When
Johann Pachelbel composed his Canon in the seventeenth
century, he could have had little idea that his masterpiece
would, over the years, come to be regarded as the very
epitome of calm. This is surely one of the most therapeutic
pieces of music ever composed, and now two marvellously
soothing and uplifting arrangements of Pachelbel's Canon
are presented together on this inspirational disc from
Kevin Kendle and Llewellyn.
Updating
the Canon with a New Age twist, Kendle's vision "Source
to Sea" takes the listener on a journey from
the source of a stream which sparkles through verdant
forests on its way to the sea, complete with natural
sounds of birdsong and water that beautifully complement
the tranquil wash of the original music.
When
this stage of the journey is complete, Llewellyn's
arrangement "By the Shore" concentrates
on the beauty and majesty of the sea itself, creating
a soundscape which captures perfectly a lazy day spent
on a secluded beach, seagulls wheeling overhead and
the sun glittering on distant waves? Featuring strings,
flutes, and ethereal vocal harmonies courtesy of Juliana,
this is perfect music for meditation,quiet reflection
or simply for letting all that stress just drain away
after a taxing day.
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