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1. Bhakti Point
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2. Nightland
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3. Book Upon the Crossroad
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4. Turn Again
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5. Reunion
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6. Little Dreamer
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7. Willow Song
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8. Closer Than Love
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Bhakti Point,Richard Burmer,American Gramaphone,Adult Alternative,Electronic,Jazz Music,New Age,New Age / Meditation,Progressive Electronic
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Bhakti Point
Richard Burmer
Manufacturer: Fortuna Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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Meditation
| New Age
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Electronica
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Adult Alternative
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Electronic
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ASIN: B000008DVI
Release Date: 1992-01-23 |
Tracks:
- Bhakti Point
- Nightland
- Book Upon the Crossroad
- Turn Again
- Reunion
- Little Dreamer
- Willow Song
- Closer Than Love
Average customer rating:
- A forgotten 80s new age/electronic classic from the late RICHARD BURMER..Recommended for fans of Kitaro, Vangelis, Gandalf
- Ambience With Melody, Romance, and Drama
- THE STANDARD BY WHICH
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Bhakti Point
Richard Burmer
Manufacturer: American Gramaphone
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| Jazz
| Styles
| Music
General
| New Age
| Styles
| Music
Meditation
| New Age
| Styles
| Music
Electronica
| Dance & DJ
| Styles
| Music
Adult Alternative
| Pop
| Styles
| Music
Electronic
| Progressive
| Rock
| Styles
| Music
Similar Items:
- Invention
- Mosaic
- On the Third Extreme
- Treasures of the Saints
ASIN: B00000DNEK
Release Date: 1992-09-01 |
Tracks:
- Bhakti Point
- Nightland
- Book Upon the Crossroad
- Turn Again
- Reunion
- Little Dreamer
- Willow Song
- Closer Than Love
Customer Reviews:
A forgotten 80s new age/electronic classic from the late RICHARD BURMER..Recommended for fans of Kitaro, Vangelis, Gandalf.......2007-02-16
I have been a fan of electronic instrumental music ever since I checked a cassette of Tangerine Dream's "Encore" out of the local Public Libarary in the early 80s. From there I discovered other synth-masters like Kitaro and Vangelis, and soon became an avid collecter of this musical genre...But it is now 2007, and I am only just now discovering the music of Richard Burmer, a talented synthesist/composer who produced five studio albums during the popular boom in "new age music" in the mid/late 1980's...Wow, have I been missing out before now!...Coincidentally, I discovered Burmer's music in the very same place I discovered TD's over 25 years ago - at the Public Library. This particular CD, "Bhakti Point", is the first taste of his music that I found. Now that I have read up a bit on Burmer's work, I know that "Bhakti Point" is generally considered to be among his finest works, and is a great to place to start for those who are unfamilar with his brief musical legacy. Burmer's music, which is created (almost) excluively with keyboards, is on the more melodic, structured side of new age/electronic music, and should have a special appeal to fans of like-minded artists such as Kitaro, Vangelis, and Gandalf. Burmer obviously had a great ear for synth sounds, and his pieces are heavily layered with beautiful, majestic electronic tones. Much of this album was created using an Emulator 2 and a Roland JX-3P (popular synthesizer equiptment during the 80s new age boom), yet it doesn't sound at all dated. Also, while many releases in this genre are critisized for having a "sameness" of sound from track to track, Burmer was an inventive enough composer & arranger that each track here has a personality of it's own - but the pieces still manage to blend together as a unified whole...Unfortunately, Richard Burmer passed away in September of 2006, and seemed to be inactive musically for many years predeeding his death. Luckily, he did leave behind an excellent catalog of memorable tunes that stand as a tribute to his creativity and talent. That music is just waiting to be discovered by new listeners - if you are a fan of electronic sounds, don't let Richard Burmer's legacy pass you by!
Ambience With Melody, Romance, and Drama.......2006-03-16
Perusing the Amazon listing of available albums from Richard Burmer has me scratching my head as to why so much of his output is so "unavailable" or exclusively priced. Of those electronic new age "space music" artists who came to pseudo-prominence in the '80s - Steve Roach, Kevin Braheny, Patrick O'Hearn, Jonn Serrie, Vangelis, et al. - Burmer has the most developed sense of traditional musicality without sounding cryptic nor "poppish". One can count on an album that will transport the listener to other times, places, and dimensions while treating the ears to beautiful melodies and compellingly exotic arrangements with both romance and drama; this is more than just background music!
Bhakti Point and On the Third Extreme are the two Burmer albums I own and revisit quite often. If you can find them at a reasonable price, I would wholeheartedly suggest you try them for a worthwhile excursion into very accessible electronic new age music.
THE STANDARD BY WHICH.......2004-06-17
I bought this CD when it first came out in 1986, and it's been one of the best investments I've made since then. In my mind, "Bakhti Point" is the standard by which all New Age music can be judged. Richard Burmer composed the tracks herein and played all the instruments, layering one instrumental track over another until he achieved luxurious swaths of exquisite sound that engages the listener rather than simply soothes him, although it does just that. If this CD is still available, grab it. The music is seductively melodic, and there is one track that falls into the ambient category. Burmer hasn't been heard from for almost a decade. Too, too bad. "Shining by the River" is an excellent compilation of his best work from 1986 to 1996, another gem that you will absolutely not regret having spent the money on.
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