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have known times we might call dark times. And moments where our lives seem to
have been touched by the light. I think we all have our own ideas as to what the
Light means - whether it means inspiration, love, faith, or a feeling of heightened
spirituality. This
music represents a journey towards the light.
A recurring theme "the
path", stated near the beginning symbolises a resumption of the journey or
search. Each time that search is taken up once again it leads to different possibilities
and so it is with this theme, which leads to a different place each time. Along
the way one encounters rising stairways that seem to carry us upwards towards
the light, sometimes for a brief flash of inspiration, or sometimes to what proves
only to be a false dawn and a resumption of the search. But one always returns
with a new perspective gained from seeing things from such lofty heights. But
also along the journey we catch glimpses of the light - moments of beauty where
time seems to stand still. We can't make it last forever and once over, we have
to resume the journey again. Only by resuming the journey can we experience these
brief blissful moments which would otherwise be drowned out by the noise of everyday
life. I've used the temple bells to signal the start of these moments. This
music is about the journey as much as it is about the light.
I hope listening
to it will remind the listener of that journey.
Technical
Notes
This whole piece was created during a brief glimpse of that light
myself.
One evening - I closed my eyes, lit some candles and incense, placed
my hands on the keyboard and played, improvising for 54 minutes right through.
It was quite a flight. Just on strings & choir sounds - as is such a wonder
these days, an orchestra at one's fingertips. That provided essentially the whole
piece as nothing was removed or altered.
All I did then over the next few
days was to add some embellishments, highlight the recurring theme, and add some
magic touches to the glimpses of light sections.
I'm indebted to Merav Hoffman
and Di Zhang who sent me the terracotta bowl sounds from out of the blue which
was the icing on the cake, and to Jett Van Leeuwen for suggesting it after having
walked into one. I believe these things were meant to be, and serve as a reminder,
should we need it, that beautiful things can rise out of misfortune.
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reviews | Mike
C, Devon, UK | "Guiding
Light is a masterpiece! The soul of Mankind is in the music. I have never
known such spiritual sounds. The emotion in them is phenomenal. It is hard to
believe that a man composed it. It seems to materialize from a faraway place."
| Stewart
F, London, UK | "I
have recently bought a copy of Guiding Light , and I just wanted to tell you that
I thought it was brilliant. I played it during meditation, and I was taken
all over the world, and into the inner world.I am developing my mediumistic abilities
at present, and found that the journey the music takes you on hightens awareness
and perception, the journey I went on was filled with light, and the most beautiful
images of the Spirit World.Thank you for your inspirational and uplifting music."
| | Guiding
Light is an ethereal, hauntingly tranquil musical journey that will take your
breath away. Chris really is tuned into the higher musical vibrations that
help to create a blissful meditation. I am very impressed.
This disc is different
than most meditation CD's on the market. It is unique, yet just what I am looking
for with this type of release. I will treasure this CD as a favorite in my new
age music collection. I highly recommend this release! - Tony Tolin
| | Subtitled
"Music For Meditation" this has Chris stepping on further from the SCANNING
PLANET 3 concept, as just one big track that oozes deep resonances, and floats
off on the ether. Using a lot of rich tones and glissandi, the most notable comparison
would be the prettier end of early Michael Stearns, or Constance Demby's NOVUS
MAGNIFICAT without the classical edge.
| | What
we thought: Beautiful
This is perfect for Reiki or any healing treatment but
would be lovely to use during personal meditation sessions or in the background
for a group. - Anne
| Jacky
Newcomb - author of An Angel Treasury | This
music is ideal for meditation and healing
| | Well
during the healing today, I chose to put this new Cd on in the background...and
have it playing now as I type. I got the Cd in for our shop and after reading
the sleeve notes ...I wanted to listen to it. It certainly does take you on a
journey..and I cannot recomend it enough. 10 / 10!!! |
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