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Genre:
New Age
Release Date: 08/21/1990
Run Time: 139:36
Windham Hill: The First Ten Years is a retrospective celebrating the artists and artistry of the pioneering
new age label's first full decade. And while the label's compilation release schedule is brisk to say the least, this two-disc set features at least one track from anyone who's ever recorded for the imprint's main
new age division. It's heavy on tasteful
contemporary instrumentalists like pensive guitar virtuosos
Alex de Grassi and
Robbie Basho or pianist
George Winston; in between, there's some understated, almost
ambient electronica from
Mark Isham and a few gems from lesser-known
Windham artists. The comp is essential for anyone who has been with the label since the beginning, as it offers a look back while providing a nicely varied
new age soundtrack (the songs are sequenced perfectly).
Windham Hill: The First Ten Years will also appeal to listeners curious about the label, since it can be a chore sifting through its glut of mood-themed compilations to find a decent introductory set.
~Johnny Loftus, All Music Guide
;)
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