New age music news for January - March 2010

Searching for Talented Artists
10/3/2010

When searching by computer for talented artists in your favorite genre, a couple of simple search terms might quickly get you good results.  If not, you can try searching the many recording labels to help you find talented artists, or at least point you in the right direction. Lisa Downing is one na....


Tangerine Live in Japan DVD released
10/3/2010

It is such a joy to be a Tangerine Dream fan! There is just so much material still being released, so many excellent concerts to attend and such a fantastic community. The latest edition is a recording of TDs live performance in Japan in September last year – which has been released today, March 10.....


Searching for Talented Artists
9/3/2010

When searching by computer for talented artists in your favorite genre, a couple of simple search terms might quickly get you good results.  If not, you can try searching the many recording labels to help you find talented artists, or at least point you in the right direction. Lisa Downing is one na....


Path Of Compassion
8/3/2010

The title of the new Karunesh compilation is Path Of Compassion. It will be released on 20 April on the Real Music label, and contains 11 songs – including two new tracks (see the track listing here). The new songs are Oasis Moon and Inner Journey.   And while we are talking about Karunesh; make sur....


In The Clouds
7/3/2010

To be lying in a lush, green field looking up at light clouds on a sunny day is for many the very idea of relaxation. When looking up you are experiencing a powerful atonement while the troubles of everyday seem unimportant and small. Many will also have fond memories of such carefree cloud gazing f....


The Sphinx of Imagination
6/3/2010

It is rare that a new age music title become a part of mainstream culture. One such title is of course Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells (1973). Another is Enya’s Shepherd Moons (1991). A more recent album released under the new age music umbrella to reach such heights is Hypnotica’s The Sphinx of Imagi....


Live at Grace Cathedral released
5/3/2010

Steve Roach’s new, massive album Live at Grace Cathedral has now been released. This double CD contains over 110 minutes of music. The album as, as the title implies, recorded live at San Francisco’s Grace Cathedral. Steve says: Because this recording utilizes microphones in the space, a....


Conducting New Age Music
4/3/2010

Just like an orchestra conductor standing on a podium, one New Age artist first held his raised baton in hand, and began to cue the first downbeat gesture for his debut album. What emerged after the final cutoff gesture was made, led to an upbeat direction for his first album’s achievements, a....


Fanny Oldfield’s diary
4/3/2010

Now this is something quite different; Mike Oldfield fan page Tubular.net has something remarkable to share: On board the Oldfield’s boat Sea Dragon, moored off St Thomas in the US Virgin Islands, Fanny Oldfield has been exploring her husband’s music and writing a diary about her experie....


Conducting New Age Music
3/3/2010

Just like an orchestra conductor standing on a podium, one New Age artist first held his raised baton in hand, and began to cue the first downbeat gesture for his debut album. What emerged after the final cutoff gesture was made, led to an upbeat direction for his first album’s achievements, a....


Meditation: Part 1
2/3/2010

New Earth Records hosts a very nice and inspiring blog. This month’s topic is meditation. And, while you are at it, take a look at the nice free mp3s from New Earth Records’ magnificent collection of recordings.


Listen to Deep Africa
28/2/2010

Eric Mouquet, the Deep Forest veteran, has posted a 5 minute long prelisten to his upcoming album Deep Africa. It has now been made available on Deep-Projects.com.   From what I can hear the album will be closer to the World genre than new age music – with plenty of African singing (and not just sam....


Spring Promotions from MG Music
28/2/2010

MG Music has a lot of exciting titles this spring. Simon Lovelock is back, and so is Clifford White, Runestone and Midori! Read all about the titles here.


New Age dude
27/2/2010

Singapore magazine Todayonline.com has an interview with Kitaro entitled simply New Age Dude. Which is an ok title, since he is the Asian New Age Dude. In this interview you get to know things about Kitaro you probably didn’t know. Although he’s best known as a musician, Kitaro is involved wit....


Beautiful Music of Today
26/2/2010

Today’s computer enhanced technology is amazing, and when skillful composing is combined with live performers and instrumentals, the resulting musical outcome can become a creation of natural beauty. Timothy Crane is an artist title using a creative touch with the music technology of today by ....


Tubular Bells for Two
25/2/2010

We recently told you about the band Fadalack , who did their version of Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells. Another interesting project that is soon out on the road is Daniel Holdsworth and Aidan Roberts’ Tubular Bells for two. Their two-man version of the classic comes to life utilizing acoustic and ele....


When animals make New Age music
25/2/2010

It is true. They can. Connecticut newspaper TheDay.com has this interesting comment: The first time I ever heard whale music — which became sorta popular at the dawn of the New Age phenomenon — I literally thought it was a joke. But, no. People literally recorded the mournful cries of whales and eit....


Heart of Love event
25/2/2010

Be sure to read the responses from people who attended Constance Demby’s recent music event. Here is one of them: From everything I am, I deeply thank you for the wonder, the magic, the love, the radiance. You are a divine gift to this world and all of Creation! Thank you for being here and sh....


Sound Journeys
24/2/2010

This is to our Australian friends; next week you have the chance to experience Terry Oldfield and his wife Soraya and their wonderful Sound Journeys. They weave a rich tapestry of healing sound and music with flute, crystal bowls, strings, symphonic gongs, percussion and voice. Terry is well known ....


A Winter Blessing
24/2/2010

On PRWEB.com is an interview with Seay, who music critic Michael Debbage choose to be on his “Top 30” albums of the decade 2000-2010. It was her album A Winter Blessing that made the list. Speaking from her Franklin, TN-based Tuscan Sun Studios by phone, Seay (pronounced “say”) explains her delight ....


Interview with George Winston
22/2/2010

George Winston is not only rising fast on the new age music Billboard Chart with his new album Love Will Come, he is also out on the road – holding concerts and meeting fans. Webpage AccessAtlanta.com has an interview with the popular pianist: Driving a Hertz rental car, George Winston has traveled ....


House of Many Mansions
21/2/2010

There is almost no improvisation in new age music today, even though the genre itself was created out of freeform jazz and Tony Scott’s legendary jam session – resulting in the groundbreaking album Music for Zen Meditation (1964). In the world of digital audio workstations (DAWs) and virtual synths,....


Next album from Jillian Aversa
20/2/2010

One of the best new age music albums of the recent years is Jillian Aversa’s Origins. Songs like Hajime and The Winds of Change have almost become modern classics on online channels like New Age Stars. And now Jillian has this exciting news to all her fans: My next solo album – yessss!  I have....


Charity Single from Buffett and Kidjo
20/2/2010

Peter Buffet has teamed up with UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador and Grammy award-winning musician Angélique Kidjo, to release “A Song For Everyone” single. 100% of proceeds from the sale of the song will benefit the Batonga Foundation, an organization founded by Angelique to advance education for girls i....


The River Journey
19/2/2010

Michael Brant DeMaria, PH.D, is a recent Grammy Nominee making the news lately.  Likewise, our recent interview together gave many people an in-depth look into the life of a clinical psychologist, composing musician, poet, author, and dedicator of his Healing Sound Series. Knowing Michael better now....


Tubular Bells forever
19/2/2010

Some pieces of music will live forever. One such title is without a doubt Mike Oldfield’s Tubular Bells. I am sure this groundbreaking album will be played 50, 100 or 500 years from now. A sure sign of the quality of TB is that it is being played live by other artists too. Below is the group Fadala....


20,000,000 Unplayed Pianos
19/2/2010

New age piano instructor Edward Weiss asks: Why are there so many unplayed pianos in the United States? On AllAboutJazz.com he gives this answer: The way I see it is that adults purchase pianos thinking they’ll go the classical route, and then give up because it’s just not satisfying. With electroni....


The River Journey
18/2/2010

Michael Brant DeMaria, PH.D, is a recent Grammy Nominee making the news lately.  Likewise, our recent interview together gave many people an in-depth look into the life of a clinical psychologist, composing musician, poet, author, and dedicator of his Healing Sound Series. Knowing Michael better now....


A very good sign indeed
17/2/2010

As a music fan I simply adore artists that are just there, producing the best music imaginable – year out and year in – and not making any fuss about it. Artists that are simply doing their thing. The best example is of course Tangerine Dream, who has been around since 1967 and still is the most cre....


The Magnificent Mariner
16/2/2010

 Mariner (1998) by Tony o’Connor is a modern classic in the new age music genre – both for its obvious quality and for its massive sales. So far 1,5 million copies are sold. The mix of ocean waves, seagulls, ships bells and calming melodies are incredible relaxing. The main tracks on the album....


The new face of Deep Projects
15/2/2010

After some downtime and work behind the scenes, the new homepage of Deep Projects is now completed and ready for the release of the Deep Africa album in April. Eric Mouquet, the Deep Forest veteran, has done the design himself. On the page he gives his fans an exclusive presentation of his many musi....


Andru Donalds concert
14/2/2010

Andru Donalds, the Enigma vocalist, has been invited to give an exclusive concert in Estonia (Pärnu) on 6th March, dedicated to the International Women’s Day. Andru Donalds with the band will perform his solo worldwide hits; “Mishale”, “All Out of Love” & the others....


Bird of Paradise
12/2/2010

It’s pretty easy to get sidetracked from doing what we really want to do everyday, and a 25 year departure from songwriting was longer than what this musician had in mind, but his migration back to composing have many people moving to new heights.  Bill Wren is often referred to as the Rare Te....


Harp Voyage
12/2/2010

Classical Orchestral Harps can be thought of as divine or celestial instruments, having an origin dating to around 2500 BC, often reminding one of angels and religious cherubs poised in a statue. Lizary Rodriguez Rios is the harpist I had in mind while writing this first sentence taken from an earl....


Notes about the Grammy Awards
11/2/2010

Some quick notes on the Grammy Awards now before we move on to new music; On the Domo Music homepage you can see Kitaro’s pictures from the awards ceremony. He didn’t win though – but it looks like he still had a good time. There is also a very noisy Grammy Pre Party video available.  And, if you di....


New music video from Henta
11/2/2010

Henta’s album Laserium for the Soul was nominated for a Grammy. Now she is ready with a new video, Vision of Truth. About the song she says: This song is about envisaging a new world of harmony, unity, compassion and love and finding ways to make a personal positive impact in the world to help....


The Best of David and Diane Arkenstone
10/2/2010

We should all put a ring around the date March 5 on our calendars, because this is when The Best of David and Diane Arkenstone will be released! This collection contains the very best of two extraordinary careers with combined worldwide CD sales of over two million. The “best of” compilation feature....


Have a Little Faith
9/2/2010

And while we are in a romantic mood, with Valentine’s day coming up, why not check out Jim Brickman’s Grammy nominated album Faith? It didn’t win the 2009 prize though, but it is doing very well on Billboard’s New Age Music chart. It contains some of the most romantic music released over the last co....


New Age Music for Valentine’s Day
8/2/2010

Mannheim Steamroller’s discography contains some of the most romantic music in our genre. They are of course most famous for Christmas music – but Mannheim Steamroller has much more to offer for other occasions as well. Why not express your love this Valentine’s Day to that special someone by....


One Night In Space
7/2/2010

Time and time again Tangerine Dream proves that New Age Music is live music. No one is better than Edgar Froese & co on stage. The below video is from the One Night In Space DVD, recorded at the Frankfurt opera on October 7th 2007. Have you ever seen a happier drummer? The video is available....


Tingstad and Rumbel live
7/2/2010

And while we are talking about live new age music, we must tell you that the Grammy-winning duo Tingstad and Rumbel is now out on the road again. Twenty-five years of their music collaboration has produced 19 albums. They began performing and recording together in 1985, and their debut album the fol....


The Dark Side of New Age Music
6/2/2010

People think that new age music is all soft, low-key and harmless. And that is, for the most part, true. I admit that. This is a quality in new age music we all love and cherish. But the genre has a darker, more complex side too, which often can be found in the movie/soundtrack department. These tit....


ZMR Annual Music Award Qualifiers
6/2/2010

We have reviewed many of the albums that are on the Zone Music Reporter Awards list for 2009. John P. Olsen on NewAgeMusicWorld.com has posted a list of reviewed albums. Here you can get to know the albums and the artists too. Enjoy!


New Age Stars has 2.500 registered members
6/2/2010

We are now celebrating that we have 2.500 registered members on New Age Stars radio on Live365! In a little over 2 months we have got over 500 new members. Among 188 channels in the new age music category, we are currently no. 6.  With tens of thousands of listeners, and now 2.500 registered members....


New Age Music in the history of Rock
5/2/2010

Here on .nu we do our best to give you, the fan, a complete presentation of our beloved music genre. In order to understand the music of today and be able to look ahead, you also need to know history. New Age Music did not spring out of thin air – it was, is and will be a part of the international m....


Music from the Heart of Love
4/2/2010

We love live new age music here at .nu – and what we can present for you today is probably the most exclusive and intimate live event of the year! New Age Music super star Constance Demby invites you into her home recording studio in Malibu, CA. She says: “I’m really excited about what’s comin....


I like new age music…
4/2/2010

Have you ever wondered why people like new age music  - and what artists they like? Well, by doing a simple “I like new age music” search on Google you will get lots of freat replies – like this one: I like new age music because it tends to be more melody-driven, relaxing, and simpler than classical....


Enigma on NYC Time Square
3/2/2010

American fans of Enigma must mark the date February 9 on their calendar; this is when Platinum Collection finally will be released in the US. This upcoming event was very visible on NYC Time Square lately, where large commercials told about the February 9 release. It is nice to see that the label is....


Piano Music for Any Season
1/2/2010

The Piano as the leading musical instrument can be appreciated using just a few simple well placed notes.  It’s the pianist who takes the leading role by their note by note delivery to determine the style and complexity of the note structure in hopes of creating a classic piece of music everyo....


David Darling and New Age Music
1/2/2010

We are all congratulating David Darling with yesterday’s Grammy award in new age music category! David Darling is hopefully happy with the award – but before the show he had a little ambivalent feeling about being placed in the new age music category.  According to newspaper Hartford Courant: David ....


Haiti Aid Through Music
1/2/2010

The Hungarian singer, Andrea Gerak, has started a fundraising project to aid volunteers helping Haitians, effected by the recent earthquake, and is inviting other musicians to join. A cross-genre compilation download album is being made, with international artists. Top new age music artists such as ....


The First New Age Music Album
31/1/2010

How did it all began? What was the very first New Age Music album? Well, there is a wide consensus that New Age Music began in experimental jazz, with influences from early Electronic and avant-garde music of the late 50s/early 60s. In all of this there is one album that is being mentioned over and ....


Signed George Winston posters
31/1/2010

This is for all you collectors out there! If you pre-order George Winston’s upcoming album, Love Will Come – The Music Of Vince Guaraldi, Volume 2 you will get an exclusive 11″x17″ poster signed by George Winston! It will be available February 2. But you have to be fast – mr.....


Live at Grace Cathedral
30/1/2010

Good news to all Steve Roach fans: his upcoming album, the 2-CD Live at Grace Cathedral, is now at the factory! It to be ready by mid-February – and will also available at iTunes at the same time. About the recorded live performance mr. Roach says: The opportunity to perform at San Francisco’s....


Grammy reminder
30/1/2010

The 52nd Grammy Awards are just 1 day away. So let’s just take a quick look at the new age music category. The field is very strong this year. Henta was the surprise of course – but what a pleasant surprise it was! People ask me; who will win this year? It is impossible to tell, like always, there a....


Grammy reminder
29/1/2010

The 52nd Grammy Awards are just 2 days away. So let’s just take a quick look at the new age music category. The field is very strong this year. Henta was the surprise of course – but what a pleasant surprise it was! People ask me; who will win this year? It is impossible to tell, like always, there ....


More news from Marc Enfroy’s studio
29/1/2010

In his newsletter Marc Enfroy write the following about the album he is currently working on: As I assessed where my current CD project was heading, it became clear that I needed to quiet things down and go for a softer, more therapeutic sound…warmer, healing and a bit less classical.  With th....


The Renewing Source of Music
28/1/2010

Music is an important aspect in many people’s lives, with just one specific genre becoming their favorite form of musical entertainment.  That’s fine really, but most realize it does limit the total music experience, and a vast range of enjoyment found in all forms of music.  Isaac Shepa....


Hanging Loose
27/1/2010

It is a well known problem; when two bands have the same name, misunderstandings occur. You might think that your favorite band have just released a new album, while it is some other band with the same name that has released it! That sure is a disappointment. From new age music the best know example....


The Joy of Coming Home
26/1/2010

James Cahall’s new album Coming Home is in many ways a homecoming. For the artist himself it is a realization of a dream to compose and release piano music, which he had to postpone for years. For the listener the homecoming aspect is all in the album’s atmosphere; the bright and positive melodies i....


Will Ackerman – in his own words
25/1/2010

Today I have a present for you all, a little something I found while browsing the press section of Will Ackerman’s homepage. The present is a video, which is by far the most heartfelt, most impressive presentation I have seen of an artist. Ever. I have read artist biographies, I have seen movies and....


American Spirit in the New World
23/1/2010

Mars Lasar is one of the first musicians many people recall when thinking of nature inspired music.  His music with a thoughtful dedication to protection of the heartland is a constant reminder of this gifted artist and his ability to promptly place you there. Mars has just released another nature i....


Michael Cretu Helps Haiti
22/1/2010

The devastating earthquake on Haiti has made people all over the world collect money and do what they can to help in this desperate situation. Also new age music superstar Michael Cretu of Enigma is reaching out a helping hand to the people of Haiti. In cooperation with EMI Germany and the German di....


The music of Kori Linae Carothers
22/1/2010

One of the most popular albums in 2009 was Kori Linae Carothers’ Trillium. It recently got several nominations in the Zone Music Reporter Awards – including best album of the year. New age music reviewer John P. Olsen said this about Trillium in his review: “The entire album holds a wide array of Ne....


David Arkenstone’s new homepage
21/1/2010

If you haven’t visited it recently, David Arkenstone’s homepage has received a major face lift. The page is now updated with samples of all his latest releases, like Caribbean Nights and Echoes of Light and Shadow, plus a complete overview of his impressive career. Here you can see that David Arkens....


Avatar Soundtrack
20/1/2010

There is a thin line between movie soundtracks and new age music – and artists such as Vangelis and Kitaro have in the past made that line almost non-existent. Now master pianist Edward Weiss has a very interesting comment on James Horner’s soundtrack to the popular movie Avatar. On Allaboutjazz.com....


A warm winter sun
19/1/2010

In the world of ambient music, soundscapes with a cold, icy atmosphere is a subgenre of its own. With albums like Tangerine Dream’s Phaedra (1974) or Erik Wollo’s The Polar Drones (2003) on your iPod, even the warmest day feels cold – albeit in a refreshing way. When listening to them you almost can....


Medwyn Goodall anniversary
18/1/2010

In 2010 Medwyn Goodall will be celebrating his 25th year as a professional artist. His music has touched millions of listeners, and he has done so much for the new age music genre – especially through his MG Music label. And this anniversary of course needs to be celebrated with a very special “best....


Updates from Marc Enfroy’s studio
18/1/2010

If you are one of Marc Enfroy’s many fans, you better pay attention now. Marc writes on Facebook: I’ll be giving a sneak preview of a few songs from my upcoming album to my newsletter subscribers in the near future. If you’re not a subscriber yet, visit Marcenfroy.com and enter your deta....


Book by Peter Buffett to be released in April
17/1/2010

I think that too few new age music artists write books. They should, because I am sure that they have a lot to offer to readers as well. But one artist who soon will debut as an author is Peter Buffet. Not much is known about the release, but it is in the self-help genre. The title is Life Is What Y....


New editions of Mike Oldfield albums
17/1/2010

… and rest assure, it is NOT another version of Tubular Bells… We got enough of them by now. According to Universal Music, new editions of Hergest Ridge and Ommadawn will be out in April. These albums are, together with Amarok, easily Mike Oldfield’s best. This is great news! Source: Tubular.n....


The Secret movie soundtrack
16/1/2010

From time to time I get a mail from a reader asking if I know anything about the new age music soundtrack to the popular movie The Secret (2006) by Rhonda Byrne. The music is not released as a soundtrack CD, but an audiobook is available where the music from the movie can be heard in the background.....


Sample Terry Oldfield’s music
16/1/2010

We are BIG fans of Terry Oldfield here on .nu. His albums are a constant source of joy and peace for many new age music fans – and more and more are discovering the power of Terry’s wonderful flute. On this page you can sample his impressive discography. Perhaps he will get some new fans today....


Best of New Age Music 2009
16/1/2010

We recently published our best album of 2009 list. Also be sure to see Michael Debbage’s best of NA Music list for 2009 on our friends’ page Mainlypiano.


The world of Liquid Mind
15/1/2010

Make no mistake about it; the music of Liquid Mind (aka Chuck Wild) has become an international phenomenon – reaching audiences far beyond most other artists in our genre – climbing to the very top on both Amazon and iTunes new age music charts, month after month (right now he is on top of the....


Grammy nominated music by Kitaro
14/1/2010

In celebration of Kitaro’s many Grammy nominations, Domo Music Group has just released an album called Grammy nominated music by Kitaro. It is a 13 track long compilation that includes songs like “Estrella”, a track from Kitaro’s Grammy winning album, Thinking Of You as well as “Sp....


Nominated for a Grammy – who IS Henta?
13/1/2010

The Grammy Awards are coming up, and we here at .nu will do our very best to give you the complete coverage of the new age music category. This year’s selection of artists contained one surprise: Henta and her album Laserium for the Soul. After reading the harsh article Grammy Awards Goof Again in ....


George Winston: Love Will Come
12/1/2010

One of this year’s most popular titles is George Winston’s Love Will Come – The Music of Vince Guaraldi, Volume 2, which is due for release on February 2nd. Believe me, all solo piano fans have a lot to look forward to in this 16-song album! In 1996 George Winston recorded a tribute albu....


Deep Africa coming in April
11/1/2010

The perhaps most interesting new age music project around is Eric Mouquet’s Deep Projects. Mr. Mouquet, the Deep Forest veteran, last year released the magnificent album Deep Brasil (review here), which gave new life to the no. 1 hit Sweet Lullaby and contained several new favorites as well. No wond....


Jean Michel Jarre’s German Tour 2010
10/1/2010

2010 is well underway, and artists are beginning to announce their tour schedule. This is the case with Tangerine Dream, and so is it also with new age music superstar Jean Michel Jarre. He will in March focus exclusively on Germany. But Germany is not the only place where there are many Jarre fans.....


Musical Magic
7/1/2010

Salva Moreno of Psicodreamics is the predominate musician widely recognized in Continental Europe, the U.K. and overseas markets, where his unique form of fantasy and mythology inspired discography easily creates a magical divide from many New Age artists. Valencia Spain is where Salva takes the sta....


Tangerine Dream’s mini European tour 2010
6/1/2010

Isn’t it fun that the first and most influential band in our genre still is the most active too? 2009 was a very good year indeed for Tangerine Dream fans; we saw the release of the four albums Springtime and Summer in Nagasaki, Autumn and Winter in Hiroshima, the awesome Views from a Red Train and ....


Terry Oldfield’s Reiki Healing Energy
6/1/2010

Great news for Terry Oldfield’s many fans; New Earth Records is continuing to release his back catalog. The latest is Reiki Healing Energy, which we previously knew as Cascade. All of the Terry Oldfield Classic Collection albums are remastered, given a redesign, and sometimes a new title too. With R....


Top new age music song of 2009 award
4/1/2010

We have posted our top ten album list of 2009. Now it is time to see which song you, our dear listeners, have rated highest in this past year. You have rated songs by either clicking the thumbs  “up/down” in the Live365 player or simply by NOT logging off while a song is playing.  2009’s top s....


New Video by Michael Brant DeMaria
4/1/2010

Michael Brant DeMaria has released a new video for his Grammy nominated album Siyotanka. It is a wonderful video, that takes the viewer on an almost epic journey out in space and back again – all backed by DeMaria’s amazing music. Be also sure to read J. P. Olsen’s artist interview below!


Best New Age Music Album 2009
1/1/2010

2009 is history – and before we move on, lets take a look on the many new age music titles that have given us so much joy this past year. New age music is not different from other genres; the myriads of home studios and the power of internet are changing the music scene in a profound way.  While the....


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