Even though it's a compilation album, this Vangelis CD is rich in indellibly dulcet and dynamic synthesizer melodies that will placate the souls of New-Age fans and many others. The four tracks featuring Yes' Jon Anderson are absolutely astounding with his ethereal vocal style. The title track, "So Long Ago, So Clear", will melt away any hardened heart with Vangelis & Jon at the helm of its light, almost lullaby-like sound and lyrics! Also includes the Oscar-winning theme to "Chariots of Fire".

Ultimate collection of Suzanne Ciani.. Special Asian edition contains a previously unreleased track. Her music, reknowned for its romantic, healing, and aesthetic qualities...

Edgar's first album of all new material for some 21 years should be a matter for some rejoicing. After all, as a founder member of Tangerine Dream he is partly responsible for some of the most innovative and groundbreaking EM there has ever been. Whatever your personal tastes in EM are, almost everything you hear owes at least some small debt to this great group.

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Tamayura combines Kitaro's new-age sound with vibrantly colorful visuals performed by Kochi Tamano and Harupin-Ha Butoh Dance Theater. Impressive choreography propels the bizarre, dreamlike sequences that are sure to delight performance-art enthusiasts. Songs include "Magma," "Mercury," "Nageki," "Beam Wave," "Sitara" and "Uranus." Forget candles and a bath, this mellow music is all that's needed to help you relax.

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With three previous holiday albums under his belt, smooth-jazz soprano saxophonist Kenny G is no stranger to Christmas/Hanukkah-themed music. On this 2005 release, G compiles tracks from his MIRACLES, FAITH, and WISHES collections, and adds a few new Yuletide songs to the mix, including light, soothing takes on "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" and "I'll Be Home for Christmas."

Narada has been turning out scores of old classics with a New Age twist, and listeners and often the songs themselves--are the better for it. So it is with Narada's first Christmas collection. This isn't just a chance to show off weird instruments or weirder arrangements but rather just a slightly different take on old favorites, such as Joy to the World, What Child Is This?, and nine other classic pieces. All of them are worth hearing and savoring. Featured artists include pianists Paul Speer and David Lanz, the latter one of my all-time favorites for his command of the keyboard; Peter Buffett and Bruce Mitchell. Some of these recordings will make you shiver for their excellent performance. The musicians original approach will make you sit up and pay attention but will not take you so far from the classic version of the pieces that you won t recognize them. In other words, it s not rock and roll bands doing the Twelve Days of Christmas.

Mannheim Steamroller's first all-new holiday album in six years features the legendary Johnny Mathis singing the "Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting)," as well as Olivia Newton-John in "Christmas Lullaby," a beautiful new song penned by Mannheim mastermind Chip Davis. Other selections include dynamic arrangements of the Yuletide favorites "Let it Snow," "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," "Frosty the Snowman," and more.