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Tony's Top Ten
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B Y   T O N Y   T O L I N


HAPPY YULETIDE EVERYONE!

For the month of December I have chosen my top ten favorite music reviews during my time here at PlanetLightworker. The reason for this is I have decided to stop doing music reviews because my life has become extremely busy with family obligations.

I have enjoyed doing music reviews for PlanetLightworker and will miss it; I will continue to run the PlanetLightworker myspace page. PlanetLightworker is need of a new person to do music reviews so if you think you are that person please contact Vara.

Peace and Love to all of you!
Tony Tolin


Artist:   T W I N F L A M E
Album:  C r e a t e   Y o u r   D a y

A sparkling, transformational new release in time for the New Year!

I can't think of a better way to wake up in the morning than to the voice of an angel. Vocalist Rebecca Hilton is that voice. This ingenious CD was created as a guided visualization which can be used with a CD alarm clock to softly wake you up while programming your day for miracles. There are subsequent tracks that can be used anytime of day. The first track is probably the most important, in that it speaks to the subconscious with suggestions of abundance, peace, protection, spiritual wellness, and much more. It gently brings you out of the sleep state and starts your day with a healthy sense of living in the now without fear, while affirming miracles in daily life. This information feels as if it was channeled from the loving celestial realm to inspire the awakening divinity within us all. Inspired by the movie What the Bleep Do We (K)now!?, it specifically includes affirmations to positively affect the quantum field.

The second track is an inspirational song called "I Am Here Now". This truly celebratory song focuses on being in the present moment, remembering our oneness with God, and receiving limitless abundance from the universe. Rebecca Hilton, accompanied by the powerful background vocals of Wen Boley, makes this song come alive. Wen’s keyboard music is ethereal and hauntingly beautiful. The third track is another guided visualization that is a little bit louder than the first and can be used day or night.

"I Am Here Now" is also the fourth track, repeated as a follow-up to the previous visualization. And finally, Rebecca discusses how to use the CD and gives inspired insight into the spiritual principals behind its creation.

Personally, I have seen positive results in the two weeks I have been doing the guided visualizations. Create Your Day helps me feel inspired, creative and ready to go into my day. I strongly recommend this CD as a tool for your empowerment!

If you wish to listen to music samples, or purchase this music,
please click on the CD cover above.


Artist:   P I S C E S  P R O J E K T
Album:  O p e r a

Pisces Projekt's husband and wife team Zakhuur and Sinari are based in Maine. Zakhuur is an accomplished composer, songwriter and vocalist who has performed with the Roger Wagner Chorale and the Citrus Singers (under director Ben Bollinger) and has a successful solo career under his own record labels. Sinari has received acclaim for her gifted voice and makes her recording debut here with Zakhuur as Pisces Projekt.

The CD's title is a fitting one; Opera, meaning both work of art and an operatic performance.

This is not just another new age CD. Opera is one of those CD's that you get once in a great while that demands your attention to its majestic offerings. Stunning and magnificent! I am blown away by this enchanting music featuring royally angelic voices mixed with Gregorian chants. The balance that Zakhuur and Sinari bring to this CD is magical.

If I had to compare this group with other New Age artists the closest would be a group called Twinflame mixed with another from Germany, Lesiem. Both Twinflame and Leseim are favorites so this is a huge compliment to Pisces Projekt. But, really, Pisces Projekt is in a class all their own. They are innovative and mind-blowingly creative. Pisces Projekt reminds me of music you would find coming straight from Camelot!

SUCH PASSION! What else can I say? Songs like "Lovers Waltz" and "Battle Song" sound like there is a huge angel choir singing in the background. Amazingly, it's just them. Other favorites on this release are "I Am", "Admonition" and "Last Man Standing". The beauty, grace and tremendous talent shine through on this CD.

I am blown away at how intense & beautiful these songs are - eight total on the disc. I can't stop playing it! Would I suggest this CD for anyone looking for quality New Age music? My answer to that is 100% YES!

If you wish to listen to music samples, or purchase this music,
please click on the CD cover above.


Artist:   G A R Y   S T A D L E R
              a n d   W E N D Y   R U L E

Album:  D e e p   W i t h i n   a   F a ë r i e   F o r e s t

Once in a while a really bright gem comes our way and this NEW release shines brightly!

Yet another inspired Celtic release from Gary Stadler where he explores the fairy realm and brings it to full life in all its majesty.

Could we ask for a more perfect voice on this release? Wendy Rule has a breathtaking and unique voice sounding slightly like Belinda Carlisle. Wendy's breathy voice and vibrato is perfect for this fairy world music.

"Invocation" starts the CD with fairies appearing from the forest dancing in a circle singing the invocation song. "Dance of the Wild Faeries" is an upbeat song in celebration of the fairy dance. Hauntingly inviting songs like "Midwinter" and "Deep Within the Forest" are sure to warm your spirit. I love every song on this CD. It is truly a treasure to behold.

This is nothing less than exquisitely beautiful. It is a triumphant success for Gary Stadler and Wendy Rule. The fairy realm comes to life with this release! Lisa Lynne's magnificent harp playing adds to this magical creation. This is one of the best CD's I have heard in a long time. I am happy to have it in my collection!

If you love fairies and enchanting songs I highly recommend this CD!

If you wish to listen to music samples, or purchase this music,
please click on the CD cover above.


Artist:  L E S I E M
Album:  A u r a c l e

This group really stands out to me. They have a creative magic that makes them unique and inspiring.

Lesiem is a German group that sings in English with a rich blend of Gregorian chant woven with female mystical voices. It is sure to captivate any listener. "Auracle" is a beautiful blend of world music sounding at times like the group, Enigma. Hearing "Auracle" is like discovering buried treasure, what an unusual and creative production!

In Germany and the UK this release is called "Times." Intentcity Records renamed the US version "Auracle." In other words, "Times" and "Auracle" are the same CD.

I have read that Lesiem is billed as a mystic-pop group. I think that is a great way of putting it.

A 5-star release - I highly recommend "Auracle!"

If you wish to listen to music samples, or purchase this music,
please click on the CD cover above.


Artist:  S T O R Y   W A T E R S
Album:  L o v e   I s   A w a k e

Story Waters, author of The Messiah Seed, has an incredible new release with Love Is Awake. This newest creation is a progressive, innovative and stimulating voice of nowness!

Love Is Awake touched the strings of my heart - shaking me up a bit - but opening my eyes to truth. After listening, I felt that the message was exactly what I needed to hear at this time. Story is bold in his statements and points the listener in the direction of truth. Story's inspiring discussion is accompanied by ocean sounds and a soft blend of music that brings his message to a greater sense of attunement and awareness.

Love Is Awake is a great gem to add to your journey of truth. It had a major, positive effect on me - without a doubt. I highly recommend this release!

Celebrate the "Love That Is Awake".

If you wish to listen to music samples, or purchase this music,
please click on the CD cover above.


Artist:  T H E   L I G H T E D   W A Y
Album:  J o u r n e y   I n t o   T h e   L i g h t

Kathleen Frances on lead vocals, along with 24 musicians from around the world brings rich creativity and depth to this release.

Released on Blue Orbit Records and produced by multi-platinum UK rocker Paul Gurvitz, who also plays bass and guitar on the album, Journey into the Light by The Lighted Way is truly music inspired by the history, beauty, and cultures of the world.

Some of the songs were very upbeat and bubbly - full of sparkle. The songs that shined brightly for me were "Isis", "One Blue Planet", "Path of Stars", "Unusual Love" and "Dance On".

This is a fantastic CD release that I highly recommend you add to your collection!

If you wish to listen to music samples, or purchase this music,
please click on the CD cover above.


Artist:  B L A C K M O R E ' S   N I G H T
Album:  G h o s t   o f   a   R o s e

How exciting and refreshing to find this majestic Renaissance and Celtic inspired CD brimming full of enchanting music and songs by Blackmore's Night.

Ritchie Blackmore, the gifted guitar player and composer whom you may remember from Deep Purple or Rainbow is now united with his wife lead singer Candice Night. The talented Candice Night has a voice like an angel.

Blackmore's Night's sound reminds me of a music group called Twinflame but with a faster upbeat tempo. This CD is a wealth of mystical and magical songs with a 16th century Renaissance feel. You can't go wrong with this disc! Songs like "Cartouche", "Loreley" and "Way To Mandalay" are upbeat and dancey!

Other gems on this release are: "Where Are We Going From Here", "Ghost Of A Rose" and "All For One". All of the tracks on this CD are excellent; that's all there is to it.

This release features 16 tracks including a bonus video track of "Way To Mandalay".

I can't stop listening to this CD! Without a doubt - 5 gold stars!

If you wish to listen to music samples, or purchase this music,
please click on the CD cover above.


Artist:  N A S S I R I
Album:  L o v e   S e e s   N o   C o l o r

Nassiri - international songwriter, recording artist and philanthropist - has brought us his debut CD release Love Sees No Color available November 14, 2006. Nassiri is dedicated to spreading his message of peace, love and healing through his music.

Some of my favorite songs on this disc are "Yesterday's Gone", "Love Sees No Color" and "Dance of Life". My absolute favorite is "Jini" - so upbeat and dancey with a Middle Eastern vibe - I absolutely adore it!

Nassiri's first video from this release, "Love Sees No Color", was filmed in Egypt, Jerusalem, Moscow, Israel and Germany. I can't wait to see it!

Nassiri brings great warmth, spirituality and peace with his songs of love and truth. They truly touched me. I am so impressed at how heartfelt Nassiri is in expressing himself. His message of peace shines through on this magnificent release!

His songs are described as "an eclectic mix of melodies, which transcend all ages, genders and religions to bring love, peace, hope and unity to the world". I would totally agree that statement!

If I had to sum up Nassiri in one word that word would be fabulous!

This disc gets five gold stars from me!

If you wish to listen to music samples, or purchase this music,
please click on the CD cover above.


Artist:  G R E G O R I A N
Album:  M a s t e r s   o f   C h a n t

The best way to describe this German group is Gregorian choir sings modern pop songs, performed in the style of the chants sung by medieval monks. I love this unique CD. Although this group covers other songs from hit artists they add a mystique to the new version - Gregorian style. As a bonus, the packaging for this CD is pleasantly extravagant.

I have the import version with two extra tracks for a total of 15. My favorite covers from Gregorian are, Enya's "Evening Falls", John Lennon's "Imagine" and Belinda Carlisle's "Heaven is a Place on Earth" (A bonus track).

A great find!

If you wish to listen to music samples, or purchase this music,
please click on the CD cover above.


Artist:  S I O B H A N   D O N A G H Y
Album:  G h o s t s

First, I have to say I have not heard a CD like this in a long time. Ghosts keeps creating and re-creating itself into a triumphant unexpected succession of ethereal, folk, space age songs that sound fresh and new at every listen. So many amazing instruments in the background you can get lost in the music. If I had to compare Siobhan Donaghy's voice to that of another female artist the closest I could come to would be Kate Bush. Siobhan Donaghy shines brightly with an artistic ability that is all her own.

My favorite songs on this disc are "Ghosts", "Medevac", "Sometimes" and "Don't Give It Up". The title track of the album, "Ghosts", is played backwards during portions of the song making for a dreamy and haunting effect.

Siobhan Donaghy was formerly in an English pop band called the Sugababes and since then it looks like she has matured and moved on into her own grown up unique style. She has found a real nitch in creating what really wants to be created. She does just that with this release of unforgettable songs of enchantment.

Without a doubt a five star release!

If you wish to listen to music samples, or purchase this music,
please click on the CD cover above.

© Tony Tolin, 2007

Attention New Age Artists,  I would like to mention an excellent marketing tool that you can take advantage of at MySpace.com - www.myspace.com. It is a great way to get your name out there and it's free. Groups and musicians such as Twinflame , Blackmore's Night, Paul Avgerinos, Chris Conway, and even Kitaro have taken full advantage of this opportunity. So consider trying out this free exposure and make some great friends and fans along the way. Namaste'   - Tony

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Tony Tolin was born and raised in Denver, Colorado where he currently resides. He considers himself a spiritualist, lightworker and all around metaphysical type of guy. He loves music and gravitates toward progressive styles from New Wave to New Age. In general, he tends to be attracted to music that has a positive message or that plays to your soul in an uplifting, healing manner. Tony believes music has a unique power to transform one's self.

Tony has an artistic background and expresses himself through the use of many mediums. He enjoys exploring the manifestation of his inner visions through external forms while gaining inspiration from the mystical realm, animal kingdom, and cosmic energies. Tony believes in animal and human rights and feels we should all do what we can to help create a better Earth.

 
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