerful, and more rhythmically matched to the instrumentals, while Enigma's chants float freely above the beat. But both are appealing, and the variety within the genre is welcome.

    5 out of 5 stars Rare perfection.......2006-04-09

    Sonidos ritmicos y envolventes que evocan religion y espiritualidad. Perfecta orquestacion y voces. Un trabajo muy bien realizado que engancha al oyente.

    5 out of 5 stars Listen!.......2004-11-01

    This music is stunning. It is so jam-packed with melody you expect your speakers to bust. The songwriting is first-rate and is pretty much flawless, as is the musicianship, with some of the most hauntingly beatiful (I love that paradox) chanting you will ever hear. The album makes one wonder what it would be like to see them in a live performance, with hundreds or thousands of fans mesmerized by the sounds--and the obligatory hippy section doing some geriatric kind of dancing. Just kidding-it's not hippy music, but everyone who is a genuine lover of great music needs to own this album.
    Mystic Irish Rain
    Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
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    • bad BAD B-A-D
    • A little piece of serenity in a world of stress!
    		 Mystic Irish Rain
    Various Artists
    Manufacturer: Platinum Disc
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    ASIN: B00004UESP
    Release Date: 2000-01-01

    Tracks:

    1. Cry Of The Celts
    2. Southwind
    3. Little Fairy, Big Fairy
    4. Lord Of The Dance
    5. Whiskey In The Jar
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    Customer Reviews:

    1 out of 5 stars Not a great recording.......2006-07-31

    Very distracting rain noises in the background of virtually every track! NOT recommended!

    4 out of 5 stars Good music.......2006-04-27

    I really enjoy this CD! I do admit that when I first listened to it while driving, I was a little surprised by the few loud thunder bursts and rain drops in a few selections even though I knew that there would be rain in the background of the CD! However it didn't really bother me then or now and I've been playing this CD ever since I received it. It is very easy listening and even the rain storm is soothing. This was a good purchase.

    3 out of 5 stars Just a bit OK.......2005-08-02

    Not what I thought it would be
    its Ok, But thats all it is just a tad OK

    1 out of 5 stars bad BAD B-A-D.......2005-03-14

    I've ordered the collection with one thought in mind: ohh boy! a good irish collection.

    i was astonished to hear SYNTHESIZED(!) music instead of the real instruments - no violins here, no bagpipes, no flutes!

    only synthesized music! this collection had much potential but it was killed!

    not to mention the annoying rain sounds. ok - their nice for starts but they dont stop all thru the album and sometimes the music gets engulfed in them totaly.

    BAD!

    4 out of 5 stars A little piece of serenity in a world of stress!.......2001-08-08

    I just got this yesterday and put it on my stereo and was instantly surrounded, in the middle of a horrendous heat wave, with the blissful sound of rain and the beautiful sound of upbeat Celtic rhythms. I only wish it were longer and perhaps a little more dramatic. The music ended way too soon!
    MYSTIC MOODS ORCHESTRA PLAYS NIGHTTIDE
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Great!
    		 MYSTIC MOODS ORCHESTRA PLAYS NIGHTTIDE
    Mystic Moods Orchestra
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    ASIN: B0002KQODA
    Release Date: 2004-07-27

    Tracks:

    1. Theme From A Summer Place
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    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Great!.......2006-03-20

    This is a very good album to use as a relaxation aid. I use it at work to help my stress level. Of course, if you don't like thunderstorms, then it's not for you. However, if you do like to listen to Mother Nature at her best, then you will love it.
    Adiemus IV: The Eternal Knot
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Adiemus IV
    • whaaaaaat?????
    • Good...Although two of the Songs are on my Ipod...
    • New Age with an eclectic blend of styles from across the musical map!
    • Unimaginative
    		 Adiemus IV: The Eternal Knot

    Manufacturer: Higher Octave
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    ASIN: B00004WC6I
    Release Date: 2001-01-23

    Tracks:

    1. Cu Chullain
    2. The Eternal Knot
    3. Palace Of The Crystal Bridge
    4. The Wooing Of Etain
    5. King Of The Sacred Grove
    6. Saint Declan's Drone
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    Amazon.com

    When British composer Karl Jenkins launched Adiemus with the Songs of Sanctuary album in 1995, it was a fresh and exhilarating take on global music. Jenkins used choral vocals similar to Enya's, but spiked with a language of the imagination (merging African and Latin phonemes) and stoked by Jenkins's pastoral arrangements. Never wholly original--Lisa Gerrard and Elizabeth Fraser had already worked out fantasy vocal designs and the 1960s African mass "Missa Luba" effected a similar choral/African/Latin sound--Adiemus nevertheless found a new take on English composers' penchant for choirs. However, after six years and four albums mining this vein, Jenkins's sound rings more hollow with each recording.

    The Eternal Knot is drawn from Jenkins's soundtrack to a BBC documentary called The Celts. You might recall that Enya also evolved her sound in the late 1980s doing a soundtrack for another documentary called The Celts. Taking his titles from the Celtic legends that populate the documentary, Jenkins orchestrates cinematic landscapes full of swelling crescendos and dynamic cadences. Less oppressive than the heavily orchestrated Adiemus II, The Eternal Knot still wears thin. He casts Miriam Stockley's voice into a boys-choir register, turning her staccato phonemes into incessant prattle. But when she's in her warmer middle range, her layered voice is enveloping. Despite the theme of the album, Celtic music is only used as an occasional touchstone, with uilleann piper Davy Spillane, a few bodhran-style percussion grooves, and harpist Catrin Finch providing some relief from Jenkins's string-laden classical pretensions. --John Diliberto

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Adiemus IV.......2007-05-07

    This is another celtic cd which stirs the blood to your core. It has great melodies and wonderful arrangements to compliment the vocals. I will look forward to purchasing more of Adiemus in the future.

    2 out of 5 stars whaaaaaat?????.......2007-01-06

    that was the first thing that popped into my head when i heard this album. i loved `songs of sanctuary' and was heartily disappointed not to also love this album. while it is obvious that the music is celtic-inspired, it is *only* the music that is so. the vocals seem to float along on their own with no relevance to the instrumentals beneath them. the language, which is the same play-language as `sanctuary', is blatantly out of place here. while with `sanctuary', despite the make-believe quality of the words, the quality of the vocal sound was instantly recognizable as south african. but those nasal tones and front-of-the-mask, brassy notes don't translate well to a celtic sound. (in fact, the whole album sounds like a clash of two cultures. as if a south african choir accidentally got routed to the shannon airport and collided with the chieftans.) on the whole, a disappointing album. if you want celtic music, buy a putumayo collection or *anything* by narada, clannad, celtic woman, etc. don't buy this album.

    5 out of 5 stars Good...Although two of the Songs are on my Ipod..........2006-01-24

    My favorite songs are "Cu Chullain" and "Math was a Wizard". Cu Chullain is a good song for a ballet performance.

    By the way, I own these two songs on my Ipod!

    Meghan :)

    5 out of 5 stars New Age with an eclectic blend of styles from across the musical map!.......2005-11-23

    Some earlier reviewers would suggest that this isn't up to the standards that Karl Jenkins achieved in some of his earlier output. I couldn't respond to that because this is the first Adiemus recording I've ever heard and, frankly, I loved every second of it. I'm thrilled that other listeners think the earlier recordings are better because I've now got something to really look forward to.

    For me this recording evinced a blend of emotional responses - quiet contemplation, relaxation, toe-tapping, a satisfied smile, that whole body moving response to a driving rhythm and a joyful sense of participation in an all-encompassing musical experience. The recording is an eclectic blend of styles that cover an enormous range - Celtic rhythms and fiddling tunes in the style of River Dance; hard rock and steady beats that took a page out of Enigma's play book; a beautifully blended chorus of female voices that might well have included Enya, Diane Arkenstone and Loreena McKennitt; orchestral backgrounds that ranged from lush full orchestral accompaniment to pizzicato violin arpeggios that would have done Tchaikovsky proud in The Nutcracker; simple but effective, pleasing blues style acoustic guitar; full-bodied high speed choral sections that might have been penned by Karl Orff as part of the unforgettable Carmina Burana; and, a very effective seven beat piece that reminded me of the rhythms of Dave Brubeck's Unsquare Square Dance or Moe Kaufman's Swingin' Shepherd Blues!

    Well, to each their own I suppose. It's certainly possible that this CD suffered by comparison to the quality of his other works but as a first time listener, I've got nothing but praise for it!

    Paul Weiss

    2 out of 5 stars Unimaginative.......2004-06-14

    Unlike 'Songs of Sanctuary', this album lacks imagination and invention. It comes across as somewhat monotonous and overly 'camp'.

    Cu Chulain is a reasonable start but even there the urgent contribution by the violins comes too early, and by the end of the 'song', the concept becomes tiresome. The title track seems to be depicting something monumental in its climatic outbursts but if so, the effect is more visual (the documentary itself) than aural. It's odd how there is apparently no language used here yet 'Palace of the Crystal Bridge' manages to sound like some clueless surfer-girl taking herself way too seriously.

    'The Wooing of Etain' is a beautiful instrumental and one of the very few pieces on the album that is thought-provoking, as is 'King of the Sacred Grove' (which is mellow and sounds suitably regal)....this is more of what I've come to expect/appreciate in Jenkins. Even so, he could have done more to build a climax towards the end of this, the third longest piece on the album.

    'Songs' such as 'The Dagda' would be interesting diversions/fillers for the album if it wasn't for the synthesized, mass-product result of the album overall. Less 'ethnic-sounding' and more towards 'tacky' (e.g., the duo separated by 1 octave sung in unison at the end of 'Hermit of the Sea Rock'), this isn't as moving an experience as some would laud it to be.
    Call of the Mystic
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • 5 Stars is not enough
    		 Call of the Mystic
    Bahramji , and Maneesh de Moor
    Manufacturer: Blue Flame
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    ASIN: B000784XK8
    Release Date: 2005-02-01

    Tracks:

    1. Crazy Heart
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    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars 5 Stars is not enough.......2005-08-15

    If you listen to the Amazon samples they don't quit do this music justice. The samples do not allow the baseline to kick in or even the melody to repeat and you can't get a feel for this album from the samples.

    Every song (except one) comes in at over 6 minutes, most over 7 minutes and the last song at 11 minutes. And at the end of every song I feel it "could" have gone another hour. The cover says "File Under: Ethno - Chill Ambient. The lyrics are based on Rumi's and other mystical poetry and the tracks carry an urban vibe rooted in meditation." I couldn't agree more. I often use the word fushion to describe music like this. I need to find a new word because these musicians have taken it to a whole new level.

    I played most of this album to a class of over 20 Yoga students and every one loved it. It had the energy to carry a power flow yoga class or even a more mellow party. The length of the songs allows a deep, slow driving bass line to hypnotize you as the melodic guitar, santoor and other instruments which I don't recognize carry you to another place. Yet this is not meditation music. It has incredibly energy. In the hands of lesser artists songs like this can feel redundant at times. Not here. These brilliant artists have made not only a great listening experience but they have created something magical.

    I listen to all the Buddha Bar, Lounge, etc. Claude Challe, Ravin, Arabica, etc. Traditional and modern stuff. I love all of it. This is one of the best.

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