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Magic Harp: The Very Best of (Bonus Dvd)

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I've been wishing for an Andreas DVD for a long time now, and yes this is only tantalizing. As a longtime A.V. fan, i have all his albums plus the "Essentials", and now, yet another best of collection in "Magic Harp". So really, i paid $15 for a preview DVD of what i hope will be a true Concert Anthology DVD. I'd also love to hear Andreas in 5.1 surround SACD, though i don't see Sony putting money into such worthwhile projects. Anyway, the DVD is short, but truly enjoyable, and it's the only video of Adreas that I know of. I'm looking forward seeing and hearing more! If you need a "Best of Andreas" or are dying to see some live footage, Magic Harp is great, but if you're patient you may want to wait for a proper concert DVD.

This CD/DVD set is not only a must have for Vollenweider fans but it is a great value for everyone who wants to be introduced to his works and everyone who enjoys exciting but calm music with beautiful clear sound that touches your soul.

Here are some of the reasons for me to enjoy Andreas Vollenweider's music:
- His electro-acoustic harp is a truly unique instrument covering a large dynamic range with an out-of-this world sound played by its creators hands
- The sound quality is fantastic
- Even after listening to his music for decades it still captures my imagination
- The music has an international and multicultural aspect with guest musicians from around the world, featuring some instruments that I never heard or heard of before.

In other reviews a recent release "Vox" is mentioned (introduced in the Magic Harp DVD) which in my opinion is excellent, too. At first I felt the same way about Vox as about every other release from Andreas Vollenweider, which is "oh no, he changed his style. Why did he do that. His music was great the way it was." But after listening to the music I realized that he just changed his way of expressing the same positive feelings. On purpose I avoid saying that his music "evolved" which is not the right term: AV's first compositions are just as wonderful as the latest with the silver line of the harp following the path. So, if you don't happen to have more than a dozen CDs of his music then the Magic Harp will present a good overview of mostly his earlier music. Not all albums from AV are represented, for example, no songs from Eolian Minstrel, Book of Roses or Kryptos.

A final caveat: knowing from people close to me you will either love this music or hate it instantly. So, if you listen to the samples on this website and you feel just the least bit intrigued then it is safe to say you will enjoy the CD and DVD.

Magic Harp's DVD contains clips of Vollenweider history that are a must-see for every Vollenweider fan. This may be the best addition to your Vollenweider collection.

I loved the Magic Harp CD - great anthology from a cornerstone artist in New Age at a quality level that truley amazed, and I already KNOW all this music - and the bonus DVD is real delight! I just bought the all new VOX which is a DualDisc - CD audio on 1 side, 5.1 Surround mix and more DVD video on the other side - and it's only the price of a normal 1 sided CD!

If you're into any level of technology and have a DVD player the VOX DualDisc is very cool.

An Anthology of Mr. Vollenweider's very unique music. Even the live tracks (at the end) are unique and beautiful! That can be fairly rare for New Age artists....

I really enjoy this musical medley. It is my first purchase by this artist and I use this CD for meditational purposes. Listen to a sample of it in a bookstore or online to make sure you enjoy this type of music.

What can I say,this is classic.
This is Andreas Vollenweider in the best time of his life.
I am listening to his musuc for more than 25 years ,I ove it.
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In a word "Amazing". What a varied collection of unique musical sounds. A cornucopia of sounds that facinates and intrigues the ears. This is my second Andreas project purchase and will definitely not be my last. Highly recommended, especially to those with sophisticated tastes in music.

I'm a great fan of music Andreas and I have all his CD and DVD.When I,m hearing his CD "MAGIC HARP" I'M RELAXING after my very hard work and I'm feel very fine.I'd also love to hear all music ANDREAS.This is very fantastic and unique ,beautifull music and his magic harp gives me many fantastic moments.His electro-acoustic harp is a fantastic instrument.

The dvd shows amazing snippets from various live recorded shows,
why not at least relase a full concert or two on a dvd,
I just am seething with anger knowing such footage exists but am
unalble to even hear a single song played thru.
as for best hits, its all good so no need for such a cd.