"Secrets of Life" is a heartwarming contemporary album that signals the dawn of worldbeat music. A masterful blend of exotic world rhythms and vocals combined with visionary ambient textures and melodies. Karunesh takes you on a one hour transglobal flight of sound..

"Nirvana Cafe" is Karunesh’s second release for the Real Music label. Between the worlds of awake and sleep are welcoming inns and cafes where travelers can rest and acclimatize. At such places, wayfarers often connect with a wise one or simply bask in the music of the spheres before continuing on their way. Virtuoso instrumentalist Karunesh serves exquisite fare at "Nirvana Cafe", melodic rhythms artfully and at times spiritedly blended with an array of flutes, strings, piano, keyboards and percussion. On guitar, guest artist Govi conjures the language of desire, mystery and joy.. ~ realmusic.com

The word Baraka means "blessing" in several languages; watching this film, the viewer is blessed with a dazzling barrage of images that transcend language. Filmed in 24 countries and set to an ever - changing global soundtrack, the movie draws some surprising connections between various peoples and the spaces they inhabit, whether that space is a lonely mountaintop or a crowded cigarette factory. Some of these attempts at connection are more successful than others: for instance, an early sequence segues between the daily devotions of Tibetan monks, Orthodox Jews, and whirling dervishes, finding more similarity among these rituals than one might expect.. ~ Larisa Moore

Highly stylized and theatrical show such as Sarah Brightman's Harem World Tour: Live From Las Vegas, the music and visuals go hand-in-hand and this edited CD version of the program lacks the impact felt by the enthusiastic live audience. With applause heard within instrumental passages, including the elongated opening, it leaves a listener puzzled as to what is happening.. ~ Aaron Latham

Karunesh invites you to join him for another magical Journey of the Heart to a place of complete tranquility and total harmony. Symbolic of the Journey of the Heart in each of us, this recording is a reflection of the colorful changes in life that we all have experienced: traveling through mysterious valleys, riding the wild rivers, relaxing in the endless summer fields, conquering the lonesome mountaintops. ~ insight-books.com

Al Gromer Khan is a prolific ambient sound designer who has released about one and a quarter CDs per year since 1990. Some of them are among the best electro-tribal discs of all time. While Konya does not reach quite that level, it is still very good. Khan mixes his virtuoso sitar with electronic atmospheres and large doses of positive energy to create a new meditative classical style. This is Khan's "paisley music" - it is a creation rather than a definition. His style is unique and smooth.. ~ Jim Brenholts

"Beyond its beauty, I, Omar creates not only the direct feelings of love, but a longing for it as well."
Surrender: Mystical Music for Yoga is the ideal support for any style of yoga. More than just beautiful background music, the selections in Surrender are chosen and arranged to mirror the normal progression of yoga routines. The instrumental music takes you from beginning warm-ups, through the relaxing and revitalizing main session, to the final cool down and relaxation.. ~ amazon.com

The meaning of this word can be maybe understood as infinity, endlessness, unlimited space: or, simply the continuation of something. The new music, created by Klaus, seems to overtake as boundlessness infinity of his talent, as the continuation of Schulze's classic tradition, shown in such masterpieces as Mirage and Picture Music (Totem) of the "Golden Era". Three titles are bound together perfectly organic, nearly in Largo tempo, also sensual, hypnotic, passionate, taking you really into trance, slowly, as well as the genius of Schulze can provide it. Another masterpiece.. ~ Julia Blanche

"Reprise" is a collection of extracts from Vangelis's albums of the '90s plus "Rachel's Song", featuring Mary Hopkin, from the much-belated release in 1994 of his soundtrack for BLADERUNNER.. ~ cduniverse.com

"Voices" is a deep and engaging album from an e-music legend, Vangelis. This CD predates his regular use of symphony orchestras to augment his synths. His synths are, however, very symphonic. He creates broad atmospheres and dramatic soundscapes with synth hooks, chant vocals, and samples. Vangelis also adds some experimental textures and smooth melodies to cap his soundscapes. This is an exciting CD. Vangelis is in a league with few peers. In terms of stature and emotional response, this disc will appeal to fans of Enya and Yanni.. ~ Jim Brenholts

In 1980, Gian Piero Reverberi selected talented young musicians graduating from different Italian Conservatories to form a new musical group to be named Rondo Veneziano, little knowing that what they were creating would make his compositions famous all over the world.
The group Rondo Veneziano was at first a chamber orchestra like the well known groups of I MUSICI and SOLISTI VENETI. Afterwards the originally all-female act was elaborated to improve the orchestral performance by adding two rhythmical elements - electric bass and drums - that though being modern instruments, are used mainly to enhance some passages, respecting the traditional musical forms typical of the 18th century. ~ last.fm

Putting together Jarre's best tracks over 12 albums, "Images" is a superb collection of his greatest electronic feats and atmospheric pieces, displaying his supreme instrumental prowess. ~ Mike DeGagne

"Metamorphoses" is Jarre's musical statement for the new millennium. It infuses kinetic grooves with global voices, world rhythms and staccato samples with Jarre's inimitable synthesizer sounds. An instant classic. ~ amazon.com