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Genre:
New Age
Release Date: 03/13/2001
Run Time: 57:08
This beautiful, soothing recording was created as a tribute to the popular
new age harpist who died suddenly after a brief illness in 1999. His story goes that he was an electrician who was so enthralled by an
Andreas Vollenweider concert that he went out and bought a small harp and began learning to play. He began composing music in his sleep and was soon a popular artist who touched fans the way his inspiration had for years. This collection features eight classic tracks from his five recordings on
Real Music, and all have a similar, easy rhythm, and a gentle and graceful melody combination that has been used as both relaxation and healing music. He indeed composed dreamy tunes (the Hiroshima-like
"Dream Spiral" is a favorite), but he also created unique arrangements out of familiar pieces like
"Pachelbel Canon in D." There are also tribute tracks from label mate
Kevin Kern (
"To Sleep on Angel's Wings"),
Vollenweider (the
folksy country-
new age tune
"Flight Feet and Root Hands"), and the mystical
"Kindred Spirit" by the ensemble
2002. The booklet includes letters from fans who were either touched or healed by
Stagg's music -- testament to a brief but potent legacy that shows the power of dedication and passion.
~Jonathan Widran, All Music Guide
;)
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