Vollenweider, andreas book of roses music skip to main content. Music profile for andreas vollenweider, born 4 october 1953. While not vollenweiders first album, behind the gardens is often regarded as such because it was his first album to receive wide recognition. Andreas vollenweider book of roses 1991, vinyl discogs. I used to listen to av music because it sounded good to me. I tried to connect the earthly elements of world music with symphonic mysticism. It became an instant success and made vollenweider into an internationally acclaimed artist. Inspired by the thematic spectrum of the novel, the first release is the album quiet places calm, contemplative music, subtle, moving and yet powerful and dynamic, with. The magical journeys of andreas vollenweider by andreas. A selftaught multiinstrumentalist, he searched for his instrument. Join facebook to connect with andreas vollenweider and others you may know. On book of roses i tried to connect the earthy elements of ethnic music with the sonic depth of the symphonic sound body.
Download andreas vollenweider mp3 songs and albums music. Andreas vollenweider book of roses sixteen episodes. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Andreas vollenweider peaked commercially with his grammy winning down to the moon, experienced the typical follow through on dancing with the lion higher chart position, fewer weeks on the chart while his run on the mainstream charts ended with a thud on the critically acclaimed book of roses, although he had sufficient resources to. Andreas vollenweiders book of roses marries concept to contemporary instrumentalism, and blends the music of numerous cultures into the composers already worldly sound. Andreas vollenweider in concert in cleveland, oh and columbus, oh written by bill slater, november 1995. View the profiles of people named andreas vollenweider. Andreas vollenweider born 4 october 1953 is a swiss musician. His father hans vollenweider is one of europes leading organists. Andreas plays a harp, but one that has been modified to produce an extraordinary range of sounds. Andreas vollenweider audiophile lp to digital flac. Composing was always a key element of his musical development.
All andreas vollenweider lyrics sorted by popularity, with video and meanings. Book of roses, an album by andreas vollenweider on spotify. We have resumed very limited warehouse and shipping operations. In the past year, an illness, and resulting brain injury introduced me to an entirely new aspect of avs music. Andreas vollenweider was one of the few musicians to gain superstar status as a new age artist back when the term was first used as a marketing category in the mid80s. View andreas vollenweider song lyrics by popularity along with songs featured in, albums, videos and song meanings. Behind the gardens behind the wall under the tree including red dark blue yellow. Nov 01, 2016 real name andreas vollenweider profile swiss musician, born october 4, 1953 in zurich, switzerland.
Vollenweiders style has been described by the new york times as swirling. Great swiss musician, who gives us the magical melodies that make us dream and transport us to a better world. The swiss harpist, however, quickly transcended the need for alternative record sales when his albums simultaneously broached billboards pop, jazz, and classical charts in 1986. Book of roses andreas vollenweider credits allmusic. He is generally categorised as a newage musician and uses a modified electroacoustic harp of his own design. My affinity to mysticism and mythology has always provided important impulses for my musical work. His music, very dynamic and colorful, has been categorized as world music, jazz, new age or even classical. Andreas vollenweider born 4 october 1953 is a swiss harpist. Listen to songs by andreas vollenweider on myspace, a place where people come to connect, discover, and share. Andreas vollenweiders breakthrough album new age music. Andreas vollenweider download high quality complete mp3 albums. Behind the gardens, behind the wall, under the tree. Separated into four chapters where each song is an episode, the album chronicles the journey of a young girl from dances in grand ballrooms, through mysterious woods full. Air, midnight clear, vox, cosmopoly, kryptos, eolian minstrel, book of roses, dancing with the lion, down to the moon, white winds seekers journey mp3.
Chockablock stylistic collisions include virtuoso classical piano, medieval folk, bluesrock, the chant of ladysmith black mambazo, pastoral orchestration and flamencofrenzy, and thats merely within tracks 68. Book of roses studio album by andreas vollenweider released in 1991. Andreas vollenweider book of roses making of on vimeo. Book of roses arco bass peter keiser bass trombone hugo helfenstein bassoon christian m. The earlier and more obscure eine art suite in xiii teilen a sort of suite in parts, 1979, is now mainly available online, while behind the gardens is still on sale in music stores the second track, pyramid, is a favorite among fans.
Book of roses is a music studio album recording by andreas vollenweider crossover progprogressive rock released in 1991 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette. The swiss harpist, however, quickly transcended the need for alternative recor. Listen to book of roses andreas vollenweider online. Andreas vollenweider s album from 1981 is just as colorful as the title implies. The song passage to promise is based on a very special blend of energies. Jours damour book of roses youtube andreas vollenweider belladonna duration. Andreas vollenweider s songs stream online music songs. A damper which he designed himself allows him to strum and pluck with more crispness and percussive attack. Andreas vollenweider air mp3 download air complete mp3. October 4, 1953 is a multiinstrumentalist from switzerland who specialises in the harp.
Close your eyes to the first track and see if you dont feel the same. You can find more matching covers for your search at findcdcovers find andreas vollenweider on. Andreas vollenweider lyrics, songs, and albums genius. Andreas vollenweider biography, albums, streaming links. Andreas vollenweider book of roses cd music online raru. Buy tickets for andreas vollenweider concerts near you. Ive been an andreas vollenweider fan since his early days, and only wish that i were able to convey to the reader the significance of this mans work. We have 0 albums and 4 song lyrics in our database.
Book of roses is the eighth studio album by swiss harpist and newage artist andreas vollenweider, released in 1991. Book of roses is a music studio album recording by andreas vollenweider crossover progprogressive rock released in 1991 on cd. On book of roses i tried to connect the earthly elements of world music with symphonic mysticism. Andreas vollenweider was born on october 4th, 1953 in zurich. My affinity for mystical themes has always been a source of inspiration for my musical work. Andreas grew up in a creatively diverse and inspiring environment. Book of roses sixteen episodes four chapters label.
On book of roses i tried to connect the earthy elements of ethnic music with. Listen to book of roses andreas vollenweider online music. Andreas vollenweiders albums stream online music albums. Shortly before the end of the horrible regime of apartheid, the southafrican vocal group ladysmith. Book of roses quickly became my favourite av album, probably at the first listen, it coincided. Get all the lyrics to songs by andreas vollenweider and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. This album sounds more like a book being read, as you can hear all the things that are. His music has been categorized as world music, jazz, new age and even classical. Separated into four chapters where each song is an episode, the album chronicles the journey of a young girl from dances in grand ballrooms, through mysterious woods full of magical jugglers, to an eventual meeting with. Andreas vollenweider s book of roses marries concept to contemporary instrumentalism, and blends the music of numerous cultures into the composers already worldly sound. Book of roses is a studio album by andreas vollenweider released in 1991.
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