ELEVATION 2
(p) (c) 1999 Earthtone Records
15tks/74min

Elevation 2 is a collection of the most various compositions, released by different studious. They are united by one thing: this is the music, close to new age, which is very popular at present. And having collected the compositions this way, the compilers almost have achieved the opposite effect: hits, but smoothed and absolutely not original works are good as a calm background, but they are not good for the inner elevation, which is claimed in the album title. Those are the compositions, on which one can not tell about new age music and which have very distant relationship to the new age music.

Still, I have used the word almost, and I will explain why. The collection contains a pair of compositions, while listening to which one can not notice a weak pseudo-trance of Enigma or erotic-added, sugary-sikly sweet garnish from "B-Tribe". Firstly, this is "Secret Tear" performed by "Aria". Magical, charming music by "Aria"! Divine woman voice, listening to which you can just enjoy it andfeel yourself filling with unexpressable beauty coming from this voice. And also the "Elevation 2" contains composition "Lovers In Motion" performed by Jonh Serrie. It was a very big and pleasant surprise for me that the music of this remarkable appeared in the compilation. When you listen to the music by Serrie, you understand, that he is here and by means of his music he communicates with you, and he needs Yourself... And all the rest is just modern means of realization, which has not became a self-goal, as for example, the music of Patrick O'Hearn in the composition "Trust". Serrie is presenting in his music. He and his presence is so light and pleasant! How wonderful!

My resume will be following. You can use "Elevation 2" (better as a good background). And the best thing is, that "Elevation 2" will be your first step to the deep and beautiful new age music.

Serge Kozlovsky