Through the Timeless

Editorial Reviews
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After an opening glissando of evanescent synthesizers that make you think Captain Kirk is about to intone, "Space, the final frontier," J. Arif Verner does indeed travel the spaceways in his follow-up to A Vision Beyond Light. He traverses a drone zone that's more crystalline than dark, with melodies that wash up like random ripples on the sand of a wave-lapped seashore. Only the title track, with its tribal percussion, rises up to the level of groove. Verner brings some interesting touches to his slipstream: a shofar's horn announces "The Calling" and acoustic guitars are set in bas-relief on "Within the Portals." Zither player Laraaji appears on two vaporous tracks that are based around his echo-delayed ostinatos (a short, repeated phrase). Triggering many of his electronic sounds with a guitar synthesizer, Verner has a natural arc to his melodies. There are many New Age synthesists working with the same materials as J. Arif Verner, but in his hands, it sounds less clichéd. He doesn't extend the form, but he brings a craftsman's hand to it that's often lacking elsewhere. --John Diliberto

Through the Timeless,J. Arif Verner,Spotted Peccary,Healing,New Age,New Age / Meditation,Pop,Space

Tracks:

Viaje A La Montana
Andariego
Cholita Tania
Matices
Rio Amazonas
Kullakita
San Juanitos
El Condor Pasa
Jantu De Charajani
Mi Cambio

Album Description

Produced in conjunction with the 'Empires of Mystery' Cultural exhibition, this CD represents an exotic, mystical journey through the Andes. These songs are timeless and beautiful and begin with birdsong and the whistle of the wind in the trees...

Customer Reviews:

Haunting_Beauty.......2005-02-08

Andean Music is, to the American Apple-Pie rock-N-roll ear, an awakening. Much of it is played on what seems to be a guitar with a special sound--except that it is the Charango---and the Charanguista(s) on this album are highly talented. Our familiarity with guitar solos draws us to this alternative "guitar"--and opens us up to a whole new musical world.

No Andean music is complete without the Zamponia and the Kena---pan-pipe and end-blown flute respectively--and there is some superb playing on this album. These istruments, in my opinion, when well played, rival the expression of the best wooden flutes of Europe.

And a bonus is the fiddle playing and singing--so that while not a comprehensive anthology of traditional Andean sound, it is a cross-section which, at the bargain CD price, makes it an absolute must-have.

Modern Meets Ancient.......2004-11-17

Not a true representation of Peru's many musical styles, perhaps; but a beautiful recording by a very talented group of musicians, with touches of the modern meeting the ancient - especially noticeable in the lovely song 'Mi Cambio' composed by Cesar Villalobos.

A.E. Housman: A Shropshire Lad, Complete in verse and song

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A.E. Housman: A Shropshire Lad, Complete in verse and song
Alan Bates , Anthony Rolfe Johnson , and Graham Johnson
Manufacturer: Hyperion UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00005S85Q
Release Date: 2001-12-11

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Heart Journey

Manufacturer: Maxville
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | New Age | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CADAZ0
Release Date: 2002-03-26

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Through the Timeless
J. Arif Verner
Manufacturer: Spotted Peccary
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | New Age | Styles | Music

Meditation | New Age | Styles | Music

Healing | New Age | Styles | Music

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From a Distant Horizon
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ASIN: B00004S802
Release Date: 2000-04-11

Tracks:

As Dreams Awake
Through The Timeless
Callings
An Infinite Moment
Within The Portals
Of Essence
Images In A Mirror
Across The Abyss
As Dreams Sleep
Bonus Track 1

Amazon.com

After an opening glissando of evanescent synthesizers that make you think Captain Kirk is about to intone, "Space, the final frontier," J. Arif Verner does indeed travel the spaceways in his follow-up to A Vision Beyond Light. He traverses a drone zone that's more crystalline than dark, with melodies that wash up like random ripples on the sand of a wave-lapped seashore. Only the title track, with its tribal percussion, rises up to the level of groove. Verner brings some interesting touches to his slipstream: a shofar's horn announces "The Calling" and acoustic guitars are set in bas-relief on "Within the Portals." Zither player Laraaji appears on two vaporous tracks that are based around his echo-delayed ostinatos (a short, repeated phrase). Triggering many of his electronic sounds with a guitar synthesizer, Verner has a natural arc to his melodies. There are many New Age synthesists working with the same materials as J. Arif Verner, but in his hands, it sounds less clichéd. He doesn't extend the form, but he brings a craftsman's hand to it that's often lacking elsewhere. --John Diliberto

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Through the Mist

Manufacturer: Timeless Productions
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0000DZBWI
Release Date: 1993-06-01

Tracks:

Crosscurrents
Mist on the Water
Sakura
Petals Falling
Cascading Through Moonlight
Water Lilies
Winds of Nepal
Temple Bells
Night of the Lotus
Veiled Starlight
Through the Mist

Album Description

This recording of serenely elegant music features the artistry of David Blonski and Anne Roos. Their gentle flute and harp duets speak of the mystery of the East and the peace that can be found in quiet contemplation. Themes inspired by both the oriental and mid-eastern cultures and philosophies are exquisitely expressed in this sublimely delicate recording. Perfect music for relaxation, massage, yoga, tai chi, and creative activities.

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VIVA ITALIA - Neapolitan Songs -

Manufacturer: Kayler
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000CA8NNO
Release Date: 2005-08-09

Tracks:

Passione
Core' Ngrato
'O Marenariello
Fenesta Che Lucive
Torna A Surriento
'Na Sera 'E Maggio
Dicitencello Vuje
'O Surdato 'Nnammurato
'A Vucchella
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Album Description

Rare and incomparable solo guitar arrangements of ten timeless Neapolitan classics which epitomize Italian folk music. You'll experience the passion and haunting beauty of these songs through Kayler's intensely expressive playing, taking you to another dimension. Contains no overdubs.

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A Timeless Journey Through Jewish Song

Manufacturer: Independent
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00069SG3I
Release Date: 2001-05-03

Tracks:

Song Of The Titanic
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Rozhinkes Mit Mandlen
Vu Iz Dos Gesele
Oifn Pripitchuk
Ocho Kandelikas
Exodus
Erev Shel Shoshanim
A Bi Gezunt
Avinu Malkeinu
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Mezzo-Soprano Tsepora sings classic Hebrew and Yiddish Songs with all-new original arrangements.

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Santa Ana River Delta Blues

Manufacturer: Shipwrecords
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Release Date: 2004-12-21

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New music from yesteryear is gift to the ears and spirit

Songs Of Past Lives

Manufacturer: IBOB DIGITAL RECORDS
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00006ELM0
Release Date: 2002-07-22

Tracks:

Voice Of the Rose
Audience With The Queen
Glory Of Creation
Flame d' Nocturne
Le Mat (The Fool)
7th Prelude
Journey From Vintaine
Once For The King
Infatuation Symphony
Sweet Tears of Joy
Ascension
Framke's Etude
Dweller On The Threshold
Flight To Freedom
My Lady My Love
Echos In Time
Majestie
Now We Raise Our Glass To Thee

Album Description

The controversial album of stunning and beautiful classical and renaissance styled instrumental music everyone's talking about.

Channeled thru by musician/composer Robert Kramer after a 3 hour hypnotic past life regression, to his amazement he discovers a previous existance as an obscure 16th century composer and lute player named Lucious Gray.

More incredibly, despite possessing no previous skill or training in classical music, Robert began to write song after song of beautiful and emotionally moving classical and renaissance pieces that defy explanation.

Hearing this beautiful album will make you a believer that we have indeed passed this way before. Listen and be touched forever by the Songs Of Past Lives!

Customer Reviews:

New music from yesteryear is gift to the ears and spirit.......2002-07-31

In today's world of screaming and loud rhythmic drum beats that vibrate one to the core, it is refreshing to have real music to listen to. Each song on this CD is unique to itself, but teams up with the others to make an extremely enjoyable ensemble. The music ranges between lighthearted happy, magestic regal, to fast and frenetic or deeply soul moving. The story behind the inspiration for the disc is certainly interesting, but the music is the reason to buy this very beautiful CD. Give yourself a gift that will last forever.