A pleasant surprise from an unheralded Austrian composer with a borrowed name, Colors of a New Dawn is for the most part an attractive blend of guitar, piano, and atmospheric electronics that could easily appeal to fans of David Arkenstone and Secret Garden. At times a passage will catch your ear that brings to mind early Craig Chaquico, early David Lanz, and even Mike Oldfield. Gandalf uses understated electronic brushstrokes to enhance his gentle pop-inclined melodies, and generally, his balance of subtle drama and twinkling-star sweetness is a winning combination. Here are some of his favorite albums.
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Gandalf's List of Music You Should Hear
The Mask and Mirror, Loreena McKennitt Poetical songs with medieval and Oriental influences, vocals of enchanting power, a variety of acoustic instruments and percussion, opens your mind and heart.
Officium, Jan Garbarek/The Hilliard Ensemble Pre-Gregorian chants by the fantastic British a cappella ensemble, four male voices unite to a celestial choir, together with incredibly gentle improvised soprano saxophone, recorded in the atmosphere of an old monastery. Music that lifts you to higher spheres.
Heart Land, Tim Wheater An album you can't stop listening to, a glorious composition. From very peaceful and meditative overtone singing up to big choirs and powerful arrangements, a symphony of love and light, certainly one of the best new age albums ever heard.
O Espirito Da Paz, Madredeus Melodious classical guitars and a very fragile female voice characterize the very true and natural sound of the Portuguese group. Delightful music that resonates deep within you.
Frida soundtrack, Elliot Goldenthal Very passionate and emotional music with a strong South American influence, soundtrack from the extraordinary film about the life of the Mexican painter Frida Khalo. Very powerful, intense music that won't keep you sitting in your chair.
Whale Rider (Score), Lisa Gerrard Warm breathing and waving atmospheres, a magical voice mixed with Maori chanting and native rhythms, soundscapes of hypnotic power.
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