31 October 2008

PGM 679R "TRANSMIGRATION"

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PGM 679R : "TRANSMIGRATION"
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PGM NOTE : a deep and cathartic journey for Scorpio
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FEED DATE : 10-31-08
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INTRO: Of all the year's transformations, the autumn transit of
the astrological house of SCORPIO is perhaps the most challenging,
for it is during this period that humans must confront the reality
of death and decay.

As the sun withdraws, the natural world withers and dies, and we
enter a gloomy realm attended by superstition, fear and doleful
emotions. These are the dark times...that try our souls.
Yet in these ultimate tribulations, lie the seeds of future growth.

On this 25th Anniversary retrospective edition of Hearts of Space,
a cathartic journey for Scorpio called TRANSMIGRATION.


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MARK SNOW
A Woman Scorned - The Betty Broderick Story: The Murder
(extended) <>4:33 >
: THE SNOW FILES; Sonic Images SID-8902; 1999
: Info: www.sonicimages.com

LISA GERRARD and PATRICK CASSIDY
The Song of Amergin <>9:44 >
: IMMORTAL MEMORY; 4AD Records CAD 2403 CD; 2003/2004
: Info: www.4ad.com/lisagerrard; www.lisagerrard.com;
www.patrickcassidy.com

ZOAR
In Golden Light <>14:08 >
: CLOUDS WITHOUT WATER; Middle Pillar MPP982; 2002
: Info: www.middlepillar.com/mpp/mpp982; www.zoar.com

VEIL OF SECRECY (V.O.S.)
Coronation of Jackals (edited) <>17:04 >
: VEIL OF SECRECY; Triumvirate [no catalog #]; 2001
: Info: www.geocities.com/veilofsec

KELLY DAVID
Off the Map (part) <>20:36 >
--segue--
Shadow Side (part) <>25:20 >
: BROKEN VOYAGE; Rocky Mountain Records RMR0001; 2002
: Info: www.kellydavid.com

STEVE ROACH and ELMAR SCHULTE (SOLITAIRE)
Rapt in Darkness (part) <>29:09 >
: RITUAL GROUND; Projekt: Archive ARC00013; 2000
[originally released by Silent Records, 1993]
: Info: www.projekt.com; www.steveroach.com

VIDNA OBMANA
The Insane Brightness (part) <>33:44 >
: TREMOR; Relapse/Release Entertainment RR6509-2; 2001
: Info: www.vidnaobmana.be

KLAUS SCHULZE
Agony (edited) <>41:58 >
: BALLETT 1; Revisited Records SPV 305282 CD - REV 062; 2006
originally released as disc 6 of CONTEMPORARY WORKS 1;
Rainhorse/Manikin RHMR200010; Germany 2000
: Info: www.eurock.com/features/ks.aspx; www.klaus-schulze.com

LISA GERRARD and PATRICK CASSIDY
Paradise Lost (extended) <>50:07 >
: IMMORTAL MEMORY; 4AD Records CAD 2403 CD; 2003/2004
: Info: www.4ad.com/lisagerrard; www.lisagerrard.com;
www.patrickcassidy.com

KLAUS SCHULZE
Slightly Touched (edited) <>58:59 >
: BALLETT 1; Revisited Records SPV 305282 CD - REV 062; 2006
originally released as disc 6 of CONTEMPORARY WORKS 1;
Rainhorse/Manikin RHMR200010; Germany 2000
: Info: www.eurock.com/features/ks.aspx; www.klaus-schulze.com

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PRODUCED BY : STEVE DAVIS and STEPHEN HILL
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BAY AREA WEATHER : ghouloomy
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(c) 2003-2008 Hearts of Space
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24 October 2008

PGM 855 "MELOS"

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PGM 855 : "MELOS"
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PGM NOTE : an autumnal excursion for piano and cello
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FEED DATE : 10-24-08
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INTRO: In the pantheon of immortal combinations of musical
instruments, there must be a special temple for the piano and
cello. It's hard to think of another duo that offers more
musical possibilities, or draws more effectively on the
respective strengths of both instruments.

From the piano, we get effortless rhythmic definition, chords,
and harmonies; from the cello, long, singing lines and rich
overtones that stretch melody to the boundaries of expression.
Together, they define a musical landscape of emotional range,
depth, and beauty.

On this transmission of Hearts of Space, we celebrate the piano
and cello...on an autumnal journey derived from the Byzantine
hymns, traditional folk and sacred Sufi music of Central Asia...
called MELOS.


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VASSILIS TSABROPOULOS, ANJA LECHNER, and U.T.GANDHI
Melos <>5:18 >
Gift of Dreams (edited) <>9:50 >
Reading from a Sacred Book (by G.I.Gurdjieff) <>13:10 >
: MELOS; ECM Records 2048 B0011817-02; 2008
: Info: www.ecmrecords.com/Catalogue/ECM/2000/2048.php;
www.tsabropoulos.gr

G.I.GURDJIEFF and THOMAS DeHARTMANN
Armenian Song <>15:28 >
Duduki <>21:45 >
Performed by Anja Lechner and Vassilis Tsabropoulos
: CHANTS, HYMNS AND DANCES; ECM New Series 1888 B0003036-02; 2004
: Info: www.ecmrecords.com/Catalogue/New_Series/1800/1888.php

KIM KASHKASHIAN and ROBERT LEVIN
Asturiana (I) (by Manuel de Falla) <>24:32 >
: ASTURIANA; ECM New Series 1975 B0009679-02; 2007
: Info: www.ecmrecords.com/Catalogue/New_Series/1900/1975.php

MISHA ALPERIN
A New Day <>27:52 >
Tiflis <>33:29 >
The Russian Song (edited) <>36:41 >
: HER FIRST DANCE; ECM Records 1995 1716742; 2008
: Info: www.ecmrecords.com/Catalogue/ECM/1900/1995.php

HANS CHRISTIAN
In the Cathedral Crypt (edited) <>43:57 >
: SANCTA CAMISIA; Allemande Music [no catalog #]; 2008
: Info: www.allemandemusic.com

VASSILIS TSABROPOULOS, ANJA LECHNER, and U.T.GANDHI
Simplicity <>46:28 >
Song of Prosperity I <>49:00 >
Song of Prosperity II <>51:46 >
In Memory <>54:59 >
Song of Gratitude (extended) <>58:59 >
: MELOS; ECM Records 2048 B0011817-02; 2008
: Info: www.ecmrecords.com/Catalogue/ECM/2000/2048.php;
www.tsabropoulos.gr

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PRODUCED BY : STEVE DAVIS and STEPHEN HILL
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BAY AREA WEATHER : cricketensive
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(c) 2008 Hearts of Space
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17 October 2008

PGM 854 "LOST CANYONS"

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PGM 854 : "LOST CANYONS"
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PGM NOTE : a Native flute journey across the great western plateau
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FEED DATE : 10-17-08
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INTRO: Slow, reverent, in tune and in time with the rhythms of
nature: that's the signature feeling of the Native American flute.
Since its revival at the hands of a new generation of native
musicians in the 1960s, its gentle tones can now be heard on
hundreds of albums and soundtracks. But it seems most resonant
during Indian summer and autumn, when the light dims, and
smoke asettles over the fading tones of the natural world.

On this transmission of Hearts of Space, a Native flute journey
across the great western plateau...called LOST CANYONS.


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GARY MALKIN
Walk On <>7:15 >
: PROPHECY 2 [compilation]; Hearts of Space 2-HOS-11120; 2008
from UNSPEAKABLE GRACE; Wisdom of the World WW002; 2003
: Info: www.valley-entertainment.com/Labels/Hearts_of_Space;
www.wisdomoftheworld.com; www.garymalkin.com

SCOTT AUGUST
Where Spirits Dwell (edited) <>12:09 >
: LOST CANYONS; Cedar Mesa Music CMM 0005; 2007
: Info: www.cedarmesa.com

LORAIN FOX
Hue Hue (edited) <>15:16 >
: COME TO ME GREAT MYSTERY [compilation]; Silver Wave SD 949; 2008
: Info: www.silverwave.com/greatmystery.shtml

ANTHONY WAKEMAN and MR. SOON
The Long Loneliness (edited) <>20:01 >
Points of Origin (edited) <>23:18 >
: POINTS OF ORIGIN; Canyon CR-7080; 2007
: Info: www.canyonrecords.com; www.anthonywakeman.com

JOHN HULING
Return to Spiritlands <>34:24 >
: PROPHECY 2 [compilation]; Hearts of Space 2-HOS-11120; 2008
from ANCIENT CANYONS; Paras/Red Feather RFP 7003-2; 2001
: Info: www.valley-entertainment.com/Labels/Hearts_of_Space;
www.johnhuling.com

R. CARLOS NAKAI
Obsidian Talisman <>40:00 >
: TALISMAN; Canyon CR-7084; 2008
: Info: www.canyonrecords.com; www.rcarlosnakai.com

COYOTE OLDMAN
Under an Ancient Sky <>46:30 >
Translucent Shadows <>52:28 >
: UNDER AN ANCIENT SKY; Hearts of Space 2-HOS-11419; 2008
: Info: www.valley-entertainment.com/Artists/Coyote_Oldman;
www.coyoteoldman.com

SCOTT AUGUST
Thermals <>55:23 >
: LOST CANYONS; Cedar Mesa Music CMM 0005; 2007
: Info: www.cedarmesa.com

R. CARLOS NAKAI and WILLIAM EATON
Earth Smoke Lament Rekindled <>58:59 >
: PROPHECY 2 [compilation]; Hearts of Space 2-HOS-11120; 2008
from CARRY THE GIFT; Canyon CR-7006; 1988
: Info: www.valley-entertainment.com/Labels/Hearts_of_Space;
www.rcarlosnakai.com; www.william-eaton.com

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PRODUCED BY : STEVE DAVIS and STEPHEN HILL
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BAY AREA WEATHER : Indian summer
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(c) 2008 Hearts of Space
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10 October 2008

PGM 853 "INFINITE LOOPS"

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PGM 853 : "INFINITE LOOPS"
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PGM NOTE : a descending, deflationary journey for fall
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FEED DATE : 10-10-08
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INTRO: In the early 1970s, English guitarist ROBERT FRIPP
of the seminal progressive rock band KING CRIMSON began a
series of experiments with tape delay echo loops that he came
to call "Frippertronics."

Fripp's collaboration with fellow electronic experimentalist
BRIAN ENO yielded two influential albums of treated electric
guitar and synthesizers. NO PUSSYFOOTING (from 1972)
and EVENING STAR (in 1974) defined a new sound:
the infinite spatial guitar.

Whether endlessly looped or indefinitely sustained, Fripp
transformed, expanded and dematerialized the electric guitar
by feeding it back on itself — and created one of the
foundations of today's ambient soundscapes.

On this transmission of HEARTS of SPACE, we borrow a term
from computer programming, with a
descending journey
for a
deflationary fall called INFINITE LOOPS.

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HAROLD BUDD and CLIVE WRIGHT
Pensive Aphrodite (beginning) <>5:26 >
: A SONG FOR LOST BLOSSOMS; Darla DRL198; 2008
: Info: www.darla.com

ROBIN GUTHRIE
Lucia's Lament <>8:55 >
: 3:19 BANDE ORIGINALE DU FILM; Darla DRL213; 2008
: Info: www.darla.com; www.cocteautwins.org/~robin;
www.robinguthrie.net

HAMMOCK
Mono No Aware <>15:35 >
: MAYBE THEY WILL SING FOR US TOMORROW; Darla DRL196; 2008
: Info: www.darla.com; www.hammockmusic.com

RICHARD BONE
Unknown Waters <>21:27 >
: SUDDEN DEPARTURE; Quirkworks Laboratory Discs QRK0144; 2008
: Info: www.richardbone.com

ROBIN GUTHRIE
Cuanto Tiempo? <>25:10 >
: 3:19 BANDE ORIGINALE DU FILM; Darla DRL213; 2008
: Info: www.darla.com; www.cocteautwins.org/~robin;
www.robinguthrie.net

HAROLD BUDD and CLIVE WRIGHT
Pensive Aphrodite (conclusion - edited) <>36:47 >
Forever Hold My Breath <>46:26 >
Of Many Mirrors <>50:49 >
: A SONG FOR LOST BLOSSOMS; Darla DRL198; 2008
: Info: www.darla.com

ROBIN GUTHRIE
3:19 Outro <>55:31 >
3:19 Intro <>58:59 >
: 3:19 BANDE ORIGINALE DU FILM; Darla DRL213; 2008
: Info: www.darla.com; www.cocteautwins.org/~robin;
www.robinguthrie.net

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PRODUCED BY : STEVE DAVIS and STEPHEN HILL
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BAY AREA WEATHER : melting down
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(c) 2008 Hearts of Space
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03 October 2008

PGM 452R "OCEANIC"

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PGM 452R : "OCEANIC"
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PGM NOTE : oceanic sonics and the romance of the sea
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FEED DATE : 10-03-08
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INTRO: As deep as the ocean...as wide as the sea...goes the
popular phrase. At over 70% of our planet, the ocean is not only
the largest, but the most important natural feature on earth;
the source of all life, the engine of the weather — not to
mention an endless supply of metaphors. Musicians have long
been inspired by its vast expanse, its awesome power, its
mysterious depths.

On this 25th Anniversary retrospective edition of Hearts of Space,
a program of romantic spacemusic inspired by the ocean, called
OCEANIC.


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VANGELIS
Aquatic Dance <>3:24 >
Islands of the Orient <>10:49 >
--segue--
Fields of Coral <>17:47 >
: OCEANIC; Atlantic 82953-2; 1996
: Info: www.elsew.com (fan site)
--segue--
RAPHAEL
Angels of the Deep (part) <>24:08 >
: ANGELS OF THE DEEP; Hearts of Space 11047-2; 1995
: Info: www.valley-entertainment.com/Artists/Raphael;
www.kahuarecords.com

RICHARD BURMER
Closer than Love (extended) <>30:56 >
: SHINING BY THE RIVER; Audio Alternatives AACD 5001; 1995;
originally on BHAKTI POINT; Fortuna 17047-2; 1987
: Info: www.richardburmer.com

VANGELIS
Prelude <>35:29 >
: VOICES; Atlantic 82853-2; 1995
: Info: www.elsew.com (fan site)

VANGELIS
West Across the Ocean Sea <>38:04 >
: 1492: CONQUEST OF PARADISE [soundtrack]; Atlantic 7 82432-2; 1992
: Info: www.elsew.com (fan site)
--segue--
VANGELIS
Siren's Whispering (edited) <>41:42 >
: OCEANIC; Atlantic 82953-2; 1996
: Info: www.elsew.com (fan site)

CONSTANCE DEMBY
Ocean Without Shores (part) <>46:32 >
: AETERNA; Hearts of Space 11051-2; 1995
: Info: www.valley-entertainment.com/Artists/Constance_Demby;
www.constancedemby.com

RAPHAEL
The Joy of Forgiveness (edited) <>53:24 >
: INTIMACY; Hearts of Space 11075-2; 1996
: Info: www.valley-entertainment.com/Artists/Raphael;
www.kahuarecords.com

VANGELIS
Memories of Blue <>58:59 >
: OCEANIC; Atlantic 82953-2; 1996
: Info: www.elsew.com (fan site)

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PRODUCED BY : STEVE DAVIS and STEPHEN HILL
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BAY AREA WEATHER : desaturating
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(c) 1997-2008 Hearts of Space
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