Sacred River
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American Spa Magazine
For clients who want to relax to sounds reminiscent of flowing water, Gandalf’s Sacred River mixes acoustic, classical, and electric guitars with keyboard, percussion, and piano. Inspired by Siddhartha, Herman Hesse’s famed character who learns to listen to the voices of the river, this collection of music, with songs like "Take Me Gently Across the Water", is ideal fro meditation, yoga, or simply relaxing and escaping from the hectic world for awhile." Nicole Palmieri, American Spa Magazine
NewAgeReporter.com
"Gandalf’s New Age creation of water music is one of the most tranquil recordings I have ever heard. His compositions are always light and yet full of musical substance. It is very difficult to find such blessed peace in life and I suggest you find the Sacred River in your heart and your mind and allow yourself to join in the stream." RJ Lannan, NewAgeReporter.com
Midwest Record Recap
Looks like it's time for a rediscovery of the works of Herman Hesse as Gandalf takes you down the sacred river where you can learn to be one with all harmony. A winning sonic vacation from all the noise of the day that causes nothing but agita, this easy ride with Gandalf is the most rejuvenation you could hope for on a disc these days. A sonic tonic for those with a need to wipe off the day. Chris Spector, Editor & Publisher, Midwest Record Recap
Awareness Magazine
Gandalf, nee Heinz Strobl, has been creating melodic neoclassical New Age music since about five years before his birth. His first album came out in 1981 and he has released 30 albums since then. Each one is a blend of soft melodies, gentle acoustics and subtle electronics with its own theme. Sacred River comes from many different inspirations in G’s life. His favorite playground as a child was a creek near his home. Water is essential for all life on Earth. (Indeed, the water cycle is symbolic of life itself – ashes to ashes and dust to dust.) He has visited Yamuna, one of India’s sacred rives, and witnessed pilgrims bathing to cleanse their sins. Lastly, the ferryman in Siddhartha taught Siddhartha to listen to the river to hear the eternal song of harmony. This CD is the ferryman, guiding listeners across the water gently, lovingly and serenely. The gentle airs of G’s sound design are, indeed, the guides for more imagery and introspection. While the imagery itself is not guided, it is intense and vivid. G uses his multi-instrumental talents to paint pastels with deep water colors. The evocations are bright and alive. They celebrate discovery, peace and joy. The plateaus are high enough to allow a broad vista. This is wonderful New Age healing music. The atmospheres are warm and inviting. It is an important CD. Jim Brenholts, Awareness Magazine
Massage Magazine
The sounds on this album were inspired by Siddhartha, who learned from the wise old ferryman to listen carefully to the voices of the river until he hears the eternal song of oneness and harmony. Contemporary Austrian composer Gandalf provides a visionary journey in a boat on the sacred river, letting the music be your ferryman, taking you gently across the water. These tracks combine the sounds of acoustic, classical and electric guitars with keyboard, percussion and piano for his sonic tale. Massage Magazine
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