Shadowdance

Track Listings

1. New Electric India

2. Watercourse Way

3. Ghost Bird

4. Shadowdance

5. Brown Rice/Karmapa Chenno

6. Distant Voices

7. Song for My Brother

Shadowdance,Shadowfax,Windham Hill Records,Adult Alternative,Chamber Jazz,Ethnic Fusion,Jazz Music,New Age / Meditation,Pop

Shadowdance

Tracks:

New Electric India
Watercorse Way
Ghost Bird
Shadowdance
Brown Rice/Karmapa Chenno
Distant Voices
A Song For MyA Song For My Brother

Customer Reviews:

No, NOT a compilation -- their 3rd real album........2005-02-25

Sorry, the first thing I must do is correct Mr. Jerome Scott. "Shadowdance", the second Shadowfax release on Windham Hill and their third overall, consists of all new 1983 recordings. Where the confusion lies is that Chuck Greenberg, disatisfied with the sound quality of the band's debut album, "Watercourse Way", had the group redo two of its songs for this release.

Now that that's out of the way, I will say that the band was really hitting its stride here. On signing to Windham Hill, the band wisely decided to cut down on the electric sounds of "WW" and go more acoustic for its second album. While they still retained much of that sound for "Shadowdance", they begin to sneak more electricity back in.

The songwriting is more or less split evenly between Greenberg and guitarist G.E. Stinson. The band adds a keyboardist and violinist to the sessions, broadining the reach of the group. Stinson likes the power of his electric, obvious on the opener, "New Electric India" and the one cover tune, Don Cherry's "Brown Rice". Also featuring a scat vocal from G.E., this would prove to be a barn-burner in concert. Another popular track would be the Greenberg's title track. "Distant Voices" and the remake of "Watercourse Way" show off the quieter, more "New Ageish" sound which brought may new fans in. The two remakes do have a fuller, richer production, but I don't quite enjoy the remake of "Song of My Brother" as much. I prefer the orchestration by the Chamberlain on the original as opposed to the solo violin here. But that's just a nitpick on my part. It's a sweeping, soaring composition with a killer guitar part.

The band was moving through is peak period here and getting more popular, too -- the album even made the Billboard pop charts. Possibly the best starting point for new fans, and great for anybody.

A Compilation.......2005-02-09

I too remember the first time I heard Watercourse Way. I was a teenager working in a record store and my boss through it on the turntable. I was already into the progressive rock sound and this just seemed an extension of that. I've been delighted with their music ever since. What I also remember is that that vinyl release was not on Windham Hill, but ABC/Passport. Now, what happened when the band went with WH I don't really know, but I do know that this release contains songs from that album. Also from Watercourse Way, the song Petite Aubade appears on A Winter's Solstice. Not that it makes any difference, but I think it is interesting to note that this is a collection made up in part of previously recorded material versus a traditionally concieved project. What's cool about it is that it serves as a primer to their music. So if you've never heard Shadowfax and are wondering where to start this is a great place.

A long time ago..........2005-01-29

Shadowfax were the pioneers of New Age music. In 1983 they released this album which I come to think it was one of the first compact discs to be issued.

It's more than 20 years they did this marvellous album. An album which is the peak of this group and was reference to many artists who liked to explore in new ways of making music.

Shadowfax was the first new age group, as soloists were mostly common like Ackermann, Winston, and all the people at Windham Hill (oh, what would have been music without this label?). They were even more remembered a few years after the releasing of their first recordings as their style was becoming too eclectic.

Nowadays, it is very pleasant to listen to Shadowdance, but it has been losing some charm. It sounds a little bit old, but it has freshness. It sounds a little bit naïve, but it has strength. It's a recording to take in mind and to discover. But you can feel somewhat disappointed if you don't put it into the time it was made.

shadowdance.......2002-12-02

the first time i heard this music,i was on fl myers beach, florida.there was an outdoor disc jockey and this album was playing, so i asked who it was. the music has a mystical quality, it's very unique. i've had a hard time tracking it down in the music stores, but i just got a laptop,so now i found it,thank god!!

shadowdance.......2002-12-02

Average customer rating:

Great New Sound

Shadowdance
Left Hand Solution
Manufacturer: The Orchard
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Rock | Styles | Music

General | Hard Rock & Metal | Styles | Music

Tracks:

Shadowdance
Solitary Fallen Angel
Nightbloom
Shroud
Infernal
Final Withering
M.B.
Dwell
Master of Disaster
Within [#]
Sinister [#]
To Walk the Night [#]

Customer Reviews:

Great New Sound.......2001-02-16

I highly reccomend this to all you metal fans looking for something different.

Average customer rating:

Shadowdance

Manufacturer: Capstone
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Chamber Music | Classical | Styles | Music

General | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music

German | Languages | Opera & Vocal | Styles | Music
ASIN: B00081U6Z0
Release Date: 2005-04-26

Average customer rating:

Shadowdance
Kevin Gardner
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000S6RMZ2

Product Description

1 Angels 2 Christina 3 Martyrs 4 The Calm Before the Storm 5 A Friend 6 Spiderwebs 7 Disappear 8 Will You Miss Me 9 Lady in Black 10 Ginger Pierce

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Shadowdance
Jonathan , and Jonathan Pagano
Manufacturer: KingSing
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B000KYM3WO

Product Description

Solo album by Jonathan Pagano of Novella. TRACK LISTING: Shadowdance / Forgiveness (For The Sake Of Love) / Under Your Reign / Hands / Never Walk That Way Again / Prelude To Passion / All The Grace I Need / Feeling Like You're Mine / World Vision / Hello My Friend / Drowning Man / Our Summer Sky /

Average customer rating:

The Whole CD is Fantastic
Great CD

Shadowdance

ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD
ASIN: B00004RDLM
Release Date: 1999-12-15

Tracks:

Phantom Flight
Shadowdance
Ruth
Mindwalk
Greasy Spoon
Christina
I hear a rhapsody
Will we meet again?

Album Description

Finally, a new jazz recording that while looking back to its elders, keeps an eye toward the future. Rather than a snapshot of 1960's post-bop, this music is an original blend of classical sensibility, New Orleans swagger, and melodic appeal. Are you tired of swinging retread and mushy smooth jazz? Check out the premiere release from this young, talented, refreshingly musical quartet!

Customer Reviews:

The Whole CD is Fantastic.......2000-12-23

This CD is an all around fabolous album. Not one of the tracks is disappointing. The title track, Shadowdance, is one of my favorites next to Christina. I recommend this cd to anyone who enjoys real jazz and anyone who needs a CD to relax to.

Great CD.......2000-03-08

Great CD. Very talented musicians playing all original tunes. Especially like the song "Christina".