CD Reviews

LIGHT DANCE – Peter Prince
Reviewed by Joseph Roberts

We are all on a journey traveling through our lives. Peter Prince’s new acoustical CD captures the paces and textures of the trip.

Listening to Light Dance is like waking up on a beautiful, loving morning, to the sounds of frogs as the sun gently shines through the forest canopy.

Accompanied by Oool Fjolkunnigr accompanying on mandolin, Chinese opera flute, Nepali flute, nylon string guitar, piano, oud, violin and sherpa too-nah. Peter Prince plays a Martin D18 guitar, harmonica, dumbek, rattles, tongue drum, medicine drum, Tibetan bells, vocals, tambourine and weaves in nature sounds. Jane Philips plays the Cello, Paul Brosseau keyboards and Ian Van Wyck double bass. Tara Maclean appears courtesy of Nettwerk Productions. Mason and Rish Piano courtesy of Richard Blum. Recorded at Temple Studios, mixed at Nomad Studios on Salt Spring Island.

Paul Brosseau and Oool Fjolkunnigr associate producers.
“Life’s been quite kind to offer me moments to dream this music. It’s for people like you dear friends and family who helped me on my way. A heartfelt thanks for all the support, love and laughter. You inspired me to surrender to the flow of creating this recording. For all my relations, let there be peace.”
peterprince@saltspring.com
www.peterprince.com
Box 718, Ganges Stn. Salt Spring Island, BC, V8K 2W3

DAYLIGHT, MOONLIGHT –
Kitaro Live in Yakushiji
Reviewed by Kushad Watsan
The Yakushiji temple dates back to at least 600 A.D. in Nara, Japan, the first capital of the Shoguns.  In a special event for world peace, Kitaro and his ensemble gathered beneath a brilliant full moon in the first concert ever at Yakushiji.  The magic of three evening concerts is captured faithfully in this two CD set that explores simple temple chimes, bells, water sounds and chants from the monks, blended with traditional shakuhachi flute, stringed koto, drum and bamboo sticks, as well as piano, violin and the many effects and moods of the synthesizer for which Kitaro is famous.  Prepare to go on twelve interesting journeys. The tracks range from 8 to15 minutes long, with moods from meditative and tonal to grand, orchestral, mysterious and sweet melodic. Overall, it’s a relaxing yet stimulating treat to enjoy after a hectic day.

I WISH IT WAS CHRISTMAS (all year) –
Clayton Carrigan and Friends
Reviewed by Charm Maryea
Immediately festive with bells and children’s choir, (Citadel Middle School) this CD makes one eager to hurry up Christmas time, leaving you full of anticipation for peace and gift giving. A vision of trees laden with powdery snow outside, comes to mind, whilst being warm and toasty by a brightly burning fire, flames flickering, tinsel glittering, munching on home-made mince pies and pulling Christmas crackers.

There’s an all star chorus on here including Mike Reno (Loverboy), Geoff Kelly and John Mann (Spirit of the West), Art Bergman, Paul Janz, John Beatty, Darby Mills, Paul Hyde, Andrew Johns, Randy Gould and Graham Bleasdale. Also Sahara MacDonald helping Santa Clayton out with vocals, wishing it was Christmas all year. Background vocals are Joani Bye and Catherine St. Germaine, musicians include: Clayton Carrigan, Tom Nevel, Miles Hill, Miles Black, Phil Robertson, Robbie Steininger and Jack Duncon. Recorded at Lotus Lane Studios and Mushroom Studios, Vancouver, BC.

Tracks include I wish it was Christmas (all year) Radio mix, acoustic mix and Karaoke mix each 3:51 minutes.
The net proceeds of this CD go to the Children’s Charities of Canada and BC’s “Empty Stocking Fund”. For information, contact Ange Frymire, Vocal Point Communications 4713 Fernglen Place, Burnaby, BC V5G 3W2, 604-734-0600 or afrymire@vocal-point.org