Albums

No Strings Attached Govi No Strings Attached celebrates master guitarist Govi at his exuberant best. This album jumps with a lively, tropical beat. Govi’s intoxicating rhythms spiced with Andean pan pipes, timbails and Indian tablas lend a world music flavor to his dazzling virtuosity. No Strings Attached brings together his liveliest tracks in a free-spirited fiesta of sound, featuring selections from Guitar Odyssey, Passion & Grace, Cuchama, Heart of a Gypsy, and Andalusian Nights.	Journey to the Heart Bernward Koch Flowing piano and keyboard compositions have become the signature of Bernward Koch. Enriched with flute, guitar and percussion, Koch's gorgeous, sparkling melodies usher us into a personal journey to the heart.	Wings 2002 Bright piano, dreamy flutes, tender strings, sparkling chimes and airy celestial choirs transform the flight of Icarus from a classical Greek tragedy into a modern triumph of the human spirit.
Savitri 2002 An epic musical interpretation of a timeless love story, rich with piano, strings, flute, wind chimes and lush, angelic textures. These twelve gentle, romantic songs transport the listener to 5th century B.C. India where the Princess Savitri discovers that true love can conquer death.	Touching Beauty Each of us needs sacred time and space in our busy lives. Let this music be the friend that takes you there.Glowing health is our natural state. This CD from the Sacred Spa Music Series is comprised of an hour of music carefully selected to help you discover and strengthen your true essence, your Real Self — beautiful music that nurtures all aspects of your being as you slip into the peaceful embrace of deep and pleasurable relaxation.	Sol Luna Tierra Johannes Linstead With masterful fretwork and vivid imagination, exciting young acoustic guitarist Johannes Linstead blends the best of traditional and contemporary South American/Caribbean melodies in this passionate, original and deeply emotional music.
Incantation Tim Wheater “Wheater’s flute playing is as sumptuous and flowing as ever. Rich chant work is delivered by an array of top world artists. Wheater in England. Simone Bonny in New Zealand. Awahoshi Kaven in Australia, and Howard Badhand in the States. Aoife N’Fhearraigh, Maureen Taylor, and The Aquae Sulis Angels add more world-class vocals to the production. Keyboards, cello, Celtic harp, electric banjo, soprano sax, and drums merge to swell a symphonic ride that transports the listener to that point of silence within.” — Napra Review “Pure joy…ecstasy by the earful. Time Wheater is a magician whose magic wand is a flute” — Neale Donald Walsch, author of Conversations with God. “Tim Wheater’s music travels to the farthest shores of the soul. Incantation brings back transformation, inspiration and healing” — Julia Cameron, author of The Artist’s Way.	Passion in My Heart Nicholas Gunn With flute melodies floating like clouds on a whispering wind, tribal rhythms intense as lightening showers on a hot summer night, Passion in My Heart embraces with a sound enticingly seductive. A piece of Nicholas’ heart lives in this grand and mystical land where his flute captures an ancient breath and his spirit dances to an ageless melody.	Summer Daydreams Kevin Kern Music as luminous and intimate as a Monet painting from international favorite Kevin Kern, whose In the Enchanted Garden has become a cherished favorite in over 40 countries. Subtle colorings, including violin, cello and clarinet, combine with gentle and eloquent piano songs to evoke a setting for Summer Daydreams.
Land of Forever 2002 Imagine flying effortlessly over a moonlit sea, the sounds of harp, choirs, piano, flute, and strings guiding every beat of your wings.” —New Age Retailer Legend tells that a person visiting the mysterious northern isle of “Tir Na Noc” for a day may discover, upon returning, that 300 years have passed. Glistening guitar adds a new depth to the familiar array of 2002’s angelic strings, keyboard, flutes and harp, transporting you into that mysterious other realm.	Greenwoods: Upon a Celtic Path Paul Machlis ...Catchy melodic hooks along with its renaissance charm makes *Greenwoods* an enchanting gem....” —Solo Piano Paul Machlis’ lilting piano melodies embellished with uilleann pipes, whistle, cello, guitar and fiddle combine to produce a wondrous album steeped in the heart of the Celtic tradition. Reverence for the people, traditions and music infuses each Greenwoods track, capturing the mystery and magic of the Northern Isles.	The Unforgetting Heart Michael Hoppé The parting of a summer mist, a loved one’s tender touch, the fragrance of a rose… memories of The Unforgetting Heart. Complemented by the flutes of Tim Wheater, along with viola, Michael Hoppé’s sensitive and moving piano melodies lift the veil to a place where love awaits.
I Ching Symphony Frank Steiner, Jr. I Ching Symphony brings alive the imagery of the 5,000 year old oracle, the I Ching or Book of Changes. These eight sensitive and sometimes dynamic pieces, corresponding to the eight building blocks of the I Ching, have the effect of an enchanting and inspiring journey through nature, leaving the listener refreshed and, somehow, wiser.	Sapphire Dreams Mars Lasar On grand piano with deft touches of his keyboard genius, Lasar offers a stunning musical portrait evoking whispers of a time when elegance and grace could coax the heart to open with delight. An invitation to a place where love and beauty dance the night. Come, take pleasure in an interlude of Sapphire Dreams.	Rhythm Rhythm is the elemental pulse of life, from our very own heartbeats to the cyclical patterns of nature. Sensual, vibrant, fluid and inspiring, these songs invite us to celebrate our own vitality and to join in the dance of life. On Rhythm, sampler four, Real Music creates a dynamic gathering of our artists rejoicing in the primordial power of rhythm to move the body and lift the spirit. Sensual, vibrant, fluid and inspiring, these songs invite us to celebrate our own vitality and to join in the dance of life. Includes tracks by Govi, Shastro, Frank Steiner, Jr., and Bernward Koch.
Tranquility Tranquility invites the heart into realms of reflection and serenity. Over seventy minutes of music composed by eleven Real Music artists. Tranquility includes the angelic harp of Hilary Stagg and the tender, eloquent piano of Kevin Kern. Poetic, inspired, expansive and healing, this music shimmers.	O'r Mabinogi: Legends of the Celts Ceredwen ...full of enchanting vocals, infectious rhythms and sparkling instrumental work.” —WindandWire.com Each night in great halls up and down the land, storytellers recounted the heroic deeds of their Celtic kings and queens. Seeming to step between this world and the Celtic Otherworld, Ceredwen has masterfully crafted a hauntingly familiar musical journey. With mysterious Welsh voice and ancient musical threads, Ceredwen lifts the veil of the Mabinogion.	Sweet Return Hilary Stagg Celebrating his sixth release, harpist Hilary Stagg unveils an exquisite new recording. Adding the sounds of Irish flute, electric fiddle and angelic voices to his uniquely electrified harp tones, Hilary creates a sound that effortlessly transports you to an unforgettable land of serenity and enchantment.
Piano Dreamers In our daydreams, in our night dreams, we enter a magical realm where anything is possible. On Piano Dreamers, nine fine pianists have contributed compositions, including five original works, creating a musical dreamscape to lift or quiet the spirit. Some pieces are solo, others lightly orchestrated. Piano Dreamers offers an hour of enchantment, a pause in the veil of time for weaving dreams. Artists include Brian BecVar, Danny Wright, Peter Kater, Kevin Kern, Michael Hoppe, Jim Chappell, Paul Machlis, Bernward Koch, and 2002.	Beyond The Sundial Kevin Kern Kevin’s highly successful debut album, In the Enchanted Garden, has become an international classic. His beautiful piano playing again captivates us, this time complemented by the exquisite oboe and English horn playing of Paul McCandless. With the simple elegance of a contemporary Chopin, Kevin’s melodies effortlessly unfold glorious images of the enchantment which beckons from Beyond the Sundial.	Flowing Bernward Koch A tender collection of melodies that wash over you like a gentle rain. These exquisite piano and keyboard recordings are enhanced by poignant flute and soft rhythmic percussion. Flowing sparkles along with a truly joyful romanticism.
Chrysalis 2002 This hauntingly beautiful and dreamlike album is the blending of angelic keyboards and strings, combined with tender flutes and poetic guitar to awaken a distant, yet familiar safety. What’s more powerful than a delicate butterfly to give the heart cause to sigh?	Crossroads Nicholas Gunn As the title of his new album suggests, Nicholas has reached a crossroads from which he moves boldly in a new and exciting direction. Traveling with his trademark sound evoking the spirit of the American southwest, the journey is enriched by the uplifting, sensual and provocative rhythms, textures and dynamics of Latin America. With spectacular production, Gunn’s flute soars and spirals amidst a seamless backdrop of exquisitely arranged accompaniment featuring acoustic guitar, piano, violin, marimba, synthesizers and excitingly diverse percussion. This is a beautiful and refreshing recording. Take a journey to the Crossroads and feel the heartbeat of the earth!	Eternity: A Romantic Collection For centuries music has spoken to our hearts of the essence of love. Grand compositions and melodies naive and pure have translated emotions unfathomable to the mind. Music is a universal language, whose mysterious power beckons to the soul. To celebrate this sacred and timeless gift Real Music offers Eternity. An extraordinary romantic collection containing sensitive and heartfelt examples of the many ways love can make us feel. These songs honor the memory and wisdom of the heart.
The Music of Olympic National Park Mars Lasar With orchestrations to match the majesty of the spectacular Olympic National Park, Mars Lasar's musical panoramas sweep across glacial valleys, through lyrical alpine meadows, and into the secret shaded worlds of the moss-draped Northwest rainforest. The music moves effortlessly from grand, inspired vistas to details of delicate beauty. It celebrates the area’s earliest Native American settlers and, earlier still, the primal forces that originally shaped this ice-hewn land. This is the finest album yet from Lasar, whose heroic melodies were used for the televised 1992 Olympic Games in Albertville, France.	The Music of the Great Smoky Mountains Gary Remal Malkin Emmy award-winning composer Gary Remal Malkin paints the Smokies in orchestral colors, adding touches of mountain fiddle, Native American drums, and piano notes as soft and bright as raindrops. Appalachian melodies drift through like figments, presences from another time. A nostalgic solo flute calls out above shadowed chords, then soars over vast panoramas, propelled by distant drums. Evocative and deeply inspiring, this contemporary music captures the dignity of our American ancestry and heralds a vision of hope for the future.	In The Enchanted Garden Kevin Kern Graceful, articulate piano songs, suffused with heart and rendered with an ultra-refined touch. These intimate, poetic melodies unfold tenderly, thoughtfully…some with a light layer of strings and touch of acoustic guitar, others speaking directly, without embellishment. Pure, beautiful, emotionally rich piano in a very special debut album from Real Music.
National Park Series: 4CD Box Set The National Parks Series Box set. All four CDs together in one beautiful box, for the price of three! Includes: Music of the Grand Canyon by Nicholas Gunn, Music of Olympic National Park by Mars Lasar, Music of the Great Smoky Mountains by Gary Remal Malkin and Music of Yosemite by Rick Erlien. Please visit the individual album pages to read further desciptions and listen to tracks.	Liquid Mind II: Slow World Liquid Mind Slow World is the second album of deep relaxation music by Liquid Mind. This functional and peaceful album is also used by parents to quiet hyperactive children and to assist themselves in going back to sleep in the middle of a difficult night.	Liquid Mind I: Ambience Minimus Liquid Mind The music of Ambience Minimus is flowing and beautiful, uninterrupted relaxation, the ideal companion for those working long hours at computer terminals and who suffer from the effects of stress. The very slow tempo of the music allows a deep level of relaxation.
Escape Mars Lasar On his third solo album, Mars offers a fantasia of “visual” music. Drawing upon his vast experience with the Fairlight synthesizer, Mars has blended his trademark dynamic sounds with subtly mysterious effects and softer rhythms to create a labyrinth for the mind and heart. So appropriately titled, this album offers a true escape into the unfettered realm of the imagination.	Passion & Grace Govi On Govi’s fourth solo album, melodies flow freely from his many guitars. Bright steel string, elegant Spanish, and tasteful electric guitars are set to carefree tropical percussive rhythms. From the wide-eyed innocence of “In Wonder,” to the flamenco-spiced high spirits of “Abundance” and “Viva La Vida,” Passion & Grace overflows with a life-affirming joy and deeply felt sensitivity guaranteed to soothe the soul and uplift the spirit.	The Music of the Grand Canyon Nicholas Gunn Heroic themes, vocal chants, and African-influenced percussive rhythms propel Gunn’s flute through expansive compositions. —Billboard Spot Light Following Gunn’s recent hit release The Sacred Fire (top ten on Billboards’s charts) is the inspiring addition to Real Music’s National Parks Series — The Music of the Grand Canyon. Experience the contrasts of the canyon from the percussion — driven rush of a panoramic “Flight Over North Rim” to the tender piano ballad of star-filled “Canyon Nights.” The stirring flamenco guitar of “New World” honors the legacy of the early Spanish explorers while the melodic “South Rim” awakens the soul as morning unfolds along the Kaibab Trail.
Guitar Odyssey Govi Govi sets the spirits soaring and the hips swaying on Guitar Odyssey, an intoxicating blend of guitars sweetened with breezy South American pan pipes and sensual rhythms. With a treasure chest full of tracks encompassing the high spirited “Sales of Joy,” the soulful rhumba of “Treasure Bay,” and the romantic tenderness of “Your Lingering Touch,” Govi’s virtuosity is showcased on guitar Odyssey, a truly joyful adventure.	Once in a Life Brian BecVar Real Music introduces pianist, composer and songwriter Brian BecVar who until now was a well-kept secret in the music scene. A longtime touring studio musician, the multi-talented BecVar has written songs for several artists including John Mellencamp, Laura Branigan and Roberta Flack. On his debut album Once in a Life, BecVar presents us with a delightful mélange of breezy, romantic melodies spiced with an impassioned South American flair. Guest appearances by celebrated artists including Dave Koz on sax, brother Bruce BecVar on acoustic guitar, and Jimmy Haslip on fretless bass cast a warm radiance on an exquisite collection that comes along just Once in a Life.	The Sacred Fire Nicholas Gunn On his debut album, we spent an Afternoon in Sedona with flutist/multi-instrumentalist Nicholas Gunn exploring the spirit of the magnificent Southwestern desert landscape. The Sacred Fire captures Gunn’s eternal reverence for Mother Earth and the sounds that echo from ancient peoples who once tread delicately upon it. On tracks such as “Odessa,” lush orchestrations punctuated by percussive tribal beats and stirring vocals burn with the intensity of primitive dance, while the tender romantic ballad “Midnight Hour” embraces us under a moonlit sky warmed by the beat of fire’s dying embers. Gunn says, “The Sacred Fire symbolizes strength, romance, power and sensuality — a true reflection of life.”
The Eleventh Hour Mars Lasar After the phenomenal success of his debut album Olympus, Australian composer/keyboardist Mars Lasar brings us 16 bold new songs — over 70 minutes of music — dedicated to hope for a world in crisis. From the soaring “Universe in Time” and “Corroboree” to the poignant “Hold On” and “Children of the World,” to the sensational title track, “The Eleventh Hour,” this is powerful music with a powerful message — there’s still time for change — listen closely.	Tender Ritual Jim Chappell Few artists are able to crystallize an emotion in a melody the way Chappell can. His music is written for the heart’s ear. With Tender Ritual, Jim gives each piece its individual subject and emotional message. This is solo piano at its best.	Pachelbel's Canon with Ocean Sounds Anastasi The Nature’s Classics Collection is a sensitive blending of timeless musical creations with the magic of nature’s own elemental sounds. The result is a work uniquely suited to relaxation, reflection, or pure enjoyment. “Pachelbel’s Canon in D” is one of the most beautiful pieces in the western classical repertoire. Here it is combined with subtle ocean waves to bring forth its most deeply pleasurable and peaceful elements.
The EarthSea Series: Volume 1 Jim Chappell On the Earth Sea Series Volume I, accomplished pianist/composer Jim Chappell creatively draws upon his previous solo and group achievements for this special project with Real Music. Jim builds upon his well-known acoustic piano melodies by introducing synthesizer and percussion sounds, adding a soft rhythmic texture to the upbeat selections. A sprinkling of flute, guitars, saxophone and electric bass complete this cheerful and reflective album.	The Music of Yosemite Rick Erlien Written while traveling the backcountry of Yosemite with a keyboard strapped to his back, solo pianist/composer Rick Erlien’s dramatic compositions capture the indelible images and grandeur of Yosemite. Performed as part of the 1990 Yosemite National Park Centennial Celebration, the album is uniquely arranged in three parts, “High Country,” “Tuolumne Meadows” and “Yosemite Valley.”	Laughter at Dawn Jim Chappell This album was created for all the people who have loved my solo piano music throughout the years,” says Jim Chappell. In the midst of enjoying a successful contemporary jazz career with his group Hearsay, Chappell pauses to give us Laughter at Dawn, his first solo piano album in eight years. Fifteen new songs capture the enchanting, romantic melodies reminiscent of Tender Ritual and Dusk. If you like the solo piano music of Jim Chappell, you’ll love waking up to Laughter at Dawn.