Here’s an interview with multi-instrumentalist Scott Reich, which was conducted earlier this year at the Heart Dance Records Summit in Phoenix, Arizona. In this segment, we highlight his recent album Instar, which infuses subtle jazz elements into classic new age soundscapes, as well as discuss his life-long journey exploring the world of music.
Music from the album Instar can be heard throughout this interview.
On his latest album Natural Light, Louis Anthony deLise infuses neoclassical and contemporary instrumental motifs with subtle atmospheric jazz. Featuring Nancy Rumbel’s wistful wind instruments and Jeff Oster’s sensuous flugelhorn on a couple of cuts, Natural Light gracefully alternates between minimalist solo piano and understated ensemble pieces comprised of pensive yet leisurely melodies, which often bear a mysterious touch of romantic lounge noir! ~Candice Michelle
(This album is available at Amazon and other retail and streaming platforms.)
Mikuskovics Baum is an eclectic musical duo comprised of accomplished multi-instrumentalists Bernhard Mikuskovics and Georg Baum. Marking the duo’s ten-year anniversary, their latest album Timeless beautifully intermingles Celtic, Native American and other world elements to create deeply tranquil atmospheres of minimalist ethnic fusion. Incorporating various harps, flutes, sound bowls and other exotic instruments such as the Indian shruti box and Mexican log drum, Mikuskovics Baum’s melodically meditative soundscapes seemingly paint images of idyllic natural environments. One especially gorgeous piece is “Intuition Element”, with its softly cascading layers and hypnotizing overtone-singing effectively evoking a softly-flowing waterfall nestled within a hidden forest. Enthusiastically recommended, Timeless has quickly become a personal favorite which beckons repeated listens! ~Candice Michelle
(This album is available at Amazon and other retail and streaming platforms.)
Here’s an interview with flutist Monica Williams that was conducted earlier this year at the Heart Dance Records Summit in Phoenix, Arizona. In this segment, we highlight her stunning debut album, Journey of Tears, which mesmerizingly weaves classical, world and Native American-style flutes among hauntingly beautiful soundscapes, having garnered considerable airplay on both Journeyscapes and Aural Awakenings.
Music from the album Journey of Tears can be heard throughout this interview.
Here’s an interview with guitarist Don Latarski, which was conducted earlier this year at the Heart Dance Records Summit in Phoenix, Arizona. In this segment, we highlight his melodically soothing recent album titled River as well as learn more about the freeform soundscapes he's been creating with “wind" and "water" guitar.
Music from the album River can be heard throughout this interview.
