Nature of Narada
Editorial Reviews
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The Nature of Narada is a jumble of instrumental tracks mined from the label's extensive catalog and stitched together to form a value-priced two-CD package with the natural world as its thematic core. The final product is a largely agreeable, not quite stellar mishmash of music selected from recordings released over 20 years. Listeners seeking a seamless bliss-out disc in the vein of Narada's popular Wilderness Collection may be disoriented by some stylistic left turns here: the improvisation in "Trees" by jazz pianist Keiko Matsui, the urban vibe of "Desert Vision" from guitarist Randy Roos, the heavily sweetened tracks from Richard Warner and Spencer Brewer. Expect a mix of label classics (guitarist Eric Tingstad's engaging head-bobber "Monongahela"), some B-side material, and a bit of derring-do, such as the genteel, Middle Eastern-flavored "A Walk by the Lake" from Axiom of Choice. --Terry Wood
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Nature of Narada
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The Nature of Narada: A 2-CD Collection Inspired by Nature
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Narada
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
General
| New Age
| Styles
| Music
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| Compilations
| New Age
| Styles
| Music
Similar Items:
- Best of Narada New Age (2-CD Set)
- The Narada Wilderness Collection
- Narada Decade Two: Evolution, 1992-2001 (2-CD Set)
- Narada Decade: The Anniversary Collection: Selected Works: The First Ten Years (2-CD Set)
- 20 Years of Narada Piano (2-CD Set)
ASIN: B00006LSM4
Release Date: 2002-11-05 |
Tracks:
- Breeze From Saintes Maries - Jesse Cook
- Yosemite - David Arkenstone
- Black Rain Grey Snow - Budi Siebert
- Catskill Thunder - Artie Traum
- Delicate Balance - Nancy Rumbel
- The Earth Tribe - Nando Lauria
- Monongahela - Eric Tingstad
- Earth Sky - Serrie/Stroutsos
- Spring Shower - Mia Jang
- Mountains In The Mist - Richard Warner
- Desert Vision - Randy Roos
- Winter's Eve - John Doan
Tracks:
- Trees - Keiko Matsui
- Anasazi Roads - Michael Gettel
- Redwood Nocturne - Spencer Brewer
- Walk On The Lake - Axiom of Choice
- Big Salmon - Paul Reisler & Trapezoid
- Woodlands - Tingstad & Rumbel and David Lanz
- Through the Parched Land - Michael Whalen
- Snowy River - Kostia
- Sign of the Snow Crane - Kazu Matsui
- Before the Last Leaf Falls - David Lanz
- To the Willow - Simon Wynberg
- Touchstone - William Ellwood
Amazon.com
The Nature of Narada is a jumble of instrumental tracks mined from the label's extensive catalog and stitched together to form a value-priced two-CD package with the natural world as its thematic core. The final product is a largely agreeable, not quite stellar mishmash of music selected from recordings released over 20 years. Listeners seeking a seamless bliss-out disc in the vein of Narada's popular Wilderness Collection may be disoriented by some stylistic left turns here: the improvisation in "Trees" by jazz pianist Keiko Matsui, the urban vibe of "Desert Vision" from guitarist Randy Roos, the heavily sweetened tracks from Richard Warner and Spencer Brewer. Expect a mix of label classics (guitarist Eric Tingstad's engaging head-bobber "Monongahela"), some B-side material, and a bit of derring-do, such as the genteel, Middle Eastern-flavored "A Walk by the Lake" from Axiom of Choice. --Terry Wood
Customer Reviews:
Very enjoyable!.......2003-05-26
A nice 2-disc collection of intriguing, life-affirming instrumentals that are alternately upbeat and soothing. Many are in major keys, and those that are minor are wistful and restful rather than dark. There are no super-imposed nature sounds here, as the title first led me to believe, but the titles of the selections reflect the composers' focus on the natural environment. Especially winning selections are those by hammered dulcimer player Paul Reisler and his jazzy folk group Trapezoid ("Big Salmon"), shakuhachi player Kazu Matsui ("Sign of the Snow Crane"), composer Michael Whalen ("Through the Parched Lands: Desert Flower"), pianist Kostia ("Snowy River"), guitarist William Ellwood ("Touchstone"), neo-Persian cross-over ensemble Axiom of Choice ("A Walk by the Lake"), flutist Richard Warner ("Mountains in the Mist"), harp-guitarist John Doan ("Winter's Eve), and oboist Nancy Rumbel ("Delicate Balance"). All in all, a good value, good introductions to the work of over 20 artists, and a pleasant, transporting mix!
Average customer rating:
- An Underrated Composer...
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Sea Power A Global Journey
Michael Whalen
Manufacturer: Narada
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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- Phantom of the Forest
ASIN: B000005P7D
Release Date: 1993-09-28 |
Tracks:
- Crossroads Of The World
- Passage To Paradise
- Amber Waters
- Sea And Sky
- Antarctica
- Seasons Of Wind
- Three Voyages: Part One: Ancient Oceans/Part Two: Journey To Lamu/Part Three: Oceans Of Sand
- The Great Highway
- Fire On The Water
- Copper Cross
- Russia
- Dawn On The Lofotens
- The Shadow Voyage
- Homeward
Customer Reviews:
An Underrated Composer..........2005-07-08
A nice mix of music to satisfy any taste. Get it. It's cheap.
Average customer rating:
- One of the best samplers from Narada
- Beautiful
- Soothing, relaxing music to calm the soul
- Great background music!
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Romance Music for Piano
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Narada
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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- 20 Years of Narada Piano (2-CD Set)
ASIN: B000005OZ8
Release Date: 1994-09-27 |
Tracks:
- The Shape Of Her Face - Michael Whalen
- Old Family Portrait - Kostia
- Sister Bay - Fred Simon
- I Always Come Back To You - Douglas McKeehan
- Sacred Dance - Ira Stein
- Reasons For Moving - Fred Simon
- Minor Truths - Fred Simon
- The Beginnings Of Love - Ira Stein
- Melusina - Ira Stein
- In The Path Of The Heart - Kostia
- First Light - Michael Whalen
- Over Shallow Water - Scooter Pietsch
- A State Of Grace - Michael Gettel
- First Kiss - David Arkenstone
- Summer Fields - Wayne Gratz
- As I Fall - Wayne Gratz
- Land Of Seduction - Michael Whalen
Customer Reviews:
One of the best samplers from Narada.......2003-09-08
I've had a lot of music from Narada Records, but this album is by far the best single album of piano music that they have ever realeased. Every song on it is a work of beauty, and it's a great album to relax by, read, meditate, talk, or be by yourself with. It's hard to find, so be sure to grab your copy!
Beautiful.......2001-01-16
This album contains no less than 17 beautiful compositions for piano by some of the best Narada pianists. Perfect music to play during a candlelight dinner, or for relaxing on the back deck. As well as track-by-track information, the booklet includes some beautiful poetry by the likes of Percy Bysshe Shelley, Lord Byron and William Butler Yeats. An album for everyone who has a touch of romance in their soul.
Soothing, relaxing music to calm the soul.......1999-06-17
Wow! Great CD compilation of piano music. I was very impressed with each track and can't get enough of playing this CD. Surely one to keep on my "Best" list!
Great background music!.......1998-06-13
This is a mezmerizing CD. Very spiritual. I've been playing it almost daily for a year and never tire of its softness - it touches the soul.
Average customer rating:
- I love the album
- Moving Tribute
- An extraordinary musical experience
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Precious Waters : River of Life
R. Carlos Nakai / David Arkenstone , and Kostia / Ralf Illenberger / Michael Whalen
Manufacturer: Narada
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B000005P5G
Release Date: 1995-03-28 |
Tracks:
- Introduction: Precious Waters
- Stormlight - David Arkenstone
- Interlude: First Snow
- Where The Rivers Are Born - Kostia
- Interlude: Return Of The Sun
- Falling Water - Ralf Illenberger/Budi Siebert
- Interlude: Desert Call
- Through The Parched Land - Michael Whalen
- The Cycle Continues
Customer Reviews:
I love the album.......2000-06-28
My boyfriend bought this CD two years ago and I was touched by the music immediately. I like to listen to it when I was alone. Sometimes when i listened to it, it reminded me of some places in my home land. Sometimes when i felt frustrated it calmed me down... Really i feel the power of music from this album. I love it!
Moving Tribute.......1999-03-22
I bought this album because I have enjoyed countless Narada releases, including some Arkenstone CDs. But I didn't expect something so moving, so uplifting and so wonderful! As a classically trained musician, I enjoy hearing "real" instruments along with electronic instruments. The mixture of traditional folk instruments, orchestral instruments, vocal instruments and electronic instruments has something for everyone. The album made me smile, dance and cry. I think it's an album best listened to in its entirety, since the cuts are handsomely long. What a wonderful blend of talent!
An extraordinary musical experience.......1998-09-05
"Precious Waters" is one of the great examples to prove the fact that great music can still be written, and that amazing composers live to this date. I think that many of the Narada Wilderness Collections are great, but this one in particular is my favorate. If you want to travel through the forests, or swim through the world's rivers, or fly with the geese, listen to the jaw-dropping music, and you'll be there in a matter of seconds. The music effects create a new atmosphere that you will experience through your ears, and your imagination. A definite recommendation!
Average customer rating:
- Exquisite on every level, and there are many levels
- Evocative, passionate piano music that transports you away
- Emotionally Uplifting-filled with light
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The Art of Nature: Reflections on the Grand Design
Michael Gettel
Manufacturer: Narada
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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- The Key
- Skywatching
- Winter
- Return
- Journey North
ASIN: B000005P43
Release Date: 1995-05-09 |
Tracks:
- Light On The Land
- When All Is Quiet (She Dreams Of Horses)
- Watershed
- Shelter
- Fire From The Sky
- Solace
- Where Eagles Soar
- Midsummer
- Crosswind
Customer Reviews:
Exquisite on every level, and there are many levels.......1999-10-14
This album was a gift from my husband who knows how finely tuned my tastes are as I am a musician also. Michael Gettel's music is so visual that I can listen to it over and over and see different pictures each time. The artistry, creativity and production of his music is non pareil.
Evocative, passionate piano music that transports you away.......1999-07-10
Michael is one of the most talented pianists and composers of imaginative music that I know of. Having started with George Winston at his very beginnings (including barefoot playing at concerts), then graduating on to Michael Jones, we now follow Michael's musical genius with great interest. Several years ago, Michael performed a pro bono benefit concert for the Colorado Ski School for the Blind. "Where Eagles Soar" was performed for a number of blind skiers in the audience - and I heard from many that it gave them a special taste of what they skied down, but could not "see". Tell your friends about Michael's music, he is not afraid to take chances and has managed to survive the homogenizing influences of the record industry to create his own unique style.
Emotionally Uplifting-filled with light.......1999-02-11
This CD is on of my favorites by the artist. It reflects his sense of delicacy and grace. Very emotionally uplifting, bringing both city and country dwllers into re-alignment with one of the few eternal entities: our natural world.
Average customer rating:
- My favorite Chrismas CD
- SUPER CHRISTMAS MUSIC.....
- ANOTHER GREAT COLLECTION OF CHRISTMAS MUSIC...
- ONE OF THE BEST ON THE MARKET.....
- the most beautiful christmas cd i've ever heard
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Narada Christmas 3: Christmas Blessings
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Narada
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B000005P5K
Release Date: 1995-10-03 |
Tracks:
- Silver Bells - David Arkenstone
- God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen - Michael Whalen
- O Holy Night - Brian Mann
- Of Come All Ye Faithful - Nando Lauria
- It Came Upon A Midnight Clear - Wayne Gratz
- Ding Dong Merrily On High / Good King Wenceslas - Nancy Rumbel
- The First Noel - Ralf Illenberger
- Carol Of The Bells - Kostia
- Hark The Herald Angels Sings - Eric Tingstad
- Silent Nights - Simon Wynberg
- We Three Kings - Ira Stein
- The Little Drummer Boy - William Ellwood
- O Little Town Of Bethlehem - Michael Jones
Customer Reviews:
My favorite Chrismas CD.......2007-05-03
I own around 25 Christmas CDs and this one is my favorite.
SUPER CHRISTMAS MUSIC............2003-08-06
IF YOU LOVE CHRISTMAS MUSIC YOU WILL LOVE THIS CD. AS WITH ALL THE NARADA CHRISTMAS COLLECTIONS THIS IS WONDERFUL. I HAVE A 5-DISC PLAYER AND I PUT ALL NARADA MUSIC ON IT AND LET IT RIP. I
CAN SIT BACK FOR HOURS AND LISTEN TO THE BEST MUSIC ON THE PLANET I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS AND ALL THE NARADA COLLECTIONS...
ANOTHER GREAT COLLECTION OF CHRISTMAS MUSIC..........2003-08-06
YOU CAN'T GO WRONG WITH ANY OF THE NARADA COLLECTIONS OF THEIR
CHRISTMAS MUSIC. I HAVE ALL THEY HAVE PRODUCED AND HAVE JUST ABOUT WORN THEM OUT (IF THAT IS POSSIBLE)..THE MUSIC IS GREAT
AS ARE THE ARTISTS. YOU WILL REALLY ENJOY THIS CD AT CHRISTMAS
FOR MANY YEARS TO COME......
ONE OF THE BEST ON THE MARKET............2003-08-06
THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST CHRISTMAS CDS ON THE MARKET. THE SELECTIONS ARE GREAT, AND THE ARTISTS ARE WONDERFUL. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS CD FOR EVERYONE WHO LOVES CHRISTMAS MUSIC.....
the most beautiful christmas cd i've ever heard.......2001-10-24
i'm not a fan of new age. now that that's out, i have to say that this is the best christmas album i have ever heard. it is simply beautiful. that is all.
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Narada Classic: Earth Songs/Precious Waters
Various Artists
Manufacturer: Narada
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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- The Nature of Narada: A 2-CD Collection Inspired by Nature
ASIN: B00009Y3NI
Release Date: 2003-07-08 |
Tracks:
- My Heart Soars
- Out Of The Earth
- The Desert Song
- A Thousand Small Gold Bells
- Earth Cry Mercy
- In Return
- The Calling
- Universal Garden
- Remember, Remember
- Forgotten Places
- Which Is Yes
- The Earth Tribe
Tracks:
- Introduction: Precious Waters
- Stormlight
- Interlude: First Snow
- Where The Rivers Are Born
- Interlude: Return Of The Sun
- Falling Water
- Interlude: Desert Call
- Through The Parched Land
- The Cycle Continues
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Great African Moments
Michael Whalen
Manufacturer: Narada
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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ASIN: B000005P7F
Release Date: 1994-02-15 |
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- The Elephants
- Night On The Serengeti
- Fire and Ice
- Killer Instinct
- Rain
- Lost On The Plains
- After The Rain
- The Cheetah Hunt
- Jacana and The Fish Eagle
- The Hyena and The Melons
- Chimps
- Journey Of The Thousands
- Mountain Gorillas
- Wild Pups
- Meerkats
- Flamingos
- African Sunsets
- Vultures
- The Slowpoke Club
- Cycles Of Life
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Phantom of the Forest
Michael Whalen
Manufacturer: Narada
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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- Forever Wild
ASIN: B000005P7H
Release Date: 1994-02-15 |
Tracks:
- Spirits
- Sea Of Trees
- The Hawk Appears
- Killing To Survive
- The Wood Cock
- Open Spaces
- Near Forests
- Building A Nest
- The Feather
- Life In The Nest
- Cathedral Of The Woods
- Sunrise Dance
- Night Creatures
- The Forest Edge
- Brink Of Extinction
- Quiet Beauty
- Winter Rain
- Predators Of The Predators
- Phantom Of The Forest
- Woodland Lullaby
- Soliloquy
Average customer rating:
- Fantastic
- Beautiful Compilation, Narada Artists
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Forever Wild
Michael Whalen
Manufacturer: Narada
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
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Television Soundtracks
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- Phantom of the Forest
- Songs from a Secret Garden
ASIN: B000005P5X
Release Date: 1996-09-10 |
Tracks:
- The Dark And The Light
- American Fields - Kostia
- Magnolia - Eric Tingstad
- Canyon Wind
- Shelter - Michael Gettel
- Winding To Infinity
- Pathway To Waterrock - Wayne Gratz
- Peril In The Tinberland
- Magic Forest - David Arkenstone
- Rain
- Secret Garden - Kostia
- Song Of The Everglades
- Through The Parched Land: Desert Flower
- The Puritan's Dream
Tracks:
- Time Of Change
- Stormlight: Dawn - David Arkenstone
- Kingdom Of The Sun
- Season's Of The Wind
- Monongahela - Eric Tingstad
- Muir's Paradise
- By The Sea - Wayne Gratz
- Hudson Valley
- Survival
- Windows And Walls - Michael Gettel
- The Great Highway
- Karen's Song - Wayne Gratz
- The Wilderness Of The East
- The Storyteller Sleeps - Michael Gettel
- Theme To Forever Wild
Customer Reviews:
Fantastic.......2006-06-21
This is the most beautiful music I've ever heard. I wish I could find a video of the show. The music inspires wonderful feelings and visualizations.
Beautiful Compilation, Narada Artists.......2000-06-03
This is one of my favorite compilations ever, with many original tracks by Michael Whalen. Especially "Kingdom of the Sun," where flute and drum reminds one of the simplicity and power nature beholds together. The entire collection is of the highest quality acoustic and electronic music, assembled for a television program by the same name.
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