Island Sanctuary

1. Seagulls Flocking

2. Florida

3. Sandpiper's Congregation

4. Dark Eyes

5. Eyes of Nature

6. This Is

7. Hawk Above the Hammock

8. Crane's Wedding Song

9. Peace of Merritt Island

10. Walking on Water

11. Stars Rising

12. Blue Heron

13. Arrival

14. Departure

Island Sanctuary,Wayne Gratz,Narada,Adult Alternative,Chamber Jazz,Contemporary Instrumental,Jazz Music,New Age / Meditation,Pop,Solo Instrumental

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A Sandpiper's Congregation
This guy is good!
from Wind and Wire, Issue 12

Island Sanctuary
Wayne Gratz
Manufacturer: Narada
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Jazz | Styles | Music

General | New Age | Styles | Music

Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music

Solo Instrumental | New Age | Styles | Music

General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music

Adult Alternative | Pop | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B00000IL1S
Release Date: 1999-04-20

Tracks:

Seagulls Flocking
Florida
Sandpiper's Congregation
Dark Eyes
Eyes Of Nature
This Is
Hawk Above The Hammock
Crane's Wedding Song
Peace Of Merritt Island
Walking On Water
Stars Rising
Blue Heron
Arrival
Departure

Customer Reviews:

A Sandpiper's Congregation.......2006-05-05

People who nose around my reviews know I have a soft spot for the acoustic genre usually mislabeled 'New Age.' I've always been at a loss as to what I should call it, but listenable is what it is. Wayne Gratz has established himself as a fine pianist with excellent skills as a composer/stylist. His playing is melodic, but complex, and some of his albums are on my regular playlist.

I don't want to admit how many times I've listened to Island Sanctuary, Gratz's 1999 album and easily one of his very best. It just keeps getting selected on my iPod. I usually listen to albums like this as one whole composition rather than a series of tracks and am less aware of transitions than I am of the state it puts me in and how pleased I am with the playing. This is such a case, although there is an underlying theme (Merritt Island in Florida, where Gratz makes his home), what's important is the music, and that commands attention.

This is an easy album to get lost in, whether I'm reading, working in the shop, or just listening. Theres a modicum of electronic enhancement, plus some appearances of small ensembles, but the overall effect is of an album of great piano work. If you want to know what Gratz is like at his best, get this album, go out on the porch, relax, and set a spell. You won't be disappointed.

This guy is good!.......2001-12-14

If you like new age piano,and you have never listened to Wayne Gratz, you havent heard the best! If you have heard him before, but not this album, get it! I dont particularly like his copycat pieces..ie.music of the night..etc. I like his original pieces. This album has an abundance of good songs.My favorite piece is Florida, but I like them all! Wonderful! (...) More!More!

from Wind and Wire, Issue 12.......2000-01-27

This is Wayne Gratz's first album of original material in three years, and it was definitely worth the wait! Many of Wayne's fans (myself included!) were dismayed by the string of cover albums that have come out over the past few years - had we lost one of the best pianist/composers out there? Never fear - I would call this Wayne Gratz's best album to date! A master of turning a simple musical phrase into a meaningful and poignant message, this gentle masterpiece was inspired by the beauty of Merritt Island in Florida, near Wayne's home outside of Orlando. The pieces are solo piano and small ensembles made up of guitar, cello, English horn, bass, French horn, and light percussion. The album works so well as a single entity that it's difficult to pick a favorite track. "This Is" is a lovely cello and piano piece with a slightly melancholy feel to it - perhaps inspired by the kind of beauty that brings a tear to the eye and a catch in the throat. "Stars Rising" has a sparkling but tender piano line with soft watercolor washes of cello - minimalist, but evocative. "Departure" closes the set on a more upbeat and joyous note, underscoring that this was indeed a wonderful experience. Other nature-inspired titles include "Hawk Above the Hammock', "Walking on Water", and "Sandpiper's Congregation". "Island Sanctuary" is soothing and uplifting from start to finish, and I highly recommend it! This is contemporary piano and Wayne Gratz at their best!

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Sanctuary - 20 Years of Windham Hill
Jim Brickman , William Ackerman , Silverman and Thea Suits , Michael Hedges , Michael Manring , Liz Story , Alex De Grassi , Billy Childs , Douglas Spotted Eagle , and Metamora
Manufacturer: Windham Hill
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | New Age | Styles | Music

General | Rock | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000FEF9CU

Product Description

2 CD SET - Sanctuary - 20 Years of Windham Hill // Disc: 1 1. Rocket To The Moon - Jim Brickman 2. Night Slip - William Ackerman 3. Bizet: Intermezzo From Carmen - Tracy Silverman and Thea Suits-Silverman 4. Aerial Boundaries - Michael Hedges 5. Wide Asleep - Michael Manring 6. Wedding Rain - Liz Story 7. Children's Dance - Alex De Grassi 8. Hand Picked Rose Of A Fading Dream - Billy Childs 9. House Made Of Dawn Light - Douglas Spotted Eagle 10. Siri's Arrival - Metamora 11. Night In That Land - Nightnoise 12. Hummingbird - George Winston 13. Redonda - Mondern Mandolin Quartet 14. Turning Twice - Turtle Island String Quartet 15. Ivory - Ray Lynch 16. Asleep The Snow Came Flying - Tim Story 17. Fionnghuala (Mouth Music) - Nightnoise Disc: 2 1. Manhattan Underground - Scott Cossu 2. Daydreams - Schonherz & Scott 3. A Very Special Place - Torcuato Mariano 4. Transit - Ira Stein And Russel Walder 5. We Kinda Music (Edited Version) - Andy Narell 6. A Thousand Teardrops - Shadowfax 7. Every Deep Dream - Phillip Aaberg 8. There's A Monk In My Garden - Oystein Sevag 9. Blue Kiss - Ray Obiedo 10. To Be - Montreux 11. Rameau's Nephew - Philippe Saisse 12. Pittsburgh 1901 (Theme From Mrs. Soffel) (Edited Version) - Mark Isham 13. Dolphins - Mike Marshall and Darol Anger 14. A View Of You - Fred Simon 15. Tears Of Joy - Tuck & Patti