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Serenity III
Michael Kollwitz
www.MichaelKollwitz.com
Privately Published
$TBA CD / $9.49 MP3 amazon.com

Serenity III: More Peaceful Music on the Chapman Stick is music artist Michael Kollwitz's third CD of relaxing music created on the unique, uncommon stringed instrument created by Emmett Chapman, and known as The Chapman Stick (R) (more info about this
marvelous instrument can be found on www.stick.com or on Wikipedia - it's classified as part of the guitar family, and known for its ability to play base
lines, melody lines, chords or textures). Mellifluous and soothing, Serenity III is a treasure to
experience and makes an excellent gift to connoisseurs of extraordinary instrumental compositions. Highly recommended. The tracks are "Cloud Number Eleven", "Soft Forest", "Tell Me Why", "Wherever It Leads", "Gift Of Peace", "Smooth Sailing", "Sunday
Morning", "Contemplation", "Winding Down", "Crystal Caverns", "Playful Curiosity", "Forgive and Forget", "Have a Good One", "On The Lake", "Secret Cargo", and "Good Night Sleep Tight".

You're the One
Brian Hagen
bharts.net
Privately Published
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You're the One is a new age solo piano album by music artist Brian Hagen, featuring a blend of original compositions and beloved classic pieces. All songs share a common theme about the profound effects of love. You're the One is beautiful, liberating,
and makes an excellent gift to show a loved one how special they are. The track
list (with Hagen's original creations marked by asterisks) is "You're the One" *, "By the Limpid Stream, Friedrich Burgmuller Opus 100, No. 7", "Nocturne, Alexander Borodin
theme from String Quartet #2" (arrangement by Brian Hagen), "Contemplation, Felix Mendelssohn Opus 30, No. 1, Andante Espressivo", "Diabelli Sonatina, Diabelli Opus 168, no. 4, movement II: Andantino", "Fantasie, Anton Bruckner WAB 118", "Lonesome Road" *
, "Beethoven Sonatina, Ludwig Van Beethoven" "Afternoon Waltz" *, "Let It Flow"
*, "Now and Forever" *, "Autumn Afternoon Homecoming" *, "Kleine Studie, Robert
Schumann Opus 68, No. 14", and "Sunflower" *.

Reality of Dreams
Dulce Joya
http://dulcejoya.com
Privately Published
$TBA CD / $7.99 MP3 amazon.com

The debut solo piano collections of pianist and composer Dulce Joya, Reality of
Dreams is a musical journey through the boundaries of imagination. Wondrous and
captivating, Reality of Dreams is an inspirational work of beauty and a choice pick for solo
piano connoisseurs, highly recommended. The tracks are "Romantic Power", "Call of the King", "Lights and Shadows", "Sad Moments", "Magical Ride", "Pride of Love", "Shadows of my Soul", "Stormchild", "Winter Dreams", "Bleeding Heart", "Fallen Angel", and "
Goodbye".

If It's Love
Kelly Hafner
Smoky Jazz Records
$TBA www.kellyhafner.com

If It's Love is the debut studio album of Austin-based R&B soul singer snd songwriter Kelly Hafner. With the aid of band members Sam Diaz (guitar), Daniela Pennycook (violin), and variety of other talented musicians, If It's Love is a powerful, moving
collection original pieces about human emotions, and connections formed with friends, lovers, oneself, and the light of the divine. If It's Love is a treasure worthy of sharing as a gift, highly recommended. The tracks are "If it's Love", "Dreams", "Keep
on Hanging On", "Things are Changin'", "Lifted", "No Time", "Summergirl", "On My Mind", "Give Light", and "Angel".

Looking for Utopia
David R. Peoples
Bluesilhouettes Music
bluesilhouettes.com
$TBA CD / $8.99 MP3 amazon.com

Bluesilhouettes (a.k.a. David R. Peoples) presents Looking for Utopia, an original jazz/world/new age fusion album that transcends genres. The music encapsulates the timeless quest for utopia, and features collaborative contributions from South African
slide flutist Carina Bruwer and Berlin cellist Natasha Jaffe. The result is a resplendently creative and inspirational soundscape, highly recommended. The tracks are "The Valley of Hidden Treasures", "Peach Blossom Spring", "Moondreams on Crystal Roses",
"Dance of the Flickering Fire", "Looking for Utopia", "City of Golden Lights", "Crystal Skies", "Solitariety", "Glass Flower City", "Glass Butterflies", "Hidden City at Crying Rock", and "Take Me to Elysian Fields".

On the Other Side
Cathy Oakes
www.CathyOakesSoloPiano.com
$TBA CD / $9.49 MP3 amazon.com

On the Other Side is an album of original new age piano compositions with additional instrumentation by music artist Cathy Oakes, her first album after a
five-year hiatus. The seventeen songs contemplate the emotional milestones of life, whether they are
joyful or heartrending. On the Other Side is also a tribute to faith, and knowing that one day we will be reunited with loved ones who have passed on. On
the Other Side is heartwarming, memorable, and highly recommended. The tracks are "Hymn for Peace", "
From This Day", "Echoes of Time", "Home with Annie", "Kessia's Waltz", "Puddle Dance", "Flight of a Princess", "Lullaby from Afar", "Just Us", "Midnight Tide", "Sienna's Dream", "Ripples on the Water", "Remnant Tears", "Heal Me", "Beloved Promise", "Be
Still My Soul", and "On the Other Side".

Waiting's End
KeithTim Anderson
www.keithtim.com
Kamsongs Music
$TBA CD / $9.49 MP3 amazon.com

Waiting's End: Solo Piano Vol. 1 is the debut new age, solo piano album by singer/songwriter KeithTim Anderson. Eleven tracks of music created to promote tranquility, harmony, and inner quietude offer a soothing gift to ease mental tensions, especially
after a long day. Waiting's End is a choice pick for connoisseurs of meditative
solo piano, highly recommended. The tracks are "Autumn Rain", "Here With You", "Hope Again", "Last Goodbye", "Long Age", "Photographs", "Remember When", "Rest
Awhile", "
Someday", "Somewhere Out There", and "Waiting's End."

And If You Will Come To Me
Idan Raichel
www.idanraichelproject.com
Cumbancha
$TBA www.cumbancha.com

Israeli music artist Idan Raichel presents And If You Will Come To Me, an original album recorded from his journey and explorations during a solo break from "The Idan Raichel Project" band. Guest contributions from music artists Raichel met in Japan,
Bulgaria, and Israel are smoothly incorporated into this whirlwind, emotional tour of a creative journey. Passionate and vibrant, And If You Will Come to Me is an extraordinary, international sound experience, highly recommended. The physical CD booklet
includes English translations of all song lyrics. The English translations of the tracks are "Spinning Wheel", "A Love Like This" feat. Zehava Ben, "And If You Will Come To Me", "The Eternity That Was Lost" feat. Danay Suarez, "In The Beginning", "Why Do
We Deserve It" feat. Berry Sakharof, "My Friends", "You Are Not Left On Your Own", "Let's Meet", "And If You Will Come To Me" [piano version].

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