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40 minutes of soothing contemplative piano music that stands out from other contemplative piano music for its passion, its emotional intensity and its classical romantic and early jazz influence. Relax, and be moved. 7 MP3 Songs in this album (39......

Straight out of San Diego, the next remarkable Screamo/Electronicore album! 7 MP3 Songs in this album (21:15) ! Related styles: Electronic: Trance, Metal/Punk: Post-Hardcore, Mood: Upbeat People who are interested in A Day to Remember Asking Al......

As a pianist, Levon Karapetyan already has his life story. As a soloist, he has had many concerts in Yerevanâs different concert halls. In 2006 at Aram Khachatryanâs concert hall Levon has performed Mozartâs 19th concerto for the piano and orchest......

Spoken words over observational electronics and drums; ingenious remindful and atmospherical Recorded live at the Knitting Factory NYC in November 2001, capturing the city's moods and feelings of that special time. 7 MP3 Songs SPOKEN Formulate Wi......

dreamy, meditative, ambient-space, trance 6 MP3 Songs ELECTRONIC: Soundscapes, ELECTRONIC: Ambient Details: The original CD-EP of "A Smooth Surface" was released in early February, 1994. Its purpose was two-fold--to release the complete 24-mi......

Instrumental pop, jazz, new age music with hooky melodies and danceable grooves. 9 MP3 Songs POP: with Electronic Production, NEW AGE: New Age Details: "We can easily forgive a child who is afraid of the dark. The real tragedy of life is when......

Los Angeles singer-songwriter, former member of "Uma" and "Show of Hands" 11 MP3 Songs ROCK: Americana, POP: Folky Pop Details: I can''t quite call Hickey underrated, since he''s spent so little time even near the spotlight. Two major label on......

A Live Zikir Ritual of Dervish Sufis. Recorded on location at a real ceremony in Konya, Turkey. Released by earthcds. 8 MP3 Songs WORLD: World Traditions, NEW AGE: Meditation Details: Sufi musicians sing beautiful gazels (vocal improvisation......

Orchestral cinematic compositions with various ensembles. 11 MP3 Songs CLASSICAL: Orchestral, CLASSICAL: Traditional Details: 11 of Ric''s compositions for orchestral ensembles. Known mostly for his guitar albums, Ric has actually spent mos......

Ashton''s stripped-down acoustic masterpiece, featuring great slide guitar on his 1936 National Steel Guitar 11 MP3 Songs BLUES: Acoustic Blues, BLUES: Delta Style Details: Gwyn Ashton was born in Wales and grew up in Adelaide, South Australia......

Angry, Bitter, Twisted, Destructive, and Unstable. 17 MP3 Songs METAL: Heavy Metal, METAL: Alternative Metal Details: My name is Jeremy. I''m currently incarcerated near Denver, Colorado. But I can be seen anywhere in the country, walking the ......

Sounds of India and other world influences: Piano and intimate vocals joined by tabla (Indian hand drums) and the mesmerizing hum of the tanpura result in a sweet fusion of western and eastern music that is both inspired and inspiring. 4 MP3 Song......

In the cycle of eternal return, Anima explore the depth and the fascinating or appalling abyss of the powerful unconscious contents of man. Like a snake which bites the tail, rhythmic-shamanic groove create a myriad of organic cinematic soundworld......

Wry Pop and Acoustic -- Ani DiFranco meets Rosanne Cash with the Poi Dog Pondering (literally) Horn Section. Great songwriting! "WXRT Top 5" 14 MP3 Songs POP: Folky Pop, ROCK: 90''s Rock Details: The City of Big Shoulders seems an appropriate......

20 years of songwriting burst forth in this eclectic 1st album recorded in Fishhoek, South Africa. Includes burdsong ("the lovesong of the decade"). 10 MP3 Songs POP: with Live-band Production, POP: Quirky Details: Born and raised in South Afr......

Slow, dark, lush, lyrical, and raw. 10 MP3 Songs ROCK: Goth, POP: Folky Pop Details: "A beautifully desperate and dark batch of tunes from The Black Swans is just what any dark and desperate night of the soul cries out for, for it is through s......

This CD is in a jazz-tinged pop/rock style. 5 MP3 Songs POP: Today''s Top 40, ROCK: Modern Rock Details: From his early days as a child plunking out notes on the piano bench next to his grandfather, a jazz pianist, Bill has tried to make music......

Melodic, heavy metal with technical guitars. 11 MP3 Songs METAL: Heavy Metal, METAL: Thrash/Speed Metal Details: With their heavy melodic music, Core Device''s worldwide praise is easy to understand. They''ve toured USA,JAPAN,CANADA and played......

Hypnotic Funk with a solid beat, Seductive, contagious guitar featuring a mesmerizing vocal 10 MP3 Songs BLUES: Acoustic Blues, URBAN/R&B: Funk Details: Jimmy Zee guitar and voice with a group of musicians including Camille Henderson, Sarah Mc......

Fiddler Sadie Compton''s spirited, earthy, sensuous debut album reveals her unique and enticing blend of Appalachian Old-Time soul and Cajun fire, and also offers a sample of Compton''s pure mountain voice; features the exotic Norwegian Hardanger ......