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Sunset Meditation

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Sunset Meditation features fifteen wonderfully serene solo acoustic guitar instrumental numbers. It's hard to believe that after listening to this CD that a person would not be impressed with Tony Sandate's talent. Sandate has crafted fifteen numbers that all manage to convey a sense of peace and calm, even while he varies the emotional tone of each cut. He also impresses with both his instrumental technique and musical artistry. This is one of those one-in-a-hundred albums that literally stopped me dead in my tracks and caused me to "listen" with all my ears the very first time I put it in my CD player.

Whether it's the extremely subtle flamenco embellishments to the opening "Waiting for You," the softly rolling-along feel to "Alba," the sedate and solemn "Dios Y Hombre" (translation: God and Man), the quiet and gentle "Before You Awake" (one of the softest guitar tunes I've ever heard), or the classic new age stylings of the low-key yet beautiful title track, Sandate never falters. He has abundant control of nuance, which he needs in these gentle sound-portraits. His compositions never sound trite or cliché, but always ring true with sincere conviction and subdued passion. What might, on the surface, come across as by-the-numbers, is actually anything but that. Sandate displays deep-rooted commitment to this highly personal musical statement If you can listen to "Song for Andrés" and remain unaffected on every level (and not even appreciate the sorrowful delicate beauty of the piece), you just have no taste whatsoever, sorry to say.

There's not a whole lot more to write except that if you have even a moderate liking for the sound of an acoustic guitar (and you don't need a lot of fireworks or histrionics to convince you of a musician's master of the instrument), you should get this CD. After you play it the first time, you can write and thank me for telling you about it. Sunset Meditation is almost assured to be one of my favorite recordings of 2004 and earns my highest recommendation.

Only once in a life time do you stumble upon such talent as
Tony Sandate. I ask anyone who might know, please encourage him to produce some more work. Anyone who buys "Sunset Meditation" will not be disappointed

Tony Sandate's impressive debut CD, 'Sunset Meditation' is an amazing instrumental guitar complilation of beautiful, spiritual, peaceful melodies. From the haunting, unforgettable first song, 'Waiting for You' to the beautiful Latin-style, 'Los Peregrinos', Tony's songs will take you on a journey through the soul.

It is a must have for all who want to take time out of the busy schedules to pause and reflect on what is most important in our lives...our hearts.

I love this cd! The melodies are sweet and simply beautiful! for those of you who enjoy instrumental acoustical guitar... you have to get this cd! I highly recommend it!

Where has he been? His sound is magnificent - you can feel his heart with every note. Very soulful. I would/will recommend him to everyone I know.

great for yoga or just relaxing. this is truly beautiful music. check it out, you won't be sorry.

I have never, never written a review before this moment but this music so moved me I felt called to tell you how amazing and talented Tony Sandate is. There is something so deeply spiritual, simple and honest in his gift that will touch your soul. I play this CD over and over again and never tire of it. I am a psychotherapist and at the end of the day, I listen to Sunset Meditation. There, in his music, I can enter into a peaceful and safe place where I can release the day. Buy this CD.

Eric McCarl is not exaggerating when he used this phrase to describe Tony Sandate. I buy many things from Amazon but have never done a review until now. This is one of the most exceptional works I've ever heard. That it moves the soul to a profound peace is an understatement. If you never buy another CD in your life, buy this one. Listen to it when it calls you. Thank you Tony for giving us your gift.

I typically don't listen to this genre of music, but I stummbled upon one of his songs one day and I've been hooked ever since! Tony Sandate is a tremendous musician with a sound that stirs the soul. His style is peaceful, yet not AT ALL 'elevator music'. I listen to this CD at work all the time and it's a calming influence on an otherwise stressful day.

I, too have not written a review before this one. The music is that beautiful.