Reflections from the Wine Country

Track Listings

1. Morning Mist

2. Reflections

3. Echoes Of Tuscany

4. The Spring Rose

5. Moonlight On The Vineyard

6. A Taste Of Summer

7. The hills At Sunset

8. The Breath Of Autumn

9. A Gentle Rain

10. The Harvest Festival

11. By The Fireside

Reflections from the Wine Country,The Marquis Ensemble,Neo Pacific,Contemporary Instrumental,New Age,New Age / Meditation,Pop

Tracks:

Morning Mist
Reflections
Echoes Of Tuscany
The Spring Rose
Moonlight On The Vineyard
A Taste Of Summer
The hills At Sunset
The Breath Of Autumn
A Gentle Rain
The Harvest Festival
By The Fireside

Customer Reviews:

A Lustrous Journey of Sight and Sound.......2006-07-30

(July 27, 2006) - It is said that "Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder." I believe every word of that. Had someone asks me 5-6+ years ago what I think about this album, then as one whose music tastes were in Pop/Rock/Alternative, my first and only response would be that "It is boring, and it puts me to sleep!" No disrespect intended for the artists, but shame on me for my ignorance. Now, an avid listener of the New Age/World/Celtic genres for the last 4-5 years, I have a deeper appreciation for music in these categories and my answer will be very different. And having said that...

This beautiful, outstanding album was composed by gifted composer and extraordinary multi-instrumentalist, Diane Arkenstone, whose great talents have forever changed my perspectives of music. Before, music was just another form of background noise and really didn't have much meaning to it. It now evokes the senses with majestic visions and reaches into the soul with its heartfelt soothing, healing sounds. "Reflections from the Wine Country" was the first album that brought such sights and feelings to me. Diane masterfully illustrated the beauty of the vineyard through these delicate soundscapes with tracks like "Morning Mist," "Echoes of Tuscany" and the heart-stirring "The Hills At Sunset." In addition to enjoying these canvases, one is also invited to celebrate the different seasons on the vineyard with "The Spring Rose," "A Taste of Summer" and the awe-inspiring "The Breath of Autumn." My favorite track is "A Gentle Rain"--one can almost feel the raindrops dappling on the leaves and enjoy the refreshing sensations that the rain brings--it is exuberant feeling!

This is now one of my favorite CDs in my music collection. I would play it just about every Sunday afternoon; and no, I do not fall asleep to it. The lesson learned was that it sometimes will take a second time around for true beauty to be recognized and appreciated. Each listen brings new experience and exciting adventure. Fall in love with the music--guided by piano, woodwinds, strings, percussion and guitar--as Diane and her ensemble bring to life the beauty of this magnificent land.