Between Earth & Sky

Gandalf | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 26, 2003)
• Original Release Date: 2003
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Real Music
• ASIN: B0000AM6JT
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,042 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #69 in Music > Rock > Progressive > Electronic

Editorial Reviews

Kathy Parsons, Solo Piano Publications

"Various musical styles - some more rhythmic and even tribal, while others are serene and introspective..."

"Gandalf creates a sweeping, musical tapestry that makes his musical style familiar yet still unique."

Product Description

Gandalf's music is inspired by the beauty of nature and by the wisdom and myths of various cultures. Magician of sounds and painter of musical landscapes, he conjures moods and magical moments that point to other realities behind the scenes in our fast-paced modern world.

Austrian born Gandalf blends acoustic, electronic and spherical sounds and weaves folk elements into a symphonic structure to create his unmistakable and unique musical style.

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Customer Reviews

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30 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars from Solo Piano Publications, August 29, 2003

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Kathy Parsons (Florence, OR United States) - See all my reviews
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"Between Earth and Sky" is a series of "musical landscapes" by Austrian-born multi-instrumentalist Gandalf. Using a musical palette of both electronic and acoustic instruments along with voices, the sound is full, rich, and colorful. In his travels, Gandalf has been touched by the realization that far more things unite than separate the various people and cultures of the world, and his goal in composing and recording is to create music that dissolves boundaries. Folk elements are woven into a symphonic structure, giving Gandalf's music a unique sound. Until this release, his recordings were mostly available in Europe. Gandalf plays various guitars, sax, piano, keyboards, mellotron, balaphon, and percussion. He is joined by White Horse on cello and vocals; and Peter Aschenorenner on flutes, sax, and backup vocals. Sounds of nature are also woven into several tracks. Each piece flows into the next, making this a sonic journey to another world or another reality. Citing individual pieces doesn't make sense for this album since it was conceived as a whole experience, and you can't always tell exactly where one piece ends and another begins. As the album evolves, various musical styles flow in and out - some more rhythmic and even tribal, while others are serene and introspective. It's a fascinating musical journey that is both soothing and uplifting. Real Music's Robin Algaze outdid herself on the artwork - a beautiful job!

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Escape from stress, November 10, 2006

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Cedric Bronswinkel (The Caribbean) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Between Earth & Sky (Audio CD)

Very beautiful and relaxing music. You are transported from your day to day world and float back to a world of relaxation and tranquility.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Clarity/Peace/Serenity, August 25, 2010

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Vicki Wurster (Hatfield, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Between Earth & Sky (Audio CD)

I bought Gandalf's Serenity CD about six months ago and was not real impressed with it. But I thought I'd give him another try and I bought this CD - Between Earth and Sky. I'm glad I did as this is fast becoming one of my favorite CD's. I am both Wicca and a Reiki practitioner and this CD satisfies on both levels.
If you need both peace and focus, this is very good music. It takes you to the place you need to be for both meditation and relaxation. It lifts you up and centers you at the same time.
If you like Merlin's Magic, Coyote Oldman, David Lanz..........then this CD is for you. If you need calm, serenity and peace in your life, this CD is for you.
Blessed Be.