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The Library CD Shelf

Autumn Monsoon
Suzanne Teng and Gilbert Levy
Privately Published
$TBA CD / $9.49 MP3 amazon.com

Autumn Monsoon is an original, new age album of instrumental music played on Native American flutes and drums, percussion, and stringed instruments from all
over the world. The result is a multicultural mix that draws from the music-making traditions of
the American Southwest, West Africa, the Saharan desert, and more. Captivating to the edge of rapture, Autumn Monsoon is highly recommended to new age connoisseurs, and also makes an excellent gift. The tracks are "Autumn Monsoon", "Indian Sisters", "
Maya", "Traveler", "Blue Ngoni", "Canyon Ghosts", "Suenos", "Andromeda", "Journey of Life" and "Prayer for Charlie".

Frozen Moments
Don Latarski
GuitarOutside.com
Heart Dance Records
www.heartdancerecords.com
$13.98 CD / $9.49 MP3 amazon.com

Created by composer and guitarist Don Latarski, Frozen Moments is an original album of acoustic music on baritone, classical, and water guitars. An extraordinary, subtle interweaving, Frozen Moments incorporates water guitar sound drawn from a variety of
different streams and rivers in Oregon and California, reflecting the timeless beauty of the natural world. Frozen Moments is highly recommended for guitar connoisseurs and public library music CD collections. The tracks are "The Dawning Moment", "Shadow
Crossing", "River Speak", "Sarabande Migration", "Bimble", "Mima", "Xienna", "On Winter", and "River Speak p5. 2".

Asilomar
Michael Martinez
michaelmartinezmusic.com
Privately Published
$8.00 amazon.com

Composed and played by Michael Martinez, Asilomar is a beautiful solo piano album inspired by the serenity and relaxation of the picturesque seascape Asilomar beach. The gentle, original music is a mellifluous blend of New Age and Classical styles.
Asilomar is a choice pick to listen to while meditating, unwinding at the end of the day, or searching for inspiration. Highly recommended! The tracks are "My Guru", "My Joyful Soul", "At Peace", "Asilomar", "High Tide", "Not All Is Lost", "Sedona
Whisper", "Ocean Meditation", and "Tender Love".

At the End of the River
The Revelers
www.revelersband.com
Privately Published
$14.98 CD / $8.99 MP3 amazon.com

Grammy-nominated music artists The Revelers present At the End of the River, a Cajun music album brimming with lively, exciting songs reflecting the spirit of
the dance floor. A jubilant celebration of Cajun cultural heritage, At the End of the River is
invigorating, refreshing, and highly recommended. The tracks are "Au bout de la
riviere (At the End of the River)", "Please Please, Like We Did Last Summer", "Les blues a Blake (Blake's Blues)", "Who Who, Yea You", "She's A Woman", "I Wouldn't Do That to
You", "Pendant je suis loin de toi (While I Am Far From You)", "You're Not To Blame", "Bonsoir, petit monde (Goodnight, Little World)", "Southside Stomp", and "La bague diamante (The Diamond Ring)".

Dead Air
Marconi Union
Privately Published
$12.69 CD / $6.93 MP3 amazon.com

Ambient/electronic-synth performers Marconi Union present Dead Air, their tenth
studio album. An instrumental work that draws upon electronica, dub, minimalist, avant-jazz, and ambient music traditions, Dead Air is intensely rhythmic, vibrantly original,
passionately performed, and highly recommended. The tracks are "A.M.I.D.", "Mossfield", "Imbalance", "Permafrost", "Fractured", "Dead Air", and "Burned".

Within Us All
Monica Williams
Heart Dance Records
www.heartdancerecords.com
$13.98 CD / $9.49 MP3 amazon.com

Award-winning music artist Monica Williams presents Within Us All, an album of beautiful, relaxing world flute music. A variety of guest musicians contribute to this peaceful, empowering album of original songs bringing a warm message of
self-respect,
happiness, and compassion. Supportive, emotional, and uplifting, Within Us All is highly recommended and also makes an excellent gift. The tracks are "You are
Compassionate", "You are Forgiving", "You are Memorable", "You are Happiness", "You are
Adventure", "You are Free as a Child", "You are Resilience", "You are Integrity", "You are Not Alone", and "You are Enough". 47 min., 45 sec.

Sempre: A New Dimension
Ian Maksin
ianmaksin.com
Privately Published
$TBA CD / $8.91 MP3 amazon.com

Cellist, composer, and multi-lingual vocalist Ian Maksin presents Sempre: A New
Dimension, and original album of cello music drawing inspiration from Renaissance and Baroque classics, the works of contemporary music artists, historic landmarks, and the
depths of human emotion. Sempre: A New Dimension is an extraordinary work with a profound message of love, healing, and wholeness, highly recommended. The tracks are "Sempre", "Blues au Jardin du Luxembourg", "Vancouver Rain", "Summer
Garden Waltz", "
Respiro", "Lacrimae Novae", "Per Me, Per Te...", "Sunset on the Cascade", and "Brand New Page".

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