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The Library CD Shelf

Old Soul
Kelly Lang
kellylang.net
Leopard Entertainment
$10.98 CD / $8.99 MP3 amazon.com

Old Soul is a music album of popular, beloved classics superbly performed by the debonair Kelly Lang. Her smooth-as- silk performance is an audio treasure. Old Soul is highly recommended for both personal and public library music collections, and also
makes an excellent gift. The tracks are "Drive", "Let's Stay Together", "I've Got To Use My Imagination", "Me and Mr. Jones", "Your Love Is Lifting Me Higher", "Get Here", "Every Breath You Take", "Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You", "You've Lost That Lovin'
Feelin'", "Quando, Quando, Quando (feat. TG Sheppard)", "Let's Give 'em Something To Talk About", "At This Moment", "Easy", and "All By Myself".

Double Helix
Peter Manning Robinson
Heart Dance Records
$15.98 CD / $18.98 MP3 amazon.com

Double Helix is the debut two-CD music album by award-winning composer and pianist Peter Manning Robinson, showcasing his original songs drawing upon a technique that he terms "Refracted Music". He does not employ prerecorded tracks, triggered samples,
external sounds, or MIDI instruments, but rather an acoustic piano that is "refracted" during live performances. The mellifluous results are a wonder to immerse onself in. Highly recommended for both personal and public library music collections. The
tracks are "Surfing the Sunrise", "Secret Sauce", "Moon Vines", "Fugitive Heart", "Catch Your Breath", "Dark Moon", "Invisible Highway", and "Emergence" on the first CD, and "Labyrinth of Petals", "Fresh Light", "Enigma", "Swimming With Ghosts", "Undying
Spirit", "River of Mirrors", "Sweet Shadows", and "Inside Out" on the second CD.

The Old Side of Town
Alecia Nugent
www.alecianugent.com
Privately Published
$15.00 CD / $8.91 MP3 amazon.com

IBMA and SPBGMA award-winning music artist Alecia Nugent presents The Old Side of Town, an original roots album with a bonus bluegrass track. Alecia's musical creations the reflect sadness and loss of losing loves ones, as well as the heartfelt gratitude
for the precious time spent with them. The Old Side of Town is emotional, beautiful, and highly recommended. The tracks are "The Old Side of Town", "I Might Have One Too", "They Don't Make 'em Like My Daddy Anymore", "Way Too Young For Wings", "Tell Fort
Worth I Said Hello", "The Other Woman", "Too Bad You're No Good", "Sad Song", "I Thought He'd Never Leave", and "Bonus Track".

Where We're Standing Now
Josh Johnston
www.joshjohnston.com
Shandon Records
$TBA CD / $TBA digital bandcamp.com

Where We're Standing Now is the fifth solo album by Josh Johnston, composed of four solo piano improvisations recorded between 2013 and 2019. Drawing upon elements of jazz, folk, and classical music, the songs are adventurous, free-flowing, and a joy to
experience. Highly recommended, especially for solo piano connoisseurs! The tracks are "Green Meditation", "Capital City Dublin 1974-75", "Letting Go", and "Where We're Standing Now".

Motivational Speakeasy
Jordan Tice
Padiddle Records
padiddlerecords.com
$14.98 CD / $7.99 MP3 amazon.com

Motivational Speakeasy is an original American roots, fingerstyle guitar album by Jordan Tice, showcasing his talent with the guitar and his insights into the quirky challenges of life. A touch of humor laces the music, inspired by both events of
everyday life and more existential contemplations. Highly recommended! The tracks are "Tell Me Mama", "Matter of Time", "Walkin'", "Creation's Done", "Ghost Story", "Where I'm At", "Bad Little Idea", "Stratford Waltz", "Ready to Go", "Bachelorette Party",
and "Goin' on Down".

Imaginary Edges
Mike Clay
Heart Dance Records
$15.98 CD / $9.49 MP3 amazon.com

Imaginary Edges is an ambient album of electronic music, crafted to guide the imagination on a voyage beyond planetary bounds. Ideal for meditation or relaxation, the music brings to mind the mysteries of outer space. Imaginary Edges is mystical,
beautiful, and highly recommended. The tracks are "Edge of Wonder", "Threshold", "Wave Riders", "Imaginary Journey", "Going Within", "Edge of Darkness", "Among Stars", "Soft Return", "Traveling Lightly", "Moon Dancing", and "Vista of Truth".

Speak to the Sky
James Marienthal
www.jamesmarienthal.com
Silver Wave Records, Inc.
www.silverwave.com
$12.98 CD / $9.49 MP3 amazon.com

Speak to the Sky is a beautiful album of original songs created in attunement with nature and spirituality. Gentle, serene, and reverent, Speak to the Sky is a shining treasure and a rapturous listening experience. Highly recommended. The tracks are "
First Breath", "Wondering Who", "Speak to the Sky", "Escondida", "Navajo Twilight", "Returning Home", "Silence Seen", and "A Terraplace of Time".

Awake to Dream
Reis Taylor Dixon
www.ReisTaylorDixon.com
Blue Spiral Records
bluespiralrecords.com
$TBA CD / $TBA digital

Available on all major streaming platforms, Awake to Dream is an emotional, instrumental album. The soulful songs capture the dedication and perseverance of pursuing one's most cherished dreams. Awake to Dream is profound, inspiring, and highly
recommended. The tracks are "Breathe, The Year is 1991", "The World I Had to Give Was Yours", "Farewell Sisters; Abbie & Rebekka", "Forgiveness, One Day...", "Injongo - Brighter Days Ahead", "Writing My Message to Life", "Ebony and Ivory, The Mark
Grieves Collection", "Awake to Dream", "Drifting Through Space", "Epilogue for a White Rose", "A Sense of Belonging", and "Clair de Lune (extracts)".

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