Laurel

Laurel | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 22, 2003)
• Original Release Date: August 22, 2003
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Ajna Music
• ASIN: B0000CA029
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #92,175 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. DR 01

2. DR 08 the glistening

3. DR 09 remix of fibilini's tango

4. DR 12 the glistening II

5. DR 04 monotone mix

6. DR 11

7. DR 05

8. L 01

9. DR 06 pastoral

10. DR 10 pandora's pastoral

11. DR 01 dark mix

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sweeping synthesized music!, June 27, 2004

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Gillby "gillbyelpez" (U.S.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Laurel (Audio CD)

First of all, I'd like to say I really like the CD design. It's the fold-out cardboard style, with a nice finish- but the photography is beautiful, the sepia toned, partially blurred landscapes. I think I'll display it on my desk in the near future.
Onto the CD. I am relatively new to this style of music, have recently found that it is my favorite style. This CD reminds me of a very-synthesized Patrick O'Hearn. I like that all the tracks do not have actual names.. some are just DR01, etc. I once heard someone say that not naming a track prevents any pre-conceived ideas for listening.

**Well, here are the things I liked:**

Track#4, "The glistening II" I absolutely LOVE this piece. It starts out with a whimsical winding flute duet/trio, moving from solo instrument to grouping, and back again... then a beautiful layer of synthesized chords play over them.. and later, a gentle symbol "tisk-tisk" beat joins in... a very unique, great listen!

Sweeping chords.. this is what the album is about, in my opinion. 2 or 3 tracks sound similar in composition, but have their own styles.

Track#7 has a real dark "video-game" music feel, with a little electronic indian flute sound clip showing up occasionally.. slightly middle-eastern sounding.

**Here are the things I disliked:**

Track #3, the "Remix of Fibilini's Tango", stumbles back and forth from sounding like tinny circus clown music to a beautiful orchestral piece. I don't ever want to listen to this track again.

There is an overall very synthensized sound to this album, which some people may like, but I find tiring at times. it reminds me of myself playing on my synthesizer.. I like to not have that distraction.

So! That is my opinion, as the first reviewer to post on here. In summary, I would say if you are looking for a new age CD with acoustic instruments and sweeping orchestral pieces, this won't fit your fancy. But if you like electronica and enjoy beautiful synthesized sounds and quiet beats, you will most likely find it a nice listen. Please note that I have only listened to the CD for a few times today.. I may come back and edit this if any new opinions form.
Thanks for reading

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A shame good music is hard to buy, April 7, 2009

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G. Seidel - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Laurel (Audio CD)

Electronic. Mindful. Artistic. Beautiful. Majestic. Garrett Parks is an incredible musician, also responsible for Crown Invisible and CCDome. Sadly his music is hard to find.

5.0 out of 5 stars Hard to find CD, and worth the purchase, December 30, 2010

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David - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Laurel (Audio CD)

I originally heard Laurel's music on my satellite radio and instantly liked it. The only problem is this artist's music is very difficult to find - certainly will not be in your local music store and not even iTunes has it (at least not as of this writing).

Laurel's music paints a sonic landscape that is more new age than electronica. If you're lookiing for something mellow and relaxing, this is a good choice.

The product shipped super fast and in perfect condition. No quality issues whatsoever. Was shrink wrapped much like a CD purchased at a store. Very pleased.