Some Old Friends and Others . . .

Today, I decided to go through Orangeupurple's emails and have a good "toss-out" and organization of the thousands of emails left behind when I deserted that user on Jamendo. If you remember I switched from "Orangeupurple" to Wolfsong.thePoet as a type of clarification of my style of review (remember I am not trained in music).  I am also being a bit nostalgic in regards to the old days on Jamendo .  .  . the artists and listeners having such great conversations and interactions . . . and that whole bit about "Saving Jamendo." What an adventure . . . and I think we did save Jamendo . . . although it is a bit changed and we no longer have those great conversations and arguments . . .

I am re-reading some of the old 'thank-you for reviews,' and tons and tons of pleas to listen . . .  So . . . having been enticed to listen to some old albums and re-listening to old friend's music . . . I am pulling out a few to share with you.




Le Pandorien shines at his best when he is doing his piano improvisations . . . His every dream shining out through his dancing fingers as they express his heart through those black and whites . . . This latest album is one of his best. He has greatly improved over time and I do look forward to even newer albums . . .. Some of his older albums were so creative and full of story .. .. yet often had the background sounds of his environment pushing through . . . So, now I think he has new equipment because the sound is so much better. Delightful album!

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Oh my word, but I love this guy's music! He hasn't made anything new on Jamendo for several years . . . . . . but what he did share is still there and very much relevant to the discerning ears. This was his last album and a delight as usual although some of the tracks are very short. I think he enjoyed making music for videos and video games.

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Although, recommended by a friend years ago, I never listened before today! This German rock group has made some excellent stuff to share . . . love the female vocalist . . . love the striking guitar . . . love the whole package!  Having made a search for more recent stuff from them, I have found that they have existed up through 2011 and not since then. Perhaps they have disbanded and the individuals have found other platforms . . . however, the group still has 25 tracks (three albums) still up on Jamendo for the listen and download . . . enjoy!

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Red Puma has been one of my favorites for quite some time. Most of his albums have disappeared, but this one remains and gives the flavoring of the exotic styles that he produced for Jamendo . . . I never knew anything about him but I do know that my eyes lit up when I saw his name on the latest production lists . . . So here is a sampling . . . and very tasty indeed!

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Haven't heard these guys before .  .  . but so enjoying their house styled dance . . . the distant voices adding such a cool emphases to the music. This album was recommended by a friend, so, thank you friend . . . belated, but still . . . This music was so mesmerizing and energizing . . . glad I finally decided to listen . . .

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So, let's end this posting with a soft, peaceful . .  note . . . something to give you wings and an uplifted spirit:




KOLDMusic has been one of my old favorites . . .  always some of the finest ambient, new-age, fantasy . . .  enjoy your dreams . . . and find your peace!

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Please note that I will continue with this enterprise . . . bringing back old memories and old friends . . . music that is still great no matter how old and finding some of the most wonderful music from beneath the dust . . . 

and thank you for listening . . . .

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11:11 P.M.

Interesting time to look at the clock . . . IS there something significant about seeing those numerals on your chronometer? There are many who seem to think so . . . Whatever . . . it was at that moment, I looked at my computer's clock that I decided to make this blog entry . . . The numerical ones seemed to float there for an inordinate amount of time and I gazed until that changed . . . I was listening to this first album on my list and decided I liked it . . . and wanted to share:

Tags:  dance, instrumental, beats, experimental

I would reference this music as experimental chill . . . interesting and ear catching, it offers energy and relaxation all in the same box . . . The instruments used were diverse and appealing while folding each piece's experience into a smoothly ordered goal oriented path . . . Some of the vocals were like a pebble dropped into a smooth pond . . . sometimes creating a chilling surrealism, and the percussions and beats were often compelling and vivacious . . . Overall this was a very appealing album . .. quite lengthy with twenty-four tracks . ..  set your player and enjoy!

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Tags:  soundtrack, movie, classical, videogame, electronical

Dramatic and visual, intrepid and fluid . . . this music describes itself as soundtracks with personality often do . . . with visceral energy and depth using a flow of strings, electronic stimulations, or varieties of percussive beats to describe a story . . . this music drives home the vision. Very nice!

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Tags:  jazz, groove, instrumental

This album played well with my senses . . . straight forward, electric guitar bluesy/jazz . . . great beats and warm, with mild energy and expressiveness . . . excellent for background music and plain listening.

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Tags:  piano, emotional, impressionism, pianosolo, acoustics

Basic emotional piano . . . fine and well-tuned . . .  I am always so pleased when I can find some good plain piano playing . . . the best for expressing sentimental feelings and impassioned drama . . . This album's music ranged in personality from the ecstatic to the melodic poignant thoughtful pieces . . .  and was a treat for my listening ear.

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Tags:  mystic, desert, orchestra, themes, arabian

One of the latest albums by GT . . . with his entertaining dialogue between the movie critics,  Sissy and Herbert, regarding this fantastical thematic music for a movie of the mind. (Say THAT five times without tripping on your tongue) . .. . ."Desert Dreams" is dedicated to the memory of Peter O'Toole and the music is dreamy and beautiful as a magical voyage across the sea of sand!

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Tags:  ambiental, soundscape, chilloutlounge, relaxing, pianoinstrumental

Dreamy and exotic as heavenly angelic song, with bell-like sounds echoing into the horizon, while filling the atmosphere of the listener with a peacefulness and a heart stirring reverie . . . This album holds true to its foundation and is a lovely listen for a lazy afternoon . . . 

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Listening Now . . .

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First . . .

This unique, intimate, and mentally-stimulating, experimentally expressive album is highly deserving of several close listens. . . . The tracks incorporate various sounds and white spaces .  . . chimes and breathes . . creative percussion and instrumental music all blended and woven into a visionary sound poetry.  The waves and ripples of this enterprise takes the listener  into the darkest caves of life . . or along the expanding pathways of the mind as it wanders under the stars of memory and experience . . . Listen .. . . and evolve . . .




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Second

Find the delight in Re-Lab's beautiful classical music . . . a treat for the ears and the heart . . . a calming of the emotions as these pieces waft through your environment . . . with a scent of cool water kissed by the golden sun  . . .  and a flow of serenity through relaxing dreams which carry you away to wherever you wish . . . enjoy!

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Third

Cheer yourself up with the sprightly, jazzy sounds of this charming album  .  .  . Brimming with a wandering, ambling sensation . . .  a delight to listen to at any moment . . . Fresh and breezy to cleanse the emotional palate and give you room to breath . . . and energy to move . . .

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Fourth

My joy at finding a new album of Southman's piano compositions is indescribable . . .  His funky jazzy music expresses itself with a whimsical personality and a peaceful manner with a dreaminess enveloping the energies and twinkles of each note  . . . This musician has a talent that includes a gifted ability to make those black and whites to speak to every emotion and nuance of life . . . Exceptional!

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Fifth

Relax yourself out with this ambient, new-agey style of music . . . Dream and enjoy the flow of gentle melody . . . find peace in your day . . . 

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