Get all the lyrics to songs on white winds and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. 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 the sphinx. Book of roses is the eighth studio album by swiss harpist and newage artist andreas vollenweider, released in 1991. Andreas vollenweider white winds lyrics and tracklist genius. Andreas vollenweider book of roses sixteen episodes four. He has worked with bobby mcferrin, carly simon, luciano pavarotti and in 1987 received a grammy award for the album down to the moon. Book of roses by andreas vollenweider on apple music. Siegmann horns english roman schmid percussion, percussion crayon pedro haldemann percussion, tom tom toms walter keiser trombone hanspeter haas voice, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, keyboards, percussion, effects special, performer hooters andreas vollenweider. Book of roses quickly became my favourite av album, probably at the first listen, it coincided with my own musical curiosity really ballooning outwards to explore musics from around the world, so hearing a wealth of magical instruments and strange and wonderful fusions of genres was perfect. A musical journey with a special best of collection with songs from almost all of the historic albums, selected by andreas. Andreas vollenweider book of roses 1991, cassette discogs. 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.
Background information about the album book of roses, excerpts from the studio and live. Close your eyes to the first track and see if you dont feel the same. On book of roses i tried to connect the earthy elements of ethnic music with the sonic depth of the symphonic sound body. Andreas vollenweider discographie alle cds, alle songs. Book of roses by andreas vollenweider on book of roses. Andreas vollenweider s book of roses marries concept to contemporary instrumentalism, and blends the music of numerous cultures into the composers already worldly sound. Andreas vollenweider book of roses lyrics and tracklist. Book of roses by andreas vollenweider on amazon music unlimited. Andreas vollenweider biography, albums, streaming links. Book of roses is a music studio album recording by andreas vollenweider crossover progprogressive rock released in 1991 on cd, lp vinyl andor cassette. 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. Swiss harpists instrumental concoctions balance between folk and new age.
My affinity for mystical themes has always been a source of inspiration for my musical work. Andreas vollenweiders book of roses marries concept to contemporary instrumentalism, and blends the music of numerous cultures into the composers already worldly sound. 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. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cooki. Andreas vollenweider book of roses music skip to main content. Book of roses is yet another brilliant vollenweider album, yet its notably different from the rest of his works to date. This album sounds more like a book being read, as you can hear all the things that are. Andreas vollenweider book of roses cd music online raru. Separated into four chapters where each song is an episode, the album chronicles the journey of a young girl from dances. Listen to your favorite songs from andreas vollenweider. On book of roses i tried to connect the earthly elements of world music with symphonic mysticism. Andreas vollenweider born 4 october 1953 is a swiss harpist.
Shortly before the end of the horrible regime of apartheid, the southafrican vocal group ladysmith. His music, very dynamic and colorful, has been categorized as world music, jazz, new age or even classical. Nov 01, 2016 on book of roses i tried to connect the earthly elements of world music with symphonic mysticism. Shortly before the end of the horrible regime of apartheid, the southafrican vocal group ladysmith black mambazo visited me in switzerland and we spent a wonderful time in the studio. Book of roses arco bass peter keiser bass trombone hugo helfenstein bassoon christian m. Produced by john furrer productions, switzerland, for sony music, 1991. The making of book of roses videos media vollenweider. My affinity to mysticism and mythology has always provided important impulses for my musical work. Listen to your favorite songs from book of roses by andreas vollenweider now.
Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. There is a wide range of styles and a tremendous range of different instruments and sound effects used here. Shortly before the end of apartheid, the southafrican vocal group ladysmith black mambazo visited me in switzerland and we spent a wonderful time in the studio. In 1992, he participates in a benefit show for chernobyls children on moscows red square. Andreas vollenweider book of roses 1991, vinyl discogs. Book of roses is a music studio album recording by andreas vollenweider crossover progprogressive rock released in 1991 on cd. Shortly before the end of the horrible regime of apartheid, the southafrican vocal group ladysmith black mambazo visited me in switzerland and we. Great swiss musician, who gives us the magical melodies that make us dream and transport us to a better world. Book of roses by andreas vollenweider album listen for. 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. Andreas vollenweider book of roses is the eighth studio album by swiss harpist and newage artist andreas vollenweider, released in 1991. I tried to connect the earthly elements of world music with symphonic mysticism.
Songs, which are particularly refering to andreas speciality. Down to the moon by andreas vollenweider on spotify. The cd comes with a bonus dvd containing excerpts of historic concerts and background information. Andreas vollenweider is a member of suisa and gema worldwide subpublishing excl. Book of roses audio cd andreas vollenweider for sale online. Caverna magica discography music home vollenweider. Sold by mystictitanretail and ships from amazon fulfillment. Making book of roses definitively infected me with a symphonic virus. Vollenweider, andreas book of roses music skip to main content.
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