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Mars Lasar is an extremely well rounded and diverse musical talent. He has composed and recorded for many different media, including interactive video games. He has six solo albums in his discography, at least four of which are on the Real Music label. "Karma," his newest release, is on Anagram Records, a division of The Paras Group. It is a lush and melodic journey across many exotic cultures. Mars mixes appropriate ethnic instruments with his synths and nature samples to create a dramatic and triumphant soundscape. The CD title is appropriate as well. Mars reached for the brass ring of holistic balance and integration. The balance of the divergent forces is symbiotic with the balance within the self. Mars grabbed the ring and brought it home. He shares the benefits of the fruits of the adventure with his listeners. He does so with style, grace and class. This disc is deep and unassuming at the same time. Mars makes no pretension as to its aims and its powers. It just is! Reviewed by Jim Brenholts, author of "Tracks Across the Universe: A Chronology of Ambient and Electronic Music" due for publication Summer , 2001 |
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