Greetings from Amazon.com Delivers New Age Music Editor, Karen K. Hugg FEATURED IN THIS E-MAIL: * Word for Word: George Winston * New and Notable: Loreena McKennitt, Steve Roach, Gaelic Storm, Suzanne Ciani, Kate Rusby * The Best of John Tesh * Editor's Choice: Anonymous 4 * Digital Downloads: Soma Sonic * Amazon.com Presents the Best of the Century WORD FOR WORD ************* "Music to me is playing live. Records are important to me, but they're just secondarily important. It's supposed to be enjoyable. When it's not enjoyable you just choke the neck of the music. It's like being forced to take piano lessons. That just kills it. Having to take lessons that you don't want, it's like telling someone you've gotta take surgery lessons for five years just because you're eight years old!" --George Winston Read more of our interview with George Winston at New Age NEW AND NOTABLE *************** "Live in Paris & Toronto" Loreena McKennitt http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000JWMI/entertainmentsit Songstress Loreena McKennitt glows in a golden haze of inspiration on her new live double-CD "Live in Paris and Toronto", a benefit package in the name of her lost fiance, who drowned while sailing. The Canadian singer draws from her best-selling CDs "The Book of Secrets" and "The Mask and the Mirror" for a deliciously spontaneous performance that boasts her crystalline voice and her unique brand of Arabic-Celtic folk music. "Light Fantastic" Steve Roach http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000K2BM/entertainmentsit Over the course of 40 albums in 18 years, synthesist Steve Roach has journeyed to many musical places. Inspired by German space music, Roach began his career creating electronic soundscapes before traveling into dark, ambient voids and finding a lasting muse in the tribal music of the Australian desert. On his new album, "Light Fantastic" Roach returns to an electronic sound laced with luminescence. "Herding Cats" Gaelic Storm http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00001IVKC/entertainmentsit These Americans made famous by their appearance in the film "Titanic" return with more of their bright, vivacious Irish music on "Herding Cats". In a collection of jigs, reels, traditional ballads, and contemporary songs, the Storm pay homage to tradition while adding progressive touches of African music and flamenco. And if all this isn't enough, guest accordionist John Whelan adds his signature energetic touch. "Turning" Suzanne Ciani http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00001QGKV/entertainmentsit Pianist Suzanne Ciani returns with her 11th effort, "Turning," a collection of soft, lyrical songs full of love and romance. With fretless bass, oboe, and flute, Ciani creates a touching, gentle music that's shadowed with a soothing melancholy. "Sleepless" Kate Rusby http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000JWCN/entertainmentsit On her second album, "Sleepless", Kate Rusby paints a golden sun setting on the horizon of yesteryear. Rusby's delicate soprano soars, dances, and shivers like silken steel in lovely British folk ballads which are at times playful, at times haunting, and always full of stories. Bluegrass artist Tim O'Brien lends his vocal talents to "All God's Angels," a beautiful duet that shines a spotlight on this talented singer-songwriter. THE BEST OF JOHN TESH ********************* Pianist John Tesh has a knack for sweeping, melodious pop-rock instrumentals. Most people recognize him from his career as an anchor on "Entertainment Tonight", but for years now Tesh has made albums much beloved by New Age and adult contemporary fans. Playing piano since age six, he first shined as a composer on his soundtrack for the Pan American games in the early 1980s. Since then, Tesh has released more than 25 albums. New Age EDITOR'S CHOICE *************** "Legends of St. Nicholas" Anonymous 4 http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00001NTHV/entertainmentsit Better known today as Santa Claus, St. Nicholas was one of the most popular saints throughout the Middle Ages. His miracles inspired poems and their supremely beautiful musical accompaniment. The four women vocalists of Anonymous 4 bring these "Legends of St. Nicholas" to life with their lovely, ethereal voices and virtuoso technique. DIGITAL DOWNLOADS: SOMA SONIC ***************************** "Future" Soma Sonic http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/asin/B00000JQWU/entertainmentsit Soma Sonic twists and manipulates keyboards, guitar, and computer programming to create a dark, richly ambient atmosphere that floats in and out of trip-hop shadows. Their new release, "Future", is a sensual exercise in electronic music that recalls such artists as Portishead and Orbital. Download "Falling" and "Backslide" to hear the results of this Canadian duo's glimpse of the future. New Age AMAZON.COM PRESENTS THE BEST OF THE CENTURY ******************************************* As the century comes to a close, Amazon.com takes a look at the landmarks in books, music, and video of the past 100 years. Selected by our editors, our lists take you decade by decade from the turn of the century all the way to the end of the millennium. But don't just take our word for it; cast your vote for the best book, video, and CD in our best-of-the-millennium poll for your chance to win our customers' 300 favorite music, book, and video titles. Music of the century ****** Give the Perfect Gift -- Get the Perfect Gift Does Aunt Ida send polka CDs when you'd prefer pop? Create an Amazon.com Wish List and save everyone the agony of the unwanted gift. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?tag=entertainmentsit&path=subst/wishlist/wishlist-portal.html Clueless as to what to get your Kentucky cousin for Christmas? Send him an e-card and tell him to set up an Amazon.com Wish List so you can easily find and send him his heart's desire. http://cards.amazon.com/exec/obidos/redirect?tag=entertainmentsit&path=tg/cards/browse-cards/-/228225/1 ****** You'll find more great music, articles, and interviews in Amazon.com's New Age Music section at New Age
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