Cityzen By
AUDIO SHARMAN
Picking up where their 2007 debut album 'Welcome Traveller' left off, 'Cityzen' is richly layered with atmosphere and sounds from our world and beyond, but also marks a progression in flavour and grooves for Audio Shaman. The textures delve deeper and their technique has developed as they have spent more time in the studio. Proving their multi-talent across many platforms, much of the playing on the album comes from the pair's diverse array of instruments including classical and Flamenco guitar, sitar, congas, drums and keyboards to name a few. Carey and Paul approached the recording of this album quite differently to the last. Wanting to push boundaries but also keep the thread of Audio Shaman in tact, the two scoured their hard drives to mix together recordings collected from the last decade of producing. The finished product is a melting pot of acoustic and digital sounds that harmoniously work together, sprinkled with vocals and elements collected from far and wide. With a perfect tempo to give timeout from demanding city living, loungey beats and Latin guitar grooves dominating the songs.
Elixir By
Kaya Project
In this new release, writer Seb Taylor artfully combines elements from studio sessions he collected in his travels with fresh ethnic beats and a vision for the next level of global fusion. It is built on a solid framework of intricate and funky tribal percussion, each cut on the album seamlessly blends diverse musical instrumentation with warm bass lines and modern arrangement in creating a deeply captivating listening experience.
Global Village By
Karanesh
The upbeat interplay of diverse cultures meeting in harmony once again reflects Karunesh’s inspired artistry. Sensual dance grooves’, the island spirit, globe spanning instrumentation with a strong Indian influence and refreshing ambient sound – all of this clearly influences Global Village. Renowned for his emotionally rich ambient music, here Karunesh takes us a little further on a moving and meaningful journey.
Medicine Woman 4 By
GOODALL,Medwyn
The ‘Medicine Woman’ trilogy has been one of the most successful series of new age CDs ever! Now comes the highly awaited addition – Medicine Woman IV – Prophecy 2012. This CD focuses on the ultimate Mayan mystery, the Mayan Calendar, which stops on the 21st December 2012, with the prophecy that humanity will cross the threshold into a new era and will make some very profound changes after years of turmoil. Medicine Woman IV takes a deep look at where we might be heading, and very soon. The tracks have beautifully uncluttered arrangements and spacious effects with all of the signature sounds and evolving layers of engaging themes we’ve come to expect from Medwyn. Threefold's dreamlike vocals and the evocative Shaku flute playing of Aroshanti add a further dimension that makes this album soar.
