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After programming the environments and orchestrations, I had musicians come and play the melodic content. This fusion was just how I imagined it, dynamic yet organic, while giving you the feeling that you're right there in the picture. There's really no need for me to describe the journey for you. Try it for yourself and then tell me where you went.
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In addition to the absolutely fabulous music, Mars has synchronized many extraordinary nature sounds so seamlessly into the music that I believe this will set a new standard of excellence in this burgeoning area. In fact, with ear phones or a good stereo with a sub-woofer, expect to be startled by the stunning realism. Songs such as "Eagle Flight," so reminiscent of the first inhabitants of this crown jewel of the Pacific Northwest with thunder and eagle cries, potent drumming and a soaring melody, will simply take your breath away.
Other particularly potent tracks include the striking Native influence on "Kuyu Ancestors," filled with flutes, water and nature sounds; "Vision Quest," with horses and the hair-raising growl of cougars setting the mood; and "Sacred Land," with ocean sounds building into a fitting climax to the CD, which includes Native chanting weaving behind rattles and guitar. I strongly believe you'll find all of The Music of Olympic National Park to be well worth listening to, for a long time to come. The liner notes provide fascinating details about this most magnificent of parks. Not to be missed!
Reviewer: Enigma
It is rare to find myself captivated by a CD...I am a woman not easily impressed. When it does happen, when the music magically transports me to another plane, the experience is one of pure joy. Such was my reaction to The Music of Olympic National Park. This is one of those CD's that captures your full attention...you find yourself closing your eyes as you are cocooned within the music. My favorite tracks are Eagle Flight, Shi Beach Romance, Toleak Point and Sacred Land. Eagle Flight whisks you away to the heavens, to soar high above the clouds...I love the sound of the screaming eagle that is woven throughout this piece. Shi Beach Romance whispers of sand dunes, gulls and the gentle lapping of waves against bare feet. Toleak Point took me atop the hill overlooking the water, where I stood in breathless awe of the ethereal beauty of God's creation....this is definitely my favorite track. Sacred Land conjures up images of ancient warriors, dancing their primitive dance beneath the moon-kissed forest. Impressive, yes....and so much more.
Mystical and Surreal, December 11, 2002
Reviewer: skibumwa from Seattle, WA
I live in Seattle and I get out to the Olympic Peninsula quite a bit. Before every trip I pop this CD in my car or laptop computer to get my mind away from reality. You close your eyes, here the music and suddenly the smell of a temperate rainforest fills the room. Or you smell the salt air of the wilderness coast with seagulls in the background. This CD is magnificently done. It stands only 2nd to actually visiting this beautiful national park yourself. This park sits on the extreme NW point of the contigous United States. Your best bet it to drive there from Seattle or Portland, Oregon while listening to this CD in your car. You'll soon forget all the nagging problems back at the office and be transformed into a new person as well as clean your soul with the fine music that Mars Lasar has created. Well Done Mr Lasar - well done!
Incredible, Great Drums, September 13, 2001
Reviewer: A music fan from Apex, NC United States
This CD is has some really powerful, uplifting music. It is one of the few that I MUST sit down a listen to from beginning to end. The bass sends a soothing vibration through the air (if you turn up the volume enough) Very creative and unique. There are only a few places where you can hear defects in the recording, but if you get absorbed into the music enough you probably won't notice anything.
Atmospheric and Synaesthetic, May 30, 2001
Reviewer: steelphoenix from Roseville, CA United States
I first heard "Shi Beach Romance" on a satellite moodscapes music station at work, and at the time, I only thought 'what a beautiful song.' The next day, during the downtime at the store, the song came on again, and I took the moment to really listen to it. The sounds of seagulls filled the room as Mars' guitar melodies conveyed a theme of quiet, unhurried love. Other atmospheric sounds soon joined the movement; waves, cicadas, the wind rustling through the palm trees. It was at about that point that I knew I had to buy a copy of this CD, for I had forgotten where I was momentarily.
Since then, I've listened to this wonderful CD everyday after work to unwind, and it certainly does the trick. If you close your eyes and imagine as "Shi Beach Romance" plays, you can actually feel the misty breeze if you're perceptive enough.
The CD opens with "Gods of Olympus" featuring harmonic chants over various sounds of wildlife and a synthesized bassline, then delivers you into the rest of the forest of Olympic National Park, and to me at least, it really did feel like a nature trail hike as I listened to each song.
For nature lovers and meditation aficionados this CD is an easy five stars in my opinion.
Mood music for any nature fan, August 17, 2000
Reviewer: A music fan from San Diego, CA USA
This is one of my favorite cds, and we listen to it all the time at our office. It helps reduce the stress of our job, and it never bores us with repetative vocals or intrusive loudness. It makes you feel like you are one with nature, the jungle or the forest, and the Amerindian passages are done with taste and a light touch. I think this is Lasar's finest work.
Just listen ........., February 6, 2000
Reviewer: Princess Amethyst from Tucson,AZ
This music will capture your heart! This CD is one you will want to listen to over and over. This CD was made by someone with alot of talent.A wonderful thing to have. Get this today!
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