Ethereal Journey

Editorial Reviews
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"Ray's engineering and production skills shine on this finely crafted ambient album. A most enjoyable listen." Chuck Wild, Liquid Mind

Product Description
Ray Leonard Records is the independently owned and operated label of L.A. based New Age/Ambient composer Ray Leonard. It is our goal to create and publish high quality music for the mind, body, and soul. We are proud to announce 'Ethereal Journey' as our debut release for Spring 2001. It is a featured track on the New Age Voice CD sampler and a radio/ book store campaign are under way.

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Ethereal Journey

Ethereal Journey
The Woman's Touch
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Disappointed...
  • This CD is very nice.
  • Not bad
  • I felt like an outsider...
  • Familiar but oh-so different!
 The Woman's Touch
Aeone
Manufacturer: Angleterre
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005OLYW
Release Date: 1999-11-01

Tracks:

  1. Aeone
  2. The Woman's Touch
  3. Body in Mind
  4. Indira
  5. Hands of Love
  6. Men-an-Tol
  7. Prayer for the Angels
  8. Message in My Heart
  9. What You Want
  10. The Lost Art of Crying
  11. Take the Boat Out
  12. Voice of America
  13. Anam Cara

Album Description

Music as an awakening - Aeone is multi level-listening. Clear ethereal vocals rise above full ambient grooves. Contrasting dulcimer and Uillean pipes and other woody instruments lie in lush and cinematic tracks with a touch of the ancient Celtic. Hypnotic and sensual - the unfolding of the nature of a woman in all her many guises - Aeone takes you through the journey of her life in a tapestry of story, voice, sound and rhythm, from which you may not return the same - or then again ......

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars Disappointed..........2006-05-09

I bought Aeone's first cd Point of Faith and absolutely loved it so naturally I ran out and bought this one as well. Unfortunately, the music styles on this disc are so radically different I just can't feel the same connection. If you want to try it out, I suggest borrowing it from someone first. My advice, if you loved the musical style of Point of Faith, leave this one on the rack.

4 out of 5 stars This CD is very nice........2005-10-07

I like this CD but I love Point of Faith.

3 out of 5 stars Not bad.......2004-07-01

I came across Aeone because I'm a huge Loreena McKennitt fan and Aeone was listed as a similar artist. For the most part I don't think there is much of a comparison between Aeone and Loreena, their vocals and music styling are quite different, with Loreena coming across as the much better singer. That's not to say that Aeone isn't a good artist, she's just different then what I expected. In my humble opinion, if I were to describe her music to someone, I would say that it's a mix of Loreena inspired vocals along with Enigma type music (heavy basslines and almost sensual beats). In theory if you liked Enigma and Loreena it would be great, but the end result still feels lacking something to me.

My favorite track is 3, Body In Mind because it has a heavy almost lusty sound and the lyrics are great. My least favorite (heck I can't stand it) is track 12, Voice of America, mostly because of the guy almost rapping in it. That is why the CD falls flat in some spots, you feel a little uncomfortable because it seems like the artist is simply doing something because it is different, not because it makes sense.

So, if given a choice between this and another CD, I would try the other one first. But if you have money to blow and like trying out different things, then this CD is for you.

2 out of 5 stars I felt like an outsider..........2004-03-09

Let me say that I really loved her first album - great vocals, fantastic rhythms, very seductive. So I expected much the same from this one - a more polished intricate album, even better rhythmic interplay, I can't fault the vocals, she has a fine instrument, but after a while I noticed a continuing theme in the songs core subject material; things began to be less balanced, more feminine uber-allus, seemingly to the exclusion of all else. I felt strangely shut out - an odd sensation to have from a CD.

5 out of 5 stars Familiar but oh-so different!.......2003-03-10

I came across Aeone (pronounced Ay-Own) while doing a musical search-and-listen (a favorite hobby) here at amazon.com. A bona fide Loreena-lover, why hadn't I heard of this artist before? Apparently she's been rather busy writing scores for movies (obvious evidence of her protean talent) and has only intermittently taken precious time out to create musical magic on her own behalf.

I went to her website ... and gave an ear to downloaded samples from The Woman's Touch. I was bowled over. Wow! From the eponymous first song, evoking a less quirky Kate Bush but with fuller production, to the anthemic Voice of America replete with hints of hip-hop, this CD is the poster child for eclecticism. Though a journey up and down diffuse acoustic pathways it has a soulful cohesion via Aeone's vocal stylings and subtle thematic elements. Enya-esque in her use of melodic multi-layering and Loreena-like with celtic-sensible, soaring invocations, Aeone sings from a spiritual place but on her very own merits. Her voice doesn't stand alone like Loreena's, pushing and kneading, but instead sits so very comfortably, sensually, amid the shimmering lushness of dulcimers and uilleann pipes and instruments more contemporary. Even a hard rock riff here and there complements instead of detracts.

I guess that's the essence of The Woman's Touch, at once ancient and modern. Aeone's music spans eras yet its spirit is a most intimate one for the receptive listener. That's the gist of it for me, that I could hear it filling a cathedral or listen in bed with headphones in the dark and be equally moved. The connection made is ultimately personal -- which is surely the true objective of any sincere musician. Highly recommended to musicophiles with good taste.

Oh, and thanks be to amazon.com for the oh-so useful cross-referencing feature of its music reviews format by which I found Aeone.
Ethereal Journey
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Vibey, soulful, spiritual.....RELAX & ENJOY!
 Ethereal Journey
RAY , and Ray Leonard
Manufacturer: Ray Leonard Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005B0YW
Release Date: 2001-03-12

Tracks:

  1. Ethereal Journey
  2. Twilight Rain
  3. Birth of a Universe
  4. Endless Frontier
  5. Whale's Lullaby
  6. Free Spirit
  7. Space Rainbow
  8. Showers of Light
  9. Spiral Dimensions
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Album Description

Ray Leonard Records is the independently owned and operated label of L.A. based New Age/Ambient composer Ray Leonard. It is our goal to create and publish high quality music for the mind, body, and soul. We are proud to announce 'Ethereal Journey' as our debut release for Spring 2001. It is a featured track on the New Age Voice CD sampler and a radio/ book store campaign are under way.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Vibey, soulful, spiritual.....RELAX & ENJOY!.......2005-07-23

Ray Leonard's "Ethereal Journey" album, as with his entire body of music, is a wonderful edition to anyone's New Age and/or relaxation library. Songs like the title track, "Ethereal Journey", can really help you find your happy, zen space. And with such soft, soothing melodies and heavenly instrumentation, it's easy to transcend a stressful day and reach a little inner peace & tranquility. Thanks, Ray.

So dial it up on your iPod, RELAX & ENJOY!
Garden of Dreams
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Pure Magic !
 Garden of Dreams
Alquimia & Gleisberg
Manufacturer: Sequoia Records
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000BBOFJU
Release Date: 2005-10-11

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  1. Ballerina
  2. Aileen
  3. Fireflies Of The Night
  4. Garden Of Dreams
  5. Memories Of Endless Time
  6. The Beauty And The Beast
  7. The Mermaids Awaken
  8. A Maiden's Yearning
  9. Sonata For Margarita
  10. Nocturne To Light The Stars
  11. Remote Viewing

Album Description

Enter a secret world - In an enchanted garden, fairies and fireflies weave their stories of myth and mystery. The angelically haunting voice of London-based vocalist Alquimia blends exquisitely with the dreamy symphonic landscapes, shimmering harp, flute and piano sounds of German composer Gleisberg. Both are well-established artists in Europe who are known for their live performances during the popular summer festival season. Together they take you on a regal-ethereal journey in the tradition of Enya, Gary Stadler and Adiemus yet with their own unique spellbinding style. Alquimia's romantically poetic lyrics and bewitching vocals seem to dance upon Gleisburg's luxuriantly orchestrated and artfully layered arrangements. The result is a special magic that will caress your heart with a dreamy rhapsody of a long-forgotten time when magic was real. Come along with them, close your eyes and the veil is lifted into an unseen world of timeless beauty and heaven-touched reverie.

"With their first album for Sequoia, gifted songstress Alquimia and composer Rudiger Gleisberg transport listeners to a place of fairytales, folklore and daydreams. GARDEN OF DREAMS has the same sort of enchanting, Celtic-inspired quality that has made Gary Stadler's fairy-themed albums so popular. The ethereal soundscapes feature an exquisite blend of harp, piano, orchestral strings and keyboard, all interwoven by Gleisberg to create a place of magic and mysticism. Alquimia's vocals are fragile and pure, yet filled with an intoxicating sort of warmth and emotion that grabs your attention and lulls you into a dreamy reverie. If you recognize Alquimia's name, it may be from the compilations she has appeared on, including both CAFE DE LUNA albums." ~ Music Design In Review

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Pure Magic !.......2005-12-13

This new release from Alquimia and Rudiger Gleisberg is just magical. Classical in feeling and flair, each song sparkles with playful fairy brilliance. I'm a big fan of anything that has to do with fiaries and the Celtic tradition. These songs each tell a delightful story filled with the mythic that carries you away into mysterious realms. I put this on when I want to eascape into my own world of fantasy....which is often. Pure magic. I love it.
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Album Description

A modern heavy rock sound with melodic vocal hooks and plenty of angst.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars If you like unplugged hard rock you'll love this!.......2004-04-22

The acoustic CD really takes away the studio polish and lets the music stand as it is played. Really good production, amazing vocals, lots of different textures, great lyrical content. This is a must have for fans of this band! Favorite track is Screaming On The Inside and Devil Boy, and Thank You a close third. It just sickens me that this band is not as famous as those losers in GodSmack. At least these guys can sing! If you have any of the MTV UNPLUGGED series music, you will need to add this to your collection......
Tranquility Base
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Tranquility Base
    Grayson Wells
    Manufacturer: Inside Sounds
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    AmbientAmbient | Dance & DJ | Styles | Music
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    ASIN: B00005UQKO
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    Album Description

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        		God Is love

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        ProductGroup: Music
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        "God is love" is a Celestial rock album about a journey of love relationships and struggles to find the higher love, the true love experience. The music features high range beautiful vocals with beautiful 12 string and electric guitars, mandolin and bass arrangements with jazz and african drums. the styles cover a wide range of soft rock, folk, pop, latin jazz, progressive rock, indian/world creating an uplifting ethereal layered sound.
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          		Ave Maria

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          Ghost of a Living Twilight
          Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
          • Music for the soul
          		 Ghost of a Living Twilight

          Manufacturer: MagellanMusic Enterprises
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B000CACYDY
          Release Date: 2001-07-10

          Customer Reviews:

          5 out of 5 stars Music for the soul.......2006-09-11

          I happened upon MagellanMusic through the luck of fate. When I first heard 'Ghost of a Living Twilight' I was enraptured at first listen. I know very little about the technical aspects of music, but I love it passionately and have always been drawn to music; I can simply close my eyes to and listen with my heart, mind and soul. I am captivated by pieces that help paint a mental picture, or envision a wonderful ballet or modern dance, and 'Ghost' did that in a stunning way. There are so many different layers to each of the songs that it's been impossible for me to ever get tired or feel bored by any of the tracks. The acoustic guitar on this album felt as if my own heartstrings were being played. Beginning with the very first instrumental piece, 'Drifting', I was drawn into this mystical and wondrous world and was able to escape into some breathtaking moments of pure serenity. There are several instrumental pieces on the CD, and each one takes me to a different place and time. The lyrics in all of the songs can, I am certain, be taken into any one persons life experience at one time or another. They touch the heart, even the soul. In particular I was very drawn to 'Daydream', 'Crying Inside', 'Season of Life' and 'Picture'. If you are a person who has a simple love for music that can reach out and touch you, this is a perfect CD.

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          Day By Day
          Average customer rating: Not rated
            		Day By Day
            John Ruskan
            Manufacturer: Twenty-Two Records
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

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            ASIN: B0009WJ2TO
            Release Date: 2005-06-01

            Tracks:

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