The Library CD Shelf
Eirlandia
Jeff Johnson and Brian Dunning
Ark Records
$14.99 CD / $7.92 MP3 amazon.com
Acclaimed contemporary Celtic music duo Jeff Johnson and Brian Dunning pres
ent Eirlandia, a music album inspired by author Stephen R. Lawhead's Celtic
fantasy novel "In the Region of the Summer Stars: Book 1 of the Eirlandia
Series" (9780765383440, $25.99). Jeff Johnson performs on keyboards and per
cussion instruments, while Brian Dunning plays flutes and penny whistles. E
irlandia blends traditional Irish musical elements with modern instrumentat
ion, crafting a uniquely magical fantasy soundtrack that sparks the imagina
tion and entices the spirit. Highly recommended! The tracks are "Eirlandia"
, "Tir na nOg", "Oran Mor", "A Wonder Voyage", "House of Llyr", "Under the
Summer Stars", "Tara Hill", and "The Kingdom of All Tomorrows".
Passion Reverence Transcendence
Benito Gonzalez, Gerry Gibbs, & Essiet Okon Essiet
Whaling City Sound
www.whalingcitysound.com
c/o Naxos of America, Inc. (dist.)
www.naxosaudiobooks.com
$13.99 amazon.com
Passion Reverence Transcendence is an exuberant album celebrating the music
of jazz pianist McCoy Tyner. Pianist Benito Gonzalez, drummer Gerry Gibbs,
and bass player Essiet Okon Essiet have poured their hearts and souls into
a charged, emotionally stirring rendition of Tyner's beloved classics. Pas
sion Reverence Transcendence is a treat for connoisseurs of the genre, and
highly recommended for public library music collections. The tracks are "Fl
y with the Wind", "Just Feelin'", "Rotunda", "Festival in Baha", "Blues on
the Corner", "The Greeting", "You Taught My Heart to Sing", "Atlantis", "In
ner Glimpse", "Naima", "Tyner Trane Express", "Between Friends", and "Brazi
lian Girls".
Melodic Voyage
Mark Dunn
markdunnmusic.net
Music For The New Age Records
$9.98 CD amazon.com
Pianist Mark Dunn presents Melodic Voyage, his latest album of beautiful, s
olo piano songs that transport the listener to faraway realms of dream and
imagination. Rapturous and inspirational, Melodic Voyage is a wellspring of
creative harmony perfect for meditation or relaxation. Highly recommended,
especially for connoisseurs of the genre. The tracks are "Tegucigalpa", "T
he Truth", "Dunn's Dream", "Return to Peace", "Children's Waltz", "Fool's D
ance", "Freedom's Debt", "Sitting", "Gafieira", "The Moon Represents My Hea
rt", "Don't Cry Paola", and "It's You".
Home Again
Loren Evarts
www.lorenevarts.com
Otter Records
$TBA CD / $9.49 MP3 amazon.com
Home Again is a beautiful, instrumental album of contemporary solo piano mu
sic by talented composer and performer Loren Evarts. Smooth, stylish, and e
vocative, Home Again perfectly captures the sense of returning to the belov
ed and familiar after a long journey. The tracks are "A Day on the Concord
River", "Dugong Dance", "Far and Away", "Ktaadn", "Sunset Island", "Evenson
g", "Home Again", "Outermost House", "Wedding at Sunrise", "Baker Lake", "N
ine Mile Bridge", and "The Good Life". Also highly recommended for connoiss
eurs of new age solo piano music is Jon Dahlander's "Songs for Smiler McGee
" ($15.98 CD / $9.49 MP3).
Progress
Brother Jerome
Privately Published
www.brotherjeromeband.com
$TBA CD / $9.49 MP3 amazon.com
Progress is the debut album of newly formed band Brother Jerome, founded by
singer-songwriter Ryan Bria as an homage to his late brother Jerome "Drew"
Bria. Featuring eleven original songs, Progress speaks openly of injustice
and oppression, with a few love songs interspersed throughout. Heavily inf
luenced by the modern civil rights movement in America, Progress is profoun
d and leaves a lasting impression on the listener. Highly recommended. The
tracks are "Keep It Burning", "Progress", "Hustle", "Roots", "Soul Shine",
"Mind Over Matter", "Macho Man", "What It's Like", "Gold", "Change It All",
and "Cookie".
Songs from the Deluge
Western Centuries
westerncenturies.com
Free Dirt Records
freedirt.net
$11.99 CD / $9.49 MP3 amazon.com
Songwriters Cahalen Morrison, Ethan Lawton, and Jim Miller combine their ta
lents for the honkey-tonk group Western Centuries in the album Songs from t
he Deluge, a compilation or original songs performed with all-out gusto. Fe
aturing refreshing new takes on common country music themes, Songs from the
Deluge is a "must" for fans of the genre! The tracks are "Far from Home",
"Earthly Justice", "Wild Birds", "Wild You Run", "Rocks and Flame", "Own Pr
ivate Honkey Tonk", "Cloud of Woes", "Borrow Time", "How Many More Miles to
Babylon", "Time Does the Rest", "Three Swallows", and "Warm Guns". Lyrics
to all songs are printed inside of the case holding the physical CD.
Front and Center
Sideline
Mountain Home Music Company
mountainhomemusiccompany.com
$10.99 CD / $9.49 MP3 amazon.com
The fourth album by southern bluegrass band Sideline, Front and Center is b
rimming with energy, harmony, and celebration. Sideline consists of award-w
inning banjo player Steve Dilling, bass player Jason Moore, guitarist Skip
Cherryholmes, fiddle player Nathan Aldridge, mandolin player Troy Boone and
guitarist Bailey Coe. Together they provide a treat for fans of the genre!
Highly recommended. The tracks are "Thunder Dan", "Frozen in Time", "Old T
ime Way", Song for a Winter's Night", "Bluefield WV Mtn. Girl", "I Long To
See His Face", "Lysander Hayes", "Memories That We Shared", "Something Out
of Nothing", "All Because of Me", "Satan's Chains", and "Cotton Eyed Joe".
Top of the Mountain
Patricia Vonne
patriciavonne.com
Bandolera Records
$TBA CD
Top of the Mountain is the seventh album by supremely talented Tex-Mex musi
cian, actress, and award-winning filmmaker Patricia Vonne. Showcasing her m
astery of Texas musical styles, the original songs are works of beautiful c
reativity and passionate drive. Highly recommended! The tracks are "Citadel
", "City is Alive", "Illuminaria", "Top of the Mountain", "Lil Lobo", "Madr
e de Perla", "Tidal Wave", "Graceland Trip", "Western Blood", "Cancion de l
a Boda", "Lekker Ding", and "God's Hands".
Auriga To Orion
Majestica
Heart Dance Records
https://www.heartdancerecords.com/home
B07C53ZZTK, $14.99, CD, www.amazon.com
Majestica is back, bigger and bolder than ever with their scintillating and
captivating follow up to "In the Midst of Stars". Their new album, "Auriga
to Orion", features Sherry Finzer on a variety of flutes, and Cass Anawaty
on guitar, bass, synths, drum and percussion. Together this two impressive
ly gifted musicians have created a memorable soundtrack. Flawlessly produce
d, "Auriga to Orion" succeeds in delivering a truly memorable electronic ch
ill-out, ambient and new age music that will inspire, energize and invite l
isteners to get out of their space capsules and set their bodies in motion!
Comprised of seven unforgettable tracks 9Alpha Orions; Kesil's Light; Mont
e Alban; Dark Years Away; Chasing The Leonids; Flaming Star; and the title
piece, Aurica To Orion, this outstanding CD has a total running time of 34:
49 and is unreservedly recommended for both personal and community library
New Age music collections.
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