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| HIMALAYAN DREAMS |
| 1.The Flowing 6:09 2.Mountain Spell 8:50 3.Dancing The Climb 7:07 4.Magic Snow 6:03 5.Growing Everest 6:30 6.View From The Roof 8:43 7.Dreaming Himalaya 17:14 TOTAL TIME 60:34 Instruments Used: Various synthesizers, sampler and Tibetan Bell |
| REVIEWS |
| Dreamy, magical, uplifting, spacey. All of these terms describe this CD. It has a somewhat electronica sound to it, and yet it also has elements of deep space music. The CD begins with the sound of a flowing stream and a somewhat traditional East Indian sound. From there it moves into the hauntingly beautiful Montain Spell with it's rock oriented drums. The next track Dancing The Climb, is 90's electronica with the East Indian influence. The next three tracks all have their magical appeal. The last track Dreaming Himalaya, takes the listener into deep space. A magical CD with alot of variety. If you want something unique and different, this is the CD for you. |
| This CD has the sparkling, mysterious radiance of a wintry landscape. Though not as profound as David Parson's Himalaya, its Himalayan-inspired sounds are smooth and subtle, and the composition is brilliant as usual. The new drum machine can sometimes be a bit overwhelming on players with powerful bass. My favorite track, Mountain Spell, is an enchanting and mysterious bewitched piece. Captivating TD-like rhythms similar to those from his first album. Soulscape accompany the ethereal "ascent" through the album up to the "View From The Roof." In the dreamy finale, which has the same 17-minute length as the finale to Darklight, the drums cease and so does almost all sense of movement, as if we are experiencing the "eternal now" that Hiamalayan lamas talk about. It is relaxing and inspired, much like "Past Boundaries" from Timeless, but in truth once you've heard the first seven minutes of this final piece, you've heard it all. On the other hand, you may find yourself lost in the midst of this blissful Himalayan dream and not want it to end. --Eric Mystic, DJ Music Programmer |
| "Himalayan Dreams" is a mystic journey into East/West crossover. Robert Carty creates ethnic instrumentation through his synthesizers and samples. He uses Tibetn bells to add a touch of authenticity to the proceedings. It is not necessary. Robert's talent and spirituality allow him to venture into the cross cultural arena with audacity and tenacity. Up to this point, it has been legitimate to compare Robert with his contemporaries. this album defies comparison. Most Tibetan crossover is laden with-even bogged by-ethnic instruments. Robert has chosen to emphasize the Tibetan textures by performing them on Western instruments. --Jim Brenholts, Author of "Tracks Across The Universe" |
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