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Band Name: Theandria
Band Location: Canada British Columbia
Sounds Like: Pink Floyd, Leonard Cohen, Death In June
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"Crystalline" by Stephen Johnson (Ambient Artist from New York(NY))

RadioIndy is pleased to present Stephen Johnson with a GrIndie Award for the CD "Crystalline"

"Crystalline" is a world folk album from talented singer/songwriter Stephen Johnson. Johnson draws from a number of world genres with this album, including Irish and Brazilian music. His sound is unique and he incorporates several rare traditional instruments such as the balalaika, an acoustic instrument of Russian origin, throughout the album. Johnson's vocal performance is comparable to Peter Gabriel, Seal. and Sting. Although, the words he vocalizes is what makes him stand out. "Crystalline" is full of strong lyrics and Johnson delivers them in true storytelling fashion, in a musical narrative, about the issues and aspects of the world he finds most important. The arrangements are all solid as well and show Johnson's talent as a musician. The production quality is also very good, clean and professional sounding. "I Call You" has a nice vocal opening, a good simple arrangement, and captivating lyrics. "Essence of Nardo" closes the album out with a soulful number with a Latin flair, incorporation of the balalaika, and a spoken word vocal. With "Crytalline," Stephen Johnson delivers eight solid tracks with great world-inspired arrangements and a strong narrative lyrical style. Fans of world folk and strong singer/songwriters, give Stephen Johnson a listen.-Chris & the RadioIndy.com Review Team
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"Dessine-Moi Une Ligne" or "Draw Me a Line" by Craig McConnell (Ambient Artist from Switzerland)

RadioIndy is pleased to present Craig McConnell with a GrIndie Award for the CD "Dessine-Moi Une Ligne," or "Draw Me a Line"

"Dessine-Moi Une Ligne," or "Draw Me a Line," is an ambient instrumental new age soundtrack composed by Craig McConnell. This soundtrack is from the movie of the same name. The movie is about Swiss snowboarder Géraldine Fasnacht and attempts to draw a line, so to speak, between the artistic vision of McConnell and the danger in traversing and descending the Swiss Alps. The album relies heavily upon ambience and synthesizers for its overarching sound, but that is not to say that it is not, as a whole, musically and instrumentally sound. McConnell incorporates the piano, drums, bells, guitar, a string section and a beautiful operatic female vocal throughout, showing his capabilities as a composer and as a musician. The songs are all centered around the concept and the movement of the film, but they are all composed with feeling and with heart and all belong to the mastermind McConnell. "Dessine-Moi Une Ligne" is well-produced and sounds great, ready for both the big screen and the stereo. "Fields of Air" is a soft instrumental with piano, drums, a bell and uses the female vocal as an instrument to carry us away. "Le Chant des Sirènes," "Rhythm of Life," and "Géraldine & Sébastien" all use a vocal performance as an instrument as well, where it is the noises they are making rather than the words they are forming that make the songs move. "The Fine Line – Part Two" opens with ambience, then introduces a string section, then progresses into a great rhythmic drum beat. "Dessine-Moi Une Ligne" is a fascinating soundtrack that paints an auditory portrait for the film it was made for. Fans of ambient new age and films about snowboarding, pick up this album.-Chris & the RadioIndy.com Review Team
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"Seraphim Winter" by Seraphim Winter (Electronic Artist from San Francisco, California(CA))

"Seraphim Winter" is the excellent self-titled debut EP from San Francisco outfit Seraphim Winter that features outstanding female lead vocals and delightful ambient arrangements. All of the members of Seraphim Winter lend their vocals to the EP, though the beautiful and sensuous lead vocals of Mary F. Connors and the harmonic backing vocals of Stephanie Eike fuel this release. The songs are soothing, enticed with melodic keyboard, guitars, and percussion, and Western influence serving as a great accompaniment to the vocals. The songs are ethereal, moody, and meditative--great for relaxation. "Seraphim Winter" is well-produced, bringing the vocals to the forefront while keeping the instruments soft and befitting. "Dawn" opens the EP with a beautiful vocal harmony, ambience, and worldly beat, then has an excellent build that moves the song into a relaxing instrumental segment. "Welcome" closes the album with a nice beat, minimalistic keyboard work, a beautiful, worldly vocal performance from Connors, and great vocal layering and harmonizing. This is a great debut EP with moving female lead vocals and great atmospheric arrangements that leave you in eager anticipation of full-length versions. Fans of new age and superb female vocals should definitely give this EP a listen.

-Chris & the RadioIndy.com Reviewer Team
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“Crystalline” by Stephen Johnson (Ambient Artist from New York(NY))

"Crystalline" is a world folk album from talented singer/songwriter Stephen Johnson. Johnson draws from a number of world genres with this album, including Irish and Brazilian music. His sound is unique and he incorporates several rare traditional instruments such as the balalaika, an acoustic instrument of Russian origin, throughout the album. Johnson's vocal performance is comparable to Peter Gabriel, Seal. and Sting. Although, the words he vocalizes is what makes him stand out. "Crystalline" is full of strong lyrics and Johnson delivers them in true storytelling fashion, in a musical narrative, about the issues and aspects of the world he finds most important. The arrangements are all solid as well and show Johnson's talent as a musician. The production quality is also very good, clean and professional sounding. "I Call You" has a nice vocal opening, a good simple arrangement, and captivating lyrics. "Essence of Nardo" closes the album out with a soulful number with a Latin flair, incorporation of the balalaika, and a spoken word vocal. With "Crytalline," Stephen Johnson delivers eight solid tracks with great world-inspired arrangements and a strong narrative lyrical style. Fans of world folk and strong singer/songwriters, give Stephen Johnson a listen.

-Chris & the RadioIndy.com Review Team
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"Dessine-Moi Une Ligne” or “Draw Me a Line” (Ambient Artist from Switzerland)

"Dessine-Moi Une Ligne," or "Draw Me a Line," is an ambient instrumental new age soundtrack composed by Craig McConnell. This soundtrack is from the movie of the same name. The movie is about Swiss snowboarder Géraldine Fasnacht and attempts to draw a line, so to speak, between the artistic vision of McConnell and the danger in traversing and descending the Swiss Alps. The album relies heavily upon ambience and synthesizers for its overarching sound, but that is not to say that it is not, as a whole, musically and instrumentally sound. McConnell incorporates the piano, drums, bells, guitar, a string section and a beautiful operatic female vocal throughout, showing his capabilities as a composer and as a musician. The songs are all centered around the concept and the movement of the film, but they are all composed with feeling and with heart and all belong to the mastermind McConnell. "Dessine-Moi Une Ligne" is well-produced and sounds great, ready for both the big screen and the stereo. "Fields of Air" is a soft instrumental with piano, drums, a bell and uses the female vocal as an instrument to carry us away. "Le Chant des Sirènes," "Rhythm of Life," and "Géraldine & Sébastien" all use a vocal performance as an instrument as well, where it is the noises they are making rather than the words they are forming that make the songs move. "The Fine Line – Part Two" opens with ambience, then introduces a string section, then progresses into a great rhythmic drum beat. "Dessine-Moi Une Ligne" is a fascinating soundtrack that paints an auditory portrait for the film it was made for. Fans of ambient new age and films about snowboarding, pick up this album.

-Chris & the RadioIndy.com Review Team
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“Creation” by Maximilian (Ambient/Electronic Artist from England)

RadioIndy is pleased to present Maximilian with a GrIndie award for their CD "Creation"!

 

"Creation" by the musically avid Maximilian is an emotion-provoking assembly of ambient/new-age compositions. Very theatrical and eventful in nature, much of Maximilian's compositions seem fit for use on the big-screen. "Legasy" stands out as especially transcendental and dramatic. "Journey Through a Night of Peace" is the most light-hearted track on this CD, steering away from the overall somber mood. Through this album, Maximilian mixes orchestral string arrangements, compelling vocal tones, and brilliant piano work to create very vivid emotional expressions.

-Xavier P. and RadioIndy.com

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"Eyes Invitus to Dance On" by OZ (Ambient Artist from England)

"Eyes Invitus to Dance On" by OZ is upbeat modern dance and R&B with hints of reggae and disco. Oz delivers an interesting and unique mix of sounds on this CD. It's fun music with "Storyteller" lyrics and a lot of creativity in production and keyboard sounds. A number of the tracks have memorable melodic choruses that nicely vary from the verses. It's an album that can cater to various moods, whether it be moving to the vibe or just listening to some good songs. Highlights are "Turns to Reality". The calming "Seal-esque" vocals are at the forefront. The opener "Eyes Can't Lie" is the most Reggae of all the tracks and has a definite "love one another" vibe. "City of Love" has a nice thumping bass line. If you enjoy melodic music with a good dance groove, you will like this one.

-William and the RadioIndy.com Review Team

 

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“Rebirth” by Theandria (Ambient/New Age artist from British Columbia)

"Rebirth" by Theandria is a musically serene and lyrically gripping new age relaxation CD. Superb instrumentation – beautiful acoustic guitars and grand pianos – set the framework for Theandria's spiritual messages. "I Hate Loved Flowers That Fade" displays some tasteful male-female harmonies and builds to a very climactic rock edge. Written with melodies that are hypnotic, these compositions pierce through the ears and reach through to the soul. Other stand-out tracks include the spoken "The Evening Darkens Over" and the lyrically weighty "When Death Either Shall Come." Solid production brings this inspirational CD to a very effective close.

-Xavier and the RadioIndy Team
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“Embrace” by Robert Babish (Ambient/New Age artist from San Francisco, California (CA))

"Embrace" by Robert Babish is an effective new-age meditation CD. Imparting peace, harmony, and relaxation are the goals of this "Embrace," all of which have been assuredly achieved. Robert's spoken lyrics are delightfully poetic, self-motivational, and awe-inspiring. Told through his soothing and convincing tone, listeners cannot help but feel the inspiration imparted through Robert's messages. "Meditation" employs the tactful use of comforting sounds like falling water. Moreover, "Visualization" flaunts a beautiful acoustic guitar intro. This compilation is one that achieves what it sets out to achieve and will surely take listeners to a higher spiritual and mental plane.

-Xavier and the RadioIndy Team
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"Creation" by Maximilian (Ambient/New-Age composer from England)

"Creation" by the musically avid Maximilian is an emotion-provoking assembly of ambient/new-age compositions. Very theatrical and eventful in nature, much of Maximilian's compositions seem fit for use on the big-screen. "Legasy" stands out as especially transcendental and dramatic. "Journey Through a Night of Peace" is the most light-hearted track on this CD, steering away from the overall somber mood. Through this album, Maximilian mixes orchestral string arrangements, compelling vocal tones, and brilliant piano work to create very vivid emotional expressions.

-Xavier P. and RadioIndy.com




Check out Maximilian's music on RadioIndy.com with link to purchase and links to popular sites