Product Description "Sanctuary is a peaceful retreat, a sacred space where one finds renewal. Gently cascading streams, birdsong, harp caresses and the lyrical sweetness of a silver flute create a timeless atmosphere of tranquil perfection. This serene environment evokes contemplative bliss, perfect for relaxation, massage or light meditation. A must have!" P.J. Birosik, Guide to New Age Music Review "...perfect for background music - let yourself go, let your spirit renew with the sounds of these sacred groves." -- Carol Wright, Napra Trade Journal "Dreamy, delicate music that relaxes... silver flute and harp create an angelic atmosphere... especially good for massage ...." -- Heartsong Review "Relax in a Peaceful Sanctuary.... Evokes a deeply meditative experience." -- Catalist Magazine "The perfect environment to relax into... let the gentle caresses of the music carry your worries away." -- All Music Guide "one of the finest meditation soundscapes I ve heard...easily pulls the listener into a deep state of relaxation" -- The Light Magazine From the Artist Before composing this music, we immersed ourselves in historical texts which described a myth common to many cultures, the legend of Sanctuary. The legends describe a peaceful retreat from the outside world, a tranquil place of renewal and refreshment for body and mind, and for receiving spiritual nourishment and secret knowledge. In some of the myths there are ordeals, riddles or tests that one must pass through before entering Sanctuary. Often the entrance is guarded by savage beasts or it lies across a vast desert or stormy sea. In some versions of the Sanctuary legend it appears as a lush garden, protected by a surrounding wall or barrier filled with peaceful birds, running water and pools, winding pathways leading to special buildings and bridges and of course, the gentle music of harp and flute and other magical sounds. Once we had a clear picture of Sanctuary, we then composed music which evokes the experience of what it would be like to visit there. ! For each of the movements we used actual musical scales from cultures which possess a version of the Sanctuary archetype. We invite you to close your eyes, relax and spend some time within the secret world of Sanctuary. Thanks for listening, Steve Gordon & David Gordon About the Artist David and Steve Gordon have pioneered New Age/World music with their award-winning top charting albums for over twenty years. Their influential trademark sound, combining world instruments and sounds of nature has sold over one million units worldwide and has appeared on network TV and major motion picture scores such as the recent Fox Searchlight release, "Kissing Jessica Stein." Since founding Sequoia Records in 1982, the Gordon brothers have been breaking musical ground, consistently creating albums that top the charts, garner awards, and expand the boundaries of New Age and World music. "We like to think of our music as the music of Earth and Spirit, because we believe that one of the goals of being alive is to unite the two into one," explains Steve Gordon. Natives of Southern California, David and Steve Gordon both took an early interest in music. After studying classical music at Los Angeles Valley College and UCLA, the brothers both attended the Grove Music Academy where they studied modern harmony and jazz. They formed Sequoia Records in 1982 to release their first two albums Misty Forest Morning and Peaceful Evening. These albums combined music and nature so beautifully that they became known as definitive recordings of the newly emerging New Age music genre... Since these releases met with critical acclaim and healthy sales, over the next couple of years they recorded their next two music and nature titles, Radiant Sea and Still Waters. They next began experimenting with their music, developing a new style they called "Inner Environments", which they featured on two albums, Astral Journey and Celestial Suite. TASIN: B000008QVVVSKU: GGV.B000008QVV.LNCondition: Like NewAuthor/Artist:David & Steve GordonBinding: Audio CD
