One
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Nexus Magazine
An album of just one single track of harmonious ambient music from Mark Ciaburri with the support of musicians Bruce Becvar on guitar, Daniel Paul on tablas, Ginny Morgan on harp and cello, Jazlyn Woods on oboe and John Zangrando on flutes. The musicians are accompanied by the Angels Choir of Maui with their gorgeous sound. This is one of those classic and beautiful albums of quality atmospheric music that will help you deal with stress and worry or maybe just relax you after a long and winding day. ~ Richard Giles, Nexus Magazine
Amazon.com
As a title, One principally represents the body-mind-spirit cohesion aspired to in keyboardist Mark Ciaburri's slowly unfolding journey toward a state of sublime relaxation. It may also serve as a small pun, indicating the number of tracks found on this disc (and the number of recordings in this newcomer's discography). One is a nearly 67-minute, multi-instrumental bliss-out that also could have been appropriately titled Meditation Jam. First, Ciaburri electronically establishes the recording's underpinnings, a warm, gently glowing soundscape that hovers near the fringes of deep space. He then allows a host of accompanists--most prominently Bruce BecVar on acoustic guitar, plus others on cello, harp, oboe, English horn, flute, tabla, and voice--to add contemporary textures and benign, slow- motion abstractions, all with the intent of creating a sanctuary of sustained restfulness. It succeeds on most counts, though at times the disc seems busy, with instruments too often overlapping or crowding one another for prominence. Offering a little more openness, by extending spaces between notes or taking a more spare approach to instrumentation, might have turned a very good recording into a great one. Ciaburri's subtle use of voices (created by "The Angels Choir of Maui," a nod to where the disc was recorded) is particularly attractive. Massage and yoga enthusiasts, take note. ~ Terry Wood, Amazon.com
YogaBasics.com
This Cd is one of the most beautiful and deeply soothing and relaxing Cds that I have ever listened to. One starts off slow, with resonating drones of tamboura, keyboards, and cello and continues to add layers with melodies of acoustic guitar, harp, and flutes. Some mellow tabla playing adds just the right amount of percussion and feel, and if you listen closely you can hear subtle yet angelic choir voices in the background. One was composed for creating a state of oneness – especially for yoga and meditation practices, and is easily attained after listening to just a fraction of this 66-minute composition. Recorded in Maui, One’s timing was intentionally set to the soft rhythm and flow of the ocean. ~ Timothy Burgin, Founder & Executive Director, YogaBasics.com
Innerchange Magazine
In a world of too much choice and not enough silence, there are many who come to the table with attempts at ending confusion. Few achieve this. The many who try can't be heard over the pushing and shoving of our priorities, or seen over the clutter of financial success and status symbols. We must listen to the beautiful sounds around us to drown out these distractions that we have created in our daily lives. Mark Ciaburri must know this in the deepest layer of his being, because for 66 minutes he provides us with a place to seek a time before and beyond the chaos. He brings beauty and serenity, riding as if in a procession on the shoulders of his instruments, to serenade us and remind us that God has a better place in mind. The CD begins with a warming up of sorts for the instruments as they prepare for the journey. The guitar and the cello with flute to follow, calling on each other to respond and accompany one another. Soon the harp and the English horn fold in. Just as you think it is missing a drum beat, the tablas arrives. This is a CD to listen to when your ears are ready to hear, when your mind is ready to be still, when your heart is open to go where the music will take you. ~ Laura Silvestri, InnerChange magazine
New Age Retailer
Written, produced, and recorded by keyboardist Mark Ciaburri on the island of Maui, One is an ambitious and uninterrupted hour-long single track. The music is designed to help listeners stay in an extended, deeply meditative state. Teaming with talented musicians, including Bruce Becvar and Daniel Paul, on acoustic guitar, percussion, cello, harp, oboe, English horn, and flutes, Ciaburri’s keyboard creates a continuous, sweet sound that varies enough to keep listeners engaged without distracting them. Using the Osho quote, “Don’t just do something, sit there,” to guide the intention of the album, these dedicated artists work intuitively with each other to produce a seamless, flowing musical-meditation experience. Mara Applebaum, New Age Retailer
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